Sprint Kyocera Echo User Manual

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Table of Contents

Tip: Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings

listed here, try the Index on page 176.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Sprint Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Section 2: Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2A. Device Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Opening and Closing the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Navigating Through the Onscreen Menus . . . . 18

Home Screen Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Your Device’s Screen Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Entering Text Using the Onscreen Keyboards . . 38

Creating a Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

2B. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Synchronizing Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

TTY Use With Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using the Hearing Device Compatibility 

Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Application Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Privacy Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

2C. Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Viewing the Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Call Log Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Making a Call From the Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Saving a Number From the Call Log . . . . . . . . 65

Editing a Call Log Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Erasing the Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

2D. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Displaying the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Adding a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Contacts Entry Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . 69

Editing a Contacts Entry’s Number . . . . . . . . . . 69

Assigning a Ringer Type for an Entry . . . . . . . . 69

Assigning a Picture to an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Deleting Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Adding Entries to Your Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Import and Export Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Sending Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Synchronizing and Displaying Contacts . . . . . . 71

2E. Calendar & Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Document Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Updating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

2F. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) . . . . . . . . 82

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Text-to-Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

2G. microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter . . . . 85

microSD Card Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Connecting Your Device to Your Computer . . . 88

Important Connection Information . . . . . . . . . . . 89

2H. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Opening Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

2I. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . 100

Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Sending Items via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Section 3: Sprint Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

3A. Sprint Service: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . 104

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Making a 3-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

3B. Web and Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Getting Started With Data Services . . . . . . . . . 114

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Corporate Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Removing an Email Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Removing a Gmail Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Email Icons On Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Using Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Using Android Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Data Services FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

3C. Entertainment: TV and Music . . . . . . . . 145

TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Streaming Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

VueQue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

3D. GPS Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

GPS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

TeleNav GPS Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Google Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Section 4: Safety and Warranty 

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 161

General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your 

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Using Your Device With a 

Hearing Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

User Guide Proprietary Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

4C. End User License Agreement . . . . . . . 172

End User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Introduction

Your Device’s Menu

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

⽧ Section 1: Getting Started

⽧ Section 2: Your Device

⽧ Section 3: Sprint Service

⽧ Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information

WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety Information

section on page 161 to learn about information
that will help you safely use your device. Failure
to read and follow the Important Safety
Information in this guide may result in serious
bodily injury, death, or property damage.

The following table outlines your device’s main menu
structure. For more information about using your
device’s menus, see “Navigating Through the
Onscreen Menus” on page 18.

Pressing

Home provides access to your device’s

Main Home screen. From the Home screen, press 

Menu to open the following menus:

䢇 Add ()
䢇 Wallpaper ()
䢇 Search ()
䢇 Notifications ()
䢇 Settings ()

Tap these onscreen buttons to view additional options
and features.

i

Add

1: S hortc uts

2: Widgets

3: Folders

4: Wallpapers

Wallpaper

1: Gallery

2: Live wallpapers

3: Wallpapers

Search

Notifications

ii

1: Applications 2: Bookmark
3: Contact 4: Direct dial
5: Direct message 6: Directions & Navigation
7: Latitude 8: Music playlist
9: Settings 10: Tablet Mode Extension

1: New folder 2: All contacts
3:

Bluetooth received

5: Facebook Phonebook 6: Starred contacts

1: Gallery 2: Live wallpapers
3: Wallpapers

4:

Contacts with phone number s

Settings

1: Wireless & networks

1: Airplane mode (On/Off)

2: Wi-Fi (On/Off)

3: Wi-Fi settings

1: Wi-Fi (On/Off) 2:
3: Add Wi-Fi network

4: Bluetooth (On/Off)

5: Bluetooth settings

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

6: Tethering & portable hotspot

1: USB tethering (On/Off)
2: Portable Wi-Fi hotspot (On/Off)
3: Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings
4: Help

7: Mobile networks

1: Data enabled (On/Off) 2: Roaming mode
3:

Domestic voice (On/Off)

5:

International voice (On/Off)

7: Roaming guards

Network notification (On/Off)

4: Domestic data (On/Off)
6:

International data (On/Off)

2: Call settings

1: Voicemail service

2: Voicemail settings

3: Plus code dialing

1:

North American dialing (On/Off) 2: International dialing

4: DDTM mode (On/Off)

5: TTY mode

1: TTY Off 2: TTY Full
3: TTY HCO 4: TTY VCO

6: CDMA call settings

1: Voice Privacy(On/Off)

3: Sound

1: Silent mode (On/Off)

2: Vibrate

1: Always 2: Never
3: Only in Silent mode 4:

3: Volume

4: Phone ringtone

5: Notification ringtone

Only when not in Silent mode

6: Audible touch tones (On/Off)

7: Audible selection (On/Off)

8: Screen lock sounds (On/Off)

9: Haptic feedback (On/Off)

10: Hearing Aid (On/Off)

4: Display

1: Brightness

2: Auto-rotate screen (On/Off)

3: Animation

4: Screen timeout

5: Auto backlight (On/Off)

5: Location & security

1: Use wireless networks (On/Off)

2: Use GPS satellites (On/Off)

3: Set up screen lock

4: Visible passwords (On/Off)

5: Select device administrators

6: Use secure credentials (On/Off)

iii

6: Applications

7: Accounts & sync

8: Privacy

iv

7: Install from SD card

8: Set password

9: Clear storage

1: Unknown sources (On/Off)

2: Manage applications

3: Running services

4: Development

1: USB debugging (On/Off) 2: Stay awake (On/Off)
3: Allow mock locations (On/Off)

1: Background data (On/Off)

2: Auto-sync (On/Off)

1: Back up my data (On/Off)

2: Automatic restore (On/Off)

3: Factory data reset

9: SD card & phone storage

1: Total space

2: Available space

3: Mount SD card / Unmount SD card

4: Format SD card

5: Available space

10: Language & keyboard

1: Select language

1: English 2: Espa ñol

2: Swype (settings)

1: Language 2: Word prediction (On/Off)
3:

Audio feedback (On/Off )

5:

Enable tip indicator (On/Off)
7: Auto-capitalization (On/Off)
8: Show complete trace (On/Off)
9: Word choice window 10: Speed vs. accuracy
11: Swype help 12: Tutorial
13: Version

4:

Vibrate on keypress (On/Off)

6: Auto-spacing (On/Off)

3: Android keyboard (settings)

1: Vibrate on keypress (On/Off)
2: Sound on keypress (On/Off)
3: Auto-capitalization (On/Off)
4: Voice input
5: Input languages
6: Quick fixes (On/Off)
7: Show suggestions (On/Off)
8: Auto-complete (On/Off)

4: User dictionary

11: Voice input & output

1: Voice recognizer settings

1: Language 2: SafeSearch
3: Block offensive words (On/Off)
4: Show hints (On/Off)

2: Text-to-speech settings

1: Listen to an example 2:
3: Default Engine 4: Install voice data
5: Speech rate 6: Language
7: Pico TTS

Always use my settings (On/Off)

12: Accessibility

1: Accessibility (On/Off)

2: Power button ends call (On/Off)

13: Date & time

1: Automatic (On/Off)

2: Set date

3: Select time zone

4: Set time

5: Use 24-hour format (On/Off)

6: Select date format

14: About phone

1: S tat us

1: Battery status 2: Battery level
3: My phone number 4: MSID
5: ESN 6: Network
7: Signal strength 8: Mobile network type
9: MEID 10: Service state
11: Roaming 12: Mobile network state
13: SID 14: Wi-Fi MAC address
15: Bluetooth address 16: Up time

2: Battery use

3: Legal information

1: Open source licenses 2: Google legal

4: System tutorial

v

15: System Update

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5: Model number

6: Software Version

7: Ha rdwa re

8: PRL Version

9: Android version

10: Baseband version

11: Kernel version

12: Build number

1: Update Android

1: Check Now 2:

Scheduled Check (On/Off)

2: Update Kyocera software

3: Update Profile

4: Update PRL

Section 1

Getting Started

⽧ Setting Up Your Device (page 2)

1A. Setting Up Service

⽧ Activating Your Device (page 3)

⽧ Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 4)

⽧ Sprint Account Passwords (page 5)

⽧ Getting Help (page 5)

Setting Up Your Device

1. Install the battery.

䡲 Firmly press your thumbs

against the battery cover
and push upward to
remove it.




2 1A. Setting Up Service

䡲 Insert the top end of the

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

䡲 Position the back cover over

the battery compartment,
making sure the notches on
the top align and slide the
cover downward with your
thumbs until the cover is
seated.

2. Press and hold the power button to turn on

your device.

Power button

䡲 If your device is activated, it will search for Sprint

service and show the Lock screen. To unlock the
screen, flick the Unlock icon .

䡲 If your device is not yet activated, see the

following section “Activating Your Device” for
more information.

3. Make your first call.

䡲 Press Home to access the Home screen and

tap the Phone icon to access the onscreen
phone keypad.

䡲 Use your phone keypad to enter a phone number.
䡲 Ta p .

Note: You should fully charge your battery before setting up

your device. See “Charging the Internal Battery” on
page 14 for details.

Activating Your Device

䢇 If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is

probably activated and ready to use.

䢇 If you received your device in the mail, and it is for a new

Sprint account or a new line of service, your device is

designed to activate automatically when you first turn
it on. To confirm your activation, make a phone call.

䢇 If you received your device in the mail and it is going to

be activated on an existing number on your account
(you’re swapping phones), you can activate on your

computer online or directly on your device.

Activating on your computer:

䡲 Go to w ww.sprint.com/activate and follow the

instructions.

Activating on your device:

Note: For security reasons, you will need your Sprint phone

number and PIN to use this activation method.

1. Turn on your new device. (Make sure the old one is

turned off.) Your device will automatically attempt
Hands-Free Activation.

1A. Setting Up Service 3

Setting Up Service

Note: Your device will need to complete one hands-free

activation attempt before you can continue.

Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start

2.

the manual activation wizard.

Note: If you don’t override Hands-Free Activation, your device

will attempt to auto-activate five times. Wait for
appear on your screen. Tap

Activate.

Retry and then tap

Retry to

3. Follow the onscreen 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, contact Sprint
Customer Service at

1-888 -211-4727 for assistance.

4 1A. Setting Up Service

Setting Up Your 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 and tap to access the

onscreen phone keypad.

2. Tap and hold .

3. Follow the system prompts to:

䡲 Create your password.
䡲 Record your name announcement.
䡲 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 voicemail, see
“Voicemail” on page 104.

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

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

Voicemail Password

You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up
your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your Voicemail” on
page 4 for more information on your voicemail
password.

www.sprint.com.

Data Services Password

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
Service at

www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer

1-888 -211-4727.

Getting Help

Managing Your Account

Online: www.sprint.com

䢇 Access your account information.
䢇 Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint

service plan).

䢇 View and pay your bill.
䢇 Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
䢇 Purchase accessories.
䢇 Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
䢇 View available Sprint service plans and options.
䢇 Learn more about data services and other products

like games, ringers, screen savers, and more.

1A. Setting Up Service 5

Setting Up Service

From Your Sprint Phone

䢇 Tap to check minute usage and

account balance.

䢇 Tap to make a payment.
䢇 Tap to access a summary of your

Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions.

From Any Other Phone

䢇 Sprint Customer Service: 1-8 88-211-4727.
䢇 Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.

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.

䊳 Ta p .

6 1A. Setting Up Service

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.

䊳 Ta p .

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

www.sprint.com.

Section 2

Your Device

⽧ Your Device (page 8)

2A. Device Basics

⽧ Viewing the Display Screen (page 10)

⽧ Turning Your Device On and Off (page 12)

⽧ Battery and Charger (page 13)

⽧ Navigating Through the Onscreen Menus (page 18)

⽧ Home Screen Overview (page 20)

⽧ Your Device’s Screen Modes (page 26)

⽧ Making and Answering Calls (page 32)

⽧ Displaying Your Phone Number (page 38)

⽧ Entering Text Using the Onscreen Keyboards (page 38)

⽧ Creating a Google Account (page 46)

8 2A. Device Basics

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

S

ettings >
Update Kyocera software
PRL

Ho

me > Menu , and then tap

System Update > Update Android,

, Update Profile, or Update

to search for and download available updates.

