Samsung SPH-P500TSASPR Sprint Hotspot

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Enable Sprint Connections Optimizer

1. Press and tap > > More settings > Mobile networks > Connections

optimizer.

2. Read the disclaimer and tap I Agree to turn Sprint Connections Optimizer on.

Disable Sprint Connections Optimizer

1. Press and tap > > More settings > Mobile networks > Connections

optimizer.

2. Uncheck the box on the Sprint Connections Optimizer page.

Sprint Hotspot

Sprint Mobile Hotspot allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works

best when used in conjunction with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be used).

See 4G Services for more information.

To set up Sprint Hotspot:

1. Press and tap > (Sprint Hotspot)

2. Tap the ON/OFF slider next to Sprint Hotspot to toggle Sprint Hotspot ON and activate

the service.

 When active, the Notifications area of the status bar shows Hotspot activated.

Note: Connect your charger to your device if you plan to use Sprint Hotspot for an extended

period.

Important! Upon activation, any current Wi-Fi connection to an access point is terminated.

To connect to Sprint Hotspot:

1. Enable Wi-Fi on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.).

2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your hotspot from the network list.

 The network name for Sprint Hotspot on your device will be in the form of SPH-

P500XXX. (“XXX” represents a number unique to your device.) You can change the

name by tapping Sprint Hotspot settings from the Sprint Hotspot screen.

3. Select this device and follow your onscreen instructions to enter the passkey (provided

on the Sprint Hotspot page).

