Samsung SPH-M930ZKASPR User Manual

User Guide

©2011 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their
respective owners.

Important Messages

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

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

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

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

Table of Contents

Get Started .................................................................................................................................. 10

Set Up Your Device ................................................................................................................. 10

Activate Your Device ............................................................................................................... 14

Complete the Setup Application .............................................................................................. 14

Set Up Voicemail ..................................................................................................................... 15

Sprint Account Information and Help ....................................................................................... 16

Sprint Account Passwords ................................................................................................... 16

Manage Your Account ......................................................................................................... 16

Sprint Support Services ....................................................................................................... 17

Device Basics ............................................................................................................................. 19

Your Device’s Layout .............................................................................................................. 19

Key Functions ...................................................................................................................... 20

Landscape Phone Features ................................................................................................. 21

Turn Your Device On and Off .................................................................................................. 22

Turn Your Screen On and Off ................................................................................................. 22

Touchscreen Navigation .......................................................................................................... 22

Customize the Home Screen ............................................................................................... 24

Extended Home Screens ..................................................................................................... 25

Status Bar ................................................................................................................................ 25

Status Icons ......................................................................................................................... 26

Notification Icons ................................................................................................................. 27

Enter Text ................................................................................................................................ 27

Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard ............................................................................................. 27

Touchscreen Keyboards ...................................................................................................... 28

Tips for Editing Text ............................................................................................................. 29

Phone .......................................................................................................................................... 30

Making Calls ............................................................................................................................ 30

Dialing Options ........................................................................................................................ 31

Answering Calls ....................................................................................................................... 32

Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled ............................................................... 33

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Missed Call Notification ........................................................................................................... 33

Calling Emergency Numbers ................................................................................................... 34

Enhanced 911 (E911) Information ....................................................................................... 34

In-Call Options ......................................................................................................................... 34

Additional Calling Options ....................................................................................................... 35

Call Waiting .......................................................................................................................... 36

3-way Calling ....................................................................................................................... 37

Saving a Phone Number ......................................................................................................... 37

Finding a Phone Number ........................................................................................................ 38

Dialing From the Contacts List ................................................................................................ 38

Plus (+) Code Dialing .............................................................................................................. 39

Contacts ...................................................................................................................................... 40

Get Started With Contacts ....................................................................................................... 40

Access Contacts .................................................................................................................. 40

The Contacts List ................................................................................................................. 41

Add a Contact .......................................................................................................................... 42

Save a Phone Number ............................................................................................................ 43

Edit a Contact .......................................................................................................................... 44

Add or Edit Information for a Contact .................................................................................. 44

Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact ................................................................................... 45

Assign a New Picture to a Contact ...................................................................................... 46

Join a Contact ...................................................................................................................... 46

Delete a Contact .................................................................................................................. 46

Synchronize Contacts ............................................................................................................. 46

Share a Contact ...................................................................................................................... 47

Accounts and Messaging ............................................................................................................ 48

Gmail / Google ........................................................................................................................ 48

Create a Google Account .................................................................................................... 48

Sign In to Your Google Account .......................................................................................... 49

Access Gmail ....................................................................................................................... 49

Send a Gmail Message ....................................................................................................... 50

Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ................................................................................... 51

Edit Gmail Account Settings ................................................................................................ 52

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Email ....................................................................................................................................... 53

Add an Email Account ......................................................................................................... 53

Add a Corporate Email Account .......................................................................................... 54

Setting Up a Corporate Email .............................................................................................. 54

Add Additional Internet Email Accounts ............................................................................... 55

Compose and Send Email ................................................................................................... 56

View and Reply to Email ...................................................................................................... 57

Manage Your Email Inbox ................................................................................................... 58

Corporate Email Features .................................................................................................... 59

Edit Email Account Settings ................................................................................................. 60

Delete an Email Account ..................................................................................................... 62

Text Messaging and MMS ....................................................................................................... 62

Compose Text Messages .................................................................................................... 63

Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) .................................................................................... 64

Save and Resume a Draft Message .................................................................................... 66

New Messages Notification ................................................................................................. 66

Managing Message Conversations ..................................................................................... 67

Text and MMS Options ........................................................................................................ 69

Social Networking Accounts .................................................................................................... 70

Facebook ............................................................................................................................. 70

Qik Video ............................................................................................................................. 70

Recording Qik Video ............................................................................................................ 71

YouTube .............................................................................................................................. 72

Google Talk ............................................................................................................................. 72

Applications and Entertainment .................................................................................................. 73

Android Market ........................................................................................................................ 73

Find and Install an Application ............................................................................................. 74

Create a Google Checkout Account .................................................................................... 74

Request a Refund for a Paid Application ............................................................................. 75

Open an Installed Application .............................................................................................. 75

Uninstall an Application ....................................................................................................... 76

Get Help With Android Market ............................................................................................. 76

Navigation ............................................................................................................................... 76

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Google Maps ....................................................................................................................... 76

Telenav GPS Navigation ..................................................................................................... 78

Registering TeleNav GPS Navigator ................................................................................... 78

Using TeleNav GPS Navigator ............................................................................................ 79

Google Navigation ............................................................................................................... 85

Latitude ................................................................................................................................ 86

Music ....................................................................................................................................... 86

Sprint Music Plus ................................................................................................................. 86

Music Player ........................................................................................................................ 86

FM Radio ............................................................................................................................. 88

Sprint TV ................................................................................................................................. 89

NASCAR ................................................................................................................................. 90

Sprint Football Live .................................................................................................................. 90

Web and Data ............................................................................................................................. 92

Wi-Fi ........................................................................................................................................ 92

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ............................................................. 92

Check the Wireless Network Status .................................................................................... 93

Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network .................................................................................. 94

Data Services (Sprint 3G) ....................................................................................................... 94

Your User Name .................................................................................................................. 94

Launch a Web Connection .................................................................................................. 95

Data Connection Status and Indicators ............................................................................... 95

Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............................................................................................... 95

Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection ........................................................................... 96

Set Up Secure Credential Storage ...................................................................................... 96

Add a VPN Connection ........................................................................................................ 96

Connect to a VPN ................................................................................................................ 97

Disconnect From a VPN ...................................................................................................... 97

Browser ................................................................................................................................... 97

Learn to Navigate the Browser ............................................................................................ 98

Browser Menu ...................................................................................................................... 99

Select Text on a Web Page ............................................................................................... 101

Go to a Specific Website ................................................................................................... 101

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Adjust Browser Page Settings ........................................................................................... 101

Adjust Browser Privacy Settings ........................................................................................ 102

Adjust Browser Security Settings ....................................................................................... 103

Create Website Settings ................................................................ .................................... 104

Reset the Browser to Default ............................................................................................. 104

Set the Browser Home Page ............................................................................................. 104

Create Bookmarks ............................................................................................................. 104

Create a New Homepage .................................................................................................. 105

Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen .............................................................................. 105

Sprint Hotspot ........................................................................................................................ 106

Set Up Sprint Mobile Hotspot ............................................................................................ 106

Connect to Sprint Mobile Hotspot ...................................................................................... 106

Camera and Video .................................................................................................................... 108

Take Pictures ........................................................................................................................ 108

Open the Camera .............................................................................................................. 108

Viewfinder Screen .............................................................................................................. 108

Review Screen ................................................................................................................... 110

Zoom .................................................................................................................................. 110

Face Detection ................................................................................................................... 111

Take a Picture .................................................................................................................... 111

Close the Camera .............................................................................................................. 112

Record Videos ....................................................................................................................... 112

View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ............................................................................... 113

Open Gallery ...................................................................................................................... 113

View Photos and Videos .................................................................................................... 114

Zoom In or Out on a Photo ................................................................................................ 115

Watch Video ...................................................................................................................... 115

Close Gallery ..................................................................................................................... 116

Working with Photos .............................................................................................................. 116

Rotate and Save a Photo ................................................................................................... 116

Crop a Photo ...................................................................................................................... 116

Share Photos and Videos ...................................................................................................... 117

Send Photos or Videos by Email ....................................................................................... 118

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Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message ................................................................ 118

Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth ............................................................................ 118

Share Photos on Facebook for Android ............................................................................. 119

Share Photos on Picasa .................................................................................................... 119

Share Videos on YouTube ................................................................................................. 120

Tools and Calendar ................................................................................................................... 122

Calendar ................................................................................................................................ 122

Add an Event to the Calendar ............................................................................................ 122

Send a Meeting Request (Exchange ActiveSync only) ..................................................... 123

Event Alerts ....................................................................................................................... 124

View Events ....................................................................................................................... 125

Erase Events ..................................................................................................................... 127

Show or Hide Calendars .................................................................................................... 128

Choose Google Calendars to Synchronize With Your Device ........................................... 128

Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar ............................................................... 128

Alarm & Timer ....................................................................................................................... 129

Calculator .............................................................................................................................. 131

My Files ................................................................................................................................. 132

Voice Commands .................................................................................................................. 132

Voice Dialing ...................................................................................................................... 132

Text-to-Speech .................................................................................................................. 134

Voice Search ..................................................................................................................... 135

Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................... 135

Turn Bluetooth On or Off ................................................................................................... 136

The Bluetooth Settings Menu ............................................................................................ 136

Change the Device Name .................................................................................................. 136

Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ............................................................................ 137

Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ........................................................................................ 137

Disconnect or Unpair From a Bluetooth Device ................................................................. 138

Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ................................................................ 138

microSD Card ........................................................................................................................ 141

Remove the microSD Card ................................................................................................ 141

Insert a microSD Card ....................................................................................................... 141

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View the microSD Card Memory ....................................................................................... 142

Format the microSD Card .................................................................................................. 142

Unmount the microSD Card ............................................................................................... 142

Use the Device’s microSD Card as a USB Drive ............................................................... 143

Update Your Device .............................................................................................................. 143

Update Your Device Firmware ........................................................................................... 143

Update Your Android Operating System ........................................................................... 145

Update Your Profile ........................................................................................................... 146

Update Your PRL ............................................................................................................... 146

Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service ........................................................................................... 147

Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account ............................................................. 147

Enable Global Roaming Mode .............................................................................................. 148

Make and Receive Worldwide Calls ...................................................................................... 148

Make Calls Using Plus (+) Code Dialing ............................................................................ 148

Sprint Voicemail Service ....................................................................................................... 149

Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number ............................................................................ 149

Access Your Voicemail ...................................................................................................... 149

Voicemail Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 150

International Data Roaming ................................................................................................... 150

Get Started With Data Services ......................................................................................... 150

Access Email and Data Services on GSM/UMTS Networks ............................................. 151

Access Email and Data Services on CDMA Networks ...................................................... 151

Status Messages ................................................................................................................... 151

Contact Sprint for Assistance ................................................................................................ 152

Index ......................................................................................................................................... 154

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Get Started

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

Set Up Your Device
Activate Your Device
Complete the Setup Application
Set Up Voicemail
Sprint Account Information and Help

Set Up Your Device

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

1. Install the battery.
 Insert a coin or other flat object into the slot at the bottom of the battery compartment

cover and lift the cover up gently.

