Samsung Galaxy S4mini User manual

User Guide
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Table of Contents
Get Started....................................................................................................................................1
Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................1
Set Up Your Phone................................................................................................................2
Turn the Phone On.........................................................................................................5
Activate Your Phone..............................................................................................................6
Complete the Setup...............................................................................................................7
Set Up Voicemail...................................................................................................................7
Sprint Account Information and Help.....................................................................................8
Sprint Account Passwords .............................................................................................8
Manage Your Account....................................................................................................8
Sprint Support Services..................................................................................................9
Phone Basics..............................................................................................................................10
Your Phone’s Layout ...........................................................................................................10
Key Functions...............................................................................................................10
Turn Your Screen On and Off..............................................................................................12
Touchscreen Navigation......................................................................................................13
Touch ...........................................................................................................................13
Touch and Hold............................................................................................................14
Swipe or Slide ..............................................................................................................15
Drag..............................................................................................................................16
Flick..............................................................................................................................17
Pinch and Spread.........................................................................................................18
Rotate...........................................................................................................................19
Your Home Screen..............................................................................................................20
Customize the Home Screen .......................................................................................21
Extended Home Screens .............................................................................................22
Recent Applications......................................................................................................22
Wallpapers ...................................................................................................................22
Status Bar............................................................................................................................23
Notification Panel.................................................................................................................27
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Quick Settings..............................................................................................................28
Features...............................................................................................................................29
Motions and Gestures..................................................................................................29
Smart Screen ...............................................................................................................30
Voice Control................................................................................................................31
Assistant Menu.............................................................................................................31
Galaxy Gear.................................................................................................................33
Enter Text............................................................................................................................33
Touchscreen Keyboards ..............................................................................................33
Text Input Methods.......................................................................................................33
Select a Default Text Input Method..............................................................................34
Google Voice Typing....................................................................................................34
Samsung Keyboard......................................................................................................35
Swype...........................................................................................................................36
Editing Text ..................................................................................................................37
Phone Calls.................................................................................................................................39
Make Phone Calls................................................................................................................39
Call Using the Keypad..................................................................................................39
Call from Logs..............................................................................................................39
Call from Contacts........................................................................................................40
Call Using a Speed Dial Number..................................................................................40
Call a Number in a Text Message or Email Message..................................................40
Wi-Fi Calling.................................................................................................................40
Call Emergency Numbers ............................................................................................41
Receive Phone Calls ...........................................................................................................41
Answer an Incoming Call..............................................................................................42
Mute the Ringing Sound...............................................................................................42
Reject an Incoming Call ...............................................................................................42
Reject a Call with a Text Message...............................................................................42
Voicemail.............................................................................................................................42
Voicemail Setup ...........................................................................................................43
Voicemail Notification...................................................................................................43
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages .............................................................................43
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Visual Voicemail ..................................................................................................................44
Phone Call Options..............................................................................................................45
Dialing Options.............................................................................................................45
In-Call Options..............................................................................................................46
Caller ID .......................................................................................................................47
Call Waiting..................................................................................................................47
Conference Calling.......................................................................................................48
Call Forwarding............................................................................................................48
Speed Dials..................................................................................................................49
Logs.....................................................................................................................................50
Contacts......................................................................................................................................51
Get Started with Contacts....................................................................................................51
Access Contacts...........................................................................................................51
Add a Contact......................................................................................................................52
Edit a Contact......................................................................................................................53
Add or Edit Information for a Contact...........................................................................53
Assign a Picture to a Contact.......................................................................................53
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact....................................................................................54
Link a Contact ..............................................................................................................54
Delete a Contact...........................................................................................................54
Save a Phone Number.................................................................................................54
Share a Contact ...........................................................................................................55
Contacts Options.................................................................................................................55
Favorites..............................................................................................................................56
Groups.................................................................................................................................56
Accounts and Messaging............................................................................................................58
Gmail/Google.......................................................................................................................58
