Samsung SPH-M950 User Manual

ANDROID SMARTPHONEUser ManualPlease read this manual before operating yourphone and keep it for future reference.

6Setting Up Your PhoneInstall the battery, then charge it, to begin using your phone.BatteryYour phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion b

96Device vibrationChoose a vibration pattern to use when vibration is enabled.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Sound ➔ Device vib

Settings 97Screen lock soundScreen lock sound plays when you lock or unlock the screen.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Soun

98Auto-rotate screenWhen enabled, the screen’s orientation automatically changes when you rotate the phone.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Se

Settings 99Display battery percentageWhen On, the battery’s charge level displays in the Status bar next to the Battery icon.1. From the Home sc

100Power savingConfigure Power saving settings to conserve battery power.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Power saving.2. Touch be

Settings 101BatterySee what’s using battery power.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Battery.2. View battery usage for applicat

102Accounts and syncSet up and manage accounts, including Samsung and Google accounts, and your social networking accounts.For more information about

Settings 103Location servicesLocation services control your device's use of GPS signals. Some apps may require one or more location service

104SecurityScreen lockChoose settings for unlocking your phone. For more information about using the lock and unlock features, see “Securing Your Phon

Settings 105Owner informationEnter text to display on the Lock screen.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Security ➔ Owner info

Getting Started 7Removing the Battery1. Turn the phone off. Removing the battery when the device is on may cause loss of stored numbers or messa

106Encrypt external SD cardAs a security measure, you can encrypt the contents of an installed SD card, and require a password each time you access th

Settings 107Warning! Because this device can be configured with system software not provided by or supported by Google or any other company, end

108Language and inputLanguageSet the language used by your phone’s screens.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Language and input ➔ La

Settings 109Samsung keyboardConfigure Samsung keypad settings. When you enable Samsung keyboard in Settings, it is available for text entry when

110• T9 Trace: When enabled, you can sweep your finger over keypad letters to enter words. When you lift your finger, a word matching your sweep is en

Settings 111Text-to-speech outputText-to-speech (TTS) provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages, and the Call

112Automatic restoreUse Automatic restore to have previous app settings and data automatically update from the backup when you reinstall the app.1. Fr

Settings 113Date and timeBy default, your phone receives date and time information from the wireless network. When you are outside network cover

114The power key ends callsWhen enabled, you can end voice calls by pressing the Power/Lock Key.When this option is enabled, pressing the Power/Lock K

Settings 115VisionInstall Web scriptsWhen enabled, this service allows apps to install scripts from Google that make their Web content more acce

8Turning the Phone On and OffTurning the Phone On Press and hold the Lock/Power Key until the phone starts up.Turning the phone Off1. Press and hold

116MobilityTap and hold delaySet the length of time the phone considers a screen touch before interpreting a touch as touch-and-hold.1. From the Home

Settings 117User interfaceSet options for user interface behavior.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Developer options.2. Touch

118About deviceView information about your phone, including status, legal information, and hardware and software versions.1. From the Home screen, tou

Health and Safety Information 119Section 10: Health and Safety InformationThis section outlines the safety precautions associated with using you

120light, infrared radiation (heat), and other forms of electromagnetic radiation with relatively low frequencies.While RF energy does not ionize part

Health and Safety Information 121information about the COSMOS study can be found at http://www.ukcosmos.org/index.html.Risk of Brain Cancer from

122about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your RF exposure.• Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell

Health and Safety Information 123Kingdom made such a recommendation in December 2000. In this report, a group of independent experts noted that

124of watts per kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires wireless phones to comply with a safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg).The FCC SAR limit

Health and Safety Information 125FCC Part 15 Information to UserPursuant to part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, you are cautioned that changes or modif

Getting Started 9VoicemailAll unanswered calls to your phone are sent to voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so you’ll want to set up y

126Responsible drivers understand that no secondary task should be performed while driving whether it be eating, drinking, talking to passengers, or t

Health and Safety Information 127Battery Use and SafetyImportant! Handle and store batteries properly to avoid injury or damage. Most battery is

128Important! Use only Samsung-approved batteries, and recharge your battery only with Samsung-approved chargers which are specifically designed for y

Health and Safety Information 129Consumers may also recycle their used mobile device or batteries at many retail or carrier-provided locations w

130THIS POWER UNIT IS INTENDED TO BE CORRECTLY ORIENTED IN A VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL OR FLOOR MOUNT POSITION.Display / Touch-ScreenPlease note the foll

Health and Safety Information 131with third-parties, including your wireless service provider, applications providers, Samsung, and other third-

132cellular service provider. When making an emergency call, remember to give all the necessary information as accurately as possible. Remember that y

