Samsung SGHT999 Users Manual
• TV Store
: displays TV shows that are available for purchase. Scroll
through the movie categories at the top of the screen. Touch a
category and TV shows of that type display.
4. Scroll through the media listings and tap on an item you
•
You can use 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi connectivity in order to download Media
Content.
•
Unlike purchased Media Content, rented Media Content will be
viewable on only 1 device in your account.
would like to purchase or rent.
5. Tap
6. Choose a payment method and then follow the on-screen
WATCH PREVIEW
Own
or
.
to watch a short preview or tap
instructions. The media stores to the
My Media
folder.
Media Hub Notices
•
Any media item (Media Content) may be rented or purchased after you
create an account in Media Hub.
•
Media Content that is downloaded may be viewed concurrently on up
to five (5) devices with Media Hub that are also registered to the same
account.
•
You may choose to remove a device from your account no more than
once every 90 days.
•
You may remove Media Content from a device as many times as you’d
like. You will have the ability to re-download the Media Content at a
later point in time subject to content re-download availability and
studio permissions.
•
You MUST be in network coverage to license Media Content you have
Rent
•
Media Content is downloaded and saved onto the SD card.
•
Your Media Content may pause/stop or not download in networks
where there is a weak signal.
•
You may begin watching downloaded Media Content as soon as a)
license acquisition has occurred and b) sufficient amount of the Media
Content has been buffered.
•
You must finish watching rented Media Content within 24 consecutive
hours of start of playback.
•
Stopping, pausing or restarting rented Media Content does not
extend the available viewing time.
•
In no event will rented Media Content be available for a period of
more than thirty (30) days (or shorter on a title-by-title basis) after
the Media Content has been rented (e.g., if you begin viewing
rented Media Content on the 29th day after the rental transaction,
but do not finish viewing the entire title, that rented Media Content
may not be available for the entire twenty-four (24) consecutive
hour period if such period would extend the viewable time beyond
the thirty (30) day rental window).
•
You cannot play any media content downloaded from Media Hub
through any output on your mobile phone, including All Share.
acquired through the Service.
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Music
5.1
Ch
( ( ) )
List
Now playing
Allows you to listen to music using 5.1 Virtual
Playing Music
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Music
2. Tap
3. Touch a tab to select the music category:
Done
Albums
4. Scroll through the list and tap an entry to begin playback.
Note:
The 5.1 channel sound effect works when earphones or sound is
connected through the headset jack only.
5. The following Music Player controls are available:
). Music player tips display.
.
, or
Artists
.
Applications)
All, Playlists
➔
Pause the song.
Start the song after pausing.
Surround Sound.
Plays the entire song list once.
Replays the current list when the list ends.
Repeats the currently playing song.
,
shuffles the current list of songs randomly.
songs play in order and are not shuffled.
lists the current playlist songs
displays the current song in the player window
Making a Song a Phone Ringtone
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Music
).
Applications)
➔
Press and hold to rewind the song. Tap to go to
previous song.
Press and hold to fast-forward the song. Tap to go
to next song.
Volume control.
2. Tap th e
3. Touch and hold a song from the list to reveal the
All
tab.
on-screen context menu.
4. Tap
Set as ➔ Phone ringtone.
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Music Player Options
Using Playlists
The Music Player Settings menu allows you to set preferences for
the music player such as whether you want the music to play in
the background, sound effects, and how the music menu
displays.
䊳
With the music player application displayed, press
and select one of the following options:
• Add to quick list
• Via Bluetooth
• Share music via
Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi.
• Set as
: sets this song as a Phone ringtone, Caller ringtone, or Alarm
tone.
• Add to playlist
•More:
–
Settings
Music menu, or Visualization. The Music menus allow you to decide
what you want to display. Selections are: Albums, Artists, Genres,
Folders, Composers, Years, Most played, Recently played, or Recently
added. Touch each item that you want to display in the Music menu.
: adds the selected music file to a quick playlist.
: plays the music through a Bluetooth stereo headset.
: shares a music file via AllShare, Bluetooth, Email,
: adds a song to the playlist.
: allows you to activate or deactivate the Equalizer, Effect,
Playlists are used to assign music files into groups for playback.
These Playlists can be created using the Music player on this
device, or using a third-party application (such as Windows
Media Player) and downloading those files to an SD card inserted
into the device.
Creating a Playlist
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Music
2. Tap the
3. Press and then tap
4. Backspace over the default playlist title and type a new
).
Playlists
tab.
Create
name for this playlist, then tap
Adding Music to a Playlist
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Music
2. Tap the
).
Playlists
tab.
Applications)
.
Save
.
Applications)
➔
➔
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–
Details
–
Stop playing music
playlist.
: displays details about the selected music.
3. Tap the playlist name in which to add music.
: stops playing the currently selected song or
Press and then tap
4.
Add
.
Only those playlist you have created can be edited. Default
– or –
Tap (
Note:
If a playlist is empty, add a song by touching a holding a song name
from the main screen to open the context menu. Select
5. Tap a music file, or tap
to this playlist then tap
Removing Music from a Playlist
1. From the Home screen, tap (
2. Tap the
3. Tap the playlist name in which to delete music.
4. Touch and hold a song to reveal the on-screen context
Add music
(
Music
Playlists
).
Add to playlist
Select all
Add
to add all the music tracks
.
Applications)
).
tab.
