Samsung SPRINT SPH-L520 User manual

User Guide
(UG template version 13a)
SPT_L520_UG_Eng_MI3_TN_101013_F6

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Table of Contents
Get Started....................................................................................................................................1
Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................1
Set Up Your Phone................................................................................................................2
Activate Your Phone..............................................................................................................3
Complete the Setup...............................................................................................................4
Set Up Voicemail...................................................................................................................5
Sprint Account Information and Help.....................................................................................5
Sprint Account Passwords .............................................................................................5
Manage Your Account....................................................................................................6
Sprint Support Services..................................................................................................7
Phone Basics................................................................................................................................8
Your Phone’s Layout .............................................................................................................8
Key Functions.................................................................................................................8
Turn Your Screen On and Off..............................................................................................10
Touchscreen Navigation......................................................................................................11
Tap...............................................................................................................................11
Touch and Hold............................................................................................................11
Swipe or Slide ..............................................................................................................12
Drag..............................................................................................................................12
Flick..............................................................................................................................13
Pinch and Spread.........................................................................................................13
Rotate...........................................................................................................................14
Features...............................................................................................................................15
Motions and Gestures ..................................................................................................15
Smart Screen ...............................................................................................................16
Voice Control................................................................................................................16
Your Home Screen..............................................................................................................17
Create Shortcuts ..........................................................................................................17
Add and Remove Primary Shortcuts............................................................................18
Add and Remove Widgets............................................................................................19

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Extended Home Screens .............................................................................................19
Recent Applications......................................................................................................19
Status Bar............................................................................................................................20
Notification Panel.................................................................................................................22
Quick Settings..............................................................................................................23
Assistant Menu....................................................................................................................24
Enter Text............................................................................................................................26
Text Input Methods.......................................................................................................26
Google Voice Typing....................................................................................................26
Samsung Keyboard......................................................................................................27
Swype...........................................................................................................................28
Tips for Editing Text .....................................................................................................29
Phone Calls.................................................................................................................................30
Make Phone Calls................................................................................................................30
Call Using the Keypad..................................................................................................30
Call from Logs..............................................................................................................30
Call from Contacts........................................................................................................31
Call a Number in a Text Message................................................................................31
Call a Number in an Email Message............................................................................31
Call Emergency Numbers ............................................................................................31
Receive Phone Calls ...........................................................................................................32
Answer an Incoming Call..............................................................................................32
Mute the Ringing Sound...............................................................................................32
Reject an Incoming Call ...............................................................................................32
Reject a Call with a Text Message...............................................................................33
Phone Call Options..............................................................................................................33
Dialing Options.............................................................................................................33
Caller ID .......................................................................................................................34
Call Waiting..................................................................................................................34
3-Way Calling...............................................................................................................34
Call Forwarding............................................................................................................35
In-Call Options..............................................................................................................35
Speed Dials..................................................................................................................36

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Voicemail.............................................................................................................................37
Set Up Voicemail..........................................................................................................37
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages .............................................................................38
Voicemail Notification...................................................................................................38
Visual Voicemail ..................................................................................................................39
Logs.....................................................................................................................................39
View Logs.....................................................................................................................39
Logs Options................................................................................................................40
Clear Logs....................................................................................................................40
Contacts......................................................................................................................................41
Get Started with Contacts....................................................................................................41
Access Contacts...........................................................................................................41
Contacts Options..........................................................................................................42
Add a Contact......................................................................................................................43
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................44
Edit a Contact......................................................................................................................44
Add or Edit Information for a Contact...........................................................................44
Assign a Picture to a Contact.......................................................................................45
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact....................................................................................45
Link a Contact ..............................................................................................................46
Delete a Contact...........................................................................................................46
Add Contacts to Your Favorites...........................................................................................46
Groups.................................................................................................................................47
Share a Contact...................................................................................................................48
Accounts and Messaging............................................................................................................49
Gmail/Google.......................................................................................................................49
Create a Google Account.............................................................................................49
Sign in to Your Google Account ...................................................................................50
Access Gmail ...............................................................................................................50
Send a Gmail Message................................................................................................50
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages............................................................................51
Samsung Account................................................................................................................51
Email....................................................................................................................................52

