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Get Started 1 Get Started This section gives you all the information you need to set up your device and Sprint service for the first time. Your Dev
Contacts 91 Note: See Connect Your Device to Your Computer for details about copying files to a microSD card from your computer. 1. Insert the m
Accounts and Messaging 92 Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your device‗s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share in
Accounts and Messaging 93 4. Log into your provided email address, locate the email from Google, and respond to the new email to both confirm and
Accounts and Messaging 94 Open Your Gmail Inbox ► When reading a message, tap > Go to inbox. – or – When viewing a list of labeled conversat
Accounts and Messaging 95 The Google Talk online status will appear next to the name of the sender of each message if the sender has a Google acco
Accounts and Messaging 96 3. Tap the contact name to open that message. When reading a message or when its tab is selected, you can tap > M
Accounts and Messaging 97 4. Tap > Add Cc/Bcc to copy recipients, if necessary. 5. Enter a subject for the message in the Subject field. 6.
Accounts and Messaging 98 3. Tap to send the email. Work with Conversations in Batches With Gmail, you can archive, label, delete, or perform ot
Accounts and Messaging 99 2. In the dialog box that opens, check the labels you want to assign to the conversation and tap OK. To label a batch of
Accounts and Messaging 100 2. Tap a label to view a list of conversations with that label. Note: The conversation list will resemble your Inbox
Get Started 2 Set Up Your Device You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your device. 1. Install the battery Remove t
Accounts and Messaging 101 – or – From the Inbox, tap . 2. Enter the word or words to search for, then tap the Search icon to the right of the te
Accounts and Messaging 102 Sync last 4 days: Download the previous four days (or number of days you set) of conversations. Sync all: Download
Accounts and Messaging 103 Confirm actions: If checkmarked, this feature will display a dialogue asking you to confirm whenever you want to arch
Accounts and Messaging 104 Email Icons/Shortcuts - Email shortcut - Gmail shortcut Status Bar - Notifications - New Email message received - Ne
Accounts and Messaging 105 Email address: Your Outlook work email address. Password: Typically your network access password (case-sensitive).
Accounts and Messaging 106 While in a message, tap to select messaging options, such as Delete, Forward, Reply, Reply all, or Mark as unread.
Accounts and Messaging 107 Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings You can sync and configure various settings for your corporate email and cre
Accounts and Messaging 108 Select ringtone: Allows you to assign a ringtone to notify you of new email. Vibrate: Allows you to set the phone
Accounts and Messaging 109 Text and Multimedia Message Options Messaging is available via the Messaging application in your Applications screen. Th
Accounts and Messaging 110 2. Compose your reply or use the preset messages or icons. To enter a message, use your on-screen keyboard. (See Ent
Get Started 3 1. Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your device will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation. 2.
Accounts and Messaging 111 Videos: Opens the Gallery application. Use the on-screen navigation to select a video and attach it to your outgoing
Accounts and Messaging 112 Tip: The file attachment on the MMS message can be saved to the microSD card. To save the attachment, touch and hold t
Accounts and Messaging 113 Preset message: Select a preset message, such as "Call me" or "Where are you?" Auto-retrieve:
Accounts and Messaging 114 1. Tap > > Messaging. 2. Tap a thread to view the contents of that thread. 3. Tap > More > Delete t
Accounts and Messaging 115 5. Tap Sign in. Your device communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information. Your existing Gmail accou
Accounts and Messaging 116 • Period to synchronize calendar: to select how many days worth of calendar events the device and server should synchro
Applications and Entertainment 117 Applications and Entertainment All your device‘s features are accessible through the Applications list. Google P
Applications and Entertainment 118 Note: Use caution with applications which request access to any personal data, functions, or significant amoun
Applications and Entertainment 119 Activate and Set Up Google Wallet Your Google Wallet is quick and easy to setup. You may first be prompted to ac
Applications and Entertainment 120 Install Your First ID Pack Note: Your device must be activated, your battery should be fully charged, and you sh
Get Started 4 If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by one. To erase the entire number, touch and hold . 3. Tap to dial
Applications and Entertainment 121 – or – Tap Get New ID Packs to install a new ID Pack and follow steps 2–7 of Installing Your First ID Pack. Note
Applications and Entertainment 122 Sprint Zone Sprint Zone is a free application that lets you stay connected to all the latest news and informatio
Applications and Entertainment 123 Videos displays a list of selectable multimedia content. Other features include streaming multimedia content
Applications and Entertainment 124 • NBA Store: Allows you to access the NBA Store. • Feedback: Allows you to send feedback to the application de
Applications and Entertainment 125 Tip: Scroll through the channels to view more selections. Once you find a channel that you want to watch or li
Applications and Entertainment 126 1. Connect your device to your PC using a USB cable or the built-in connection on Bluetooth -enabled phones. 2.
