T-Mobile G1 User Manual

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User Manual

Android™ mobile technology platform R1.5.0

May 27, 2009

Please Read Before Proceeding

THE BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX.

DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING.

YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE DEVICE’S OUTER CASING.

PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS

Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of your country when using the recording feature of your device.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHT INFORMATION

HTC, the HTC logo, ExtUSB, HTC Innovation and HTC Care are trademarks and/or service marks of HTC Corporation.

Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Android Market, Google Mail, Google Apps, Google Calendar, Google Checkout, Google Earth, Google Latitude, Google Maps, Google Talk, Picasa, and YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc.

T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutshe Telekom AG. T-Mobile G1 and G1 are trademarks of T-Mobile USA, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, and Outlook are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance Inc.

microSD is a trademark of SD Card Association.

Licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,490,165 5,056,109 5,504,773 5,101,501 5,778,338 5,506,865 5,109,390 5,511,073 5,228,054 5,535,239 5,710,784 5,267,261 5,544,196 5,267,262 5,568,483 5,337,338 5,659,569 5,600,754 5,414,796 5,657,420 5,416,797

All other company, product and service names mentioned herein are trademarks, registered trademarks or service marks of their respective owners.

HTC shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein, nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material. The information is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind and is subject to change without notice. HTC also reserves the right to revise the content of this document at any time without prior notice.

No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or storing in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form without prior written permission of HTC.

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Limitation of Damages

TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, IN NO EVENT SHALL HTC OR ITS PROVIDERS BE LIABLE TO USER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, IN CONTRACT OR TORT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INJURY, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, LOSS OF BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY, LOSS OF DATA, AND/OR LOSS OF PROFITS ARISING OUT OF, OR RELATED TO, IN ANY MANNER, OR THE DELIVERY, PERFORMANCE OR NONPERFORMANCE OF OBLIGATIONS, OR USE OF THE WEATHER INFORMATION, DATA OR DOCUMENTATION HEREUNDER REGARDLESS OF THE FORESEEABILITY THEREOF.

Important Health Information and Safety Precautions

When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages.

Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product.

To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated battery or power supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Connecting to an improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric shock to your device.

This product equipped with a USB Cable for connecting with desktop or notebook computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting this product to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT

• Use the correct external power source A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product. This product should be operated only with the following designated power supply unit(s).

AC Adapter

1. Phihong, Models PSAA05A-050, PSAA05C-050, PSAA05E-050, PSAA05K-050 and PSAA05S-050.

2. HTC, Model TC P300

Car Adapter

Phihong, Model CLA05D-050

• Handle battery packs carefully This product contains a Li-ion polymer battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is

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handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60˚C (140˚F).

WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire

or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 60° C (140° F), or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or reference guide supplied with your product.

Note This product should be operated only with the following designated Battery Pack(s): HTC, Model

DREA160.

• Take extra precautions

• Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any liquid as it may cause a short circuit.

• Keep metal objects away so they don’t come in contact with the battery or its connectors as it may lead to short circuit during operation.

• The phone should be only connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.

• Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discolored, or the one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor.

• Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children, to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult the doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed.

• If the battery leaks:

1. Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with skin or clothing. If already in contact, flush the affected area immediately with clean water and seek medical advice.

2. Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with eyes. If already in contact, DO NOT rub; rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice.

3. Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there is a danger of ignition or explosion.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT

Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 60°C (140°F), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.

PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS

CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at

high volume for prolonged periods of time.

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Note: For France, Earphone (listed below) for this device have been tested to comply with the Sound

Pressure Level requirement laid down in the applicable NF EN 50332-1:2000 and/or NF EN 50332-2:2003 standards as required by French Article L. 5232-1.

• Earphone, manufactured by Cotron, Model HS S200.

SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT

Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when on board an aircraft, remember to turn off your phone by switching to Airplane Mode.

ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS

Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fuelling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, chemical plants, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

ROAD SAFETY

Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use telephony services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE

• Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building).

• Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.

• Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal.

• Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.

INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS

This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.

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If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if

Antenna Location

they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.

Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.

HEARING AIDS

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.

NONIONIZING RADIATION

Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.

Use only the supplied integral antenna. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas may impair call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of performance and SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in non-compliance with local regulatory requirements in your country.

To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life.

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General Precautions

• Avoid applying excessive pressure to the device Do not apply excessive pressure on the screen and the device to prevent damaging them and remove the device from your pockets before sitting down. It is also recommended that you store the device in a protective case and only use the device stylus or your finger when interacting with the touch screen. Cracked display screens due to improper handling are not covered by the warranty.

Device getting warm after prolonged use

• When using your device for prolonged periods of time, such as when you’re talking on the phone, charging the battery or browsing the web, the device may become warm. In most cases, this condition is normal and therefore should not be interpreted as a problem with the device.

Heed service markings

• Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside the device should be done by an authorized service technician or provider.

Damage requiring service

• Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an authorized service technician or provider under the following conditions:

• Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen onto the product.

• The product has been exposed to rain or water.

• The product has been dropped or damaged.

• There are noticeable signs of overheating.

• The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions.

Avoid hot areas

• The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

Avoid wet areas

• Never use the product in a wet location.

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Avoid using your device after a dramatic change in temperature

When you move your device between environments with very different temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the device. To avoid damaging the device, allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device.

NOTICE: When taking the device from low-temperature conditions into a warmer environment or

from high-temperature conditions into a cooler environment, allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on power.

Avoid pushing objects into product

• Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must not be blocked or covered.

Mounting accessories

• Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

Avoid unstable mounting

• Do not place the product with an unstable base.

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Use product with approved equipment

This product should be used only with personal computers and options identiﬁed as suitable for use with your equipment.

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• Adjust the volume Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices.

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Cleaning

Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen.

Small Children

• Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone. Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or which could become detached and create a choking hazard.

Repetitive Motion Injuries

• To minimize the risk of RSI, when Texting or playing games with your phone:

• Do not grip the phone too tightly

• Press the buttons lightly

• Make use of the special features in the handset which minimize the number of buttons which have to be pressed, such as message templates and predictive text.

• Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax.

Bright Light

• This phone is capable of producing flash of light or use as a torch, do not use it too close to the eyes.

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Operating machinery

Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident.

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Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

Do not touch the SIM card’s metal connectors.

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Seizures/Blackouts

This phone is capable of producing bright flashing lights.

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Loud Noise

This phone is capable of producing loud noises which may damage your hearing.

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Emergency Calls

This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore, you must never rely solely on any wireless phone for emergency communications.

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Contents

1 Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

1.1 Getting to Know Your T-Mobile G1 and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Left and right panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Bottom panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Inside the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

SIM card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Storage card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

1.3 Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

1.4 Phone Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

1.5 Getting Around Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Touch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Touch and hold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Swipe or slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Drag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Flick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Rotate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Use the Trackball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

1.6 Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Turn your phone on and off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Enter PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Set up your phone for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Retrieve your Google™ password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Turn off the screen when not in use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

1.7 Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Extended Home screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Customizing the Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

1.8 Phone Status and Notifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Status bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Notifications panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Notification LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

1.9 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Recently-used applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

1.10 Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

1.11 Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

1.12 Using the Phone’s Storage Card as a USB Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

2 Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

2.1 Using the Hardware Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

SEARCH key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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MENU key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

ALT key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

SHIFT key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

@ key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Typing and text navigation tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

2.2 Using the Onscreen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Adjusting keyboard settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Using the landscape onscreen keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Entering numbers and symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

3 Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

3.1 Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Make a call by speaking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Make a call from the Call log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Add and call your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Add and call favorite contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Call voicemail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

3.2 Answering or Rejecting Calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

3.3 Call Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Manage multiple calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Set up a conference call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

3.4 Using the Call Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

3.5 Adjusting Phone Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

3.6 Turning the Phone Function On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

3.7 Creating and Managing Your Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Add a new contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Edit and customize your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Communicate with your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

4 Managing Your Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

4.1 Using Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Open Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Create events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Calendar views. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Event reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Synchronize Microsoft® Office Outlook® calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

4.2 Using Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Set an alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Customize Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Delete an alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Silence all alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

5 Exchanging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

5.1 Sending Text and Multimedia Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Open Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Create and send SMS and MMS messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Receive text and multimedia messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Manage messages and message threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Adjust text and multimedia message settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

5.2 Using Google Mail™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

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Create and send emails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Receive and read emails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Reply to or forward emails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Manage conversations and emails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Set Google Mail settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

5.3 Using Email. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Add an email account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Compose and send emails. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Manage emails on your external email account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Edit or delete an external email account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Add more email accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

5.4 Using Google Talk™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Sign in and chat online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Manage your friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Mobile indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Adjust instant messaging settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Sign out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

6 Getting Connected. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

6.1 Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

GPRS/3G/EDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

6.2 Using Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

View web pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Manage links, history, and downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Manage bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Adjust Browser settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

6.3 Using Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

7 Getting Around with Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

7.1 Using Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Enable Location source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Open Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Find your location on the map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

7.2 Searching for Places of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

7.3 Viewing Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Zoom in or out on a map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Navigate on a map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

7.4 Getting Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

7.5 Finding your friends with Google Latitude™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Open Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Share your locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Invite friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Accept an invitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Show your friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Connect with your friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Control what you share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

8 Camera and Multimedia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

8.1 Using Camera and Camcorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

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Capture modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Take pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Shoot videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Post capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Copying photos and video to storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

8.2 Using Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Work with pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Work with videos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

8.3 Viewing Videos on YouTube™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Watch YouTube videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Search for videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

8.4 Using Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Music library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Play music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Use playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Set a song as ring tone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Delete music on the storage card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94

9 Using Android Market™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

9.1 Using Android Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95

9.2 Getting help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

9.3 Finding applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

9.4 Installing an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

9.5 Purchasing an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Request a refund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

9.6 Managing your applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

9.7 Uninstalling an application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

10 Managing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

10.1 Changing Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Set the date, time zone, and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Display settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Ringer settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Phone services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

10.2 Protecting Your Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Protect your SIM card with a PIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Protect your phone with a screen lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

10.3 Managing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

10.4 Software Updates. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

10.5 Synchronizing Google Applications™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

10.6 Resetting the Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

11 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

11.1 A.1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106

11.2 A.2 Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Regulatory Agency Identifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Federal Communications Commission Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Body-worn operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

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Safety Precautions for Radio Frequency Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108

SAR Information

Telecommunications & Internet Association (TIA) Safety Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

WEEE Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

RoHS Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

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1 Phone Basics

Earpiece Listen to a phone call from here.

Notification LED See “Phone Status and Notifications” on page 26 for details.

HOME

BACK

CALL

END CALL/ POWER

TRACKBALL

1.1 Getting to Know Your T-Mobile G1 and Accessories

Front panel

For more information about the functions of the MENU, HOME, CALL, END CALL/POWER and BACK buttons, refer to “Phone Controls” on page 21 for more details. For more information about the

TRACKBALL, refer to “Use the Trackball” on page 22.

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Keyboard

Keyboard See “Using the Hardware Keyboard” on page 32 for details.

Speaker

3.2 Megapixel Camera See “Using Camera and Camcorder” on page 84 for details.

Back Cover

Back panel

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Left and right panels

VOLUME UP Press to increase the ringer or media volume.

VOLUME DOWN Press to decrease the ringer or media volume.

Storage Card Slot Open the slot cover to install a storage card. See “Storage card” on page 19.

Bottom panel

Microphone

CAPTURE Press to open the Camera application. When in Camera, press half-way to activate auto-focus. Press fully to take the shot. See “Using Camera and Camcorder” on page 84.

USB connector/Earphone Jack

Flip open the cover to connect the:

•USB cable to transfer files.

•AC adapter to recharge the battery.

•USB stereo headset for hands-free conversation or for listening to music and videos.

Inside the box

The product package includes the following items and accessories:

•Battery

•USB cable

• AC adapter

• Wired stereo headset

•Pouch

1GB micro

•

• Quick Start G

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SD™ card

uide

1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card

Back cover release tab

Cut off corner

Always turn off your phone before installing or replacing the SIM card, battery, and storage card. You also need to remove the back cover before you can install the SIM card and battery.

To remove the back cover

1 Make sure the phone is turned off. 2 Hold the phone sideways with the control buttons on the right, then slide the display panel up to

reveal the keyboard.

3 Locate the back cover release tab to the left of the keyboard, then push the tab up with your

thumb until the back cover disengages from the device.

4 Gently push down the release tab with your finger until the back cover disengages from the device.

5 Pull back cover out then set it aside.

SIM card

The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phone book/message memory. Your phone supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards.

Note Some legacy SIM cards may not function with your phone. You should consult your wireless

service provider for a replacement SIM card. There may be fees for this service.

To install the SIM card

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1 Make sure the phone is turned off. 2 Locate the SIM card slot, then insert the

SIM card with its gold contacts facing down and its cut-off corner facing out the card slot.

3 Slide the SIM card completely into the slot.

To remove the SIM card

Groove

1 Remove the back cover and the battery if

it is installed.

2 Locate the groove below the SIM card

slot, then push the SIM card out of the slot with your finger.

Battery

Your phone comes with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and is designed to use only manufacturerspecified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors, including network configuration, signal strength, the temperature of the environment in which you operate your phone, the features and/or settings you select and use, items attached to connecting ports, and your voice, data, and other program usage patterns.

Battery life estimates (approximations):

Talk time:

•Up to

Standby time:

•Up to

Note Battery life is subject to network and phone usage.

Warning! To reduce risk of fire or burns:

• Do not attempt to open, disassemble, or service the battery pack.

• Do not crush, puncture, short external contacts, or dispose of in fire or water.

• Do not expose to temperatures above 60

• Replace only with the battery pack designated for this product.

• Recycle or dispose of used battery as stipulated by local regulations.

350 minutes for WCDMA 406 minutes for GSM

402 hours for WCDMA 319 hours for GSM

C (140oF).

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To install the battery

Battery contacts

Battery grip

Slot cover

Small bump

1 Align the battery’s exposed copper

contacts with the battery connectors inside the battery compartment.

2 Insert the contact side of the battery first

then gently push the battery into place.

3 Replace the back cover.

To remove the battery

1 Make sure the phone is turned off. 2 Remove the back cover. 3 The top side of the battery has a

protruding grip. Lift the battery from the grip to remove it.

Storage card

To store your pictures, music, and applications, install the supplied microSD card into your phone.

Note You need to install the microSD card before you can use the Camera application.

To install the storage card

1 Make sure that your phone is turned off. 2 Hold the device sideways, then slide the display up to reveal the keyboard. 3 Push the slot cover downward through the small bump on the left edge of the slot cover to reveal

the microSD card slot.

4 Insert the microSD card into the slot with its copper contacts facing down and its notched edge

facing right.

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5 Push the card gently into the slot until it clicks into place. 6 Replace the slot cover.

Note Make sure that both ends of the cover are properly seated on the slot. The phone does not

recognize the microSD card if the slot cover is not properly replaced.

To remove the storage card

1 Make sure that the device is turned off. 2 Slide up the keyboard, then open the storage card slot cover. 3 Push the microSD card inward until it clicks, then release it to eject it from the slot. 4 Replace the storage card slot cover.

Note If you want to remove the storage card while the device is on, see “To safely remove the storage

card while the phone is on” on page 31.

1.3 Charging the Battery

New batteries are not charged when shipped. Before you start using your phone, you need to install and charge the battery. Some batteries perform best after several full charge/discharge cycles.

