Samsung SPH-P500 User manual

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SPH-P500
User Guide
©2012 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
This document is watermarked because certain important information in the document has not yet been verified. This document has been
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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Device at a Glance ..................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Device ............................................................................................................ 1
Activate Your Device ........................................................................................................... 3
Complete the Setup Application .......................................................................................... 4
Sprint Account Information and Help ................................................................................... 5
Sprint Account Passwords ........................................................................................... 5
Manage Your Account ................................................................................................. 6
Device Basics ............................................................................................................................ 7
Your Device’s Layout .......................................................................................................... 7
Key Functions .............................................................................................................. 7
Turn Your Device On and Off .............................................................................................. 9
Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................. 9
Touchscreen Navigation ..................................................................................................... 9
Your Home Screen ............................................................................................................11
Creating Shortcuts ......................................................................................................11
Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts ...................................................................12
Adding and Removing Widgets ...................................................................................13
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................13
Recently Used Applications ........................................................................................14
Mini App Tray .............................................................................................................14
Status Bar ..........................................................................................................................15
Enter Text ..........................................................................................................................16
Touchscreen Keyboards .............................................................................................17
Text Input Methods .....................................................................................................17
Keyboard Input Options ..............................................................................................18
Text Entry Options ......................................................................................................20
Predictive Text ............................................................................................................21
Google Voice Typing ..................................................................................................22
Tips for Editing Text ....................................................................................................23

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Settings .....................................................................................................................................25
Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................................................26
Advanced Wi-Fi Settings.............................................................................................26
Bluetooth Settings ..............................................................................................................26
Data Usage Settings ..........................................................................................................26
More Settings.....................................................................................................................27
Flight Mode .................................................................................................................27
Mobile Networks .........................................................................................................28
Tethering ....................................................................................................................28
Wi-Fi Direct .................................................................................................................29
VPN ............................................................................................................................30
Nearby Devices ..........................................................................................................31
Roaming .....................................................................................................................31
Sound Settings ..................................................................................................................32
Volume .......................................................................................................................32
Default Notifications ....................................................................................................33
Touch Sounds ............................................................................................................33
Screen Lock Sounds ...................................................................................................33
Display Settings .................................................................................................................33
Brightness ..................................................................................................................33
Screen Timeout ..........................................................................................................33
Auto-rotate Screen ......................................................................................................34
Font Style ...................................................................................................................34
Font Size ....................................................................................................................34
Auto Adjust Screen Tone ............................................................................................34
Quick Launch ..............................................................................................................34
Wallpaper Settings .............................................................................................................35
Home Screen Wallpaper .............................................................................................35
Lock Screen Wallpaper ...............................................................................................35
Home and Lock Screens Wallpaper ............................................................................35
Power Saving Settings .......................................................................................................36
Storage Settings ................................................................................................................37
Device Memory ...........................................................................................................37

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SD Card ......................................................................................................................38
Battery Settings .................................................................................................................39
Battery Use .................................................................................................................39
Application Manager ..........................................................................................................39
Manage Applications ..................................................................................................39
Running Services........................................................................................................40
Memory Use ...............................................................................................................40
Accounts and Sync Settings ..............................................................................................40
Set Up a New Account ................................................................................................40
Manage Existing Accounts ..........................................................................................41
Location Services Settings .................................................................................................41
Use Location Services ................................................................................................41
Use GPS Satellites .....................................................................................................42
Location and Google Search ......................................................................................42
Security Settings ................................................................................................................42
Screen Lock................................................................................................................42
Encrypt Device ...........................................................................................................45
Encrypt SD card .........................................................................................................45
Make Passwords Visible .............................................................................................46
Device Administrators .................................................................................................46
Unknown Sources.......................................................................................................46
Trusted Credentials ....................................................................................................47
Install from Device Storage .........................................................................................47
Clear Credentials ........................................................................................................47
Language and Input Settings .............................................................................................47
Language ...................................................................................................................47
Default Input Method ..................................................................................................48
Android Keyboard .......................................................................................................48
Google Voice Typing ..................................................................................................48
Samsung Keyboard ....................................................................................................48
T9 Trace .....................................................................................................................49
Voice Search ..............................................................................................................50
Text-to-speech Output ................................................................................................50