Applications and Entertainment 127 2. To search for videos, tap or tap . 3. Enter the text to search for or tap to search by voice. 4. If ent
Applications and Entertainment 128 To get an address and additional information for a location: ► Touch and hold a location on the map. A balloon
Applications and Entertainment 129 To search for a location: 1. While viewing a map, tap > Search. – or – Simply tap . 2. In the search bo
Applications and Entertainment 130 4. Tap Get directions. The directions to your destination appear as a route. 5. You can choose the directions
Get Started 5 Account User Name and Password If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you sign on to www
Applications and Entertainment 131 2. Select an option and follow the on-screen instructions to take advantage of TeleNav‗s full suite of features.
Applications and Entertainment 132 4. Follow both the on-screen and audio directions. To receive turn-by-turn directions (2D): 1. Tap > &
Applications and Entertainment 133 Enter a location into the search field to begin retrieving matches. Once you see a matching business name, touch
Applications and Entertainment 134 • Traffic Incident Alert: allows you to set the traffic incident alert to notify you of any accidents in your r
Web and Data 135 Web and Data Your device's data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a varie
Web and Data 136 A list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon. If the device finds a n
Web and Data 137 To forget a Wi-Fi network: You can also make the device forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that you have added. For examp
Web and Data 138 Update Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on yo
Web and Data 139 Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you
Web and Data 140 2. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 3. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap Co
Get Started 6 From Your Sprint Phone ● From the dial screen, tap to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to other quest
Web and Data 141 Scrolling As with other menus on your phone, you‗ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some websites. To scroll a Web
Web and Data 142 To cancel the selection, simply tap unselected text or empty area. 5. Tap the selected text. The text you selected is copied t
Web and Data 143 • Page info: Displays the Name and URL (website address) of the Web page you‗re currently viewing. • Share page: Allows you to s
Web and Data 144 Enable JavaScript: When checkmarked, the Browser allows JavaScript to run. Remove the checkmark to prevent JavaScript from runn
Web and Data 145 Enable location: When checkmarked, you permit websites with location-specific content to ask whether you want to share your loc
Web and Data 146 Reset the Browser to Default 1. Tap to open the Browser menu. 2. Tap More > Settings > Reset to default. 3. Tap OK to c
Web and Data 147 From any open Web page, tap . 2. Tap either the Most visited or History tab. 3. Tap the star icon adjacent to a Web page entry.
Web and Data 148 To share your device's data connection via USB cable: 1. Tap > . 2. Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Te
Camera and Video 149 Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your device comes with a 5 megapix
Camera and Video 150 3. Tap until the shutter sounds. The camera brings the image into focus. When the image is in focus, the focus indicators i
Device Basics 7 Device Basics Your device is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people a
Camera and Video 151 View Your Pictures The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored camera images. You can view them in a slideshow,
Camera and Video 152 Tap Slideshow to watch a slideshow of the current album. Tap Menu to access the following options: • Share to share the
Camera and Video 153 5. Tap to stop recording. Your video will be automatically saved to the Gallery. Video Settings From video mode, tap each i
Camera and Video 154 Tap Share to share the video via Messaging, YouTube, Gmail, Email, Bluetooth, or any other installed application that suppo
155 Tools and Calendar Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your device's productivity-enhancing features. QuickMemoTM Calendar Folders Cl
156 Tools and Calendar 2. Select the desired menu option from Pen type, Color, Eraser, and create a memo. 3. Tap from the Edit menu and select
157 Tools and Calendar Calendar With the Calendar application you can view the events you have scheduled in the coming days, weeks, or months. View E
158 Tools and Calendar Change Calendar View ► Tap > Day, Week, Month, Agenda, or Today. Each view displays the events in your calendar for the p
159 Tools and Calendar Week View Month View
160 Tools and Calendar Agenda View View Event Details You can view more information about an event in a number of ways, depending on the current v