➔
playlists can not be renamed.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Music
2. Tap th e
.
3. Touch and hold a playlist entry to reveal the on-screen
).
Playlists
tab.
Applications)
➔
context menu.
4. Tap
5. Enter a new name for this playlist and tap
Edit title
.
Save
.
Transferring Music Files
Music files can be downloaded to the phone using one of two
methods:
1. Downloaded to the phone from or Android Market.
Music files are directly stored on your phone.
menu.
5. Tap
Remove
➔
OK.
Editing a Playlist
Besides adding and removing music files in a playlist, you can
also share, delete, or rename the playlist.
2. Downloaded to the phone via a direct USB connection.
Music files are stored into a Music folder on the SD card.
For more information, refer to “Connecting to the SD card” on
page 52.
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Removing Music Files
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Music
).
Applications)
➔
Note:
T-Mobile TV must be initialized over a cellular network before it can be
used. During this initial registration process, any current Wi-Fi
connections must be disabled.
2. Tap the
3. Touch and hold a song entry to reveal the on-screen
All
tab.
context menu.
4. Tap
Delete
➔
OK.
The music file(s) is deleted.
T-Mobile TV
T-Mobile TV is an application that allows you to get live TV and
Video on Demand.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
T-Mobile TV
). The T-Mobile Terms and Conditions
Applications)
➔
page displays.
Note:
A data plan is required to use this feature. Charges may apply. Please
contact your service provider for further details.
2. Tap
Accept
if you accept the Terms and Conditions.
– or –
Tap
Exit
to close the application.
3. Tap
Disable Wi-Fi
if you currently have an active Wi-Fi
connection.
4. Tap
5. Tap any of the following categories to begin viewing:
Start Trial
to begin a free 30-day trial of the service.
Live TV, On Demand, My Media, More Info, Browse
Channels
.
, or
YouTube
YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload
and share videos, and view them in MPEG-4 format.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
YouTube
2. Tap
3. When the screen loads you can begin searching and
Accept
touch
Exit
).
if you accept the Terms and Conditions, or
.
viewing posted videos.
4. Press ➔
Settings
➔
High quality on mobile
Applications)
➔
if you
Live
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prefer high quality output.
Section 9: Applications and Development
This section outlines the various applications that are available
on your phone.
Applications
The Applications list provides quick access to all the available
applications on the phone.
Refer to the application table on page 37 for a description of each
Application, its function, and how to navigate through that
particular application. If the application is already described in
another section of this user manual, then a cross reference to
that particular section is provided.
411 & More
Provides more than just single tap access to directory assistance
and other portals. Available categories include: 411 Directory
Assistance, Current Weather, and more.
Accounts and sync
This application allows you to configure general synchronization
settings that determine whether the background data is
synchronized, and whether you automatically synchronize data
with the phone.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
Accounts and sync
For more information, refer to “Accounts and Synchronization”
on page 219.
).
Applications)
➔
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
411 & More
2. Tap an on-screen option and follow the on-screen
prompts. Choices include: 411 Directory Assistance,
Current Weather, Horoscopes and Sports Report.
).
Applications)
➔
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AllShare
Configuring AllShare Settings
This application wirelessly synchronizes your Samsung mobile
phone with your TV, streams content and even keeps tabs on
who calls or sends text messages with real-time, on-screen
monitoring. Samsung’s AllShare makes staying connected easy.
Allows users to share their in-device media content with other
external devices using DLNA certified™ (Digital Living Network
Alliance) Devices. These external devices must also be DLNAcompliant. Wi-Fi capability can be provided to TVs via a digital
multimedia streamer.
Important!:
1. From the Home screen, tap (
2. Follow the on-screen prompts.
You must activate Wi-Fi to use this application. For more
information, refer to “Wi-Fi settings” on page 194.
(
AllShare
Applications)
).
➔
The AllShare™ application must first be configured prior to its
initial use. You must setup parameters such as connected Wi-FI,
Items to share, source server address, and external device
acceptance rights.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
AllShare
2. Press and then tap
).
Settings
Applications)
➔
and configure the
following settings as desired:
• Device name
new Media server if desired, and tap
• Share video/picture/audio
: defaults to your phone. Use the keypad to enter a
Save
.
: allows you to restrict what is shared
from your phone. Tap the items you want to share.
• Upload from other devices
how uploads from other devices are started. Tap
Always ask
, or
Always reject
: allows you set the phone to select
Always accept
.
,
The application contains two separate streaming media options:
• My device
allows you to stream/share selected multimedia content
from your device to DLNA compliant device connected to the same
WAP.
• Remote device
allows you to receive and playback media stored
externally (server, laptop, etc.) directly on your device.
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• Default memory
Memory Card
• Subtitles
: allows you to see subtitles on shared media.
: allows you to have media saved to your
. Tap an option.
Phone
Depending on the setting you changed, a pop-up screen
Yes
may display to restart AllShare. Tap
to continue.
or
Transmitting Media via AllShare
Blio
1. Tap the
My device
tab, select
Videos, Photos
, or
Music,
then tap on the media that you would like to share.
2. At the
Select device
screen, any devices that you can share
with are displayed.
3. Tap on a device to share media.
Receiving Media via AllShare
1. Tap the
Remote device
tab at the top of the screen.
All devices that you can receive media from are displayed.
2. Tap a device name. Media that you can receive from the
other device is listed.
