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TCS531563.1	Printed in China MBM65451501 (1.0)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ....................................................................	2
Your Phone......................................................................	4
Setup.................................................................................	6
Unlocking the screen ....................................................	8
Making a call ...................................................................	8
Adding a new contact...................................................	8
Sending a message........................................................	9
Wi-Fi Calling.................................................................	10
T-Mobile Applications................................................	11
Accessories ..................................................................	12
Approved Firmware Versions ...................................	13
Safety Tips....................................................................	13
Information About Safeguarding Handsets .........	14
Emergency Dialing......................................................	15
Caring For Your Phone ..............................................	16
Additional Information ..............................................	16
For Your Safety ...........................................................	19
Anti-Theft Guide .........................................................	45
Open Source Software Notice Information..........	45
Trademarks...................................................................	46
Limited Warranty Statement...................................	47

Introduction

Support

This guide provides you with the information you need to get started.

For more information and additional support, please visit www.t-mobile.com/support where you can:

•Register at My.T-Mobile.com to check your minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your phone, and change your rate plan.

•Review your phone’s User Manual and troubleshooting FAQs.

•View the latest troubleshooting solutions in the Support Forums or ask a question of your own.

You can also access account and device information from your phone.

• Tap > T-Mobile folder > T-Mobile.

NOTE

•Some content and illustrations may differ from your device depending on the region, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are subject to change without prior notice.

•This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due to the touchscreen keyboard.

Service

If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not yet been activated, call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you.

You will need the following information when activating service:

•Service Agreement and agent code on your Agreement.

•Your name, home address, home phone number, and billing address.

•Your Social Security number, current driver’s license number, and date of birth for credit check purposes.

•Your choice of T-Mobile plan and services

(see http://www.t-mobile.com/ for latest plan information).

•Nano SIM serial number and IMEI number (located on the box barcode label).

Your Phone

1 2 3 4 5

1	Notification LED	4	Earpiece
2	Front Camera Lens	5	Microphone
3	Proximity/Ambient	6	Headset Jack
	Light Sensor	7	Charger/USB Port

2 6

	3
			7
1	Stylus Pen	4	Rear Camera Lens
2	Power/Lock Key,	5	Flash
	Fingerprint Sensor	6	Volume Keys
3	Speaker	7	Microphone

Setup

Turning on the phone

Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for a few seconds.

Charging the phone

•The Charger/USB port is at the bottom of the phone.

•To maximize battery life, make sure that the battery is fully charged before you use it the first time.

Installing the Nano SIM card and battery

Insert the Nano SIM card provided by T-Mobile, and the included battery.

1 Remove the back cover.

2 Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot as shown in the figure below.

3 Insert the battery.

4 Replace the back cover.

NOTE

• Only Nano SIM cards work with this device.

Unlocking the screen

By default, your screen will lock after a period of inactivity, then turn off.

1 Press the Power/Lock Key or double-tap on the screen.

2 Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it.

Making a call

1 Tap > .

2 Enter the number using the dialer. To delete a digit, tap .

3 After entering the desired number, tap to place the call.

4 To end the call, tap.

NOTE

•To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold .

Adding a new contact

1 Tap	> .
2 Enter the new contact’s number.
3 Tap	> Add to Contacts > Create contact.

4 If you want to add a picture to the new contact, tap the image icon. Choose Take photo or Select from Gallery.

5 Enter the desired information for the contact.

6 Tap SAVE.

Sending a message

1 Tap	>	> .
2 Tap	, then select one or more entries from

your Contacts list.

Enter a contact name or contact number into the To field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts appear. You can tap a suggested recipient and add more than one contact.

3 Tap the text field and start entering your message.

4 Tap to open the options menu. Choose from any of the available options.

5 Tap to attach the file that you want to share with message.

6 Tap Send to send your message.

Wi-Fi Calling

Wi-Fi Calling can improve your coverage by allowing you to make phone calls over a Wi-Fi network (when a Wi-Fi network is available). To use Wi-Fi Calling, please use the SIM card shipped with your device. A different SIM card may not work with the Wi-Fi Calling feature.

Important!

You must also have a 9-1-1 emergency address

registered with your account. Log into your account at http://www.t-mobile.com/. Go to your proi le,

click Line Settings and select to edit your E911 Address. Check periodically to ensure your address is always up to date.

NOTE

•Corporate accounts may require administrator assistance for 9-1-1 Address registration.

To enable/disable Wi-Fi Calling

1 Tap > > Networks tab > More.

2 Tap the Wi-Fi Calling switch to activate/deactivate the feature.

To change the connection preference for Wi-Fi Calling

1 Tap > > Networks tab > More.

2 Tap Wi-Fi Calling > Connection preferences.

3 Tap the desired Wi-Fi Calling preference.

T-Mobile Applications

Visual Voicemail

Visual Voicemail allows users to view, listen and save all voicemails in any order directly from the phone, without the need of calling the voicemail system.

