LG LS696 Users manual

LS696

User Guide

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respective owners.

Important Messages

IMPORTANT: If the account type you want to set up is not in the device database, you will be

asked to enter more details. You should get all pertinent information for the email
account such as incoming and outgoing server settings before you proceed.

WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with

your device. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved
battery and charger may increase the risk that your device will overheat, catch
fire or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death or property damage.

Notice: NFC antenna for this model is on the battery cover and this battery cover is only

one that is offered with the model.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................... i

Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1

Your Device at a Glance ......................................................................................................... 1

Setting Up Your Device .......................................................................................................... 1

Activating Your Device ........................................................................................................... 2

Complete the Setup Application.............................................................................................. 3

Make Your First Call ........................................................................................................... 3

Setting Up Your Voicemail .................................................................................................. 3

Sprint Account Passwords ...................................................................................................... 4

Getting Help ........................................................................................................................... 4

Managing Your Account ...................................................................................................... 5

Sprint 411 ........................................................................................................................... 5

Sprint Operator Services ..................................................................................................... 6

Device Basics ............................................................................................................................ 7

Your Device Overview ............................................................................................................ 8

Front View ........................................................................................................................... 8

Rear View ..........................................................................................................................10

Viewing the Display Screen ...................................................................................................11

Turning Your Device On and Off............................................................................................14

Turning Your Device On .....................................................................................................14

Turning Your Device Off .....................................................................................................14

Battery and Charger ..............................................................................................................15

Extending Your Battery Life ...............................................................................................17

Device Function Keys ............................................................................................................18

Menu Key...........................................................................................................................18

Working with Menus ...........................................................................................................19

Using the Notifications Panel .............................................................................................21

Home Key ..........................................................................................................................22

Back Key............................................................................................................................22

Search Key ................................................................ ........................................................22

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Touchscreen Navigation ................................................................................................ ........25

Your Home Screen ................................................................................................................26

Home Screen ................................ ................................................................ .....................26

Extended Home Screens ...................................................................................................27

Using the Application Key ..................................................................................................28

Applications: How to View, Open and Switch .....................................................................28

Applications .......................................................................................................................30

Customizing Your Home Screen ........................................................................................32

Accessing Recently-Used Applications ..............................................................................35

Changing the Screen Orientation .......................................................................................35

Displaying Your Phone Number.............................................................................................36

Entering Text With the On-screen Keyboard .........................................................................37

Tips for Editing Text ...........................................................................................................41

Creating a Google Account ....................................................................................................42

Your Google Account .........................................................................................................42

Signing into Your Google Account .....................................................................................42

Phone .......................................................................................................................................44

Making Calls ..........................................................................................................................44

Dialing Options ..................................................................................................................45

Missed Call Notification ......................................................................................................45

Calling Emergency Numbers ..............................................................................................45

TTY Use With Sprint Service..............................................................................................46

In-Call Options ...................................................................................................................47

Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses ..............................................................48

Dialing From the Contacts List ...........................................................................................48

Using Direct Dialing ...........................................................................................................49

Plus (+) Code Dialing .........................................................................................................49

Answering Calls .....................................................................................................................49

Ending a Call .....................................................................................................................50

Phone Call Options................................................................................................................50

Caller ID .............................................................................................................................50

Call Waiting ........................................................................................................................51

Making a 3-Way Call ................................................................ ..........................................51

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Call Forwarding ..................................................................................................................52

Call Log .................................................................................................................................52

Viewing the Call Log ..........................................................................................................52

Call Log Options ................................................................................................................53

Making a Call From the Call Log ........................................................................................54

Saving a Number From the Call Log ..................................................................................54

Prepending a Number From the Call Log ...........................................................................54

Clearing the Call Log .........................................................................................................54

Saving a Phone Number .......................................................................................................55

Finding a Phone Number .......................................................................................................55

Voice Dialer ...........................................................................................................................55

Activating Voice Dialer .......................................................................................................56

Making a Voice Call With Voice Dialer ...............................................................................56

Calling a Phone Number with Voice Dialer ................................................................ .........56

Opening Menus With Voice Dialer .........................................................................................57

Text-to-Speech ......................................................................................................................57

Text-to-Speech Settings .....................................................................................................57

Voice Search .........................................................................................................................58

Device Settings .........................................................................................................................59

Wireless & networks settings .................................................................................................59

Airplane mode ....................................................................................................................59

Wi-Fi settings .....................................................................................................................60

Bluetooth settings ..............................................................................................................60

Tethering & portable hotspot settings .................................................................................60

VPN settings ......................................................................................................................60

Mobile networks settings ....................................................................................................60

Call settings ...........................................................................................................................61

North American Dialing ......................................................................................................61

International Dialing ...........................................................................................................61

TTY mode ..........................................................................................................................61

Roaming Settings ..................................................................................................................61

Setting Roam Mode ...........................................................................................................62

Call Guard ..........................................................................................................................63

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Data Roam Guard ..............................................................................................................63

Sound Settings ......................................................................................................................64

Ringer Types .....................................................................................................................64

Adjusting the Device's Volume Settings .............................................................................64

Vibrate and Silent Mode .....................................................................................................65

Selecting a Notification Ringtone .......................................................................................66

Setting Various Feedback Tones .......................................................................................66

Display Settings .....................................................................................................................67

Changing the Backlight Time Length ..................................................................................67

Changing the Contrast .......................................................................................................67

Display Language ..............................................................................................................67

Setting the Device Automatically to Rotate the Screen.......................................................67

Date & Time Display Settings.............................................................................................68

Animation Display Options .................................................................................................68

Location & Security Settings ..................................................................................................68

Using Wireless Networks ...................................................................................................69

Using GPS Satellites ..........................................................................................................69

Your Device's Lock Feature ...............................................................................................69

Your Device's Unlock Pattern, Pin, or Password Feature ...................................................71

Silence Your Device from the Lock Screen ........................................................................72

Credential Storage Settings ...............................................................................................72

Accounts Settings ..................................................................................................................74

Accounts ...............................................................................................................................74

Removing an Account ...........................................................................................................75

Configuring Account Sync and Display Options .....................................................................75

Contacts....................................................................................................................................78

Creating a New Contacts Entry..............................................................................................79

Adding a Contact to Your Favorites .......................................................................................79

Editing a Contacts Entry ........................................................................................................80

Adding a Number to a Contact‘s Entry ...................................................................................81

Editing a Contact‘s Entry Number ..........................................................................................82

Assigning Direct Dialing Numbers .........................................................................................82

Selecting a Ringtone for an Entry ..........................................................................................82

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Assigning a Picture to an Entry ..............................................................................................83

Finding Contacts' Entries .......................................................................................................83

Selecting which Contacts are Displayed ................................................................................83

Communicating with Your Contacts .......................................................................................84

Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ..........................................................................85

Importing contacts from your microSD card .......................................................................85

Exporting contacts to your microSD card ...........................................................................86

Sharing a contact ...............................................................................................................86

Accounts and Messaging ..........................................................................................................87

Email .....................................................................................................................................87

Corporate Email (Outlook) .................................................................................................88

Configuring Corporate Email Settings ................................................................................90

Composing Text Messages ................................................................................................92

Accessing Text Messages .................................................................................................93

Multimedia Messaging (MMS) ............................................................................................94

Composing MMS Messages ..............................................................................................94

Deleting a Message or Message Thread ............................................................................96

Adjusting Message Settings ...............................................................................................96

Text Messaging and MMS .....................................................................................................97

Gmail .....................................................................................................................................98

Synchronizing Accounts ...................................................................................................... 110

Synchronizing Your Google Account ................................................................................ 110

Synchronizing Your Corporate Account ........................................................................... 111

Privacy: Factory Data Reset............................................................................................. 113

Applications and Entertainment ............................................................................................... 114

Android Market™ ................................................................................................................ 114

Sprint ID .............................................................................................................................. 116

Applications ......................................................................................................................... 117

Sprint Zone ................................................................ ...................................................... 118

NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile ............................................................................................. 118

Sprint Football Live ................................................................ .......................................... 119

Getting Started with Sprint TV and Music ............................................................................ 120

Sprint TV & Movies .............................................................................................................. 121

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Watching TV .................................................................................................................... 121

Music ................................................................................................................................... 122

Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files ................................................................ ....... 123

Sprint Music Plus ............................................................................................................. 123

Accessing Sprint Music Plus ............................................................................................ 123

Purchasing and Downloading Music from Sprint Music Plus ............................................ 123

YouTube™ .......................................................................................................................... 124

GPS Navigation ................................................................................................................... 125

GPS Services ...................................................................................................................... 125

Activating Location Mode ................................................................................................. 125

Activating Using Wireless Networks ................................................................................. 125

Google Maps™ ................................................................................................................... 126

TeleNav™ GPS Navigator ................................................................................................... 128

Getting Started with TeleNav GPS Navigator ................................................................... 128

Registering TeleNav GPS Navigator ................................................................................ 128

Using TeleNav GPS Navigator ......................................................................................... 129

Getting Driving Directions .................................................................................................... 129

Using a Physical Address ................................................................................................ 129

Using a Local Business Category .................................................................................... 131

Sharing a Recent Location with Others ............................................................................ 131

Configuring Your Navigation Preferences ........................................................................ 131

Navigation ........................................................................................................................... 133

Web and Data ......................................................................................................................... 134

Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks ............................................................................................. 134

Wi-Fi Protected Setup ...................................................................................................... 136

Data Services ...................................................................................................................... 136

Your User Name .............................................................................................................. 136

Launching a Web Connection .......................................................................................... 137

Data Connection Status and Indicators ............................................................................ 137

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............................................................................................ 138

Preparing Your Device for VPN Connection ..................................................................... 138

Setting Up Secure Credential Storage ............................................................................. 138

Adding a VPN Connection ............................................................................................... 138

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Connecting to a VPN ....................................................................................................... 139

Disconnect From a VPN ................................................................................................... 139

Browser ............................................................................................................................... 139

Learn to Navigate the Browser ......................................................................................... 139

Browser Menu .................................................................................................................. 141

Tethering and Portable Hotspot ........................................................................................... 146

SmartShare ......................................................................................................................... 147

SmartShare Status and Indicators ................................................................................... 147

To turn SmartShare on and allow sharing contents .......................................................... 147

To share contents from remote content library to other devices ....................................... 148

To share contents from your device to your renderer device (e.g. TV) ............................. 148

Camera and Video .................................................................................................................. 149

Taking Pictures .................................................................................................................... 149

Camera Settings .............................................................................................................. 150

Viewing Your Pictures ...................................................................................................... 151

Gallery Options ................................................................................................................ 151

Assigning Pictures ........................................................................................................... 152

Recording Videos ................................................................................................................ 152

Video Settings .................................................................................................................. 153

Video Gallery Options ...................................................................................................... 153

Tools and Calendar ................................................................................................................. 155

Calendar .............................................................................................................................. 155

Viewing Your Calendar and Events .................................................................................. 155

Viewing Event Details ...................................................................................................... 158

Creating an Event ............................................................................................................ 159

Editing or Deleting an Event ............................................................................................. 159

Setting an Event Reminder .............................................................................................. 160

Responding to an Event Reminder................................................................................... 160

Displaying and Synchronizing Calendars ......................................................................... 161

Changing Calendar Settings ............................................................................................ 161

Folders ................................................................................................................................ 162

Clock ................................................................................................................................... 163

Alarms ................................................................................................................................. 164

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Calculator ............................................................................................................................ 166

Updating Your Android Operating System ........................................................................... 166

Updating Your Profile .......................................................................................................... 167

Updating Your PRL.............................................................................................................. 167

Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................. 167

Turning Bluetooth On and Off .......................................................................................... 167

The Bluetooth Settings Menu ........................................................................................... 168

Pairing Bluetooth Devices ................................................................................................ 169

Sending Items via Bluetooth............................................................................................. 170

Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call .............................................. 171

microSD Card ...................................................................................................................... 171

Removing the microSD Card............................................................................................ 171

Inserting the microSD Card .............................................................................................. 172

microSD Icon Indicators ................................................................................................... 172

microSD Adapter .............................................................................................................. 172

Viewing Memory in the microSD Card .............................................................................. 173

Formatting the microSD Card ........................................................................................... 173

Connecting Your Device to Your Computer ...................................................................... 173

Important Connection Information .................................................................................... 175

Index ....................................................................................................................................... 176

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Get Started

This section gives you all the information you need to set up your device and Sprint service for
the first time.