•
Tap an item that you want to stream to your phone.
3. Press to return to the previous page.
and
Blio is an eReading application that presents eBooks just like the
printed version, in full color, and with all of the features you’d
want from an eReader.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Blio
).
2. Read the on-screen welcome information and tap
3. Tap an available on-screen option and follow the prompts.
Choose from:
Get, Shop, Search
Applications)
, and
Read
➔
Close
.
Bonus Apps
Provides the procedures necessary to install the T-Mobile Bonus
Apps Widget that allows you to discover those applications that
are compatible specifically with your phone.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
Applications)
➔
.
Asphalt 6
Provides access to a built-in HD video game.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Asphalt 6
2. Follow the on-screen prompts.
).
Applications)
➔
(
Bonus Apps
2. Read the Widget installation and tap
3. Once installed, locate the Widget on your screen and tap
Launch
4. Follow the on-screen prompts.
.
).
OK
.
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Books
Calculator
Use Google Books to read over 3 million ebooks on the go.
Build your ebooks library in the cloud with Google Books: jump
right into a bestseller or select from nearly 3 million free ebooks.
Personalize the reader to your liking, pick up reading where you
left off on your phone or computer, and settle down with a great
book on your Android phone!
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Books
2. If prompted, tap
).
Turn sync on
. This synchronizes your
Applications)
➔
books you have previously selected between your Books
account and your device.
3. Tap to begin searching for both free and paid
ebooks.
4. Follow the on-screen prompts to download the ebook to
your phone.
Using this feature you can use the phone as a calculator. The
calculator provides the basic arithmetic functions; addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division. You can also use this as
a scientific calculator.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Utility
2. Enter the first number using the numeric keys.
3. Enter the operation for your calculation by tapping the
Minus, Multiplication,
4. Enter the next number.
5. To view the result, tap the
6. Repeat steps 1 to 4 as many times as required.
Note:
Place the screen in Landscape mode to reveal additional scientific
functions.
) ➔ (
Calculator
or
Division
).
=
(equals)
Applications)
key.
key.
➔
Plus,
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Calendar
With the Calendar feature, you can consult the calendar by day,
week, or month, create events, and set an alarm to act as a
reminder. Google Calendar is built into the phone and
synchronizes both new and existing entries between your phone
• Delete
: allows you to delete All events, All events before today, or
an individual event.
• Settings
: displays a list of configurable settings.
For more information, refer to “Synchronizing Contacts” on
page 95.
and your online Google account.
Important!:
1. From the Home screen, tap (
You must have previously added an account (Facebook, Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync, or Google) prior to using the Calendar.
Applications)
(
Calendar
• Month
•Week
•Day
•List
: displays the Month view.
: displays the Week view.
: displays the Day view.
: allows you to search for events for the selected Month, Week,
). The Calendar displays four tabs:
or Day, or you can look for events for a future date.
2. Press and select one of the following options:
•Create
•Go to
•Today
: creates a new Event.
: displays a specific date.
: displays the date highlighted with a Blue box highlighting
the date.
➔
To manually sync calendar events:
1. Press ➔ and then tap ➔
.
sync
2. Locate the email account containing the events you wish to
Accounts and
synchronize.
3. Tap within the adjacent account field to reveal the
account’s synchronization settings screen.
4. Tap
Sync Calendar
to activate the synchronization of
calendar events between your device and the remote
exchange server. A green checkmark indicates the feature
is enabled.
Contacts
The default storage location for saving phone numbers to your
Contacts List is your phone’s built-in memory.
•Search
: allows you to search within current events.
For more information, refer to “Contacts List” on page 84.
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Camera
Downloads
Use your 8.0 megapixel camera feature to produce photos in a JPEG
format. The Camcorder shoots High Definition video in an MP4
format.
Note:
An SD card must be inserted before the Camera will take and store
photos.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
Camera
).
Applications)
➔
For more information, refer to “Using the Camera” on page 119.
Clocks
Here you can set an alarm, configure and view the World clock,
use a stopwatch, or set a timer. The applications display in a
tabular format and quickly accessed with the touch of a finger.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
Applications)
➔
Provides quick access to tabs containing a list of your current
downloaded files (Internet and Other).
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Downloads
2. Tap an available file category tab (
Other downloads
).
) and select the desired file. Compatible
Applications)
➔
Internet downloads
or
document formats can be opened by Polaris Office
(page 163).
Email
Email enables you to review and create email using most email
services. The device alerts you when you receive an email
message.
For more information, refer to “Email” on page 108.
(
Clock
).
For more information, refer to “Clock” on page 191.
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Files
Organize and store data, images, and more in your own personal
file folders. Files are stored to the memory card in separate (user
defined) folders.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
Files
).
For more information, refer to “Files” on page 130.
Applications)
➔
Gallery
Google Search
The Gallery is where you view photos and play back videos. For
photos, you can also perform basic editing tasks, view a
slideshow, set photos as wallpaper or caller image, and share as
a picture message.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
Gallery
).
Applications)
➔
For more information, refer to “The Gallery” on page 131.
Google Mail
Google Mail (Gmail) is a web-based email service. Gmail is
configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your
synchronization settings, Gmail can automatically synchronize
with your Gmail account on the web.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
Gmail
).
For more information, refer to “Using Google Mail” on page 115.
