Samsung SGH-T499 User Manual

PORTABLE QUAD-BAND

MOBILE PHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone and keep it for future reference.

GH68_34226AA REV 1.1 Printed in USA

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ........................4

Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Extending Your Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Power Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Switching the Phone On or Off . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Locking and Unlocking the Phone . . . . . . . . . .11

Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . .11

Signing into Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . .12

Retrieving your Google Account Password . . .12

Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone ...15

Features of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Back View of Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Phone Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Screen Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Customizing the Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Section 3: Memory Card .........................36

Using the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

SD card Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Section 4: Call Functions and

Contacts List ............................................39

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . .39

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Wait Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Wi-Fi Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

In Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Call Log Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Section 5: Entering Text ........................ 52

Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Selecting the Text Input Method . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using the Swype Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Using the Samsung Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Configuring Samsung Keypad Settings . . . . . 58

Section 6: Contacts ................................ 61

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Contact List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Contact Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Joining Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Sending a Namecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Copying Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Synchronizing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Get Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

My Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Additional Contact Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

The History Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

The Updates Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Section 7: Messages ..............................76

Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . . 76

Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . 78

Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) . . . . . . . 83

Using Google Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Section 8: Multimedia ............................89

Using the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Camera and Camcorder Options . . . . . . . . . . 90

Using the Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

The Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Using Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Creating a Playlist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Transferring Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Removing Music Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Section 9: Applications and

Development ..........................................100

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Accounts and sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Google Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Google Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Downloading a New Google Application . . . . 105

Launching an Installed Google Application . . 106

Android Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

My Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

News and Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Swype tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112

Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

ThinkFree Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113

Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Wi-Fi Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Section 10: Connections ...................... 116

Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Enable Downloading for Web Applications . .124

PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Mobile AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Section 11: Time Management ............129

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Section 12: Changing Your Settings ....132

Wireless and networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Location and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Screen Unlock Pattern Settings . . . . . . . . . .142

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144

Android Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Accounts and Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . .146

Privacy Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

SD Card & Phone Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Search Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Language & Keyboard Settings . . . . . . . . . .149

Voice Input and Out Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152

Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

About Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Section 13: Health and Safety

Information ............................................155

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . .155 Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . .160

Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . .161

Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . .163

UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)

Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . 170

Restricting Children's Access to Your

Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . 172

Section 14: Warranty Information ....... 174

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

End User License Agreement for Software . 178

Index ..................................................... 183

Section 1: Getting Started

This section explains how to get started with your phone by installing and charging the battery, installing the SIM card and optional memory card, and setting up your voice mail.

Before using your phone for the first time, you’ll need to install and charge the battery and install the SIM card. The SIM card is loaded with your subscription details, such as your PIN, available optional services, and many other features. If desired, you can also install an SD card to store media for use with your phone.

Understanding this User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 183.

Also included is important safety information that you should know before using your phone. This information is available near the back of the guide, beginning on page 3.

This manual provides navigation instructions according to the default display settings. If you select other settings, navigation may be different.

Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual assume you are starting from the Home screen and using the available keys.

Note:

Instructions in this manual are based on default settings, and may vary from your phone, depending on the software version on your phone, and any changes to the phone’s Settings.

Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.

All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual displays may vary, depending on the software version of your phone and any changes to the phone’s Settings.

Special Text

Throughout this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest. These are intended to point out important information, share quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:

•

Notes

: Presents alternative options for the current

feature, menu, or sub-menu.

•

Tips

: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful

shortcuts.

•

Important

: Points out important information about the

current feature that could affect performance.

•

Release Latch

Warni ng

: Brings to your attention important information to prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to your phone.

Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to use your phone. To make this possible, the following text conventions are used to represent often-used steps:

➔

Arrows are used to represent the sequence of selecting successive options in longer, or repetitive, procedures.

Example:

From the Home screen, press (

➔ Settings ➔ Wireless and networks

Bluetooth settings

Battery Cover

The battery and SIM card are installed under the battery cover.

Important!

Before removing or replacing the battery

cover, make sure the phone is switched

off. To turn the phone off, hold down the

key until the power-off image

displays, then tap

Power off

To remove the battery cover:

1. Hold the device firmly and locate the cover

release latch.

2. Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly

“pop” the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).

)

➔

To replace the battery cover:



Position the battery cover over the battery

compartment and press down until you hear a click.

