Samsung Galaxy Note 4 - Manual (Page 17)

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To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support
for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-
4727 from another phone.
Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the
Power/Lock key cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support .
Complete the Setup
After you turn on your phone and activate it, your phone displays a Welcome screen. From the
Welcome screen follow the prompts to set up features and preferences on your phone.
Note: In some cases, you may be able to complete the setup process before your phone has been
activated on your Sprint account.
1. At the Welcome screen, follow the onscreen instructions to configure your phone’s basic
options, such as language, date and time, Wi-Fi connections, location settings, etc.
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Tap & Go: With this optional feature, you can copy Google Accounts, backed up apps, and
data from an existing Android device. Follow the prompts to use Tap & Go, or tap SKIP to
continue with manual setup.
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Google Account: Many of your phone’s applications, such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google
Hangouts, and the Google Play Store, require a Google Account. To use these applications,
you must set up your Google Account on your phone. Complete the steps to sign in to your
current Google Account, or sign up for a new Google Account.
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Samsung account: Your Samsung account is used for access to GALAXY Apps and
services. Complete the steps to sign in to your current Samsung account, or sign up for a
new Samsung account.
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Easy mode: If you are a first time smartphone user, you can use a simpler Home screen
layout, larger text and icons to simplify your initial smartphone experience.
2. Tap FINISH to complete setup.
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You may see a series of informational or update screens. Follow the prompts to continue.
Note: During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and
then tap I AGREE to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network,
including Wi-Fi. To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, from home tap Apps >
Settings > More networks > Mobile networks > Connections optimizer and uncheck the
Connections optimizer box. See Mobile Networks Settings for details.
Set Up Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is