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 Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.

 Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and

there are no gaps around the cover.

Note: When you insert the battery, your device may power on automatically.

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1. Connect the USB cable to the charging head

2. Insert the USB cable into the device’s Charger/Accessory jack.

3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power outlet.

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

Note: The front LED turns red to indicate the battery is currently charging.

► Plug the flat end of the charger into the device’s charger jack and the other end into an

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

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

 Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to

three hours.

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

signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully
charge the battery as soon as possible.

2. Press the Power button to turn the device on.

 If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the

setup application.

 If your device is not yet activated, see Activate Your Device for more information.

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Activate Your Device

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

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

● If you received your device in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of

service, it is designed to activate automatically.

 When you turn the device on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free

Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware
Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

● If you received your device in the mail and you are activating a new device for an

existing number on your account (you’re swapping devices), you can activate on your

computer online or directly on your device.
 Activate on your computer:

 Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your

device

 Activate on your device:

 Turn on your new device. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your device will

automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.

 Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
 Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.

● To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your device is still not activated or you do not
have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for
assistance.

Tip: Do not press the Power button while the device is being activated. Pressing the Power

button cancels the activation process.

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

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

Complete the Setup Application

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

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

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2. Set up your Google options. Follow the instructions to complete each step.

 View a tutorial: Tap Begin to see a brief tutorial on getting started.
 Set up your Google Account: Complete the steps to create or sign in to your

Google account.

 Use Google Location: Tap the check marks to select your Google location options.
 Back up data: Choose whether or not to back up data with your Google account.

3. Tap Finish setup to complete the Google setup process. You will see a Setup
accounts page.

4. Tap any of the services listed and follow the prompts to set up additional accounts.
 For each account you set up, you will need your account sign-in information and

passwords.

 When you’re finished adding accounts, tap Done adding accounts.

5. Tap OK to view a video tutorial, or tap Skip to finish setup and go to the home screen.

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

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

Set Up Voicemail

Your device automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your device is
in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as
your device is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.

1. Press Home
on the display and then drag to the right to unlock the screen.)

2. Touch and hold

3. Follow the system prompts to:

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

Note: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when

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

and tap . (If your screen is locked, press the Power button to turn

to dial your voicemail number.

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Sprint Account Information and Help

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

Sprint Account Passwords
Manage Your Account
Sprint Support Services

Sprint Account Passwords

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

Account User Name and Password

If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you
sign on to sprint.com. (Click Sign in/Sign up and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If you
are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get
a sub-account password at sprint.com.

Voicemail Password

You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Voicemail
for more information on your voicemail password.

Data Services Password

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

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

Manage Your Account

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

Online: sprint.com

● Access your account information.

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

● View and pay your bill.

● Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.

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● Purchase accessories.

● Shop for the latest Sprint phones.

● View available Sprint service plans and options.

● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ring tones, screen

savers, and more.

From Your Sprint Phone

1. Press Home

2. Do any of the following:

 Tap
 Tap
 Tap

From Any Other Phone

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

● Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727.

answers to other questions.

and tap .

to check minute usage and account balance.
to make a payment.
to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get

Sprint Support Services

Sprint 411

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

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

► Press and tap , and then tap

.

Sprint Operator Services

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

► Press and tap , and then tap

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.

 For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at

sprint.com.

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Device Basics

Your device is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The topics in this section will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.

Your Device’s Layout

Turn Your Device On and Off
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Touchscreen Navigation
Your Home Screen
Status Bar
Enter Text

Your Device’s Layout

The illustrations below outline your phone’s basic layout.

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Key Functions

● Front Indicator Light (LED) displays a device notification, charging status, or alert.

● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.

● Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your device, such as the

call status, the Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides one-touch access to
all of your features and applications.

● Menu Key allows you to access your device’s main functions menu: Add, Wallpaper,
Switch ID, Settings, Search, and More. While in a menu, press to open a list of actions

available from the current screen or onscreen option.

● Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Press and hold to open the recently-used
applications window.

● Search Key lets you search information on the current screen or application. For
example, while in Contacts, press to search for a contact.

● Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu,
the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.

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

 While you are talking on the phone, the sensor detects talk activity and locks the

keypad to prevent accidental key presses.

● Self Camera Lens, for use with the Qik application, takes pictures while facing the
screen, and allows you to video conference.

● Power Button lets you turn the device on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch
your device to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.

● Mic lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the
caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.

● Camera Button lets you activate the camera and camcorder and take pictures and
videos.

● Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the device charger or the USB cable
(included).

● Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing
and capturing a photo or video.

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● Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringer or media volume or adjust the voice
volume during a call.

● Camera lets you take pictures and videos.

● 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional

headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.

CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.

● QWERTY Keyboard slides out from the left side of the device.

Landscape Phone Features

● QWERTY Keyboard provides an alphanumeric character keyboard layout. Lets you
enter numbers, letters, and characters, as well as navigate within menus.

● Shift Key lets you toggle alphabet characters between mixed case, uppercase, and
lowercase. Character case remains as selected until the Shift key is pressed again.

● Fn Key (Function) key lets you enter the alternate character or symbol displayed on
each key on the QWERTY keyboard.

● Smiley Key lets you access Smiley icons (Emoticons).

● Space Key lets you add spaces between words and characters.

● Navigation Keys allow you to navigate around your device’s menu options while in

Landscape mode.

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● OK Key lets you select or accept the currently highlighted option.

● Return Key allows you to insert a new line within a text entry field.

● Delete Key deletes characters from the display in text entry mode.

Turn Your Device On and Off

Turn Your Device On

► Press and hold the Power button.

Turn Your Device Off

► Press and hold the Power button to open the phone options menu. Tap Power off to

turn the device off.

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

Turn Your Screen On and Off

Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use

► To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power button. Pressing the Power button again

or receiving an incoming call will turn on your device screen and show the lock screen.

To save battery power, the device automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of
time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the
device’s screen is off..

Turn the Screen On and Unlock It

1. To turn the screen on, press the Power button.

2. Drag to the right to unlock the screen.
 If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter

the password or PIN.

Touchscreen Navigation

Your device’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.

Tap

When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application
and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap them with your finger.

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Touch and Hold

To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch
and hold the item.

Swipe or Slide

To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.

Drag

To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger.
While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.

Flick

Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick
strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts
or message list.

Rotate

For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to
landscape by turning the device sideways. When entering text, you can turn the device
sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. See ―Using the Onscreen Keyboard‖ for more details.

Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to

automatically change. To make this selection, press > > and tap Display
> Auto-rotate screen.

Pinch and Spread

―Pinch‖ the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or ―spread‖ the screen to zoom
in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to
zoom in.)

Your Home Screen

The home screen is the starting point for your device’s applications, functions, and menus. You
can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and
more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to
display additional screens.

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Customize the Home Screen

Add Items to the Home Screen

1. Touch and hold an empty area on a home screen. (If the current home screen doesn’t
have room, swipe the screen left or right to display an extended screen.)

2. On the Add to Home screen menu, touch the type of item you want to add and then
select the item.

 Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to applications, bookmarks, contacts, settings, and more.

Touch a category and then touch the item you want to add.

 Widgets: Add widgets to a screen such as a clock, calendar, mail, people, Wi-Fi and

Bluetooth toggles, social networking apps, and more.

 Folders: Add a folder where you can organize screen items. Add a shortcut to all

your contacts, contacts with phone numbers, or starred contacts. Contact details are
automatically updated when there are changes in the source.

 Wallpapers: Select a wallpaper source from your picture gallery, Sprint ID

wallpapers, live wallpapers, or other preloaded options.

Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen

► Touch and hold the item you want to move or remove from the home screen.

 To move the item, drag it to a new area and release it.
 To remove the item, drag it to the Trash icon at the top of the screen and release it.

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Extended Home Screens

In addition to the main home screen, your phone has four extended home screens to provide
more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Press and hold the icon or widget and then
drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen.

There are four extended screens in addition to the main Home screen.

● You cannot add more screens.

● While on an extended screen, press

To go directly to a particular screen:

3. From any screen, press and hold

4. Tap the screen you want to open.

to return to the main home screen.

to show the thumbnail overview.

Status Bar

The status bar at the top of the home screen provides device and service status information on
the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, tap the status bar and
drag it down.

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Status Icons

Icon

Description

Bluetooth® active

GPS active

Wi-Fi® active

Downloading

Vibrate

Silent

Mute call

Speakerphone active

Network (full signal)

Network (roaming)

3G (data service)

Airplane mode

Sync active

Alarm set

Battery (charging)

Battery (full charge)

Battery (critical)

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Notification Icons

Icon

Description

Missed call

New Voicemail

New email

New Gmail

New message

Event

Music playing

USB connection

Alarm

Alert

Enter Text

You can type on your device using either the slide-out QWERTY keyboard or one of the
available touchscreen keyboards.

Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard
Touchscreen Keyboards
Tips for Editing Text

Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard

Open the slide-out QWERTY keyboard to type faster and more conveniently with your fingers.
The slide-out keyboard also comes with special keys that let you quickly access menus and
search your phone.

1. Hold the phone sideways, with the front panel buttons to your right

2. Push the screen panel up with your thumbs to reveal the slide-out keyboard.

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Note: When the slide-out keyboard is opened, the display stays in landscape mode and you

will not be able to use the onscreen keyboard.

3. Start an application or select a field that requires entry of text or numbers.

4. Press the letter keys to enter text. Press the following keys to enter uppercase letters,
numbers, special characters, or symbols:

 Shift key ( )

 Press once to capitalize the next letter you select.
 Press twice to lock the key and type a series of uppercase letters (this works just

like the Caps Lock key on your computer keyboard). The cursor changes when
you lock the shift key.

 To unlock, press the shift key once again.

 Function key ( )

 Press once to type the character shown beside the letter or punctuation keys. For

example, if you need to type the percentage sign (%), press , and then press
the key (Shift, %).

 Press twice to lock the key and type a series of numbers and characters. The

cursor changes when you lock the function key.

 To unlock, press the function key once again.

5. Press the Menu key ( ) or Search key ( ) to perform other actions. See Key

Functions.

6. Use the navigation key to the right of the slideout keyboard to move the cursor.

Touchscreen Keyboards

Touchscreen keyboard entry can be done in either Portrait or Landscape orientations. The
Landscape orientation provides more space and results in slightly bigger onscreen keys. If you
find that you prefer to enter text via the onscreen keyboard, and need bigger keys, use the
Landscape orientation.

Selecting a Text Input Mode

Some characters and types, such as some symbols and emoticons, are not accessible from the
onscreen keyboard.

1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the input field to reveal the onscreen
keyboard.

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2. Select one of the following Text mode options:

 ABC to use alphabetic characters from the onscreen keyboard.
 ?123 to enter numbers by pressing the numbers on the onscreen keyboard.

 When entering text, tap to change letter capitalization.