To charge the battery

1 Plug the USB connector of the AC adapter to the USB connector at the bottom of your phone. 2 Plug in the AC adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery.

Note Only the AC adapter and USB cable provided with your phone must be used to charge the

battery.

Charging is indicated by a solid red light in the Notification LED. As the battery is being charged while

the phone is on, the charging battery icon is displayed in the status bar of the Home screen. After the battery has been fully charged, the Notification LED shows a solid green light and a full battery icon

displays in the status bar of the Home screen.

For more information about the Notification LED, refer to “Phone Status and Notifications” on page 26.

Warning:

• Do not remove the battery from the phone while you are charging it using the AC or car adapter.

• As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it overheats.

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1.4 Phone Controls

HOME

END CALL/POWER

CALL

BACK

Press the control buttons on the front panel of your phone to do the following:

HOME

CALL

END CALL/POWER

BACK

• Press to open a list of actions that you can do on the current screen or options menu.

• While on any application or screen, press to return to the Home screen.

• Press and hold to open the recently-used applications window.

• Press to open the Call log tab.

• When a contact, contact number, or phone number is highlighted on the screen, press to call the contact or phone number.

• If you navigated to another application during a call, press to display the ongoing call on the screen.

• Press and hold to open the Voice Dialer.

• While in a call, press to hang up.

• While not on a call, press and hold to open the phone options menu that allows you to turn off the phone, put your phone in silent mode, or turn on/off Airplane mode.

• Press to go back to the previous screen, or to close a dialog box, options menu, or the Notifications panel.

• Press and hold to return to the main screen of the current application.

• When the onscreen keyboard is open, press to close the onscreen keyboard.

1.5 Getting Around Your Phone

There are different ways to navigate around the Home screen, menus and application screens on your phone. You can also change the screen orientation of the phone.

Touch

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

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Touch and hold

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

Swipe or slide

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

Drag

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

Flick

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

Rotate

You can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text using the onscreen keyboard, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Refer to “Entering Text” on page 32 for more details.

Notes

• The screen orientation is fixed to landscape when the hardware keyboard is open.

•The

Orientation check box in HOME > MENU > Settings > Sound & display needs to be selected

for the screen orientation to automatically change.

Use the Trackball

Roll or press the TRACKBALL to select or highlight items on the screen. The TRACKBALL also flashes when you receive an incoming call or a notification.

1.6 Getting Started

Once you’ve installed your SIM card, battery, and microSD card, you can turn on your phone and start using it.

Turn your phone on and off

To turn on the phone

Press the

Note When you turn on the phone for the first time, you will be prompted to sign in to your Google™

Account. For more information, refer to “Set up your phone for the first time” on page 23.

To turn off the phone

1 Press and hold the 2 On the options menu, touch 3 Touch

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END CALL/POWER button.

END CALL/POWER button until the options menu opens.

Power off.

OK when prompted to turn off the phone.

Enter PIN

If your SIM card is preset with a PIN (personal identification number), you will be prompted to enter the PIN before you can use the phone. Enter the SIM PIN, then touch the SIM PIN, refer to “Protect your SIM card with a PIN” on page 102.

OK. To learn how to enable or disable

Important If you entered the wrong PIN three times, the SIM card will be blocked and you will not be

able to use your phone. If this happens, you can unblock it with the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) obtained from your wireless service provider. Refer to “To restore a SIM card that has been locked out” on page 102 to learn how to unblock the SIM card.

Set up your phone for the first time

When you turn on the phone for the first time and after touching the Android™ image, you will be prompted to sign in to your Google Account.

Important You will need to know your Google password to sign in. If you have forgotten your password,

refer to “Retrieve your Google™ password” in this chapter for details.

Note Make sure that your phone has an active data connection (3G/GPRS) before you sign in to your

Google Account. Refer to “Phone Status and Notifications” on page 26 to know if your phone has an active data connection.

1 Touch

Tip Touch Begin to view a tutorial on how to use the onscreen keyboard.

2 Touch 3 Enter your user name and password, then touch

4 Read the setup information on the screen, then touch 5 Set up the date and time and then touch 6 Touch

Skip.

calendar events on your Google Account will automatically synchronize with your phone.

Tip Touch Create if you do not have a Google Account yet. You need a Google Account to use

Google services.

Next.

Finish setup.

Retrieve your Google™ password

1 On your computer, open your browser and go to http://google.com. 2 On the upper-right side of the web page, click 3 On the right side of the page, click 4 In the 5 Click

Please select your issue section, select I forgot my password.

Reset your password now, and then follow the procedure for recovering your password.

I cannot access my account.

Turn off the screen when not in use

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

Tip For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, refer to “To adjust the time

before the screen turns off” on page 100.

You can also turn off the screen by pressing the buttons again or incoming calls will turn on your phone screen.

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END CALL/POWER button. Pressing any of the control

Note If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, you will be prompted to draw the pattern on the

Notifications

•See “Phone Status and Notifications” on page 26 for details.

•Touch and hold this area to display the date.

Touch an icon to open the related application

Applications tab Touch to open and select an application. (See “Applications” on page 29 for details.)

Time

Battery status

Signal strength

Connection status

screen before it unlocks. For more information on how to create and enable the screen unlock pattern, refer to “Protect your phone with a screen lock” on page 102.

1.7 Home Screen

The Home screen is your starting point for using the applications on your phone. You can customize the Home screen to display application icons, shortcuts, folders, and widgets.

Tip While in any application, press HOME to go back to the Home screen.

Extended Home screen

The Home screen extends beyond the screen width to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Press of the extended Home screen.

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HOME, then slide your finger horizontally across the screen to go to the left or right side

Extended Home screen left

Extended Home screen right

Tip While on an extended Home screen, you can also press HOME to return to the main Home screen.

Customizing the Home screen

To add a Home screen item

1 Press 2 When the Add to Home options menu opens, select the item you want to add to the Home screen:

•

To reposition a Home screen item

1 Touch and hold the item on the screen you want to reposition to activate Move mode.

Note When Move mode is activated, the item magnifies and the phone vibrates.

2 Without lifting your finger, drag the icon to the desired position on the screen, then release it.

Note To move an item from the Home screen to an extended Home screen, touch and hold the item

and then drag it to the left or right edge of the screen until the display shifts to the extended Home screen. Position the item on the screen, then release it.

To remove a Home screen item

1 Touch and hold the item on the screen you want to remove to activate Move mode.

Note When Move mode is activated, the item magnifies and the phone vibrates.

HOME, then touch and hold an empty area on the screen.

Shortcuts. Add shortcuts such as applications, a bookmarked web page, a favorite contact, a

Google Mail label, or a music playlist.

Tip To quickly add an application shortcut that is on the Applications tab to the Home screen, touch

and hold an application icon. When the phone vibrates, release the icon on an empty area on the Home screen.

Widgets. Add a clock, music player, a picture frame, the Google Search bar, or a calendar that

shows upcoming appointments.

Note If you installed applications from Android Market that have widgets, those widgets will also

appear here.

Folders. Add a folder where you can organize Home screen items, a shortcut to all your contacts,

contacts with phone numbers, or starred contacts. Add a shortcut to all your contacts, contacts with phone numbers, or starred contacts. Contact details are automatically updated when there are changes in the source. For more information on how to create folders, refer to “To create a folder and add items to it” on page 26.

Wallpapers. Change the Home screen wallpaper. For more information about customizing the

wallpaper, refer to “To change the Home screen wallpaper” on page 25.

2 Drag the icon to the Applications tab (The Applications tab changes into ) 3 When the icon and Application tab turn red, release it.

To change the Home screen wallpaper

1 While on the Home screen, press MENU and then touch Wallpaper. 2 Touch

3 Touch

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Pictures or Wallpaper gallery.

•Touch

Pictures to use a picture that you have captured using the camera or copied to your

phone as a wallpaper. You can crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper. Refer to “To crop a picture” on page 88 to learn how to crop the picture.

Wallpaper gallery to use preset wallpapers that came with the phone.

Save or Set wallpaper.

To create a folder and add items to it

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

1 Press 2 Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut on the Home screen to activate Move mode, then

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

Tip To delete a folder, follow the same procedure when you want to remove a Home screen item.

Refer to “To remove a Home screen item” on page 25 for details.

To rename a folder

1 Touch the folder to open it. 2 Touch and hold the folder’s title bar to open the Rename folder dialog box. 3 Enter the Folder name and then touch

HOME, press MENU, and then touch Add > Folders. A new folder appears on the screen.

drag it on top of the folder.

OK.

1.8 Phone Status and Notifications

Status bar

On top of the phone screen is the status bar. The left side of the status bar displays notification icons while the right side of the status bar displays the phone status.

Tip When the status bar is full, touch to display hidden icons/notifications.

Notification icons

These are the icons that may appear on the notifications area of the status bar:

Icons that appear in the boxed area

New email message More (not displayed)

notifications

New SMS/MMS Call in progress

Problem with SMS/MMS delivery Missed call

New instant message Call on hold

New voicemail Call forwarding on

Upcoming event Compass needs orientation

Song is playing Uploading data

Problem with sign-in/sync Downloading data

Storage card is full Content downloaded

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Icons that appear in the boxed area

Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks are available

Phone connected to computer via USB

Uploading picture to Picasa™

Upload to Picasa finished

cable

Status icons

These are the icons that may appear on the status area of the status bar:

Icons that appear in the boxed area

GPRS connected Roaming

GPRS in use No signal

EDGE connected No SIM card installed

EDGE in use Vibrate mode

3G connected Phone speaker is mute

3G in use Phone microphone is mute

Connected to a Wi-Fi network Battery is very low

Bluetooth is on Battery is low

Connected to another Bluetooth device Battery is full

Airplane mode Battery is charging

Alarm is set GPS is on

Signal strength GPS is connected

Speakerphone on Data is syncing

Notifications panel

Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms set and ongoing settings such as when call forwarding is on or the current call status. You can open the Notifications panel to open the message, reminder, or event notification and see the wireless service provider name.

To open the Notifications panel

When a new notification icon displays in the status bar, touch and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward to open the Notifications panel.

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Touch a notification to open the related application

Touch to clear all notifications

Touch and hold, then slide up to close the Notifications panel

Notification LED

If you have several notifications, you can scroll down the screen to view more notifications.

Tip You can also open the Notifications panel on the Home screen by pressing MENU and then

touching

Notifications.

To close the Notifications Panel

Touch and hold the bottom bar of the Notifications panel, then slide your finger up the screen or press

BACK.

Notification LED

The Notification LED located at the right corner of the earpiece provides information on the phone status or pending notifications.

LED Status Indication Solid green

Solid red Flashing red Flashing

Battery is fully charged (When the phone is being charged using the AC adapter or connected to the computer).

Battery is charging

Battery is low

You have a pending notification

green

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Note The indicators are listed in order of priority. For example, if your phone is connected to a power

adapter and is charging the battery, the LED will be solid red and will not switch to a flashing green light even if there is a pending notification.

1.9 Applications

The Applications tab holds all applications on your phone. All applications that you downloaded and installed from Android Market or from the web are also added to the Applications tab.

To open the Applications tab

HOME, then touch . You can also touch the Application tab and then drag it up to open

Press it.

Tip To open applications quickly, you can add the icons of frequently-used applications to the Home

screen or to folders which you have created. For details, refer to “Customizing the Home screen” on page 25.

To close the Applications tab

Touch .

Recently-used applications

To open a recently-used application

1 Press and hold the

recently-used applications window. The window displays the last six applications you have used.

2 Touch an icon in the window to open the

related application.

HOME button to open the

1.10 Settings

Control and customize phone settings on the Settings screen.

To open the Settings screen, do one of the following:

• Press

Wireless controls

Call settings

Sound & display

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HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings. HOME, then open the Applications tab, and then touch Settings.

Configure your phone’s wireless connections, such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, enable the Airplane mode, or set the options for roaming, networks, and more. See “Getting Connected” on page 67 for details.

Set up call services such as voicemail, call forwarding, call waiting, and caller ID. See “Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts” on page 36 for details.

Set the call and notification ring tones, or set the screen brightness and screen timeout. See “Managing Your Phone” on page 100 for details.

Data synchronization

Security & Location

Applications SD card & phone

storage

Date & time

Locale & text

About phone

Select which Google™ Applications to synchronize. See “Synchronizing Google Applications™” on page 104 for details.

Select the GPS location source to use, set the screen unlock pattern, or enable the SIM card lock. See “Getting Around with Maps” on page 76 and “Managing Your Phone” on page 100 for details.

Manage applications and installation of new programs.

Check the available storage card and phone memory, reset the phone to its factory default settings, or format the SD card. See “Managing Your Phone” on page 100 for details.

Set the date, time, time zone, and date or time format. See “Set the date, time zone, and time” on page 100.

Set the operating system language and region. You can also set onscreen keyboard options.

View the phone status such as the network type, signal strength, battery power level, and network name. You can also view the legal information and software version of your phone.

1.11 Adjusting the Volume

Adjusting the Ringer volume changes the volume level of the phone ring tone, whereas adjusting the Media volume changes the volume level of sound notifications and music or video playback. The ringer volume and media volume can be separately adjusted.

To adjust the Ringer volume

You can adjust the Ringer volume when you are on the Home screen or any application screens (except during a call or when playing music/video).

1 Press the

volume to your desired level. The Ringer volume window appears on the screen to display the volume levels.

2 While in the lowest ringer volume level, press

mode. The phone vibrates and the vibrate mode icon appears on the status bar.

3 While in Vibrate mode, press

mute icon displays on the status bar.

Tip To quickly switch your phone to silent mode, press and hold the END CALL/POWER button, then

touch

You can also adjust the ringer volume on the Settings screen. To adjust, press and then touch

To adjust the media volume

When playing music or watching video, press the panel of the phone to adjust the media volume. The Music/video volume window appears on the screen to display the volume level.

You can also adjust the media volume on the Settings screen.

1 Press 2 Touch

VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons on the left panel of the phone to adjust the ringer

VOLUME DOWN once to set your phone to Vibrate

VOLUME DOWN once to turn off the sound of your phone. The speaker

Silent mode on the options menu.

HOME, then press MENU,

Settings > Sound & display > Ringer volume.

VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN buttons on the left

HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings.

Sound & display > Media volume.

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3 When the Media volume window appears, move the slider to the left (to lower the volume) or to the

right (to increase the volume).

4 Touch

OK to close the window.

1.12 Using the Phone’s Storage Card as a USB Drive

To transfer music, pictures, and other files from your computer to your phone’s storage card, you need to set the phone’s storage card as a USB drive.

To set the phone’s storage card as a USB drive

1 Connect the phone to the computer using the USB cable. A notification icon appears in the status

bar.

2 Open the Notifications Panel. Refer to “To open the Notifications panel” on page 27 to learn how to

open the Notifications Panel.

3 In the Notifications Panel, touch

When you select computer. You will not be able to use some of the phone’s applications such as Camera. You need to turn off USB storage for the phone to recognize the storage card when the phone is connected to a computer. Refer to the next procedure to learn how to turn off USB storage.

To turn off USB storage

1 Open the Notifications Panel. Refer to “To open the Notifications panel” on page 27 to learn how to

open the Notifications Panel.

2 In the Notifications Panel, touch

To safely remove the storage card while the phone is on

When you need to remove the storage card while the phone is on, you must unmount the storage card first to prevent corrupting or damaging the storage card.

