Samsung SPH-P500TSASPR manual

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TOC i T able of C ontents Get Started .................................................................................................................................... 1 Your Device at a Glance ........................................................................................................ 1 Set Up Your Device ...........................[...]

TOC ii Bluetooth Settings................................................................................................................ 29 Data Usage Settings ............................................................................................................ 30 More Settings................................................................[...]

TOC iii Running Services ......................................................................................................... 44 Memory Us e ................................................................................................................. 44 Accounts and Sync Settings ............................................................[...]

TOC iv Date and Time Settings ....................................................................................................... 57 Accessibility Settings ........................................................................................................... 57 TalkBack Settings .............................................................[...]

TOC v Create a Google Account ............................................................................................. 74 Sign In to Your Google Account ................................................................................... 75 Access Gmail ............................................................................................[...]

TOC vi Google Navigation ........................................................................................................ 93 Latitude ......................................................................................................................... 94 Music .............................................................................[...]

TOC vii Internet .............................................................................................................................. 111 Learn to Navigate Internet .......................................................................................... 112 Internet Options ...............................................................[...]

TOC viii Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth .................................................................... 130 Share Photos or Videos on Google+ .......................................................................... 131 Share Photos on Picasa ............................................................................................. [...]

TOC ix Insert a microSD Card ................................................................................................ 147 Remove a microSD Card ........................................................................................... 147 View microSD Card Memory .............................................................................[...]

Get Started 1 Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your device and Sprint service the first time. Your Device at a Glance Set Up Your Device Activat e Your Device Sprint Account Information and Help Your Devic e at a Glance The following illustration outlines your device ’s prim ary external features an[...]

Get Started 2 2. Plug the USB end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and t hen p lug the Charging Head into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery m ay take up to three hours. Note: Your device ’s battery should have enough charge for the device to turn on and find a signal , and set up the device. You should [...]

Get Started 3  If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint ser vice, and begin the setup application.  If your device is not yet activated, see Activate Your Device for more infor mation. Activat e Your Device Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your device , it may be ready to use or you may need to a[...]

Get Started 4 • Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process. ● To confirm activation, launch Internet. If your device is still not activated or y ou do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1- 888 - 211 - 4727 for assistance. Tip: Do not press the Powe r /Lock button while the device is being act[...]

Get Started 5 • Not now - Skip this step. You can always set up a Google account on your device later, in Settings. 3. When setup is complete, tap Finish . Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic touch/tap navigation. Note: As you use your device, you may see a notice to turn on Sprint Connections Optimizer, to allow your device to [...]

Get Started 6 ● Check your data usage (depending on your Sprint service plan). ● View and pay your bill. ● Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment. ● Purchase accessories. ● Shop for the latest Sprint device s. ● View available Sprint service plans and options. ● Learn more about data services and other products like gam[...]

Device Basics 7 Device Basics Your device is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your device . Yo ur Device’s Layout Turn Your Device On and Off Turn Your Screen On and[...]

Device Basics 8 ● External Speakers are used for music or video playback, notification tones, and for other sounds. ● Light Sensor controls screen brightness automatically and when taking photos with the Front - facing Camera. ● Front - facing Camera Lens allows you to take photos or video recordings while looking at the screen, using the Sel[...]

Device Basics 9 Back View ● Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos. ● Microphone captures audio . ● Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the device charger / USB cable (included). Turn Your Device On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your dev ice on and off. Your screen remains blank while your device is off (u[...]

Device Basics 10 Turn Your Scre en O n and Off Your device allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it. Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use ► To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock button. Pressing the Pow er/Lock button again will turn on your device screen and sho[...]

Device Basics 11 Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web pa ge), touch and hold the item. Slide To slide means to quickly drag your finger across the screen (for example, when entering text with Swype or drawing on the screen).[...]

Device Basics 12 Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to mov e your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you hav e reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always [...]

Device Basics 13 Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen by turning the device sid ew ays. When entering text, you can turn the device sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard.[...]

Device Basics 14 Note: The Auto - rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. To make this selection, tap > > Settings > Display > Auto - rotate screen . See Auto - rotate s creen for more informati on. Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or ?[...]

Device Basics 15 Adding and Removing Widgets Extended Home Screens Recently Used Applications Mini App Tray Note : You can keep swiping in one direction to cycle through all home screens. The small dots at the top of the screen let you know your current position. Tip : Press to return to the main home screen from any other screen. Creating Short cu[...]

Device Basics 16 4. Touch and hold the application icon. This creates an immediate shortcut of the selected icon and closes the Applications tab. 5. While still holding the onscreen icon, position it on the curr ent page. Once comple te, release the screen to lock the new shortcut into its new position on the current screen. Add ing Items from the [...]

Device Basics 17 3. Tap Apps and widgets , and then touch and hold an app to add it to the current screen. Removing a Primary Shortcut 1. Press to display the main Home screen. 2. Touch and hold the shortcut you want to remove. This unlocks it from its location on th e current screen. 3. D rag the shortcut up to the Delete icon and release it. As y[...]

Device Basics 18 Extended Home S creen s In addition to the main Home screen, your device can display up to six extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Touch and hold the icon or widget and then drag across the screen to move it from the main screen to an extended screen. To go directly to a particular scree[...]

Device Basics 19 Recently Us ed Applications You can access recently used applications through a display of shortcuts to the applications themselves. 1. Tap Recent apps from any screen to open the recently used applications window. 2. Tap an image to open the selected application. Mini App Tray There are shortcuts available that link to apps that y[...]