● Voice Input allows the device to use its built-in voice recognition software to hear
your voice and transcript it directly into text.

Tips for Editing Text

1. Touch and hold an active text entry field.

2. From the Edit text context menu, tap an available function:

 Select word lets you manually highlight characters in the text message field.
 Select all highlights all characters in the text message field.
 Input method provides additional text input methods, if available. The default is

Android keyboard.

 Add “xxx” to dictionary adds the currently highlighted word to your device’s

dictionary.

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Phone

Making Calls
Dialing Options
Answering Calls
Calling Emergency Numbers
In-Call Options
Additional Calling Options
Saving a Phone Number
Finding a Phone Number
Dialing From the Contacts List
Speed Dialing
Plus (+) Code Dialing

Making Calls

1. Press and tap

2. Enter a phone number using the onscreen keypad and tap .
 If you make a mistake while dialing, touch to erase the numbers.

.

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3. Tap when finished.

Tip: To redial a recent number, tap , tap a number from the Call Log list, and press Call.

You can also place calls from your device by speed dialing numbers from your Contacts and
using your Logs listings.

If you exit the current call screen and return to the Home screen, you are visually notified that
you are still on an active call by the black bar within the Status bar.

Dialing Options

When you enter numbers on the Keypad, you will see three onscreen options.
From the Keypad screen, you have the following options:

● Call ( ) to call the entered number.

● Delete ( ) to delete digits from the current number.

● Voicemail ( ) to access your voicemail messages.

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To initiate additional options, tap and select an option.

● Add to Contacts to add the current number to either a new or existing Contacts entry.

● Add 2 sec pause to insert a 2-second pause to enter a 2-second delay within a number

string (the phone continues dialing after 2 seconds without any additional keys being
pressed).

● Add wait to insert a hard pause within the number string (the phone waits for your
input). A wait requires that any consecutive numbers be manually sent by touching Yes.

Answering Calls

1. Make sure your device is on. (If your device is off, incoming calls go to voicemail.)

Note: All call answering options listed below require you touch and hold the button to activate

the function.

When unlocked, some functions can be activated by tapping the onscreen button.

2. Touch and drag to the right to answer an incoming call.

 To decline a call and send it directly to your voicemail, touch and drag to the left.

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Note: All incoming call options listed below require you to touch and hold the button to activate

the function.

When unlocked, some functions can be activated by tapping the onscreen button.
Tip: To silence the ringer on an incoming call, press either the up or down Volume button.

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

● The phone rings or vibrates.

● The backlight illuminates.

● The screen displays an incoming call message.

If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, the entry’s name is displayed. You
may also see the caller’s phone number, if available.

Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled

Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving
calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint Network. (Please see ―Roaming‖ on page 143 for more
information.)

► Touch OK to answer the call.

Ending a Call

► Tap to end the call.

Missed Call Notification

When you do not answer an incoming call, the Status bar indicates .
To display a Missed Call entry from the Home screen:

1. Touch and hold the Status bar, and then slide your finger down the screen.

2. Tap . This opens the Logs screen.

3. Tap an entry and select Return call.

or

► Touch and hold an entry from the Call log list and from the context menu, select Call

[number].

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Calling Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 (from the Keypad, enter ), even if your
device is locked or your account is restricted.

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

During an emergency call, select an option.

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

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

● End call to end the current call.

To exit Emergency mode:

1. Tap to end a 911 call.

2. Touch and hold Exit on the Emergency Call Back mode.

Note: When you end the 911 call, you are returned to the Emergency Call Back mode.
Within the Emergency Call Back mode, press the Home key to use another menu.

Enhanced 911 (E911) Information

This device features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing
E911 emergency location services where available.

When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your device seeks information to
calculate your approximate location.

Note: Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it

may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.

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

emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public
Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS location
information from your device.

In-Call Options

Once you initiate a call, you will see six onscreen options. Tap an option to select it.

● Add call touch and hold to initiate a 3-way call.

● Swap to toggle between two active calls.

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● End to end the current call.

● Dialpad/Hide to toggle the appearance of the onscreen dialpad.

● Bluetooth to route the device’s audio through a connected Bluetooth headset (On) or

through the speaker (Off).
 When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset, the current call area shows the

Bluetooth call icon ( ).

Note: The Headset button is activated to show the current call is routed to the connected

Bluetooth headset.

 To route the current call back to the device, tap Headset to temporarily use the

device. Tap it again to route the call back to the connected Bluetooth headset.

 When Bluetooth or the Bluetooth headset is turned off, the call is routed through

either the earpiece or speaker and shows ( ).

● Mute to mute the microphone during an active call. Tap again to unmute the
microphone.

Note: If Mute is activated, the speaker mode is deactivated.

● Speaker to route the device’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece
(Off).

► Activate Speaker to route the device’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the

speaker volume using the volume buttons.)

► Deactivate Speaker to use the device’s earpiece.

Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the device near your ear during

speakerphone use.

► Touch Dialpad ( ) to use the onscreen dialpad to enter additional numbers, for

example, an extension or access code.
 For example: When you call your bank’s 800 number, use your dialpad to enter your

account number and PIN.

Additional Calling Options

To obtain additional options such as phone number and the duration of the call, you must
access the Call log screen.

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1. Press and tap > .

2. Tap an entry from the list and then tap:
 Call/Call again/Call back/Return call to dial the selected number and call the

recipient.

 Send message to send the selected number a text message.
 Add to contacts/View contact to add the new number to your Contacts.

Call Waiting

When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your
device’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone

number (if it is available and you are in digital mode). To respond to an incoming call while
you’re on a call:

► Touch and drag to the right to answer an incoming call (This puts the first caller on

hold and answers the second call.)

To switch back to the first caller:

► Touch the caller id icon located behind the current caller.

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3-way Calling

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

1. On the Phone screen, enter a number and tap .

2. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call and dial the second number.
(This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number.)

3. When you’re connected to the second party, tap Merge.

4. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller
stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are
disconnected.

5. To end the three-way call, tap .

Saving a Phone Number

The number of Contacts entries you can store in your device is limited only by available memory
space. Your device automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically.

To save a new number from the Home screen:

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1. Tap > and enter a number.

2. Press and tap Add to Contacts.

3. Tap .

4. Tap a destination for your new contact to be synchronized. With each new email account
you create, the list of options grows.

 The new contact can be easily synchronized to either:

 Google (Gmail account).
 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (Outlook-Exchange Server).

Note: You will not see the above option to select a destination unless you have previously

established a Google or Corporate account on the device.

5. Touch the First name and Last name fields.

6. Touch Done to store and update the new entry.

Finding a Phone Number

You can search Contacts for entries by name.

1. Press and tap .

or

From the Keypad screen, tap .
or

Press > .

2. Enter the first letter or letters of an entry. (The more letters you enter, the more specific
the search.)

3. To display contact details, tap an entry from the list.

Dialing From the Contacts List

1. Press and tap .

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Shortcut: From the Keypad screen, tap to list entries.

2. Scroll through the list and tap the entry you want to call.

3. Tap a phone number.

Plus (+) Code Dialing

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

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch and hold until you see a ―+‖ on the display screen. This is equivalent to
manually entering a ―011‖ for international dialing.

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

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Contacts

The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources,
including contacts you enter and save directly in your device as well as contacts synchronized
with your Google account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server),
and your Facebook friends.

Get Started With Contacts
Add a Contact
Save a Phone Number
Add a Phone Number
Edit a Contact
Synchronize Contacts
Share Contacts
Delete a Contact

Get Started With Contacts

Before using Contacts, it’s best to learn a few basics.
Your device automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. You can create either a

Google or Corporate contact.

● Google contacts are shared with your existing Google account and can also be imported
to your device after you have created a Google Mail account.

● Corporate (also known as Work or Outlook) contacts are those contacts that are
intended to be shared with either an Exchange Server or from within Microsoft®
Outlook®.

Access Contacts

There are a few ways to display Contacts.

► Press and tap .

 To add contacts shortcut to the home screen, touch and hold an empty spot on one

of the home screens, and then tap Shortcuts > Applications > Contacts.

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The Contacts List

► Press and tap . You will see the Contacts list.

Note: If you have not added any contacts, you are prompted to add contacts by pressing Menu

and selecting one of the following: Accounts to add or configure an account with
contacts you can sync to the phone; New contact to create a new contact from scratch;
or Import/Export to import or export contacts from or to an SD card. See Add a Contact.

● Contacts List: The Contacts list displays all contacts currently stored in your device,
including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts, and
Facebook contacts.

Scroll through the list to view all your contacts. To see a specific entry, scroll to it and tap it.

Tip: If you have a lot of contacts stored, you’ll see a slider on the right when you’re flicking up

or down the list. To go directly to a letter, touch and hold the slider and drag it to a letter.

Contacts List Options

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch and hold an entry and select from the available contact menu options:
 View contact to view the Contact’s overview screen.

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 Call contact to call a Contact's available number.
 Text contact to send the Contact a new text message.
 Add to/Remove from favorites to add or remove the current Contacts entry to or

from the Favorites tab.

 Edit contact to edit the currently selected Contacts entry.
 Delete contact to erase the currently selected Contacts entry.

Add a Contact

You can add contacts from your device’s Phone application. Enter details such as name, phone

numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more.
Your device automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. You can create either a

Google or Corporate contact.

● Google contacts are shared with your existing Google account and can also be imported
to your device after you have created a Google Mail account.

● Corporate (also known as Work or Outlook) contacts are those contacts that are
intended to be shared with either an Exchange Server or from within Microsoft
Outlook®.

1. Press and tap .

2. Press and tap New contact (to open the New contact screen).

3. Tap a destination type (Google or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync)

Note: Enter a phone number from the keypad, press > and tap Add to Contacts.

Proceed with steps 3–8.

4. Tap a destination type (Google or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync)

Note: You will not see the option to select a destination unless you have previously established

a Google or Corporate account on the device.

5. Tap the First name and Last name fields, and enter a name for the new entry.

6. Tap the label button (to the left of the Phone field) to select a category such as Home,
Mobile (default), Work, Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, or Custom.

®

7. Tap a phone number field and enter a phone number.

 Tap to remove a previously entered phone number.

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8. Enter additional information such as: Email, Postal address, Organization, or More to
input additional category information.

 Use your finger to slide the page up or down to see additional fields and categories.

9. Tap Done to complete and store the new entry.

After saving the number, your device displays the new entry within the Contact list.

Save a Phone Number

1. Press and tap .

2. Enter a phone number using the onscreen dialpad.

3. Press and tap Add to Contacts > Create new contact.
 If you're updating an existing contact, proceed to step 6.

4. Tap a destination type (Google or Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync)

Note: You will not see the option to select a destination unless you have previously established

a Google or Corporate account on the device.

5. Tap the First name and Last name fields, and enter a name for the new entry.

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6. Tap the label button (to the left of the Phone field) to select a category such as Home,
Mobile (default), Work, Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, or Custom.

