Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch, Sprint Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch User Manual
User Guide
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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 ............................................................................................................... 13
Complete the Setup Application .............................................................................................. 13
Set Up Voicemail ..................................................................................................................... 14
Sprint Account Information and Help ....................................................................................... 15
Sprint Account Passwords ................................................................................................... 15
Manage Your Account ......................................................................................................... 15
Sprint Support Services ....................................................................................................... 16
Device Basics ............................................................................................................................. 18
Your Device’s Layout .............................................................................................................. 18
Turn Your Device On and Off .................................................................................................. 20
Turn Your Screen On and Off ................................................................................................. 20
Touchscreen Navigation .......................................................................................................... 20
Customize the Home Screen ............................................................................................... 26
Extended Home Screens ..................................................................................................... 27
Status Bar ................................................................................................................................ 28
Enter Text ................................................................................................................................ 29
Touchscreen Keyboards ...................................................................................................... 29
Tips for Editing Text ............................................................................................................. 30
Phone .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Make Phone Calls ................................................................................................................... 31
Call Using the Phone Dialer ................................................................................................. 31
Call from Logs ...................................................................................................................... 32
Call from Contacts ............................................................................................................... 32
Call a Number in a Text Message or Email Message .......................................................... 33
Call Emergency Numbers .................................................................................................... 33
Receive Phone Calls ................................
Answer an Incoming Call ..................................................................................................... 34
............................................................................... 34
Mute the Ringing Sound ...................................................................................................... 34
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Reject an Incoming Call ....................................................................................................... 35
Ignore a Call with a Text Message ...................................................................................... 35
Voicemail ................................................................................................................................. 35
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................. 35
Voicemail Notification .......................................................................................................... 36
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ..................................................................................... 36
Phone Call Options ................................................................................................................. 36
Caller ID ............................................................................................................................... 37
Call Waiting .......................................................................................................................... 38
3-way Calling ....................................................................................................................... 38
Call Forwarding .................................................................................................................... 39
In-call Options ...................................................................................................................... 40
Logs ......................................................................................................................................... 41
View Logs ............................................................................................................................ 42
Logs Options ........................................................................................................................ 42
Clear Logs ........................................................................................................................... 42
Device Settings ........................................................................................................................... 44
Wireless and Network Settings ............................................................................................... 44
Airplane Mode ...................................................................................................................... 45
Wi-Fi Settings ...................................................................................................................... 45
Wi-Fi Direct Settings ............................................................................................................ 46
Kies via Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................... 46
4G Settings .......................................................................................................................... 46
Bluetooth Settings ................................................................................................................ 47
USB Utilities ......................................................................................................................... 47
Tethering ..............................................................................................................................
PN Settings ....................................................................................................................... 48
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47
Mobile Networks .................................................................................................................. 48
Roaming .............................................................................................................................. 48
Call Settings ............................................................................................................................ 48
Set Ignore Text .................................................................................................................... 49
North American Dialing ........................................................................................................ 49
International Dialing ............................................................................................................. 49
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DDTM .................................................................................................................................. 50
TTY Mode ............................................................................................................................ 50
Voicemail Settings ............................................................................................................... 51
Sound Settings ........................................................................................................................ 52
General Sound Settings ....................................................................................................... 52
Incoming Calls ..................................................................................................................... 53
Notifications ......................................................................................................................... 54
Sound Feedback Settings .................................................................................................... 54
Display Settings ....................................................................................................................... 54
Brightness ............................................................................................................................ 55
Auto-rotate Screen ............................................................................................................... 55
Animation ............................................................................................................................. 55
Screen Timeout ................................................................................................................... 55
Touch Key Light Duration .................................................................................................... 56
Auto Adjust Screen Power ................................................................................................... 56
Notification Flash ................................................................................................................. 56
Horizontal Calibration .......................................................................................................... 56
Gyro Sensor Calibration ...................................................................................................... 57
Battery & Data Manager Settings ............................................................................................ 57
Data Saver ........................................................................................................................... 57
Battery Usage ...................................................................................................................... 58
Location and Security Settings ................................................................................................ 59
My Location ......................................................................................................................... 59
Security ................................................................................................................................ 60
Device Administration .......................................................................................................... 61
Credential Storage ............................................................................................................... 61
Applications Settings ................................