Device Basics 20 4. Touch to link to the application. 5. Touch to close the mini app tray . Customize th e Mini Ap p Tray You can choose applications to display on the Mini App Tray and arrange them in any order. 1. Touch Edit at the right side of the tray to customize the Mini App Tray. 2. Touch and drag apps in and out of the tray or to another p[...]

Device Basics 21 Notification Icons Icon Description New email New Gmail Event USB connection Updates available Download complete Downloading C onnected to a Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified device using AllShare Play. Wi - Fi Direct is active and configured for a direct connection to another compatible device in the same direct com[...]

Device Basics 22 ● Samsung keyboard : allows you to enter text by touching keys on a virtual QWER TY keyboard. Samsung keyboard includes optional predictive text, w hich matches your key touches to common words so you can select a word to insert it into your text. ● Sw ype lets you enter words by swiping across the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Inst[...]

Device Basics 23 - or - From a screen where you can enter text, tap in the Status bar, and then tap next to Google voice typing . Samsung Keyboard With Samsung Keyboard, it's easy to enter text, symbols , and num bers. Use Samsung K eyboard to Enter T ext 1. From a screen where you can enter text , tap in the Status bar, and then tap Samsung k[...]

Device Basics 24  My word list to add a list of words you commonly use within your sentences.  T9 Trace allows you to enter words by swiping between onscreen keys.  Handwriting enables the device to recognize onscreen handwriting and convert it to text.  Voice input activates the Voice input feature. This feature uses Google’s network[...]

Device Basics 25  If you make a mistake, tap to delete a single character. Touch and hold to delete an entire word or field .  By default, Swype starts with a capital at the beginning of text. Tap to start with a capital letter, or tap twice to enter all capitals.  Tap to switch to a symbols keyboard, and then tap keys to enter symbols. Co[...]

Device Basics 26  Facebook : allows you to log into your current Facebook account from where contact names are added to your Swype personal dictionary for later use when y ou enter names into text fields. Helps recognize familiar names.  Twitter : allows you to sing into your existing Twitter account from where names and words are added to yo[...]

Device Basics 27  stores the copied text. Tap this option to view and select any clipboard content.[...]

Settings 28 Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your dev ice ’s Settings menus. Wi - Fi Settings Bluetooth Settings Data Usage Settings More Settings Sound Settings Display Settings Wallpaper Settings Power Saving Settings Storage Settings Battery Settings Application Manager Accounts and Sync Settings [...]

Settings 29 Wi - Fi Settings The Wi - Fi settings menu lets you control your device's Wi - Fi settings. Your device lets you take advantage of Wi - Fi for high - speed data access using available computer networks. For details on your device ’s Wi - Fi featur es and settings, see Wi - Fi . ► Press and tap > ( Settings ) > Wi - Fi . T[...]

Settings 30  Visible time - out : allows you to choose the length of time your device is visible to other devices, when you enable visibility.  Received files : allows you to view files received via Bluetooth. Data Usage Se t t ing s From this screen you can view the Mobile or Wi - Fi data usage. By default, only the mobile data usage display[...]

Settings 31 VPN Nearby Devices Roaming Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your device ’s features, such as Gallery, Camera, and Music, when you are on an airplane or in any other area where making data connections is prohibited. When you set your device to Airplane mode, it cannot access online information. To turn Airplane Mod[...]

Settings 32 Tethering Tethered Mode allows your computer to obtain an external data connection by using the device’s wireless data services and a wired USB connection or a separat e Bluetooth connection. Before attempting a tethered connection: ● Go to www.samsung.com and visit the SPH-P500 Product page, where you can navigate to the Download C[...]

Settings 33 Activate a Connection 1. Press and tap > > More settings . 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider to turn Wi - Fi direct On . 3. Tap Wi - Fi Direct to set up a peer - to - peer connection over Wi - Fi. While Wi - Fi Direct mode is On, Wi - Fi Direct is on displays in the Status bar . Note : The target device must also have Wi - Fi Direct servic[...]

Settings 34  L2TP/IPSec RSA  IPSec Xauth PSK  IPSec Xauth RSA  IPSec Hybrid RSA 5. Enter the Server address and any other required fields that are dependent upon the Typ e you entered previousl y. 6. Tap the Show advanced options check box to display additional VPN options. 7. Tap Save to save your VPN settings. Nearby Dev ices This opt[...]

Settings 35 Roaming Your roaming settings allow you to connect to your service provider’s partner networks and access voice and data services when you are out of y our service provider’s area of coverage. Roaming Network 1. Press and tap > > More settings . 2. Tap Roaming > Roaming network . Choose from the following:  Sprint Only t[...]

Settings 36 Screen Lock Sounds Volume The Volume menu provides access to various volume settings within one onscreen popup menu. You can adjust the volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1. Press and tap > > Sound . 2. Tap Volume . 3. Touch and drag the onscreen sliders to assign volume level settings for the following:  [...]

Settings 37 2. Tap the checkbox to enable playing a sound when locking and unlocking the screen . Display S ettings Adjusting your device ’s display settings not only allows you to personalize the look and feel of your device , it can also help increase battery life. Brightness Screen Timeout Auto - rotate Screen Font Style Font Size Quick Launch[...]

Settings 38 2. T ouch Auto - rotate screen (enabled by default). A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. Font S tyle You can set the font for all text that displays on y our device . 1. Press and tap > > Display . 2. Tap Font style . Choose from Default font , Choco cooky , Helvetica S , or Rosemary . Tip : To acquire additional f[...]

Settings 39 1. Press and tap > > Wallpaper . 2. Tap Home screen and then tap a wallpaper type from the available list. Choose from Gallery , Live wallpapers , or Wallpapers . Note : You can also assign wal lpaper preferences by pressing and holding a spot on a Home screen and selecting Set wallpaper for Home screen , Lock screen , or Home and[...]