1 Press 2 Scroll down the screen, then touch 3 Touch 4 Remove the storage card by following the instructions in “To remove the storage card” on page 20.

To format the SD card

1 Press 2 Scroll down the screen, then touch 3 Touch 4 Touch

HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings.

Unmount SD card.

HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings.

Unmount SD card. This enables the Format SD card option. Format SD card > Format SD card.

Mount, the phone will not recognize the storage card when it is connected to a

USB connected and then touch Mount.

Turn off USB storage and then touch Turn Off.

SD card & phone storage.

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2 Entering Text

2.1 Using the Hardware Keyboard

When you start an application or select a field that requires text or numbers, you can open and use the QWERTY keyboard to enter information. The keyboard is similar to a standard keyboard on your computer.

SEARCH key

There is a SEARCH key (just to the left of @), which you can use when the keyboard is open. Press

SEARCH to search information on the current screen or application. For example, while in the Contacts

tab, press addresses in your contacts list.

Press

SEARCH while in the Home screen or Browser to launch Google Search™ and search information on

the web.

In any search bar, enter the information you want to search, then press You can also use your voice to do a search.

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SEARCH to search contact-related information such as names, phone numbers, or e-mail

SEARCH while in the Google Maps™ mapping service to search for places of interest. Press

SEARCH again, or touch .

MENU key

There is a MENU key (just to the left of Z), which you can use when the keyboard is open instead of pressing the your left hand (press the

MENU control button. This means, with the keyboard open, you can open the menu using

MENU key) and select a menu option with your right (roll and click the

TRACKBALL).

ALT key

To type the characters shown in color on some of the keys, press the ALT key first, then press the key showing the special character. For example, if you need to type a double quote (“), press the then press the “k” key [

• To type a series of special characters, lock the

changes while the

•Unlock the

ALT + k].

ALT key by pressing it twice. The cursor shape

ALT key is locked: .

ALT key by pressing it once again.

ALT key,

SHIFT key

There are two SHIFT keys on your phone; one on the far left and the other on the far right of the lower row of keys. Press the keys, pressing the

• To type a series of characters in all caps, lock the changes while the

•Unlock the

SHIFT key while typing a letter to type the letter's capital. On number or symbol

SHIFT key causes the special character to appear.

SHIFT key by pressing it twice. The cursor shape

SHIFT key is locked.

SHIFT key by pressing it once again.

@ key

When you type an email address, the “at” symbol (@) separates the username from the domain; for example, username@domain.com. Use the

SPACEBAR) to insert the @ symbol in an email address.

the

@ key (located in the bottom row of keys, just to the left of

Typing and text navigation tips

Here are some typing and text navigation tips while you are entering text on a text entry field:

Insert special character

Delete character to left

Delete the entire line

Persistent CAPS

Jump cursor to beginning/ end of line

Create tab character

Highlight text

Deselect highlighted text

Cut text

Copy text to the clipboard

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ALT + SPACEBAR opens special character selector DEL ALT + DEL

SHIFT twice; press SHIFT again to escape

Press

ALT + roll TRACKBALL left/right

ALT + q

Press and hold

TRACKBALL

Roll

Highlight text, press Highlight text, press and hold

SHIFT while rolling the TRACKBALL

MENU + x, or

TRACKBALL, select Cut.

MENU + c, or

TRACKBALL, select Copy

Paste text that you copied

•Touch to enter letters.

•Touch and hold to enter accented letters (when applicable).

•Touch to enter an upper case letter.

•Touch twice to turn on Caps Lock.

•Touch to switch to the numeric and symbol keyboard. See ““Entering numbers and symbols” on page 35 for details.

•Touch and hold to access the keyboard settings or switch input methods.

Word candidate list Touch a word to insert it into your

text. Touch to see more candidate words.

Touch to delete the previous character.

Touch and hold to access more punctuation marks.

Touch and hold the left-most word on the candidate list to save it to the user dictionary.

If Word suggestions is enabled, the suggested word is highlighted.

Touch to enter the suggested word.

to clipboard Select all text in the text

field

MENU + v, or Press and hold TRACKBALL, select Paste

MENU + a, or Highlight text, press and hold TRACKBALL, select Select all

Note While entering text on a text entry field, press and hold the TRACKBALL to open a menu where

you can select to

Select All, Cut all, Copy All text you have entered or Paste text that you have

previously copied to the clipboard.

2.2 Using the Onscreen Keyboard

When you start a program or select a field that requires text or numbers, the onscreen keyboard becomes available.

Note You can only use the onscreen keyboard when the hardware keyboard is closed.

Tips

• When you do not need the keyboard, you can close it by pressing BACK. To show the keyboard

• If you need to insert or delete a character, use the

Note The available keys on the keyboard will be different depending on the current text field selected.

For example, in Browser, when you are in the URL field, some keys at the bottom row are replaced with alternate keys (for example, .com key) to make it faster for you to type web addresses.

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again, touch a text box onscreen or when a text field is selected, press the

character you want to edit.

TRACKBALL to position the cursor next to the

TRACKBALL.

Adjusting keyboard settings

Touch to show more symbols.

Touch to switch back to the alphabet keyboard.

Set onscreen keyboard options such as vibrate and/or emit a sound when you touch a key, autocapitalization, auto-complete, and more.

To set onscreen keyboard options

1 Press 2 Set the options you want to use for the onscreen keyboard.

HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings > Locale & text > Android keyboard.

Tip If you select the Quick fixes, Show suggestions, and Auto-complete options, the phone offers

you smart word suggestions as you type, so you can enter text more quickly and accurately on the onscreen keyboard.

Using the landscape onscreen keyboard

When entering text, you can choose to use the landscape orientation of the onscreen keyboard, by turning the phone sideways, to use a larger keyboard that lets you type easily using two thumbs.

Note The Orientation check box in HOME > MENU > Settings > Sound & display needs to be selected

for the screen orientation to automatically change.

Entering numbers and symbols

Switch to the numeric and symbol onscreen keyboard to let you enter numbers and common symbols such as parentheses, braces, currency signs, punctuation marks, special characters, and more.

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3 Using Phone Features and Managing

Contacts

3.1 Making Calls

Use the Dialer to enter and call a phone number.

To open the Dialer

Do one of the following:

• On the Home screen, touch

• On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab, then touch

• While on any application screen, press the

To make a call on the Dialer

1 Touch the keys on the dialer to enter the phone number.

If you touch a wrong number, touch to erase digits one by one. To

erase the entire number, touch and hold .

2 Press the

Tip During a call, press the VOLUME UP/DOWN buttons on the left panel of

the phone to adjust the in-call volume.

To make an emergency call

On the (for example, 000), and then press the

Notes

• When the screen is locked, you need to unlock it first before you can make an emergency call. If

• Additional emergency numbers may be included in your SIM card. Contact your wireless service

To make an international call

1 Touch and hold the number 0 key on the

replaces the international prefix of the country that you are calling.

2 Enter the full phone number that you want to dial, and press the

includes the country code, area code (without the leading zero, if any), and phone number.

CALL button to place the call.

Dialer tab, enter the international emergency number for your locale

your phone is in sleep mode, press any button to wake up the phone and then press the button to unlock the screen.

provider for details.

Dialer.

CALL button, then touch the Dialer tab.

CALL button on your phone.

Dialer tab until the plus (+) sign appears. The plus (+) sign

CALL button. The full phone number

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Make a call by speaking

You can make a phone call by opening the Voice Dialer and speaking.

1 Press and hold 2 Wait until you hear a tone and the Voice Dialer reports on the screen

that it is “listening”.

3 You can tell the

• “Dial number”, where number can be 3 digits (e.g., 911), 7 digits (e.g., 555-0123), or 10 digits (e.g., 205-555-0123). If you’re speaking a phone number, then always say “Dial” before the number.

• “Call name”, where name is a contact stored on your phone in Contacts. If you’re speaking a name, then always say “Call” before the name.

• “Call voicemail” to dial your voicemail number.

• “Redial” to dial the last outgoing call.

4 Regardless of what you tell the

If you spoke a name with more than one match in number for the contact, you’ll be asked to select the number.

Tip You can always cancel the call at this point by selecting Cancel on the dialog box.

5 Once you select or confirm your choice, your call is placed.

CALL, or press HOME and touch Voice Dialer.

Voice Dialer any of the following:

Voice Dialer, you will be asked to confirm your choice from a menu.

Contacts, or if you’ve stored more than one

Make a call from the Call log

While on any application screen, press the CALL button to directly access the Call log tab. You can then touch a missed call, dialed number, or received call that you want to call back.

For more information about the

Call log tab, refer to “Using the Call Log” on page 41.

Add and call your contacts

Add the phone numbers of your contacts so you can call them more easily.

1 While on any application screen, press the

“Creating and Managing Your Contacts” on page 43 describes how to add contacts to this tab.

2 Do one of the following:

• Touch a contact to access the contact details. Then touch the number you want to call.

• Touch and hold the contact you want to call and then from the options menu, touch

Mobile

, Call Work, or Call Home.

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CALL button, and then touch the Contacts tab.

Call

Add and call favorite contacts

To quickly find and call contacts who you most frequently communicate with, you can add them in the

Favorites tab.

1 While on any application screen, press the 2 You need to have at least one favorite contact to make a call from this tab. See “Add favorite

contacts” on page 45 for the instructions.

3 Do one of the following:

• Touch a favorite contact to access the contact details. Navigate to the Dial number section, then touch a phone number that you want to call.

• Touch and hold the favorite contact you want to call and then from the options menu, touch

CALL button, and then touch the Favorites tab.

Call Mobile, Call Work, or Call Home to make the call.

Call voicemail

The voicemail icon appears in the status bar when you have a new voicemail.

To call voicemail

1 Touch and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward on the screen to open the

Notifications panel.

2 Touch

To use the Dialer to call voicemail

1 Press the 2 Touch and hold the number 1 key .

Note If you have not set up your voicemail number, a missing voicemail number error message

appears on the screen when you touch and hold the number 1 key. For more information on how to set up your voicemail number, refer to “Adjusting Phone Settings” on page 43.

New voicemail to listen to your voicemail.

CALL button, then touch the Dialer tab.

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3.2 Answering or Rejecting Calls

Caller ID icon

Call duration

Touch to open the dialpad.

Call options

When you receive a phone call from someone in Contacts, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller’s caller ID icon, name, and phone number. When you receive a call from someone who is not stored in Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear.

To answer a call

Press the

To reject a call

Press the

CALL button.

Incoming call screen Answered call screen

END CALL/POWER button to reject a call and redirect the caller to your voicemail.

3.3 Call Options

When a call is in progress, press MENU to open the call options. Touch a button to put a call on hold, dial another contact for a phone conference, mute the phone microphone, and more.

Note When the phone is dialing, only the End call and Speaker buttons are enabled.

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To hold the call

Press

MENU, then touch Hold to hold the call. Touch this button again to resume the call. When you

hold the call, the Hold call icon appears in the status bar.

To mute the microphone during a call

Press

MENU, then touch Mute to turn the microphone on or off. When the microphone is turned off, the

Mute button indicator lights up green and the mute icon appears in the status bar.

Note If you are using the provided wired headset in a call, you can press the button on the wired

headset to mute the microphone. Press the button again to unmute the microphone.

To turn the speakerphone on or off

During a call, press

indicator lights up green and the speakerphone icon appears in the status bar when the speakerphone is on.

MENU, then touch Speaker to turn the speakerphone on or off. The Speaker button

Warning! To avoid damage to your hearing, do not hold your phone against your ear when the

speakerphone is turned on.

To transfer the call to a Bluetooth headset

When a Bluetooth headset is paired and connected to your phone, you can receive all incoming calls on the Bluetooth headset for hands-free conversation.

Tip Press MENU, then touch Bluetooth to toggle between the phone speaker and the paired Bluetooth

headset.

Note For more information on how to connect a Bluetooth headset or a Bluetooth car kit to your

phone, refer to “Using Bluetooth” on page 74.

When the Bluetooth headset is disconnected from your phone, do the following to reconnect it and transfer the current call:

1 Make sure that Bluetooth on your phone and the Bluetooth headset are on. Refer to “Using

Bluetooth” on page 74 for details.

2 During a call, press 3 Touch 4 In the

5 Press the 6 To transfer the call back to your phone, on the ongoing call screen, press

Wireless controls > Bluetooth settings.

Bluetooth devices section, touch and hold the name of the Bluetooth headset that you have

previously paired and connected to your phone, then touch

connected, the Bluetooth connected icon appears in the status bar. The call is automatically transferred to the Bluetooth headset.

TALK button to display the current call screen.

HOME > MENU, then touch Settings.

Connect on the options menu. When

MENU, then touch

Bluetooth.

To end a call

When a call is in progress, you can do one of the following to hang up:

• Press the

• Press

• If you are using the provided wired headset, press and hold the button to end the call.

END CALL/POWER button.

MENU, then touch End call.

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Manage multiple calls

Touch this icon to drop this participant from the conference.

Touch this icon to talk privately to the participant and put other participants on hold.

To resume the conference, press MENU and touch Merge calls.

Touch to rejoin the remaining conference call participants.

Your phone notifies you when you have another incoming call, and gives you the option of rejecting or accepting the call. If you are already on a call and accept the new call, you can choose to swap between the two callers.

• Press the

CALL button to take the second call, and put the first call on hold. You can also press

MENU and then touch Hold call in progress & answer.

• To end the second call and return to the first call, press the

END CALL/POWER button on your

phone.

• To end the first call and take the incoming call, press

answer

• To swap between two calls, press

MENU and then touch Swap calls.

MENU, then touch End call in progress &

Set up a conference call

You can set up a conference call with as many as six participants, including yourself.

Note Not all mobile phone networks support conference calling. Contact your wireless service provider

for details.

1 Make a call to the first conference call participant. See “Making Calls” on page 36 for details. 2 When connected to the first participant, press 3 Enter the phone number of the person you want to add to the conference call and press the

button. Or touch the

Call log, Contacts, or Favorites tab and then select the next conference call

participant from the list. The first call is automatically put on hold.

4 When connected to the second conference call participant, press

to begin the conference call.

5 To add more conference call participants, repeat steps 2 and 3. 6 During a conference call, press

MENU and touch Manage conference to drop a conference call

participant or to talk privately to one of the participants.

MENU and then touch Add call.

CALL

MENU, then touch Merge calls

7 To end the conference call and disconnect all callers, press the

3.4 Using the Call Log

The Call log tab lists all missed calls , dialed numbers , and received calls .

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END CALL/POWER button.

To use the Call log tab

Touch and hold a name or number to open the options menu.

Touch a name or number to open a screen that gives you options on what you can do.

1 While on any screen, press the

CALL button, then touch the Call log tab.

2 Do one of the following:

• Touch a name or number in the list to open a screen that gives you options on what you can do with the contact.

• Touch and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu where you can call the contact, view the contact information (if the number is stored in your contacts list), edit the number before you redial, and more.

To add a new phone number to Contacts

If the phone number of a person who called is not in your contacts list, you can choose to save the number after you hang up.

1 While on any screen, press the 2 Touch and hold the received call that you want to save to your contacts list. Then touch

contacts

3 When the Contacts screen appears, touch

automatically added to the

CALL button, then touch the Call log tab.

Add to

Create new contact. The received call number is

Mobile phone field in the Phone numbers section.

