LG Electronics Optimus S User Manual
User Guide  
www.sprint.com  
©2010 Sprint. SPRINT and the logo are trademarks of Sprint.  
Other marks are the property of their respective owners.  
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Navigation and Customization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28  
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39  
Creating a Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
2B. Making and Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . 43  
Table of Contents  
Tip: Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings  
listed here, try the Index on page 195.  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i  
Your Device's Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i  
Section 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
1A. Setting Up Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43  
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
Missed Call Notification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Calling Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
In-Call Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47  
Saving a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Finding a Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48  
Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Activating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2  
Setting Up Your Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Sprint Account Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6  
Getting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Section 2: Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers  
With Pauses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Dialing From the Contacts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49  
Using Direct Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
Plus (+) Code Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50  
2C. Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
2A. Device Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10  
Viewing the Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Turning Your Device On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17  
Battery and Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Device Function Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22  
Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51  
Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54  
Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56  
Synchronizing Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57  
Search Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59  
Messaging Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60  
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
TTY Use With Sprint Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62  
Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63  
2D. Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Finding Contacts Entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76  
Selecting which Contacts are Displayed . . . . . . 76  
Communicating with Your Contacts . . . . . . . . . 76  
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts . . . 78  
2F. Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Adding Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
Removing an Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Configuring Account Sync and  
Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81  
Viewing the Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Call Log Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Making a Call From the Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . 69  
Saving a Number From the Call Log . . . . . . . . 69  
Prepending a Number From the Call Log . . . . . 70  
Clearing the Call Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70  
2E. Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
2G. Calendar & Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84  
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90  
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91  
Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92  
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93  
Updating Your Android Operating System . . . . 94  
Updating Your Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94  
Updating Your PRL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94  
2H. Voice Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95  
Creating a New Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71  
Adding a Contact to Your Favorites . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Editing a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72  
Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry . . . . . . . . 74  
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers . . . . . . . . . . 74  
Assigning Direct Dialing Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Selecting a Ringtone for an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Assigning a Picture to an Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75  
Voice Dialing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95  
Opening Menus With Voice Dialer . . . . . . . . . . . 97  
Text-to-Speech . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97  
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98  
Call Waiting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127  
Making a 3-Way Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127  
Call Forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128  
Roaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128  
3B. Web and Data Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132  
2I. microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99  
Your Device's microSD Card and Adapter . . . . 99  
microSD Card Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101  
Connecting Your Device to Your Computer . . 102  
2J. Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104  
Getting Started With Data Services . . . . . . . . . 132  
Navigating the Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134  
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140  
Sharing Your Device’s Mobile Data  
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143  
Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104  
Recording Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108  
2K. Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110  
Turning Bluetooth On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110  
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu . . . . . . . . . 111  
Pairing Bluetooth Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112  
Sending Items via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113  
Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection  
During an Active Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114  
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143  
Android MarketTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160  
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161  
Data Services FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165  
3C. Entertainment: TV and Music . . . . . . . . 166  
Getting Started with Sprint TV and Music . . . 166  
Sprint TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167  
Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169  
Streaming Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171  
YouTubeTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172  
3D. GPS Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173  
Section 3: Sprint Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115  
3A. Sprint Service: The Basics . . . . . . . . . . 116  
Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116  
Text Messaging (SMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122  
Multimedia Messaging (MMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123  
Caller ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127  
GPS Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173  
Google MapsTM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174  
TeleNavTM GPS Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176  
Getting Driving Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178  
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182  
Section 4: Safety and Warranty  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183  
4A. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . 184  
General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184  
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to  
Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185  
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device 186  
Caring for the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188  
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189  
Owner’s Record . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191  
Open Source License . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191  
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . 192  
Manufacturer’s Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192  
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195  
Introduction  
Your Device's Menu  
This User Guide introduces you to Sprint® service and  
all the features of your new device. It’s divided into four  
sections:  
The following table outlines your device’s home screen  
and Settings options. For more information about using  
your device’s menus, see “Navigation and  
Customization” on page 28.  
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Section 1: Getting Started  
From the Home screen, press  
Ⅲ Add (  
to open the menu:  
Section 2: Your Device  
Section 3: Sprint Service Features  
Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information  
)
Ⅲ Wallpaper (  
Ⅲ Sprint ID (  
Ⅲ Search (  
)
)
Note: Because of updates in device software, this printed  
guide may not be the most current version for your  
device. Visit www.sprint.com and sign on to My Sprint  
to access the most recent version of the user guide.  
)
Ⅲ Notifications (  
)
Ⅲ Settings (  
)
WARNING: Please refer to the Important Safety Information  
section on page 184 to learn about information  
that will help you safely use your device. Failure  
to read and follow the Important Safety  
Tap these onscreen buttons to reveal these additional  
options and features:  
Information in this device guide may result in  
serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.  
i
     
2: ID wallpapers  
> Add  
3: Live wallpapers  
4: Wallpapers  
1: Shortcuts  
1: Applications  
3: Contact  
2: Bookmark  
4: Direct dial  
5: Direct message  
7. Gmail label  
9: Music playlist  
6: Directions & Navigation  
8: Latitude  
10: Settings  
> Sprint ID  
> Search  
2: Widgets  
> Notifications  
1: Analog clock  
3. ContactsWidget  
5: Home screen tips  
7: Market  
9: MessagingWidget  
11: Power control  
13: YouTube  
2: Calendar  
4: Google Search  
6: Latitude  
8: Music  
10: Picture frame  
12: Voicemail  
> Settings > Wireless & networks  
1: Airplane mode (On/Off)  
2: Wi-Fi (On/Off)  
3: Wi-Fi settings  
3: Folders  
1: Wi-Fi (On/Off)  
2: Network notification (On/Off)  
3: Add Wi-Fi network  
1: New folder  
3: Contacts with phone numbers  
4: Starred contacts  
2: All contacts  
4: Bluetooth (On/Off)  
5: Bluetooth settings  
4: Wallpapers  
1: Gallery  
3: Live wallpapers  
2: ID wallpapers  
4: Wallpapers  
1: Bluetooth (On/Off)  
3: Discoverable (On/Off)  
4: Scan for devices  
2: Device name  
> Wallpaper  
1: Gallery  
ii  
6: Portable hotspot  
6: DTMF Tones  
1: Portable Wi-Fi hotspot (On/Off)  
2: Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings  
3: Help  
1: Normal  
2: Long  
> Settings > Sound  
General  
7: VPN settings  
1: Add VPN  
1: Silent mode (On/Off)  
2: Vibrate  
8: Mobile networks  
> Settings > Call settings  
1: Voicemail  
1: Always  
3: Only in Silent mode  
2: Never  
4: Only when not in Silent mode  
3: Volume  
2: Call Guard (On/Off)  
1: Ringtone  
3: Alarm  
2: Media  
1: Data enabled  
2: Data roaming  
3: Data Roam Guard  
Incoming calls  
1: Phone ringtone  
Notifications  
3: Plus code dialing  
1: US/Canada dialing (On/Off)  
2: Other intl. dialing  
4: System select  
1: Notification ringtone  
1: Sprint only  
2: Automatic  
5: TTY mode  
1: TTY Off  
3: TTY HCO  
2: TTY Full  
4: TTY VCO  
iii  
Feedback  
> Settings > Location & security  
My Location  
1: Audible touch tones (On/Off)  
2: Audible selection (On/Off)  
3: Screen lock sounds (On/Off)  
4: Haptic feedback (On/Off)  
5: Emergency tone  
1: GPS Privacy Setting  
1: Location On  
2: E911 Only  
2: Use wireless networks (On/Off)  
3: Use GPS satellites (On/Off)  
Screen unlock  
1: Off  
3: Vibrate  
2: Alert  
1: Set up screen lock  
> Settings > Display  
1: Brightness  
1: None  
3: PIN  
2: Pattern  
4: Password  
Passwords  
2: Auto-rotate screen (On/Off)  
3: Animation  
1: Visible passwords (On/Off)  
Device administration  
1: Select device administrators  
Credential storage  
1: No animations  
3: All animations  
2: Some animations  
4: Screen timeout  
1: 15 seconds  
3: 1 minute  
5: 10 minutes  
2: 30 seconds  
4: 2 minutes  
6: 30 minutes  
1: Use secure credentials (On/Off)  
2: Install from SD card  
3: Set password  
iv  
4: Clear storage  
> Settings > SD card & phone  
storage  
> Settings > Applications  
1: Unknown sources (On/Off)  
2: Manage applications  
3: Running services  
SD card  
1: Total space  
2: Available space  
3: Unmount SD card  
4: Format SD card (On/Off)  
Internal phone storage  
1: Available space  
> Settings > Search  
Web  
4: Development  
1: USB debugging (On/Off)  
2: Stay awake (On/Off)  
3: Allow mock locations (On/Off)  
> Settings > Accounts & sync  
General sync settings  
1: Background data (On/Off)  
2: Auto-sync (On/Off)  
1: Google search  
1: Show web suggestions (On/Off)  
2: Use My Location (On/Off)  
3: Search history (On/Off)  
4: Manage search history  
Manage accounts  
> Settings > Privacy  
Personal data  
1: Factory data reset  
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> Settings > Voice input & output  
Voice input  
Phone  
1: Searchable items  
1: Web (On/Off)  
3: Contacts (On/Off)  
5: Music (On/Off)  
2: Apps (On/Off)  
4: Messaging (On/Off)  
6: Voicemail (On/Off)  
1: Voice recognizer settings  
1: Language  
Ⅲ Default - English (US)  
Ⅲ English (US)  
2: Clear shortcuts  
Ⅲ English (Canada)  
Ⅲ English (UK)  
> Settings > Language & keyboard  
Ⅲ English (Australia)  
Ⅲ English (New Zealand)  
Ⅲ English (India)  
1: Select language  
Ⅲ English (Generic)  
1: English  
3: 한국어  
5:  
2: Español  
4:  
Ⅲ Chinese, Mandarin (China, Simplified)  
Ⅲ Chinese, Mandarin (Taiwan, Traditional)  
Ⅲ Japanese (Japan)  
Ⅲ German (Germany)  
Ⅲ Spanish (Spain)  
Text settings  
Ⅲ French (France)  
Ⅲ Italian (Italy)  
1: Android keyboard  
Ⅲ Korean (South Korea)  
2: SafeSearch  
1: Vibrate on keypress (On/Off)  
2: Sound on keypress (On/Off)  
3: Auto-capitalization (On/Off)  
4: Voice input  
Ⅲ Off  
Ⅲ Moderate  
Ⅲ Strict  
3: Block offensive words (On/Off)  
5: Input languages  
6: Quick fixes (On/Off)  
7: Show suggestions (On/Off)  
8: Auto-complete (On/Off)  
Voice output  
1: Text-to-speech settings  
1: Listen to an example  
2: Always use my settings (On/Off)  
2: User dictionary  
vi  
2: Default settings  
> Settings > About phone  
1: System updates  
2: Status  
1: Default Engine  
3: Speech rate  
2: Install voice data  
4: Language  
3: Engines  
1: Battery status  
3: My phone number  
5: PRL Version  
7: MEID  
9: Signal strength  
11: Service state  
2: Battery level  
4: MIN  
6: ESN  
8: Network  
10: Mobile network type  
12: Roaming  
1: Pico TTS  
> Settings > Accessibility  
1: Accessibility (On/Off)  
Accessibility services  
1: TalkBack (On/Off)  
13: Mobile network state 14: Wi-Fi MAC address  
15: Up time  
3: Battery use  
2: SoundBack (On/Off)  
3: KickBack (On/Off)  
4: Legal information  
1: Open source licenses 2: Google legal  
Power button  
5: Model number  
1: Power button ends call (On/Off)  
> Settings > Date & time  
1: Use 24-hour format (On/Off)  
6: Android version  
7: Baseband version  
8: Kernel version  
9: Build number  
2: Select date format  
1: Normal (12/31/2010) 2: 12/31/2010  
10: SW version  
3: 31/12/2010  
4: 2010/12/31  
11: Update Firmware  
vii  
12: Update Profile  
13: Update PRL  
In Call Menu  
1: Add call  
3: End call  
5: Mute/Unmute  
2: Dialpad  
4: Speaker (On/Off)  
6: Bluetooth  
viii  
Section 1  
Getting Started  
 
Ⅲ Position the back cover over the battery  
compartment and press down until you hear a  
click (see step 3, in the following illustration).  
1A. Setting Up Service  
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Setting Up Your Device (page 2)  
Activating Your Device (page 2)  
Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 5)  
Sprint Account Passwords (page 6)  
Getting Help (page 7)  
2. Press and hold  
turn the device on.  
located on the top right to  
Setting Up Your Device  
Activating Your Device  
1. Install the battery.  
ⅷ If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is  
probably activated and ready to use.  
Ⅲ Remove the battery from its packaging.  
ⅷ If you received your device in the mail and it is for a new  
Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to  
activate automatically. To confirm your activation,  
make a phone call.  
Ⅲ Insert the battery into the opening in the back of  
the device, making sure the connectors align (see  
step 1, in the following illustration). Gently press  
down to secure the battery (see step 2, in the  
following illustration).  
ⅷ If you received your device in the mail and you are  
activating a new phone for an existing number on your  
2
1A. Setting Up Service  
           
account, (you're swapping phones), you can activate  
on your computer online or directly on your phone.  
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the  
activation process.  
Activate on your computer:  
4. After you have completed the wizard, make a  
phone call to confirm your activation.  
Ⅲ Go to sprint.com/activate and follow the  
instructions.  
If your phone is still not activated or you do not have  
access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service  
at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance.  
Activate on your phone:  
Note: For security reasons, you will need your Sprint  
phone number and PIN to use this activation  
method.  
Tip: Do not press  
while the phone is being activated.  
cancels the activation process.  
Pressing  
Note: If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint  
Customer Service by dialing 1-888-211-4727 from any  
other phone.  
1. Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old  
one is turned off.) Your device will automatically  
attempt Hands-Free Activation.  
Note: Your device will need to complete one hands-free  
activation attempt before you can continue.  
2. Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start  
the manual activation wizard.  
Note: If you don't override Hands-Free Activation, your  
device will attempt to autoactivate five times. Wait  
for Retry to appear on your screen. Tap Retry and  
then tap Activate.  
1A. Setting Up Service  
3
Sprint ID  
Note: You also have the ability to place an emergency call  
directly from the Welcome to Sprint ID screen.  
Once your device is activated, the next thing you will  
need to do is to install an initial ID Pack. ID Packs are  
bundles of applications, ringtones, wallpapers, settings,  
and more. ID Packs are installed using an application  
called Sprint ID.  
2. Tap an ID Pack on the Browse ID Packs screen.  
Note: The Sprint ID pack comes with wallpapers, ringtones,  
and applications such as Sprint TV, Navigation, Music,  
Football, and NASCAR.  
You can have up to six ID Packs installed at any one  
time and you can easily switch from one ID Pack to  
another without losing any applications already  
installed. For example, when you install the Sprint ID  
Pack, Sprint applications such as Sprint TV, TeleNav™  
GPS Navigator, NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, and Sprint  
Football Live will remain in your applications.  
3. Read the information screen for a description of  
the ID Pack and touch Install.  
4. Touch Agree to accept the Terms & Conditions of  
the ID Pack.  
5. If prompted, touch Continue on any following  
screens until you see the Downloading  
upper-left on your screen.  
in the  
Installing Your First ID Pack  
Note: While the ID Pack is downloading in the background,  
you can begin to explore the features of your new  
device from the home screen.  
Note: Your device must be activated, your battery should be  
fully charged, and you should be in a network coverage  
area before you install an ID Pack.  
When the download is complete, you will see [show  
1. Tap Install an ID on the Welcome to Sprint ID screen.  
download finished icon  
the screen.  
in the upper-left corner of  
Ⅲ If your device is in PowerSave mode, press  
or  
to reactivate the screen.  
WARNING: DO NOT interrupt the download process.  
Ⅲ If the lock screen appears, unlock it by dragging  
the Unlock icon to the right side of the screen.  
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6. Press  
>
> Settings > Notifications. If the  
Make Your First Call  
download is complete, tap ID ready to install to  
1. Press  
>
. (Tap the Phone tab, if the screen  
install the ID Pack.  
is not already on the dial screen.)  
Switching ID Packs  
2. Use the dialpad to enter a phone number.  
1. Press  
>
(Sprint ID).  
Ⅲ If you enter a wrong number, tap  
to erase  
digits one by one.  
2. Tap an ID Pack to replace your current pack.  
Ⅲ To erase the entire number, touch and hold  
.
– or –  
Tap Get New to install a new ID Pack and follow  
steps 2–6 of “Installing Your First ID Pack” on  
page 4.  
3. Tap  
.
Note: Your device's battery should have enough charge for  
your device to turn on and find a signal, set up your  
voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge  
your battery as soon as possible. See “Charging the  
Battery” on page 19 for details.  
Note: Certain features of Sprint ID are subject to change. For  
the most up-to-date information about using Sprint ID,  
please visit www.sprint.com.  
Setting Up Your Voicemail  
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered  
calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or  
turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and  
personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.  
Always use a password to protect against unauthorized  
access.  
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1. Press  
>
. (Tap the Phone tab, if the screen  
Sprint Account Passwords  
is not already on the dial screen.)  
2. Touch and hold  
.
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to  
your personal account information, your voicemail  
account, and your data services account. To ensure  
that no one else has access to your information, you  
will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.  
3. Follow the system prompts to:  
Ⅲ Create your password.  
Ⅲ Record your name announcement.  
Ⅲ Record your greeting.  
Account Username and Password  
Note: Voicemail Password  
If you are the account owner, you will create an account  
username and password when you sign on to  
www.sprint.com. (Click Need to register for access? to get  
started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone  
else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can  
get a sub-account password at www.sprint.com.  
Sprint strongly recommends that you create a  
password when setting up your voicemail to protect  
against unauthorized access. Without a password,  
anyone who has access to your phone is able to  
access your voicemail messages.  
For more information about using your Visual  
Voicemail, see “Visual Voicemail” on page 116.  
Voicemail Password  
You’ll create your voicemail password (or passcode)  
when you set up your voicemail. See “Setting Up Your  
Voicemail” on page 5 for more information on your  
voicemail password.  
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ⅷ Learn more about data services and other products  
like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen  
savers, and more.  
Data Services Password  
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an  
optional data services password to control access and  
authorize Premium Service purchases.  
From Your Sprint Phone  
ⅷ From the dial screen, tap  
minute usage and account balance.  
to check  
For more information, or to change your passwords,  
sign on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint Customer  
Service at 1-888-211-4727.  
ⅷ From the dial screen, tap  
payment.  
to make a  
to access a  
Getting Help  
ⅷ From the dial screen, tap  
summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers  
to other questions.  
Managing Your Account  
ⅷ From the dial screen, tap  
to add a new  
line of service, upgrade your phone, purchase  
accessories, or access other account services.  
Online: www.sprint.com  
ⅷ Access your account information.  
From Any Other Phone  
ⅷ Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.  
ⅷ Business Customer Service: 1-800-927-2199.  
ⅷ Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint  
service plan).  
ⅷ View and pay your bill.  
ⅷ Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.  
ⅷ Purchase accessories.  
ⅷ Shop for the latest Sprint phones.  
ⅷ View available Sprint service plans and options.  
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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.  
ᮣ
From the dial screen, tap  
.
Sprint Operator Services  
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you  
place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a  
local telephone calling card or third party.  
ᮣ
From the dial screen, tap  
.
For more information or to see the latest in products  
and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com.  
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Section 2  
Your Device  
 
Your Device  
2A. Device Basics  
11. Earpiece  
1. Proximity  
Sensors  
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Your Device (page 10)  
2. Status Bar  
Viewing the Display Screen (page 14)  
Turning Your Device On and Off (page 17)  
Battery and Charger (page 18)  
10. Touchscreen  
9. Sprint ID Key  
Device Function Keys (page 22)  
Navigation and Customization (page 28)  
Displaying Your Phone Number (page 39)  
Entering Text (page 39)  
3. Call Key  
8. Application  
Tab  
4. Home Key  
5. Menu Key  
7. Search Key  
6. Back Key  
Creating a Google Account (page 41)  
Tip: Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your device's  
software may become available from time to time. Sprint  
will automatically upload critical updates to your device.  
You can also use the menu to check for and download  
updates. Press  
>
> Settings > About phone  
> System updates.  
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4. Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you're  
already viewing one of extension panes, it opens  
the central Home screen. Press and hold to display  
recently used applications.  
Key Functions  
1. Proximity Sensors sense proximity towards other  
objects (such as your head) so that touch  
commands are not accidentally activated during a  
call.  
5. Menu Key allows you to access your device's main  
functions menu: Add, Wallpaper, Sprint ID, Search,  
Notifications, and Settings. While in a menu, press  
to open a list of options available.  
Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a  
protective film, pouch, or a protective case not  
authorized by LG.  
6. Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also  
closes pop-up display items such as menus and  
dialog boxes.  
2. Status Bar provides information about your  
device's status and options, such as signal  
strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and  
battery charge. The status bar displays icons  
indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the  
left) and icons indicating the device's status (on  
the right), along with the current time.  
7. Search Key displays the Quick Search box that can  
be used to search for a key term both on the  
device and online (page 26).  
Ⅲ For example, entering the word “Pa” will display  
any matching entries from your device’s Contacts  
list, installed applications, or will suggest search  
terms.  
Notification icons  
Status icons  
Ⅲ Press and hold to launch Voice Search where you  
can initiate a Google™ search by verbally entering  
search terms. The device recognizes your spoken  
words and initiates a Web search.  
3. Call Key displays the dialpad so you can dial a  
number. Also provides additional tabs to access  
Call log, Contacts, and your Favorites.  
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8. Application Tab opens the Applications screen to  
view installed applications.  
12. Speaker  
13. Camera Lens  
9. Sprint ID Key launches the Sprint ID application  
from where you can replace a current ID or get a  
new one.  
14. Volume Buttons  
10. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to  
operate your device, such as the applications, call  
status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the  
signal and battery strength.  
15. Voice Dialer Button  
16. Camera Button  
17. Microphone  
18. Charger/Accessory Jack  
11. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated  
prompts.  
19. Power/Lock Button  
20. Headset Jack  
21. microSD Slot  
12. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and  
sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s  
voice in speakerphone mode.  
13. Camera Lens, as part of the built-in camera, lets  
you take pictures and videos.  
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14. Volume Buttons allow you to adjust the ringer and  
media volumes, or to adjust the in-call volume  
during a call. When you press and hold the volume  
down button, the phone switches to the Sound-off  
mode.  
20. Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo  
headset (included) or an optional headset for  
convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION!  
Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may  
damage the device.  
15. Voice Dialer Button lets you activate the Voice Dialer  
from the Home screen or from the Applications  
screen.  
21. microSD Slot accommodates the pre-installed  
microSDTM card (expandable up to 32GB).  
Note: Insert a microSD card to use the camera and other  
multimedia features. Multimedia contents will be saved  
in the microSD card. LG Optimus S™ has a microSDTM  
card pre-installed.  
16. Camera Button lets you activate the camera and  
camcorder. Once the Camera function is open,  
you can access the Video recorder function as  
well.  
17. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly  
when you are speaking to them.  
18. Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the  
device charger or an optional USB cable  
(included). CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into  
the incorrect jack may damage the device.  
19. Power/Lock Button locks the screen. Press and  
hold to open the Phone options menu (for the  
following options): Silent mode, Airplane mode, and  
Power off.  
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Viewing the Display Screen  
Status Bar – Service Icons  
Signal Strength – Shows your current signal  
strength. (More bars = stronger signal.)  
The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It  
displays icons indicating that you’ve received  
notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the  
device's status (on the right), along with the current  
time.  
No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable  
signal.  
3G Connected – Indicates that 3G data service  
is available.  
3G In Use – Indicates that 3G data service is in  
use.  
Notification icons  
Status icons  
1x Data Connected – Indicates that 1x data  
service is available.  
If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status  
bar, a plus icon prompts you to open the Status Bar to  
view them all. (See “Using the Notifications Panel” on  
page 24.)  
1x Data Service In Use – Indicates that 1x data  
service is in use.  
Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on.  
The following list identifies the symbols you’ll see on  
your device's display screen:  
Bluetooth Connected – Indicates that the phone  
is connected to a Bluetooth device.  
GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on.  
GPS Communicating – Indicates that the device  
is receiving location data from GPS.  
Roaming – Your phone is “roaming” off the  
Nationwide Sprint Network.  
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Status Bar – Service Icons  
Status Bar – Status Icons  
Airplane Mode – Indicates that the device is in  
Battery Full – Shows your current battery charge  
Airplane Mode.  
level. (Icon shown is fully charged.)  
Battery Charging – Indicates that battery is  
charging.  
Status Bar – Status Icons  
Unknown Battery – Indicates that an unknown  
battery is inserted.  
Speakerphone On – Indicates that  
Speakerphone is on.  
Alarm Clock – Alarm is set.  
No microSD – Indicates that no microSD card is  
installed.  
Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume  
is set to vibrate and any sounds are silenced.  
Status Bar – Notification Icons  
New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail  
message.  
Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are  
turned off.  
New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates you  
have received a new text or multimedia  
message.  
Muted – Indicates that phone microphone is  
muted.  
Very Low Battery – Indicates that battery is very  
low.  
New Email – Indicates a new Email message.  
Low Battery – Indicates that battery is low.  
Problem With Text Or Multimedia Message  
Delivery – Indicates a text or multimedia  
message is undeliverable.  
Battery Drained (40%) – Indicates that battery is  
partially drained.  
New Google Talk Message – Indicates you have  
received a new Google Talk message.  
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Status Bar – Notification Icons  
Status Bar – Notification Icons  
New Voicemail – Indicates you have received a  
new voicemail message.  
USB Debugging Connected – The device has  
detected an active USB connection and is in a  
USB Debugging mode.  
Upcoming Event – Alerts you to an upcoming  
event.  
More Notifications Not Displayed – Indicates that  
there are more notifications which are not  
displayed in the status bar.  
Data Is Syncing – Application sync is active and  
synchronization is in progress for Gmail,  
Calendar, and Contacts.  
Call In Progress – Indicates that a call is in  
progress.  
Problem With Sign-In Or Sync – There has  
been an issue with your connection to the  
Google server, or you were not properly signed  
into your account. In order to use Google  
application or sync features, you must set up  
and sign into an active Google account.  
Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset –  
Indicates that a call is in progress using the  
Bluetooth headset.  
Call Being Forwarded – Indicates that a call is  
being forwarded.  
Full microSD Card – Indicates that microSD card  
is full.  
Call On Hold – Indicates that a call is on hold.  
Missed Call – Indicates that you have missed  
calls.  
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Active – Indicates that  
portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active and your device  
is sharing its data connection.  
Uploading Data – Indicates that your device is  
uploading data.  
An Open Wi-Fi Network Available – Indicates that  
an open Wi-Fi network is available.  
Downloading Data – Indicates that your device is  
downloading data.  
USB Connected – The device has detected an  
active USB connection.  
Download Finished – Indicates that a download  
is complete.  
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Status Bar – Notification Icons  
Turning Your Device On and Off  
Connected To VPN – Indicates that the device is  
connected to a Virtual Private Network.  
Turning Your Device On  
Disconnected From VPN – Indicates that the  
device is disconnected from the Virtual Private  
Network.  
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Press and hold  
.
Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for  
Service.” When your phone finds a signal, it enters  
standby mode – the phone’s idle state. At this point,  
you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.  
Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is  
playing.  
Lock Screen – Indicates that screen is locked.  
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes  
of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically  
activated. When a signal is found, your phone  
automatically returns to standby mode.  
Carrier data use threshold approaching or  
exceeded  
TTY – Indicates that your phone is operating in  
TTY mode.  
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal  
periodically without your intervention. You can also  
initiate a search for Sprint service by pressing any key  
(when your phone is turned on).  
Tip: The Power Save feature conserves your battery power  
when you are in an area where there is no signal.  
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Turning Your Device Off  
Battery and Charger  
1. Press and hold  
for two seconds until you  
WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or LG-approved  
batteries and chargers with your device. The  
failure to use a Sprint-approved or LG-approved  
battery and charger may increase the risk that  
your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode,  
resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or  
property.  
see the powering-down animation on the display  
screen.  
2. Tap  
the device.  
(Power off) and then tap OK to power off  
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off  
(unless the battery is charging).  
Sprint-approved or LG-approved batteries and  
accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through  
LG; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also  
available at www.sprint.com.  
Wake Up the Screen  
If you don’t use the device for a while, the screen and  
backlight will shut off to conserve battery power.  
Battery Capacity  
To wake up the device's screen  
Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)  
battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is  
fully drained. The battery provides up to 5 hours of  
continuous digital talk time.  
1. Press  
or any physical key (  
,
,
, or  
). Your lock screen will appear. See “Your  
Device's Lock Feature” on page 65.  
2. Touch and drag the green lock icon  
The last screen you were working on opens. (This  
is the default lock screen.)  
to the right.  
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery  
icon blinks. When there are approximately two minutes  
of talk time left, the device can sound an audible alert  
and then turn off.  
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Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, using  
vibrate mode, browser use, and other variables may  
reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.  
Tip: Watch your device's battery level indicator and charge  
the battery before it runs out of power.  
Installing the Battery  
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See “Setting Up Your Device” on page 2.  
Charging the Battery  
Removing the Battery  
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If  
your battery level becomes too low, your device  
automatically turns off, and you will lose any  
information you were just working on.  
1. Make sure the power is turned off so that you don’t  
lose any unsaved items.  
2. Lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout  
located on top of the cover and remove it.  
Always use a Sprint-approved or LG-approved desktop  
charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to  
charge your battery.  
3. Lift the battery using the fingertip cutout and  
remove it from the device.  
WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion  
battery as you can be burned.  
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1. Connect the cableless wall adapter and USB data  
cable. Connect as shown; the LG logo on the USB  
cable should face toward you.  
Charging with USB  
You can use your computer to charge your device. To  
be able to charge with the USB cable, you need to  
install the necessary USB drivers on your computer  
first. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Charger/  
Accessory Jack on your device and connect the other  
end to a USB port on your computer. It is best to use  
the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop  
computer. The USB hub should be powered by an  
external power source (see NOTE below).  
2. Plug one end of the USB cable into the device's  
Charger/Accessories Jack and the other end into  
an electrical outlet. The charge time varies  
depending upon the battery level.  
Note: Low-power USB ports are not supported, such as the  
USB port on your keyboard or bus-powered USB hub.  
With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can  
recharge the battery before it becomes completely run  
down.  
LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site:  
http://www.lgmobilephones.com > Click Mobile  
Support > Select the Carrier(Sprint) > Select the  
Model (Optimus S™) > Click USB Cable Driver to  
download.  
Battery Temperature Protection  
Though extremely rare, if the battery becomes  
overheated, the phone will automatically turn off.  
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ⅷ Use the Power Control Widget to deactivate hardware  
functions such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS,  
Synchronization, or LCD brightness setting. (See  
“Adding and Removing Widgets” on page 35.)  
Extending Your Battery Life  
You can extend your battery's life between charges by  
turning off features that run in the background. You can  
also monitor how applications and system resources  
consume battery power.  
ⅷ Check the Running Services and close any  
unnecessary applications.  
ⅷ Reduce your backlight on time. (See “Changing the  
Backlight Time Length” on page 54.)  
Ⅲ Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter  
screen timeout. (See “Display Settings” on  
page 54.)  
