Table of Contents Get Started ... 1 Your Device at a Glance ... 2 Set Up Your Device ... 2 Activate Your Device ... 4 Complete the Setup Application... 5 Set Up Voicemail ... 5 Sprint ID ... 6 Installing Your First ID Pack ... 6 Switching ID Packs ...
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Customize the Home Screen ...16 Extended Screens ...16 Status Bar ...17 Status Icons ...17 Notification Icons ...18 Enter Text ...19 Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard ...19 Onscreen Keyboards ...21 Entering Text Using Swype ...21 Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard ...25 Tips for Editing Text ...28 Google Account ...30 Create a Google Account ...31 Sign In to Your Google Account ...32...
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Keyboard Timeout ...53 Notification Blink ...53 Location & Security Settings ...53 My Location ...54 Screen Lock ...54 Passwords ...56 Device Administration ...57 Credential Storage ...57 PC Connection ...58 Applications ...58 Application Settings ...58 Accounts & Sync ...60 Privacy ...60 Backup and Restore ...60 Personal Data ...61 Storage ...61 Language &...
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Assign a New Picture to a Contact ...69 Assign a Ringtone to a Contact ...70 Add a Contact to Favorites ...70 Delete a Contact ...70 Synchronize Contacts ...71 Display Options ...71 Display or Hide Contacts ...71 Share a Contact ...72 Messaging ...73 Gmail ...73 Access Gmail ...73...
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Managing Your Friends ...88 Mobile Indicators ...89 Signing Out ...89 Google Talk Settings ...89 Applications and Entertainment ...91 Android Market ...91 Find and Install an Application ...92 Create a Google Checkout Account ...93 Request a Refund for a Paid Application ...93 Open an Installed Application...94 Uninstall an Application ...94 Get Help with Android Market ...94...
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Launch a Web Connection ... 108 Data Connection Status and Indicators ... 109 Browser ... 109 Learn to Navigate the Browser ... 110 Browser Menu ... 111 Select Text on a Web Page ... 112 Go to a Specific Website ... 113 Adjust Browser Page Settings ...
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View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ... 126 Open Gallery ... 126 View Photos and Videos ... 127 Zoom In or Out on a Photo ... 127 Watch a Video ... 128 Close Gallery ... 128 Working with Photos ... 128 Rotate and Save a Photo ...
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Voice Search ... 142 Eco Mode ... 142 Bluetooth ... 144 Turn Bluetooth On or Off ... 144 The Bluetooth Settings Menu ... 144 Change the Device Name... 145 Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit ... 145 Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ... 146 Disconnect or Unpair From a Bluetooth Device ...
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Roaming Guard... 159 Sprint Voicemail Service ... 159 Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number ... 159 Access Your Voicemail ... 160 Voicemail Troubleshooting ... 160 Contact Sprint for Assistance ... 160 Notes ... 162 Copyrights ... 163 Index ... 164...
Get Started This section gives you all the information you need to set up your device and Sprint service the first time. Your Device at a Glance Set Up Your Device Activate Your Device Complete the Setup Application Set Up Voicemail Sprint ID Sprint Account Information and Help Get Started...
Your Device at a Glance Set Up Your Device You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your device. 1. Install the battery. Hook your thumb- or fingernail into the slot at the bottom of the battery compartment cover and lift the cover off gently (Figure 1).
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Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press into place (Figure 2). Replace the cover, making sure all tabs have seated and there are no gaps (Figure 2. Charge your battery. Plug the smaller end of the micro-USB cable into the device’s charger/accessory jack. Get Started...
Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger, and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet. Note: Your device’s battery should have enough charge for the device to turn on and find a signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
Tip: Do not press the Power button while the device is being activated. Pressing the Power button cancels the activation process. Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by calling 1-888-211-4727 from any other phone. Complete the Setup Application Once your device has been turned on and activated, you will see a Welcome message.
1. Press Home , and touch turn on the display and then flick 2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number. 3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Note: Voicemail Password –...
5. Read the information screen for a description of the ID Pack and touch Install. 6. Read the Terms & Conditions and touch Agree to begin the download. 7. Wait for the download to finish and the ID Pack will then begin installation automatically. - or - Touch Continue to continue using your device.
Voicemail Password You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See for more information on your voicemail password. Data Services Password With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
From Any Other Phone ● Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727. ● Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727. Sprint Support Services Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information.
Device Basics Your device is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The topics in this section will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Device’s Layout Turn Your Device On and Off Turn Your Screen On and Off...
Your Device’s Layout The illustrations below outline your phone’s basic layout. Key Functions ● Proximity Sensor/Light Sensor automatically deactivate the touchscreen when you hold the device near your face. This prevents you from unintentionally activating device functions during a call. It also automatically turns off the keyboard backlight and brightens the display when you are in sunlight or a bright room, and turns on the keyboard backlight and dims the display in darker places.
