samsung TRANSFORM User guide

User Guide

www.sprint.com

9/16/10

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Important Privacy Message – Sprint’s policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information to the third-party application provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use or disclose your personal information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their website. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party application’s policies, don’t use the application.

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This device uses open source software. Press >

and tap Settings > About phone > Legal information on the device for more details

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Tip: Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings listed here, try the Index on page 213.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Your Device’s Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i

Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Activating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Sprint Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Section 2: Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2A. Device Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Device Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Navigation and Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Entering Text Using the Onscreen Keyboard . . 42

Entering Text Using the QWERTY Keyboard . . 46

Creating a Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

2B. Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . 51

Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	51
Dialing Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	52
Missed Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	53
In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	55
End-of-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	56
Additional Calling Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	56
Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	57
Finding a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Dialing From the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Using Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	58
Plus (+) Code Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	59

2C. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Language Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Synchronizing Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Search Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

TTY Use With Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

2D. Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Viewing Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Call Log Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Making a Call From Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Saving a Number From Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Altering a Number From Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Erasing the Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

2E. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Creating a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Confirming Contact Synchronization . . . . . . . . 88

Contacts Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . 92 Editing a Contacts Entry’s Number . . . . . . . . . . . 92 Sending Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Assigning a Picture to an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Deleting Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Adding Entries to Your Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

2F. Calendar & Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Updating Your Device Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Updating Your Android Operating System . . . 105

Updating Your Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Updating Your PRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

2G. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Voice Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Opening Menus With Voice Dialer . . . . . . . . . . 109

Text-to-Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

2H. microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter . . . 111 Connecting Your Device to Your Computer . . 113 microSD Card Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Important Connection Information . . . . . . . . . . 117

2I. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

2J. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . 128 Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Sending Contacts via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During

an Active Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Section 3: Sprint Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . 134

Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Text Messaging (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Multimedia Messaging (MMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	145
Making a 3-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	146
Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	147
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	147

3B. Web and Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Getting Started With Data Services . . . . . . . . . 151

Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Using the Android Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

Sprint Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

3C. Entertainment: TV and Music . . . . . . . . 180

Getting Started with Sprint TV and Music	. . . 180
Sprint TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 181
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . . 181
Streaming Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 183
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 184

3D. GPS Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

GPS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Google Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

TeleNav GPS Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Getting Driving Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Section 4: Safety and Warranty

Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195

4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 196

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to

Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197

Using Your Phone With a Hearing

Aid Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201 Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203

4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Introduction

This User Guide introduces you to Sprint® service and all the features of your new device. It’s divided into four sections:

Section1: GettingStarted

Section2: YourDevice

Section3: SprintServiceFeatures

Section4: SafetyandWarrantyInformation

Note: Because of updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current version for your phone. Visit www.sprint.com and sign on to My Sprint to access the most recent version of the user guide.

WARNING: Please refer to the ImportantSafetyInformation section on page 196 to learn about information that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the Important Safety Information in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death or property damage.

YourDevice’sMenu

The following table outlines your device’s main menu structure. For more information about using your device’s menus, see “Navigation and Customization” on page 28.

From the Home screen, press to open the menu:

Add ()

Wallpaper ( )

Sprint ID ( )

Search ( )

Notifications ()

Settings ()

Device menus with additional options (“sub-options”) appear with adjacent to the list entry.

Tap this onscreen button to reveal these additional options and features.

	> Add
1:Shortcuts
1: Applications		2: Bookmark
3: Contact		4: Direct dial
5: Direct message		6: Directions & Navigation
7: Gmail label		8: Latitude
9: Music playlist		10: Settings

2:Widgets
1: Analog clock		2: Latitude
3: Music		4: Picture frame
5: Power Control		6: Search

7:Sprint Tutorial Widget #1

8:Sprint Tutorial Widget #2

9:Sprint Tutorial Widget #3

10:Sprint Tutorial Widget #4

11:Sprint Tutorial Widget #5

12: Voicemail	13: YouTube
3:Folders
1: New folder	2: All contacts
3: Contacts with phone numbers
4: Google Contacts	5: Starred contacts

