Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge User Guide - Sprint

PartDescriptionHeart rate monitorMeasure your heart rate using your fingertip when using the SHealth app. See S Health.Headset jackPlug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.USB charger/accessoryportConnect the phone to the charger using a USB cable.MicrophoneTransmit your voice for phone calls or record your voice orambient sounds for voice recordings and videos.SpeakerPlay ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear thecaller’s voice in speakerphone mode.Rear cameraTake pictures and videos.Caution: Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.Charge the BatteryFollow these instructions to charge your phone’s battery using either the included charging head andUSB cable or using a USB connection on your computer.Tip: This device is also compatible with Samsung-approved wireless charging devices (soldseparately).Note: This phone has an integrated battery that cannot be removed by the user.Battery CautionsCaution: Use only charging devices approved by Samsung. Samsung accessories aredesigned for your device to maximize battery life. Using other accessories may invalidate yourwarranty and may cause damage.Storage: Avoid storing or leaving the phone with no battery charge remaining. Savedinformation and settings may become lost or changed, or the phone may become unusable.Charge once every six months before storing or leaving unused for a long period.Charge Using the AC AdapterIt is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time. For fastestcharging times, use the Samsung Adaptive Fast Charger that came with your device. This chargerprovides faster charging only when connected to devices that support Adaptive Fast Charging.1. Plug the USB cable into the USB charger/accessory port on the bottom of your phone.Get Started6

2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charging head.3. Plug the charging head into an electrical outlet.4. After charging, disconnect the phone from the charger.lUnplug the charging head from the outlet, and remove the micro USB cable from the phoneand the charging head.Charge Using a PC ConnectionBefore using a PC connection to charge your phone, ensure that the computer is turned on.Depending on the type of connection, your phone’s battery may not charge.1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB charger/accessory port on the bottom of yourphone.2. Insert the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.3. After charging, remove the USB cable from both the phone and the computer.Turn Your Phone On and OffThe instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.Turn Your Phone OnnPress and hold the Power/Lock key.Get Started7

Your phone will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the lock screen.lllSee Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Screen Lock for information about using the screenlock.The first time you turn the phone on, you will see the startup screens. See Complete theSetup Screens for details.If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.Turn Your Phone Off1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to display the device options menu.2. Tap Power off to turn the phone off.Your phone will power off.Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).Get Started8

Use the TouchscreenYour phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.TapWhen you want to type using the keyboard, select items such as application and settings icons, orpress buttons, simply tap or touch them with your finger.Touch and HoldTo open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch andhold the item.Get Started9

Swipe or SlideTo swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.DragTo drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. Whiledragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.Get Started10

FlickFlicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quickstrokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts ormessage list.RotateFor most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape byturning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up abigger keyboard. See Samsung Keyboard for more details.Note: Auto rotate needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. Pull downthe status bar to display the notification panel, and then tap Auto rotateGet Startedto enable the option.11

Pinch and SpreadPinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or spread the screen to zoom in whenviewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.)Activate Your PhoneFollow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Dependingon your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you mayneed to activate it on your Sprint account.nnIf 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, itis designed to activate automatically.lnWhen you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activationscreen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen.Follow the prompts to continue.If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing numberon your account (you are swapping phones), you can activate on your computer online or directlyon your phone.lActivate on your computer:olGo to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone.Activate on your phone:oTurn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone willautomatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.oTap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.oFollow the prompts to complete the activation process.Get Started12

To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/supportfor assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-2114727 from another phone.Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock key while the phone is being activated. Pressing thePower/Lock key cancels the activation process.Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.Complete the Setup ScreensThe setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once yourphone has been turned on, you will see a Welcome message. You can then complete the setupprocess.Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on youraccount.1. From the Welcome screen, select a language and tap Start to get started.lTo skip any section, tap Next or Skip.Note: On the Welcome screen, there may also be an Accessibility button. If you are visuallyimpaired or hard of hearing, tap Accessibility to change the accessibility settings.2. Follow the prompts to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the option to skip itand continue to the next screen.lllllllWi-Fi – If prompted, follow the prompts to sign in to an available Wi-Fi network. Forsecured Wi-Fi networks, you will need to enter a password. See Wi-Fi for more details.Terms and Conditions – Read any applicable End User License Agreements or Termsand Conditions for using your phone, and tap Next Agree to continue.Personalize your phone – If applicable, enter your first and last name and tap Next. Thisinformation is used by the phone to personalize certain apps.Protect your phone – Prevent others from using this phone without your permission byactivating device protection features.Google services – Select your Google location and service options and then tap Next.Samsung account – Enter your email account and password to sign in to your currentSamsung account, or tap Create account to set up a new Samsung account.Easy mode – Switch between the default screen layout and a simpler layout. The Easymode layout has larger text and icons, making for a more straightforward visual experience3. Tap Finish. Your setup is now complete.Your phone is now set up for use. If you skipped any part of the setup, you can accessadditional options through the Apps screen or through Settings.Get Started13

