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User Guide
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Table of Contents
Get Started .................................................................................................................................................. 12
Your Phone at a Glance ...................................................................................................................... 12
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................................. 12
Activate Your Phone ........................................................................................................................... 13
Complete the Setup ............................................................................................................................ 14
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................................. 15
Phone Basics .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Your Phone’s Layout ........................................................................................................................... 16
Key Functions ............................................................................................................................. 16
Turn Your Phone On and Off .............................................................................................................. 17
Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................................. 18
Features .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Motions and Gestures ................................................................................................................. 18
Smart Screen .............................................................................................................................. 19
Air View ....................................................................................................................................... 20
Voice Control............................................................................................................................... 20
Multi Window ............................................................................................................................... 21
Touchscreen Navigation ..................................................................................................................... 22
Your Home Screen .............................................................................................................................. 26
Create Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................... 27
Add and Remove Primary Shortcuts .......................................................................................... 28
Add and Remove Widgets .......................................................................................................... 28
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................................ 29
Recent Applications .................................................................................................................... 29
Status Bar ........................................................................................................................................... 29
Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................ 31
Text Input Methods ..................................................................................................................... 31
Google Voice Typing ................................................................................................................... 31
Samsung Keyboard .................................................................................................................... 32
Tips for Editing Text .................................................................................................................... 33
Phone Calls ................................................................................................................................................. 34
Make Phone Calls ............................................................................................................................... 34
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Call Using the Keypad ................................................................................................................ 34
Call from Logs ............................................................................................................................. 34
Call from Contacts ...................................................................................................................... 34
Call a Number in a Text Message .............................................................................................. 35
Call a Number in an Email Message .......................................................................................... 35
Call Emergency Numbers ........................................................................................................... 35
Receive Phone Calls ........................................................................................................................... 36
Answer an Incoming Call ............................................................................................................ 36
Mute the Ringing Sound ............................................................................................................. 36
Reject an Incoming Call .............................................................................................................. 36
Reject a Call with a Text Message ............................................................................................. 36
Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................................. 37
Dialing Options ............................................................................................................................ 37
Caller ID ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................................. 38
3-Way Calling .............................................................................................................................. 38
Call Forwarding ........................................................................................................................... 38
In-Call Options ............................................................................................................................ 39
Speed Dials ................................................................................................................................. 40
Voicemail ............................................................................................................................................. 41
Set Up Voicemail ........................................................................................................................ 41
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................................ 41
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................................. 41
Visual Voicemail .................................................................................................................................. 42
Logs .................................................................................................................................................... 42
View Logs .................................................................................................................................... 42
Logs Options ............................................................................................................................... 43
Clear Logs ................................................................................................................................... 43
Contacts ...................................................................................................................................................... 44
Get Started With Contacts .................................................................................................................. 44
Access Contacts ......................................................................................................................... 44
Contacts Options ........................................................................................................................ 44
Add a Contact ..................................................................................................................................... 45
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................................ 46
Edit a Contact ...................................................................................................................................... 46
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Add or Edit Information for a Contact ......................................................................................... 46
Assign a Picture to a Contact ...................................................................................................... 47
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact .................................................................................................. 47
Link a Contact ............................................................................................................................. 47
Delete a Contact ......................................................................................................................... 48
Add Entries to Your Favorites ............................................................................................................. 48
Create Groups ..................................................................................................................................... 48
Share a Contact .................................................................................................................................. 49
Accounts and Messaging ............................................................................................................................ 51
Google Account ................................................................................................................................... 51
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................................ 51
Sign In to Your Google Account ................................................................................................. 51
Access Gmail .............................................................................................................................. 52
Send a Gmail Message ............................................................................................................... 52
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages .......................................................................................... 53
Samsung Account ............................................................................................................................... 53
Email ................................................................................................................................................... 53
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................................. 53
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account ......................................................................... 54
Compose and Send Email .......................................................................................................... 55
Reply or Forward Email .............................................................................................................. 55
Manage Your Email Inbox ........................................................................................................... 56
Edit Email Settings ...................................................................................................................... 57
Delete an Email Account ............................................................................................................. 59
