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Launching a Web Connection, Data Connection Status and Indicators, Updating Your User Name

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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. 1. Press > and tap > About phone > System Updates. 2. Tap Update Profile. Launching a Web Connection ᮣ Press and tap > (Browser). (Your data connection starts and you see the home page.) Note: Internet connections can be made either through the Sprint network or via Wi-Fi (configured via the Settings > Wireless & networks page). While connecting, you may see an animation. Once complete, you are connected to the default home page. Tip: To change the default launch page to a current page, press and tap More > Settings > Set home page. Note: The Browser automatically launches when a Web link is tapped from within either an email or text message. Data Connection Status and Indicators Your device displays the current status of your mobile data connection through indicators at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your device is connected to the high-speed Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (3G). When the arrows are animated, your device is transferring data (for example, when you are opening a Web page). When the arrows are gray, your device is connected to the network but is not currently transferring data. When the arrows are replaced with a D, data service is available but currently dormant. 152 3B. Web and Data Services

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Introduction	7
Your Device’s Menu	7
Getting Started	15
1A. Setting Up Service	16
Setting Up Your Device	16
Unlocking Your Device Screen	17
Activating Your Device	18
Sprint ID	19
Making Your First Call	21
Setting Up Your Voicemail	21
Sprint Account Passwords	22
Getting Help	22
Managing Your Account	22
Sprint 411	23
Sprint Operator Services	23
Your Device	25
2A. Device Basics	26
Your Device	27
Key Functions	27
Landscape Phone Features	30
Viewing the Display Screen	31
Turning Your Device On and Off	34
Turning Your Device On	34
Turning Your Device Off	34
Battery and Charger	35
Extending Your Battery Life	38
Device Function Keys	38
Menu Key	38
Home Key	39
Back Key	39
Using the Search Key	39
Navigation and Customization	42
Home Screen Overview	42
Using the Applications Tab	45
Applications	46
Customizing Your Home Screen	48
Accessing Recently-Used Applications	52
Changing the Screen Orientation	52
Menu Navigation	53
Using Context Menus	55
Using the Notifications Panel	55
Displaying Your Phone Number	56
Entering Text Using the Onscreen Keyboard	56
Selecting a Text Input Mode	57
Onscreen Keyboard Overview	57
ABC Mode	58
Entering Numbers and Symbols	59
Entering Text Using the QWERTY Keyboard	60
Accessing the QWERTY Keyboard	60
Using the Keyboard	61
Entering Letters	62
Entering Numbers	63
Entering Symbols and Smileys	63
Creating a Google Account	64
Signing In to Your Google Account	64
2B. Making and Answering Calls	65
Making Calls	65
Dialing Options	66
Answering Calls	66
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled	67
Ending a Call	67
Missed Call Notification	67
Calling Emergency Numbers	67
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information	68
In-Call Options	69
End-of-Call Options	70
Additional Calling Options	70
Saving a Phone Number	71
Finding a Phone Number	72
Dialing From the Contacts List	72
Using Favorites	72
Dialing From Favorites	72
Assigning Favorites	73
Plus (+) Code Dialing	73
2C. Settings	74
Sound Settings	74
Ringer Types	74
Adjusting the Volume Settings	75
Vibrate	76
Silence All	76
Display Settings	77
Changing the Screen Orientation	77
Window Animation	77
Changing the Backlight Time Length	77
Changing the Keyboard Backlight Time Length	78
Changing the Brightness	78
Changing the Automatic Brightness	78
Changing the Display Screen	78
Adjusting the Date and Time	79
Language Settings	80
Location Settings	80
Synchronizing Accounts	81
Synchronizing Your Google Account	81
Synchronizing Your Corporate Account	82
Search Settings	84
Configuring the Search Settings	84
Call Settings	85
Activating Plus Code Dialing	85
Changing the International Dialing Code	85
Airplane Mode	86
TTY Use With Sprint Service	86
Security Settings	88
Unblocking Unknown Installations	88
Accessing the Security Menu	88
Your Device’s Screen Lock Feature	88
Your Device’s Unlock Pattern Feature	89
Using Visible Passwords	91
Managing Your Available Memory	91
Manage Running Services	92
Erasing Device Content	93
Resetting Your Device	94
2D. Call Log	95
Viewing Call Log	95
Accessing Call Log From Notifications	96
Call Log Options	96
Making a Call From Call Log	98
Saving a Number From Call Log	98