7. Tap a phone number field and enter a phone number.

 Tap to remove a previously entered phone number.

8. Enter additional information such as: Email, Postal address, Organization, or More to
input additional category information.

 Use your finger to slide the page up or down to see additional fields and categories.

9. Tap Done to complete and store the new entry.

Edit a Contact

Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a

caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more.

Add or Edit Information for a Contact
Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact
Assign a New Picture to a Contact
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact

Add or Edit Information for a Contact

1. From the Contact’s overview screen, press and tap Edit contact.

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2. Tap the option or options you want to edit:

 [image icon] to assign a picture to the entry.
 First name/Last name to edit the current name.
 Phone to add or delete a phone number.
 Email to add or delete an email address.
 Postal address to enter a physical address for the contact. Choose from Home,

Work, Other, or Custom.

 Organization to enter business information such as company name
 More to add additional information, such as IM, Notes, Nickname, Website, and

Internet call.

Note: Some fields may appear in different order or within the Add more fields menu.

3. Tap Done to complete and store the new entry.

Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact

1. From the Contact’s overview screen, press and tap Edit contact.

2. Tap a contact image (upper-left).

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 Open an image location (Take photo or Select photo from Gallery) and tap an

onscreen image to prepare it for use. See Open Gallery and Take Pictures for more
information.

 Press to return to the Select picture screen where you can now select the new

image.

3. Touch and drag along the sides of the yellow border box to begin cropping the desired
area, and then tap Save to assign selected picture.

4. To save the phonebook, tap Done.

Assign a New Picture to a Contact

1. From the Camera gallery (or other image folder), tap an image icon to open the image.

2. With the picture displayed, press and tap More > Set as, and select Contact icon.

Join a Contact

When you have contacts from various sources (Gmail, phone, Facebook, etc.), you may have

multiple similar entries for a single contact. Your device’s Contacts application lets you link

multiple entries into a single contact.

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap a contact to display it, then press

3. Press and tap Join.

4. Tap another entry to link it to the original contact.

and tap Edit contact.

Delete a Contact

1. From the Contact’s overview screen, touch and hold an entry from the list.

2. From the Contacts Entry context menu, tap Delete contact.

3. Tap OK to confirm the deletion.

Synchronize Contacts

Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add and manage a new or existing
contact from your online or remote accounts to your device. Prior to syncing, you must first have
an active Google or Corporate account with current Contact entries, and be signed into your
account via the device.

With syncing, any Contact entries (with phone numbers, email addresses, pictures, etc.) are
updated and synced with your device.

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1. Press > and tap > Accounts & sync

2. Locate the email account containing the contacts you wish to synchronize.

3. Tap within the adjacent account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings
screen.

4. To synchronize Gmail Contacts, tap Sync Contacts. A green checkmark indicates the
feature is enabled.

5. To synchronize Corporate Contacts, tap Sync Contacts. A green checkmark indicates
the feature is enabled.

Note: Any change on either side (Phone, Gmail, or Corporate/Outlook Contacts), is reflected

on the other side after a sync process. The process of updating your Contacts tab can
take several minutes. If after 10-20 minutes, your list has not been updated, repeat steps
2-3.

6. Your Contacts tab then reflects any updated Contact information.
 This update process works both ways. For example, any changes on the device are

updated to your Gmail Contacts list after sync.

Note: Syncing of contacts requires you are logged into your Gmail and Corporate accounts via

the device.

Share a Contact

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap an entry to open its overview page.

3. Press and tap Share to send the current Contact entry’s information to an external
recipient via either:

 Bluetooth to transmit this contact to another Bluetooth-compatible device.
 Email to attach the contact card to a new outgoing email (Exchange or Internet).
 Gmail to attach the contact card to a new outgoing Internet-based email.

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Accounts and Messaging

With Sprint service and your device’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share

information through many different channels and accounts.

Gmail
Email
Text Messaging and MMS
Social Networking Accounts
Google Talk

Gmail / Google

You will need a Google account to access several device features such as Gmail, Google Maps,
Google Talk, and the Android Market applications. Before you are able to access Google
applications, you must enter your account information. These applications sync between your
device and your online Google account.

Create a Google Account
Sign In to Your Google Account
Access Gmail
Send a Gmail Message
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages

Create a Google Account

If you do not already have a Google account, you can create one online or using your device.

Note: You can also create and sign into your Google/Gmail account through your device’s

Setup application.

Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your device, such as

Android Market, you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your device.

Create a Google Account Online

1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to www.google.com.

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

3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account.

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4. Look for an email from Google in the email box you provided, and respond to the email
to confirm and activate your new account.

Create a Google Account Using Your Device

1. Press and tap > (Gmail).

2. Enter your Email address and Password.

3. Follow the onscreen prompts.
 The first time you connect, you are asked to give this Internet mail account a unique

onscreen name and enter From name (displayed in your outgoing emails within the
From field).

 The unique account name is used to differentiate this account from other email

accounts accessed by your device.

Note: You must have a valid and active Google account ([e-mail]) prior to Gmail

email setup and configuration. Your Gmail address is then used to log into your account
via the device.

Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password information can cause

completion issues.

Sign In to Your Google Account

1. Press > > > Accounts & Sync.

2. Tap Add account, and then tap Google.

3. Tap Next, and then tap Sign in.

4. Enter your Gmail username and password and then tap Sign in.

5. After your device connects with the Google servers, select the items you would like to
sync with your device and then tap Sync now.

6. Tap Finish setup and your device will synchronize the selected items.

Access Gmail

1. Press and tap > .

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Do any of the following:

 View more email messages: If the Inbox is full, swipe your finger up the screen to

view more messages and conversations.

 Read a new email message: Tap the unread message or the conversation with an

unread message (just-arrived items display in bold).

 Select messages and conversations: Tap the box before the email or conversation.
 View the Inbox of your other Gmail account:

 Press and tap Accounts, and then tap the account you want to view.

 Refresh the Inbox: Press , and then tap Refresh.

Send a Gmail Message

1. Press and tap > .

2. Press and tap Compose.

3. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field.
 If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with

a comma.

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 You can add as many message recipients as you want.

Note: To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other

recipients, press and tap Add Cc/Bcc.

4. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject.

5. Tap the Compose Mail field and compose your email.

 To add a picture attachment, press and tap Attach (from the bottom of the

screen).

 Tap to delete an attachment from your current email.

6. Once complete, tap .
 Tap Save as draft to save the current email as a draft. To later view your draft email

messages, from the Inbox, tap the Drafts folder.

Read and Reply to Gmail Messages

1. Press and tap > .

2. Tap a message to display it.

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Tip: You can also access new messages through the Notifications bar. When a new Gmail

message arrives, you’ll see the icon in the Notifications bar. Touch and hold the bar
and slide it down to display notifications. Tap a message to display it.

3. From within the email, tap .

 To select Reply to all or Forward, tap to the right of the icon and select one

of the choices.

 After composing your message, tap .

Edit Gmail Account Settings

1. Press

2. Tap the parameters you wish to synchronize.
 General Sync Settings allows you to configure:

 Background data so applications can sync, send, and receive data at any time.

>

Tap to display checkmark (on) or to remove checkmark (off).

> > Accounts & sync.

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 Auto-sync to allow applications to sync data automatically. Tap to display

checkmark (on) or to remove checkmark (off). Default account assigns this
account as the default used when sending out new emails.

3. Tap the Gmail account you want to manage. Tap a configuration preference. (A
checkmark indicates the preference is enabled.)

 Sync Books synchronizes all eBooks purchased through Google Books.
 Sync Contacts synchronizes the contacts between your device and the remote

exchange server. A checkmark indicates the feature is enabled.

 Sync Gmail synchronizes your email messages to your device.
 Sync Calendar synchronizes your exchange calendar entries between your

device and the remote exchange server. A checkmark indicates the feature is
enabled.

4. Press to return to the previous screen.

Email

Use the Mail application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts, using
POP3 or IMAP. You can also access your Exchange ActiveSync email and other features on
your device.

Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP)
Add an Email Account
Compose and Send Email
View and Reply to Email
Manage Your Email Inbox
Corporate Email Features
Edit Email Account Settings
Delete an Email Account
Add the Mail Widget

Add an Email Account

Setting Up an Email Account via the Device

1. Press and tap > (Email)

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2. Enter your account Email address and password.

3. Tap Next and follow the remaining procedures.
 The first time you connect, you are asked to give this Internet mail account a unique

onscreen name and enter From name (displayed in your outgoing emails within the
From field).

 The unique account name is used to differentiate this account from other email

accounts accessed by your device.

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

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

Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password information can cause

completion issues.

Add a Corporate Email Account

The main Email application also provides access to your Outlook Exchange server via your
device. If your company uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 or 2007 as the corporate email
system, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts, and
Task information directly with your company’s Exchange server.

Important: This Outlook application does not utilize Microsoft® ActiveSync® to

synchronize the device to your remote Exchange Server. This synchronization
is done wirelessly over the air (OTA) and not via a direct connection.

Setting Up a Corporate Email

1. Press and tap >

2. Enter your Email address and Password information, and then tap Next. Consult your
Network Administrator for further details.

 Email address: your Outlook work email address.
 Password: typically your network access password (case-sensitive).

3. Tap Manual setup.

4. Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (from the add email account screen).

5. When prompted to provide additional detailed information, scroll down the screen and
tap Next.

6. Enter a Domain\Username, Password, and Exchange Server information.

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 Domain\Username: Use the arrow keys to place your cursor before your username

and enter your network domain\desktop login username.

Important: Key info here is the Domain information. Maintain the ―\‖ between the Domain

and Username.

 Password: typically your network access password (case-sensitive).
 Exchange Server: your exchange server remote email address. Typically starts with

mail.XXX.com. Obtain this information from your company network administrator. Do
not accept the default entry as this is a guess based on returned information.

 If your network requires SSL encryption, tap the Use secure connection (SSL) field to

place a checkmark in the box and activate this additional level of security.
 If your exchange server requires this feature, leaving this field unchecked can

prevent connection.

Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password information can cause

completion issues.

7. Read the onscreen activation disclaimer and, if prompted, tap Next.

8. Configure your Email check frequency, Amount to synchronize (days to synchronize
between your device and server), and activate any other email settings, and then tap
Next.

9. Identify your new account with a unique name and provide the outgoing name text then
tap Done.

Important: You can synchronize over the air (not directly) with an Exchange Server

running Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Microsoft
Exchange Server 2010.

Note: You can have multiple Work Email (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) accounts active on

your device.

Add Additional Internet Email Accounts

Using only reveals all currently added Email accounts. To view additional email accounts
within the main Email screen, they must first be added.

1. Press

2. Follow the onscreen prompts to add additional Internet-based email accounts such as
Yahoo!, AOL, or other POP or IMAP accounts.

>

> > Accounts & sync

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Compose and Send Email

Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your device. Increase your
productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to your email messages.

