Samsung SGHT999 Users Manual

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Applications)

•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 would like to purchase or rent.

5.Tap WATCH PREVIEW to watch a short preview or tap Rent or Own.

6.Choose a payment method and then follow the on-screen 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 acquired through the Service.

•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.

•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.

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Music

Playing Music

1.From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Music). Music player tips display.

2.Tap Done.

3.Touch a tab to select the music category: All, Playlists,

Albums, or Artists.

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:

Pause the song.

Start the song after pausing.

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.

5.1Ch

( ( ) )

List

Now playing

Allows you to listen to music using 5.1 Virtual 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 (Applications)

(Music).

2.Tap the All tab.

3.Touch and hold a song from the list to reveal the on-screen context menu.

4.Tap Set as Phone ringtone.

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Music Player Options

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.

With the music player application displayed, press and select one of the following options:

•Add to quick list: adds the selected music file to a quick playlist.

•Via Bluetooth: plays the music through a Bluetooth stereo headset.

•Share music via: shares a music file via AllShare, Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Wi-Fi.

•Set as: sets this song as a Phone ringtone, Caller ringtone, or Alarm tone.

•Add to playlist: adds a song to the playlist.

•More:

–Settings: allows you to activate or deactivate the Equalizer, Effect, 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.

–Details: displays details about the selected music.

–Stop playing music: stops playing the currently selected song or playlist.

Using Playlists

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 (Applications)

(Music).

2.Tap the Playlists tab.

3.Press and then tap Create.

4.Backspace over the default playlist title and type a new name for this playlist, then tap Save.

Adding Music to a Playlist

1.From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Music).

2.Tap the Playlists tab.

3.Tap the playlist name in which to add music.

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4.Press and then tap Add.

– or –

Tap (Add music).

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 Add to playlist.

5.Tap a music file, or tap Select all to add all the music tracks to this playlist then tap Add.

Removing Music from a Playlist

1.From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Music).

2.Tap the Playlists tab.

3.Tap the playlist name in which to delete music.

4.Touch and hold a song to reveal the on-screen context 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.

Only those playlist you have created can be edited. Default playlists can not be renamed.

1.From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Music).

2.Tap the Playlists tab.

3.Touch and hold a playlist entry to reveal the on-screen context menu.

4.Tap Edit title.

5.Enter a new name for this playlist and tap 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.

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 (Applications)

(Music).

2.Tap the All tab.

3.Touch and hold a song entry to reveal the on-screen 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 (Applications)

(T-Mobile TV). The T-Mobile Terms and Conditions 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.

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.

3.Tap Disable Wi-Fi if you currently have an active Wi-Fi connection.

4.Tap Start Trial to begin a free 30-day trial of the service.

5.Tap any of the following categories to begin viewing:

Live TV, On Demand, My Media, More Info, Browse, or Live

Channels.

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 (Applications)

(YouTube).

2.Tap Accept if you accept the Terms and Conditions, or touch Exit.

3.When the screen loads you can begin searching and viewing posted videos.

4.Press Settings High quality on mobile if you prefer high quality output.

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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.

1.From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(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.

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.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Accounts and sync).

For more information, refer to “Accounts and Synchronization” on page 219.

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AllShare

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!: You must activate Wi-Fi to use this application. For more information, refer to “Wi-Fi settings” on page 194.

1. From the Home screen, tap (Applications) (AllShare).

2. Follow the on-screen prompts.

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.

Configuring AllShare Settings

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 (Applications) (AllShare).

2.Press and then tap Settings and configure the following settings as desired:

•Device name: defaults to your phone. Use the keypad to enter a new Media server if desired, and tap Save.

•Share video/picture/audio: allows you to restrict what is shared from your phone. Tap the items you want to share.

•Upload from other devices: allows you set the phone to select how uploads from other devices are started. Tap Always accept,

Always ask, or Always reject.

•Default memory: allows you to have media saved to your Phone or Memory Card. Tap an option.

•Subtitles: allows you to see subtitles on shared media.

Depending on the setting you changed, a pop-up screen

may display to restart AllShare. Tap Yes to continue.

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Transmitting Media via AllShare

1.Tap the My device tab, select Videos, Photos, or Music, and 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.

Provides access to a built-in HD video game.

1.From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Asphalt 6).

2.Follow the on-screen prompts.

Blio

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 (Applications)

(Blio).

2.Read the on-screen welcome information and tap Close.

3.Tap an available on-screen option and follow the prompts. Choose from: Get, Shop, Search, and Read.

