Samsung SPH-L300 User manual

SPH-L300 Galaxy Victory
User Guide
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respective owners.

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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone............................................................................................................. 1
Activate Your Phone ........................................................................................................... 4
Complete the Setup Application.......................................................................................... 5
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................ 6
Sprint Account Information and Help................................................................................... 6
Sprint Account Passwords........................................................................................... 6
Manage Your Account ................................................................................................. 7
Sprint Support Services............................................................................................... 8
Phone Basics............................................................................................................................. 9
Your Phone’s Layout........................................................................................................... 9
Turn Your Phone On and Off .............................................................................................11
Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................11
Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................12
Your Home Screen ............................................................................................................16
Creating Shortcuts......................................................................................................17
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts ...................................................................18
Adding and Removing Widgets...................................................................................19
Extended Home Screens............................................................................................19
Recently Used Applications ........................................................................................20
Status Bar..........................................................................................................................20
Enter Text..........................................................................................................................22
Touchscreen Keyboards.............................................................................................22
Text Input Methods.....................................................................................................23
Keyboard Input Options..............................................................................................24
Text Entry Options......................................................................................................26
Predictive Text............................................................................................................27
Google Voice Typing ..................................................................................................28
Tips for Editing Text....................................................................................................29

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Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................30
Make Phone Calls..............................................................................................................30
Call Using the Keypad ................................................................................................30
Call from Logs ............................................................................................................31
Call from Contacts ......................................................................................................31
Call a Number in a Text Message...............................................................................32
Call a Number in an Email Message...........................................................................32
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................33
Receive Phone Calls..........................................................................................................33
Voicemail (Traditional) .......................................................................................................34
Set Up Voicemail Through the Phone App..................................................................34
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................35
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................35
Visual Voicemail ................................................................................................................36
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................36
Review Visual Voicemail.............................................................................................37
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages .......................................................................37
Configure Visual Voicemail Options............................................................................37
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ...........................................................................38
Automatically Enable the Speakerphone ....................................................................39
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu..................................................39
Edit the From Name via the Voicemail Menu ..............................................................40
Record a Visual Voicemail Message...........................................................................40
Phone Call Options............................................................................................................40
Dialing Options ...........................................................................................................41
Caller ID .....................................................................................................................42
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................42
3-way Calling..............................................................................................................42
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................43
In-call Options.............................................................................................................43
Speed Dialing .............................................................................................................44
Logs...................................................................................................................................45
View Logs...................................................................................................................45

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Logs Options ..............................................................................................................46
Clear Logs..................................................................................................................46
Settings.....................................................................................................................................47
Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................................................48
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings.............................................................................................48
Bluetooth Settings..............................................................................................................48
Data Usage Settings..........................................................................................................48
More Settings.....................................................................................................................49
Airplane Mode ............................................................................................................50
Mobile Networks .........................................................................................................50
Tethering ....................................................................................................................51
NFC............................................................................................................................51
Wi-Fi Direct.................................................................................................................52
VPN............................................................................................................................53
Kies via Wi-Fi®............................................................................................................53
Nearby Devices ..........................................................................................................56
Roaming.....................................................................................................................56
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................57
Additional Settings......................................................................................................58
US Dialing ..................................................................................................................59
International Dialing....................................................................................................60
TTY Mode...................................................................................................................60
DTMF Tones...............................................................................................................61
Voicemail Settings ......................................................................................................61
Voice Privacy..............................................................................................................62
Accounts.....................................................................................................................62
Use Internet Calling ....................................................................................................63
Sound Settings ..................................................................................................................63
General Sound Settings..............................................................................................63
Ringtone and Notifications..........................................................................................64
System Sound Settings ..............................................................................................65
Display Settings.................................................................................................................65
Brightness ..................................................................................................................66

