Samsung Galaxy S7 and Its Features
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Sprint User Guide A downloadable, printable guide to your Samsung Galaxy S7 and its features. Available applications and services are subject to change at any time. Table of Contents GETTING STARTED 1 Introduction 2 About the User Guide 2 Access Instructions on Phone 2 Access Help 2 Get Support from My Sprint Mobile 3 Set Up Your Phone 4 Parts and Functions 4 Charge the Battery 6 SIM Card 7 SD Card 10 Insert an SD Card 10 Unmount an SD Card 10 Remove an SD Card 11 Format an SD Card 11 Turn Your Phone On and Off 12 Use the Touchscreen 13 Activate Your Phone 16 Complete the Setup Screens 16 Basic Operations 19 Basics 19 Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List 19 Phone Settings Menu 20 Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation 20 Capture Screenshots 21 Applications 21 Launch Applications 21 Apps List 22 Phone Number 26 Airplane Mode 26 Enter Text 27 Samsung Keyboard 27 Google Voice Typing 28 i Tips for Editing Text 29 Google Account 30 Create a Google Account 30 Sign In to Your Google Account 31 Factory Reset Protection 32 Google Play Store 33 Find and Install an App 33 Request a Refund for a Paid App 34 Update an App 34 Uninstall an App 35 Get Help with Google Play 36 Lock and Unlock Your Screen 37 Update Your Phone 37 Update Your Phone Software 38 Update Your Profile 40 Update Your PRL 41 Your Phone's Home Screen 42 Home Screen Basics 42 Home Screen Layout 42 Extended Home Screens 43 Status Bar and Notification Panel 43 Status Bar 43 Notification Panel 45 Multi Window 48 Customize the Home Screen 49 Change the Wallpaper 49 Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen 50 Add Widgets to the Home Screen 50 Add Folders to the Home Screen 51 MAKING CONNECTIONS 53 Phone Calls and Voicemail 54 Place and Answer Calls 54 Call Using the Phone Dialer 54 Call Emergency Numbers 55 Answer Phone Calls 56 In-Call Screen Layout and Operations 59 ii Place a Call from Contacts 60 Call from Call Log 61 Voicemail 62 Voicemail Setup 62 Visual Voicemail Setup 63 Review Visual Voicemail 65 Visual Voicemail Options 66 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings 67 Optional Calling Services 70 Wi-Fi Calling 70 Caller ID Blocking 70 Call Waiting 71 Conference Calling 72 Call Forwarding 73 Call Settings 74 Contacts 77 Add a Contact 77 View Contacts 79 Contacts Screen Layout 80 Edit a Contact 81 Delete a Contact 82 Favorites 83 Groups 84 Share a Contact 86 Profile Sharing 87 Import Contacts 89 Back Up Contacts 89 Messaging 91 Text and Multimedia Messaging 91 Send a Text Message 91 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) 92 Use Enhanced Messaging 94 Save and Resume a Draft Message 96 New Messages Notification 97 Manage Message Conversations 97 Messages Settings 99 iii Gmail 101 Create and Send a Gmail Message 101 Check Received Gmail Messages 102 Use Gmail Labels 103 Archive Gmail Threads 104 Mute Gmail Threads 104 Delete Gmail Threads 105 Search Gmail Messages 105 Report Spam 105 Add Another Google (Gmail) Account 106 Switching between Gmail Accounts 106 Gmail Settings 107 Email 107 Set Up an Email Account 108 Add an Email Account 108 Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account 109 Create and Send an Email Message 110 Open Email Messages 111 Delete an Email Account 112 Manage Your Email Inbox 113 Exchange ActiveSync Email Features 114 Email Settings 116 Internet and Social Networking 119 Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks) 119 4G LTE 119 Your User Name 120 Data Connection Status and Indicators 121 Browser 121 Use the Browser 122 Add a Bookmark 122 View Browser History 123 Open New Browser Tabs 123 Browser Settings 124 Chrome Browser 125 Facebook 126 Hangouts 126 iv Instagram 128 Messenger 128 Global Services 129 Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account 129 Your Phone’s SIM Card for International GSM Roaming 129 Enable Global Roaming Mode 130 Set the Communications Method for Global Use 131 Select a Carrier 131 Make and Receive Worldwide Calls 131 Sprint International Voicemail Service 132 Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use 133 Access Your Voicemail Internationally 133 International Data Roaming 134 Access Email and Data Services Internationally 134 Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service 135 Connectivity 137 Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer 137 Wi-Fi 138 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network 138 Wi-Fi Settings 139 Disconnect Wi-Fi 140 Wi-Fi Direct 140 Hotspot 141 Bluetooth 142 Bluetooth Information 143 Enable the Bluetooth Feature 143 Pair Bluetooth Devices 144 Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device 145 Send Information Using Bluetooth 146 Receive Information via Bluetooth 147 Tethering 148 APPS AND ENTERTAINMENT 149 Camera and