Your Device

1. Proximity
Sensor

2. Light Sensor

3. Earpiece

4. Display
Screens

9. LED Indicator

8. Microphone

7. Back Keys

( )

5. Home Keys
( )

6. Menu Keys
( )

Key Functions

15. Camera Lens

16. Camera Flash

14. Charger/Accessory
Jack

13. Volume Button

10. Headset Jack

12. Power Button

11. microSD Card Slot

17. Speaker

18. Internal Antennas

1. Proximity Sensor automatically decreases the

display brightness when you hold the device near
your face. This prevents you from unintentionally
activating device functions during a call.

2. Light Sensor automatically brightens the display

when you are in sunlight or a bright room and
dims it in darker places.

3. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated

prompts.

4. Display Screens (upper and lower) display all the

information needed to operate your device. Use
finger gestures to navigate and interact with items
on the screen.

5. Home Keys ( ) return you to the Home screen.

Tap and hold to show the recently used applications.

6. Menu Keys ( ) let you open the menus of the

current screen or application.

7. Back Keys ( ) return you to the previous screen or

closes the dialog box.

8. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly

when you are speaking to them.

9. LED Indicator shows your device’s battery status. It

also flashes for incoming calls or pending
notifications.

10. 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.

11. microSD Card Slot allows you to insert a microSD

card to support external memory.

Note: Your device comes with the microSD card preinstalled.

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12.

Power Button ( ) lets you turn the device on or

off, or turn the screen backlight on or off. This button
can be configured to end a call. ( See “Ending Calls
Using the Power Button” on page 33. )

13. Volume Button allows you to adjust the ringer and

media volumes when you are not on a call, or the
voice volume during a call.

14 . Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the

device charger to charge the battery or a 
micro-USB cable (included) to transfer files to and
from a computer. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory
into the incorrect jack may damage the device.

15. Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets

you take pictures and videos.

16. Camera Flash allows you to take pictures in low

light conditions.

17. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and

sounds. It also lets you hear the caller’s voice in
speakerphone mode.

18. Internal Antennas facilitate reception and

transmission. To maximize performance, do not
obstruct while using the device.

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Viewing the Display Screen

Your device’s display screen provides information
about your device’s status and options.

Status Bar Icons

The following list identifies the symbols you may see on
the status bar at the top of your device’s display screen:

Status Bar Icons

Your device’s current signal strength. (More bars =
stronger signal.)

Your device cannot find a usable signal.

Your device is “roaming” off the Nationwide Sprint
Network.

Sprint data service is available. When active, the
icon is animated.

A Wi-Fi connection is available.

An open Wi-Fi network is available.

Bluetooth is enabled.

The Bluetooth data connection is active.

Status Bar Icons

A voice call is in progress.

Call forwarding is on.

A chat is in progress.

The battery is completely discharged.

The battery is fully charged. (The less blue
showing, the less charge there is remaining.)

The battery is charging.

An error has occurred.

You have missed voice calls.

A download is in progress.

An upload is in progress.

The USB port is connected.

A microSD card has been disconnected
(unmounted) from the device and is now ready for
either removal or formatting.

GPS is active.

Silent mode and Vibrate mode are active.

Airplane mode is active.

Status Bar Icons

Speakerphone is on.

TTY mode is enabled.

You have new voicemail messages.

You have new Text/Multimedia messages.

You have new Email messages.

You have new Gmail™ messages.

You have calendar notifications.

An alarm is set.

Alarm is in snooze mode.

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Turning Your Device On and Off

Turning Your Device On

䊳 Press and hold for approximately two

seconds.

Once your device is on and finds a signal, it
automatically enters standby mode – the device’s idle
state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and
receiving calls.

If your device is unable to find a signal after five
minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is activated
and your device searches for a signal periodically
without your intervention. When a signal is found, your
device automatically returns to standby mode.

Tip: The Power Save feature conserves your battery power

when you are in an area where there is no signal.

Turning Your Device Off

1. Press and hold until you see the 

Phone options window.

2. Ta p Power off > OK to turn the device off.

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Turning Screen Lock On or Off

To save your battery or prevent accidental touches,
your device automatically turns off the display screen
and lock the screen after the time specified for the
screen timeout. (See “Changing the Backlight Time
Length” on page 51 for details.)

To unlock the display screen:

1. Press to wake up the screen.

2. From the lock screen, flick .

To lock the display screen manually:

䊳 Press . (Once your backlight turns off, your

device locks.)

䡲 To wake up the screen, just press again.

Note: During a call, the screen will automatically turn off when

no operation is performed for about 15 seconds
(regardless of the screen timeout setting).

If you’ve locked your screen, you must draw an unlock
pattern or enter a PIN or password to unlock it. See
“Setting the Screen Lock” on page 59.

Battery and Charger

WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or Kyocera-approved

Sprint-approved or Kyocera-approved batteries and
accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through
Kyocera; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They are also
available at

Battery Capacity

Your device is equipped with two Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
batteries. It allows you to recharge your battery before it
is fully drained.

When the battery level drops to 15%, a pop-up window
warns you that the battery is low. When the battery level
drops to 0%, the device shuts down.

batteries and chargers with your device. The
failure to use a Sprint-approved or Kyocera­approved 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.

www.sprint.com.

Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate

mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce
the battery’s talk and standby times.

Tip: Watch your device’s battery level indicator and charge the

battery before it runs out of power.

Installing the Battery

䊳 See “Setting Up Your Device” on page 2.

Removing the Battery

1. Make sure the device is off so that you do not lose

any stored numbers or messages.

2. Firmly press your thumbs against the battery cover

and push upward to remove it.

3. Grasp the white pull-tab extending from the battery

pack and pull the battery out of its compartment.

WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion

battery as you can be burned.

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Charging the Internal Battery

Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If
your battery level becomes too low, your device
automatically turns off, and you will lose any
information you were just working on.

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

1. Plug the smaller end of the

micro-USB cable into the device’s
charger/accessory jack.

2. Plug the other end of the USB

cable into the wall/USB
charger, and then plug the
wall/USB charger into an electrical outlet.

䡲 A solid red indicator light means the battery is

charging.

䡲 A flashing red indicator light means the battery is low.
䡲 A solid green indicator light means the battery is

fully charged.

䡲 A flashing green indicator light means you have

new pending notifications.

WARNING: Do not remove the battery while it is charging.

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Always remove the charger from the electrical
outlet first before removing the micro-USB cable
from the device.

With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can
recharge the battery before it becomes completely run
down. With the use of the included battery charger, you
can charge a spare battery without its having to be
inserted in the device. See “Using the External Battery
Charger” below.

Using the External Battery Charger

Your device comes with a spare battery and external
battery charger. You can use your device with one
battery while the other one charges, assuring you will
have access to your device where you need it and
when you need it.

To install a battery in the external charger:

1. Holding the charger with the printed logo right side

up, slide the cover to the right until it locks into
open position.

2. Insert the battery contacts end first, making sure

they align with the charger’s contact points.

3. Slide the cover to the left until you hear a click.

To charge the battery in the external charger:

Wall/USB charger

Charge lamp
(red)

Slide switch

DC IN 5V DC OUT 5V

Micro-USB jack

Charger

1. Slide the switch on the charger to the DC IN 5V

position.

2. Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable into

the micro-USB jack on the charger.

3. Plug the other end of the micro-USB cable into the

wall/USB charger, and then plug the wall/USB
charger into an electrical outlet.

䡲 The red lamp light is on while the battery is charging.
䡲 The red lamp light goes off when the battery is fully

charged.

Note: If the charge lamp starts flashing red, you may have a

high battery temperature, battery problem, wall/USB
charger problem, or battery charger problem.

To use the battery charger as an external battery:

1. Slide the switch on the charger to the DC OUT 5V

position. (The charge lamp turns green.)

Note: If the green charge lamp does not light up, the installed

battery is not sufficiently charged. Make sure your
battery is fully charged prior to use.

2. Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable into

the device’s charger/accessory jack and the other
end into the USB jack on the charger.

䡲 The green lamp on the charger remains on while

charging the battery. (The green lamp will not go off
until the external battery completely discharges.)

䡲 The LED indicator on the device will light red

while charging and it will change to green when
fully charged.

Charge lamp
(green)

Charger

Device

USB jack

DC IN 5V DC OUT 5V

Slide switch

LED indicator

Charger/
Accessory jack

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3.

When you have finished charging, slide the switch
on the charger to the

DC IN 5V position to conserve

energy.

Note: After use, make sure you slide the switch to the 

DC IN 5V position to prevent battery drain.

It will take much longer to charge the device using the
battery charger than with the AC charger. If you need
the use of your device right away, replace the original
battery with a fully charged battery when your primary
battery becomes discharged.

Tip: You can also charge your battery by plugging the USB

cable into your computer. Simply plug the smaller end of
the micro-USB cable into the micro-USB jack on the
charger and plug the other end into a free USB port on
your desktop or laptop computer. Charging through USB
will take twice the time as the wall charger. Charging from
a computer will take about twice as long as the electrical
outlet.

Extending Your Battery Life

Active applications, backlight levels, Bluetooth, and
GPS use all contribute to draining your battery. The
following is a list of helpful tips that can help conserve
your battery’s charge:

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䢇 Reduce your backlight on time. See “Changing the

Backlight Time Length” on page 51.

䢇 Turn Bluetooth off when not in use. See “Turning

Bluetooth On and Off” on page 99.

䢇 Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. See “Turning Wi-Fi On

and Off” on page 121.

䢇 Turn GPS off when not needed. Most applications

using this function will periodically query the GPS
satellites for your current location; each query drains
your battery. See “Location Settings” on page 53.

䢇 Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted

before charging your device. Repeated complete
discharging and recharging can reduce the storage
capacity of any battery over time.

䢇 Turn off Automatic application sync. See

“Synchronizing Accounts” on page 53.

䢇 Add a Power Control Widget to your Home screen to

deactivate features such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS,
and synchronization and to reduce the screen’s
brightness setting.

䢇 Check running services and close any unnecessary

applications. See “To view and control currently
running services:” on page 62.

Opening and Closing the Device

Your device features dual touchscreens and allows you
to work on two displays at the same time. The lower
display is located beneath the upper display and is
accessed by sliding it open. With both screens open,
you can extend one application across two screens
(Tablet mode) or use them as separate displays in
Simul-Task or Optimized mode. See “Your Device’s
Screen Modes” on page 26 for details.

To open the device:

䊳 Using both hands, slowly slide the upper display in

the direction of the arrow until it locks in tilt position.

Note: When opening the device, make sure you are sliding in

the correct direction.

To make a flat display screen:

1. As you slide the device open, slide the upper

(right) display right until it lies flat.

2. Close the gap between the two displays by

pushing inward until you hear a click.

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To close the device:

1. Grasp the right edge of the upper (right) display

and pull it slightly to the right to release the lock.

2. Slide the upper (right) display back to its original

position as shown in the second figure below.

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Navigating Through the Onscreen Menus

There are different ways to navigate around the
device’s Home screen, menus, and application screens
by using your finger. Here are some tips to move
around your device’s menus and screens:

Using the Touchscreen

Tap

Tap once with your finger to select or
launch a menu, option, or application. 
A light tap works best.



Tap and Hold

To open the available options for an
item (for example, a link in a Web
page), simply tap and hold the item.

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Drag

Tap and hold your finger before you 
start to move it. Do not release your 
finger until you have reached the 
target position.

Slide or Flick

To slide, quickly move your finger
vertically or horizontally across the
screen. To flick, move your finger in
lighter, quicker strokes than sliding.
This finger gesture is always used in a
vertical motion, such as when scrolling
through contacts or a message list.

Rotate the Screen

Your device is capable of automatically changing the
orientation of some onscreen content. With this feature,
you can view the screen in either portrait or landscape
orientation by turning the device sideways. By default,
the screen orientation automatically changes when the
device is rotated.

To manually activate the Auto-rotate feature:

1. Press Home > Menu , and then tap 

Settings > Display.

2. Ta p Auto-rotate screen check box. (A check mark

indicates this feature is enabled.)

Note: Some screens may not automatically change.

Selecting Menu Items

As you navigate through the menu, you activate menu
options by tapping the onscreen item. Select any
option by tapping it.

For example, to view the current battery usage:

1. Press Home to display the Home screen.

2. Press Menu to display available menu options.

3. Ta p Settings to display settings menu.

4. Scroll down the screen and tap About phone to

make a selection.

5. Ta p Battery use. (Your device’s battery usage is

displayed.)

For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into:

䊳 Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

About phone > Battery use.