ⅷ Turn Bluetooth off when not is use. (See “Turning  
Bluetooth On and Off” on page 110.)  
Ⅲ If you don't need them to sync, turn off automatic  
syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other  
applications. (See “Synchronizing Accounts” on  
page 57.)  
ⅷ Turn Wi-Fi off when not is use. (See “To turn Wi-Fi on  
and connect to a Wi-Fi network:” on page 141.)  
ⅷ Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most  
applications using this function will periodically query  
the GPS satellites for your current location; each  
query drains your battery. (See “Activating Location  
Mode” on page 173.)  
Ⅲ Use the Power Control widget to check and  
control the wireless connections, Bluetooth power,  
GPS connection, syncing activity, and display  
brightness. (See “Adding and Removing Widgets”  
on page 35.)  
ⅷ Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted  
before charging your device. Repeating this process  
of a complete discharge and recharge can over time  
reduce the storage capacity of any battery.  
ⅷ Turn off Automatic application sync. (See  
“Synchronizing Accounts” on page 57.)  
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To check the battery's charge level:  
Device Function Keys  
ᮣ
Press  
>
> Settings > About phone >  
Status.  
The Optimus S™ comes equipped with four main  
function keys that can be used on any screen to  
access added functions.  
The battery status (charging, discharging) and level (as  
a percentage of fully charged) are displayed at the top  
of the screen.  
Menu Key  
To monitor and control what uses the battery:  
The Menu Key (  
) activates an available menu  
The Battery Use screen shows which applications  
consume the most battery power. You can also use it to  
turn off applications that you’ve downloaded, if they are  
consuming too much power.  
function for the current screen or application. When on  
the Home screen, the following menu options are  
available:  
Ⅲ Add (  
) adds one of the following functions to  
1. Press  
Battery use.  
>
> Settings > About phone >  
a selected screen. Options include: Shortcuts,  
Widgets, Folders, and Wallpapers. (See  
“Customizing Your Home Screen” on page 34.)  
2. Tap any of the listed items for more options.  
Cell standby to switch to Airplane Mode to save  
power in areas with no cell coverage.  
Phone idle to view battery used when phone is idle.  
Android system to view battery used by  
applications when running.  
Ⅲ Wallpaper (  
) provides the ability to customize  
the current screen’s wallpaper image. This image  
can be obtained from either your Pictures folder  
or from any of the available images within the  
device’s Wallpaper gallery. (See page 36.)  
Display adjust the display settings.  
Ⅲ Sprint ID (  
) allows you to access the  
downloaded Sprint ID packs, change to another  
Sprint ID pack, or download new Spring ID packs.  
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Ⅲ Search (  
) displays the Quick Search box that  
item on the screen. To open the available options  
menu, press  
can be used to search for a key term both on the  
device and on the Web. (See “Using the Search  
Key” on page 26.)  
.
ⅷ Not all applications have Options menus; if you press  
on a screen that has no Options menu, nothing  
will happen.  
● For example, entering the word “Pa”, will  
display any matching entries from your  
device’s Contacts list, installed applications, or  
will suggest search terms.  
Some applications have more Options menu items  
than can fit in the options menu; touch More to open  
the additional items.  
Ⅲ Notifications (  
) allows you to expand the  
Status Bar to provide more detailed information  
about the current onscreen notification icons.  
(See “Using the Notifications Panel” on page 24.)  
Ⅲ Settings (  
) provides quick access to the  
device’s settings menu. (See “2C. Settings” on  
page 51.) The Settings menu can also be  
accessed by pressing  
>
> Settings.  
Touch to open more menu  
items.  
Working with Menus  
There are two Android menu types: Options menus  
and Context menus.  
Options menus  
Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities  
of the current screen or application, not to any specific  
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3. Tap Sound.  
Using Context menus  
4. Slide the screen up to display more menus.  
5. Tap Audible touch tones to checkmark it.  
Context menus contain options that apply to a specific  
item on the screen. To open a Context menu, touch  
and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have  
Context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has  
no Context menu, nothing will happen.  
For the purposes of this guide, the above steps  
condense into:  
ᮣ
Press  
>
> Settings > Sound > Audible  
touch tones.  
When you touch and  
hold certain items on a  
screen, a Context menu  
opens.  
Backing Up Within a Menu  
To go to the previous menu:  
ᮣ
Press  
To return to standby mode:  
Press  
.
ᮣ
.
Selecting Menu Items  
To select a menu or option, simply tap it. If there are  
more menus/options than can fit in a screen, slide the  
screen up to display more menus/options.  
Using the Notifications Panel  
Notification icons report the arrival of new messages,  
calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events,  
such as when you are on a call.  
For example, to set the phone to play tones when  
dialing numbers on the dial pad:  
When you receive a notification, text appears briefly  
and the notification icon will be displayed in the Status  
1. Press  
>
.
2. Tap Settings.  
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Bar. For descriptions of the various notification icons,  
see “Viewing the Display Screen” on page 14.  
To respond to a notification:  
1. Open the Notifications Panel. Your current  
notifications are listed in the panel, each with a  
brief description.  
You can open the Notifications Panel to view a list of all  
recent notifications. Depending on your settings, you  
may hear a notification sound, and the device may  
vibrate.  
2. Tap a notification to view it. The Notifications Panel  
will close and the application that corresponds to  
your response will open.  
Note: Adjusting sound volume and other general notifications  
settings is described in “Sound Settings” on page 51.  
For example, new voicemail notifications dial your  
voicemail box, and network disconnect notifications  
open the list of configured networks so you can  
reconnect.  
Applications whose activities produce notifications,  
such as GmailTM and Google Talk, have their own  
settings, which you can use to configure whether, and  
how, they send notifications. See the sections on those  
applications for details.  
To clear all notifications:  
1. Open the Notifications Panel.  
To open the Notifications Panel:  
Clear  
2. Tap  
at the top right of the panel.  
ᮣ
Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the  
screen.  
All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing  
notifications will remain in the list.  
– or –  
To close the Notifications Panel:  
ᮣ
Press  
>
> Notifications.  
1. Touch and drag the tab at the bottom of the  
The Notifications Panel displays your wireless provider  
and a list of your current notifications, organized into  
ongoing and event-based notifications.  
Notifications Panel to the top of the screen.  
2. Press  
. (The panel will also close when you  
touch a notification.)  
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Device and Web Search Using Text Entry  
Home Key  
1. Press  
>
.
The Home Key  
screen (of the 5 total available screens).  
takes you back to your main Home  
When you press  
on the Home screen or in the  
other applications that support this, the Quick  
Search Box will open automatically.  
Back Key  
The Back Key  
screen. If the onscreen keyboard is currently open, this  
key closes the keyboard.  
returns you to the previously active  
Voice Search  
Touch to search by voice.  
Recent search results  
Provides one touch shortcut  
to previously searched terms.  
Using the Search Key  
The Search Key  
displays the Quick Search Box  
that can be used to search for a key term both on the  
device and on the Web. Some applications, such as  
Contacts, GmailTM, and Google MapsTM, have the ability  
to search contents within those specific applications.  
Along with being able to search by typing in search  
terms, you are also able to search by voice.  
Ⅲ In some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts,  
Browser, and Android MarketTM, the application's  
own search box opens when you press  
. This  
Ⅲ Press  
to launch the Quick Search Box.  
is indicated by the application's icon on the left  
side of the search box.  
Ⅲ Press and hold  
to launch the Voice Search  
function.  
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2. Enter the text you're searching for in the Quick  
To search different by type:  
Tap > Google, Web, Apps, or Contacts.  
To search using voice command:  
Search Box.  
ᮣ
Tap to conduct the search.  
As you type, search results from  
your device, previous search terms,  
and Web search suggestions  
appear. Tap an item to search for  
that term.  
ᮣ
Press and hold  
– or –  
.
Tap  
from the Quick Search Box.  
When you stop speaking, Google Search by Voice  
analyzes your speech and displays the results of your  
search.  
The available Voice Commands are:  
Ⅲ You can use the Search preferences to configure  
some aspects of Google Web search (for  
example, whether it makes suggestions below the  
Quick Search Box as you type), and what device  
features you want to include in searches. (See  
“Search Settings” on page 59.)  
ⅷ Say “Directions to,” followed by an address, name,  
business name, type of business, or other  
destination, to get directions to that location from  
Google MapsTM.  
ⅷ Say “Navigate to,” followed by an address, name,  
business name, type of business, or other destination  
to get spoken, turn-by-turn directions to that  
destination.  
3. Tap  
– or –  
to search for the entered text.  
ⅷ Say “Map of,” followed by an address, name,  
business name, type of business, or other location, to  
view that location on Google Maps.  
If what you want to search for appears in the  
suggestions list, tap that item to conduct the  
search.  
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Home Screen  
Navigation and Customization  
Status Bar  
Shows device status information including  
the time, signal strength, battery status,  
and notification icons.  
The LG Optimus S™ is a touch-sensitive device which  
allows you to not only select an onscreen option with a  
single touch, but to easily scroll through long lists.  
Simply slide up and down through the display with  
your fingertip.  
Application Icons  
Touch an icon (application, folder, etc.) to  
open and use it.  
Home Screen Overview  
The Home screen is the starting point for many  
applications and functions, and it allows you to add  
items like application shortcuts, folders, or Google  
widgets to give you instant access to information and  
applications. This is the default page and accessible  
Application Tab  
Touch to open the Applications screen to  
view installed applications.  
Call Key  
Touch to open the dial pad. Also provides  
additional tabs to access Calll logg,  
Contacts, and your Favorites.  
from any menu by pressing  
.
To return to the Home screen:  
Press at any time, from any application.  
ᮣ
Extended Home Screens: the operating system provides  
multiple Home screens to provide more space for  
adding icons, widgets, and more.  
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ᮣ
Slide your finger left or right across the Home  
screen. The main screen is in the center with two  
extension screens on either side of it. (For more  
information on sliding, see “Gestures Guide” on  
page 37.)  
Extended Home Screens  
Home screen thumbnails  
Touch one for immediate access.  
Using the Application Tab  
All of your device’s applications are located within the  
Applications screen. This tab houses shortcuts to your  
currently available applications.  
Location Indicator  
The dots indicate which Home screen you are viewing.  
ᮣ
Touch and hold the Home screen dots on the  
lower left or right of the screen to view thumbnails  
of the Extended Home screens, then touch one to  
go to that specific screen (see the following  
image).  
Note: This screen houses all default and downloaded  
applications (installed from Android Market).  
1. Press  
>
to open the screen.  
Ⅲ To close the Applications screen, tap  
or press  
again.  
2. Scroll though the list and tap an icon to launch the  
associated application.  
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Overview  
Applications: How to View, Open and  
Switch  
Touch an application icon  
to open the application.  
All of the applications on your device, including any  
applications that you downloaded and installed from  
Android MarketTM or other sources, are grouped  
together on one Applications screen that you access  
from your Home screen. If you have more applications  
than you can currently see on the Applications screen,  
slide the screen up or down to view more.  
Slide the screen up or  
down to bring more icons  
into view.  
Touch to open the  
Applications screen.  
Touch to close the  
Applications screen.  
Applications screen  
Home screen  
The Applications screen contains all of the device's  
applications (though not downloaded widgets and  
other downloaded material that isn't an application),  
including the Alarm Clock, Browser, Calculator,  
Camera, Market, NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, Sprint  
Navigation, Sprint TV, YouTube, Voice Search, and  
much more.  
Opening and Closing the Applications Screen  
To open the Applications screen:  
ᮣ
Tap  
.
To close the Applications screen:  
ᮣ
ᮣ
Tap  
.
Press  
.
Note: The Applications screen closes automatically when you  
tap an icon to open its Application. Dragging an icon  
onto your Home screen also closes the Applications  
screen automatically.  
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3. Tap  
and tap the icon for the other application  
you want to open.  
Opening and Switching Applications  
Multi-tasking is easy with AndroidTM. Opened  
– or –  
applications can keep running in the background  
when you open another application. There’s no need to  
quit an application before opening another. You can  
easily switch among several open applications.  
Android manages each application, pausing and  
starting them as needed to ensure that unused  
applications don’t waste your device's resources.  
Simply tap the icon if the application you want is  
already on your Home screen.  
To switch between multiple applications:  
1. Press and hold  
. A small window opens with  
icons of applications that you’ve used recently.  
2. Tap the application icon you want to open.  
– or –  
To open an application:  
ᮣ
Simply tap its icon on the screen.  
Press  
to return to the current application.  
Tip: You can customize your Home screen with shortcuts to  
the applications you use most often. Applications are  
located on the Applications screen, but you can add an  
application shortcut to your Home screen for faster  
access. No matter where the icon is, on the Applications  
screen or your Home screen, just touch it to open and  
use it. See "Adding Application Icons to the Home  
Screen" (on this page) for more information.  
Adding Application Icons to the Home Screen  
Customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the  
applications you use most often.  
1. Press  
>
.
2. Touch and hold the application icon you want to  
add to your Home screen.  
To open multiple applications:  
3. Lift your finger to place the app on your Home  
screen, or drag the icon to where you want it on  
the screen, then lift your finger.  
1. Tap an application icon to open it.  
2. Press  
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Applications  
Application Icons  
The following is a listing of the default applications  
available on both the Home/Extended screens and the  
Applications screen.  
Contacts – Displays the Contacts that can be  
synchronized with your device from either your  
Google or Outlook account (page 71). Contacts  
can only be synched to a managed account  
(page 57).  
Application Icons  
Email – Provides access your POP3, IMAP, and  
Exchange Server (Outlook) email accounts  
(page 143). Also provides access to your Gmail  
account (page 144).  
Browser – Launches the Sprint Powerdeck  
browser (page 132).  
Calculator – Launches the Calculator  
application (page 93 ).  
Gallery – Displays a Gallery of camera images  
and video saved on your microSD™ card  
(page 106).  
Calendar – Launches the Calendar application  
that can sync to either your Google or Outlook®  
Work calendar (page 84). Events can only be  
synched to a managed account (page 86 ).  
Gmail – Provides access to your Gmail account  
(page 144).  
Camcorder – Launches the Camcorder  
(page 108).  
Google search – Displays the Quick Search Box  
to search for a key term both on your device and  
the Web (page 26).  
Camera – Launches the built-in camera  
(page 104).  
Latitude – Lets you see your friends' locations  
and share yours with them. The application also  
lets you see your friends' locations on a map or  
in a list.  
Alarm Clock – Accesses the Alarm Clock  
application (page 92).  
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Application Icons  
Application Icons  
Maps – Launches a dynamic map that helps  
you find local businesses, locate friends, view  
maps and get driving directions (page 174).  
Sprint ID – Launches the Sprint ID application  
from where you can replace a current ID or get a  
new one.  
Market – Browse, search for, and download  
applications on the Android Market (page 160).  
Sprint Zone – Accesses links to Sprint Zone  
services like Account Information, What’s New,  
recommended Android applications, and other  
promotional content (page 162).  
Messaging – Provides access to your text  
messages (page 122).  
Talk – Launches the Google Talk application that  
lets you chat with family and friends over the  
Internet for free.  
Music – Launches the built-in Music Player  
(page 169).  
talk  
Navigation – Launches the GPS Navigation  
feature on your phone, allowing you to get quick  
turn-by-turn directions.  
Voice Dialer – Launches your device’s built-in  
automatic speech recognition (ASR) software,  
called Voice Control, to dial a phone number in  
your Contacts or to launch phone functions  
(page 96).  
News and Weather – Launches the application  
that allows you to stay up to date on news and  
weather.  
Voice Search – Launches your device’s built-in  
speech recognition software and initiates a  
Google search based on the recognized speech  
(page 98).  
Phone – Accesses the phone keypad (page 43).  
Places – Allows others to find your business on  
local search results using either Google Search  
or Google Maps.  
Voicemail – Launches Visual Voicemail  
(page 116).  
Settings – Accesses the device’s built-in  
Settings menu (page 51).  
YouTube – Launches the YouTube application  
(page 172).  
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reach the desired one. (See “Home Screen  
Overview” on page 28.)  
Note: The Email application can access both Exchange  
Server-based email (such as Work email) and other  
Internet-based email providers such as Yahoo! and  
Gmail.  
3. Tap  
tab to reveal all your current applications.  
By default, the applications are listed in a Grid  
view.  
Customizing Your Home Screen  
You can customize your Home screen by doing the  
following:  
ⅷ Creating Shortcuts  
ⅷ Adding Widgets  
ⅷ Creating Contact shortcuts  
ⅷ Creating Folders  
ⅷ Changing the Background (Wallpaper)  
4. Scroll down through the list and locate your  
desired application.  
5. Touch and hold the onscreen icon. This creates an  
immediate shortcut of the selected icon and closes  
the Applications screen. The new shortcut then  
appears to hover over the Home screen.  
Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the  
available screens (Home or Extended). The application  
you add to the screen will still appear within the  
Applications screen.  
Creating Shortcuts  
Shortcuts are different from the Home screen Widgets.  
Shortcuts can access a specific contact, activate a  
feature, action, or launch an application.  
6. While holding the onscreen icon, position it on the  
current screen. Once complete, release the screen  
to lock the shortcut into its new position.  
To add a shortcut from the Application Tab:  
To add a shortcut via the Home screen:  
1. Press  
to access the Home screen.  
1. Press  
to access the Home screen.  
2. Select a location (screen) for your new shortcut by  
scrolling across your available screens until you  
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.  
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3. From the Add to Home screen window tap  
Adding and Removing Widgets  
Shortcuts.  
Widgets are self-contained applications that can be  
accessed through your Application Tab or on the  
Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this  
Widget appears as an onscreen application.  
4. Tap a selection from the list. Default options  
include:  
Ⅲ Applications  
Ⅲ Bookmark  
Ⅲ Contact  
Ⅲ Direct dial  
To add a Widget:  
1. Press  
to access the Home screen.  
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.  
Ⅲ Direct message  
Ⅲ Directions & Navigation  
Ⅲ Gmail label  
Ⅲ Music playlist  
Ⅲ Settings  
3. From the Add to Home screen window tap Widgets.  
4. Tap an available Widget to place it on your current  
screen.  
Ⅲ Default widgets include: Calendar,  
5. Follow the onscreen instructions (if necessary) to  
ContactsWidget, Google Search, Home screen tips,  
Latitude, Market, Messaging Widget, Music,  
NASCAR, News and Weather, Picture frame, Power  
Control, Sprint Football Live, Sprint TV, Sprint  
Weather, Sprint Zone Full Screen, Voicemail, and  
YouTube.  
add the new shortcut to your current Home screen.  
To delete a shortcut:  
1. Press  
to activate the Home screen.  
2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks  
it from its location on the current screen.  
3. Drag the icon over the Trash (  
) and release it.  
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To remove a Widget:  
To create a folder onscreen:  
1. Go to the Home screen on which the widget is  
1. Press  
to activate the Home screen.  
located.  
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.  
3. From the Add to Home screen window tap Folders.  
2. Touch and hold the widget. This unlocks it from its  
location on the current screen.  
4. Tap an available folder type to place it on your  
current screen.  
3. Drag the widget over the Trash (  
) and release it.  
Ⅲ This action does not delete the Widget, just  
removes it from the current screen.  
Ⅲ Choices include New folder, All contacts, Contacts  
with phone numbers, or Starred contacts.  
To place a Widget onto a different screen:  
Note: Starred contacts are those Contact entries you have  
tagged as very important.  
1. Touch and hold the widget you want to move.  
2. Drag the widget to the edge of the screen (the left  
side if moving to a screen located on the left, right  
side if moving to a screen located on the right).  
Changing the Device's Wallpaper  
To change the Home screen wallpaper:  
1. From the Home screen, press  
> Wallpapers.  
3. After about one second, the current screen will  
change. Repeat until you get to the desired screen.  
– or –  
Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home  
screen, then tap Wallpapers.  
Creating and Managing Folders  
Folders can be located on any of the available screens  
and can contain multiple Shortcuts or different Contact  
entries  
2. Tap Gallery, ID wallpapers, Live wallpapers, or  
Wallpapers.  
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Ⅲ Gallery to use a picture saved on your device. as  
a wallpaper. You can crop the picture before  
setting it as a wallpaper.  
Changing the Screen Orientation  
This device is capable of changing the orientation of  
screen content when the orientation of the device itself  
has changed. The device’s built-in accelerometer  
senses movement and changes its angle/orientation.  
Note that some of the screens, applications and  
widgets do not support orientation changes.  
Ⅲ ID wallpapers to open the available wallpapers  
that were included in your Sprint ID pack.  
Ⅲ Live wallpapers to open a list of animated  
wallpapers installed on your device. Live  
wallpapers can be animated or even interactive.  
More Live wallpapers are available on the Android  
Market.  
The automatic screen orientation feature can be  
manually enabled to change the orientation for all  
enabled screens when rotation is detected.  
Ⅲ Wallpapers to open a screen of wallpaper images  
saved on your device. Slide the thumbnail images  
left and right to view the available images.  
Note: An example of a screen that automatically re-orients by  
moving the device is the Messaging screen. This only  
requires you turn the device on its side.  
3. Tap Set wallpaper or Save.  
To manually activate the auto-rotate feature:  
Accessing Recently-Used Applications  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Display.  
2. Tap Auto-rotate screen to enable or disable the  
screen auto-rotation.  
Your device keeps a running list of your six most  
recently used applications.  
1. Press and hold  
to open the recently-used  
applications window.  
Gestures Guide  
Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact  
with and use your Android phone. With the touch of  
your finger, you can access available applications,  
2. Tap an icon to open the related application.  
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make menu selections, and access data saved to your  
device. The following terms are used for describing the  
different available actions using the touchscreen:  
the different Home screens by swiping from left to  
right (and vice versa).  
ⅷ Double-tap: Double-tap to zoom on a Web page or a  
map. For example, quickly double-tap a section of a  
Web page to adjust that section to fit the width of the  
screen. You can also double-tap to zoom in and out  
when taking a picture (using the Camera), and when  
using Maps.  
ⅷ Tap: A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts  
and letters on the on-screen keyboard.  
ⅷ Touch and hold: Touch and hold an item on the  
screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until  
an action occurs. For example, to open a contact's  
available options, touch and hold the contact in the  
Contacts list until the context menu opens.  
ⅷ Pinch-to-Zoom: Use your index finger and thumb in a  
pinch or spread motion to zoom in or out when using  
the browser, Maps, or browsing pictures.  
ⅷ Drag: Touch and hold an item for a moment and  
then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on  
the screen until you reach the target position. You  
can drag items on the Home screen to reposition  
them, as described in “Changing the Device's  
Wallpaper” on page 36, or drag the Notification  
screen open, as described in “Using the Notifications  
Panel” on page 24.  
ⅷ Rotate the screen: From many applications and  
menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the  
device's physical orientation. (See “Changing the  
Screen Orientation” on page 37.)  
ⅷ Swipe or slide: To swipe or slide, quickly move your  
finger across the surface of the screen, without  
pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t drag an  
item instead). For example, you can slide the screen  
up or down to scroll through a list, or browse through  
Rotate the device  
Rotate the device clockwise  
for portrait orientation.  
counter-clockwise for  
landscape orientation.  
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Letters Entry Keyboard  
Displaying Your Phone Number  
Shift Key  
Delete Key  
ᮣ
Press  
>
> Settings > About phone >  
Tap once to capitalize  
the next letter you  
type. Double-tap for  
all caps.  
Tap to delete  
Status. (Your phone number and other information  
about your phone and account will be displayed.)  
characters to the left  
of the cursor.  
Number and  
Symbols Key  
Tap to change input to  
number and symbol  
entry.  
Emoticon Key  
Tap to enter various  
emoticons.  
Entering Text  
Space Key  
Onscreen Keyboard  
Tap to enter space.  
Voice to Text Key  
Tap to enter text by  
voice.  
You can enter text using your device's onscreen  
QWERTY keyboard. The onscreen keyboard displays  
automatically when you tap a text entry field. To  
manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field  
where you want to enter text.  
Numberss and Symbolls Entry KKeyboard  
Delete Key  
Alt Key  
Tap to delete  
1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text.  
Tap to enter additional  
symbols. The keyboard  
will change to alternate  
characters.  
characters to the left  
of the cursor.  
2. Enter text.  
Ⅲ To enter numbers or symbols, tap  
Ⅲ To enter letters again, tap  
.
Emoticon Key  
Tap to enter various  
emoticons.  
.
Letters Key  
Tap to change input to  
letters entry.  
Space Key  
Tap to enter space.  
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Ⅲ Rotate the screen to use the larger keyboard.  
2. A pop-up menu opens with the available options.  
3. Tap Cut all or Copy all.  
4. Tap the text field where you want to paste the text.  
You can paste text that you cut or copied from one  
application into a text field in any application.  
5. Place the cursor on the location where you want to  
paste the text.  
Letters Entry KKeyboard  
Numbers and Symbols  
Entry Keeyboard  
6. Touch and hold the text field.  
Note: If you do not want the screen to change orientations  
7. When the pop-up menu opens, tap Paste. The text  
that you pasted also remains in the device's  
memory (temporarily), so you can paste that same  
text in another location.  
automatically, uncheck the Auto-rotate screen.  
Press  
>
> Settings > Display > and  
deselect Auto-rotate screen.  
3. When you finished typing, press  
to close the  
To Cut or Copy and Paste Some of the Text:  
keyboard.  
1. Place the cursor on the starting or ending point of  
the text to copy or paste.  
Editing Text  
You can edit the text you enter in text fields and use  
menu commands to cut, copy, and paste text, within or  
across most applications.  
2. Touch and hold the text field that contains the text  
to edit.  
3. A pop-up menu opens with the available options.  
4. Tap Select text.  
To Cut or Copy and Paste All the Text:  
5. Tap and drag over the text you want to select.  
1. Touch and hold the text field that contains the text.  
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6. Touch and hold the highlighted text.  
If you don’t have a Google Account, you will be  
prompted to create one. If you have an enterprise  
account through your company or other organization,  
your IT department may have special instructions on  
how to sign into that account.  
7. When the pop-up menu opens, tap Cut or Copy.  
8. Tap the text field where you want to paste the text.  
9. Tap to place the cursor on the location where you  
want to paste the text.  
1. From a computer, or from your device's Browser,  
navigate to www.google.com.  
10. Tap and hold the cursor location.  
2. On the main page, select Sign-in > Create an  
11. When the pop-up menu opens, touch Paste. The  
text that you pasted also remains in the device's  
memory (temporarily), so you can paste that same  
text in another location.  
account now.  
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free  
account.  
4. Log into your provided email address, locate the  
email from Google, and respond to the new email  
to both confirm and activate your new account.  
Creating a Google Account  
Your Google Account  
Signing into Your Google Account  
You must create and/or sign into a Google Account to  
use GmailTM, Google TalkTM, Google CalendarTM, and  
other Google Apps. Signing into a Google Account is  
also necessary to download applications from the  
Android MarketTM, to sync your data (if applicable) with  
the Google servers, and to take advantage of any other  
available Google services on your device.  
1. Launch an application that requires a Google  
account (such as Android Market or Gmail).  
2. Click Next > Sign in.  
Note: If you do not already have a Google account, touch  
Create and follow the onscreen prompts to create your  
new account.  
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3. Touch the Username and Password fields and  
enter your information.  
4. Tap Sign in. Your device then communicates with  
the Google servers to confirm your information.  
Important: Some applications, such as Calendar, work only  
with the primary Google account (the first Google  
account set up with your device).  
If you plan to use more than one Google Account  
with your device, be sure to sign into the one you  
want to use with such applications first.  
When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail  
messages, Calendar events, and other  
information from these applications and services  
on the Web can be synchronized with your  
device. You will be prompted to sign in or to  
create a Google Account the first time you start an  
application that requires one, such as Gmail or  
Android Market.  
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Making Calls  
2B. Making and Answering  
Calls  
1. Press  
>
.
Note: If necessary, tap the Phone tab to access the dialpad.  
2. Enter a phone number using the onscreen dialpad  
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and tap  
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Answering Calls (page 45)  
Ⅲ If you enter a wrong number, tap  
to erase  
Missed Call Notification (page 46)  
Calling Emergency Numbers (page 46)  
In-Call Options (page 47)  
digits one by one.  
Ⅲ To erase the entire number, touch and hold  
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Saving a Phone Number (page 48)  
Finding a Phone Number (page 48)  
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses (page  
49)  
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Dialing From the Contacts List (page 49)  
Using Direct Dialing (page 50)  
Plus (+) Code Dialing (page 50)  
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Options during a call:  
Dialing Options  
After entering numbers with the dialpad, you can use  
the following dialing options.  
Ⅲ You can open other applications during a call.  
The  
will appear in the Status Bar while the call  
is underway.  
Press  
to view the following options:  
Ⅲ Press the Up/Down Volume buttons to adjust the  
call volume.  
ⅷ Add to contacts: Tap to add the entered number as a  
new contact, or to an existing contact entry. (See  
“Saving a Phone Number” on page 48.)  
Ⅲ Use the onscreen buttons to add another call on  
hold, to use the speakerphone, and for other  
options, as described in “In-Call Options” on  
page 47.  
ⅷ Add 2-sec pause: Enter digits and select this option to  
introduce a two-second pause before the following  
sequence of digits is dialed by the phone. (See  
“Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses”  
on page 49.)  
3. Tap  
to end the call.  
Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, follow step 1 to access  
the Dialer, tap the Call log tab, locate the call entry and  
ⅷ Add wait: Enter digits and select this option to have  
the phone dial the preceding set of digits first, and  
then dial the following sequence of digits when you  
tap Yes on the pop up screen. (See “Dialing and  
Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses” on page 49.)  
tap  
>
.
You can also make calls from your Contacts list  
(page 71), from the Call log, and using Voice Dialer  
(page 96).  
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To decline a call and divert it to voicemail:  
Touch and drag to the left.  
Answering Calls  
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When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call  
screen opens with the caller ID and any other available  
information (such as the caller's name, if saved in the  
Contact's list). The most recent incoming calls are  
recorded in the Call log. (See “2D. Call Log” on  
page 68.)  
The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave  
a message.  
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled  
Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your  
roaming charges when making or receiving calls while  
outside the Nationwide Sprint Network. Please see  
“Roaming” on page 129 for more information about  
roaming.  
To answer a call:  
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Touch and drag  
to the right.  
If you were already on a call, the first call is placed on  
hold while you answer the new call. To silence the  
ringer of an incoming call, press the down volume  
buttons.  
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Tap OK to answer the call. (See “Call Guard” on  
page 130 for additional information.)  
Note: When your phone is off, calls go directly to voicemail  
Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the  
following ways:  
ⅷ The phone rings or vibrates.  
ⅷ The backlight illuminates.  
ⅷ The screen displays an incoming call message.  
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2. Tap the missed call notification. The Call log screen  
will be displayed. (To dial the phone number, tap  
.)  
Ending a Call  
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Tap  
.
– or –  
Calling Emergency Numbers  
If you opened other applications while on a call:  
1. Open the Notifications panel.  
You can place calls to 911 (tap  
), even if your phone is locked or your account  
is restricted.  
and dial  
Ⅲ Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom  
of the screen.  
2. Tap Current call to redisplay the Phone  
application.  
Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone  
automatically enters Emergency mode.  
3. Tap  
.
During an emergency call, tap an option.  