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Screen Timeout ..........................................................................................................66
Auto-Rotate Screen ....................................................................................................66
Touch Key Light Duration ...........................................................................................66
Font Style ...................................................................................................................66
Font Size ....................................................................................................................67
Display Battery Percentage ........................................................................................67
Wallpaper Settings.............................................................................................................67
Home Screen Wallpaper.............................................................................................67
Lock Screen Wallpaper...............................................................................................68
Home and Lock Screens Wallpaper............................................................................68
LED Indicator Settings .......................................................................................................68
Power Saving Settings.......................................................................................................69
Storage Settings ................................................................................................................70
Device Memory...........................................................................................................70
SD Card......................................................................................................................70
Battery Settings .................................................................................................................71
Application Manager ..........................................................................................................72
Manage Applications ..................................................................................................72
Running Services........................................................................................................72
Memory Use ...............................................................................................................73
Accounts and Sync Settings ..............................................................................................73
Set Up a New Account................................................................................................73
Manage Existing Accounts..........................................................................................74
Location Services Settings.................................................................................................74
Use Location Services................................................................................................74
Use GPS Satellites .....................................................................................................75
Location and Google Search ......................................................................................75
Security Settings................................................................................................................75
Screen Lock................................................................................................................75
Lock Screen Options ..................................................................................................78
Owner Information ......................................................................................................78
Encryption ..................................................................................................................79
Make Passwords Visible.............................................................................................79

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Device Administration.................................................................................................80
Credential Storage......................................................................................................80
Language and Input Settings .............................................................................................81
Language ...................................................................................................................82
Default Input Method ..................................................................................................82
Google Voice Typing ..................................................................................................82
Samsung Keyboard ....................................................................................................82
T9 Trace.....................................................................................................................83
Voice cmd for Apps.....................................................................................................84
Voice Recognizer........................................................................................................84
Voice Search ..............................................................................................................84
Text-to-Speech Output ...............................................................................................85
Pointer Speed.............................................................................................................85
Back Up and Reset Settings ..............................................................................................86
Mobile Backup and Restore........................................................................................86
Factory Data Reset.....................................................................................................86
Accessory Settings ............................................................................................................86
Date and Time Settings .....................................................................................................87
Accessibility Settings .........................................................................................................87
TalkBack Settings.......................................................................................................88
Developer Options Settings ...............................................................................................89
Developer Options......................................................................................................89
User Interface Options................................................................................................90
Application Options.....................................................................................................91
Activate This Device ..........................................................................................................91
System Update Settings ....................................................................................................91
About Device .....................................................................................................................93
Contacts....................................................................................................................................94
Get Started With Contacts .................................................................................................94
Access Contacts.........................................................................................................95
The Contacts List........................................................................................................95
Add a Contact....................................................................................................................96
Save a Phone Number.......................................................................................................98

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Edit a Contact ....................................................................................................................99
Add or Edit Information for a Contact..........................................................................99
Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact ..........................................................................99
Assign a New Picture to a Contact............................................................................100
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact.................................................................................100
Join a Contact...........................................................................................................101
Delete a Contact.......................................................................................................101
Synchronize Contacts......................................................................................................101
Add Entries to Your Favorites ..........................................................................................102
Create Groups .................................................................................................................103
Share a Contact...............................................................................................................104
Accounts and Messaging ........................................................................................................105
Gmail / Google.................................................................................................................105
Create a Google Account..........................................................................................105
Sign In to Your Google Account................................................................................106
Access Gmail............................................................................................................106
Send a Gmail Message ............................................................................................107
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages.........................................................................107
Email ...............................................................................................................................108
Add an Email Account ..............................................................................................108
Add a Corporate Email Account................................................................................109
Compose and Send Email ........................................................................................110
View and Reply to Email...........................................................................................111
Manage Your Email Inbox.........................................................................................111
Corporate Email Features.........................................................................................112
Edit Email Account Settings......................................................................................113
Delete an Email Account...........................................................................................116
Add the Mail Widget..................................................................................................116
Text Messaging and MMS ...............................................................................................116
Compose Text Messages .........................................................................................116
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) .........................................................................117
Save and Resume a Draft Message .........................................................................118
New Messages Notification.......................................................................................118

