T-mobile TM30320, MYTOUCH 3G User Manual

T-Mobile

myTouch 3G

with 3.5mm Jack

with Google™

User Guide

February 2010

Android™ mobile technology platform 1.6.0

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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.

PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS

T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG.

myFaves and the myFaves design are federally registered trademarks of T-Mobile USA, Inc.

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

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

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.

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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.

T-Mobile 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. T-Mobile 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 T-Mobile.

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.

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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 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).

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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 SAPP160

• 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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 pants’ pocket before sitting down. It is also recommended that you store the device in a protective case and only use 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.

• Use product with approved equipment

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

• 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.

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• 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

About this Guide ............................................................................................ 17

Getting Started .............................................................................................. 19

Inside the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Getting to Know Your T-Mobile myTouch 3G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installing the Battery, SIM Card, and Storage Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Android Basics ............................................................................................... 27

Launching Android the First Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Getting to Know the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using the Touchscreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using the Trackball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using the Phone’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the Onscreen Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Editing Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Opening Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Working with Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Monitoring Your Phone’s Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Managing Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Searching Your Phone and the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Locking Your Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Customizing the Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Connecting to Networks and Devices .......................................................... 49

Connecting to Mobile Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Connecting to Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Connecting to Virtual Private Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Placing and Receiving Calls .......................................................................... 61

Placing and Ending Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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Answering or Rejecting Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Working with the Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Calling Your Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Listening to Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Dialing by Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Options During a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Managing Multiple Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Contacts .......................................................................................................... 73

Opening Your Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Adding Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Adding a Contact to Your Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Searching for a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Editing Contact Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Communicating with Your Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Gmail ............................................................................................................... 81

Gmail is Different . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Opening Gmail and Your Inbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Reading Your Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Composing and Sending a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Replying to or Forwarding a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Working with Conversations in Batches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Labeling a Conversation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Starring a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Viewing Conversations by Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Reporting Spam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Searching for Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Archiving Conversations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Synchronizing Your Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Appending a Signature to Your Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Changing Gmail Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

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

Viewing Your Calendar and Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Working in Agenda View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Working in Day View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Working in Week View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Working in Month View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Viewing an Event’s Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Creating an Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Editing or Deleting an Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

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Setting a Reminder for an Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Responding to an Event Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Displaying and Synchronizing Calendars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Changing Calendar Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Google Talk .................................................................................................. 107

Signing In and Opening Your Friends List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Chatting with Friends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Changing and Monitoring Online Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Managing Your Friends List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Changing Google Talk Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Email ............................................................................................................. 117

Opening Email and Reading Your Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Responding to a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Composing and Sending Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Adding and Editing Email Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Changing Email Account Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Work Email ................................................................................................... 127

Opening Work Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Adding a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Synchronizing Exchange ActiveSync Emails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Reading Your Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Responding to a Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Composing and Sending Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Changing Work Email Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Messaging .................................................................................................... 133

Opening Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Exchanging Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Changing Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Browser ......................................................................................................... 139

Opening Browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Navigating within a Webpage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Navigating among Webpages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

Working with Multiple Browser Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Downloading Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Working with Bookmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Changing Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

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Maps ............................................................................................................. 153

Opening Maps and Viewing Your Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Changing Map Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Searching for Locations and Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Getting directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Finding Your Friends with Google Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

Camera and Camcorder ............................................................................... 163

Opening Camera and Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164

Opening Camcorder and Shooting Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Reviewing Your Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Reviewing Your Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Changing Camera and Camcorder Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Gallery .......................................................................................................... 169

Opening Gallery and Viewing Your Albums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Working with Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172

Working with Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Changing Gallery Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

YouTube ....................................................................................................... 179

Opening YouTube and Watching Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Music ............................................................................................................. 183

Transferring Music Files to Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Opening Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184

Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185

Working with Playlists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

Alarm Clock ..................................................................................................191

Setting an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192

Customizing Alarm Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Calculator ..................................................................................................... 195

Using the Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Market .......................................................................................................... 197

Opening Android Market and Finding Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198

Downloading and Installing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

Managing Your Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202

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T-Mobile myFaves® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206

T-Mobile My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

Settings ........................................................................................................ 209

Opening Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Wireless Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213

Sound & Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214

Data Synchronization Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Security & Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216

Applications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217

SD Card & Phone Storage Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219

Date & Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Locale & Text Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220

Search Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222

Speech Synthesis Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

About Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223

Appendix ...................................................................................................... 225

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225

Regulatory Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226

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About this Guide

This guide describes your phone, its components and accessories, and how to use release 1.6.0 of the Android™ mobile technology platform system and applications.

• Your phone, its parts, preparing it for use, and the accessories that come with it

are described in “Getting Started” on page 19.

• Starting Android the first time, signing into your Google Account, and per-

forming basic Android tasks, including using Google™ search and Google search by voice to find information on your phone and on the web, are described in “Android Basics” on page 27.

