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1: Auto-replace (On/Off) 2: Auto-cap (On/Off) > Settings > Date & time
3: Auto-punctuate (On/Off)
1: Automatic (On/Off)
4: User dictionary
2: Set date
> Settings > Accessibiltiy
3: Select time zone
1:Accessibility (On/Off)
4: Set time
Accessibility services:
5: Use 24-hour format (On/Off)
1: TalkBack (On/Off)
6: Select date format
2: SoundBack (On/Off) 1: Normal (12/31/2010)
3: KickBack (On/Off) 2: 12/31/2010
3: 31/12/2010
> Settings > Text-to-speech 4: 2010/12/31
1: Listen to an example
2: Install voice data
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Section 1
Getting Started
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䡲 Position the battery cover over the battery 2. Press and hold to turn the device on.
Setting Up Service
compartment and press down until you hear a 䡲 If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for
click. Sprint service and enter standby mode.
Setting Up Service
activation attempt before you can continue.
Once your device is activated, the next thing you will
2. Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start need to do is to install an ID Pack. These ID Packs
the manual activation wizard. similar to a “device pack” that contains features and
functions ranging from icons, wallpapers, menus, and
Note: If you don’t override Hands-Free Activation, your phone applications.
will attempt to auto activate five times. Wait for Retry to
appear on your screen. Tap Retry and then tap More than a new User Interface skin for your device,
Activate. this package of features and functions are each
customized for different uses. These IDs can be
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the
downloaded directly from the device and purchased
activation process.
via the online Sprint Store.
4. After you have completed the wizard, make a
ID Packs are installed using an application called
phone call to confirm your activation.
Sprint ID. You can install as many ID Packs as you
If your device is still not activated or you do not have wish, and you can easily switch from one ID Pack to
access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer another without losing any applications already
Service at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance. installed.
Tip: Do not press while the device is being activated.
Pressing cancels the activation process.
Note: Certain features of Sprint ID are subject to change. For WARNING: If your device has a touchscreen display, please
Setting Up Service
the most up-to-date information about using Sprint ID, note that a touchscreen responds best to a light
please visit www.sprint.com. touch from the pad of your finger. Using
excessive force or a metallic object when
Getting a New ID Pack pressing on the touchscreen may damage the
tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
1. Press and tap > (Sprint ID). (See “Manufacturer’s Warranty” on page 204.)
– or –
Note: Your device’s battery should have enough charge for
Press and tap . your device to turn on and find a signal, set up your
2. Tap Get New to install a new ID Pack and follow voicemail and make a call. You should fully charge
steps 2–5 of “Installing Your First ID Pack” on your battery as soon as possible.
page 6.
Setting Up Your Voicemail
Making Your First Call
1. Press to access the Home screen and Your device automatically transfers all unanswered
tap to access the onscreen dialpad. calls to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or
turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and
䡲 If your device is locked, touch and drag the lock personal greeting as soon as your device is activated.
icon to the right. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized
2. Use the onscreen dialpad to enter a phone access.
number and tap . 1. Tap and then touch and hold .
䡲If your device is in PowerSave mode, press
or to reactivate the screen.
Setting Up Service
䢇 Tap to check minute usage and
Managing Your Account account balance.
䢇 Tap to make a payment.
Online: www.sprint.com
䢇 Access your account information. 䢇 Tap to add a new line of
䢇 Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service, upgrade your device, purchase accessories
service plan). or access other account services.
䢇 View and pay your bill.
䢇 Tap to access a summary of
䢇 Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
your Sprint service plan or get answers to other
䢇 Purchase accessories.
questions.
䢇 Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
䢇 View available Sprint service plans and options. From Any Other Phone
䢇 Learn more about data services and other products 䢇 Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen savers 䢇 Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.
and more.
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. You can get up to three pieces
of information per call, and the operator can
automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you
will be billed for airtime.
䊳 Tap .
Section 2
Your Device
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Device Basics
Display 䡲 In dim light conditions, the device increases the
screen brightness to compensate.
4. HOME Key 11. BACK Key
2. Status Bar Icons provide information about your
device’s status and options, such as signal
5. MENU Key 10. SEARCH Key
strength, wireless technology, roaming, ringer
setting, messaging, and battery charge.
3. Touchscreen Display displays all the information
needed to operate your device, such as the call
6. Camera
Lens 9. External status, the Contacts list, and the date and time.
Speaker Also provides one-touch access to all of your
8. Microphone
features and applications.
4. HOME Key returns you to the Home screen. Press
and hold to open the recently-used applications
window.
7. Flash
5. MENU Key allows you to access your device’s main 10. SEARCH Key displays the Quick Search box that
functions menu: Add, Wallpaper, Sprint ID, Search, can be used to search for a key term both on the
Notifications, and Settings. While in a menu, press device and online (page 25).
to open a list of actions available from the current 䡲 For example, entering the word “Pa”, will display
screen or onscreen option. any matching entries from your device’s Contacts
䡲 During an active call, press to open additional call list, current device applications, online Android/
options such as Add call, Merge calls, Mute, or Google apps, or from any online Web page via
Bluetooth. Google™ search.
6. Camera Lens, as part of the built-in 3.0 megapixel 䡲 Press and hold to launch Voice Search where you
camera, this lens lets you take pictures and videos. can initiate a Google™ search by verbally entering
a text string. The device recognizes your spoken
7. Flash, as part of the built-in camera, provides an words and initiates a Web search.
additional light source for pictures and videos
during low-light conditions. 11. BACK Key deletes characters from the display in
text entry mode. When in a menu, pressing the
8. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly Back key returns you to the previous menu, closes
when you are speaking to them. a dialog box, or exits an onscreen menu/option.
9. External Speaker lets you hear the different ringers 12. Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to
and sounds. You can mute the ringer when the surface of the screen. This is typically used to
receiving incoming calls by pressing the volume detect when your face is pressed up against the
button. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s screen, such as during a phone call.
voice in speakerphone mode.
䡲 While talking on the phone, the sensor detects
talk activity and locks the dialpad to prevent
accidental key presses.
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16. Camera Button lets you activate the camera and
camcorder and take pictures and videos.
17. Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the 16. Camera 20. Power
Button Button
phone charger or a USB cable (included).
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect
jack may damage the device.
18. microSD Card Slot lets you use a microSD card to 17. Charger/Accessory 19. Headset Jack
expand the memory of your phone. (A 2GB Jack
microSD card comes pre-installed in your
Samsung Transform™.)
18. microSD
Card Slot
19. Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional 2. Shift Key lets you toggle alphabet characters
headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. between mixed case, uppercase, and lowercase.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect Character case remains as selected until the Shift
jack may damage the device. key is pressed again.
20. POWER Button lets you turn the device on or off, 3. Fn Key (Function) key lets you enter the
or turn off the touchscreen display. alternate character or symbol displayed on each
䡲 When the screen is turned off, press once to
key on the QWERTY keyboard.
return to Screen lock mode. 1. QWERTY 9. Delete Key
Keyboard
䡲 While the device is unlocked and not on an active
call, press and hold to display the Phone options
menu (Silent mode, Airplane mode, Power off).
21. Voice Dialer Button activates the Voice Dialer (Voice
Control) function that lets you dial phone numbers,
launch applications and launch other actions by
speaking a name, command, or a phone number.
2. Shift
Key 8. Return
Landscape Phone Features 3. Fn Key
Key
7. OK
1. QWERTY Keyboard provides an alphanumeric 4. Smiley Key
Key
character keyboard layout. Lets you enter numbers, 5. Space Key 6. Navigation Keys
letters, and characters, as well as navigate within Landscape Mode
menus.
5. Space Key lets you add spaces between words Activation Not Completed – Your automatic
and characters. device activation process failed, please retry.
Signal Strength – Shows your current signal
6. Navigation Keys allow you to navigate around your strength. (More bars = stronger signal.)
device’s menu options while in Landscape mode.
No Service – Your device cannot find a usable
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7. OK Key lets you select or accept the currently signal.
highlighted option. Airplane Mode On – Your device will not make or
8. Return Key allows you to insert a new line within a receive calls or provide data access. Local
text entry field. applications are still available.
Roaming – Your device is “roaming” off the
9. Delete Key deletes characters from the display in
Nationwide Sprint Network.
text entry mode.
Data Service Available – Sprint 1xRTT data
service is active.
Viewing the Display Screen Data Service Communicating – Sprint 1xRTT
data service is active and communicating. When
Your device’s display screen provides information active, the icon is animated.
about your device’s status and options. This list
identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s Data Service Dormant – Sprint 1xRTT data
service is currently dormant.
display screen:
3G Available – Sprint 3G data service is
available.
3G Communicating – Sprint 3G data service is
active and communicating (see page 152.)
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from device but is missing. Gmail, Calendar and Contacts.
microSD Unexpectedly Removed – The internal Android OS Update Available – A new Android
microSD card has been incorrectly removed and operating system update is available for
improperly unmounted. download.
USB Connection – The device has detected an System Updates Available – A new system
active USB connection. update is available for download.
Sign-in/Sync Error – There has been an issue Files Downloading – The device is downloading
with your connection to the Google server or selected files.
you were not properly signed into your account.
In order to use Google application or sync Download Successful – A recent software
features, you must set up and sign into an active download was successfully downloaded.
Google account.
Calendar Reminder – Shows you have a
Alarm Event – Shows you have an upcoming reminder of an upcoming Calendar event.
alarm event.
Silence All – All incoming sounds are turned off.
Battery and Charger Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, vibrate
mode, browser use and other variables may reduce the
WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved battery’s talk and standby times.
batteries and chargers with your device. The
failure to use a Sprint-approved or Samsung- Tip: Watch your device’s battery level indicator and charge the
approved battery and charger may increase the battery before it runs out of power.
risk that your device will overheat, catch fire or
explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death Installing the Battery
Device Basics
or property damage.
䊳 See “Setting Up Your Device” on page 2.
Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and
accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through Removing the Battery
Samsung; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also 1. Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose
available at www.sprint.com. any stored numbers or messages.
Battery Capacity 2. Grasp the device firmly, locate the cover release
latch, and then place your fingernail in the opening
Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) and firmly “pop” the cover off the device.
battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is
fully drained. The battery provides up to 6.0 hours of 3. Carefully remove the battery from the device.
continuous digital talk time. WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion
At 10% of charge capacity, the battery icon blinks. battery as you can be burned.
At 3% of charge capacity, there are only a few minutes
of talk time left, the device sounds an audible alert,
displays a critical charge icon ( ), then turns off.
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down.
Incorrect
USB Cable
Correct
Always use a Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved
desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power
Correct
adapter to charge your battery.
Incorrect
Charger/Accessory Jack
Device Basics
active screen. If the onscreen keyboard is currently
on page 25.)
open, this key closes the keyboard.
●For example, entering the word “Pa”, will
display any matching entries from your Using the Search Key
device’s Contacts list, current device
applications, or from any online Web page via The Search key ( ) displays the Quick Search box
Google search. that can be used to search for a key term both on the
phone and online. In some instances, this key opens a
䡲 Notifications ( ) allows you to expand the
search box specific only to the current application.
popup notifications area to provide more detailed
䡲 Press to launch the Quick Search box.
information about the current notification icons.
䡲 Press and hold to launch the Voice Search
(See “Using the Notifications Panel” on page 41.)
function.
䡲 Settings ( ) provides quick access to the
device’s settings menu. (See “2C. Settings” on
page 60.)
● The Settings menu can also be accessed by
pressing and tapping .
Using Your Device to Search To search the phone and Web by entering text:
Use the Quick Search box Search Matches 1. Press to launch the Quick Search box.
to manually enter a term (Device & Web) Note: There might be instances within an application where
or number that is pressing reveals only an application-specific
searched for Quick Search Voice Search search. Press twice to open the Quick Search
automatically on both Box box.
your device and on the
Web. 2. Use either the QWERTY or onscreen keyboard to
enter your search term. (See either “Entering Text
Touching Voice Search Using the Onscreen Keyboard” on page 42 or
( ) initiates the same “Entering Text Using the QWERTY Keyboard” on
search function but page 46.)
without the need to use 䡲 As you type, matches from your device and from
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Search box or on the keyboard to initiate a new
䡲 Directions to allows you to initiate a navigation
search on the Web.
session via Google maps. Use either an address,
To search the phone and Web via Voice Search: business name, business type, or other
navigation information to get the desired
1. Press and tap (microphone icon on
directions.
the side of the Quick Search box).
䡲 Navigate to allows you to receive directions via
Note: Tapping in an application’s search box searches Google maps™. Use either an address, business
the application by voice, not the Web.
name, business type, or other navigation
2. From the open dialog, say what you want to search information to get the desired directions.
for. 䡲 Map of allows you to view a map of an area via
3. Once complete, the Voice Search application Google maps. Use either an address, business
analyzes your spoken words and displays a list of name, zip code, or other navigation information.
matching keyword terms.
䢇 Notification area displays icons associated with 䢇 Extended Home Screens allow you to see the rest of
end-user notifications such as: email messages, the Home screen. The device’s screen extends
calls (missed, call in progress), new voicemail, beyond the current visible screen width to provide
upcoming events, a USB connection, and text/MMS more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.
messages. (See “Using the Notifications Panel” on 䡲 There are five available screens, each of which
page 41.) may be populated with its own shortcuts or
䡲 These notifications appear at the top-left of the widgets.
Device Basics
screen (within the Status bar) and display 䡲 Press to access the main Home screen (1)
important user information. which appears as the default “page” on the
䡲 This information can be accessed by either device and then slide your finger horizontally
swiping down from the Status bar (page 41) or by across the screen to go to the left or right
accessing the Notifications panel > extended screens (2). There are four additional
Notifications ( ). screens on either side of the main Home screen.
䢇 Status area displays icons associated with the status 䡲 Think of it as having a desktop so wide that your
of the device such as communication, coverage, screen can only display a portion at a time.
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi communication, battery levels,
Tip: While on an extended Home screen, press to
GPS, etc. return to the main Home screen.
䢇 Main Home Screen is a customizable screen that
provides information about notifications and device Note: The Status bar and Application tab are visible across all
status, and allows access to application Widgets. Home screens.
Device Basics
manages both Internet-based and Corporate an icon to launch the
email accounts. associated application.
䡲 The screen contains device
Using the Applications Tab applications such as Alarm
Clock, Browser, Calculator,
All of your device’s applications are located within the Camera, Email, Gallery,
Applications tab. This tab houses shortcuts to your Market, Navigation, Phone,
currently available applications. Settings, Voice Search,
Note: This tab houses all default and downloaded YouTube, and much more.
applications (installed from Android Market or from the
Web).
Device Basics
(page 181).
NASCAR – Launches the Web-based NASCAR Sprint TV – Allows you to watch live mobile TV
Sprint Cup Mobile application (page 176). and listen to streaming radio on your device
(page 181).
Navigation – Launches a built-in GPS feature,
giving you access to a number of location- Sprint Zone – Access links to Sprint Zone
based services (page 185). services like Account Information, What’s New,
recommended Android applications, and other
Phone – Access the phone dialpad (page 52). support and promotional content (page 176).
Talk – Launches a Web-based Google Talk
Places – Allows others to find your business on talk
application that lets you chat with family and
local search results using either Google Search friends over the Internet for free.
or Google Maps.
Voice Dialer – Launches your device’s built-in
Settings – Access the device’s built-in Settings automatic speech recognition (ASR) software,
menu (page 60). called Voice Control, to dial a phone number in
Sprint Football Live – Launches the Sprint your Contacts or to launch phone functions
Football Live services (page 178). (page 107).
Device Basics
reach the desired one. To add a shortcut via the Add to Home screen:
(See “Home Screen
Overview” on page 28.) 1. Press to activate
the Home screen.
3. Tap the Applications
( ) tab to reveal all 2. Touch and hold on an
empty area of the
your current applications.
screen.
By default, the applications
are listed in a Grid view. 3. From the Add to Home
screen window tap
4. Scroll down through the list and locate your Shortcuts.
desired application.