● Search Key ( ) allows you to activate the Search function to search information on your device and the Internet. ● Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them. ● Display Screen displays all the information needed to operate your device. Use finger gestures to navigate and interact with items on the screen.
Turn Your Device On ► Press and hold the Power button. Turn Your Device Off ► Press and hold the Power button to open the phone options menu. Touch Power off to turn the device off. Your screen remains blank while your device is off. Turn Your Screen On and Off Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use Turn the Screen On and Unlock It...
Touchscreen Navigation Your device’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. Touch Touch and Hold Drag Slide or Flick Pinch and Spread Rotate Touch Touch once with your finger to select or launch a menu, option, or application. A light touch works best.
Your Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for your device’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
Customize the Home Screen Add Items to the Home Screen or an Extended Screen 1. Touch and hold an empty area on a screen. (If the current screen doesn’t have room, swipe the screen left or right to display an extended screen.) 2.
● You cannot add more screens. ● While on an extended screen, press Home To go directly to a particular screen: 1. Touch and hold the small dots you see on the lower left and right corner of the screen. They indicate the number of available screens to either side.
Vibrate Silent Speakerphone active Network (full signal) Network (roaming, full signal) Network (no signal) 3G (data service) Airplane mode Sync active Alarm set Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Battery(discharged) Notification Icons Icon Description Missed call New email New Gmail New message Event Music playing USB connection...
Alarm Downloading Enter Text You can type on your device using either the Slide-Out QWERTY keyboard or one of the available touchscreen keyboards. Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard Onscreen Keyboards Entering Text Using Swype Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard Tips for Editing Text Slide-Out QWERTY Keyboard Open the Slide-Out QWERTY keyboard to type faster and more conveniently with your fingers.
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4. Press the letter keys to enter text. Press the following keys to enter uppercase letters, numbers, special characters, or symbols: Shift key ( • Press once to capitalize the next letter you select. • Press twice to lock the shift key and type a series of uppercase letters. (This works just like the Caps Lock key on your computer keyboard.) The cursor changes when you lock the shift key.
Onscreen Keyboards Your device provides convenient ways to enter letters, numbers, and symbols whenever you are prompted to enter text. To manually display the onscreen keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text. There are two ways of entering text on your device: Swype and Android keyboard.
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Swype Keyboard Overview Note: Key appearance may vary depending on the selected application. Device Basics...
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Tip: For tips on using Swype, touch the Swype key You can do the following with the Swype keyboard: Text mode: Touch to toggle between the Alphabet keyboard and Number & Symbol keyboard. Swype Key: Touch to access the tips, tutorial, and settings of Swype. Voice input mode: Touch to enter text using your voice.
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(Caps Lock) to make all letters in a word uppercase. 2. Enter text using the keyboard. If you make a mistake, touch erase an entire word. Numbers & Symbol Mode In Number & Symbol mode, you can enter only numbers and symbols from the onscreen keyboard.
Speed vs. accuracy: Touch to set how quickly Swype responds to input. Swype help: Touch to open the user manual for Swype. Tutorial: Touch to learn Swype in quick steps. Version: Touch to display the current Swype vesion. Entering Text Using the Android Keyboard When entering text, you can choose to use the Android keyboard.
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Text mode: Touch to toggle between the Alphabet keyboard and Number & Symbol keyboard. Input options: Touch to access the input options menu. Smiley: Touch to insert a smiley. Touch and hold to view and select other smileys. Next: Touch to go to the next text entry field. Alternate: Touch to display more symbols.
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To enter symbols: 1. Select the Number & Symbol mode by touching 2. Touch the appropriate symbol key. - or - Touch to select from additional symbol characters. (A yellow light will appear in the key when the additional character set is active.) Android Keyboard Settings 1.
Word Suggestion Settings Quick fixes: Check to add a period when you press the space key twice to indicate sentence completion. Show suggestions: Check to display suggested words as you type. Auto-complete: Check to enter a highlighted word automatically if a space or a punctuation symbol is just after the word.
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Copying and Pasting Text In applications that require text entry, such as Messaging, use the copy and paste functions to copy and paste text from one application to another. To copy and paste the text in the Messaging menu: 1. Open the application or received message that you want to copy text from. 2.
5. Touch the text field and then touch Copy. 6. Open the application that you want to paste the text to. 7. Touch and hold the text box where you want to paste the text. 8. If you want to add the selected text to the current text, drag a selection tab to the position where you want to insert selected words or characters.
applications, you must enter your account information. These applications sync between your device and your online Google account. Create a Google Account Sign In to Your Google Account Add Account General Sync Settings Create a Google Account If you do not already have a Google account, you can create one online or by using your device. Note: You can also create and sign into your Google/Gmail account through your device’s Setup application.