Your Device at a Glance
Setting Up Your Device
Activate Your Device
Complete the Setup Application
Set Up Voicemail
Sprint Account Information and Help

Your Device at a Glance

Setting Up Your Device

You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your device.

1. Install the battery.

 Remove the battery from its packaging.
 Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the device, making sure the

connectors align (see step 1 in the following illustration). Gently press down to
secure the battery (see step 2 in the following illustration).

 Position the back cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear

a click (see step 3 in the following illustration).

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2. Press and hold located on the top right to turn the device on.

Activating Your Device

Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your device, it may be ready to
use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.

● If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to
use.

● If you received your device in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new
line of service, it is designed to activate automatically. To confirm your activation, make

a phone call.

● If you received your device in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an
existing number on your account, (you're swapping phones), you can activate on your

computer online or directly on your phone.

Activate on your computer:

 Go to sprint.com/activate and follow the instructions.

Activate on your phone:

Note: For security reasons, you will need your Sprint phone number and PIN to use this

activation method.

1. Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your device will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.

2. Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.

Note: If you don't override Hands-Free Activation, your device will attempt to auto activate five

times. Wait for Retry to appear on your screen. Tap Retry and then tap Activate.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.

4. After you have completed the wizard, make a phone call to confirm your activation.

If your phone is still not activated or you do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance.

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Tip: Do not press while the phone is being activated. Pressing cancels the

activation process.

Note: If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by dialing

1-888-211-4727 from any other phone.

Complete the Setup Application

Once your device has been turned on and activated, you will see a Welcome message. You can
then complete the setup application.

1. Touch the Android icon to get started. To skip any section, tap Next or Skip.

2. Set up your Google account. Tap Create or Sign in.

3. Follow the instructions to complete the steps to create or sign in to your Google account.

4. Select the Location Consent options.

 Checkmark to select your Google location options and tap Next.

5. The device will set up your services and you will be directed to the Home screen after
completion.

Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google account to use your device. However, to

download applications from the Android Market, you must link your device to a Google
account.

Make Your First Call

1. Tap > . (Tap the Phone tab, if the screen is not already on the dial screen.)

2. Use the dialpad to enter a phone number.

 If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by one.
 To erase the entire number, touch and hold .

3. Tap to dial the number.

Note: Your device's battery should have enough charge for your device to turn on and find a

signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as
soon as possible. See Charging the Battery for details.

Setting Up Your Voicemail

Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your 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 activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.

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1. Tap > . (Tap the Phone tab, if the screen is not already on the dial screen.)

2. Touch and hold or tap .

3. Follow the system prompts to:

 Create your password.
 Record your name announcement.
 Record your greeting.

Note: Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail

to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to
your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.

Sprint Account Passwords

As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your
voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to
your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

Account Username and Password

If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you
sign on to www.sprint.com. (Click Need to register for access? to get started.) If you are not
the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub­account password at www.sprint.com.

Voicemail Password

You‘ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See

Setting Up Your Voicemail for more information on your voicemail password.

With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control
access and authorize Premium Service purchases.

Data Services Password

For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.

Getting Help

Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding
help.

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Managing Your Account

Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.

Online: www.sprint.com

● Access your account information.

● Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).

● View and pay your bill.

● Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.

● Purchase accessories.

● Shop for the latest Sprint phones.

● View available Sprint service plans and options.

● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringers, screensavers,

and more.

From Your Sprint Phone

● From the dial screen, tap to check minute usage and account balance.

● From the dial screen tap to make a payment.

● From the dial screen, tap to access a summary of your Sprint service

plan or get answers to other questions.

● From the dial screen, tap to add a new line of service, upgrade your
phone, purchase accessories, or access other account services.

From Any Other Phone

● Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.

● Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.

Sprint 411

Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential,
business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant
reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information
per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.

There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.

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► From the dial screen, tap .

Sprint Operator Services

Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place
calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.

► From the dial screen, tap .

For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at
www.sprint.com.

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Device Basics

Your Device
Viewing the Display Screen
Turning Your Device On and Off
Battery and Charger
Device Function Keys
Navigation and Customization
Displaying Your Phone Number
Entering Text
Creating a Google Account

Tip: Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your device‘s software may become available

from time to time. Sprint will automatically upload critical updates to your device. You
can also use the menu to check for and download updates. Tap > > Settings

> About phone > System updates.

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Your Device Overview

Front View

1. Front Camera Lens allows you to take a self-shot.

2. Proximity Sensors sense proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that
touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.

Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective

case not authorized by LG.

3. Status Bar provides information about your device‘s status and options, such as signal
strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. The Status Bar displays
icons indicating that you‘ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the
device's status (on the right), along with the current time.

4. Phone Key displays the dialpad so you can dial a number. Also provides additional tabs
to access Call log, Contacts, and your Favorites.

5. Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of extension panes,
it opens the central Home screen. Press and hold to display recently used applications.

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6. Menu Key allows you to access your device's main functions menu from the Home
screen: Add, Wallpaper, Settings, Switch ID, Search, and More (Manage apps and
Notifications). While using an application, press to open a list of options available.

7. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.

8. Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display items such as
menus and dialog boxes.

9. Search Key displays the Quick Search box that can be used to search for a key term
both on the device and online. See Using the Search Key.

 For example, entering the word ―Pa‖ will display any matching entries from your

device‘s Contacts list, installed applications, or will suggest search terms.

 Press and hold to launch Voice Search where you can initiate a Google™ search by

verbally entering search terms. The device recognizes your spoken words and
initiates a Web search.

10. Sprint ID Key launches the Sprint ID application from where you can replace a current ID
or get a new one.

11. Application Key opens the Applications screen to view installed applications.

12. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your device, such as the
applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery
strength.

13. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.

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Rear View

1. Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the device charger or an optional USB
cable (included). CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage
the device.

2. Power/Lock Key locks the screen. Press and hold to open the Phone options menu (for
the following options): Silent mode, Airplane mode, and Power off.

3. Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures and videos.

4. Flash helps take pictures and video in darker lighting.

5. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear
the caller‘s voice in speakerphone mode.

6. Fingertip Cutout allows you to lift and remove the device's back cover.

7. Quick Launch Button gives you quick access to the specific feature you previously
allocate to this button. Camera is allocated by default.

8. Volume Buttons allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in­call volume during a call. When you press and hold the volume button, the phone
switches to the Sound-off mode.

9. 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the
device.

10. microSD Slot accommodates the pre-installed microSD™ card (expandable up to 32GB).

Note: Insert a microSD card to use the camera and other multimedia features. Multimedia

contents will be saved in the microSD card. Your LS696 has a microSD™card pre­installed.

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Viewing the Display Screen

Status Bar – Service Icons

Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength. (More bars = stronger

signal.)

No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal.

3G Connected – Indicates that 3G data service is available.

3G In Use – Indicates that 3G data service is in use.

1x Data Connected – Indicates that 1x data service is available.

1x Data Service In Use – Indicates that 1x data service is in use.

Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on.

Bluetooth Connected – Indicates that the phone is connected to a Bluetooth

device.

GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on.

GPS Communicating – Indicates that the device is receiving location data from

GPS.

Roaming – Your phone is ―roaming‖ off the Nationwide Sprint Network.

Airplane Mode – Indicates that the device is in Airplane Mode.

The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons indicating that you‘ve received
notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the device‘s status (on the right), along with the
current time.

If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, a plus icon prompts you to open the
Status Bar to view them all. (See Using the Notifications Panel.)

The following list identifies the symbols you‘ll see on your device's display screen:

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Status Bar – Status Icons

Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on.

No microSD – Indicates that no microSD card is installed.

Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds

are silenced.

Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off.

Muted – Indicates that phone microphone is muted.

Very Low Battery – Indicates that battery is very low.

Low Battery – Indicates that battery is low.

Battery Drained (40%) – Indicates that battery is partially drained.

Battery Full – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully

charged.)

Battery Charging – Indicates that battery is charging.

Unknown Battery – Indicates that an unknown battery is inserted.

Alarm Clock – Indicates that an alarm is set.

Status Bar – Notification Icons

New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message.

New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates you have received a new text or

multimedia message.

New Email – Indicates a new Email message.

Problem With Text Or Multimedia Message Delivery – Indicates a text or

multimedia message is undeliverable.

Urgent Text or Multimedia Message - Indicates you have received an urgent
text or multimedia message.

New Google Talk Message – Indicates you have received a new Google Talk
message.

New Voicemail – Indicates you have received a new voicemail message.

Upcoming Event – Alerts you to an upcoming event.

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Data Is Syncing – Application sync is active and synchronization is in progress

for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts.

Problem With Sign-In Or Sync – There has been an issue with your
connection to the Google server, or you were not properly signed into your
account. In order to use Google application or sync features, you must set up
and sign into an active Google account.

Full microSD Card – Indicates that microSD card is full.

An Open Wi-Fi Network Available – Indicates that an open Wi-Fi network is

available.

USB Connected – The device has detected an active USB connection.

USB Debugging Connected – The device has detected an active USB

connection and is in a USB Debugging mode.

More Notifications Not Displayed – Indicates that there are more notifications
which are not displayed in the status bar.

Call In Progress – Indicates that a call is in progress.

Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset – Indicates that a call is in progress

using the Bluetooth headset.

Call Being Forwarded – Indicates that a call is being forwarded.

Call On Hold – Indicates that a call is on hold.

Missed Call – Indicates that you have missed calls.

Uploading Data – Indicates that your device is uploading data.

Downloading Data – Indicates that your device is downloading data.

Download Finished – Indicates that a download is complete.

Connected To VPN – Indicates that the device is connected to a Virtual Private

Network.

Disconnected From VPN – Indicates that the device is disconnected from the
Virtual Private Network.

Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is playing.

Carrier data use threshold approaching or exceeded.

TTY – Indicates that your phone is operating in TTY mode.

Tethering Active - Indicates that USB tethering is active.

Tethering and Hotspot Active - Indicates that both USB tethering and Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot are active.

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Active - Indicates that Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active.

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SmartShare On - Indicates that SmartShare is turned on.

SmartShare sharing request - Indicates that SmartShare is requesting sharing.

Turning Your Device On and Off

Turn your device on and off and wake-up the screen by using the Power/Lock Key.

Turning Your Device On

► Press and hold .

Once your phone is on, it may display ―Searching for Service.‖ When your phone finds a signal,

it enters standby mode – the phone‘s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and
receiving calls.

If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to standby
mode.

In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention.
You can also initiate a search for Sprint service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned
on).

Tip: The Power Save feature conserves your battery power when you are in an area where

there is no signal.

Turning Your Device Off

1. Press and hold for two seconds until you see the powering-down animation on the
display screen.

2. Tap Power off and then tap OK to power off the device.

Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).

Wake Up the Screen

If you don‘t use the device for a while, the screen and backlight will shut off to conserve battery
power.

To wake up the device's screen

1. Press . Your lock screen will appear. See Your Device's Lock Feature.

2. Touch and drag the Unlock icon to the right. The last screen you were working on
opens. (This is the default lock screen.)

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Battery and Charger

Sprint-approved or LG-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or
through LG; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They‘re also available at www.sprint.com.

WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or LG-approved batteries and chargers with your

device. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or LG-approved battery and charger
may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode,
resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property.

Battery Capacity

Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery
before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 5.5 hours of continuous digital talk time.

When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are
approximately two minutes of talk time left, the device can sound an audible alert and then turn
off.

Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, using vibrate mode, browser use, and

other variables may reduce the battery‘s talk and standby times.

Tip: Watch your device's battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of

power.

Installing the Battery

► See Setting Up Your Device.

Removing the Battery

1. Make sure the power is turned off so that you don‘t lose any unsaved items.

2. Lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located at the bottom of the cover and
remove it.

3. Lift the battery using the fingertip cutout and remove it from the device.

WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned.