4: Wallpapers
1: ID wallpapers	2: Pictures
3: Wallpaper gallery

> Wallpaper

1:IDwallpapers

2:Pictures

3:Wallpapergallery

> Sprint ID

1: My ID 2: Get New

> Search

> Notifications

> Settings > Wireless & networks

1:Airplanemode(On/Off)

2:Wi-Fi(On/Off)

3:Wi-Fisettings

1: Wi-Fi (On/Off)

2: Network notification (On/Off)

3:Add Wi-Fi network

4:Bluetooth(On/Off)

5:Bluetoothsettings

1: Bluetooth (On/Off)	2:	Device name
3: Discoverable (On/Off)	4:	Scan for devices

6:VPNsettings

7:Mobilenetworks

1:Data roaming (On/Off)

2:Call Guard (On/Off)

3:Data Roaming Guard (ON/OFF)

4:System select (Home only/Automatic)

8:DialUpNetworking(On/Off)

> Settings> Call settings

1:North American dialing (On/Off)

2:Internationaldialing

3:DDTM

1: OFF	2: ON
4:TTY
1: TTY Off	2: TTY HCO
3: TTY VCO	4: TTY Full

5:Voicemailsettings

1: Notifications	2: Pictures (On/Off)
3: Speakerphone (On/Off)
4: Change greeting	5: From name
6: Check for upgrade	7: About Voicemail

> Settings > Sound & display

Sound settings:

1:Silentmode(On/Off)

2:Ringervolume

1:Use incoming call volume for notifications

3:Mediavolume

4:Phoneringtone

5:Phonevibrate(On/Off)

6:Notificationringtone

7:Audibletouchtones(On/Off)

8:Audibleselection(On/Off)

9:Haptic feedback(On/Off)

10:SDcardnotifications(On/Off)

Display settings:

1:Orientation(On/Off)

2:Animation

1: No animations	2: Some animations
3: All animations

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3:AutoBrightness(On/Off)

4:Brightness

5:Screentimeout

1: 8 seconds 3: 30 seconds 5: 2 minutes 7: 30 minutes

2: 15 seconds 4: 1 minute 6: 10 minutes

6:Keyboardtimeout

1: 3 seconds	2:	6 seconds
3: 20 seconds	4:	1 minute

5: Same as Screen timeout

> Settings > Location & security

My Location:

1:Usewirelessnetworks(On/Off)

2:UseGPSsatellites(On/Off)

Screen unlock pattern:

1:Setunlockpattern

2:Requirepattern (On/Off)

3:Usevisible pattern(On/Off)

4:Usetactilefeedback(On/Off)

Passwords:

1:Visible passwords (On/Off)

Credential storage:

1:Use securecredentials(On/Off)

2:Install fromSDcard

3:Setpassword

4:Clearstorage

> Settings > Applications

1:Unknownsources(On/Off)

2:Quicklaunch

3:Manageapplications

4:Runningservices

5:Development

1:USB debugging (On/Off)

2:Stay awake (On/Off)

3:Allow mock locations (On/Off)

> Settings > Accounts & sync

General sync settings:

1:Backgrounddata(On/Off)

2:Auto-sync(On/Off)

Manage accounts:

> Settings > Privacy

Location:

1: UseMyLocation(On/Off)

Personal data:

1: Factorydatareset

> Settings > SD card & phone storage

SDcard:

1:Totalspace

2:Availablespace

3:UnmountSDcard

4:Format SDcard

Internal phone storage:

1: Availablespace

> Settings > Search

Web search:

1: Googlesearch settings

1: Show web suggestions
2: Search history	3: Manage search history

Quick Search Box:

1: Searchableitems

1: Browser (On/Off)	2: Apps (On/Off)
3: Contacts (On/Off)	4: Voicemail (On/Off)
5: YouTube (On/Off)	6: Music (On/Off)

2:Clearsearch shortcuts

> Settings > Language & keyboard

1: Selectlocale

1: English

2: Español

Text settings:

1: Androidkeyboard(On/Off)

2:Androidkeyboard

1:Vibrate on keypress (On/Off)

2:Sound on keypress (On/Off)

3:Auto-capitalization (On/Off

4:Voice input (On/Off)

5:Quick fixes (On/Off)

6:Show suggestions (On/Off)

