Samsung SGH-T499MAWTMB User Manual
PORTABLE QUAD-BAND
MOBILE PHONE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
phone, and keep it for future reference.
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Dynamic Noise Suppression from Audience
Your phone is equipped with an advanced voice processing chip that delivers clear mobile calls by suppressing
background noise, intermittent sounds (like a siren or nearby conversation), and echoes, allowing you to hear and
be heard nearly anywhere.
How Does It Work?
Based on the intelligence of the human hearing system, the technology:
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Captures, evaluates and distinguishes all the sound signals surrounding your phone, and the person you're speaking with.
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Then isolates the primary voice in conversation and filters out the background noise - so the person you're calling hears only
your voice, without disturbing background noise.
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Dynamically equalizes and adjusts voice volume to optimize your calling experience, so you can hear clearly and don't need to
speak louder to overcome surrounding noise.
The noise suppression technology is built-in and already enabled in your new mobile phone. So it's ready to provide
unsurpassed voice clarity with every call.
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Locking and Unlocking the Phone . . . . . . . . . 11
Creating a New Google Account . . . . . . . . . . 12
Signing into Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . 12
Retrieving your Google Account Password . . 13
Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Screen Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Menu Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Customizing the Screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Section 3: Memory Card .................37
Using the SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SD card Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Section 4: Call Functions and
Contacts List ................................ 40
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Answering a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
International Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Pause Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Wait Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Speed Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Wi-Fi Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
In Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Call Log Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Section 5: Entering Text ................. 53
Text Input Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Selecting the Text Input Method . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the Swype Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using the Samsung Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Configuring Samsung Keypad Settings . . . . . 59
Section 6: Contacts ........................ 62
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Finding a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Contact List Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Contact Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Contact Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Joining Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Sending a Namecard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Copying Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Synchronizing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
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Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Get Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
My Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Additional Contact Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
The History Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
The Updates Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Section 7: Messages .......................77
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Creating and Sending Messages . . . . . . . . . .77
Message Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Viewing Newly Received Messages . . . . . . . . 79
Deleting Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Message Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Text Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook) . . . . . . . .84
Using Google Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
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 ...............................101
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Accounts and sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Google Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Google Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Downloading a New Google Application . . . .106
Launching an Installed Google Application . .107
Android Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
My Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
News and Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112
Swype tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
ThinkFree Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
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Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Wi-Fi Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Section 10: Connections ...............116
Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Enable Downloading for Web Applications . 124
PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Mobile AP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Section 11: Time Management .....128
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Section 12: Changing Your
Settings .......................................131
Wireless and networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Location and Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Screen Unlock Pattern Settings . . . . . . . . . 141
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
Android Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
Accounts and Synchronization . . . . . . . . . . 146
Privacy Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
SD Card & Phone Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Search Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Language & Keyboard Settings . . . . . . . . . . 148
Voice Input and Out Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
About Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Section 13: Health and Safety
Information ................................ 154
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 154
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . 161
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 168
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . 170
Section 14: Warranty Information 172
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
End User License Agreement for Software . . 176
Index .............................................. 181
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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 181.
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 154.
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.
•
Warning
: Brings to your attention important information to
prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent
damage to your phone.
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Text Conventions
Release Latch
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
power-off image displays, then tap
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).
Menu
) ➔
key until the
Power off
To replace the battery cover:
䊳
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
power-off image displays, then tap
key until the
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.
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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 37.
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
power-off image displays, then tap
Note:
The phone requires approximately 4 hours to achieve a
full charge.
key until the
Power off
.
Getting Started 7
Installing the Battery
Installing Battery
Removing 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.
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3.
Correct
Incorrect
Plug the charger into a standard AC power
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
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
correct
and incorrect
charger’s power plug from the AC wall outlet,
then disconnect the charger’s connector from
the phone.
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 172.
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.
•
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.
Getting Started 9
•
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
. The Power
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).
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Switching the Phone On or Off
Screen Lock
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
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 148.
2. Press and hold until the Phone
options screen appears.
3. Tap
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:
䊳
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 142.
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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 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 need to
sign in.
Gmail
).
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
.
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
to
1. Launch an application that requires a Google
account (such as Android Market or Gmail).
2. Click
Next ➔ Sign in
3. Tap t he
Username
and
enter your information.
4. Ta p
Sign in
. Your device communicates with the
Google servers to confirm your information.
5. If prompted, create a new Gmail username by
entering a prefix for your
address.
.
Sign-in ➔ Create an
.
Password
fields and
@gmail.com
email
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Retrieving your Google Account
1
1
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
1
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
1
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.
Getting Started 13
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.
Note:
The larger the number of applications running on your
phone, the larger the energy drain on your battery.
Task Manger Overview
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
➔
Task Manager
().
Applications
– or –
Press and hold then tap
Task manager
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
Clear memory
.
• Summary
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.
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
End all
Tas k
End
to
to
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
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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:
The following list correlates to the illustrations.