Sub-Options Menus

Some menu items have additional options for just
those items. Device menus with additional options
(“sub-options”) appear with adjacent to the list
entry. Tap to reveal additional options.

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Context Menus

Context menus (sometimes called “pop-up” menus)
contain tools that apply to a specific item on the
screen. You can open a context menu by tapping and
holding an onscreen item.

Tap

&

Hold

Home Screen Overview

The Home screen is the starting point for all the
features on your device. You can access applications
and view call notifications and battery or connection
status. The Home screen is accessible from any menu
by pressing

Home .

1. Status Bar

2. Google Search Bar
(Widget)

3. Main Home Screen

List View

Backing Up Within a Menu

To go back to the previous screen:

䊳 Press Back .

To return to the Home screen:

䊳 Press Home .

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Context Menu

7. Applications

4. Shortcuts

5. Phone Icon

Launcher Icon

6. Browser Icon

1. Status Bar: Displays the time, notification, and

device status icons. Drag down to display the
Notifications panel.

2. Google Search Bar: Allows users to enter text or

Extended Screen

(left-most)

Home Screen Extended Screen

(right-most)

spoken keywords for a quick search on the device
or on the Internet.

3. Main Home Screen: Displays shortcut icons,

widgets, wallpapers, and folders.

4. Shortcuts: Icons that launch applications such as

Contacts, Phone, Email, and Clock. These function
the same as shortcuts on your computer.

5. Phone Icon: Tap to open the phone-related screen

functions (Phone Dialer, Call log, Contacts, and
Favorites).

6. Browser Icon: Tap to start browsing the Web.

7. Applications Launcher Icon: Tap to display available

applications on the device.

Viewing the Extended Screens

The Home screen extends beyond the visible screen
width in either landscape or portrait mode. Apart from
the main Home screen, there are four additional
screens (two left and two right) to provide ample space
for icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items.

To display the extended screens:

䊳 Flick your finger left or right across the Home

screen.

䡲 The small dots you see on the lower left and right

corner of the screen indicate the number of
available screens to either side. Tap and hold
them to display all five screens as thumbnails.
You can tap a thumbnail to open the associated
screen.

indicates which screen you are viewing.

Tip: While on an extended screen, you can return to the

Home screen by pressing

Ho

me .

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Using the Function Keys

Your device has three main keys on both the upper
and lower display screens and these can be used on
any screen for added convenience and usability:

Home Key

Press the Home key to close any menu or application
and return to the home screen. In the home screen,
press and hold the Home key to display the most
recently used applications screen.

Menu Key

Press the Menu key to open menu options. When on
the Home screen, the following menu options are
available:

䢇 Add ( ) lets you add one of the following elements

to a selected screen: Shortcuts, Widgets, Folders, or
Wallpapers.

䢇 Wallpaper ( ) lets you change the current screen’s

wallpaper image. Suitable images can be obtained
from either Gallery or from your device’s ID
wallpapers or Wallpaper gallery. See “Changing the
Wallpaper” on page 25.

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䢇 Search ( ) displays the Quick Search Box that can

be used to search for a key term both on the device
or online. See “Search” on page 23.

䢇 Notifications ( ) opens the Notifications panel. It

does the same thing as dragging the status bar
down on the Home screen. See “Using the
Notifications Panel” on page 31.

䢇 Settings ( ) provides quick access to the device’s

Settings menu. (See “2B. Settings” on page 48. )

Back Key

Press the Back key to go back to the previously active
screen. If the onscreen keyboard is open, this key
closes the keyboard.

Search

Search Options
(All/Web/Apps)

Search Matches

Google Search box

Voice Search icon

You can launch a Google search directly from the
Home screen.

1. From the Home screen, tap the Google search box

or press
keyboard.

2. Tap and select an option to narrow the search

field, if necessary.

Menu > Search to display the

3. Enter the information you want to search. The

Voice Search icon changes into and, as you
type, matching information is displayed on the
screen.

4. To select a matched item, tap the item. Tap to

copy the listed term to the search box. To search
the Internet using Google, tap .

䡲 Tapping initiates the search function but

without the need to use the onscreen keyboard.

Watch a video to learn how to use the

Tap
application.

Configuring the Search Settings

1. Open Google Search, then press Menu >

Search settings.

2. Tap one of the following options:

䡲 Google search opens a screen where you can set

your Google search preferences.

● Show web suggestions also includes search

matches from Google’s online search engine.

● Use My Location to give permission to use

your location for some Google services, such
as Google Search, Google Maps™, etc.

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● Search history determines whether you also

wish to include personalized search history
results in the list of matches.

● Manage search history helps to manage the

personalized search history associated with
your current registered Google account.

䡲 Searchable items opens a screen where you can

choose the search categories included in device
searches.

䡲 Clear shortcuts erases the history of recently

selected search results.

Customizing Your Home Screen

Adding a Home Screen Item

1. Tap and hold an empty spot on the Home screen.

– or –

Home > Menu > Add .

Press

2. In the Add to Home screen window, tap the type of

item you want to add:

䡲 Shortcuts: Select to add a shortcut option:

Applications, Bookmark, Contact, Direct dial,
Direct message, Directions & Navigation, Latitude,

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Music playlist, Settings, or Tablet Mode Extension.
(Most of these options will expand to allow you to
choose specific items.)

䡲 Widgets: Select to add a widget (a mini-version of

an application) such as an analog clock,
calendar, digital clock, Home screen tips, etc.

䡲 Folders: Select to add a folder to organize your

Home screen items. See “Creating a Folder” on
page 25.

䡲 Wallpapers: Select to change the Home screen’s

wallpaper. See “Changing the Wallpaper” on
page 25.

Repositioning an Item on the Home Screen

1. Tap and hold the item you want to reposition until it

visibly expands. (The item becomes movable.)

2. Drag the item to the desired location.

3. When the item is where you want it, release your

finger.

Note: To reposition an item to an extended screen, drag the

item to the edge of the Home screen. Then release
your finger to reposition the item to your desired
location.

Removing an Item From the Home Screen

1. Tap and hold the item you want to remove until it

vibrates. (The item becomes movable and the
applications tab changes to a trash can .

2. Drag the item to the Trash Can icon .

3. When the item and the icon turn red, release your

finger.

Changing the Wallpaper

1. From the Home screen, press Menu > 

Wallpaper .

2. Select one of the following options:

䡲 Gallery: Select to use saved or captured pictures

on your device. You can crop the picture before
setting it as wallpaper.

䡲 Live wallpapers: Select to use Live wallpapers.
䡲 Wallpapers: Select to use preset wallpapers.

3. Ta p Save or Set wallpaper.

Creating a Folder

You can create folders on the Home screen to hold
application icons or shortcuts.

1. From the Home screen, press Menu > Add >

Folders.

2. On the Select folder window, select one of the

following options:

䡲 New folder: Select to create a new folder.
䡲 All contacts: Select to create a contacts folder.
䡲 Bluetooth received: Select to create a folder of files

received using Bluetooth.

䡲 Contacts with phone numbers: Select to create a

folder of contacts that have phone numbers.

䡲 Facebook Phonebook: Select to create a

Facebook Phonebook folder.

䡲 Starred contacts: Select to create a folder of your

favorite contacts.

To access the items inside a folder, tap the folder to
open it and then tap the icon of the application you
want to access.

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Renaming a Folder

1. Tap a folder to open it.

2. Tap and hold the folder’s title bar to open the

Rename folder window.

3. Enter the new folder name and tap OK when done.

Tip: To delete a folder, follow the same procedure as you

would for removing an item from the Home screen.

Applications Launcher

The Applications Launcher on your device contains
pre-installed and downloaded applications.

You can access a wide variety of applications in many
different categories. To open an application, simply tap
its icon on the Home screen or in the Launcher.

To open the Applications Launcher:

䊳 On the Home screen, tap the Applications

Launcher icon to open it.

To close the Applications Launcher:

䊳 Tap the Home icon or press Home to close.

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Your Device’s Screen Modes

You can use your device’s screens in any of four
different modes:

䢇 Single-screen mode — Use the upper screen by itself

when your device is closed, providing all the
functions of a single-display touchsceen device.

䢇 Simul-Task™ mode — Run two applications at the

same time, one on each screen. Choose from seven
core apps, as described in the following section,
“Switching Screen Modes.”

䢇 Optimized mode — Run two functions of a single

application, one on each screen. For example, you
can compose email on one screen and display the
keyboard on the other; or view Gallery images on
one display while browsing thumbnails on the other.
This mode works with any of the seven core
functions described in the next section, “Switching
Screen Modes.”

䢇 Tablet mode — Spread one application across both

displays, for full 4.7-inch viewing area. Tablet mode is
ideal for viewing maps, videos, Web sites, and more.

Switching Screen Modes

Swap icon

Tap to switch
screens.

Simul-Task Applications

Tablet icons

With Simul-Task™ mode, you can run two different
applications at the same time, one in each display
screen. Simul-Task works with many of your most
commonly used applications: Browser, Contacts, Email,
Gallery, Messaging, Phone, and VueQue. You can
easily switch applications from one screen to the other.

To launch Simul-Task applications:

1. On the Home screen with both screens open, tap

the Launcher icon .

2. Tap a compatible Simul-Task application (Browser,

Contacts, Email, Gallery, Messaging, Phone, or
VueQue).

3. If required, tap OK in the message that appears in

the lower message.

4. Touch both the upper screen and the lower screen

at the same time. (Icons for compatible Simul-Task
applications will be displayed on both screens.)

5. Tap the second application icon on the screen you

want to work on.

6. You can work on either screen independently, or

you can change the configuration for one or both
screens.

To close Simul-Task applications :

䊳 Press Home .

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To switch applications on the upper and lower screens:

1. Touch both screens at the same time.

2. Tap the Swap icon , which is centered between

the two screens.

To extend one application across both screens (Tablet
mode):

Note: Not all third-party applications (those you download

from Android Market) will work in Tablet mode unless
you run the one-time Tablet Mode Extension utility. (See
“Tablet Mode Extension” below.)

1. Touch both screens at the same time. (The Tablet

icons for the currently running applications will be
displayed on both screens.)

2. Tap the Tablet icon for the application you want to

maximize.

Tablet Mode Extension

Some applications that you download from Android
Market™ may not display properly in Tablet mode until
you install and run the Tablet Mode Extension utility.

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To install and launch the utility:

1. Tap on your device’s Home screen.

2. Follow the instructions to install the utility.

3. After the utility is installed, launch it by tapping

again.

Note: You will only need to run the Tablet Mode Extension

utility one time. After that, most apps that you download
from Android Market should display correctly in Tablet
mode.

Tip: If a downloaded app still doesn’t display or function

correctly after running the Tablet Mode Extension utility,
you will need to run that app with the device closed (in
Single-screen mode).

Accessing Recently Used Applications

Your device keeps a running list of your eight most
recently used applications.

1. Press and hold Home to open the recently

used applications window.

2. Tap an icon to open the related application.

Applications Descriptions

The following is a listing of the default applications may
be available on your device.

Application Icons

Battery use – Lets you see battery use by each

running application and by all applications.

Browser – Launches the Internet browser.

Calculator – Launches the onscreen calculator

application which allows you to perform basic
mathematical functions.

Calendar – Launches the calendar application.

Application Icons

Echo Top Apps – Provides access to Echo top

applications.

Email – Provides access to your Internet email

accounts.

Facebook – Launches the Facebook Web page

via the browser.

Gallery – Displays images and videos stored on

the microSD card.

Global Time – Allows you to access the current

local time of the selected major city worldwide.

Gmail – Provides access to your Gmail account.

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Camera – Launches the built-in camera.

Clock – Launches the clock application which

allows you to set multiple alarms.

Contacts – Displays the Contacts tab listing your

contacts.

Document Viewer – Allows you to open multiple

file formats.

Google Search – Searches applications and

contacts on your device, and the Internet using
Google Search.

Jibe – Launches the jibe application.

Latitude – Launches Latitude application that

enables you to find your friends’ locations and
share yours with them.

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Application Icons

Maps – Launches Google Maps.

Market – Allows you to browse and download

games and applications on Android Market.

Messaging – Provides access to your text and

multimedia messages

Music – Launches the built-in music player.

MyBooks – Provides access to the GoSpoken

website.

NASCAR – Launches the Web-based NASCAR

Sprint Cup Mobile application.

Navigation – Launches Google Maps Navigation

to get directions.