5. Touch and hold the onscreen icon. This creates an
immediate shortcut of the selected icon and closes
the Applications tab. The new shortcut then
appears to hover over the currently active screen.
Device Basics
䡲Choices include: Analog clock, Latitude, Music, 2. Touch and drag across your screen to view other
Picture frame, Power Control, Search, Sprint available screens (page 30).
Tutorial #1, Sprint Tutorial #2, Sprint Tutorial #3,
Sprint Tutorial #4, Sprint Tutorial #5, Voicemail, and 3. Follow the steps to add a Widget to the current
YouTube. screen (page 37).
Your device keeps a running list of your six most This allows the device to change the onscreen content
recently used applications. (images, video, Web pages) to properly display based
on the current angle (some screens may not
automatically change).
Device Basics
To manually activate the auto-rotate feature:
1. Press > and tap > Sound &
display.
2. Scroll down and tap Orientation. A checkmark
indicates the feature is enabled.
䡲Clear the Orientation checkmark to disable this
automatic orientation adjustment.
Landscape View
Menu Navigation
There are two ways to navigate through a menu:
䢇 Using your finger (page 40)
Although most screens will change orientation once 䢇 Using the keyboard’s navigation/arrow keys
the QWERTY keyboard is opened, this feature can be (page 40)
manually enabled to change the orientation for all
applicable screens when rotation is detected.
Selecting Menu Items Using Your Fingers Selecting Menu Items Using Your Keyboard
As you navigate through the menu, you activate menu Access the QWERTY keyboard and locate the
options by tapping the onscreen entry. Select any navigation keys, located at the right of the keyboard.
option by tapping it.
1. Tap an onscreen icon Enter
to launch a menu or
feature. Up
2. Scroll your finger
Left OK
across the screen to
navigate through a
menu list (bottom up or
top down). Down Right
3. Tap a menu item to
make a selection or
activate a field. As you navigate through a menu with these navigation
To launch the dialpad: keys, options are highlighted. Select any option by
pressing a directional arrow from the QWERTY
䊳 Tap from the
keyboard and moving the onscreen selection,
Home screen.
highlighting it and pressing .
䡲 If the option is numbered, you can select it by
pressing the corresponding number on the
phone’s dialpad.
Device Basics
Backing Up Within a Menu
To go to the previous menu:
䊳 Press .
To return to Home screen:
䊳 Press . Note: Not all items have context menus. If you touch and hold
an item that has no context menu, nothing happens.
Using Context Menus
Using the Notifications Panel
Context menus (also called popup menus) contain
tools that apply to a specific item on the screen. They The Notification area indicates new message events
function similar to those menu options available on (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call
your computer when you use a right-mouse click. status, etc). You can expand this area to provide more
detailed information about the current onscreen
You open a context menu by touching and holding an
notification icons.
onscreen item.
1. Touch and hold the Status bar, and then slide your Displaying Your Phone Number
finger down the screen.
2. Tap a notification entry to open the associated 䊳 Press > and tap Settings >
application. About phone > Status. (Your phone number and
Note: The Notifications panel can also be opened on the other information about your device and account is
Home screen by pressing and then tapping displayed.)
(Notifications).
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2. Select one of the following Text mode options: Send
䡲 ABC to use alphabetic characters from the
onscreen keyboard (See page 44.)
Entry field
䡲 ?123 to enter numbers by pressing the numbers
on the onscreen keyboard. (See page 45.) Suggested
words
Tip: When entering text, tap to change letter
capitalization.
Delete
䡲 Voice Input allows the device to use its built-
in voice recognition software to hear your voice
Caps/ALT
and transcript it directly into text.
Text mode
䢇 Suggested Word choices: a row of selectable word 䢇 Text mode: There are two available modes; ABC
choices based on the current set of entered text. Tap and ?123.
an onscreen choice to insert the selection into your 䡲 ABC mode contains only letters. Text mode button
text entry field at the current cursor position. indicates ?123 .
Tap the grey left and right arrows on this field to
䡲 ?123 mode contains only numbers and symbols.
reveal additional word choices.
Text mode button indicates ABC .
Note: These suggested word choices only appear when 䢇 Voice Input mode: Tapping activates the built-in
using the onscreen virtual keypad and not with the
physical QWERTY keyboard. microphone and voice recognition software.
䡲 Speak clearly into the microphone. When
䢇 Delete: deletes characters from the entry field.
complete, your spoken words are recognized,
䢇 CAPS/ALT: When in ABC mode, this key changes the converted to text, and inserted into your current
capitalization of the subsequent entered characters. cursor position.
When in ?123 mode, this key can show additional
symbol characters. Note: It is recommend that to avoid incorrect conversions, you
use this feature in an area relatively free from
䡲 Capitalization in Abc mode can be altered by background noises.
using the Caps button. (See “ABC Mode” on
page 44.) ABC Mode
䡲 Symbols used in ?123 mode can be enhanced by
accessing additional symbol characters. (See In ABC mode, you can enter only letters from the
“Entering Numbers and Symbols” on page 45.) onscreen keyboard. The text mode key shows ?123 .
1. Tap ABC to enter the ABC mode. (See “Selecting a
Text Input Mode” on page 43.)
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To enter numbers:
Note: A green circle on the shift key indicates the keyboard is
set to “Shift-Lock” where all characters are entered in 1. Tap ?123 to enter the ?123 mode.
uppercase.
2. Tap the appropriate numeric key. (See “Selecting a
2. Tap the corresponding onscreen keys to begin Text Input Mode” on page 43.)
typing your word.
DEL
To enter symbols:
䡲 If you make a mistake, tap to erase a single
1. Tap ?123 to enter the ?123 mode.
character. Touch and hold DEL to erase all text.)
2. Tap the appropriate numeric key.
By default, the first letter of an entry is capitalized and
the following letters are lower case. After a character is – or –
entered, the cursor automatically advances to the next Tap ALT to select from additional symbol
space after two seconds or when you enter a character characters. The key shows ALT (indicated with a
on a different key. green circle) when the additional character set is
active.
䡲 Cut cuts selected characters from the current text Shift: Changes the text input mode
message field. among Upper/Lower/Mixed case mode.
䡲 Copy copies selected characters in the current
Smiley: Launches the Smileys page.
text message field. Scroll down and tap an entry from the
䡲 Copy all copies all characters in the current text extensive list of emoticons.
message field.
Space: Inserts an empty space.
䡲 Paste inserts the previously cut or copied text into
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the message field.
OK/Enter: Selects or accepts a currently
䡲 Input method provides additional text input highlighted option.
methods, if available. The default is Android
keyboard. Delete: Deletes the previous character,
similar to the backspace key on a
computer keyboard.
Using the Keyboard
Return: Inserts a new line into the text
In this section we’ll cover the steps necessary to enter field.
text using the QWERTY keyboard. Using your device's
QWERTY keyboard is just like using any standard From a text entry screen, use the keyboard to enter
computer keyboard. different character types. Select one of the following
The following keys perform special functions when character types:
entering text: 䡲 Letters to enter the alphabetic characters
FN: Allows you to use alternate characters associated with each key. (See page 48.)
displayed at the top of the QWERTY keys. 䡲 Numbers to enter numbers by pressing the
Examples: $, @, #, ! numbers on the keyboard. (See page 49.)
䡲 Symbols to enter symbols. (See page 49.) Press twice to make all subsequent
䡲 Smileys to enter smileys or “emoticons.” characters uppercase (all new characters are in
(See page 49.) uppercase).
Tip: When entering text, press to change letter 䡲 Pressing cycles through the capitalization
capitalization (Abc > ABC > abc). modes (all lowercase, initial uppercase, and all
uppercase).
The keyboard provides dual-use keys labeled with
alphabetic characters on the lower half and numbers 2. Press the corresponding keys:
and symbols on the upper half. Press the key 䡲 For example, to enter the word “Bill” within a text
corresponding to the blue character you want to enter. field, type the keyboard sequence below.
DEL
䡲 If you make a mistake, tap to erase a single
Entering Letters character. Touch and hold DEL to erase all text.)
The first letter entered (of a field or new sentence) is
always an initial uppercase letter. By default, text is
entered in lowercase characters unless altered by
pressing .
Bill
To enter uppercase and lowercase characters:
䡲 To enter all uppercase characters, quickly press
1. Press to make the next character uppercase. twice.
Characters revert back to lowercase after the next
character is typed.
– or –
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characters.)
2. Press and then press the key corresponding
䡲 For example, to enter “9:30,” you would use the to the symbol you want to insert.
keyboard sequence shown below.
– or –
Press and tap an onscreen symbol.
䡲For example, to enter “I’m #1,” you would use the
9:30 following keyboard sequence.
To enter “smileys” (emoticons): 4. Look for an email from Google, and respond to the
new email to both confirm and activate your new
1. Position the cursor where you want the symbol to
account.
appear within your message.
2. Press to open the onscreen smiley page. Signing In to Your Google Account
3. Select a smiley by tapping the onscreen icon. 1. Launch an application that requires a Google
account (such as Android Market or Gmail).
Creating a Google Account 2. Click Next > Sign in.
You will need a Google account to access several Note: If you do not already have a Google account, tap
Create and follow the onscreen prompts to create your
device features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Google
new account.
Talk, and the Android Market applications. Before you
are able to access Google applications, you must enter 3. Tap the Username and Password fields and enter
your account information. These applications sync your information.
between your device and your online Google account.
4. Tap Sign in. Your device then communicates with
Note: A Google account can be created from either your the Google servers to confirm your information.
device or from a computer.
5. Create a new Gmail username by entering a prefix
1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and for your @gmail.com email address.
navigate to www.google.com.
For additional information about synchronizing
2. On the main page, click Sign-in > Create an accounts, see “Synchronizing Accounts” on page 67.
account now.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free
account.
Making Calls
2B. Making and Answering 1. Press and then tap .
Calls – or –
Press and tap > .
⽧ Making Calls (page 51)
⽧ Dialing Options (page 52)
2. Enter a phone number using the onscreen dialpad
and tap .
⽧ Answering Calls (page 52)
䡲 If you make a mistake while dialing, tap to
⽧ Missed Call Notification (page 53)
erase the numbers.
⽧ Calling Emergency Numbers (page 53)
䡲 To make a call when you are roaming and Call
⽧ In-Call Options (page 55) Guard is enabled, select Roam Call and tap
⽧ End-of-Call Options (page 56) . (See “Call Guard” on page 149.)
Calls
⽧ Additional Calling Options (page 56) 3. Touch and drag to the right when finished.
⽧ Saving a Phone Number (page 57)
⽧ Finding a Phone Number (page 58) Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, tap from the Call log
list.
⽧ Dialing From the Contacts List (page 58)
⽧ Using Favorites (page 58) You can also place calls from your device by speed
dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 58) and
⽧ Plus (+) Code Dialing (page 59)
using your Call log listings (page 81).
Dialing Options 䢇 Add wait to insert a hard pause within the number
string (the phone waits for your input). A wait requires
that any consecutive numbers be manually sent by
When you enter numbers within the dialpad, you will
tapping Yes.
see three onscreen options.
䢇 Voicemail ( ) to place a call to your voicemail.
Answering Calls
䢇 Call ( ) to place a new call to the current
number. 䊳 Touch and drag to the right to answer an
䢇 Delete ( ) to delete the digits from the current incoming call.
number. Note: All incoming call options listed below require you to
touch and hold the button to activate the function.
To see additional options,
tap . When unlocked, some functions can be activated by
tapping the onscreen button.
䢇 Add to contacts to add the
current number to a new
or existing Contacts entry. Tip: To silence the ringer on an incoming call, press either the
up or down Volume button.
䢇 Add 2 sec pause: to insert a
two-second pause to enter Your device notifies you of incoming calls in the
a 2-second delay within a following ways:
number string (the phone 䢇 The phone rings or vibrates.
continues dialing after 2 䢇 The backlight illuminates.
seconds without any
䢇 The screen displays an incoming call message.
additional keys being
pressed).
Calls
from the context menu, select Call [number]. (See
Ending a Call “Using Context Menus” on page 41.)
䊳 Touch and drag to the right across the screen. Calling Emergency Numbers
– or –
Press and then tap End call. You can place calls to 911 (from the dialpad, enter
), even if your device is
locked or your account is restricted.
Note: When you place an emergency call, your device Enhanced 911 (E911) Information
automatically enters Emergency mode.
This device features an embedded Global Positioning
During an emergency call, press to display your System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911
options. Select an option. emergency location services where available.
䢇 Speaker On to activate speakerphone mode. (If you When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS
are in speakerphone mode, the option is displayed feature of your device seeks information to calculate
as Speaker Off to deactivate.) your approximate location.
䢇 Dialpad/Hide dialpad to show or hide the onscreen Note: Depending on several variables, including availability
dialpad. and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30
䢇 End call to end the current call.
seconds or more to determine and report your
approximate location.
To exit Emergency mode:
Important: Always report your location to the 911 operator
1. Touch and drag across the screen to end a when placing an emergency call. Some
911 call. designated emergency call takers, known as
2. Tap Exit on the Emergency Call Back mode. Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not
be equipped to receive GPS location information
Note: When you end the 911 call, you are returned to the from your device.
Emergency Call Back mode.
In-Call Options 䢇 Add call to initiate a 3-way call (page 146). This can
take up to 20 seconds to become available.
Once you initiate a call, you 䢇 Merge calls to join two currently active calls
will see three onscreen (conference).
options.
䢇 End call to end the current call.
䢇 End call ( ) to end the
䢇 Mute/Unmute to mute the microphone during an
current call. (Touch and drag
active call. Tap again to unmute the microphone.
to the right.)
Note: If Mute is activated, the speaker mode is deactivated.
䢇 Speaker ( ) to route the
device’s audio through the 䢇 Speaker to route the device’s audio through the
speaker (On) or through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off).
earpiece (Off). (Touch and 䊳 Activate Speaker to route the device’s audio
drag to the left.) through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker
Calls
䢇 Dialpad ( ) to enter volume using the volume buttons.)
dial tones using the onscreen dialpad. (Touch and 䊳 Deactivate Speaker to use the device’s earpiece.
drag up.) WARNING: Because of higher volume levels, do not place
To see additional options, tap . the device near your ear during speakerphone
use.
䢇 Show/Hide dialpad to toggle the appearance of the
onscreen dialpad.
●To route the current call back to the device, Additional Calling Options
tap Headset to temporarily use the device. Tap
Bluetooth again to route the call back to the To obtain additional options such as phone number
connected Bluetooth headset. and the duration of the call, you must access the Call
log screen. (See “2D. Call Log” on page 81.)
䡲 When Bluetooth or the Bluetooth headset is
turned off, the call is routed through either the 1. Press and then tap > Call log
earpiece or speaker and shows ( ). ( ).
Call log
Touch and drag Dialpad (l ) up to use the 2. Touch and hold the entry to reveal an onscreen
onscreen dialpad to enter additional numbers, for context menu where you can choose from the
example, an extension or access code. following options:
䡲 For example: When you call your bank’s 800 䡲 Call [Number] to redial the current phone number.
number, use your dialpad to enter your account 䡲 Edit number before call to make alterations to the
number and PIN. current phone number prior to redial. (See
“Altering a Number From Call Log” on page 85.)
䡲 Send text message allows you to create a new text To save a new number from the Home screen:
message to the selected entry.
1. Press and then tap .
䡲 Add to contacts to save the number if it is not
already in your Contacts. (See “Saving a Number 2. Enter the new number.
From Call Log” on page 84.) 3. Press and tap Add to contacts.
䡲 Remove from call log to delete the entry from the 4. Tap Create new contact.
Call Log list.
5. If prompted, tap a
Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls destination for your new
identified as No ID, Restricted, or Unknown. contact to be
synchronized.