1. Press and tap >

2. Press and tap Compose.

3. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field.
 If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with

a comma.

 You can add as many message recipients as you want.

Note: To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other

recipients, tap the Cc/Bcc field.

4. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject.

5. Tap the message field and compose your email.

 To add a picture attachment, tap Attach.
 Select the picture you want to attach.

 Tap to remove a selected attachment from your current email.

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6. Once complete, tap Send to send the message or press and tap Save as draft to
save the current email as a draft.

7. To later view your draft email messages, tap the Drafts folder from the Inbox.

8. To delete the current email message, tap the email and tap Delete.

View and Reply to Email

Reading and replying to email on your device is as simple as on your computer.

1. Press and tap >

2. On the email account Inbox, tap the message you want to view.

3. Press and tap Reply. See Compose and Send Email for information about
composing an email.

4. On the Reply to menu, tap Sender or All.

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5. Once complete, tap Send.

Manage Your Email Inbox

Refresh an Email Account

Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and
received email messages manually at any time.

► While in the account you want to synchronize, press and tap Refresh.

Sort Email Messages

1. On the email account Inbox, press and tap List by.

2. Select from the options to sort email messages by date received, sender, read/unread,
priority, or flag.

Delete an Email Message

1. On the email account Inbox, press and hold the message you want to delete.

2. On the options menu, tap Delete.

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Delete Multiple Email Messages

1. On the email account Inbox, tap the checkbox to the left of each message you want to
delete. A green checkmark indicates that the message is selected.

2. Press and tap Delete.

3. Tap OK to delete the selected messages.

Corporate Email Features

Synchronize Exchange ActiveSync Email

You can set Exchange ActiveSync to automatically check for new Exchange ActiveSync email
messages.

Flag Email Messages

For an Exchange ActiveSync account, you can flag email messages to help you keep track of
them.

1. Press and tap >

2. On the email account Inbox, tap the checkmark box to the left of message you want to
view.

3. Tap Flag. The flag turns red when you mark the message.

Set Out of Office Status

You can set your Out of Office status and auto-reply message right from your device.

1. Press and tap >

2. Switch to the Exchange ActiveSync account.

4. Press and then tap More > Account settings > Out of office settings.

5. Tap ON and set the dates and times for the period when you will be out of the office.

6. Enter the auto-reply message.

7. Tap Save.

Send a Meeting Request

1. Add an event to your Exchange ActiveSync calendar. For the calendar entry steps, see

Add an Event to the Calendar.

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2. Press and tap > .

3. Select your Exchange ActiveSync email account.

4. Press and tap Compose.

5. Enter the message recipient’s email address in the To field.
 If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with

a comma.

 You can add as many message recipients as you want.

Note: To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other

recipients, tap the Cc/Bcc fields.

6. Tap the text entry field, press and tap Add text > Calendar.

7. Tap the calendar event to add and tap Add.

8. Tap Send to send the meeting request

Set Email Message Priority

You can set the priority for an email message you send with your Exchange ActiveSync
account.

1. While composing the message, press > Priority.

2. Tap the priority for the message.
 Select Low, Normal, or High. The priority appears on the right side of the Subject

field.

Edit Email Account Settings

You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password,
name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more.

1. Press

2. Tap the parameters you wish to synchronize.
 General Sync Settings allows you to configure:

 Background data so applications can sync, send, and receive data at any time.

>

Tap to display checkmark (on) or to remove checkmark (off).

> > Accounts & sync.

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 Auto-sync to allow applications to sync data automatically. Tap to display

checkmark (on) or to remove checkmark (off). Default account assigns this
account as the default used when sending out new emails.

3. Tap the Microsoft ActiveSync account you want to manage.

4. Tap Account settings to configure the following:

 Account name displays the name used by the device to track the account.
 Amount to synchronize to assign the sync range for your incoming and outgoing

emails between your device and your external exchange server. How many days
worth of emails should the device and server synchronize. Choose from: 1 day, 3
days, 1 week, 2 weeks, or 1 month.

 Default account assigns this account as the default used when sending out new

emails.

 Empty server trash allows you to delete your email account’s trash bin remotely.
 Sync schedule allows you to configure your email sync schedule.
 Email size configures the incoming email size allowed to pass through to your

device automatically without user interaction. Larger emails will have to be retrieved
manually.

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 Email notifications enables the device to display a status bar icon when new emails

have been received.

 Select ringtone assigns an audible ringtone when a new or upcoming event is

pending.

 Vibrate assigns a vibration when a new or upcoming event is pending.
 Exchange server settings provides access to the Domain, password, and

exchange server parameter fields. See Setting Up a Corporate Email for more
detailed information.

 Sync Contacts synchronizes the contacts between your device and the remote

exchange server. A checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. See Synchronize

Contacts for more detailed information.

 Sync Calendar synchronizes your exchange calendar entries between your device

and the remote exchange server. A checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. See

Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar for more detailed information.

 Period to sync Calendar assigns a period for your device to sync calendar events.
 Add signature activates the email signature feature.
 Signature allows you to create an outgoing email signature attached to new emails

sent from your device.

5. Press to return to the previous screen.

Delete an Email Account

If you no longer want an email account on your device, you can delete it through the mail
settings menu.

1. Press

2. Tap an account and tap Remove account.

>

> > Accounts & sync.

Text Messaging and MMS

With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your
wireless device and another messaging-ready phone.

Multimedia messages, or MMS, can contain text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or video
files, picture slideshows, contact cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar).

Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging.

Compose Text Messages

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Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)
Save and Resume a Draft Message
New Messages Notification
Managing Message Conversations
Text and MMS Options

Compose Text Messages

Quickly compose and sent text messages on your device.

1. Press > > New message.

2. Tap the To field and enter a Contacts name, a mobile phone number, or an email
address using the onscreen keyboard.

Note: If you are using an onscreen keyboard, you can switch between the default Swype to

Android keyboard text entry method. Touch and hold either the To or the Type to
compose field, tap Input method, and select your preferred method.

3. If applicable, tap a matching entry from the onscreen drop-down list. This list is
populated by matches found from your managed accounts.

4. Tap the Type to compose field and enter your message.

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5. Review your message and tap Send.

Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)

When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message
(MMS) with pictures, voice recordings, audio or video files, contact cards (vCard), or
appointments (vCalendar).

Composing MMS messages is exactly the same as composing text messages, except that you
attach a picture, a video, or an audio file to the message.

1. Press > > New message.

2. Tap the To field and enter a Contact's name, a mobile phone number, or an email
address. As you enter text and numbers, matching contacts appear onscreen.

3. If applicable, tap an available matching recipient or continue entering the phone number
or email address.

4. Tap the Type to compose field and enter your message.

5. Press and tap Attach.

6. Select a multimedia attachment type:
 Pictures: Opens the Gallery application. Use the onscreen navigation to select the

picture you wish to send with the outgoing message. See Open Gallery for more
information.

 Capture picture: Opens the camera application. Take a picture, and then tap OK to

use this image in your message. See Take Pictures for more information.

 Videos: Opens the Gallery application. Use the onscreen navigation to select a

video and attach it to your outgoing message. See Open Gallery for more
information.

 Capture video: Opens the camcorder application. Shoot a video, and then tap OK to

use this video in your message. See Record Videos for more information.

 Audio: Opens the Select audio menu. Use the onscreen navigation to select an

audio file and tap OK.

 Record audio: Opens the message recorder.

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 Slideshow: Opens the Edit slideshow menu.

7. To view your attachment, tap View.

8. To replace your attachment, tap Replace.

9. To remove your attachment, tap Remove.

10. Tap Send MMS to send the MMS message.

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Create a Slideshow

In a multimedia message, you can add slides, each containing a photo, video, or audio.

1. Tap Add slide to create a new slide (this is a placeholder for new images to be added,
similar to a playlist).

2. Tap the created slide (example, Slide 1), tap Add picture, and then select the picture you
want to add to the slide.

3. Tap the text field below the image to enter a caption for the picture.

4. When finished, tap Done to attach the slideshow to your message.

Save and Resume a Draft Message

While composing a text or multimedia message, press to automatically save your message
as a draft.

To resume composing the message:

1. On the All messages screen, then tap the message thread you want to resume creating.

2. When you finish editing the message, tap Send.

New Messages Notification

Depending on your notification settings, the device will play a ring tone, vibrate, or display the
message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message. To
change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Text and MMS Options for
details.

To open the message, press and hold the status bar, and then slide the status bar down to open
the Notifications panel. Tap the new message to open and read it.

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Managing Message Conversations

Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are
grouped into conversations or message threads in the All messages screen. Threaded text or
multimedia messages let you see exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a
contact on the screen.

To read a text message:

► Do one of the following:

 On the All messages screen, tap the text message or message thread to open and

read it.

 If you have a new message notification, press and hold the status bar, and then slide

the status bar down to open the Notifications panel. Tap the new message to open
and read it.

 To return to the All messages screen from a text message thread, press .

Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, press and hold the

message to open the options menu, and then tap View message details.
If a message contains a link to a Web page, tap the message and then tap the link to

open it in the Web browser.

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If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone
number to dial the number or add it to your contacts.

To view a multimedia message (MMS):

1. Press and tap .

2. From the message list, tap a multimedia message to open its contents.

3. While the message is open, tap the play icon (on a video or audio file) to play back the
file or tap an image to view a picture.

 The file attachment on the MMS message can be saved to the microSD card. To

save the attachment, touch and hold the file and tap Copy attached to SD card from
the Message options context menu.

To reply to a text or multimedia message:

1. Press and tap .

2. From the message list, tap a multimedia message to open its contents.

3. While the message is open, tap the Type to compose field and then type your reply
message.

4. Once complete, tap Send.

To protect a message from deletion:
You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in

the conversation.

1. Press and tap .

2. On the All messages screen, tap a message thread.

3. Press and hold the message that you want to lock.

4. Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed at the right hand side
of the message.

To delete a message thread:

1. Press and tap .

2. Touch and hold the message entry (onscreen bubbles) to display the context menu.

3. Tap Delete thread and once prompted, tap Delete to complete the process. (From
within a message, you may need to press to display the Delete thread option.)

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To delete several message threads:

1. Press and tap .

2. On the All messages screen, press , and then tap Delete.

3. Select the message threads you want to delete.

4. Tap Delete. Any locked messages will not be deleted.

To delete a single message:

1. While viewing a message thread, press and hold the message that you want to delete.

2. If the message is locked, tap Unlock message on the options menu, and then press
and hold the message to display the options menu again.

3. Tap Delete message on the options menu.

4. When prompted to confirm, tap OK.

To view contact details and communicate with a contact:
When you have received a message from someone in your stored contacts, you can tap the

contact’s photo or icon in the message thread to open a menu of options. Depending on the

stored contact information, you can view the contact details, phone or send an email message
to the contact, and more.

Text and MMS Options

The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages
including message limits, size settings, and notifications.