News & Weather – Allows you to view the

weather in your location and read the latest
stories, sports, and entertainment news
headlines on your device.

Phone – Launches the phone dialer.

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Application Icons

Places – Launches an application that enables

you to find establishments around you.

Settings – Provides access to the Settings

menu.

Sprint Football Live – Launches the Sprint

Football Live services.

Sprint Radio – Launches the Sprint Radio which

allows you to stop and start continuous
programming at anytime you want.

Sprint TV & Movies – Allows you to watch live

mobile TV and videos.

Sprint Zone – Launches Sprint Zone, which

enables you to manage your account, download
new apps, etc.

Tablet Mode Extension – Allows you to use

Tablet mode with many applications
downloaded from Android Market.

Tal k – Launches a Web-based application that

lets you chat with family and friends over the
Internet for free.

TeleNav GPS Navigator – Allows you to launch a

TeleNav GPS Navigator.

Application Icons

The Sims 3 – Launches the Sims 3 application.

Voice Dialer – Launches the built-in voice dialer,

which allows you to make calls, open
applications, and more, using voice commands.

Voice Search – Allows you to launch a Google

search using voice commands.

VueQ ue – Provides access to the VueQue

application.

YouTu be – Provides access to the YouTube

website.

Tip: Compatible Simul-Task applications are indicated by

next to the application icon. All these applications can be
run at the same time on separate screens.

Using the Notifications Panel

The Notifications panel indicates new message events
(data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call
status, etc).

1. Drag the status bar down the screen.

2. Tap a notification entry to open the associated

application.

Note: The Notifications panel can also be opened on the

Home screen by pressing

.

Menu > Notifications.

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Device Basics

Making and Answering Calls

V

Making Calls

Opening the Phone

䊳 Press Home > .

Note: If necessary, tap the Phone tab to access the phone

keypad.

Phone tab

Tap to open, and then
tap the keys on the
phone keypad to
enter a phone number.

oicemail

Tap to call your
voicemail.

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Contacts tab

Tap to open, and then
tap an entry to call.

Call log tab

Tap to open, and then
tap an entry to call.

Talk

Enter a phone number
and tap here to call it.

Delete

Tap to delete a digit
you entered.

To make a call by dialing:

1. Press Home > .

2. Enter a phone number using the phone keypad. (If

you make a mistake while dialing, tap to erase
the numbers.)

3. Tap . (To make a call when you are roaming

and Roaming Guard is enabled, tap

OK. See

“Roaming Guard” on page 113.)

4. When you are finished, tap End call .

You can also place calls from your device by using
your Contacts (page 37), Call log listings (page 65),
and Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) (page 82).

Dialing Options

When you enter numbers on the phone keypad,
additional dialing options may be available by pressing

Menu .

䢇 Add to contacts: to add the number to the Contacts

list.

䢇 Add 2-sec pause: to insert a two-second pause. (See

“Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers with Pauses”
on page 36.)

䢇 Add wait: to insert a wait pause. (See “Dialing and

Saving Phone Numbers with Pauses” on page 36.)

Answering Calls

1. Make sure your device is on. (If your device is off,

incoming calls go to voicemail.)

2. On the incoming call screen, flick the Answer 

icon .

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

䢇 The device rings or vibrates.
䢇 The indicator light flashes.
䢇 The screen displays an incoming call message.

If the caller is listed in your Contacts, the contact’s
name appears. You may also see the caller’s phone
number, if available.

You may also select one of the following options:

䢇 Press the volume button to mute the ringer.
䢇 Flick the Ignore icon to send the call to your

voicemail box.

䢇 Flick the Ignore & Text icon to ignore the call and

send a message to the caller.

Answering a Roam Call With Roaming Guard
Enabled

Roaming Guard is an option that helps you manage your
roaming charges when making or receiving calls while
outside the Nationwide Sprint Network. See “Roaming”
on page 111 for more information about roaming.

䊳 Ta p OK to answer the call. (See “Roaming Guard”

on page 113 for additional information.)

Note: When your device is off, calls go directly to voicemail.

Ending a Call

䊳 Ta p End call .

Ending Calls Using the Power Button

To use the power button to end a call:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Accessibility.

2. Check the Power button ends call check box. (Clear

the check box to disable this feature.)

Note: When the screen is turned off, you will need to press

the power button twice to end a call.

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Device Basics

Missed Call Notification

When you do not answer an incoming call,
appears on the status bar.

To display a Missed Call entry from the Home screen:

1. Drag the status bar down to open the Notifications

panel.

2. Tap the Missed Call icon ( ). This opens the Call

log screen.

3. Tap an entry with a Missed Call icon ( ) to open it.

(To dial the phone number, tap next to the entry.)

Calling Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 (dial ),
even if your device is locked or your account is restricted.

Note: After you have placed an emergency call, your device

automatically enters Emergency mode.

During an emergency call, tap
speaker on. Tap again to turn it off.

Tip: Your phone number will be displayed on the screen

during an emergency call.

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Speaker to turn the

To exit Emergency mode:

1. Tap End call to end a 911 call.

2. Press Menu , and then tap Exit Emergency mode >

Yes .

Enhanced 911 (E911) Information

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

When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS
feature of your device seeks information to calculate
your approximate location. Depending on several
variables, including availability and access to satellite
signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to
determine and report your approximate location.

Important: Always report your location to the 911 operator

when placing an emergency call.

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

Some

In-Call Options

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

䢇 Tap t he Mute On/Off button to toggle between turning

the microphone on or off.

䢇 Tap t he Speaker On/Off button to toggle between

turning the speaker on or off.

䢇 End call to end the call.
䢇 To send DTMF (Dual Tone Multi Frequency) tones

during a call, tap
dialpad. Tap

Further options may be available by pressing
during a call:

䢇 Show dialpad/Hide dialpad to show or hide the

dialpad window.

䢇 Add call to place a second call while putting the

current caller on hold.

䢇 Contacts to display your Contacts list.
䢇 Bluetooth to route the device’s audio through a

connected Bluetooth device.

Dialpad to display the onscreen

Dialpad again to hide it.

Menu

䢇 Switch calls to switch from the current call to the one

on hold.

䢇 Merge calls to merge two open calls to start a three-

way call.

WARNING: Because of higher volume levels, do not place

the device near your ear during speakerphone
use.

End-of-Call Screen

After you finish a call, the device briefly displays the
caller’s or recipient’s name (if it is in your Contacts),
phone number, and the duration of the call on the End
call screen. Then the screen displays the

Call log for

outgoing calls where further options may be available.
See “Viewing the Call Log” on page 64.

Saving a Phone Number

The number of Contacts entries you can store in your
device is limited only by available memory space. Your
device automatically sorts the Contacts entries
alphabetically. (For more information, see “2D. Contacts”
on page 67.)

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Device Basics

To save a number from the Home screen:

1. Press Home > . (If necessary, first tap the

Phone tab.)

2. Enter a phone number, and then press Menu >

Add to contacts.

3. Tap Create new contact or an existing contact.

4. Tap any field to enter the details.

5. Enter all the necessary details and tap Done to

save the entry.

Finding a Phone Number

You can search Contacts for entries by name.

1. Press Home > > Contacts .

– or –

Phone screen, tap the Contacts tab.

On the

2. Press Menu > Search .

3. Enter the first letter or letters of an entry. (The more

letters you enter, the more specific the search.) All
Contacts entries matching the entered letters will
be displayed.

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

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Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers with Pauses

You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for
use with automated systems, such as voicemail or
credit card billing numbers.

There are two types of pauses available on your device:

䢇 Add 2-sec pause: Automatically sends the next set of

numbers after two seconds.

䢇 Add wait: Sends the next set of numbers when you

Yes in the pop-up window.

tap

Note: You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and

combine wait and two-second pauses.

To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:

1. Press Home > and enter all or part of a

number.

2. Press Menu > Add 2-sec pause or Add wait.

3. Enter additional numbers.

4. Tap to dial the number.

– or –

Press Menu > Add to contacts to save the
number in your Contacts.

Note: When dialing a number with a wait pause, tap Ye s in

the pop-up window.

Dialing From the Contacts List

1. Press Home > > Contacts .

– or –

Phone screen, tap the Contacts tab.

On the

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

call.

3. Ta p Call [Type of Number]. (For example, 

Call mobile.)

Dialing From the Favorites List

You can quickly dial contacts you call frequently by
adding them to your Favorites list. See “Adding Entries
to Your Favorites” on page 70.

1. Press Home > > Contacts , and then tap

Favorites tab.

the

– or –

Phone screen, tap the Favorites tab.

On the

2. Scroll through the list and tap .

䡲 If the Favorite has multiple phone numbers registered,

tap the number you want to dial to make a call.

Plus (+) Code Dialing

When placing international calls, Plus Code Dialing
automatically enters the international access code for
your location (for example, 011 for international calls
made from the U.S.). You can also change the
international access code from the Settings menu. See
“Changing the International Dialing Code” on page 56
for details.

1. Press Home > . (If necessary, first tap the

Phone tab. )

2. Tap and hold until you see a “+” on the

display screen.

3. Enter the country code and phone number, and

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

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Device Basics

Displaying Your Phone Number

Text field

Shift

Word suggestions

(tap to select)

Swype Key

Delete

Voice input

Text mode

䊳 Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

About phone > Status. (Your phone number and

other information about your device and account
will be displayed.)

Entering Text Using the Onscreen Keyboards

Selecting the Keyboard Type

Your device provides convenient ways to enter letters,
numbers, and symbols whenever you are prompted to
enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply tap
a text field where you want to enter text. There are two
ways of entering text on your device:

Android keyboard.

1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap and

hold a text entry field, and then tap

2. Choose from the following options:

䡲 Swype to enter text using the Swype keyboard.

Swype and

Input method.

䡲 Android keyboard to enter text using the Android

keyboard.

Note: Swype is turned on by default on your device.

Swype Keyboard Overview

Note: Key appearance may vary depending on the selected

application.

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Entering Text Using Swype

Example: dog
Place your finger on the key
with the first letter of the word
and glide to the following
letters. Lift your finger after the
last letter.

Example: cool
For double letters, circle the
letter.

Example: You
To capitalize the letter, slide up
over the keyboard.

Swype allows you to enter text by sliding your finger
from letter to letter rather than tapping on the keys. To
enter text, slide your finger from one letter to the next.

Tip: For tips on using Swype, tap the Swype key and

follow the onscreen information.

You can do the following with the Swype keyboard:

Tex t mo de: Tap to toggle between the

Alphabet keyboard and Number &
Symbol keyboard.

Swype Key: Tap to access the tips,

tutorial, and settings of Swype.

Voice input mode: Tap to enter text

using your voice.

Delete: Tap to delete a character. Tap

and hold to delete multiple
characters.

Smiley: Tap to insert a smiley. Tap

and hold to view and select other
smileys.

Space: Tap to insert a space.

Enter: Tap to confirm your entry.

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Shift: Tap to toggle between the

uppercase and lowercase text input.
To turn on Caps lock, double tap this
key. Tap it again to turn Caps lock off.

ABC Mode

In ABC mode, you can enter only letters from the
onscreen keyboard. While in this mode, the text mode
key displays .

1. Select the ABC mode by tapping .

䡲 Capitalization in ABC mode can be altered by

tapping the shift key .

(Unshifted) to make all letters in a word

lowercase.

(One-character-shifted) to capitalize only the

first letter of a word.

(Caps Lock) to make all letters in a word

uppercase.

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2. Enter text using the keyboard.

䡲 If you make a mistake, tap to erase a single

character. Tap and hold to erase an entire
word.

Entering Numbers and Symbols

In Number & Symbol mode, you can enter only
numbers and symbols from the onscreen keyboard.
While in this mode, the text mode key displays .

To enter numbers and symbols in Swype mode:

1. Select the Number & Symbol mode by 

tapping .

2. Tap the key for the number or symbol you want to

enter. To select from additional symbol characters,
tap the shift key .

Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard

Space

Text field

Shift

Word suggestions

(tap to select)

Delete

Voice input

Text mode

When entering text, you can choose to use the Android
keyboard. To switch from the Swype keyboard to
Android keyboard, tap and hold a text entry field, and

Input method > Android keyboard.

then tap

Android Keyboard Overview

You can do the following with the Android keyboard:

Shift: Tap to toggle between lower

case, upper case, and Caps lock.
Indicates the first letter will be entered in
upper case, but succeeding characters
will be entered in lower case.