7:Auto-complete (On/Off)

3:Device keyboard

1: Auto-replace (On/Off) 2: Auto-cap (On/Off)

3:Auto-punctuate (On/Off)

4:Userdictionary

> Settings > Accessibiltiy

1:Accessibility(On/Off)

Accessibility services:

1:TalkBack(On/Off)

2:SoundBack(On/Off)

3:KickBack (On/Off)

> Settings > Text-to-speech

1:Listentoan example

2:Installvoicedata

3:Alwaysusemysettings(On/Off)

4:Speakincoming callerID(On/Off)

Default settings:

1:Speech rate

2:Language

1: American English

2: Spanish

> Settings > Date & time

1:Automatic(On/Off)

2:Set date

3:Selecttimezone

4:Settime

5:Use 24-hourformat(On/Off)

6:Selectdate format

1:Normal (12/31/2010)

2:12/31/2010

3:31/12/2010

4:2010/12/31

> Settings> About phone

1: SystemUpdates

1: Update Firmware	2: Update Profile
3: Update PRL	4: Update Android

2:Status
1: Battery status	2: Phone number
3: MIN	4: PRL Version
5: MEID	6: Network
7: Signal strength	8: Mobile network type
9: Service state	10: Roaming
11: Mobile network state	12: Wi-Fi MAC address
13: Bluetooth address	14: Up time

3:Batteryuse

4:Legalinformation

1:Open source licenses 2: Google legal

3:Privacy Alert from Sprint

5:Systemtutorial

6:Modelnumber

7:Firmwareversion

8:Basebandversion

9:Kernelversion

10:Buildnumber

11:Hardware version

In Use Menu

While in an active call, press		to display the
following options:
following options:
1: Show/Hide dialpad	2: Add call
3: End call	4: Mute/Unmute
5: Speaker (On/Off)	6: Bluetooth (On/Off)

WARNING: If your device has a touchscreen display, please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. See “Manufacturer’s Warranty” on page 204.

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Section 1

Getting Started

1A. SettingUpService

SettingUpYourDevice(page2)

ActivatingYourDevice(page4)

SettingUpYourVoicemail(page7)

SprintAccountPasswords(page8)

GettingHelp(page9)

SettingUpYourDevice

1.Install the battery.

Remove the battery from its packaging.

Grasp the device firmly and locate the cover release latch.

Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly “pop” the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).

21A. Setting Up Service

ReleaseLatch

Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the device, making sure the connectors align. Gently press down to secure the battery.

Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click.

2.Press and hold to turn the device on.

If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service and enter standby mode.

SettingUpService

	UnlockingYourDeviceScreen
	UnlockingYourDeviceScreen
	To unlock your phone from this screen, touch and
	drag the lock icon across the screen or slide the
	QWERTY keyboard out.
	Note: The screens can be different and are based on the
	installed screen image that users pack

1A. Setting Up Service

ActivatingYourDevice

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

Ifyou received your deviceinthemailanditisfora new Unlock Screen Sprintaccountoranewlineofservice, it is designed to

activate automatically. To confirm your activation, make a phone call.

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 phones), you can activate on your computer online or directly on your phone.

Activate on your computer:

● Go to sprint.com/activate and follow the instructions.

Activate on your phone:

Important: For security reasons, you will need your Sprint phone number and PIN to use this activation method.

1. Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.

41A. Setting Up Service

Note: Your phone will need to complete one hands-free activation attempt before you can continue.

2.Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.

Note: If you don’t override Hands-Free Activation, your phone will attempt to auto activate five times. Wait for Retry to appear on your screen. Tap Retry and then tap

Activate.

3.Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.

4.After you have completed the wizard, make a phone call to confirm your activation.

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 while the device is being activated. Pressing cancels the activation process.

Note: If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by dialing 1-888-211-4727 from any other phone.

SprintID

Once your device is activated, the next thing you will need to do is to install an ID Pack. These ID Packs similar to a “device pack” that contains features and functions ranging from icons, wallpapers, menus, and applications.

More than a new User Interface skin for your device, this package of features and functions are each customized for different uses. These IDs can be downloaded directly from the device and purchased via the online Sprint Store.