Applications)
➔
Google Search is a web-based search engine that uses
text-based queries to search for content on web pages.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
Google Search
) and enter the search text.
Applications)
➔
– or –
Tap on the Google Search bar and say the search
information. For more information, refer to “Search Key”
on page 29. For more information, refer to “Using Google
Search” on page 29.
IM
Instant Messaging allows you to send and receive instant
messages using Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, or Yahoo!
Messenger communities.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
IM
).
Applications)
➔
For more information, refer to “Using Instant Messaging (IM)” on
page 118.
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Kies air
Latitude
Kies air allows you to sync your Windows PC wirelessly with your
phone provided they are both on the same Wi-Fi network. You
can view and share call logs, videos, photos, music, bookmarks,
ringtones, and even send SMS messages from your PC.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
Kies air
).
Applications)
➔
For more information, refer to “Kies Air” on page 184.
Google Latitude allows you and your friends share locations and
status messages with each other. It also lets you send instant
messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to
your friends’ locations.
Important!:
Note:
1. From the Home screen, tap (
Important!:
You must sign in to your Google account, enable Wi-Fi, and
enable the Location feature before you can use this application.
For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi settings” on page 194.
Although you do not have to enable location services in order to use
Latitude, it is recommended for best accuracy.
Applications)
(
Latitude
For best results, it is recommended that you enable all of your
location services. For more information, refer to “Location and
Security” on page 211.
).
➔
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2. Tap
Wi-Fi Disabled - Click to enable
connection to navigate
to the Wi-Fi Settings menu where you can turn on Wi-Fi if it
is not already enabled.
For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 185.
Sharing your Location with Friends
Latitude Options
1. From the Latitude map screen, tap to display your
Latitude friends. At first, only your name is displayed.
2. Press
3. Tap
4. Tap a contact or enter an email address, then tap
Select from Contacts
Add friends
5. Tap
Yes
➔ Add friends
.
at the
Send sharing requests
.
or
Add via email address
prompt.
.
Your friend will receive an email or text message with your
location marked on a map. They will also receive
instructions on how to view your location from the web or
use Latitude on their phone or tablet provided it is
available. Once they acknowledge your request, their
location will display on your tablet. They can share their
location from their computer, phone, or tablet. For more
information, go to
6. To view the map, press
http://www.google.com/latitude
➔ See map
.
.
䊳
From the map display, press to display the following
options:
•Search
• Directions
: allows you to search for a place of interest.
: displays navigation directions to a location from a
starting point.
• My Places
: allows you to see locations you have marked as a
favorite such as restaurants, museums, parks, and so forth. Press
and hold on a location and when the screen displays with the
address, tap the star in the upper-right corner. It will be listed in your
Starred Places.
• Clear Map
: allows you to remove all markings and layers from the
map.
• Latitude
: lets you and your friends share locations and status
messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages
and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’
locations.
•More
: allows you to select the following additional options:
–
Labs
: this is a testing ground for experimental features that aren’t ready
for primetime. They may change, break or disappear at any time. Click
on a Lab to enable or disable it.
–
Cache Settings
not using Wi-Fi and to clear the cache that holds the map tiles.
: allows you to set options to pre-fetch map tiles when
–
Help
: displays the Google Mobile Help web page where you can receive
help on Google Maps.
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–
Terms, Privacy & Notices
Policy, o r Legal Notices information. Select the desired information from
the pop-up menu.
: displays the Terms and Conditions, Privacy
5. Read the on-screen information about Backup and if
desired, tap the
Enable Backup
field to activate the feature.
–
About
: displays general information about Google maps such as
Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, Free
memory, etc.
Lookout
Lookout™ provides mobile device-specific security features that
are coupled with a minimal performance hit. Lookout Mobile
Security provides key security options that are unique to the
mobile market. Along with the antivirus and anti-malware tech,
there's a lost and stolen phone locator service, an application
privacy adviser, and a backup service.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Lookout
2. Read the on-screen descriptions and tap
).
begin your configuration.
3. Read the on-screen information about Security and if
Applications)
Get started
➔
to
6. Tap
7. Read the on-screen information about the feature that can
Next
.
help locate your missing phone and if desired, tap
New user
(to setup a new account) or
Existing user
(to log
into your account field to activate the feature).
8. Tap
Start Lookout
.
From the main application, the main features are presented as
buttons. Tap one to reveal a button that will run the feature.
Maps
Google Maps allow you to track your current location, view
real-time traffic issues, and view detailed destination directions.
There is also a search tool included to help you locate places of
interest or a specific address. You can view locations on a vector
or aerial map, or you can view locations at the street level.
4. Tap
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desired, tap the
feature.
Next
.
Enable Security
field to activate the
Important!:
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
Before using Google Maps you must have an active data (3G/4G)
or Wi-Fi connection. The Maps application does not cover every
country or city.
(
Maps
Applications)
).
➔
Important!:
For best results, it is recommended that you enable all of your
location services. For more information, refer to “Location and
Security” on page 211.
Enabling a Location source
Before you use Google Maps and find your location or search for
places of interest, you must enable a location source. To enable
the location source you must enable the wireless network, or
Tip:
When using Google Maps you can turn on Enable GPS satellites.
Selecting GPS satellites allows you to locate places of interest at the
street-level. However, this also requires a clear view of the sky and uses
more battery power.
Opening Maps
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Maps
).
Applications)
➔
enable the GPS satellites.