Getting Started 5

SIM Card Overview

Install the SIM Card

Remove the SIM Card

Important!

Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the phone is switched off. To turn the phone off, hold down the

key until the power-off image

displays, then tap

Power off

The SIM card is loaded with your subscription details such as your telephone number, PIN, available optional services, and many other features.

Important!

The SIM card and its information can be easily damaged by scratching or bending, so be careful when handling, inserting, or removing the card. Keep all SIM cards out of reach of small children.

Installing and Removing the SIM card

To install the SIM card:

1. Confirm the battery is not currently installed

within the battery compartment. The battery blocks the proper installation of the SIM card into the slot.

2. Carefully slide the SIM card into the SIM card

socket until the card is secured into place. Make sure that the card’s gold contacts face down and that the upper-left angled corner of the card is positioned as shown.

To remove the SIM card:

1. If installed, remove the battery from its

compartment (1 and 2). The battery will block the proper removal of the SIM card from the slot.

2. Carefully slide the SIM card out of the SIM

card socket.

Note:

If the card is not inserted correctly, the phone will not detect it and no service will be available. If this happens, turn off the phone, remove the card, and reinstall the card in the correct orientation.

Installing the microSD Memory Card

Your phone supports an optional (external) microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory card for storage of media such as music, pictures, video and other files. The SD card is designed for use with this mobile phone and other devices.

Note:

microSD memory cards include capacities of up to 2GB. The microSDHC™ memory card types can range from 4GB to up to 32GB.

Note:

This device supports up to a 32GB microSDHC memory card.

1. Remove the microSD card slot cover.

2. Orient the card as shown in the illustration.

3. Firmly press the card into the slot and make

sure that it catches with the push-click insertion. For more information on how to use the SD card see “Using the SD Card” on page 36

Important!

Be sure to align the gold contact pins on the card with the phone’s contacts.

Removing the microSD Memory Card

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Firmly press the card into the slot and release

it. The card should pop partially out of the slot.

3. Remove the card from the slot.

Battery

Before its initial use, install the battery and charge it fully.

Important!

Before removing or replacing the battery cover, make sure the phone is switched off. To turn the phone off, hold down the

key until the power-off image

displays, then tap

Power off

Getting Started 7

Note:

Installing Battery

Removing Battery

The phone requires approximately 4 hours to achieve a full charge.

Installing the Battery

1. Slide the battery into the compartment (1) so

that the tabs on the end align with the slots at the bottom of the phone, making sure the connectors align.

2. Gently press down to secure the battery (2).

Removing the Battery

1. Place your finger into the battery groove (1).

2. Grip the battery at the top end (2) and lift it up

and out of the battery compartment (3).

Charging the Battery

Your phone is powered by a rechargeable Li-ion battery. A wall charger, which is used for charging the battery, is included with your phone. Use only approved batteries and chargers. Ask your local Samsung dealer for further details.

Before using your phone for the first time, you must fully charge the battery. A discharged battery recharges fully in approximately 4 hours.

Verify that the battery is installed prior to connecting the wall charger. If both the wall charger is connected and the battery is not installed, the handset will power cycle continuously and prevent proper operation. Failure to unplug the wall charger before you remove the battery, can cause the phone to become damaged.

Important!

Although the battery comes partially charged, it is recommended you fully charge the battery before using it for the first time.

1. Slide open the Charger/Accessory jack cover.

2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s

Charger/Accessory jack.

3. Plug the charger into a standard AC power

Correct

Incorrect

outlet. The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of charge.

Note:

This illustration displays both the

correct

incorrect orientation for connecting the

charger. If the charger is incorrectly connected, damage to the accessory port will occur therefore voiding the phone’s warranty.

4. When charging is finished, first unplug the

charger’s power plug from the AC wall outlet, then disconnect the charger’s connector from the phone.

and

Important!

If your handset has a touch screen display, please note that a touch screen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touch screen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. For more information, refer to “Standard Limited Warranty” on page 174.

Low Battery Indicator

When the battery level is low and only a few minutes of talk time remain, a warning tone sounds and the “Low battery” message repeats at regular intervals on the display. In this condition, your phone conserves its remaining battery power, by dimming the backlight.