ID Packs are installed using an application called Sprint ID. You can install as many ID Packs as you wish, and you can easily switch from one ID Pack to another without losing any applications already installed.

SettingUpService

1A. Setting Up Service

For example, when you install the Sprint pack, Sprint applications such as Sprint TV, TeleNav™ GPS Navigator, NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, and Sprint Football Live will remain in your applications.

Before you can begin using your newly activated device, you must first install a Sprint ID Pack.

InstallingYourFirstIDPack

Note: Your device must be activated, your battery should be fully charged, and you should be in a network coverage area before you install an ID Pack.

1.Tap InstallanID on the WelcometoSprintID screen.

If your device is in PowerSave mode, press

to reactivate the screen.

If the lock screen appears, unlock it by dragging

the Unlock icon	to the right side of the
screen.)

Note: You also have the ability to place an emergency call directly from the Welcome to Sprint ID screen.

2.Touch and ID Pack (such as Sprint) on the Browse ID Packs screen.

Note: The Sprint ID pack comes with wallpapers, ringtones, and applications suchas SprintTV, Navigation,Music,

Football, and NASCAR.

3.Read the information screen for a description of the ID Pack and touch Install.

4.Touch Agree to accept the Terms & Conditions of the ID Pack.

5.If prompted, touch Continue on any following screens until you see the Downloading... progress icon in the upper-left corner of your screen.

WARNING: DO NOT interrupt the download process.

6.Press > and tap (Notifications) nd tap ID ready to install to install the ID Pack.

SwitchingIDPacks

1. Press

and tap

(Sprint ID).

2. Tap an ID Pack to replace your current pack.

– or –

Tap Get New to install a new ID Pack and follow steps 2–5 of “Installing Your First ID Pack” on page 6.

61A. Setting Up Service

Note: Certain features of Sprint ID are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information about using Sprint ID, please visit www.sprint.com.

GettingaNewIDPack

1. Press and tap > (Sprint ID).

– or –

Press and tap .

2.Tap Get New to install a new ID Pack and follow steps 2–5 of “Installing Your First ID Pack” on page 6.

MakingYourFirstCall

1.Press to access the Home screen and tap to access the onscreen dialpad.

If your device is locked, touch and drag the lock icon to the right.

2.Use the onscreen dialpad to enter a phone number and tap .

If your device is in PowerSave mode, press or to reactivate the screen.

	WARNING: If your device has a touchscreen display, please	Service
	note that a touchscreen responds best to a light	Service
	note that a touchscreen responds best to a light
	touch from the pad of your finger. Using
	excessive force or a metallic object when	Up
	pressing on the touchscreen may damage the	Up
	pressing on the touchscreen may damage the	Setting
	tempered glass surface and void the warranty.	Setting
	tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
	(See “Manufacturer’s Warranty” on page 204.)


	Note: Your device’s battery should have enough charge for
	your device to turn on and find a signal, set up your
	voicemail and make a call. You should fully charge
	your battery as soon as possible.

SettingUpYourVoicemail

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. Tap and then touch and hold .

1A. Setting Up Service

2.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.

For more information about using your Visual Voicemail, see “Visual Voicemail” on page 134.

SprintAccountPasswords

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.

AccountUsernameandPassword

If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you sign on to www.sprint.com. (Click Sign in 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 www.sprint.com.

VoicemailPassword

You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on page 7 for more information on your voicemail password.

DataServicesPassword

With your Sprint device, 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 www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.

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GettingHelp

ManagingYourAccount

Online:www.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.

Purchase accessories.

Shop for the latest Sprint phones.

View available Sprint service plans and options.

Learn more about data services and other products like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen savers and more.

FromYourSprintPhone

Tap to check minute usage and account balance.

Tap to make a payment.

Tap to add a new line of service, upgrade your device, purchase accessories

or access other account services.

Tap to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to other

questions.

FromAnyOtherPhone

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

Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.

SettingUpService

1A. Setting Up Service

Sprint411

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.

Tap .

SprintOperatorServices

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.

Tap .

For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.