Settings 40 ● Turn Wi - Fi off when not in use. ● Turn 4G off when not in use . ● Turn off Sprint Hotspot (Wi - Fi hotspot) services when not in use. This is one of the largest drains on your battery as it is not only transmitting a Wi - Fi connection to your devic e but is also doing it while using a 4G connection. ● Deactivate the GPS whe[...]

Settings 41 Storage Sett i ngs You can manage the information and configuration related to both your microSD card and built - in device storage memory. You can choose to store items either in the built - in device storage memory or in the optional microSD card. For information about transferring files fr om a computer to either device storage optio[...]

Settings 42 SD Card Your device lets you use a micr oSD  (also referred to as a memory card) to expand available memory space. This section provides information about mounting, unmounting and formatting it. ► Press and tap > > Storage . Total Space Total space indicates the total size of the currently inserted m icroSD card. This include[...]

Settings 43  Once completely formatted, the card is automatically re - mounted (reconnected for use by the device ).  The formatting procedure erases all the data on the m icroSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the card. Battery Sett ings Your [...]

Settings 44 To uninstall th ird- party applications: 1. Press and tap > > Application manager . 2. Tap the third - party application, and from the Application info screen, tap Uninstall . Running Serv ices This service efficiently manages power consumption and processor/memory resources. P rocesses can be stopped until the device is restarted[...]

Settings 45 Set Up a New Ac count You can set up a new account using the following procedures. 1. Press and tap > > Accounts and sync . 2. Tap Add account and tap an account type.  Samsung account , Dropbox , Email , Facebook (for syncing) , Google , LDAP , and Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync . 3. Enter your account information and tap Next [...]

Settings 46 Use Location Services Use GPS Satellites Location and Google Search Use Location Ser vices Use the following steps to use wi - fi or mobile networks to determine your device 's location. 1. Press and tap > > Location services . 2. Tap Use wireless networks . A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled.  This service[...]

Settings 47 Make Passwords Visible Device Administrators Unknown Sources Trusted Credentials Install from Device Storage Clear Credentials Screen L ock You can increase the security of your device by creating a screen lock. When enabled, you either swipe the screen, detect accessibility through facial recognition, draw the correct unlock pattern on[...]

Settings 48 6. Tap Continue and create a securi ty p attern or PIN. You will use one of these security features if the device does not recognize your face when you attempt to unlock the device. 7. Set your backup Pattern or PIN and tap OK . Note : If your screen lock is currently set to Face unlock , you can improve its performance by capturing you[...]

Settings 49 3. Enter a PIN, tap OK , and then enter your PIN again to confirm it. If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. Use a Screen Unlock Password 1. Press and tap > > Security . 2. Tap Screen lock > Password. 3. Enter a password, tap Continue , and[...]

Settings 50 Encrypt SD card Prevent another user from accessing information stored on your SD card by protecting the information using a password. When enabled, your device will ask for a password each time you use the device . Using this option you can also change your SD card PIN number. Important! Password screen lock protection represents the h[...]

Settings 51 Note : If a device uses multiple enabled administration applications, the stricte st policy is enforced. 1. Press and tap > > Security . 2. Tap Device administrators and tap an account. 3. Tap Deactivate to remove the current administrator. Unknown Sources This feature allows you to download and install applications from sources o[...]

Settings 52 Language an d Inp ut Set t in gs Your device ’s Language settings let you select a language for the device ’ s screens and menus, as well as manage a personal user dictionary. The Keyboard settings let you select a preferred input method, control keyboard settings, and more. Language Default Input Method Google Voice Typing Settings[...]

Settings 53 Note : Within either dialog box, you can tap the icon to access Keyboard and input methods settings. For more information about the applicable input method setting procedures, refer to Text Input Methods . Google Voice T yping Sett ings This feature listens to your voice input and translates it into t ext. 1. Press and tap > > Lan[...]

Settings 54  Character preview provides an automatic preview of the current character selection within the text string. This is helpful when multiple characters are av ailable within one key.  Key - tap sound enables auditory feedback when you tap an onscreen key.  Tutorial launches a brief onscreen tutorial covering the main concepts rela[...]

Settings 55  Language : allows you set the language you will be using for your voice input and output.  SafeSearch : allows you to filter explicit images when performing voice searches. You can set to Off , Moderate , or Strict .  Block offensive words : allows you to block recognition of known offensive words or language. (A green check m[...]

Settings 56 Backup and Restore Factory Data Reset Backup and Res tore The device can be configured to back up your current settings, application data and settings. 1. Press and tap > > Back up and reset . 2. Tap Back up my data to create a backup of your current device settings and applications. 3. Tap Backup account to assign the account bei[...]

Settings 57 Date and Tim e Set t i ngs When in network coverage, y our device obtains its time and date information from the network . In cases where you are not in network coverage, you can use Date and time settings to manually set the date and time. You can also choose the format for displaying the date and time. 1. Press and tap > > Date [...]

Settings 58  Tap Auto - rotate screen to allow automatic rotation from the screen between landscape and portrait.  Tap Speak passwords to allow the device to read aloud password information.  Tap Accessibility shortcut to have a link to Accessibility settings appear on the Device op tions menu, which appears when you press and hold the pow[...]

Settings 59  Bluetooth output : instructs the TalkBack program to provide voice feedback through Bluetooth connections when available .  Sound feedback : allow you to enable sound feedback when you touch the screen.  Sound volume : allows you to customize the volume return based upon the volume of your voice. Choose from Match speech volum[...]