It is strongly encouraged for Android users so you can regain access to Google services and purchases on your device. 7. Read and accept the Google Terms of Service, and then touch I agree, Next. 8. Enter the characters shown, and then click Next. 9.
General Sync Settings Background Data Check to let applications synchronize data in the background, whether or not you are actively working in them. ► Press Home > Menu Background data to check it. You need to enable this to use the Auto-sync Check to permit applications to synchronize data automatically.
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Touch Sync Calendar to synchronize your Calendar between your device and the online account. Touch Remove account to delete the account from your device. Device Basics...
Phone With the Nationwide Sprint Network and your device’s phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls Receive Phone Calls Voicemail Phone Call Options Call Log Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your device. Call Using the Phone Dialpad Call From Recent Calls Call From Contacts...
3. Touch to call the number. 4. To end the call, touch Call From Recent Calls 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Touch Call log to display the Call log list. 3. Touch the phone icon For additional options, touch the name or number. Call From Contacts 1.
Call a Number in a Text Message While viewing a text message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body of the message. 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Touch the message with the phone number, and then touch the phone number. 3.
Call Numbers with Pauses You can dial phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your device: Add 2-sec pause: Automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds. Add wait: Sends the next set of numbers when you touch Yes in the pop-up window.
5. To set your phone to receive Internet calls on your added account, touch the Receive incoming calls check box. Note: This requires the phone to maintain a connection with a Wi-Fi data network, which reduces the life of your phone’s battery. Making an Internet Calling 1.
► Press the volume button up or down. Reject an Incoming Call ► Flick the Ignore icon Reject a Call and Send a Text Message You can automatically send a text message to a caller and reject the incoming voice call. ...
● By displaying in the notifications area of the status bar when new unheard voicemail message (s) is received. The figure is the number of new messages. This icon means you have 10 unheard new messages. Note: When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
In-Call Options Caller ID Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. 1. Press Home , and touch 2.
► To end the 3-way call, touch Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your device is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your device when you have activated Call Forwarding.
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● Add call: Touch to initiate a 3-way call. ● End: End the current call. ● Dialpad/Hide: Toggle the appearance of the onscreen dialpad to enter additional numbers, for example, an extension or access code. For example: When you call your bank’s 800 number, use your dialpad to enter your account number and PIN.
Call Log The Call log tab of the Phone application lists max. 500 recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. View Recent Calls Call Log Options Clear Call Logs View Recent Calls 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Touch Call log to display the Call log list. ...
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1. Press Home , and touch to display the phone screen. 2. Touch Call log to display the Call log list. 3. Press Menu , and touch Clear call log > OK. Phone...
Device Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your device’s Settings menus. Wireless & Network Settings Call Settings Sound Settings Display Settings Location & Security Settings PC Connection Applications Accounts & Sync Privacy Storage Language & Keyboard Voice Input &...
Airplane Mode Airplane mode allows you to use many of your device’s features, such as Gallery, Camera, and Music, when you are on an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When you set your device to Airplane mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online information.
Internet Call Settings Voicemail If you need to change the voicemail settings, use this menu. ● Voicemail service: Selects the voicemail service provider. ● Voicemail settings: Configures the voicemail number if necessary. Other Call Settings North American Dialing Check this option when placing international calls while in the United States or Canada. See Call Using Plus (+) Code Dialing.
Note: When enabled, TTY mode may impair the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack. Warning: 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications.
2. Select an option from the following: Always: Select to always vibrate. Never: Select to never vibrate. Only in Silent mode: Select to vibrate only in Silent mode. Only when not in Silent mode: Select to vibrate only when not in Silent mode. Volume Adjust your device’s volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.
Feedback The Feedback settings menu lets you select whether you hear tones when touching numbers on the dialpad, selecting onscreen options, and more. ● Audible touch tones: Check to play tones when using the dialpad. ● Audible selection: Check to play sounds when making an onscreen selection. ●...
the device sideways. By default, the screen orientation automatically changes when the device is rotated. To deactivate the Auto-rotate feature: 1. Press Home > Menu 2. Touch Auto-rotate screen check box to uncheck it. If you open the device and access the keyboard, the screen automatically changes to the landscape orientation.
Screen Lock Passwords Device Administration Credential Storage My Location Your device is equipped with a Location feature for use in connection with location-based services. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911. Use Wireless Networks This service uses Wi-Fi and/or mobile networks to detect your location.
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4. Study the example pattern on the screen, and then touch Next. 5. Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal direction. Lift your finger from the screen when finished. 6. The device records the pattern. Touch Continue. 7.