Health and Safety Information 133loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research su

134You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources:Operating EnvironmentRemember to follow any special regulations in

Health and Safety Information 135Persons who have such devices:• Should ALWAYS keep the mobile device more than six (6) inches from their implan

10Securing Your PhoneUse your phone’s screen lock features to secure your phone.To set a personal screen lock, and for other settings related to secur

136metal powders, and any other area where you would normally be advised to turn off your vehicle engine.When your Device is WetDo not turn on your de

Health and Safety Information 137Under the current industry standard, American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19, the hearing aid and w

138FCC Notice and CautionsFCC NoticeThe mobile device may cause TV or radio interference if used in close proximity to receiving equipment. The FCC ca

Health and Safety Information 139• For vehicles equipped with an air bag, remember that an air bag inflates with great force. Do not place objec

140Section 11: Warranty InformationStandard Limited WarrantyWhat is covered and for how long?SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC (“SAMSUNG”) warra

Warranty Information 141the battery are broken or show evidence of tampering; or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the SAM

142DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL SAMSUNG BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT OR FOR, WITHOUT L

Warranty Information 143conducted before a single arbitrator, whose award may not exceed, in form or amount, the relief allowed by the applicabl

144calling 1-888-987-4357 no later than 30 calendar days from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the Product and providing the sam

Warranty Information 145and may include associated media, printed materials, “online” or electronic documentation (“Software”). BY CLICKING THE

Getting Started 11Memory CardYour phone supports optional microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory cards (not included), for storage of music, pictures, an

146To use Software identified as an upgrade, you must first be licensed for the Software identified by Samsung as eligible for the upgrade. After upgr

Warranty Information 147damage or loss caused or alleged to caused by, or in connection with, use of or reliance on any such third-party content

148OPERATION OF THE THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE THIRD-PARTY APPLICATION WILL BE CORRECTED. PUR

Warranty Information 149described elsewhere herein. All Software and Products provided to the United States Government pursuant to solicitations

150IndexAAccountsadding a Google account 30Google 8Samsung 8setting up 30Airplane mode 91Applications 27downloading new 76Appsuninstalling 58BBatteryc

151namecards 37saving a number 32setting a picture as contact icon 66speed dials 40starred contacts 38updating 33updating from Call log 33, 45D

152Home screen 22adding shortcuts 25adding widgets 25folders 26primary shortcuts 24wallpaper 26IIconsStatus Bar 22ID Packsinstalling and switching 71I

153Phone settingsDate & time 113language 108Picture IDsetting 66Picturessetting as wallpaper 66sharing 66taking 60Play Store 76Playlistscre

154Volumekey 16VPNadding 87settings 92WWallpapersetting 66Warranty Information 140Widgets 25Wi-Fiadding a connection manually 81scanning and connectin

12Section 2: My AccountBefore using your device, you must activate your service with Virgin Mobile. You will need your phone’s serial number, printed

My Account 13Managing Your AccountFrom your PhoneJust dial *86, or touch Apps ➔ My Account from the Home screen to access your account, where

14Section 3: Understanding Your PhoneFeatures• Touch screen• CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A Wireless Technology• Android® 4.0• Google Play™ Store, plus pre-load

Understanding Your Phone 15Front View• Front Camera: Captures pictures or video.• Proximity and Light Sensors: Detects the presence of objects,

VMU_SPH-M950_UM_Eng_LH6_TE_090412_F4Intellectual PropertyAll Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of S

16Side Views• Volume Key: From the Home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or media playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute t

Understanding Your Phone 17Top View• 3.5mm Headset Jack: Plug in an optional headset or TTY equipment (not included).• Power/Lock Key: Press and

18Home ScreenThe Home screen is the starting point for using your phone.• Status Bar: Presents icons to show network status, battery power, and connec

Understanding Your Phone 19Customizing the Home ScreenCustomize the Home screen to your preferences:• Edit a Home page: Add and remove Home scre

20NavigationNavigate your phone’s features using the command keys and the touch screen.Warning! Please note that a touch screen responds best to a lig

Understanding Your Phone 21NotificationsNotifications shows details about connections, alerts and other items.1. Touch and drag downward from th

22LED IndicatorThe LED indicator, on the front of the phone above the screen (see “Front View” on page 15), animates or glows to show alerts or phone

Understanding Your Phone 233G connection: Phone is active on a 3G system. The arrows are colored when data is being transferred.Signal Strength:

24Primary ShortcutsPrimary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the display. You can edit the Primary Shortcuts, except for Apps. Adding or Removing Pr

Understanding Your Phone 25WidgetsWidgets are self-contained applications that you can place on the Home screen for quick access.Adding Widgets

THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.SAMSUNG IS NOT

26FoldersPlace folders on the Home screen to organize items.Adding Folders1. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then touch and hold on the screen to dis

Understanding Your Phone 27AppsApps holds all applications installed on your phone. Applications that you download and install are also added to

28Text Input MethodsYour phone offers two text input methods, Samsung keyboard and Google voice typing.You can set a default text entry method in Sett

Understanding Your Phone 29Entering Symbols and NumbersTo enter common symbols, touch to switch to symbol mode, then touch the corresponding k

30Section 4: Contacts and AccountsAccountsYour phone provides the ability to synchronize information, from a variety of accounts, including Email, Goo

Contacts and Accounts 31SynchronizationYou can choose to have your phone automatically sync with your accounts, or manually synchronize each acc

32Adding a New Contact1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts ➔ Create contact.2. At the prompt, select a save option for the contact (options depen

Contacts and Accounts 33Updating ContactsMake changes to update an existing contact.1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts.2. Touch a contact

34Contacts Settings1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts.2. Touch Menu ➔ Settings:•Select Only contacts with phones to show contacts with at lea

Contacts and Accounts 35My Local ProfileMy local profile is your own contact record, listed under ME in Contacts. You can send My local profile

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36Separating contacts1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts.2. Touch a contact to display its information.3. Under the Connection heading, phone ico

Contacts and Accounts 37Sharing Namecards (vCards)You can send a contact namecard as a vCards via Bluetooth to other Bluetooth devices, or as an

38FavoritesMark contacts with a star to identify them as Favorites.Favorites display on the Favorites tab in the Phone and Contacts for fast dialing

Contacts and Accounts 39Editing a Group1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts ➔ Groups.2. Touch a Group to display it.3. Touch Menu ➔ Edit,

40Sending a Message to Group MembersCreate a new text or email message, addressed to the group’s members.1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts ➔ G

Calling 41Section 5: CallingMaking CallsYour phone offers multiple ways to make calls:• Use the touch screen Phone Keypad to enter the phone num

42Making Calls using FavoritesFavorites are contacts that you designate as favorites by starring them. For more information about creating favorites,

Calling 43Answering Call-Waiting CallsWhen you receive a call while on a call:• Touch and drag the Answer icon to answer the incoming call. Th

44Options After a Call EndsAfter a call, you can use these options:• Create Contact: Save the phone number as a new contact record.• Update existing:

Calling 45Adding or Updating Contacts Using Logs1. From the Home screen, touch Phone ➔ Logs.2. Touch and hold on a call, then select Add to C

1Table of ContentsSection 1: Getting Started ...4Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . .4Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . .

46Call SettingsConfigure settings for calling with your phone.Set reject messagesCreate and manage text messages to send to callers when rejecting inc

Calling 47The power key ends callsWhen enabled, you can press the Power/End Key while in a call, to end the call. In this case pressing the Powe

48Increase volume in pocketWhen enabled, the phone uses the proximity sensor to detect when the phone is in a pocket or other close-fitting location s

Messaging 49Section 6: MessagingTypes of MessagesYour phone supports these types of messages:• Text messages: Send and receive simple messages c

50–Preview: If the message has attachment(s), view the message and attachments before sending.–Add slide/Remove slide: Add or remove a slide. Slides h

Messaging 51Message SettingsConfigure settings for message storage, delivery, or alerts.1. From the Home screen, touch Messaging.2. Touch Menu

52• Notification settings: –Notifications: When enabled, message alerts display in the Status bar.–Select ringtone: Choose a sound for message alerts.

Messaging 533. All alerts are enabled by default (checkmark showing). To disable alerts, touch an alert to remove the checkmark. You can also ch

54Email SettingsUse settings to configure handling of your email.Note: Available settings depend on the email provider.1. From the Home screen, select

Messaging 55Syncing Your Gmail AccountSyncing refreshes your phone with the account’s servers. When you set up an email account, you can choose

2Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Google Talk . . . . . . . . . .