Settings 60 Allow Mock Locations If you are a developer who is testing a GPS applications using this device, you can use mock locations to tell the device that the device is at different GPS locations. In other words, the device is allowed to “mock” the coordinates. This feature is used for development purposes only. 1. Press and tap > > [...]

Settings 61  Window animation scale : Configure the scale for animation (ranges from off to 10x).  Transition animation scale : Configure the scale for transitioning when using animation (ranges from off to 10x). Application O ptions These options allow you to manage applications that are running in the background. 1. Press and tap > > [...]

Settings 62 1. Press and tap > > Sys te m U pdate > Update Profile . 2. Follow the onscreen instructions.  If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unex pectedly, use this feature to reconnect with the network. Update Samsung S oftware Use this feature to upgrade your device to the latest software . 1. Press and tap[...]

Settings 63 facts as well as Google Terms of Service, Terms of Service for Android - powered Devi ce s, and much more pertinent information as a reference. ► Press and tap > > About device > Legal information .[...]

Contacts 64 Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your device as well as contacts synchronized with your Google account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Serv er), and your Facebook friends. Get Started With Contacts Add[...]

Contacts 65 ► Press and tap > . You will see the Contacts list.  Contacts List : The Contacts list displays all contacts currently stored in y our device, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Device contacts, and Facebook contacts.  Create Contacts : Tap to add a contact. Scroll through the list to view all your conta[...]

Contacts 66 Add a Contact You can add contacts directly from the Contacts application. Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1. Press and tap > . 2. From the top of the screen, tap . 3. Tap a destination for the contact, such as Google , Samsung account , Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync , or Devic[...]

Contacts 67  Tap the menu next to the Email address field to select a label for the address , from Home , Work , Other , or Custom (add your own label).  Tap to add another Email address field or tap t o delete a field. 5. Tap the Address field and use the keyboard to enter the address .  Tap the menu next to the Address field to select a [...]

Contacts 68 Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then tap Edit . 3. Tap any field you want to change or add. See Add a Contact . 4. Add or edit the information, and then tap Save . Assign a Stor ed Picture to a C ontact Adding a picture to a contact entry creates a more personal and easily recognized entry. Below are procedures for addi[...]

Contacts 69 7. Tap Done to assign the picture. Tap Save to save the contact. Join a Contact When you have contacts from various sources (Gma il, device , Facebook, etc.), you may have multiple similar entries for a single contact. Your device ’s Contacts application lets you link multiple entries into a single contact. 1. Press and tap > . 2. [...]

Contacts 70 3. Tap the parameters you wish to synchronize . A green checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. Note : In order to use Sync Picasa Web Albums , Picasa must be downloaded through your Gmail credentials. 4. T ap to return to the previous screen. To synchronize Microsoft Exchange Act iveSync contacts: 1. Press and tap > > Account[...]

Contacts 71 2. Touch and hold the entry name from the Contacts tab listing. 3. From the context menu, tap Add to favorites . Note : Another m ethod to add or remove an entry from your favorites is to toggle the state of the star icon on the Contact’s details page next to the name. Tap to add the entry to your favorites (star is lit), tap again to[...]

Contacts 72 4. Tap Add member and select a member or members to add to the new Group list. 5. Tap Done when you are finished adding members, and then tap Save . To add an existing contact to a current group: 1. Press and ta p > > Groups . 2. Tap the existing group and tap . 3. From the list of contacts, tap the contact(s) you want to add . (A[...]

Contacts 73  Email to send the information as an email attachment. If prompted, select an email account. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then tap Send . See Compose and Send Email for details on sending email.  Gmail to send the information as a Gmail attachment. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then[...]

Accounts and Messaging 74 Accounts and Messagin g With Sprint service and your device ’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail / Google Ema il Social Networking Accounts Gmail / Google You will need a Google account to access several device features such as Gmail,[...]

Accounts and Messaging 75 Create a Google Account Using Your Devic e You will need a Google account to access several device features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Talk, and the Google Play applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information. These applications sync between your device and y[...]

Accounts and Messaging 76  Read a new email message : Tap the unread message or the conversation with an unread message (just - arrived items display in b old).  Select messages and conversations : Tap the box before the email or conversation.  View the Inbox of another Gmail account : • Tap Inbox at the top of the screen and then tap th[...]

Accounts and Messaging 77 Tip : You can also access new messages through the Notifications bar. When a new Gm ail message arrives, you’ll see the icon in the Notifications bar. Touch the notifications ar ea to display notifications. Tap a message to display it. 3. Tap for Reply, for Repl y All, or for Forward.  For Reply or Reply All , enter a[...]

Accounts and Messaging 78 Note : You can also add email and corporate email accounts from the Email application. Tap > Settings , and then tap to display the Set up email screen. 2. Enter you r email address in the Email address field. 3. Enter your password in the Password field and then tap Next .  Tapping Next prompts your device to attemp[...]

Accounts and Messaging 79 2. Enter your Email address and Password information, and then tap Manu al setup . Consult your Network Administrator for further details.  Email address : your Outlook work email address.  Password : typically your network access password (case - sensitive). 3. Enter a Domain u ser name, Password , and Exchange Ser[...]

Accounts and Messaging 80 2. From the Inbox, tap . 3. Select an email account. Tap the icon in the From field and select an available account. 4. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field.  You can add as many message recipients as you want.  To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the c urrent email to [...]

Accounts and Messaging 81 View Your Email I nbox 1. Press and tap . 2. Tap the account name field (upper - left) to open the complete email account list page. 3. Select an email account and tap an email message. Refresh an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received email messa[...]