Basic OperationsThe following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone.BasicsThe following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations.Home Screen and Applications (Apps) ListMost of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the Apps list.1. From any screen press the Home key2. Tap Appsto display the home screen.to display the Apps list.For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics.Select Options and Navigate ScreensTap icons, keys, and other items to open or activate the assigned function.nTap Backto return to the previous screen.Recent ApplicationsYou can display a list of recently used applications using the Recent apps key.nTap Recent appsBasic Operationsto view a list of recently used applications.14

Phone Settings MenuYou can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu.nFrom home, tap Apps Settings.– or –Pull down the status bar and tap Settings.For more information, see Basic Settings.Portrait and Landscape Screen OrientationThe default orientation for your phone’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change tolandscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the phone sideways.Note: Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation.Basic Operations15

Turn Screen Rotation On or Off1. Pull down the status bar to display the quick settings menu.2. Tap Auto rotateto turn the option on or off.lYou may need to scroll left or right to see the Auto rotate option.lIf the Auto rotate option is not available, tap Expandto display the full options list.Capture ScreenshotsYou can use your phone’s power and home keys to capture screenshots.nPress and hold the Power/Lock key and Home key at the same time to capture a screenshot ofthe current screen.The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone’sGallery. From home, tap Apps Gallery.Tip: Depending on your settings, you may also be able to capture screenshots by swiping your palmacross the screen. See Advanced Features for details.Edge ScreenThe Edge screen provides a variety of useful tools for notifications, information feeds, andtimekeeping.Edge PanelsEdge panels can be used to access apps, tasks, and contacts, as well as view news, sports, andother information on the Edge screen.To view Edge panels:Basic Operations16

nWhen the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge panel handle from the edge of the screen to thecenter. Keep swiping to view other panels.To configure Edge panels:nFrom any screen, open the Edge screen, and then tap Settings.For more information, see Edge Screen Settings.Apps EdgeYou can add up to ten apps in two columns to the Apps edge panel.To view Apps edge:nWhen the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge panel handle from the edge of the screen to thecenter. Keep swiping until the Apps edge panel is seen.To configure Apps edge:1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, and swipe until the Apps edge panel is displayed.2. Tap Addlto add additional apps to the Apps edge.To add an app to the Apps edge, find it on the left side of the screen and tap it to add it to anavailable space on a column on the right.lTo change the order of the apps on the Edge panel, drag each app to the desired location.lTo remove an app, tap Remove3. Tap Back.to save changes.Tasks EdgeYou can add shortcuts to common tasks performed with stock apps to the Tasks edge panel. Up toten tasks in two columns can be added.To view Tasks edge:nWhen the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge panel handle from the edge of the screen to thecenter. Keep swiping until the Tasks edge panel is seen.To configure Tasks edge:1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe until the Tasks edge panel is displayed.2. Tap Addlto add additional tasks to the Tasks edge.To add a shortcut to the Tasks edge, find it on the left side of the screen and drag it on to anavailable space on a column on the right.Basic Operations17

lTo change the order of the tasks on the Edge panel, drag each task to the desired location.lTo remove a task, tap Remove3. Tap Back.to save changes.People EdgePeople edge allows you to set the Edge screen to light up with distinct colors when you receivenotifications about contacts in your My people list. You can also use this panel to quicklycommunicate with contacts on your My people list.To view People edge:nWhen the screen is turned on, swipe the Edge panel handle from the edge of the screen to thecenter. Keep swiping until the People edge panel is seen.To configure People edge:1. From any screen, open the Edge screen, swipe until the People edge panel is displayed.lTap AddlTo remove a contact, touch and hold the contact, and then drag it tolto add additional contacts to the People edge.Remove.To change the order of the contacts on the Edge panel, drag each contact to the desiredlocation.2. Tap OnCirclemessages.3. Tap Backto communicate with your friends using images, stickers, and other funto save changes.Note: When OnCircle is enabled, you can access OnCircle contacts from the People edge panel bytapping OnCircle.Edge FeedsEdge feeds display select information and notifications on the Edge screen when the screen isturned off.To view Edge feeds:nWhen the screen is turned off, quickly swipe your finger along the Edge screen in one direction,and then back in the opposite direction.For more information, see Edge Feeds.Basic Operations18