Caps Lock: Indicates Caps lock is turned

on. Tap once to turn off Caps lock.

Unshift: Indicates all letters will be

entered in lower case.

Tex t mo de: Tap to toggle between the

Alphabet keyboard and Number &
Symbol keyboard. Tap and hold to
access the settings menus.

Next: Tap to go to the next text entry

field.

Alternate: Tap to display more symbols.

Tap again to toggle back to Number &
Symbol keyboard.

Go: Tap to go to a Web address.

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ABC Mode

In ABC mode, you can enter only letters from the
onscreen keyboard. While in this mode, the text mode
key displays .

1. Select the ABC mode by tapping .

䡲 Capitalization in ABC mode can be altered by

tapping the shift key .

(Unshifted) to make all letters in a word

lowercase.

(One-character-shifted) to capitalize only the

first letter of a word.

(Caps Lock) to make all letters in a word

uppercase.

2. Tap the corresponding alphabet keys to enter the

word.

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Entering Numbers and Symbols

In Number & Symbol mode, you can enter only
numbers and symbols from the onscreen keyboard.
While in this mode, the text mode key displays .

To enter numbers:

1. Select the Number & Symbol mode by 

tapping .

2. Tap the appropriate numeric key.

To enter symbols:

1. Select the Number & Symbol mode by 

tapping .

2. Tap the appropriate symbol key.

– or –

Tap to select from additional symbol
characters. (A blue light will appear in the key
when the additional character set is active.)

Using Landscape Mode

Dual-screen modeSingle-screen mode

For added convenience, you can switch to landscape
mode by rotating the device 90º to the left
(counterclockwise). This would only widen the
keyboard if you were using one display screen. When
you are using both display screens, the keyboard is
about the same size either in landscape or in portrait
orientation.

Note: To use this feature, ensure that the Auto-rotate screen

check box is selected in

Settings

> Display.

H

ome > Menu > 

Changing Language & Keyboard Settings

Selecting the Language

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings >

Language & keyboard > Select language.

2. Select English or Español.

Swype Settings

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings >

Language & keyboard > Swype.

2. Choose from the following options:

䡲 Language: Tap to select Swype language.
䡲 Word prediction: Tap to activate word prediction

when typing in Swype.

䡲 Audio feedback: Tap to turn on sounds from

Swype.

䡲 Vibrate on keypress: Tap to activate vibration when

a key is touched.

䡲 Enable tip indicator: Tap to turn on flashing

indicator for quick tip.

䡲 Auto-spacing: Tap to automatically insert spaces

between words.

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䡲 Auto-capitalization: Tap to automatically capitalize

the first letter of sentence.

䡲 Show complete trace: Tap to display the complete

Swype path.

䡲 Word choice window: Tap to display word choice

window.

䡲 Speed vs. accuracy: Tap to set how quickly Swype

responds to input.

䡲 Swype help: Tap to open user manual for Swype.
䡲 Tu tor ia l: Tap to learn Swype in quick steps.
䡲 Ve rsion : Displays the software version of the

current Swype application.

Android Keyboard Settings

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Language & keyboard > Android keyboard.

2. Choose from the following options:

䡲 Vibrate on keypress: Tap to activate vibration when

a key is touched.

䡲 Sound on keypress: Tap to activate a clicking

sound when a key is touched.

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䡲 Auto-capitalization: Tap to automatically set the

first letter of a sentence to upper case.

䡲 Voice input: Tap to select the Voice Input option

On main keyboard,” “On symbols keyboard,”

from “

Off.”

or “

䡲 Input languages: Tap to select the input languages

English (United States) or Español (Estados

from

Unidos).

Word Suggestion Settings

䢇 Quick fixes: Tap to add a period when you press the

space key twice to indicate sentence completion.

䢇 Show suggestions: Tap to display suggested words

as you type.

䢇 Auto-complete: Tap to enter a highlighted word

automatically if a space or a punctuation symbol is typed.

Entering Text by Speaking

You can use voice input to enter text by speaking,
anywhere that you can enter text with the onscreen
keyboard. Voice input is an experimental feature that
uses Google’s speech-recognition service, so you must
have a data or Wi-Fi connection to use it.

To turn on voice input:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Language & keyboard > Android keyboard > 
Voice input.

2. Ta p On main keyboard or On symbols keyboard.

To enter text by speaking:

1. Tap a text field.

2. Tap (the microphone key) on the keyboard.

3. When prompted to “Speak now,” speak what you

want to enter into the microphone.

Adding a Word to the User Dictionary

You can use the user dictionary option to add new
words into the dictionary.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Language & keyboard > User dictionary.

2. Press Menu > Add to add a word.

3. Type the word you want to add, and tap OK. (A list of

words you have added to the dictionary is displayed.)

䡲 Tap a word to edit or delete it.

Copying and Pasting Text

In applications that require text entry, such as
Messaging, use the copy, and paste functions to copy
and paste text from one application to another.

To copy and paste the text:

1. Open the application or received message that

you want to copy text from.

2. Tap and hold the text body to display the options

menu.

3. Ta p Copy all to copy the text.

4. Open the application that you want to paste the

text to.

5. Tap and hold the text box where you want to paste

the text, and tap

To copy text from a Web page:

1. When viewing a Web page, press Menu >

More > Select text.

2. Tap and drag your finger to highlight the text that

you want to copy.

Paste.

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3.

Release your finger to copy the highlighted text to
the clipboard.

4. Open the application that you want to paste the

selected text to.

5. Tap and hold the text box where you want to paste

the text, and tap

To copy a URL:

Paste.

1. To copy a URL, tap and hold the URL to display the

options menu.

2. Ta p Copy link URL or Copy page url.

3. Open the application that you want to paste the

URL to.

4. Tap and hold the text box where you want to paste

the URL, and tap

Paste.

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Creating a Google Account

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

1. From a computer, or from your device’s Browser,

navigate to

2. On the main page, select Sign-in > 

Create an account now.

3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free

account.

4. Log into your provided email address, locate the

email from Google, and respond to the new email
to both confirm and activate your new account.

www.google.com.

Signing Into Your Google Account

1. Launch the application that requires a Google

account (such as Android Market or Gmail).

2. Ta p Next > Sign in.

Note: If you do not already have a Google account, tap

Create and follow the onscreen prompts to create your

new account.

3. Ta p t he Username and Password fields and enter

your information.

4. Ta p Sign in. Your device then communicates with

the Google servers to confirm your information.

For additional information about synchronizing
accounts, see “Synchronizing Accounts” on page 53.

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⽧ Sound Settings (page 48)

2B. Settings

⽧ Display Settings (page 51)

⽧ Location Settings (page 53)

⽧ Synchronizing Accounts (page 53)

⽧ Call Settings (page 56)

⽧ Airplane Mode (page 56)

⽧ TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 57)

⽧ Using the Hearing Device Compatibility Function (page 58)

⽧ Security Settings (page 58)

⽧ Application Settings (page 61)

⽧ Privacy Settings (page 63)

48 2B. Settings

Sound Settings

Ringer Types

Ringer types help you identify incoming calls and
messages. You can assign ringer types to voice calls
and notifications.

Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Sound > Phone ringtone.

Note: The Settings menu can also be accessed from the

Applications Launcher screen.

2. Tap a ringtone from the available list. The ringtone

briefly plays when selected.

3. Tap OK to assign a ringer.

Tip: You can assign individual ringtones to your Contacts. See

“Assigning a Ringer Type for an Entry” on page 69.

Selecting Ringer Types for Notifications

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Sound > Notification ringtone.

2. Tap a ringtone from the available list. The ringtone

briefly plays when selected.

3. Ta p OK to assign a ringer.

Enabling Other Sound Features

You can set the device to play an audible tone or to vibrate
when you use the phone keypad or tapping the screen.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > Sound.

2. Ta p Audible touch tones, Audible selection, 

Screen lock sounds, or Haptic feedback to activate

the feature.

䡲 Audible touch tones plays a tone while using the

phone keypad.

䡲 Audible selection plays a sound when making any

onscreen selection.

䡲 Screen lock sounds plays sounds when locking

and unlocking the device.

䡲 Haptic feedback vibrates when pressing keys and

in certain other situations.

Adjusting the Volume Settings

Adjust your device’s volume settings to suit your needs
and your environment.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Sound > Volume.

2. Drag the onscreen slider to adjust the volume level

Ringtone, Media, or Alarm.

of

Note: If you clear the “Use incoming call volume for

notifications,” you can select the notification volume
separately.

3. Ta p OK.

Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or

the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume
button on the left side of your device.

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Settings

Vibrate Settings

To set your device to vibrate instead of making any
sounds:

䊳 Press the volume button down in standby mode

until the device vibrates.

To change the vibrate settings:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Sound > Vibrate.

2. Select an option from the following:

䡲 Always to always vibrate.
䡲 Never to never vibrate.
䡲 Only in Silent mode to vibrate only in silent mode.
䡲 Only when not in Silent mode to vibrate only when

not in silent mode.

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Silent Mode

The silent mode option allows you to mute all sounds
(except for media and alarm sounds).

To activate silent mode:

䊳 Press the volume button down in standby mode

until you see on the screen.

– or –

Home > Menu > Settings > 

Press

Sound > Silent mode. (A check mark indicates this

feature is enabled.)

To deactivate silent mode:

䊳 Press the volume button up repeatedly to select a

volume level.

Display Settings

Window Animation

This feature lets you set the amount of animation used
in onscreen transitions.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Display > Animation.

2. Ta p No animations, Some animations, or 

All animations.

Adjusting the Brightness

Adjust your screen’s brightness to suit your surroundings.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Display > Brightness.

2. Drag the Brightness slider left or right to adjust the

screen brightness.

3. Ta p OK.

Note: This feature is not available when Auto backlight is

enabled. See the following section “Setting Auto
Backlight.”

Setting Auto Backlight

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > Display.

2. Ta p Auto backlight to automatically adjust the

screen backlight to the ambient light conditions.

Changing the Backlight Time Length

Select the delay time before the screen automatically
turns off.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Display > Screen timeout.

2. Tap a duration.

Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and

standby times.

Viewing Battery Use

See which applications are placing the heaviest
demands on your battery.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

About phone > Battery use.

2. Tap an item to see more detailed information.

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Settings

Display Language

You can choose to display your device’s onscreen
menus in English or in Spanish.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Language & keyboard > Select language.

2. Select English or Español.

Adjusting the Date and Time Manually

Your device obtains its time and date information by
using the network-provided date, time, and time zone.
These values can be changed manually.

Note: You cannot change the Date & time settings unless you

are disconnected from the network.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Date & time.

2. Clear the Automatic check box if necessary.

3. Tap Set date. Adjust the date, month, and year by

tapping + or -. Tap

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Set when finished.

4. Tap Select time zone, and then select a time zone

from the onscreen list. Scroll down the list to view
additional time zones.

5. Tap Set time. Adjust the hour and minute by

tapping + or -. Tap the
the value. Tap

AM or PM icon to change

Set when finished.

6. Tap Use 24-hour format to toggle between 12-hour

or 24-hour format.

7. Tap Select date format to select how the date

information is displayed on your device.

Location Settings

Your device is equipped with a Location feature for use
in connection with location-based services.

The Location feature allows the network to detect your
position. Turning Location off will hide your location
from everyone except

Note: Turning Location on will allow the network to detect

your position using GPS technology, making some
Sprint applications and services easier to use. Turning
Location off will disable the GPS location function for all
purposes except 911, but will not hide your general
location based on the cell site serving your call. No
application or service may use your location without
your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not
available in all areas.

To enable your device’s Location feature via wireless
networks:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Location & security.

2. Ta p Use wireless networks. (A check mark indicates

this feature is enabled.)

3. Read the disclaimer and tap Agree.

911.

To enable your device’s Location feature via GPS:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Location & security.

2. Ta p Use GPS satellites. (A check mark indicates this

feature is enabled.)

䡲 This service uses available GPS to pinpoint your

location within certain applications such as
Google Maps.

Synchronizing Accounts

Google and Corporate accounts provide the ability to
synchronize calendar events and Contacts. You need
to add those accounts to the

Synchronizing Your Google Account

If you have signed in with a Google account on your
device, it will be displayed as a default Google account

Accounts & sync settings.

in

To have your device manage an additional Google
account:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Accounts & sync.

Manage accounts list.

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Settings

2.

Sync status

Tap to create a new account.

