T-Mobile G2x Start Manual

OVERVIEW

This guide provides you with information to
get started. For more information and
support, please visit www.t-mobile.com/

support where you can:

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Register for my.t-mobile.com

to check your minutes, pay
your bill, upgrade your phone,
and change your rate plan.

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Review the User Manual and

troubleshooting FAQs.

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View the latest troubleshooting

solutions in the Support Forums
or ask a question of your own.

You can also access Help
information on your phone:

1. From any Home screen, tap
the Applications icon.

2. Tap My Account or My Device.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Service Activation ............................................. 1

Introducing Your Phone ................................... 2

SIM Card ..........................................................4

Memory Card ...................................................6

Battery .............................................................. 7

Power ............................................................... 8

Home Screens .................................................9

Applications Screen .......................................11

Notication Screen.........................................11

Coverage Indicators ......................................12

Call Functions ................................................13

Contacts .........................................................14

Volume & Ringtones ......................................16

Wi-Fi Calling ...................................................18

Tethering & Wi-Fi Sharing ..............................21

Text Messaging .............................................24

E-mail ............................................................. 25

Camera & Video ............................................29

Music Player ................................................... 31

Market ............................................................32

Bluetooth® ......................................................34

Accessories for Your Phone ..........................35

Emergency Dialing ........................................36

Caring for Your Phone ...................................36

Tips for Safety ................................................37

Additional Information .................................... 38

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SERVICE ACTIVATION

If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and
your service has not been activated, simply
call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997
from your landline phone and a T-Mobile
Activations representative will assist you.

You will need the following information when
activating service:

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Service Agreement and agent code on

your Agreement

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Your name, home address, home phone,

and billing address

Note: For business and government accounts, please

provide the name of your company or government
agency, address, and tax ID.

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Your Social Security number, current

driver’s license number, and date of birth
for credit check purposes

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Your choice of T-Mobile rate plan and

services (see www.t-mobile.com for
latest plan information)

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SIM serial number and IMEI number

(located on the box bar code label)

By activating service, you acknowledge that you have read,
understand, and agree to be bound by each of T-Mobile’s
Terms and Conditions and your Service Agreement.

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INTRODUCING YOUR PHONE

Congratulations on your purchase.
Now you can:

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Experience blazing fast Web

browsing, searches, and
downloads at 4G speeds on

T-Mobile’s 4G network1.

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T-Mobile TV – live and on

demand mobile HD TV2.

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Voice Actions for Android™

make it faster to nd info
and get things done.

1

T-Mobile’s HSPA+ 4G network not available
everywhere; see coverage details at www.t-mobile.com.
Device has theoretical peak speed of 14.4 Mbps.

2

Mobile HD TV can deliver a bitrate of 800kbps
and 16:9 resolution; the bitrate & resolution you
experience will vary based on many factors, e.g.,
programming, network connection, & device.

Power Key

Press to put the display
to sleep or press and
hold to turn on/off.

3.5mm Headset
Jack

HDMI Port

Home Key

Tap to return to

the Home screen.

Menu Key

Tap to open

menu options.

Charging/

USB Port

Volume
Keys

Search Key

Tap to
search the
Web, apps,
or contacts.

Back Key

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SIM CARD

Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card
identies you to the wireless network. Your
phone will not work without the SIM card.

Insert SIM card and battery

1. Detach your SIM card.

2. Place your ngernail in the notch
on the bottom of your phone
and lift the back cover off.

3. Lift up the battery to remove.
Slide the SIM card into the
SIM card slot, as shown.

4. Align the gold contacts on the battery
with the gold contacts in the battery
compartment. Press the battery into
place and replace the battery cover.

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BATTERY

Charge using a wall outlet

On your phone, insert the small end of
the charger into the charging port on the
bottom of your phone. Plug the other
end of the charger into a wall outlet.

Charge using a computer

You can also charge using the USB
cable. Insert the small end of the USB
cable into the charging port on the
bottom of your phone and the other end
into the USB port of your computer.

MEMORY CARD

Your phone does not come with a
microSD memory card. However, you
can purchase one to store music,
pictures, videos–whatever you want!

Insert memory card

1. Place your ngernail in the notch
on the bottom of your phone
and lift the back cover off.

2. Slide the memory card into the memory
card slot with the gold contacts
facing down toward the phone.

3. Gently press until the memory
card clicks into place.

To remove, gently press the memory
card into the slot until it clicks. Release
the card and it will pop out slightly. Gently
remove from the memory card slot.

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Battery Life

Your phone has a convenient Power
Control widget to help you monitor and

maximize your phone’s battery life. To
add the widget to your Home screen:

1. Touch and hold an empty spot
on your Home screen.

2. Tap Widgets.

3. Tap Power Control.

Note: If additional battery options are needed, visit
your T-Mobile store for a selection of accessories
including car chargers and extra batteries.

POWER

To turn on your phone,
press and hold the Power
/ Lock key on the top.

To turn it off, press and hold
the Power / Lock key. Tap
Power Off and then tap OK.

Unlock the screen

1. Quickly press the Power/
Lock key on top of your

phone to wake your display.

2. Touch the Lock icon and
slide to the right.

HOME SCREENS

Your Home screen is wider than you think.
Simply swipe your nger right or left to
view any of the ve Home screens.

You can customize each screen with widgets
or shortcuts to your favorite applications.