ApplicationsThe following topics describe how to access the applications (apps) list and launch apps on yourphone.Launch ApplicationsAll installed apps can be accessed and launched from the Apps list.1. From home, tap Apps.The Apps list opens.2. Tap and app icon to launch the corresponding application.The application opens.Apps ListThe Apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your phone. The followingtable outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone.Note: Available apps are subject to change.AppFunction/Service1WeatherReceive real-time local weather information at any location in theworld. Access 7-day and hourly weather forecasts for your area.Amazon ShoppingShop at amazon.com from your device.App SpotlightDiscover new apps from the Google Play store.Basic Operations19

AppFunction/ServiceCalculatorPerform basic and advanced mathematical calculations.CalendarUse Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, andappointments, organize your time, and be reminded of importantevents.CameraTake pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras.ChromeBrowse the Internet and bring your open tabs, bookmarks andaddress bar data from your computer to your mobile device.ClockSet alarms, view time in time zones around the world, use astopwatch, set a timer, and use your phone as a desk clock.ContactsStore and manage contacts from a variety of sources, includingcontacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contactssynchronized with your Google Account, compatible email programs(including Microsoft Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends.DriveOpen, view, rename, and share your Google Docs and files.Located in the Google folder in the Apps list.EmailSend and receive email from a variety of email service providers.FacebookKeep up with friends and family with the Facebook app. Shareupdates, photos, and videos, as well as text, chat, and play games.FamilyWall for Sprint Communicate, organize, share, remember, and locate friends andfamily members. Users get all the benefits of social sharing in a totallyprivate space.Galaxy AppsDiscover apps designed exclusively for your Galaxy device. Locatedin the Samsung folder in the Apps list.GalleryView and edit pictures and watch videos that you have taken withyour phone’s camera or downloaded.GmailSend and receive email with Gmail , Google’s Web-based emailservice. Located in the Google folder in the Apps list.GoogleSearch not only the Internet, but also the apps and contents of yourdevice. Located in the Google folder in the Apps list.Google Chat with friends and family, post photos, and see what others aresharing. Located in the Google folder in the Apps list.Hancom Office 2014 View, edit, and create Hancom Office Hanword (*.hwp) andHanshow (*.show) documents. Located in the Samsung folder in theApps list.HangoutsBasic OperationsMeet friends and family online, share photos, host video calls, andsend SMS and Hangouts messages. Located in the Google folder inthe Apps list.20

AppFunction/ServiceInstagramCapture and share photos and videos with your friends usingInstagram . Customize what you capture, then share it on your feedor post it directly to your friends. Located in the Social folder in theApps list.InternetBrowse the Internet using a full-featured browser. Located in theSamsung folder in the Apps list.LookoutConfigure and manage key security options, such as anti-virus andanti-malware technology, a lost and stolen device locater service, anapplication privacy adviser, and a backup service.MapsFind your current location and get directions and other location-basedinformation.MemoOrganize your life by creating, editing, and managing memos.Located in the Samsung folder in the Apps list.MessagesSend and receive text and multimedia messages.MessengerReach out to your friends and family with Facebook Messenger ,which works just like texting. A data plan is required to useMessenger. Located in the Social folder in the Apps list.MusicUse Music to browse your music library, play songs, and createplaylists. You can also set songs as ringtones for incoming calls, or asalarm tones.My FilesNASCAR MobileNextRadioManage your sounds, images, videos, Bluetooth files, Android files, and other data in one convenient location. Located in

Review Visual Voicemail 65 Visual Voicemail Options 65 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings 67 Change Your Main Greeting 67 Edit the Display Name 67 . Manage Your Email Inbox 108 Exchange ActiveSync Email Features 110 Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks) 111 4G LTE 111 Your User Name 112 .