Tap the account to configure it.

Tap Add account > Google.

3. Click Next > Sign in.

Note: If you want to have a new Google account, tap Create

and follow the onscreen prompts to create your new
account. (See “Creating a Google Account” on page

46.)

4. Tap the Username (@gmail.com) and Password

fields and enter your information.

5. Tap Sign in. Your device then communicates with

the Google servers to confirm your information.
Your new Google account then appears within the

Manage accounts area of the screen.

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To enable the auto-sync feature:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Accounts & sync.

䡲 - Indicates that some or all of an account’s

information is configured to sync automatically
with your device.

䡲 - Indicates that none of an account’s

information is configured to sync automatically
with your device.

2. Confirm the Background data check box is

selected.

3. Ta p Auto -sync. (A check mark indicates the feature

is enabled.)

4. Tap the account with data you want to sync.

5. Tap the types of data you wish to synchronize

automatically (

Sync Gmail, or Sync Calendar). (A check mark

indicates the feature is enabled.)

To sync information manually:

Sync Contacts, Sync Picasa Web Albums,

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Accounts & sync.

2. Tap the account with data you want to sync.

3. Press Menu > Sync now.

Synchronizing Your Corporate Account

By default, your device doesn’t manage any corporate
accounts. These must be manually added.

Note: Before synchronizing your corporate account, you must

first have an email account. Press

Email

and follow the onscreen prompts to complete

the set up. (See “Corporate Email” on page 130.)

Home

> >

To enable the auto-sync feature:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Accounts & sync.

2. Confirm the Background data check box is

selected.

3. Ta p Auto-sync to automatically synchronize your

account. (A check mark indicates the feature is
enabled.)

4. Tap the account with data you want to sync.

5. Tap the types of data you wish to synchronize

automatically (
(A check mark indicates the feature is enabled.)

To sync information manually:

Sync Contacts or Sync Calendar). 

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings >

Accounts & sync.

2. Tap the account name to open the account’s

synchronization settings screen.

3. Toggle either the Sync Contacts or Sync Calendar

fields to force the device to manually resync either
the exchange Contacts or Calendar entries.

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Settings

Call Settings

Your device allows you to configure call settings such
as Plus code dialing usage, other international dialing
options, and TTY configuration.

Activating Plus Code Dialing

Plus Code dialing allows you to have the phone
automatically dial the international access code for your
location. (See “Plus (+) Code Dialing” on page 37.)

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Call settings > Plus code dialing.

2. Ta p North American dialing. (A check mark

indicates this feature is enabled. )

Changing the International Dialing Code

By default, the international dialing code is set to 011. If
you are calling outside the U.S. or Canada, you may
need to modify the international dialing code
according to your needs. Before using this feature, you
must disable the North American dialing feature.

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1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Call settings > Plus code dialing.

2. Clear the North American dialing check box.

3. Tap International dialing.

4. Use the onscreen keyboard to delete the previous

value.

5. Enter a new value and tap OK.

Airplane Mode

Airpla ne mode allows you to use many of your device’s
applications when you are in an airplane or in any
other area where making or receiving calls or data is
prohibited. When you set your device to Airplane
mode, you cannot make or receive any calls or access
online information.

1. Press and hold to open the Phone options.

2. Ta p Airplane mode to enable or disable this feature.

– or –

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Wireless & networks.

2. Ta p Airplane mode. (A check mark indicates this

feature is enabled. Tap

Airplane mode again to

disable the feature.)

While in Airplane mode, the Airplane mode icon ( )
will appear on the status bar.

TTY Use With Sprint Service

A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a
telecommunications device that allows people who are
deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language
disabilities to communicate by telephone.

Your device is compatible with select TTY devices.
Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device
to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.
Your device and TTY device will connect via a special
cable that plugs into your device’s headset jack. If this
cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact
your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the
connector cable.

To turn TTY Mode on or off:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Call settings > TTY mode.

2. Tap an option:

䡲 TTY Off: Disables TTY mode.
䡲 TTY Full: Enables TTY mode.
䡲 TTY HCO: Enables TTY in Hearing Carry Over

mode and you can hear.

䡲 TTY VCO: Enables TTY in Voice Carry Over mode

and you can talk.

The TTY icon ( ) will appear on the status bar when
your device is in TTY mode.

To access the state Telecommunications Relay
Service (TRS) for assistance with TTY calls:

䊳 Dial and tap to reach

an operator.

For additional information about Sprint Relay Services
and TTY compatibility, call Sprint Relay Customer
Service at

800-676-3777 or visit www.sprintrelay.com.

Note: When enabled, TTY mode may impair the audio quality

of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack.

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Settings

WARNING: 911 Emergency Calling

Sprint recommends that TTY users make
emergency calls by other means, including
Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS),
analog cellular, and landline communications.
Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted
when received by public safety answering points
(PSAPs), rendering some communications
unintelligible. The problem encountered appears
related to software used by PSAPs. This matter
has been brought to the attention of the FCC,
and the wireless industry and the PSAP
community are currently working to resolve this.

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Using the Hearing Device Compatibility Function

Your device has been tested and rated for hearing
device compatibility. To use this function effectively, set

Hearing Aid option to On.

the

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > Sound.

2. Ta p Hearing Aid. (A check mark indicates this

feature is enabled.)

For more information about hearing aid device
compatibility, see “Using Your Device With a Hearing
Device” on page 163.

Security Settings

Your Device’s Lock Feature

You can increase your device’s security by creating a
screen unlock pattern, PIN, or password (disabled by
default). When enabled, you must draw the correct
unlock pattern on the screen, or enter your PIN or
password to unlock and regain access to the device.

Setting the Screen Lock

To create an unlock pattern:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Location & security > Set up screen lock > Pattern.

2. Read the information on the screen, and then tap

Next.

3. Review the onscreen tutorial on pattern creation,

and then tap

4. Draw a pattern by touching any onscreen point,

and then without removing your finger from the
screen, dragging your finger over adjacent points
until the points in your pattern are connected by a
gray line and each is enclosed in a blue circle.

5. When you have connected at least four dots in a

vertical, horizontal, or diagonal direction, lift your
finger from the screen.

6. Ta p Continue to record the pattern.

7. Confirm the new pattern by redrawing it and then

Confirm.

tap

Next.

To create an unlock PIN:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Location & security > Set up screen lock > PIN.

2. Enter at least four numbers (0-9) and tap Continue.

3. Enter the same numbers again to confirm your PIN

OK.

and tap

To create an unlock password:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Location & security > Set up screen lock > Password.

2. Enter at least four characters (any combination of

upper- and lowercase letters, numbers, or
symbols) and tap

Continue.

3. Enter the same characters again to confirm your

password and tap

The next time you turn on your device or wake up the
screen, you’re prompted to draw your unlock pattern or
to enter your PIN or password to unlock the screen.

OK.

Locking Your Device Screen

䊳 Press . Locking the screen prevents

accidental screen touches from activating device
functions.

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Settings

Unlocking Your Device Screen

1. Press to wake up the screen.

2. Flick the Unlock icon in any direction.

䡲 If you’ve locked your screen, you must draw an

unlock pattern or enter a PIN or password to
unlock it.

Calling in Lock Mode

Even if the screen is locked, you will still be able to
place emergency calls.

䊳 To call an emergency number, tap the 

Emergency call button and enter the phone

number, and then tap .

Configuring the Screen Lock Settings

After an unlock pattern, PIN, or password is created,
additional options are available in the Location &
security menu.

To hide the unlock drawing pattern:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Location & security.

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2. Clear the Use visible pattern check box.

䡲 Clearing this option prevents the unlock pattern

from displaying on the unlock screen.

To vibrate the screen when you draw the pattern:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Location & security.

2. Ta p t he Use tactile feedback check box to enable

this feature.

To h ide passwords as you type them:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Location & security.

2. Clear the Visible passwords check box.

To change the screen lock pattern, PIN, or password:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Location & security > Change screen lock.

2. Draw the current unlock pattern or enter the

current PIN or password. Tap

Continue if required.

3. Tap Pattern, PIN, or Password and create a new

unlock code. (Tap

None to disable this feature. )

What to do if you have forgotten your pattern:

If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the
screen, or enter the correct PIN on password after five
attempts, you are prompted to wait for 30 seconds
before you can try again.

䊳 If you have forgotten your screen unlock pattern,

Forgot pattern button.

tap the

䡲 Sign in using your Google Account name and

password, and create a new screen unlock pattern
bef ore regaining access to the Home screen.

Setting Security Storage

This feature allows applications to access secure
certificates.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Location & security > Set password.

2. Enter and confirm your password and tap OK.

Credential storage is enabled.

3. Confirm the Use secure credentials check box is

selected.

Note: You can change the password by tapping 

Set password and then entering the current and new

passwords.

4. To cancel this feature, tap Clear storage > OK.

Installing Encrypted Certificates From the SD
Card

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Location & security > Install from SD card.

2. Tap an available certificate.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions.

Application Settings

Application Settings allows you to manage applications
installed in the device.

To install non-Market applications:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Applications.

2. Ta p Unknown sources > OK. (A check mark

indicates this feature is enabled.)

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Settings

To configure the Manage applications screen:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Applications > Manage applications. (The Manage

applications screen appears.)

2. Tap one of the following tabs to select the

applications to be displayed.

䡲 Downloaded to display downloaded application.
䡲 Running to display currently running applications
䡲 All to display all applications
䡲 On SD card to display applications stored on the

microSD card.

To clear an application’s cache or data:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Applications > Manage applications.

2. Tap an application > Clear data or Clear cache.

3. Tap OK to confirm.

To uninstall downloaded applications:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Applications > Manage applications.

2. On the Manage applications screen, tap the

application you want to uninstall.

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3. On the Application info screen, tap Uninstall > OK.

Important: Only applications that you have installed yourself

can be uninstalled. Preinstalled applications
cannot be removed.

To view and control currently running services:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Applications > Running services.

2. Tap an available service to manage it further.

To set options for application development:

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Applications > Development.

2. The following options are available:

䡲 USB debugging: to enable debug mode when

USB is connected. Read the disclaimer and tap

OK to confirm.

䡲 Stay awake: to prevent the screen from going into

sleep mode while charging.

䡲 Allow mock locations: to allow mock locations.

Note: Unless you have a specific reason for changing these

settings, you should leave them at the default settings.

Privacy Settings

Backing Up Your Settings

You can back up your settings to a Google server.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > Privacy.

2. Ta p Back up my data. (A check mark indicates this

feature is enabled.)

Restoring Your Settings

Check this option to restore your settings and other
data when you install an application.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > Privacy.

2. Ta p Automatic restore. (A check mark indicates this

feature is enabled.)

Resetting Your Device

Resetting the device restores all the factory defaults,
including the ringer types and display settings. All data,
including downloaded applications, is deleted.

Important: Back up your important data before you perform

a factory reset of the device.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Privacy > Factory data reset. (You will see a

disclaimer.)

2. Read the disclaimer and tap Reset phone.

3. If you are certain that you would like to restore all

factory settings, tap

Erase everything.

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Settings

⽧ Viewing the Call Log (page 64)

2C. Call Log

⽧ Call Log Options (page 65)

⽧ Making a Call From the Call Log (page 65)

⽧ Saving a Number From the Call Log (page 65)

⽧ Editing a Call Log Number (page 66)

⽧ Erasing the Call Log (page 66)

Viewing the Call Log

The call log is a list of the phone numbers (or Contacts
entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed. The
call log makes redialing a number fast and easy. It is
continually updated as your device automatically adds
new numbers to the beginning of the list.

Each entry contains the phone number (if it is available) and
Contacts entry name (if the number is in your Contacts).

䊳 Press Home > > Call log.

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Tip: Drag the status bar down to reveal the Notifications panel

to see a missed call notification. See “Missed Call
Notification” on page 34.

Note: The call log records only calls that occur while the

device is turned on. If a call is received while your
device is turned off, it will not be included in the call log.

Call Log Icons

You can determine if an entry was an incoming,
outgoing, or a missed call from the icons shown below.

= Incoming Call

= Outgoing Call

= Missed Call

Call Log Options

Making a Call From the Call Log

䊳 Tap a call log entry to open the overview page

where the call details are displayed at the top and
any available options are listed underneath:

䡲 Call [contact]/Call again to return the phone call.
䡲 Send text message to send a text message to the

entry.