1. Press and tap .

2. From within the Messaging screen, press and tap .

Storage Settings

● Delete old messages: Enable this option to delete older text messages that exceed the
defined maximum number of text messages limit set below.

● Text message limit: Sets the maximum number of text messages that can be stored on
the device (per conversation).

● Multimedia message limit: Sets the maximum number of multimedia messages that
can be stored on the device (per conversation).

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MMS Settings

● Auto-retrieve: Enable this option to automatically retrieve the entire content of your
MMS message. When checked, the MMS message header, message body, and any
attachments will automatically download to your device.

 If you disable this option, only the MMS message header will be retrieved and shown

in the message list.

● Roaming auto-retrieve: Disable this option if you only desire the MMS message
headers to download while roaming. Enable this option to automatically download your
complete multimedia messages even while roaming.

Notification Settings

● Notifications: Select this option to display message notifications in status bar (a
checkmark indicates this is enabled).

● Select ringtone: Select a ringtone from the list.

● Vibrate: Select this option if you want the device to vibrate when a new text or

multimedia message arrives.

Social Networking Accounts

Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts. Post updates on Facebook and

Twitter, review your LinkedIn contacts, see what everyone’s talking about from YouTube, and

more.
Note: Although Facebook is not a preloaded application, you can download it for free in the

Android MarketTM.

Facebook

Post updates, read what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins, and more with
on-the-go Facebook access.

Sign in to Your Facebook Account

1. Press

2. Enter your Facebook username and password and tap Next.

3. Tap Done.

and tap >

Qik Video

This is a mobile video sharing and 2-way video calling service. This application also lets you
record and share experiences with your friends, family, and your favorite social networks.

.

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1. Press

2. Tap Sign up to create your new account.

3. Enter your Email address, Username, and Password and then tap Sign up.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions. For more information, visit www.qik.com.

and tap >

To adjust application settings:

1. Press and tap .

2. Choose from any of the following options:
 Sharing allows you to setup sharing preferences.

 Facebook: set up your Qik credentials for Facebook posting of videos.
 Twitter: set up your Twitter account sharing preferences.
 YouTube: set up your Qik credentials for YouTube posting of videos.
 Contacts: set up your contact sharing parameters.

 Privacy allows you to select whether or not your device will allow Qik calls from

anonymous callers.

 Location allows you to select the level of location accuracy that is embedded into

your Qik videos. When posting or sharing Qik video information with others, you can
decide how accurate the related location information can be. Choose from: Off, City
level, Street level, or Track live.

 Video recording quality allows you to assign a video quality to the outbound video.

Choose from: Low, Normal, or High.

 About displays the version information for the Qik Video Chat application.

Recording Qik Video

1. Press > > and tap .

2. Read the one-time disclaimer describing the public nature of your videos and tap OK.

3. Tap Record & Share > Record to start recording.

4. Tap Stop to end the recording process.

5. Enter a title for your video segment and select those services you wish to use to
distribute your video.

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6. Services such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, SMS, and E-mail ask that you select a
recipient for your video segment.

YouTube

YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is

used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips,
and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts and
other original videos.

YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Sprint recommends that you upgrade to an unlimited data
plan to avoid additional data charges.

1. Press and tap (YouTube).

2. Read the disclaimer regarding data usage and tap Accept.

3. Tap Search and enter the name of the video you want to view in the Search YouTube
field.

4. To view a video, tap an available preview thumbnail or tap the title link.

5. Press to return to the previous page.

Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube site to view content. However, if you wish to

sign in to access additional options, access the page via the Web browser and tap Sign
in at the top right corner, enter your YouTube or Google username and password, and
tap Sign in.

Google Talk

Google Talk is a free Windows and web-based application for instant messaging offered by
Google. Conversation logs are automatically saved to a Chats area in your Gmail account. This
allows you to search a chat log and store them in your Gmail accounts.

1. Press and tap > (Talk).

2. Press Next to set up a Google account or to Sign in.

3. Tap Create to create a new Google account.

or

1. Tap Sign in if you have an existing Google account.

2. After entering your user name and password, press the Down Navigation key.

3. Tap Sign in and begin using Google Talk.

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Applications and Entertainment

All your device’s features are accessible through the Applications list.

Android Market
Navigation
Music
Sprint TV
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
Sprint Football Live

Android Market

Android Market™ is the place to go to find new apps for your device. Choose from a wide
variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games. When you find an app
you want, you can easily download and install it on your device.

To access Android Market, you must first connect to the Internet using your device’s Wi-Fi or
data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Web and Data and Sign In to Your

Google Account for details.

Important: Sprint’s policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party

applications may access your personal information or require Sprint to disclose
your customer information to the third-party application provider. To find out
how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal

information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be

found on their website. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party
application’s policies, don’t use the application.

Find and Install an Application
Create a Google Checkout Account
Request a Refund for a Paid Application
Open an Installed Application
Uninstall an Application
Get Help With Android Market

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Find and Install an Application

When you install apps from Android Market and use them on your device, they may require
access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access
to certain functions or settings of your device. Download and install only apps that you trust.

1. Press and tap > (Market).

2. Browse through the categories (Apps, Games, or Sprint), find an application you're
interested in, and tap the name.

3. Read the application descriptions.

4. Tap Install.

Important: Use caution with applications which request access to any personal data,

functions, or significant amounts of data usage times.

5. If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions to pay for the application.

6. Check the progress of the current download by opening the Notifications panel.

After the item is downloaded and installed on your device, the content download icon appears in
the notification area of the status bar.

7. On the Android Market screen, press and tap My apps > (the installed application)
> Open.

Note: You need a Google Checkout account to purchase items on Android Market. See Create

a Google Checkout Account to set up a Google Checkout account if you do not have
one.

8. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal
information or access to certain functions or settings of your device. If you agree to the
conditions, tap OK to begin downloading and installing the app.

 If you selected a paid application, after tapping OK, you’re redirected to the Google

Checkout screen to pay for the application before it’s downloaded to your device.

Warning: Read the notification carefully! Be especially cautious with applications that

have access to many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you
tap OK on this screen, you are responsible for the results of using this item on
your device.

Create a Google Checkout Account

You must have a Google Checkout account associated with your Google Account to purchase
items from Android Market.

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Do one of the following:

► On your computer, go to checkout.google.com to create a Google Checkout account.

– or –

► The first time you use your device to buy an item from Android Market, you’re prompted

to enter your billing information to set up a Google Checkout account.

Warning: When you’ve used Google Checkout once to purchase an application from

Android Market, the device remembers your password, so you don’t need to

enter it the next time. For this reason, you should secure your device to prevent
others from using it without your permission. (For more information, see

Location & Security Settings.)

Request a Refund for a Paid Application

If you are not satisfied with an application, you can ask for a refund within 24 hours of the
purchase. Your credit card is not charged and the application is uninstalled from your device.

If you change your mind, you can install the application again, but you can’t request a refund a

second time.

1. Press and tap > .

2. Tap the application to uninstall for a refund. The details screen for the application opens.

3. Tap Uninstall & refund. Your application is uninstalled and the charge is cancelled.

4. Choose the reason for removing the application, and then tap OK.

Open an Installed Application

There are several options for opening an installed application.

► On the status bar, check if you see the icon. When you see the icon, open the

Notifications panel, and then tap the app to open it.

– or –

► Press and tap > > Downloads. On the Download screen, tap the app to

open it.

– or –

► Press and tap . On the All apps screen, locate the app, and then tap the icon.

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Uninstall an Application

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

1. Press and tap > .

2. On the Downloads screen, tap the application you want to uninstall, and then tap
Uninstall.

3. When prompted, tap OK to remove the application on your device.

4. Choose the reason for removing the application, and then tap OK.

Get Help With Android Market

If you ever need help or have questions about Android Market, press , and tap Help. The
Web browser will take you to the Android Market Help Web page.

Navigation

Your device offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where
you are and get you where you’re going.

Google Maps
Telenav GPS Navigation
Google Navigation
Latitude

Google Maps

Use this application to find directions, location information, business addresses, etc. Determine
your current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions and get phone
numbers and addresses for local businesses.

Before you begin using this feature you must activate your GPS hardware and agree to share
location information with Google.

To enable your device’s GPS Location feature:

1. Press > and tap > Location & security.

2. Tap Use GPS satellites. A green checkmark indicates the GPS location feature is
enabled.

 appears in the Notification area when the GPS is active.

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 appears in the Notification area when the GPS is communicating.

To launch the Google Maps application:

► Press and tap > (Maps).

To use Google Maps:

1. Press and tap > .

2. If prompted, read the ―What’s new‖ message and tap OK.

3. Tap the magnification icons to zoom in or out of the current map view.

4. Press to use other Google Map features.

5. Choose from: Search, Directions, My Places, Clear Map, Join Latitude, or More.

To search for a keyword:

1. Press and tap .

2. Tap the search field (at the top of the screen), enter a keyword, and tap .

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This keyword can be a category name (such as pizza, steak, burger), a business name
(Samsung, Sprint), or a Google friend who is sharing their location.

Tap (bottom left) to reveal a detailed list of information corresponding to those matches
now displayed on your screen with lettered pins.

Telenav GPS Navigation

TeleNav GPS Navigator gives you turn-by-turn directions onscreen and over speakerphone. In
order to use this application, you must first turn on the Enable GPS Satellites setting.

Depending on your service plan, TeleNav may require a monthly subscription. Contact Sprint for
information and pricing.

Some features may be available only with a subscription to TeleNav GPS Navigator Premium.

Getting Started with TeleNav GPS Navigator

Before you can use TeleNav GPS Navigator, you must first install the Sprint ID pack.

► From the home screen, tap . On the Choose your ID screen tap Get New > Sprint.

Follow the onscreen prompts to install the Sprint ID Pack.

To install the TeleNav GPS Navigator application:

1. Press and tap > (TeleNav GPS Navigator).

Note: Some applications might also be located within Sprint Zone > Suggested Apps >

More...

2. Tap Install.

3. Tap the NAV.pak file from the download history screen.

4. If prompted to allow installation of blocked content, Press > and tap >
Applications > Unknown Sources.

5. Tap Install.

Registering TeleNav GPS Navigator

Before you can use the TeleNav GPS Navigator, your device and service must be registered.

1. Press and tap > .

2. Read the disclaimer and tap Accept to acknowledge the terms of use.

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3. Tap each of the onscreen registration fields and enter the required information.
 First Name, Last Name, and Email (optional).

4. If using the onscreen keyboard, tap Next to store your information.

5. Tap Continue to register your information.

6. Tap Yes to take a brief tour of the Navigation features and functionality, or No, Skip

Tour to continue to the main navigation screen.

Using TeleNav GPS Navigator

1. Press and tap > .

2. Select an option and follow the onscreen instructions to take advantage of TeleNav’s full
suite of features.

 Drive To lets you get driving directions from wherever you are to wherever you’re

going. Choices include:

 Set Up Home: default starting location for all driving directions.
 My Favorites: user-defined favorite locations.