1.
USB Power/Accessory connector
allows you to
connect a power cable or optional accessories
such as a USB/data cable.
Understanding Your Phone 15
2.
Strap holder
is used to connect a carrying strap
to the phone.
3.
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.
4.
Volume key
allows you to adjust the ringer
volume in standby mode (with the phone open)
or adjust the voice volume during a call.
receiving an incoming call:
•
Pressing the volume key down mutes the ring tone.
•
Pressing and holding the volume key rejects the call.
5.
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.
6.
Home
key displays the Home screen when
pressed.
7.
Back key
redisplays the previous screen or
clears entries.
8.
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.
When
9.
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.
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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
search
Screen
The following illustration shows the external
elements of your phone:
1.
External speaker
allows you to hear ringers,
music, and other sounds offered by your
phone.
2.
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.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap
(
Applications
) ➔ (
Settings
) ➔
Display
For more information, refer to “Display
Settings” on page 140.
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:
Understanding Your Phone 17
.
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 the Flight Mode is active.
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 109.
Displays when a call is in progress.
Displays when a call is on hold.
Displays when you have missed an
incoming call.
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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 138.
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 129.
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 126.
Displays when the USB Tethering feature
is active and communicating. For more
information, refer to “Tethering” on
page 133.
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.
Understanding Your Phone 19
For more details on configuring your phone’s settings,
see “Changing Your Settings” on page 131.
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):
Auto rotation
.
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Silent
.
, or
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Function Keys
Voice Search (speech to text)
Search
Options
Search
Field
Your phone comes equipped with four main function
keys that can be used on any screen:
Back
, and
Search
.
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: 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.
•
Search
( ) 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
( ) allows you to expand popup
( ) allows you to add or remove extended
( ) provides quick access to the device’s
settings menu.
–
The Settings menu can also be accessed by pressing
and then tapping
➔
Settings
Menu, Home
.
,
Home Key
The
Home
key ( ) takes you back to your Home
screen (#3 of the 7 total available screens).
䊳
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
Search
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.
Understanding Your Phone 21
1.
Press to launch the Google Search box.
– or –
Press and tap ➔ .
2. Tap to launch the
Voice Search
function.
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.
– or –
Touching
Voice Search
( ) lets you speak
into your device's microphone to enter a search
term.
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
(such as: [your query]) allows you to search
the web by speaking the search parameters.
•
listen to [artist/song/album]
allows you to begin
listening to the selected song on Slacker radio.
•
send text to [recipient] [message]
allows you to open
the Messaging screen.
•
navigate to [address/city/business name]
allows 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]
allows you to open the phone dial and
automatically
•
send email to [recipient] [subject]
allows you to open
your email account and compose a new email message.
•
map of [location]
allows you to view a map of an area via
Google maps. Use either an Address name, Business
name, zip code, or other navigation information.
•
go to [website]
allows you to navigate to any component
of your device.
•
note to self [message]
allows you to search for a note
save to your Memo Pad.
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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
displays those icons associated with the
>
Notifications
()].
status of the device such as communication, coverage,
Bluetooth, 3G and Wi-Fi communication, battery levels,
GPS, etc.
•
Home Screen
is a customizable screen that provides
information about notifications and device status, and
allows access to application Widgets.
•
Extended Home Screens
extend beyond the current
visible screen width to provide more space for adding
icons, widgets, and other customization features.
–
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.
Note:
Both the status bar and primary shortcuts are visible
across all screens.
•
Google search
is an on-screen Internet search engine
powered by Google™. Touch to access the Voice Search
feature where you can verbally enter a search term and
initiate an online search.
•
Widgets
are self-contained on-screen applications (not
shortcuts). These can be placed onto any of the available
screens (Home or extended).
Understanding Your Phone 23
•
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
) from the Primary shortcuts area.
: are four shortcuts present 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
( ) launches the Contacts-related screens
(Contacts, Groups, History, and Updates).
–
Messaging
( ) launches the Messaging menu
(create new messages or open an existing message
string).
–
Applications/Home
Home and Application screens.
•
Tap (
Applications
toggles functionality between the
) to access the Application
screens loaded with every available local application.
•
While in the Applications screens, tap (
to easily return to the Home screen.
Home
As you transition from screen to screen, the screen
counter (located at the top) displays the current panel
number in a circle.
)
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Screen Navigation
Press and hold Tap Touch and hold
Flick
Swipe or
Rotate
slide and
Drag
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
The following terms describe the most common
hardware and on-screen actions.
•
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
: Touch and hold an icon or key to open
the available options, or to access a pop-up menu. For
example: press and hold from the Home screen to access
a menu of customization options.
•
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.
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•
Pinch (Zoom Out)
Spread (Zoom In)
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.
•
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 (
Applications
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.
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