T-Mobile G1 User Manual
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
Copyright © 2009 HTC Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
HTC, the HTC logo, ExtUSB, HTC Innovation and HTC Care are trademarks and/or service marks of HTC
Corporation.
Copyright © 2009 Google Inc. Used with permission.
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:
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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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
Operating machinery
Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident.
•
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Do not touch the SIM card’s metal connectors.
•
Seizures/Blackouts
This phone is capable of producing bright flashing lights.
•
Loud Noise
This phone is capable of producing loud noises which may damage your hearing.
•
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.
MENU
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
•Up to
Standby time:
•Up to
•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
o
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
MENU
END CALL/POWER
CALL
BACK
Press the control buttons on the front panel of your phone to do the following:
MENU
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.
Sign in. Push the screen panel up to reveal the keyboard.
Sign in. After signing in, all emails, contacts, and
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.
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.
Sign in.
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
•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
• 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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