䡲 View contact/Add to contacts to display the entry’s

information or save the number to Contacts.

䊳 Tap and hold an entry to display the options menu:

䡲 Call [number] to return the phone call.
䡲 View contact/Add to contacts to display the entry’s

information or save the number to Contacts.

䡲 Edit number before call to edit the number and

then call the number.

䡲 Send text message to send a text message to the

entry.

䡲 Remove from call log to delete the call information

from call log.

䊳 Press Menu > Clear call log > OK to delete all

call log entries.

䊳 From the call log, tap adjacent to the entry you

would like to call.

Saving a Number From the Call Log

1. From the call log, tap an entry.

2. Ta p Add to contacts.

3. Ta p Create new contact to store the number in a

new Contacts entry, or tap an existing Contact
entry name to save the number to an existing entry.

4. Tap any field to enter the details.

5. Enter all the necessary details and tap Done to

save.

Once you have saved the number, the call log list
reflects the newly saved data.

Note: You cannot save phone numbers from calls identified

as

Unknown, No Caller ID, Restricted or

Private number.

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Call Log

Editing a Call Log Number

Erasing the Call Log

If you need to make a call from the call log and you
need to edit the number before dialing, you can add
the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.

1. From the call log, tap and hold an entry to display

the options menu.

2. Ta p Edit number before call.

3. Edit the number using the onscreen keyboard.

4. Tap to call the number.

– or –

Menu > Add to contacts to add the new

Press
number in your Contacts.

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You can delete either an individual or all current entries
from your call log list.

To delete a single call log entry:

1. From the call log, tap and hold an entry you want

to delete.

2. Ta p Remove from call log.

To delete all call log entries:

䊳 From the call log, press Menu > Clear call log >

OK.

⽧ Displaying the Contacts List (page 67)

2D. Contacts

T

⽧ Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 67)
⽧ Contacts Entry Options (page 68)
⽧ Editing a Contacts Entry (page 69)
⽧ Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry (page 69)
⽧ Editing a Contacts Entry’s Number (page 69)
⽧ Assigning a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 69)
⽧ Assigning a Picture to an Entry (page 70)
⽧ Finding Contacts Entries (page 70)
⽧ Deleting Entries (page 70)
⽧ Adding Entries to Your Favorites (page 70)
⽧ Import and Export Contacts (page 71)
⽧ Sending Contacts (page 71)
⽧ Synchronizing and Displaying Contacts (page 71)

Displaying the Contacts List

䊳 Press Home > > Contacts .

Your device automatically sorts the Contacts entries
alphabetically.

Adding a New Contacts Entry

1. Press Home > > Contacts > Menu >

New contact.

2. Tap any field to launch the keyboard, and enter the

name, phone number, email, and other contact
details.

Contact icon

Add field button

Field label
button

ap to

complete.

Remove field
button

Tap to cancel.

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Contacts

䡲 Tap the Contact icon at the top-left corner of the

screen to assign a picture to the entry. See
“Assigning a Picture to an Entry” on page 70.

䡲 To add more fields, tap the Add field button. To

remove a field, tap the

䡲 To change the field label, tap the Field label button

Remove field button.

and tap an available option.

䡲 Scroll up or down to move through the contact

fields.

3. To save a contact, tap Done.

Tip: ICE - In Case of Emergency

To make it easier for emergency personnel to identify
important contacts, you can list your local emergency
contacts under “ICE” in your device’s Contacts list. For
example, if your mother is your primary emergency
contact, list her as “ICE–Mom” in your Contacts. To list
more than one emergency contact, use “ICE1–___,”
“ICE2–___,” etc.

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Contacts Entry Options

䊳 Tap and hold a Contacts entry for the following

options:

䡲 View contact to display the contact's overview

page.

䡲 Call contact to call the contact.
䡲 Text contact to send a text message to the

contact.

䡲 Add to favorites/Remove from favorites to add the

contact to, or remove the contact from, the
favorites list.

䡲 Edit contact to edit the contact's details.
䡲 Delete contact to delete the current Contacts entry

from your device.

䊳 Tap a Contacts entry and then press Menu :

䡲 Edit contact to edit the entry.
䡲 Share to share the data via Bluetooth, Email, or

Gmail.

䡲 Options to assign a ringtone to the entry or to

send calls from the entry directly to voicemail.

䡲 Delete contact to delete the entry.

Editing a Contacts Entry

Editing a Contacts Entry’s Number

1. From the Contacts list, tap and hold the entry you

want to edit, and tap

2. Tap the field you wish to edit, and then add or edit

the information.

3. Ta p Done to save your changes.

Edit contact.

Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry

1. From the Contacts list, tap and hold the entry you

want to edit, and tap

2. Tap within the Phone numbers area to create a

new empty Phone field.

3. Tap the label button (to the left of the Phone field)

and select a label for the number.

4. Ta p t he Phone field and use the onscreen

keyboard to enter the new number.

5. Ta p Done to save the new number.

Edit contact.

1. From the Contacts list, tap and hold the entry you

want to edit, and tap

2. Tap an existing phone number field.

3. Re-enter or edit the number using the onscreen

keyboard.

4. Ta p Done to save your changes.

Edit contact.

Assigning a Ringer Type for an Entry

Assign a ringer type to a Contacts entry so that you can
identify the caller by the ringer type.

1. From the Contacts list, tap an entry.

2. Press Menu > Options and then tap Ringtone.

3. Scroll through available ringtones.

4. Tap a ringtone to select it and tap OK to save.

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Contacts

Assigning a Picture to an Entry

Finding Contacts Entries

Assign a picture to display each time a certain contact
calls you.

1. From the Contacts list, tap and hold the entry you

want to assign a picture to, and tap

2. Tap the Contact icon at the top-left corner of the

screen.

3. Tap Take photo or Select photo from Gallery.

䡲 If you selected Take photo, the camera will launch

and you will use it to take a new picture.

䡲 If you selected Select photo from Gallery, scroll

through available pictures and tap one to select it.

4. Crop or resize the picture as required and tap Save

to assign it.

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Edit contact.

1. From the Contacts list, press Menu > Search .

2. Enter the contact's name. As you type, contacts with

matching names appear below the search box.

3. Tap a matching contact in the list to open its

Details screen.

Deleting Entries

1. From the Contacts list, tap and hold the entry you

want to delete, and tap

2. Ta p OK to confirm the deletion.

Delete contact.

Adding Entries to Your Favorites

The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly
access your most used or preferred Contacts entries.

1. From the Contacts list, tap the contact you want to

add to Favorites.

2. Tap the star to the right of the contact’s name. The

star turns blue.

Import and Export Contacts

Importing Entries From the Memory Card:

1. From the Contacts list, press Menu > 

Import/Export > Import from SD card.

2. When asked to confirm, tap OK.

Exporting Entries to the Memory Card:

1. From the Contacts list, press Menu > 

Import/Export > Export to SD card.

2. When asked to confirm, tap OK.

Sending Contacts

1. From the Contacts list, press Menu > 

Import/Export > Share visible contacts.

2. Tap the method of sharing (Bluetooth or Gmail),

then continue following the onscreen prompts to
finish the task.

Synchronizing and Displaying Contacts

Synchronizing Contacts

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

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

For more information about syncing existing managed
accounts, see “Synchronizing Accounts” on page 53.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Accounts & sync.

2. Tap to open an account’s synchronization

settings screen.

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Contacts

3.

Tap th e Sync Contacts check box to select the
feature. (A check mark indicates this feature is
enabled.)

Note: The process of updating your Contacts tab can take

several minutes. If after 10-20 minutes, your list has not
been updated, repeat steps 2 and 3.

4. Yo ur Contacts tab then reflects any updated

Contact information.

䡲 This update process works both ways. For

example, any changes on the device are updated
to your Gmail Contacts list after sync. To enable
the auto-sync feature, see “To enable the auto­sync feature:” on page 54.

Displaying Contacts

You can choose your Contacts to be displayed or not.

1. From the Contacts screen, press Menu > 

Display options.

2. Tap an account and select the types of contacts to

be displayed by checking them, or uncheck those
types you don't wish to display.

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Note: If you have not already signed into your Google

Day view Week view Month view Agenda view

account via your device, you may be asked to do so
before you can access the Calendar. (See “Creating a
Google Account” on page 46.)

⽧ Calendar (page 73)

⽧ Clock (page 77)

⽧ Calculator (page 79)

⽧ Document Viewer (page 80)

⽧ Updating Your Device (page 80)

Calendar

Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds
you of important events.

Viewing the Calendar

To open your Calendar:

䊳 Press Home > > Calendar .

To change your calendar view:

䊳 Press Menu > and tap Day, Week, Month, or

Agenda.

䡲 To view more information about an event in

Agenda, Day, or Week view, tap an event.

䡲 To view the events of a day in Month view, tap a

day.

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Adding an Event to the Calendar

1. On the Calendar screen, tap a day to which you

would like to add an event and press

More > New event.

2. Enter a name for the event in the What field.

3. To specify the date and time of the event, do one of

the following:

䡲 If there is a time frame for the event, tap the From

To dates and times to set them.

and

䡲 To assign an event as an all day event, tap the 

All Day check box.

4. Enter a location for the event in the Where field.

5. Enter a description for the event in the Description

field.

6. Select a calendar you want to restore this event in

Calendar field.

the

7. Enter the email addresses of the people you want

to invite to the event in the

Guests field. If they use

Google Calendar, they’ll receive an invitation in
their calendar as well as by email.

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Menu >

8. Select a recurrence cycle for the event by tapping

Repetition field.

the

9. Select a reminder time by tapping the Reminders

field. (A maximum of five Reminder fields can be
added.)

10. Tap Done to save the event.

Event Reminders

When you have an upcoming event, the calendar icon
appears on the status bar.

1. Tap the status bar, and then slide your finger down

the screen to open the Notifications panel.

2. Tap an upcoming event name from the onscreen

list to display the event within the

notifications screen.

3. Choose from the following options:

䡲 Tap an event item on the list to edit the reminder

option.

䡲 Ta p Snooze all to postpone all event reminders for

five minutes.

䡲 Ta p Dismiss all to dismiss all event reminders.
䡲 Press Back to keep these reminders in place

and close the Notifications panel.

Calendar

Changing Calendar Settings

1. From the Calendar screen, press Menu > 

More > Settings.

2. Choose from the following options:

䡲 Hide declined events to hide events you have

declined.

䡲 Set alerts & notifications to specify how you are

reminded of upcoming events,

Status bar notification, or Off.

䡲 Select ringtone to select an audio ringtone that will

Alert,

sound as a reminder.

䡲 Vibrate to add a vibration feature to the reminder.
䡲 Default reminder time to assign a default time for

every new event reminder.

3. Press Back to return to the calendar.

Viewing Events

1. Press Home > > Calendar .

2. Press Menu > Agenda.

3. Tap an event to display the details.

Editing an Existing Event

1. Press Home > > Calendar .

2. Press Menu > Agenda.

3. Tap an event to reveal the event details.

4. Press Menu > Edit event. If the event is a

r ep e a ti n g ev e n t, y ou w i l l b e p ro m p te d t o s e l ec t

Change only this event, Change all events in the
series, or Change this and all future events.

5. Edit the name, location, repetition, reminders, etc.

6. Press Menu > Show extra options for further

options.

䡲 Show me as: Select your status to display as Busy

Available.

or

䡲 Privacy: Select your privacy setting from Default,

Private, or Public.

7. Scroll to the bottom of the page and tap Done to

save the changes.

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Calendar / Tools

Erasing a Day’s Events

1. Press Home > > Calendar .

2. Press Menu > Agenda.

3. Tap an event to reveal the event details.

4. Press Menu > Delete event > OK.

Note: If the day for which you are erasing events contains a

repeating event, you will be prompted to select

Only this event, This & future events, or All events.

Select Only this event to erase a single occurrence,

This & future events to erase this event going forward,
All events to erase all occurrences of the event (past/

present/future), or Cancel
repeating event.

to cancel the deletion of the

Hiding Declined Events

1. Press Home > > Calendar .

2. Press Menu > More > Settings > 

Hide declined events. (A check mark indicates this

feature is enabled.)

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Synchronizing and Displaying Calendar Events

Initially, all calendars that you create or subscribe to
through Google Calendar on the Web are also
displayed in the Calendar application on your device.
You can select which calendar events to show or hide
on the device and which to keep synchronized.