............................................................................... 62
Accounts and Sync Settings .................................................................................................... 66
Motion Settings ........................................................................................................................ 66
Privacy Settings ....................................................................................................................... 67
Factory Data Reset .............................................................................................................. 67
Storage Settings ...................................................................................................................... 68
Internal Storage ................................................................................................................... 68
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SD Card ............................................................................................................................... 68
Language and Keyboard Settings ........................................................................................... 69
Language Settings ............................................................................................................... 69
Keyboard Settings ............................................................................................................... 69
Accessibility Settings ............................................................................................................... 70
Dock Settings .......................................................................................................................... 70
Date and Time Settings ........................................................................................................... 70
About Phone ............................................................................................................................ 71
System Updates .................................................................................................................. 71
Status ................................................................................................................................... 72
Battery Usage ...................................................................................................................... 73
Legal Information ................................................................................................................. 73
Contacts ...................................................................................................................................... 74
Get Started With Contacts ....................................................................................................... 74
Access Contacts .................................................................................................................. 74
The Contacts List ................................................................................................................. 75
Add a Contact .......................................................................................................................... 77
Save a Phone Number ............................................................................................................ 77
Edit a Contact .......................................................................................................................... 78
Add or Edit Information for a Contact .................................................................................. 79
Assign a Stored Picture to a Contact ................................................................................... 79
Assign a New Picture to a Contact ...................................................................................... 79
Assign a Ringtone to a Contact ........................................................................................... 80
Join a Contact ...................................................................................................................... 80
Delete a Contact .................................................................................................................. 80
Synchronize Contacts ............................................................................................................. 80
Add Entries to Your Favorites .................................................................................................
A
dd Facebook Content to your Contacts ................................................................................ 83
83
Add Your Facebook Friends to Your Contacts .................................................................... 84
Create Groups ......................................................................................................................... 84
Share a Contact ...................................................................................................................... 85
Accounts and Messaging ............................................................................................................ 87
Gmail / Google ........................................................................................................................ 87
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Create a Google Account .................................................................................................... 87
Sign In to Your Google Account .......................................................................................... 88
Access Gmail ....................................................................................................................... 88
Send a Gmail Message ....................................................................................................... 89
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ................................................................................... 89
Email ....................................................................................................................................... 90
Add an Email Account ......................................................................................................... 90
Add a Corporate Email Account .......................................................................................... 91
Setting Up a Corporate Email .............................................................................................. 91
Compose and Send Email ................................................................................................... 92
View and Reply to Email ...................................................................................................... 93
Manage Your Email Inbox ................................................................................................... 93
Corporate Email Features .................................................................................................... 94
Edit Email Account Settings ................................................................................................. 95
Delete an Email Account ..................................................................................................... 97
Add the Mail Widget ............................................................................................................. 97
Text Messaging and MMS ....................................................................................................... 97
Compose Text Messages .................................................................................................... 98
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) .................................................................................... 99
Save and Resume a Draft Message .................................................................................. 100
New Messages Notification ............................................................................................... 101
Managing Message Conversations ................................................................................... 101
Text and MMS Options ...................................................................................................... 103
Social Networking Accounts .................................................................................................. 104
Facebook ........................................................................................................................... 104
Twitter ................................................................................................................................ 105
YouTube ............................................................................................................................