4 Enter other information for the contact, if desired. 5 Scroll down the screen, then touch

Done.

Note For more information about creating contacts, refer to “Add a new contact” on page 44.

To check a missed call

You will see the missed call icon in the status bar when you missed a call. To check who the caller was, press the

CALL button, then touch the Call log tab.

Tip You can also touch and hold the status bar, then slide your finger downward on the screen to open

the Notifications panel. The missed call number and/or contact name is displayed.

To clear the Call log

Do one of the following when viewing the

• To remove a name or number, touch and hold on the name or number, then touch

• To clear the entire Call log, press

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call log

Call log:

Remove from

MENU then touch Clear call log.

3.5 Adjusting Phone Settings

You can adjust the phone settings of your phone such as your voicemail number, or enable additional call services from your wireless service provider.

To open the

Call settings screen, press HOME > MENU, then touch Settings > Call settings.

Options Description Fixed Dialing

Numbers

Voicemail

Call forwarding

Additional call

Restrict outgoing calls to a fixed set of numbers. To enable this feature you must know your SIM card’s PIN2 code. If this feature is supported, obtain your PIN2 code from your wireless service provider.

Specify another voicemail number aside from the voicemail number on your SIM card.

Select how you want your phone to handle busy, unanswered, and unreachable calls. You can also set the call forwarding option for all incoming calls.

Enable or disable caller ID and call waiting services.

settings Network operators

Scan and select a network operator manually, or set the network selection to automatic.

3.6 Turning the Phone Function On and Off

In many countries, you are required by law to turn off the phone while on board an aircraft. A way to turn off the phone function is to switch your phone to radios on your phone are turned off, including the phone function, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi.

To enable or disable Airplane mode

1 Press

2 Touch

HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings > Wireless controls.

Airplane mode to enable or disable it. When enabled, the Airplane mode icon is

displayed in the status bar.

Tip When you disable Airplane Mode, the phone function is turned back on and the previous state of

Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is restored.

Airplane mode. In Airplane mode, all wireless

3.7 Creating and Managing Your Contacts

Similar to an online address book, the Contacts application gives you quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. You can view and create contacts on your phone and sync these with your Google Mail contacts on the web. You can also import contacts stored on your SIM card.

To view your Contacts list

Do one of the following to display your contacts list:

• Press

• Press the

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HOME, then touch Contacts.

CALL button, then touch the Contacts tab.

Tip When you reply to or forward an email message to an email address that is not in Contacts, the

Touch a contact to open the contact details screen.

Online status. Appears when the contact is a Google Talk friend and you are signed in to Google Talk. See “Using Google Talk™” on page 63 for details.

Touch and hold a contact to open the options menu.

Press BACK to close the options menu.

Touch to add a caller ID icon.

Touch to replace or customize the information label.

Touch to delete the information.

Touch to add additional information for the section.

email address is automatically added to your contacts list.

Add a new contact

To add a new contact

1 In the contacts list, press 2 Enter the contact’s name and other contact information such as their mobile phone number, home

phone number, or email address. Slide your finger up or down to see more labels.

Note To change a default information label, for example Home email to Work email, touch the

information label button, then select another label on the menu. You can also touch menu to create another information label that is not in the list.

MENU, then touch New contact.

Custom on the

check box.

3 When finished, press

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Note If you want all calls from this contact to go directly to your voicemail, select the Incoming calls

MENU and then touch Done.

To import contacts from the SIM card

You can add contacts saved on your SIM card to your phone’s contacts list.

1 In the contacts list, press 2 Do one of the following:

• To import a single contact, touch the contact you want to import. Add or edit contact details, then touch

• To import all contacts, press

Add favorite contacts

Use the

1 In the contacts list, press and hold a contact to open the options menu. 2 Touch

The contact will be added to the contacts list on the the contact name in the contact details screen.

To view favorite contacts

Press numbers on the

To remove a contact from the Favorites tab

On the

favorites

Favorites tab as a way to filter your contacts list.

Add to favorites.

CALL and then touch the Favorites tab. You can also see your frequently called contacts or

Favorites tab, touch and hold the contact you want to remove and then touch Remove from

on the options menu.

Done.

Favorites tab.

MENU, then touch Import contacts.

MENU, then touch Import all.

Favorites tab. A colored star will also appear with

Edit and customize your contacts

To edit contact information

You can always make changes to the information you have stored for a contact.

1 In the contacts list, touch and hold the contact whose information you want to edit, then touch

contact

2 Edit the contact information, then touch

changes

Save. To ignore all changes you made, touch Discard

Edit

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Default phone number

To change the contact’s default phone number

The default phone number of a contact appears below the contact’s name in the contacts list. The default phone number is used when you initiate a call or send a text message from the contacts list (by touching and holding a contact). You can change the contact’s default phone number.

1 In the contacts list, touch the contact to open the contact details screen. 2 Touch and hold the phone number you want to use as the contact’s default phone number, then

Make default number. The default phone number moves on top of the list and appears

touch after the phone number.

3 Press

BACK when you are done.

Communicate with your contacts

From the contacts list you can quickly call or send a text or multimedia message to a contact’s default phone number.

However, to view all the information you have stored for a contact, and to initiate other types of communication with that contact, open the contact details screen. To open the contact’s details screen, touch the contact name in the contacts list.

To call a contact

Do one of the following:

• In the contacts list, use the

CALL button. The contact’s default phone number is dialed.

• To dial a different number for the contact, touch the contact’s name in the contacts list to open the contact details screen, then touch a phone number.

To send a text or multimedia message to a contact

The contact must have a mobile phone number in their contact details for you to send them a text or multimedia message.

Do one of the following:

• When the contact’s default number is a mobile phone number, touch and hold the contact’s name in the list, then touch

• Touch the contact in the list to open the contact details screen, then touch

work

, or another text option.

A compose screen opens for your message.

TRACKBALL to navigate to the contact you want to call, then press the

Send SMS/MMS on the options menu.

Text mobile, Text

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Note For more information about composing and sending text and multimedia messages, refer to

“Exchanging Messages” on page 52.

To send an email to a contact

The contact must have an email address in their contact details for you to send them an email.

1 In the contacts list, touch the contact you want to send the email to. 2 When the contact details screen opens, touch

A compose screen opens for your new email.

Email home, Email work, or another email option.

Note If you have more than one email account set up on your phone, you will be prompted to

select which account to use to send the message.

Note For more information about composing and sending email messages, refer to “Exchanging

Messages” on page 52.

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4 Managing Your Time

4.1 Using Calendar

Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Depending on your synchronization settings, the Calendar on your phone stays in sync with your Calendar on the web.

Note For more information about Calendar synchronization, refer to “Synchronizing Google

Applications™” on page 104.

Open Calendar

1 Press HOME, then touch the Applications tab to open it. 2 Touch

Create events

To create an event

1 On any Calendar view, press

2 Enter the event name using the keyboard. 3 Do one of the following:

4 Enter the event location and description. 5 If you have more than one calendar, select the

Note You can create multiple calendars, such as Personal, Business,

or Family, using Calendar on the web. Depending on your synchronization settings, these calendars are added to your phone when you synchronize the Calendar. For more information on how to create calendars, go to http://www.google.com/support/calendar.

6 Set the event reminder time in

7 When finished, touch

Tip To quickly create an event in Day, Week, or Month view, touch and hold an empty time slot, then

touch

From and To fields.

Calendar.

MENU and then touch New event to

open the Event details screen.

• If there is a time frame for the event, touch the date and time to set them.

• If it is a special occasion such as a birthday or a whole-day event, set the box.

you want to save the event.

event is recurring in

New event. A new Event details screen appears with the selected time slot and date in the

From and To date, then select the All Day check

Reminders, then select whether the

Repetition.

Save.

From and To

Calendar where

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Calendar views

You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. To change the Calendar view, press

Day view Week view Month view Agenda view

While in a calendar view you can:

• To quickly view an event’s details while in

MENU, then touch Day, Week, Month, or Agenda (current view is not in the menu.)

Day or Week view, touch it or highlight it using the

TRACKBALL. A quick view window appears on the lower part of the screen.

• Touch the quick view window to view details about the event.

• Touch and hold an event to open a window with options for viewing, editing, or deleting that event, or creating a new event.

Event reminders

If you set a reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon appears in the notifications area of the status bar, when the reminder time arrives.

To view, dismiss, or snooze a reminder

1 Touch the status bar, then slide your finger down the screen to open the

Notifications panel.

2 Touch the upcoming event name to display the event.

Note If you have other pending event reminders, these events will also

appear on the screen.

3 Do one of the following:

•Touch

• Press

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Snooze all to snooze all event reminders for five minutes. Dismiss all to dismiss all event reminders.

BACK to keep the reminders pending in the notifications area of

the status bar.

Synchronize Microsoft® Office Outlook® calendar

Touch an option to adjust the alarm settings.

Time left before the alarm goes off.

You can synchronize Outlook calendar on your computer with Calendar on the web. Since Calendar on your phone can automatically synchronize with Calendar, you can access your Outlook calendar appointments and events on your phone anytime.

To learn how to synchronize, go to http://www.google.com/support/calendar.

4.2 Using Alarm Clock

Use your phone as an alarm clock. Alarm Clock lets you set an unlimited number of alarms.

To open Alarm Clock

HOME, then touch the Applications tab and then touch Alarm Clock.

Press

When you open Alarm Clock for the first time, three alarms are set up by default, ready for you to customize. All three alarms are turned off by default.

Set an alarm

1 Touch one of the available alarms.

2 Touch

Time to set the alarm time. Adjust the time by touching or . Touch AM to change to

PM or vice versa, then touch Set when finished.

3 Touch

Ringtone, then select the alarm ring tone. The ring tone plays when selected.

Note Touch Vibrate if you want the phone to also vibrate when the alarm goes off.

4 Touch

Repeat to select the days you want the alarm to sound, then touch OK.

Note If you do not select any days for the alarm, the word Never will show which means that your

alarm will only go off once.

5 Touch 6 Press

Label to set a name for the alarm.

BACK to return to the Alarm Clock screen.

Note If you need to set more than 3 alarms, you can add more alarms while on the Alarm Clock screen

by pressing

You can temporarily disable an alarm by clearing the check box (by touching it) of the alarm on the Alarm Clock screen.

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MENU and then touching Add alarm.

Customize Alarm Clock

You can change the appearance of the clock displayed on the Alarm Clock screen.

1 On the Alarm Clock screen, touch the clock with your finger to open the clock selection screen.

Available clock displays appear at the bottom of the screen.

2 Slide your finger left or right on top of the clock displays to view them. 3 Touch the clock display you want.

Note To hide the clock display, on the Alarm Clock screen, press MENU, then touch Hide clock.

Note To change the date and time format displayed in your alarms, refer to “Set the date, time zone,

and time” on page 100.

Delete an alarm

1 On the Alarm Clock screen, Touch the alarm you want to delete. 2 On the Set alarm screen, press

MENU and then touch Delete alarm.

Silence all alarms

You can set whether alarms sound even when your phone is in Silent mode.

1 On the Alarm Clock screen, press 2 Touch

3 When you are done, press

Alarm in silent mode to set whether alarms play when the phone is otherwise in silent

mode.

MENU and then touch Settings.

BACK.

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5 Exchanging Messages

If the list of messages does not fit on the screen, you can scroll up the screen to view more messages, or roll the TRACKBALL down.

Message delivery status.

Touch to create a new text or multimedia message.

Touch to open the message or message thread and read the text or view the multimedia message.

5.1 Sending Text and Multimedia Messages

Messaging lets you compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) to other mobile phones.

Open Messaging

Press HOME, then touch the Applications tab, and then touch Messaging. The message list appears.

Create and send SMS and MMS messages

You can compose text (SMS) messages of up to 160 characters. If you continue to type after the limit is reached, your message will be delivered as one, but count as more than one message. These are called concatenated messages.

Multimedia messages, also known as MMS, can contain text and a picture, a recorded voice, an audio file, or a picture slideshow.

Note Messaging automatically converts a text message into a multimedia message when you entered

an email address in the

To create and send a text message

1 On the Messaging screen, touch 2 Enter the mobile phone number of the message recipient in the

number, matching contacts will appear on the screen. Touch a recipient or continue entering the recipient’s phone number.

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To field, added a message subject, or attached an item.

New message. The Compose screen opens.

To field. As you enter the phone

Enter a name to look up a contact or touch

to enter a phone

number.

Touch to automatically enter the mobile phone number of the matched contact. Note: The phone number only appears if the number was filed under Mobile in Contacts.

Enter your text message here.

Touch to send the message.

Touch to insert a smiley face. Touch and hold to open a menu where you can choose a different smiley to insert into the message.

3 Touch the text box that contains the text “Type to compose”, then start composing your message.

Note As you near the 160-character limit, a counter will appear in the top right corner of the text box

to tell you how much characters are left. Once you go over that limit, a new message is created but automatically joined into one when received.

4 When done, touch

Send to send the text message. The send progress is displayed at the right side of

the message in the message thread or in the message list.

Note To receive delivery reports and know when a text message is received, in the message list, press MENU and then touch Settings. In the SMS settings section, select the Delivery reports check box.

To create and send a multimedia (MMS) message

1 On the Messaging screen, touch 2 Enter the mobile phone number or email address of your message recipients in the

New message. The Compose screen opens.

To field. As you

enter the phone number or email address, matching contacts will appear on the screen. Touch a recipient or continue entering the recipient’s phone number or email address.

Tip You can add a subject line by pressing MENU and then touching Add subject.

3 Touch the text box that contains the text “Type to compose”, then start composing your message.

Note As you near the 160-character limit, a counter will appear in the top right corner of the text box

to let you know how many characters you can still enter before you reach the limit for one message.

4 Press

MENU and then touch Attach.

5 On the Attach window, select from the following file attachments:

Pictures. Opens the Gallery application. Touch a picture on the screen to attach it to your

• message.

•

Capture picture. Opens the Camera application. Take a picture of your subject, then touch Attach to attach it to your message. For more information about the Camera application, refer

to “Using Camera and Camcorder” on page 84.

•

Videos. Opens the Gallery application. Touch a video on the screen to attach it to your

message.

Capture video. Opens the Camcorder application. Take a video, then touch Attach to attach it

• to your message. For more information about the Video application, refer to “Using Camera and Camcorder” on page 84.

•

Audio. Opens the Select audio menu. Touch an audio file to select, then touch OK to attach the

file into your message.

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• Record audio. Touch to open the message recorder. Touch to start recording your

Recording duration

Volume meter

Recording and playback controls

message, then touch to stop. To listen to your recording, touch . Touch

recording

Slideshow. Touch to open the Edit slideshow screen. Touch Add slide to create a new slide.

• Touch the created slide (for example, Slide 1), touch

to attach the recording to your message.

Add picture, then select the picture you

Use this

want to add to the slide. You can also navigate to the text box and enter a caption for the picture. Press change the slide duration or layout. When finished, touch

MENU to preview the slide, remove the picture, add a music, add another slide, or

Done to attach the slideshow to your

message.

Tip You can create a slideshow of up to ten slides. When editing multiple slides, touch to edit the

next slide or touch to return to the previous slide.

Notes

• To view the slideshow, touch the Preview button while editing the slideshow, or touch the Play

button on the Compose screen.

• To remove or replace a picture or an audio attachment, on the Compose screen, touch the

Remove button beside the attachment. To remove a slideshow attachment, on the Compose

screen, touch

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Edit, press MENU, then touch Discard slideshow.