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 Recent Places: recently entered locations.
 Address: manually entered street addresses.
 Contacts: those local addresses assigned to previously entered Contacts.
 Places: locations by names or category.
 Airport: local airports based on current GPS location.

 Places lets you search for locations from dozens of names or category options such

as Food/ Coffee, Gas Stations, Gas by Price, Banks/ATMs, WiFi Spots, Parking
Lots, Hotels & Motels, Movie Theaters, etc.

 Maps & Traffic provides access to a 2D map of your current location, access to real-

time traffic information, and other additional features.

 Local Apps allows you to search for Movies by title, location and time.

Note: For more information about Sprint Navigation powered by TeleNav, visit

www.sprint.com/navigation.

Getting Driving Directions

The built-in GPS hardware (when enabled) allows you to get driving directions to selected
locations or establishments based on your current location.

Using a Physical Address

1. Press and tap > > Drive To > Address.

2. Tap the Type address or business field to manually enter the new address and receive
driving directions from the GPS network.

 You can also tap at the bottom of the screen and say the address.

3. Tap Address then tap any of the address fields to then enter respective information
(Address, City, State/ZIP, and Country).

4. Tap Submit to initiate your search.

5. Follow both the onscreen and audio directions.

After you enter the location and receive driving directions, you can alter the information being
displayed by using one of three other driving options: Places, Map, Directions, and Traffic.

To receive turn-by-turn directions (2D and 3D):

1. Press and tap > > Drive To > Address.

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 A 2D map is a flat representation of your projected driving directions. A 3D map

represents the driving directions with a representation of depth.

2. Tap the Type address or business field to manually enter the new address and receive
driving directions from the GPS network.

3. Tap Address then tap any of the address fields to then enter respective information
(Address, City, State/ZIP, and Country).

4. Tap Submit to initiate your search.

5. Press to receive both a 3D map, outlined map view, and a detailed turn-by-turn
description for navigating to your desired location.

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To search nearby locations based on type:

1. Press and tap > > Drive To > Address.

6. Tap the Type address or business field to manually enter the new address and receive
driving directions from the GPS network.

7. Tap Address then tap any of the address fields to then enter respective information
(Address, City, State/ZIP, and Country).

8. Tap Submit to initiate your search.

2. Press > Places. See Using a Local Business Category for more information on
location types.

Using a Local Business Category

Your device can also cross-reference your current location with local business and points of
interest, such as Grocery Stores, Gas Stations, Wi-Fi Spots, Malls, Hospitals, etc.

1. Press and tap > > Drive To > Places.

2. Enter a keyword into the Name or Category field to begin retrieving matches. Once you
see a matching business name, tap the entry.

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3. Tap the Category field and then choose from one of the available category entries by
tapping an onscreen entry such as: Food/Coffee, Gas Stations, Gas by Price,
Banks/ATMs, WiFi Spots, Hospitals, etc.

 Entries with more than one available category (a subcategory) appear with an

adjacent gray arrow. These entries can be expanded and then closed.

4. Tap Search to store your information and begin the search.

5. Tap a matching entry based upon star ratings and distances.

To search for the lowest gas prince in your area:

1. Press and tap > > Drive To > Places > By Price (Regular, Plus,
Premium, Diesel).

2. Tap an entry from the list to display a new route to the selected gas station.

Creating a My Favorites Location

Once you have begun using Sprint Navigation to find your destination, you can then either recall
those locations and add them to your list of favorite destinations or create a new entry from one
of the available location categories (Address, Business, Airport, or Contacts).

To create a My Favorites location from your Current Location:

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1. Press and tap > > Drive To > My Favorites > New > Current
Location.

2. Tap Save to complete the process.

To create a My Favorites location from a Recent Place:

1. Press and tap > > Drive To > My Favorites > New > Recent Places.

2. Tap a previous destination location from the list and tap Save.

Sharing a Recent Location with Others

Recently queried locations can be saved to your My Favorites list and also shared with other
cellular devices.

1. Press and tap > > Drive To > Recent Places.

2. Press and hold the address of your choice.

3. Tap Share. Choose from: Select from Contacts or Enter Phone Numbers.

4. Tap Done to complete the delivery process.

Configuring Your Navigation Preferences

1. Press and tap > .

2. Press and tap Settings.

3. Tap an entry to change its current setting:
 Profile: allows you to add personal information registered with the service.

 Phone: contains your device phone number by default and cannot be altered.
 Name: allows you to alter the current first and last name registered with the

service.

 Email: allows you to create an associated email account for this application.

 General: allows change general settings, including:

 Language: allows you to assign a current language. Default is English (US).

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 Distance Units: allows you to alter the descriptions used for distances:

Km/Meters or Miles/Feet.

 Navigation: lets you change navigation settings, including:

 Route Style: allows you to choose the method which is used to provide you

directions from Point A to Point B. The default is Fastest.

 Map Color: allows you to alter the appearance of the onscreen map: Auto,

Daytime, or Nighttime.

 Avoid: allows you to setup obstacles that should be avoided when determining

travel routes: HOV Lanes, Tolls, and Traffic Delays. Tap Done to set these
parameters.

 Map Style: allows you to setup a preferred traffic display view: 2D Moving Maps

(default) or 3D Moving Maps.

 BackLight: allows you to assign the backlight settings: Always On, On at

Turns, or Device Default.

 Audio: lets you change the audio read out given during your navigation session:

 Audio Guidance: allows you to setup the level of detail used for the directions

when spoken: With Street Names, Without Street Names, or No Audio.

Google Navigation

Another Google Maps navigation application is available on your device. It uses your current
location (provided by GPS communication to your device) to provide various location-based
services.

1. Press and tap > (Navigation).

2. Read the onscreen disclaimer and tap Accept.

3. Choose from the following onscreen options:
 Speak Destination to use the voice recognition feature to search for matching

locations in your area.

 Type Destination to manually enter a destination address.
 Contacts to receive turn-by-turn directions to the address stored for a selected

Contacts entry.

 Starred Places to obtain directions to locations that have been starred within Google

maps (maps.google.com).

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Latitude

Lets you see your friends’ locations and share yours with them. The application also lets you

see your friends’ locations on a map or in a list.

Music

Your device lets you discover, download, and listen to your favorite music through a variety of
applications.

Sprint Music Plus
Music Player
FM Radio

Sprint Music Plus

The new Sprint Music Plus gives you exactly that with a full-featured music and tone manager
allowing you to easily manage your music content all in one convenient place. Sprint Music Plus
lets you rock out while you create music and ringtone playlists, assign ringback tones to play for
different callers, and get song recommendations based on your music tastes.

Getting Started with Sprint Music Plus

Before you can use Sprint Music Plus, you must first install the Sprint ID pack.

► From the home screen, tap . On the Choose your ID screen tap Get New > Sprint.

Follow the onscreen prompts to install the Sprint ID Pack.

1. Press and tap > (Sprint Music).

2. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Music Player

Accessing the Music Player

1. Press and tap > (Music Player).

2. From the Music display, select an option:

 Artists to display your current local music files sorted by artist.
 Albums to display your current local music files sorted by album.
 Songs to browse through all of your downloaded music and any additional songs

you have loaded onto your microSD card from your computer.

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 Playlists to select a customized playlist you’ve created to organize your music.

Once you’ve displayed a list of songs, you can browse through your available titles.

● To play a song, tap it to display the title and track information.

● To listen to a song or playlist, tap it to begin playing from the selected song. (You can

also highlight the playlist to begin listening.)

Creating a Playlist

1. From the music list, tap a song. Your device searches through your device and microSD
card for compatible music files and then displays them onscreen.

2. Touch and hold a song you’d like to add to a playlist. This action reveals an onscreen
context menu.

3. Tap Add to playlist and select either a Current playlist or select New (to create a new
playlist).

 If you select New, delete the current default name, enter a name for your new

playlist, and tap Save.

Assigning a Song as a Ringtone

1. From the music list, tap a song.

2. Touch and hold a song you’d like to use as your new ringtone. This action reveals an
onscreen popup menu.

3. Tap Use as phone ringtone to store the selected song as your new default ringtone.

4. Confirm the song has been successfully assigned by navigating to your Phone ringtone
menu.

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5. Press and tap > Sound > Phone ringtone.

6. Confirm the new song is selected.

Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files

Sprint recommends you back up your downloaded music files to your computer.

● Connect your phone using a USB cable or the built-in connection on Bluetooth-enabled
phones.

● Use your computer to navigate to the microSD card’s Music folder.

● Select and copy the music files to a folder on your computer’s hard drive.

FM Radio

The Sprint Radio application provides you with a variety of radio stations to listen to your
favorite music or get caught up on what’s new in music. Genres include: Hip-Hop/R&B, Rock,
Pop, Latin, Alternative, and nationwide live-local stations. Visit www.sprint.com/radio for more
information on channels and pricing.

Accessing Sprint Radio

1. Press and tap > (Sprint Radio).

2. Tap Go (located to the right of Sprint Radio).

Once you’ve displayed the list of genres and search options, you can browse through your
available titles.

● To play a song, tap it to display the title and track information.

● To locate artists similar to the one currently playing, tap > Find Similar Artists.

Using Sprint Radio Extra

Sprint Radio Extra is a premium service that allows you to access commercial-free stations,
music videos, and stations such as FoxSports, AccuWeather, ABC News, NPR, PRI, and
more. You can also create and personalize stations that play your favorite artists and songs.

1. Press and tap > .

2. Tap Go (located to the right of Sprint Radio Extra)

Once you’ve displayed the list of genres and search options, you can browse through your

available titles.

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● To play a song, tap it to display the title and track information.

● To locate artists similar to the one currently playing, press and tap Find Similar

Artists.

Sprint TV

Your Sprint TV Channel Options

The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of accessible channels. Subscription options
include comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of ―a la carte‖ channels.

Note: Available categories and content are subject to change. Visit sprint.com/tvguide for more

information on channels and pricing.

Getting Started with Sprint TV

Before you can use Sprint TV, you must first install the Sprint ID pack.

► From the home screen, tap . On the Choose your ID screen tap Get New > Sprint.

Follow the onscreen prompts to install the Sprint ID Pack.

Watch TV

1. Press and tap > (SprintTV & Movies). Depending on your settings, your
device may prompt you to accept a data connection.

Note: SprintTV can only be viewed over a cellular connection. Turn off your Wi-Fi

communication prior to using this application. If prompted, tap Disable Wi-Fi to continue.

2. Select Live TV, On Demand, Movies, Shop, or Help to display channel options.

3. Tap an entry to select a channel from the Sprint TV listings or to select an available
category.

 The first time you access a channel, the system will prompt you to purchase access

(unless the channel doesn't have a monthly fee). Tap Subscribe to purchase
access.

