Acer Liquid E User Manual

Acer Liquid E
User Guide
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© 2010 All Rights Reserved
Acer Liquid E Smartphone User Guide
Second issue: 01/2010
Acer Liquid E Smartphone
Model number: __________________________________
Date of purchase: ________________________________
Place of purchase: ________________________________

End User Licence Agreement

IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT ("AGREEMENT") IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU (EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR A SINGLE ENTITY), AND ACER INC. INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES ("ACER") FOR THE SOFTWARE (WHETHER PROVIDED BY ACER OR BY ACER'S LICENSORS OR SUPPLIERS) THAT ACCOMPANIES THIS AGREEMENT, INCLUDING ANY ASSOCIATED MEDIA, PRINTED MATERIALS AND RELATED USER ELECTRONIC DOCUMENTATION WHICH MAY BE BRANDED "ACER" ("SOFTWARE"). AGREEMENTS RELATING TO ANY OTHER PRODUCT OR TOPIC ARE NEITHER INTENDED NOR SHOULD THEY BE IMPLIED. BY INSTALLING THE ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ANY PORTION THEREOF, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT, DO NOT CONTINUE THE INSTALLATION PROCESS AND IMMEDIATELY DELETE ALL INSTALLED FILES, IF ANY, OF THE ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE FROM YOUR PHONE.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A VALIDLY-LICENSED COPY OF THE APPLICABLE SOFTWARE, YOU ARE NOT AUTHORIZED TO INSTALL, COPY OR OTHERWISE USE THE SOFTWARE, AND HAVE NO RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
The Software is protected by U.S. and international copyright laws and conventions as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. The Software is licensed, not sold.
GRANT OF LICENSE
Acer grants to you the following non-exclusive and non-transferable rights with respect to the Software. Under this Agreement, you may:
1. Install and use the Software only on a single designated phone. A separate license is required for each phone on which the Software will be used;
2. Make one copy of the Software solely for backup or archival purposes;
3. Make one hardcopy of any electronic documents included in the Software, provided that you receive the documents electronically.
RESTRICTIONS
You may NOT:
1. Use or copy the Software except as provided in this Agreement;
2. Rent or lease the Software to any third party;
3. Modify, adapt, or translate the Software in whole or in part;
4. Reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software or create derivative works based upon the Software;
5. Merge the Software with any other program or modify the Software, except for your personal use; and
6. Sublicense or otherwise make the Software available to third parties, except that you may, after prior written notification to Acer, transfer the Software as a whole to a third party so long as you do not retain any copies of the Software and such third party accepts the terms of this Agreement.
7. Transfer your rights under this Agreement to any third parties.
8. Export the Software in contravention of applicable export laws and regulations, or (i) sell, export, re-export, transfer, divert, disclose technical data, or dispose of, any Software to any prohibited person, entity, or destination including, without limitation, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Sudan and Syria; or (ii) use any Software for any use prohibited by the laws or regulations of the United States.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Acer is not obligated to provide technical or other support for the Software.
ACER LIVE UPDATE
Certain of the software contains elements that enable the use of the Acer Live Update service, which allows for updates for such software to be automatically downloaded and installed on your phone. By installing the software, you hereby agree and consent that Acer (or its licensors) may automatically check the version of such software that you are using on your phone and may provide upgrades to such software that may be automatically downloaded on to your phone.
OWNERSHIP AND COPYRIGHT
Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software and all copies thereof shall remain with Acer or Acer's licensors or suppliers (as applicable). You do not have or shall not gain any proprietary interest in the Software (including any modifications or copies made by or for you) or any related intellectual property rights. Title and related rights in the content accessed through the Software is the property of the applicable content owner and may be protected by applicable law. This license gives you no rights to such contents. You hereby agree
1. Not to remove any copyright or other proprietary notices from the Software;
2. To reproduce all such notices on any authorized copies you make; and
3. To use best efforts to prevent any unauthorized copying of the Software.
TRADEMARKS
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DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ACER, ITS SUPPLIERS, AND ITS LICENSORS, PROVIDE THE SOFTWARE "AS IS" AND WITH ALL FAULTS, AND HEREBY DISCLAIM ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS, EITHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, DUTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OF ACCURACY OR COMPLETENESS OF RESPONSES, OF RESULTS, OF WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, OF LACK OF VIRUSES, AND OF LACK OF NEGLIGENCE, ALL WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE AND THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES. ALSO, THERE IS NO
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WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON-INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE.
EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES
TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL ACER, ACER'S SUPPLIERS, OR ACER'S LICENSORS, BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDENTIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION, FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, FOR PERSONAL INJURY, FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY, FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE, FOR NEGLIGENCE, AND FOR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER) ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE, THE PROVISION OF OR FAILURE TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES, OR OTHERWISE UNDER OR IN CONNECTION WITH ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, EVEN IN THE EVENT OF THE FAULT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OF ACER OR ITS SUPPLIERS OR LICENSORS, AND EVEN IF ACER AND ITS SUPPLIERS AND LICENSORS HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND REMEDIES
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY DAMAGES THAT YOU MIGHT INCUR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL DAMAGES REFERENCED ABOVE AND ALL DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES), THE ENTIRE LIABILITY OF ACER, ITS SUPPLIERS, AND ITS LICENSORS, UNDER ANY PROVISION OF THIS AGREEMENT, AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ALL OF THE FOREGOING, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT PAID BY YOU FOR THE SOFTWARE. THE FOREGOING LIMITATIONS, EXCLUSIONS AND DISCLAIMERS (INCLUDING DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND CERTAIN OTHER DAMAGES ABOVE) SHALL APPLY TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, EVEN IF ANY REMEDY FAILS ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OR LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
TERMINATION
Without prejudice to any other rights, Acer may immediately terminate this Agreement without notice if you fail to comply with any terms and conditions of this Agreement.
In such event, you must:
1. Cease all use of the Software;
2. Destroy or return to Acer the original and all copies of the Software; and
3. Delete the Software from all phones on which it was resident.
All disclaimers of warranties and limitation of liability set forth in this Agreement shall survive termination of this Agreement.
GENERAL
This Agreement represents the complete agreement between you and Acer relating to this license for the Software and supersedes all prior agreements, communications, proposals and representations between the parties and prevails over any conflicting or additional terms of any quote, order, acknowledgement or similar communication. This Agreement may only be modified by a written document signed by both parties. If any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be contrary to law that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS APPLICABLE TO THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE AND SERVICES
Software provided hereunder by Acer's licensors or suppliers ("Third Party Software") is made available to you for your personal, non-commercial use only. You may not use the Third Party Software in any manner that could damage, disable, overburden, or impair the services provided by Acer's licensors or suppliers hereunder ("Third Party Services"). Furthermore, you may not use the Third Party Software in any manner that could interfere with any other party's use and enjoyment of the Third Party Services, or the services and products of Acer's licensors' or suppliers' third party licensors. Your use of the Third Party Software and Third Party Services is also subject to additional terms and conditions and policies which can be accessed through our global website.
Privacy policy
During registration you will be asked to submit some information to Acer. Please refer to Acer’s privacy policy at http:// www.acer.com or your local Acer website.
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Table of Contents
End User Licence Agreement
Features and functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Product registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting Up
Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Installing or removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installing a SIM or microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using your Smartphone
Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Locking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Using the touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The onscreen keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Managing contacts
Managing your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Making Calls
Before making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
The voice call screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Onscreen call options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Messaging
Creating a new message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Replying to a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
MMS messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Going online
Browsing the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Setting up Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Online applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Using the Camera
Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Taking a photo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Viewing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Advanced Settings
Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Activating or deactivating connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Adjusting connection settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Phone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
urFooz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Resetting your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Accessories and Tips
Using the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using a Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Using your smartphone as a modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Inserting a microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Appendix
FAQ and troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Warnings and precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Disposal and recycling information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Taking care of your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Regulatory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
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Getting to know your smartphone