Note: Clear the Visible passwords check box if you do not want the PIN to be displayed on the screen when you enter it. If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts, you will have to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again.
Device Administration Select Device Administrators You can disable the authority to be a device administrator of certain applications. If disabled, you will typically lose some functionality in those applications, such as the ability to sync new email or calendar events to your device. 1.
PC Connection Set your device’s default connection mode when connected to the USB port of a computer. 1. Press Home > Menu 2. Touch Default connection type and select one of the following options: Charging only: Let your PC charge your device only. ...
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Manage Applications To open the Manage applications screen: 1. Press Home > Menu applications. 2. Touch one of the following tabs to select the applications to be displayed. Downloaded: Select to display downloaded application. All: Select to display all applications. ...
1. Press Home > Menu 2. Touch an item to see more detailed information. Battery Use To see which applications have been using the battery. 1. Press Home > Menu 2. Touch an item to see more detailed information. Development To set options for application development: 1.
2. Touch Back up my data. (A check mark indicates this feature is enabled.) Automatic Restore Check this option to restore your settings and other data when you install an application. 1. Press Home > Menu 2. Touch Automatic restore. (A check mark indicates this feature is enabled.) Personal Data Factory Data Reset Your device’s Privacy menu includes the Factory data reset option.
Language & Keyboard Your device’s Language settings let you select a language for the devices screens and menus, as well as manage a personal user dictionary. The Keyboard settings let you select a preferred input method, control keyboard settings, and more. For details, see Voice Input &...
7. Touch Select date format to select how the date information is displayed on your device. About Phone The About phone menu lets you access important phone information including your phone number, and view legal information. You can also update your phone using this menu. Update Your Device From time to time, updates may become available for your device.
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4. Scroll through the list of previously downloaded Google applications and choose the one you wish to reinstall. 5. Follow the onscreen instructions. Update Kyocera Software This option provides you the latest Android Operating System (OS) and the device firmware on your device via an over-the-air connection.
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your device as well as contacts synchronized with your Google account or compatible email programs. Get Started with Contacts Add a Contact Save a Phone Number Edit a Contact...
Scroll through the list to view all your contacts. To see a specific entry, scroll to it and touch it. If you have a lot of contacts stored, you’ll see a slider on the right when you’re flicking up Tip: or down the list.
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2. Press Menu , and touch New contact. You may be prompted to select a type of the contact. • Select Google if you want to save contacts to your Google account. • Select Corporate if you want your contacts on your corporate account. •...
Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone dialpad. 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Enter a phone number and press Menu 3. To add the number to an existing contact, scroll through the list and touch the contact. To add a new contact, touch Create new contact.
Add a Contact to Favorites Delete a Contact Add or Edit Information for a Contact 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Touch a contact to display it, and then press Menu Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact and then touch Edit contact. 3.
3. Touch the Contact icon at the top of the entry. 4. Touch Take photo. to take a picture. If you’re satisfied with the picture, touch OK to continue. 5. Touch You may be prompted to size the picture for use with contacts. Touch and drag the square to frame the portion of the picture to use.
Synchronize Contacts Syncing data from your managed accounts allows you to add and manage a new or existing contact from your online or remote accounts to your device. Prior to syncing, you must first have an active Google or Corporate account with current Contact entries, and be signed into your account via the device.
Share a Contact You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, email, or Gmail. 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Touch a contact to display it, and then press Menu 3. In the Share contact via menu, select a method: ...
Messaging With Sprint service and your device’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail Email Text Messaging and MMS Social Networking Accounts Google Talk Gmail Gmail is Google’s web-based email service. You need to setup your Google Account in advance.
2. Do any of the following: View more email messages: If the Inbox is full, swipe your finger up the screen to view more messages and conversations. Read a new email message: Touch the unread message or the conversation with an unread message (just-arrived items display in bold).
Tip: You can also access new messages through the status bar. When a new Gmail message arrives, you’ll see the notifications. Touch a message to display it. 3. To reply to or forward a message: Touch to reply the message. ...
Add a Corporate Account If you synchronize your device with your corporate account, you can read, manage, and send email in the same easy way as with a POP3/IMAP account. However, you can also access some powerful Exchange features. 1. Press Home >...
Create Another Email Account While you are viewing one email account, you can access the tool to create another email account. 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Press Menu , and touch Accounts. 3. Press Menu , and touch Add account. 4.
Note: To open a draft email, in the email account Inbox, press Menu Folders > Drafts. View and Reply to Email Reading and replying to email on your device is as simple as it is on your computer. 1. Press Home , and touch 2.
2. Touch Delete. Email Account Settings You can edit settings for your individual email accounts, such as email address and password, name display and signature, frequency of retrieval, and more. 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Touch the email account you want to edit. 3.