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Pointer Speed .............................................................................................................51
Back Up and Reset Settings ..............................................................................................51
Mobile Backup and Restore ........................................................................................51
Factory Data Reset .....................................................................................................52
Accessory Settings ............................................................................................................52
Date and Time Settings .....................................................................................................52
Accessibility Settings .........................................................................................................53
TalkBack Settings .......................................................................................................54
Developer Options Settings ...............................................................................................55
USB Debugging ..........................................................................................................55
Development Device ID ..............................................................................................55
Allowing Mock Locations.............................................................................................55
Desktop Backup Password .........................................................................................55
User Interface Options ................................................................................................56
Application Options .....................................................................................................56
System Update Settings ....................................................................................................56
Update PRL ................................................................................................................57
Update Profile .............................................................................................................57
Update Samsung Software .........................................................................................57
Update Firmware ........................................................................................................57
About Device .....................................................................................................................58
Status .........................................................................................................................58
Legal Information ........................................................................................................58
Contacts....................................................................................................................................59
Get Started With Contacts .................................................................................................59
Access Contacts .........................................................................................................59
The Contacts List ........................................................................................................60
Add a Contact ....................................................................................................................61
Edit a Contact ....................................................................................................................62
Add or Edit Information for a Contact ..........................................................................63
Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact ..........................................................................63
Assign a New Picture to a Contact ..............................................................................63
Join a Contact .............................................................................................................64

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Delete a Contact .........................................................................................................64
Synchronize Contacts ........................................................................................................64
Add Entries to Your Favorites ............................................................................................66
Add Facebook Content to Your Contacts ...........................................................................66
Add Your Facebook Friends to Your Contacts ............................................................66
Create Groups ...................................................................................................................67
Share a Contact .................................................................................................................67
Accounts and Messaging ..........................................................................................................69
Gmail / Google ...................................................................................................................69
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................69
Sign In to Your Google Account ..................................................................................70
Access Gmail ..............................................................................................................70
Send a Gmail Message ..............................................................................................71
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ...........................................................................71
Email .................................................................................................................................72
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................72
Add a Corporate Email Account ..................................................................................73
Compose and Send Email ..........................................................................................74
View and Reply to Email .............................................................................................75
Manage Your Email Inbox ...........................................................................................75
Corporate Email Features ...........................................................................................76
Edit Email Account Settings ........................................................................................77
Delete an Email Account.............................................................................................80
Add the Mail Widget ....................................................................................................80
Social Networking Accounts ...............................................................................................80
Facebook ....................................................................................................................80
YouTube .....................................................................................................................81
Google Talk ................................................................................................................81
Applications and Entertainment .................................................................................................83
DivX ...................................................................................................................................83
DivX Legal Information ...............................................................................................83
Locating Your VOD Registration Number ...................................................................84
Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies...........................84

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Google Play Store App ......................................................................................................85
Find and Install an App ...............................................................................................86
Create a Google Checkout Account ............................................................................86
Request a Refund for a Paid App ...............................................................................87
Open an Installed App ................................................................................................87
Uninstall an App .........................................................................................................87
Get Help with Google Play ..........................................................................................87
Navigation ..........................................................................................................................88
Google Maps ..............................................................................................................88
TelenavTM GPS Navigation .........................................................................................89
Installing TeleNav GPS Navigator ...............................................................................89
Registering TeleNav GPS Navigator ...........................................................................90
TeleNav: Using TeleNav GPS Navigator ....................................................................90
TeleNav: Getting Driving Directions ............................................................................91
TeleNav: Creating a Favorites Location ......................................................................92
TeleNav: Sharing a Recent Location with Others ........................................................92
TeleNav: Configuring Your Navigation Preferences ....................................................92
Google Navigation ......................................................................................................94
Latitude .......................................................................................................................94
Music .................................................................................................................................94
Sprint Music Plus ........................................................................................................95
Music Player ...............................................................................................................95
Google Play Music ......................................................................................................96
Google Play Movies ...........................................................................................................99
Sprint TV & Movies ............................................................................................................99
AllShare Play ................................................................................................................... 100
Configuring AllShare Settings ................................................................................... 101
Setting Up Web Storage ........................................................................................... 102
Sharing Files via Web Storage.................................................................................. 102
Sharing Media via AllShare Play to a Target Device ................................................. 103
AllShare Play Screen Sharing via Group Cast .......................................................... 104
Peel Smart Remote.......................................................................................................... 104
Flipboard .......................................................................................................................... 104