ⅷ Speaker On to activate speakerphone mode. (If you  
are in speakerphone mode, the option is displayed  
as Speaker Off to deactivate.)  
Missed Call Notification  
When you do not answer an incoming call,  
displayed in the Status bar.  
is  
ⅷ Dialpad/Hide to show or hide the onscreen dialpad.  
ⅷ End to end the current call.  
To display the Missed Call entry from the notification  
screen:  
To exit Emergency mode:  
1. Tap  
to end the emergency call.  
1. Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the  
screen to open the Notification panel.  
2. Tap Exit on the Emergency Call Back mode.  
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ⅷ Dialpad to display the dialpad.  
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information  
ⅷ Bluetooth (Only available when a Bluetooth headset  
is connected to your phone) to conduct the call via  
the Bluetooth headset for hands-free conversation.  
(For details about pairing the phone with a Bluetooth  
headset, see “Pairing Bluetooth Devices” on  
page 112.)  
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning  
System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911  
emergency location services where available.  
When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS  
feature of your phone seeks information to calculate  
your approximate location. Depending on several  
variables, including availability and access to satellite  
signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to  
determine and report your approximate location.  
Note: When using the Bluetooth headset during a call, the  
Ongoing Call notification icon is blue in the Status bar.  
ⅷ Mute to mute the microphone during a call. The Mute  
button lights up and  
Bar to indicate the microphone is muted. To unmute  
the microphone, tap Mute again.  
is displayed on the Status  
Important: Always report your location to the 911 operator  
when placing an emergency call. Some  
designated emergency call takers, known as  
Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not  
be equipped to receive GPS location information  
from your phone.  
ⅷ Speaker to turn the speakerphone on or off. The  
Speaker button lights up and  
Status Bar to indicate that the speakerphone is on.  
is displayed on the  
WARNING: Because of higher volume levels, do not place  
the device near your ear while using the  
speakerphone.  
In-Call Options  
Once you initiate a call, you will see these onscreen  
options:  
ⅷ Add call to initiate a 3-way call.  
ⅷ End to end the call.  
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Saving a Phone Number  
Finding a Phone Number  
You can store phone numbers and contact entries in  
your phone. You can also synchronize them with the  
your GoogleTM Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or  
other accounts that support syncing contacts. (For  
more information, see “2E. Contacts” on page 71.)  
Your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. It is  
easy to search for a contact by name.  
1. Press  
– or –  
Press  
>
> Contacts.  
>
.
To save a number from standby mode:  
2. Start entering the name of the contact you're  
searching for. As you type, contacts with matching  
names will appear above the keyboard.  
1. Press  
>
.
2. Enter a phone number and press  
to contacts.  
and tap Add  
3. Tap a matching contact in the list to open its entry.  
3. Tap Create new contact.  
To dial a number, tap  
.
– or –  
Search for an existing contact name and tap an  
existing contact to add the new number to that  
existing contact.  
For more information about creating and editing  
contacts, see “2E. Contacts” on page 71.  
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Press  
your Contacts.  
> Add to contacts to save the number in  
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers  
With Pauses  
Note: When dialing a number with a hard pause (Wait) press  
to send the next set of numbers.  
You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for  
use with automated systems, such as voicemail or  
credit card billing numbers.  
Dialing From the Contacts List  
There are two types of pauses available on your device:  
1. Press  
– or –  
Press  
>
> Contacts.  
ⅷ 2-Second Pause automatically sends the next set of  
numbers after two seconds.  
ⅷ Hard Pause (Wait) sends the next set of numbers  
>
> Contacts.  
when you tap  
.
2. Find a contact to call and tap it to open its entry,  
then, tap  
Note: You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and  
.
combine two-second and hard pauses.  
– or –  
To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:  
Touch and hold the contact. When a context menu  
opens, tap Call contact.  
1. Enter the phone number.  
2. Press  
3. Enter additional numbers.  
4. Tap to dial the number.  
– or –  
> Add 2-sec pause or Add wait.  
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Using Direct Dialing  
With Direct Dialing, you are able to directly save a  
contact to your Home screen.  
1. Press  
>
> Add > Shortcuts > Direct dial.  
2. Tap a contact from your Contacts List. The contact  
will appear on your home screen.  
To use Direct Dial:  
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Simply tap the contact on the Home screen.  
Plus (+) Code Dialing  
When placing international calls, Plus Code Dialing  
automatically enters the international access code for  
your location (for example, 011 for international calls  
made from the U.S.).  
1. In the Dial screen, touch and hold  
a “+” on the display screen.  
until you see  
2. Dial the country code and phone number, and  
then tap . (The phone automatically prepends  
the access code for international dialing, followed  
by the country code and phone number.)  
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The Settings menu contains most of the tools for  
customizing and configuring your phone. All of the  
settings in the Settings application are described in this  
section.  
2C. Settings  
To open Settings:  
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Press  
– or –  
Press  
>
> Settings.  
Display Settings (page 54)  
Location Settings (page 56)  
Synchronizing Accounts (page 57)  
Search Settings (page 59)  
>
> Settings.  
Sound Settings  
Messaging Settings (page 60)  
Airplane Mode (page 61)  
In the Sound settings menu, you can configure call and  
notification ringtones, audio volumes, as well as some  
related settings.  
TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 62)  
Security Settings (page 63)  
Ringer Types  
The phone Ring tones alert you of incoming calls.  
Selecting Ringtone for Voice Calls  
1. Press  
ringtone.  
>
> Settings > Sound > Phone  
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2. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want  
to set the ringtone, tap OK. If not, select another  
ringtone or tap Cancel.  
Ⅲ Ringtone: Changes the volume of your call  
ringtones and notifications (if applicable).  
Ⅲ Media: Changes the volume of your music, videos  
and other media.  
Using a Song as a Ringtone  
Ⅲ Alarm: Changes the volume of your alarms.  
You can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place  
of one of the ringtones that come with the phone.  
Ⅲ Notification: If you deselect the checkmark (below  
the Alarm volume bar), you will be able to set this  
volume level. This is the volume of the ringtone  
when you receive a notification.  
1. Press  
>
> Music.  
2. Touch and hold a song in your collection. In the  
pop-up menu, tap Use as phone ringtone.  
3. Tap OK.  
– or –  
Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume on the Home screen or  
Applications screen, or almost any screen by using the  
volume button on the right side of your device. In other  
applications such as Music, YouTube, spoken directions,  
and other audio, the volume buttons controls the volume  
of the application.  
On the Playback screen, press  
ringtone.  
> Use as  
For details about using the Music application, see  
page 169.  
Adjusting the Device's Volume Settings  
Vibrate and Silent Mode  
Adjust your device's volume settings to suit your needs  
and your environment.  
To set your device to vibrate instead of making any  
sounds:  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Sound > Volume.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Sound > Vibrate.  
2. Adjust each volume level.  
2. Tap one of the four options.  
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To set your device to always vibrate:  
Selecting a Notification Ringtone  
When you receive a notification such as the arrival of  
new messages, calendar events, or alarms, the device  
sounds a ringtone.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Sound > Vibrate.  
2. Tap Always.  
To switch to silent mode:  
1. Press  
ringtone.  
>
> Settings > Sound > Notification  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Sound.  
2. Tap Silent mode. (A green checkmark will appear.)  
2. Select a ringtone.  
– or –  
Setting Various Feedback Tones  
To hear tones when you use the dialpad to dial a number:  
Press the down volume button until you see  
the screen.  
on  
– or –  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Sound.  
On the default lock screen, drag  
to the left.  
2. Tap Audible touch tones. (A green checkmark will  
appear.)  
To hear sound when you tap buttons, icons, and other  
onscreen items:  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Sound.  
2. Tap Audible selection. (A green checkmark will  
appear.)  
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To hear sound when the screen is locked or unlocked:  
1. Press > Settings > Sound.  
Display Settings  
>
2. Tap Screen lock sounds. (A green checkmark will  
Changing the Backlight Time Length  
Select how long the display screen remains backlit  
after touch the screen or press a key before the screen  
darkens.  
appear.)  
To set your device to vibrate when touching buttons and  
keys:  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Sound.  
1. Press  
timeout.  
>
> Settings > Display > Screen  
2. Tap Haptic feedback. (A green checkmark will  
appear.)  
2. Tap 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 10  
minutes, or 30 minutes.  
To set how the phone reacts when you make an  
emergency call:  
Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and  
standby times. For the best battery performance, use  
the shortest convenient timeout.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Sound.  
2. Tap Emergency tone.  
Changing the Contrast  
3. Tap Off, Alert, or Vibrate.  
Adjust your screen’s contrast (brightness) to suit your  
surroundings.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Display > Brightness.  
2. Use the slider to set a brightness level.  
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To disable this, tap Auto-rotate screen so that the  
checkmark is removed.  
Note: For the best battery performance, use the dimmer  
levels.  
Note: Some applications on your device do not support the  
Auto-rotate feature.  
Display Language  
You can choose to display your device's onscreen  
menus in English or in Spanish.  
Date & Time Display Settings  
Set your preferences for how dates and time are  
displayed. You can also use these settings to set your  
own time and time zone, rather than obtaining the  
current time from the mobile network.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Language &  
keyboard > Select language.  
2. Tap English, Español, 한국어 ,  
, or  
.
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Date & time.  
Setting the Device Automatically to Rotate  
the Screen  
2. Tap Use 24-hour format to display the time using  
24-hour time format—for example, 13:00 rather  
than 1:00 pm.  
Choose whether the device automatically switches the  
orientation of the screen as you turn it sideways or  
even upside down.  
3. Tap Select date format to open a dialog to select  
the format for displaying dates.  
Animation Display Options  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Display.  
2. Tap Auto-rotate screen to automatically rotate the  
Choose whether you want to enjoy animated  
screen (a green checkmark will appear).  
transitions for some effects (such as when opening  
menus), for all supported effects (such as when  
navigating from one screen to another), or to remove all  
– or –  
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animated transitions (this setting does not affect  
transitions in non-native applications).  
To enable your device's Location feature:  
> Settings > Location & security >  
1. Press  
>
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Display > Animation.  
GPS Privacy Setting.  
2. Tap No animation, Some animations, or All  
animations.  
2. Tap Location On or E911 Only.  
Using Wireless Networks  
Location Settings  
You can use information from Wi-Fi and Sprint  
networks to determine your approximate location, for  
use in GPS applications, when you search, and so on.  
To use information about your location when  
navigating and searching in GPS applications (see “3D.  
GPS Navigation” on page 173), you must turn on  
location services.  
Your device is equipped with GPS capabilities you can  
use with location-based services.  
The Location feature allows the network to detect your  
position. Turning Location off will hide your location  
from everyone except 911.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Location & security.  
Note: Turning Location on will allow the network to detect  
your position using GPS technology making some  
Sprint applications and services easier to use. Turning  
Location off will disable the GPS location function for all  
purposes except 911, but will not hide your general  
location based on the cell site serving your call. No  
application or service may use your location without  
your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not  
available in all areas.  
2. Tap Use wireless networks. (A green checkmark will  
appear.)  
3. When you check this option, you’re asked whether  
you consent to sharing your location anonymously  
with Google’s location service.  
4. Read the disclaimer and tap Agree.  
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To enable the auto-sync feature:  
1. Press > Settings > Accounts & sync.  
Using GPS Satellites  
>
You can use your device's global positioning system  
(GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location to  
within an accuracy as close as several meters (“street  
level”). Actual GPS accuracy depends on a clear view  
of the sky and other factors.  
2. Tap Auto-sync. A checkmark indicates the feature  
is enabled.  
Ⅲ Tap an account you've already set up to choose  
the type of data you want to synchronize. For  
example, you can choose to sync your Google  
Calendar and/or Gmail data.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Location & security.  
2. Tap Use GPS satellites. (A green checkmark will  
appear.)  
Synchronizing Your Google Account  
By default, there are no accounts managed by the  
device. These must be added manually.  
Note: Uncheck this option when you do not use Maps to  
conserve battery.  
To add an account (using a Google account type as an  
example):  
Synchronizing Accounts  
Your device is able to synchronize data from a variety  
of different sources or sites. These accounts can range  
from Google, a Corporate Exchange Server, and other  
social sites, including Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Accounts & sync.  
2. Tap Add account > Google.  
3. Tap Next > Sign in.  
Corporate and Google accounts are also able to  
synchronize Calendar events and Contacts.  
Note: If you do not already have a Google account, tap  
Create (instead of Sign in) follow the onscreen  
prompts to create your new account.  
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4. Tap the Username and Password fields and enter  
your information.  
To add a new Corporate account:  
1. Press > Settings > Accounts & sync.  
>
5. Tap Sign in. Your device communicates with the  
Google servers to confirm your information. Your  
existing Gmail account appears within the Manage  
accounts area of the screen.  
2. Tap Add account > Corporate.  
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your new  
Corporate email account. (See “Corporate Email  
(Outlook)” on page 155.)  
Ⅲ If Auto-sync is selected, changes or updates to  
your Gmail account are then automatically  
updated to your device.  
Ⅲ If Auto-sync is selected, changes or updates to  
your Corporate/Outlook account are  
synchronized to your device.  
To configure the Google sync settings:  
To configure the Corporate account settings:  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Accounts & sync.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Accounts & sync.  
2. Tap the Google account to reveal the account’s  
synchronization settings screen.  
2. Tap the Corporate account.  
3. Tap the options you wish to configure:  
Ⅲ Account settings allows you to configure:  
3. Tap the type of data you wish to synchronize (Sync  
Contacts, Sync Gmail, Sync Calendar). Note that  
Auto-sync must be selected (in the previous  
screen) for these options to become available.  
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Account name displays the name used by the  
device to track the account.  
4. Press  
to return to the previous screen.  
Your name displays the name used in the  
From field within your outgoing emails.  
Synchronizing Your Corporate Account  
Your device is capable of synchronizing with your  
company's Exchange Servers.  
Signature allows you to create an outgoing  
email signature attached to new emails sent  
from your device.  
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Amount to synchronize to select the how many  
days of data you want to sync. Choose from:  
One day, Three days, One week, Two weeks, or  
One month.  
remote exchange server. A checkmark  
indicates the feature is enabled.  
Ⅲ Sync Contacts synchronizes the contacts between  
your device and the remote exchange server. A  
checkmark indicates the feature is enabled.  
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Default account assigns this account as the  
default used when sending out new emails.  
4. Press  
to return to the previous screen.  
Email notifications enables the device to  
For more detailed Work/Corporate email information,  
see “Corporate Email (Outlook)” on page 155. For  
more information on Corporate Calendar  
synchronizing, see “Displaying and Synchronizing  
Calendars” on page 89.  
display  
icon in the status bar when new  
emails have been received.  
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●
●
Select ringtone assigns an audible ringtone  
when a new or upcoming event is pending.  
Vibrate assigns a vibration when a new or  
upcoming event is pending.  
Search Settings  
Incoming settings provides access to the  
Domain, password, and exchange server  
parameter fields.  
Your device is equipped with a powerful search  
capability. It is able to search for items on your device  
and search the internet.  
●
●
Sync contacts synchronizes the contacts  
between your device and the remote  
exchange server. A checkmark indicates the  
feature is enabled.  
Configuring the Search Settings  
1. Press  
> Settings > Search.  
Sync calendar synchronizes your exchange  
calendar entries between your device and the  
2. Tap any of the following search settings:  
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Ⅲ Google search opens a screen where you can set  
your Google search preferences.  
Messaging Settings  
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Show web suggestions to include search  
matches from Google’s online search engine.  
Your device's advanced messaging capabilities let you  
send and receive many different kinds of text  
messages.  
Use My Location uses My location for your  
Google search results.  
Messaging settings allow you to decide how you would  
like to be notified of new messages, create a signature  
with each sent message, and create your own preset  
messages.  
Search history determines whether you also  
wish to see the personalized search history.  
Manage search history helps to manage the  
personalized search history associated with  
your current registered Google account.  
Viewing Notifications of Received Messages  
When you receive a message, your device notifies you  
by displaying an icon within the Notification area at the  
top left of your Home screen.  
Ⅲ Searchable items opens a screen where you can  
select which categories are available for you to  
search.  
Ⅲ
- indicates a new text or MMS messages  
were received.  
● Categories include: Web, Apps, Contacts,  
Messaging, Music, Voicemail, and may include  
other downloaded applications.  
1. Press  
>
> Notifications.  
Ⅲ Clear shortcuts erases the history of recently  
selected search results.  
– or –  
Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the  
screen.  
2. Tap a message entry to open the Messaging  
application.  
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you set your device to Airplane Mode, it cannot send or  
receive any calls or access online data.  
Deleting Old Text Messages  
Delete messages or message threads you have read  
whenever you like, or have your device delete them  
automatically for you. A thread is a series of text  
conversations between two people. Deleting a thread  
will delete the sent and received messages in the  
conversation.  
1. Press and hold  
2. Tap Airplane mode.  
– or –  
to reveal the Phone options.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Wireless & networks.  
To delete a specific message thread:  
2. Tap Airplane mode. (A green checkmark appears.)  
(While in Airplane Mode, your device’s Status Bar  
1. Press  
2. Tap a thread to view the contents of that thread.  
3. Press > Delete thread.  
To delete all stored messages:  
>
> Messaging.  
will display  
).  
To deactivate Airplane Mode:  
1. Press and hold  
2. Tap Airplane mode.  
– or –  
to reveal the Phone options.  
1. Press  
>
> Messaging.  
2. Press  
> Delete threads.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Wireless & networks.  
2. Tap Airplane mode to remove the checkmark.  
Airplane Mode  
Airplane Mode (Flight mode) allows you to use many of  
your device’s features, such as Games, and Music,  
when you are in an airplane or in any other area where  
making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When  
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To access the state Telecommunications Relay Service  
(TRS) for assistance with TTY calls:  
TTY Use With Sprint Service  
A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a  
telecommunications device that allows people who are  
deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language  
disabilities, to communicate by telephone.  
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Dial  
to reach an operator.  
For additional information about Sprint Relay Services  
and TTY compatibility, call Sprint Relay Customer  
Service at 800-676-3777 or visit www.sprintrelay.com.  
Your device is compatible with select TTY devices.  
Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device  
to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.  
Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special  
cable that plugs into your device's headset jack. If this  
cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact  
your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the  
connector cable.  
Note: In TTY Mode, your device will display the TTY access  
icon.  
When enabled, TTY mode may impair the audio quality  
of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack.  
WARNING: 911 Emergency Calling  
Sprint recommends that TTY users make  
emergency calls by other means, including  
Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS),  
analog cellular, and landline communications.  
Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be corrupted  
when received by public safety answering points  
(PSAPs), rendering some communications  
unintelligible. The problem encountered appears  
related to software used by PSAPs. This matter  
has been brought to the attention of the FCC,  
and the wireless industry and the PSAP  
To turn TTY Mode on or off:  
1. Press  
mode.  
>
> Settings > Call settings > TTY  
2. Tap TTY Off to turn TTY mode off.  
– or –  
Tap any of the following to enable the feature:  
Ⅲ TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO.  
community are currently working to resolve this.  
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Unlocking Your Device  
Security Settings  
1. Press  
or any physical key (  
,
,
, or  
) to wake up the phone. (See “Wake Up the  
Screen” on page 18.)  
Accessing the Security Menu  
All of your device's security settings are available  
through the Security menu. You can configure settings  
that help secure your device and its data.  
2. On your lock screen, touch and drag the green  
lock icon  
to the right.  
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Press  
– or –  
Press  
>
> Settings > Location & security.  
>
> Settings > Location & security.  
Tip: If you can’t recall your lock code, try using the last four  
digits of your wireless phone number. If this doesn’t work,  
call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.  
Your Device's Lock Feature  
Ⅲ If you have set up an Unlock Pattern (see “Your  
Device's Lock Feature” on page 65), use your  
finger-tip to draw the pattern.  
Locking Your Device  
When your device is locked, you can only receive  
incoming calls or make calls to 911.  
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Press  
. Locking the screen prevents  
accidental screen touches from activating phone  
functions.  
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Note: You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock Pattern,  
PIN or Password. If you've entered the wrong  
information 5 times, you will need to wait 30 seconds  
before you can attempt again.  
When you can’t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or  
Password:  
- If you’ve set up a Google account on the device, tap  
the Forgot pattern? button. You will be able to  
unlock the device with your Google account user  
name and password.  
- If you haven’t created a Google account on the  
device, you will need to perform a factory reset.  
(CAUTION! If you perform a factory reset, all user  
applications and user data will be deleted. Please  
remember to back up any important data before  
performing a factory reset.)  
Ⅲ If you have set up Unlock PIN or Unlock  
Password, enter the Unlock PIN or Unlock  
Password. After entering it, tap  
. The last  
screen you were working on opens.  
1. Turn the power off.  
2. Press and hold the following keys for over 5 seconds:  
Down volume key +  
+
.
3. When the power turns on, release these keys.  
If you can't recall your unlock PIN or Password:  
Call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.  
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Your Device's Unlock Pattern, Pin, or  
Password Feature  
You can increase your device’s security by creating a  
screen unlock pattern (disabled by default), by creating  
a PIN, or by choosing a password. When these features  
are enabled, you must draw the correct unlock pattern,  
enter the PIN, or enter the password on the screen to  
unlock and regain access to the device.  
Ⅲ PIN: Enter a PIN (at least of 4 digits) and confirm it.  
Ⅲ Password: Enter a Password (at least of 4  
characters) and confirm it.  
Your Device's Lock Feature  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Location & security.  
From then on, any time you wish to turn the phone on  
or unlock the screen, you will need to draw your unlock  
pattern or enter the PIN or password to unlock the  
screen.  
2. Tap Set up screen lock.  
3. Select Pattern, PIN, or Password.  
Ⅲ Pattern: The first time you set unlock pattern, you  
will see a tutorial with instructions on how to  
create it. Read the tutorial and tap Next (twice).  
Draw and redraw your own pattern. Then, tap  
Confirm. (Connect at least four dots.)  
Changing the Lock Code  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Location & security >  
Change screen lock.  
2. Confirm the saved pattern, or your PIN or  
Password.  
3. Select Pattern, PIN, or Password.  
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To disable your device's lock feature:  
1. Press > Settings > Location & security >  
Change screen lock.  
2. Enter the PIN, Password, or Pattern.  
3. Tap None.  
To allow applications to access your device's encrypted  
store of secure certificates and related passwords and  
other credentials:  
>
1. Press  
> Settings > Location & security.  
2. Slide the screen up until you see Use secure  
credentials.  
Calling in Lock Mode  
3. Tap Use secure credentials. (A green checkmark  
will appear.)  
Even if the screen is locked, you will still be able to  
place emergency calls. Tap the Emergency Call icon.  
To install a secure certificate from a microSD card:  
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To call an emergency number, tap the Emergency  
call button and enter the phone number and  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Location & security >  
.
Install from SD card.  
2. Tap the file name of the certificate to install. Only  
the names of certificates that you have not already  
installed on your device are displayed.  
Silence Your Device from the Lock Screen  
If you are in a place where your device's sounds may  
disturb others, you can quickly silence your device  
from the lock screen.  
3. If prompted, enter the certificate's password and  
tap OK.  
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Drag  
on, drag  
to the left. To turn the phone sounds back  
to the right.  
4. Enter a name for the certificate and tap OK. You  
can now use the certificate that you installed when  
connecting to a secure network. For security  
purposes, the certificate will be deleted from the  
microSD card.  
Credential Storage Settings  
You use credential storage to establish some kinds of  
VPN and Wi-Fi connections.  
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Ⅲ If you have not already set a password for your  
device's credential storage, you will be prompted  
to enter a password for it, twice, then tap OK.  
Resetting Your Device  
Resetting the device restores all the factory defaults,  
including personal data from internal device storage,  
information about your Google Account, any other  
accounts, your system and application settings, and  
any downloaded applications. Resetting the device  
does not erase any system software updates you’ve  
downloaded or any files on your microSD card, such  
as music, pictures, or applications. After resetting the  
device, the next time you turn on the device, you’re  
prompted to reenter the same kind of information as  
when you first started the device. See “Activating Your  
Device” on page 2.  
To set or change the password for your secure credential  
storage:  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Location & security >  
Set password.  
2. Enter the current password, a new password, and  
confirm the new password. (Please note that your  
password must have at least 8 characters.)  
To delete all secure certificates and related credentials and  
reset its password:  
1. Press  
data reset.  
>
> Settings > Privacy > Factory  
1. Press  
storage.  
> Settings > Location & security > Clear  
2. If you are certain that you would like to restore all  
factory settings, tap Reset phone.  
2. Tap OK in the confirmation dialog box.  
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Calls are listed in the Call log tab, the most recent calls  
are located at the top of the list. Scroll down to see  
older entries.  
2D. Call Log  
Note: Call log records only calls that occur while the device is  
turned on. If a call is received while your device is  
turned off, it will not be included in the call log.  
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Viewing the Call Log (page 68)  
If you return a call from the voicemail menu, it will not be  
included in your phone’s Call log.  
Call Log Options (page 68)  
Making a Call From the Call Log (page 69)  
Saving a Number From the Call Log (page 69)  
Prepending a Number From the Call Log (page 70)  
Clearing the Call Log (page 70)  
Call Log Options  
Tap an entry to view the date and time of the call and  
call duration. The following options are available:  
Viewing the Call Log  
ⅷ Call again to make a call.  
ⅷ Send text message to send a text message.  
The Call log is a list of the most recently placed,  
received, or missed calls. It offers a convenient way to  
redial a number, return a call, or add a number to your  
Contacts.  
ⅷ Add to contacts to add an entry's number to your  
Contacts.  
If several calls were made to one number or received  
by one number, the calls are displayed as one entry.  
When you tap this entry, the individual call logs are  
opened.  
To open the Call log:  
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Press  
>
> Call log.  
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ⅷ Remove from call log to remove the entry from the  
Call log.  
Touch to view specific call logs.  
Making a Call From the Call Log  
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From the Call log, tap the  
entry.  
at the right of the  
Touch and hold an entry for more  
options.  
Saving a Number From the Call Log  
Touch to call back.  
1. Tap an entry and tap Add to contacts.  
You can also touch and hold the entry to open a menu  
with more options, to communicate with that contact in  
other ways.  
– or –  
Touch and hold an entry and tap Add to contacts.  
2. Tap Create new contact.  
ⅷ Call to make a call.  
– or –  
ⅷ View contact (for entries saved in Contacts) to view  
contact information.  
Search for an existing contact name and tap an  
existing contact to add the new number to that  
existing contact. (For more information about  
creating and editing contacts, see “2E. Contacts”  
on page 71.)  
ⅷ Edit number before call to edit a number before you  
redial.  
ⅷ Send text message to send a text message.  
ⅷ Add to contacts to add an entry's number to your  
Contacts.  
Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your  
Contacts or from calls identified as No ID or Restricted.  
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Prepending a Number From the  
Call Log  
Clearing the Call Log  
1. From the Call log, press  
> Clear call log.  
2. If you are certain you want to clear the Call log, tap  
If you need to make a call from the Call log and you are  
outside your local area code, you can add the  
appropriate prefix by prepending the number.  
OK.  
– or –  
1. Touch and hold an entry and tap Edit number  
before call.  
Tap Cancel.  
2. Tap the area immediately to the left of the phone  
number and enter the prefix.  
3. Tap  
– or –  
Press  
to call the number.  
> Add to contacts to save the amended  
number in your Contacts.  
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To open your Contacts application:  
Press > Contacts.  
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>
2E. Contacts  
All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a  
list. If you have a new phone and haven't added any  
contacts yet, the Contacts application will display hints  
on how to start adding contacts to your phone.  
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Creating a New Contacts Entry (page 71)  
Adding a Contact to Your Favorites (page 72)  
Editing a Contacts Entry (page 72)  
Creating a New Contacts Entry  
Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry (page 74)  
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers (page 74)  
Assigning Direct Dialing Numbers (page 75)  
Selecting a Ringtone for an Entry (page 75)  
Assigning a Picture to an Entry (page 75)  
Finding Contacts Entries (page 76)  
You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize  
them with the contacts in your GoogleTM Account,  
Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that  
support syncing contacts.  
The Contacts application tries to join new addresses  
with existing contacts, to create a single entry. You can  
also manage that process manually.  
Selecting which Contacts are Displayed (page 76)  
Dialing Sprint Services (page 77)  
1. Press  
>
> Contacts.  
2. Press  
> New contact.  
Communicating with Your Contacts (page 76)  
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts (page 78)  
3. Tap a destination type (Phone, Google, or  
Corporate), if applicable.  
Use the Contacts application to add, view, and  
communicate with your family, friends and  
acquaintances.  
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4. Tap the Picture Frame icon to select a picture to  
display next to the name in your list of contacts  
and in the Caller ID.  
3. Tap the star to the right of the contact's name. (A  
gold star appears.)  
To remove a contact from your favorites list:  
5. Tap the First name and Last name fields, and enter  
1. Press  
>
> Favorites.  
a name for the new entry.  
2. Tap a contact to view its details.  
6. Tap the label button (to the left of the Phone  
number field) to select one of the following  
categories: Home, Mobile, Work, Work Fax, Home  
Fax, Pager, Other, or Custom.  
3. Tap the gold star to the right of the contact's name.  
The star will turn gray, meaning it has been  
removed from your Favorites.  
7. Tap a phone number field and enter a phone  
number. Tap Email, postal address, Organization, or  
More to input additional contact information.  
Editing a Contacts Entry  
You can change or add details saved in your contact  
entries, such as setting specific ringtones to specific  
contacts or setting calls from specific contacts to divert  
to your voicemail. Some contact entries contain  
information from multiple sources: information that you  
added manually, information joined from multiple  
accounts to consolidate duplicates, etc.  
8. When you're finished, tap Done.  
Adding a Contact to Your Favorites  
Favorites contains a short list of the contacts you  
communicate with most often.  
To add a contact to your favorites:  
If you find duplicate entries in Contacts, you can join  
them into a single entry. If you find that unrelated  
contacts were joined in error, you can separate them.  
1. Press  
>
> Contacts.  
2. Tap a contact to view its details.  
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Changes made to information from one source do not  
automatically change the information on the other  
sources. For example, if you have information about a  
contact from a Google Account and an Exchange  
account and both are configured to sync contacts,  
changes to the contact from the Google Account are  
synced to that account on the Web, but the information  
from the Exchange account will remain unchanged.  
To change a contact’s default phone number:  
The default phone number is used when you initiate a  
call or send a text message using the context menu (by  
touching and holding a contact).  
1. Press  
>
> Contacts.  
2. Tap the name of a contact to view its details.  
3. Touch and hold the phone number you want to set  
as the contact's default phone number.  
For more information about working with multiple  
accounts, see “2F. Accounts” on page 80.  
4. Tap Make default number. (A checkmark will  
appear next to the default phone number.)  
To edit contact details:  
1. Press  
>
> Contacts.  
To divert calls from a contact to your voicemail:  
2. Touch and hold the contact whose details you  
1. Press  
2. Tap the name of a contact to view its details.  
3. Press > Options.  
>
> Contacts.  
want to edit.  
3. Tap Edit contact.  
4. Edit the desired contact information.  
5. Tap Done.  
4. Tap Incoming Calls. (A green checkmark will  
appear.)  
5. Press  
.
When this contact calls you, your phone will not ring  
and the caller will be forwarded directly to your  
voicemail.  