1 Tap > T-Mobile folder > .

2 The inbox with all voicemail messages will be displayed.

Important!

If this is the irst time accessing Visual Voicemail, you may be prompted to enter a new PIN code and tap Next to activate Visual Voicemail.

3 Tap on a voicemail to listen to it.

T-Mobile Name ID

T-Mobile Name ID identifies callers, displaying Name, City and State even if the caller is not in your contacts list. It is an optional add-on feature that can be purchased directly from your phone for an additional monthly charge.

A one time 10 day trial is included with the phone.

1 Tap > T-Mobile folder > .

2 Choose an on-screen option.

Accessories

Whether you want a charger, a fashionable carrying case, a Bluetooth® headset, or you just want to browse for fun extras, T-Mobile is the place to shop for all your phone accessories. Here are a few examples…

LG TONE PRO®

T-Mobile protective case

LG TONE INFINIM®

To purchase accessories for your phone, visit

T-Mobile.com, call 1.800.204.2449, or visit your nearest T-Mobile store.

Accessory selection subject to change and may vary by location.

Approved Firmware Versions

This device will only operate with firmware versions that have been approved for use by T-Mobile and the device manufacturer. If unauthorized firmware is placed on the device it will not function.

Safety Tips

Consider device compatibility

If you have a pacemaker or hearing aid, check with your doctor to make sure it is safe for you to use a cell phone. In some cases, cellular radio frequencies can disrupt the performance of other electronic equipment. If you have questions about the interaction between your phone and any other piece of electronic equipment, ask the equipment manufacturer.

Drive safely

When you are driving, T-Mobile encourages you to use your phone in a safe and sensible manner. Here are a few tips:

•Assess road conditions before answering your phone. Your safety is more important than any call.

•Prepare your hands-free headset, if you have one, or turn on your speakerphone, before you start moving.

•Keep your phone close. If it rings and you discover it’s in the back seat, do NOT crawl over the seat to answer it while driving.

•Pre-program frequently used numbers into your phone for easy, one-touch dialing.

•Remember that laws prohibiting or restricting the use of a cell phone while driving may apply in your area.

Information About Safeguarding Handsets

T-Mobile encourages customers to take appropriate measures to secure their handsets and invites them to take advantage of the features available on this handset to help secure it from theft and/or other unauthorized access and use. This handset has a locking function (e.g., user-defined codes or patterns) that can serve as a first line of defense against unauthorized use or access to stored information. Preloaded security applications that allow customers to track or locate misplaced devices can be found on several

T-Mobile devices. Lost or stolen devices should be immediately reported to T-Mobile so that proper measures can be taken to protect accounts.

For additional information, visit: www.t-mobile. com/devicesecurity and www.t-mobile.com/

Company/PrivacyResources.aspx

Emergency Dialing

Although all phones are equipped with 9-1-1 emergency calling, this phone may or may not permit its location to be approximated during a 9-1-1 call.*

*Availability of this feature depends on upgrades to the (a) wireless network and (b) 9-1-1 calling system that are required to be installed by the local 9-1-1 response agency or public safety answering point (PSAP); these upgrades may not be available everywhere within our wireless coverage area or your roaming area. This approximation of the phone’s location and the transmittal of location information are subject to emergency situations, transmission limits, network problems/limitations, interconnecting carrier problems, your phone, buildings/tunnels, signal strength and atmospheric/topographical conditions, and may be curtailed, interrupted, dropped or refused. The phone’s approximate location is transmitted to the local 9-1-1 response agency or PSAP while the call is in progress; this approximation is intended solely to aid the PSAP in dispatching emergency assistance or to limit the search area for emergency services personnel. You should not rely solely on a phone for essential communications (such as a medical or other emergency). Please see T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for additional service restrictions and details.

Caring For Your Phone

Your phone is a complex electronic device; think of it as a mini-computer. Here are some tips to help you extend the life of your new device:

Do not get your device wet. Water will damage your phone and accessories. Even a small amount of moisture can cause damage.

Protect your phone’s touch screen. Your phone’s touch screen is delicate. Guard against scratches by using a screen protector or by keeping it in a protective case.

Use the original manufacturer’s batteries and accessories. Non-approved batteries and accessories can harm you and damage your phone.

Do not use damaged accessories. Do not attempt to charge your phone if the charger has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or is otherwise damaged; doing so may damage your phone. If your charger or any other accessory is damaged, replace it or take it to a qualified service dealer.

Additional Information

Use of some content or features may incur separate, additional charges and/or require qualifying service, or access to a Wi-Fi connection.

Wi-Fi: Device will not transition data sessions between Wi-Fi and the cellular network.

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