Text and Multimedia Messaging ......................................................................................................... 59
Send a Text Message (SMS) ...................................................................................................... 60
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ........................................................................................... 60
Save and Resume a Draft Message ........................................................................................... 61
New Messages Notification ......................................................................................................... 61
Managing Message Conversations ............................................................................................ 61
Text and MMS Settings ............................................................................................................... 63
Social Networking Accounts ............................................................................................................... 65
Facebook .................................................................................................................................... 65
YouTube ...................................................................................................................................... 66
Google+ ...................................................................................................................................... 66
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Hangouts ..................................................................................................................................... 67
Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................................. 68
DivX ..................................................................................................................................................... 68
Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 69
Find and Install an App ............................................................................................................... 69
Create a Google Wallet Account ................................................................................................ 70
Open an Installed App ................................................................................................................ 70
Uninstall an App .......................................................................................................................... 70
Navigation ........................................................................................................................................... 70
Google Maps ............................................................................................................................... 71
Scout ........................................................................................................................................... 71
Samsung Apps .................................................................................................................................... 71
Music Apps .......................................................................................................................................... 71
Google Play Music ...................................................................................................................... 71
Music ........................................................................................................................................... 72
Google Play Movies & TV ................................................................................................................... 75
Google Play Books .............................................................................................................................. 75
Google Play Games ............................................................................................................................ 75
Google Play Newsstand ...................................................................................................................... 75
Group Play .......................................................................................................................................... 76
Samsung Link ..................................................................................................................................... 77
Configure Samsung Link Settings .............................................................................................. 77
Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device ........................................................... 79
CBS Sports ......................................................................................................................................... 79
BaconReader ...................................................................................................................................... 79
1Weather ............................................................................................................................................. 79
TripAdvisor .......................................................................................................................................... 80
Web and Data ............................................................................................................................................. 81
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................... 81
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network .................................................................... 81
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ......................................................................................... 82
Data Services (3G and 4G) ................................................................................................................. 82
Your Data Services User Name .................................................................................................. 82
Launch the Browser .................................................................................................................... 83
4G Services ......................................................................................................................................... 83
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Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ........................................................................................................... 84
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection .................................................................................. 84
Add a VPN .................................................................................................................................. 84
Connect to a VPN ....................................................................................................................... 85
Disconnect from a VPN ............................................................................................................... 85
Chrome ............................................................................................................................................... 85
Internet ................................................................................................................................................ 85
Camera and Video ...................................................................................................................................... 86
Camera ............................................................................................................................................... 86
Open the Camera ....................................................................................................................... 86
Take a Picture ............................................................................................................................. 87
Record Videos ............................................................................................................................ 87
Camera Options .......................................................................................................................... 88
Quick Camera Settings ............................................................................................................... 89
Advanced Camera Settings ........................................................................................................ 89
Gallery ................................................................................................................................................. 91
View Photos and Videos ............................................................................................................. 92
Zoom In or Out on a Photo ......................................................................................................... 93
Working with Photos ................................................................................................................... 93
Share Photos and Videos ........................................................................................................... 94
Photos ................................................................................................................................................. 98
Samsung Hub ..................................................................................................................................... 98
Use Samsung Hub ...................................................................................................................... 98
WatchON ........................................................................................................................................... 100
Optical Reader .................................................................................................................................. 101
Story Album ....................................................................................................................................... 101
Flipboard ........................................................................................................................................... 101
Video ................................................................................................................................................. 101
Tools and Calendar ................................................................................................................................... 103
Google Now ...................................................................................................................................... 103
S Health ............................................................................................................................................ 103
S Translator ....................................................................................................................................... 103
Polaris Office 5 .................................................................................................................................. 103
Lumen Toolbar .................................................................................................................................. 103
Calendar ............................................................................................................................................ 104
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Add an Event to the Calendar ................................................................................................... 104
Event Alerts ............................................................................................................................... 105
View Events .............................................................................................................................. 106
Erase Events ............................................................................................................................. 107
Clock ................................................................................................................................................. 107