6 When you are finished composing the multimedia message, touch Send. The send progress is

displayed at the right side of the message in the message thread or in the message list.

Note To receive delivery reports and know when a picture message is received, in the message list,

MENU, then touch Settings. Select the Delivery reports check box below the MMS settings

press section.

To save a message as a draft

While composing a text or multimedia message, press draft. To resume composing the message, touch the message in the message list. Continue editing the message, then touch

Send to send it.

BACK to automatically save your message as a

Receive text and multimedia messages

Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ring tone, vibrate, or display the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message. To change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, refer to “Adjust text and multimedia message settings” on page 57.

A new message icon also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message. To open the message, refer to the next section.

Manage messages and message threads

Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or message threads. Threaded text or multimedia messages let you see exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the screen. Message threads are listed in order of when you received them, with the latest message on top of the thread.

To open and read a text message

Do one of the following:

• Press

• On the message list, touch the text message or message thread to open and read it.

To return to the message list from a text message thread, press

Notes

• To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, touch and hold the message

• If a message contains a link to a web page, touch the link to open Browser and view the web

• If a message contains a phone number, touch the message to open Dialer so you can call the

HOME, then touch and hold the status bar, and then slide it down to open the Notifications

panel. Touch the new message to open and read it.

MENU and then touch All threads.

to open the options menu, then touch

page.

number.

View message details.

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To open and view a multimedia message

Enter your reply message here.

Touch to send your reply.

1 In the message list, touch a multimedia message or message thread to open it. 2 Touch the

Play button at the right side of a multimedia message to view it.

Tip You can save the file attachment on the multimedia message to the SD card. To save, touch and

hold the file and then touch

Copy attached to SD card on the options menu.

Notes

• When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded. To

download the entire message, touch the Once the message has downloaded, touch the to “Adjust text and multimedia message settings” on page 57.

• If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads, check the multimedia message size before you download it.

To reply to a text or multimedia message

1 In the message list, touch a text or multimedia message thread to open it. 2 Use the

and then touch

TRACKBALL to navigate to the text box at bottom of the screen, enter your reply message,

Send.

Download button at the right side of the message.

Play button to view the message. For details, refer

Tip To reply a text message with a multimedia message, open the text message, press MENU and then

Add subject, or Attach. The text message is automatically converted into a multimedia

touch message.

To delete a message or a message thread

1 In the message list, touch the message thread that you want to delete. 2 Do one of the following:

• To delete the entire thread, press confirm, touch

• To delete a message in a thread, touch and hold the message that you want to delete, then touch

Delete message on the options menu. When prompted to confirm, touch OK.

OK.

MENU and then touch Delete thread. When prompted to

Note To delete all messages on the message list, press MENU on the message list and then touch Delete threads.

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Adjust text and multimedia message settings

In the message list, press MENU and then touch Settings to adjust the text or multimedia message settings. You can set the following options:

SMS settings Delivery reports

Manager SIM card messages

MMS settings Delivery reports

Read reports

Auto-retrieve

Roaming auto-retrieve

Notification settings Notifications

Select ringtone

Vibrate

Select this option to receive a report on the delivery status of your message.

Touch to view text messages stored on your SIM card. You can also delete or copy these messages to your phone’s memory.

Select this option to receive a report on the delivery status of your message.

Select this option if you want to receive a report whether each recipient has read or has deleted the message without reading it.

Select this option to automatically retrieve all your MMS messages completely. When selected, the MMS message header plus the message body and attachments will automatically download to your phone. If you clear this check box, only the MMS message header will be retrieved and shown in your message list.

Clear this option if you only want the MMS message headers to download while roaming. Select this option to automatically download your complete multimedia messages even while roaming.

Select this option if you want to receive a notification in the status bar when a new text or multimedia message arrives.

If you want the phone to ring when a new message arrives, touch this option, then select a ring tone that is specific to new text and multimedia messages. Note that the ring tone briefly plays when selected.

Select this option if you want the phone to vibrate when a new text or multimedia message arrives.

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5.2 Using Google Mail™

Folder (or Label) and number of unread email messages.

Checked email. Select one or more emails to apply an action. Note: Batch operations needs to be enabled.

To scroll through the message list: Slide your finger up/down on the screen. Roll the TRACKBALL up/ down.

Unread messages are displayed in bold.

Starred email. Touch and hold a message to open a menu where you can add or remove the star.

Message label

Actions for checked email(s). This will not show if there is no item selected in the inbox.

Google Mail is Google’s web-based email service. Google Mail is configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization settings, Google Mail on your phone is automatically synchronized with your Google Mail account on the web. For more information about synchronization, see “Synchronizing Google Applications™” on page 104.

To open Google Mail

HOME, then touch the Applications tab, and then touch Gmail.

Press

The Inbox conversations list (hereinafter referred to as Inbox) is your default Google Mail view. All your received emails are delivered to your Inbox.

Tip If you rarely perform actions on batches of conversations (that is, multiple conversations that you

check in the left column), you can hide checkmarks in conversation lists by pressing

Settings, and unselecting Batch operations.

To refresh Google Mail

MENU and then touch Refresh to send or receive new emails and to synchronize your emails with

Press your Google Mail account on the web.

MENU, touching

Create and send emails

To create and send an email

1 In the Inbox, press 2 Enter the message recipient’s email address in the

3 Enter the email subject, then compose your email.

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MENU and then touch Compose.

To field. If you are sending the email to several

recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. You can add as many message recipients as you want.

Note If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other

recipients, press

MENU and then touch Add Cc/Bcc.

Tip If you want to add a picture attachment, press MENU, touch Attach, and then touch the picture

Attachment

Enter your message here.

Touch to remove the attachment.

you want to attach.

4 After composing your email, touch

Send.

Note While composing the message, touch Save as draft to save it as a draft. To view your draft email

messages, in the Inbox, press

To add a signature to emails

You can add a signature to email messages that you send.

1 In the Inbox, press 2 Enter your signature in the text box, then touch

MENU and then touch Settings > Signature.

MENU and then touch View labels > Drafts.

OK.

Tip You can create a signature consisting of multiple lines of text. At the end of each line of text,

touch on the onscreen keyboard to create another line.

To view your sent messages

In the Inbox, press

MENU and then touch View labels > Sent.

Receive and read emails

Depending on your notification settings, the phone plays a ring tone, vibrates, or displays the email

message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new email. A new email message icon also appears on the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new email.

Note For more information on email notification settings, refer to “Set Google Mail settings” on

page 61.

Google Mail groups messages with their responses. This conversation list continues to grow as new replies arrive, so you can always see your messages in context. Conversations are also referred to as message threads. A new message or a change to the subject of a current message will begin a new thread.

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To view emails

Message subject Message label

To scroll through the message:

1. Slide your finger up/ down on the screen.

2. Roll the TRACKBALL up/down.

Online status. Appears when the contact is a Google Talk friend and you are signed in to Google Talk.

Message options

Thread options

Do one of the following:

• Press

HOME, then touch and hold the status

bar, and then slide down your finger on the screen to open the Notifications panel. Touch the new email to view it.

• While in the Inbox, touch the unread email or the conversation with the unread email to view it.

If the sender of a message is a friend who uses Google Talk, the friend’s status (available, busy, and so on) is indicated by the colored icon to the left of the friend’s name.

To search for email messages

You can search for a specific email message by sender, by subject, by label, and by using the advanced search options described on the Google Mail web site. Your searches cover all the email in your Google Mail account on the web, not just the email you have downloaded to your phone.

1 In the Inbox, press 2 Enter the search keyword in the box, then touch

MENU and then touch Search.

Search.

Reply to or forward emails

1 In the message thread, scroll down to the end

of the conversation.

2 Touch 3 Do one of the following:

4 Touch

Reply, Reply to all, or Forward.

•If you selected

Reply or Reply all, enter

your reply message.

•If you selected

Forward, specify the

message recipients.

Send.

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Manage conversations and emails

Conversations

In the Inbox, touch and hold the conversation, then touch:

Read to return to the message.

•

Archive to archive the email message.

•

Tip To display your archived messages, in the Inbox, press MENU, then touch View labels > All Mail

Mute to mute the entire conversation.

•

Tip If you're part of a long message conversation that isn't relevant, you can 'mute' the

conversation to keep all future additions out of your inbox.

Mark read or Mark unread as desired. Unread messages or threads with unread messages

• display in bold in the Inbox.

•

Delete to delete the email message. Add star or Remove star to assign a star or remove the star on the conversation.

•

Change labels to add or change the label of the conversation.

•

Note You cannot use the phone to create labels; do that on the Google Mail web site. Report spam to report the conversation as spam.

•

Email messages

In the message thread, navigate to the email header or message using the and then touch:

Archive to archive the email message.

•

Tip To display your archived messages, in the Inbox, press MENU, then touch View labels > All Mail

Add star or Remove star to assign a star or remove the star on the conversation.

•

Mark read or Mark unread as desired. Unread messages or threads with unread messages

• display in bold in the Inbox.

•

Change labels to add or change the label of the conversation. Note You cannot use the phone to create labels. Delete to delete the email message.

•

More >

•

Back to Inbox to return to your inbox.

•

Mute to mute the entire conversation. When you mute a message, new emails added to the

• conversation will not go to your inbox anymore. The conversation remains archived.

•

Report spam to report the email message as spam.

TRACKBALL, press MENU

Set Google Mail settings

1 In the Inbox, press MENU and then touch Settings. 2 Set the following options:

Signature Touch to enter a signature that is appended at the end of your emails.

•

Confirm delete Select the check box to show a confirmation box when you delete a

• conversation.

•

Batch operations Select the check box to show the batch operations feature. The Batch

operations feature lets you archive, delete, or apply a label to multiple emails at once.

Labels Touch to select which Google Mail labels to synchronize.

•

Email notifications Select the check box to show a notification icon on the status bar when you

• receive a new email.

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•Touch Select ringtone if you want your phone to ring when a new email message arrives. On the ring tone menu, select a ring tone specific to new email messages. The ring tone plays briefly when selected. If you don’t want a ring tone to play when you receive a new email message, touch

Silent. Then touch OK to confirm your ringtone selection.

• Select

Vibrate if you want your phone to vibrate when you receive a new email message.

5.3 Using Email

The Email application comes with an email wizard that lets you add external POP3 or IMAP email accounts from popular web-based email service providers such as Yahoo!® Mail Plus, AOL, and more, on your phone.

To open Email

HOME, then touch the Applications tab, and then touch Email.

Press

Add an email account

1 Press HOME, then touch the Applications tab, and then touch Email. 2 In the Your accounts screen, touch 3 Enter the email address and password of the email account you want to set up and then touch

Next.

Notes

• If the email account you want to set up is not in the phone’s email database, you will be prompted to manually enter the email account settings, such as the email server, protocol and more after touching

•Touch

4 Enter the name for the account and the name you want displayed in outgoing emails and then

touch

After creating one email account, you need to press another email account.

Manual setup instead of Next to directly enter the incoming and outgoing settings for the

email account you are setting up.

Done.

Next.

MENU, then touch Add account to create

Compose and send emails

1 Press HOME, then touch the Applications tab, and then touch Email. 2 In the Your accounts screen, touch the email account you want to use. 3 In an email account inbox, press 4 Enter the message recipient’s email address in the

contacts will appear on the screen. Touch the recipient or continue entering the email address. If you are sending the email to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. You can add as many message recipients as you want.

5 Enter the subject, then compose your message. 6 Touch

Send.

Note Touch Save as draft or press the BACK button to save the message as a draft.

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MENU, then touch Compose.

To field. As you enter information, matching

Manage emails on your external email account

Touch to change your online status message.

Touch to change your picture.

Opened chats. Touch a callout to open the chat screen and start chatting with your friend.

Friends list

Touch to change your status.

Online status: Available

Idle

Busy

Offline

To delete a message

1 On the email account inbox, touch and hold the email you want to delete. 2 On the options menu, touch

Delete.

Edit or delete an external email account

You can edit or delete an external email account on your phone.

1 Press

HOME, touch the Applications tab, then select Email.

2 Do one of the following:

• To delete, touch and hold the account you want to remove, then touch the options menu. When prompted to confirm deletion, touch

OK.

• To edit, touch and hold the account you want to edit, then touch

Remove account on

Account settings on the

options menu.

Add more email accounts

On the Your accounts screen, press MENU and then touch Add account.

5.4 Using Google Talk™

Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging program. It lets you communicate with other people that also use Google Talk on a phone or on the web.

Note The Google Talk account that is set up is based on the Google Account that you used when you

set up the phone.

Sign in and chat online

To sign in to Google Talk

Press

HOME, touch the Applications tab, and then touch Google Talk.

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To add a new friend

Timestamp. Appears after every minute of inactivity.

Enter your message here.

Touch to send your message.

You can only add people who have a Google Account.

1 In the Friends list, press

MENU and then touch Add friend.

2 Enter the Google Talk instant messaging ID or Google email address of the friend you want to add.

Note When you add a friend with an instant messaging ID and has been saved in your contacts list,

matching contacts will display on the screen as you enter information. You can touch the contact or continue entering the IM information.

3 Touch

Send invitation.

To view and accept an invitation

1 In the Friends list, press

MENU and then touch Invites. All chat invitations you have sent or received

are listed on the pending invitations screen.

2 Touch a pending invitation, then touch

Accept or Decline.

Note When someone you invite to chat accepts your invitation, the pending invitation disappears from

the list.

To change your online status and message

1 Touch the online status icon beside your name, then select the status you want on the menu. 2 Touch the text box on the left of your online status icon and then enter your status message.

3 Press if you are using the hardware keyboard or touch

Done on the onscreen keyboard.

Tip The status you set in Google Talk, here or on the web, can be displayed to your friends in other

applications, including Google Mail, Google Maps (with Google Latitude™), IM, and Email.

To start a chat

1 Do one of the following:

• Touch the name of a friend in the Friends list.

• Navigate to a friend using the

TRACKBALL, then press the TRACKBALL.

2 Chat with your friend by entering text.

Note To insert a smiley using the onscreen keyboard, touch and hold the smiley key to bring up the

smiley menu. Touch a smiley to insert it into your message.

3 After entering your message, touch

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Send.

To switch between active chats

You can switch between chats if you have more than one chat going.

1 While on a chat screen or in the friends list, press

Switch chats.

touch

2 On the panel that opens, touch the friend you want to chat with.

To close a chat

Do one of the following:

• In your Friends list, touch and hold a friend with an active chat and then touch menu.

• While on a chat screen, press

MENU and then touch End chat.

MENU and then

End chat on the

Manage your friends

Friends in your friends list is sorted by their online status — active chats, online, busy, and offline. Within the status groupings, friends are listed alphabetically.

By default, only the friends that you frequently communicate with — the most popular — are in the Friends list. If you want to display all your friends, press

Tip To switch back to displaying only your most popular friends, press MENU and then touch Most popular

To find a friend

In the Friends list, start entering the name of your friend to filter your list to show only friends with names that match what you have entered.

To block a friend

You can block a friend from sending you messages. When blocked, your friend is also removed from your Friends list.

1 In the Friends list, locate the friend you want to block.

Note If you cannot see the friend, Press MENU and then touch All friends.

2 Touch and hold the friend’s name, then touch

list and is added to the blocked friends list.