• Configuring how your phone connects to mobile and Wi-Fi networks,

Bluetooth devices, and to a computer is described in “Connecting to Networks and Devices” on page 49.

• Using your phone to place, receive, and manage multiple calls is described in

“Placing and Receiving Calls” on page 61.

• Organizing and finding contact information for the people you know is

described in “Contacts” on page 73.

• Sending and receiving messages using Gmail™ webmail service is described in

“Gmail” on page 81.

• Viewing and creating events on your calendar and synchronizing them with

the Google Calendar™ calendaring service on the web is described in “Calendar” on page 95.

• Communicating with friends using the Google Talk™ instant messaging

service is described in “Google Talk” on page 107.

• Configuring your phone so you can send and receive email via a conventional

email service is described in “Email” on page 117.

• Configuring your phone so you can send and receive email via your Exchange

ActiveSync account is described in “Work Email” on page 127.

• Exchanging text and multimedia messages with other phones is described in

“Messaging” on page 133.

• Browsing the web on your phone is described in “Browser” on page 139.

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• Navigating the world with street and satellite data from the Google Earth™

mapping service, getting directions, finding your location, sharing your location with friends using Google Latitude™ user location service, and the many other features available on your phone in the Google Maps™ mapping service are described in “Maps” on page 153.

• Taking and previewing photos and videos is described in

“Camera and Camcorder” on page 163.

• Viewing, sharing, and uploading your photos to the Picasa™ photo organizing

software service and the YouTube™ user-generated content website are described in “Gallery” on page 169.

• Viewing YouTube videos is described in “YouTube” on page 179.

• Listening to music is described in “Music” on page 183.

• Setting one or more alarms is described in “Alarm Clock” on page 191.

• Calculating the solution to simple and more complex math problems is

described in “Calculator” on page 195.

• Finding new applications on Android Market™ downloadable applications ser-

vice, purchasing paid applications with Google Checkout™ payment and billing service, and installing them are described in “Market” on page 197.

• Using T-mobile applications to help you manage your account, device, and

favorite contacts is described in “T-Mobile Applications” on page 205.

• Opening the settings application and its many tools for configuring and

customizing your phone is described in “Settings” on page 209.

• Details about your phone and its features are listed in “Specifications” on

page 225.

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Inside the Box

The product package includes the following items and accessories:

• Phone

• Battery

• USB cable

• AC adapter

• Wired stereo headset

• 3.5 headset adapter

• Pouch

• 8GB microSD™ card

• Screen protector

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Top and bottom panels

3.5 mm Audio Jack

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USB Connector Connect the USB cable to transfer files or the AC adapter to recharge the battery.

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Front panel

Earpiece

Listen to a phone call from here.

Notification LED

See “Notification LED indicators” on page 41 for details.

Touchscreen

HOME

CALL

TRACKBALL

BACK

END-CALL/POWER

For more information about the functions of the CALL, HOME, MENU, BACK, SEARCH and END-CALL/POWER buttons, see “Using the Phone’s Buttons” on page 32. For more information about the TRACKBALL, refer to “Using the Trackball” on page 31.

Back and left panels

Speaker

3.2 Megapixel Camera See “Camera and Camcorder” on page 163 for details.

Back Cover

VOLUME UP Press to increase the ringer or media volume.

VOLUME DOWN Press to decrease the ringer or media volume.

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Installing the Battery, SIM Card, and Storage Card

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 Firmly hold the phone with both hands and the front panel facing down.

2 Push the back cover down with your thumb until it disengages from the

phone.

Push down from this corner.

3 Remove the back cover completely.

Battery

Your phone comes with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and is designed to use only manufacturer-specified original batteries and accessories. Battery performance depends on many factors, including network configuration, signal strength, and usage patterns. For battery life estimates, see “Specifications” on page 225.

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 60oC (140oF).

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

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

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To install the battery

1 Remove the back cover.

2 Align the battery’s exposed copper contacts with the battery connectors

inside the battery compartment.

Protruding grip

Battery contacts

3 Insert the contact side of the battery first, and then gently push the battery

into place.

4 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.

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.

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To install the SIM card

1 Make sure the phone is turned off, and then remove the back cover and the

battery.

2 Locate the SIM card slot, and then insert the SIM card with its gold contacts

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

3 Slide the SIM card completely into the slot.

Cut off corner

To remove the SIM card

1 Remove the back cover and the battery if it is installed.

2 Locate the groove below the SIM card slot, and then push the SIM card out of

the slot with your finger.

Groove

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 or Camcorder application.

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To install the storage card

• Insert the microSD card into the slot with its gold contacts facing down.

To remove the storage card

• Press the storage card to eject it from the slot.

Note If you want to remove the storage card while the phone is on, see “To safely remove the SD card from your phone” on page 58.

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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 amber 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 “Monitoring Your Phone’s Status” on page 40.