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Add an Email Account..................................................................................................52
Add a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account...........................................................52
Compose and Send Email............................................................................................53
Reply or Forward Email................................................................................................54
Manage Your Email Inbox............................................................................................54
Email Settings ..............................................................................................................55
Delete an Email Account..............................................................................................58
Text and Multimedia Messaging..........................................................................................58
Send a Message ..........................................................................................................58
New Messages Notification..........................................................................................59
Managing Messages ....................................................................................................60
Messaging Settings......................................................................................................61
Social Networking Accounts................................................................................................63
Flipboard ......................................................................................................................63
Google+........................................................................................................................63
Hangouts......................................................................................................................63
Messenger....................................................................................................................64
YouTube.......................................................................................................................64
Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................65
Google Play Store................................................................................................................65
Find and Install an App.................................................................................................65
Create a Google Wallet Account..................................................................................66
Open an Installed App..................................................................................................66
Uninstall an App ...........................................................................................................66
Google Play Books..............................................................................................................67
Google Play Magazines.......................................................................................................67
Movies, TV, and Media........................................................................................................67
Google Play Movies & TV ............................................................................................67
Sprint TV & Movies.......................................................................................................68
Group Play...........................................................................................................................69
CBS Sports..........................................................................................................................70
Music ...................................................................................................................................70
Google Play Music .......................................................................................................70

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Music............................................................................................................................71
Sprint Music Plus..........................................................................................................74
Navigation............................................................................................................................75
Google Maps................................................................................................................75
Google Local................................................................................................................76
Google Navigation........................................................................................................76
Scout............................................................................................................................76
TripAdvisor...................................................................................................................77
Samsung Apps ....................................................................................................................77
Samsung Hub......................................................................................................................77
Use Samsung Hub.......................................................................................................78
Samsung Link......................................................................................................................79
Configure Samsung Link Settings................................................................................80
Use Samsung Link to Share Media with Another Device.............................................81
Sprint Zone..........................................................................................................................81
Story Album.........................................................................................................................82
WatchON.............................................................................................................................82
Web and Data.............................................................................................................................83
Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................................83
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi Network...........................................................83
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network...........................................................................84
Hotspot ................................................................................................................................85
Allowed Devices...........................................................................................................85
Connections Optimizer ........................................................................................................86
Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks) ) ..............................................87
Your Data Services User Name ...................................................................................87
4G Services.........................................................................................................................87
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)............................................................................................88
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection....................................................................88
Add a VPN....................................................................................................................89
Connect to a VPN.........................................................................................................89
Disconnect from a VPN................................................................................................89
Chrome................................................................................................................................90

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Internet Browser ..................................................................................................................90
Lumen Toolbar.....................................................................................................................90
Camera and Video......................................................................................................................91
Camera................................................................................................................................91
Take a Picture..............................................................................................................92
Record Videos..............................................................................................................92
Camera Options...........................................................................................................93
Quick Camera Settings ................................................................................................94
Advance Camera Settings............................................................................................95
Gallery .................................................................................................................................96
View Photos and Videos ..............................................................................................97
Zoom In or Out on a Photo...........................................................................................99
Edit Photos...................................................................................................................99
Share Photos and Videos...........................................................................................100
Video .................................................................................................................................102
Tools and Calendar...................................................................................................................105
1Weather...........................................................................................................................105
Calendar............................................................................................................................105
Add an Event to the Calendar ....................................................................................105
Event Alerts................................................................................................................107
View Events................................................................................................................108
Delete Events.............................................................................................................108
Clock..................................................................................................................................109
Calculator...........................................................................................................................109
Dropbox.............................................................................................................................110
Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox..................................................................110
Google Search...................................................................................................................110
Google Settings.................................................................................................................110
Help ...................................................................................................................................111
My Files .............................................................................................................................111
POLARIS Office 5..............................................................................................................111
S Memo .............................................................................................................................112
Voice Services...................................................................................................................113