When the battery level becomes too low, the phone automatically turns off.

Extending Your Battery Life

Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS functionality all act to drain your battery. The following is a list of helpful tips that can help conserve your battery power:

•

Use the Power Control shortcut bar.

•

Reduce your backlight on time.

•

Turn Bluetooth off when not in use.

•

Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use.

Getting Started 9

•

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.

•

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.

•

Use the Power Control Widget to deactivate hardware functions such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Synchronization, or LCD brightness setting.

•

Check the Battery use screen to review what features or functions have been consuming your battery resources.

•

Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications.

•

Use the Task Manager feature to end/shutdown background applications that are still running. These minimized applications can, over time, cause your device to “slow down”.

Power Control

Active applications, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Synchronization, Location consent, or the LCD Brightness functionality all act to drain your battery.

The Power Control shortcut bar was designed to quickly activate (turn on), or deactivate (turn off) those functions or applications that use the most battery power.

1. From the

Home screen, touch and hold an empty area until the

Add to Home screen

menu displays.

2. Ta p

Widgets ➔ Power control

Control shortcut is added to the current screen.

3. Tap any of the icons on the Power Control

shortcut bar to activate/deactivate the feature.

Note:

A green bar displayed beneath the icon means the application is active (turned on). The green bar is removed from beneath the icon when the feature is deactivated (turned off).

. The Power

Switching the Phone On or Off

If you do not have a SIM card installed the first time you turn on the device, you are presented with a No SIM icon ( ) displays.

At this point you can make an emergency call with

Screen Lock

the phone but normal cell phone service is not available.

1. Press and hold until the phone

switches on. The phone searches for your network and

after finding it, you can make or receive calls.

Note:

The display language is preset to English at the factory. To change the language, use the Language menu. For more information, refer to “Language & Keyboard Settings” on page 149.

2. Press and hold until the Phone

options screen appears.

3. Ta p

Power Off

().

Locking and Unlocking the Phone

By default, the phone screen locks when the backlight turns off.

To unlock your phone from this lock screen:



Touch and drag the screen lock icon to the right.

Note:

You can choose to configure lock settings to prevent unauthorized use of your phone. For more information, refer to “Setting up SIM Card Lock” on page 143.

Creating a New Google Account

You should create a Google™ Account when you first use your device in order to fully utilize the functionality. This account provides access to several device features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google Search, and the Android Market

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applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information.

These applications sync between your device and your online Google account.

To create a new Google Account from your phone:

1. From the Home screen, tap (

2. Read the introduction and tap

Market

Next ➔ Create

begin.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create a

Google Account.

– or –

If this is not the first time you are starting the phone, tap ➔ (

Note:

If you already have a Google account, you only

Gmail

need to sign in.

To create a new Google Account from the Web:

1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and

navigate to

2. On the main page, click

account now

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your

www.google.com

Sign-in ➔ Create an

free account.

4. Look for an email from Google in the email

box you provided, and respond to the email to 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

3. Tap the

4. Ta p

Username

enter your information.

the Google servers to confirm your

and

Password

fields and

. Your device communicates with

information.

5. If prompted, create a new Gmail username by

entering a prefix for your

@gmail.com

address.

Retrieving your Google Account Password

A Google account password is required for Google applications. If you misplace or forget your Google Account password, follow these instructions to retrieve it:

1. From your computer, use an Internet browser

and navigate to

2. Click on the

3. From the

select

4. Enter your full Gmail address and click

http://google.com/accounts.

Can’t access your account?

Please select your issue

I forgot my password

link.

section,

Submit

Follow the password recovery procedure.

Voice Mail

Setting Up Your Voice Mail

Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to voicemail, even if your device is in use or turned off. As soon as your battery is charged and the SIM card inserted, activate your voicemail account.

Important!

Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.

For new users, follow the instructions below to set up voice mail:

Note:

Voicemail setup may be different depending on your network.

1. From the Home screen, tap and then

touch and hold the key until the phone dials voice mail.

You may be prompted to enter a password.

2. Follow the tutorial to create a password, a

greeting, and a display name.

Accessing Your Voice Mail

You can access your Voice Mail by either pressing and holding on the keypad, or by using the phone’s Application icon, then touching the Voice Mail application.