Saving a Phone Number 䡲 The new contact can be pat@gmail.com
Google
created under either your
pat@mycompany.com
The number of Contacts entries you can store in your Google (Gmail) account, Corporate
Calls
device is limited only by available memory space. Your or Corporate (Outlook-
device automatically sorts the Contacts entries Exchange Server
alphabetically. Each entry’s name can contain an account).
unlimited number of characters. (For more information, Note: You will not see the above option to select a destination
see “2E. Contacts” on page 86.) unless you have previously established a Google or
Corporate account on the device. (See “Synchronizing
Accounts” on page 67.)
6. Tap the Given name and Family name fields and Dialing From the Contacts List
use the onscreen or QWERTY keyboard to enter
the new contact name.
1. Press and tap > (Contacts).
7. Populate any of the other fields.
Shortcut: From Phone screen, tap Contacts ( Contacts ) to list
8. Tap Done to store and update the new entry. entries.
2. Scroll through the list and tap the entry you want to
Finding a Phone Number call.
To dial a contact from Favorites: 2. Tap and hold a Contacts entry to display its
1. Press and then tap > Favorites onscreen context menu (page 41).
( ). 3. Tap Add to favorites.
Favorites
2. Scroll through the list and tap the contact. 4. Confirm your entry has been added by tapping the
3. Tap to place a call or to send a text to Favorites tab ( ).
Favorites
the contact, or to send an email.
Dialing a number from the Favorites tab is similar to
Plus (+) Code Dialing
dialing one from the Contacts tab. (See “Dialing From
When placing international calls, Plus Code Dialing
the Contacts List” on page 58.)
automatically enters the international access code for
your location (for example, 011 for international calls
Assigning Favorites made from the U.S.). (See “Activating Plus Code
Only an existing Contacts entry can be assigned as a Dialing” on page 71.)
Calls
Favorite contact. 1. Press and then tap .
To assign a Contacts entry as a Favorite: 2. Touch and hold until you see a “+” on the
1. Press and tap > . display screen.
– or – 3. Dial the country code and phone number, and
Press and then tap > Contacts then tap . (The device automatically
( ). prepends the access code for international dialing,
Contacts
followed by the country code and phone number.)
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Selecting Ringer Types for Notifications 2. Tap a feature to enable it. (If a green checkmark
appears to the right of the feature, it is already
The notification area displays icons associated with enabled.)
user notifications such as: email messages, missed
䡲 Audible touch tones plays a tone while using the
calls, new voicemail, upcoming event, USB
connections, text/MMS messages. You can select the dialpad.
ringtone that plays when your device receives new 䡲 Audible selection plays a sound when making any
notifications. onscreen selection.
1. Press > and tap > Sound & 䡲 SD card notifications plays a sound when an SD
You can select whether your device plays a sound 2. Tap Ringer volume or Media volume.
when using the dialpad, when making an onscreen 3. Touch and drag the onscreen slider to adjust the
Settings
selection, and when an SD card notification occurs. volume level, and tap OK.
1. Press > and tap > Sound & 䡲 Within Ringer volume, adjust the Incoming call
display. volume and Notification volume fields to assign the
volume settings.
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To set your device to always vibrate for incoming calls: 䊳 Press and hold the volume button down in standby
mode until you see on the screen.
1. Press > and tap > Sound &
To deactivate Silence All:
display.
䊳 Press the volume button up repeatedly to select a
2. Tap Phone vibrate. (If you have already checked the volume level.
option, tapping it again deselects the option.)
To set your device to silent mode:
1. Press > and tap > Sound &
display.
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2. Tap Silent mode. This option silences all audio on Window Animation
the device except for media and alarms. (If you
have already checked the option, tapping it again This feature provides the use of animation when
deselects this option.) onscreen windows are opened and closed. If
deactivated, windows pop on and off and no transitions
are applied.
Display Settings
1. Press > and tap > Sound &
display.
Changing the Screen Orientation
2. Tap Animation and select No animations, Some
Although most screens will change orientation once animations, or All animations.
the QWERTY keyboard is opened, this feature can be
manually enabled to change the orientation for all Changing the Backlight Time Length
screens when rotation is detected.
Select how long the display screen remains lit after you
1. Press > and tap > Sound &
press any key.
display.
1. Press > and tap > Sound &
2. Tap Orientation (enabled by default). A green
checkmark indicates the feature is enabled. display > Screen timeout.
䡲 Clear the Orientation checkmark to disable this 2. Tap a time setting (8 seconds - 30 minutes).
Settings
automatic orientation adjustment. Note: Long screen backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk
and standby times.
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Settings
1. Press > and tap > Date & time.
2. Tap Automatic to disable the feature.
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Language Settings Note: Turning Location on will allow the network to detect
your position using GPS technology, making some
To assign the default language used by the Android Sprint applications and services easier to use. Turning
operating system. Location off will disable the GPS location function for all
purposes except 911, but will not hide your general
1. Press > and tap > Language & location based on the cell site serving your call. No
keyboard > Select locale. application or service may use your location without
your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not
2. Tap either English or Español. All menus are then available in all areas.
updated to the new language.
To enable your device’s GPS Location feature:
Location Settings 1. Press > and tap >
Location & security.
Your device is equipped with a Location feature for use 2. Tap Use GPS satellites. A green checkmark
in connection with location-based services. indicates the GPS location feature is enabled.
The Location feature allows the network to detect your To enable Location via wireless networks:
position. Turning Location off will hide your location
from everyone except 911. 1. Press > and tap >
Location & security.
2. Tap Use wireless networks. A green checkmark
indicates the feature is enabled.
䡲This service uses available wireless networks to
pinpoint your location within certain applications
such as Google Maps (page 185).
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3. Tap Agree. Enabling this feature allows Google to 䡲 This feature enables the synchronization of data
collect anonymous location data whether or not between your device and external sites or servers.
any location application or other related feature is 䡲 The two main components are Contacts and
active or in use. Calendar Events. Before these can be
䡲 Tap Use wireless networks > disagree to disable synchronized, they must be added to the
the collection of data. Enabling this feature can managed accounts list.
utilize more resources and slow performance.
Synchronizing Your Google Account
Synchronizing Accounts By default, there are no accounts managed by the
device. These must be manually added.
Your device provides the ability to synchronize data
from a variety of different sources or sites. These To add manage an existing Google account:
accounts can range from Google, a Corporate 1. Press > and tap >
Exchange Email Server, and other social sites such as Accounts & sync.
Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.
2. Tap Add account > Google.
Corporate and Google accounts provide the ability to
synchronize Calendar events and Contacts. 3. Click Next > Sign in.
To enable the auto-sync feature: Note: If you do not already have a Google account, tap
Create and follow the onscreen prompts to create your
Settings
1. Press > and tap > new account.
Accounts & sync.
4. Tap the Username (@gmail.com) and Password
2. Tap Auto-sync. A green checkmark indicates the fields and enter your information.
feature is enabled.
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3. Tap the parameters you wish to synchronize. Default account assigns this account as the
●
䢇 Account settings allows you to configure the current default used when sending out new emails.
email account settings such as: 䡲 Notification settings allows you to configure:
䡲 General settings allows you to configure: ● Email notifications enables the device to
● Account name displays the name used by the display a status bar icon when new
device to track the account. emails have been received.
● Your name displays the name used in the ● Select ringtone assigns an audible ringtone
From field within your outgoing emails. when a new or upcoming event is pending.
● Email check frequency configures the ● Vibrate assigns a vibration when a new or
frequency which the device queries the upcoming event is pending.
remote server for new email changes. Choose 䡲 Server settings allows you to configure:
from: Automatic (Push), Never, Every 5 minutes,
Every 10 minutes, Every 15 minutes, Every 30 ● Incoming settings provides access to the
minutes, or Every hour. Domain, password, and exchange server
parameter fields.
● Amount to synchronize to assign the sync
range for your incoming and outgoing emails ● Sync contacts synchronizes the contacts
between your device and your external between your device and the remote
exchange server. How many days worth of exchange server. A green checkmark
indicates the feature is enabled.
Settings
emails should the device and server
synchronize. Choose from: One week, Two ● Sync calendar synchronizes your exchange
weeks, or One month. calendar entries between your device and the
● Advanced Settings configures your Out of
remote exchange server. A green checkmark
Office Settings. indicates the feature is enabled.
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䡲 Clear search shortcuts erases the history of Changing the International Dialing Code
recently selected search results.
By default, the international dialing prefix (code) is set
to 011. This code can not be changed until the feature
Call Settings is temporarily disabled. Once disabled, the field
becomes accessible and can be altered.
Your device allows you to configure call settings such
as Plus code dialing usage, other international dialing 1. Press > and tap > Call settings.
options, and TTY configuration. 2. Tap North American dialing to deactivate the
feature. This enables the International Dialing field.
Activating Plus Code Dialing
3. Tap International Dialing.
Plus Code dialing allows you to have the phone DEL from the
4. Tap the entry field and press
automatically dial the international access code for onscreen keyboard to delete the previous value.
your location once you touch and hold .
– or –
(See “Plus (+) Code Dialing” on page 59.)
Press and hold on the QWERTY keyboard
1. Press > and tap > Call settings. to delete the current prefix.
2. Tap North American dialing to activate the feature 5. Enter a new value and tap OK.
(a green checkmark appears in the adjacent field).
6. Tap North American dialing to reactivate the feature.
Settings
This disables the International Dialing field.
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Settings
For additional technical support you may call
1-888-987-4357, or access the following website:
www.samsung.com/us/consumer/learningresources/
mobile/accessibility/pop_accessibility.html.
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Security Settings time it wakes up from sleep mode (screen where the
screen turns off).
䊳 Press > and tap >
Unblocking Unknown Installations Location & security.
There may be instances where you choose to install
applications or packs from sources other than the Your Device’s Screen Lock Feature
Android Market.
Locking Your Device Screen
Before these applications can be installed, you must
allow the installation of "non-Market applications". When your device is locked, you can only receive
incoming calls or make calls to 911.
1. Press > and tap >
Applications. 䊳 Press . Locking the screen prevents
accidental screen touches from activating phone
2. Tap Unknown sources to enable it. (If a green functions.
checkmark appears to the right of the feature, it is
already enabled.) Unlocking Your Device
3. Tap OK to acknowledge the change in setting. 1. Press to awaken the device.
2. Touch and drag the lock icon across the screen or
Accessing the Security Menu slide the QWERTY keyboard out.
All of your device’s security settings are available
through the Security menu. You can secure your data
and limit phone access by requiring a screen unlock
pattern every time your device is turned on or every
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Your Device’s Unlock Pattern Feature 5. Draw your pattern by touching your first onscreen
point. Then, without removing your finger from the
You can increase your device’s security by creating a screen, drag your finger over adjacent points until
screen unlock pattern (disabled by default). When the grey trace line overlaps each point and they are
enabled, you must draw the correct unlock pattern on highlighted with a green circle.
the screen to unlock and regain access to the device.
Important: You must slide your finger on the screen to create
Creating an Unlock Pattern the pattern and not touch individual dots. If you
make a mistake or a point is not properly
1. Press > and tap > selected, a red circle will appear.
Location & security.
2. Scroll down to the menu list and tap Set unlock
pattern.
3. Read the information on the screen, and then tap
Next.
4. Review the onscreen tutorial on pattern creation,
and then tap Next.
Settings
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6. When you have connected at least four dots in a 䡲 Removing this checkmark prevents the unlock
vertical, horizontal or diagonal direction, lift your pattern from displaying on the unlock screen.
finger from the screen.
What to do if you have forgotten your pattern:
7. Tap Continue to record the pattern.
If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the
8. Confirm the new pattern by redrawing it and then screen after five attempts, you are prompted to wait for
tapping Confirm. 30 seconds before you can try again.
Once the feature is enabled, additional unlock pattern 䊳 If you have forgotten your screen unlock pattern,
options are then enabled from within the Security & tap Forgot pattern.
location menu list. 䡲 Sign in using your Google account name and
Configuring the Unlock Pattern Settings password, and create a new screen unlock
pattern before regaining access to the Home
To require the pattern for access: screen.
1. Press > and tap > Changing the Unlock Pattern
Location & security.
1. Press > and tap >
2. Place a checkmark adjacent to the Require pattern Location & security > Change unlock pattern.
field.
2. Draw the current pattern on the screen.
To remove the visible unlock pattern from the Lock screen:
3. Draw a new pattern. (See “Creating an Unlock
1. Press > and tap > Pattern” on page 75.)
Location & security.
2. Remove the checkmark adjacent to the Use visible
pattern field.
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When enabled, this feature allows you to view the text 1. Press > and tap >
being entered into a password field as you type it. So SD card & phone storage.
many times there are other applications that insert an 2. Review the two memory sections for available
asterisk (*) as your type. This can be confusing and space information:
Settings
can cause issues. What if you mistyped the password
or used the wrong case? When enabled, you can see 䡲SD card displays the memory information specific
what you are entering. This feature is enabled by to an installed microSD card. This amount of
default. space can be altered by replacing the current
microSD card.
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䡲 Internal phone storage displays the memory To view your device’s storage information:
information specific to the built-in device memory.
1. Press > and tap >
This memory amount can not be altered because
it is part of the device hardware. SD card & phone storage.
To view your microSD card storage information: 2. Locate the Internal phone storage section.
1. Press > and tap > Manage Running Services
SD card & phone storage.
This service is an efficient method for managing power
2. Locate the SD card section. consumption and processor/memory resources.
3. Review both the Total space and Available space Processes can be stopped until the device is restarted.
fields: To stop a currently running service:
䡲 Total space indicates the total size of the currently
1. Press > and tap >
inserted microSD card. This includes both
Applications > Running services.
available and used space information.
● To determine the amount of memory currently 2. Tap an onscreen process entry.
used on the card, take the total space and 3. Read the Stop service? dialog and tap Stop.
subtract the remaining available space.
Note: These stopped processes are restarted once the
Note: Not all of the microSD card is registered in the available device is restarted (power cycled).
space, as a small percentage of the storage is unread.
Third-party Task Manager applications are also
䡲 Available space indicates the amount of remaining available from the Google Marketplace.
free memory space available on the microSD
card.
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Erasing Device Content 4. From the Application info screen, tap Clear cache
and/or Clear defaults.
Use the Manage applications menu to quickly erase
To uninstall third-party applications:
selected content and uninstall third-party applications
stored in your device. 1. Press > and tap >
To clear an application’s cache: Applications > Manage applications.
1. Press > and tap > Important: Only third-party applications can be uninstalled.
Applications preinstalled on the device can not be
Applications > Manage applications.
removed.
2. Press and tap Sort by size. This option sorts
2. Tap the third-party application, and from the
the current Manage applications listing to display
Application info screen, tap Uninstall.
those applications by amount of memory or cache
usage.
– or –
Press and tap Filter. This option sorts the
listed applications and processes based on one of
three available filters: All, Running, or Downloaded.
Note: Those applications with the largest usage appear at the
Settings
top of the sorted list. If not all applications or processes
are visible, select Filter > All.
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Call Log
a call currently active and in
progress.
⽧ Viewing Call Log (page 81) Missed Call: Indicates an incoming
⽧ Call Log Options (page 82) call was missed.
⽧ Making a Call From Call Log (page 84)
⽧ Saving a Number From Call Log (page 84) To access the Call log:
⽧ Altering a Number From Call Log (page 85) 1. Press and tap > Call log ( Call log ).
⽧ Erasing the Call Log (page 85) 2. Tap an entry to view available options.
Note: Call log records only calls that occur while the device is
Viewing Call Log turned on. If a call is received while your device is
turned off, it will not be included in history.
Call Log (History) is a list of the phone numbers (or From within the Call log screen, each entry contains the
Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or phone number (if it is available) and Contacts entry
missed. Call log makes redialing a number fast and name (if the number is in your Contacts).
easy. It is continually updated as your device
automatically adds new numbers to the beginning of
the list and removes the oldest entries from the bottom
of the list.
Call Log
Call log screen
● Call [Name or Number] allows you to redial the
entry by name or number.
● Send text message allows you to create a new
text message to the selected entry.
● View contact provides information about the
entry if it already exists in your Contacts list.