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To set a ringtone for a contact:  
1. Press > Contacts.  
2. Tap the name of a contact to view its details.  
3. Press > Options.  
Adding a Number to a Contacts  
Entry  
>
1. Press  
>
> Contacts.  
2. Touch and hold the contact's entry.  
3. Tap Edit contact in the menu that opens.  
4. Tap the Phone category’s plus button.  
4. Tap Ringtone and tap a ringtone to select it.  
5. Tap OK.  
To delete a contact:  
5. Tap the label button to the left of the phone  
1. Press  
2. Tap the name of a contact.  
3. Press > Delete contact.  
Ⅲ If the contact contains information from a read-  
only account, you will not be able to delete it; you  
will only be able to change the sync settings for  
that account or delete the account itself.  
>
> Contacts.  
number field and select the relevant label.  
Ⅲ To create your own label, tap Custom.  
6. Enter a phone number and tap Done.  
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers  
1. Press  
>
> Contacts.  
Ⅲ If the contact contains information joined from a  
read-only account, a dialog box will inform you  
that you must separate the contact entry into  
individual contacts to delete the contact.  
2. Touch and hold a contact's entry.  
3. Tap Edit contact.  
4. Tap a phone number to edit.  
5. Re-enter or edit the number and tap Done.  
4. Tap OK to confirm that you want to delete the  
contact.  
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Assigning Direct Dialing Numbers  
Selecting a Ringtone for an Entry  
Speed dialing, as available in other feature phones, is  
not available. However, you are able to directly save a  
contact to your Home screen.  
Assign a ringtone to a Contacts entry so you can  
identify the caller by the ringtone. (See “Ringer Types”  
on page 51.)  
1. Press  
2. Tap the name of a contact to view its details.  
3. Press > Options.  
>
> Contacts.  
To set a contact as Direct dial:  
1. Press  
>
> Add > Shortcuts > Direct dial.  
2. Tap a contact from your Contact List. The contact  
will be shown on the Home screen.  
4. Tap Ringtone and tap a ringtone to select it.  
Note: If there is no available space on a particular Home  
screen pane, Add will not be available; you must delete  
or remove an item before you can add another item. In  
this case, you have the option of switching to another  
Home screen pane.  
5. Tap OK.  
Assigning a Picture to an Entry  
Assign a picture to display each time a certain contact  
calls you.  
Direct Dial  
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Simply tap the contact on the Home screen.  
1. Press  
>
> Contacts.  
2. Touch and hold the contact's entry.  
3. Tap Edit contact.  
4. Tap the Picture Frame icon.  
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5. Tap Take photo to take a new picture. The camera  
Selecting which Contacts are  
Displayed  
will launch.  
– or –  
Tap Select photo from Gallery to select a picture  
from the Gallery.  
You can hide contacts that don't have phone numbers.  
You can also configure which groups of contacts you  
want to display in the Contacts List.  
6. After cropping the picture as you want, (see  
“Gallery Options” on page 106) tap Save.  
To set whether contacts without phone numbers are  
displayed:  
Finding Contacts Entries  
1. Press  
>
> Contacts.  
2. Press  
> Display Options.  
Finding Contacts by Name  
3. Tap Only contacts with phones. (A green checkmark  
will appear.)  
1. Press  
>
> Contacts.  
2. Press  
.
4. Tap Done.  
3. Start entering the name of the contact you're  
searching for. As you type, contacts with matching  
names will appear below the search box.  
Communicating with Your Contacts  
4. Tap a matching contact in the list to open its entry.  
From the Contacts or Favorites tab, you can quickly call  
or send a text (SMS) or multimedia message (MMS) to  
a contact's default phone number. You can also open a  
menu to access different methods of communicating  
with that contact.  
Shortcut: From the Home screen, press  
to display the  
Search feature.  
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The Contacts application shares your contacts with  
many other applications, such as GmailTM (see "Gmail"  
on page 143) and Messaging (see “Text Messaging  
(SMS)” on page 122).  
To communicate with a contact:  
1. Press > Contacts.  
>
2. Tap the contact's entry.  
To connect by using Quick Contact for AndroidTM:  
3. In the contact's details screen, tap the method you  
wish to communicate with the contact.  
1. Tap a contact's picture to open Quick Contact for  
Android.  
Ⅲ Tap  
directly.  
next to the number you want to call to  
Ⅲ Tap  
next to the number you want to message.  
next to the email address you want to  
Tap the icon that corresponds  
to the method you want to  
Ⅲ Tap  
email.  
communicate with the contact.  
Note: Anytime you see the green dial button  
next to a  
Tap contact's picture.  
number, such as in your Favorites or Call log, just tap it  
to call that number.  
To call a contact’s default number:  
1. Press > Contacts.  
>
2. Tap the icon corresponding to the type of  
2. Touch and hold the contact's entry.  
communication you want to start.  
3. Tap Call contact.  
Depending on the contact information saved, the  
available actions will be displayed above the name.  
(For more information, see “Communicating with Your  
Contacts” on page 76.)  
(For more information about placing phone calls, see  
“2B. Making and Answering Calls” on page 43.)  
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To send a text or multimedia message to a contact’s default  
number:  
Importing contacts from your microSD  
card  
1. Press  
>
> Contacts.  
Note: See “Connecting Your Device to Your Computer” on  
page 102 for details about copying files to a microSD  
card from your computer.  
2. Touch and hold the contact's entry.  
3. Tap Text contact.  
1. Insert the microSD card (that contains the vCard  
For more information about sending text and  
multimedia messages, see “Text Messaging (SMS)” on  
page 122 and “Multimedia Messaging (MMS)” on  
page 123.  
files) into your device.  
2. Press  
>
> Contacts.  
3. Press  
> Import/Export > Import from SD card.  
4. If you have more than one account on your phone,  
tap the account into which you want to import the  
contacts.  
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing  
Contacts  
5. Tap the importing option and then tap OK.  
If you have contacts stored in vCard format on a  
microSD card you can import them into your Contacts  
application on your device. You can also export  
contacts in vCard format onto a microSD card.  
Export your contacts to back them up to a computer or  
another device.  
Exporting contacts to your microSD card  
You can export all of the contacts on your phone to  
your microSD card, as vCard files. You can then copy  
this file to a computer or another device that is  
compatible with this format, such as an address book  
application. (See “Connecting Your Device to Your  
Computer” on page 102.)  
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1. Press  
>
> Contacts.  
2. Press  
> Import/Export.  
3. Tap Export to SD card.  
4. Tap OK to confirm your selection and to begin  
exporting your Contact List to the microSD card.  
Sharing a contact  
You can share a contact with someone by sending it to  
them as a vCard file.  
1. Press  
2. Open the contact you want to share.  
3. Press > Share.  
4. Choose the method for sending.  
>
> Contacts.  
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(See “Configuring Account Sync and Display Options”  
on page 81 to learn how to separate contact  
information that was joined incorrectly.)  
2F. Accounts  
To add an account:  
Note: To add some accounts, you will need to contact a  
network administrator for account setup information.  
For example, you may need to know the account's  
domain or server address.  
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Adding Accounts (page 80)  
Removing an Account (page 81)  
Configuring Account Sync and Display Options (page 81)  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Accounts & sync. The  
Accounts & sync settings screen displays your  
current sync settings and accounts. (For more  
information, see “Configuring Account Sync and  
Display Options” on page 81.)  
Adding Accounts  
You can add multiple GoogleTM Accounts and  
Exchange accounts. You may also be able to add other  
kinds of accounts, depending on the applications  
downloaded and installed on your device.  
2. Tap Add account.  
3. Tap the type of account you want to add.  
When you add an account, the Contacts application  
compares any new contacts with your existing contacts  
and will join contact entries if matches are found. This  
does not join the contact entries on the accounts  
themselves; they are only displayed as a single contact  
on your device.  
4. Follow the onscreen steps to enter the required  
(and optional) account information.  
Note: Many accounts require only a username and  
password, but some accounts will require more  
information.  
5. Configure the account.  
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Depending on the kind of account, you may be asked  
to configure the types of data you want to sync to the  
device, name of the account, and other details.  
When you're finished, the account will be added to the  
list in the Accounts & sync settings screen.  
Configuring Account Sync and  
Display Options  
You can configure background data and  
synchronization options for the applications on your  
device. You can also configure synchronization options  
for each individual account. Some applications, such  
as GmailTM and Calendar, have their own  
Removing an Account  
You can remove an account to delete all information  
associated with it from your device, including email,  
contacts, settings, etc.  
synchronization settings.  
Some applications, such as Contacts and Gmail, can  
sync data for multiple accounts. Others, such as  
Calendar, sync data only from the first Google Account  
you set up with your device, or from an account  
associated specifically with that application.  
Some accounts cannot be removed, such the first  
Google Account you set up on the device. That  
account can only be removed by resetting your device  
entirely.  
For some accounts, syncing is two-directional;  
changes that you make to the information on your  
device are synchronized with the accounts on the Web  
or computer. Your Google Account synchronizes in a  
two-directional manner. Other accounts support only  
one-way sync; the information changed on your phone  
is only changed on your phone.  
To remove an account:  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Accounts & sync.  
2. Tap the account you want to delete.  
3. Tap Remove account.  
4. Tap Remove account again to confirm that you  
want to remove the account.  
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To configure general sync settings:  
Ⅲ If you disable this option, the Gmail and Calendar  
applications will not automatically receive updates  
until they are manually refreshed (using their  
respective options menu).  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Accounts & sync.  
3. Tap Auto-sync to enable or disable whether  
changes you make to information on the device or  
on the web are automatically synced with each  
other.  
Touch the account to  
configure it.  
Ⅲ For example, when this option is enabled,  
changes that you make in the Contacts  
application on your device are automatically  
made to your web-based Google ContactsTM.  
Sync status  
Ⅲ If you uncheck this option, you may be able to  
use an application's tools to sync data manually.  
(See “To sync information manually:” on  
page 83.)  
Ⅲ
Ⅲ
Indicates that some, or all, of an account's  
information is configured to sync automatically  
with your device.  
Indicates that none of an account's  
information is configured to sync automatically  
with your device.  
2. Tap Background data to enable or disable whether  
applications can use your data connection to  
synchronize data while the applications run in the  
background.  
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To sync information manually:  
1. Press > Settings > Accounts & sync.  
2. Tap the account whose data you want to sync.  
3. Press > Sync now.  
To change an account’s sync settings:  
1. Press > Settings > Accounts & sync.  
>
>
2. Tap the account whose data you want to change.  
Ⅲ The Data and synchronization screen will open,  
displaying a list of the types of data the account  
can sync.  
3. Tap the items you want to sync. (A green  
checkmark indicates that synchronization has  
been enabled.)  
Ⅲ By disabling synchronization for an item, it will not  
remove the previously synchronized data from  
your device, it will simply stop future synching. To  
remove the information previously synced for the  
account, you must remove the account.  
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To open your Calendar application:  
Press > Calendar.  
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If you have created or subscribed to more than  
one calendar through Google CalendarTM on the  
Web, events from each calendar are displayed in a  
different color. (For information about which  
calendars are displayed on your device, see  
“Displaying and Synchronizing Calendars” on  
page 89.)  
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Folders (page 90)  
Clock (page 91)  
Alarms (page 92)  
Agenda view  
Day view  
Week view  
Month view  
Calculator (page 93)  
Updating Your Android Operating System (page 94)  
Updating Your Profile (page 94)  
Updating Your PRL (page 94)  
Calendar  
Touch a day in  
Month view to  
open that day’s  
events.  
In Agenda, Day, or Week view, touch an event  
to view its details.  
Viewing Your Calendar and Events  
Use the Calendar application you can view the events  
you have scheduled in the coming days, weeks, or  
months.  
Note: To go to the current day in any Calendar view, press  
> Today.  
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Ⅲ Week View  
To change your Calendar view:  
ᮣ
Press  
> Day, Week, Month, or Agenda. Each  
view displays the events in your calendar for the  
period of time that you specify.  
Touch and hold a time slot or an  
event to create a new event at that  
time.  
Ⅲ Day View  
Tap an event to view its details.  
Drag left or right to view earlier or  
later days.  
Drag the screen left or right to view  
previous or future weeks.  
Tap an event to view its details.  
Ⅲ Month View  
Touch and hold a time slot or an  
event to create a new event at that  
time.  
Drag the screen up or down to view  
previous or future months.  
Tap a day to view the events of that  
day.  
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Ⅲ Agenda View  
Tap to set whether you’ll attend this  
event.  
Tap an event to view its details.  
Drag the screen up or down to view  
earlier or later events.  
Other attendees’ status is shown  
below yours.  
Repeat indicator  
Tap to set reminders.  
Tap to delete this reminder.  
Tap to add another reminder for this  
event.  
Viewing Event Details  
You can view more information about an event in a  
number of ways, depending on the current view.  
Creating an Event  
You can use Calendar on your device to create events  
that appear on your device and in your Google  
Calendar on the Web.  
To view information about an event:  
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In Agenda, Day, or Week view, tap an event to view  
its details.  
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In Month view, tap a day to switch to Day view.  
Then tap an event to open the event summary.  
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To create an event:  
5. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap Done.  
Ⅲ The event will be added to your Calendar. You  
can also access and configure the event from  
Google Calendar on the Web.  
1. Open the Calendar, and press  
> More > New  
event.  
Ⅲ You can also touch and hold a spot in Day, Week,  
or Month view. In the menu that opens, tap New  
event to open the new event screen with that day  
and time already entered.  
Editing or Deleting an Event  
You can edit or delete an event that you created on the  
device or on the Web. You can also edit or delete  
events created by others, if they have given you  
permission.  
2. Add details about the event.  
Ⅲ Enter a name, and other optional details about the  
event, just as you would on Google Calendar (on  
the web). If you have more than one calendar, you  
can choose the calendar to which to add the  
event. Tap the Plus button to add more reminders.  
(See “Setting an Event Reminder” on page 88.)  
To edit an event:  
1. Open Calendar and tap the event to open it. (See  
“Viewing Event Details” on page 86.)  
2. Press  
> Edit event.  
3. Invite guests to the event.  
(For information on how to create or change event  
information, see “Creating an Event” on page 86.)  
Ⅲ In the Guests field, enter the email addresses of  
everyone you want to invite to the event. Separate  
multiple addresses with commas ( , ). If the  
people to whom you send invitations use Google  
Calendar, they'll receive an invitation through their  
Google Calendar and by email.  
Note: Press the  
> Show extra options to add or edit  
additional event details.  
3. Make your changes to the event.  
4. Tap Done.  
4. Press  
> Show extra options to add additional  
event details.  
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To delete an event:  
Ⅲ At the designated time, you will receive a  
notification to remind you about the event. (See  
“Responding to an Event Reminder” on page 88.)  
You can also use Google Calendar (on the Web)  
to configure additional reminders.  
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From Agenda, Day, or Week view, tap an event to  
view the event details. Then, press  
event. Tap OK to confirm.  
> Delete  
From Day or Week view, touch and hold the event  
then tap Delete event in the menu that opens. Tap  
OK to confirm.  
To delete an event reminder:  
1. Open Calendar and tap the event to open it.  
When editing an event, tap the Delete button at the  
2. Tap  
to remove a reminder.  
bottom of the screen. Then tap OK to confirm.  
Responding to an Event Reminder  
Setting an Event Reminder  
You can set one or more reminders for an event,  
whether or not you created the event or have  
permission to edit its other details.  
If you set a reminder for an event, the reminder  
notification appears in the Status Bar when the  
reminder time arrives. (See “Using the Notifications  
Panel” on page 24.)  
To set an event reminder:  
To respond to an event reminder:  
1. Open Calendar and touch the event to open it.  
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If you receive notifications in the Status Bar, drag  
the Notification panel down to view your  
notifications. Tap the event notification to open the  
list of Calendar notifications.  
(See “Viewing Event Details” on page 86.)  
2. Tap Add reminder  
to add a reminder.  
3. Tap the reminder time to display a popup menu  
and choose your desired setting.  
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Tap an event in the Calendar Notifications list to  
view more information about that event.  
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Tap Snooze all in the Calendar Notifications list to  
receive the reminder again 5 minutes later.  
To show or hide calendars:  
1. Press  
> More > Calendars.  
Tap Dismiss all in the Calendar Notifications list to  
delete all reminders in the list.  
2. Tap the button to the right of each calendar to  
show or hide it. If  
is displayed, the calendar is  
is not displayed, the calendar is  
Press  
when viewing the Calendar Notifications  
shown. If  
list to keep the reminders. The reminders will  
remain in the Status Bar.  
hidden. The status of the calendar is also  
displayed in text under the calendar's name.  
To stop syncing calendars to your device:  
Displaying and Synchronizing Calendars  
1. Press  
2. Tap the button to the right of each calendar stop  
syncing. If is not displayed, the calendar will not  
> More > Calendars.  
Initially, all calendars that you create or subscribe to  
through Google Calendar on the Web are also  
displayed in the Calendar application on your device.  
You can select which calendars to show or hide on the  
device, and which to keep synchronized.  
sync. The status of the calendar is also displayed  
in text under the calendar's name.  
To synchronize calendars to your device:  
You can also control whether any data is synchronized  
to your device by using the General sync settings in  
Settings > Accounts & sync.  
1. Press  
2. Tap the button to the right of each calendar to sync  
it. If is displayed, the calendar will sync. The  
> More > Calendars.  
(For more information, see “Configuring Account Sync  
and Display Options” on page 81.)  
status of the calendar is also displayed in text  
under the calendar's name.  
Only the calendars that you've created or subscribed to  
on the Web are shown in the Calendars list.  
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Ⅲ Vibrate Allows you to set event reminders to  
vibrate.  
Changing Calendar Settings  
You can change the settings for how the Calendar  
application displays events and how it notifies you of  
upcoming events.  
Ⅲ Default reminder time Allows you to select the  
default time set for event reminders.  
To change Calendar settings:  
Folders  
ᮣ
Open the Calendar, and press  
> More >  
Folders allow you to organize other Home screen  
shortcuts and icons, or folders that contain all your  
contacts, contacts with phone numbers, or starred  
contacts. Your folder's contents are kept up to date  
automatically. Organizing in folders can create space to  
add more shortcuts, widgets, or applications on the  
Home screen.  
Settings.  
Ⅲ Hide declined events Allows you to checkmark  
declined events so that they are not displayed in  
your calendar views. Tap to remove the  
checkmark and display all events in your  
calendar views.  
Ⅲ Set alerts and notifications Opens a dialog box to  
configure event reminders. You can select to be  
alerted, to be notified in the Notification panel, or  
to turn off notifications. (See “Setting an Event  
Reminder” on page 88 and “Responding to an  
Event Reminder” on page 88.)  
To add a folder to the home screen:  
1. Go to the Home screen pane where you want to  
add a folder. (Swipe the Home screen from left to  
right or vice versa.)  
2. Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home  
screen pane.  
Ⅲ Select ringtone Allows you to select which  
ringtone is used for the Calendar event  
reminders.  
3. Tap Folders > New folder.  
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To rename a folder:  
1. Tap the folder icon to open it.  
2. Touch and hold the folder window's title bar.  
3. Enter the new folder name.  
4. Tap Done > OK.  
Tap to dim the screen.  
The time when the next alarm is set.  
To organize items on the home screen in a folder:  
Displays the battery charge level  
when the device is plugged into a  
charger.  
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Just drag a shortcut, an icon, or a folder and drop  
in a folder.  
Tap to go to the Home screen.  
Tap to listen to music.  
Clock  
Tap to view a slideshow.  
Tap to set an alarm.  
You can use Clock application to monitor several types  
of information at once, in addition to the current date  
and time.  
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When the Clock application is running, it switches  
to screensaver mode after a few minutes. Simply  
press a device key to wake the phone up again.  
To open the Clock application:  
To return to the Home screen, tap  
of the Clock screen.  
at the bottom  
ᮣ
Press  
>
> Clock.  
The Clock application opens with the date and time  
displayed on your Home screen wallpaper, along with  
your local weather and other useful information.  
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To play a slideshow:  
Alarms  
You can play a slideshow of the pictures in your Gallery  
albums from the Clock application.  
The Clock application also allows you to set alarms.  
ᮣ
Tap  
at the bottom of the Clock screen.  
to end the show.  
To set an alarm:  
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Press  
1. Tap  
at the bottom of the Clock screen.  
To play music:  
You can play music while the Clock is displayed.  
Tap at the bottom of the Clock screen.  
Tap to add an alarm.  
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Tap to turn an alarm on or off.  
The Music application opens, where you can select  
music to play. You can return to the Clock application  
or use another application while the music is playing.  
Tap to open a screen where you can  
set an alarm.  
To dim the Clock display:  
Tap to return to the main Clock screen.  
If you want to use your device as a bedside clock, you  
can set the screen brightness very low.  
2. Tap an existing alarm to change its time and other  
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Tap  
on the top right of the screen to dim the  
attributes or tap Add alarm to add a new one.  
clock.  
3. Tap Time to set the time of the alarm.  
You can change the time by taping the + or -  
buttons and the AM or PM buttons or tap the hour  
and minutes fields to enter the time with the  
keyboard.  
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Tap  
again to restore normal brightness.  
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4. Tap Repeat to set the days when you want the  
alarm to sound. (If you don't set a repeat, the alarm  
will only sound on the assigned day.)  
Ⅲ Snooze duration: Allows you to set how long the  
Clock waits before playing an alarm again.  
Ⅲ Volume and Camera: Allows you to set the desired  
behavior of the Volume buttons and Camera Key  
when pressed during an alarm.  
5. Tap Ringtone to select a ringtone for the alarm. The  
ringtone plays briefly when you select it.  
6. Tap Vibrate to have the device vibrate, in addition  
Calculator  
to playing the ringtone.  
7. Tap Label to enter a name for the alarm.  
You can use the Calculator application to solve math  
8. When you're finished, tap Done.  
problems.  
9. Press  
to return to the main Clock screen.  
To open and use the Calculator:  
To change clock alarm settings:  
1. Press  
>
> Calculator.  
1. Tap  
at the bottom of the Clock screen.  
> Settings.  
2. Press  
Drag left or right  
to switch  
3. You can set the following options:  
Ⅲ Alarm in silent mode: Tap to place a checkmark  
and allow your device to play alarms even when it  
is in Silent mode.  
between the  
basic and  
advanced panels.  
Ⅲ Alarm volume: Allows you to set the volume of  
alarms.  
2. Enter numbers and arithmetic operators on the  
basic panel.  
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3. Drag the basic panel to the left to open the  
advanced panel.  
Updating Your Profile  
4. Touch and hold the Calculator’s display to open a  
menu where you can copy what you’ve entered  
and access other tools.  
This option allows you to automatically update your  
online user profile information. If you choose to change  
your user name and select a new one online, you must  
then update the user name on your device.  
5. Tap Clear to delete the last number or operator you  
entered. Touch and hold Clear to delete all of the  
entered information.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > About phone >  
Update Profile.  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.  
Updating Your Android Operating  
System  
Updating Your PRL  
This option allows you to download and update the  
PRL (Preferred Roaming List) automatically.  
This option allows you to update the Android Operating  
System (OS) on your device via an over-the-air  
connection. There are two components to your  
LG Optimus S™: Sprint User-Interface (UI) firmware and  
device Google OS.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > About phone >  
Update PRL.  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > About phone >  
System updates.  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions.  
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Activating Voice Dialer  
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Press and hold the Voice Dialer button ( ). You  
then hear a prompt.  
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– or –  
Press  
>
> Voice Dialer.  
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The screen displays “Listening” and the phone  
prompts you to say the name of the command you  
want to use. To complete your task, simply follow the  
voice prompts or touch an onscreen option.  
Opening Menus With Voice Dialer (page 97)  
Text-to-Speech (page 97)  
Voice Search (page 98)  
Note: Important: The Voice Control (Speech to Action)  
feature will not launch if you are currently in an active  
menu.  
Available ASR commands include:  
ⅷ Call <Name> to call an entry in your Contact List.  
(See “Making a Voice Call With Voice Dialer” on  
page 96.)  
Voice Dialing  
ⅷ Dial <#> to call a spoken phone number.  
ⅷ Redial to call back the last Contact you dialed.  
You can use your device’s built-in automatic speech  
recognition (ASR) software, called Voice Dialer, to dial a  
phone number in your Contacts or to launch device  
functions without having to go through the phone  
menus. All you have to do is to talk into the phone, and  
ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks by  
itself.  
ⅷ Open <Menu> to jump directly to menu items or  
applications. (See “Opening Menus With Voice  
Dialer” on page 97.)  
Tip: Use Voice Dialer in a quiet environment so it can  
accurately recognize your commands  
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Making a Voice Call With Voice Dialer  
Calling a Phone Number With Voice Dialer  
1. Press and hold the Voice Dialer button ( ). You  
then hear a prompt.  
1. Press and hold the Voice Dialer button ( ). You  
then hear a prompt.  
– or –  
– or –  
Press  
>
> Voice Dialer.  
Press  
>
> Voice Dialer.  
2. When you see “Listening,” say “Call” followed by  
the name and the label for the phone number you  
wish to call. For example, say “Call John Smith  
Mobile.” The device dials the number stored for the  
contact “John Smith” with the label “Mobile.”  
2. When you see “Listening,” say “Dial” followed  
immediately by a phone number, for example, say  
“Call 555 555 5555.”  
3. If the location is not recognized or the name does  
not have a phone number stored in Contacts, your  
phone will display a list of possible options.  
Speak naturally and clearly and remember to  
speak one digit at a time—1-800 should be  
pronounced “One Eight Zero Zero.”  
Ⅲ If the location is not recognized or the name does  
not have a phone number stored in Contacts,  
your device will display a list of possible options.  
Ⅲ 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.” If the name is  
recognized and there is only one phone number  
for the name, your device immediately places the  
call.  
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Opening Menus With Voice Dialer  
Text-to-Speech  
The Voice Dialer application allows you to directly open  
many menu items or applications by saying voice  
commands.  
Allows the device to provide a verbal readout of  
onscreen data such as messages and incoming caller  
information (based on Caller ID).  
1. Press and hold the Voice Dialer button ( ). You  
then hear a prompt.  
Text-to-Speech Settings  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Voice input &  
– or –  
output > Text-to-speech settings.  
Press  
>
> Voice Dialer.  
2. Configure any of the following Text-to-Speech  
2. When you see “Listening,” say “Open” followed by  
settings:  
a menu or application.  
Ⅲ Listen to an example Plays a short example of  
what the text-to-speech feature will sound like on  
your device when activated.  
3. If a list of valid actions is displayed, tap an action,  
the device opens the selected menu.  
Note: Tap and scroll through the displayed list to reveal more  
Ⅲ Always use my settings Allows you to override the  
application settings with those configured within  
this menu.  
options.  
Ⅲ Default Engine sets the speech synthesis engine  
to be used for spoken text.  
Ⅲ Install voice data Installs the voice data required  
for speech synthesis.  
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Ⅲ Speech rate Allows you to adjust the rate at which  
the displayed text is spoken by the device.  
Choose from: Very slow, Slow, Normal, Fast, and  
Very fast.  
Ⅲ Language Allows you to assign the language  
used by the verbal readout. Choose from German  
(Germany), English (United Kingdom), English  
(United States), Spanish (Spain), French (France),  
or Italian (Italy).  
Ⅲ Pico TTS  
Voice Search  
Voice Search uses built-in voice recognition software to  
listen to your spoken words, convert those to text, then  
launch a Google search using that text.  
1. Press  
>
> Voice Search.  
2. Speak clearly into the microphone. If an error  
occurs, tap Speak again.  
3. You can then touch a matching entry from the  
Google search page to direct you to the item you  
are searching.  
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WARNING: On the Android OS 2.2, you can download  
applications from Android Market and store them  
on a microSD card as well as on the device. Due  
to this feature, if you skip the unmount procedure,  
it can cause an error because information  
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between the microSD card and the device is  
accorded properly. In the worst case, the  
microSD card can be corrupted or damaged.  
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microSD Card Settings (page 101)  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > SD card & phone  
Connecting Your Device to Your Computer (page 102)  
storage > Unmount SD card. Confirm your selection  
by tapping OK. Now you can safely remove the  
microSD card.  
Your Device's microSD Card and  
Adapter  
2. Uncover the microSD slot located on the left side  
of the phone.  
The microSD Card  
3. Gently push the exposed edge of the microSD  
card in with your fingertip to release it from the slot.  
Your phone is equipped with a preinstalled microSDTM  
(Secure Digital) memory card to expand the phone’s  
available memory space. It allows you to store images,  
videos, music, and voice data in your device.  
4. Carefully pull the microSD card out of the slot.  
Note: You can easily damage the microSD card by improper  
operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing,  
or handling it.  
Removing the microSD Card  
To safely remove the microSD card from your device,  
first you need to unmount the microSD card.  
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Inserting the microSD Card  
microSD Adapter  
1. Gently uncover the microSD slot located on the left  
The supplied microSD adapter allows you to use  
microSD cards in other SD-compatible devices, like  
computers, cameras, and printers. Before using the  
microSD card with an SD-compatible device, you will  
need to insert the microSD card into the microSD  
adapter.  
side of the device.  
2. Position the microSD card with the label side  
facing up and slide it into place until it is fully  
inserted and locked in place.  
Note: Be sure to use only recommended microSD cards (up  
to 32GB). Using non-recommended microSD cards  
could cause data loss and damage your device.  
To insert the microSD card into the microSD adapter:  
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With the label side of the microSD card facing up,  
insert the card into the supplied microSD adapter,  
and gently slide the card until it is fully inserted.  
microSD Icon Indicators  
The following icons show your microSD card  
connection status at a glance:  
To remove the microSD card from the microSD adapter:  
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Hold the front edge of the microSD card, and  
gently pull it out to remove it from the adapter.  
- microSD card has been unmounted from the  
device and is safe to remove.  
- microSD card is being prepared for use and for  
mounting.  
Note: DO NOT remove a microSD card while files are being  
accessed or transferred. Doing so will result in loss or  
damage of data. Make sure your battery is fully charged  
before using the microSD card. Your data may become  
damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while  
using the microSD card.  
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Write Protection  
Formatting the microSD Card  
The microSD adapter has a built-in Write Protection  
lock to prevent accidental overwriting or removal of  
your data when the microSD card and adapter are  
inserted in another device.  
Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all  
files stored on the card.  
1. Press  
storage.  
>
> Settings > SD card & phone  
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Slide the Write Protection lock tab down into the  
“Lock” position to prevent overwriting of data. To  
allow data to be added or removed from the  
microSD card, slide the Write Protection lock tab  
up into the normal position.  
2. Tap Unmount SD card and confirm your selection  
by tapping OK to release the microSD card from its  
use by the device. The icon appears in the  
Status Bar to indicate an unmounted microSD  
card.  
3. Once unmounted, tap Format SD card > Format SD  
card > Erase everything.  
microSD Card Settings  
Ⅲ Once completely formatted, you will have to re-  
mount the microSD card in order to use it.  
Viewing Memory in the microSD Card  
1. Press  
storage.  
>
> Settings > SD card & phone  
Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the  
microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be  
retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please  
check the contents before you format the card.  
2. Review the available information.  
Ⅲ The storage capacity page is divided into two  
sections: SD card and Internal phone storage.  
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information, see the documentation for your  
computer.  
