Samsung Galaxy S III User manual

User Guide
[Sprint UG template version 13a]
SPH-L710_MR9_JB4.3_UG_Eng_TE_MK3_120513_F4

Table of Contents
Get Started....................................................................................................................................1
Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................1
Set Up Your Phone................................................................................................................1
Activate Your Phone..............................................................................................................3
Complete the Setup...............................................................................................................3
Set Up Voicemail...................................................................................................................5
Sprint Account Information and Help.....................................................................................5
Sprint Account Passwords .............................................................................................5
Manage Your Account....................................................................................................6
Sprint Support Services..................................................................................................6
Phone Basics................................................................................................................................8
Your Phone’s Layout .............................................................................................................8
Key Functions.................................................................................................................8
Turn Your Phone On and Off.................................................................................................9
Turn Your Screen On and Off................................................................................................9
Touchscreen Navigation......................................................................................................10
Multi Window .......................................................................................................................15
Your Home Screen..............................................................................................................16
Creating Shortcuts........................................................................................................17
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts ....................................................................17
Adding and Removing Widgets....................................................................................18
Extended Home Screens .............................................................................................18
Recently Used Applications..........................................................................................18
Status Bar............................................................................................................................19
Enter Text............................................................................................................................20
Touchscreen Keyboards ..............................................................................................20
Text Input Methods.......................................................................................................20
Google Voice Typing....................................................................................................20
Samsung Keyboard......................................................................................................21
Swype...........................................................................................................................22
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Tips for Editing Text .....................................................................................................22
Phone Calls.................................................................................................................................24
Make Phone Calls................................................................................................................24
Call Using the Keypad..................................................................................................24
Call from Logs..............................................................................................................24
Call from Contacts........................................................................................................25
Call a Number in a Text Message................................................................................25
Call a Number in an Email Message............................................................................26
Call Emergency Numbers ............................................................................................26
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information ...............................................................................26
Receive Phone Calls ...........................................................................................................26
Answer an Incoming Call..............................................................................................27
Mute the Ringing Sound...............................................................................................27
Reject an Incoming Call ...............................................................................................27
Voicemail.............................................................................................................................27
Retrieve Voicemail Messages......................................................................................27
Voicemail Notification...................................................................................................27
Visual Voicemail ..................................................................................................................28
Phone Call Options..............................................................................................................28
Dialing Options.............................................................................................................28
Caller ID .......................................................................................................................28
Call Waiting..................................................................................................................29
3-Way Calling...............................................................................................................29
Call Forwarding............................................................................................................30
In-call Options ..............................................................................................................30
Speed Dialing...............................................................................................................31
Logs.....................................................................................................................................32
View Logs.....................................................................................................................32
Logs Options................................................................................................................32
Clear Logs....................................................................................................................33
Contacts......................................................................................................................................34
Get Started with Contacts....................................................................................................34
Access Contacts...........................................................................................................34
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Add a Contact......................................................................................................................34
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................35
Edit a Contact......................................................................................................................35
Add or Edit Information for a Contact...........................................................................36
Assign an Image to a Contact......................................................................................36
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact....................................................................................36
Link a Contact ..............................................................................................................37
Delete a Contact...........................................................................................................37
Add Entries to Your Favorites..............................................................................................37
Create Groups.....................................................................................................................38
Create a New Group ....................................................................................................38
Add a Contact to a Group.............................................................................................38
Send a Message to a Group ........................................................................................38
Share a Contact...................................................................................................................39
Accounts and Messaging............................................................................................................40
Google.................................................................................................................................40
Create a Google Account.............................................................................................40
Access Gmail ...............................................................................................................40
Send a Gmail Message................................................................................................41
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages............................................................................41
Email....................................................................................................................................42
Add an Email Account..................................................................................................42
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account...........................................................42
Compose and Send Email............................................................................................43
View and Reply to Email ..............................................................................................44
Manage Your Email Inbox............................................................................................44
Edit Email Settings.......................................................................................................45
Delete an Email Account..............................................................................................48
Messaging ...........................................................................................................................48
Send a Message ..........................................................................................................48
New Messages Notification..........................................................................................49
Managing Message Conversations..............................................................................49
Messaging Settings......................................................................................................51
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Social Networking Accounts................................................................................................53
ChatON ........................................................................................................................53
Flipboard ......................................................................................................................55
Google+........................................................................................................................55
Hangouts......................................................................................................................55
YouTube.......................................................................................................................55
Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................57
Samsung Link......................................................................................................................57
Configure Samsung Link Settings................................................................................58
Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device.............................................58
DivX.....................................................................................................................................59
Locating Your VOD Registration Number ....................................................................59
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies...........................59
Google Play Books..............................................................................................................60
Google Play Magazines.......................................................................................................60
Game Hub ...........................................................................................................................60
Google Play Store................................................................................................................60
Find and Install an App.................................................................................................61
Create a Google Wallet Account..................................................................................61
Open an Installed App..................................................................................................61
Uninstall an App...........................................................................................................62
Google Play Movies & TV....................................................................................................62
Google Search.....................................................................................................................62
Media Hub/Samsung Hub....................................................................................................62
Sprint TV & Movies..............................................................................................................64
Google Play Music...............................................................................................................65
Music Hub............................................................................................................................65
Music App............................................................................................................................65
Sprint Music Plus.................................................................................................................66
Scout ...................................................................................................................................67
Google Maps .......................................................................................................................68
Sprint Zone..........................................................................................................................68
Video App............................................................................................................................68
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Web and Data.............................................................................................................................71
Internet ................................................................................................................................71
Data Services (Sprint 3G)....................................................................................................71
Your Data Services User Name...................................................................................71
Launch a Web Connection...........................................................................................72
4G Services.........................................................................................................................72
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................................72
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network .....................................................72
Sprint Hotspot......................................................................................................................73
Bluetooth .............................................................................................................................74
Turn Bluetooth On or Off..............................................................................................74
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit......................................................................75
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit...................................................................................75
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ............................................................76
Send Information Using Bluetooth................................................................................76
Receive Information Using Bluetooth...........................................................................77
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)............................................................................................78
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection....................................................................78
Set Up a Screen Lock ..................................................................................................78
Add a VPN Connection ................................................................................................78
Connect to a VPN.........................................................................................................79
Disconnect from a VPN................................................................................................79
Camera and Video......................................................................................................................80
Take Pictures ...............................................................................................................80
Picture Options.............................................................................................................80
Share Pictures with Share Shot ...................................................................................83
Record Videos..............................................................................................................83
Video Options...............................................................................................................84
Gallery .................................................................................................................................86
View Photos and Videos ..............................................................................................87
Zoom In or Out on a Photo...........................................................................................88
Working with Photos.....................................................................................................88
Share Photos and Videos.............................................................................................89
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Paper Artist..........................................................................................................................90
G+ Photos............................................................................................................................91
Group Play...........................................................................................................................91
Tools and Calendar.....................................................................................................................93
Clock....................................................................................................................................93
Calendar..............................................................................................................................93
Add an Event to the Calendar......................................................................................93
View Events..................................................................................................................94
Erase Events................................................................................................................94
Calculator.............................................................................................................................95
Downloads...........................................................................................................................95
Dropbox...............................................................................................................................95
Download the Desktop Application...............................................................................95
Access Dropbox on your Phone...................................................................................95
Upload a Picture to Dropbox........................................................................................96
Google Search.....................................................................................................................96
Help .....................................................................................................................................96
microSD Card......................................................................................................................96
Install a microSD Card .................................................................................................96
Remove a microSD Card .............................................................................................97
View microSD Card Memory........................................................................................97
Format a microSD Card ...............................................................................................97
Unmount a microSD Card............................................................................................97
My Files ...............................................................................................................................98
More Services......................................................................................................................98
S Memo ...............................................................................................................................98
Create a New S Memo.................................................................................................99
S Suggest..........................................................................................................................100
S Voice ..............................................................................................................................101
Voice Recorder..................................................................................................................101
Voice Search .....................................................................................................................101
VPN Client.........................................................................................................................101
Wallet.................................................................................................................................101
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Settings.....................................................................................................................................102
Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................................................102
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off...................................................................................................102
Configure Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................102
Other Wi-Fi Settings...................................................................................................103
Wi-Fi Direct.................................................................................................................104
Sprint Hotspot Settings......................................................................................................104
Allowed Devices.........................................................................................................105
Bluetooth Settings..............................................................................................................105
Turn Bluetooth On or Off............................................................................................106