Important!:
1. Press ➔ and then tap (
2. Tap
The more location determining functions are enabled, the more
accurate the determination will be of your position.
Location and security
Use wireless networks
.
to enable GPS to determine
location based on nearby cell towers.
3. Tap
4. Tap
Use GPS satellites
Use sensor aiding
to enable the GPS satellite.
to enhance positioning and save
power using sensors.
Settings
) ➔
2. Locate the top row of the applications to access additional
options:
• Search Maps
• Places
: provides access to the places menu where you can quickly
: allows you to search for a place of interest.
locate a business or person, find out more information about a
business, see coupons, public responses, and more (page 162).
Locate and tap one of the listed places (Restaurants, Coffee, Bars,
Attractions, ATMs, Gas Stations, Explore Nearby, or Add your own
place.) A list of places within this category displays.
• Layers
–
–
: allows you to switch map views:
Tr af fi c
: (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic conditions are
displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each color represents how
fast the traffic is moving.
Satellite
images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the best imagery
available, most of which is approximately one to three years old.
: Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth. Satellite
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–
Terrain
current map location.
–
Transit Lines
–
Latitude
location with them.
–
My Maps
–
Bicycling
–
Wikipedia
–
Buzz
everyone to see.
• My Location
: combines a topographical view of the area’s terrain with the
: displays the overlapping transit lines on your map.
: allows you to see your friend's locations and share your
: displays a list of your preferred maps.
: displays the overlapping cycling trails on your map.
: displays any Wikipedia markers and info on your map.
: allows you post public messages and photos at a location for
: when touched, the location displays on the map with
a blinking blue dot.
3. Press and select one of the following options:
•More
:
–
Labs
: a testing ground for experimental features that are not ready to
use publically.
–
Cache Settings
the phone’s memory (while not on a Wi-Fi connection) or to clear the
cache of map titles.
–
Help
: uses the browser to display a searchable Google Mobile Help
screen.
–
Terms, Privacy & Notices
Policy, or Legal Notices information. Select the desired information from
the pop-up menu.
–
About
: displays general information about Google maps such as
Version, Platform, Locale, Total data sent, Total data received, Free
memory, etc.
: provides the ability to setup maps that are cached into
: displays the Terms and Conditions, Privacy
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• Search
• Directions
: allows you to search for a place of interest.
: displays navigation directions to a location from a
starting point.
• My Places
: marks favorite locations on the map. These items are
automatically synchronized with maps.
• Clear Map
: after viewing or following directions, this option resets
the map.
• Latitude
: lets you and your friends share locations and status
messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages
and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’
locations.
Market
Android Market provides access to downloadable applications
and games to install on your phone. Android Market also allows
you to provide feedback and comments about an application, or
flag an application that might be incompatible with your phone.
Accessing the Market
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Market
2. If not already logged in with your Google account, tap
3. Tap
Sign in
).
and enter your Google account information.
Applications)
➔
Next
Important!:
.
If the selected application requires access to data or control of a
function on your phone, Market displays the information the
application will access.
Tap
OK
if you agree to the conditions of the application. Once you
tap
OK
on this screen you are responsible for using this
application on the phone and the amount of data it uses. Use this
feature with caution.
4. Tap
Accept
to agree to the Android Market terms of
service.
For more information, refer to “Downloading a New Google
Application” on page 152.
Downloading a New Google Application
To download a new application, you will need to use your Google
account to sign in to Android Market. The Android Market home
page provides several ways to find applications. The home page
features applications and includes a list of item applications by
category, a list of games, a link to search, and a link to My apps.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Market
2. Browse through the categories, find an application you're
).
interested in, and tap the name.
Applications)
➔
4. Tap
Note:
Use caution with applications which request access to any personal
data, functions, or significant amounts of data usage times.
5. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to pay for
Install
.
the application.
6. Check the progress of the current download by opening
the Notifications panel.
7. After the item is downloaded and installed on your phone,
the content download icon
appears in the
notification area of the status bar.
8. On the Android Market screen, press and then tap
My apps
, tap the installed application in the list, and then
3. Read the application descriptions.
tap
Open
.
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Tip:
The newly downloaded applications display in the applications list and
are shown in alphabetical order if the View Type is set to Alphabetical
grid or Alphabetical list, or at the end of the list if View type is set to
Customizable grid.
Unknown sources
This feature can be used for Android application development.
The feature allows developers to install non-Market applications.
Note:
A data plan is required to use this feature. Charges may apply. Please
contact your service provider for further details.
Launching an Installed Google Application
1. From the Home screen, tap (
2. Tap the newly installed application. This application is
typically located on the last Applications page.
Applications
).
Android Development
This device can be used for Android application development.
You can write applications in the SDK and install them on this
device, then run the applications using the hardware, system,
and network.
Warning!:
Android Dev Phones are not intended for non-developer
end-users. Because the device can be configured with system
software not provided by or supported by Google or any other
company, end-users operate these devices at their own risk.
1. Press ➔ and then tap (
Applications
➔
Unknown sources
.
Settings
) ➔
Unknown sources displays a check mark to indicate it is
active.
Manage applications
This feature allows you to manage and remove installed
applications. You can also view the amount of memory or
resources used as well as the remaining memory and resources
for each of the applications on your phone and clear the data,
cache, or defaults.