Calculator .......................................................................................................................................... 108
S Memo ............................................................................................................................................. 108
My Files ............................................................................................................................................. 110
Dropbox ............................................................................................................................................. 110
Download the Desktop Application ........................................................................................... 110
Accessing Dropbox on Your Device ......................................................................................... 111
Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox ................................................................................ 111
Google Search .................................................................................................................................. 111
Help ................................................................................................................................................... 111
Lookout Security ............................................................................................................................... 111
Voice Services .................................................................................................................................. 112
S Voice ...................................................................................................................................... 112
Voice Recorder ......................................................................................................................... 112
Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................................... 113
Turn Bluetooth On or Off ........................................................................................................... 113
The Bluetooth Settings Menu .................................................................................................... 113
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ................................................................................... 114
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ............................................................................................... 114
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ......................................................................... 115
Send Information Using Bluetooth ............................................................................................ 115
Receive Information Using Bluetooth ....................................................................................... 116
microSD Card .................................................................................................................................... 117
Remove a microSD Card .......................................................................................................... 117
View microSD Card Memory ..................................................................................................... 117
Format a microSD Card ............................................................................................................ 117
Unmount a microSD Card ......................................................................................................... 118
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer ...................................................................... 118
System Updates ................................................................................................................................ 119
Before Updating Your Firmware ............................................................................................... 119
Update Your Phone .................................................................................................................. 119
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Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service ........................................................................................................... 121
Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account ........................................................................ 121
Your SIM Card .................................................................................................................................. 121
Enable Global Roaming Mode .......................................................................................................... 121
Make and Receive Worldwide Calls ................................................................................................. 122
International Voicemail Service ......................................................................................................... 123
Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use .................................................. 123
Access Your Voicemail Internationally ...................................................................................... 123
International Voicemail Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 124
International Data Roaming .............................................................................................................. 124
Get Started With Worldwide Data Services .............................................................................. 124
Access Email and Data Services Internationally on GSM/UMTS Networks ............................. 124
Access Email and Data Services Internationally on CDMA Networks...................................... 125
International Roaming Status Messages .......................................................................................... 125
Contact Your Service Provider for Assistance with International Service ........................................ 126
Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 128
Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................................................... 128
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off ................................................................................................................. 128
Configure Wi-Fi Settings ........................................................................................................... 129
Other Wi-Fi Settings .................................................................................................................. 129
Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................................................................... 130
Hotspot Settings ................................................................................................................................ 130
Turn Hotspot On or Off ............................................................................................................. 131
Configure Hotspot ..................................................................................................................... 131
Allowed Devices ........................................................................................................................ 131
Bluetooth Settings ............................................................................................................................. 132
Turn Bluetooth On or Off ........................................................................................................... 132
Configure Bluetooth Settings .................................................................................................... 132
Data Usage Settings ......................................................................................................................... 133
More Networks Settings .................................................................................................................... 134
Airplane Mode ........................................................................................................................... 134
Default Messaging App ............................................................................................................. 134
Printing ...................................................................................................................................... 134
Mobile Networks ....................................................................................................................... 135
Tethering ................................................................................................................................... 135
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VPN ........................................................................................................................................... 135
Roaming .................................................................................................................................... 136
NFC Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 136
Turn NFC On or Off .................................................................................................................. 136
Android Beam ........................................................................................................................... 137
Tap and Pay .............................................................................................................................. 137
S Beam Settings ............................................................................................................................... 137
Nearby Devices Settings ................................................................................................................... 138
Screen Mirroring Settings ................................................................................................................. 138
Lock Screen Settings ........................................................................................................................ 139
Screen Lock .............................................................................................................................. 139
Set a Swipe Screen Lock .......................................................................................................... 139
Set a Face Screen Lock ............................................................................................................ 140
Set a Face and Voice Screen Lock .......................................................................................... 141
Set a Pattern Screen Lock ........................................................................................................ 142
Set a PIN Screen Lock .............................................................................................................. 142
Set a Password Screen Lock .................................................................................................... 143
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................ 144
Wallpaper .................................................................................................................................. 144
Notification Panel ...................................................................................................................... 144
Multi Window ............................................................................................................................. 145
Screen Mode ............................................................................................................................. 145
Reading Mode ........................................................................................................................... 145
Brightness ................................................................................................................................. 146
Auto Rotate Screen ................................................................................................................... 146
