Samsung GALAXY S5 Specification sheet

Get

Started

All you need to know to get going.

Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces you to the

basics of getting started with Sprint Prepaid and your Samsung

Galaxy S®5.

For ongoing support and resources, visit sprint.com/prepaidsupport.

There, you’ll ind guides, tutorials, and more to help you get the most

out of your phone.

Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.

Welcome!

Using This Guide

This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your

new Galaxy S5. It’s divided into four sections to help you nd the

information you need quickly and easily.

Using This Guide

Get Ready − page 5 − Find out what

you need to do before you use your

phone the rst time, including inserting

a battery and activating Sprint Prepaid

service on your phone.

Android™Basics − page 8 − Learn some

basics about how to move around on

your phone, use the home screen, and

enter text. If you’re familiar with Android

phones, you can probably skip these

pages (although a refresher course never

hurt anyone).

Use Your Phone − page 11 − Take

advantage of your phone’s features

and Sprint services, from the basics

(making calls) to the more advanced

(using Google Play™, Wi-Fi®, and more).

Tools & Resources − page 22 −

Find useful tips for your phone and

discover resources and other

helpful Sprint information.

For additional information including

the full User Guide, videos, tutorials,

and community forums, visit

sprint.com/prepaidsupport.

Power/Lock

Key

Speaker

Charger/

Accessory Port

Flash

Heart

Rate

Sensor

3.5mm Headset Jack

Volume

Buttons

Camera

Proximity/Light/

Gesture sensor

Earpiece

Touchscreen

Recent

Apps Key

Back Key

Self Camera

Lens

Home Key

Microphone

Status Light

Infrared

LED

Your Samsung Galaxy S5

Get Ready

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1. From your computer’s browser, visit

sprint.com/prepaidactivate.

2. Choose an activation option and click

Next, and then enter your ZIP code and

click Next.

3. When prompted, enter the serial number

(MEID) printed on the label on your

phone’s packaging.

4. Follow the instructions to select a plan and

payment method.

• If you’re swapping phones or bringing

your number over from a dierent carrier,

follow the prompts to sign in or provide

additional information.

Install the Battery

1. Use the slot above the power button to

remove the battery cover.

2. Align the battery’s contacts with those

inside the battery compartment and gently

press down until the battery is seated.

3. Replace the back cover.

Note: Ensure that back cover is irmly sealed,

the gasket around the cover is intact, and the

USB cover is in place to maintain water and

dust resistance.

Charge the Battery

1. Insert the USB cable into the charger/

accessory port.

2. Insert the other end of the cable into the

charging head, and then plug the charging

head into a standard AC power outlet.

Get Your Phone Ready

Note: Your phone includes a USB 3.0 cable for

higher data transfer speeds when connected

to another USB 3.0 device. It also supports

USB 2.0 cables (not included).

Note: Connecting the charger improperly may

cause serious damage to the device. Any

damage caused by misuse is not covered by

the warranty.

Turn the Phone On or O

• Press and hold the Power/Lock Key .

Turn the Screen On and O

• To turn the display screen on or o, press the

Power/Lock Key . Swipe the screen to

unlock it.

Activate Your Phone

• Press and hold the Power/Lock Key

to turn on your new phone.

• Your phone is designed to activate

automatically. When you turn the phone

on for the irst 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 your phone is still not activated, visit

sprint.com/prepaidsupport for assistance. If

you do not have access to the Internet, call

Sprint Customer Service at 1-855-639-4644

from another phone.

Get Your Phone Ready Activate Your Phone

Get Ready

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Set Up Your Phone

Complete the Setup Screens

1. When you see the Welcome screen, select

a language and tap START to begin.

2. You’ll see a Wi-Fi setup screen. Follow the

prompts to set your Wi-Fi options.

3. Follow the prompts on the next few

screens to get your phone set up.

• Tap & Go - Quickly copy any Google

Accounts, backed up apps and data

from your existing Android device.

• Google Account - Create or sign in to

your Google Account.

• Name - Enter your First and Last name to

personalize features and apps.

• Google Services - Select Google service

preferences, including Location and

Communication options.

• Samsung account - Create or sign in to

your Samsung user account.

• Dropbox - Create or sign in to a Dropbox

cloud storage account.

• Device name - Enter a device name to

easily identify your device when using

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or tethering.

4. Tap FINISH to complete the setup.

Note: At some point during setup, you will

see a prompt to install Sprint Default

Coniguration. Follow the prompts to install

the package and then continue with the

setup screens.

Your Home Screen

Viewing Your Home Screen

Your phone’s Home screen extends

horizontally up to seven full screens.

• To display the main Home screen,

press from any screen.

• To view extended screens, swipe the

screen left or right.

Status Bar

The status bar at the top of the Home

screen lets you quickly see both your phone

status (connections, signal strength, battery,

GPS) and any current notiications.

Notiications Panel

You can expand the notiication area to see

more about your notiications.

1. Drag the notiications panel down.

2. Tap a notiication to open its app.

Customize Your Home Screen

• To add app shortcuts, tap Apps ,

touch and hold an icon, and drag it

to the home screen.

• To change wallpaper or add widgets, touch

and hold an empty area on a home screen

and tap Wallpapers or Widgets.

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Android Basics

Keys and App Icons Open Apps

The bottom front of your phone contains

three keys: Recent Apps, Home, and Back.

Above this row is a row of app icons that

are available from every Home screen.

• If an app is on one of your Home screens,

just tap it to open it.

• If an app is not available from your Home

screen, tap Apps , and then tap the app

icon. You may have to scroll right or left to

ind your app.

Open Apps with Multi Window™

Multi Window allows you to use two apps on

the same screen in separate windows.

1. Drag the Notiications panel down and touch

> Multi window to enable the feature.

2. Touch and hold .

3. Touch and hold an app and drag it to the

Home screen, and then touch and hold

another app and drag it on top of the

irst one.

Back KeyHome KeyRecent

Apps Key

Phone AppsInternetMessagesContacts

Your QWERTY Keyboards

Your Galaxy S5 oers two onscreen keyboards:

Samsung keyboard (default) and Swype™.

Select a ield that requires text or numbers

to display a keyboard.

Note: To switch between keyboards, drag

the notiications bar down, touch Select

Keyboard, and touch a keyboard type.

Samsung Keyboard Tips

• Touch ABC or Sym to change entry type.

• If predictive text is on, words will appear

above the keyboard as you type. Touch

a word to enter it and move on to the

next word.

• If Swiftkey Flow is on, you can enter words

by sliding your inger continuously over

the keyboard.

Your Keyboard Settings

You can customize your onscreen keyboard

settings to suit your needs:

• Tap Apps > Settings > Language and

input (under System), and then tap either of

the keyboard options (Samsung keyboard

or Swype).

Google Voice Typing

Use your voice to enter text instead

of typing.

1. From any screen where you can enter

text, touch the input ield to reveal

the keyboard.

2. Touch and speak clearly.

Enter Text

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