Features and functions

Your new smartphone offers leading, easy-to-access multimedia and entertainment features. You can:
• Access your email while on the move.
• Connect to the Internet at high speed, via HSDPA (7.2 Mbps), HSUPA (2 Mbps) or Wi-Fi.
• Keep in touch with your friends via your Contacts and social networking applications.

Product registration

When using your product for the first time, it is recommended that you immediately register it. This will give you access to some useful benefits, such as:
• Faster service from our trained representatives.
• Membership in the Acer community: receive promotions and participate in customer surveys.
• The latest news from Acer.
Hurry and register, as other advantages await you!
How to register
To register your Acer product, please visit mobile.acer.com/. Click PRODUCT REGISTRATION and follow the simple instructions.
You can also register directly from your smartphone by tapping the Registration icon.
After we receive your product registration, you will be sent a confirmation email with important data that you should keep in a safe place.
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Chapter 1: Setting Up

Unpacking your smartphone

Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately:
• Acer Liquid E Smartphone
• Battery
• Quick Guide
• USB cable
• AC adapter
• Headset
• Companion CD (only for certain model)

Getting to know your smartphone

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No. Item Description
1 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep mode;
2 Touchscreen 3.5-inch, 800 x 480 pixel capacitive touchscreen to
3 Home button Return to the Home screen; press and hold to view
4 Search button Open the Google search function.
5 Back button Go back one menu step; close the keyboard.
press and hold to turn the smartphone off.
display data, phone content and enter information.
recently-used applications, tap an icon to open the associated program.
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No. Item Description
6 Menu button Open the option menu; press and hold to display the
keyboard.
7 Mini USB connector Connect to a USB cable/charger.
8 Microphone Internal microphone.
9 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for
holding to your ear.
10 Volume up/down button Increase or decrease the phone volume.
11 Camera button Activate the camera or take a picture. Press down
12 Camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution
13 Handsfree speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for
14 Call indicator Indicates an incoming call or missed call.
15 Mail/message indicator Indicates unread mail or other messages.
16 Charge indicator Indicates battery charge status.
17 3.5 mm headphone jack Connect to stereo headphones.
halfway to auto-focus.
images.
handsfree use.
LED indicators
Call indicator:
LED state Description
Off No incoming or missed calls.
Fast flashing Incoming call.
Slow flashing Missed call(s).
Mail/message indicator:
LED state Description
Off No unread mail or messages.
Slow flashing Unread mail or messages.
Charge indicator:
LED state Description
Off Normal status.
Constantly on Battery is fully charged and the device is plugged in.
Slow flashing Device plugged in: Battery is charging.
Device unplugged: Battery is low and should be charged.
Fast flashing Battery is critcally low and needs to be charged urgently.
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Installing or removing the battery

Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packed seperately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged before you can use the smartphone.
Installing the battery
Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the battery cover and the phone. Unclip the cover and lift off the battery cover.
Place the battery into the battery compartment, lining up the battery connectors with those at
bottom of the compartment.
the
Insert the tabs on the bottom of the battery cover into the slot the top of the cover until the clips on the side of the cover click in place.
s in the phone. Carefully press
CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.
Charging the battery
For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you can charge it each day to recharge the battery to full capacity.
Connect the AC adapter cord to
the mini USB connector on your smartphone.
Removing the battery
Open the battery compartment as shown in “Installing the battery“ on page 8. Lift the battery out of the compartment using the battery.
Replace the battery cover as described above.
the clip on the top of
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Installing a SIM or microSD Card

To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a SIM card. The SIM card holder is located at the bottom of the battery bay.
Additionally, you may wish to increase your smar microSD Card into the slot provided. This is next to the SIM card slot.
1. Turn off the phone by pressing
2.
Open the cover and remove the battery as described in “Removing the battery“ on page 8.
3. Insert the SIM or microSD Card as shown.
4. Replace the battery and battery cover.
Note: Ensure that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot.
and holding the power button.
SIM card lock
Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use the SIM card provided by your network operator.
To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.
tphone’s storage by inserting a
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Chapter 2: Using your Smartphone

Turning on for the first time

To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your smartphone.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup.
Sign in to or create a Google account
If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information with a google account.
During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to your account, which will be used to synchonise your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If you do not yet have Internet access then tap Try Again, but then tap Back and then Skip the connection step.
Entering your PIN
When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a PIN using the onscreen number pad.
Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone function.
Activating a new SIM card
If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require activation. Contact your network operator for details on how to do this.

Locking your smartphone

If you will not use your smartphone for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute.
Waking your smartphone
If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front panel button, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.
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To wake your smartphone, press the power button. Your smartphone will display the locked screen; drag the padlock icon to the right to enter the Home screen.
For additional security, you ma a set of dots that must be tapped in the correct order to access the phone. Open the Applications tab and tap Settings > Location & security > Set unlock pattern.
y set an unlock pattern,

Using the touchscreen

Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information. Use your finger to tap the screen.
Touch the screen once to open items and select
Tap: options.
Drag: Hold and images.
Tap and hold: Tap item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
Scroll: To screen in the direction that you want to scroll.
your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text
and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that
scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the