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 before it overheats.

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Turning the Phone On and Off

To turn on the phone

• Press the END-CALL / POWER button.

The first time you turn on the phone, you’re welcomed to Android and prompted to sign in to your Google Account (see “Launching Android the First Time” on page 28).

When you turn on the phone, you may be prompted to enter a personal identification number (PIN) for your SIM card, if it’s configured to require one.

Note 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 a PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) obtained from your wireless service provider.

To turn off the phone

1 Press and hold the END-CALL / POWER button until the menu opens.

2 Touch Power off in the menu.

3 Touch OK when asked to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.

For more about working with the touchscreen and menus, see “Android Basics” on page 27.

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Android Basics

When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to learn more about it and to sign into your Google Account. It’s a good idea to become familiar with the basics of your phone and how to use it: the Home screen, the touchscreen, phone buttons, applications, search, and more.

In this section

“Launching Android the First Time” on page 28

“Getting to Know the Home Screen” on page 29

“Using the Touchscreen” on page 30

“Using the Trackball” on page 31

“Using the Phone’s Buttons” on page 32

“Using the Onscreen Keyboard” on page 33

“Editing Text” on page 35

“Opening Applications” on page 37

“Working with Menus” on page 38

“Monitoring Your Phone’s Status” on page 40

“Managing Notifications” on page 42

“Searching Your Phone and the Web” on page 44

“Locking Your Screen” on page 46

“Customizing the Home Screen” on page 47

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Launching Android the First Time

The first time you power on your phone (after setting it up, as described in “Getting Started” on page 19), you’re prompted to touch the Android logo to start using your phone.

1 After touching the Android logo, touch Begin to learn more about using the

onscreen keyboard.

2 Touch Next when you’re ready to set up your Google Account.

Your Google Account

You must sign into your Google Account to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, Google Maps, to download applications from the Android Market, and take advantage of other Google services on your phone. When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with your phone.

• If you don’t have a Google Account, touch Create.

• Touch Sign In, and then enter your username and password using the

onscreen keyboard. For information on navigating the touchscreen and entering text, see “Using the Touchscreen” on page 30 and “Using the Onscreen Keyboard” on page 33.

Touch to open the onscreen keyboard, and then enter your Google Account username.

Touch to enter your password. You can also touch Next on the onscreen keyboard.

When you’re done, touch Done on the keyboard (or press the BACK) to close the onscreen keyboard, so you can touch the Sign In button at the bottom of the screen.

Note If you have a Google Account but have forgotten your password, you must retrieve it before you can sign in. Use a web browser to visit http://www.google.com, click Sign In, click “Can’t access your account?” in the sign-in box, and then follow the instructions for retrieving a forgotten password.

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After signing in, you’re asked to decide whether you want to take advantage of certain Google services, such as those that make use of your current location. Whatever you decide, you can change your mind later by changing options in Settings (see “Security & Location Settings” on page 216).

Getting to Know the Home Screen

The Home screen is your starting point for all the features on your phone. It displays application icons on top of its wallpaper. You can customize the Home screen to display other application icons, shortcuts, widgets, and so on (see “Customizing the Home Screen” on page 47).

The status bar shows the time, signal strength, battery status, and other information. It also displays notification icons.

Touch an icon to open an application or a folder.

Touch the Applications tab to open it and view icons for all installed applications.

Along the top of the screen is the Status bar, which displays the time, information about the status of your phone, and icons for notifications you’ve received. To learn more, see “Monitoring Your Phone’s Status” on page 40 and “Managing Notifications” on page 42.

You can touch the Applications tab, at the bottom of the screen, to view all installed applications. See “Opening Applications” on page 37 for details.

To return to the Home screen

• Press the HOME button at any time, in any application.

To view other parts of the Home screen

• Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen.

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The left and right extensions to the Home screen provide more space for icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items.

Using the Touchscreen

You can control Android features by using your finger to directly manipulate icons, buttons, menu items, the onscreen keyboard, and other items on the touchscreen. You can also change the screen’s orientation.

Touch When you want to act on items on the screen, such as application and

settings icons, and when you want to type letters and symbols using the onscreen keyboard, or press onscreen buttons, you simply touch them with your finger.

Touch & hold You touch & hold an item on screen by touching it and not lifting

your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a menu for customizing the Home screen, you touch an empty area on the Home screen until the menu opens, and then you lift your finger.

Drag Touch & hold an item for a moment, and then without lifting your finger,

move your finger on the screen. Lift your finger when you reach the target position. You drag items on the Home screen to reposition them (as described in “Customizing the Home Screen” on page 47) and you drag to open the Notifications panel (as described in “Managing Notifications” on page 42).

Swipe or slide To swipe or slide means to quickly move your finger across the

surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead). For example, you slide the screen up or down to scroll a list.

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