4. Press Back to save your changes. Delete an Email Account If you no longer want an email account on your device, you can delete it through the mail settings menu. 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Touch and hold the email account you want to delete. 3.
4. Touch the “Type to compose” box and then start composing your message. 5. When done, touch Send to send the text message. Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with pictures, recorded voices, or audio or video files, or slideshows.
Audio: Select a ringtone and attach it. Record audio: Run the voice recorder application to create a recording and attach it. Slideshow: See Create a Slideshow 7. To make changes to your attachment, touch Remove. 8. Touch Send MMS to send the MMS message. Create a Slideshow In a multimedia message, you can add slides, each containing a photo, video, or audio.
change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see details. A new message icon also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message. To open the message, slide the status bar down to open the Notifications panel. Touch the new message to open and read it.
Note: When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded. To download the entire message, touch the Download button at the right side of the message. For details, see Note: If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads, check the multimedia message size before you download it.
2. On the All messages screen, press Menu following: Storage Settings ● Delete old messages: Automatically delete older messages, when the set limits are reached. ● Text message limit: Choose the maximum number of text messages to store in each conversation thread.
Note: If Terms of Service appears, touch Accept. Watching YouTube Videos 1. On the YouTube screen, touch a video. 2. Touch the screen to show the progress bar at the bottom. Touch the screen while the bar is displayed to pause/play the video. Move the slider on the bar to the left or right to rewind or fast-forward the video.
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Adding New Friends You can add only people who have a Google account. 1. On the friends list screen, press Menu 2. Enter the Google Talk ID or the Gmail address of the person you want to add. 3. Touch Send invitation. Viewing Your Invitations On the friends list screen, press Menu screen lists all chat invitations that you have sent.
4. Touch Done on the onscreen keyboard. Starting a Chat 1. Touch a friend on the friends list. 2. Touch the text box, and then type your message. 3. Touch Send. Switching Between Active Chats You can conduct multiple chats at the same time and switch between active chats. 1.
Unblocking Friends 1. On the friends list screen, press Menu 2. On the blocked friends list, touch the name of the friend you want to unblock. 3. Touch OK to confirm. Mobile Indicators Checking Friends’ Devices You can see which devices your friends are using to chat in Google Talk. ●...
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IM notifications: Select to show a new IM message icon on the status bar when a new instant message is received. Select ringtone: Select if you want the device to ring when a new instant message is received. On the ringtone menu, touch a ringtone to play the tone briefly, and then touch OK to confirm selection.
Applications and Entertainment All of your device’s features are accessible through the Applications list. Touch the applications launcher icon on the Home screen. Android Market Navigation Music Player Sprint TV Sprint Zone Android Market Android Market™ is the place to go to find new apps for your device. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games.
Find and Install an Application When you install apps from Android Market and use them on your device, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your device. Download and install only apps that you trust. 1.
6. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your device. If you agree to the conditions, touch Accept & download (for free applications) or Accept & buy (for paid application) to begin downloading and installing the app.
4. Touch Uninstall & refund. Your application is uninstalled and the charge is cancelled. 5. Choose the reason for removing the application, and then touch OK. Open an Installed Application There are several options for opening an installed application. ► On the status bar, check if you see the Notifications panel, and then touch the app to open it.
Google Maps TeleNav GPS Navigator Google Navigation Google Latitude Google Maps Use this application to find directions, location information, business addresses, etc., all right from your device. Determine your current location with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions, get phone numbers and addresses for local businesses. Opening Google Maps ►...
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2. On the Search Maps box, type the place that you want to search. You can enter an address, a city, or type of establishment. 3. Touch . A callout label appears on the map to indicate the location. 4. Touch the callout to open the menu for the location. Adding Map Layers Layers allow you to view locations and additional info overlaid on the map.
3. Select the way to get to the destination (by car, by train, or by foot). 4. Touch Get directions. The directions to your destination appears in a list or on the map. Clearing the Map When you have reached your destination, press Menu reset the map.
Google Navigation Another Google Maps navigation application is available on your device. It uses your current location (provided by GPS communication to your device) to provide various location-based services. 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Read the onscreen disclaimer and touch Accept. 3.
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1. In Latitude, press Menu 2. Choose how to add friends: Select from Contacts: Select any number of friends from Contacts. Add via email address: Enter an email address and touch Add friends. 3. Confirm your friend is checked and touch Yes. If your friends already use Latitude, they receive an email request and a notification on Latitude.
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Connecting with Your Friends Touch a friend’s contact details balloon in map view or touch a friend in list view to open the friend’s profile. In the profile screen, you can communicate with your friend and set privacy options. ● Map: Find a friend’s location on the map. ●...