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Charging the Battery

Keeping track of your battery‘s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your
device automatically turns off, and you will lose any information you were just working on.

Always use a Sprint-approved or LG-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power
adapter to charge your battery.

1. Connect the cableless wall adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the USB
cable should face toward you.

2. Plug one end of the USB cable into the device's Charger/Accessory Port and the other
end into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level.

With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes
completely rundown.

Battery Temperature Protection

Though extremely rare, if the battery becomes overheated, the phone will automatically turn off.

Charging with USB

You can use your computer to charge your device. To be able to charge with the USB cable,
you need to install the necessary USB drivers on your computer first. Connect one end of the
USB cable to the Charger/Accessory Port on your device and connect the other end to a USB
port on your computer. It is best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop
computer. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source (see NOTE below).

Note: Low-power USB ports are not supported, such as the USB port on your keyboard or bus-

powered USB hub.
LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lg.com/us/ > Click

Support > Mobile Phone Support > Select the Carrier(Sprint) > Select the Model
LS696 > Click USB Cable Driver to download.

Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save
unnecessary power consumption of the charger.

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Extending Your Battery Life

You can extend your battery's life between charges by turning off features that run in the
background. You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery
power.

● Reduce your Backlight On time. (See Changing the Backlight Time Length.)

● Turn Bluetooth off when not in use. (See Turning Bluetooth On and Off.)

● Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. (See To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network.)

● Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using this function will

periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; each query drains your
battery. (See Activating Location Mode.)

● Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your device.
Repeating this process of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the
storage capacity of any battery.

● Turn off Automatic application sync. (See Synchronizing Accounts.)

● Use the Power Control Widget to deactivate hardware functions such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,

GPS, Synchronization, or LCD brightness setting. (See Adding and Removing Widgets.)

● Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications.
 Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout. (See Display

Settings.)

 If you don't need them to sync, turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar,

Contacts, and other applications. (See Synchronizing Accounts.)

 Use the Power Control widget to check and control the wireless connections,

Bluetooth power, GPS connection, syncing activity, and display brightness. (See

Adding and Removing Widgets.)

To check the battery's charge level:

Tap > > Settings > About phone > Status.
The battery status (charging, discharging) and level (as a percentage of fully charged) are

displayed at the top of the screen.

To monitor and control what uses the battery:

The Battery Use screen shows which applications consume the most battery power. You can
also use it to turn off applications that you‘ve downloaded, if they are consuming too much
power.

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1. Tap > > Settings > About phone > Battery use.

Tap any of the listed items for more options.

Cell standby to switch to Airplane Mode to save power in areas with no cell coverage.
Phone idle to view battery used when phone is idle.
Maps to view battery used to run Maps application.
Display to adjust the display settings.
Wi-Fi to view battery used when Wi-Fi is turned on.
Voice calls to view battery used for voice calls.

Device Function Keys

The LS696 comes equipped with four main function keys that can be used on any screen to
access added functions.

Menu Key

The Menu Key ( ) activates an available menu function for the current screen or application.
When on the Home screen, the following menu options are available:

 Add ( ) adds one of the following functions to a selected screen. Options include:

Shortcuts, Widgets, Folders, and Wallpapers. (See Customizing Your Home

Screen.)

 Wallpaper ( ) provides the ability to customize the current screen‘s wallpaper

image. This image can be obtained from either your Pictures folder or from any of the
available images within the device‘s Wallpaper gallery.

 Settings ( ) provides quick access to the device‘s settings menu. (See Settings.)

The Settings menu can also be accessed by tapping > >Settings.

 Switch ID ( ) allows you to access the downloaded Sprint ID packs, change to

another Sprint ID pack, or download new SprintID packs.

 Search ( ) displays the Quick Search box that can be used to search for a key

term both on the device and on the Web. (See Using the Search Key.)

• For example, entering the word “Pa”, will display any matching entries from your
device‘s Contacts list, installed applications, or will suggest search terms.

 More allows you to manage applications and notifications.

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• Manage apps displays the Manage applications screen. You can manage how
applications use memory, stop a misbehaving application, or uninstall an
application.

• Notifications allows you to expand the Status Bar to provide more detailed
information about the current on-screen notification icons. (See Using the

Notifications Panel.)

Working with Menus

There are two Android menu types: Options menus and Context menus.

Options menus

Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current screen or application, not
to any specific item on the screen. To open the available options menu, tap .

● Not all applications have Options menus; if you tap on a screen that has no Options
menu, nothing will happen.

Some applications have more Options menu items than can fit in the options menu; tap More to
open the additional items.

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Using Context menus

Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. To open a Context
menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have Context menus. If you touch
and hold an item that has no Context menu, nothing will happen.

‗

Selecting Menu Items

To select a menu or option, simply tap it. If there are more menus/options than can fit in a
screen, slide the screen up to display more menus/options.

For example, to set the phone to play tones when dialing numbers on the dial pad:

1. Tap > .

2. Tap Settings.

3. Tap Sound.

4. Slide the screen up to display more menus.

5. Tap Audible touch tones to checkmark it.

For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into:

► Tap > > Settings >Sound > Audible touch tones.

Backing Up Within a Menu

To go to the previous menu:

► Tap .

To return to standby mode:

► Tap .

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Using the Notifications Panel

Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as
ongoing events, such as when you are on a call.

When you receive a notification, text appears briefly and the notification icon will be displayed in
the Status Bar. For descriptions of the various notification icons, see Viewing the Display

Screen.

You can open the Notifications Panel to view a list of all recent notifications. Depending on your
settings, you may hear a notification sound, and the device may vibrate.

Note: Adjusting sound volume and other general notifications settings is described in Sound

Settings

Applications whose activities produce notifications, such as Gmail™ and Google Talk, have
their own settings, which you can use to configure whether, and how, they send notifications.
See the sections on those applications for details.

To open the Notifications Panel:

► Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.

– or –

► Tap > > More > Notifications.

The Notifications Panel displays your wireless provider and a list of your current notifications,
organized into ongoing and event-based notifications.

To respond to a notification:

1. Open the Notifications Panel. Your current notifications are listed in the panel, each with
a brief description.

2. Tap a notification to view it. The Notifications Panel will close and the application that
corresponds to your response will open.

For example, new voicemail notifications dial your voicemail box, and network disconnect
notifications open the list of configured networks so you can reconnect.

To clear all notifications:

1. Open the Notifications Panel.

2. Tap Clear at the top right of the panel.

All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing notifications will remain in the list.
To close the Notifications Panel:

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1. Touch and drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications Panel to the top of the screen.

2. Tap . (The panel will also close when you touch a notification.)

Home Key

The Home Key takes you back to your main Home screen. (of the 5 total available
screens.)

Back Key

The Back Key returns you to the previously active screen. If the on-screen keyboard is
currently open, this key closes the keyboard.

Search Key

The Search Key displays the Quick Search Box that you can use to search for a key term
both on the device and on the Web. Some applications, such as Contacts, Gmail™, and Google
Maps™, have the ability to search contents within those specific applications. In addition to
being able to search by typing in search terms, you can also search by voice.

 Tap to launch the Quick Search Box.

 Touch and hold to launch the Voice Search function.

Device and Web Search Using Text Entry

1. Tap > .
When you press on the Home screen or in the other applications that support this, the
Quick Search Box will open automatically.

.

 In some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, Browser, and Android MarketTM, the

application‘s own search box opens when you tap . This is indicated by the
application's icon on the left side of the search box.

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2. Enter the text you're searching for in the Quick Search Box.

 You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects of Google Web

search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the Quick Search Box as
you type), and what device features you want to include in searches.

3. Tap to search for the entered text.

– or –

If what you want to search for appears in the suggestions list, tap that item to conduct
the search.

To search different by type:

► Tap > All, Web, Apps, or Contacts.

To search using voice command:

► Touch and hold .

– or –

Tap from the Quick Search Box.

When you stop speaking, Google Search by Voice analyzes your speech and displays the
results of your search.

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The available Voice Commands are:

● Say ―Directions to,‖ followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or
other destination, to get directions to that location from Google Maps™.

● Say ―Navigate to,‖ followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or
other destination to get spoken, turn-by-turn directions to that destination.

● Say ―Map of,‖ followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or other
location, to view that location on Google Maps.

● For additional commands, tap Help.

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Touchscreen Navigation

The LS696 is a touch-sensitive device which allows you to select an on-screen option with a
single touch and to easily scroll through long lists. Simply slide up and down through the display
with your fingertip.

Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your Android phone. With
the touch of your finger, you can access available applications, make menu selections, and
access data saved to your device. The following terms are used for describing the different
available actions using the touchscreen:

● Tap: A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen
keyboard.

● Touch and hold: Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting

your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact‘s available options,

touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu opens.

● Drag: Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move
your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag items on the
Home screen to reposition them, as described in Changing the Device‘s Wallpaper, or
drag the Notifications Panel open, as described in Using the Notifications Panel.

● Swipe or slide: To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the

screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don‘t drag an item instead). For

example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list, or browse through
the different Home screens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa).

● Double-tap: Double-tap to zoom on a Web page or a map. For example, quickly double-
tap a section of a Web page to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen. You can
also double-tap to zoom in and out when taking a picture (using the Camera), and when
using Maps.

● Pinch-to-Zoom: Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or spread motion to zoom
in or out when using the Browser, Maps, or browsing pictures.

● Rotate the screen: From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen
adjusts to the device‘s physical orientation. (See Changing the Screen Orientation.)

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Your Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to
add items like application shortcuts, folders, or Google widgets to give you instant access to
information and applications. This is the default page and accessible from any menu by tapping

.

Home Screen

To return to the Home screen:

► Tap at any time, from any application.

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Extended Home Screens

The operating system provides multiple Home screens to provide more space for adding icons,
widgets, and more.

► Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The main screen is in the center

with two extension screens on either side of it. (For more information on sliding, see

Touchscreen Navigation.)

Extended Home Screens

► Touch and hold the Home screen dots on the lower left or right of the screen to view

thumbnails of the Extended Home screens, then touch one to go to that specific screen
(see the following image).

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Using the Application Key

All of your device‘s applications are located within the Applications screen. This key houses
shortcuts to your currently available applications.

Note: This screen houses all default and downloaded applications (installed from Android

Market).

1. Tap > to open the screen.

 To close the Applications screen, tap or tap again.

2. Scroll though the list and tap an icon to launch the associated application.

Applications: How to View, Open and Switch

All of the applications on your device, including any applications that you downloaded and
installed from Android Market™ or other sources, are grouped together on one Applications
screen that you access from your Home screen. If you have more applications than you can
currently see on the Applications screen, slide the screen up or down to view more.

The Applications screen contains all of the device's applications (though not downloaded
widgets and other downloaded material that isn't an application), including the Clock, Browser,
Calculator, Camera, Market, NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV,
YouTube, Voice Search, and much more.

Overview

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Opening and Closing the Applications Screen

To open the Applications screen:

► Tap .

To close the Applications screen:

► Tap .

► Tap .

Note: The Applications screen closes automatically when you tap an icon to open its

Application. Dragging an icon onto your Home screen also closes the Applications
screen automatically.

Opening and Switching Applications

Multi-tasking is easy with Android™. Opened applications can keep running in the background
when you open another application. There‘s no need to quit an application before opening
another. You can easily switch among several open applications. Android manages each
application, pausing and starting them as needed to ensure that unused applications don‘t
waste your device's resources.

To open an application:

► Simply tap its icon on the screen.

Tip: You can customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the applications you use most

often. Applications are located on the Applications screen, but you can add an
application shortcut to your Home screen for faster access. No matter where the icon is,
on the Applications screen or your Home screen, just touch it to open and use it. See

Adding Application Icons to the Home screen for more information.

To open multiple applications:

1. Tap an application icon to open it.

2. Tap .

3. Tap and tap the icon for the other application you want to open.

– or –

Simply tap the icon if the application you want is already on your Home screen.

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To switch between multiple applications:

Application Icons

Browser – Launches the Sprint Powerdeck browser.

Calculator – Launches the Calculator application.