Video 150 Camera Overview 150 Take Pictures and Record Videos 151 Take a Picture 152 v Record Videos 153 View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery 153 Edit Pictures 155 Share Pictures and Videos 158 Send Pictures or Videos by Email 159 Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message 159 Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth 160 Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media 161 Share Videos on YouTube 162 Camera Options 163 Switch Cameras 163 Set Camera Functions 163 Live Broadcast 165 Productivity 168 1Weather 168 AAA 168 Calculator 168 Calendar 169 Add an Event to the Calendar 169 View Calendar Events 170 Sync Calendars 171 Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar 172 Calendar Settings 172 Caller ID 173 Clock 173 Set Alarms 173 Additional Clock Features 174 Drive 176 Google Maps 176 Google Search 177 Lookout 177 Memo 177 My Files 178 Photos 179 S Voice 179 Samsung Gear 180 vi Samsung Pay 181 Secure Wi-Fi 182 Sprint Family Locator 182 Tech Expert 182 Uber 183 Wi-Fi Calling 183 Entertainment and Activities 184 Amazon 184 Amazon Kindle 184 Amazon Music 184 Amazon Prime Photos 184 Amazon Prime Video 184 App Spotlight 184 DraftKings 185 Galaxy Apps 185 Google Play Music App 185 Play Music with Google Play 185 Google Play Music Screen Layout 186 Create Playlists in Google Play Music 187 Loot 188 NextRadio 189 Playphone 189 S Health 189 Samsung+ 191 Sprint Fun & Games 191 Sprint Music Plus 191 Sprint TV & Movies 192 My Sprint Mobile 193 YouTube 193 SETTINGS 195 Connections Settings 196 Basic Settings 196 Wi-Fi Settings Menu 197 Bluetooth Settings 200 Phone Visibility 201 Data Usage Settings 202 vii Airplane Mode Settings 203 NFC and Payment 203 Mobile Networks Settings 205 Location 207 More Connection Settings 209 Nearby Device Scanning 210 Printing 211 MirrorLink 212 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 212 Wi-Fi Calling Settings 217 Hotspot and Tethering Settings 217 Hotspot Settings 217 Tethering Settings 219 Device Settings 221 Sounds and Vibration Settings 221 Sound Mode 222 Vibrate While Ringing 223 Volume 224 Vibration Intensity 225 Ringtones and Sounds 225 Vibration Pattern 227 Notification Sounds 227 Do Not Disturb 228 System Sounds 231 Key-tap Feedback 232 Sound Quality and Effects 233 Notifications Settings 234 Display Settings 235 Brightness 237 Blue Light Filter 237 Screen Mode 238 Screen Resolution 239 Screen Zoom and Font 239 Home Screen Settings 240 Easy Mode 241 Icon Frames 243 viii Always On Display 243 LED Indicator 244 Status Bar Settings 245 Screen Timeout 246 Screen Saver 246 Keep Screen Turned Off 247 Applications Settings 248 Applications Overview 249 Default Applications 251 Advanced Features 251 Personal Settings 254 Wallpapers and Themes 254 Wallpaper 254 Themes 254 Icons 255 Lock Screen and Security Settings 256 Lock Screen and Security Overview 256 Screen Lock 257 Disable the Screen Lock 259 Device Security 260 Accessibility Settings 261 Vision Accessibility Settings 262 Hearing Accessibility Settings 263 Dexterity and Interaction Settings 264 Configure Other Accessibility Settings 265 Cloud and Accounts 266 Samsung Cloud 266 Accounts 267 Backup and Restore 268 Smart Switch 271 Google Settings 271 System Settings 273 General Management Settings 273 Language and Input Settings 273 Date and Time Settings 275 Report Diagnostic Info 275 ix Reset 276 Factory Data Reset 278 Device Maintenance Settings 279 Optimize Now 280 Battery Settings 280 Performance Mode 281 Storage Settings 282 RAM 287 Help 288 Activate This Device 288 System Updates 289 About Device 290 GETTING HELP 292 For Assistance 293 Troubleshooting 293 Sprint Account Information and Help 294 Sprint Account Passwords 294 Manage Your Account 295 Sprint Support Services 295 Copyright Information 296 Legal Information 296 Intellectual Property 297 Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability 297 Samsung Knox 298 Maintaining Water and Dust Resistance 298 Restricting Children’s Access to Your Mobile Device 299 INDEX 301 x Getting Started The topics in this section will introduce you to your phone, help you get set up with service, provide an overview of the phone screen, and get you started with basic phone operations. Getting Started 1 Introduction The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new Samsung Galaxy S7. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone. Before Using Your Phone Read the Get Started guide and Important Information booklet that were packaged with your phone thoroughly for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions. Descriptions in the User Guide Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone's setup at the time of purchase. Unless otherwise noted, instructions begin from the phone's home screen, which is displayed by pressing Home . Some operation descriptions may be simplified.