G
oogle Talk ....................................................................................................................... 106
106
Social Hub ......................................................................................................................... 107
Applications and Entertainment ................................................................................................ 108
DivX ....................................................................................................................................... 108
Locating Your VOD Registration Number .......................................................................... 109
Register your DivX Device for VOD Playback of Purchased Movies ................................. 109
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Android Market ...................................................................................................................... 110
Find and Install an Application ........................................................................................... 110
Create a Google Checkout Account .................................................................................. 111
Request a Refund for a Paid Application ........................................................................... 112
Open an Installed Application ............................................................................................ 112
Uninstall an Application ..................................................................................................... 112
Get Help with Android Market ............................................................................................ 113
Navigation ............................................................................................................................. 113
Google Maps ..................................................................................................................... 113
Telenav
TM
GPS Navigation ................................................................................................ 114
Registering TeleNav GPS Navigator ................................................................................. 114
Google Navigation ............................................................................................................. 119
Latitude .............................................................................................................................. 119
Music ..................................................................................................................................... 119
Music Player ...................................................................................................................... 119
Sprint Music Plus ............................................................................................................... 122
FM Radio ........................................................................................................................... 123
Sprint TV & Movies ................................................................................................................ 123
Media Hub ............................................................................................................................. 124
Using Media Hub ............................................................................................................... 124
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile .................................................................................................. 125
Sprint Football Live ................................................................................................................ 127
Web and Data ........................................................................................................................... 129
Wi-Fi ...................................................................................................................................... 129
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ........................................................... 129
Check the Wireless Network Status .................................................................................. 130
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi Network ................................................................................
D
ata Services (Sprint 3G) ..................................................................................................... 131
131
Your User Name ................................................................................................................ 131
Launch a Web Connection ................................................................................................ 132
4G Services ........................................................................................................................... 132
Understanding 4G and 3G Coverage ................................................................................ 132
Turning 4G On and Off ...................................................................................................... 133
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Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ............................................................................................. 134
Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection ......................................................................... 134
Set Up Secure Credential Storage .................................................................................... 134
Add a VPN Connection ...................................................................................................... 135
Connect to a VPN .............................................................................................................. 135
Disconnect From a VPN .................................................................................................... 135
Browser ................................................................................................................................. 135
Learn to Navigate the Browser .......................................................................................... 136
Browser Menu .................................................................................................................... 137
Select Text on a Web Page ............................................................................................... 139
Go to a Specific Website ................................................................................................... 139
Adjust Browser Page Settings ........................................................................................... 139
Adjust Browser Privacy Settings ........................................................................................ 140
Adjust Browser Security Settings ....................................................................................... 141
Create Website Settings .................................................................................................... 142
Reset the Browser to Default ............................................................................................. 142
Set the Browser Home Page ............................................................................................. 142
Create Bookmarks ............................................................................................................. 142
Create a New Homepage .................................................................................................. 143
Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen .............................................................................. 143
Sprint Hotspot ........................................................................................................................ 143
Camera and Video .................................................................................................................... 146
Take Pictures ........................................................................................................................ 146
Open the Camera .............................................................................................................. 146
Viewfinder Screen .............................................................................................................. 146
Review Screen ................................................................................................................... 147
Take a Picture ....................................................................................................................
C
lose the Camera .............................................................................................................. 148
148
Record Videos ....................................................................................................................... 149
Camera Settings .................................................................................................................... 149
Change Advanced Settings ............................................................................................... 149
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ............................................................................... 151
Open Gallery ...................................................................................................................... 151
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View Photos and Videos .................................................................................................... 152
Zoom In or Out on a Photo ................................................................................................ 153
Watch Video ...................................................................................................................... 153
Close Gallery ..................................................................................................................... 154
Video Maker .......................................................................................................................... 154
View Photos in Your Social Networks ................................................................................... 154
View Photos on Facebook ................................................................................................. 154
Working with Photos .............................................................................................................. 155
Rotate and Save a Photo ................................................................................................... 155
Crop a Photo ...................................................................................................................... 155
Photo Editor ........................................................................................................................... 155
Share Photos and Videos ...................................................................................................... 159
Send Photos or Videos by Email ....................................................................................... 159
Send a Photo or Video by Multimedia Message ................................................................ 159
Send Photos or Videos Using Bluetooth ............................................................................ 159
Share Photos on Picasa .................................................................................................... 160
Share Videos on YouTube ................................................................................................. 160
Tools and Calendar ................................................................................................................... 161
Calendar ................................................................................................................................ 161
Add an Event to the Calendar ............................................................................................ 161
Event Alerts ....................................................................................................................... 163
View Events ....................................................................................................................... 164
Erase Events ..................................................................................................................... 166
Alarm & Timer ....................................................................................................................... 167
Calculator .............................................................................................................................. 171
My Files ................................................................................................................................. 171
Voice Services .......................................................................................................................