Screen Timeout ......................................................................................................................... 146
Daydream .................................................................................................................................. 146
Font Style .................................................................................................................................. 147
Font Size ................................................................................................................................... 147
Touch Key Light Duration ......................................................................................................... 147
Show Battery Percentage ......................................................................................................... 147
Edit After Screen Capture ......................................................................................................... 148
Auto Adjust Screen Tone .......................................................................................................... 148
Auto-Adjust Touch Sensitivity ................................................................................................... 148
LED Indicator Settings ...................................................................................................................... 148
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Sound Settings .................................................................................................................................. 149
Volume ...................................................................................................................................... 149
Vibration Intensity ..................................................................................................................... 149
Ringtones .................................................................................................................................. 149
Vibrations .................................................................................................................................. 150
Default Notification Sound ........................................................................................................ 150
Vibrate When Ringing ............................................................................................................... 150
Dialing Keypad Tone ................................................................................................................. 150
Touch Sounds ........................................................................................................................... 151
Screen Lock Sound ................................................................................................................... 151
Haptic Feedback ....................................................................................................................... 151
Emergency Tone ....................................................................................................................... 151
Samsung Applications Sound Settings ..................................................................................... 151
Samsung Keyboard Sound Settings ......................................................................................... 154
HDMI Audio Output ................................................................................................................... 154
Adapt Sound ............................................................................................................................. 154
Home Screen Mode Settings ............................................................................................................ 154
Call Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 155
Call Rejection ............................................................................................................................ 155
Set Up Call Rejection Messages .............................................................................................. 155
Answering/Ending Calls ............................................................................................................ 155
Turn Off Screen During Calls .................................................................................................... 156
Call Alerts .................................................................................................................................. 156
Call Accessories ....................................................................................................................... 156
Ringtones and Keypad Tones................................................................................................... 157
Personalize Call Sound ............................................................................................................. 157
Noise Reduction ........................................................................................................................ 158
Increase Volume In Pocket ....................................................................................................... 158
US Dialing ................................................................................................................................. 158
International Dialing .................................................................................................................. 158
TTY Mode ................................................................................................................................. 158
DTMF Tones ............................................................................................................................. 159
Voicemail Settings .................................................................................................................... 159
Voice Privacy ............................................................................................................................ 159
Blocking Mode Settings .................................................................................................................... 159
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Hands-Free Mode Settings ............................................................................................................... 160
Power Saving Mode Settings ............................................................................................................ 161
Accessory Settings ............................................................................................................................ 161
Accessibility Settings......................................................................................................................... 162
Language and Input Settings ............................................................................................................ 164
Choose a Default Language ..................................................................................................... 164
Set a Default Input Method ....................................................................................................... 164
Samsung Keyboard Settings .................................................................................................... 164
Swype Settings ......................................................................................................................... 166
Google Voice Typing Settings................................................................................................... 167
Voice Search Settings ............................................................................................................... 168
Text-to-speech Options ............................................................................................................. 168
Pointer Speed ........................................................................................................................... 169
Motions and Gestures Settings ......................................................................................................... 169
Smart Screen Settings ...................................................................................................................... 170
Smart Stay ................................................................................................................................ 170
Smart Rotation .......................................................................................................................... 170
Smart Pause ............................................................................................................................. 171
Smart Scroll............................................................................................................................... 171
Air View Settings ............................................................................................................................... 171
Voice Control Settings....................................................................................................................... 172
Accounts Settings ............................................................................................................................. 172
Add an Account ......................................................................................................................... 172
Backup Options ......................................................................................................................... 173
Location Settings ............................................................................................................................... 173
Security Settings ............................................................................................................................... 174
Encryption ................................................................................................................................. 174
Passwords ................................................................................................................................. 175
Device Administration ............................................................................................................... 175
Security Update Service ........................................................................................................... 175
Credential Storage .................................................................................................................... 176
Application Manager Settings ........................................................................................................... 176
Default Applications Settings ............................................................................................................ 176
Battery Settings ................................................................................................................................. 177
Storage Settings ................................................................................................................................ 177
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Date and Time Settings .................................................................................................................... 177
Activate This Device .......................................................................................................................... 178
System Update Settings ................................................................................................................... 178
About Device Settings ....................................................................................................................... 178
Copyright Information ................................................................................................................................ 180
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 181
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Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the
first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features.