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)

(Bonus Apps).

2.Read the Widget installation and tap OK.

3.Once installed, locate the Widget on your screen and tap

Launch.

4.Follow the on-screen prompts.

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Books

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 (Applications)

(Books).

2.If prompted, tap Turn sync on. This synchronizes your 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.

Calculator

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 (Applications) (Utility) (Calculator).

2.Enter the first number using the numeric keys.

3.Enter the operation for your calculation by tapping the Plus, Minus, Multiplication, or Division key.

4.Enter the next number.

5.To view the result, tap the = (equals) key.

6.Repeat steps 1 to 4 as many times as required.

Note: Place the screen in Landscape mode to reveal additional scientific functions.

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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 and your online Google account.

Important!: You must have previously added an account (Facebook, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, or Google) prior to using the Calendar.

1.From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Calendar). The Calendar displays four tabs:

•Month: displays the Month view.

•Week: displays the Week view.

•Day: displays the Day view.

•List: allows you to search for events for the selected Month, Week, or Day, or you can look for events for a future date.

2.Press and select one of the following options:

•Create: creates a new Event.

•Go to: displays a specific date.

•Today: displays the date highlighted with a Blue box highlighting the date.

•Search: allows you to search within current events.

•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.

To manually sync calendar events:

1.Press and then tap Accounts and sync.

2.Locate the email account containing the events you wish to 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.

For more information, refer to “Contacts List” on page 84.

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Camera

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.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Camera).

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.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Clock).

For more information, refer to “Clock” on page 191.

Downloads

Provides quick access to tabs containing a list of your current downloaded files (Internet and Other).

1.From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Downloads).

2.Tap an available file category tab (Internet downloads or

Other downloads) and select the desired file. Compatible document formats can be opened by Polaris Office (page 163).

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.

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.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Files).

For more information, refer to “Files” on page 130.

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Gallery

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.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Gallery).

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.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Gmail).

For more information, refer to “Using Google Mail” on page 115.

Google Search

Google Search is a web-based search engine that uses text-based queries to search for content on web pages.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Google Search) and enter the search text.

–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.

Instant Messaging allows you to send and receive instant messages using Windows Live Messenger, Google Talk, or Yahoo! Messenger communities.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(IM).

For more information, refer to “Using Instant Messaging (IM)” on page 118.

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Kies air

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.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Kies air).

For more information, refer to “Kies Air” on page 184.

Latitude

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!: 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.

Note: Although you do not have to enable location services in order to use Latitude, it is recommended for best accuracy.

1.From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Latitude).

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.

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.

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Sharing your Location with Friends

1.From the Latitude map screen, tap to display your Latitude friends. At first, only your name is displayed.

2.Press Add friends.

3.Tap Select from Contacts or Add via email address.

4.Tap a contact or enter an email address, then tap

Add friends.

5.Tap Yes at the Send sharing requests 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 http://www.google.com/latitude.

6.To view the map, press See map.

Latitude Options

From the map display, press to display the following options:

•Search: allows you to search for a place of interest.

•Directions: 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: allows you to set options to pre-fetch map tiles when not using Wi-Fi and to clear the cache that holds the map tiles.

–Help: displays the Google Mobile Help web page where you can receive help on Google Maps.

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–Terms, Privacy & Notices: displays the Terms and Conditions, Privacy Policy, o r 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.

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 (Applications)

(Lookout).

2.Read the on-screen descriptions and tap Get started to begin your configuration.

3.Read the on-screen information about Security and if desired, tap the Enable Security field to activate the feature.

4.Tap Next.

5.Read the on-screen information about Backup and if desired, tap the Enable Backup field to activate the feature.

6.Tap Next.

7.Read the on-screen information about the feature that can 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.

Important!: 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.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Maps).

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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 enable the GPS satellites.

Important!: The more location determining functions are enabled, the more accurate the determination will be of your position.

1. Press and then tap (Settings)

Location and security.

2.Tap Use wireless networks to enable GPS to determine location based on nearby cell towers.

3.Tap Use GPS satellites to enable the GPS satellite.

4.Tap Use sensor aiding to enhance positioning and save power using sensors.

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 (Applications)

(Maps).

2.Locate the top row of the applications to access additional options:

•Search Maps: allows you to search for a place of interest.

•Places: provides access to the places menu where you can quickly 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:

–Traffic: (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.

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–Terrain: combines a topographical view of the area’s terrain with the current map location.

–Transit Lines: displays the overlapping transit lines on your map.

–Latitude: allows you to see your friend's locations and share your location with them.