To access Voice Mail using the menu:

1. From the Home screen, tap and then

touch and hold until the phone dials voice mail.

Note:

Touching and holding will launch Visual voicemail if it is already active on your phone.

2. When connected, follow the voice prompts

from the voice mail center.

Accessing Your Voice Mail From Another Phone

1. Dial your wireless phone number.

2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press

the asterisk key on the phone you are using.

3. Enter your passcode.

Task Manager

Your phone can run applications simultaneously, with some applications running in the background.

Sometimes your device might seem to slow down over time, and the biggest reason for this are background applications. These are applications that were not properly closed or shutdown and are still active but minimized. The Task Manager not only lets you see which of these applications are still active in the background but also easily lets you choose which applications are left running and which are closed.

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Note:

The larger the number of applications running on your phone, the larger the energy drain on your battery.

Task Manger Overview



From the Home screen, tap (

Applications

) ➔

Task Manager

().

– or –

Press and hold then tap This screen contains the following tabs:

• Active applications

display those currently active

applications running on your phone.

• Package

displays any installed packages or applications from the Market that are taking up memory space. Tap

Uninstall

to remove them from

your phone.

• RAM

, which displays the amount of current RAM (Random Access Memory ) currently being used and allow you to

• Summary

Clear memory

displays a visual graph indicating the

available and used space within the Random Access Memory (RAM), Storage, and External SD card.

•Help

provides additional battery saving techniques.

Task manager

Shutting Down an Currently Active Application

1. From the Home screen, tap ➔

Manager

().

2. From the

Active applications

close selected applications or tap close all background running applications.

tab, tap

Tas k

End

End all

Section 2: Understanding Your Phone

This section outlines key features of your phone. It also describes the phone’s keys, screen and the icons that display when the phone is in use.

Features of Your Phone

Your phone is lightweight, easy-to-use and offers many significant features. The following list outlines a few of the features included in your phone.

•

Touch screen with virtual (on-screen) QWERTY

keyboard

•

Android 2.2, Froyo

•

Wi-Fi ® Capability

•

USB Tethering-capable

•

Bluetooth enabled

•

Full integration with Google applications (Gmail,

YouTube, Google Maps)

•

Multiple Messaging Options: Email, Picture Messaging, Google Talk, Google Search, Video Messaging, Text Messaging, Predictive Text

•

Supports synchronizing with a corporate email account

•

3.0 Megapixel camera and video with multi shot and

digital zoom

•

MP3 player with Multitasking features

•

Assisted GPS (TeleNav GPS Navigation)

•

Webkit-based browser

•

Downloadable applications from Android Market

•

Up to 32GB expandable memory slot

•

Mobile Hotspot Capability

•

YouTube

Front View

The following illustrations show the main elements of your phone:

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The following list correlates to the illustrations.

USB Power/Accessory connector

allows you to connect a power cable or optional accessories such as a USB/data cable.

Strap holder

is used to connect a carrying

strap to the phone.

Proximity Sensor

detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call.

–

While talking on the phone, the sensor detects talk activity and locks the keypad to prevent accidental key presses.

Volume key

allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (with the phone open) or adjust the voice volume during a call. When receiving an incoming call:

•

Pressing the volume key down mutes the ring tone.

•

Pressing and holding the volume key rejects the call.

Menu key

displays a list of options available for the current screen. From the Home screen it displays Add, Wallpaper, Search, Notifications, Edit, and Settings options.

Home

key displays the Home screen when

pressed.

Back key

redisplays the previous screen or clears entries.

Microphone

during phone calls and

is used allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. It is also used to make voice note recordings.

Quick search

is used to search the device for applications, contact information, or searches the internet for information.

10.

microSD Card Slot

allows you to use a microSD

card to expand the memory of your phone.

11.

Display

shows all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the connection status, received signal strength, phone battery level, and time.

12.

Power/End key

ends a call or switches the phone off and on. Press and hold for two seconds to turn off Silent mode, Flight mode, or to turn the phone on or off.

13.

Receiver

allows you to hear the other caller and the different ring tones or sounds offered by your phone.

14.

Headset jack

allows you to connect a hands-

free headset so you can listen to music.