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Managing Message Conversations...........................................................................119
Text and MMS Options.............................................................................................121
Social Networking Accounts.............................................................................................123
YouTube...................................................................................................................123
Google Talk ..............................................................................................................123
Applications and Entertainment...............................................................................................125
DivX.................................................................................................................................125
DivX Legal Information .............................................................................................125
Locating Your VOD Registration Number .................................................................126
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies.........................126
Google Play Store App ....................................................................................................127
Find and Install an App.............................................................................................127
Create a Google Checkout Account..........................................................................128
Request a Refund for a Paid App .............................................................................129
Open an Installed App ..............................................................................................129
Uninstall an App .......................................................................................................129
Get Help with Google Play........................................................................................129
Navigation........................................................................................................................130
Google Maps ............................................................................................................130
TelenavTM GPS Navigation .......................................................................................131
Installing TeleNav GPS Navigator.............................................................................131
Registering TeleNav GPS Navigator.........................................................................132
TeleNav: Using TeleNav GPS Navigator ..................................................................132
TeleNav: Getting Driving Directions..........................................................................133
TeleNav: Creating a Favorites Location....................................................................134
TeleNav: Sharing a Recent Location with Others......................................................134
TeleNav: Configuring Your Navigation Preferences..................................................134
Google Navigation ....................................................................................................136
Latitude.....................................................................................................................136
Music...............................................................................................................................137
Sprint Music Plus......................................................................................................137
Music Player.............................................................................................................138
Google Play Music....................................................................................................138

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Google Play Movies.........................................................................................................141
Sprint TV & Movies ..........................................................................................................142
Media Hub .......................................................................................................................143
Creating a New Media Hub Account.........................................................................143
Using Media Hub ......................................................................................................144
Media Hub Notices ...................................................................................................144
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile.............................................................................................145
Web and Data.........................................................................................................................148
Wi-Fi................................................................................................................................148
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network...................................................148
Check the Wireless Network Status..........................................................................149
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network........................................................................150
Data Services (Sprint 3G) ................................................................................................150
Your Data Services User Name................................................................................150
Launch a Web Connection........................................................................................151
4G Services .....................................................................................................................151
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ........................................................................................152
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection.................................................................152
Set Up Trusted Credential Storage...........................................................................152
Add a VPN Connection.............................................................................................153
Connect to a VPN.....................................................................................................153
Disconnect from a VPN ............................................................................................153
Browser ...........................................................................................................................154
Learn to Navigate the Browser .................................................................................154
Browser Menu ..........................................................................................................155
Select Text on a Web Page ......................................................................................156
Go to a Specific Website...........................................................................................157
Adjust Browser Settings............................................................................................157
Reset the Browser to Default....................................................................................159
Set the Browser Home Page ....................................................................................160
Create Bookmarks....................................................................................................160
Create a New Homepage .........................................................................................161
Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen .....................................................................161

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Sprint Hotspot..................................................................................................................161
Camera and Video..................................................................................................................163
Take Pictures...................................................................................................................163
Open the Camera.....................................................................................................163
Viewfinder Screen.....................................................................................................164
Review Screen .........................................................................................................165
Take a Picture ..........................................................................................................166
Close the Camera.....................................................................................................166
Record Videos .................................................................................................................166
Camera Settings..............................................................................................................167
Change Advanced Settings ......................................................................................167
Camcorder Settings .........................................................................................................169
Change Advanced Settings ......................................................................................169
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ..........................................................................170
Open Gallery ............................................................................................................170
View Photos and Videos...........................................................................................171
Zoom In or Out on a Photo .......................................................................................171
Watch Video .............................................................................................................172
Working with Photos........................................................................................................172
Rotate and Save a Photo..........................................................................................172
Crop a Photo ............................................................................................................172
Photo Editor.....................................................................................................................173
Share Photos and Videos ................................................................................................174
Send Photos or Videos by Email...............................................................................175
Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message........................................................175
Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth ...................................................................175
Share Photos on Picasa ...........................................................................................176
Share Videos on YouTube........................................................................................176
Tools and Calendar.................................................................................................................177
Calendar..........................................................................................................................177
Add an Event to the Calendar...................................................................................177
Event Alerts ..............................................................................................................179
View Events..............................................................................................................180