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S Translator................................................................................................................113
S Voice.......................................................................................................................114
Voice Recorder...........................................................................................................114
Voice Search..............................................................................................................115
Bluetooth ...........................................................................................................................115
Turn Bluetooth On or Off............................................................................................115
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device..................................................................................116
Reconnect to a Bluetooth Device...............................................................................116
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ..........................................................117
Send Information Using Bluetooth..............................................................................117
Receive Information Using Bluetooth.........................................................................118
Memory Card.....................................................................................................................119
Remove a Memory Card ............................................................................................119
View Memory Card Usage .........................................................................................119
Format a Memory Card ..............................................................................................119
Unmount a Memory Card...........................................................................................120
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer.......................................................120
Update Your Phone...........................................................................................................121
Before Updating Your Firmware.................................................................................121
Update Your Phone....................................................................................................121
Settings.....................................................................................................................................123
Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................................................123
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off...................................................................................................123
Configure Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................124
Other Wi-Fi Settings...................................................................................................124
Wi-Fi Direct.................................................................................................................125
Hotspot Settings ................................................................................................................125
Bluetooth Settings..............................................................................................................126
Turn Bluetooth On or Off............................................................................................127
Pairing with Other Bluetooth Devices.........................................................................127
Data Usage........................................................................................................................128
More Networks Settings.....................................................................................................129
Airplane Mode............................................................................................................129

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Mobile Networks.........................................................................................................129
Tethering....................................................................................................................130
VPN............................................................................................................................130
Roaming.....................................................................................................................131
NFC ...................................................................................................................................131
Turn NFC On or Off....................................................................................................131
Android Beam.............................................................................................................132
S Beam..............................................................................................................................132
Turn S Beam On or Off ..............................................................................................132
Nearby Devices .................................................................................................................132
Screen Mirroring................................................................................................................133
Kies via Wi-Fi.....................................................................................................................133
Lock Screen.......................................................................................................................134
Screen Lock ...............................................................................................................134
Display...............................................................................................................................136
Wallpaper...................................................................................................................136
Notification Panel .......................................................................................................137
Screen Mode..............................................................................................................137
Brightness ..................................................................................................................137
Auto Rotate Screen....................................................................................................138
Screen Timeout..........................................................................................................138
Daydream...................................................................................................................138
Font Style...................................................................................................................139
Font Size....................................................................................................................139
Touch Key Light Duration...........................................................................................139
Show Battery Percentage...........................................................................................139
Edit After Screen Capture ..........................................................................................139
Auto Adjust Screen Tone ...........................................................................................140
LED Indicator.....................................................................................................................140
Sound ................................................................................................................................140
Volume.......................................................................................................................140
Ringtones...................................................................................................................141
Vibrations ...................................................................................................................141

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Default Notification Sound..........................................................................................141
Vibrate When Ringing ................................................................................................141
Dialing Keypad Tone..................................................................................................142
Touch Sounds............................................................................................................142
Screen Lock Sound....................................................................................................142
Emergency Tone........................................................................................................142
Adapt Sound...............................................................................................................143
Home Screen Mode...........................................................................................................143
Call Settings.......................................................................................................................143
Set Up Call Rejection Messages................................................................................143
Answering/Ending Calls .............................................................................................144
Turn Off Screen During Calls .....................................................................................144
Call Alerts...................................................................................................................144
Call Accessories.........................................................................................................145
Ringtones and Keypad Tones....................................................................................145
Personalize Call Sound..............................................................................................145
Noise Reduction.........................................................................................................146
Increase Volume In Pocket ........................................................................................146
US Dialing ..................................................................................................................146
International Dialing....................................................................................................146
TTY Mode...................................................................................................................147
Hearing Aids...............................................................................................................147
DTMF Tones ..............................................................................................................147
Voicemail Settings......................................................................................................147
Voice Privacy..............................................................................................................147
Blocking Mode...................................................................................................................148
Driving Mode......................................................................................................................149
Power Saving Mode...........................................................................................................149
Accessory..........................................................................................................................149
Accessibility.......................................................................................................................150
Language and Input...........................................................................................................151
Choose a Default Language.......................................................................................151
Set a Default Input Method.........................................................................................152