Note To unblock a friend, in the Friends list, press MENU and then touch Blocked. In the Blocked friends

list, touch the name of the friend you want to unblock, then touch

To pin a friend

You can pin a friend to make sure that friend always appears in your

1 In the Friends list, Touch and hold the friend’s name to open the options menu.

Note If you cannot see the friend, Press MENU and then touch All friends.

2 Touch

Pin friend.

Note To unpin a friend, in the Friends list, touch and hold the friend you want to unpin and then touch Unpin friend on the options menu.

To show a friend in the Most popular list

1 In the Friends list, touch and hold the friend’s name to open the options menu.

Note If you cannot see the friend, Press MENU and then touch All friends.

2 Touch

Show friend.

MENU and then touch All friends.

Block friend. Your friend is removed from your friends

OK when prompted.

Mobile indicators

You can check what type of device your friend is using to chat in Google Talk. In the friends list, check the image that appears to the right of your friend’s name.

When you do not see an image, it indicates that your friend signed in last from a computer.

You can also choose to show a mobile indicator. To show:

1 In the Friends list, press 2 Select the

along with your name in other people’s Friends list and will let your friends know what type of mobile device you are using.

Mobile indicator check box and then press BACK. The mobile indicator icon will display

MENU and then touch More > Settings.

Adjust instant messaging settings

To set notifications for new instant messages

You can set the phone to play a sound, vibrate, or display a notification icon in the status bar each time you receive a new instant message.

1 In the Friends list, press 2 Do one or all of the following:

• Select the IM notifications check box to receive a notification ( ) in the status bar when a new

instant message arrives.

•Touch

• Select the

To sign in automatically

You can sign in to your Google Talk account automatically every time you turn on your phone.

1 In the Friends list, press 2 Select the 3 Press

Select ringtone to select the ring tone to use when a new instant message arrives. The ring

tone briefly plays when selected. If you don’t want a ring tone to play when you receive a new instant message, select

Vibrate check box to vibrate your phone when you receive a new instant message.

Automatically sign in check box.

BACK to save your setting.

MENU and then touch More > Settings.

Silent.

MENU and touch More > Settings.

Sign out

In the friends list, press MENU and touch More > Sign out when you want to sign out from Google Talk.

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6 Getting Connected

6.1 Connecting to the Internet

Your phone’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet through GPRS/3G/EDGE or Wi-Fi.

GPRS/3G/EDGE

Your phone will be automatically configured to use your wireless service provider’s GPRS/3G/EDGE service when you turn on your phone (if the SIM card is inserted) for the first time.

To check the network connection you are using

1 Press 2 Touch

To create a new access point

When you need to add another GPRS/3G/EDGE connection on your phone, obtain the access point name and settings (including username and password if required) from your wireless service provider.

1 Press 2 Touch 3 On the APNs screen, press 4 In the Edit access point screen, enter the APN settings. Touch the APN setting item to edit it. 5 Press

HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings.

Wireless Controls > Mobile networks > Network operators or Access Point Names.

HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings.

Wireless Controls > Mobile networks > Access Point Names.

MENU and then touch New APN.

MENU and then touch Save when you finish setting up the new APN.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters). To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot”.

Note The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on the number, infrastructure, and other

objects through which the signal passes.

To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a wireless network

1 Press 2 Select the 3 Touch

4 Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. When you selected an open network, you will be automatically

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HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings > Wireless controls.

Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on. The phone will scan for available wireless networks.

Wi-Fi settings. The network names and security settings (Open network or Secured with WEP)

of detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the Wi-Fi networks section.

connected to the network. If you selected a network that is secured with WEP, enter the WEP (security) key and then touch

Connect.

Notes

• The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the WEP key again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings.

• Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a username and password for certain closed wireless networks.

To check the wireless network status

You can check the current wireless connection status from the following:

•Status bar

When your phone is connected to a wireless network, the Wi-Fi icon appears in the status bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands that light up). If

notification

detects an available wireless network within range.

•Wi-Fi networks On the Wireless controls screen, touch phone is currently connected to. The Wi-Fi network name, status, speed, signal strength, security information, and IP address are displayed.

in Wi-Fi settings is enabled, this icon appears in the status bar whenever the phone

Wi-Fi settings, then touch the wireless network that the

Network

Note If you want to remove the wireless network settings on your phone, touch Forget on this

window. You will need to enter the settings again if you want to connect to this wireless network.

To connect to another Wi-Fi network

1 On the Wireless controls screen, touch

Wi-Fi networks section.

Wi-Fi settings. Detected Wi-Fi networks are displayed in the

Tip To manually scan for available Wi-Fi networks, on the Wi-Fi settings screen, press MENU and then

Scan.

touch

2 Touch another Wi-Fi network to connect to it.

Note If the wireless network you want to connect to is not in the list of detected networks, scroll down

the screen, then touch

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Add Wi-Fi network. Enter the wireless network settings, then touch Save.

6.2 Using Browser

Open Browser to start surfing the web. Browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced functionalities that let you enjoy Internet browsing on your phone.

Note You must have an active data (3G, GPRS), or Wi-Fi connection to access the Internet.

To open Browser

Do one of the following:

• Press

Note Browser automatically opens when you touch a web link in an email or text message.

To go to a web page

1 On the Browser screen, press 2 Enter the web page address using the keyboard. As you enter the

3 Touch

To set your home page

1 Press 2 Enter the URL of the web site you want to use as your home page and then touch

View web pages

Browser offers a host of features that let you view web pages just like on a desktop computer.

To change the screen orientation to landscape view

Turn your phone sideways to view the web page in landscape mode. The screen orientation automatically adjusts to how you hold the phone.

Note The Orientation check box in HOME > MENU > Settings > Sound & display needs to be selected

for the screen orientation to automatically change.

To navigate on a web page

You can roll the other areas of the web page.

You can also use scale and scroll to magnify an area of the web page for easy viewing. To use scale and scroll:

1 On a web page, press the

2 Touch and hold the magnifying window, then drag it to the area of the page that you want to view

HOME, then touch Browser. HOME, touch the Applications tab, and then touch Browser.

MENU and then touch Go.

address, matching web page addresses will appear on the screen. Touch an address to go directly to that web page or continue entering the web page address.

Go.

MENU and then touch More > Settings > Set home page.

TRACKBALL or slide your finger on the screen in any direction to navigate and view

TRACKBALL twice. The web page zooms out to fit the height of the

screen and the magnifying window appears.

more closely. You can also roll the screen.

TRACKBALL to move the magnifying window on any area of the

OK.

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3 Release your finger or press the TRACKBALL to magnify the view. The view is magnified using the

Magnifying window

Touch to zoom out.

Touch to activate scale and scroll.

Touch to resize the web page to its actual size.

Touch to zoom in.

Touch to open a new web page.

Touch to display the web page in full screen.

Touch to close the web page.

zoom ratio used when you activated scale and scroll.

To zoom in or out on a web page

Slide your finger to one direction on the screen to activate the zoom controls.

To open a new browser window

Open multiple browser windows to make it easier for you to switch from one web site to another. You can open up to 8 browser windows.

To open a new window, press

MENU and then touch New window while browsing a web page. A new

browser window opens and goes to the home page that is set.

Note If you have two or more browser windows opened, press MENU and then touch Windows to let

you add more browser windows.

To switch between browser windows

1 On a browser window, press

MENU and then touch Windows.

2 On the Current windows screen, touch the browser window you want to view.

To close a browser window, touch on the browser window you want to close.

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To find text within a web page

Link is not selected

Link is selected

1 While viewing a web page, press 2 Enter the search item. As you enter characters, matching characters will be highlighted in green.

Touch the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next matching item.

MENU and then touch More > Find on page.

Tip Touch to close the search bar.

To copy text on a web page

Copy text from web pages and then paste them on emails or your SMS/MMS messages.

1 Open the web page where you want to copy text. 2 Locate the text you want to copy and then press

MENU and then touch More > Select text.

Tip Zoom out of the page before you select text.

3 Position your finger at the start of the text you want to copy and then drag to the end of the text you

want to copy. Copied text are highlighted in pink.

4 Release your finger from the screen.

To paste text on a email or SMS/MMS message, touch and hold the text box on a message or email and then touch

Paste on the options menu.

Manage links, history, and downloads

To select links in web pages

Navigate to links on a web page using the

TRACKBALL. Links are enclosed in a box when selected.

Link What to do Web page address

(URL)

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• Touch the link to open the web page.

• Touch and hold the link to open a menu that allows you to open, bookmark, copy to the clipboard, or share the link via email.

Link What to do Email address

Browser also recognizes some phone numbers and addresses that allow you to call the phone number or locate the address in Google Maps™. Recognized phone numbers and addresses are highlighted in

green when navigated to.

• Touch to send an email message to the email address.

• Touch and hold, then touch address to the clipboard. You can paste the email address later when creating a new contact or sending a new email message.

Copy on the menu to copy the email

Link What to do Location address Phone number

Touch the address to open Google Maps and locate the address.

Touch to open the Phone screen to call the phone number.

Tip When links are too small for touching directly on the screen, highlight it with the TRACKBALL, then

either press the the menu.

To check Browser history

On the Browser screen, press the web page.

TRACKBALL to open the link, or press and hold the TRACKBALL to select an option from

MENU and then touch Bookmarks > History tab. Touch an item to open

Tip You can also check your most visited web pages by pressing MENU and then touching Bookmarks > Most visited tab.

To allow download of web applications

Before you can download web applications, you must first enable downloading from the phone settings.

1 Press 2 Select the 3 When the Attention dialog box opens, touch

HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings > Applications.

Unknown sources check box.

OK.

Note All downloaded applications are saved to the storage card. Before you download an

application from the web, make sure that you have installed a storage card on your phone. For information on how to install a storage card, refer to “To install the storage card” on page 19.

Warning! Applications downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources. To protect your

phone and personal data, download applications only from trusted sources such as Android Market. Refer to “Installing an application” on page 96 for details.

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To view your downloads

On a browser screen, press

MENU and then touch More > Downloads.

Manage bookmarks

You can store as many bookmarks as you want on your phone.

To bookmark a web page

1 On a browser screen, go to the web page you want to book mark. 2 Press 3 On the 4 Edit the bookmark

To open a bookmark

1 On the Browser screen, press 2 On the

To edit a bookmark

1 On the Browser screen, press 2 On the 3 Touch 4 Enter your changes and touch

MENU and then touch Bookmarks. The bookmarks screen opens.

Bookmarks tab, touch Add bookmark.

Name if needed and then touch OK.

MENU and then touch Bookmarks.

Bookmarks tab, do one of the following:

• Touch the bookmark you want to open.

• Touch and hold the bookmark you want to open, then touch the options menu.

Open or Open in new window on

MENU and then touch Bookmarks.

Bookmarks tab, touch and hold the bookmark you want to edit.

Edit bookmark on the options menu. The edit bookmark dialog box appears.

OK.

Adjust Browser settings

On the Browser screen, press MENU and then touch More > Settings to set the Browser settings and options.

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6.3 Using Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows Bluetooth devices to exchange information over a distance of about eight meters without requiring a physical connection.

Bluetooth on your phone operates in three different modes:

On. Bluetooth is turned on. Your phone can detect other Bluetooth-enabled devices, but not vice

• versa.

Discoverable. Bluetooth is turned on, and all other Bluetooth-enabled devices can detect your

• phone.

•

Off. Bluetooth is turned off. In this mode, you can neither send nor receive information using

Bluetooth.

Notes

• By default, Bluetooth is turned off. If you turn it on, then turn off your phone, Bluetooth also turns off. When you turn on your phone again, Bluetooth automatically turns on.

• Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless device is prohibited, such as on board an aircraft and in hospitals.

To turn on Bluetooth and make the phone discoverable

1 Press 2 Touch

3 Touch

Important Your phone will be discoverable for up to two minutes.

To change the phone name

The phone name identifies your phone in a Bluetooth network.

1 Make sure that you have turned Bluetooth on. 2 On the Wireless controls screen, touch 3 Enter the name for your phone in the dialog box, then touch

To pair and connect a Bluetooth stereo/hands-free headset or car kit phone

You can connect your phone to a Bluetooth stereo or headset or a Bluetooth car kit phone and use those devices to listen to music, and send and/or receive calls. Before you can use a Bluetooth stereo/ hands-free headset or car kit phone, you must pair it first with your phone.

Important The phone supports the following Bluetooth profiles: Headset, Handsfree, A2DP, and AVRCP.

1 Press 2 Touch

3 Touch the hands-free headset or car kit phone in the list to start pairing.

HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings.

Wireless controls, then select the Bluetooth check box to turn on Bluetooth. When on, the

Bluetooth icon appears in the status bar.

Bluetooth settings, then select the Discoverable check box to make the phone

discoverable to other Bluetooth devices that are within range.

Bluetooth settings > Device name.

OK.

HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings.

Wireless controls > Bluetooth settings and then select the Bluetooth check box. Your phone

will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range and will display all detected devices below the Bluetooth devices section.

Tips

• If you do not find the device in the list, touch

• Make sure that the Bluetooth device that you want to pair with is set to discoverable mode. Consult the Bluetooth device’s documentation to learn how to set it to discoverable mode.

Scan for devices to scan again.

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Note For some Bluetooth devices, you need to enter a passcode to pair with the Bluetooth device.

The icon represents that the device is a stereo Bluetooth headset (A2DP Bluetooth profile). You need to use a stereo Bluetooth headset (A2DP Bluetooth profile) if you want to listen to music through a Bluetooth headset.

The icon represents that the device is a mono Bluetooth headset (Headset and Handsfree Bluetooth profiles).

You can try “0000” as the passcode. If that does not work, consult the Bluetooth device’s documentation.

4 The pairing and connection status will appear below the hands-free headset or car kit phone name

in the Bluetooth devices list. When the other Bluetooth stereo/hands-free headset or car kit phone is

connected to your phone, the Bluetooth connected icon will appear in the status bar. You can now start using the Bluetooth stereo/hands-free headset or car kit phone to make and/or receive phone calls.

Notes

• Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once pairing is created, the devices can recognize the partnership and exchange information without entering a passcode again.

• If you pair with a second headset while connected to the first, the first headset will be disconnected. To switch connection back to the first headset, you must manually select that headset again in the Bluetooth devices list

To disconnect a Bluetooth stereo/hands-free headset or car kit phone

1 Press 2 Touch

HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings.

Wireless controls > Bluetooth settings.

3 Navigate to the Bluetooth devices section, then touch and hold the connected hands-free headset

or car kit phone.

4 Touch

Touch

Disconnect.

Unpair if you want the phone to erase all pairing information with the hands-free stereo/headset

or car kit phone. You will be prompted to enter the passcode again when you connect to that Bluetooth device.

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7 Getting Around with Maps

Your current location

7.1 Using Maps

Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a vector or aerial map, or view locations in street level.

Notes

• You need an active data (3G/GPRS) or Wi-Fi connection to use Maps.

• The Maps application does not cover every country or city.

Enable Location source

Before you open Maps and find your location or search for places of interest, you must enable

Location source.

1 Press

2 Touch 3 Navigate to the My Location sources section, then select

Note Selecting Enable GPS satellites lets you locate places of interest in street-level. However, this

requires a clear view of the sky and more battery power.

Open Maps

Do one of the following:

• Press

HOME, press MENU and then touch Settings.

Security & location.

satellites

, or both.

HOME, then touch Maps. HOME, touch the Applications tab and then

Maps.

touch

Use wireless networks, Enable GPS

Find your location on the map

On the Maps screen, press MENU and then touch My

Location

blue dot.