Back View of Your Phone

1 2

Google

Home

Primary

Notification

Shortcuts

Status Bar

area

Status

area

Shortcuts

Battery status

Connection Status

Time

Signal strength

Screen

The following illustration shows the external elements of your phone:

External speaker

allows you to hear ringers, music, and other sounds offered by your phone.

Camera lens

is used to take photos.

Phone Display

Your phone’s display provides information about the phone’s status, and is the interface to the features of your phone. The display indicates your connection status, signal strength, battery status and time. Icons display at the top of the phone when an incoming call or message is received and also alerts you at a specified time when an alarm was set. The screen also displays notifications, and Application (or shortcut) bar with four icons: Phone, Contacts, Messaging, and Applications.

Display settings

In this menu, you can change various settings for the for the wallpaper, cube, brightness or backlight.



From the Home screen, tap (

Applications

) ➔ (

Settings

) ➔

Display

more information, refer to “Display Settings” on page 141.

Status Bar

The Status Bar shows information about the connection status, signal strength, phone battery level, and time, and displays notifications about incoming messages and calls and other actions.

This list identifies the icons you see on your phone’s display screen:

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. For

Indicator Icons

This list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your phone’s display and Indicator area:

Displays your current signal strength. The greater the number of bars, the stronger the signal.

Indicates that t he Flight Mode is activ e. You cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.

Indicates there is no signal available.

Displays when there is no SIM card in the phone.

Displays when there is a system error or alert.

Displays when there is a power saver alert has been triggered. This alert occurs when the power saver feature has been activated and the phone has less than a 30% battery charge level. For more information, refer to “My Account” on page 108.

Displays when a call is in progress.

Displays when a call is on hold.

Displays when you have missed an incoming call.

Displays when the speakerphone is on.

Displays when Call forwarding is set to Always forward. For more information, refer to “Configuring Call Forwarding” on page 139.

Displays your current battery charge level. Icon shown is fully charged.

Displays your current battery charge level is very low.

Shows your current battery only has three percent power remaining and will immediately shutdown. Represented as a blinking icon.

Displays when connected to the EDGE network.

Displays when your phone is communicating with the EDGE network.

Displays when connected to the 3G network.

Displays when your phone is communicating with the 3G network.

Displays when the phone is connected to a computer using a supported USB cable connection.

Displays when there is a new text message.

Displays when an outgoing text message has failed to be delivered.

Displays when there is a new voicemail message.

Displays when there is a new visual voicemail message.

Displays in the notifications window when there is a new Email message.

Displays when an alarm is set. For more information, refer to “Setting an Alarm” on page 130.

Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent mode and Vibrate is set to Always or Only in silent mode.

Displays when data synchronization and application sync is active and synchronization is in progress for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts.

Displays when the Sound profile is set to Silent mode and Vibrate is set to Never or Only when not in silent mode.

Displays when Bluetooth technology is active and enabled.

Displays when the Bluetooth technology is active and communicating with an external device.

Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active, and communicating with a Wireless Access Point (WAP).

Displays when Wi-Fi is active and there are open networks available.

Displays when the Mobile AP Hotspot feature is active and communicating. For more information, refer to “Mobile AP” on page 127.

Displays when the USB Tethering feature is active and communicating. For more information, refer to “Tethering” on page 134.

Displays when your phone’s GPS is on and communicating.

Displays when the Wi-Fi calling feature is active and in use.

Displays when the external SD card (internal microSD) has been disconnected (unmounted) from the phone and is now ready for either removal or formatting.

Displays when the External SD card is being prepared for mounting to the device. This is required for communication with the External SD card.

Displays when the microSD card has been improperly removed.

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For more details on configuring your phone’s settings, see “Changing Your Settings” on page 132

Notification Bar

The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc). You can expand this area to provide more detailed information about the current onscreen notification icons.

1. Tap the Status bar to reveal the Notifications

tab, and then drag the tab to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications panel (1).

2. Tap a notification entry to open the associated

application (2).

Note:

The Notifications panel can also be opened on the Home screen by pressing and then tapping

Notifications

Clearing Notifications

To clear all notifications from the Notification panel:

1. Tap the status bar to reveal the Notifications

tab, and then drag the tab to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications panel

2. Ta p

Clear

. The notifications are cleared from

the panel.