–My Maps: displays a list of your preferred maps.

–Bicycling: displays the overlapping cycling trails on your map.

–Wikipedia: displays any Wikipedia markers and info on your map.

–Buzz: allows you post public messages and photos at a location for everyone to see.

•My Location: when touched, the location displays on the map with a blinking blue dot.

3.Press and select one of the following options:

•Search: allows you to search for a place of interest.

•Directions: 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.

•More:

–Labs: a testing ground for experimental features that are not ready to use publically.

–Cache Settings: provides the ability to setup maps that are cached into 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: displays the Terms and Conditions, Privacy 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.

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.

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Accessing the Market

2.If not already logged in with your Google account, tap Next.

3.Tap Sign in and enter your Google account information.

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 (Applications)

(Market).

2.Browse through the categories, find an application you're interested in, and tap the name.

3.Read the application descriptions.

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 Install.

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 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, pressand then tap

My apps, tap the installed application in the list, and then 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.

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 (Applications).

2.Tap the newly installed application. This application is typically located on the last Applications page.

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.

Unknown sources

This feature can be used for Android application development. The feature allows developers to install non-Market applications.

1. Press and then tap (Settings)

Applications Unknown sources.

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.

Press and then tap(Settings)

Applications Manage applications.

Clearing application cache and data

1. Press and then tap(Settings)

Applications Manage applications.

2.Tap an application in which to clear the cache or data.

3.Tap Force stop, Clear data, Clear cache, or Clear defaults.

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Uninstalling third-party applications

You can uninstall any application you downloaded and installed from Android Market.

1. Press and then tap (Settings)

Applications Manage applications.

2.Tap the third-party application, and from the Application info screen, tap Uninstall.

Media Hub
From the Home screen, tap		(Applications)



	(Media Hub).
	(Media Hub).

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		(Applications)
	(Utility)	(Memo).
2.	Tap Create memo.

Note: If this is your first memo, you are automatically taken to the new memo screen.

3.Compose the memo.

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: allows you to create a memo.

•Delete: allows you to delete one or more memos.

•Search: allows you to search within the current set of memos.

•Send: 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: allows you to sort by Date or Color.

•More: provides the following options:

–SNS log in: allows you to log into your Facebook, Twitter, or LinkedIn accounts.

–Sync memo: allows you to sync your memos Google Docs or send individual memos.

–PIN lock: allows you to set a PIN lock so that a PIN must be entered before reading a memo.

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2.Touch and hold the memo then select Send and choose the method to send this memo: Bluetooth, Email,

Messaging or Wi-Fi.

3.From the memo list, touch the upper-left edit button and

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.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Messaging).

For more information, refer to “Messages” on page 102.

Mini Diary

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 Tap to add photo field to add a photo for this diary event and touch the source. Selections are: Camera, or

Gallery.

4.Tap the Add location area of the screen, enter text, then tap

Done.

5.Tap the Tap to add text area of the screen and enter text then tap Done.

6.Tap the weather data icon in the upper, right corner (above the photo) and select a weather condition from the list to describe the weather conditions for this entry.

7.Tap Save.

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Mini Diary settings

1. From the Home screen, tap

(Utility)		(Mini Diary).

(Applications)

2.From the main Diary listings page, press and then tap Settings.

3.Tap Auto update if you want the settings to automatically update.

Deleting a Mini Diary entry
1. From the Home screen, tap		(Applications)
(Utility)	.

2. Press and then tap Delete all.

Mini Diary options
1. From the Home screen, tap		(Applications)
(Utility)	.

2.Select a diary.

3.Press and select one of the following options:

•Create: creates a new diary entry.

•Delete: deletes the displayed entry.

•Edit: allows you to edit the current diary entry.

•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.

•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 (Applications)

(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.

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Using the More for Me Application

1.From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(More for Me).

2.Access an available tab for more options:

• Just for Me: displays a listing of current offers available 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: displays a list of previously redeemed offers.

•Settings: 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.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Music).

For more information, refer to “Music” on page 136.

My Account

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 (Applications) (My Account).

2. Read the on-screen information and tap OK.

The initial screen displays four tabs: Activity, Set Alerts, Billing, and Plan.

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Activity

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: sets when you would receive alerts for the following:

–Minute Usage: tracks the number of minutes used and remaining in 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: tracks the number of messages used and remaining in your plan. If you plan includes unlimited messages this setting does not apply.

–Data Usage: tracks data used and remaining in your plan. If you plan includes unlimited data usage this setting does not apply.