Create a Google Account.............................................................................................58
Sign in to Your Google Account...................................................................................59
Access Gmail ...............................................................................................................59
Send a Gmail Message................................................................................................59
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages............................................................................60
Samsung Account................................................................................................................61
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Email
....................................................................................................................................61
Add an Email Account..................................................................................................61
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account...........................................................61
Compose and Send Email............................................................................................62
Reply or Forward Email................................................................................................63
Manage Your Email Inbox............................................................................................63
Email Settings ..............................................................................................................65
Delete an Email Account..............................................................................................67
Text and Multimedia Messaging..........................................................................................67
Send a Message ..........................................................................................................68
New Messages Notification..........................................................................................69
Managing Messages....................................................................................................69
Messaging Settings......................................................................................................70
Social Networking Accounts................................................................................................72
Flipboard ......................................................................................................................72
Google+........................................................................................................................73
Hangouts......................................................................................................................73
YouTube.......................................................................................................................73
Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................74
Google Play Store................................................................................................................74
Find and Install an App.................................................................................................74
Create a Google Wallet Account..................................................................................75
Open an Installed App..................................................................................................75
Uninstall an App...........................................................................................................75
Google Play Books..............................................................................................................76
Google Play Newsstand ......................................................................................................76
Movies, TV, and Media........................................................................................................76
Google Play Movies & TV ............................................................................................76
Sprint TV & Movies.......................................................................................................77
Group Play...........................................................................................................................78
CBS Sports..........................................................................................................................79
Music ...................................................................................................................................79
Google Play Music .......................................................................................................79
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Music............................................................................................................................80
Sprint Music Plus..........................................................................................................83
Navigation............................................................................................................................84
Google Maps................................................................................................................84
Google Local................................................................................................................85
Google Navigation........................................................................................................85
Scout............................................................................................................................85
TripAdvisor...................................................................................................................86
Samsung Apps ....................................................................................................................86
Samsung Hub......................................................................................................................86
Use Samsung Hub.......................................................................................................87
Samsung Link......................................................................................................................88
Configure Samsung Link Settings................................................................................89
Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device.............................................90
Sprint Zone..........................................................................................................................90
Story Album.........................................................................................................................91
WatchON.............................................................................................................................91
Web and Data.............................................................................................................................92
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................................92
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network...........................................................92
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network...........................................................................93
Hotspot ................................................................................................................................94
Allowed Devices...........................................................................................................94
Connections Optimizer ........................................................................................................95
Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks).................................................96
Your Data Services User Name...................................................................................96
4G Services.........................................................................................................................96
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)............................................................................................97
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection....................................................................97
Add a VPN....................................................................................................................98
Connect to a VPN.........................................................................................................98
Disconnect from a VPN................................................................................................98
Chrome................................................................................................................................99
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Internet Browser ..................................................................................................................99
Lumen Toolbar.....................................................................................................................99
Camera and Video....................................................................................................................100
Camera..............................................................................................................................100
Take a Picture............................................................................................................101
Record Videos............................................................................................................101
Camera Options.........................................................................................................102
Quick Camera Settings ..............................................................................................103
Advance Camera Settings..........................................................................................104
Gallery ...............................................................................................................................105
View Photos and Videos ............................................................................................106
Zoom In or Out on a Photo.........................................................................................108
Edit Photos.................................................................................................................108
Share Photos and Videos...........................................................................................109
Video .................................................................................................................................111
Tools and Calendar...................................................................................................................114
1Weather...........................................................................................................................114
Calendar............................................................................................................................114
Add an Event to the Calendar....................................................................................114
Event Alerts................................................................................................................116