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. Your location is shown on the map as a blinking

7.2 Searching for Places of Interest

Enter the place you want to search here.

Touch to search the place you entered.

Touch to view the location of the previous or the next place in the Search results screen.

Location of one of the places in the Search results list.

Touch the place or touch Show map to show the location of the place on the map.

Touch to edit the search or search for a new place.

Touch to return to the Search results screen.

To search for a place of interest

1 On the Maps screen, press

2 Enter the place you want to search in the search box. You can enter an address, a city, or type of

business or establishment (for example, museums in london).

Tip As you enter information, a list of all the places which you have searched or visited before

appears on the screen. You can also touch an address on the menu to show its location on the map.

3 Touch

Search.

4 Touch a place in the list to show its location on the map.

MENU and then touch Search.

Tip On the map, roll the TRACKBALL left or right to view the location of the previous or the next

place in the Search results list.

5 Touch the call-out on the map to open the location details and options.

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7.3 Viewing Maps

Touch to zoom out.

While viewing a map, take advantage of the following zoom and navigation techniques.

Zoom in or out on a map

Touch the screen to show the zoom controls.

Navigate on a map

Roll the TRACKBALL or slide your finger on the screen in any direction to view other areas of the map.

To change a map mode

When viewing a map, you can switch to another map mode. Press Select from

Map, Satellite, Traffic, or Street View.

MENU and then touch Map mode.

Map mode Satellite mode Traffic mode Street view mode

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Map mode

Touch to switch your starting point and destination.

Destination

Starting point

Touch to open the location source menu.

Touch to generate a route to your destination.

This is the default view and displays a map, complete with names of streets, rivers, lakes, mountains, parks, and boundaries.

Satellite mode

Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth™ mapping service. Satellite images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to three years old.

Traffic mode (available only in selected

Real-time traffic conditions are displayed over roads as colorcoded lines. Each color represents how fast the traffic is moving.

areas) Street View mode

(available only in selected areas)

Provides a street-level view of the location. Blue outlined roads indicate that street view is available on those locations. While viewing a Street View of a location, press

MENU and then

touch Compass mode to turn Compass mode on. Tilt, pan, or turn your phone to view the area around the selected location.

7.4 Getting Directions

Use Maps to get detailed directions to your destination.

To get directions

1 While viewing a map in any mode (except in Street View), press

2 Enter the starting point in the first text box, then enter your destination in the second text box.

MENU and then touch Directions.

You can also touch to open the location source menu and select a starting point and destination address.

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3 Touch Route. The directions to your destination appears in a list.

Distance and time to destination.

Touch to show the location on a map.

Next turn information.

Touch to show the directions on a map.

Touch to change your route.

Touch to show the previous turn on the map.

Next turn

Touch to show the next turn on the map.

Touch to display the directions in a list.

When you are finished viewing or following the directions, press

map

to reset the map. Your destination is automatically saved in the Maps history.

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MENU, then More, then touch Clear

7.5 Finding your friends with Google Latitude™

Google Latitude user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’ locations.

Your location is not shared automatically. You must join Latitude, and then invite your friends to view your location or accept their invitations.

Open Latitude

To join Latitude

1 While viewing a map in any mode (except in Street View), press

Latitude

2 Read the privacy policy. If you agree with it, touch

To open Latitude after joining

While viewing a map in any mode (except in Street View), press

Agree & share.

Share your locations

After you join Latitude, you can start sharing your locations with your friends. Only friends that you have explicitly invited or accepted can see your location.

Invite friends

To share your location with friends and request to see their locations

1 In Latitude, press

2 Choose how to add friends:

•

Select from Contacts. Select any number of friends from your Contacts. Friends who already use

Latitude have a icon next to their names.

•

Add via email address. Enter an email address.

3 Touch 4 Touch

Add friends. OK.

If your friends already use Latitude, they receive an email request and a notification on Latitude. If they have not yet joined Latitude, they receive an email request that tells them to sign in to Latitude with their Google Account.

MENU and then touch Add friends.

MENU and then touch Join

MENU and then touch Latitude.

Accept an invitation

When you get a sharing request from a friend, you can:

•

Accept and share back. You can see your friend’s location, and your friend can see yours. Accept, but hide my location. You can see your friend's location, but they can't see yours.

•

Don't accept. No location information is shared between you and your friend.

•

You can change how your location is shared with each friend at any time. Refer to“To share your location with friends and request to see their locations” on page 81 for more details.

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Show your friends

You can show your friends using the map view or the list view.

Map view

When you open Google Maps, it shows your friends’ locations. Each friend is represented by a photo icon with an arrow pointing at his or her approximate location. If a friend has opted to enable city-level sharing, his or her icon will not have an arrow and it appears in the middle of the city. Refer to “To share your location with friends and request to see their locations” on page 81 for more details.

If your friends use Google Talk, those friends’ online status (available, busy, and so on) is indicated by a circular icon below those friends’ pictures. For more information, see “Using Google Talk™” on page 63.

To see your friend’s profile and connect with him or her, touch the photo. This will display your friend’s name, then touch the balloon right above his or her icon.

To see other friends, touch either one of the arrow buttons next to the balloon.

List view

To show a list of your friends, in Maps, press

To see a friend’s profile and connect with him or her, select your friend’s name from the list.

MENU and then touch Latitude.

Connect with your friends

Touch a friend’s contact details balloon in map view or touch a friend in list view to open the friend’s

profile. In the profile screen, you can communicate with your friend and set privacy options.

Show on map Chat using Google Talk

Send email Directions

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Find a friend’s location on the map.

Send an instant message. Google Talk opens a chat window with that friend.

Send an email. Google Mail opens an email addressed to that friend.

Get directions to the friend’s location.

Hide from this friend

Share only city level location

Remove

Stop sharing your location with this friend. Your friend cannot see your photo icon on the map. To share your location with this friend again,

Unhide from this friend.

touch

Share only the city you are in, not the street-level location. Your friend can see your photo icon in the middle of the city you are in.

To share more precise location again, touch

Remove the friend from your list and stop sharing locations with him or her altogether.

Best available location.

Control what you share

You have control over how and when you can be found by your friends. Only the last location sent to Latitude is stored with your Google Account. If you turn off Latitude or are hiding, no location is stored.

To change your public profile

1 in Maps, press

2 Set the following options to your preferences.

Show on map Change your status

Change your photo

Edit privacy setting

MENU, touch Latitude, and then touch your contact details balloon.

See your location on a map.

Change the status message, which is shared across other Google products and features, such as Google Talk and Google Mail. After you touch box, and then touch

Change the picture, which is also shared across other Google products and features. After you touch yourself with the phone or select a picture from Gallery. Refer to “Using Camera and Camcorder” on page 84 and “Using Gallery” on page 86for more details.

Manage how your location is shared with all your friends. Select one of the

following options:

Detect your location. Let Latitude automatically detect and

• update your location as you move around. The update frequency is determined by several factors, such as your phone's battery charge level and how recently your location has changed.

Change your status, type your new status in the dialog

OK.

Change your photo, you can either take a picture of

Note: You must have My location sources enabled. To learn how to

enable My location sources, refer to “Using Maps” on page 76.

•

Set your location. Manually select a location on the map. Hide your location. Hide your location from all your friends. They will

• not be able to see your location on their maps. You can also hide your location only to certain individuals. Refer to the next section for more details.

•

Turn off Latitude. Disable Latitude and stop sharing. Your friends can-

not see your location. You can always join Latitude again.

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8 Camera and Multimedia

Current capture mode Touch to take a photo or start recording video.

Last captured picture or video

8.1 Using Camera and Camcorder

Use Camera or Camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos.

Before you proceed

• You must install a storage card before you use the Camera or Camcorder. All pictures or videos that you capture on your phone are stored on the storage card. For more information on how to install a storage card on your phone, refer to “To install the storage card” on page 19.

• The camera lens at the back of the phone is covered by a protective film during shipment. Make sure that you peel this film off before using the camera.

To open the Camera or Camcorder

• Press

• Press the CAPTURE button as a shortcut.

Tip You can easily switch to the other capture mode while you are in Camera or Camcorder. Refer to

“Capture modes” in this chapter for details.

HOME, touch the Applications tab and then touch Camera if you want to capture photos or

Camcorder

tion when you open Camera or Camcorder.

if you want to shoot videos. The screen automatically switches to landscape orienta-

To close the Camera or Camcorder

On the Camera screen, press

HOME or BACK.

Capture modes

The phone offers two capture modes: Camera and Video.

To change the capture mode

On the Camera screen, press

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MENU and then touch Switch to video or Switch to camera.

Take pictures

Recording indicator. You can also touch to start or stop recording video.

Capture duration

Touch to capture another photo.

Touch to shoot another video.

1 Press HOME, touch the Applications tab and then touch Camera or if you are in Camcorder, press

MENU and then touch Switch to camera.

2 Frame your subject on the screen.

3 Touch onscreen to take the picture or press the CAPTURE button.

Shoot videos

1 Press HOME, touch the Applications tab and then touch Camcorder or if you are in Camera, press

MENU and then touch Switch to video. Tip You can change the capture video quality by pressing MENU and then touching Settings > Select video quality.

2 Frame your subject on the screen.

3 Touch onscreen to start capturing video. Touch onscreen to stop capturing video.

Tip You can press the CAPTURE button to toggle between starting and stopping the video capture.

Important You can capture a maximum of 10 minutes of video using the phone. When the last minute

is reached, the duration display will change to red and start a countdown.

Post capture

After capturing, a thumbnail of the photo or video you have just captured appears at the upper-left corner of the screen. Touch the thumbnail to open the post capture icons. The post capture icons let you view the file in Gallery, set a photo as a contact icon or wallpaper, play back the video file, and share the file with friends.

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Copying photos and video to storage

This album contains all the pictures inside all the albums.

Scroll up the screen or roll the TRACKBALL down to view more albums.

This album contains all the videos inside all the albums.

Touch to view the files inside the album.

Album name and number of files inside.

To copy pictures and videos into the storage card

1 Set the phone’s storage card as a USB drive. Refer to “Using the Phone’s Storage Card as a USB

Drive” on page 31 for details.

2 On the computer, navigate to the USB drive and open it. 3 Create a folder on the root folder of the storage card.

Tip You can also create and use folders to organize your pictures or videos into albums inside the

folder you have created.

4 Copy the files into the folder you have created. 5 After copying the files, unmount or eject the drive as required by your computer’s operating system

to safely remove the phone.

6 Disconnect the phone from the computer.

8.2 Using Gallery

Gallery lets you view photos and play back videos. For photos, you can also do basic editing tasks, set them as your wallpaper or contact picture, and share to your friends.

To open Gallery

• Press

• While on the Camera screen, press

If you stored your files in folders (directories) on the storage card, Gallery will display these folders as separate albums. The top left album contains all the pictures in the storage card.

HOME, touch the Applications tab and then touch Gallery.

MENU and then touch Gallery.

Note Depending on the number of pictures stored on the storage card, it may take a while to load all

your photos on the screen.

To close Gallery

While in the Gallery screen, press

Note If you opened Gallery from the Camera application, the screen returns to the Camera screen

when you press

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BACK.

HOME or BACK to close the application.

Work with pictures

Touch to view the next picture.

Touch to view the previous picture.

Touch to zoom in.

Touch to zoom out.

Once you have taken a picture, you can view it or share it with friends.

To view pictures

1 On the Gallery screen, touch an album to view the pictures inside the album

Note If there are no picture albums, slide your finger upward or downward the screen, or roll the TRACKBALL up or down to browse through individual pictures.

2 Touch a thumbnail to view it in full screen. You can also touch and hold the thumbnail, then touch

View on the options menu to open it.

Tip You can choose to display small or large thumbnails or sort your album and display the latest

pictures first or last. On the Gallery screen, press General settings section, touch

Display size or Sort order, then adjust the settings accordingly.

To browse through pictures

When viewing pictures in full screen, do one of the following:

• Touch the left area of the screen to view the previous picture, or touch the right area of the screen to view the next picture.

• Touch the screen to display the scroll arrows. Touch the left arrow to view the previous picture, or touch the right arrow to view the next picture.

•Roll the

TRACKBALL left to view the previous picture, or roll it right to view the next picture in the

album or in the pictures list.

MENU and then touch Settings. Navigate to the

To zoom in or out on a picture

Touch the screen to activate the zoom control.

To view a picture in landscape orientation

Turn your phone sideways to view the picture in landscape mode. The picture orientation automatically adjusts to how you hold the phone.

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Notes

Touch and hold inside the cropper, then drag it to any area of the photo.

Touch to save the photo.

Cropper tool

Cropper arrow

Touch to discard your changes.

•The Orientation check box in Home> MENU > Settings > Sound & display needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change.

• If you want to rotate the picture and save the rotated state, see “To rotate and save the rotated state” below.

To rotate and save the rotated state

1 In the Gallery screen, touch and hold the picture you want to rotate or if you are viewing the picture

in full screen, press

2 In the options menu, touch

MENU.

Rotate and then select either Rotate left or Rotate right.

Note The Picture rotates 90 degrees counter-clockwise (Rotate left) or 90 degrees clockwise (Rotate

right) each time you touch one of the Rotate options.

To crop a picture

1 While viewing a picture in full screen, press

MENU and then touch Crop. The cropper tool appears.

2 Do one of the following:

• To adjust the cropper size, touch and hold the edge of the cropper tool. When the cropper arrows appear, drag your finger inward to or outward from the center of the cropper to resize it.

• To keep the aspect ratio of the cropper while resizing, touch and hold one of the 4 corners.

• To move the cropper to another area on the picture, touch and hold inside the cropper, then drag it with your finger to the desired position.

3 Touch

Save to apply the changes to the picture.

Note The cropped picture is saved in the storage card as a copy. The original picture remains

unedited.

To send a picture using Email

1 While viewing a picture in full screen, press 2 When prompted, touch

Email or Google Mail.

3 The picture is automatically attached to your email. Compose your message, then touch

MENU, then touch Share.

Send. For

more information on how to create and send emails, refer to “Using Google Mail™ ” on page 58.

To send a picture using Messaging

1 While viewing a picture in full screen, press 2 When prompted, touch

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Messaging.

MENU, then touch Share.

3 The picture is automatically attached to your message. Compose your message, then touch Send.

Drag to the left or right to go ba ck or forw ard in the video.

For more information on how to create and send messages, refer to “Sending Text and Multimedia Messages” on page 52.

To upload a picture to Picasa

You need to be signed in to a Google Account to be able to upload pictures to the Picasa photo organizing service.

1 While viewing a picture in full screen, press 2 When prompted, touch 3 Enter a

Caption for the picture and select the Album where you want to upload the picture.

Picasa.

MENU and then touch Share.

Tip Touch to create a new album where you can upload the picture.

4 Touch

Upload. You can view the photos online at http://picasaweb.google.com. Tip You can view the upload progress by opening the Notifications panel and then touching Picasa. Refer to “To open the Notifications panel” on page 27 to learn how to open the

Notifications Panel.

Work with videos

Once you have taken a video, you can view it or share it with friends.

To watch videos

On the main Gallery screen, touch a video album and then touch the video you want to watch to start playing back the video.

Touch the screen to show the playback controls.

To send a video using Email

There is a 3MB limitation on the size of a video file that can be shared. If you want to share a video that you captured using the phone, this is approximately 1 minute of high quality or 2 minutes of low quality.