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Section 2

Your Device

2A. DeviceBasics

YourDevice(page13)

ViewingtheDisplayScreen(page17)

TurningYourDeviceOnandOff(page20)

BatteryandCharger(page21)

DeviceFunctionKeys(page24)

NavigationandCustomization(page28)

DisplayingYourPhoneNumber(page42)

EnteringTextUsingtheOnscreenKeyboard(page42)

EnteringTextUsingtheQWERTYKeyboard(page46)

CreatingaGoogleAccount(page50)

Tip: Device Software Upgrades – Updates to your device’s software may become available from time to time. Sprint will automatically upload critical updates to your device.

•You can also use the menu to check for and

download updates. Press > and tap

Settings > About phone > System Updates > Update Firmware to search for and download available updates.

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YourDevice

1. Light

Sensor

2.Status Bar Icons

3.Touchscreen Display

4.HOME Key

5.MENU Key

6.Camera Lens

13. Self Camera

Lens

12. Proximity

Sensor

11. BACK Key

10. SEARCH Key

9.External Speaker

8. Microphone

7. Flash

KeyFunctions

1.Light sensor lets you use the ambient light level to adjust the screen brightness/contrast.

In a bright light condition (outdoors), the sensors cause the device to increase the brightness and contrast for better viewing.

In dim light conditions, the device increases the screen brightness to compensate.

2.Status Bar Icons provide information about your device’s status and options, such as signal strength, wireless technology, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge.

3.Touchscreen Display 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.

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

Device Basics

2A. Device Basics

5.MENUKey allows you to access your device’s main functions menu: Add, Wallpaper, Sprint ID, Search, Notifications, and Settings. While in a menu, press to open a list of actions available from the current screen or onscreen option.

During an active call, press to open additional call options such as Add call, Merge calls, Mute, or Bluetooth.

6.Camera Lens, as part of the built-in 3.0 megapixel camera, this lens lets you take pictures and videos.

7.Flash, as part of the built-in camera, provides an additional light source for pictures and videos during low-light conditions.

8.Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.

9.External Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. You can mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls by pressing the volume button. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.

10.SEARCH Key displays the Quick Search box that can be used to search for a key term both on the device and online (page 25).

For example, entering the word “Pa”, will display any matching entries from your device’s Contacts list, current device applications, online Android/ Google apps, or from any online Web page via Google™ search.

Press and hold to launch Voice Search where you can initiate a Google™ search by verbally entering a text string. The device recognizes your spoken words and initiates a Web search.

11.BACK Key deletes characters from the display in text entry mode. When in a menu, pressing the Back key returns you to the previous menu, closes a dialog box, or exits an onscreen menu/option.

12.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 dialpad to prevent accidental key presses.

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13.Self Camera Lens allows you to take pictures while facing the screen.

14.Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.

15.Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringer volume in standby mode, the voice volume during a call, and media playback volume.

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

17.Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the phone charger or a USB cable (included). CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.

18.microSD Card Slot lets you use a microSD card to expand the memory of your phone. (A 2GB microSD card comes pre-installed in your Samsung Transform™.)

14. Earpiece

15. Volume	21. Voice Dialer Button
Button
16. Camera	20. Power
Button	Button
17. Charger/Accessory	19. Headset Jack
Jack
18. microSD
Card Slot

Device Basics

2A. Device Basics

19.Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.

20.POWER Button lets you turn the device on or off, or turn off the touchscreen display.

When the screen is turned off, press once to return to Screen lock mode.

While the device is unlocked and not on an active call, press and hold to display the Phone options menu (Silent mode, Airplane mode, Power off).

21.VoiceDialerButton activates the Voice Dialer (Voice Control) function that lets you dial phone numbers, launch applications and launch other actions by speaking a name, command, or a phone number.

LandscapePhoneFeatures

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

2.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.

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

	1. QWERTY		9. Delete Key
	Keyboard		9. Delete Key
	Keyboard

	2. Shift
	Key	8. Return
	3. Fn Key	Key
	3. Fn Key	7. OK
		7. OK
	4. Smiley Key	Key
	4. Smiley Key
	5. Space Key	6. Navigation Keys

LandscapeMode

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

21A. Setting Up Service

Your Device