Samsung Galaxy S4mini User manual

Get
Started
All you need to know to get going.

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Welcome!
Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces
you to the basics of getting started with Sprint Prepaid
and your Samsung Galaxy S
®
4 mini.
For ongoing support and resources, visit
sprint.com/prepaidsupport. There, you’ll
ind guides, tutorials, and more to help you
get the most out of your phone.
Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.

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Power/Lock
Button
Speaker
Microphone
Microphone
Charger/
Accessory Jack
Flash
3.5mm
Headset Jack
Volume
Buttons
Camera
Proximity and
Light Sensors
Earpiece
Touchscreen
Menu
Key
Back
Key
Self Camera
Lens
Home Key
Status Light
IR LED
Your Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini

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This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your
new Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini. It’s divided into four sections to help
you nd the information you need quickly and easily.
Using This Guide
Get Ready − page 5 − Find out what
you need to do before you use your
phone the rst time, including inserting
a battery and activating Sprint Prepaid
service on your phone.
Android Basics − page 8 − Learn some
basics about how to move around on
your phone, use the home screen, and
enter text. If you’re familiar with Android
phones, you can probably skip these
pages (although a refresher course never
hurt anyone).
Use Your Phone − page 11 − Take
advantage of your phone’s features
and Sprint services, from the basics
(Making Calls) to the more advanced
(using Google Play™, Wi-Fi®, and
more).
Tools & Resources − page 21 −
Find useful tips for your phone and
discover resources and other
helpful Sprint information.
For additional information including
the full User Guide, videos, tutorials,
and community forums, visit
sprint.com/prepaidsupport.

Get Ready
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Set Up Your Account
Register Your Phone on Sprint Prepaid
1. From your computer’s browser, visit
sprint.com/prepaidactivate.
2. Choose an activation option and click
Next, and then enter your ZIP code and
click Next.
3. When prompted, enter the serial number
(MEID) printed on the label on your phone’s
packaging.
4. Follow the instructions to select a plan and
payment method.
• If you’re swapping phones or bringing
your number over from a dierent carrier,
follow the prompts to sign in or provide
additional information.
Install the Battery
1. Using the slot above the power button,
gently lift the cover o the phone.
2. Align the battery’s contacts with those
inside the battery compartment and gently
press down until the battery is seated.
3. Replace the back cover.
Charge the Battery
1. Insert the USB cable into the
charging head.
2. Insert the small end of the USB cable into
the charger/accessory jack at the bottom
of the phone.
3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC
power outlet.

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Basic Phone Functions
Turn the Phone On
• Press and hold the Power button .
Unlock the Screen
• Swipe the screen with your inger to
unlock it.
Turn the Screen On and O
• To quickly turn the display screen o,
press the Power button on the right side
of the phone.
• To turn the screen on and display the
unlock screen, press Power .
Turn the Phone O
• Press and hold Power and then tap
Power o > OK to turn the phone o.
Activate Your Phone
1. Press and hold the Power button to
turn the phone on.
2. Tap Start to begin “Hands Free Activation.”
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete
the activation wizard.
4. To conirm activation, make a phone call.
If your phone is still not activated, visit
sprint.com/prepaidsupport for assistance. If
you do not have access to the Internet, call
Sprint Customer Service at 1-855-639-4644
from another phone.

Get Ready
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Set Up Your Phone
Once activated, your phone guides you
through various setup options, including
setting up your Google™ Account.*
Complete the Setup Screens
Note: At some point during setup, you will
see a prompt to install Sprint Default
Coniguration. Follow the prompts to install
the package and then continue with the
setup screens.
1. When you see the Welcome screen, select
a language and tap Next to begin.
2. You’ll see a Wi-Fi setup screen. Follow the
prompts to set your Wi-Fi options.
3. Follow the prompts on the next few
screens to get your phone set up. Tap Skip
or Next to continue.
• Samsung account - Create or sign in to
your Samsung user account.
• Got Google? - Create or sign in to a
Google Account. Select additional Google
preferences,
including Google Location
options, as prompted.
• Dropbox - Create or sign in to a Dropbox
cloud storage account.
• Learn about key features - Browse a list of
features to enhance your phone use,
such as S Beam™, Voice control, Smart
stay, and more.
4. Enter a name for your device and then
tap Finish.
* You do not need to sign up for a Google
Account to use your phone; however, to
download content from the Google Play™
Store app, you must link your phone to a
Google Account.