Enable location history: Store your past location and visualize them on the Latitude website. Enable automatic check-ins: Check you into places you have designated. Enable check-in notifications: Enable notifications that suggest places to check in. Manage your places: View and modify your automatic check-ins and muted places. ...
4. The following options are available for the control: Touch the playback controls to rewind playback. Touch the rewind button twice to play the previous music. Touch the Playlist button to view the current playlist. Touch the Shuffle button to toggle shuffle on or off. ...
Adding Music to Existing Playlists 1. Open the Music library and browse for the music that you want to add to the playlist. 2. Touch and hold a selection to open the options menu. 3. Touch Add to playlist. 4. On the Add to playlist window, touch the name of the playlist that you want to add the music to.
Deleting Music You can delete music files from the microSD card. 1. Open the Music library and browse for the music that you want to delete. 2. Touch and hold a selection, and then touch Delete. 3. Touch OK to confirm. Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files Sprint recommends you back up your downloaded music files to your computer.
Note: The first time you access a channel, the system will prompt you to purchase access (unless the channel doesn't have a monthly fee). Touch Subscribe to purchase access, or touch Preview to view a preview of the selected channel. 4.
Web and Data Your device’s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including: ● Wi-Fi ● Data Services This section addresses your device’s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Messaging, Calendar.
4. Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If you selected an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. If you selected a network that is secured, enter the key, and then touch Connect. Depending on the network type and its security settings, you may also need to enter more information or choose a security certificate.
Data Services With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your device. Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process.
To change the device’s default launch page to your current page, press Menu Tip: touch More > Settings > Set home page > Use current page > OK. Note: The Browser automatically launches when a Web link is touched from within either an email or text message.
Reset the Browser to Default Set the Browser Home Page Create Bookmarks Create a New Home Page Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen Learn to Navigate the Browser Navigating through menus and websites during a data session is easy once you have learned a few basics.
2. Touch to launch the new page. Browser Menu The browser menu offers additional options to expand your use of the Web on your device. Open the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from any page you are viewing.
Add bookmark (Menu+a): Adds the currently viewed page as a bookmark. Find on page (Menu+f): Searches the current Web page for a word. Select text (Menu+e): Selects text from the current Web page. Page info (Menu+g): Displays the Name and URL (website address) of the site you’re currently viewing.
Go to a Specific Website To go to a particular website by entering a URL (website address): 1. Touch the URL field and enter a website address. As you type the address, if your desired website appears within the suggested sites list, touch the entry to begin surfing.
Default zoom: Sets the default browser viewing size. Choose from: Far, Medium, or Close. Open pages in overview: Provides an overview of recently opened pages. Text encoding: Adjusts the current text encoding. Block pop-up windows: Prevents pop-up advertisements or windows from appearing onscreen.
Clear all cookie data: Clears all current browser cookie files. Remember form data: Allows the device to store data from any previously filled-out forms. Clear the check mark to disable this function. Clear form data: Deletes any stored data from previously filled out forms. Touch OK to complete the process.
Create Website Settings You can create settings for individual websites. 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Press Menu , and touch More > Settings > Website settings. These advanced settings can be configured for individual sites (for example, Clear location access). 3.
History: Displays a record of your browsing history. These records are organized into folders such as: Today, Yesterday, 5 day ago, and 1 month ago. 3. Touch Add or Add bookmark... (first entry in the Bookmarks tab). 4. Enter a descriptive name for the new bookmark and touch OK to store the new entry to your bookmarks list.
Sprint Hotspot Sprint Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with data services. Set Up Sprint Mobile Hotspot Connect to Sprint Mobile Hotspot Configure Sprint Mobile Hotspot Tethered Mode Set Up Sprint Mobile Hotspot 1.
Security: Sets the security level Password: Sets a password if necessary. Maximum Wi-Fi clients: Sets the maximum Wi-Fi clients that can connect to your device. Auto off: Sets the length of time to elapse when your hotspot feature is disabled if there is no device connected.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your device comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures Record Videos Camera/Video Settings View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Working with Photos Share Photos and Videos Take Pictures...
1. Available shot: Displays the number of shot left available (depending on the capacity of the microSD card). 2. Camera settings button: Opens the settings menu and lets you change the camera settings. For more information, see 3. Location settings button: Touch this button to activate the built-in GPS application and attach the current location information to the pictures you will take.
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1. Share: Shares the captured photo or video to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth, sending it by email or multimedia message, or selecting a social network where you want to upload it. 2. Delete: Deletes the captured photo or video. 3.
1. Gallery: Opens Gallery. 2. Folder: Opens the folder where the selected picture or video is included. 3. File name: Touch to show the file name of the selected picture or video. 4. Slideshow: Displays the slide show using the pictures stored in Gallery. 5.