Device Basics 8 Your Device Overview The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone‘s basic layout. Front View 1. Earpiece lets you
161 Tools and Calendar 1. Open the Calendar, and tap > More > New event. You can also touch and hold a spot in Day, Week, or Month view. I
162 Tools and Calendar ► From Day or Week view, touch and hold the event then tap Delete event in the menu that opens. Tap OK to confirm. ► When edi
163 Tools and Calendar Display and Synchronize Calendars Initially, all calendars that you create or subscribe to through Google Calendar on the Web a
164 Tools and Calendar Hide declined events: When checkmarked, declined events so that they are not displayed in your calendar views. Tap to remove
165 Tools and Calendar ► Just drag a shortcut, an icon, or a folder and drop in a folder. Clock You can use Clock application to monitor several type
166 Tools and Calendar ► Tap at the bottom of the Clock screen. A pop-up allowing you to choose which music application to open is displayed. You c
167 Tools and Calendar 6. Tap Vibrate to have the device vibrate, in addition to playing the ringtone. 7. Tap Label to enter a name for the alarm. 8
168 Tools and Calendar 2. Enter numbers and arithmetic operators on the basic panel. 3. Drag the basic panel to the left to open the advanced panel
169 Tools and Calendar 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Update Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (Preferred Roaming
170 Tools and Calendar Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: – Bluetooth is active – Blu
Device Basics 9 6. Menu Key allows you to access your device's main functions menu from the Home screen: Add, Wallpaper, Settings, Switch ID,
171 Tools and Calendar Pair Your Phone with Another Bluetooth Device 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Di
172 Tools and Calendar Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the paired device goes out of range of your Optimus E
173 Tools and Calendar The external Bluetooth device must be visible and communicating for the pairing to be successful. Disconnect Bluetooth Conne
174 Tools and Calendar the microSD card and the device is not accorded properly. In the worst case, the microSD card can be corrupted or damaged. 1.
175 Tools and Calendar microSD Adapter The microSD adapter allows you to use microSD cards in other SD-compatible devices, like computers, cameras, an
176 Tools and Calendar Once completely formatted, you will have to remount the microSD card in order to use it. Note: The formatting procedure er
177 Tools and Calendar Important Connection Information ● To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB cable, the microSD card, or the battery while
Index 178 Index 3-Way Calling, 55 Account Passwords, 4 Account User Name and Password, 5 Accounts & Sync Settings, 78 Accounts and Messaging,
Index 179 Dial From the Contacts List, 47 Dialing Options, 44 Display Settings, 72 Display Your Phone Number, 83 Edit a Contacts Entry, 85 Email,
Index 180 Search Key, 23 Set Roam Mode, 67 Set Up Your Device, 2 Set Up Your Voicemail, 4 Sign into Your Google Account, 93 Sound Settings, 69 Sp
Device Basics 10 Rear View 1. Camera Mirror helps you take your own picture. 2. Camera Lens lets you take pictures and record videos. 3. Charge
Index 181 Your Device at a Glance, 1 Your Device Overview, 8 YouTube™, 126
Important Messages 1 Important Messages IMPORTANT: If the account type you want to set up is not in the device database, you will be asked to ente
Device Basics 11 View the Display Screen The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons indicating that you‗ve received notifi
Device Basics 12 Status Bar – Service Icons Very Low Battery – Indicates that battery is very low. Low Battery – Indicates that battery is low.
Device Basics 13 Status Bar – Notification Icons USB Debugging Connected – The device has detected an active USB connection and is in a USB Debugg
Device Basics 14 Turn Your Device On and Off Turn your device on and off and wake-up the screen by using the Power/Lock Button. Turn Your Device On
Device Basics 15 ► Press . Locking the screen prevents accidental screen touches from activating phone functions. Unlocking Your Device 1. Press
Device Basics 16 Install the Battery ► See Set Up Your Device. Remove the Battery 1. Make sure the power is turned off so that you don‗t lose any
Device Basics 17 Battery Temperature Protection Though extremely rare, if the battery becomes overheated, the phone will automatically turn off. Ch
Device Basics 18 Check the Battery's Charge Level Tap > > Settings > About phone > Status. The battery status (charging or dis
Device Basics 19 Settings ( ) provides quick access to the device‗s settings menu. (See Device Settings.) The Settings menu can also be access
Device Basics 20 Work with Menus There are two Android menu types: Options menus and Context menus. Options menus Options menus contain tools that
TOC I Table of Contents Get Started ...