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
1. Install the battery.
Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
Insert the battery, aligning the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the
phone, and gently press the battery into place.
Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no
gaps around the cover.
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2. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Jack on the bottom of the phone.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and then plug the Charging Head
into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take up to three
hours.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn the phone on and find a signal, run the
setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as
possible.
4. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on.
If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for service, and begin the setup application.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Activate Your Phone
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you
may need to activate it on your wireless account.
● If you purchased your phone at a store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new wireless account or a new line of service,
it is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation
screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen.
Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
● If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number
on your account (you’re swapping phones), you will need to contact your wireless service
provider.
To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, contact your wireless service
provider for assistance.
Note: Do not press the Power/Lock Key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power/Lock
Key cancels the activation process.
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Complete the Setup
After you turn on your phone and activate it, your phone displays a Welcome screen. From the Welcome
screen follow the prompts to set up features and preferences on your phone.
Note: In some cases, you may be able to complete the setup process before your phone has been
activated on your wireless account.
During setup and activation, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and tap I
Agree to use the Connections Optimizer, or tap Settings and uncheck option if you do not wish to use
the Connections Optimizer.
1. At the Welcome screen, follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup for each topic. Tap
Next, or the right arrow, to move through the steps. You can skip topics to continue to the next
one.
Language: Choose the default language for your phone’s operation, and then tap Next.
Wi-Fi: By default, your phone prompts you to use Wi-Fi when accessing data services. Tap a
Wi-Fi access point, or tap Next to continue setup using your phone’s connection to the
network.
Date and time: By default, your phone uses the date and time provided by the wireless
network. Configure options, or tap Next to use the defaults and continue.
Samsung account: Your Samsung account is used with some apps and features. Tap Sign
in to sign in to your Samsung account, or tap Create new account to sign up for a new
Samsung account.
Got Google?: Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google account, or sign up for a
new Google account right from your phone.
• Yes: Enter your Gmail address and password and tap the right arrow to sign in to your
current Google account.
• No: Tap Get an account, and then follow the instructions to sign up for a new Google
account, or tap Not now to continue without setting up a Google account on your phone.
You can always set up a Google account later. Tap the right arrow to move to the next
screen.
Google and your location: Select Google location options, and then tap the right arrow to
continue.
This phone belongs to: Enter your First and Last name, and then tap the right arrow to
continue.
Dropbox: Dropbox allows you to save your photos and videos to associated computers and
to a Web-based storage area. Tap Create account or Sign in, or tap Next to skip the step
and continue.
Learn about key features: Tap features to view details, and tap the ON/OFF switch to turn
the feature On or Off.
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Device name: Your device name is how you and other devices identify your device, such as
when sharing via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct. If you want to use a different name, tap the field
and enter a name.
2. Tap Finish to complete setup. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic touch/tap
navigation.
Set Up Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
1. Press Home and tap Phone.
If your screen is locked, press the Power/Lock Key to turn on the display and then swipe your
screen in any direction. See Turn Your Screen On and Off.
2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number.
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Note: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up
your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to
your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
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Phone Basics
Your phone 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 phone.
Your Phone’s Layout
This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout.
See Key Functions for more information.
Key Functions
The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
● LED indicator glows or blinks in different colors to show status when the screen is turned off.
The LED glows red when charging, and blinks red when the battery is low; blinks blue when a
notification has arrived, or when you are recording voice; and glows green when the battery is
fully charged and the phone is attached to a charger.