Accessing Additional Panel Functions

In addition to notifications, this panel also provides quick and ready access to five device functions. These can be quickly activated or deactivated.

The following functions can either be activated (blue) or deactivated (white):

Silent

, or

Auto rotation

Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS

Function Keys

Your phone comes equipped with four main function keys that can be used on any screen:

Back

, and

Menu, Home

Menu Key

Voice Search (speech to text)

Options

Field

The

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: Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, and Wallpapers.

•

Wallpaper

( ) lets you to customize the current screen’s wallpaper image by choosing from either Gallery, Live wallpapers, or Wallpaper gallery).

–

You can obtain images from either your Pictures folder, from any of the available images within the device’s Wallpaper gallery, or from the animated Live Wallpapers.

•

( ) displays the Google Search box that you can use to search for a key term both on the phone and online.

•

Notifications

notifications area to provide more detailed information about the current on-screen notification icons.

•

Edit

screens from your device. You can have up to eight extended screens.

•

Settings

settings menu.

–

( ) allows you to expand popup

( ) allows you to add or remove extended

The Settings menu can also be accessed by pressing

( ) provides quick access to the device’s

and then tapping

➔

Settings

Home Key

The

Home

key ( ) takes you back to your Home

screen (#3 of the 7 total available screens).



Press and hold to launch the Recent Apps/ Task Manager screen. For more information, refer to “Accessing Recently-Used Applications” on page 27.

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

key ( ) displays the Google Search box that can be used to search for either a key term both on the phone and online. In some instances, this key opens a search box specific only to the current application.

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1. Press to launch the Google Search box.

– or –

Press and tap ➔ .

2. Tap to launch the

Using Google Search

Use the Google Search box to manually search for a term on both your device and on the Web.

1. Press to launch the Google Search box.

2. Tap to select a search area:

•All

searches your device, the Web, and the Android

Market for your search term.

•Web

searches for your term only on the Web using

the Google search engine.

• Apps

searches for your term only within the Android

Market.

•Contacts

searches for your term only within your

current Contacts entries.

3. Enter a search term and tap a match from the

list of suggestions, phone search results, or previously chosen search matches. Once touched, the item opens in the appropriate application.

Voice Search

function.

– or –

Touching

Voice Search

into your device's microphone to enter a search term.

( ) lets you speak

Using Additional Voice Search Functions

For more information, refer to:

http://www.google.com/mobile/voice-actions/

From an open Voice Search dialog, speak the following words to access additional features:

•

voice actions

search the web by speaking the search parameters.

•

listen to [artist/song/album]

listening to the selected song on Slacker radio.

•

send text to [recipient] [message]

the Messaging screen.

•

navigate to [address/city/business name]

you to receive directions via Google maps™. Use either an Address name, Business name, business type, or other navigation information to get the desired directions.

•

call [name]

automatically

•

send email to [recipient] [subject]

your email account and compose a new email message.

•

map of [location]

via Google maps. Use either an Address name, Business name, zip code, or other navigation information.

•

go to [website]

component of your device.

•

note to self [message]

save to your Memo Pad.

(such as: [your query]) allows you to

allows you to begin

allows you to open the phone dial and

allows you to view a map of an area

allows you to navigate to any

allows you to search for a note

allows you to open

allows

allows you to open

Home Screen

Google search bar/Widget

Home

Primary

Notification

Shortcuts

Status Bar

area

Status

area

Shortcuts

Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for using the applications on your phone. There are seven available panels, each populated with default shortcuts or applications. You can customize each of these panels.

•

Notification area

end-user notifications such as: email messages, calls (missed, call in progress), new voicemail, upcoming event, USB connection, emails, and Text/MMS messages.

–

These notifications appear at the top-left of the screen (within the Status bar area) and display important user information.

displays those icons associated with

–

This information can be accessed by either swiping down from the Status bar (page 20) or by accessing the Notifications panel [

•

Status area

status of the device such as communication, coverage, Bluetooth, 3G and Wi-Fi communication, battery levels, GPS, etc.

•

Home Screen

information about notifications and device status, and allows access to application Widgets.

•

Extended Home Screens

visible screen width to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and other customization features.