1 While viewing videos in a list, touch and hold the video, and then touch 2 When prompted, touch 3 The video is automatically attached to your email. Compose your message, then touch

To send a video using Messaging

1 While viewing videos in a list, touch and hold the video, and then touch 2 When prompted, touch

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Share on the options menu.

Email or Google Mail.

Send. For

more information on how to create and send emails, refer to “Using Google Mail™ ” on page 58.

Share on the options menu.

Messaging.

3 The picture is automatically attached to your message. Compose your message, then touch Send.

For more information on how to create and send messages, refer to “Sending Text and Multimedia Messages” on page 52.

To share videos on YouTube™

You can share your videos by uploading them to the YouTube user-generated content website. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone. There is a 3MB limitation on the size of a video file that can be shared. If you want to share a video that you captured using the phone, this is approximately 1 minute of high quality or 2 minutes of low quality.

1 While viewing videos in a list, touch and hold the video, and then touch 2 When prompted, touch 3 Enter a

4 Touch

Title, Description, and Tags for your video. Select the Public check box if you want to share

the video with everyone.

Upload.

You can view the upload progress by opening the Notifications panel and then touching

Tip

YouTube.

Share on the options menu.

YouTube. Refer to “To open the Notifications panel” on page 27 to learn how to open the

Notifications Panel.

8.3 Viewing Videos on YouTube™

YouTube is an online video streaming service that allows you to view, search, and upload videos.

Note You must have an active data (3G/GPRS/EDGE) or Wi-Fi connection to access YouTube.

To open YouTube

HOME, touch the Applications tab and then touch YouTube.

Press

The YouTube screen appears with the videos grouped into categories, such as

Featured, Most popular, Most viewed, Top rated, and more.

To close YouTube

While on the YouTube screen, press

HOME or BACK to close YouTube.

Watch YouTube videos

1 On the YouTube screen, select a video to watch from the available categories. Touch a category to

see the available videos for that category.

2 Touch a video to play it.

Note The screen automatically switches to landscape orientation when you play a video.

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3 Touch the screen to display the playback controls.

Drag to the left or right to go back or forward in the video.

BACK to stop playback and return to the videos list.

4.Press

Search for videos

1 On the YouTube screen, press MENU and then touch Search.

2 Enter a search keyword, then touch . 3 The number of search results appears below the status bar. Scroll through the results and touch a

video to watch it.

To clear the search history

1 Press 2 Touch

MENU and then touch Settings.

Clear search history and then touch OK when prompted.

8.4 Using Music

Music plays digital audio files from the phone’s storage card. Music supports the following music file formats: MP3, M4A (iTunes application AAC, DRM-free), AMR, WMA (8), MIDI, WAV, OGG Vorbis.

Since Music only plays audio files saved on the storage card of your phone, you must copy your audio files to the storage card before you open Music.

To copy music into the storage card

1 Set the phone’s storage card as a USB drive. Refer to “Using the Phone’s Storage Card as a USB

Drive” on page 31 for details.

2 On the computer, navigate to the USB drive and open it. 3 Create a folder on the root folder of the storage card (for example, Music).

Tip You can also create and use folders to organize your music inside the Music folder you have

created.

4 Copy the music into the folder you have created. 5 After copying music, unmount or eject the drive as required by your computer’s operating system to

safely remove the phone.

6 Disconnect the phone from the computer.

To open Music

HOME, touch the Applications tab, and then touch Music. The Music library screen displays.

Press

Music library

Your music is organized into four categories: Artists, Albums, Songs, and Playlists. Touch a category to view the list within each.

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When inside a category, keep touching the screen until you reach the music you want to play. For

Touch a music category to open the music file you want to play.

Music bar Appears when a music file is currently playing. Touch to open the playback screen.

1. Touch to jump to the beginning of the song.

2. Touch and hold to rewind the song.

3. Touch twice to play the previous song on the album.

Touch and drag to jump to any part of the song.

Touch to view the current playlist.

Touch to turn shuffle on and off. (Shuffle is off when button is gray.)

Touch to cycle through the repeat modes.

1. Touch to play the next song on the album.

2. Touch and hold to fast forward the song.

example, if you touch

Artists, you will see a list of artists in alphabetical order. If you touch an artist, the

list opens to display the available albums or music. Select an album and the album’s song list displays.

Play music

Touch a song to play it back.

Notes

• Press the

• If you are using the provided wired headset to listen to music, press the button to toggle between playing and pausing playback. Press and hold the button to go to the next track on the playlist.

Tip While on the Music library or playback screen, you can play all songs in your library in random order.

MENU, then touch Party shuffle. The first randomly selected song will play. To turn off Party shuffle,

Press

MENU, then touch Party shuffle off.

press

Use playlists

Use playlists to organize your music files. You can create as many playlists as you want on your phone.

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VOLUME UP or VOLUME DOWN button to adjust the playback volume.

To create a playlist

1 Touch a category on the Music library screen. 2 In the list that appears, use the

add in the playlist.

3 Touch and hold the artist, album, or song, then touch 4 In the Add to playlist window, touch

TRACKBALL to navigate to the artist, album, or song that you want to

Add to playlist on the options menu.

New.

Tip If you want to add the artist, album, or song to an existing playlist, touch the playlist’s name in the

Add to playlist options menu.

5 Enter the name for your new playlist and then touch

To manage your playlists

1 Go to the Music library screen and then touch 2 Do one of the following:

• To play the songs in a playlist, touch the playlist name.

• To delete a playlist, touch and hold the playlist, then touch

• To rearrange the songs or remove a song in a playlist, touch and hold the playlist, then touch

on the options menu. Touch and hold before the song you want to move, drag it to its new position, then release.

• To delete a song in a playlist, touch and hold the song, then touch

• To rename a playlist, touch and hold the playlist, then touch the new playlist name, then touch

Save.

Playlists.

Delete.

Edit

Remove from playlist.

Rename on the options menu. Enter

Note The Recently added playlist is a system playlist and cannot be deleted or renamed.

To import a playlist

You can create playlists on your computer, then save these on your storage card. Music can access the following playlist formats: M3U, WPL, and PLS.

1 On your computer, open a text file for editing. 2 On separate lines, enter all the music file names you want to include

in your playlist.

Notes

• The names you list in the file should be the names that appear when you view the contents of your storage card through your computer’s file system, not the names that appear in the list of songs on your phone.

• Your phone will simplify the names and will not include track numbers or file extensions (for example, .mp3).

3 Save the playlist file using .m3u as the file name extension (for example, MyMusic.m3u). 4 Copy the playlist file to the Music folder on the storage card. Follow the instructions in “To copy

music into the storage card” section earlier in this chapter.

Tip It is recommended that you create a Playlist folder inside your Music folder in the storage card

to hold all your playlist files.

Set a song as ring tone

You can use songs as your phone ring tone.

1 From the Music library, navigate to the song that you want to use as ring tone. 2 Touch and hold the song, then touch

default incoming call ring tone.

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Use as phone ringtone on the menu. The song is set as your

To check if the song was added as a ring tone

1 Press 2 On the Settings screen, touch

HOME, press MENU, and then touch Settings.

Sound & display > Phone ringtone. The song should be listed as an

option.

Delete music on the storage card

You can delete music files on the storage card.

1 On the Music Library screen, touch 2 Touch and hold the artist, album, or song you want to delete, then touch

menu.

3 When prompted, touch

OK.

Artists, Album, or Songs.

Delete on the options

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9 Using Android Market™

Touch the Market icon to find cool applications to download and install.

Touch to open the application details screen.

Touch to search Android Market.

Touch to view your downloads.

Touch a category to open a sub-category and view more applications.

9.1 Using Android Market

Android Market provides direct access to useful applications and fun games which you can download and install on your phone. Android Market also allows you to send feedback and comments about an application, or flag an application that you find objectionable or incompatible with your phone.

To open Android Market

1 Press

2 When you open Android Market for the first time, the Terms of Service window will appear. Touch

HOME, touch the Applications tab, and then touch Market.

Accept to continue.

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9.2 Getting help

Touch the tab to sort by popularity or date

If you ever need help or have questions about Android Market, press MENU and touch Help. The Browser will take you to the Android Market Help webpage.

9.3 Finding applications

The Android Market home page provides several ways to find applications. It showcases featured applications and includes a list of item applications by category, a list of games, a link to search, and a link to My downloads.

Scroll horizontally through the featured items or select a category to browse its contents, then select a subcategory. Within each subcategory you can select to view items sorted

Note All items in a subcategory are listed in each tab; those in the By popularity tab are sorted from

most popular to least popular, and those in the

By date tab are sorted from newest to oldest

By popularity or By date.

9.4 Installing an application

To install and open an application

1 Navigate to the item you want to download, and select it. 2 In the item details screen, read more about the application, including its cost, overall rating, and

comments by users. If you scroll down to the About the developer section, you can view more applications by this developer, visit the developer’s website, and send the developer an email message.

Important Press MENU and select Security permissions to view the functions and data this item can

access on your phone.

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3 To install the item, select either Install (if item is free) or Buy, whichever appears. For instructions on

More info about item

User comments about item

Scroll down to view more of this developer’s applications or to email the developer.

Touch and hold a comment to let you report a comment as spam.

Download progress appears in the Ongoing section of the notifications window.

Once downloaded and installed, a notification appears.

4 To check the progress of the download, open the notifications window. Most applications are

5 After the item is downloaded and installed on your phone, the content download icon appears

6 On the Android Market screen, touch 7 Touch the installed application in the list, then touch

Tip You can also find the icon of the installed application on the Applications tab.

9.5 Purchasing an application

If an application has a price associated with it, you have to buy it before you can download it. You can try it out for 24 hours. Your credit card will be charged unless you ask for a refund within 24 hours of purchase.

You pay for an application only once. You can uninstall it and download it again later without having to pay for it again. In addition, if you have multiple Android phones that use the same Google Account, you can download the purchased application to all of them at no additional cost.

how to purchase an application, refer to “Purchasing an application” on page 97.

Important If the application requires either access to any of your data or control of any functions on

your phone, Market tells you what the application can access.

Read it carefully! Be especially cautious with applications that have access to many functions or a

significant amount of your data. Once you select OK on this screen, you are responsible for the results of using this item on your phone. Touch

installed within seconds. If you want to stop downloading the item, touch

OK if you agree to the conditions of the application.

Cancel download.

in the notification area of the status bar.

My downloads.

Open.

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1 Touch the application you want to buy. 2 At the bottom of the screen, touch 3 If you are making a purchase for the first time, log in to Google Checkout™ payment and billing

service. If you do not have a Google Checkout account, fill out the form. Google Checkout is a fast, secure, and convenient way to purchase items from your phone. To learn more about Google Checkout, see https://checkout.google.com.

Buy.

Important! Your phone remembers your Google Checkout password, so set up a screen lock to

secure your phone. Refer to “Protect your phone with a screen lock” on page 102 for more details.

4 If your Google Checkout account has multiple credit card accounts, select the account that you

want to use.

5 Select the 6 If you agree with the terms of service for Google Checkout, select the check box. 7 Touch

Android downloads the application and takes you back you to the Android Market Home. When

the download and installation are complete, your status bar displays .

Buy now at the bottom of the screen.

Request a refund

If you are not satisfied with the application, you can ask for a refund within 24 hours of the purchase. Your credit card will not be charged and the application will be removed. If you change your mind, you can install the application again, but you will not be able to request a refund.

To get a refund and remove an application

1 In Android Market Home, touch 2 Touch the application that you want to uninstall. 3 In the

4 In the survey form, select the answer that best matches your reason, and touch

Uninstall & refund dialog box, touch OK. If the dialog box does not appear, your trial period

has expired.

My downloads.

OK.

9.6 Managing your applications

From the Android Market Home, touch My downloads to view your downloaded items. From any of the Android Market screens, press

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MENU and touch My downloads to go to the screen.

9.7 Uninstalling an application

To uninstall an application

You can uninstall any application that you have downloaded and installed from Android Market.

1 On the My downloads screen, touch the application you want to uninstall, then touch 2 When prompted, touch 3 Choose the reason for removing the application, then touch

OK to remove the application on your phone.

OK.

Uninstall.

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10 Managing Your Phone

10.1 Changing Basic Settings

Set the date, time zone, and time

By default, your phone automatically uses the network-provided date, time zone, and time.

To manually adjust the date, time zone, and time

1 Press 2 Scroll down the screen, then touch 3 Clear the

4 Touch

5 Touch

6 Touch

7 Select the 8 Touch

Note For details on how to set an alarm, refer to “Using Alarm Clock” on page 50.

HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings.

Date & time.

Automatic check box.

Set date. On the Change date window, touch or to adjust the date, month, and

year, then touch

Set time zone, then select the time zone in the list. Scroll down the list to view more time

zones.

Set time. On the time window, touch or to adjust the hour and minute, then touch

AM to change to PM or vice versa. Touch Set when finished.

Select date format then select how you want dates to display on your phone. The selected

date format also applies to the date displayed in the Alarm Clock.

Set when finished.

Use 24-hour format check box to toggle between using a 12-hour or a 24-hour format.

Display settings

To adjust the screen brightness

1 Press 2 Touch 3 Drag the brightness slider to the left to decrease or to the right to increase the screen brightness. 4 Touch

To adjust the time before the screen turns off

After a period of inactivity, the phone screen turns off to conserve battery power. You can set the idle time before the screen turns off.

1 Press 2 Touch 3 Scroll down the screen, then touch 4 Touch the time before the screen turns off.

Tip To turn off the screen quickly, press the END CALL/POWER button.

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HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings.

Sound & display, scroll down the screen, then touch Brightness.

OK.

HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings.

Sound & display.

Screen timeout.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

1 Phone Basics

1.1 Getting to Know Your T-Mobile G1 and Accessories

Front panel

Keyboard

Left and right panels

Bottom panel

Inside the box

1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card

To remove the back cover

SIM card

To install the SIM card

To remove the SIM card

Battery

Battery life estimates (approximations):

Talk time:

Standby time:

To install the battery

To remove the battery

Storage card

To install the storage card

To remove the storage card

1.3 Charging the Battery

To charge the battery

1.4 Phone Controls

1.5 Getting Around Your Phone

Touch

Touch and hold

Swipe or slide

Drag

Flick

Rotate

Use the Trackball

1.6 Getting Started

Turn your phone on and off

To turn on the phone

To turn off the phone

Enter PIN

Set up your phone for the first time

Retrieve your Google™ password

Turn off the screen when not in use

1.7 Home Screen

Extended Home screen

Customizing the Home screen

To add a Home screen item

To reposition a Home screen item

To remove a Home screen item

To change the Home screen wallpaper

To create a folder and add items to it

To rename a folder

1.8 Phone Status and Notifications

Status bar

Notification icons

Status icons

Notifications panel

To open the Notifications panel

Notification LED

To close the Notifications Panel

1.9 Applications

To open the Applications tab

To close the Applications tab

Recently-used applications

To open a recently-used application

1.10 Settings

1.11 Adjusting the Volume

To adjust the Ringer volume

To adjust the media volume

1.12 Using the Phone’s Storage Card as a USB Drive

To set the phone’s storage card as a USB drive

To turn off USB storage

To safely remove the storage card while the phone is on

To format the SD card

2 Entering Text

2.1 Using the Hardware Keyboard

SEARCH key

MENU key

ALT key