The onscreen keyboard

When you tap a text box to enter text, the onscreen keyboard will automatically display.
Changing the text input method
To change the input method, tap and hold a text box. This will open a menu listing the text input methods available on your phone. Tap your prefered input method.
XT9 predictive text
You can use XT9 predictive text input from the onscreen keyboard. Tap the letters and XT9 predictive text will display a selection of words above the keyboard that match the letter sequence of the letters tapped or nearby letters. The word list changes after every key press.
Note: XT9 and XT9 logo are registered trademarks of Nuance Communications, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States of America and/or other countries.
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Text assistance
The standard Android keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. Tap Menu > Settings > Language & keyboard > XT9 Text Input. From here you can enable or disable the following:
Function Description
Languages Set the languages that will be available.
Keyboard layouts Select the keyboard layout you prefer. There are three layouts
available:
• Keyboard: A full QWERTY keyboard.
• Reduced keyboard: Two letters are available on each key. Tap and hold the key to select a letter, including special characters.
• Phone keypad: Three letters are available on each key. Tap and hold the key to select a letter, including special characters.
Preferences Change your text input preferences.
The Android keyboard
This is a standard QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text.
Text assistance
The standard Android keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. Tap Menu > Settings > Language & keyboard > Android keyboard. From here you can enable or disable the following:
Function Description
Quick fixes Corrects commonly typed mistakes.
Show suggestions Shows suggested words while you are typing.
Auto-complete Inserts the suggested word whenever you tap space or a
punctuation mark.
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The Home screen

After rebooting, your smartphone will display the Home screen. This screen gives you quick, icon-based access to many of the frequently-used features of your smartphone.
The first time you start your smartphone, you will see
e icons on the screen.
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At the bottom of the screen is the App which lists all the applications you have installed. Tap the tab to open the Applications tab. Tap an icon to open the application.
Multitasking
You can have multiple applications open at the same time. To open a new application, press the Home button to return to the Home screen, then start the new application.
To view your active applications, press and hold the Home bu icon to revert to go to the application.
Tip: To prolong battery life, it is better to close an application when you’ve finished using it. Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu button and selecting Exit (if available).
The extended Home screen
The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you more room to add icons, widgets or features. To view the extended Home screen slide your finger to the left or right of the Home screen.
lications tab
tton. Then tap an
Notification area
The Notification area is at the top of the screen.
This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your phone’s status. The left side of the Notification area displays event icons that indicate a new event
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(such as a new message). The icons on the right side indicate signal strength, connection, battery status and the time.
Drag the Notification area down the screen, or tap the area, to view more information about new events.
Icon Description
Indicates that storage is running low. Remove programs or files to increase the available storage.
SD Card removed.
WLAN signal strength.
Vibrate mode enabled.
SIM card is invalid or not installed.
Battery status.
Missed call.
New/unread message.
New/unread email.
HSPA connected: Downloading data.
3G connected: You may make a call.
Connected to a 2G network: You may make a call.
Airplane mode: Wireless connectivity disconnected. Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call.
Incoming call or active call.
Charging has temporarily stopped to prevent overheating/overcharging.
Personalizing the Home screen
You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing icons, shortcuts or widgets, or changing the wallpaper.
Adding or removing icons
You can set icons for installed applications on the Home screen. Tap and hold an icon in the Applications tab to copy it to the Home screen. To remove an icon from the Home screen, tap and drag the icon from the Home screen to the trash tab that appears at the bottom of the screen.
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Adding or removing shortcuts or widgets
To add shortcuts or widgets, tap and hold anywhere on the Home screen to open the Add to Home screen menu.
Tap Shortc applications and settings you can add to the Home screen.
Tap Widgets to open a list of small applications that you can add to your Home screen. Widgets are handy applications that you can add to your Home screen to display various information.
uts to open a list of quick links to
You can also add folders to your Home screen. There are some pre-defined folders available or you can add a New folder. This will be placed on your Home screen and named Folder. To change the name of the folder, tap to open it. Tap and hold the name bar at the top of the folder window to open a dialog box that will allow you to rename the folder.
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Chapter 3: Managing contacts

Managing your contacts

Your smartphone features an address book that allows you to save contacts to either the internal memory or onto your SIM card.
Tap Con tab from the Dialer to view your contacts.
If you don’t have any contacts stored on your phone, y new contact or import any SIM contacts. Press the Menu button to open the menu.
Icon Description
Adding a contact
Tap Add contact to add a new contact. You will be asked if you want to create a SIM contact or a Phone contact.
To create a contact, you will be asked to enter the contact’s:
• Given and Family name.
• Phone numbers.
• Email addresses.
•IM addresses.
• Postal addresses.
You may also:
• Enter information such as or
• Any personal notes about the contact.
• Set a ringtone.
• Send any calls from this contact directly to your
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