1. Recording duration: Displays the video recording duration (Long video) or the remaining time (Video mail). 2. Video settings button: Touch this button to change the video settings. For more information, see Camera/Video 3. White Balance button: Touch this button to change the white balance to enable the camera to capture colors more accurately by adjusting to your current lighting environment.
3. Select Video Mail or Long Video. Video Mail: Select this option to attach the captured video to your mail. The quality will be automatically set to QCIF (176x144) and the maximum length of a video is 30 seconds. ...
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view photos and watch videos that you’ve taken with your device’s camera, downloaded, or copied onto your microSD card. For photos that are on your microSD card, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping.
Folders in your storage card that contain photos and videos will also be treated as albums and will be listed below Camera. The actual folder names will be used as the album names. If you have downloaded any photos and videos, these will be placed in the download album. When viewing pictures in Gallery, scroll left or right the screen to view more albums.
► Touch the screen twice quickly to zoom in, then touch the screen twice quickly again to zoom out. - or - Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or spread the screen to zoom in. Watch a Video Use the onscreen controls to play, pause, or stop the video.
Crop a Photo 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Touch an album, and then touch a picture. 3. Press Menu , and touch More > Crop. A crop box then appears on the photo. 4. To adjust the crop box size, press and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box.
Send Photos or Videos by Email/Gmail You can send several photos, videos, or both in an email/Gmail message. They are added as file attachments in your email. 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Touch the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share and touch and hold the photos or videos.
Share Photos on Picasa You need to be signed in to a Google account to upload pictures to the Picasa™ photo organizing service. 1. Press Home , and touch 2. Touch the album that contains the photos you want to share and touch and hold the photos.
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your device’s productivity-enhancing features. Calendar Clock & Alarm Calculator Voice Service Eco Mode Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your device’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, or the corporate calendar.
Select the default time zone or set a different one for this event. If the event is a special occasion such as a birthday or an all-day event, set the From and To dates, and then select the All day check box. 5.
Event Alerts When your device is turned on and you have an event alarm scheduled, your device alerts you and displays the event summary. There are several ways your device alerts you to scheduled events: ● By playing the assigned ringer type. ●...
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The color bars on the left side of the events indicate the type of calendar that includes the event. To find out what each color represents, press Menu , and then touch More > Calendars. When in Day view, slide left or right across the screen to view earlier or later days. Week View Week view displays a chart of the events of one week.
● You can touch and hold on a time slot to open an options menu from which you can also choose to create an event or switch to either Day or Agenda view. ● Touch an event to view its details. ●...
3. Press Menu , and touch Delete event. 4. In the Delete confirmation box, touch OK. - or - If the calendar event is recurring, select Only this event, This & future events, or All events, and touch OK. Show or Hide Calendars ►...
Opening Clock To open the Clock application: ► Press Home , and touch information. Touch the Dimmer icon To return to the Home screen, touch the Home tab screen. To play a slideshow of the pictures in your Gallery albums: ►...
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2. Touch the Alarms tab Note: When you first open the alarms, two alarms are set up by default and ready for you to customize. These alarms are turned off by default. 3. Touch an existing alarm to change the settings or touch Add alarm to add a new one and set the alarm time.
Changing Alarm Settings 1. Press Home , and touch screen. 2. From the Alarms screen, press Menu 3. Configure the following options: Alarm in silent mode: Select to sound the alarm even while the device is in silent mode. ...
Activating the Voice Dialer ► Press Home , and touch The device prompts you to say a command from the list displayed on the screen. To complete your task, simply follow the onscreen prompts or touch an onscreen option. If the application does not recognize the number, name, or application name, it will find the most likely matches and display a list.
Block offensive words to replace recognized offensive words in transcriptions with [#] when entering text by speaking. Personalized recognition to improve speech recognition accuracy. Google Account dashboard to manage your collected data. Text-to-speech Settings Your device can convert text into speech in some downloaded applications. You may select the language you hear or adjust its speed.
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Never: Disables the Eco Mode. 10-90%: Selects the remaining battery power when the Eco Mode activates. For example, 40% means the Eco Mode activates when the remaining battery power reaches 40%. Always: Sets your device to always use the Eco Mode. 3.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet. Turn Bluetooth On or Off The Bluetooth Settings Menu Change the Device Name...
Change the Device Name The device name identifies your device to other devices. 1. Press Home > Menu 2. If the Bluetooth check box is not selected, select it to turn Bluetooth on. 3. Touch Bluetooth settings > Device name. 4.
4. Touch Scan for devices. Your device will start to scan for Bluetooth devices within range. 5. When you see the name of your headset displayed in the Bluetooth devices section, touch the name. Your device then automatically tries to pair with the headset. 6.