Once the Contacts overview screen, press
to gain access to other options such
as: Edit contact, Share, Options and Delete
contact.
● Add to contacts to save the number if it is not
already in your Contacts. (See “Saving a
Number From Call Log” on page 84.)
entry-specific options 䡲 Touch and hold an entry to display the following
(touch and hold)
entry-specific options:
● Call [Number] to redial the current phone
number.
䢇 Highlight a contact entry name and press or
● View contact provides information about the
tap an entry to reveal the call options screen:
entry if it already exists in your Contacts list.
Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Erasing the Call Log
Contacts or from calls identified as Unknown, No ID,
Restricted or Private Number. You can delete either an individual call log entry or all
Call Log
current entries from the Call log list.
Altering a Number From Call Log To clear a single entry from the Call log list:
1. Press and tap > Call log ( Call log ).
If you need to make a call from Call log and you need
to alter the number prior to dialing, you can add the 2. Touch and hold an entry and tap Delete.
appropriate prefix by prepending the number. – or –
1. Press and tap > Call log ( Call log ). Touch and hold the entry from the Call log screen
2. Touch and hold an entry to access the and select Remove from call log.
entry-specific options menu. To clear all entries from the Call log list:
3. Tap Edit number before call. 1. Press and tap > Call log ( ).
Call log
4. Edit the number using the onscreen dialpad or 2. Press and tap Clear call log.
delete digits by pressing to erase the
numbers.
5. Tap once the number has been changed.
Note: To edit a number and save it to Contacts, tap View
contact in step 3 above, and then edit the number and
tap Save. (See “Editing a Contacts Entry’s Number” on
page 92.)
Important: To verify your Contacts appear on your device, 䢇 Google contacts are shared with your existing
you must sync your email accounts after setup Google account and can also be imported to your
(Settings > Accounts & sync). (See “Confirming device after you have created a Google Mail account.
Contact Synchronization” on page 88.)
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䢇 Corporate (also know as Work or Outlook) contacts 䡲 Tap to enter additional phone numbers for
are those contacts that are intended to be shared the new Contacts entry.
with either an Exchange Server or from within
䡲 Tap to remove a previously entered phone
Microsoft® Outlook®.
number.
To add a contact:
6. Tap the label button (to the left of the Phone field)
1. Press and tap > Contacts ( ). to select a category such as: Home, Mobile, Work,
2. Tap > New contact. Work Fax, Home Fax, Pager, Other, Custom (to
Contacts
create your own unique category type), Callback,
Shortcut: Enter a phone number from the dialpad and press Car, Company Main, ISDN, Main, Other Fax, Radio,
> Add to contacts > Create new contact.
Telex, TTY TDD, Work Mobile, Work Pager, Assistant,
3. If prompted, tap a destination type (Google or or MMS.
Corporate). 7. Enter additional information into these categories:
Note: You will not see the option to select a destination unless Email, IM, Postal address, Organization, Notes,
you have previously established a Google or Corporate Nickname and Website.
account on the device. 䡲 Use your finger to slide the page up or down to
4. Tap the Given name and Family name fields, and see additional fields and categories.
enter a name for the new entry. 䡲 Tap to enter additional categories.
Note: Use the predictive text row to shortcut a name selection 䡲 Tap to remove a previously entered category.
by tapping the word.
8. Tap Done to complete and store the new entry.
5. Tap the Phone number field and enter a phone
number using the onscreen dialpad. After saving the number, your device displays the new
entry within the Contact list. (See “Contacts Entry
Options” on page 90.)
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Contacts tab
Contact entry’s Contacts Menu Options
Overview page
1. Press and tap
> .
2. Touch and hold an entry
and select from the
available contact menu
Contacts
options:
䡲 View contact to view the
Contact’s overview
screen.
䡲 Call contact to call a
Contact's available
number.
● Remember this choice
marks the selected number as the primary
one for use with this Contact.
䡲 Text contact to send the Contact a new text
message.
Contact Group Contact Details 䡲 Send voicemail to send the Contact a recorded
voice message.
Note: Syncing of contacts requires you are logged into your
Gmail and Corporate accounts via the device.
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●Ringtone where you can assign a custom 䡲 Phone number to add or delete a phone number
ringtone for this entry. to the entry. (See “Adding a Number to a Contacts
● Incoming calls where calls from this Contact
Entry” on page 92.)
are automatically sent to voicemail. A green 䡲 Email to add or delete an email address.
checkmark indicates this feature is active. 䡲 IM to assign an existing IM client contact name.
䡲 Delete contact to erase the currently selected Tap > label button to access AIM, Windows
Contacts entry.
Live, Yahoo, Skype, QQ, Google Talk, ICQ, Jabber,
Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be
Contacts
or Custom.
enabled, and the recipient’s device must be visible.
䡲 Postal address to enter a physical street address.
Only a Contact’s information can be sent via Bluetooth.
䡲 Organization to enter business information such
No other file type (video, image, or audio) can be sent
using Bluetooth. as company name and position.
䡲 More to add additional categories such as: Notes,
Nickname, and Website.
Editing a Contacts Entry
2. Tap Done to store your updates.
1. From the Contact’s overview screen, press
and tap Edit contact. Tap an option to begin editing.
䡲 [image icon] to assign a picture to the entry.
(See “Assigning a Picture to an Entry” on
page 93.)
䡲 Given name/Family name to edit the current name.
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Contacts
Share to send the current 2. Tap the image icon or current image (upper-left).
Contact entry’s
3. Tap an image to select it.
information to an external
recipient via either: 4. Touch and drag along the sides of the yellow
䡲 Bluetooth to transmit this
border box to begin cropping the desired area,
contact to another and then tap Save to assign the selected picture.
Bluetooth-compatible 5. Tap Done.
device. 䡲 If an image was already assigned, tap Use this
䡲 Email to attach the photo, Remove icon, or Change icon.
contact card to a new
outgoing email
(Exchange or Internet).
䡲 Gmail to attach the
contact card to a new
outgoing Gmail email
message.
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Applying a picture from within your online Gmail: Adding Entries to Your Favorites
1. Log into your Gmail account and go to your
Contacts page. The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly
access your most used or preferred Contacts entries.
2. Select your Contacts entry (with a checkmark) and
click the image area (Change Picture). 1. Press and tap .
3. Click Browse to locate a local copy of your image. 2. Touch and hold the entry name from the Contacts
䡲 You can also choose an image from other tab listing.
sources such as Picasa® Web. 3. From the Contacts Entry context menu, tap Add to
4. Crop the visible area of your selected picture and favorites.
click Apply Changes. Note: Another method to add or remove an entry from your
5. Sync your new contact from your online Gmail to favorites is to toggle the state of the star icon on the
Contact’s details page (upper-right). Tap to add the
your device. See “Confirming Contact entry to your favorites (star is lit), tap again to remove.
Synchronization” on page 88.
Deleting Entries
1. Touch and hold the entry name from the Contacts
tab listing.
2. From the Contacts Entry context menu, tap Delete
contact.
3. Tap OK to confirm the deletion.
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Calendar
2F. Calendar & Tools
Synchronizing Corporate Calendar Events
Corporate calendars are not synchronized to your
⽧ Before You Begin (page 95) device by default; this account type must be manually
⽧ Calendar (page 95) added. Although we previously described how to add a
corporate account to your list of managed accounts,
⽧ Alarm Clock (page 101) this only allows your device to track that account type’s
⽧ Calculator (page 102) email.
⽧ Updating Your Device Firmware (page 103) Calendar events must be added and tracked by your
⽧ Updating Your Android Operating System (page 105) device separately.
Calendar / Tools
⽧ Updating Your Profile (page 105) To add corporate calendar events to your device’s
⽧ Updating Your PRL (page 106) managed account tracking:
1. Press > and tap >
Before You Begin Accounts & sync.
2. Locate the corporate email account within the
Prior to using Google applications such as calendar, Managed accounts area of the screen.
you will need to have an active Google account
䡲If not present, you will have to add this account
(page 50).
(page 68).
Google Calendar is an application that synchronizes
new and existing entries between your device and your
online Google account.
To manually sync your calendar events to a managed settings screen where you can enable/disable the
corporate account: sync status of your managed accounts and add
more accounts.
1. Press > and tap >
䡲 Default view configures the current Calendar
Accounts & sync.
default view for events. Month view is the default.
2. Tap within the Corporate account field to Choose from: Month, Week, Day or List.
reveal the account’s synchronization settings 䡲 Day views configures how the available events are
screen. displayed onscreen. Choose from Time grid or
Event list.
3. Tap the green checkmark to toggle it off then back
䡲 First day of week sets the calendar week to start
on. (See “Synchronizing Your Corporate Account”
on page 68.) with either Sunday or Monday.
䡲 Hide declined events hides (checked) or displays
(unchecked) those events that have been
declined via the calendar application.
Adding an Event to the Calendar 2. Tap a day to which you would like to add an event.
䡲 The default view for the Calendar is the Month
Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds view.
you of important events.
䡲 To change the view, tap the available tabs along
1. Press and tap > (Calendar). the top (in portrait view) or the left (in landscape
Note: To synchronize calendar events among your Google view) of the Calendar screen. Choose from Month,
and Corporate accounts, make sure they are being Week, Day, and List.
managed by your device (page 67).
3. Tap the Event field and enter a title for the event.
4. Select a From/To date and time for the event by
tapping the corresponding fields, and adjusting the
values by tapping or .
Views
Calendar / Tools
䡲 Tap the AM or PM button to change the value.
䡲 My calendar are calendar entries that are stored 8. Assign participants by either entering the name
locally on the device and not part of an email directly into the Participants field or selecting from
account. one of the three available sources:
䡲 Google/Gmail are calendar entries that are 䡲 Contact allows you to choose participants from
synchronized between your device and your your current pool of available contacts (local and
online Google account. managed accounts). Tap entries and tap Add.
䡲 Corporate are calendar entries that are 䡲 Search allows you to search within your currently
synchronized between your device and either an available exchange Contacts entries. Enter a
Exchange Server or available from within name and tap Look Up to begin your search.
Microsoft® Outlook®. 䡲 Recently allows you to select from recent email
䡲 Must Attend are corporate calendar entries that recipients. Tap entries and tap Send.
are synchronized between your device and
Note: Some options are dependant on the type of available
assigned to a must attend category. email accounts.
䡲 default calendar are corporate calendar entries
that are synchronized between your device and 9. Select an alarm time by tapping the Alarm field.
your default email account. 䡲 Select None, On time, 5 mins before, 15 mins
before, 1 hour before, 1 day before, 2 days before, 1
Note: Additional corporate calendar categories can include:
Business, Red Category+, Important, and Personal. week before, or Customize.
䡲 Customize allows you to manually enter a desired
䡲 Tap OK when finished. number. Tap Set to complete the custom
7. Enter a location for the event in the Location field. assignment.
10. Select a recurrence cycle for the event by tapping 2. Tap the upcoming event name from the onscreen
the Repeat field. list to display the event within the Calendar
䡲 Select One-time event, Daily, Every weekday
notifications screen.
(Mon-Fri), Weekly (every [day]), Monthly (every 3. Tap an option:
[Number Day]), Monthly (on day [Number]), and
䡲 Snooze all to snooze all event reminders for five
Yearly (on [Month Day]).
minutes.
11. Enter a description for the event in the Description 䡲 Dismiss all to dismiss all event reminders.
field.
䡲 Press to keep these reminders in place
12. Tap Save to store the new event and synchronize it and close the Notifications panel.
with your selected account.
Viewing Events
Event Reminders
Calendar / Tools
1. Press and tap > . Once an
When your device is turned on and you have an event event has been created, entries are shown in the
alarm scheduled, there are several ways your device default view.
alerts you to scheduled events:
2. To view a Calendar event farther out, tap either
䢇 By playing a short beep.
Week or Month.
䢇 By illuminating the backlight.
Note: If in the Month view (tab), days containing calendar
䢇 By indicating a icon within the Status bar. events are indicated by a blue triangle. Tap a day from
this view to display a list of event within the Day tab.
To view additional options:
1. Tap the Status bar, and then slide your finger down 3. Tap the day for which you would like to view
the screen to open the Notifications panel. events. (Your device lists events in chronological
order.)
4. To display an event’s details, tap it from the current 4. Tap Select all to delete all events on this day.
screen. – or –
Going to the Current Day’s Calendar Menu Place a checkmark only on those events you want
deleted.
䊳 From Calendar view, press and tap Today.
5. Tap Delete > Yes to erase the selected events and
then synchronize this action with your managed
Editing an Existing Event account.
1. Press and tap > .
Erasing All Events
2. Tap an event to reveal its details.
3. Press and tap Edit.
1. Press and tap > .
4. Make your modifications (event name, location, 2. From the main Calendar screen (Month tab view),
participants, alarm, repetition, etc). press and tap Delete.
5. Tap Save to store the new updates and 3. Tap Select all to delete all events currently available
for this managed account.
synchronize them with your assigned account.
– or –
Erasing a Day’s Events Place a checkmark only on those events you want
deleted.
1. Press and tap > .
2. Tap the Day tab on the Calendar screen. 4. Tap Delete > Yes to erase the selected events and
then synchronize this action with your managed
3. Find the selected day and press and tap account.
Delete.
Alarm Clock Note: The number of hours and minutes left before the alarm
goes off is briefly displayed onscreen after you set the
Your device comes with a built-in alarm clock that has new alarm time.
multiple alarm capabilities. There is no limit to the 4. Tap Ringtone to select an audio ringtone that will
number of alarm events you can create. sound with the alarm.
1. Press and tap > (Alarm Clock). 䡲 Tap a ringtone to hear an audio sample.
Note: Upon your first launch of the Alarm Clock application, 䡲 Tap OK to accept the ringtone assignment.
three alarm presets are set up by default and ready for
you to customize. These alarms are turned off by 5. Tap Vibrate to add a vibration feature to the alarm.
default. 6. Tap the Repeat field to select a repeating status for
2. To activate an alarm, tap the checkmark to the the alarm.
Calendar / Tools
right of the alarm. 䡲 Place a green checkmark adjacent to the desired
repetition days and tap OK.
Note: A new alarm can also be created from the Alarm page
by pressing > Add alarm. 7. Select a unique name for this alarm event by
tapping the Label field, entering a new label, and
3. To edit an alarm, tap the entry and then tap the tapping OK.
Time field to adjust the alarm time.
䡲 Adjust the hour and minute by tapping either
8. Tap Done to store the new alarm event.
or . Note: To allow the alarm to sound even while the device is in
silent mode, press and tap Settings, then activate
䡲 Tap the AM or PM button to change the value. the Alarm in silent mode field.
䡲 Tap Set when finished.
Updating Your Device Firmware 2. Tap the Auto-sync option to enable the feature
(green checkmark). (See “Synchronizing Your
Google Account” on page 67.)
You can update your device's software using the
Update Firmware option. 䡲 If the Auto-sync option is on, email, Calendar and
Contacts automatically synchronize whenever a
Before Updating Your Firmware change is made.
䡲 If the Auto-sync option is off, simply tap
Updating your device firmware may erase all user data
within the account field to reveal the account’s
from your device. You must back up all critical
synchronization settings screen.
information before updating your device firmware.
To back up your Exchange Mail information:
As an added precaution, to preserve any data on your
microSD card, please remove it from your device prior 1. Press > and tap >
Calendar / Tools
to starting the update process. (See “Removing the Accounts & sync. (See “Corporate Email (Outlook)”
microSD Card” on page 111.) on page 169. See “Synchronizing Accounts” on
Back Up Your Data Prior to Update page 67.)
To back up your Gmail information: 2. Tap within the Corporate account field to
reveal the account’s synchronization settings
1. Press > and tap > Accounts & screen.
sync. (See “Synchronizing Accounts” on page 67.)
3. Toggle the onscreen checkmark to manually
synchronize the desired parameters (Contacts or
Calendar).