–Payment Reminder: alerts when your bill is due.

–Power Saver: sends an alert when the battery level reaches 30 percent. The alert displays in the notification window. This alert is automatically set to On.

•Recent Oder Status: Displays details about your recent orders.

•Account Events: provides details about your recent account events.

Billing

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 (Applications)

(My Device).

2.Read the on-screen information and tap OK.

Tip: Use the Menu key ( ) to toggle between My Account and My Device.

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, Support, and Storage Battery.

Personalize

Using this menu you can personalize CallerTunes, Ringtone, and Wallpapers.

•CallerTunes: allows you to choose songs for your callers to hear.

•Ringtones: 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™.

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.

Navigation

Google Maps Navigation (Beta) is an internet-connected turn-by-turn, GPS navigation system with voice guidance.

Caution!: Traffic data is not real-time and directions may be wrong, dangerous, prohibited, or involve ferries.

Important!: 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

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Navigation).

Enabling GPS Location

1. Press and then tap (Settings)

Location and security

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.

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3.Tap Use GPS satellites. A green check mark indicates the GPS location feature is enabled.

4.Tap Use sensor aiding. A green check mark indicates the phone is enhancing its positioning ability and save power by using sensors.

Navigation options

1.From the Home screen, tap (Navigation). The navigation application can be configured from the

main screen.

2.Read the on-screen disclaimer and tap Accept.

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 Settings feature: allows you to configure your Route options such as: Avoid highways or Avoid tolls.

•Maps: enables the on-screen real-time map functionality.

•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).

•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).

Navigation Map options

Once on the map screen, you can access the following features:

•Destination: returns you to the previous Navigation options screen.

•Search by voice: Speak your destination instead of typing.

•Layers: allows you to switch map views:

•Traffic view: (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.

•ATMs & Banks: displays ATM and Bank locations relative to your current location.

•Restaurants: displays restaurant and eatery locations relative to your current location.

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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 you can access a destination by either Speaking, Typing, or selecting from a Contacts entry or Starred Place.

•Layers: allows you to switch map views. See previous description.

•Mute: allows you to mute the audio readout and directional information.

•Exit Navigation: terminates the application.

•More: provides additional application information such as: Help and 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 (Applications) (Netflix). If prompted to update, follow the on-screen

prompts.

2.Enter the Email and Password associated with your current Netflix account.

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.

News & Weather

The News & Weather application allows you to view the news and weather in your area.

1.From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(News & Weather).

2.Select from any of the available tabs: Weather, Top Stories,

U.S., Sports, and Entertainment.

3.Tap the temperature to display a graph mapping the days temperature and humidity.

4.While on the Weather screen, press to display the 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: allows you to choose location(s) and set the metric for temperature displays.

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–News settings: allows you to choose topics, configure settings for fetching articles and images, and view the terms of service for news service.

–Refresh settings: allows you to choose options for updating content.

–Application version: displays the application version number.

To access the settings:

1.Press and then tap Settings.

2.Tap an available option: Weather settings, News settings,

Refresh settings, and Application version.

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.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications) (Photo editor).

For more information, refer to “Photo Editor” on page 129.

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 (Applications)

(Places).

2.Use the Find places field to manually enter a desired place or choose from among the various categories. Matches are 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 Starred Places or My Maps.

4.Tap the Maps icon (upper-right) to launch the related maps feature.

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5.Press and then tap Latitude. The functions of this 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 (Applications) (Polaris Office).

2.Read the registration information and enter your Name and Email information (if desired).

3.Tap Later to ignore this registration or Register to complete the process.

4.Read the End User License Agreement, then tap Accept if you agree with the terms of use.

5.On its initial launch, tap an available tab:

•New: creates a new office document.

•My Files: 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: provides a list of recently opened documents.

•Web files: 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.

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Pro Apps

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 (Applications)

(Pro Apps).

•Select an application and follow the on-screen download 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.

From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Settings).

–or –

Press and then tap (Settings).

For more information, refer to “Changing Your Settings” on page 194.

Slacker

Slacker offers free, internet radio for mobile phones.

1.From the Home screen, tap (Applications)

(Slacker).

Important!: You must register and create a free account prior to using this service.

2.If prompted, enter your Email address and password.

– or –

Tap Create Account if you have not created an account.

3. Begin selecting the music you want to listen to.

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 calendar contents from all major service providers are available.

1. From the Home screen, tap (Applications) (Social Hub). The Welcome to Social Hub page

describes all of the available features.

2. Tap Setup now to setup your Social Hub account.

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