Connecting Your Device to Your  
Computer  
Ⅲ During this time, you will not be able to access  
the microSD card in your device, so you can't use  
applications that rely on the microSD card, such  
as Camera, Gallery, and Music.  
Before using your device's mass storage capabilities,  
you need to prepare your device's data services to  
synchronize with your desktop or laptop computer.  
Once you have connected the device to the computer,  
you can transfer your data to or from the microSD card.  
To remove the connection:  
WARNING: Carefully follow your computer's instructions to  
unmount, remove, or disconnect any removable  
USB devices or disks, to avoid losing information  
on the microSD card when disconnecting your  
phone from your computer.  
To connect your device to a computer via USB:  
1. Use the USB cable that came with your phone to  
connect the phone to a USB port on your  
computer.  
1. On your computer, complete the process to safely  
Stop, or Remove, the USB device (in this case, the  
phone). For example, use the Safely Remove  
Hardware option to Stop the USB Mass Storage  
Device on Windows® XP.  
2. Open the Notification panel and tap USB  
connected.  
3. Tap the Turn on USB storage button and OK in the  
dialog box that opens to confirm that you want to  
transfer files.  
2. Open the Notification panel (on your device) and  
tap Turn off USB storage to unmount the microSD  
card.  
Ⅲ When the device is connected as USB storage,  
you receive a notification on your computer.  
Ⅲ You device's microSD card is mounted as a  
removable drive on your computer. You can now  
copy files to and from the microSD card. For more  
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Important Connection Information  
ⅷ To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB  
cable, the microSD card, or the battery while  
accessing or transferring files.  
ⅷ DO NOT use your computer to change or edit folder  
or file names on the microSD card, and do not  
attempt to transfer large amounts of data from the  
computer to the microSD card. Doing so may cause  
the microSD card to fail.  
ⅷ DO NOT turn off or restart your computer, or put it  
into standby mode, while using a mass storage  
device. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data.  
ⅷ The internal microSD card can only be mounted for  
use by either the device or a connected computer.  
Prior to accessing the card via a different method, it  
must first be unmounted from its current device  
(phone or computer-USB).  
Important: The internal 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. You can not browse the contents of the  
card via your device if they are currently being  
browsed via your computer.  
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Taking Pictures  
2J. Camera  
Taking pictures with your device's built-in camera is as  
simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and  
pressing a button.  
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Taking Pictures (page 104)  
Tap to access your Gallery.  
Recording Videos (page 108)  
Drag to switch between Camera  
and Video modes.  
You can take pictures and record videos using the  
Camera application. You can also view your pictures  
and videos with the Gallery application.  
Tap to take a picture or to begin  
recording a video (in Video mode).  
Note: Pictures and videos are stored in a microSD card.  
Please make sure that the device has a microSD card  
inserted before taking pictures or recording video.  
Tap to zoom in.  
Tap to set the White balance.  
Tap to set the Store location on  
or off.  
Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a  
microfiber cloth before taking pictures. A lens cover with  
smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a  
“halo” effect.  
Tap to change the camera settings.  
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To take a picture:  
Camera Settings  
From the camera mode, tap each icon to adjust the  
following camera settings.  
1. Press and hold the camera button ( ) located on  
the right side of the device.  
– or –  
Ⅲ
Settings  
Press  
>
> Camera to activate camera  
●
●
●
●
●
Focus mode to set the focal properties of the  
camera lens. Choose from Auto (default),  
Normal, Macro (close up images), or Off.  
mode. (Additional camera options are available  
through the camera settings page. See “Camera  
Settings” for more information.)  
Picture size to set the size of your picture.  
Choose from 3M Pixels, 2M Pixels, 1M Pixels,  
VGA, or QVGA.  
2. Frame your subject on the screen.  
3. Press( ) or tap  
until the shutter sounds. The  
camera brings the image into focus. When the  
image is in focus, the focus indicators in each  
corner turn orange and the camera takes a picture.  
(Your device automatically saves the picture to the  
microSD card.)  
Picture quality to set the image quality for your  
picture. Choose from Super fine, Fine, or  
Normal.  
Color effect to apply different color effects to  
your pictures. Choose from None, Mono, Sepia,  
Negative, Solarize, or Aqua.  
Restore to defaults to restore the settings back  
to the default values.  
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Ⅲ
Store location to decide whether to use the  
device’s GPS to include the location of each  
picture you take.  
● Tap an image to open it, and tap Menu or  
press  
for options, such as Share, Delete,  
and More.  
●
On Location stored with picture  
Off Location not stored with picture  
White balance to select how the camera  
● Press  
to return to the previous screen.  
●
Gallery Options  
Ⅲ
adjusts colors in different kinds of light in order to  
achieve the most natural-looking colors for your  
pictures. Choose from Auto, Incandescent,  
Daylight, Fluorescent, or Cloudy.  
The Gallery application presents the pictures and  
videos on your microSD card, including those you've  
taken with the Camera application and those you  
downloaded from the Web or other locations.  
Ⅲ
Zoom to zoom in on an object. You can adjust  
the zoom from 1x to 4x.  
If you have one of your device's Google™ Accounts,  
you'll also see your Picasa Web albums in Gallery.  
1. Press  
>
> Gallery to view the gallery of  
Viewing Your Pictures  
images stored on the microSD card.  
The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of  
stored camera images. You can view them in a  
slideshow, share them with your friends, and delete  
and edit them.  
Ⅲ Drag left or right to view more albums.  
2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The  
pictures and videos in the album are displayed in  
chronological order.)  
1. Press  
>
> Gallery.  
3. Tap a picture in an album to view it.  
2. Select a location and tap an image to view your  
picture.  
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Assigning Pictures  
After taking a picture, assign it as a picture ID for a  
Contacts entry or as the Home screen background  
image (wallpaper).  
1. Press  
>
> Gallery.  
2. Tap an album and tap an image to view it.  
3. With the picture displayed, tap Menu > More > Set  
as.  
4. Select an option.  
Ⅲ Tap  
at the top left of the screen to return to the  
Ⅲ Contact icon to assign the picture to a Contacts  
entry as a picture ID. Tap an entry from Contacts,  
crop the image and tap Save to assign the  
picture.  
main Gallery screen at any time.  
Ⅲ Tap Slideshow to watch a slideshow of the current  
album.  
Ⅲ Tap Menu to access the following options:  
Ⅲ Wallpaper to assign the picture as a background  
image, crop the image and tap Save to assign the  
picture.  
●
Share to share the picture via Messaging,  
Picasa, Bluetooth, Email or Gmail.  
●
●
Delete to delete the picture.  
More to access options such as Details, Set as,  
Crop, Rotate Left, or Rotate Right.  
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Video Settings  
Recording Videos  
From video mode, tap each icon to adjust the following  
camcorder settings.  
In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and  
send videos with your device's built-in video camera.  
Ⅲ
Settings  
1. Press and hold the camera button ( ) located on  
the right side of the device, then drag the camera  
●
●
Color effect to apply different color effects to  
your videos. Choose from None, Mono, Sepia,  
Negative, Solarize, or Aqua.  
mode control to the Video position  
.
– or –  
Restore to defaults to restore the settings back  
Press  
>
> Camera and drag the camera  
to the default values.  
mode control to the Video position  
.
Ⅲ
White balance to select how the camcorder  
– or –  
adjusts colors in different kinds of light in order to  
achieve the most natural-looking colors for your  
videos. Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Daylight,  
Fluorescent, or Cloudy.  
Press  
>
> Camcorder.  
2. Point the lens to frame the scene where you want  
to start.  
Ⅲ
Video quality to set the video quality and  
maximum length combination appropriate for  
viewing on a computer or for sharing with others  
via Messaging or YouTube. Choose from High  
(30m), Low (30m), MMS (Low, 30s), or YouTube  
(High, 10m)  
3. Tap  
to start recording the video. The length of  
the recording is displayed on the bottom left part of  
the screen.  
4. Tap  
to stop recording. Your video will be  
automatically saved to the Gallery.  
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3. Tap a video in an album to play.  
Video Gallery Options  
Ⅲ Tap the video to view the playback controls.  
1. Press  
>
> Gallery to view the gallery  
stored on the microSD card.  
Ⅲ Scroll left or right to view more albums.  
2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The  
pictures and videos in the album are displayed in  
chronological order.)  
3. Press  
twice, then tap a video to place a  
checkmark and access the following options:  
Ⅲ Tap Share to share the video via Messaging,  
YouTube,Bluetooth, Email or Gmail.  
Ⅲ Tap Delete to delete the video.  
Ⅲ Tap More to view the details of the video.  
To play a video:  
1. Press  
>
> Gallery to view the gallery  
stored on the microSD card.  
Ⅲ Scroll left or right to view more albums.  
2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The  
pictures and videos in the album are displayed in  
chronological order.)  
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Turning Bluetooth On and Off  
2K. Bluetooth  
By default, your device’s Bluetooth feature is set to Off.  
Turning Bluetooth on makes your device  
“discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices.  
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Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 110)  
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 111)  
Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 112)  
Sending Items via Bluetooth (page 113)  
Note: Activating Bluetooth can drain your battery faster and  
reduce your available usage times. To conserve your  
device's battery, turn off Bluetooth when not in use.  
Always turn off your Bluetooth when you are in  
locations that prohibit its use.  
Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During an Active  
Call (page 114)  
To turn Bluetooth on:  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Wireless & networks.  
About Bluetooth  
2. Tap Bluetooth to place a checkmark and activate  
the feature. When active,  
Status Bar.  
appears within the  
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology  
that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of  
Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free  
car kits, Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers,  
printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth  
communication range is usually up to approximately  
30 feet.  
To turn Bluetooth off:  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Wireless & networks.  
2. Tap Bluetooth uncheck and deactivate Bluetooth.  
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3. Tap Bluetooth settings.  
Bluetooth Status Indicators  
4. Set the following Bluetooth options:  
Ⅲ Device name: Change your device’s Bluetooth  
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection  
status at a glance:  
name.  
– Bluetooth is active  
Ⅲ Discoverable: Tap to place a checkmark and  
make your device visible to other devices for  
pairing and communication. (A green checkmark  
will appear.) Tap again to uncheck and make your  
device invisible.  
– Bluetooth is connected to a Bluetooth device  
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu  
The Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many  
of the characteristics of your device's Bluetooth service,  
including:  
Note: Your device is visible for up to 120 seconds (2  
minutes). This value appears as a countdown within  
this field.  
ⅷ Entering or changing the name your device uses for  
Bluetooth communication  
Ⅲ Scan for devices: If the Bluetooth-compatible  
device (such as headsets, device, printer, or  
computer) you want to pair with isn't on the list,  
make sure the target device is set to be  
discoverable, then tap Scan for devices to scan  
again.  
ⅷ Setting your device's visibility (or “discoverability”) for  
other Bluetooth devices  
ⅷ Displaying your device's Bluetooth address  
To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Wireless & networks.  
2. Tap Bluetooth to place a checkmark and activate  
the feature. When active, appears within the  
Status Bar.  
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6. Tap Done > OK if you entered a passkey or PIN  
code or passkey.  
Pairing Bluetooth Devices  
7. The external device will then have to accept the  
connection and enter your device’s PIN code.  
Paired Devices  
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish  
trusted connections between your device and another  
Bluetooth device. When you pair devices, they share a  
passkey, allowing for fast, secure connections while  
bypassing the discovery and authentication process.  
Ⅲ Once successfully paired to an external device,  
appears within the Status Bar.  
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other  
Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations  
may be different, and functions such as transfer or  
exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth-  
compatible devices.  
To pair your phone with another Bluetooth device:  
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.  
Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time  
process. Once a pairing has been created, the devices  
will continue to recognize their partnership and  
exchange information without having to re-enter a  
passcode again.  
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Discoverable  
to place a checkmark and make your device  
visible. Your device must be visible to successfully  
pair with an external device.  
3. Tap Scan for devices. (Your device will display a list  
of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.)  
To disconnect a paired device:  
Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection  
between the device and your LG Optimus S™, but  
retains the pairing. At a later point when you wish to  
reconnect the device, there is no need to setup the  
connection information again.  
4. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.  
5. Depending on the device, you might have to tap  
Pair to accept the passkey (if they match on both  
devices) or enter the passkey or PIN Code.  
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.  
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2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the  
previously paired device (under the Bluetooth  
devices section).  
Sending Items via Bluetooth  
Depending on your paired devices’ settings and  
capabilities, you may be able to send pictures, videos,  
Contacts information, or other items using a Bluetooth  
connection.  
3. Tap OK to confirm disconnection.  
– or –  
From the Bluetooth settings page, touch and hold  
the name of the previously paired device, and  
select Disconnect.  
Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be  
enabled, and the recipient’s device must be visible. If no  
devices are detected, tap Scan devices to begin a new  
search.  
Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur  
automatically if the paired device goes out of range of  
your LG Optimus S™ or if it is powered off.  
To send contacts information:  
1. Press  
2. Tap an entry to open its details page.  
3. Press > Share > Bluetooth.  
>
> Contacts.  
To delete a paired device (unpair):  
Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection  
record” and upon reconnection would require that you  
re-enter all the previous pairing information.  
4. Tap a paired device.  
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.  
Ⅲ The external Bluetooth device must be visible and  
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, touch and hold  
the name of the previously paired device (under  
the Bluetooth devices section). This opens the  
connected device’s menu options.  
communicating for the pairing to be successful.  
3. Tap Disconnected & unpair to confirm deletion.  
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To send pictures and/or videos:  
1. Press > Gallery.  
Ⅲ 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 the  
>
2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The  
pictures and videos in the album are displayed in  
chronological order.)  
Bluetooth call icon  
Bar.  
is displayed in the Status  
Ⅲ When Bluetooth is 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 it's off, and the Call icon  
displayed in the Status Bar.  
3. Press  
twice, then checkmark pictures and/or  
videos to share.  
is  
4. Tap Share > Bluetooth.  
5. Tap a paired device.  
Ⅲ The external Bluetooth device must be visible and  
Note: Communication can be toggled between the Bluetooth  
headset and the device earpiece or speaker by tapping  
the Bluetooth button On or Off.  
communicating for the pairing to be successful.  
Disconnecting Bluetooth  
Connection During an Active Call  
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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).  
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Section 3  
Sprint Service  
 
Visual Voicemail  
3A. Sprint Service:  
The Basics  
Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to  
access your voicemail. Now you can find exactly the  
message you are looking for without having to listen to  
every voicemail message first. This new feature  
periodically goes out to your voicemail, and gathers the  
caller information from all of the current voicemails.  
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Text Messaging (SMS) (page 122)  
Multimedia Messaging (MMS) (page 123)  
Caller ID (page 127)  
It then populates a list with the caller name and  
number, along with the length of time and priority level  
of the voicemail message. Always use a password to  
protect against unauthorized access.  
Call Waiting (page 127)  
Making a 3-Way Call (page 128)  
Call Forwarding (page 128)  
Roaming (page 129)  
Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail  
Your device automatically transfers all unanswered  
calls to your voicemail, even if your device is in use or  
turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and  
personal greeting as soon as your device is activated.  
1. Press  
>
> Voicemail.  
2. Tap Personalize now and follow the system  
prompts to:  
Ⅲ Create a password  
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Ⅲ Record your name announcement.  
Ⅲ Record your greeting.  
3. When prompted to enter information, tap Dialpad to  
bring up the onscreen dialpad that can be used to  
input your numeric responses.  
Note: Voicemail Password  
Sprint strongly recommends that you create a  
password when setting up your voicemail to protect  
against unauthorized access. Without a password,  
anyone who has access to your device is able to  
access your voicemail messages.  
The following is a description of the features  
available while reviewing a Voicemail message.  
4. Once you have completed the setup process,  
return to the Voicemail page (see step 1).  
Note: Press  
and tap Lock to prevent the message  
from accidentally being deleted.  
5. Tap the Welcome to Voicemail message on the  
screen to play a brief explanation of the Voicemail  
services.  
Ⅲ Timeline provides a visual timeline for the current  
message. Touch and drag this bar to scroll  
through the message to different points.  
● Tap  
to pause the playback.  
to resume.  
● Tap  
Ⅲ
Call allows you to call back the sender of the  
current visual voicemail message.  
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Ⅲ
Reply allows you to reply to current voicemail.  
You can reply to the sender or forward it to  
anyone with either an email or phone number.  
This allows you to send this voicemail message to  
several recipients at the same time. Tag the new  
message with both an Urgency or Privacy tag.  
Ⅲ Play all new to listen to all new messages.  
Ⅲ Undelivered to list all undelivered voicemail  
messages.  
Ⅲ Delete to delete selected messages from your  
current list of available voicemail messages.  
Ⅲ Search to search through current voicemail  
messages for keywords.  
● Tap Send to deliver the new message or  
Discard to delete it.  
Ⅲ Settings to configure your Voicemail application  
settings.  
Ⅲ
Speaker Off/On allows you to either turn the  
speakerphone on or off during playback. If the  
speakerphone feature was enabled within the  
Voicemail Settings menu, the speakerphone will  
always be automatically enabled during voicemail  
playback (see page 119).  
To access a Voicemail message’s options:  
1. Press  
>
> Voicemail.  
2. Tap voicemail message entry and press  
select from the following:  
and  
Ⅲ
Delete allows you to delete the current  
voicemail message. Tap OK to confirm the  
deletion process.  
Ⅲ Lock/Unlock to prevent deletion of the selected  
voicemail message.  
Ⅲ Text message to create and send a new text  
message to the current sender’s phone number.  
Configuring Voicemail Options  
Ⅲ Reply to reply to current voicemail. You can reply  
to the sender or forward it to anyone with either  
an email or phone number. This allows you to  
send this voicemail message to several recipients  
To access the Voicemail menu options:  
1. Press  
>
> Voicemail.  
2. Press  
and select from the following:  
Ⅲ Compose to compose a new voicemail message.  
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at the same time. Tag the new message with both  
an Urgency or Privacy tag.  
Ⅲ Tap Speakerphone to automatically activate the  
speakerphone when you review your Visual  
Voicemail (see page 119).  
● Tap Send to deliver the new message or  
Discard to delete it.  
Ⅲ Tap Change greeting to change your voicemail  
greeting (“Changing your Main Greeting via the  
Voicemail Menu” on page 120).  
Ⅲ Forward to forward the current voicemail to  
another recipient. You can also tag the new  
message with both an Urgency or Privacy tag.  
Ⅲ Tap From name to enter a name or number to  
identify yourself to people who receive your voice  
messages (see page 120).  
● Tap Send to deliver the new message or  
Discard to delete it.  
Ⅲ Tap Check for upgrade to search for an upgrade  
to your Visual Voicemail software.  
Configuring Voicemail Settings  
Ⅲ Tap About Voicemail to view software information  
about the current Visual Voicemail application.  
1. Press  
>
> Voicemail.  
2. Press  
can:  
> Settings. From the Settings menu, you  
Automatically Enabling the Speakerphone  
Ⅲ Tap Notifications to determine how you are  
notified of new voicemails. Choose from:  
Notifications, Select ringtone, and Vibrate.  
Every time you access a selected message from your  
Visual Voicemail list, you can configure the device to  
automatically launch the built-in speakerphone so that  
you can clearly hear the message.  
Ⅲ Tap Pictures to replace the current default Visual  
Voicemail message icon with a specific Contacts  
entry’s image. This image is pulled from the  
entry’s Contacts details (see page 75).  
1. Press  
>
> Voicemail.  
2. Press  
> Settings to configure your settings.  
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Ⅲ Tap Speakerphone (placing a checkmark  
adjacent to the option) to activate the feature.  
2. Press  
> Settings > From name.  
3. Tap the text field and enter a new identifying name  
or number (used to identify you to recipients of  
your voice messages).  
Ⅲ Tap Speakerphone again to deactivate the  
speakerphone (removing the checkmark adjacent  
to the option).  
4. Tap OK to save your information.  
Changing your Main Greeting via the  
Voicemail Menu  
Your main greeting can be changed directly via the  
device menu system. This direct access saves you  
from having to navigate within the voicemail menu.  
Voicemail Notification  
There are several ways your device alerts you to a new  
message:  
ⅷ By sounding the assigned ringer type.  
ⅷ By displaying a notification in the Status Bar.  
1. Press  
>
> Voicemail.  
New Voicemail Message Alerts  
2. Press  
> Settings > Change greeting.  
3. Tap OK and follow the prompts to change your  
current greeting.  
When you receive a new voice message, your device  
alerts you and prompts you to check your voicemail.  
To access your voicemail:  
Editing your identification Name via the  
Voicemail Menu  
From your device menu, you can quickly change the  
name or number attached to your voice messages.  
1. Press  
>
.
2. Touch and hold  
Phone tab.  
. If necessary, first tap the  
– or –  
1. Press  
>
> Voicemail.  
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1. Press  
>
> Voicemail.  
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages  
2. Tap the new visual voicemail message entry from  
the available list.  
You can review your messages directly from your  
wireless device or from any other touch-tone phone. To  
dial from your wireless device, either speed dial your  
voicemail or use the menu keys.  
To display your Call Log:  
ᮣ
Press  
>
> Call log.  
Using the Voicemail Menu to Access Your  
Messages  
Note: When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint  
Network, you may not receive notification of new  
voicemail messages. Sprint recommends that you  
periodically check your voicemail by dialing your area  
code + your wireless phone number. When your  
1. Press  
>
> Voicemail.  
2. Tap a voicemail entry to listen to your selected  
message.  
voicemail answers, tap  
and enter your password.  
Roaming rates apply when you access voicemail while  
roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network.  
– or –  
Touch and hold a voicemail entry and tap Play.  
Your device accepts messages even when it is turned  
off. However, your device notifies you of new messages  
only when it is turned on and you are in a Sprint service  
area.  
Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you are  
accessing your voicemail from your wireless device.  
Using Another Phone to Access Messages  
1. Dial your wireless phone number.  
2. When your voicemail answers, tap  
.
3. Enter your password.  
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Using the Voicemail Menu to Delete Your  
Messages  
Composing Text Messages  
1. Press  
>
> Messaging > New message.  
1. Press  
>
> Voicemail.  
2. Tap the To: field and enter the recipient’s phone  
number or email information using the onscreen  
keyboard.  
2. Touch and hold a voicemail entry and tap Delete  
this message > OK.  
Ⅲ Contacts As you enter either a phone number or  
email address, if the information matches a  
current contact’s entry information, you will see a  
match. When you see a match, tap the associated  
name to complete the addressing.  
– or –  
Tap the voicemail entry >  
current voicemail.  
> OK to delete the  
Text Messaging (SMS)  
Ⅲ Mobile Tap  
to use the keypad to enter a  
wireless phone number directly.  
With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive  
instant text messages between your wireless phone  
and another messaging-ready phone. When you  
receive a new message, you will be notified by your  
device.  
Ⅲ Email You can also enter the recipient’s email  
address.  
3. Tap a matching entry from the onscreen drop-  
down list. This list is populated by matches found  
from your managed accounts.  
Messaging is available via the Messaging application  
in your Applications screen. The icon  
Status Bar when a new text message is received.  
appears in  
4. Tap the Type to compose field and enter your  
message.  
Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for text  
5. Insert an Emoticon or a Smiley.  
Ⅲ To enter an emoticon, touch and hold  
messaging and SMS voice messaging.  
on the  
onscreen keyboard.  
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Ⅲ To enter a smiley from the menu options, press  
> Insert smiley. Make a selection from the list  
to insert it into your current message.  
Ⅲ To enter an emoticon, touch and hold  
onscreen keyboard.  
on the  
Ⅲ To enter a smiley from the menu options, press  
> Insert smiley. Make a selection from the list  
to insert it into the message.  
6. Review your message and tap Send.  
Accessing Text Messages  
To read a text message:  
4. You may select additional messaging options by  
pressing  
.
Ⅲ Options include: Call, View contact, Add subject,  
Attach, Insert Smiley, or More [Delete thread, All  
threads, and Add to Contacts].  
When you receive a text message, your phone will  
notify you. You can access the message by:  
ᮣ
Opening the Notification panel and tapping the text  
message notification.  
5. Review your reply and tap Send.  
ᮣ
Pressing  
new message.  
>
> Messaging and selecting the  
Multimedia Messaging (MMS)  
To reply to a text message:  
With multimedia messaging (MMS), you can send and  
receive instant multimedia messages that contain text,  
pictures, audio, recorded voice, or a picture slideshow.  
Messaging is available via the Messaging application  
in your Applications screen.  
1. While viewing a message, tap the Type to compose  
field.  
2. Compose your reply or use the preset messages  
or icons.  
Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for  
Ⅲ To enter a message, use your onscreen keyboard.  
(See “Entering Text” on page 39.)  
multimedia messaging and MMS voice messaging.  
3. Insert an emoticon or a Smiley.  
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Ⅲ Capture video: Opens the Camcorder application.  
Record a video, then tap OK to use this video in  
your message. (See “Recording Videos” on  
page 108.)  
Composing MMS Messages  
1. Press  
>
> Messaging > New message.  
2. Tap the To: field and enter the recipient’s phone  
number or email information. As you enter the  
phone number or email address, matching  
contacts appear onscreen.  
Tap an available matching recipient or continue  
entering the phone number or email address.  
Ⅲ Audio: Opens a menu that allows you to choose  
between Select music track or Sound Recorder.  
Use the onscreen navigation with the Select music  
track option to select an audio file and tap OK or  
record a new audio file using the Sound Recorder  
option.  
3. Tap the Type to compose field and enter your  
message.  
Ⅲ Record audio: Opens the message recorder.  
●
Record Duration: Displays the length of the  
recorded voice message.  
4. Press  
> Attach.  
5. Select a multimedia attachment type:  
●
●
●
Record: Starts recording your message.  
Ⅲ Pictures: Opens the Gallery application. Use the  
onscreen navigation to select the picture you wish  
to send with the outgoing message.  
Play: Plays back the current recording.  
Stop: Stops the recording. Once stopped, tap  
either Use this recording (attach it to your  
message) or Discard (delete the current  
recording and re-record).  
Ⅲ Capture picture: Opens the Camera application.  
Take a picture, then tap OK to use this image in  
your message. (See “Taking Pictures” on  
page 104.)  
Ⅲ Slideshow: Opens the Edit slideshow menu.  
● Tap Add slide to create a new slide.  
Ⅲ Videos: Opens the Gallery application. Use the  
onscreen navigation to select a video and attach  
it to your outgoing message.  
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● Tap the created slide (example, Slide 1), tap  
Add picture, and then select the picture you  
want to add to the slide.  
Tip: The file attachment on the MMS message can be saved  
to the microSD card. To save the attachment, touch and  
hold the file and tap Copy attached to SD card from the  
Message options context menu.  
● Tap the text field below the image to enter a  
caption for the picture.  
To reply to a multimedia message:  
● When finished, tap Done to attach the  
slideshow to your message.  
1. Press  
>
> Messaging.  
2. From the message list, tap a multimedia message  
Note: To remove or replace a picture or an audio attachment,  
on the Compose screen, tap the Remove or Replace  
button next to the attachment.  
to open its contents.  
3. While viewing a message, tap the Type to compose  
field and type your reply message.  
6. When you are finished creating your new MMS  
message, tap Send MMS.  
4. Once completed, tap Send.  
To view and play a multimedia message:  
Note: When replying to an SMS message with an MMS  
message, first open the text message, press and tap  
Add subject or Attach. The original text message is  
then automatically converted into a multimedia  
message.  
1. Press  
>
> Messaging.  
2. From the message list, tap a multimedia message  
to open its contents.  
3. While viewing a message, tap the play icon (on the  
video file) to playback the file or tap the image to  
view the picture.  
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Ⅲ Text message limit: Sets the maximum number of  
text messages that can be stored on the device  
(per conversation).  
Deleting a Message or Message Thread  
1. Press  
>
> Messaging.  
Ⅲ Multimedia message limit: Sets the maximum  
number of multimedia messages that can be  
stored on the device (per conversation).  
2. From the message list, touch a message and press  
.
– or –  
Ⅲ Auto-retrieve: Enable this option to automatically  
retrieve the entire content of your MMS message.  
When checked, the MMS message header,  
message body, and any attachments will  
automatically download to your device.  
Touch and hold the message thread to display the  
context menu.  
3. Tap Delete thread and once prompted, tap OK to  
complete the process.  
● If you disable this option, only the MMS  
message header will be retrieved and  
displayed.  
Adjusting Message Settings  
1. Press  
>
> Messaging.  
Ⅲ Roaming auto-retrieve: Disable this option if you  
only desire the MMS message headers to  
download while roaming. Enable this option to  
automatically download your complete  
2. From within the Messaging screen, press  
and  
tap Settings.  
3. Adjust the following settings according to your  
needs:  
multimedia messages even while roaming.  
Ⅲ Delete old messages: Enable this option to delete  
older text messages when the limit for maximum  
number of text messages is exceeded.  
Ⅲ Notifications: Enable this option if you wish to  
receive a notification in the Status Bar when a  
new text or multimedia message arrives.  
Ⅲ Select ringtone: Allows you to select a ringer to  
sound when a new message is received. Tap this  
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option, and then select a ring tone that is specific  
to new text and multimedia messages. A sample  
will briefly be played upon selection.  
Call Waiting  
When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of  
incoming calls by sounding a beep instead of a ring.  
Your device's screen informs you that another call is  
coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it  
is available).  
Ⅲ Vibrate: Enable this option if you want the device  
to vibrate when a new text or multimedia  
message is received.  
Caller ID  
To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:  
ᮣ
Before accepting the incoming call, tap and drag  
one of the following onscreen options:  
Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before  
answering the phone by displaying the number of the  
incoming call. If you do not want your number  
displayed when you make a call, follow these steps.  
Ⅲ
Answer to answer the new call. The first caller is  
placed on hold.  
Ⅲ
Decline to send the call to your voicemail box.  
1. Press  
>
> Phone.  
To switch back to the first caller:  
From the In-Call options screen, tap Swap calls.  
2. Tap  
.
ᮣ
3. Enter a phone number and tap  
.
Tip: For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted,  
you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing  
before placing your call. Call Waiting is  
To permanently block your number, call Sprint  
Customer Service.  
automatically reactivated once you end the call.  
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Making a 3-Way Call  
Call Forwarding  
With 3-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the  
same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime  
rates will be charged for each of the two calls.  
Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls  
to another phone number – even when your phone is  
turned off. You can continue to make calls from your  
device when you have activated Call Forwarding.  
1. Press  
>
> Phone to access the Dialpad.  
To activate Call Forwarding:  
2. Make your call to the first recipient.  
1. Press  
>
> Phone to access the Dialpad.  
3. Once you have established the connection, tap  
Add call.  
2. Tap  
.
4. Enter the second caller’s phone number and tap  
or select a number from your Contacts. (Your  
first call is automatically put on hold.)  
3. Enter the area code and phone number to which  
you want your calls forwarded.  
4. Tap  
. (You will hear a tone to confirm the  
activation of Call Forwarding and the call will end.)  
5. When you’re connected to the second party, tap  
Merge calls to combine both calls into a single 3-  
way call.  
To deactivate Call Forwarding:  
If one of the people you called hangs up during  
your call, you and the remaining caller stay  
connected. If you initiated the call and are the first  
to hang up, all callers are disconnected.  
1. Press  
>
> Phone to access the Dialpad.  
2. Tap  
. (You will hear a tone to  
confirm the deactivation and the call will end.)  
Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have  
forwarded.  
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Checking for Voicemail Messages While  
Roaming  
Roaming  
Roaming Icon  
When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint  
Network, you may not receive a notification of new  
voicemail messages on your phone. Callers can still  
leave messages, but you will need to periodically  
check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a  
roaming service area for an extended period of time.  
Your display screen always lets you know when you’re  
off the Nationwide Sprint Network. Anytime you are  
roaming, the device displays the roaming icon ( ). If  
you are roaming on a digital system, you will see the  
roaming icon along with the text – Digital Roam – .  
1. Dial your ten-digit wireless your phone number.  
Roaming on Other Digital Networks  
2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, press  
.
When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call  
quality and security will be similar to the quality you  
receive when making calls on the Nationwide Sprint  
Network. However, you may not be able to access  
certain features, such as data services, depending on  
the available network.  
3. Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the  
voice prompts.  
When you return to the Nationwide Sprint Network,  
voicemail notification will resume as normal.  
Setting Roam Mode  
Your phone allows you to control your roaming  
capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you  
can determine which signals your phone accepts.  
Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint  
Network, your call will be dropped. If your call is  
dropped in an area where you think Sprint service is  
available, turn your phone off and on again to  
reconnect to the network.  
Choose from three different settings on your dual-band  
device to control your roaming experience.  
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1. Press  
>
> Settings > Wireless &  
Call Guard  
networks > Mobile networks.  
Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming by  
requiring confirmation before placing or answering a  
roaming call.  
2. Tap Data roaming to place a checkmark and  
connect to data service while roaming.  
Note: With Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit  
data with a Wi-Fi connection. See “Connecting to Wi-Fi  
Networks” on page 140.  
To turn Call Guard on or off:  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Call settings.  
2. Tap Call Guard to activate or deactivate this  
function. When active, an extra key press is  
required for dialing when in a roaming area.  
3. Press  
twice to go back to Settings screen.  
4. Tap Call settings > System select to change the  
CDMA roaming mode.  
Note: Call Guard is turned off by default on your phone.  
Ⅲ Sprint Only To access only the home area mobile  
network, which is the Nationwide Sprint Network.  
This option also prevents roaming on other  
networks.  
Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available when  
you are roaming with Call Guard enabled.  
To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:  
Ⅲ Automatic To seek service on the Nationwide  
Sprint Network. When Sprint service is  
unavailable, the device searches for an alternate  
system.  
1. Press  
2. Enter 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and  
tap  
3. Tap OK.  
>
> Phone to access the Dialpad.  
.
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To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:  
1. Touch and drag to the right. (A message will  
To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active:  
ᮣ
When a pop-up notification appears informing you  
that data roam charges may apply, tap Connect or  
Always Connect to connect.  
be displayed notifying you that roaming charges  
will apply.)  
2. Tap OK.  
Data Roam Guard  
Depending on service availability and roaming  
agreements, your phone 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 off by default on your  
phone.  
To set your Data Roam Guard notification:  
1. Press  
>
.
2. Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile  
networks.  
3. Tap Data Roam Guard to place a checkmark and  
activate the function.  
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Important: Certain data services requests may require  
additional time to process. While your device is  
loading the requested service, the touchscreen or  
QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive  
when in fact they are functioning properly. Allow  
the device some time to process your data usage  
request.  
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Getting Started With Data Services (page 132)  
Navigating the Web (page 134)  
Your User Name  
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks (page 140)  
Sharing Your Device’s Mobile Data Connection (page  
143)  
When you buy your device and sign up for service,  
you’re automatically assigned a user name, which is  
typically based on your name and a number, followed  
by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For example, the third John  
Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have  
[email protected] as his user name.)  
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Email (page 143)  
Android MarketTM (page 160)  
Applications (page 161)  
Data Services FAQs (page 165)  
When you use data services, your user name is  
submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint  
Network. Your user name will be automatically  
programmed into your device. You don’t have to enter it.  
Getting Started With Data Services  
With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying  
the advantages of data services. This section will help  
you learn the basics of using your data services,  
including managing your user name, launching a data  
connection, and navigating the Web with your device.  
Updating Your User Name  
If you choose to change your user name and select a  
new one online, you must then update the user name  
on your device.  
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ᮣ
Press  
Update Profile.  
>
> Settings > About phone >  
Your device is connected to the high-speed  
Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (3G). When  
the arrows are animated, your device is  
transferring data. When the arrows are gray,  
your device is connected to the network but is  
not currently transferring data. In either state,  
you can receive incoming calls.  
Ⅲ Your profile will be automatically updated by the  
network.  
Launching a Web Connection  
ᮣ
Press  
>
> Browser.  
Note: You can connect to the Internet via Mobile network or  
Your device is connected to the Sprint 1xRTT data  
network. When the arrows are animated, your  
device is transferring data and you cannot receive  
calls. When the arrows are gray, your device is  
connected to the network but is not currently  
transferring data and you can receive calls.  
via Wi-Fi (access by pressing  
> Settings >  
Wireless & networks).  
Once the Browser loads, you are directed to the home  
page.  
Tip: To change the default home page, press  
> More >  
Settings > Set home page.  
If you do not see an indicator, your device does not  
have a current data connection.  
Note: The Browser automatically launches when a Web link  
is touched from within an email or text message.  
Data Connection Status and Indicators  
Your phone notifies you of the current status of your  
data connection through status icons in the Status Bar.  
The following symbols can be displayed:  
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Selecting  
Navigating the Web  
Once you’ve learned how to scroll, you can start  
navigating the Web.  
Web pages that are optimized for mobile devices  
typically open at a size appropriate for your device.  
Often, you can't zoom or even scroll their contents.  
Web pages that aren't designed specifically for mobile  
devices typically open in overview mode - the page is  
zoomed out so you can get the big picture.  
To select items or links:  
ᮣ
Simply tap a link or an item.  
Links, which are displayed as underlined text, direct  
you to Web pages, select special functions, or even  
place calls.  
Navigating through menus and websites during a data  
session is easy once you’ve learned a few basics. Here  
are some tips for getting around:  
Going Back  
To go back one page:  
Note: Prior to gaining access to Sprint’s Powerdeck Web  
page, you may be asked to enter your 10-digit PCS  
phone number and tap Ok. Entering your phone  
number is not required for access to other Web pages.  
ᮣ
Press  
on your device. Repeat this process to  
keep going back through your recently visited  
pages.  
Scrolling  
Finding and Copying Text on a Web Page  
To find text on a Web page:  
As with other menus on your phone, you’ll have to  
scroll up and down to see everything on some  
websites.  
1. Press  
> More > Find on page.  
To scroll a Web page:  
2. Enter the text you're looking for.  
ᮣ
Slide your finger on the screen in the direction you  
wish to scroll.  
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Ⅲ As you type, the first word with matching  
characters is highlighted on the screen and  
subsequent matches are boxed.  
Ⅲ As you enter the address, possible matches are  
displayed. Tap an entry to launch the desired  
website.  
3. Tap the left or right arrow to jump to and highlight  
2. Tap  
to launch the new page.  
the previous or next matching word.  
Browser Menu  
To copy text from Web page:  
The Browser menu offers additional options to expand  
your use of the Web on your device.  
1. Open a Web page and scroll to the beginning of  
the text you want to copy  
Opening the Browser Menu  
2. Press  
> More > Select text.  
3. Use your finger to drag across the text you want to  
copy. The text you selected is copied to the  
clipboard. You can now use the techniques  
described in “Entering Text” on page 39 to paste  
the copied text into a text field.  
The Browser menu may be opened anytime you have  
an active data session, from any page you are viewing.  
ᮣ
From any open Web page, press  
.
Options available within the Browser menu include:  
ⅷ New window Launches a new Browser window while  
maintaining the current Web page active.  
Going to a Specific Website  
To go to a particular website by entering a URL  
(website address):  
ⅷ Bookmarks Allows you to access and manage your  
Bookmarks.  
1. Tap the URL field (top of the Browser window) and  
enter a new Web address.  
ⅷ Windows Displays the currently active Browser  
windows as a list. Tap a window entry to launch that  
window.  
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ⅷ Refresh Reloads the current Web page and displays  
the most current information.  
Adjusting Browser Page Settings  
1. Press  
to open the Browser menu.  
ⅷ Forward Forwards you to a previously viewed page.  
2. Tap More > Settings.  
ⅷ More provides the following additional Browser  
3. In the Page content settings area, select from one of  
the following Web page settings:  
options:  
Ⅲ Add bookmark Allows you to assign the current  
Ⅲ Text size: Allows you to increase or decrease the  
size of the text that the Browser uses when  
displaying Web pages. Options include: Tiny,  
Small, Normal, Large, or Huge.  
Web page as a new bookmark.  
Ⅲ Find on page Allows you to search the current  
Web page for a word.  
Ⅲ Select text Allows you to select text from the  
current Web page and copies it to the clipboard.  
Ⅲ Default zoom: Allows you to increase or decrease  
the magnification level that the Browser uses  
when first opening a Web page. Choose from:  
Far, Medium, or Close.  
Ⅲ Page info Displays the Name and URL (website  
address) of the Web page you’re currently  
viewing.  
Ⅲ Open pages in overview: When checkmarked, Web  
pages are displayed in an overview. If the  
checkmark is removed, the Web page is  
displayed at 100% size.  
Ⅲ Share page Allows you to send a URL via  
Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, and Messaging.  
Ⅲ Downloads Displays your download history.  
Ⅲ Settings Allows you to configure and manage  
your Browser settings.  
Ⅲ Text encoding: Allows you to change the  
character-encoding standard that the Browser  
uses when displaying text on a Web page.  
Ⅲ Block pop-up windows: When checkmarked, this  
feature allows the device to block pop-up  
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windows and prevent websites from opening  
windows unless you request it.  
Ⅲ Open in background: When checkmarked, links  
opened in a new window will open in the  
background. If the checkmark is removed, new  
windows will open in place of the current window.  
Ⅲ Load images: When checkmarked, this feature  
allows the Browser to load images when  
displaying a Web page. Remove the checkmark  
to allow the Browser to omit images when  
displaying a Web page.  
Ⅲ Set home page: Allows you to enter a URL to set  
as your Home page. (See “Setting the Browser  
Home Page” on page 139)  
Ⅲ Auto-fit pages: When checkmarked, the Browser  
optimizes the presentation text and other  
elements of Web pages to fit your device's  
screen. If the checkmark is removed, Web pages  
can be viewed as designed for a computer  
screen.  
4. Press  
to return to the Browser.  
Adjusting Browser Page Settings  
1. Press  
to open the Browser menu.  
2. Tap More > Settings.  
3. Navigate to the Privacy settings area and select  
Ⅲ Landscape-only display: When checkmarked, this  
feature allows your device to display pages in  
landscape (horizontal) orientation on your screen,  
regardless of how you are holding the device.  
from one of the following privacy settings:  
Ⅲ Clear cache: Clears all currently cached content  
and databases. Tap OK to complete the process.  
Ⅲ Enable JavaScript: When checkmarked, the  
Browser allows JavaScript to run. Remove the  
checkmark to prevent JavaScript from running.  
Ⅲ Clear history: Clears the Browser navigation  
history. Tap OK to complete the process.  
Ⅲ Accept cookies: When checkmarked, your device  
allows Web pages to store cookies. Remove the  
checkmark to prevent Web pages from storing  
cookies on your device.  
Ⅲ Enable plug-ins: When checkmarked, plug-ins are  
enabled on Web pages. Remove the checkmark  
to disable plug-ins from Web pages.  
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Ⅲ Clear all cookie data: Clears all current Browser  
cookie files.  
Adjusting Browser Security Settings  
1. Press  
to open the Browser menu.  
Ⅲ Remember form data: When checkmarked, the  
Browser remembers what you entered in a form  
on a site and displays matching entries when  
entering text in a form. Remove the checkmark to  
disable this feature.  
2. Tap More > Settings.  
3. Navigate to the Security settings area and select  
from one of the following security settings:  
Ⅲ Remember passwords: The Browser can  
Ⅲ Clear Form data: Deletes all the information the  
Browser remembers about what you've entered in  
forms. Tap OK to complete the process.  
remember your usernames and passwords for  
some Web pages that require you to log in to  
make it quicker to access those pages on repeat  
visits. Remove the checkmark to prevent the  
Browser from storing usernames and passwords.  
Ⅲ Enable location: When checkmarked, you permit  
websites with location-specific content to ask  
whether you want to share your location, using  
your device's GPS. To provide a website with your  
location, you must also have location sharing  
enabled in the Settings application.  
Ⅲ Clear passwords: Deletes all saved passwords  
passwords that the Browser has stored. Tap OK to  
complete the process.  
Ⅲ Show security warnings: When checkmarked, you  
will be notified if there is a security issue with the  
current website. Remove the checkmark to  
disable this function.  
Ⅲ Clear location access: Allows you to clear the  
permissions to access your location that you've  
granted to websites in the past. If those websites  
want permission to access your location again,  
you must grant it again.  
4. Press  
to return to the Browser.  
4. Press  
to return to the Browser.  
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Setting the Browser Home Page  
Creating Bookmarks  
1. Press  
to open the Browser menu.  
You can bookmark Web pages so that you can quickly  
return to them.  
2. Tap More > Settings > Set home page.  
1. From any open Web page, press  
Browser menu.  
to open the  
3. Delete the current address and enter a new URL. If  
you are viewing the Web page you want to set as  
the Home page, tap Use current page instead.  
2. Tap Bookmarks. Three tabs are revealed:  
4. Tap OK to complete the process.  
Shortcut: From any open Web page, tap  
(located next to  
the URL).  
Resetting the Browser to Default  
Ⅲ Bookmarks: Displays a list of your current  
bookmarks.  
1. Press  
to open the Browser menu.  
2. Tap More > Settings > Reset to default.  
Ⅲ Most visited: Displays a list of your most frequently  
visited websites.  
3. Tap OK to complete the process.  
Ⅲ History: Displays a record of your browsing  
history. These records are organized into folders  
such as: Today, Yesterday, 5 days ago, and 1  
month ago.  
Creating Website Settings  
1. Press  
to open the Browser menu.  
2. Tap More > Settings > Website settings. These  
advanced settings that can be configured for  
individual sites (ex: Clear location access).  
3. In the Bookmarks tab, tap Add.  
4. Enter a descriptive name and URL for the new  
bookmark  
3. Tap OK to complete the process.  
5. Tap OK to store the new entry to your Bookmarks  
list.  
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To create Bookmarks from other Tabs:  
3. Touch and hold an entry from the list to display a  
popup menu.  
1. From any open Web page, press  
Bookmarks.  
>
4. Tap Set as homepage to assign the selected entry  
as your new homepage.  
– or –  
Adding Bookmarks to Your Home Screen  
From any open Web page, tap  
.
2. Tap either the Most visited or History tab.  
1. From any open Web page, press  
>
Bookmarks.  
3. Tap the star icon adjacent to a Web page entry.  
The star now turns gold. This adds the “starred”  
website to your current Bookmarks list.  
– or –  
From any open Web page, tap  
.
– or –  
2. Touch and hold an existing entry from the list to  
Touch and hold an entry from the list to display a  
popup menu. Then, tap Add bookmark to add the  
selected entry to your current list of bookmarks.  
display a popup menu.  
3. Tap Add shortcut to Home to add the selected entry  
to your Home screen.  
To create a New Homepage:  
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks  
1. From any open Web page, press  
Bookmarks.  
>
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can  
provide Internet access at distances of up to 100  
meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your  
surroundings.  
– or –  
From any open Web page, tap  
.
2. Tap either the Most visited or History tab.  
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To use Wi-Fi on your device, you must connect to a  
wireless access point, or “hotspot.” Some access  
points are open and you can simply connect to them  
without entering any information. Others are hidden or  
implement other security features, so you must  
configure your device to connect to them.  
Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to extend the life  
of your battery. The following icon indicates your Wi-Fi  
status.  
3. Tap Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on and scan for available  
Wi-Fi networks.  
Ⅲ A list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed.  
Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon.  
Ⅲ If the device finds a network that you have  
connected to previously, it automatically connects  
to it.  
4. Tap a network to connect to it.  
Ⅲ If the network is open, you will be prompted to  
confirm that you want to connect to that network  
by touching Connect.  
Connected to another wireless service  
provider's network (roaming)  
Ⅲ If the network is secured, you will be prompted to  
enter a password. (Ask your network  
administrator for details.)  
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the device  
obtains a network address and other information it  
needs from the network, using the DHCP protocol. To  
configure the device with a static IP address and other  
Ⅲ When you're connected to a network, you can tap  
the network name in the Wi-Fi settings screen for  
details about the speed, security, address, and  
related settings.  
advanced settings, press  
> Advanced from the Wi-  
Fi settings menu. (See the following section  
“Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks.)  
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network:  
1. Press  
>
.
2. Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.  
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To receive notifications when open networks are in range:  
menu and tap the type of security used for the  
network.  
By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in  
the Status Bar when your device detects an open Wi-Fi  
network.  
4. Enter the required passwords and security  
credentials.  
5. Tap Save.  
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on.  
The device will connect to the wireless network.  
Any credentials that you entered are saved, so you  
are connected automatically the next time you  
come within range of this network.  
2. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap Network  
notification to checkmark the box.  
Tap again to remove the checkmark and stop  
receiving notifications.  
To forget a Wi-Fi network:  
To add a Wi-Fi network:  
You can also make the device forget about the details  
of a Wi-Fi network that you have added. For example, if  
you don't want the device to connect to it automatically  
or if it is a network that you no longer use.  
You can add a Wi-Fi network manually if it does not  
broadcast its name (SSID) or if you want to add a Wi-Fi  
network when you are out of its range.  
To add a secured network, you need to contact the  
network's administrator to obtain the password or other  
required security credentials.  
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on.  
2. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch and hold the  
name of the network.  
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on.  
3. Tap Forget network.  
2. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap Add Wi-Fi  
network.  
3. Enter the Network SSID (name) of the network. If  
the network is secured, tap the Security drop-down  
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4. To change the network name (SSID) or secure its  
Wi-Fi network, tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings >  
Configure Wi-Fi hotspot.  
Sharing Your Device’s Mobile Data  
Connection  
5. In the dialog box, configure the options.  
You can share your device’s data connection with up to  
eight devices at once, by turning your phone into a  
portable Wi-Fi hotspot.  
Ⅲ Tap the Network SSID field and enter a new  
network SSID (name) that other computers see  
when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.  
When your device is sharing its data connection,  
appears in the Status Bar. For the latest information  
about portable hotspots, including supported operating  
systems and other details, please visit http://  
www.android.com/tether#wifi.  
Ⅲ To secure the Wi-Fi network, tap the Security  
menu and select WPAP2 PSK (Wi-Fi Protected  
Access 2 with a Preshared Key). When a  
password field is added to the dialog box, enter a  
password. You will need to enter this password  
when you connect the device’s hotspot with a  
computer or other device.  
To share your device’s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi  
hotspot:  
6. Tap Save.  
1. Press  
>
.
2. Tap Settings > Wireless & networks > Portable  
hotspot.  
Email  
3. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate it. (A green  
checkmark will appear.) After a moment, the  
phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name  
(SSID), so you can connect it with up to 8  
computers or other devices.  
Your device's Email application lets you access and  
manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one  
convenient location.  
Although there is a separate Gmail application, the  
main email application can manage both Internet-  
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based email services (Gmail™ and Yahoo!™) and  
Corporate Work Email (Outlook®). The device can also  
be manually configured to connect to other email  
systems.  
Email Icons/Shortcuts  
- Email shortcut  
- Gmail shortcut  
Note: If you have multiple email accounts, you must configure  
Status Bar - Notifications  
- New Email message received  
- New Gmail message received  
each account with its own settings.  
If you want to send and receive email messages  
through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) account  
(such as Outlook), you will first need to set up an IMAP  
or POP account.  
Gmail  
Ⅲ IMAP (Internet Message Access Protocol) - This  
mail retrieval protocol is frequently used in large  
networks and commercial and institutional  
settings. IMAP4 is the current standard.  
This email client is Google’s web-based email service.  
(See “Synchronizing Your Google Account” on  
page 57.)  
From a computer, launch your preferred Web browser  
and navigate to www.gmail.com. Depending on your  
synchronization settings, Google Mail (along with  
calendar events, phone numbers and other contact  
information) on your device are automatically  
synchronized between your device and your Gmail  
account on the Web.  
Ⅲ POP (Post Office Protocol) - This protocol is  
supported by most ISPs and is currently more  
common among consumer applications. POP3 is  
the current standard.  
Note: For more information, review your email carrier's  
support documents or contact your IT administrator.  
Note: You must have a valid and active Google account prior  
to using this email client.  
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ⅷ Gmail is web-based: Your messages are stored on-  
line, on GoogleTM servers, but you can read, write, and  
organize messages by using the Gmail application  
on your device or a web browser on a computer.  
Because your mail is stored on Google servers, you  
can search your entire message history, backed by  
the speed and power of Google search. Any actions  
taken in the Gmail phone application are reflected on  
the web browser. For example, if you read a  
message in Gmail on your device, it will be marked  
as read in a Web browser. And a message that you  
send using a browser, or even a draft of a message,  
is visible in Gmail on the device.  
label a conversation with your mother about your  
brother's birthday present with both “Mom” and  
“Dave.” Later, you can look for the all messages  
containing either label. Using folders, you'd have to  
store the message in the “Mom” folder or the “Dave”  
folder, not both.  
ⅷ Gmail for the phone is optimized for mobile: Some  
features are only accessible on your computer  
browser. The best place to organize and learn about  
Gmail is the Web. For example, you can't use the  
Gmail application on the device to create the labels  
and filters that you use to organize your messages,  
but you can label a message. Gmail on the Web  
offers complete information about the service, so it's  
the best place to learn about all of the features of  
Gmail.  
ⅷ Gmail is conversation-based: Every related message  
is grouped in your Inbox as a single conversation  
tread. In other email applications, replies to  
messages are sent as individual messages, making  
it difficult to keep track of related messages. Gmail  
makes it easy to follow conversations with its  
conversation threads.  
ⅷ Gmail is for Gmail: Of course you can use Gmail to  
send email to any email address, and anyone can  
send email to you at your Gmail address. But if you  
want to read messages from another email service  
provider (using your AOL, Yahoo!, or other email  
account), you must use the Email application. (See  
“Email” on page 143.)  
ⅷ Gmail is organized by labels, not by folders: By tagging  
messages with labels, you can organize your  
conversations in many different ways. Whereas in  
other email applications, each message can only be  
stored in one folder. For example, with Gmail you can  
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Setting Up other Email accounts via the Device  
The number of unread  
messages in your  
Inbox.  
Your account.  
The Email application only reveals all currently added  
Email accounts. To view additional email accounts  
within the main Email screen, they must first be added.  
The number in  
parentheses indicates  
the number of  
Recipient indicator (see  
below)  
messages in the  
conversation.  
1. Press  
>
> Email.  
Tap a conversation to  
open it and read its  
messages.  
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to setup an Email  
Bold subject lines  
indicate conversations  
with new (unread)  
messages.  
account.  
Ⅲ Tap Manual setup to configure your connection  
settings manually (POP3 or IMAP). Follow the  
onscreen prompts and enter the information  
specific to your carrier.  
>>: Indicates that this message was sent directly to you.  
> : Indicates that you were CC'd on this message.  
(No indicator): Indicates that this message was sent to a  
group that includes you.  
Opening Gmail and Your Inbox  
When you open the Gmail application, the most recent  
conversations are displayed in your Inbox.  
To open your Inbox when Gmail is running:  
ᮣ
When reading a message, press  
Inbox.  
> Go to  
ᮣ
Press  
>
> Gmail.  
All of your conversations are displayed in your Inbox  
unless you delete, archive, or filter them. Conversations  
with new messages are displayed with bold subject  
lines. To read a message in a conversation, tap the  
conversation. (See “Reading Your Messages” on  
page 147.)  
– or –  
When viewing a list of labeled conversations, press  
> More > Go to Inbox.  
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To switch accounts:  
The message's labels will be  
displayed here.  
Gmail displays conversations and messages from one  
Google Account at a time. If you have more than one  
account, you can open the Accounts screen to view  
how many unread messages you have in each  
account and switch accounts.  
This tab indicates how many read  
messages are in the conversation.  
Tap to quickly contact the sender by  
Gmail, Google Talk, phone, or other  
available methods.  
1. From your Inbox, press  
> Accounts.  
– or –  
You can archive or delete the entire  
conversation or open the next or  
previous message.  
Tap your account name at the top right corner of  
the Inbox screen.  
The Google Talk online status will appear next to the  
name of the sender of each message if the sender has  
a Google account. If you want to contact the sender,  
touch the Contact's picture ID to open Quick Contact.  
(See “Communicating with Your Contacts” on  
page 76.) When reading messages in a conversation,  
you can use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to  
archive the entire conversation (see “Archiving  
Conversations” on page 153) or Delete to delete it. After  
you delete a conversation, you can touch Undo in the  
yellow bar that appears at the top of the Inbox screen  
to return the message to the Inbox. You can scroll to  
the bottom of a message to access buttons for replying  
2. Tap the account that contains the email you want  
to read.  
Reading Your Messages  
ᮣ
Tap a conversation that contains the message you  
want to read.  
When you open a conversation, the first unread or  
starred message is displayed.  
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to or forwarding the message, as described in  
“Replying to or Forwarding a Message” on page 149.  
3. Tap the contact name to open that message.  
To reread a message:  
Touch the contact  
name of a message to  
open and read it.  
When you open a conversation, messages that you've  
already read are minimized into a tab that indicates the  
number of hidden messages.  
1. Press  
>
> Gmail.  
2. Tap the conversation you want to view, then touch  
the tab indicating minimized messages.  
When reading a message or when its tab is selected,  
you can press  
> Mark Unread to return a read  
message to the unread state. For example, to remind  
yourself to read it again later.  
Tap the tab that indicates the number  
of read messages to view their  
summary tabs.  
Composing and Sending a Message  
You can compose and send a message to people or  
groups with Gmail addresses or other email addresses.  
To compose and send a message:  
1. Press  
>
> Gmail.  
2. Press  
> Compose.  
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3. Enter a recipient's address.  
Note: If you aren't connected to a network - for example, if  
you're working in Airplane mode - the messages that  
you send are stored on your device, with the Outbox  
label until you connect to a network again.  
As you enter text, matching addresses are  
displayed from your Contact list. You can tap a  
suggested address or continue entering text to  
enter a new one.  
Replying to or Forwarding a Message  
4. Press  
necessary.  
> Add Cc/Bcc to Cc or Bcc recipients, if  
You can continue an email conversation by replying to  
a message or by forwarding it.  
5. Enter a subject for the message in the Subject  
field.  
To reply to or forward a message:  
6. Continue into the next field to compose your email  
1. Scroll to the bottom of a message.  
2. Tap Reply, Reply to all, or Forward.  
Ⅲ Replying to or forwarding messages without  
changing the subject adds your reply to the  
current conversation. Changing the subject starts  
a new conversation.  
message.  
7. Press  
email.  
> Attach to add an attachment to the  
8. Tap the Send button to send the email.  
– or –  
Ⅲ The message will open in a new screen where  
you can add or remove addresses, edit the  
subject, and add or remove text or attachments,  
as described in “Composing and Sending a  
Message” on page 148.  
If you're not ready to send the message, tap Save  
as draft instead. You can read your drafts by  
opening messages with the Drafts label. (See  
“Viewing Conversations by Label” on page 152.)  
– or –  
Ⅲ You can add one or more people to an ongoing  
conversation by replying to all and then adding  
the new person's address(es) to the message.  
Tap Discard to erase the message (including any  
saved drafts).  
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Ⅲ All of the messages in the conversation are  
included in the new message; any messages that  
follow the message you forward are omitted.  
Tap to include the message in the  
batch.  
3. Tap Send to send the email.  
Working with Conversations in Batches  
With Gmail, you can archive, label, delete, or perform  
other actions on a batch of conversations at once.  
1. From the Inbox or another label, tap the  
checkmark box to the left of each message for all  
the messages you want to include in the batch.  
Touch to select an action for the  
batch or press  
for more options  
2. Tap Archive, Delete, or Labels. You can also press  
> Add star, Report spam, Mute, Mark read/ Mark  
unread, or Deselect all.  
Ⅲ When you checkmark a conversation, the Archive,  
Delete, and Labels buttons appear at the bottom  
of the screen.  
Ⅲ The chosen action affects the selected batch of  
messages.  
If you accidentally delete a batch of  
conversations, you can tap Undo in the yellow bar  
(that appears briefly after the action) at the top of  
the Inbox screen to return the messages to the  
Inbox or appropriate label. You can also use Undo  
after muting, archiving, and reporting spam.  
If you never work with batches of messages, you  
can hide the checkboxes to leave more room for  
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the subjects of conversations. (See “Changing  
Gmail Settings” on page 154.)  
4. Tap OK.  
Starring a Message  
Labeling a Conversation  
You can star an important message or conversation to  
make it easy to locate again. To view just conversations  
with starred messages, see “Viewing Conversations by  
Label” on page 152 and view the Starred label.  
As mentioned previously, conversations are organized  
by labels. Gmail has several default labels, but you can  
also add your own through Gmail on the web.  
To label a conversation or change a conversation's labels:  
To star a message:  
ⅷ When reading a message, tap the star in its header.  
1. When viewing a conversation press  
labels.  
> Change  
– or –  
2. In the dialog box that opens, check the labels you  
When viewing the list of conversations, tap a  
conversation's star to star the newest message in  
the conversation.  
want to assign to the conversation and tap OK.  
To label a batch of conversations at once:  
To unstar a message:  
You can assign or change the labels of one or more  
conversations at once.  
ⅷ Tap its star again.  
To star or unstar all messages in a conversation:  
ⅷ Tap a star in a conversation list.  
1. From your Inbox or another label, checkmark the  
conversations to select a batch. (See “Working with  
Conversations in Batches” on page 150.)  
2. Tap Labels at the bottom of the screen.  
3. In the dialog box that opens, check the labels you  
want to assign to the conversation.  
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Viewing Conversations by Label  
Reporting Spam  
You can view a list of the conversations that have the  
same label, including conversations with starred  
messages. (See “Labeling a Conversation” on  
page 151 or “Starring a Message” on page 151 for  
information about assigning labels and stars.)  
The Gmail webmail service is quite effective at  
preventing spam (junk mail) from reaching your Inbox.  
When you do receive spam you can help improve the  
Gmail service by reporting the conversation as spam.  
To report a conversation as spam:  
1. When viewing your Inbox or another label, press  
ᮣ
When reading the email, press  
Report spam.  
> More >  
> Go to labels.  
– or –  
The number unread messages.  
From the Inbox, tap the checkmark to select the  
messages, then press > Report spam.  
Labels applied to conversations  
with unread messages are bold.  
When you report a conversation as spam, the  
conversation (and all its messages) are removed from  
your Inbox. You can view the messages you've marked  
as spam by switching to the Spam label. (See “Viewing  
Conversations by Label” on page 152.)  
Searching for Messages  
2. Tap a label to view a list of conversations with that  
With the Gmail application, it is very easy to search and  
find specific emails. When you search for emails, all of  
the emails in your Google account on the web are  
included in your search (except those labeled Trash or  
label.  