Calendar – Launches the Calendar application that can sync to either your

Google or Outlook®Work calendar. Events can only be synched to a managed
account.

Camcorder – Launches the Camcorder.

Camera – Launches the Camera.

Clock - Access the Clock application.

Contacts – Displays the Contacts that can be synchronized with your device

from either your Google or Outlook account. Contacts can only be synched to a
managed account.

Downloads – Launches the Downloads application that you can view, reopen,

or delete what you've downloaded.

Email – Provides access your POP3, IMAP, and Exchange Server (Outlook)

email accounts. Also provides access to your Gmail account.

1. Touch and hold . A small window opens with icons of applications that you‘ve used
recently.

2. Tap the application icon you want to open.

– or –

Tap to return to the current application.

Adding Application Icons to the Home Screen

Customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the applications you use most often.

1. Tap > .

2. Touch and hold the application icon you want to add to your Home screen.

3. Lift your finger to place the app on your Home screen, or drag the icon to where you want
it on the screen, then lift your finger.

Applications

The following is a listing of the default applications available on both the Home/Extended
screens and the Applications screen.

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Gallery – Displays a Gallery of camera images and video saved on your

microSD™ card .

Gmail – Provides access to your Gmail account .

Google Search – Displays the Quick Search Box to search for a key term both

on your device and the Web.

Latitude – Lets you see your friends' locations and share yours with them. The

application also lets you see your friends' locations on a map or in a list.

Maps – Launches a dynamic map that helps you find local businesses, locate

friends, view maps and get driving directions.

Market – Browse, search for, and download applications on the Android Market.

Messaging – Provides access to your text and multimedia messages.

Music – Launches the Music Player.

Navigation – Launches the GPS Navigation feature on your phone, allowing you

to get quick turn-by-turn directions.

News & Weather – Launches the application that allows you to stay up to date

on news and weather.

Phone – Accesses the phone keypad.

Places – Allows others to find your business on local search results using either

Google Search or Google Maps.

Polaris Office – Launches the Polaris Office application so that you can view,

create, and edit document files on your device.

Settings – Accesses the device‘s Settings menu.

SmartShare - Accesses the SmartShare application.

Sprint ID - Accesses the Sprint ID application.

Sprint Mobile Wallet - Accesses the Sprint Mobile Wallet application.

Sprint Zone – Accesses links to Sprint Zone services like Account Information,

What‘s New, Suggested Apps, and other promotional content.

Talk – Launches the Google Talk application that lets you chat with family and

friends over the Internet for free.

Voice Dialer – Launches your device‘s automatic speech recognition (ASR)

software, called Voice Control, to dial a phone number in our Contacts or to
launch phone functions .

Voice Search – Launches your device‘s speech recognition software and

initiates a Google search based on the recognized speech.

Voicemail – Launches Voicemail.

YouTube – Launches the YouTube application.

Note: The Email application can access both Exchange Server-based email (such as Work

email) and other Internet-based email providers such as Yahoo! and Gmail.

Customizing Your Home Screen

You can customize your Home screen by doing the following:

● Creating Shortcuts

● Adding Widgets

● Creating Contact shortcuts

● Creating Folders

● Changing the Background (Wallpaper)

Creating Shortcuts

Shortcuts are different from the Home screen Widgets. Shortcuts can access a specific contact,
activate a feature, action, or launch an application.

To add a shortcut from the Application tab:

1. Tap to access the Home screen.

2. Select a location (screen) for your new shortcut by scrolling across your available
screens until you reach the desired one. (See Home Screen Overview.)

3. Tap to reveal all your current applications. By default, the applications are listed in a
grid view.

4. Scroll down through the list and locate your desired application.

5. Touch and hold the on-screen icon. This creates an immediate shortcut of the selected
icon and closes the Applications screen. The new shortcut then appears to hover over
the Home screen.

Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the available screens (Home or Extended).

The application you add to the screen will still appear within the Applications screen.

6. While holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current screen. Once complete,
release the screen to lock the shortcut into its new position.

To add a shortcut via the Home screen:

1. Tap to access the Home screen.

2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.

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3. From the Add to Home screen window, tap Shortcuts.

4. Tap a selection from the list. Default options include:

 Applications
 Bookmark
 Contact
 Direct dial
 Direct message
 Directions & Navigation
 Email
 Gmail label
 Music playlist
 Settings

5. Follow the on-screen instructions (if necessary) to add the new shortcut to your current
Home screen.

To delete a shortcut:

1. Tap to activate the Home screen.

2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current
screen.

3. Drag the icon over the Trash and release it.

Adding and Removing Widgets

Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through your Application Key or
on the Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this Widget appears as an on-screen
application.

To add a Widget:

1. Tap to access the Home screen.

2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.

3. From the Add to Home screen window, tap Widgets.

4. Tap an available Widget to place it on your current screen.

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 Default widgets include : Analog clock, Calendar, Google Search, Home screen

tips, Latitude, Market, Music, News & Weather, Picture frame, Power Control,
Rate Places, Traffic, Tutorial #1, Tutorial #2, Tutorial #3, Tutorial #4, Tutorial #5,
and YouTube.

To remove a Widget:

1. Go to the Home screen on which the widget is located.

2. Touch and hold the widget. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen.

3. Drag the widget over the Trash and release it.

 This action does not delete the Widget, just removes it from the current screen.

To place a Widget onto a different screen

1. Touch and hold the widget you want to move.

2. Drag the widget to the edge of the screen (the left side if moving to a screen located on
the left, right side if moving to a screen located on the right).

3. After about one second, the current screen will change. Repeat until you get to the
desired screen.

Creating and Managing Folders

Folders can be located on any of the available screens and can contain multiple Shortcuts or
different Contact entries

To create a folder onscreen:

1. Tap to activate the Home screen.

2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.

3. From the Add to Home screen window, tap Folders.

4. Tap an available folder type to place it on your current screen.

 Choices include New folder, All contacts, Contacts with phone numbers, Recent

documents, or Starred contacts.

Note: Starred contacts are those Contact entries you have tagged as very important.

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Changing the Device's Wallpaper

To change the Home screen wallpaper:

1. From the Home screen, tap > Wallpaper.

– or –

Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home screen, then tap Wallpapers.

2. Tap Gallery, ID wallpapers, LG wallpapers, Live wallpapers, or Wallpapers.

 Gallery to use a picture saved on your device as a wallpaper. You can crop the

picture before setting it as a wallpaper.

 ID wallpapers to open the available wallpapers that were included in your Sprint ID

pack.

 LG wallpapers to open available LG wallpapers.
 Live wallpapers to open a list of animated wallpapers installed on your device. Live

wallpapers can be animated or even interactive. More Live wallpapers are available
on the Android Market.

 Wallpapers to open a screen of wallpaper images saved on your device. Slide the

thumbnail images left and right to view the available images.

3. Tap Set wallpaper or Save.

Accessing Recently-Used Applications

Your device keeps a running list of your eight most recently used applications.

1. Touch and hold to open the recently-used applications window.

2. Tap an icon to open the related application.

Changing the Screen Orientation

This device is capable of changing the orientation of screen content when the orientation of the
device itself has changed. The device‘s built-in accelerometer senses movement and changes
its angle/orientation. Note that some of the screens, applications and widgets do not support
orientation changes.

The automatic screen orientation feature can be manually enabled to change the orientation for
all enabled screens when rotation is detected.

Note: An example of a screen that automatically re-orients by moving the device is the

Messaging screen. This only requires you turn the device to a horizontal position.

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To manually activate the auto-rotate feature:

1. Tap > > Settings > Display.

2. Tap Auto-rotate screen to enable (a green checkmark displays) or disable the screen
auto-rotation.

Displaying Your Phone Number

Display your phone number and other information about your phone and account.

► Tap > > Settings > About phone > Status.

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Entering Text With the On-screen Keyboard

The on-screen keyboard displays automatically when you tap a text entry field. To manually
display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text.

There are two types of methods that you can use: Android keyboard and Swype.
To select the keyboard:

1. Touch and hold the text entry field and tap Input method.

2. Tap the method you want to use: Android keyboard or Swype.

Using Android keyboard

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1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text.

2. Enter the desired text.

 To enter numbers or symbols, tap .

 To enter letters again, tap .

 To configure Android keyboard settings, tap .

• Vibrate on keypress allows you to activate a vibration sensation as you enter
text using the keypad.

• Sound on keypress allows you to activate a sound sensation as you enter text
using the keypad.

• Popup on keypress displays the larger image of each key you tap.

• Touch to correct words underlines a word in a text field if you tap the word and

the keyboard has suggestions for other words you may have intended.

• Auto-capitalization allows you to automatically capitalize the first letter of a
sentence.

• Show settings key allows you to set whether to display the Settings Key or
always hide it.

• Voice input allows you to set on which on-screen keyboard you want the voice-
input Microphone Key or turn voice input off.

• Input Language allows you to select the current text input language. The default
language depends on the language set when you first activated the phone.

• Quick fixes allows you to correct some common misspellings as you type.

• Show suggestions shows you suggested words in a strip above the onscreen

keyboard as you type.

• Auto-complete allows you to automatically enter a suggested word (highlighted
in the strip above the keyboard) when you enter a space or punctuation.

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 Rotate the screen to a horizontal position to use the larger keyboard.

Note: If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically, uncheck the Auto-

rotate screen. Tap > > Settings > Display and deselect Auto-rotate screen.

3. When you finished typing, tap to close the keyboard.

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Using Swype Method

Swype is a text entry method that allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger from letter to
letter, lifting your finger between words. Swype uses error correcting algorithms and a language
model to predict the next word. Swype also includes a predictive text system. For more
information, please refer to the Swype Tutorial and Help on your device.

► Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter (such as ―pp‖ in ―apple‖).
► To enter a capitalized word, slide your finger above the top row of the keyboard and then

slide back down to the next letter(s).

► Move your finger over the apostrophe to enter contractions. For common punctuated

suffixes, lift your finger off between the suffix and the main part of the word.

To configure Swype settings:

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1. When the Swype keyboard is displayed, tap

2. Tap Options.

3. Tap any of the following settings:
 Language allows you to select the current text input language. The default language

depends on the language set when you first activated the phone.

 Word prediction allows you to use a built-in word database to predict words while

entering text in Swype.

 Audio feedback allows you to turn on sounds generated by the Swype application.
 Vibrate on keypress allows you to activate a vibration sensation as you enter text

using the keypad.

 Enable tip indicator allows you to turn on an on-screen flashing indicator that

provides helpful user information.

 Auto-spacing allows you to automatically insert a space between words. When you

finish a word, just lift your finger and start the next word.

 Auto-capitalization allows you to automatically capitalize the first letter of a

sentence.

 Show complete trace allows you choose whether or not you want the complete

Swype path to display.

 Word choice window sets the amount of times the word choice selection window

displays on the screen. Move the slider between Never or Always and tap OK.

 Speed vs. accuracy sets how quickly Swype responds to onscreen input. Move the

slider between Fast Response (speed) or Error Tolerance (accuracy) and tap OK.

 Swype help displays the Swype User Manual.
 Tutorial provides an on-screen tutorial.

Tips for Editing Text

You can edit the text you enter in text fields and use menu commands to cut, copy, and paste
text, within or across most applications.

To cut/copy and paste the text:

1. Touch and hold the text field that contains the text.

2. Tap Select word or Select all in the menu that opens. The selected text is highlighted in

orange, with a tab at each end of the selection.

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3. Drag either selection tab to expand or reduce the range of selected text.
 To cancel the selection, simply tap unselected text or empty area.

4. Tap the selected text.

5. When the pop-up menu opens, tap Cut or Copy.

6. Place the cursor on the location where you want to paste the text.

7. Touch and hold the text field.

8. When the pop-up menu opens, tap Paste. The text that you pasted also remains in the

device‘s memory (temporarily), so you can paste that same text in another location.

Creating a Google Account

Your Google Account

You must create and/or sign into a Google Account to use GmailTM, Google TalkTM, Google
CalendarTM, and other Google Apps. Signing into a Google Account is also necessary to
download applications from the Android MarketTM, to sync your data (if applicable) with the
Google servers, and to take advantage of any other available Google services on your device.