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Your Home Screen
Viewing Your Home Screen
Your phone’s Home screen extends
horizontally up to seven full screens.
• To display the main (center) Home screen,
press from any screen.
• To view extended screens, swipe the screen
left or right.
Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the Home
screen lets you quickly see both your phone
status (connections, signal strength, battery,
GPS) and any current notiications.
Notiications Panel
You can expand the notiication area to see
more about your notiications.
1. Drag the down from the top of the screen
to open the Notiications panel.
2. Tap a notiication to open its application.
Add Items to Your Home Screen
Make your home screen yours by adding
apps, widgets, and more.
1. Touch and hold an empty area on a
home screen.
2. Select an option under Add to Home screen.
• Apps and widgets to add apps or
widgets to the home screen.
• Folder to add a folder to the
home screen.

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Android Basics
Buttons and Keys
Phone
Contacts Internet
Messaging
BACK
key
HOME
button
MENU
key
Apps
Open Apps
Buttons and Keys
The bottom front of your phone contains a
Home button and two touch keys. Above
this row is a row of program icons that are
available from every Home screen.
Open Apps
• If an app is on one of your Home screens,
just tap it to open it.
• If an app is not available from your Home
screen, press , tap , and then tap the
app icon. You may have to scroll right or left
to ind your app.

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Your QWERTY Keyboards
Your Samsung Galaxy S 4 mini oers two
onscreen keyboards: Samsung keyboard
(default) and Swype. Select a ield that
requires text or numbers to display
a keyboard.
Note: To switch between keyboards, drag the
notiications bar down, touch Select input
method, and touch a keyboard type.
Samsung Keyboard Tips
• Touch ABC or 123
SYMto change entry type.
• If predictive text is on, words will appear
above the keyboard as you type. Touch a
word to enter it and move to the next word.
• If Swiftkey Flow is on, you can enter words
by sliding your inger continuously over
the keyboard.
Your Keyboard Settings
You can customize your onscreen keyboard
settings to suit your needs:
• Tap > Settings > My Device >
Language and
input, and tap the Settings
icon next to any of the
keyboard options
(Samsung keyboard or Swype).
Google Voice Typing
Use your voice to enter text instead
of typing.
1. From any screen where you can enter
text, touch the input ield to reveal
the keyboard.
2. Touch or and speak clearly.
Typing on Your Phone

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Use Your Phone
Calls Voicemail
Make a Phone Call
1. If the screen is locked, swipe the screen to
unlock it.
2. Press and tap Phone.
3. Enter the number on the keypad. Tap if
you make a mistake
4. Tap .
Answer an Incoming Call
• Drag to the right on the screen.
Send a Call Directly to Voicemail
• Drag to the left on the screen.
Mute the Ringer on a Call
• Press the volume button on the left side
of the phone to mute the ringer.
Set Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls are automatically
transferred to your voicemail, even if your
phone is in use or turned o. You should set
up your voicemail and personal greeting as
soon as your phone is activated:
1. Press > Apps and tap Voicemail .
2. Follow the voice prompts to create
your password and record your name
and greeting.
Sprint strongly recommends setting a
voicemail password.
Retrieve Your Voicemail
1. Press > Apps and tap Voicemail .
2. Tap a message to listen to it.

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Contacts
Save a Phone Number
1. Press and tap .
2. Enter a phone number using the
onscreen keypad.
3. Tap >Add to contacts > Create contact.
4. Select an account for the contact, such as
Samsung account, Google, or Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync. Select Phone to
save the contact to your phone only.
5. Tap Name and enter a name for the
new entry.
6. Tap Mobile (default) to select a label such
as Mobile, Home, etc.
7. Add any other information you want
to save.
8. Tap Save to complete and save the entry.
Add a New Entry to Contacts
1. Press and tap Contacts .
2. Tap .
3. Tap any ield and use the onscreen
keyboard to enter the name, phone
number, and other contact details.
4. Add more data ields or a picture if
desired, and tap Save.
Find a Contact
1. Press > Contacts , and then
tap Search.
2. Enter the irst letter or letters of an entry.
3. Tap the contact to display the contact’s
phone number(s).

