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