If you don‘t have a Google Account, you will be prompted to create one. If you have an

enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT department may have
special instructions on how to sign into that account.

1. From a computer, or from your device's Browser, navigate to www.google.com.

2. On the main page, select Sign-in > Create an account now.

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your free account.

4. Log into your provided email address, locate the email from Google, and respond to the

new email to both confirm and activate your new account.

Signing into Your Google Account

1. Launch an application that requires a Google account (such as Android Market or Gmail).

2. Click Next > Sign in.

Note: If you do not already have a Google account, tap Create and follow the on-screen

prompts to create your new account.

3. Touch the Username and Password fields and enter your information.

4. Tap Sign in. Your device then communicates with the Google servers to confirm your

information.

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Important: Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the primary Google account

(the first Google account set up with your device). If you plan to use more than
one Google Account with your device, be sure to sign into the one you want to
use with such applications first. When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail
messages, Calendar events, and other information from these applications and
services on the Web can be synchronized with your device. You will be prompted
to sign in or to create a Google Account the first time you start an application that
requires one, such as Gmail or Android Market.

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Phone

With the Sprint National Network and your device‘s phone, you can enjoy clear calling across
the country.

Making Calls
Answering Calls
Saving a Phone Number
Finding a Phone Number

Making Calls

There are several convenient ways to place calls from your device.

1. Tap > .

2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dialpad and tap .

 If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by one.
 To erase the entire number, touch and hold .

Options during a call:

 You can open other applications during a call. The will appear in the Status Bar

while the call is underway.

 Press the Up/Down Volume Keys to adjust the call volume.

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 Use the on-screen buttons to add another call, put a call on hold, to use the

speakerphone, and for other options, as described in In-Call Options.

3. Tap to end the call.

Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, follow step 1 to access the Dialer, tap the Call log tab,

locate the call entry and tap .

You can also make calls from your Contacts list, from the Call log, and using Voice Dialer.

Dialing Options

After entering numbers with the dialpad, you can use the following dialing options.

Tap to view the following options:

● Add to contacts: Tap to add the entered number as a new contact, or to an existing
contact entry. (See Saving a Phone Number.)

● Add 2-sec pause: Enter digits and select this option to introduce a two-second pause
before the following sequence of digits is dialed by the phone. (See Dialing and Saving

Phone Numbers With Pauses.)

● Add wait: Enter digits and select this option to have the phone dial the preceding set of
digits first, and then dial the following sequence of digits when you tap Yes on the pop
up screen. (See Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses.)

Missed Call Notification

A missed call icon displays when you do not answer a call. When you do not answer an
incoming call, is displayed in the Status Bar.
To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen:

1. Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen to open the Notification Panel.

2. Tap the missed call notification. The Call log screen will be displayed. (To dial the phone
number, tap .)

Calling Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 (tap and dial ), even if your phone is
locked or your account is restricted.

Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode.

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During an emergency call, tap an option.

● Speaker On to activate speakerphone mode. (If you are in speakerphone mode, the
option is displayed as Speaker Off to deactivate.)

● Dialpad/Hide to show or hide the onscreen dialpad.

● End to end the current call.

To exit Emergency mode:

1. Tap to end the emergency call.

2. Tap Exit on the Emergency Call Back mode.

Enhanced 911 (E911) Information

This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing
E911 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call, the
GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location. Depending
on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30
seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.

Important: Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an

emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public

Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS location
information from your phone.

TTY Use With Sprint Service

A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows
people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to
communicate by telephone.

Your device is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your
TTY device to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones. Your phone and TTY device
will connect via a special cable that plugs into your device's headset jack. If this cable was not
provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the
connector cable.

To turn TTY Mode on or off:

1. Tap > > Settings > Call settings > TTY mode.

2. Tap TTY Off to turn TTY mode off.

– or –

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Tap any of the following to enable the feature:

 TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO.

To access the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for assistance with TTY calls:

► Dial to reach an operator.

For additional information about Sprint Relay Services and TTY compatibility, call Sprint Relay
Customer Service at 800-676-3777 or visit www.sprintrelay.com.

Note: In TTY Mode, your device will display the TTY access icon. When enabled, TTY mode

may impair the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack.

WARNING: 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency

calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS),
analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be
corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering
some communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related
to software used by PSAPs. This matter has been brought to the attention of the
FCC, and the wireless industry and the PSAP community are currently working to
resolve this.

In-Call Options

Once you initiate a call, you will see these on-screen options:

● Add call to initiate a 3-way call.

● End to end the call.

● Dialpad to display the dialpad.

● Bluetooth (Only available when a Bluetooth headset is connected to your phone) to

conduct the call via the Bluetooth headset for hands-free conversation. (For details
about pairing the phone with a Bluetooth headset, see Pairing Bluetooth Devices.)

Note: When using the Bluetooth headset during a call, the Ongoing Call notification icon is

blue in the Status Bar.

● Mute to mute the microphone during a call. The Mute button lights up and is
displayed on the Status Bar to indicate the microphone is muted. To unmute the
microphone, tap Mute again.

● Speaker to turn the speakerphone on or off. The Speaker button lights up and is
displayed on the Status Bar to indicate that the speakerphone is on.

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WARNING: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the device near your ear while

using the speakerphone.

Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as
voicemail or credit card billing numbers.

There are two types of pauses available on your device:

● 2-Second Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds.

● Hard Pause (Wait) sends the next set of numbers when you tap .

Note: You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine two-second and hard

pauses.

To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:

1. Enter the phone number.

2. Tap > Add 2-sec pause or Add wait.

3. Enter additional numbers.

4. Tap to dial the number.

– or –

Tap > Add to contacts to save the number in your Contacts.

Note: When dialing a number with a hard pause (Wait) , tap Yes on the pop up to send the

next set of numbers.

Dialing From the Contacts List

Dial directly from your contacts list.

1. Tap > > Contacts.

– or –

Tap > > Contacts.

2. Find a contact to call and tap it to open its entry, then tap .

– or –

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Touch and hold the contact. When a context menu opens, tap Call contact.

Using Direct Dialing

With Direct Dialing, you are able to directly save a contact to your Home screen.

1. Tap > > Add > Shortcuts > Direct dial.

2. Tap a contact from your Contacts List. The contact will appear on your Home screen.

To use Direct Dial:

► Simply tap the contact on the Home screen.

Plus (+) Code Dialing

When placing international calls, Plus Code Dialing automatically enters the international access
code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls made from the U.S.).

1. In the Dial screen, touch and hold until you see a ―+‖ on the display screen.

2. Dial the country code and phone number, and then tap . (The phone automatically
prepends the access code for international dialing, followed by the country code and
phone number.)

Answering Calls

When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens with the caller ID and any other
available information (such as the caller's name, if saved in the Contact‘s list). The most recent
incoming calls are recorded in the Call log. (See Call Log.)

To answer a call:

► Touch and drag to the right.

If you were already on a call, the first call is placed on hold while you answer the new call. To
silence the ringer of an incoming call, press the down Volume Key.

Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:

● The phone rings or vibrates.

● The backlight illuminates.

● The screen displays an incoming call message.

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To decline a call and divert it to voicemail:

► Touch and drag to the left.

The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message.

Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled

Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving
calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint Network. Please see Roaming Settings for more
information about roaming.

► Tap Yes to answer the call. (See Call Guard for additional information.)

Note: When your phone is off, calls go directly to voicemail

Ending a Call

When you have finished the conversation, please make sure to tap .

► Tap .

– or –

If you opened other applications while on a call:

1. Open the Notifications Panel.

 Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.

2. Tap Current call to redisplay the Phone application.

3. Tap .

Phone Call Options

Your phone application provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of
your calling experience.

Caller ID

Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number
of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow
these steps.

1. Tap > (Tap the Phone tab if necessary).

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2. Tap .

3. Enter a phone number and tap .

To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer Service.

Call Waiting

When you‘re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding a beep instead of a

ring. Your device's screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller‘s
phone number (if it is available).

To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:

► Before accepting the incoming call, tap and drag one of the following onscreen options:

 Answer to answer the new call. The first caller is placed on hold.
 Decline to send the call to your voicemail box.

To switch back to the first caller:

► From the In-Call options screen, tap Swap calls.

Tip: For those calls where you don‘t want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call

Waiting by pressing before placing your call. Call Waiting is
automatically reactivated once you end the call.

Making a 3-Way Call

With 3-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the
normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls.

1. Tap > (Tap the Phone tab if necessary).

2. Make your call to the first recipient.

3. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call.

4. Enter the second caller‘s phone number and tap or select a number from your
Contacts. (Your first call is automatically put on hold.)

5. When you‘re connected to the second party, tap Merge calls to combine both calls into a
single 3-way call. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the
remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all
callers are disconnected.

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Call Forwarding

Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when
your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your device when you have
activated Call Forwarding.

To activate Call Forwarding:

1. Tap > (Tap the Phone tab if necessary)..

2. Tap .

3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded.

4. Tap . (You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding and the call
will end.)

To deactivate Call Forwarding:

1. Tap > (Tap the Phone tab if necessary)..

2. Tap . (You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation and
the call will end.)

Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.

Call Log

The Call Log tab of the Phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.

Viewing the Call Log
Call Log Options
Making a Call From the Call Log
Saving a Number From the Call Log
Prepending a Number From the Call Log
Clearing the Call Log

Viewing the Call Log

The Call log is a list of the most recently placed, received, or missed calls. It offers a convenient
way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to your Contacts.

To open the Call log:

► Tap > > Call log.

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Calls are listed in the Call log tab, the most recent calls are located at the top of the list. Scroll
down to see older entries.

Note: Call log records only calls that occur while the device is turned on. If a call is received

while your device is turned off, it will not be included in the call log. If you return a call
from the voicemail menu, it will not be included in your phone‘s Call log.

Call Log Options

Tap an entry to view the date and time of the call and call duration. The following options are
available:

● Call again to make a call.

● Send text message to send a text message.

● Add to contacts to add an entry's number to your Contacts.

● View contact to view the contact entry.

If several calls were made to one number or received by one number, the calls are displayed as
one entry. When you tap this entry, the individual call logs are opened.

You can also touch and hold the entry to open a menu with more options, to communicate with
that contact in other ways.

● Call to make a call.

● View contact (for entries saved in Contacts) to view contact information.

● Edit number before call to edit a number before you redial.

● Send text message to send a text message.

● Add to contacts to add an entry's number to your Contacts.

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● Remove from call log to remove the entry from the Call log.

Making a Call From the Call Log

► From the Call log, tap at the right of the entry.

Saving a Number From the Call Log

1. Tap an entry and tap Add to contacts.

– or –

Touch and hold an entry and tap Add to contacts.

2. Tap Create new contact.

– or –

Search for an existing contact name and tap an existing contact to add the new number
to that existing contact. (For more information about creating and editing contacts, see

Contacts.).

Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as No

ID or Restricted.

Prepending a Number From the Call Log

If you need to make a call from the Call log and you are outside your local area code, you can
add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.

1. Touch and hold an entry and tap Edit number before call.

2. Tap the area immediately to the left of the phone number and enter the prefix.

3. Tap to call the number.

– or –

Tap > Add to contacts to save the amended number in your Contacts.

Clearing the Call Log

1. From the Call log, tap > Clear call log.

2. If you are certain you want to clear the Call log, tap OK.

– or –

Tap Cancel.

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Saving a Phone Number

You can store phone numbers and contact entries in your phone. You can also synchronize
them with your GoogleTM Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that support
syncing contacts. (For more information, see Contacts.)

To save a number from standby mode:

1. Tap > .

2. Enter a phone number and tap and tap Add to contacts.

3. Tap Create new contact.

– or –

Search for an existing contact name and tap an existing contact to add the new number
to that existing contact.

For more information about creating and editing contacts, see Contacts.

Finding a Phone Number

Your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. It is easy to search for a contact by name.

1. Tap > > Contacts.

– or –

Tap > .