䊳
Press ➔ and then tap (
Applications
Clearing application cache and data
1. Press ➔ and then tap (
Applications
2. Tap an application in which to clear the cache or data.
➔
Manage applications
➔
Manage applications
.
.
Settings
Settings
) ➔
) ➔
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3. Tap
Force stop, Clear data, Clear cache
, or
Clear defaults
.
Uninstalling third-party applications
3. Compose the memo.
You can uninstall any application you downloaded and installed
from Android Market.
1. Press ➔ and then tap (
Applications
2. Tap the third-party application, and from the
screen, tap
info
➔
Manage applications
Uninstall
.
.
Settings
Application
) ➔
Media Hub
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
Media Hub
).
Applications)
➔
For more information, refer to “Media Hub” on page 134.
Memo
This feature allows you to create a memo.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Utility
) ➔ (
Memo
).
Applications)
➔
4. Tap
Save
.
For more information, refer to “Text Input Methods” on page 72.
Memo options
1. While viewing the list of Memos, press and select
one of the following options:
•Create:
• Delete
•Search
•Send
allows you to create a memo.
: allows you to delete one or more memos.
: allows you to search within the current set of memos.
: allows you to send one or several of your memos at one
time. Select a memo and tap send to deliver it via: Bluetooth, Email,
Messaging, or Wi-Fi.
•Sort by
•More
–
: allows you to sort by Date or Color.
: provides the following options:
SNS log in
accounts.
: allows you to log into your Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn
2. Tap
Note:
If this is your first memo, you are automatically taken to the new memo
screen.
Create memo
.
–
Sync memo
individual memos.
–
PIN lock
before reading a memo.
: allows you to sync your memos Google Docs or send
: allows you to set a PIN lock so that a PIN must be entered
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Touch and hold the memo then select
2.
Send
and choose
Mini Diary
the method to send this memo:
Messaging
3. From the memo list, touch the upper-left edit button and
or
Wi-Fi
.
Bluetooth, Email
select a color for the memo’s background, then tap
,
Save
Messaging
This application allows you to use the Short Message Service
(SMS) to send and receive short text messages to and from other
mobile phones.
You can also use the Multi Media Service (MMS) to create
multimedia messages to send and receive from other mobile
phones.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
Messaging
).
Applications)
➔
This application allows you to create a mini diary where you can
add a photo, and text to describe an event or other memorable
life event.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
Applications)
➔
.
(
Utility
) ➔ (
Mini Diary
). Any diary entries display in a
list.
2. If prompted, tap
Yes
to allow required network
connectivity.
3. Tap the
event and touch the source. Selections are:
Gallery
4. Tap the
Done
Tap to add photo
.
Add location
.
field to add a photo for this diary
Camera
, or
area of the screen, enter text, then tap
For more information, refer to “Messages” on page 102.
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5. Tap the
then tap
6. Tap the weather data icon in the upper, right corner (above
Tap to add text
Done
.
area of the screen and enter text
the photo) and select a weather condition from the list to
describe the weather conditions for this entry.
7. Tap
Save
.
Mini Diary settings
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Utility
) ➔ (
Mini Diary
).
Applications)
➔
• Change photo
: replaces the photo in this entry by allowing you to
take another photo or use another image.
• Delete photo
: deletes the photo from this entry when you touch Yes
to confirm.
2. From the main Diary listings page, press and then
tap
3. Tap
Settings
Auto update
.
if you want the settings to automatically
update.
Deleting a Mini Diary entry
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Utility
2. Press and then tap
) ➔ .
Delete all
Applications)
.
➔
Mini Diary options
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Utility
2. Select a diary.
3. Press and select one of the following options:
) ➔ .
Applications)
➔
•More
: provides additional options such as: Publish (SNS service
such as Facebook) and Send via (to deliver the entry via either Email
or Messaging).
More for Me
Provides customized offers, discounts and deals right to your
phone by providing some brief customer and location
information. The application uses your current location to bring
you the best deals in your area.
Initial Setup
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
More for Me
2. Read the on-screen information and configure the
).
necessary options such as: Gender, Age, and agreements.
3. Tap
Continue
to complete the setup process.
Applications)
➔
•Create
• Delete
•Edit
: allows you to edit the current diary entry.
: creates a new diary entry.
: deletes the displayed entry.
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Using the More for Me Application
My Account
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
More for Me
2. Access an available tab for more options:
• Just for Me
: displays a listing of current offers available
).
Applications)
➔
within your current area.
• All Deals
: Provides you with common categories to choose from,
such as: Food & Drinks, Health & Beauty, Retail & Service,
Activities, Events, Other, and All nearby.
•My Deals
• Settings
: displays a list of previously redeemed offers.
: Provides access to configuration settings such as: Get
Better Deals, Connect with Facebook, and Terms & Conditions.
Music
This application allows you to play music files that you have
stored on your microSD card. You can also create playlists.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
Music
).
For more information, refer to “Music” on page 136.
Applications)
➔
This option provides you with account specific information such
as your current activity, billing information, and Plan Services
information. You can also set alerts for minute or message usage,
payment reminder, or power saver.
Note:
You may be prompted to log into the Android Market to receive the
latest version of the T-Mobile My Account application.
The differences between My Account and My Device are these:
• My Account
: check Activity, set Alerts and Events, review Billing,
and review your current Plan and services.
•My Device
: Personalize settings, Quick Tools, Support, and Storage
& Battery.
