Samsung SPH-M930ZKASPR User Manual
User Guide
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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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