Device Basics 21 Select Menu Items To select a menu or option, simply tap it. If there are more menus/options than can fit in a screen, slide the s
Device Basics 22 Open the Notifications Panel ► Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen. – or – ► Tap > > More > N
Device Basics 23 Search Key The Search Key displays the Quick Search Box that you can use to search for a key term both on the device and on the We
Device Basics 24 You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects of Google Web search (for example, whether it makes suggestions b
Device Basics 25 ● Say ―Navigate to,” followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or other destination to get spoken, turn-by-t
Device Basics 26 Your Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like a
Device Basics 27 Home Screen To return to the Home screen: ► Tap at any time, from any application. Extended Home Screens The operating system
Device Basics 28 Extended Home Screens ► Touch and hold the Home screen dots on the lower left or right of the screen to view thumbnails of the E
Device Basics 29 Applications: How to View, Open and Switch All of the applications on your device, including any applications that you downloaded
Device Basics 30 Open and Close the Applications Screen To open the Applications screen: ► Tap . To close the Applications screen: ► Tap . – or
TOC II Customize Your Home Screen ...33 Access Recently-Use
Device Basics 31 To switch between multiple applications: 1. Touch and hold . A small window opens with icons of applications that you‗ve used re
Device Basics 32 Application Icons Email – Provides access your POP3, IMAP, and Exchange Server (Outlook) email accounts. Also provides access to
Device Basics 33 Application Icons Sprint NBA Mobile – Keep up with all the lastest from the NBA. Sprint TV & Movies – View all the latest T.
Device Basics 34 To add a shortcut from the Application tab: 1. Tap to access the Home screen. 2. Select a location (screen) for your new short
Device Basics 35 Add and Remove Widgets Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through your Applications Key or on the Home o
Device Basics 36 Note: Starred contacts are those Contact entries you have tagged as very important. Change the Device's Wallpaper 1. From
Device Basics 37 1. Tap > > Settings > Display. 2. Tap Auto-rotate screen to enable (a green checkmark displays) or disable the scr
Device Basics 38 1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text. 2. Enter the desired text. To enter numbers or symbols, tap . To enter
Device Basics 39 • Rotate the screen to a horizontal position to use the larger keyboard. Note: If you do not want the screen to change orienta
Device Basics 40 Swype Method Swype is a text entry method that allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger from letter to letter, lifting yo
TOC III Save a Phone Number ...58 Find a Pho
Device Basics 41 ► Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to letter, lifting your finger up after the last le
Device Basics 42 Speed vs. accuracy sets how quickly Swype responds to on-screen input. Move the slider between Speed or Accuracy and tap OK.
Phone 43 Phone With the Sprint National Network and your device‗s phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls Receive C
Phone 44 Place a Call 1. Tap > . 2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dialpad and tap . If you enter a wrong number, tap to e
Phone 45 ● Add 2-sec pause: Enter digits and select this option to introduce a two-second pause before the following sequence of digits is dialed
Phone 46 on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report
Phone 47 To dial or save phone numbers with pauses: 1. Enter the phone number. 2. Tap > Add 2-sec pause or Add wait. 3. Enter the additiona
Phone 48 Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, Plus Code Dialing automatically enters the international access code for your loca
Phone 49 End a Call ► Tap . – or – If you opened other applications while on a call: 1. Open the Notifications Panel. Touch and drag the Stat
Phone 50 2. Tap Personalize now and follow the system prompts to: Create a password (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcem
TOC IV Accounts ...78 Conf
Phone 51 Delete to delete the current voicemail message. Tap OK to confirm the deletion. Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages When you are done
Phone 52 Reply to reply to the voicemail. You can then reply to the sender or forward it to anyone with either an email or phone number. This al
Phone 53 1. Tap > > Voicemail. 2. Tap > More > Settings to configure your settings. 3. Tap Speakerphone to activate the featur
Phone 54 Record your greeting. Important: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voic
Phone 55 3. Enter a phone number and tap . To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer Service. Call Waiting When you‗re on a call, Ca
Phone 56 Activate Call Forwarding 1. Tap > (Tap the Phone tab if necessary). 2. Tap . 3. Enter the area code and phone number to whi