56Checking VoicemailReview your messages directly from your wireless phone or from any other touch-tone phone.From your phone1. From the Home screen,

Applications 57Section 7: ApplicationsManaging ApplicationsYour phone comes pre-loaded with popular apps, and you can download and install apps

58Uninstalling AppsYou can uninstall apps you download and install. Pre-loaded apps cannot be uninstalled.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps.2. Tou

Applications 59•Share apps: Select apps you’ve downloaded (not available for pre-loaded apps) to share via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Google+, Mes

60CalendarRecord events and appointments to manage your schedule.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Calendar. 2. Touch , then select a view, fr

Applications 613. As you compose a picture, the Camera automatically focuses the shot (the focus bracket turns green), or:•Touch the screen to f

62–Metering: Select a method for measuring light.–Guidelines: Enable or disable an on-screen grid to aid in photo composition.–Image quality: Choose a

Applications 63Video OptionsConfigure the camcorder. 1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Camera ➔ Camera/Camcorder.2. Use these options to

64ClockThe Clock application includes these features:• Alarm: Create alarms to go off once, or to repeat.• World clock: Display the time and date in a

Applications 65GalleryUse Gallery to view, capture, and manage pictures and videos.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Gallery. 2. Browse t

3LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Power saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Storage . . . . . . . . . . .

66–Set picture as: Assign the picture as a Contact photo, or as wallpaper.–Buddy photo share: Send the picture to the people tagged in the picture.–Pr

Applications 67GmailSend and receive emails via Gmail, Google’s web-based email.For more information, see “Gmail” on page 54. From the Home sc

68Selecting items on a pageWhile browsing pages, use gestures and menus to navigate:• Touch an item to select it.• Touch a hyperlink to follow the lin

Applications 69LatitudeUse Google Latitude to locate your friends on a map, and share or hide your location. From the Home screen, touch App

70Media HubSamsung Media Hub is your one stop for the hottest movie and TV content. Preview, rent, or buy blockbuster hits as well as classic movies a

Applications 71Mobile IDDon’t waste time hunting around for all the best downloads. Mobile ID lets you customize your phone with a single click.

72Switching ID Packs1. From the Home screen, Touch Mobile ID ➔ Manage ID packs.2. Choose an option:•Touch Manage ID packs, then select an ID Pack to

Applications 73•Touch to advance to the next song. Touch and hold to scan forward through the current song.•Touch to go back to the previo

74My AccountManage your Virgin Mobile account from your phone. You can:• Check your minutes• Add money (Top-Up)• Change plans, and a lot more...For mo

Applications 75NavigationUse Google Navigation to search for locations, and get turn-by-turn directions.Note: You must enable location services

4Section 1: Getting StartedUnderstanding this User ManualThe sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone. A robust index for f

76Play Movies & TVWith Google Play™ Movies & TV, you can rent thousands of different movies, to watch instantly, or download for offline viewi

Applications 77Samsung AppsBrowse, search, and find apps to download and install on your phone. Log in to your Samsung account to manage your do

78Video PlayerUse Video Player to view and manage videos stored on an installed memory card, or shop for new videos.1. From the Home screen, touch A

Applications 79Voice DialerUse Voice Dialer to make calls, and to launch other phone features.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Voice Dia

80Section 8: ConnectionsWi-FiWi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that provides access to local area networks.Wi-Fi communication requires access

Connections 81Scanning and Connecting to a Wi-Fi NetworkWhen you turn on Wi-Fi, your phone searches for available Wi-Fi connections, then displa

82Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct is a standard that allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and with

Connections 83BluetoothNote: For Hearing Aid Compatibility Information, see page 136.Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technolo

84Pairing with a Bluetooth DeviceSearch for a Bluetooth device and pair with it, to exchange information between your phone and the device. After pair

Connections 85Nearby devicesShare files with nearby devices using DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) standards, over Wi-Fi.To share with nea

Getting Started 5Special TextIn this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important informa

86Connecting to a ComputerConnect your device to a computer to transfer data between your device and the computer. Use the USB cable that comes with y

Connections 87Kies via Wi-FiManage content saved on your device via your desktop or mobile browser using Wi-Fi technology. The Kies via Wi-Fi se

88Section 9: SettingsAccessing SettingsFrom the Home screen Touch Apps ➔ Settings.– or –Touch Menu, then select Settings. From Notifications To

Settings 89Wi-Fi SettingsSet up and manage wireless access points.1. From the Home screen, touch Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Wi-Fi. 2. Touch Advanced t

90Bluetooth settingsPair with other Bluetooth devices, manage your Bluetooth connections, and control your device’s visibility to other devices.Note:

Settings 91Viewing data usage by app or process1. From the Home screen, touch Menu, then select Settings ➔ Data usage.2. Scroll down the page t

92Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi Direct allows devices to connect to each other directly via Wi-Fi, without a Wi-Fi network or hotspot, and without having to set u

Settings 93Kies via Wi-FiKies air makes it easy to manage content saved on your device via your desktop or mobile browser using Wi-Fi technology

94• Allowed devices list: View and manage devices allowed to connect to your device.• Not-allowed devices list: View and manage devices restricted fro

Settings 95VolumeSet the system volume level, and set default volume for call ringtones, notifications, and media playback.Note: You can also se