–

Note:

•

Google search

powered by Google™. Touch to access the Voice Search feature where you can verbally enter a search term and initiate an online search.

•

Widgets

shortcuts). These can be placed onto any of the available screens (Home or extended).

displays those icons associated with the

is a customizable screen that provides

There are seven available extended screens (panels) each of which may be populated with its own shortcuts or widgets. These screens share the use of the three Primary Shortcuts. The current screen is indicated at the top by a larger circle. Up to seven (7) total screens are available.

Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visible across all screens.

are self-contained on-screen applications (not

Notifications

extend beyond the current

is an on-screen Internet search engine

()].

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Counter displays the currently active screen

Widget

•

Shortcuts

are icons that launch available device applications such as Camera, YouTube, Voicemail, Contacts, Phone, Email, Market, etc. These function the same as shortcuts on your computer.

–

Although some may already be found on the Extended Home screens, the majority can also be found within the Applications screens.

–

The Application screens can be accessed by tapping

(

Applications

–

Shortcuts can be removed from a screen and added back any number of times.

•

Primary Shortcuts

throughout all of the available screens and can be used to both navigate within the device or launch any of the following functions:

–

Phone

( ) launches the phone-related screen

functions (Dialer, Call log, Favorites, and Contacts).

–

Contacts

screens (Contacts, Groups, History, and Updates).

–

Messaging

(create new messages or open an existing message string).

–

Applications/Home

Home and Application screens.

•

Tap ( screens loaded with every available local application.

•

While in the Applications screens, tap (

Home

) from the Primary shortcuts area.

: are four shortcuts present

( ) launches the Contacts-related

( ) launches the Messaging menu

) to easily return to the Home screen.

toggles functionality between the

Applications

) to access the Application

As you transition from screen to screen, the screen counter (located at the top) displays the current panel number in a circle.

Screen Navigation

Using the touch screen display and the keys, you can navigate the features of your phone and enter characters. The following conventions are used in this manual to describe the navigation action in the procedures.

Navigating Through the Screens

Press and hold Tap Touch and hold

Flick

Swipe or

Rotate

slide and Drag

The following terms describe the most common hardware and on-screen actions.

•

Flick

: Move your finger in lighter, quicker strokes than swiping. This finger gesture is always used in a vertical motion, such as when flicking through contacts or a message list.

•

Press and hold:

Pressing relates to use of the hardware keys and buttons to select or activate an item. For example: press the Navigation key to scroll through a menu. Some buttons and keys require you to press and hold them to activate a feature, for example, you press the Lock key to lock and unlock the phone.

•

Tap

: Use a brief touch to select items on the display or to enter text on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. For example: touch an Application icon to open the application. A light touch works best.

•

Touch and hold

the available options, or to access a pop-up menu. For example: press and hold from the Home screen to

: Touch and hold an icon or key to open

access a menu of customization options.

•

Swipe or slide

: Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. This allows you to move the area of focus or to scroll through a list. For example: slide your finger left or right on the Home screen to scroll among the seven panels.

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•

Pinch (Zoom Out)

Spread (Zoom In)

Drag

: Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move it. Do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.

•

Rotate

: Automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the device sideways. For example: rotate to landscape orientation when entering text, to provide a larger keyboard, or when viewing web content to minimize scrolling.

•

Pinch

: “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out.)

•

Spread

: “Spread” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers outward to zoom in.)

Note:

These screens can be re-arranged in any desired order. For more information, refer to “Customizing the Screens” on page 32.

Menu Navigation

You can tailor the phone’s range of functions to fit your needs using both menus and applications. Menus, sub-menus, and features are accessed by scrolling through the available on-screen menus. Your phone defaults with seven home screens.

Navigating Through the Application Menus

There are four default Application Menus available. As you add more applications from the Android Marketplace, more screens are created to house these new apps.

1. Press and then tap (

The first Application Menu displays.

•

To close the Applications screen, tap or press .

2. Sweep the screen to access the other menus.

3. Tap any of the on-screen icons to launch the

associated application.

Using Sub-Menus

Sub-menus are available from within most screen and applications.

1. Press . A sub-menu displays at the

bottom of the phone screen.

2. Tap an option.

Applications

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