View Events................................................................................................................117
Delete Events.............................................................................................................117
Clock..................................................................................................................................118
Calculator...........................................................................................................................118
Dropbox.............................................................................................................................119
Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox..................................................................119
Google Search...................................................................................................................119
Google Now................................................................................................................119
Google Settings.................................................................................................................120
Help ...................................................................................................................................120
My Files .............................................................................................................................120
POLARIS Office 5..............................................................................................................121
S Memo .............................................................................................................................121
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Voice Services...................................................................................................................123
S Translator................................................................................................................123
S Voice.......................................................................................................................123
Voice Recorder...........................................................................................................123
Voice Search..............................................................................................................124
Bluetooth ...........................................................................................................................125
Turn Bluetooth On or Off............................................................................................125
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device..................................................................................125
Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device...............................................................................126
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ..........................................................126
Send Information Using Bluetooth..............................................................................127
Receive Information Using Bluetooth.........................................................................128
Memory Card.....................................................................................................................128
Remove a Memory Card............................................................................................128
View Memory Card Usage .........................................................................................129
Format a Memory Card..............................................................................................129
Unmount a Memory Card...........................................................................................129
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer.......................................................130
Update Your Phone...........................................................................................................130
Before Updating Your Firmware.................................................................................130
Update Your Phone....................................................................................................131
Settings.....................................................................................................................................132
Wi-Fi Calling Settings ........................................................................................................133
Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................................................133
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off...................................................................................................133
Configure Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................133
Other Wi-Fi Settings...................................................................................................134
Wi-Fi Direct.................................................................................................................135
Hotspot Settings ................................................................................................................135
Bluetooth Settings..............................................................................................................136
Turn Bluetooth On or Off............................................................................................136
Pairing with Other Bluetooth Devices.........................................................................137
Data Usage........................................................................................................................137
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More Networks Settings.....................................................................................................138
Airplane Mode............................................................................................................138
Mobile Networks.........................................................................................................139
Tethering....................................................................................................................139
VPN............................................................................................................................139
Roaming.....................................................................................................................140
NFC ...................................................................................................................................140
Turn NFC On or Off....................................................................................................141
Android Beam.............................................................................................................141
S Beam..............................................................................................................................141
Turn S Beam On or Off ..............................................................................................141
Nearby Devices .................................................................................................................142
Screen Mirroring................................................................................................................142
Kies via Wi-Fi.....................................................................................................................143
Lock Screen.......................................................................................................................143
Screen Lock...............................................................................................................143
Display...............................................................................................................................145
Wallpaper...................................................................................................................145
Notification Panel .......................................................................................................146
Screen Mode..............................................................................................................146
Brightness ..................................................................................................................147
Auto Rotate Screen....................................................................................................147
Screen Timeout..........................................................................................................147
Daydream...................................................................................................................147
Font Style...................................................................................................................148
Font Size....................................................................................................................148
Touch Key Light Duration...........................................................................................148
Show Battery Percentage...........................................................................................148
Edit After Screen Capture ..........................................................................................149
Auto Adjust Screen Tone ...........................................................................................149
LED Indicator.....................................................................................................................149
Sound ................................................................................................................................150
Volume.......................................................................................................................150
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Ringtones...................................................................................................................150
Vibrations ...................................................................................................................150
Default Notification Sound..........................................................................................151
Vibrate When Ringing ................................................................................................151
Dialing Keypad Tone..................................................................................................151
Touch Sounds............................................................................................................151
Screen Lock Sound....................................................................................................151
Emergency Tone........................................................................................................152
Adapt Sound ...............................................................................................................152
Home Screen Mode ...........................................................................................................152
Call Settings.......................................................................................................................153