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Google Voice Typing Settings....................................................................................152
Samsung Keyboard Settings......................................................................................152
Swype Settings...........................................................................................................154
Voice Search Settings................................................................................................155
Text-To-Speech Options ............................................................................................155
Pointer Speed.............................................................................................................156
Motions and Gestures........................................................................................................156
Smart Screen.....................................................................................................................157
Smart Stay..................................................................................................................157
Voice Control.....................................................................................................................158
Accounts............................................................................................................................158
Add an Account..........................................................................................................158
Backup Options..........................................................................................................159
Location Services ..............................................................................................................160
Security..............................................................................................................................161
Encryption ..................................................................................................................161
Passwords..................................................................................................................161
Device Administration.................................................................................................161
Credential Storage .....................................................................................................162
Application Manager..........................................................................................................162
Battery ...............................................................................................................................163
Storage..............................................................................................................................163
Date and Time...................................................................................................................163
Activate This Device..........................................................................................................164
System Update..................................................................................................................164
About Device .....................................................................................................................165
Copyright Information................................................................................................................166
Index.........................................................................................................................................167

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
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary features.

Get Started 2
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
1. Install the battery.
Using the slot provided, gently lift the cover off the phone.
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 battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and
there are no gaps around the cover.

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2. Plug the USB cable into the Charger/Accessory Jack on the bottom of the phone.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the Charging Head, and then plug the Charging
Head into an electrical outlet to charge your battery. Fully charging a battery may take
up to three hours.
Note: Your phone’s battery should have enough charge to turn the phone 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 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.
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.

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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.
Complete the Setup
After you turn on your phone and activate it, your phone displays a Welcome screen. From the
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 setup and activation, you may see Sprint Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice
and tap I Agree to use Sprint Connections Optimizer, or tap Settings and uncheck option if you
do not wish to use the Sprint Connections Optimizer.
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. Tap Finish to complete setup.

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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 tap 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.
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
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.

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Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control
access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint.
Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online: sprint.com/mysprint
●Access your account information.
●Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).
●View and pay your bill.
●Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
●Purchase accessories.
●Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
●View available Sprint service plans and options.
●Learn more about data services and other products like games, ring tones, screen
savers, and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
1. Press and then tap Phone.
2. Do any of the following:
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.

Get Started 7
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 tap Phone, and then tap .
Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place
calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
■Press Home and tap Phone, and then tap .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at
sprint.com/mysprint.

Phone Basics 8
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
This illustration outlines your phone’s basic layout.
Key Functions
The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
●Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts during calls.
●Proximity Sensor detect the presence of objects near the phone, such as when using
motion settings. For example, while talking on the phone the sensor detects when it’s
near your ear and turns off the screen to prevent accidental key presses.
●Light Sensor detects the ambient light level, such as when setting screen brightness
when Automatic brightness is enabled, and when using the Camera.
●Front Camera allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.

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●Power/Lock Key lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, or lock the
screen. Press and hold for a Device options menu, where you can turn the phone off or
restart it, or for easy access to Airplane mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.
●Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu,
the Notifications panel, or on-screen keyboard.
●Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to open the recently used
applications window, and access Task Manager and Google Search. Quickly press twice
to launch the S Voice app.
●Menu Key allows you to access a menu from most of your phone’s screens.
●Volume Key adjusts the volume of your phone’s sounds. From the Home screen, press
to adjust master volume. During calls or playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute
the ringtone of an incoming call.
●LED indicator displays red when charging, green when fully charged, blue when
powering up, and orange when a notification has arrived.
●Microphones allow other callers to hear you when you are using the speakerphone, and
captures sound during recording.
●3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional
headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
●Camera lets you take pictures and record videos.
●Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing
and capturing a photo or video.
●USB Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger/USB cable
(included) and other optional accessories (not included).
●Speaker plays ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice
in speakerphone mode.
●Cover Release allows you to lift the cover from the back of your phone.
●Infrared Transmitter controls external devices such as TVs.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.