2. In the Bluetooth devices section, touch and hold the device to disconnect. 3. Touch Disconnect. To unpair from a Bluetooth device: You can make your device forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the other device again, you may need to enter or confirm a passcode again. 1.
Photos and videos (in Gallery): On the Albums tab, touch an album, and select the items you want to share. Touch the Share button Contacts: Touch the entry, and then press Menu Bluetooth. 4. If you are prompted to turn on Bluetooth, touch Yes. 5.
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4. On the sending device, send one or more files to your device. Refer to the device’s documentation for instructions on sending information over Bluetooth. 5. If prompted, enter the same passcode on both your device and the other device, or confirm the auto-generated passcode.
microSD Card Your device is equipped with a 2 GB microSD™ (Secure Digital) memory card that allows you to store images, videos, music, documents, and voice data on your device. Important: Your device comes with the microSD card preinstalled. Remove the microSD Card Install a microSD Card View the microSD Card Memory Unmount the microSD Card...
6. Replace and lock the card holder ( 7. Place the battery back into its compartment and replace the battery cover. Note: You can easily damage the microSD card by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling the microSD card. Note: Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD card.
4. Insert a microSD card into the holder. Make sure to check the position of the gold terminals ( 5. Gently press the card and card holder ( arrow to lock it ( 6. Place the battery back into its compartment and replace the battery cover. View the microSD Card Memory ►...
1. Press Home > Menu 2. Touch Unmount SD card > OK. 3. Remove the microSD card. See Format the microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. 1. Press Home > Menu 2. Scroll down the screen, touch Erase SD card > Erase SD card > Erase everything. Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.
Roaming Roaming is the ability to make or receive calls, or to keep you connected via email and Web browsing when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint Network. Roaming Icon Roaming on Other Networks Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming Setting Roam Mode Enabling Roaming Roaming Guard Roaming Icon...
Setting Roam Mode Your device allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your device accepts. Choose from different settings on your device to control your roaming experience. 1. Press Home >...
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1. Press Home > Menu networks > Roaming guards. 2. Select Domestic or International. 3. Select Voice or Data by checking the check box. For example, if you check Data under International, your device alerts you when you are using an international roaming system to access data service. Tip: If you prefer not to use the roaming guards feature, touch the Never ask check box while the alert dialog is displayed.
Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service With your device and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible networks. Vist sprint.com/international for details of the coverage. Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Enable Global Roaming Mode Make and Receive Worldwide Calls International Data Roaming...
● International voice: Select to allow voice communication on international roaming systems. ● International data: Select to allow data communication on international roaming systems. Note: You cannot select the international data roaming only. Make and Receive Worldwide Calls When travelling on international networks, you can place and answer calls as you would on the Sprint network (see Make Phone Calls instructions may be required to place a call.
to insert a “+” on the phone dial screen. (The “+” symbol 2. Touch and hold automatically inserts the international access code for the country from which you are calling.) 3. Enter the country code and phone number, and then touch automatically prepends the access code for international dialing, followed by the country code and phone number.) International Data Roaming...
1. Press Home , and touch 2. Press Menu , and touch New contact. 3. Type the contact information (for example, “Voicemail”). 4. Enter “+”, “1”, your area code, and your wireless phone number. 5. Touch Done. Access Your Voicemail New Message Indicators When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.
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● Try manually selecting another network. Information for selecting networks can be found in the phone guide. If neither of these actions resolves your issue, you will need to contact customer service (see below). When calling to report an issue, the following information will be beneficial in trying to resolve your issue as quickly as possible: ●...
Notes ● Instructions to perform tasks in this guide may change depending on the software version on your phone. ● All screens in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary. Notes...
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Device Layout (illustration), 11 Drag, 14 Eco Mode, 142 Emergency Numbers, 37 Enhanced 911 (E911), 37 Enter Text, 19 Entertainment, 91 Extended Screen, 16 Factory Data Reset, 61 Folder, 16 Gestures, 14 Google Account, 30 Add new, 32 Manage, 33 Settings, 33 Home Key, 11 Home Screen, 15...
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Phone, 35 Phone Calls Emergency numbers, 37 From text messages, 37 Make calls, 35 Receive, 39 Using contacts, 36 Using phone dialpad, 35 Using recent calls, 36 Power Button, 12 Power Off, 13 Power On, 13 Proximity Sensor, 11 QWERTY Keyboard, 19 Recent Calls Make call from, 36 Options, 45...
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Text Message Make call from, 37 Tools, 132 Touch, 14 Touch and Hold, 14 Touchscreen Navigation, 14 Turn off, 13 Turn on, 13 TTY mode, 49 Turn Device Off, 13 Turn Device On, 13 Vibrate, 50 Video, 123 Voice Dial, 140 Voice Search, 142 Voicemail, 40 Notification, 40...