Set Up Call Rejection Messages................................................................................153
Answering/Ending Calls .............................................................................................153
Turn Off Screen During Calls.....................................................................................153
Call Alerts...................................................................................................................154
Call Accessories.........................................................................................................154
Ringtones and Keypad Tones....................................................................................155
Personalize Call Sound..............................................................................................155
Noise Reduction.........................................................................................................156
Increase Volume In Pocket ........................................................................................156
US Dialing ..................................................................................................................156
International Dialing....................................................................................................156
TTY Mode...................................................................................................................157
Hearing Aids...............................................................................................................157
DTMF Tones ..............................................................................................................157
Voicemail Settings......................................................................................................157
Voice Privacy..............................................................................................................157
Blocking Mode...................................................................................................................158
Driving Mode......................................................................................................................159
Power Saving Mode...........................................................................................................159
Accessory..........................................................................................................................159
Accessibility.......................................................................................................................160
Language and Input...........................................................................................................162
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Choose a Default Language.......................................................................................162
Set a Default Input Method.........................................................................................162
Google Voice Typing Settings....................................................................................162
Samsung Keyboard Settings......................................................................................163
Swype Settings...........................................................................................................164
Voice Search Settings................................................................................................165
Text-To-Speech Options............................................................................................166
Pointer Speed.............................................................................................................166
Motions and Gestures........................................................................................................166
Smart Screen.....................................................................................................................167
Smart Stay..................................................................................................................167
Voice Control.....................................................................................................................168
Accounts............................................................................................................................168
Add an Account..........................................................................................................168
Backup Options..........................................................................................................169
Location Services ..............................................................................................................170
Security..............................................................................................................................171
Encryption ..................................................................................................................171
Passwords..................................................................................................................171
Device Administration.................................................................................................171
Security Update Service.............................................................................................172
Credential Storage .....................................................................................................172
Application Manager..........................................................................................................173
Battery ...............................................................................................................................173
Storage..............................................................................................................................173
Date and Time...................................................................................................................174
Activate This Device..........................................................................................................174
System Update..................................................................................................................174
About Device .....................................................................................................................175
Copyright Information................................................................................................................176
Index.........................................................................................................................................177
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Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint
service the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features.
Get Started 1

Set Up Your Phone
Prior to using the phone, it is necessary to install and charge the battery. An optional microSD
memory card (not included) can also be installed at this time.
Remove the Back Cover
■Remove the back cover by placing your fingernail or a pointed object into the slot in the
side of the cover (1).
Install the Memory Card
■To insert an optional microSD card (not included), carefully slide the memory card under
the top metal plate into the microSD card socket until the card locks into place. For more
information, see Memory Card.
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Install the Battery
■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 Back Cover
■Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there
are no gaps around the cover.
Get Started 3

Charge the Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger
(Charging Head and USB cable) is included with the phone for charging the battery. You will
need to charge the battery before using your phone.
Warning! Use only approved accessories to charge your phone. Approved accessories are
designed to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate your warranty and
may cause damage.
1. Plug the USB cable into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of the phone.
2. Plug the USB cable into the charging head, and then plug the charging head into an
electrical outlet.
3. When charging is finished, remove the USB cable from the charger/accessory jack on
the phone.
Get Started 4

Turn the Phone On
Use the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on.
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn the phone on.
If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the
setup application.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
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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 on-screen 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.
• Follow the on-screen 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.
Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the
Power/Lock Key cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
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Complete the Setup
After you turn on your phone and activate it, your phone displays a 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 Sprint account.
During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and
touch I Agree to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network,
including Wi-Fi. To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, touch > >
Settings > Connections tab > More networks > Mobile networks > Connections optimizer
and uncheck the box.
1. At the Welcome screen, follow the on-screen instructions to configure your phone’s
basic options, such as language, date and time, Wi-Fi connections, location settings, etc.
Google Account: Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps,
Hangouts, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account. To use these
applications, you must set up your Google Account on your phone. Complete the
steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or sign up for a new Google
Account.
Samsung Account: Your Samsung Account is used for access to Samsung apps
and services, such as Samsung Hub, Samsung Apps, Samsung Link, and much
more. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Samsung Account, or sign up for
a new Samsung Account.
2. Touch Finish to complete setup.
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 Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as
your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
1. Press Home and touch 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.
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Important: 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.
For more information, see Voicemail.
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/Sign up 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 Set Up Voicemail
for more information on your voicemail password.
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.
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●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
1. Press and then touch Phone.
2. Do any of the following:
Touch to check minute usage and account balance.
Touch to make a payment.
Touch 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.
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 Home and touch Phone, and then touch
.
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 Home and touch Phone, and then touch .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at
sprint.com/mysprint.
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