To back up stored text messages: 4. Scroll through the list of previously downloaded
Google applications and choose the one you wish
1. Press and tap > .
to reinstall.
2. Select the text message from the list to view the
5. Follow the onscreen instructions.
message thread.
3. Touch and hold on a portion of the text message Updating Your Device Firmware
from the string. The Message options context menu
appears. Once you have backed up all your data, use the
Update Firmware option to update your device
Note: You can back up stored text messages by forwarding firmware.
them to your own phone number. Open the messages
after you have updated your firmware. 1. Press > and tap >
About phone > System Updates.
4. Tap Forward.
2. Tap Update Firmware. (Your device automatically
5. Enter the recipient’s phone number and tap Send.
downloads and installs any available updates. You
To restore your Google applications: may be required to power your device off and
Your Google™ application purchases are reloaded back on to complete the software upgrade.)
remotely and can be re-installed after the update is – or –
applied. (See “Using the Android Market” on page 174.) 1. Locate the System Update Available icon ( )
1. Log into your Google account via the device. from the Status bar area.
2. Press and tap > . 2. Touch and hold the Status bar, then slide your
finger down the screen.
3. Press and tap Downloads.
3. Tap to open the System Updates screen.
4. Tap Download and follow the onscreen 1. Press > and tap >
instructions. ( appears within the Status bar to About phone > System Updates > Update Android.
indicate the device is downloading the necessary 2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
files.) – or –
5. Tap Restart & install to complete the process. 1. Locate the Android OS Update Available icon
( ) in Notifications.
Note: The Notifications panel can also be opened on the
Home screen by pressing and then tapping 2. Touch and hold the Status bar, and then slide your
Notifications. finger down the screen.
Confirm Your Current Device Firmware 3. Tap the Android update available field.
1. Press > and tap > About phone. 4. Tap Download and follow the onscreen
Calendar / Tools
instructions.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and locate the
Baseband version read-only field.
Updating Your Profile
Updating Your Android Operating This option allows you to automatically update your
System online user profile information. If you choose to change
your user name and select a new one online, you must
This option allows you to update the Android Operating then update the user name on your device.
System (OS) on your device via an over-the-air 1. Press > and tap >
connection. About phone > System Updates > Update Profile.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Voice Services
phone number in your Contacts or to launch phone
䢇 Dial <#> to call a spoken phone number.
functions. All you have to do is to talk into the phone,
and ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks 䢇 Redial to redial the last number called.
by itself.
䢇 Open <Menu> to jump directly to menu items or ● If the name is recognized and there is only
applications. (See “Opening Menus With Voice one phone number for the name, your device
Dialer” on page 109.) immediately places the call.
Tip: Use Voice Dialer in a quiet environment so it can ● If there are multiple numbers, you will see a
accurately recognize your commands. list; tap a number to place the call.
Calling a Contact With Voice Dialer Calling a Phone Number With Voice Dialer
1. Press and tap > (Voice Dialer). 1. Press and tap > (Voice Dialer).
2. When you see “Listening,” say “Call” followed by 2. When you see “Listening,” say “Dial” followed
the name and the label for the contact you wish to immediately by a valid string of digits to be dialed,
call. For example, say “Call John Smith Mobile.” The for example, say “Call 555 555 5555.”
device dials the number stored for the contact Speak naturally and clearly and remember to speak
“John Smith” with the label “Mobile.” one digit at a time—1-800 should be pronounced “One
䡲 If the location is not recognized or the name does Eight Zero Zero.”
not have a phone number stored in Contacts, you
will see an onscreen list of possible options.
䡲 If a name has only a single number, or if you
know the name but are not sure which number to
call, say “Call” followed by the name only. For
example, say “Call John.”
Voice Services
to open it.
Android market.
Important: Before initial use, activate the Install voice data
function to properly activate and use the
text-to-speech feature.
microSD Card
2H. microSD Card For example, a 16GB microSD card will show
approximately 14.73GB of total space.
– card has been properly unmounted from To remove the microSD card from the microSD adapter:
device but is missing (card was removed). Hold the front edge of the microSD card, and
microSD Card
䊳
– card has been incorrectly removed and gently pull it out to remove it from the adapter.
improperly unmounted. Write Protection
WARNING: DO NOT remove a microSD card while the The microSD adapter has a built-in Write Protection
device is accessing or transferring files. Doing so
will result in loss or damage of data. Make sure
lock to prevent accidental overwriting or removal of
your battery is fully charged before using the your data when the microSD card and adapter are
microSD card. Your data may become damaged inserted in another device.
or lost if the battery runs out while you are using 䊳 Slide the Write Protection lock tab down into the
the microSD card.
“Lock” position to prevent overwriting of data. To
allow data to be added or removed from the
microSD Adapter microSD card, slide the Write Protection lock tab
The supplied microSD adapter allows you to use up into the normal position.
microSD cards in other SD-compatible devices, like
computers, cameras, and printers. Before using the Connecting Your Device to Your
microSD card with an SD-compatible device, you will
need to insert the microSD card into the microSD
Computer
adapter.
Before using your device’s mass storage capabilities,
To insert the microSD card into the microSD adapter: you need to prepare your device’s data services to
䊳 With the label side of the microSD card facing up, synchronize with your desktop or laptop computer.
insert the card into the supplied microSD adapter, Once you have connected the device to the computer,
and gently slide the card until it is fully inserted. you can transfer your data to or from the microSD card.
2. The USB icon ( ) now appears in the top left Troubleshooting USB Connection
Notifications area on your device. If there is ever a circumstance where your setup of the
3. Touch and drag down the Status screen to reveal device’s USB connection has an issue, try these
the Notifications page (or from the Home screen troubleshooting tips.
press and tap Notifications). 1. Verify your computer is able to access the Internet
prior to connection and that this connection is not
lost during these troubleshooting procedures.
䡲 Some system connections might require ● This entry indicates an error occurred during
additional setup data available online. the USB driver installation process.
microSD Card
2. Touch and drag down the Status screen to reveal 䡲 Using your mouse, right-click on USB MMC
the Notifications page (or from the Home screen Storage and select Update Driver....
press and tap Notifications). 䡲 From the Found New Hardware Wizard, select
Install the software automatically and click Next >
3. Tap USB connected > Mount to establish the Finish.
connection and copy files between your computer
and your device's microSD card. Transferring Data Directly to and From the
4. From the Found New Hardware Wizard, select Install microSD Card
the software automatically and click Next. You can access the microSD card and use it just as
5. Select a connection to the Internet and click Next. easily as any other communicating storage device.
6. If a Cannot install this Hardware screen appears, 1. Connect the USB cable and tap Connect to PC.
follow these steps: 2. From your Desktop, double-click My Computer >
䡲 Click Finish. [device drive letter] to display the folders and files
䡲 From your Desktop, right-click on the My currently available on the internal microSD card.
Computer icon and select Properties (from the 3. Open a folder on your computer and begin the
onscreen context menu). transfer process of files from your computer to the
䡲 Click the Hardware tab and select the Device internal card’s target folder.
Manager. Note: This process can be reversed from copying data from
䡲 Open the? Other devices section from the list. the microSD card back to the connected computer.
Confirm there is a USB MMC Storage item listed.
2. Tap Unmount SD card to release the microSD card 䢇 DO NOT use your computer to change or edit folder
from its use by the device. The icon appears or file names on the microSD card, and do not
microSD Card
within the Notifications area to indicate an attempt to transfer large amounts of data from the
unmounted internal microSD card. computer to the microSD card. Doing so may cause
the microSD card to fail.
3. Once released, tap Format SD card > Format SD 䢇 DO NOT turn off or restart your computer, or put it
card > Erase everything. into standby mode, while using a mass storage
䡲 Once completely formatted, the card is device. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data.
automatically re-mounted (reconnected for use by 䢇 The internal microSD card can only be mounted for
the device). use by either the device or a connected computer.
Important: The formatting procedure erases all the data on Prior to accessing the card via a different method, it
the microSD card, after which the files CANNOT must first be unmounted from its current device
be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, (phone or computer-USB).
please check the contents before you format the
card. Important: The microSD card can only share a connection
with one device at a time, either your device or
your computer (via its USB connection), not both.
Important Connection Information You can not browse the contents of the card via
your device if they are currently being browsed via
䢇 To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB your PC.
cable, the microSD card, or the battery while
accessing or transferring files.
2I. Camera
2. Holding the phone in landscape mode, use the ● Press to return to the previous screen.
display screen as a viewfinder and aim the camera
lens at your subject. Note: Tapping the right side panel also provides
access to the camera’s settings.
3. Press or tap until the shutter
䡲 Settings to access camera hardware settings:
sounds. (Your device automatically saves the
picture to the DCIM folder on the microSD card.) ● Camera mode to activate the Rear or Front
camera. (When the Front camera is selected,
Camera Settings the only additional options available are Store
Camera
location and Picture quality.)
1. From camera mode ( ), press and ● Flash mode to activate the built-in flash and
adjust any of the following options: provide an additional light source for new
䡲 Gallery to access the Gallery of stored camera pictures taken with the Samsung Transform.
images. Set to On, Off or Auto.
● Tapping Gallery while in the Camera mode ● Scene mode to select a camera setting for
opens the Camera pictures gallery. better image capture under different lighting
environments. Choose from: Auto (default),
● Tapping Gallery and pressing reveals Against Light, Beach/Snow, Candlelight, Dawn,
gallery-specific options such as Capture Fallcolour, Firework, Landscape, Night,,
picture, Capture video, Slideshow, Multiselect or Party/Indoor, Portrait, Sports, Sunset, and Text.
Settings. ● White balance to compensate for color
● Tap an image to open it and press for differences found within different lighting
options such as Share, Rotate, Delete, Crop, conditions. Choose from: Auto (default),
Set as and More. Incandescent, Daylight, Fluorescent, or Cloudy.
● Color effect to apply different color effects onto 1. Press and tap > (Gallery).
images. Choose from: None (default), Mono,
2. Select a folder location
Sepia, Negative, Aqua, or Whiteboard.
(for example: Camera
● Store location to store the actual location pictures) and tap an
(latitude and longitude) where the image was image to view your
taken so the photo can later be displayed on picture.
Google Maps or used in other social ● Pressing
applications. from the main
● Picture size to set the size of your image. Gallery screen
Choose from: 3M Pixels, 2M Pixels, 1M Pixel, or reveals
VGA Pixels. gallery-specific
● Picture quality to set the image quality for your options such as
image. Choose from: Super fine, Fine, or Capture picture,
Normal. Capture video,
● Focus mode to set the focal properties of the Slideshow,
camera lens. Choose from Auto (default), Multiselect, or
Infinity, or Macro (close up images). Settings.
● Tap an image to open it, and press for
2. Press to return to the previous screen.
options such as Share, Rotate, Delete, Crop,
Set as, and More.
View Your Pictures
● Press to return to the previous screen.
The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of
stored camera images.
Camera
䡲 Capture picture to return to the camera mode and first (default) or
take another picture. Newest last.
Camera
䡲 More to access additional image options such as: 3. With the picture displayed, press , tap Set as,
Details, Show on Maps, and Settings. and select an option.
● Details to display image details such as file 䡲 Contact icon to assign the picture to a Contacts
name, file size, resolution and date taken. entry as a picture ID. Tap an entry from the
● Show on Maps to display the image overlaid Contacts tab, crop the image and tap Save to
over a Google Map (only available if Map assign the picture.
information was previously embedded). 䡲 Wallpaper to assign the picture as a background
● Slideshow to activate the slideshow feature. image, crop the image and tap Save to assign the
(See “Camera Gallery Options” on page 121.) picture.
● Settings to adjust general settings for the
picture gallery and make modifications to the
slideshow parameters. (See “Camera Gallery
Options” on page 121.)
Camera
● Video quality to set the image quality for your Camcorder Gallery Options
video. Choose from: Low (176x144) or High
(352x288). Accessing the gallery provides access to videos.
Note: The Video quality option is disabled when the 1. Press and tap > (Gallery).
Recording mode is set to MMS. – or –
● Video duration to set the length for your video. While in camcorder mode, press and tap
Choose from: 30 seconds (sending the video Gallery.
in an MMS/video message), 10 minutes (SD 2. From Camera videos gallery, tap a video icon to
card storage), or 30 minutes (SD card storage). playback the videos taken stored on your microSD
● Flash mode to activate the built-in flash and card.
provide an additional light source for new – or –
videos taken with the Samsung Transform. Set
to On, Off or Auto. Highlight a video icon and press to reveal
gallery-specific options for the Camera videos:
䡲 Capture picture to return to the camera mode and ● Email to attach your video to a new email
take another picture. message.
䡲 Capture video to switch to the camcorder mode ● Gmail to attach your video to a new Gmail
and shoot a new video. email message.
䡲 Multiselect to select multiple video files from the ● Messaging to attach your video to a new MMS
Gallery. message.
䡲 Settings to adjust general settings and make ● YouTube to upload your current video file to a
modifications to the slideshow parameters. See YouTube page. Tap Upload to complete the
“Camera Gallery Options” on page 121. process.
3. Press to return to the previous screen. 䡲 Delete to delete the current video.
䡲 Details to display image details such as File
Video Settings name, File size, Duration, Frame rate, Bit rate,
Format, and Date taken.
1. Press and tap > (Gallery).
2. From Camera videos gallery, tap a video icon to
begin video playback.
– or –
Touch and hold the video icon to display the
following video menu context menu options:
䡲 Play to begin playback of the current video file.
Bluetooth
About Bluetooth Wireless & networks.
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology 2. Tap Bluetooth to activate the feature (a green
that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of checkmark indicates it is active). When active,
Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free
appears within the Status area.
car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers,
printers, and wireless devices. The Bluetooth To turn Bluetooth off:
communication range is usually up to approximately
30 feet. 䊳 Press > and tap >
Wireless & networks > Bluetooth.
䡲 Tap to remove the green checkmark and
deactivate Bluetooth.
Bluetooth Computer
Bluetooth
Note: Your device is visible for up to 120 seconds with an external device.
(2 minutes). This value appears as a countdown within 3. Tap Scan for devices. (Your device will display a list
this field. of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices,
To scan for Bluetooth devices: page 128.)
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 4. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Scan for 5. Enter the passkey or PIN code and tap Done > OK.
devices to search for visible external Bluetooth- – or –
compatible devices such as headsets, devices, Tap Pair from the onscreen pairing options popup.
printers, and computers.
6. The external device will then have to also accept 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the
the connection and enter your device’s PIN code. previously paired device (from the bottom of the
䡲 Once successfully paired to an external device,
page).
appears within the Status area. 3. Tap OK to confirm disconnection.
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur
Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations automatically if the paired device goes out of range of
may be different, and functions such as transfer or your Samsung Transform or it is powered off.
exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth-
compatible devices. To delete a paired device (unpair):
Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection
Note: Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time record” and upon reconnection would require that you
process. Once a pairing has been created, the devices re-enter all the previous pairing information.
will continue to recognize their partnership and
exchange information without having to re-enter a 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
passcode again.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, touch and hold
To disconnect a paired device: the name of the previously paired device (from the
bottom of the page). This opens the connected
Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection
device’s menu options.
between the device and your Samsung Transform, but
retains the knowledge of the pairing. At a later point 3. Tap Disconnect & unpair (from the onscreen context
when you wish to reconnect the device, there is no menu) to confirm deletion.
need to setup the connection information again.
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
Bluetooth
Contacts information, or other items using a Bluetooth successful.
connection.
Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be
enabled, and the recipient’s device must be visible.
Disconnecting Bluetooth
Connection During an Active Call
䊳 During an active call, where the audio is being
routed through a connected Bluetooth device
(headset or hands-free connection), tap Bluetooth
to route the device’s audio through the connected
Bluetooth headset (On) or through the speaker
(Off).
䡲 When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset,
the current call area is surrounded by a blue box,
the Bluetooth button indicates it’s on, and shows
the Bluetooth call icon ( ).