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Media Hub ....................................................................................................................... 104
Creating a New Media Hub Account ......................................................................... 105
Using Media Hub ...................................................................................................... 105
Media Hub Notices ................................................................................................... 106
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile ............................................................................................. 107
Web and Data ......................................................................................................................... 109
Wi-Fi ................................................................................................................................ 109
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ................................................... 109
Check the Wireless Network Status .......................................................................... 110
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ........................................................................ 111
Data Services (Sprint 3G) ................................................................................................ 111
Your Data Services User Name ................................................................................ 111
Launch a Web Connection ........................................................................................ 112
4G Services ..................................................................................................................... 112
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ........................................................................................ 113
Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection ................................................................ 113
Set Up Trusted Credential Storage ........................................................................... 113
Add a VPN Connection ............................................................................................. 113
Connect to a VPN ..................................................................................................... 114
Disconnect from a VPN ............................................................................................ 114
Browser ........................................................................................................................... 114
Learn to Navigate the Browser ................................................................................. 115
Browser Menu .......................................................................................................... 116
Select Text on a Web Page ...................................................................................... 117
Go to a Specific Website........................................................................................... 117
Adjust Browser Settings ............................................................................................ 118
Reset the Browser to Default .................................................................................... 120
Set the Browser Home Page .................................................................................... 120
Create Bookmarks .................................................................................................... 121
Create a New Homepage ......................................................................................... 121
Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen ..................................................................... 121
Sprint Hotspot .................................................................................................................. 122
Camera and Video .................................................................................................................. 124

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Take Pictures ................................................................................................................... 124
Open the Camera ..................................................................................................... 124
Viewfinder Screen..................................................................................................... 124
Review Screen ......................................................................................................... 125
Take a Picture .......................................................................................................... 126
Close the Camera ..................................................................................................... 127
Record Videos ................................................................................................................. 127
Camera Settings .............................................................................................................. 127
Change Advanced Settings ...................................................................................... 128
Camcorder Settings ......................................................................................................... 130
Change Advanced Settings ...................................................................................... 130
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery .......................................................................... 131
Open Gallery ............................................................................................................ 131
View Photos and Videos ........................................................................................... 131
Zoom In or Out on a Photo ....................................................................................... 132
Watch Video ............................................................................................................. 132
Working with Photos ........................................................................................................ 133
Rotate and Save a Photo .......................................................................................... 133
Crop a Photo ............................................................................................................ 133
Photo Editor ..................................................................................................................... 133
Installing the Application from Samsung Apps .......................................................... 133
Using Photo Editor .................................................................................................... 134
Share Photos and Videos ................................................................................................ 135
Send Photos or Videos by Email ............................................................................... 135
Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message ........................................................ 135
Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth ................................................................... 136
Share Photos or Videos on Google+ ......................................................................... 136
Share Photos on Picasa ........................................................................................... 136
Share Videos on YouTube ........................................................................................ 137
Tools and Calendar ................................................................................................................. 138
Calendar .......................................................................................................................... 138
Add an Event to the Calendar ................................................................................... 138
Event Alerts .............................................................................................................. 140

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View Events .............................................................................................................. 141
Erase Events ............................................................................................................ 142
Alarm & Timer .................................................................................................................. 142
Calculator ........................................................................................................................ 143
World Clock ..................................................................................................................... 144
Memo .............................................................................................................................. 144
View the Memo Screen ............................................................................................. 144
Create a New Memo ................................................................................................. 145
S Suggest ........................................................................................................................ 146
My Files ........................................................................................................................... 147
Dropbox ........................................................................................................................... 147
Download the Desktop Application ........................................................................... 147
Accessing Dropbox on Your Device .......................................................................... 148
Manually Uploading a Picture to Dropbox ................................................................. 149
Voice Services ................................................................................................................. 149
S Voice ..................................................................................................................... 149
Voice Recorder ......................................................................................................... 149
Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................... 150
Turn Bluetooth On or Off........................................................................................... 151
The Bluetooth Settings Menu .................................................................................... 151
Change the Device Name ......................................................................................... 151
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ................................................................... 151
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ............................................................................... 152
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device .......................................................... 152
Send Information Using Bluetooth ............................................................................ 153
Receive Information Using Bluetooth ........................................................................ 154
microSD Card .................................................................................................................. 155
Remove the microSD Card ....................................................................................... 155
Insert a microSD Card .............................................................................................. 156
View the microSD Card Memory ............................................................................... 157
Format the microSD Card ......................................................................................... 157
Unmount the microSD Card ...................................................................................... 157
Update Your Device ......................................................................................................... 158