2. Scroll and search for the contact or start entering the name of the contact you‘re
searching for. As you type, contacts with matching names will appear above the
keyboard.

3. Tap a matching contact in the list to open its entry. To dial a number, tap .

Voice Dialer

You can use your device‘s automatic speech recognition (ASR) software, called Voice Dialer, to

dial a phone number in your Contacts or to launch device functions without having to go through
the phone menus. All you have to do is to talk into the phone, and ASR will recognize your voice
and complete tasks by itself.

Voice Dialing
Opening Menus With Voice Dialer

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Text-to-Speech
Voice Search

Important Note: The Voice Control (Speech-to-Action) feature will not launch if you are

currently in an active menu.

Activating Voice Dialer

► Tap > > Voice Dialer.

The screen displays ―Listening‖ and the phone prompts you to say the name of the command

you want to use. To complete your task, simply follow the voice prompts or touch an onscreen
option.

Available ASR commands include:

● Call <Name> to call an entry in your Contact List. (See Making a Voice Call With Voice

Dialer.)

● Dial <#> to call a spoken phone number.

● Redial to call back the last Contact you dialed.

● Open <Menu> to jump directly to menu items or applications. (See Opening Menus With

Voice Dialer.)

Tip: Use Voice Dialer in a quiet environment so it can accurately recognize your commands

Making a Voice Call With Voice Dialer

1. Tap > > Voice Dialer.

2. When you see ―Listening,‖ say ―Call‖ followed by the name and the label for the phone

number you wish to call. For example, say ―Call John Smith Mobile.‖ The device dials
the number stored for the contact ―John Smith‖ with the label ―Mobile.‖

 If the location is not recognized or the name does not have a phone number stored in

Contacts, your device will display a list of possible options.

 If a name has only a single number, or if you know the name but are not sure which

number to call, say ―Call‖ followed by the name only. For example, say ―Call John.‖
If the name is recognized and there is only one phone number for the name, your
device immediately places the call.

Calling a Phone Number with Voice Dialer

1. Tap > > Voice Dialer.

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2. When you see ―Listening,‖ say ―Dial‖ followed immediately by a phone number; for
example, say “Dial 555 555 5555.‖

3. Speak naturally and clearly and remember to speak one digit at a time (1-800 should be
pronounced ―One Eight Zero Zero.)

Opening Menus With Voice Dialer

The Voice Dialer application allows you to directly open many menu items or applications by
saying voice commands.

1. Tap > > Voice Dialer.

2. When you see ―Listening,‖ say ―Open‖ followed by a menu or application.

3. If a list of valid actions is displayed, tap an action, the device opens the selected menu.

Text-to-Speech

The text-to-speech feature allows the device to provide a verbal readout of onscreen data such
as messages and incoming caller information (based on Caller ID).

Text-to-Speech Settings

1. Tap > > Settings > Voice input & output > Text-to-speech settings.

2. Configure any of the following Text-to-Speech settings:

 Listen to an example: Plays a short example of what the text-to-speech feature will

sound like on your device when activated.

 Always use my settings: Allows you to override the application settings with those

configured within this menu.

 Default Engine: Sets the speech synthesis engine to be used for spoken text.
 Install voice data: Installs the voice data required for speech synthesis.
 Speech rate: Allows you to adjust the rate at which the displayed text is spoken by

the device. Choose from: Very slow, Slow, Normal, Fast, and Very fast.

 Language: Allows you to assign the language used by the verbal readout. Choose

from German (Germany), English (United Kingdom), English (United States),
Spanish (Spain), French (France), or Italian (Italy).

 Pico TTS: Allows you to configure the Pico TTS language settings.

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Voice Search

Voice Search uses built-in voice recognition software to listen to your spoken words, convert
those to text, then launch a Google search using that text.

1. Tap > > Voice Search.

2. Speak clearly into the microphone. If an error occurs, tap Speak again.

3. You can then touch a matching entry from the Google search page to direct you to the
item you are searching.

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Device Settings

This section provides an overview of items you can change using your device‘s Settings menus.

Wireless & networks settings
Call settings
Roaming settings
Sound settings
Display settings
Location & security settings
Accounts & sync

To open Settings:

► Tap > > Settings.

– or –

Tap > > Settings.

Wireless & networks settings

This group of settings lets you control your device's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN,
and Mobile networks.

Airplane mode

Airplane Mode (Flight mode) allows you to use many of your device‘s features, such as Games,

and Music, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or
data is prohibited. When you set your device to Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any
calls or access online data.

1. Press and hold to reveal the Phone options.

2. Tap Airplane mode.

– or –

1. Tap > > Settings > Wireless & networks.

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2. Tap Airplane mode. (A green checkmark appears.) While in Airplane Mode, your
device‘s Status Bar will display .

To deactivate Airplane Mode:

1. Press and hold to reveal the Phone options.

2. Tap Airplane mode.

– or –

1. Tap > > Settings > Wireless & networks.

2. Tap Airplane mode to remove the checkmark.

Wi-Fi settings

Your device lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using
available computer networks. For details on your device’s Wi-Fi features and settings, see

Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks.

Bluetooth settings

Your device‘s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures
and files, and more. For details on your device’s Bluetooth settings, see The Bluetooth Settings

Menu.

Tethering & portable hotspot settings

You can share your device‘s data connection with a computer by turning on the USB tethering.
You can also share your device's data connection with up to eight devices at once, by turning
your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. For details on your device‘s Tethering & portable
hotspot settings, see Sharing Your Device‘s Mobile Data Connection.

VPN settings

From your device, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow
you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate
network. For details on your device's VPN settings, see Virtual Private Networks (VPN).

Mobile networks settings

You can set whether to enable or disable data access on your device.

1. Tap > > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.

2. Tap Data enabled to check or uncheck it.

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Call settings

Your device's Call settings menu lets you configure International call options and TTY mode.

North American Dialing

Replace + code as needed for outgoing calls.

1. Tap > > Settings > Call settings.

2. Tap North American Dialing to check or uncheck it.

International Dialing

Set international dialing code for outgoing calls.

1. Tap > > Settings > Call settings > International Dialing (The North American
Dialing option must be disabled).

2. Enter the international dialing code and tap OK.

TTY mode

A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows
people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to
communicate by telephone. Your device is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check
with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.
Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your device's
headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device
manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.

To turn TTY Mode on or off:

1. Tap > > Settings > Call settings > TTY mode.

2. Tap TTY Off to turn TTY mode off, or tap TTY FULL, TTY HCO or TTY VCO.

Roaming Settings

With your device and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide
make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and
GSM/UMTS networks.

Roaming Icon

Your display screen always lets you know when you‘re off the Nationwide Sprint Network.
Anytime you are roaming, the device displays the roaming icon ( ). If you are roaming on a

digital system, you will see the roaming icon along with the text – Digital Roam – .

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Roaming on Other Digital Networks

When you‘re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the
quality you receive when making calls on the Nationwide Sprint Network. However, you may not
be able to access certain features, such as data services, depending on the available network.

Note: If you‘re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint Network, your call will be

dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint service is available,
turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the network.

Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming

When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive a notification of
new voicemail messages on your phone. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to
periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an
extended period of time.

1. Dial your 10-digit wireless phone number.

2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press .

3. Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice prompts.

When you return to the Nationwide Sprint Network, voicemail notification will resume as normal.

Setting Roam Mode

Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option,
you can determine which signals your phone accepts.

Choose from three different settings on your dual-band device to control your roaming
experience.

1. Tap > > Settings > Roaming.

2. Tap Domestic Data, International Data or both to place a checkmark and connect to
data service while roaming. (Requires Domestic Voice or International Voice.)

Note: With Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi connection. See

Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks.

3. Tap System select to change the CDMA roaming mode.

 Sprint Only to access only the home area mobile network, which is the Nationwide

Sprint Network. This option also prevents roaming on other networks.

 Include Roaming to seek service on the Nationwide Sprint Network. When Sprint

service is unavailable, the device searches for an alternate system.

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Call Guard

Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming by requiring confirmation before placing or
answering a roaming call.

To turn Call Guard on or off:

1. Tap > > Settings > Roaming > Roaming Guards.

2. Tap Voice(Domestic), Voice(International) or both to activate or deactivate this function.
When active, an extra key press is required for dialing when in a roaming area.

Note: Call Guard is turned off by default on your phone.

Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available when you are roaming with Call Guard
enabled.

To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:

1. Tap > (Tap the Phone tab if necessary).

2. Enter 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and tap .

3. Tap Yes.

To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:

1. Touch and drag to the right. (A message will be displayed notifying you that
roaming charges will apply.)

2. Tap Yes.

Data Roam Guard

Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your phone may be able to access
data services while roaming on certain digital systems. You can set your device to alert you
when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network and try to use data services such as
messaging.

Note: Data Roam Guard is turned off by default on your phone.

To set your Data Roam Guard notification:

1. Tap > .

2. Tap Settings > Roaming > Roaming Guards

3. Tap Data(Domestic), Data(International) or both to place a checkmark and activate the
function.

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To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active:

► When a pop-up notification appears informing you that data roam charges may apply,

tap Connect or Always Connect to connect.

Sound Settings

In the Sound settings menu, you can configure call and notification ringtones, audio volumes, as
well as some related settings.

Ringer Types

The phone ringtones alert you of incoming calls.

Selecting Ringtone for Voice Calls

1. Tap > > Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.

2. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the ringtone, tap OK. If not,
select another ringtone or tap Cancel.

Using a Song as a Ringtone

You can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place of one of the ringtones that come with the
phone.

1. Tap > > Music.

2. Touch and hold a song in your collection. In the pop-up menu, tap Use as phone
ringtone.

– or –

On the Playback screen, tap > Use as ringtone.

For details about using the Music application, see Music.

Adjusting the Device's Volume Settings

Adjust your device's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.

1. Tap > > Settings > Sound > Volume.

2. Adjust each volume level.

 Ringtone: Changes the volume of your call ringtones and notifications (if applicable).
 Media: Changes the volume of your music, videos and other media.
 Alarm: Changes the volume of your alarms.

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 Notification: If you deselect the checkmark (below the Alarm volume bar), you will

be able to set this volume level. This is the volume of the ringtone when you receive
a notification.

3. Tap OK.

Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume on the Home screen or Applications screen, or almost

any screen by using the Volume Keys on the right side of your device. In other
applications such as Music, YouTube, spoken directions, and other audio, the Volume
Keys control the volume of the application.

Vibrate and Silent Mode

To set your device to vibrate instead of making any sounds:

1. Tap > > Settings > Sound > Vibrate.

2. Tap one of the four options.

To set your device to always vibrate:

1. Tap > > Settings > Sound > Vibrate.

2. Tap Always.

To switch to silent mode:

1. Tap > > Settings > Sound.

2. Tap Silent mode. (A green checkmark will appear.)

– or –

Press the down volume button until you see on the screen.

– or –

On the default lock screen, drag to the left.

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Selecting a Notification Ringtone

When you receive a notification such as the arrival of new messages, calendar events, or
alarms, the device sounds a ringtone.

1. Tap > > Settings > Sound > Notification ringtone.

2. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the ringtone, tap OK. If not,
select another ringtone or tap Cancel..

Setting Various Feedback Tones

To hear tones when you use the dialpad to dial a number:

1. Tap > > Settings > Sound.

2. Tap Audible touch tones. (A green checkmark will appear.)

To hear sound when you tap buttons, icons, and other onscreen items:

1. Tap > > Settings > Sound.

2. Tap Audible selection. (A green checkmark will appear.)

To hear sound when the screen is locked or unlocked:

1. Tap > > Settings > Sound.

2. Tap Screen lock sounds. (A green checkmark will appear.)

To set your device to vibrate when touching buttons and keys:

1. Tap > > Settings > Sound.

2. Tap Haptic feedback. (A green checkmark will appear.)

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To set how the phone reacts when you make an emergency call:

1. Tap > > Settings >Sound.

2. Tap Emergency tone.

3. Tap Off, Alert, or Vibrate.

Display Settings

Adjusting your device's display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help
increase battery life.

Changing the Backlight Time Length

Select how long the display screen remains backlit after you touch the screen or press a key
before the screen darkens.