䡲 When turned off, the call is routed through either
the earpiece or speaker, the call area is
surrounded by a green box, the Bluetooth button
indicates its off, and shows ( ).
Note: Communication can be toggled between the Bluetooth
headset and the device speaker by tapping the
Headset button On or Off.
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Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to 䡲 Record your greeting.
access your voicemail. Now you can find exactly the 3. When prompted to enter information, tap
message you are looking for without having to listen to (Dialpad) to bring up the onscreen dialpad to enter
every voicemail message first. This new feature your numeric responses.
periodically goes out to your voicemail, and gathers the
caller information from all of the current voicemails.
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feature was enabled within the Voicemail Settings
reviewing a voicemail menu, the speakerphone will always be
message.
automatically enabled during voicemail playback
Note: Press > Lock to prevent the message from (page 136).
accidentally being deleted.
䡲 Delete to delete the current voicemail
message. Tap OK to confirm the deletion.
Configuring Voicemail Options 䡲 Text message to create and deliver a new text
message to the sender’s phone number.
To access the voicemail menu options: 䡲 Reply to reply to the voicemail. You can then reply
1. Press and tap > . to the sender or forward it to anyone with either
an email or phone number. This allows you to
2. Press and select from the following:
send this voicemail message to several recipients
䡲 Compose to compose a new voicemail message. at the same time.
䡲 Play all new to listen to all new messages. 䡲 Forward to forward the voicemail to another
䡲 Delete to delete selected messages from your number to your Contacts list.
current list of available voicemail messages.
䡲 Search to search through voicemail messages for
Configuring Voicemail Settings
keywords. 1. Press and tap > .
䡲 Settings to configure your voicemail application
2. Press and tap Settings. From the Settings
settings. menu, you can:
To access a voicemail message’s options: 䡲 Tap Notifications to determine how you are
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Every time you access a selected message from your and follow the prompts to change your current
Visual Voicemail list, you can configure the device to greeting.
automatically launch the built-in speakerphone so that
you can clearly hear the message.
Editing the From Name via the Voicemail Menu Note: When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint
From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly Network, you may not receive notification of new
voicemail messages. Sprint recommends that you
change the name or number attached to your voice
periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area
messages. code + your wireless phone number. When your
1. Press and tap > . voicemail answers, tap and enter your password.
Roaming rates apply when you access voicemail while
2. Press and tap Settings > From name. roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network.
3. Tap the existing identification field and enter a new Your device accepts messages even when it is turned
identifying name or number (used to identify you off. However, your device notifies you of new messages
to recipients of your voice messages). only when it is turned on and you are in a Sprint service
area.
4. Tap OK to save your information.
2. Tap an entry to listen to your message. 2. Touch and hold a voicemail entry and tap Delete
– or – this message > OK.
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and multimedia messaging.
Using Visual Voicemail Menu to Delete Your
Messages
1. Press and tap > .
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2. Tap the To: field and enter a Contact's name, a 䡲 Capture video: Opens the camcorder application.
mobile phone number, or an email address. As Shoot a video, and then tap OK to use this video
you enter the phone number or email address, in your message. (See “Recording Videos” on
matching contacts appear onscreen. page 124.)
䡲 Audio: Opens the Select audio menu. Use the ● Play: plays back the recording.
onscreen navigation to select an audio file and ● Stop: stops the recording. Once stopped, tap
tap OK. either Use this recording (attach it to your
Volume Meter Recording duration message), or Discard (delete the current
recording and re-record).
䡲 Slideshow: Opens the Edit slideshow menu.
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tap Add subject or Attach. The original text message is
1. Press and tap > . then automatically converted into a multimedia
message.
2. From the message list, tap a multimedia message
to open its contents.
Deleting a Message or Message Thread 䡲 Multimedia message limit: Sets the maximum
number of multimedia messages that can be
1. Press and tap > . stored on the device (per conversation).
2. Touch and hold the message entry to display the 䡲 Auto-retrieve: Enable this option to automatically
context menu. retrieve the entire content of your MMS messages.
When checked, the MMS message header,
3. Tap Delete thread and once prompted, tap OK to
message body, and any attachments will
complete the process.
automatically download to your device.
Adjusting Message Settings ● If you disable this option, only the MMS
message headers will be retrieved and shown
1. Press and tap > . in the message list.
2. From within the Messaging screen, press 䡲 Roaming auto-retrieve: Disable this option if you
and tap Settings. only want the MMS message headers to
download while roaming. Enable this option to
3. Adjust the following fields according to your needs:
automatically download your complete
䡲 Delete old messages: Enable this option to delete multimedia messages even while roaming.
older text messages that exceed the defined
䡲 Notifications: Enable this option if you wish to
maximum number of text messages limit set
receive a notification in the status bar when a new
below.
text or multimedia message arrives.
䡲 Text message limit: Sets the maximum number of
text messages that can be stored on the device
(per conversation).
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2. Tap . new call. The first
caller is placed on
3. Enter a phone number and then press .
hold. Call Options
To permanently block your number, call Sprint 䡲 Ignore to send the call to your voicemail box.
Customer Service.
– or –
Touch and drag to the right to accept or 2. Make your call to the Second caller
to the left to ignore the incoming call. first recipient.
To switch back to the first caller: 3. Once you have
established the
䊳 Press and tap Swap calls.
connection, press
Tip: For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted,
and tap Add call.
you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing
before placing your call. Call Waiting is 䡲 It may take up to
automatically reactivated once you end the call. 20 seconds for the
button to become
active.
Making a 3-Way Call
4. Enter the second caller’s
With 3-Way calling, you can talk to two people at the phone number and tap
same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime or select a
rates will be charged for each of the two calls.
number from your
1. Press and tap to access the First caller
Contacts tab. (Your first
onscreen dialer.
call is automatically put on hold.)
5. When you’re connected to the second party,
press and tap Merge calls to combine both
calls into a single 3-way call.
If one of the people you called hangs up during your To deactivate Call Forwarding:
call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you
1. Press and tap to access the
initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers
onscreen dialer.
are disconnected.
2. Tap . (You will
Call Forwarding hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.)
Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have
Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls forwarded.
to another phone number – even when your device is
turned off. You can continue to make calls from your
phone when you have activated Call Forwarding. Roaming
To activate Call Forwarding:
Roaming Icon
1. Press and tap to access the
onscreen dialer. Your display screen always lets you know when you’re
off the Nationwide Sprint Network. Anytime you are
2. Tap . roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). If
3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you are roaming on a digital system, you will see the
you want your calls forwarded. roaming icon along with the text – Digital Roam – .
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4. Tap . (You will hear a tone to confirm the
activation of Call Forwarding.)
Roaming on Other Digital Networks 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting,
tap .
When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call
quality and security is similar to the quality you receive 3. Enter your password at the prompt and follow the
when making calls on the Nationwide Sprint Network. voice prompts.
However, you may not be able to access certain When you return to the Nationwide Sprint Network,
features, such as data services, depending on the voicemail notification will resume as normal.
available network.
Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint Setting Roam Mode
Network, and your call is dropped in an area where you
think Sprint service is available, turn your phone off and Your device allows you to control your roaming
on again to reconnect to the network. capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you
can determine which signals your device accepts.
Checking for Voicemail Messages While Choose from two different settings on your dual-band
Roaming device to control your roaming experience.
When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint 1. Press > and tap > Wireless &
Network, you may not receive on-phone notification of networks > Mobile networks.
new voicemail messages. Callers can still leave
messages, but you will need to periodically check your 2. Tap Data roaming to connect to data service while
voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming roaming.
service area for an extended period of time.
1. Dial your area code and your phone number and
tap .
Your device has two ways of alerting you when you are 1. From standby mode, dial the area code and phone
roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network: the number and tap .
onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard 2. Tap OK.
makes it easy to manage your roaming by requiring an
To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:
extra step before you can place or answer a roaming
call. (This additional step is not required when you 1. Touch and drag to the right. (A message is
make or receive calls while on the Nationwide Sprint displayed notifying you that roaming charges will
Network.) apply.)
To turn Call Guard on or off: 2. Tap OK.
1. Press > and tap > Wireless & Note: If the Call Guard feature is set to On, you need to take
networks > Mobile networks. extra steps (such as dialing 1 + area code) to make
and receive roaming calls.
2. Tap Call Guard to toggle the active state of this
function. When active, an extra key press is System Select
required for dialing when in a roaming area.
1. Press > and tap > Wireless &
Note: Call Guard is turned on by default on your device.
networks > Mobile networks.
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Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available when
you are roaming with Call Guard enabled.
2. Tap System select to change the CDMA roaming To set your Data Roam Guard notification:
mode.
1. Press > and tap > Wireless &
䡲 Home Only to access only the home area mobile networks > Mobile networks.
network, which is the Nationwide Sprint Network.
This option also prevents roaming on other 2. Tap Data Roaming Guard.
networks. 3. Tap an onscreen option: ON or OFF.
䡲 Automatic to seek service on the Nationwide
To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active:
Sprint Network. When Sprint service is
unavailable, the device searches for an alternate 䊳 When a pop-up notification appears informing you
system. that data roam charges may apply, tap Connect or
Always Connect to connect.
Data Roam Guard
Depending on service availability and roaming
agreements, your device may be able to access data
services while roaming on certain digital systems.
You can set your device to alert you when you are
roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network and try to
use data services such as messaging.
Note: Data Roam Guard is turned on by default on your
device.
Updating Your User Name Note: The Browser automatically launches when a Web link
is tapped from within either an email or text message.
If you choose to change your user name and select a
new one online, you must then update the user name
on your device. Data Connection Status and Indicators
1. Press > and tap > Your device displays the current status of your mobile
About phone > System Updates. data connection through indicators at the top of the
screen. The following symbols are used:
2. Tap Update Profile.
Your device is connected to the high-speed
Launching a Web Connection Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (3G). When
the arrows are animated, your device is
䊳 Press and tap > (Browser).
transferring data (for example, when you are
(Your data connection starts and you see the
opening a Web page).
home page.)
When the arrows are gray, your device is
Note: Internet connections can be made either through connected to the network but is not currently
the Sprint network or via Wi-Fi (configured via the transferring data.
Settings > Wireless & networks page).
When the arrows are replaced with a D, data
While connecting, you may see an animation. Once service is available but currently dormant.
complete, you are connected to the default home
page.
Tip: To change the default launch page to a current page,
press and tap More > Settings > Set home page.
Selecting Text on a Web Page 䡲 As you type the address, if your desired website
appears within the suggested sites list, tap the
1. While on an active entry to begin surfing.
Web page, press
2. Tap Go.
to open the
browser menu. Note: Not all websites are viewable on your device.
䡲 Block pop-up windows: Prevents popup 䡲 Set home page: Sets the current home page for
advertisement or windows from appearing the Web browser (page 158).
checkmark to disable this function. to save and read cookies from your device.
䡲 Enable plug-ins: Enables browser plugins for the 䡲 Clear all cookie data: Clears all current browser
䡲 Open in background: New pages are launched in data from any previously filled out forms. Remove
a separate page and displayed behind the the checkmark to disable this function.
current one. Remove the checkmark to disable 䡲 Clear Form data: Deletes any stored data from
this function. previously filled out forms. Tap OK to complete the
process.
3. Touch and hold an entry from the list to display an Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing
onscreen popup menu. and accessible Wireless Access Point (WAP). These
WAPs can either be Open (unsecured) as within most
4. Tap Set as homepage to assign the selected entry
Hot Spots, or Secured (requiring knowledge of the
as your new home page.
router name and password).
Adding Bookmarks to Your Home Screen
Turning Wi-Fi On and Off
1. From any open Web page, press .
By default, your device’s Wi-Fi feature is turned off.
2. Tap the Bookmarks tab.
Turning Wi-Fi on makes your device able to discover
3. Touch and hold an existing entry from the list to and connect to compatible in-range WAPs.
display an onscreen popup menu.
To turn Wi-Fi on:
4. Tap Add shortcut to Home to add the selected entry
to your Home screen. 1. Press > and tap >
Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi 2. Tap the Wi-Fi field to activate the feature (green
checkmark indicates active). The device scans for
available in-range wireless networks.
About Wi-Fi
To turn Wi-Fi off:
Wi-Fi is a term used for certain types of wireless local
1. Press > and tap >
area networks (WLAN). These device types use an
802.11 wireless specification to transmit and receive Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi.
wireless data. 2. Tap to remove the green checkmark and
deactivate Wi-Fi.
Using the Wi-Fi Settings Menu The device can also be manually configured to
connect to other email systems.
The Wi-Fi settings - Advanced menu allows you to set
up many of your device’s Wi-Fi service, including: Note: If you have multiple email accounts, you must configure
each account with its own settings.
䢇 Setting your Wi-Fi sleep policy
If you want to send and receive email messages
䢇 Viewing your device’s MAC Address
through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) account
䢇 Configuring use of either a DHCP or Static IP (such as Outlook), or if you wish to use your device to
To access the Wi-Fi Settings menu: access your corporate email through a VPN (Virtual
Private Network), you will first need to set up an IMAP
1. Press > and tap > or POP account.
Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.
䢇 IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) - This mail
2. Press and tap Advanced. retrieval protocol is frequently used in large networks
and commercial and institutional settings. IMAP4 is
the current standard.
Email
䢇 POP (Post Office Protocol) - This protocol is
Your device’s Email applications let you access and supported by most ISPs and is currently more
manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one common among consumer applications. POP3 is the
convenient location. current standard.
Although there is a separate Gmail application, Note: For more information, review your email carrier’s
the main email application can manage both literature or contact your IT administrator.
Internet-based email services (Gmail™ and Yahoo™)
and Corporate Work Email (Outlook®).
Email Icons/Shortcuts Note: You must have a valid and active Google account prior
to using this email client.
9. Once complete, tap Send. 5. This menu provides both field information and
䡲 Tap > Save as draft to save the current settings:
email as a draft. To later view your draft email 䡲 General settings allows you to configure:
messages, from the Inbox, tap the Drafts folder. Account name displays the name used by the
●
䡲 To delete the current email message, tap Discard. device to track the account.
● Your name displays the name used in the
Adding Additional Internet Email Accounts
From field within your outgoing emails.
1. Press and tap > . ● Email check frequency configures the
2. Press and tap Accounts > > Add frequency which the device queries the
account. remote server for new email changes.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to add additional ● Default account assigns this account as the
Internet-based email accounts such as Yahoo!, default used when sending out new emails.
Gmail, AOL, or other POP or IMAP accounts. 䡲 Notification settings allows you to configure:
The main Email application ( ) also provides 4. Tap Exchange account (from the add new email
account screen).
access to your Outlook Exchange server via your
device. If your company uses Microsoft Exchange 5. When prompted to provide additional detailed
Server 2003 or 2007 as the corporate email system, information, scroll down the screen and tap Next.
you can use this email application to wirelessly 6. Enter a Domain\Username, Password, and
synchronize your email, Contacts, and Task information Exchange Server information.
directly with your company’s Exchange server.
䡲 Domain\Username: enter your network 9. Identify your new account with a unique name and
domain\desktop login username. provide the outgoing name text then tap Done.
䡲 Password: typically your network access Important: You can synchronize over the air (not directly) with
password (case-sensitive). an Exchange Server running Microsoft Exchange
䡲 Exchange Server: your exchange server remote
Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Microsoft
Exchange Server 2007.
email address. Typically starts with mail.XXX.com.
Obtain this information from your company
Note: You can have multiple Work Email (Microsoft Exchange
network administrator. ActiveSync) accounts active on your device.
䡲 If your network requires SSL encryption, tap the
Use secure connection (SSL) field to place a Opening Corporate Email
checkmark in the box and activate this additional
1. Press and tap > (Email).
level of security.
䡲 If your exchange server requires this feature, leaving 2. Press and tap Accounts and select the
this field unchecked can prevent connection. corporate account.
Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password 3. Tap a message to read, manage, and reply to your
information can cause completion issues. email messages.