V
oice Command ................................................................................................................ 172
172
Voice Talk .......................................................................................................................... 172
Voice Search ..................................................................................................................... 173
Text-to-Speech .................................................................................................................. 174
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................... 175
Turn Bluetooth On or Off ................................................................................................... 175
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The Bluetooth Settings Menu ............................................................................................ 175
Change the Device Name .................................................................................................. 175
Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ............................................................................ 176
Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ........................................................................................ 176
Disconnect or Unpair From a Bluetooth Device ................................................................. 177
Send and Receive Information Using Bluetooth ................................................................ 177
microSD Card ........................................................................................................................ 180
Remove the microSD Card ................................................................................................ 180
Insert a microSD Card ....................................................................................................... 180
View the microSD Card Memory ....................................................................................... 181
Format the microSD Card .................................................................................................. 181
Unmount the microSD Card ............................................................................................... 181
Use the Device’s microSD Card as a USB Drive ............................................................... 181
Update Your Device .............................................................................................................. 182
Update Your Device Firmware ........................................................................................... 182
Update Your Android Operating System ........................................................................... 184
Update Your Profile ........................................................................................................... 185
Update Your PRL ............................................................................................................... 185
Index ......................................................................................................................................... 186
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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.
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.
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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.
2. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the lower left side of your
device.
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3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to
three hours.
4. Charge your battery.
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.
5. 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.
These may include: Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Email, Facebook, Picasa,
Twitter, and YouTube.
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
Turn Your Screen On and Off.
2. Touch and hold
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
to turn on the display and then drag the screen to the upper right corner.) See
and tap . (If your screen is locked, press the Power button
to dial your voicemail number.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
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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.
Sprint Account Information and Hel p
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).
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● View and pay your bill.
● Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
● 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
2. Do any of the following:
From Any Other Phone
● Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
● Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727.
Tap
Tap
Tap Tap
service plan or to get answers to other questions.
and tap .
to check minute usage and account balance.
to make a payment.
to access Sprint Zone and a summary of your Sprint
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
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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
.
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.
Key Functions
● Front Indicator Light (LED) displays a device notification, charging status, or alert.
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● 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 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.
● Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear
the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
● 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.
● 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.
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● 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.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.
Turn Your Device On and Off
Turn Your Device On
► Press and hold (Power button).
Turn Your Device Off
► Press and hold
the device off.
Your screen remains blank while your device is off (unless the battery is charging).
to open the phone options menu. Tap (Power off) to turn
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.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen
Timeout.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
3. To turn the screen on, press .
4. Drag the lower left-hand corner of the screen to the upper right-hand corner 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. See Set Up Screen Lock.
Touchscreen Navigation
Your device’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
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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.
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.
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Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
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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.
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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 Touchscreen Navigation 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
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.)
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> > and tap
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, tap the type of item you want to add and then select
the item.
Widgets: Add widgets to a screen such as a clock, calendar, mail, people, Wi-Fi and
Bluetooth toggles, social networking apps, and more.
Shortcuts: Add shortcuts to applications, bookmarks, contacts, settings, and more.
Tap a category and then tap the item you want to add.
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.
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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.
Extended Home Screens
In addition to the main home screen, your phone has six 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 six 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:
1. From any screen, pinch the screen to display thumbnail images of all screens.
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to return to the main home screen.
2. Tap the screen you want to open.
Icon
Description
Bluetooth® active
GPS active
Wi-Fi® active
Downloading
Vibrate
Silence All
Mute
Speakerphone Active
Network (full signal)
Network (roaming)
3G (data service)
4G (data service)
Airplane Mode
Sync Active
Alarm Set
Battery (full charge)
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, touch and hold the
status bar and drag it down.
Status Icons
Battery (charging)
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