Accounts and Messaging 82 Synchronize Exchange Act iveSync Email You can set Exchange ActiveSync to automatically check for new Exchange ActiveSync email messages. See Synchronize Contacts for more information. Flag Email Messages For an Exchange ActiveSync account, you can flag email messages to help you keep track of them. 1. Press and tap . 2. O[...]

Accounts and Messaging 83 2. Choose an email account from the menu at the left of the toolbar, and then tap > Settings . 3. Configure settings:  Tap General preference for general email preferences: • Auto - advance : allows you to select the screen that displays after you delete a message. Options include Newer message , Older message , an[...]

Accounts and Messaging 84 4. Release the widget into an open space on one of your hom e pages. Social Netwo rk i ng Ac c o unt s Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts. Post updates on Facebook and Twitter, review your LinkedIn contacts, see what every one’s talking about from YouTube, and more. Facebook YouTube Google T[...]

Accounts and Messaging 85 Note : You can also sign in to your Facebook account from the Facebook app. After downloading and installing the app, launch it from Google Play or from the apps screen. Follow the prompts to sign in to your account and select your sync preferences. YouTube YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can upload an[...]

Accounts and Messaging 86 Note : The Network confirms your login and processes. This could take up to 5 minutes to complete. If you have already signed into your Google account, it displays on the Talk appl ication screen[...]

Applications and Entertainment 87 Applications and Ent ertainment All your device ’s features are accessible through the Applications list. DivX Google Play Store App Navigation Music Google Play Movies & TV AllShare Play Media Hub DivX DivX is a digital media format that provides your device with high - quality videos. DivX Legal Information[...]

Applications and Entertainment 88 If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device, the message "Authorization Error" will be displayed and your content will not play.] Learn more at www.divx .com/vod . Important! DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to on[...]

Applications and Entertainment 89 9. Press and tap > ( My files ). 10. Tap a folder and scroll down or up until you locate your registration DivX video file. 11. Tap the file to play it. Once you play the r egistration file on your device , your registrati on is complete . Return to the DivX VOD Manager screen (from within your computer’s DivX[...]

Applications and Entertainment 90 Find and Install an App When you install apps from t he Google Play TM Store app and use them on your device , they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your device . Download and install only apps that you trus[...]

Applications and Entertainment 91 ► The first time you use your device to buy an item from the Google Play Store app, you’re prompted to enter your billing information to set up a Google Checkout account. Warning ! When you’ve us ed Google Checkout once to purchase an it em from the Google Play Store app, the device remembers your password, s[...]

Applications and Entertainment 92 4. Once the app is removed, tap OK again to return to the Application manager. Get Help with G oogle Play If you ever need help or have questions about the Google Play Store app , tap > > Help . The Web browser will take you to the Google Play Help Web page. Navigation Your device offers a number of location [...]

Applications and Entertainment 93 2. Tap the magnification icons to zoom in or out of the current map v iew. If the magnification icons aren't displayed, use the spread and pinch gestures to zoom in and out. 3. Tap to use other Google Map features. 4. Choose from: Clear Map , Make available offline, Latitude, My Places, Offers, Settings ( Disp[...]

Applications and Entertainment 94 Latitude With Google Latitude, you can see the location of all of your friends on a map or on a list. You can also share or hide your location. You must first set up your device to use wireless networks to help pinpoint your location. Latitude works best when Wi - Fi is e nabled. ► Press and tap > ( Latitude )[...]

Applications and Entertainment 95 Note : For inform ation about loading music from your own music library, see Transfer Files Between Your Device and a Computer . 1. Press and tap > ( Play Music ). 2. If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions to l ink your current account to Google Play Music. 3. Tap an onscreen account to add it or select A[...]

Applications and Entertainment 96 Changing Music Settings 1. Press and tap > . 2. Tap and then make a selection.  Shuffle all : Play all songs in a random order.  Show/hide now playing bar : Display or hide the now playing bar when you are using your tablet outside of Google Play Music.  Choose on - device music : Allows you to choose w[...]

Applications and Entertainment 97 Dis playing the Now Playing Scre en If you navigate away from the Now playing screen, to return to the Now playing screen from other Music screens: ► Tap the name of the current song in the Now Playing bar. Tab Options There are various options available from the various tabs: 1. Press and tap > . 2. Select on[...]

Applications and Entertainment 98 • Hide unavailable music : allows you to only display available music when offline. • Automatically cache : allows you to automatically store music without being prompted to do so. • Stream via Wi - Fi only : allows you to reduce data charges by only streaming music via Wi - Fi. • Stream high quality : allo[...]

Applications and Entertainment 99 3. Follow the onscreen instructions for renting and viewing mov ies. 4. Tap the My Rentals tab to view movies you have rented. 5. Tap the Personal Videos tab to view movies you have on your device or memory card. AllShare Play Samsung’s AllShare Play ™ makes staying connected easy. Use AllShare Play to share co[...]

Applications and Entertainment 100  Refresh : syncs the connection with other devices, to show available registered devices and storage.  Register storage : allows you to add a Web storage location, such as SugarSync . Without a storage service/location added, you will not be able to use AllShare Play.  Join Group Cast : allows you to shar[...]

Applications and Entertainment 101 Note : To select multiple images, touch and hold an image to place a colored border around the selected images. 3. Tap , and then follow the prompts to upload the files to your registered w eb storage service . Shar e Media via AllShare Play to a Target Devi ce Follow the procedures below to share media with a dev[...]

Applications and Entertainment 102 - or - Tap Start Group Cast anywa y to continue the process while your users connect. Peel Smart Re mot e Peel lets you turn your tablet into a remote control. It’s also a smart app that provides personalized TV recommendations. The more Peel learns about your TV preferences, the better the recommendations. You [...]