7. Read the onscreen activation disclaimer and, if 䡲 From your Inbox screen, press to select
prompted, tap Next. options, such as Refresh, Compose, Accounts,
Account settings, Sort, or Search.
8. Configure your Email check frequency, Amount to
䡲 While in a message, press to select
synchronize (days to synchronize between your
device and server), and activate any other email messaging options, such as Add to Contacts, Save
settings, and then tap Next. to Calendar or Display Mode (Original or Positive
mode).
Composing Corporate Email 4. Tap the Body field and compose your email.
1. From the Inbox, press 䡲 To add a file attachment, tap Attach (from the
Configuring Corporate Email Settings Tap Account settings and configure any other email
parameters you wish to synchronize. See
After your initial setup, you are taken to the Settings “Synchronizing Accounts” on page 67.
menu for your new Work Email account.
To configure Corporate Email settings:
Account Settings: configures send and receive settings,
such as email signature, notifications, syncing, etc. 1. Press > and tap >
Accounts & sync.
1. Press > and tap >
Accounts & sync. 2. Tap within the Corporate account field to
reveal the account’s synchronization settings
2. Tap within the screen.
Corporate account field
to reveal the account’s 3. Tap the Account settings parameters you wish to
synchronization settings synchronize.
screen. 䡲 General settings allows you to configure:
3. Toggle either the Sync ● Account name displays the name used by the
Calendar or Sync device to track the account.
Contacts fields to force ● Your name displays the name used in the
the device to manually From field within your outgoing emails.
resync either the ● Email check frequency configures the
exchange Contacts or frequency which the device queries the
Calendar entries. remote server for new email changes. Choose
– or – from: Automatic (Push), Never, Every 5 minutes,
Every 10 minutes, Every 15 minutes, Every 30
Setting Options minutes, or Every hour.
● Amount to synchronize to assign the sync ● Sync calendar synchronizes your exchange
range for your incoming and outgoing emails calendar entries between your device and the
2. Tap within the Corporate account field to Selecting and Installing a Google Application
reveal the account’s synchronization settings
screen. 1. Press and tap > .
3. Scroll to the bottom of the list and tap Signature. 2. Browse through the categories, find an application
you're interested in, and tap the name.
4. Delete the current default text and enter your new
email signature. 3. Read the application descriptions.
5. Tap OK to store the new signature. 4. Tap Install (for free applications) or Buy.
Note: Use caution with applications which request access to
Using the Android Market any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of
data usage times.
The Android Market provides direct access to a large 5. If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions to pay
selection of applications which you can download and for the application.
install on your device.
6. Check the progress of the current download by
Accessing the Market opening the Notifications panel.
1. Press and tap > (Market). 7. After the item is downloaded and installed on your
device, the content download icon appears in
2. If not already logged in with your Google account,
the notification area of the status bar.
tap Next.
3. Tap Sign in and enter your Google account 8. On the Android Market screen, press and
information. tap Downloads, tap the installed application in the
list, and then tap Open.
4. Tap Accept to agree to the Android Market terms of
service.
Note: Once you download and install the Sprint pack, Sprint Note: Some Sprint data applications may not work with a
applications such as NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, Wi-Fi connection present. If prompted, disable your
Sprint Football Live, Sprint Music Plus, and device's Wi-Fi feature while using these applications.
TeleNavTM GPS Navigator will appear on your
applications screen. When you switch from the Sprint Sprint Zone
pack to another ID pack, or choose a new ID pack, the
Sprint applications will remain installed and visible on Sprint Zone is a free application which helps you
your applications screen (page 5). manage your account, get tips and tricks for your
To download and install Sprint apps: device, find recommended apps, and more.
1. Press and tap > (SprintZone).
1. Press and tap > [application name].
The browser will start and take you to the 2. From the Sprint Zone Web page, scroll up or down
download menu for the application. and tap an item to check your account, read the
latest news about your device, load an application,
2. Follow the instructions to customize your and more.
application (such as selecting a favorite team or
driver) or press to explore your options. NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
Important Privacy Message – Sprint’s policies often do not Now you have the ability to get every bit of NASCAR
apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may
access your personal information or require Sprint to disclose
coverage, news, and stats right on your device.
your customer information to the third-party application 1. Press and tap > (NASCAR
provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect,
Sprint Cup Mobile).
access, use, or disclose your personal information, check the
application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on
their website. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party
application’s policies, don’t use the application.
2. If prompted, read the permission check disclaimer, 䡲 SPEED displays a list of selectable multimedia
make a selection and tap OK. Follow the onscreen video clips from the SPEED channel that are
3. Navigate the main page by scrolling around using news, photos, etc. for the All-Star race.
the touchscreen. 䡲 My Driver to customize your NASCAR experience
4. Tap an onscreen option to activate features that by following specific drivers. Information includes
include: driver-specific stats and NASCAR RSS feeds. You
can also get additional stats, review other driver
䡲 Home is the main NASCAR homepage where you info, or change drivers.
can view stats on a current race, choose to follow
䡲 Stats/Sched lets you track race information such
a specific driver, view special NASCAR
promotions and other NASCAR-specific as: NSCS Recap, NNS Recap, Point Standings,
multimedia content. Season Stats, and Schedule.
䡲 Miss Sprint Cup is your insider to NASCAR by
● Press and tap Home to return to the
main NASCAR page. This applies to each of providing news, information, blogs and twitter
these options. updates to the goings-on within NASCAR.
䡲 Videos displays a list of selectable multimedia
䡲 Leaderboard launches a an onscreen board
showing the ranking of leaders in the competition. content. Other features include streaming
multimedia content from NASCAR radio stations
䡲 Race Recap provides overviews of the current
or other racing radio shows.
races, pictures, commentary, additional photos,
and race stats.
䡲 News & Alerts provides you with quick access to Sprint Football Live
NASCAR-specific news, photos, and driver stats.
You can also customize alerts for new information Get Sprint Football live on your phone. It lets you be
such as ALL NASCAR News, Sprint Cup News, right in the middle of your favorite game by being a
etc. part of previews, blogs, discussions groups, fantasy
䡲 Community lets you take part in online fantasy
football, etc.
racing, access Games, News, Videos, take part in 1. Press and tap > (Sprint
Polls, and access other Special Promotions. Football Live).
䡲 Fantasy lets you connect with other NASCAR 2. Tap Continue and follow the onscreen instructions
enthusiasts. You will have to login using a to customize your football experience by choosing
NASCAR.COM Community login. If you do not your favorite team.
have this information, visit community.nascar.com to
get an account. 3. Access any of the following features by pressing
(menu):
䡲 FanZone displays a list of selectable content
available to Sprint subscribers such as Note: Use the directional keys to move around the
Sweepstakes, Video clips (footage and music) application’s menu features.
and Screensavers.
䡲 2010 Draft (default home page) displays a screen
䡲 Settings and Help displays help information for full of draft information such as Draft Insider,
usage of the NASCAR application and features. Exclusive Blog, Draft Tracker, Pick’Em, Mock Draft,
䡲 Exit to quit the NASCAR application. and Draft Prospects.
● Press and tap Exit. 䡲 Favorite Team launches a team-specific page with
content such as top stories, RSS feeds, Rumor
information, Schedules, Team Alerts, and the
ability to change your favorite team selection.
Sprint TV 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). Tap Subscribe to
Your Sprint TV Channel Options purchase access, or tap Preview to view a preview of
the selected channel.
The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of
accessible channels. Subscription options include 4. Tap a desired clip to view the program. The clip will
comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu automatically load and begin playing.
TV and Music
of “a la carte” channels. Visit www.sprint.com/tvguide for Tip: Scroll through the channels to view more selections.
more information on channels and pricing. Once you find a channel that you want to watch or listen
Note: Available categories and content are subject to change. to, simply tap it and wait approximately three seconds,
and the channel begins loading.
Watching TV
1. Press and tap > (SprintTV).
Music
Depending on your settings, your device may
The Sprint Music Plus store lets you purchase and
prompt you to accept a data connection. download digital music files to play on your device or
computer.
Note: SprintTV can only be viewed over a cellular connection.
Turn off your Wi-Fi communication prior to using this Note: You must install the Sprint ID Pack in order to access
application. If prompted, tap Disable Wi-Fi to continue. the Sprint Music application. See “Getting Started with
Sprint TV and Music” on page 180.
2. Select TV, Radio, Favs, or More to display channel
options.
3. Tap an entry to select a channel from the Sprint TV
listings or to select an available category.
TV and Music
performances, and interviews with your favorite artists.
Assigning a Song as a Ringtone
1. Press and tap > (SprintZone) >
1. Press and tap > > Songs. Sprint Applications. Follow the onscreen prompts to
2. Touch and hold a song you’d like to use as your install the Sprint ID Pack.
new ringtone. This action reveals an onscreen
popup menu. 2. Press and tap > (SprintTV) >
Radio > [selection].
3. Tap Use as phone ringtone to store the selected
song as your new default ringtone. 3. Select Preview to see and hear a preview of your
selected channel (if available).
4. Confirm the song has been successfully assigned
– or –
by navigating to your Phone ringtone menu.
䡲 Press > and tap > Sound &
Select Subscribe to purchase a monthly
subscription to your selected channel.
display > Phone ringtone.
Once you have purchased access to a music or radio
5. Confirm the new song is selected. channel, you can select from a variety of stations to
listen to your favorite music or get caught up on what’s
new in music.
GPS Navigation
2. Tap Agree to accept the terms of service.
Your device’s built-in GPS capability gives you access
to a number of location-based services, including
Maps, Navigation, and TeleNav™ GPS Navigator. Google Maps
Activating Location Mode Use this application to find directions, location
information, business addresses, etc., all right from your
Before using any of the location-based services, you Samsung Transform. Determine your current location
must turn on your device’s location mode. with or without GPS, get driving and transit directions,
䊳 Press > and tap > Location & and get phone numbers and addresses for local
security > Use GPS satellites. businesses.
Before you begin using this feature you must activate To use Google Maps:
your GPS hardware and agree to share location
1. Press and tap
information with Google.
> (Maps).
To enable your device’s GPS Location feature:
䡲 If prompted, read the
1. Press > and tap > Location &
"What’s new" message
security.
and tap OK.
2. Tap Use GPS satellites. A checkmark indicates the
GPS location feature is enabled. (For additional 2. Tap the magnification
location information, see “Location Settings” on icons to zoom in or out
page 66.) of the current map view.
䡲 appears in the Notification area when the – or –
Press for other
GPS is active.
Google Map features.
䡲 appears in the Notification area when the 䡲 Choose from: Search, Directions, Layers,
3. Tap the search field (at the top of the screen), enter Getting Started with TeleNav GPS
a keyword, and tap .
Navigator
䡲 This keyword can be a category name (such as
pizza, steak, burger), a business name (Samsung, Before you can use TeleNav GPS Navigator, you must
Sprint), or a Google friend who is sharing their first install the Sprint ID pack.
location.
䊳 Press and tap . On the Choose your
4. Tap (bottom left) to reveal a detailed list of ID screen tap Get New > Sprint. Follow the
information corresponding to those matches now onscreen prompts to install the Sprint ID Pack.
displayed on your screen with lettered pins.
– or –
TeleNav GPS Navigator Press and tap > (SprintZone) >
Sprint Applications. Follow the onscreen prompts to
GPS Navigation
install the Sprint ID Pack.
TeleNav GPS Navigator gives you turn-by-turn
directions onscreen and over speakerphone. To install the TeleNav GPS Navigator application:
Note: Depending on your service plan, TeleNav may require 1. Press and tap > (TeleNav GPS
a monthly subscription. Contact Sprint for information Navigator).
and pricing.
Note: Some application might also be located within
Note: Some features may be available only with a Sprint Zone > Suggested Apps > More...
subscription to TeleNav GPS Navigator Premium.
2. Tap Install.
3. Tap the NAV.pak file from the download history
screen.
GPS Navigation
preferences. – or –
Tap Say It to place a call to the TeleNav™ operator
Note: For more information about Sprint Navigation powered
by TeleNav, visit www.sprint.com/navigation. where you will speak the desired address. This is
similar to calling 411 for directory assistance. (A fee
may be incurred.)
3. Press and tap Summary to receive a 3. Tap the Category field and then choose from one
detailed turn by turn description for navigating to of the available category entries by touching an
your desired location. onscreen entry such as: Food/Coffee, Gas Stations,
Gas by Price, Banks/ATMs, WiFi Spots, Hospitals,
To search nearby locations based on type:
etc..
1. Press and tap > > Drive To > – or –
Address.
Enter a keyword into the Where field to begin
2. Enter the physical address information, and tap retrieving matches. Once you see a matching
Done. business name, touch the entry.
● Entries with more than one available category
3. Press and tap Search to search for a
location based on a category such as Food/ (a subcategory) appear with an adjacent gray
Coffee, etc. arrow. These entries can be expanded and
GPS Navigation
then closed.
Using a Local Business Category 4. Tap Search to store your information and begin the
search.
The Transform can also cross-reference your current
location with local business and points of interest, such 5. Tap a matching entry based on star ratings and
as Grocery Stores, Gas Stations, Wi-Fi Spots, Malls, distances.
Hospitals, etc. To search for the nearest gas station in your area:
1. Press and tap > > Drive To > 1. Press and tap > > Drive To >
Businesses. Businesses > Category > Gas Stations.
2. Enter the physical address information, and tap 2. Tap Search to begin the search.
Done.
3. Tap an entry from the list to display a new route to Sharing a Recent Location with Others
the selected gas station.
Recently queried locations can be saved to your My
Creating a My Favorites Location Favorites list and also shared with other cellular
devices.
Once you have begun using TeleNav GPS Navigator to
find your destination, you can then either recall those 1. Press and tap > > Drive To >
locations and add them to your list of favorite Recent Places.
destinations or create a new entry from one of the
2. Use the directional arrow keys to highlight a recent
available location categories (Address, Business,
place from the list.
Airport, or Contacts).
3. Press and tap Share Address.
To create a My Favorites location from a Recent Place:
4. Tap the Send To: field and then enter a mobile
1. Press and tap > > Drive To > number or email address.
Recent Places.
5. Tap Send Now to complete the delivery process.
2. Use the directional arrow keys to highlight a recent
place from the list. Configuring Your Navigation Preferences
3. Press and tap More > Save as Favorite. 1. Press and tap > >
䡲 Save as Favorite: to save the current location to Share & More > Preferences.
your My Favorites list.
2. Touch an entry to change its current setting: ● Init Volume: allows you to alter the initial
䡲 General: allows change general settings, volume level for the readouts: Very Soft, Soft,
including: Normal, Loud, or Very Loud.
● First Name/Last Name: allows you to alter the ● Map Colors: allows you to alter the
current first and last name registered with the appearance of the onscreen map: Daytime,
service, as well as email address. Nightime, or Auto.
䡲 Navigation: lets you change navigation settings,
● Email: allows you to create an associated
email account for this application. including:
● Route Style: allows you to choose the method
● Region: allows you to assign a current region.
Default is North America. which is used to provide you directions from
Point A to Point B. The default is Always use
● Language: allows you to assign a current fastest.
language. Default is English(US).
GPS Navigation
● Avoid: allows you to setup obstacles that
● Distance Units: allows you to alter the should be avoided when determining travel
descriptions used for distances: Km/Meters or routes: HOV Lanes, Tools, and Traffic Delays.
Mi/Ft. Tap Done to set these parameters.
● Tips: allows you to display onscreen tips: ● Moving Maps: allows you to setup a preferred
Always On or Always Off. traffic display view: 2D Maps or 3D Maps
● GPS Source: allows you to assign a current (default).
GPS connection source. Default is Internal. ● Backlight: allows you to assign the backlight
● Exit after (minutes): assigns the default settings: On, Off, or On at Turns.
application timeout. This is the timeout interval
when no activity is detected: Never, 5, 10, 20,
or 30.
Section 4
Safety and Warranty
Information
SPH-M920.book Page 196 Thursday, September 16, 2010 2:48 PM
General Precautions
4A. Important Safety
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone
Information properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.