● Light Sensor detects the ambient light level, such as when setting screen brightness when
Automatic brightness is enabled, and when using the Camera.
● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls.
● Proximity and Gesture Sensors detect the presence of objects near the phone, such as when
using air gesture or motion settings. For example, while talking on the phone the sensor detects
when it’s near your ear and turns off the screen to prevent accidental key presses.
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● Front Camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.
● Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the screen.
Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or restart it, or for
easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
● Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the
Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard.
● Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to open the recently used
applications window, and access Task Manager and Google Search.
● Menu Key allows you to access a menu from most of your phone’s screens.
● Volume Key adjusts the volume of your phone’s sounds. From the Home screen, press to adjust
master volume. During calls or playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an
incoming call.
● Cover Release allows you to lift the cover from the back of your phone.
● Infrared transmitter allows you to control other devices, such as a TV, in conjunction with apps
like WatchON.
● Camera lets you take pictures and record videos.
● Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and
capturing a photo or video.
● Microphones allow other callers to hear you when you are using the speakerphone, and
captures sound during recording.
● 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations.
● Speaker plays ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in
speakerphone mode.
● USB Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger/USB cable (included)
and other optional accessories (not included).
CAUTION: Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
Use the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone On or Off.
● Press and hold the Power/Lock Key.
The screen remains blank while your phone is off. If the phone is off during charging, the screen displays
a charging animation.
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Turn Your Screen On and Off
Your phone 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 Key. Pressing the Power/Lock Key again
will turn on the screen and display the lock screen.
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen (times out) after a certain period of
time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen
is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen Timeout.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock Key.
2. Unlock the screen:
If you are using the default screen lock, swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it.
If you have set up a screen lock, use your screen lock. See Screen Lock.
Features
Your phone offers new features for using gestures to interact with your phone.
Motions and Gestures
Interact with your phone using motions of the phone itself, or with gestures you make with your hands.
Air Gestures
Control your phone by making specific gestures with your hand above the Gesture sensor, located near
the Earpiece at the top of your phone’s screen.
Air gestures include:
● Quick glance: When On, you can reach toward the device with the screen off to see important
information at a glance.
● Air jump: When On, you can scroll Web pages in screen-sized jumps.
● Air browse: When On, you can move between pictures, pages, or music tracks.
● Air move: When On, you can move app shortcuts or Calendar events.
● Air call-accept: When On, you can wave your hand over the screen to answer incoming calls.
To enable Air gestures:
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● Press and tap > Settings > My Device > Motions and gestures > Air gesture.
For more information, see Motions and Gestures Settings.
Motion
Control your phone with natural movements, like putting the device to your ear to call a contact displayed
on the screen.
Motions include:
● Direct call: When On, you can lift the device to your ear while viewing a contact to call the
contact.
● Smart alert: When On, you can lift the phone to receive notifications of missed calls and
notifications that occurred while the device was stationary.
● Zoom: When On, you can tilt the phone to zoom in or out when viewing pictures in Gallery.
● Browse an image: When On, you can move the phone in a side-to-side motion to pan from side
to side while viewing an image.
● Mute/pause: When On, you can mute incoming calls and pause playback by turning the phone
screen-side down.
● Palm motion: When On, you can control your device by touching the screen with the palm of
your hand.
• Capture screen: When On, you can save a copy of the current screen to the clipboard
by swiping the side of your hand across the screen.
• Mute/pause: When On, you can mute incoming calls and pause playback by covering
the screen with your hand.
To enable Motion gestures:
● Press and tap > Settings > My Device > Motions and gestures > Motion. For
more information, see Motions and Gestures Settings.
Smart Screen
Smart screen features allow you to have your phone automatically adjust screen timeout, rotation when it
detects you are looking at the screen, and control scrolling and playback based whether you are facing
the screen.
Smart screen features include:
● Smart stay: The screen will not time out as long as you are looking at it.
● Smart rotation: The screen automatically updates to match the angle at which you are viewing it.
● Smart pause: The screen automatically pauses video playback when you look away from the
screen.
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