Altering a Number From Call Log	99
Erasing the Call Log	99
2E. Contacts	100
Creating a New Contacts Entry	100
Confirming Contact Synchronization	102
Contacts Menu Options	103
Contacts Entry Options	104
Editing a Contacts Entry	105
Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry	106
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Number	106
Sending Contacts	107
Assigning a Picture to an Entry	107
Deleting Entries	108
Adding Entries to Your Favorites	108
2F. Calendar & Tools	109
Before You Begin	109
Calendar	109
Synchronizing Corporate Calendar Events	109
Configuring Calendar Settings	110
Adding an Event to the Calendar	111
Event Reminders	113
Viewing Events	113
Going to the Current Day’s Calendar Menu	114
Editing an Existing Event	114
Erasing a Day’s Events	114
Erasing All Events	114
Alarm Clock	115
Calculator	116
Updating Your Device Firmware	117
Before Updating Your Firmware	117
Updating Your Device Firmware	118
Updating Your Android Operating System	119
Updating Your Profile	119
Updating Your PRL	120
2G. Voice Services	121
Voice Dialing	121
Activating Voice Dialer	121
Calling a Contact With Voice Dialer	122
Calling a Phone Number With Voice Dialer	122
Opening Menus With Voice Dialer	123
Text-to-Speech	123
Text-to-Speech Settings	123
Voice Search	124
2H. microSD Card	125
Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter	125
The microSD Card	125
microSD Adapter	127
Connecting Your Device to Your Computer	127
Before You Begin	128
Creating Folders in the microSD Card	130
microSD Card Settings	130
Viewing Memory in the microSD Card	130
Formatting the microSD Card	130
Important Connection Information	131
2I. Camera	132
Taking Pictures	132
Camera Settings	133
View Your Pictures	134
Camera Gallery Options	135
Camera Image Settings	136
Assigning Pictures	137
Recording Videos	138
Camcorder Settings	138
Camcorder Gallery Options	139
Video Settings	140
2J. Bluetooth	141
About Bluetooth	141
Turning Bluetooth On and Off	141
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu	142
Pairing Bluetooth Devices	143
Sending Contacts via Bluetooth	145
Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call	146
Sprint Service	147
3A. Sprint Service: The Basics	148
Visual Voicemail	148
Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail	148
Configuring Voicemail Options	150
Configuring Voicemail Settings	150
Voicemail Notification	152
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages	152
Text Messaging (SMS)	153
Composing Text Messages	154
Accessing Text Messages	154
Multimedia Messaging (MMS)	155
Composing MMS Messages	155
Deleting a Message or Message Thread	158
Adjusting Message Settings	158
Caller ID	159
Call Waiting	159
Making a 3-Way Call	160
Call Forwarding	161
Roaming	161
Setting Roam Mode	162
Call Guard	163
System Select	163
Data Roam Guard	164
3B. Web and Data Services	165
Getting Started With Data Services	165
Your User Name	165
Launching a Web Connection	166
Data Connection Status and Indicators	166
Navigating the Web	167
Browser Menu	168
Wi-Fi	174
About Wi-Fi	174
Turning Wi-Fi On and Off	174
Using the Wi-Fi Settings Menu	176
Email	176
Gmail (Google Mail)	177
Email	180
Corporate Email (Outlook)	183
Configuring Corporate Email Settings	186
Using the Android Market	188
Sprint Applications	189
Sprint Zone	190
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile	190
Sprint Football Live	192
3C. Entertainment: TV and Music	194
Getting Started with Sprint TV and Music	194
Sprint TV	195
Your Sprint TV Channel Options	195
Watching TV	195
Music	195
Accessing Sprint Music Plus	196
Purchasing Music from the Sprint Store	196
Accessing the Music Player	196
Streaming Music	197
YouTube	198
3D. GPS Navigation	199
GPS Services	199
Activating Location Mode	199
Activating Using Wireless Networks	199
Google Maps	199
TeleNav GPS Navigator	201
Getting Started with TeleNav GPS Navigator	201
Registering TeleNav GPS Navigator	202
Using TeleNav GPS Navigator	202
Getting Driving Directions	203
Using a Physical Address	203
Using a Local Business Category	205
Creating a My Favorites Location	206
Sharing a Recent Location with Others	206
Configuring Your Navigation Preferences	206
Launching the Product Tour	208
Navigation	208
Safety and Warranty Information	209
4A. Important Safety Information	210
General Precautions	210
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone	211
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device	212
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone	214
Caring for the Battery	214
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy	215
Owner’s Record	217
User Guide Proprietary Notice	217
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty	218
Manufacturer’s Warranty	218