Applications and Entertainment 103 2. Read the Terms and Conditions screen and then tap the I agree to the Terms and Conditions check box. 3. Tap Accept to continue or Decline to exit. The Media Hub screen displays . 4. Tap > My Profile . 5. Confirm your Samsung account email address and enter your password. Tap Done to confirm. Us e Media Hub F[...]

Applications and Entertainment 104 ● You MUST be in network coverage to license Media Content you have acquired through the Service. ● You can use 3G, 4G, or Wi - Fi connectivity in order to download Media Content. ● Unlike purchased Media Content, rented Media Content will be viewable on only 1 device in your account. ● Media Content is do[...]

Web and Data 105 Web and Data The following topics address your device ’s data connections and Internet use. Additional data - related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging , Applications and Entertainment , and Tools and Calendar . Your device ’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate netw ork thro[...]

Web and Data 106 Turn Wi - Fi on: ► Press and tap > > Wi - Fi . The ON/OFF s lider displays ON when Wi - Fi is active. Tip : You can also turn Wi - Fi on and off through the Notifications panel. Tap the notifications bar to display the notifications panel and tap Wi - Fi to enable or disable Wi - Fi. Note : Wi - Fi networks are self - disco[...]

Web and Data 107 2. Tap Scan . Check the Wirel ess Network Status The following information is designed to help you check your wireless connection. 1. Press and tap > > Wi - Fi . 2. Tap the wireless network that the device is currently connected to. You will see a message box showing the Wi - Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, a[...]

Web and Data 108 connections may offer improved performance and generally improve battery life. The Sprint Connections Optimizer works by searching for available "remembered" Wi - Fi networks. If you do not leave your Wi - Fi antenna on all the time, you will only notice the Sprint Connections Optimizer operating at certain times of the d[...]

Web and Data 109 When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the N ationwide Sprint Network. Your user name is automatically programmed into your device . You don’t have to enter it. Update Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your services, you mu[...]

Web and Data 110 when data is transferring. 4G Service – Sprint 4G data service is available and active. The arrows are colored when data is transferring . Virtual Private Networks (VPN) From your device , you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network,[...]

Web and Data 111 Add a VPN Connec tion The following procedures outline the method to use when adding a VPN connection. 1. Press and tap > > More settings > VPN . 2. Tap Add VPN network , and then enter the information for the VPN y ou want to add.  Information includes Name , Typ e , Server address , PPP encryption (MPPE) , and Show ad[...]

Web and Data 112 Select Text on a Web Page Go to a Specific Website Adjust Internet Settings Reset the Internet Options to Default Set the Home Page Create Bookmarks Create a New Homepage Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen Learn to Navigat e Internet Navigating menus and websites during a data session is easy with a few basics. Scrolling As with oth[...]

Web and Data 113 1. Place your thumb and index finger on the screen. 2. Bring them together (pinch) to zoom out. Go Back To go back one page: ► Touch on your device . Repeat this process to keep going back through your Web page history of recently visited pages. Go to a Web Page 1. Tap the Address field (top of the browser window) and enter a new[...]

Web and Data 114  Settings : allows you to modify your Web settings. For more inform ation, refer to Adjust Internet Se ttings . Select Text on a Web Page You can highlight text on a Web page and copy it, search for it, or share it. 1. While on an active Web page, scroll to the area containing the desired text . 2. Touch and hold the screen area[...]

Web and Data 115 1. Press and tap . 2. From any open Web page, tap > Settings . 3. S elect from one of the following settings:  General • Set home page : Sets the current home page for the Web browser. • Form auto - fill : allows you to fill in Web forms with a single tap. • Auto - fill text : allows you to enter text to be used in the [...]

Web and Data 116 • Clear notifications : Clears Web notification access for all w ebsites. Tap OK to complete the process.  Accessibility • Force zoom : allows you to override the website’s request to control zoom. • Text size : allows you to preview the text size . You can also adjust the following using a slider bar: Scale text up and [...]

Web and Data 117 • Reset to default : Clears all browser data and resets all settings to default.  Bandwidth management • Preload search results : Allows the browser to preload high confidence search results in the background to help speed up searches. • Load images : Allows Web page images to be loaded along with the other text components[...]

Web and Data 118  Saved pages : Displays a list of Web pages that have been visited the most. 2. Tap . 3. Enter a descriptive name for the new bookmark and tap OK to store the new entry to your Bookmarks list. Create Bookmarks Fr om Other Tabs 1. From any open Web page, tap . 2. Tap either the History or Saved pages tab. 3. Touch and hold an ent[...]

Web and Data 119 Sprint Hotsp ot Sprint Mobile Hotspot allows you to turn your device into a Wi - Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be used). See 4G Services for more information. To set up Sprint Hotspot: 1. Press and tap > ( Sprint Hotspot ) 2. Tap the ON/OFF slider [...]

Camera and Video 120 Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your device comes with a 3.0 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Ta ke Pictures Record Videos Camera Settings Camcorder Settings View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Working with [...]

Camera and Video 121 Note: You can customize the onscreen shortcuts. Tap and hold an icon to display available options, and then drag a new icon to replace the existing icon. ● ( Front/back lens ) : allows you to set the front camera so you can take pictures of yourself or video chat. ● ( Shooting mode ): allows you to set the mode type for ima[...]

Camera and Video 122 Available options are: ● ( Share ) : offers several ways to share your picture or v ideo. Options include : Group Cast , Dropbox , Picasa , Photo editor , Google+ , Bluetooth , Wi - Fi Direct , G mail , and E mail . Other options may be available, depending on account set up on your device, and the type of file. ● ( Slidesh[...]