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Erase Events ............................................................................................................181
Alarm & Timer..................................................................................................................181
Calculator ........................................................................................................................183
Memo ..............................................................................................................................183
View the Memo Screen.............................................................................................183
Create a New Memo.................................................................................................184
S Suggest........................................................................................................................184
My Files ...........................................................................................................................185
Voice Services.................................................................................................................185
S Voice.....................................................................................................................185
Voice Recorder.........................................................................................................185
Bluetooth .........................................................................................................................186
Turn Bluetooth On or Off...........................................................................................187
Change the Phone Name .........................................................................................187
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ...................................................................187
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ...............................................................................188
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device..........................................................188
Send Information Using Bluetooth ............................................................................189
Receive Information Using Bluetooth........................................................................190
Kies Air ............................................................................................................................191
microSD Card ..................................................................................................................193
Remove the microSD Card.......................................................................................193
Insert a microSD Card ..............................................................................................194
View the microSD Card Memory...............................................................................194
Format the microSD Card.........................................................................................194
Unmount the microSD Card......................................................................................195
Update Your Phone .........................................................................................................195
Update Your Phone Firmware ..................................................................................195
Update Your Android Operating System...................................................................197
Update Your Profile ..................................................................................................197
Update Your PRL .....................................................................................................197
Index.......................................................................................................................................199

Get Started 1
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
Set Up Your Phone
Activate Your Phone
Complete the Setup Application
Set Up Voicemail
Sprint Account Information and Help
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
1. Install the battery.

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Insert a coin or other flat object into the slot at the bottom of the battery compartment
cover and lift the cover up gently.
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.

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Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically.
2. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of your phone.
Warning! While the phone is charging, if the touch screen does not function due to an
unstable power supply, unplug the USB power adapter from the power outlet or
unplug the USB cable from the phone.
3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and charge your battery. Fully charging a
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.
4. Press the Power button to turn the phone on.

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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.
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.

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●To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated or you do not
have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for
assistance.
Tip: Do not press the Power button while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power
button cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by calling
1-888-211-4727 from any other phone.
Complete the Setup Application
The Setup application helps you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once
your phone has been turned on and activated, you will see a Welcome message. You can then
complete the Setup application.
Note: You may be able to complete the setup application before your phone has been
activated on your Sprint account.
1. Once your phone is activated, you will see the Welcome screen. Tap Start to get
started.
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.
Make it Google - Complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account, or
tap Get an account to sign up for a new Google Account right from your phone.
•Sign in - Enter your Gmail address and password and tap Sign in to sign in to
your current Google Account.
•Get an account - Follow the instructions to sign up for a new Google Account.
There will be screens to enter your first and last names, create an email address
(Gmail), create a password, enter recovery information (including a backup email
address and a recovery question in case you forget your Google Account sign-in
information), an option to join Google+, and an option to enable purchases on
Google Play. Tap Next between each screen.
Backup or Backup and Restore - Select your Google Account backup settings. If
you're signing in with an existing Google Account, you can elect to restore your
Google Account information, such as apps, bookmarks, Wi-Fi passwords, and
contacts, to your new Samsung Galaxy Victory. Tap Next to continue.
Use Google location - Select your Google location options and tap Next.
This phone belongs to... - If applicable, enter your first and last name and tap Next.
This information is used by the phone to personalize some apps.

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3. When you see the Setup complete screen, tap Finish to continue to the Dropbox
screen.
4. Your setup is now complete. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic
touch/tap menu navigation.
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.
1. Press Home and tap . (If your screen is locked, press (Power button) to
turn on the display and then swipe your screen in any direction.) See Turn Your Screen
On and Off.
2. Touch to dial your voicemail number.
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
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.
Sprint Account Information and Help
Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding
help.
Sprint Account Passwords
Manage Your Account
Sprint Support Services
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.

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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. (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.
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 or call Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online: sprint.com
●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
1. Press and tap .
2. Do any of the following:

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Tap to check minute usage and account balance.
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.
From Any Other Phone
●Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
●Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727.
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 showtimes; 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 , 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 , and then tap .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at
sprint.com.

Device Basics 9
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
Turn Your Phone On and Off
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Touchscreen Navigation
Customize the Home Screen
Status Bar
Enter Text
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.