䢇 To maximize performance, do not touch the bottom portion
of your phone where the internal antenna is located while
⽧ General Precautions (page 196) using the phone.
䢇 Speak directly into the mouthpiece.
⽧ Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone
䢇 Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid
(page 197) spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the
⽧ Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 198) power off and remove the battery.
䢇 Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for extended
⽧ Caring for the Battery (page 200) periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car).
⽧ Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 201) 䢇 Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of
equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting,
⽧ Owner’s Record (page 203) bending, or sitting on it.
⽧ User Guide Proprietary Notice (page 203) 䢇 Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly
approved in this document could void your warranty for this
This phone guide contains important operational and equipment and void your authority to operate this
safety information that will help you safely use your equipment.
phone. Failure to read and follow the information Note: For the best care of your phone, only Sprint-authorized
provided in this phone guide may result in serious personnel should service your phone and accessories. Failure
bodily injury, death, or property damage. to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Please Note the Following Information When Using Your
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone Handset
off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs
indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction 1. WARNING REGARDING DISPLAY
crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives. 䡲 The display on your handset is made of glass or acrylic
Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has a and could break if your handset is dropped or if it
potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone receives significant impact. Do not use if screen is broken
or cracked as this could cause injury to you.
and accessories could generate sparks. Sparks can cause an
explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or even death. These 2. WARRANTY DISCLAIMER: PROPER USE OF A TOUCH
areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include: SCREEN HANDSET
䡲 Fueling areas such as gas stations. 䡲 If your handset has a touchscreen display, please note
䡲 Below deck on boats. that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from
䡲 Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.
the pad of your finger. Using excessive force or a metallic
object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage
䡲 Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such the tempered glass surface and void the warranty. For
as grain, dust, or metal powders. more information, please refer to the “4B. Manufacturer’s
䡲 Any other area where you would normally be advised to Warranty” on page 204.
turn off your vehicle’s engine.
Note: Never transport or store flammable gas, flammable liquids, or
explosives in the compartment of your vehicle that contains
Using Your Phone With a Hearing
your phone or accessories. Aid Device
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone
Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as A number of Sprint phones have been tested for hearing aid
they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or device compatibility. When some wireless phones are used
make calls that increase your Sprint invoice. with certain hearing devices (including hearing aids and
cochlear implants), users may detect a noise which can
interfere with the effectiveness of the hearing device.
Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this better/higher of the two ratings. Note that not all hearing
interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of devices have telecoils in them.)
interference noise they may generate. ANSI standard C63.19
Note: New Technologies, Including Wi-Fi
was developed to provide a standardized means of measuring This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing
both wireless phone and hearing devices to determine usability aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However,
rating categories for both. there may be newer wireless technologies (including Wi-Fi)
used in this phone that have not been tested for use with
Ratings have been developed for mobile phones to assist hearing aids.
hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with
their hearing device. Not all phones have been rated for Hearing aid devices may also be measured for immunity to
compatibility with hearing devices. Phones that have been interference noise from wireless phones and should have
rated have a label located on the box. Your SPH-M920 has an ratings similar to phones. Ask your hearing healthcare
M4 and T3 rating. professional for the rating of your hearing aid. Add the rating of
These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending your hearing aid and your phone to determine probable
on the user’s hearing device and individual type and degree of usability:
hearing loss. If a hearing device is particularly vulnerable to 䢇 Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers
interference noise; even a phone with a higher rating may still excellent use.
cause unacceptable noise levels in the hearing device. Trying 䢇 Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use.
fee may be applied to exchanges. Visit www.sprint.com/returns appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve
for details.) More information about hearing aid compatibility counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with
may be found at: www.fcc.gov, www.fda.gov, and unknown or questionable manufacturing standards. Sprint is
www.accesswireless.org. not aware of similar problems with Sprint phones resulting
from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved
by Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone. Use only Sprint-
Getting the Best Hearing Device approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and
accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s
Experience With Your Phone manufacturer, or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also
available at www.sprint.com — click Accessories. Buying the
To further minimize interference: right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure
䢇 Set the phone’s display and keyboard backlight settings to they’re genuine and safe.
ensure the minimum time intervals. 䢇 In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in
temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).
1. Press > and tap Settings > Sound &
䢇 Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high
display > Brightness or Screen timeout.
humidity areas, such as the bathroom.
2. Tap the minimum time interval setting. 䢇 Never dispose of the battery by incineration.
䢇 Position the phone so the internal antenna is farthest from 䢇 Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.
your hearing aid. 䢇 Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.
䢇 Move the phone around to find the point with least 䢇 The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for
interference. a long period of time.
䢇 It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides
acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of
Caring for the Battery times before it needs replacing.
䢇 Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long
Protecting Your Battery periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your 䡲 Less than one month:
battery’s performance. -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)
䢇 Recently there have been some public reports of wireless 䡲 More than one month:
phone batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It -4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries updated standard after reviewing the available body of
Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission
be burned. (FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August
For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your 1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the
nearest Sprint authorized service center. existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by
the National Council of Radiation Protection and
Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In Measurements (NCRP).
some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business
trash may be prohibited. Body-Worn Operation
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if
you wear a handset on your body, use a Sprint-supplied or
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Sprint-approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn
accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure
Understanding How Your Phone Operates the antenna is at least 7/16 inch (1.5 centimeters) from your
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When body when transmitting. Use of non-Sprint-approved
it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.
signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website
call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 at www.fcc.gov.
the level reported to the FCC. This is because of a variety of FCC Notice
factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone
design and other factors. What is important to remember is that This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
each phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
do not represent a variation in safety. not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates cause undesired operation.
a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in
SAR values between different model phones do not mean Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. operate the equipment.
The highest reported SAR values of the SPH-M920 are: Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22): FCC Rules.
Head: 0.75 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.82 W/kg
PCS mode (Part 24): These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
Head: 0.73 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.71 W/kg against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
FCC Radio Frequency Emission energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
This phone meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission communications.
Guidelines.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
FCC ID number: A3LSPHM920. in a particular installation.
More information on the phone’s SAR can be found from the If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
following FCC website: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/. television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
䢇 Reorient the direction of the internal antenna.
䢇 Increase the separation between the equipment and T9 Text Input is licensed by Nuance Communications, Inc. and
receiver. is covered by U.S. Pat. 5,818,437, U.S. Pat. 5,953,541, U.S. Pat.
䢇 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different 6,011,554 and other patents pending.
from that to which the receiver is connected.
User Guide template version 9a_FM (April 2009)
䢇 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Owner’s Record
The model, regulatory, and serial number are located on a
nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. This is helpful if you need
to contact us about your phone in the future.
Model: Samsung Transform™
Serial No.:
Manufacturer’s Warranty
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty STANDARD LIMITED WARRANTY
What is Covered and For How Long?
SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC
⽧ Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 204) ("SAMSUNG") warrants to the original purchaser ("Purchaser")
that SAMSUNG's phones and accessories ("Products") are free
Your phone has been designed to provide you with from defects in material and workmanship under normal use
reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a and service for the period commencing upon the date of
problem with your equipment, please refer to the purchase and continuing for the following specified period of
manufacturer’s warranty in this section. time after that date:
For information regarding the terms and conditions of Phone 1 Year
service for your phone, please visit www.sprint.com or Batteries 1 Year
call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727. Leather Case 90 Days
Other Phone Accessories 1 Year
Note: In addition to the warranty provided by your phone’s
manufacturer, which is detailed on the following pages, Sprint What is Not Covered?
offers a number of optional plans to cover your equipment for This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of
non-warranty claims. Sprint Total Equipment Protection Product by Purchaser. This Limited Warranty does not cover:
provides the combined coverage of the Sprint Equipment
Replacement Program and the Sprint Equipment Service (a) defects or damage resulting from accident, misuse,
and Repair Program, both of which are available separately. abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage,
Each of these programs may be signed up for within 30 days exposure to moisture or dampness, neglect, unusual physical,
of activating your phone. For more details, please visit your electrical or electromechanical stress, or defects in
nearest Sprint Store or call Sprint at 1-800-584-3666. appearance, cosmetic, decorative or structural items, including
framing, and any non-operative parts unless caused by
SAMSUNG; (b) defects or damage resulting from excessive
force or use of a metallic object when pressing on a touch What are SAMSUNG's Obligations?
screen; (c) equipment that has the serial number or the During the applicable warranty period, SAMSUNG will repair or
enhancement data code removed, defaced, damaged, altered replace, at SAMSUNG's sole option, without charge to
Warranty
or made illegible; (d) any plastic surfaces or other externally Purchaser, any defective component part of Product. To obtain
exposed parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal service under this Limited Warranty, Purchaser must return
use; (e) malfunctions resulting from the use of Product in Product to an authorized phone service facility in an adequate
conjunction or connection with accessories, products, or container for shipping, accompanied by Purchaser's sales
ancillary/peripheral equipment not furnished or approved by receipt or comparable substitute proof of sale showing the
SAMSUNG; (f) defects or damage from improper testing, original date of purchase, the serial number of Product and the
operation, maintenance, installation, service, or adjustment not sellers' name and address. To obtain assistance on where to
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or (iii) the battery has been used in equipment other than the
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the EULA terms. AVAILABILITY, OF ACCURACY, OF LACK OF VIRUSES, OF
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that apply to the Software, including the U.S. Export SOFTWARE, THAT THE FUNCTIONS CONTAINED IN THE
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destination restrictions issued by U.S. and other governments. OPERATION OF THE SOFTWARE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED
OR ERROR-FREE, OR THAT DEFECTS IN THE SOFTWARE
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APPLY TO YOU. Korean Commercial Arbitration Board. The award of arbitration
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that you might incur for any reason whatsoever (including, 14. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the
without limitation, all damages referenced herein and all direct entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the
or general damages in contract or anything else), the entire Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or
liability of Samsung under any provision of this EULA and your written communications, proposals and representations with
exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by
the actual damages you incur in reasonable reliance on the this EULA. If any provision of this EULA is held to be void,
Software up to the amount actually paid by you for the Software invalid, unenforceable or illegal, the other provisions shall
or US$5.00. The foregoing limitations, exclusions and continue in full force and effect.
disclaimers (including Sections 9, 10 and 11) shall apply to the
maximum extent permitted by applicable law, even if any
remedy fails its essential purpose.
If data stored on this device is deleted or reformatted using the Phone: 1-888-987-HELP (4357)
standard methods, the data only appears to be removed on a
Warranty
Important: If you are using a handset other than a standard
superficial level, and it may be possible for someone to retrieve numeric dialpad, dial the numbers listed in
and reuse the data by means of special software. brackets.
To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of ©
this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to 2010 Samsung Telecommunications America. All rights
Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System reserved.
(EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior
settings to default settings. Please contact the Samsung written approval. Specifications and availability subject to
Customer Care Center for details. change without notice.
Important: Please provide warranty information (proof of
purchase) to Samsung’s Customer Care Center
in order to provide this service at no charge. If the
warranty has expired on the device, charges may
apply.
Index
Add 2 Sec Pause 52 Installing a Google SD card notifications 61
Add Account 68 Application 174 Auto Brightness 64
Add to Home screen 35 Launching a Google Auto-Rotate Feature 39
Add Wait 52 Application 175 Auto-sync
Airplane Mode 72 My Downloads 175 Enabling 67
Activating 72 Reinstalling a Google B
Deactivating 72 Application 175 Back Key 25
Alarm Selecting a Google Backing Up Text Messages
Customizing the Onscreen Application 174 104
Clock 102 Android OS Backlight 63
Delete an Existing Alarm 102 Update 105 Keyboard 64
Disable an Existing Alarm Animation 63 Backup Your Data 103
102 Answering Calls 52
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Caller ID 145 see also Pictures Shuffle slides 122
Spoken 110 Camera mode 119 Slideshow interval 121
CallerID Flash Mode 119 Slideshow transition 122
Tect-to-Speech 110 Front Camera 119 Sort order 121
Calling in Lock Mode 77 Gallery 119, 120 Cannot install this Hardware
Camcorder Gallery Options 121 115
Flash Mode 125 Image Settings 122 Clear Cache 79
Gallery 124 Picture Quality 120 Clear Defaults 79
Gallery Options 125 Picture Size 120 Contact Icon 123
Recording Mode 125 Rear Camera 119 Contacts 86–94
Settings 124, 125 Settings 119 Adding a Number 92
Share 126 Share 122 Adding an Entry 86
Video Duration 125 Store location in pictures 120 Adding Entries to Your
Video Quality 125 Taking Pictures 118 Favorites 94
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Icons/Shortcuts 163 Symbols 45, 49 Account Settings 166
Notifications 163 Erasing Device Content 79 Assigning a Contacts Image
Opening 167 Event Reminders 99 94
Refresh 167 Events Backup 103
Email Check Frequency 69, Erasing a Day’s 100 Create and Send 164
168 Erasing All Events 100 Creation 163
Emergency call 77 Exchange Account 169 Deleting 166
Emergency Numbers 53 Exchange Mail Opening 164
Emoticons 17, 47 Backup 103 Refresh 164
End-of-Call Options 56 F Replying 165
Enhanced 911 (E911) 54 Factory data reset 80 Signature 165, 166
Entering Text 42–50 Favorites 58, 94 Viewing a New Email 165
ABC Mode 44 Assigning 59
FCC Notice 202
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Downloads 175 Using Your Fingers 40 Viewing Memory 116
Media volume 61 Using your Keyboard 40 Write Protection 113
Memory Message Missed Calls 53
Clearing Application Cache Settings 144 MMS Text Messaging 141
79 Message Threads Multimedia Messaging 141
Internal phone storage 77, Deleting 144 Composing 141
78 Messaging Opening 143
Management 77 Email 162 Replying to 143
SD card 77 Multimedia Messaging 141 Settings 144
Uninstalling Third-Party Text Messaging 139 Music 181–183
Applications 79 Visual Voicemail 134 Assigning a New Ringtone
Menu i microSD 111, 112 183
Navigation 28 Available space 78 Creating a Playlist 182
Before You Begin 114 Gettig Started 180
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Running Services Creating 34 Favorite Team 178
Managing 78 Deleting 36 Help/About 179
Stop Service 78 Via Applications Tab 35 News 179
S Signature 70, 166, 169, 173, Team Pages 179
Safety Information 196–203 174 Tweets 179
Saving a Phone Number 57 Silence All 62 Sprint ID 5
Screen Orientation 63 Silent mode 63 Sprint Service
Screen Timeout 63 Slideshow Account Passwords 8
Search Key 25 Interval 121 Activation 4
Searching Repeat 122 Operator Services 10
Using Text 26 Transition 122 Sprint 411 10
Using Voice 27 Smiley 17 Sprint TV 181
Security 74–77 Smileys 47 Getting Started 180
Menu 74 SMS Text Messaging 139 Status bar 28
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Updating Your Device Editing the From Name 138 Wallpaper 64, 123
Firmware 103 Enabling the Speakerphone Assigning from Picture 123
Updating Your PRL 106 137 Home screen 123
Updating Your Profile 105 Options 136 Wallpaper Gallery 64
Use GPS satellites 186 Setting Up 134 Warranty 204
Use Wireless Networks 66 Settings 136 Web 151–160
Activating 185 Voice Dialer 107 see also Data Services
User Name 151 Activation 107 Browser Menu 154–160
Updating 152 Calling a Number 108 Email 162
Using Favorites 58 Making a Call 108 Going to a Web page 154
V Voice Dialing 108 Launching 152
Verbal Readout 110 Voice Input 43 Navigating 153
Vibrate 62 Voice Search 14, 25, 27 User Name 151
Haptic Feedback 62 Additional Functions 27 Web Bookmarks 159
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Wi-Fi
Connecting to a Network
161
Manually Scanning 161
Settings 161, 162
Status Indicators 161
Turning Off 160
Turning On 160
Window Animation 63
Wireless Networks 66
Write Protection 113
Y
YouTube 184
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