Camera and Video 123 Take a Picture You can take high - resolution pictures using your device ’s 3 .0 MP digital camera. Note : By default, the main Home screen contains a shortcut to Camera . If you delete it, or if you want to access the camera from another Home screen, tap <icon > Home > <icon > Apps > <icon > Settings [...]

Camera and Video 124 5. When you want to pause or stop recording , tap . Camera Sett i ngs Use Camera settings to configure Camera options. ► Tap in the menu panel to display the Settings menu and access more camera settings. You can change the following settings from the Settings menu .  Edit shortcuts: allows you to set shortcut icons for th[...]

Camera and Video 125  White balance : allows you to set this option to one of the following choices: Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, or Fluorescent .  Metering : allows you to set how the camera measures or meters the light source: Center - weighted, Spot , or Matrix .  Guidelines : allows you to turn the guidelines On or Off .  G[...]

Camera and Video 126  Storage : allows you to configure the default storage location for images or videos as Device or an optional M emory card ( not included), if a memory card is installed .  Reset : allows you to reset all camera or camcorder settings to the default values. View Pictures and Videos Usi ng Gal l ery Using the Gallery applic[...]

Camera and Video 127 Note : Depending on the number of pictures stored on the microSD card, it may take s ome time for Gallery to load all your photos on the screen. View Photos and Videos After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse through the photos and videos of that album in either photo pile or grid view. Tap a photo or video [...]

Camera and Video 128 Working wit h Phot os You can touch and hold on a photo to open a selection menu and choose what to do with it. You can choose to delete the photo, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate and Save a Photo Crop a Photo Rotate and Save a P hoto To rotate or save your photo, follow the below procedures. 1. Press and tap ( Gallery ). 2[...]

Camera and Video 129 Follow the below procedures to use Photo Editor. 1. Press and tap ( Photo editor ). 2. Tap Select picture to edit a picture in your Gallery, or t ap Take picture to take a new picture with the Camera. 3. Tap the picture to load it into Photo editor. 4. Use the following Photo editor controls to edit your picture :  Selection[...]

Camera and Video 130  Set as : sets the new image as either your Contact photo , Home and lock screens , Home screen wallpaper , or Lock screen wallpaper . Sha re Photo s and Vid e o s The Gallery application lets you send photos and videos via Email or Gmail, or share photos on your social networks (such as Facebook and Picasa) and share videos[...]

Camera and Video 131 3. Select the photos or videos you want to send. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > Bluetooth . In the next few steps, you’ll be asked to turn on Bluetooth on your dev ice and connect to the receiving Bluetooth device so the files can be sent. For more information, see Bluetooth . Share Photos or Videos on Google+ You can [...]

Camera and Video 132 1. Press and tap ( Gallery ). 2. Tap the album that contains the videos you want to share. 3. Select the video you want to share. 4. Touch the screen and then tap > YouTube . 5. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a pr ivacy option. 6. Tap Upload .[...]

Tools and Calendar 133 Tools and Cale nda r Learn how to use many of your device ’s productivity - enhancing features. Calendar Alarm Calculator World Clock Memo S Suggest Transfer Files Between Your Device and a Computer My Files Dropbox Bluetooth microSD Card Update Your Device Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and ap[...]

Tools and Calendar 134 Note: To synchronize calendar events among your Google and Corporate accounts, make sure they are being managed by your device. See Accounts and Messaging for more information. 1. Press and tap > > ( Calendar ). 2. Double - tap a day to which you would like to add an event to reveal the Add event/A dd task screen . The [...]

Tools and Calendar 135 • Tap to the right of Images to add an image from the Gallery or take a new picture using the camera. 4. Tap Save to store the new event and synchronize it with your selected account. Event Alerts When your device is turned on and you hav e an event alarm scheduled, your device alerts you and displays the event summary. The[...]

Tools and Calendar 136 3. Tap the day for which you would like to view events. (Your device lists events in chronological order.) 4. To display an event’s details, tap it from the current screen. Day and List Views Day view displays a list of the events of one day. List view shows a list of all your events in chronological order. The color bars o[...]

Tools and Calendar 137  In Month view, tap the date where the calendar event occurs, and then tap the calendar event.  In Year view, tap the month in which the event is located. 3. Tap > Delete . 4. In the Delete confirmation box, tap OK . - or - If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event , This & future events , or All[...]

Tools and Calendar 138 movement sensor (also known as accelerometer) is sensitive enough to work from any part of the bed. Set the Interval and the Tone .  Select a unique name for this alarm event by tapping the Name fiel d and entering a new name. 3. Tap Save to store the new alarm event. Delete an Alarm To delete an Alarm event: 1. Press and [...]

Tools and Calendar 139  Sort by : Set whether to sort the memo list by Date , Title , or Color .  Share via : Select one or all memos, tap Send , and t hen choose Bluetooth , Dropbox , Email , Gmail , or Wi - Fi Direct .  Print : Choose memos to print on an optional compatible Samsung printer (not included) .  Syn c memo : Choose memos [...]

Tools and Calendar 140 Play Music, or Sprint Music Plus, just attach your device to the computer and copy the files to the music folder. 1. Connect your device to your computer using the USB/charging cable supplied with your device .  Insert the larger end of the cable to the charger/accessory jack at the bot tom of the device.  Insert the sm[...]

Tools and Calendar 141 Dropbox Dropbox provides 2GB of free “cloud” storage, so you can bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere. You can edit files in your Dropbox from your dev ice , upload photos and videos to Dropbox, and share your selected files with family and friends. The Dropbox app on your device works with a partner program insta[...]