Configure Bluetooth Settings......................................................................................106
Data Usage Settings..........................................................................................................107
More Networks Settings.....................................................................................................108
Airplane Mode............................................................................................................108
Mobile Networks.........................................................................................................108
Tethering....................................................................................................................109
VPN............................................................................................................................109
Roaming.....................................................................................................................109
NFC Settings .....................................................................................................................110
Turn NFC On or Off....................................................................................................110
Android Beam.............................................................................................................110
S Beam Settings................................................................................................................111
Turn S Beam On or Off......................................................................................................111
Nearby Devices..........................................................................................................111
Screen Mirroring Settings..................................................................................................112
Lock Screen.......................................................................................................................112
Screen Lock ...............................................................................................................112
Lock Screen Options..................................................................................................113
Display Settings.................................................................................................................115
Wallpaper...................................................................................................................115
Notification Panel .......................................................................................................116
Multi Window..............................................................................................................116
Page Buddy................................................................................................................116
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Brightness ..................................................................................................................117
Auto Rotate Screen....................................................................................................117
Screen Timeout..........................................................................................................117
Daydream...................................................................................................................117
Font Style...................................................................................................................118
Font Size....................................................................................................................118
Touch Key Light Duration...........................................................................................118
Display Battery Percentage........................................................................................119
Auto Adjust Screen Tone ...........................................................................................119
LED Indicator Settings.......................................................................................................119
Sound Settings ..................................................................................................................119
Volume.......................................................................................................................119
Vibration Intensity.......................................................................................................120
Ringtones...................................................................................................................120
Vibrations ...................................................................................................................121
Default Notification Sound..........................................................................................121
Vibrate When Ringing ................................................................................................121
Dialing Keypad Tone..................................................................................................121
Touch Sounds............................................................................................................121
Screen Lock Sound....................................................................................................122
Haptic Feedback ........................................................................................................122
Auto Haptic.................................................................................................................122
Emergency Tone........................................................................................................122
HDMI Audio Output....................................................................................................122
Home Screen Mode Settings.............................................................................................123
Call Settings.......................................................................................................................123
Call Rejection.............................................................................................................123
Set Up Call Rejection Messages................................................................................124
Answering/Ending Calls .............................................................................................124
Turn Off Screen During Calls.....................................................................................124
Call Alerts...................................................................................................................124
Call Accessories.........................................................................................................125
Ringtones and Keypad Tones....................................................................................125
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Personalize Call Sound..............................................................................................126
Noise Reduction.........................................................................................................126
Increase Volume In Pocket ........................................................................................126
US Dialing ..................................................................................................................126
International Dialing....................................................................................................127
TTY Mode...................................................................................................................127
DTMF Tones ..............................................................................................................127
Voicemail Settings......................................................................................................127
Voice Privacy..............................................................................................................128
Blocking Mode Settings.....................................................................................................128
Hands-free Mode Settings.................................................................................................129
Power Saving Mode Settings.............................................................................................129
Accessory Settings............................................................................................................130
Accessibility Settings.........................................................................................................130
Language and Input Settings.............................................................................................132
Choose a Default Language.......................................................................................132
Set a Default Input Method.........................................................................................132
Google Voice Typing Settings....................................................................................132
Samsung Keyboard....................................................................................................132
Swype Settings...........................................................................................................134
Voice Search Settings................................................................................................135
Text-to-Speech Options .............................................................................................136
Pointer Speed.............................................................................................................136
Motion Settings..................................................................................................................136
Smart Screen Settings.......................................................................................................138
Smart Stay..................................................................................................................138
Smart Rotation ...........................................................................................................138
Voice Control Settings.......................................................................................................138
Accounts Settings..............................................................................................................139
Add an Account..........................................................................................................139
Backup Options..........................................................................................................139
Location Services Settings ................................................................................................140
Security Settings................................................................................................................141
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Passwords..................................................................................................................141
Device Administration.................................................................................................141
Security Update Service.............................................................................................142
Credential Storage .....................................................................................................142
Application Manager Settings............................................................................................143
Battery Settings .................................................................................................................143
Storage Settings................................................................................................................143
Date and Time Settings.....................................................................................................144
Activate This Device..........................................................................................................144
System Update Settings....................................................................................................144
About Device Settings .......................................................................................................145
Copyright Information................................................................................................................146
Index.........................................................................................................................................147
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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 external features and keys.