Tip:
Use the Menu key to toggle between My Account and My Device.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
My Account
2. Read the on-screen information and tap
).
Applications)
OK
.
➔
The initial screen displays four tabs: Activity, Set Alerts, Billing,
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and Plan.
Activity
Billing
The Activity tab displays your current minute and message
activity. You can view what percentage of minutes were used as
well as the number of messages used for a particular start date.
Alerts and Events
From this screen you can activate alerts to notify you of the
following:
• Alert Settings
–
Minute Usage
your plan. Minute Usage Reminder: sends an alert when the number of
minutes used reaches 75 percent of the total available minutes in the
plan. Over Limit Alert: sends an alert when usage exceeds your plan’s
total available minutes.
–
Message Usage
in your plan. If you plan includes unlimited messages this setting does
not apply.
–
Data Usage
includes unlimited data usage this setting does not apply.
: sets when you would receive alerts for the following:
: tracks the number of minutes used and remaining in
: tracks the number of messages used and remaining
: tracks data used and remaining in your plan. If you plan
This provides a billing summary.
Plan
This screen displays specific information and charges for your
current plan and services. The screen also displays additional
services information and charges. Included categories include:
My plan & services, Additional Services, and T-Mobile Offers.
My Device
Use the My Device application to configure device settings, view
support information, personalize your CallerTunes, Ringtones, or
Wallpapers, or view battery storage information.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
My Device
2. Read the on-screen information and tap
Tip:
Use the Menu key ( ) to toggle between My Account and My Device.
).
Applications)
OK
.
➔
–
Payment Reminder
–
Power Saver
percent. The alert displays in the notification window. This alert is
automatically set to
: sends an alert when the battery level reaches 30
• Recent Oder Status
• Account Events
: alerts when your bill is due.
On
.
: Displays details about your recent orders.
: provides details about your recent account
events.
The differences between My Account and My Device are these:
• My Account
: check Activity, set Alerts and Events, review Billing,
and review your current Plan and services.
• My Device
: Personalize settings, Quick Tools, Support, and Storage
& Battery.
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The initial screen displays four tabs: Personalize, Quick Tools,
Navigation
Support, and Storage Battery.
Personalize
Using this menu you can personalize CallerTunes, Ringtone, and
Wallpapers.
• CallerTunes
• Ringtones
: allows you to choose songs for your callers to hear.
: you can personalize your phone’s ringtones by
choosing from recordings, voices, and more.
• Wallpapers
: you can personalize your phone’s background by
selecting wallpapers from the Shop, Gallery, Live Wallpapers, and
the Wallpaper Gallery.
Quick Tools
Quick Tools is a shortcut that allows you to view and configure
the following features and parameters: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Data
Roaming, GPS, Brightness, Screen Timeout, and Phone Info.
Support
Displays support information My Account Feedback, T-Mobile
Forums, T-Mobile on Twitter, and T-Mobile
®
Tech Assist™.
Google Maps Navigation (Beta) is an internet-connected
turn-by-turn, GPS navigation system with voice guidance.
Caution!:
Important!:
Traffic data is not real-time and directions may be wrong,
dangerous, prohibited, or involve ferries.
To receive better GPS signals, avoid using your device in the
following conditions:
- inside a building or between buildings
- in a tunnel or underground passage
- in poor weather
- around high-voltage or electromagnetic fields
- in a vehicle with tinted windows
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
Navigation
).
Applications)
➔
Enabling GPS Location
1. Press ➔ and then tap (
Settings
Location and security
) ➔
Storage & Battery
From this tab you can view Memory storage information for the
phone or memory card. You can also view the battery level
percentage and other information.
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2. Tap
Use wireless networks.
A green check mark indicates
the GPS location feature has been enhanced by using Wi-Fi
and/or mobile networks to increase accuracy.
Tap
3.
Use GPS satellites.
GPS location feature is enabled.
4. Tap
Use sensor aiding.
A green check mark indicates the
A green check mark indicates the
• Contacts
: allows you to receive turn-by-turn directions to the
address stored for a selected Contacts entry.
• Starred Places
: allows you to obtain directions to locations that
have been starred within Google maps (
maps.google.com
).
phone is enhancing its positioning ability and save power
by using sensors.
Navigation options
1. From the Home screen, tap ➔ (
The navigation application can be configured from the
main screen.
2. Read the on-screen disclaimer and tap
3. Choose from the following on-screen options:
• Driving/Walking
: configures the method of travel. Selection of
Walking would negate the need to track traffic jams and
obstructions.
–
Driving mode enables the
your Route options such as:
•Maps
: enables the on-screen real-time map functionality.
Settings
feature: allows you to configure
Avoid highways
Navigation
Accept
or
Avoid tolls
Navigation Map options
Once on the map screen, you can access the following features:
•
).
Destination
•
Search by voice
•
Layers
• Traffic view
: returns you to the previous Navigation options screen.
: Speak your destination instead of typing.
: allows you to switch map views:
: (available only in selected areas) Real-time traffic
conditions are displayed over roads as color-coded lines. Each color
.
represents how fast the traffic is moving.
• Satellite
: Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth.
Satellite images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the best
imagery available, most of which is approximately one to three
years old.
• Parking
: displays parking information relative to your current
location.
.
• Gas Stations
: displays gas station location relative to your current
location.
• Speak Destination
: allows you to use the voice recognition feature
to search for matching locations in your area.