Tools and Calendar 142 Pair with a Bluetooth Device Connect to a Paired Device Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Send Information via Bluetooth Receive Information via Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth O n or Off The following procedures will guide you through turning your device’s Bluetooth feature on or off . Note : Turn [...]

Tools and Calendar 143 Pair with a Bluet ooth Devic e Search for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to establish a connection between y our device and the target device . After pairing , your device and the target device will recognize each other, and you can connect without entering a passcode or PIN. To listen to music with your headset or car [...]

Tools and Calendar 144 Note : If y ou cannot reconnect to the target device , follow the instructions in Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device , and then follow the instructions in Pair with a Bluetooth Device . Disconnect f rom a B luetooth Dev ice Disconnecting does not unpair the devices, so you can connect the devices at another time. 1. Press and[...]

Tools and Calendar 145 Tip : If your device remembers Bluetooth as a previous selection within the Cam era or Gallery, you can tap the Bluetooth icon ( to the right of the icon ) .  Calendar event . In the Calendar’s Day view, Agenda view, or Week v iew, tap the event and then tap > Share via > Bluetooth .  Music track . This feature [...]

Tools and Calendar 14 6 1. Press and tap > > Bluetooth . 2. If Bluetooth is not on, tap the ON/OFF slider to turn it on. 3. On the sending device, send one or more files to your device . Refer to the dev ice’s documentation for instructions on sending information via Bluetooth. 4. Follow the prompts on both devices to confirm the transfer. [...]

Tools and Calendar 147 Insert a microS D Card Use the following procedures to insert a microSD card into your device. 1. Open the Memory Card Slot cover and turn it to expose the slot. 2. With the gold contacts facing down, carefully slide the memory card into the slot , pushing gently until it clicks into place . 3. Replace the Memory Card Slot co[...]

Tools and Calendar 148 6. Replace the Memory Card Slot cover. View microSD Card Memory V iew total and available memory available on an installed microSD m emory card. ► Press and tap > > Storag e. See Device Memory for more information. Format a microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. See SD[...]

Tools and Calendar 149 Updat e Your Device From time to time, updates may become available for your device . You can review available updates, and install them from your device. Update the PRL Update Your Profile Update Your Samsung Software Update Firmware Update the PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (Preferred Roaming List[...]

Index 150 Back Up Information Before Upda ting Firmware Updating your device firmware will erase all user data from your device. To preserve your infor mation, you must back up all critical information before updating device firmware. Back up Gmail information: 1. Press and tap > > Accounts and sync . 2. Tap the Auto - s ync option to enable [...]

Index 151 4. From Settings, tap Accounts and sync , and then tap Sync all . As an added precaution, to preserve any data on an optional installed microSD card (not included), please remove it from your device prior to starting the update process . Update Device Firmware After backing up your information, use the Update Firmware option to update you[...]

Index 152 Index 4G Services, 109 About Device, 62 Accessibility, 57 Settings, 57 TalkBack, 58 Accessory Ja ck, 9 Account Manage, 5 Account Passwords, 5 Accounts, 74 Add new, 45 Email, 77 Gmail, 75 Google, 74 Manage, 45 Set Up, 45 Social Network, 84 Accounts and Sync, 44 Activation, 3 Airplane Mode, 31 AllShare Play, 99 Group Cast, 101 Settings, 99 [...]

Index 153 Navigating, 112 Settings, 114 Calculator, 138 Calendar, 133 Camera, 120 Photo Editor, 128 Settings, 124 Take Pictures, 120 Viewing Pictures, 126 Charger/Accessory Jack, 9 Contacts, 64 Add, 66 Adding Entries to Your Favorites, 70 Adding Your Facebook Friends, 71 Edit, 67 Groups, 71 Share, 72 Synchronize, 69 Corporate Email Creation, 78 Cre[...]

Index 154 Firmware Update, 62 Flick, 12 Gestures, 10 Gmail, 75 Google Voice Typing, 21 Google Maps, 92 Google Navigation, 93 Google Play Movies, 98 Google Play Music, 94 Google Play Store, 89 Checkout Account, 90 Help, 92 Install an App, 90 Google Talk, 85 Google Voice Typing, 53 Configuring, 22 Using, 22 Google+, 131 Group Creating a New Group, 71[...]

Index 155 Messaging, 74 Mobile Networks, 31 Music, 94 Google Play Music, 94 Player, 94 Sprint Music Plus, 94 My Files, 140 Navigation, 92 Nearby Devices, 34 Notification Icons, 21 Notifications, 36 Password Unlock, 49 Phone Layout, 7 Navigation, 10 Photo Editor, 128 Picasa, 131 Pinch, 14 Play Store, 89 Power On, 9 Power/Lock button, 8 PRL Update, 6[...]

Index 156 Settings, 46 Settings, 28 Accessibility, 57 Accounts and Sync, 44 Backup and Reset, 55 Battery, 43 Data Usage, 30 Date and Time, 57 Display, 37 Dock, 56 Language and Input, 52 Power Saving, 39 Sound, 35 Storage, 41 Wallpaper, 38 Wi - Fi, 29 Setup Application, 4 Slide, 11 Social Network Accounts, 84 Sound Settings, 35 Spread, 14 Sprint Hot[...]

Index 157 Turn Device On, 9 Typing, 21 Update Android Operating System, 149 Firmware, 149 PRL, 149 Profile, 149 Update Firmware, 62 Update PRL, 61 Update Profile, 61 Videos Record, 123 Sharing, 130 Voice Typing, 21 Configuring, 22 Using, 22 Volume, 36 Button, 8 VPN, 33 , 110 Wallpaper Settings, 38 Web, 105 Wi - Fi, 105 Settings, 29 Wi - Fi Direct, [...]