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Use Your Phone
Messaging
Send a Text Message
1. Press and tap Messaging .
2. Tap .
3. Enter a phone number, email address, or
contact name in the Enter recipient ield. (If
available, touch a name from the list to
inish the entry.)
4. Tap Enter message and then type
your message.
5. When you are inished, tap .
Send a Picture or Video Message (MMS)
1. Follow steps 1 – 4 for sending a text message.
2. Tap Attach .
3. Tap a media type (such as Images, Video,
Audio, etc.) and then tap an available album.
4. Tap an item to select it. (For Audio, tap OK.)
5. Tap to send the message.
Access Messages
1. Press and tap Messaging .
2. From the Messaging screen, tap the
message you want to view.
–or–
1. Open the Notiications panel.
2. Tap the message you want to view.
Text and MMS messages are collected in
ongoing “conversations,” so when you view a
message, you can scroll through the entire
history of your messages with that person.

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Email
Your phone’s Email applications let you
access and manage multiple email accounts.
Set Up a Gmail™ Account
1. Press and tap Apps > Gmail .
2. Follow the instructions to set up or sign in
to a Gmail account.
Set Up a Standard Email Account
1. Press and tap Apps > Email .
2. If another email account is already set up,
tap > Settings > Add account.
3. Enter the Email address and Password for
the email account.
4. Tap Next and follow on the
onscreen instructions.
–or–
Tap Manual setup, select an account type
(POP3 or IMAP), and follow the instructions
to conigure your account.
Set Up a Microsoft®Exchange
ActiveSync®Account
Note: Contact your company’s Exchange
Server administrator for required
sign-in information.
1. Press and tap Apps > Email .
2. If another email account is already set up,
tap > Settings > Add account.
3. Enter your Email address and Password
information and then tap Manual setup.
4. Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
5. When prompted to provide additional
detailed information, scroll down the
screen and tap Next.
6. Enter a Domain\user name, Password, and
Exchange server information.
7. Follow the prompts to set additional
options and permissions. Tap Done
when inished.

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Use Your Phone
Access Email Messages
1. Press and tap Apps > Email .
• To view a dierent folder, tap the folder
name at the top of the screen and then
tap the folder you want to view.
2. From the selected folder, tap the message
you want to view.
Send an Email Message
1. Press and tap > Email .
2. If necessary, tap the folder name at the top
of the screen to select the email account
you want to use.
3. Tap .
4. Enter an email address in the To: ield.
5. Enter a subject and a message.
• To add attachments, tap (on the top
of the screen) and select an attachment.
6. Tap .
Access Gmail Messages
1. Press and tap Apps > Gmail .
2. Select the folder you want to view.
3. Touch a message to view it.
Send a Gmail Message
1. Press and tap Apps > Gmail .
2. Tap .
3. Enter an email address or contact name.
4. Enter a subject and a message.
• To add attachments, tap > Attach
picture or Attach ile.
5. Touch to send the message.

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Camera & Camcorder
Take a Picture
1. Press and tap Apps > Camera .
2. Using your display as a viewinder, aim the
camera lens at your subject, and tap .
View Pictures
1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery to
view the Camera folders.
2. Tap a picture and then tap to explore
other options. To share a picture, tap it and
then, tap
at the top of the screen.
Record a Video
1. Press and tap Apps > Camera .
2. Using the phone’s display screen as a
viewinder, aim the lens at your subject,
and tap to begin recording.
3. Tap to pause or to stop recording.
View videos
1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery .
2. Tap a video and then tap the play icon to
view the video.
• You may be prompted to select a video
player to view the video.
Share Pictures and Videos
1. Press and tap Apps > Gallery .
2. Tap Camera to reveal your pictures and
videos, and then press and hold a picture
or video to send.
3. Tap and select any of several methods
such as Dropbox, Picasa, Bluetooth, or
Facebook.
Follow the onscreen instructions
to send your picture or video clip.