1. Tap > > Settings > Display > Screen timeout.

2. Tap 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 10 minutes, or 30 minutes.

Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery‘s talk and standby times. For the best battery

performance, use the shortest convenient timeout.

Changing the Contrast

Adjust your screen‘s contrast (brightness) to suit your surroundings.

1. Tap > > Settings > Display > Brightness.

2. Use the slider to set a brightness level.

Note: For the best battery performance, use the dimmer levels.

Display Language

You can choose to display your device's onscreen menus in English or in Spanish.

1. Tap > > Settings > Language & keyboard > Select language.

2. Tap English, Español, 한국어, 简体, or 繁體.

Setting the Device Automatically to Rotate the Screen

Choose whether the device automatically switches the orientation of the screen as you turn it
sideways or even upside down.

1. Tap > > Settings > Display.

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2. Tap Auto-rotate screen to automatically rotate the screen (a green checkmark will
appear).

– or –

To disable this, tap Auto-rotate screen so that the checkmark is removed.

Note: Some applications on your device do not support the Auto-rotate feature.

Date & Time Display Settings

Set your preferences for how dates and time are displayed. You can also use these settings to
set your own time and time zone, rather than obtaining the current time from the mobile network.

1. Tap > > Settings > Date & time.

2. Tap Use 24-hour format to display the time using 24-hour time format—for example,
13:00 rather than 1:00 pm.

3. Tap Select date format to open a dialog to select the format for displaying dates.

Animation Display Options

Choose whether you want to enjoy animated transitions for some effects (such as when opening
menus), for all supported effects (such as when navigating from one screen to another), or to
remove all animated transitions (this setting does not affect transitions in non-native
applications).

1. Tap > > Settings > Display > Animation.

2. Tap No animations, Some animations, or All animations.

Location & Security Settings

Your Location settings menu lets you select how your device determines its location (using the
wireless network, GPS satellites, both, or neither). The Security settings menus let you set
device security, lock codes, passwords, administrator settings, and more.

The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide
your location from everyone except 911.

Note: Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology

making some Sprint applications and services easier to use. Turning Location off will
disable the GPS location function for all purposes except 911, but will not hide your
general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may
use your location without your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not
available in all areas.

To enable your device's Location feature:

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1. Tap > > Settings > Location & security > GPS Privacy Setting.

2. Tap Location On or E911 Only.

Using Wireless Networks

You can use information from Wi-Fi and Sprint networks to determine your approximate location,
for use in GPS applications, when you search, and so on. To use information about your
location when navigating and searching in GPS applications (see GPS Navigation) you must
turn on location services.

1. Tap > > Settings > Location & security.

2. Tap Use wireless networks. (A green checkmark will appear.)

3. When you check this option, you‘re asked whether you consent to sharing your location
anonymously with Google‘s location service.

4. Read the disclaimer and tap Agree.

Using GPS Satellites

You can use your device's global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint your

location to within accuracy as close as several meters (―street level‖). Actual GPS accuracy

depends on a clear view of the sky and other factors.

1. Tap > > Settings > Location & security.

2. Tap Use GPS satellites. (A green checkmark will appear.)

Note: Uncheck this option when you do not use Maps to conserve battery.

Your Device's Lock Feature

Locking Your Device

When your device is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911.

► Press . Locking the screen prevents accidental screen touches from activating

phone functions.

Unlocking Your Device

1. Press to wake up the phone. (See Wake Up the Screen.)

2. On your lock screen, touch and drag the green Unlock icon to the right.

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 If you have set up an Unlock Pattern (see Your Device's Lock Feature), use your

fingertip to draw the pattern.

 If you have set up Unlock PIN or Unlock Password, enter the Unlock PIN or Unlock

Password. After entering it, tap . The last screen you were working on opens.

Note: You have five opportunities to enter your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password. If you've

entered the wrong information five times, you must wait 30 seconds before you can
attempt again.

 If you‘ve set up a Google account on the device, tap the Forgot pattern? button.

You will be able to unlock the device with your Google account username and
password.

 If you haven‘t created a Google account on the device, you must perform a factory

reset.

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CAUTION! If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will be
deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory
reset.

 When you can‘t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password:

1. Turn the power off.

2. Press and hold the following keys for over 10 seconds: Down Volume Key + .

3. When the power turns on, release these keys.

If you can't recall your unlock PIN or Password: Call Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4727.

Your Device's Unlock Pattern, Pin, or Password Feature

You can increase your device‘s security by creating a screen unlock pattern (disabled by

default), by creating a PIN, or by choosing a password. When these features are enabled, you
must draw the correct unlock pattern, enter the PIN, or enter the password on the screen to
unlock and regain access to the device.

Your Device's Lock Feature

1. Tap > > Settings > Location & security.

2. Tap Set up screen lock.

3. Select Pattern, PIN, or Password.

 Pattern: The first time you set unlock pattern, you will see a tutorial with instructions

on how to create it. Read the tutorial and tap Next (twice). Draw your pattern and tap
Continue. Then redraw the pattern and tap Confirm. (Connect at least four dots.)

 PIN: Enter a PIN (at least of four digits) and tap Continue. Then re-enter your PIN

and tap OK.

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 Password: Enter a Password (at least of four characters) and tap Continue. Then

re-enter your Password and tap OK.

From then on, any time you wish to turn the phone on or unlock the screen, you must draw your
unlock pattern or enter the PIN or password to unlock the screen.

Changing the Lock Code

1. Tap > > Settings > Location & security > Change screen lock.

2. Confirm the saved pattern, or your PIN or Password.

3. Select Pattern, PIN, or Password.

To disable your device's lock feature:

1. Tap > > Settings > Location & security > Change screen lock.

2. Confirm the saved pattern, or your PIN or Password.

3. Tap None.

Calling in Lock Mode

Even if the screen is locked, you will still be able to place emergency calls. Tap the Emergency
Call icon.

► To call an emergency number, tap the Emergency call button, enter the phone number

and tap .

Silence Your Device from the Lock Screen

If you are in a place where your device's sounds may disturb others, you can quickly silence
your device from the lock screen.

► Drag to the left. To turn the phone sounds back on, drag to the right.

Credential Storage Settings

You use credential storage to establish some kinds of VPN and Wi-Fi connections.
To allow applications to access your device's encrypted store of secure certificates and related

passwords and other credentials:

1. Tap > Settings > Location & security.

2. Slide the screen up until you see Use secure credentials.

3. Tap Use secure credentials. (A green checkmark will appear.)

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To install a secure certificate from a microSD card:

1. Tap > >Settings > Location & security > Install from SD card.

2. Tap the file name of the certificate to install. Only the names of certificates that you have
not already installed on your device are displayed.

3. If prompted, enter the certificate's password and tap OK.

4. Enter a name for the certificate and tap OK. You can now use the certificate that you
installed when connecting to a secure network. For security purposes, the certificate will
be deleted from the microSD card.

 If you have not already set a password for your device‘s credential storage, you will

be prompted to enter a password for it twice, then tap OK.

To set or change the password for your secure credential storage:

1. Tap > > Settings > Location & security > Set password.

2. Enter the current password, a new password, and confirm the new password. (Please
note that your password must have at least 8 characters.)

To delete all secure certificates and related credentials and reset its password:

1. Tap > Settings > Location & security > Clear storage.

2. Tap OK in the confirmation dialog box.

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Accounts Settings

The Accounts settings menu lets you add and manage all your email, social networking, and
picture and video sharing accounts.

Adding Account
Removing an Account
Configuring Account Sync and Display Options

Accounts

You can add multiple Google™ Accounts and Exchange accounts. You may also be able to add
other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications downloaded and installed on your device.

When you add an account, the Contacts application compares any new contacts with your
existing contacts and will join contact entries if matches are found. This does not join the contact
entries on the accounts themselves; they are only displayed as a single contact on your device.

(See Configuring Account Sync and Display Options to learn how to separate contact
information that was joined incorrectly.)

To add an account:

Note: To add some accounts, you must contact a network administrator for account setup

information. For example, you may need to know the account‘s domain or server

address.

1. Tap > > Settings > Accounts & sync. The Accounts & sync settings screen
displays your current sync settings and accounts. (For more information, see Configuring

Account Sync and Display Options.)

2. Tap Add account.

3. Tap the type of account you want to add.

4. Follow the on-screen steps to enter the required (and optional) account information.

Note: Many accounts require only a user name and password, but some accounts will require

more information.

5. Configure the account.

Depending on the kind of account, you may be asked to configure the types of data you want to
sync to the device, name of the account, and other details. When you're finished, the account
will be added to the list in the Accounts & sync settings screen.

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Removing an Account

You can remove an account to delete all information associated with it from your device,
including email, contacts, settings, etc.

Some accounts cannot be removed, such the first Google Account you set up on the device.
That account can only be removed by resetting your device entirely.

To remove an account:

1. Tap > > Settings > Accounts & sync.

2. Tap the account you want to delete.

3. Tap Remove account.

4. Tap Remove account again to confirm that you want to remove the account.

Configuring Account Sync and Display Options

You can configure background data and synchronization options for the applications on your
device. You can also configure synchronization options for each individual account. Some
applications, such as GmailTM and Calendar, have their own synchronization settings. Some
applications, such as Contacts and Gmail, can sync data for multiple accounts. Others, such as
Calendar, sync data only from the first Google Account you set up with your device, or from an
account associated specifically with that application.

For some accounts, syncing is two-directional; changes that you make to the information on
your device are synchronized with the accounts on the Web or computer. Your Google Account
synchronizes in a two-directional manner. Other accounts support only one-way sync; the
information changed on your phone is only changed on your phone.

To configure general sync settings:

1. Tap > Settings > Accounts & sync.

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 Indicates that some, or all, of an account‘s information is configured to sync

automatically with your device.

 Indicates that none of an account‘s information is configured to sync

automatically with your device.

2. Tap Background data to enable or disable whether applications can use your data
connection to synchronize data while the applications run in the background.

If you disable this option, the Gmail and Calendar applications will not automatically receive
updates until they are manually refreshed (using their respective options menu).

3. Tap Auto-sync to enable or disable whether changes you make to information on the
device or on the web are automatically synced with each other.

 For example, when this option is enabled, changes that you make in the Contacts

application on your device are automatically made to your web-based Google
Contacts™.

 If you uncheck this option, you may be able to use an application's tools to sync data

manually. (See To sync information manually.)

To sync information manually:

1. Tap > > Settings > Accounts & sync.

2. Tap the account whose data you want to sync.

3. Tap > Sync now.

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To change an account’s sync settings:

1. Tap > > Settings > Accounts & sync.

2. Tap the account whose data you want to change.

 The Data and synchronization screen will open, displaying a list of the types of data

the account can sync.

3. Tap the items you want to sync. (A green checkmark indicates that synchronization has
been enabled.)

 By disabling synchronization for an item, it will not remove the previously

synchronized data from your device, it will simply stop future synching. To remove
the information previously synced for the account, you must remove the account.

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Contacts

The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources,
including contacts you enter and save directly in your device as well as contacts synchronized
with your Google account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server),
and your Facebook friends.

Creating a New Contacts Entry
Adding a Contact to Your Favorites
Editing a Contacts Entry
Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry
Editing a Contacts Entry‘s Numbers
Assigning Direct Dialing Numbers
Selecting a Ringtone for an Entry
Assigning a Picture to an Entry
Finding Contacts Entries
Selecting which Contacts are Displayed
Communicating with Your Contacts
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts

Use the Contacts application to add, view, and communicate with your family, friends and
acquaintances.

To open your Contacts application:

► Tap > Contacts.

All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. If you have a new phone and haven't
added any contacts yet, the Contacts application will display hints on how to start adding
contacts to your phone.

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Creating a New Contacts Entry

You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google™
Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts.

The Contacts application tries to join new addresses with existing contacts, to create a single
entry. You can also manage that process manually.

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Tap > New contact.

3. Tap a destination type (Phone, Google, or Corporate), if applicable.

4. Tap the Picture Frame icon to select a picture to display next to the name in your list of
contacts and in the Caller ID.