Contents

Main User Guide Table of Contents Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Get Started Your Device at a Glance Set Up Your Device Page Activate Your Device Complete the Setup Application Sprint Account Information and Help Sprint Account Passwords Account User Name and Password Data Services Password Manage Your Account Device Basics Your Devices Layout Key Functions Front View Top View Turn Your Device On and Off Turn Your Screen On and Off Touchscreen Navigation Page Page Page Page Your Home Screen Creating Shortcuts Adding Items from the Applications Menu Adding Items from the Home screen Deleting a Shortcut Adding and Removing Primary Shortcuts Adding a Primary Shortcut Removing a Primary Shortcut Adding and Removing Widgets Adding a Widget Removing a Widget Extended Home Screens To go directly to a particular screen: Adding a Home screen Recently Used Applications Mini App Tray Customize the Mini App Tray Status Bar Status Icons Notification Icons Enter Text Text Input Methods Select a Default Text Input Method Google Voice Typing Use Google Voice Typing to Enter Text Configure Google Voice Typing Samsung Keyboard Use Samsung Keyboard to Enter Text Configure Samsung Keyboard Swype Use Swype to Enter Text Configure Swype Tips for Editing Text Page Contacts Get Started With Contacts The Contacts List Contacts List Options Add a Contact Edit a Contact Add or Edit Information for a Contact Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact Assign a New Picture to a Contact Join a Contact Delete a Contact Synchronize Contacts To synchronize Gmail contacts: To synchronize Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts: Add Entries to Your Favorites Add Facebook Content to Your Contacts Add Your Facebook Friends to Your Contacts Create Groups Share a Contact Page Accounts and Messaging Gmail / Google Create a Google Account Create a Google Account Online Create a Google Account Using Your Device Sign In to Your Google Account Access Gmail Send a Gmail Message Read and Reply to Gmail Messages Email Add an Email Account Add a Corporate Email Account Compose and Send Email View and Reply to Email Manage Your Email Inbox View Your Email Inbox Refresh an Email Account Corporate Email Features Set Email Message Priority Edit Email Account Settings Delete an Email Account Add an Email or Gmail Widget Social Networking Accounts Facebook Sign in to Your Facebook Account YouTube Google Talk Google+ Applications and Entertainment DivX DivX Legal Information Locate Your VOD Registration Number Register Your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies Google Play Store Find and Install an App Create a Google Checkout Account Request a Refund for a Paid App Open an Installed App Uninstall an App Get Help with Google Play Navigation Google Maps Page Google Navigation Latitude Music Music Player Playing Music Google Play Music Page Listening to Music Playing Music Displaying the Now Playing Screen Menu Categories Options While Playing a Song Google Play Movies & TV AllShare Play Configure AllShare Settings Set Up Web Storage Share Files via Web Storage Upload Files from Your Device to Web Storage Share Media via AllShare Play to a Target Device Group Play Peel Smart Remote Media Hub Creating a New Media Hub Account Use Media Hub Media Hub Notices Page Web and Data Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Check the Wireless Network Status Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network Sprint Connections Optimizer Enable Sprint Connections Optimizer Disable Sprint Connections Optimizer Sprint Hotspot Data Services (Sprint 3G) Your Data Services User Name Update Your User Name Launch a Web Connection 4G Services Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection Set Up Trusted Credential Storage Add a VPN Connection Connect to a VPN Internet Learn to Navigate Internet Page Internet Options Select Text on a Web Page Go to a Specific Website Adjust Internet Settings Page Page Reset the Internet Options to Default Set the Home Page Create Bookmarks Create Bookmarks From Other Tabs Create a New Homepage Camera and Video Take Pictures Open the Camera Viewfinder Screen Review Pictures and Videos Take a Picture Close the Camera Record Videos Camera Settings Page Camcorder Settings View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Open Gallery View Photos and Videos Viewing Photos Viewing Videos Zoom In or Out on a Photo Watch Video Working with Photos Rotate and Save a Photo Crop a Photo Photo Editor Video Editor Share Photos and Videos Send Photos or Videos by Email Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth Share Photos or Videos on Google+ Share Photos on Picasa Share Videos on YouTube Tools and Calendar Calendar Add an Event to the Calendar Event Alerts View Events Day and List Views Week View Month View Erase Events Alarm Set an Alarm Delete an Alarm Calculator World Clock Memo View Memos Create a Memo S Suggest Transfer Files Between Your Device and a Computer My Files Polaris Office Dropbox Download the Dropbox Desktop Application Accessing Dropbox on Your Device Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On or Off Bluetooth Settings Change the Device Name Pair with a Bluetooth Device Connect to a Paired Device Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device Unpair from a Bluetooth Device Send Information via Bluetooth Receive Information via Bluetooth microSD Card Insert a microSD Card Remove a microSD Card View microSD Card Memory Format a microSD Card Unmount a microSD Card Update Your Device Update the PRL Update Your Profile Update Your Samsung Software Update Firmware Page Page Settings Wi-Fi Settings Wi-Fi Direct Activate a Connection Assign a Unique Name Bluetooth Settings Data Usage Settings More Settings Airplane Mode Mobile Networks Mobile Data Network mode Tethering VPN Roaming Roaming Network Roaming Settings Roaming Guard Nearby Devices Blocking mode Sound Settings Volume Default Notifications Touch Sounds Screen Lock Sounds Display Settings Wallpaper Home Screen Wallpaper Lock Screen Wallpaper Home and Lock Screens Wallpaper Brightness Screen Timeout Font Style Font Size Storage Settings Device Memory Total Space SD Card Unmount SD Card Format SD Card Power Saving Settings Access Power Saving Settings Battery Settings Battery Use Application Manager Manage Applications Running Services Memory Use Location Services Settings Use Wireless Networks Use GPS Satellites Location and Google Search Lock Screen Settings Page What if I Forget My Pattern? Lock Screen Options Owner information Security Settings Encrypt Device Encrypt External SD Card Make Passwords Visible Device Administrators Select Device Administrators Unknown Sources Language and Input Settings Default Input Method Google Voice Typing Settings Samsung Keyboard Settings T9 Trace Enabling T9 Trace Swype Settings Voice Search Text-to-speech Output Pointer Speed Back Up and Reset Settings Backup and Restore Factory Data Reset Accounts and Sync Settings Set Up a New Account Manage Existing Accounts Accessory Settings Date and Time Settings Accessibility Settings Access Accessibility Settings Page TalkBack Settings Developer Options Settings Development Options Desktop Backup Password USB Debugging Allow Mock Locations Select App to be Debugged User Interface Options Drawing Options Monitoring Options Application Options Device Activation Settings System Update Settings Update PRL Update Profile Update Samsung Software About Device Page Index