Note: The conversation list will resemble your Inbox. Most of  
the options available while using your Inbox will also be  
available while viewing these lists of labeled messages.  
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Spam), not just those that you've synchronized onto  
your device. You can also use the advanced search  
options as described on the Gmail website.  
To Archive a conversation:  
ᮣ
From your Inbox, touch and hold a conversation  
then tap Archive in the menu that opens.  
1. From the Inbox, press  
– or –  
> Search.  
– or –  
Checkmark one or a batch of conversations in  
your Inbox, then tap the Archive button. (See  
“Working with Conversations in Batches” on  
page 150.)  
From the Inbox, press  
.
2. Enter the word or words to search for, then tap the  
Search icon to the right of the text field. A list of  
results will appear, displaying all of the  
conversations with emails that contain the word(s)  
you searched for.  
– or –  
When reading a message, tap the Archive button  
at the bottom of the screen.  
Archiving Conversations  
Archiving Conversations  
You can archive conversations, to move them out of  
your Inbox without deleting them. Archived  
conversations are assigned the All Mail label, and also  
retain any other labels you've assigned to them.  
Archived conversations are also included in search  
results. If someone replies to a message that you've  
archived, its conversation will be restored to your Inbox.  
The Gmail webmail service has the resources to store  
all the messages you've ever sent or received; your  
device does not. To save space, Gmail downloads only  
some of your messages to your device. Use the  
Settings application to control how and when  
applications synchronize their data. (See  
“Synchronizing Accounts” on page 57.)  
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To select which conversations to synchronize:  
4. Enter the number of days, then tap the OK button.  
1. Press  
>
> Gmail.  
Appending a Signature to Your Messages  
2. Press  
> More > Settings > Labels.  
You can add a signature to every email you send, such  
as your name, contact information, or any personal  
message.  
The Synchronization settings screen opens,  
displaying a list of your Gmail labels. Below each  
label is its current synchronization setting: Sync all,  
Sync 4 days, or with no label. (Conversations with  
no label are not synchronized.)  
1. Press  
>
> Gmail.  
2. Press  
> More > Settings > Signature.  
3. Tap a conversation label whose synchronization  
settings you want to change. Choose from the  
following options:  
3. Enter a signature or other information.  
4. Tap OK.  
Changing Gmail Settings  
Ⅲ Sync none: Don't download any conversations  
that only have this label.  
You can change a number of settings for Gmail. Each  
Google account has its own settings, so your changes  
affect only the current account. (See “To switch  
accounts:” on page 147.)  
Ⅲ Sync 4 days: Download the previous 4 days (or  
number of days you set) of conversations.  
Ⅲ Sync all: Download all conversations with this  
label.  
Notification volumes and some synchronization  
settings can also be changed in the Settings  
application. (See “2C. Settings” on page 51.)  
To set how many days of conversations to synchronize:  
1. Press  
>
> Gmail.  
1. Press  
>
> Gmail.  
2. Press  
> More > Settings > Labels.  
2. Press  
> More > Settings.  
3. Tap Number of days to sync.  
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General settings:  
Notification settings:  
Ⅲ Signature To add a signature or other information  
to outgoing email. (See “Appending a Signature  
to Your Messages” on page 154.)  
Ⅲ Email notifications When checkmarked, the phone  
will notify you whenever you receive new email.  
(See “Using the Notifications Panel” on page 24.)  
Ⅲ Confirm delete If checkmarked, this feature will  
display a dialog asking you to confirm whenever  
you want to archive, delete, or send a message.  
Ⅲ Select ringtone Allows you to choose a ringtone to  
sound when you receive a new email notification.  
Ⅲ Vibrate When checkmarked, the phone will  
Ⅲ Auto-advance Allows you to choose what screen  
to display after you delete or archive a  
conversation.  
vibrate when you receive a new email notification.  
Corporate Email (Outlook)  
Ⅲ Message text size Allows you choose the size of  
the text in a message for easier viewing.  
The main Email application  
also provides access to  
your Outlook Exchange server via your device. If your  
company uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 and  
2007 as the corporate email system, you can use this  
email application to wirelessly synchronize your email,  
Contacts and directly with your company’s Exchange  
server.  
Ⅲ Batch operations When checkmarked, this feature  
allows you to perform various operations on  
multiple conversations at once  
Ⅲ Clear search history Removes the search history  
all searches searches performed on your Gmail  
account.  
Important: This Outlook application does not utilize  
Microsoft® ActiveSync to synchronize the device  
to your remote Exchange Server. This  
Ⅲ Labels Allows you to manage which  
conversations are synchronized and how often.  
synchronization is done wirelessly over the air  
(OTA) and not via a direct connection.  
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this information from your company network  
administrator.  
Setting Up a Corporate Email  
1. Press  
2. Press  
3. Press  
>
> Email.  
Ⅲ If your network requires SSL encryption, tap the  
Use secure connection (SSL) box to place a  
checkmark and activate this additional level of  
security.  
> Accounts.  
> Add account.  
4. Enter your Email address and Password  
information, then tap Next. Consult your Network  
Administrator for further details.  
Ⅲ If your exchange server requires this feature, leaving  
this field unchecked can prevent connection.  
Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password  
Ⅲ Email address: Your Outlook work email address.  
information can cause completion issues.  
Ⅲ Password: Typically your network access  
password (Case-sensitive).  
7. Read the onscreen activation disclaimer and, if  
prompted, tap Next.  
5. Tap Exchange (from the add new email account  
screen).  
8. Configure your Email check frequency, Amount to  
synchronize (days to synchronize between your  
device and server), and activate any other email  
settings, then tap Next.  
6. Enter a Domain\Username, Password, and Server  
information and tap Next.  
Ⅲ Domain\Username: Enter your network domain\  
login username.  
9. Identify your new account with a unique name and  
provide the outgoing name, then tap Done.  
Ⅲ Password: Typically your network access  
Important: You can synchronize over the air (not directly) with  
an Exchange Server running Microsoft Exchange  
Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Microsoft  
Exchange Server 2007.  
password (Case-sensitive).  
Ⅲ Server: Your exchange server remote email  
address. Typically starts with mail.XXX.com. Obtain  
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Note: You can have multiple Work Email (Microsoft  
Note: To send an additional carbon copy (Cc) or a blind  
Exchange) accounts active on your device.  
carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other  
recipients, press  
> Add Cc/Bcc.  
Opening Corporate Email  
3. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject.  
1. Press  
2. Tap a message to read, manage, or reply to.  
Ⅲ From your Inbox screen, press to select  
>
> Email.  
4. Tap the Body field and compose your email.  
Ⅲ To add a picture attachment, press  
> Add  
attachment.  
options, such as Refresh, Compose, Folders,  
Accounts, or Account settings.  
Ⅲ You can access the internal microSD card and  
navigate to the file you wish to attach.  
Ⅲ While in a message, press  
messaging options, such as Delete, Forward,  
Reply, Reply all, or Mark as unread.  
to select  
Ⅲ Tap the file you wish to attach.  
To reply to an email message:  
1. From the Inbox, tap an email message to view it.  
Create and Send Email  
2. With the email message displayed, tap either Reply  
or Reply all.  
1. From the Inbox, press  
> Compose.  
2. Enter the recipient’s email address in the To field.  
– or –  
Ⅲ If you are sending the email to several recipients,  
separate the email addresses with a comma.  
With the email message displayed, press  
and  
tap either Reply or Reply all.  
Ⅲ You can add as many message recipients as you  
want.  
Ⅲ If you select Forward, you must specify the  
message’s recipients.  
3. Enter a new message body and tap Send.  
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To delete an email message:  
●
●
●
●
Account name Displays the name used by the  
device to track the account.  
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Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and  
Your name Displays the name that recipients  
view when receiving email from you.  
tap Delete from the pop-up context menu.  
– or –  
Signature To add a signature or other  
information to outgoing email.  
With the email message displayed, tap Delete.  
Amount to synchronize Configures how many  
days worth of emails the device and server  
should synchronize. Choose from: One day,  
Three days, One week, Two weeks, or One  
month.  
Configuring Corporate Email Settings  
Account Settings: Allows you to configure various  
settings for your account.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Accounts & sync.  
●
Email check frequency Configures the  
frequency which the device queries the  
remote server for new email changes. Choose  
from: Automatic (Push), Never, Every 5 minutes,  
Every 10 minutes, Every 15 minutes, Every 30  
minutes, or Every hour.  
2. Tap the Corporate account to reveal the account’s  
synchronization settings screen.  
3. Place a checkmark next to each option if you want  
the device to automatically synchronize. If you want  
to manually synchronize, press  
> Sync now.  
●
●
Default account Assigns this account as the  
default account used when sending out new  
emails.  
To configure Corporate Email settings:  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Accounts & sync.  
2. Tap the Corporate account field to reveal the  
account’s synchronization settings screen.  
Email notifications Allows the phone to notify  
you when you receive new emails.  
3. Tap Account settings  
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●
●
●
Select ringtone Allows you to assign a ringtone  
to notify you of new email.  
applied to any outgoing emails originating on your  
device.  
Vibrate Allows you to set the phone to vibrate  
when new email is received.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Accounts & sync.  
2. Tap the Corporate account to reveal the account’s  
synchronization settings screen.  
Incoming settings Allows you to view and  
modify your incoming server settings.  
3. Tap Account settings.  
Sync contacts Synchronizes the contacts  
between your device and the remote  
exchange server. A checkmark indicates the  
feature is enabled.  
4. Tap Signature.  
5. Delete the current default text and enter your new  
email signature.  
●
Sync calendar Synchronizes your exchange  
calendar entries between your device and the  
remote exchange server. A checkmark  
indicates the feature is enabled.  
6. Tap OK to store the new signature.  
Configuring Data Synchronization Settings  
This feature allows you to determine which current  
applications are synchronized with the external server  
and at what intervals.  
4. Press  
to return to the previous screen.  
For more detailed Corporate email information, see  
“Corporate Email (Outlook)” on page 155. For more  
information on Corporate Calendar synchronizing,  
Synchronizing Corporate Calendar Events (page 57).  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Accounts & sync.  
These settings can affect data minute usage,  
please refer to your current data plan for more  
details.  
To create a Corporate Email Signature:  
2. Tap any of the following options:  
This signature can differ from any current Email  
signature on your local Outlook client. This signature is  
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Ⅲ Background data: Allows data synchronization to  
occur as a background function and does not  
affect any current use of the device.  
Selecting and Installing a Google Application  
1. Press  
>
> Market.  
2. Browse for an application. Once you have decided  
Ⅲ Auto-sync: Requires the device to maintain  
synchronized with the remote server providing  
data to your selected applications.  
on one, tap it to view its details.  
3. Read the application descriptions and comments.  
3. Press  
to store your changes and return to the  
Home screen.  
4. Tap Install (for free applications) or Buy.  
Note: Use caution with applications which request access to  
any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of  
data usage times.  
Android MarketTM  
5. If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions to pay  
for the application.  
Android Market provides direct access to applications  
and games to download and install on your device.  
6. Check the progress of the current download by  
opening the Notification screen.  
Accessing the Market  
1. Press  
>
> Market.  
7. You will be notified when the item is downloaded  
and installed on your device.  
2. If not already logged in with your Google account,  
tap Next.  
8. On the Android Market screen, press  
, tap  
Downloads, tap the installed application in the list,  
3. Tap Sign in and enter your Google account  
information.  
and then tap Open.  
4. Touch Accept to agree to the Android Market terms  
of service.  
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Launching an Installed Google Application  
Applications  
1. Press  
– or –  
Press  
>
.
You can access a wide variety of Sprint applications in  
many different categories with your phone and data  
service. Currently, various applications, such as  
NASCAR, Sprint Football Live, TeleNav GPS Navigator,  
Sprint Music Plus, and Sprint TV are available when  
you download and install the Sprint ID pack.  
>
> Market >  
> Downloads.  
2. Tap icon of the newly installed application.  
Reinstalling a Google Application  
Note: Some Sprint data applications may not work with a Wi-  
Fi connection present. If prompted, disable your  
If the Android Operating System is ever updated, any  
data contained on the device will be erased. The only  
data stored on the device are Google applications  
available via the Android Market.  
device's Wi-Fi feature while using these applications.  
Download the Sprint ID Pack  
Note: Pictures, videos and music are stored on the microSD  
card. Applications can be stored on the microSD card  
as well as on the device.  
ᮣ
Press  
>
. On the Choose your ID screen, tap  
Get New > Sprint Pack. Follow the onscreen  
prompts to install the Sprint ID Pack.  
Contacts and Calendars are stored remotely on your  
remote Google or Outlook servers.  
– or –  
Press  
>
> Sprint Zone > Sprint  
1. Press  
>
> Market >  
> Downloads.  
Applications. Follow the on-screen prompts to  
2. Scroll through the list of previously downloaded  
Google applications and choose the one you wish  
to reinstall.  
install the Sprint ID Pack.  
3. Follow the onscreen instructions.  
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Sprint Zone  
Note: Once you download and install the Sprint pack, Sprint  
applications such as NASCAR, Sprint Cup Mobile,  
Sprint Football Live, Sprint Music Plus, and TeleNavTM  
GPS Navigator will appear on your Applications  
screen. When you switch from the Sprint pack to  
another ID pack, or choose a new ID pack, the Sprint  
applications will remain installed and visible on your  
Applications screen (page 4-5).  
Sprint Zone is a free application that lets you stay  
connected to all the latest news and information from  
Sprint. Included here are Sprint customer promotions,  
news, feedback, featured apps and tips/tricks for your  
device.  
1. Press  
>
> Sprint Zone.  
To download and install Sprint apps:  
2. Navigate through the list to find your relevant  
topics.  
1. Press  
>
> [application name]. The  
application will then be downloaded.  
3. Tap a topic link to continue to that page.  
2. Follow the instructions to customize your  
application (such as selecting a favorite team or  
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile  
driver) or press  
to explore your options.  
Now you have the ability to get every bit of NASCAR  
coverage, news, and stats right on your device.  
Note: Important Privacy Message – Sprint’s policies often  
do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party  
applications may access your personal information or  
require Sprint to disclose your customer information to  
the third-party application provider. To find out how a  
third-party application will collect, 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.  
1. Press  
>
> NASCAR.  
2. If prompted, read the disclaimer, make a selection  
and tap OK. Follow the onscreen instructions until  
you reach the main NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile  
page.  
3. Navigate the main page using your finger.  
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4. Tap an onscreen option to activate features that  
Ⅲ Stats/Sched lets you track race information such  
as: NSCS Recap, NNS Recap, Point Standings,  
Season Stats, and Schedule.  
include:  
Ⅲ Home is the main NASCAR homepage where you  
can view stats on a current race, choose to follow  
a specific driver, view special NASCAR  
promotions and other NASCAR-specific  
multimedia content.  
Ⅲ Miss Sprint Cup is your insider to NASCAR by  
providing news, information, blogs and twitter  
updates to the goings-on within NASCAR.  
Ⅲ Videos displays a list of selectable multimedia  
content. Other features include streaming  
multimedia content from NASCAR radio stations  
or other racing radio shows.  
● Press  
and tap Home to return to the main  
NASCAR page. This applies to each of these  
options.  
Ⅲ Race Recap provides overviews of the current  
races, pictures, commentary, additional photos,  
and race stats.  
Ⅲ News & Alerts provides you with quick access to  
NASCAR-specific news, photos, and driver stats.  
You can also customize alerts for new information  
such as ALL NASCAR News, Sprint Cup News,  
etc.  
Ⅲ SPEED displays a list of selectable multimedia  
video clips from the SPEED channel that are  
specific to NASCAR.  
Ⅲ Fantasy lets you take part in online fantasy racing,  
access Games, News, Videos, take part in Polls,  
and access other Special Promotions.  
Ⅲ Chase displays the Chase for the Sprint Cup  
qualifiers, and the latest Chase news and videos.  
Ⅲ Fanzone displays a list of selectable content  
available to Sprint subscribers such as  
Sweepstakes, Video clips (footage and music)  
and Screensavers.  
Ⅲ My Driver to customize your NASCAR experience  
by following specific drivers. Information includes  
driver-specific stats and NASCAR RSS feeds. You  
can also get additional stats, review other driver  
info, or change drivers.  
Ⅲ Settings and Help displays help information for  
usage of the NASCAR application and features.  
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Ⅲ Exit to quit the NASCAR application.  
● Press > Exit > Yes.  
Ⅲ Team Pages allows you select from either the AFC  
or NFC conferences, then display content such as  
top stories, Schedules, and the ability to change  
your favorite team selection.  
Sprint Football Live  
Ⅲ Standings for the latest team standings.  
Get Sprint Football live on your device. It lets you be  
right in the middle of your favorite game by being a  
part of previews, blogs, discussions groups, fantasy  
football, etc.  
Ⅲ Statistics for the latest team and player statistics.  
Ⅲ Twitter launches an onscreen Twitter page  
specific to the NFL, or college teams.  
Ⅲ Odds for the odds on the upcoming team match-  
ups.  
1. Press  
>
> Sprint Football Live.  
2. Tap the PRO or COLLEGE tab on the Sprint Football  
Live home page, or tap  
access features such as:  
Ⅲ Polls (College) for the latest AP, Coaches, and  
BCS polls.  
> PRO or COLLEGE to  
Ⅲ Fantasy (Pros) for access to your favorite fantasy  
leagues.  
Ⅲ My Team launches a team-specific page with  
content such as top stories, Schedules, and the  
ability to change your favorite team selection.  
Ⅲ Videos and Photos for updated football news  
reports, photos, and video clips.  
Ⅲ Scores and Schedules to access the latest scores  
Ⅲ Settings/Help displays help information for Sprint  
Football Live, allows you to change your favorite  
team, and gives software information about the  
Sprint Football Live application.  
and team schedules.  
Ⅲ News and Analysis provides AP league news,  
News, PFTV, Injury Info, Transactions, Legal, and  
other football related information, photos and  
videos.  
To exit Sprint Football live:  
ᮣ
Tap  
> EXIT.  
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dormant, you can make and receive voice calls. (The  
connection may become active again quickly.) If your  
device receives no data for an extended period, the  
connection will terminate.  
Data Services FAQs  
How do I sign in for the first time?  
You are automatically signed in to access data services  
when you turn on your device.  
Can I re-download paid applications without being  
charged again?  
How do I know when my device is connected to data  
services?  
Your Market applications are associated to your  
Google account login information. Even if your device  
is reset and reinstalled with an update to Android, you  
can log back into your Google account and reinstall  
these applications. (See “Reinstalling a Google  
Application” on page 161.)  
Your device automatically connects when you use data  
service or an incoming message arrives. You will also  
see the  
or  
indicator.  
Can I make calls and use data services at the same time?  
No, you cannot use voice and data services  
simultaneously.  
When is my data connection active?  
Your connection is active when data is being  
transferred. Outgoing calls are allowed; incoming calls  
go directly to voicemail. When active, the  
indicator is animated on the display screen.  
or  
When is my data connection dormant?  
If your device receives no data for 10 seconds, the  
connection goes dormant. When the connection is  
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Getting Started with Sprint TV and  
Music  
3C. Entertainment:  
TV and Music  
In order to access Sprint applications on your device,  
such as Sprint TV and Sprint Music Plus, you must first  
download and install the Sprint ID Pack. Once you  
have installed the Sprint pack, you can switch back to  
any other pack or install a new pack. The Sprint  
applications will always be stored on your applications  
screen.  
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Getting Started with Sprint TV and Music (page 166)  
Sprint TV (page 167)  
Music (page 169)  
Streaming Music (page 171)  
YouTubeTM (page 172)  
ᮣ
Press  
>
.
On the Choose your ID screen tap Get New > Sprint  
Pack. Follow the on-screen prompts to install the  
Sprint ID Pack.  
Sprint TV gives you the ability to listen to audio clips  
and to view video clips right from your device's display.  
Watch live TV and catch up on episodes of your  
favorite shows – anywhere on the Nationwide Sprint  
Network.*  
– or –  
Press  
>
> Sprint Zone > Sprint  
Sprint Music Plus lets you preview, purchase, download,  
and listen to over a million songs right on your device.  
You can even add songs from your own library to  
round out your on-the-go playlist.  
Applications. Follow the on-screen prompts to  
install the Sprint ID Pack.  
* Sprint TV coverage not available everywhere. Content and  
lineup subject to change. Select channels also available  
for casual usage. Visit www.sprint.com/tvguide for more  
information.  
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Watching TV  
Sprint TV  
1. Press  
>
> Sprint TV. Depending on your  
settings, your device may prompt you to accept a  
data connection.  
Your Sprint TV Channel Options  
The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of  
accessible channels. Subscription options include  
comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu  
of “a la carte” channels. Visit www.sprint.com/tvguide for  
more information on channels and pricing.  
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.  
Some of the available categories may include:  
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  
purchase access.  
ⅷ Sprint Radio  
ⅷ Primetime TV  
ⅷ Sprint TV Live  
ⅷ Sports  
ⅷ Sprint Power View  
ⅷ Music Videos  
ⅷ Music  
4. If applicable, tap a desired clip to view the  
program. The clip will automatically load and begin  
playing.  
ⅷ Entertainment  
ⅷ News & Weather  
ⅷ Mobile Previews  
ⅷ Cartoons  
ⅷ Movies & Shorts  
Tip: Scroll through the channels to view more selections.  
Once you find a channel that you want to watch or listen  
to, simply touch it and wait approximately three seconds,  
and the channel begins loading.  
Note: Available categories and content are subject to change.  
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3. Can I access a clip wherever I am, as long as I have  
my phone?  
As long as you are on the Nationwide Sprint  
Network, you will have access to the audio and  
video clips.  
TV FAQs  
1. Will I know if I’m receiving an incoming call while I’m  
viewing or listening to a media clip?  
Yes. All incoming calls will stop the Sprint TV app  
and provide you with the option to either Accept, or  
Reject. The channel program will start from  
beginning after rejecting or ending the call. All  
interruptions (new message / Voicemail / Alarm /  
Calendar notifications) do not stop the Sprint TV  
app. The Sprint TV application will start from  
beginning after returning back from the  
notifications.  
Note: Sprint TV service does not work while roaming off of  
the Nationwide Sprint Network or where service is  
unavailable.  
4. Are the videos that I’m viewing “live” videos?  
It depends on the content provider. Some of the  
channels available through Sprint TV stream live  
content. Others provide media on demand with  
video and audio clips that are refreshed throughout  
the day, but that are not “live.”  
2. How long are the clips? Will I know the estimated  
time it will take to play the clip prior to accessing it?  
Once you have selected a channel, you will see a  
listing of the available clips, with each clip’s length  
displayed after the clip’s title. In general, a clip’s  
duration will depend on the story or content being  
provided, and can be fairly short or as long as a  
few minutes.  
5. After purchasing access to an Available Channel for a  
monthly fee, do I receive any confirmation? That is,  
how do I know it has been purchased?  
The next time you access the channel, you bypass  
the Preview/Purchase page and go directly to the  
available content.  
6. If I don’t subscribe to a data plan, will I still be able to  
view the multimedia clips?  
Yes. For service access charges, please consult  
your Sprint service plan or visit www.sprint.com.  
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7. What does it mean when the video pauses and I see  
the word “loading” at the bottom of the screen?  
This happens when the phone is loading the data  
necessary to play the clip. It typically occurs when  
there is heavy traffic on the network.  
through the different channels. Once you find a  
channel that you want to watch, tap it (or simply  
wait approximately three seconds), and the  
channel will begin loading.  
Music  
8. How can I cancel service if I decide I don’t want it?  
To cancel your Sprint TV service, visit  
www.sprint.com and sign on to My Sprint with your  
account number and password. From this page,  
you have the ability to cancel the service or any  
channels to which you subscribe.  
The Sprint Music Plus store lets you purchase and  
download digital music files to play on your device or  
computer.  
Accessing Sprint Music Plus  
9. If I put on my stereo headset and insert it into the  
phone’s headset jack, can I turn off the LCD while I  
am playing an audio (or video) clip without  
interrupting the clip?  
1. Press  
>
> Sprint Zone > Sprint Applications  
> Sprint Music Plus. Depending on your settings,  
your device may prompt you to accept a data  
connection.  
Yes. When you insert your stereo headset into the  
phone’s headset jack, the phone automatically  
goes into “headset mode,” allowing you to turn off  
the LCD and continue playing the clip.  
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the  
application.  
3. Tap  
> Notifications. Tap the Download  
complete field for the Sprint Music app and tap  
10. Can I surf to a different channel while I am playing a  
clip?  
Install.  
Yes. While you are playing a clip, press  
to surf  
to a different channel. You will see a small pop-up  
screen that with 4 options. Tap the List icon. Scroll  
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Ⅲ Songs To browse through your downloaded  
music library.  
Purchasing and Downloading Music from  
Sprint Music Plus  
Ⅲ Playlists To select a customized playlist you’ve  
created.  
1. Press  
>
> Sprint Music Plus.  
3. Once you’ve displayed a list of songs, you can  
browse through your available titles.  
2. Tap Music Store, Ringtone Store, or Ringback Tone  
Store to begin your music selection.  
Ⅲ To listen to a song or playlist, tap it to begin  
playing.  
Ⅲ Music Store provides access to New Releases,  
Top Downloads, or Genres of music.  
Ⅲ Ringtone Store provides access to New  
Ringtones, Top Ringtones, or Genres of music.  
Creating a Playlist  
1. Press  
>
> Music > Songs.  
Ⅲ Ringback Tone Store provides access to New  
Ringback Tones, Top Ringback Tones, or Genres  
of music.  
All compatible music files are displayed.  
2. Touch and hold a song you’d like to add to a  
playlist. A popup menu is displayed.  
Accessing the Music Player  
3. Tap Add to playlist and select either Current playlist  
or New (to create a new playlist).  
1. Press  
>
> Music.  
2. You can select music tracks from the following  
tabs:  
Ⅲ If you select New, delete the current default name,  
enter a name for your new playlist, then tap Save.  
Ⅲ Artists To display your music library sorted by  
artist.  
Assigning a Song as a Ringtone  
1. Press  
>
> Music > Songs.  
Ⅲ Albums To display your music library sorted by  
album.  
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2. Touch and hold a song you’d like to use as your  
new ringtone. A popup menu is displayed.  
2. Use your computer to navigate to the microSD  
card’s Music folder.  
3. Tap Use as phone ringtone to set the selected song  
3. Select and copy the music files to a folder on your  
computer’s hard drive.  
as your new default ringtone.  
4. Confirm the song has been successfully assigned  
Streaming Music  
by navigating to your Phone ringtone menu.  
Ⅲ Press  
>
> Sound > Phone ringtone.  
Sprint offers a variety of musical options through the  
Radio category in the Sprint TV menu, including  
SIRIUS Music, Music Choice, VH1, and many others.  
Choose from rock, pop, hip-hop, and R&B, and access  
exclusive video clips, music industry news,  
5. Confirm the new song is selected.  
Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files  
Sprint recommends that you back up your  
performances, and interviews with your favorite artists.  
downloaded music files to your computer. Although the  
downloaded files can only be played on your device  
and on your account, backing them up to your  
computer lets you access the files in case your  
microSD card is lost or damaged, or if you install a new  
microSD card. (See “Connecting Your Device to Your  
Computer” on page 102.)  
1. Press  
>
> Sprint TV > Radio > [selection].  
2. Select Preview to see and hear a preview of your  
selected channel (if available).  
– or –  
Select Subscribe to purchase a monthly  
subscription to your selected channel.  
1. Connect your device to your PC using a USB  
cable or the built-in connection on Bluetooth-  
enabled phones.  
Once you have purchased access to a music or radio  
channel, you can select from a variety of stations to  
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listen to your favorite music or get caught up on what’s  
new in music.  
6. Press  
to return to the previous page.  
Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube site to view  
content. However, if you wish to sign in to access  
YouTubeTM  
additional options, press  
enter your username and password and tap Sign in.  
> My account. Then  
YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users  
can upload and share videos. The site is used to  
display a wide variety of user-generated video content,  
including movie clips, TV clips, and music videos, as  
well as video content such as video blogging,  
informational shorts and other original videos.  
Note: YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Sprint recommends  
that you upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid  
additional data charges.  
1. Press  
>
> YouTube.  
2. To search for videos, press  
or tap  
.
3. Enter the text to search for or tap  
voice.  
to search by  
4. If entering text, tap a suggestion below the search  
box or tap to search.  
5. Scroll through the search results and tap a video to  
watch it.  
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2. Tap Use GPS satellites to place a checkmark and  
activate your GPS.  
3D. GPS Navigation  
Activating Using Wireless Networks  
This additional location feature uses open Wi-Fi and  
mobile network connections to assist in providing  
additional location accuracy.  
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Google MapsTM (page 174)  
TeleNavTM GPS Navigator (page 176)  
Getting Driving Directions (page 178)  
Navigation (page 182)  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Location & security.  
2. Tap Use wireless networks to place a checkmark  
and activate this feature. (A green checkmark  
appears.)  
Ⅲ Since this feature is based on Google’s location  
service, you will need to agree to allow Google to  
collect anonymous information.  
GPS Services  
Your device's built-in GPS capability gives you access  
to a number of location-based services, including  
Maps, Navigation, and TeleNavTM GPS Navigator.  
3. Tap Agree to accept the terms of service.  
Activating Location Mode  
Before using any of the location-based services, you  
must turn on your device's location mode.  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Location & security.  
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Google MapsTM  
You can use Google Maps to find your current location;  
to view real-time traffic conditions; to get detailed  
directions by foot, public transportation, bicycle, or car;  
and to navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving  
instructions using the Google Maps Navigation (beta)  
service. You can search on a street map or a satellite  
image to locate an address or a landmark, and you  
can view some locations as if you were strolling down  
the street. If you join Google Latitude, you can view  
your friends’ locations on your maps and share your  
location and other information with them. There are  
some locations that Maps does not have information  
about.  
To get an address and additional information for a location:  
ᮣ
Touch and hold a location on the map. A balloon  
with the address and a thumbnail from Street View  
(if available) opens over the location.  
To launch the Google Maps application and view your  
location:  
ᮣ
Tap the balloon to access additional options.  
To utilize Google Maps:  
1. Press  
>
> Maps  
1. Press > Maps  
Ⅲ If prompted, read the What’s new message and  
>
2. Press  
> My Location.  
The map centers on a blue arrow that indicates  
your location. A blue circle around the dot  
indicates that your actual location is within the  
circle.  
tap OK.  
2. Tap the magnification icons to zoom in or out of  
the current map view.  
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– or –  
Press  
Ⅲ You can enter an address, a city, or a type of  
business or establishment. For example, “theater  
in New York”.  
to utilize other Google Map features.  
Ⅲ Choose from: Search, Directions, Layers, My  
Location, Join Latitude, and More.  
3. Tap  
.
Markers with letter labels indicate search matches  
on the map.  
4. Tap a marker to open a balloon that contains a  
label. Tap the balloon to open a screen with more  
information about the location, as well as options  
for obtaining directions.  
To get directions:  
1. While viewing a map, press  
> Directions.  
2. Enter a starting point in the My Location field, or  
leave as is to allow GPS to find your location, and  
your destination in the End point field.  
To search for a location:  
1. While viewing a map, press  
> Search.  
Ⅲ Tap  
to open a menu with options for selecting  
an address from your Contacts or a point that you  
touch on a map.  