4. Tap a desired clip to view the program. The clip will automatically load and begin
playing.

5. Scroll through the channels to view more selections. Once you find a channel that you
want to watch or listen to, simply tap it and wait approximately three seconds, and the
channel begins loading.

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Note: The first time you access a channel, the system will prompt you to purchase access

(unless the channel doesn't have a monthly fee). Tap Subscribe to purchase access, or
tap Preview to view a preview of the selected channel.

Tip: Scroll through the channels to view more selections. Once you find a channel that you

want to watch or listen to, simply tap it and wait approximately three seconds, and the
channel begins loading.

NASCAR

Now you have the ability to get every bit of NASCAR coverage, news, and stats right on your
device.

Getting Started with NASCAR

Before you can access the NASCAR application, you must first install the Sprint ID pack.

► From the home screen, tap . On the Choose your ID screen tap Get New > Sprint.

Follow the onscreen prompts to install the Sprint ID Pack.

1. Press and tap > (NASCAR). A list of favorite drivers displays.

2. To exit, press and tap EXIT.

Sprint Football Live

Get Sprint Football Live on your phone. It lets you be right in the middle of your favorite game by
being a part of previews, blogs, discussions groups, fantasy football, etc.

Getting Started with Sprint Football Live

Before you can access the Sprint Football Live application, you must first install the Sprint ID
pack.

► From the home screen, tap . On the Choose your ID screen tap Get New > Sprint.

Follow the onscreen prompts to install the Sprint ID Pack.

1. Press and tap > (Sprint Football Live).

2. Select PRO or COLLEGE football and select any of the following options:
 My Team launches a team-specific page with content such as top stories, RSS

feeds, Rumor information, Schedules, Team Alerts, and the ability to change your
favorite team selection.

 Scores and Schedules provides final scores and future game schedules. The

content can be viewed By Week or By Team.

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 News provides AP league news, Rumor and News, PFTV, Injury Info, Transactions,

Legal, and other football related information, photos and videos.

 Team Pages allows you select from wither the AFC or NFC conferences, and then

display content such as top stories, RSS feeds, Rumor information, Schedules,
Team Alerts, and the ability to change your favorite team selection.

 Standings provides regular season team standings by conference (NFC or AFC).
 Statistics provides regular season rundowns. You can view them by Weekly

Leaders, League Leaders, Team League Leaders, Player Stats and Team Stats.

 Twitter launches an onscreen Twitter page specific to the NFL. Also included

onscreen is a real-time RSS new feed.

 Odds launches a spreadsheet of game outcome predictions.
 Polls provides the latest rankings or standings by AP, Coaches, or BCS (COLLEGE

football only).

 Fantasy allows you to choose from a list of applications associated with fantasy

football leagues (PRO football only).

 Videos and Photos provides images, highlights, previews, and commentaries about

your favorite football news.

 Alerts provides you with quick access to NASCAR-specific news, photos, and driver

stats. You can also customize alerts for new information such as ALL NASCAR
News, Sprint Cup News, etc.

 Settings/Help displays help information for Sprint Football Live topics such as:

Choose Favorite Team, About, and Help.

3. To exit, press and tap EXIT.

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Web and Data

Your device’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network

through a variety of connections, including:

● Wi-Fi

● Data Services (Sprint 3G Network)

● Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

This section addresses your device’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional
data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Applications and Entertainment,
and Tools and Calendar.

Wi-Fi
Data Services (Sprint 3G Network)
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Browser
Sprint Hotspot

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet. To use your device’s
Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or ―hotspot.‖

The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including
infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes.

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network

By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off. Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to
discover and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.

Turn Wi-Fi on:

1. Press > and tap > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.

2. Tap the Wi-Fi field to activate the feature (green checkmark indicates active). The device
scans for available in-range wireless networks.

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Note: The next time your device connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network,

you will not be prompted to enter the WEP key again, unless you reset your device to its
factory default settings.

Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for

your device to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name
and password for certain closed wireless networks.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network:

1. Press > and tap > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.

2. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with xxx) of
detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.

 When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the

network.

To manually add your new network connection:

1. Tap Add Wi-Fi network.

2. Enter the Network SSID. This is the name of your Wi-Fi network.

3. Tap the Security field and select a security option. This must match the current security
setting on your target network.

Note: If secured, you will also need to enter the wireless password. The show password option,

reveals the password as you type it instead of showing only asterisks (****).

4. Tap Save to store the new information and connect to the Wi-Fi network.

Note: The next time your device connects to a previously accessed or secured wireless

network, you are not prompted to enter the wireless password again, unless you reset
your device back to its factory default settings.

To manually scan for a Wi-Fi network:

1. Press > and tap > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.

2. Press and tap Scan.

Check the Wireless Network Status

1. Press > and tap > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.

2. Tap the wireless network that the device is currently connected to. You will see a
message box showing the Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, and other
details.

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3. The following icons show your Wi-Fi connection status at a glance:

● Wi-Fi is connected and active.

● Wi-Fi active but there is a communication issue with the target Wireless Access

Point (WAP).

Note: If you want to remove the device’s wireless network settings, tap Forget on this window.

You need to enter the settings again if you want to connect to this wireless network.

Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network

1. Press > and tap > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings. Detected
Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section. To manually scan for

available Wi-Fi networks, on the Wi-Fi settings screen, press

2. Tap another Wi-Fi network to connect to it.

Note: If the wireless network you want to connect to is not in the list of detected networks,

scroll down the screen, and tap Add Wi-Fi network. Enter the wireless network settings
and tap Save.

and tap Scan.

Data Services (Sprint 3G)

With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This
section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user
name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your device.

Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While

your device is loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY
keyboard may appear unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly.
Allow the device some time to process your data usage request.

Your User Name

When you buy your device and sign up for service, you’re automatically assigned a user name,

which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by ―@sprintpcs.com.‖ (For
example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have
[e-mail] as his user name.)

When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide

Sprint Network. Your user name is automatically programmed into your device. You don’t have

to enter it.

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Update Your User Name

If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to
your services, you must then update the profile on your device.

1. Press > and tap > About phone > System updates.

2. Tap Update Profile.

Launch a Web Connection

► Press and tap > (Browser). (Your data connection starts and you see the

home page.)

Note: While connecting, you may see an animation. Once complete, you are connected to the

default home page.

 To change the device’s default launch page to your current page, press and tap

More > Settings > Set home page. The Browser automatically launches when a
Web link is tapped from within either an email or text message.

Data Connection Status and Indicators

Your device displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of
the screen. The following symbols are used:

During data transfer, the animated icon is not used (for example, when you are opening a Web
page).

When the signal bands are gray, your device is connected to the network, signal is weak.

Your device is connected to the high-speed Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (3G). When the
signal bands are animated, your device is transferring data (for example, when you are opening
a Web page); when the signal bands are gray, your device is connected to the network but is
not currently transferring data (for example, when you are viewing a Web page that is
completely open). In either state, you can receive incoming calls.

If you do not see an indicator, your phone does not have a current data connection.

Virtual Private Networks (VPN)

From your device, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow
you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate
network.

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Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection
Set Up Secure Credential Storage
Add a VPN Connection
Connect to a VPN
Disconnect From a VPN

Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection

Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login

credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local

network. You can get this information from your network administrator.
Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your device must first establish a Wi-Fi or data

connection.

Set Up Secure Credential Storage

If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, you must
first set up the device’s secure credential storage.

1. Press > and tap > Location & Security settings, and then tap Set
password.

2. Enter a new password (at least eight characters without any spaces) for the credential
storage, scroll down and confirm the password, and then tap OK.

3. Select the Use secure credentials check box to display a checkmark.

You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your
network administrator can tell you how to do this.

Add a VPN Connection

1. Press > and tap > Wireless & networks > VPN settings.

2. Tap Add VPN, and then tap the type of VPN you want to add.

3. Tap settings, such as name, server and search domains, and set them up according to
the security details you have obtained from your network administrator.

4. When finished, press , and then tap Save.

The VPN is then added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings screen.

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Connect to a VPN

1. Press > and tap > Wireless & networks > VPN settings.

2. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.

3. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap Connect. When you are
connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the title bar.

4. Open the Web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate
network.

Disconnect From a VPN

1. Press and hold the title bar, and then drag down to open the Notifications panel.

2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN
connection to disconnect from it.

When your device has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon is displayed in
the notification area of the title bar.

Browser

Your device’s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the

go, using 3G or Wi-Fi data connections.

Learn to Navigate the Browser
Browser Menu
Select Text on a Web Page
Go to a Specific Website
Adjust Browser Page Settings
Adjust Browser Privacy Settings
Adjust Browser Security Settings
Create Website Settings
Reset the Browser to Default
Set the Browser Home Page
Create Bookmarks
Create a New Homepage

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Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen

Learn to Navigate the Browser

Navigating through menus and websites during a data session is easy once you have learned a
few basics.

Note: Before you access the SprintWeb home page, you may be asked to enter your 10-digit

wireless phone number and tap OK. Entering your phone number is not required for
access to other Web pages.

Scrolling

As with other parts of your device’s menu, you’ll have to drag up and down to see everything on

some websites.
To scroll through a website’s page:

► In a single motion, touch and drag across or up and down a page.

Selecting

To select onscreen items or links:

► Drag across a page, and then tap an onscreen link to select the link.

Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special
functions, or even place phone calls.

Pinching and Zooming

Zooming in and out on a Web page can be done now without the need of an onscreen zoom
tool. Just use your fingers to pinch in or spread out on the screen.

To zoom in:

1. Place your thumb and index finger on the screen.

2. Expand them outward (spread) to zoom in.

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To zoom out:

1. Place your thumb and index finger on the screen.

2. Bring them together (pinch) to zoom out.

Go Back

To go back one page:

► Press on your device. Repeat this process to keep going back through your Web

page history of recently visited pages.

Tip: You can use for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text.

Go to a Web Page

► Tap the Address field (top of the browser window) and enter a new Web address.

 As you enter the address, possible matches are displayed within an onscreen list.

Tap an entry to launch the desired website.

Browser Menu

The browser menu offers additional options to expand your use of the Web on your device.

Open the Browser Menu

The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from any page
you are viewing.

► From any open Web page, press . You will see the browser menu.

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Options available within the browser menu include:

 New window: Launches a new Internet window while maintaining the current Web

page active.

 Bookmarks: Allows you to access and manage your bookmarks.
 Windows: Displays the currently active browser windows as an onscreen list. Tap a

window entry to launch that window.

 Refresh: Reloads the current Web page.
 Forward: Returns you to a previously viewed page.
 More: Provide additional browser options:

 Add bookmark: Assigns the current Web page as a new bookmark.
 Find on page: Searches the current Web page for a word.
 Select text: Selects text from the current Web page.
 Page info: Displays the Name and URL (website address) of the site you’re

currently viewing.

 Share page: Allows you to send a URL via Gmail, SMS, or Work Email

(Outlook).

 Downloads: Keeps a list of previously downloaded content.
 Settings: Lets you configure and manage your browser settings.

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