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
Install the battery.1.
Insert a coin or other flat object into the slot at the bottom of the battery compartment
cover and lift the cover up gently.
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Insert the battery, contacts end first, 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.
Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of your phone.2.
Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and charge your battery. Fully charging a3. battery may take up to three hours.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn 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.
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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 Sprint account.
●If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
●If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint 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 can activate on your computer
online or directly on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your
phone.
Activate on your phone:
• Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
• Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process.
●To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit
sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from another phone.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support for assistance.
Complete the Setup
After you activate your phone, follow the prompts to set up your Google Account and
preferences.
For best results, activate your phone before starting the setup process.
Note: During setup, you may see a notice about Connections Optimizer. Connections Optimizer
helps you manage and enhance your data experience by finding and connecting to remembered
Wi-Fi networks on your device, and if applicable, the 4G network.
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1. After you activate your phone, you’ll see the Welcome screen. Choose a language, and
then tap Start to begin setup.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have
an option to skip it and continue to the next screen.
Wi-Fi: You can choose to connect to Wi-Fi to complete setup, instead of your
phone’s wireless network connection. Select an available Wi-Fi network, and then
follow the prompts to connect.
Got Google?: Follow the prompts to sign in to your current Google Account, or sign
up for a new Google Account right from your phone.
• Tap Yes to enter your Gmail address and password and then tap the right arrow
to sign in to your current Google Account.
• Tap No to sign up for a new Google Account. Tap Get an account, and then
follow prompts to set up your new account.
Backup and Restore: Select your Google Account backup settings. If you're signing
in with an existing Google Account, you can choose to restore your Google Account
information, such as apps, bookmarks, Wi-Fi passwords, and contacts, to your new
phone. You can also choose to keep your new phone backed up with your Google
Account.
Google & location: Select options for allowing Google and other apps to use your
location information.
This phone belongs to: Enter your name. Your phone uses your name to
personalize some features.
Google services: Learn about Google’s privacy policy and other terms.
3. At the Setup complete screen, tap Finish to complete setup and continue with other
options.
4. At the Dropbox screen, select an option and follow the onscreen instructions.
• Create a new Dropbox account: Tap to set up a Dropbox account to save your
photos and videos to a Web-based storage area.
• I already have an account: Tap to sign in to your current Dropbox account.
• No thanks: Tap to skip the Dropbox setup screens.
5. That’s it, your phone is now ready to use.
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Set Up Voicemail
You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is
activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone
automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off.
Note: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends 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.
1. Press and tap Phone.
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: You can also access Visual Voicemail by touching .
Sprint Account Information and Help
Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding
help.
Sprint Account Passwords
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your
voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to
your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you
sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. (Click Sign in/Register and then click Sign up now! to get
started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint
service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com/mysprint.
Voicemail Password
You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Voicemail for more
information on your voicemail password.
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Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control
access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint.
Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online: sprint.com/mysprint
●Access your account information.
●Check your minutes used (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 phones.
●View available Sprint service plans and options.
●Learn more about data services and other products like games, ring tones, screen
savers, and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
Press and tap Phone.1.
Do any of the following:2.
Tap to make a payment.
Tap to access Sprint Zone and a summary of your Sprint
service plan or to get answers to other questions.
Sprint Support Services
Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance
from your Sprint phone.
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Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential,
business, and government listings; movie listings or show times; driving directions, restaurant
reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information
per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.
■Press and tap Phone, and then tap .
Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place
calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
■Press and tap Phone, and then tap .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at
sprint.com.
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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
The following illustrations outline your phone’s basic layout.
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.
●Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls.
●Proximity and Light Sensors detect the presence of objects near the phone, and light
conditions.
●Front Camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.
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●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 see recent apps, and
access Task Manager and Google Now.
●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.
●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 (not included) 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
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
■Press and hold the Power/Lock Key.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Turn Your Screen On and Off
You can quickly turn the screen off when not in use and turn it back on and unlock it when you
need it.
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