– or –  
Simply press  
.
Ⅲ To reverse directions, press  
End.  
> Reverse Start &  
2. In the search box, enter the place you're looking  
for.  
3. Tap the icon for car, public transit, bicycling, or  
walking directions.  
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4. Tap Go. The directions to your destination appear  
Getting Started with TeleNav GPS  
Navigator  
Before you can use TeleNav GPS Navigator, you must  
first install the Sprint ID pack.  
in a list.  
5. You can choose the directions format:  
Ⅲ Read directions as text.  
Ⅲ Tap Show on map to see the directions on a map.  
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Press  
>
. On the Choose your ID screen tap  
Ⅲ Tap Navigate to get spoken, turn-by-turn  
directions from Google Maps Navigation.  
Get New > Sprint Pack. Follow the onscreen  
prompts to install the Sprint ID Pack.  
Ⅲ When you're finished, press  
> More > Clear  
– or –  
map to clear the map.  
Press  
>
> Sprint Zone > Sprint  
TeleNavTM GPS Navigator  
Applications. Follow the onscreen prompts to install  
the Sprint ID Pack.  
TeleNav GPS Navigator gives you turn-by-turn  
directions onscreen and over speakerphone.  
Registering TeleNav GPS Navigator  
Before you can use the TeleNav GPS Navigator, your  
device and service must be registered.  
Note: Depending on your service plan, TeleNav may require  
a monthly subscription. Contact Sprint for information  
and pricing.  
1. Press  
>
> TeleNav GPS Navigator.  
2. Read the disclaimer and touch Accept to  
acknowledge the terms of use.  
Some features may be available only with a  
subscription to TeleNav GPS Navigator Premium.  
3. Tap each of the onscreen registration fields and  
enter the required information.  
Ⅲ First Name, Last Name, and Email (optional).  
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Ⅲ If using the onscreen keyboard, tap Next to store  
your information.  
●
●
●
Businesses: locations based on business  
categories.  
Airports: local airports based on current GPS  
location.  
4. Tap Continue to register your information.  
5. Tap Yes to take a brief tour of the Navigation  
features, or No, Skip Tour to continue to the main  
navigation screen.  
Contact: those local addresses assigned to  
previously entered Contacts.  
Ⅲ Search lets you search for locations from dozens  
of names or category options such as Food/  
Coffee, Gas Stations, Gas by Price, Banks/ATMs,  
WiFi Spots, Parking Lots, Hotels & Motels, Movie  
Theaters, etc.  
Using TeleNav GPS Navigator  
1. Press  
>
> TeleNav GPS Navigator.  
2. Select an option and follow the onscreen  
instructions to take advantage of TeleNav’s full  
suite of features.  
Ⅲ
Maps & Traffic provides access to a 2D map of  
your current location, and other additional  
features.  
Ⅲ Drive To lets you get driving directions from  
wherever you are to wherever you’re going.  
Choices include:  
Ⅲ
Share & More offers additional options, such as  
sharing your location with contacts, creating and  
storing My Favorites locations, accessing the  
product tour, looking for movies and movie  
theaters, and setting detailed application  
preferences.  
●
●
●
●
My Favorites: user-defined favorite locations.  
Recent Places: recently entered locations.  
Address: manually entered street addresses.  
Intersection: map based on manually a  
Note: For more information about Sprint Navigation powered  
entered street intersection.  
by TeleNav, visit www.sprint.com/navigation.  
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City: display a city map based on selected city.  
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Getting Driving Directions  
Distance to next turn  
Magnifications  
The built-in GPS hardware (when enabled) allows you  
to get driving directions to selected locations or  
establishments based on your current location.  
Your location  
Using a Physical Address  
1. Press  
>
> TeleNav GPS Navigator > Drive  
Current Street location  
To > Address.  
2. Manually enter the new address and receive  
driving directions from the GPS network.  
Scale  
3. Tap Address and then enter information (Address,  
City, State/ZIP, and Country) into any of the address  
fields.  
– or –  
Tap Say It to place a call to the TeleNav™ operator  
where you will speak the desired address. This is  
similar to calling 411 for directory assistance. (A  
fee may be incurred.)  
4. Tap Done to initiate your search. If prompted to  
select from a list of matches, tap the correct  
address.  
5. Follow both the onscreen and audio directions.  
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To receive turn by turn directions (2D):  
1. Press > TeleNav GPS Navigator > Drive  
To > Address.  
Using a Local Business Category  
>
The Optimus S™ can also cross-reference your current  
location with local business and points of interest, such  
as Grocery Stores, Gas Stations, Wi-Fi Spots, Malls,  
Hospitals, etc.  
Note: A 2D map is a flat representation f your projected  
driving directions. A 3D map represents the driving  
directions with a representation of depth.  
1. Press  
>
> TeleNav GPS Navigator > Drive  
To > Businesses.  
2. Enter the physical address information, and tap  
Done.  
2. Enter the name of the business  
3. Press  
> Summary to receive a detailed turn by  
3. Tap the Category field and then choose from one  
of the available categories: Food/Coffee, Gas  
Stations, Gas by Price, Banks/ATMs, WiFi Spots,  
Hospitals, etc..  
turn description for navigating to your desired  
location. Choose from Route Summary, Map  
Summary or Traffic Summary.  
To search nearby locations based on type:  
– or –  
1. Press  
>
> TeleNav GPS Navigator > Drive  
Enter a location into the Where field to begin  
retrieving matches. Once you see a matching  
business name, touch the entry.  
To > Address.  
2. Enter the physical address information, and tap  
Done.  
● Entries with more than one available category  
(a subcategory) appear with an adjacent gray  
arrow. These entries can be expanded and  
then closed.  
3. Press  
and tap Search to search for a location  
based on a category such as Food/ Coffee, etc.  
4. Tap Search to store your information and begin the  
search.  
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5. Tap a matching entry based on star ratings and  
Configuring Your Navigation Preferences  
distances.  
1. Press  
>
> TeleNav GPS Navigator > Share  
To search for the nearest gas station in your area:  
& More > Preferences.  
1. Press  
>
> TeleNav GPS Navigator > Drive  
2. Touch an entry to change its current setting:  
To > Businesses > Category > Gas Stations.  
Ⅲ General: allows change general settings,  
including:  
2. Tap Search to begin the search.  
3. Tap an entry from the list to display a new route to  
●
First Name/Last Name: allows you to alter the  
current first and last name registered with the  
service, as well as email address.  
the selected gas station.  
Sharing a Recent Location with Others  
Recently queried locations can be saved to your My  
Favorites list and also shared with other cellular  
devices.  
●
●
●
●
Email: allows you to create an associated  
email account for this application.  
Region: allows you to assign a current region.  
Default is North America.  
Language: allows you to assign a current  
language. Default is English(US).  
1. Press  
>
> TeleNav GPS Navigator > Share  
& More > Share Address.  
Distance Units: allows you to alter the  
descriptions used for distances: Km/Meters or  
Mi/Ft.  
2. Tap the Send To: field and then enter a mobile  
number or email address.  
3. Tap Send Now to complete the delivery process.  
●
●
Tips: allows you to display onscreen tips.  
Choose from Always On or Always Off.  
GPS Source: allows you to assign a current  
GPS connection source. Default is Internal.  
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Exit after (minutes): assigns the default  
application timeout. This is the timeout interval  
when no activity is detected. Choose from  
Never, 5, 10, 20, or 30.  
●
●
Backlight: allows you to assign the backlight  
settings. Choose from On, Off, or On at Turns.  
Traffic Alerts: allows you to setup a traffic alert  
notification when these appear on your  
current travel route. Choose from On or Off.  
●
●
Init Volume: allows you to alter the initial  
volume level for the readouts. Choose from  
Very Soft, Soft, Normal, Loud, or Very Loud.  
Ⅲ Navigation Audio: lets you change the audio read  
out given during your navigation session:  
Map Colors: allows you to alter the  
appearance of the onscreen map. Choose  
from Daytime, Nightime, or Auto.  
●
Settings: allows you to setup the level of detail  
used for the directions when spoken. Choose  
from Full Audio, Instructions Only, or No Audio.  
Ⅲ Navigation: lets you change navigation settings,  
including:  
●
Language: allows you to select the language  
used for the directions when spoken. Choose  
from Sara (English US) (default) or Maria  
(Spanish).  
●
Route Style: allows you to choose the method  
which is used to provide you directions from  
Point A to Point B. The default is Fastest.  
●
During Phone Call: allows you to setup if  
directions are spoken during a phone call:  
Suspend (default) or Play.  
●
Avoid: allows you to setup obstacles that  
should be avoided when determining travel  
routes: HOV Lanes, Tools, and Traffic Delays.  
Tap Done to set these parameters.  
Launching the Product Tour  
●
Moving Maps: allows you to setup a preferred  
traffic display view. Choose from 2D Maps or  
3D Maps (default).  
ᮣ
Press  
>
> TeleNav GPS Navigator > Share  
& More > Product Tour.  
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Navigation  
Another Google Maps navigation application is  
available on your device. It uses your current location  
(provided by GPS communication to your device) to  
provide various location-based services.  
1. Press  
>
> Navigation.  
2. Read the onscreen disclaimer and tap Accept.  
3. Choose from the following onscreen options:  
Ⅲ Speak Destination to use the voice recognition  
feature to search for matching locations in your  
area.  
Ⅲ Type Destination to manually enter a destination  
address.  
Ⅲ Contacts to receive turn-by-turn directions to the  
address stored for a selected Contacts entry.  
Ⅲ Starred Items to obtain directions to locations that  
have been starred within Google maps  
(maps.google.com).  
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Section 4  
Safety and Warranty  
Information  
 
General Precautions  
4A. Important Safety  
Information  
There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone  
properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service.  
ⅷ To maximize performance, do not touch the bottom portion  
of your phone where the internal antenna is located while  
using the phone.  
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General Precautions (page 184)  
ⅷ Speak directly into the mouthpiece.  
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Device  
(page 185)  
ⅷ Avoid exposing your phone and accessories to rain or liquid  
spills. If your phone does get wet, immediately turn the  
power off and remove the battery.  
ⅷ Do not expose your phone to direct sunlight for extended  
periods of time (such as on the dashboard of a car).  
ⅷ Although your phone is quite sturdy, it is a complex piece of  
equipment and can be broken. Avoid dropping, hitting,  
bending, or sitting on it.  
ⅷ Any changes or modifications to your phone not expressly  
approved in this document could void your warranty for this  
equipment and void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
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Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 186)  
Caring for the Battery (page 188)  
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 189)  
Owner’s Record (page 191)  
Open Source License (page 191)  
This User Guide contains important operational and  
safety information that will help you safely use your  
phone. Failure to read and follow the information  
provided in this phone guide may result in serious  
bodily injury, death, or property damage.  
Note: For the best care of your phone, only Sprint-authorized  
personnel should service your phone and accessories. Failure  
to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.  
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Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices  
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio  
frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless  
phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic  
equipment.  
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access  
to Your Device  
Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls  
Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot  
guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should  
never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential  
communication (e.g., medical emergencies). Emergency calls  
may not be possible on all cellular networks or when certain  
network services or mobile phone features are in use. Check  
with your local service provider for details.  
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately  
shielded electronic operating systems or entertainment  
systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or their  
representative to determine if these systems are adequately  
shielded from external RF signals. Also check with the  
manufacturer regarding any equipment that has been added to  
your vehicle.  
Consult the manufacturer of any personal medical devices,  
such as pacemakers and hearing aids, to determine if they are  
adequately shielded from external RF signals.  
Using Your Phone While Driving  
Talking on your phone while driving (or operating the phone  
without a hands-free device) is prohibited in some jurisdictions.  
Laws vary as to specific restrictions. Remember that safety  
always comes first.  
Note: Always turn off the phone in healthcare facilities, and request  
permission before using the phone near medical equipment.  
Tip: Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local  
Sprint Store, or call Sprint at 1-866-866-7509. You can also  
dial # 2 2 2 on your phone.  
Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying  
Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent  
possible interference with aircraft systems, the U.S. Federal  
Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations require you to have  
permission from a crew member to use your phone while  
the plane is on the ground. To prevent any risk of interference,  
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while the plane is in  
the air.  
Following Safety Guidelines  
To operate your phone safely and efficiently, always follow any  
special regulations in a given area. Turn your phone off in areas  
where use is forbidden or when it may cause interference or  
danger.  
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Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas  
Using Your Phone With a Hearing  
Aid Device  
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone  
off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs  
indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction  
crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.  
A number of Sprint phones have been tested for hearing aid  
device compatibility. When some wireless phones are used  
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.  
Turn your phone off when you’re in any area that has a  
potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it’s rare, your phone  
and accessories could generate sparks. Sparks can cause an  
explosion or fire, resulting in bodily injury or even death. These  
areas are often, but not always, clearly marked. They include:  
Some hearing devices are more immune than others to this  
interference noise, and phones also vary in the amount of  
interference noise they may generate. ANSI standard C63.19  
was developed to provide a standardized means of measuring  
both wireless phone and hearing devices to determine usability  
rating categories for both.  
Ⅲ Fueling areas such as gas stations.  
Ⅲ Below deck on boats.  
Ⅲ Fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities.  
Ⅲ Areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such  
as grain, dust, or metal powders.  
Ⅲ Any other area where you would normally be advised to  
Ratings have been developed for mobile phones to assist  
hearing device users find phones that may be compatible with  
their hearing device. Not all phones have been rated for  
compatibility with hearing devices. Phones that have been  
rated have a label located on the box. Your Optimus STM has an  
M4 and a T4 rating.  
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  
your phone or accessories.  
Restricting Children’s Access to Your Phone  
These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending  
on the user’s hearing device and individual type and degree of  
hearing loss. If a hearing device is particularly vulnerable to  
interference noise; even a phone with a higher rating may still  
cause unacceptable noise levels in the hearing device. Trying  
Your phone is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it as  
they could hurt themselves and others, damage the phone or  
make calls that increase your Sprint invoice.  
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out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to  
evaluate it for your personal needs.  
Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will  
have a combined rating of six for “excellent use.” This is  
synonymous for T ratings.  
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for  
hearing aid compatibility and are likely to generate less  
interference to hearing devices than unrated phones. (M4 is the  
better/higher of the two ratings.)  
Sprint further suggests you experiment with multiple phones  
(even those not labeled M3/T3 or M4/T4) while in the store to  
find the one that works best with your hearing aid device.  
Should you experience interference or find the quality of  
service unsatisfactory after purchasing your phone, promptly  
return it to the store within 30 days of purchase. (A restocking  
fee may be applied to exchanges. Visit www.sprint.com/returns  
for details.) More information about hearing aid compatibility  
may be found at: www.fcc.gov, www.fda.gov, and  
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and  
are likely to be more usable with a hearing device’s telecoil  
(“T Switch” or “Telephone Switch”) than unrated phones. (T4 is  
the better/higher of the two ratings. Note that not all hearing  
devices have telecoils in them.)  
Note: New Technologies, Including Wi-Fi  
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing  
aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However,  
there may be newer wireless technologies (including Wi-Fi)  
used in this phone that have not been tested for use with  
hearing aids.  
www.accesswireless.org.  
According to HAC policy (KDB 285076), we state this handset  
has not been rated for hearing aid compatibility with respect to  
the WiFi capability.  
Getting the Best Hearing Device  
Experience With Your Phone  
To further minimize interference:  
ⅷ Set the phone’s display and keypad backlight settings to  
ensure the minimum time interval:  
Hearing aid devices may also be measured for immunity to  
interference noise from wireless phones and should have  
ratings similar to phones. Ask your hearing healthcare  
professional for the rating of your hearing aid. Add the rating of  
your hearing aid and your phone to determine probable  
usability:  
ⅷ Any combined rating equal to or greater than six offers  
1. Press  
>
> Settings > Display > Brightness  
excellent use.  
or Screen timeout.  
ⅷ Any combined rating equal to five is considered normal use.  
2. Tap the minimum time interval setting.  
ⅷ Any combined rating equal to four is considered usable.  
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ⅷ Position the phone so the internal antenna is farthest from  
ⅷ Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean.  
ⅷ Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery.  
ⅷ The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for  
a long period of time.  
your hearing aid.  
ⅷ Move the phone around to find the point with least  
interference.  
ⅷ It’s best to replace the battery when it no longer provides  
acceptable performance. It can be recharged hundreds of  
times before it needs replacing.  
ⅷ Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long  
periods of time. It’s best to follow these storage rules:  
Caring for the Battery  
Protecting Your Battery  
The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your  
battery’s performance.  
Ⅲ Less than one month:  
-4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C)  
ⅷ Recently there have been some public reports of wireless  
phone batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It  
appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve  
counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with  
unknown or questionable manufacturing standards. Sprint is  
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-  
approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and  
Ⅲ More than one month:  
-4° F to 113° F (-20° C to 45° C)  
Disposal of Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Batteries  
Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can  
be burned.  
For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your  
nearest Sprint authorized service center.  
accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s  
manufacturer, or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also  
available at www.sprint.com — click Accessories. Buying the  
right batteries and accessories is the best way to ensure  
they’re genuine and safe.  
Special Note: Be sure to dispose of your battery properly. In  
some areas, the disposal of batteries in household or business  
trash may be prohibited.  
ⅷ In order to avoid damage, charge the battery only in  
temperatures that range from 32° F to 113° F (0° C to 45° C).  
ⅷ Don’t use the battery charger in direct sunlight or in high  
humidity areas, such as the bathroom.  
ⅷ Never dispose of the battery by incineration.  
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Sprint-approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn  
accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure  
the antenna is at least 25/32 inch (2 centimeters) from your  
body when transmitting. Use of non-Sprint-approved  
accessories may violate FCC RF exposure guidelines.  
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy  
Understanding How Your Phone Operates  
Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When  
it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF)  
signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your  
call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006  
watt to 0.2 watt in digital mode.  
For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website  
at www.fcc.gov.  
Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) for Wireless  
Phones  
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety  
The design of your phone complies with updated NCRP  
standards described below.  
The SAR value corresponds to the relative amount of RF  
energy absorbed into the head of a user of a wireless handset.  
In 1991–92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers  
(IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)  
joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for safety levels with  
respect to human exposure to RF signals. More than 120  
scientists, engineers and physicians from universities,  
government health agencies and industries developed this  
updated standard after reviewing the available body of  
research. In 1993, the Federal Communications Commission  
(FCC) adopted this updated standard in a regulation. In August  
1996, the FCC adopted hybrid standard consisting of the  
existing ANSI/IEEE standard and the guidelines published by  
the National Council of Radiation Protection and  
The SAR value of a phone is the result of an extensive testing,  
measuring and calculation process. It does not represent how  
much RF the phone emits. All phone models are tested at their  
highest value in strict laboratory settings. But when in  
operation, the SAR of a phone can be substantially less than  
the level reported to the FCC. This is because of a variety of  
factors including its proximity to a base station antenna, phone  
design and other factors. What is important to remember is that  
each phone meets strict federal guidelines. Variations in SARs  
do not represent a variation in safety.  
All phones must meet the federal standard, which incorporates  
a substantial margin of safety. As stated above, variations in  
SAR values between different model phones do not mean  
variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard  
of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public.  
Measurements (NCRP).  
Body-Worn Operation  
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if  
you wear a handset on your body, use a Sprint-supplied or  
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189  
 
The highest reported SAR values of the Optimus STM 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  
FCC Rules.  
Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22):  
Head: 1.04 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.48 W/kg  
PCS mode (Part 24):  
Head: 1.26 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.70 W/kg  
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency  
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the  
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications.  
FCC Radio Frequency Emission  
This phone meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission  
Guidelines.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur  
in a particular installation.  
FCC ID number: BEJLS670.  
More information on the phone’s SAR can be found from the  
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
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:  
following FCC website: http://www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/.  
Bluetooth QDID B016832  
FCC Notice  
ⅷ Reorient the direction of the internal antenna.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation  
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may  
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept  
any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
ⅷ Increase the separation between the equipment and  
receiver.  
ⅷ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different  
from that to which the receiver is connected.  
ⅷ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for  
help.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party  
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to  
operate the equipment.  
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Owner’s Record  
The model number, regulatory number, and serial number are  
located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment.  
Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will  
be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the  
future.  
Model: LG Optimus STM  
Serial No.:  
Open Source License  
To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL,  
MPL and other open source licenses, please visit  
http://opensource.lge.com/.  
All referred license terms, disclaimers and notices are available  
for download with the source code.  
User Guide template version 10a (January 2010)  
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Manufacturer’s Warranty  
1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:  
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty  
LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed  
subscriber unit and its enclosed accessories will be  
free from defects in material and workmanship,  
according to the following terms and conditions:  
ࡗ
Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 192)  
Your phone has been designed to provide you with  
reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a  
problem with your equipment, please refer to the  
manufacturer’s warranty in this section.  
(1) The limited warranty for the unit and enclosed  
accessories shall be a period of one (1) year from the  
date of original purchase. The remaining warranty  
period for the unit being repaired or replaced shall be  
determined by presentation of the original sales receipt  
for the purchase of the unit.  
For information regarding the terms and conditions of  
service for your phone, please visit www.sprint.com or  
call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.  
(2) The limited warranty extends only to the original  
purchaser of the product and is not assignable or  
transferable to any subsequent purchaser / end user.  
Note: In addition to the warranty provided by your phone’s  
manufacturer, which is detailed on the following pages, Sprint  
offers a number of optional plans to cover your equipment for  
non-warranty claims. Sprint Total Equipment Protection  
provides the combined coverage of the Sprint Equipment  
Replacement Program and the Sprint Equipment Service  
and Repair Program, both of which are available separately.  
Each of these programs may be signed up for within 30 days  
of activating your phone. For more details, please visit your  
nearest Sprint Store or call Sprint at 1-800-584-3666.  
(3) The limited warranty is good only to the original  
purchaser of the product during the warranty period as  
long as it is in the U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, U.S.  
Territories, and all Canadian Provinces.  
(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be  
free of major defects at the time of shipment and,  
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Manufacturer’s Warranty  
     
therefore, shall not be covered under these limited  
warranty terms.  
(4) Alleged defects or malfunctions of the product if the  
Customer Service Department at LG was not notified  
by the consumer during the applicable limited warranty  
period.  
(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide  
information satisfactory to LG to prove the date of  
purchase or exchange.  
(5) Products which have had the serial number  
removed or made illegible.  
(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the  
product to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG  
shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the  
consumer after the completion of service under this  
limited warranty.  
(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties,  
express or implied either in fact or by operations of law,  
statutory or otherwise, including but not limited to any  
implied warranty of marketability merchantability or  
fitness for a particular use.  
2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:  
(7) Damage resulting from use of non-LG approved  
accessories.  
(1) Defects or damage resulting from use of the product  
in other than its normal and customary manner.  
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed  
parts that are scratched or damaged due to normal  
customer use.  
(2) Defect or damage from abnormal use, abnormal  
conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture or  
dampness, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized  
connections, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect,  
abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or  
other acts which are not the fault of LG, including  
damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, or spills of  
food or liquid.  
(9) Products operated outside published maximum  
ratings.  
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.  
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).  
(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused  
directly by defects in material or workmanship.  
Manufacturer’s Warranty  
193  
3. WHAT LG WILL DO:  
TO THIS PRODUCT.  
LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund  
the purchase price of any unit that does not conform to  
this limited warranty. LG may choose at its option to use  
functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or  
new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not  
reinstall or back-up any data, applications or software  
that you have added to your phone. It is therefore  
recommended that you back-up any such data or  
information prior to sending the unit to LG to avoid the  
permanent loss of such information.  
Some states do not allow the exclusion of limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages or limitations on  
how long an implied warranty lasts; so these limitations  
or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives  
you specific legal rights and you may also have other  
rights, which vary from state to state.  
5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:  
To obtain warranty service, please call the following  
telephone number from anywhere in the continental  
United States:  
4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:  
LG Electronics Service  
No other express warranty is applicable to this product.  
THE DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,  
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
201 James Record Road  
Huntsville, AL 35824  
MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY, IS LIMITED  
TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY  
HEREIN. LG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS  
OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, INCONVENIENCE,  
LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR  
INABILITY TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY  
BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY,  
INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF  
Tel. 1-800-793-8896 Email: http://us.lgservice.com  
Please call or write for the location of the LGE  
authorized service center nearest you and the  
procedures for obtaining warranty claims.  
MARKETABILITY OR MERCHANTABILITY APPLICABLE  
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Sprint Football Live 164  
Sprint ID Pack 161  
Sprint Zone 162  
Calendar view 85  
Changing Settings 90  
Creating an Event 86  
Deleting an Event 87  
Editing an Event 87  
Event Reminder 88  
Synchronizing 89  
Viewing Event Details 86  
Call Forwarding 128  
Call Guard 130  
Call Log 68–70  
Clearing 70  
Making a Call 69  
Options 68  
Prepending a Number 70  
Saving a Number 69  
Call Waiting 127  
Caller ID 127  
Index  
B
Numerics  
3-Way Call 127  
A
Accounts 80–83  
Google Account 41  
Synchronizing 57, 57–59  
Activation 2  
Backlight 54  
Battery 18–22  
Capacity 18  
Charging 19  
Charging with USB 20  
Checking Battery Level 21  
Disposal 188  
Adapter  
Installing 19  
microSD Card 100  
Adding to Your Favorites 72  
Airplane Mode 61  
Alarms 92  
Android Market 160  
Answering Calls 45  
Applications 29–33, 37, 161–  
164  
Bluetooth 110–114  
Disconnecting Bluetooth  
During an Active Call 114  
Pairing 112  
Sending Items 113  
Settings 111  
Turning On and Off 110  
Browser Menu 135–140  
Camcorder  
see Videos  
Applications Tab 29  
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile  
162  
C
Camera 104–107  
see also Pictures  
Store Location 106  
Calculator 93  
Calendar 84–90  
Index  
195  
 
Taking Pictures 104  
Zoom 106  
Clock 91  
Contacts 71–79  
Adding a Number 74  
see also Web  
Launching the Web 133  
Password 7  
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot 143  
User Name 132  
Gmail 144  
Emergency Numbers 46  
Enhanced 911 (E911) 47  
Entering Text 39–41  
Editing Text 40  
Wi-Fi Networks 140  
Dialing Options 44  
Display Screen 14  
Applications 30  
Adding to Your Favorites 72  
Assigning a Picture 75  
Assigning Ringers 75  
Creating a New Entry 71  
Dialing From 49  
Direct Dialing 50  
Editing 72  
Editing a Number 74  
Finding a Phone Number 48  
Finding Entries 76  
Onscreen Keyboard 39  
F
FCC Notice 190  
Feedback Tones 53  
Folders 36, 90  
Changing Backlight Time 54  
Changing Contrast 54  
Customizing Home Screen  
34  
Date & Time Display 55  
Extended Home Screens 29  
Home Screen 28  
Icons 14  
Language 55  
Screen Orientation 37, 55  
G
Gestures Guide 37  
Google Account 41–42  
GPS Navigation 173–182  
Driving Directions 178  
Google Maps 174  
TeleNav GPS Navigator 176  
GPS Services 173  
Importing, Exporting, and  
Sharing Contacts 78–79  
Sending Via Bluetooth 113  
Corporate Account  
Synchronizing 58–59  
H
E
History  
Email 143–160  
Corporate Email (Outlook)  
156  
D
see Call Log  
Data Roam Guard 130  
Data Services 132–165  
196  
Index  
I
Deleting Old Messages 61,  
125  
Email 143  
Multimedia Messaging 123  
Notification 24  
Settings 60, 126  
Streaming Music 171  
N
In-Call Options 47  
Internet  
Navigating the Menus 28  
Navigating the Web 134  
Navigation, GPS 173–182  
Notifications  
see Web  
K
L
Key Functions 11, 22–27  
Text Messaging 122  
Visual Voicemail 116  
microSD Card 99–103  
Adapter 100  
Missed Call Notification 46  
Notification Panel 24–25  
Notification Ringtone 53  
Language 55  
Location Settings 56  
Lock Code  
Changing 65  
Locking Your Device 63  
O
P
Connecting Device to  
Computer 102  
Formatting 101  
Owner’s Record 191  
Pairing Bluetooth Devices 112  
Pauses 49  
Phone (illus.) 10  
Phone Book  
see Contacts  
Phone Number  
Finding 48  
Saving 48  
With Pauses 49  
Phone Settings 51–67  
Wake Up Screen 18  
Write Protection 101  
Missed Calls 46  
Multimedia Messaging (MMS)  
123  
Multi-tasking 31  
Music 169–171  
Backing Up Music Files 171  
Creating a Playlist 170  
Player 170  
M
Making Calls 43  
Menu i  
Menu i  
Context Menus 24  
Navigation 28  
Option Menus 23  
Messaging  
Playing Music 170  
Index  
197  
Airplane Mode 61  
Display Settings 54–56  
Language 55  
Location Settings 56  
Messaging Settings 60  
Sound Settings 51–54  
TTY Use 62  
Assigning to Contacts 75  
Setting for Messages 60  
Setting for Voice Calls 51  
Silence All 53  
Types 51  
Using Song as Ringtone 52  
Vibrate 52  
Menu 63  
Settings 51–67  
Shortcuts 34  
Silence Your Device 66  
SMS Text Messaging 122  
Software Updates 10, 94  
Special Numbers 66  
Sprint Service  
Phone Updates 10, 94  
Pictures  
Roaming 128–131  
Call Guard 130  
Data Roam Guard 130  
Roam Mode 129  
Account Passwords 6  
Activation 2  
Operator Services 8  
Sprint 411 8  
Assigning to Contacts 107  
Assigning to Wallpaper 107  
Gallery Options 106  
Sending Via Bluetooth 113,  
114  
S
Safety Information 184–191  
Saving a Phone Number 48  
Finding a Phone Number 48  
Search 26  
Settings 59  
Text Search 26  
Voice Search 27, 98  
Security 63–67  
Sprint ID 3  
Streaming Music 171  
Synchronizing 57  
Taking Pictures 104  
Viewing Pictures 106  
Playing Music 169, 170  
Plus (+) Code Dialing 50  
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot 143  
T
Taking Pictures 104  
TeleNav GPS Navigato 176  
Text Entry  
see Entering Text  
Text Messaging 122  
R
Resetting Your Phone 65  
Ringers 51–52  
Credential Storage Settings  
66  
Locking Your Device 63–66  
Text-to-Speech 97  
198  
Index  
Three-Way Calling 127  
TTY Use 62  
Settings Options 119  
Volume 52  
W
Turning Your Device On and  
Off 17  
Warranty 192  
Web 132–140  
TV 167–169  
see also Data Services  
Bookmarks 139–140  
Launching 133  
Navigating 134  
User Name 132  
U
V
Unlocking Your Device 63  
Updating Your Device 10, 94  
Vibrate 52  
Videos  
Widgets 35  
Wi-Fi Networks 140–142  
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot 143  
Write Protection 101  
Recording 108  
Sending via Bluetooth 113  
Settings 108  
Y
Z
Video Gallery Options 109  
Visual Voicemail 116  
Voice Dialing 95  
Voicemail  
YouTube 172  
Zoom 106  
Configuring Options 118  
Notification 120  
Retrieving 121  
Setting Up 5, 116  
Index  
199  

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