• Type Destination
: allows you to manually enter a destination
address (via the on-screen keypad).
• ATMs & Banks
current location.
• Restaurants
: displays restaurant and eatery locations relative to
your current location.
: displays ATM and Bank locations relative to your
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Press to access additional options:
•
Search
: manually search for a destination address, place, name of
business, or even a type of business.
•
Set Destination
: returns you to the navigation options screen where
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to use the application.
Note:
It is recommended that this service be used in conjunction with an
active Wi-Fi connection.
you can access a destination by either Speaking, Typing, or selecting
from a Contacts entry or Starred Place.
•
Layers
•
Mute
: allows you to switch map views. See previous description.
: allows you to mute the audio readout and directional
information.
•
Exit Navigation
•
More
: provides additional application information such as: Help and
: terminates the application.
Terms, Privacy & Notices.
Caution!:
Navigation is a beta product. Use caution.
Netflix
Netflix is a service offering online streaming service that allows
you to watch TV Shows & Movies directly on your phone.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Netflix
). If prompted to update, follow the on-screen
prompts.
2. Enter the
Email
and
Password
Applications)
➔
associated with your current
News & Weather
The News & Weather application allows you to view the news
and weather in your area.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
News & Weather
2. Select from any of the available tabs:
U.S., Sports
3. Tap the temperature to display a graph mapping the days
, and
Entertainment
).
temperature and humidity.
4. While on the Weather screen, press
following options:
•Refresh
: allows you to refresh the screen. Your location and the
weather is updated if there have been any changes.
• Settings
–
: allows you to set weather, news, and refresh settings.
Weather settings
for temperature displays.
: allows you to choose location(s) and set the metric
Applications)
Weather, Top Stories
.
➔
to display the
,
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Netflix account.
–
News settings
fetching articles and images, and view the terms of service for news
service.
–
Refresh settings
–
Application version
: allows you to choose topics, configure settings for
: allows you to choose options for updating content.
To access the settings:
1. Press and then tap
2. Tap an available option:
Refresh settings
, and
: displays the application version number.
Settings
.
Weather settings, News settings
Application version
.
Places
Google Places displays company logos on a layer of Google
Maps. When viewing an area you can quickly locate a business
or person, find out more information about the business, see
coupons, public responses, and more.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Places
).
,
2. Use the
Find places
field to manually enter a desired place
or choose from among the various categories. Matches are
Applications)
➔
Photo Editor
This application provides basic editing functions for pictures that
you take on your phone. Along with basic image tuning like
brightness, contrast, and color it also provides a wide variety of
effects used for editing the picture.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
Photo editor
).
For more information, refer to “Photo Editor” on page 129.
Applications)
➔
filtered by those closest to your current location.
3. Locate and tap one of the listed places (Restaurants,
Coffee, Bars, Attractions, ATMs, Gas Stations, Explore
Nearby, or Add your own place.) A list of places within this
category displays.
– or –
Press and then tap either
4. Tap the Maps icon (upper-right) to launch the related maps
feature.
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Starred Places
or
My Maps
.
Press and then tap
5.
Latitude
. The functions of this
5. On its initial launch, tap an available tab:
application are similar to those of the Navigation
application, but work along with the Latitude service
where you can share your location with your chosen
Google friends.
Polaris Office
Polaris Office Mobile for Android is a Microsoft Office compatible
office suite. This application provides a central place for
managing your documents online or offline.
The application can also open Adobe PDF (Portable Document
Format) files.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Polaris Office
2. Read the registration information and enter your Name and
).
Applications)
➔
•New
• My Files
: creates a new office document.
: This is where you keep your documents on this device.
You can manage documents, or send them to others, and upload
the documents.
• Recent docs
•Web files
: provides a list of recently opened documents.
: This provides your online storage information at
Box.net
You can also share your documents to others without using email
attachments.
• Search
: allows you to search for document files by using a text
string.
.
Email information (if desired).
3. Tap
Later
to ignore this registration or
Register
the process.
4. Read the End User License Agreement, then tap
you agree with the terms of use.
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to complete
Accept
if
Pro Apps
Slacker
Provides access to compatible productivity tools. These
productivity packs can be accessed from anywhere.
Note:
Access to these applications and packs requires you have an active
Google account and are logged in prior to connection.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
Pro Apps
(
•
Select an application and follow the on-screen download
).
Applications)
➔
and installation instructions.
Settings
This icon navigates to the sound and phone settings for your
phone. It includes such settings as: display, security, memory,
and any extra settings associated with your phone.
䊳
From the Home screen, tap (
(
Settings
).
Applications)
➔
Slacker offers free, internet radio for mobile phones.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Slacker
Important!:
2. If prompted, enter your Email address and password.
You must register and create a free account prior to using this
service.
).
Applications)
➔
– or –
Tap
Create Account
3. Begin selecting the music you want to listen to.
if you have not created an account.
Social Hub
Allows you to easily and intuitively satisfy all of your
communication needs from within a single-user interface.
E-mails, instant messaging, social network contents, and
– or –
Press ➔ and then tap (
For more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on
page 194.
Settings
).
calendar contents from all major service providers are available.
1. From the Home screen, tap (
(
Social Hub
). The Welcome to Social Hub page
Applications)
➔
describes all of the available features.
2. Tap
Setup now
to setup your Social Hub account.
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