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Use Your Phone
Web
Go Online
1. Press and tap Internet . The irst
time, you may be prompted to enter your
wireless phone number.
2. From the Sprint home page, select
categories, navigate to websites, read
blogs, download content, and more.
• Tap a category to open it.
• For more options, press from any
page.
• To scroll, slide your inger up or down
the page.
• To zoom in or out, pinch the screen.
Note: Additional browser options, such as
Google Chrome™, may also be available on
your phone.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
When you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi
network, use your phone’s Wi-Fi feature to
access the Internet and other data services.
Note: You may already have signed in to
Wi-Fi during the phone’s setup process.
1. Press > and tap Settings >
Connections.
2. Tap the icon next to Wi-Fi and slide to the
“on” position to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap Wi-Fi and then tap Scan to display a
list of available networks.
4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect. If
necessary, enter the security key
(password) and tap Connect.
Wi-Fi

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Google Play™ is the place to go to ind new
apps, games, movies, and more.
Use Google Play for Downloads
1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store .
2. The irst time you visit the Google Play
Store app, tap Accept to accept the Terms
of Service.
3. Browse through featured apps and games,
or tap
to start a search.
4. Tap an item to read a description
and reviews.
5. Tap Install (for free apps) or the price (for
paid applications) and follow the
onscreen prompts.
Note: You must have a Google Account set up
on your phone to purchase and download
applications from Google Play.
Google Mobile Services
Your Galaxy S 4 mini provides easy access
to a variety of Google services.
• Gmail – The Google mail service. Your
Gmail account lets you access many
Google-related services as well as the
Google Play.
• Google Hangouts – Google’s versatile IM
app. Press and tap Apps >
Hangouts to begin using the service.
• Google Maps – The Google location app.
Press and tap Apps >Maps to
begin using the service.
• YouTube – View and share videos. Press
and tap Apps >YouTube to
browse through and view available videos.
Sign in with your Google Account to
upload your own videos.
Google Play and Google Mobile Services

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Use Your Phone
Bluetooth
Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth®-
Capable Device
1. Verify your Bluetooth is turned on. (Press
> and tap Settings >
Connections > Bluetooth to turn on
Bluetooth.)
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the
check box next to your phone’s name to
make it discoverable.
3. Tap Scan. You’ll see a list of in-range
Bluetooth devices.)
4. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.
5. Enter the passkey or PIN code, or verify the
shared key, and tap OK.
6. The external device will then have to also
accept the connection.
7. Once you’re paired with a device, your
connection should launch. shows your
current connection status.
Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures
Using Bluetooth
1. Open the app containing the ile you want
to share (for example, press and tap
Apps > Contacts ).
2. Locate the ile or entry you want to share.
• You can send pictures and videos directly
from the camera or from Gallery,
Calendar events, Contacts (as vCards),
music tracks, and voice recordings. Not
all devices can receive all ile types.
3. Depending on the app, tap > Bluetooth
or press and hold the ile and select Share
(or Send)> Bluetooth.
4. Tap the name of the device to which you’re
sending the ile.

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Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter & More
Set up and access all your favorite social
networking apps on the go.
Set Up Social Networking Accounts
Before using your social networking
accounts, you may need to download them
from the Google Play Store app.
1. Press and tap Apps >
Play Store .
2. Browse or search for the app you want to
download, for example Facebook, Twitter,
or Instagram.
3. Touch the app and then touch Install.
Follow the prompts to download and
install the app.
Use Social Networking Accounts
1. Press and tap Apps > Facebook
(or Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign
into your account, for example, by
entering a user name and password.
3. Update your status, post pictures, follow
your
favorite tweets, and more, all on your
Galaxy S 4 mini.
Note: Tap to access settings for your
apps, depending on the account type.
Tip: You can add Home screen widgets for
many social networking apps. Touch and
hold an empty space, touch Apps and
widgets > Widgets and then drag the widget
to the empty space.