Tip: You can also control whether any data is synchronized to

your device by using the Accounts & sync settings menu.
(See “Synchronizing Accounts” on page 53.)

To synchronize calendar events and show or hide them:

1. In any Calendar view, press Menu > 

More > Calendars.

2. Tap the button to the right of the name of an

account.

- calendar events are synchronized with
and visible on your device.

- calendar events are synchronized with but
not visible on your device.

- calendar events are not synchronized with
or visible on your device.

3. Ta p OK.

Clock

The battery charge level when
the device is plugged into a charger.

The time when the next alarm is set.

Tap an icon to set an alarm, view a
slideshow, listen to music, or go to the
Home screen.

Tap to dim the screen.

The Clock application functions as a desk clock that
shows the date, time, and weather information. You can
also use it to turn your device into an alarm clock.

To open the Clock application:

䊳 Press Home > > Clock . (The date, time,

and weather information are displayed.)

䡲 Tap the Dimmer icon to dim the screen.
䡲 To return to the Home screen, tap the Home tab

at the bottom of the Clock screen.

To play a slideshow of the pictures in your Gallery albums:

䊳 Tap the Slideshow tab at the bottom of the

Clock screen.

䡲 Press Back to end the slideshow.

To play music while the Clock is displayed:

䊳 Tap the Music tab at the bottom of the Clock

screen. (The Music application opens. Select
desired music to play. For more information, see
“Music” on page 148.)

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Setting an Alarm

Tap to open a screen where you
can customize an alarm.

Tap to add an alarm.

Tap to return to the main Clock
screen.

Tap to turn an alarm on or off.

1. Press Home > > Clock .

2. Tap the Alarms tab on the bottom of the screen.

Note: When you first open the alarms, two alarms are set up

by default and ready for you to customize. These
alarms are turned off by default.

3. Tap an existing alarm to change the settings or tap

Add alarm to add a new one.

Tip: From the Alarms screen, you can also create a new

alarm by pressing

Menu

> Add alarm.

4. Tap Time to adjust the hour and minute by tapping

+ or -.

5. Tap Repeat to select a repeat status for the alarm.

6. Tap Ringtone to select a ringtone that will play as

an alarm.

7. Tap Vibrate to add a vibration feature to the alarm.

8. Tap Label to enter a name for the alarm.

9. When you’re finished, tap Done. (Alarms that are

set are underlined in blue.)

䡲 Tap the alarm icon next to an alarm to turn it

on or off.

To delete an Alarm:

1. Tap at the bottom of the Clock screen.

2. From the Alarms screen, tap and hold a desired

alarm, and then tap

Delete alarm.

3. Tap OK to confirm the deletion.

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Changing Alarm Settings

1. Tap at the bottom of the Clock screen.

2. From the Alarms screen, press Menu > 

Settings .

3. Configure the following options:

䡲 Alarm in silent mode to sound the alarm even

while the device is in silent mode.

䡲 Alarm volume to set the alarm volume.
䡲 Snooze duration to set the snooze duration from 5

to 30 minutes in 5 minute intervals.

䡲 Volume button behavior to select the behavior of

the volume buttons when pressed while the alarm
sounds. Choose from:

Dismiss.

None, Silence, Snooze, or

Calculator

Your device comes with a built-in calculator.

1. Press Home > > Calculator .

Flick left to switch
between basic and
advanced screens.

2. Enter numbers by tapping the onscreen keys.

䡲 Tap to clear a number. Tap and hold to

clear an entire number.

䡲 To access more advanced features, flick the

screen left or press

3. Press Back to close the calculator.

Menu > Advanced panel.

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Document Viewer

Updating Your Device

Document Viewer allows you to launch a file if the
associated application is already on your device.

Accessing Document Viewer

䊳 Press Home > > Document Viewer .

Opening Files in Document Viewer

1. Press Home > > Document Viewer .

2. Ta p Folders and navigate to the folder that contains

a specific file, or tap a file extension (.doc, .xls, etc.)
to display a list of all files with that extension.

䡲 Press Back to back up into a higher directory.

3. Once you have located your file, tap the file name

to launch the associated application.

䡲 Press Menu for these additional options: Go to,

Find, Page display, Copy, Settings, and More.

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You can update your device using the System Update
options.

䊳 From the Home screen, press Menu > 

Settings > System Update.

䡲 Update Android to download and install Android

updates. Select

䡲 Update Kyocera software to automatically

Check Now or Scheduled Check.

download and install any available updates. You
may be required to power your device off and
back on to complete the software upgrade.

Note: Updating your device software may erase all user data

from your device. Please make sure to back up all
important data before updating your device software.
(See “Backing Up Your Data Before Updating” on page

81. )

䡲 Update Profile to automatically update your online

user profile information. If you choose to change
your user name and select a new one online, you
must then update the user name on your device.

䡲 Update PRL to automatically update the PRL

(preferred roaming list) .

Note: You can also update your device from the Sprint Zone.

(See page 143.)

Backing Up Your Data Before Updating

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings >

Accounts & sync.

2. Tap to open an account’s synchronization

settings screen.

3. Tap the types of data you wish to synchronize. (You

will see a rotating sync symbol. This process
manually synchronizes the selected data.)

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⽧ Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) (page 82)

2F. Voice Services

⽧ Voice Search (page 83)

⽧ Text-to-Speech (page 84)

Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)

You can use your device’s built-in automatic speech
recognition (ASR) software (Voice Dialer) to dial a phone
number in your Contacts or to launch device functions. All
you have to do is talk into the device, and ASR will
recognize your voice and complete tasks by itself.

Activating the Voice Dialer

䊳 Press Home > > Voice Dialer .

The device prompts you to say a command from the
list displayed on the screen. To complete your task,
simply follow the onscreen prompts or tap an onscreen
option.

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If the application does not recognize the number,
name, or application name, it will find the most likely
matches and display a list. Tap a selection or tap

Cancel to exit the Voice Dialer.

Tip: Use ASR in a quiet environment so it can accurately

recognize your commands.

Making a Voice Call With the Voice Dialer

1. Press Home > > Voice Dialer .

2. When prompted to speak, say “Call [contact]” or

Dial [number].”

“

䡲 For example, say “Call John Smith on mobile,” to

call John Smith’s mobile phone. Your device dials
the number stored for the contact “John Smith”
with the label “Mobile.”

Opening an Application With the Voice Dialer

1. Press Home > > Voice Dialer .

2. When prompted to speak, say “Open [application

name].”

䡲 For example, say “Open Calendar,” to open the

Calendar. The application screen is displayed.

Opening a Settings Menu With the Voice Dialer

1. Press Home > > Voice Dialer .

2. When prompted to speak, say “Open [settings menu

name].”

䡲 For example, say “Open Calendar.” The settings

menu screen is displayed.

Google Voice Recognition Settings

䊳 Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Voice input & output > Voice recognizer settings.

䡲 Language to set the language used when

entering text by speaking.

䡲 SafeSearch to filter explicit text and images from

the search results. Select from

Strict.

䡲 Block offensive words - to replace recognized

offensive words in transcriptions with [#] when
entering text by speaking.

䡲 Show hints to show hints on the search box.

Off, Moderate, or

Voice Search

Voice Search allows you to find information on the web
as well as items and information on your device by
speaking your search terms.

1. Press Home > > Voice Search .

2.

Speak clearly into the device’s microphone. If an
error occurs, tap

3. Tap a matching item from the onscreen list.

Speak again

.

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Voice Services

Text -to-S pe ech

Your device can convert text into speech in some
downloaded applications. You may select the language
you hear or adjust its speed.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

Voice input & output > Text-to-speech settings.

2. Ta p Speech rate and select a speed.

3. Tap Language and select a language.

4. Tap Listen to an example to play a short

demonstration of the set speech synthesis.

5. Select the Always use my settings check box to

keep your settings.

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⽧ Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter (page 85)

2G. microSD Card

⽧ microSD Card Settings (page 87)

⽧ Connecting Your Device to Your Computer (page 88)

⽧ Important Connection Information (page 89)

Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter

The microSD Card

Your device is equipped with a preinstalled 8GB

TM

microSD
adapter to expand the device’s available memory
space. It allows you to store images, videos, and music
data in your device.

(Secure Digital) memory card and its

Note: Be sure to use only recommended microSD cards (up

to 32GB). Using non-recommended microSD cards
could cause data loss and damage your device.

Removing the microSD Card

When you need to remove the microSD card while the
device is turned on, you must unmount the card first to
avoid damaging it or corrupting stored data.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

SD card & phone storage.

2. Ta p Unmount SD card > OK.

3. Open the microSD card slot cover.

4. Gently push the microSD card inward and then

release to eject it.

5. Remove the card from the slot and close the slot

cover.

Re-inserting the microSD Card

1. Open the microSD card slot cover.

2. Insert a microSD card into the slot

with the metal contacts facing
down.

3. Gently push the microSD card

until it snaps into place.

4. Close the microSD slot cover.

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microSD Card

Note: You can easily damage the microSD card and its

adapter by improper operation. Please be careful when
inserting, removing, or handling it.

DO NOT remove a microSD card while files are being

accessed or transferred. Doing so will result in loss or
damage of data.

Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the
microSD card. Your data may become damaged or
unusable if the battery runs out while using the
microSD card.

microSD Icon Indicators

The following icons show your microSD card connection
status at a glance:

– microSD card has been unmounted (released

from use) from the device.

– microSD card is being prepared for use and for

mounting.

– microSD card has been removed.

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microSD Adapter

The supplied microSD adapter allows you to use
microSD cards in other SD-compatible devices, like
computers, cameras, and printers. Before using the
microSD card with an SD-compatible device, you will
need to insert the microSD card into the microSD
adapter.

To insert the microSD card into the microSD adapter:

䊳 With the label side of

the microSD card
facing up, insert the
card into the
supplied microSD
adapter, and gently
slide the card until it
is fully inserted.

To remove the microSD card from the microSD adapter:

䊳 Hold the front edge of

the microSD card,
and gently pull it out
to remove it from the
adapter.

Write Protection

Write protection tab

The microSD adapter has a built-in Write Protection
lock to prevent accidental overwriting or removal of
your data when the microSD card and adapter are
inserted in another device.

䊳 Slide the Write Protection lock tab down into the

“Lock” position to prevent overwriting of data. To
allow data to be added or removed from the
microSD card, slide the Write Protection lock tab
up into the normal position.

microSD Card Settings

Viewing Card and Device Memory

Your device allows you to review the memory allocation
of both your device’s internal storage and that of the
microSD card.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

SD card & phone storage.

2. Review the available information.

䡲 The storage capacity page is divided into two

sections:

SD card and Internal phone storage.

3. Press Back to return to the previous page.

Formatting the microSD Card

Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all
files stored on the card.

1. Press Home > Menu > Settings > 

SD card & phone storage.

2. Ta p Unmount SD card > OK to release the microSD

card from its use by the device. The icon
appears on the status bar to indicate the card is
unmounted.

3. Once released, tap Format SD card > 

Format SD card > Erase everything.

䡲 Once completely formatted, the card is automatically

remounted (reconnected for use by the device).

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microSD Card

Important: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the

microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be
retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please
check the contents before you format the card.

Connecting Your Device to Your Computer

Before using your device’s mass storage capabilities,
you need to prepare your device’s data services to
synchronize with your desktop or laptop computer.
Once you have connected the device to the computer,
you can transfer your data to or from the microSD card.

1. Connect your device to your computer using the

included micro-USB cable. (Wait for the connection
to be completed. If a dialog box is displayed, click

Cancel to proceed.)

Note: The process may vary depending on the operating

system being used.

2. The USB icon ( ) now appears on the left side of

the status bar on your device.

3. Drag the status bar down to open the Notifications

panel and tap

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USB connected.

4. Ta p Turn on USB storage > OK to copy files between

your computer and your device’s microSD card.

5. Locate the newly created drive letter on your

computer. You can now begin to use the microSD
card as a storage device.

To remove the connection:

1. When you have finished transferring data, click the

USB device icon on your computer’s taskbar, and
follow the onscreen instructions to safely unplug
the micro-USB cable.

2. Open the Notifications panel on your device and

Turn off USB storage > Turn off USB storage. You

tap
can now unplug the micro-USB cable from the
device.

Creating Folders on the microSD Card

1. On your laptop or desktop computer, click 

Start > My Computer > [drive letter].

2. Right click and select New > Folder.

3. Enter a name for the new folder.