5. Tap the First name and Last name fields and enter a name for the new entry.

6. Tap the label button (to the left of the Phone number field) to select one of the following
categories: Mobile, Home, Work, Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, Custom.

7. Tap a phone number field and enter a phone number. Tap Email, Postal address,
Organization, or More to input additional contact information.

8. When you're finished, tap Done.

Adding a Contact to Your Favorites

Favorites contains a short list of the contacts you communicate with most often.
To add a contact to your favorites:

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Tap a contact to view its details.

3. Tap the star to the right of the contact's name. (A gold star appears.)

To remove a contact from your favorites list:

1. Tap > > Favorites.

2. Tap a contact to view its details.

3. Tap the gold star to the right of the contact's name. The star will turn gray, meaning it has
been removed from your Favorites.

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Editing a Contacts Entry

You can change or add details saved in your contact entries, such as setting specific ringtones
to specific contacts or setting calls from specific contacts to divert to your voicemail. Some
contact entries contain information from multiple sources: information that you added manually,
information joined from multiple accounts to consolidate duplicates, etc.

If you find duplicate entries in Contacts, you can join them into a single entry. If you find that
unrelated contacts were joined in error, you can separate them.

Changes made to information from one source do not automatically change the information on
the other sources. For example, if you have information about a contact from a Google Account
and an Exchange account and both are configured to sync contacts, changes to the contact
from the Google Account are synced to that account on the Web, but the information from the
Exchange account will remain unchanged.

For more information about working with multiple accounts, see Accounts.

To edit contact details:

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Touch and hold the contact whose details you want to edit.

3. Tap Edit contact.

4. Edit the desired contact information.

5. Tap Done.

To change a contact’s default phone number:

The default phone number is used when you initiate a call or send a text message using the
context menu (by touching and holding a contact).

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Tap the name of a contact to view its details.

3. Touch and hold the phone number you want to set as the contact's default phone number.

4. Tap Make default number. (A checkmark will appear next to the default phone number.)

To divert calls from a contact to your voicemail:

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Tap the name of a contact to view its details.

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3. Tap > Options.

4. Tap Incoming calls. (A green checkmark will appear.)

5. Tap .

When this contact calls you, your phone will not ring and the caller will be forwarded directly to
your voicemail.

To set a ringtone for a contact:

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Tap the name of a contact to view its details.

3. Tap > options.

4. Tap Ringtone and tap a ringtone to select it.

5. Tap OK.

To delete a contact:

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Tap the name of a contact.

3. Tap > Delete contact.

 If the contact contains information from a read-only account, you will not be able to

delete it; you will only be able to change the sync settings for that account or delete
the account itself.

 If the contact contains information joined from a read-only account, a dialog box will

inform you that you must separate the contact entry into individual contacts to delete
the contact.

4. Tap OK to confirm that you want to delete the contact.

Adding a Number to a Contact’s Entry

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Touch and hold the contact's entry.

3. Tap Edit contact in the menu that opens.

4. Tap the Phone category‘s plus button.

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5. Tap the label button to the left of the phone number field and select the relevant label.

 To create your own label, tap Custom.

6. Enter a phone number and tap Done.

Editing a Contact’s Entry Number

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Touch and hold a contact's entry.

3. Tap Edit contact.

4. Tap a phone number to edit.

5. Re-enter or edit the number and tap Done.

Assigning Direct Dialing Numbers

Speed dialing, as available in other feature phones, is not available. However, you are able to
directly save a contact to your Home screen.

To set a contact as Direct dial:

1. Tap > > Add > Shortcuts > Direct dial.

2. Tap a contact from your Contact List. The contact will be shown on the Home screen.

Note: If there is no available space on a particular Home screen pane, Add will not be

available; you must delete or remove an item before you can add another item. In this
case, you have the option of switching to another Home screen pane.

Direct Dial

Simply tap the contact on the Home screen.

Selecting a Ringtone for an Entry

Assign a ringtone to a Contacts entry so you can identify the caller by the ringtone. (See Ringer

Types.)

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Tap the name of a contact to view its details.

3. Tap > Options.

4. Tap Ringtone and tap a ringtone to select it.

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5. Tap OK.

Assigning a Picture to an Entry

Assign a picture to display each time a certain contact calls you.

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Touch and hold the contact's entry.

3. Tap Edit contact.

4. Tap the Picture Frame icon.

5. Tap Take photo to take a new picture. The camera will launch.

– or –

Tap Select photo from Gallery to select a picture from the Gallery.

6. After cropping the picture as you want, (see Gallery Options) tap Save.

Finding Contacts' Entries

Finding Contacts by Name

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Tap .

Shortcut: From the Home screen, tap to display the Search feature.

3. Start entering the name of the contact you‘re searching for. As you type, contacts with
matching names will appear below the search box.

4. Tap a matching contact in the list to open its entry.

Selecting which Contacts are Displayed

You can hide contacts that don't have phone numbers. You can also configure which groups of
contacts you want to display in the Contacts List.

To set whether contacts without phone numbers are displayed:

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Tap > Display Options.

3. Tap Only contacts with phones. (A green checkmark will appear.)

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4. Tap Done.

Communicating with Your Contacts

From the Contacts or Favorites tab, you can quickly call or send a text (SMS) or multimedia
message (MMS) to a contact's default phone number. You can also open a menu to access
different methods of communicating with that contact.

The Contacts application shares your contacts with many other applications, such as Gmail™
(see Gmail) and messaging (see Text Messaging and MMS).

To connect by using Quick Contact for Android™:

1. Tap a contact's picture to open Quick Contact for Android.

2. Tap the icon corresponding to the type of communication you want to start.

Depending on the contact information saved, the available actions will be displayed above the
name. (For more information, see Communicating with Your Contacts.)

To communicate with a contact:

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Tap the contact's entry.

3. In the contact's details screen, tap the method you wish to communicate with the contact.

 Tap next to the number you want to call to directly.

 Tap next to the number you want to message.

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 Tap next to the email address you want to email.

Note: Anytime you see the green dial button next to a number, such as in your Favorites or

Call log, just tap it to call that number.

To call a contact’s default number:

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Touch and hold the contact's entry.

3. Tap Call contact.

(For more information about placing phone calls, see Making Calls.)

To send a text or multimedia message to a contact’s default number:

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Touch and hold the contact's entry.

3. Tap Text contact.

For more information about sending text and multimedia messages, see Text Messaging and

MMS.

Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts

If you have contacts stored in vCard format on a microSD card you can import them into your
Contacts application on your device. You can also export contacts in vCard format onto a
microSD card. Export your contacts to back them up to a computer or another device.

Importing contacts from your microSD card

Note: See Connecting Your Device to Your Computer for details about copying files to a

microSD card from your computer.

1. Insert the microSD card (that contains the vCard files) into your device.

2. Tap > > Contacts.

3. Tap > Import/Export > Import from SD card.

4. If you have more than one account on your phone, tap the account into which you want to
import the contacts.

5. Tap the importing option and then tap OK.

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Exporting contacts to your microSD card

You can export all of the contacts on your phone to your microSD card, as vCard files. You can
then copy this file to a computer or another device that is compatible with this format, such as
an address book application. (See Connecting Your Device to Your Computer.)

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Tap > Import/Export.

3. Tap Export to SD card.

4. Tap OK to confirm your selection and to begin exporting your Contact List to the microSD
card.

Sharing a contact

You can share a contact with someone by sending it to the person as a vCard file.

1. Tap > > Contacts.

2. Open the contact you want to share.

3. Tap > Share.

4. Choose the method for sending.

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Accounts and Messaging

With Sprint service and your device‘s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share
information through many different channels and accounts.

Email

Your device's Email application lets you access and manage multiple email accounts
simultaneously in one convenient location.

Although there is a separate Gmail application, the main email application can manage both

Internet based email services (Gmail™ and Yahoo!™) and Corporate Work Email (Outlook®).

The device can also be manually configured to connect to other email systems.

Note: If you have multiple email accounts, you must configure each account with its own

settings.

If you want to send and receive email messages through an ISP (Internet Service Provider)
account (such as Outlook), you will first need to set up an IMAP or POP account.

 Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) – This mail retrieval protocol is frequently

used in large networks and commercial and institutional settings. IMAP4 is the
current standard.

 Post Office Protocol (POP) - This protocol is supported by most ISPs and is currently

more common among consumer applications. POP3 is the current standard.

Note: For more information, review your email carrier‘s support documents or contact your IT

administrator.

Email Icons/Shortcuts

- Email shortcut

- Gmail shortcut

Status Bar - Notifications

- New Email message received

- New Gmail message received

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Corporate Email (Outlook)

The main Email application also provides access to your Outlook Exchange server via
your device. If your company uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, 2007 and 2010 as the
corporate email system, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email,
Contacts and directly with your company‘s Exchange server.

Important: This Outlook application does not utilize Microsoft® ActiveSync to synchronize

the device to your remote Exchange Server. This synchronization is done
wirelessly over the air (OTA) and not via a direct connection.

Setting Up a Corporate Email

1. Tap > > Email.

2. Tap > Accounts.

3. Tap > Add account.

4. Enter your Email address and Password
information, then tap Next. Consult your Network Administrator for further details.

 Email address: Your Outlook work email address.
 Password: Typically your network access password (case-sensitive).

5. Tap Exchange (from the add new email account screen).

6. Enter a Domain\Username, Password, and Server information and tap Next.

 Domain\Username: Enter your network domain\login username.
 Password: Typically your network access password (Case-sensitive).
 Server: Your exchange server remote email address. Typically starts with

mail.XXX.com. Obtain this information from your company network administrator.

 If your network requires SSL encryption, tap the Use secure connection (SSL) box

to place a checkmark and activate this additional level of security.

 If your exchange server requires this feature, leaving this field unchecked can

prevent connection.

Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password information can cause

completion issues.

7. Read the on-screen activation disclaimer and, if prompted, tap Next.

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8. Configure your Inbox checking frequency, Period to synchronize (days to
synchronize between your device and server), and activate any other email settings, then
tap Next.

9. Identify your new account with a unique name and provide the outgoing name, then tap

Done.

Important: You can synchronize over the air (not directly) with an Exchange Server running

Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Microsoft Exchange
Server 2010.

Note: You can have multiple Work Email (Microsoft Exchange) accounts active on your device.

Opening Corporate Email

1. Tap > > Email.

2. Tap a message to read, manage, or reply to.

 From your Inbox screen, tap to select options, such as Refresh, Compose,

Folders, Accounts, or Account settings.

 While in a message, tap to select messaging options, such as Delete, Forward,

Reply, Reply all, or Mark as unread.

Create and Send Email

1. From the Inbox, tap > Compose.

2. Enter the recipient‘s email address in the To field.

 If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with

a comma.

 You can add as many message recipients as you want.

Note: To send an additional carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email

to other recipients, tap > Add Cc/Bcc.

3. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject.

4. Tap the Body field and compose your email.

 To add a picture attachment, tap > Add attachment.
 You can access the internal microSD card and navigate to the file you wish to attach.
 Tap the file you wish to attach.

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To reply to an email message:

1. From the Inbox, tap an email message to view it.

2. With the email message displayed, tap either Reply or Reply all.

– or –

With the email message displayed, tap and tap either Reply or Reply all.

 If you select Forward, you must specify the message‘s recipients.

3. Enter a new message body and tap Send.

To delete an email message:

► Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and tap Delete from the pop-up context

menu.

– or –

With the email message displayed, tap Delete.

Configuring Corporate Email Settings

Account Settings: Allow you to configure various settings for your account.

1. Tap > > Settings > Accounts & sync.

2. Tap the Corporate account to reveal the account‘s synchronization settings screen.

3. Place a checkmark next to each option if you want the device to automatically
synchronize. If you want to manually synchronize, tap > Sync now.

To configure Corporate Email settings:

1. Tap > > Settings > Accounts & sync.

2. Tap the Corporate account field to reveal the account‘s synchronization settings screen.

3. Tap Account settings.

 Account name: Displays the name used by the device to track the account.
 Your name: Displays the name that recipients view when receiving email from you.
 Signature: To add a signature or other information to outgoing email.

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