Phone 57 ● View contact to view the contact entry. If several calls were made to one number or received by one number, the calls are displayed as
Phone 58 Search for an existing contact name and tap an existing contact to add the new number to that existing contact. (For more information abou
Phone 59 Search for an existing contact name and tap an existing contact to add the new number to that existing contact. For more information about
Phone 60 ● Open <Menu> to jump directly to menu items or applications. (See Open Menus With Voice Dialer.) Tip: Use Voice Dialer in a quie
TOC V Synchronizing Accounts ... 114 Synchronize
Phone 61 Text-to-Speech The text-to-speech feature allows the device to provide a verbal readout of on-screen data such as messages and incoming ca
Device Settings 62 Device Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your device‗s Settings menus. Wireless & Net
Device Settings 63 Airplane Mode Airplane Mode (Flight mode) allows you to use many of your device‗s features, such as games, and music, when you a
Device Settings 64 your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. For details on your device‗s Tethering & portable hotspot settings, see Tethering
Device Settings 65 2. Tap Data enabled to check or uncheck it. Call Settings Your device's Call settings menu lets you configure Internationa
Device Settings 66 For additional information about Sprint Relay Services and TTY compatibility, call Sprint Relay Customer Service at 800-676-3777
Device Settings 67 Note: If you‗re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint Network, your call will be dropped. If your call is dropped in
Device Settings 68 To turn Call Guard on or off: 1. Tap > > Settings > Roaming > Roaming Guards. 2. Tap Voice(Domestic), Voice(In
Device Settings 69 Sound Settings In the Sound settings menu, you can configure call and notification ringtones, audio volumes, as well as some rel
Device Settings 70 Alarm: Changes the volume of your alarms. Notification: If you deselect the checkmark (below the Alarm volume bar), you wi
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Device Settings 71 Notification Ringtone When you receive a notification such as the arrival of new messages, calendar events, or alarms, the devi
Device Settings 72 To set how the phone reacts when you make an emergency call: 1. Tap > > Settings >Sound. 2. Tap Emergency tone. 3
Device Settings 73 Note: Some applications on your device do not support the Auto-rotate feature. Front key LED timeout Select how long the front
Device Settings 74 Note: Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology making some Sprint applications
Device Settings 75 Your Device's Lock Feature 1. Tap > > Settings > Location & security. 2. Tap Set up screen lock. 3. Sel
Device Settings 76 If you have set up Unlock PIN or Unlock Password, enter the Unlock PIN or Unlock Password. After entering it, tap OK. The las
Device Settings 77 Call in Lock Mode Even if the screen is locked, you will still be able to place emergency calls. Tap the Emergency Call icon. ►
Device Settings 78 To delete all secure certificates and related credentials and reset its password: 1. Tap > Settings > Location & se
Device Settings 79 Add an Account Note: To add some accounts, you must contact a network administrator for account setup information. For example
Device Settings 80 For some accounts, syncing is two-directional; changes that you make to the information on your device are synchronized with the
TOC VII Calculator ... 167
Device Settings 81 Sync Information Manually 1. Tap > > Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap the account whose data you want to sy
Device Settings 82 Back Up Data 1. Tap > > Settings > Privacy. 2. Tap Back up my data. (A green checkmark will appear.) Automatic Re
Device Settings 83 Date & Time Settings Set your preferences for how dates and time are displayed. You can also use these settings to set your
Contacts 84 Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save d
Contacts 85 6. Tap the label button (to the left of the Phone number field) to select one of the following categories: Mobile, Home, Work, Work Fa
Contacts 86 Edit Contact Details 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Touch and hold the contact whose details you want to edit. 3. Tap Edit contac
Contacts 87 4. Tap Ringtone and tap a ringtone to select it. 5. Tap OK. Delete a Contact 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Tap the name of a co
Contacts 88 Assign Direct Dialing Numbers Speed dialing, as available in other feature phones, is not available. However, you are able to directly
Contacts 89 4. Tap a matching contact in the list to open its entry. Contact Display Options You can hide contacts that don't have phone numb
Contacts 90 To communicate with a contact: 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Tap the contact's entry. 3. In the contact's details scre
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