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Update Your Device Firmware .................................................................................. 158
Update Your Android Operating System ................................................................... 160
Update Your Profile .................................................................................................. 160
Update Your PRL ..................................................................................................... 160
Index ....................................................................................................................................... 161

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Get Started
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your device and Sprint
service the first time.
Your Device at a Glance
Set Up Your Device
Activate Your Device
Sprint Account Information and Help
Your Device at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your device’s primary external features and buttons.
Set Up Your Device
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your device.
1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of your device.
Warning! While the device 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 device.

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2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and charge your battery. Fully charging a
battery may take up to three hours.
Note: Your device’s battery should have enough charge for the device to turn on and find a
signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a connection. You should fully
charge the battery as soon as possible.
3. Press the Power button to turn the device on.

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 If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the
setup application.
 If your device is not yet activated, see Activate Your Device for more information.
Activate Your Device
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your device, it may be ready to
use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
● If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
● If you received your device 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 device 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 device in the mail and you are activating a new device for an
existing number on your account (you’re swapping devices), you can activate on your
computer online or directly on your device.
 Activate on your computer:
• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your
device.
 Activate on your device:
• Turn on your new device. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your device will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.

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• Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process.
● To confirm activation, make a device mobile data connection. If your device 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 device 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 device.
Complete the Setup Application
The Setup application helps you set up certain features and preferences on your device. Once
your device 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 device has been
activated on your Sprint account.
1. Once your device 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 device.
• 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 from
the Google Play Store app. 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 Tab2 10.1. Tap Next to continue.

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 Use Google location - Select your Google location options and tap Next.
 This device belongs to... - If applicable, enter your first and last name and tap
Next. This information is used by the device to personalize some apps.
3. When you see the Setup complete screen, tap Finish to continue to the Dropbox
screen.
4. From the Dropbox screen, select an option and follow the onscreen instructions.
 Create a new Dropbox account - Tap to set up a Dropbox account to save your
photos and videos to associated computers and to a Web-based storage area.
 I already have an account - Tap to sign in to your current Dropbox account.
 No thanks - Tap to skip the Dropbox setup screens.
5. Once you have completed the Dropbox screens, you may see a Sprint Connections
Optimizer notice.
 Read the notice and tap I Agree to allow your device to automatically connect to
available configured Wi-Fi networks.
 Tap Settings and uncheck the Sprint automatic connection option if you do not
wish to use the Sprint Connections Optimzer.
6. Your setup is now complete. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic
touch/tap menu navigation.
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.
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

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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 device, 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 device, or any other device.
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 devices.
● View available Sprint service plans and options.
● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ring tones, screen
savers, and more.
From Any Other Device
● Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
● Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727.

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Device Basics
Your device 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 device.
Your Device’s Layout
Turn Your Device On and Off
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Touchscreen Navigation
Customize the Home Screen
Status Bar
Enter Text
Your Device’s Layout
The following illustrations outline your device’s basic layout.
Key Functions
The following list defines the features listed in the above illustrations.
Front View
● External Speakers used in music or video playback, notification tones, and for other
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● Light Sensor controls screen brightness automatically and when taking photos with the
Front-facing Camera.
● Front-facing Camera Lens: allows you to take photos or video recordings of the person
holding the device face-forward. The subject of the photo or video will be the person
looking at the screen.
● Display Screen: The orientation of the display screen rotates with the tablet as you turn
it. You can turn this feature on and off.
Top View
● 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional
headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.
● Infrared Blaster emits infrared signals used for controlling external devices. For more
information, see Peel Smart Remote.
● MicroSD Card Slot
● Volume Buttons allow you to adjust the ringtone or media volume.
● Power/Lock Button lets you turn the device on or off, turn the screen on or off, enable
or disable data network mode or airplane mode, or restart the device.
Back and Bottom Views
● Camera lens lets you take pictures and videos.
● Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing
and capturing a photo or video.