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About Phone This menu contains legal information, system tutorial information, and other phone information such as the model number, firmware version, baseband version, kernal version, and software build number. To access phone information: ᮣ Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔ About phone. The following information displays: • Status: displays the battery status, the level of the battery (percentage), the phone number for this device, the network connection, signal strength, mobile network type, service state, roaming status, mobile network state, IMEI number, IMEI SV, Wi-Fi MAC address, Bluetooth address, and Up time. • Battery use: displays the applications or services (in percentages) that are using battery power. • Legal information: This option displays information about Open source licenses as well as Google legal information. This information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service, Terms of Service for Android-powered Phones, and much more pertinent information as a reference. Read the information and terms, then press BACK to return to the Settings menu. • System tutorial: provides a quick, online tutorial that walks you through basic phone features. Read the on-screen information and follow the system prompts. • Model number: displays the phone's model number. • Firmware version: displays the firmware version loaded on this handset. • Baseband version: displays the baseband version loaded on this handset. • Kernal version: displays the kernal version loaded on this handset. • Build number: displays the software, build number. Note: Firmware, baseband, kernal and build numbers are usually used for updates to the handset or support. For additional information please contact your T-Mobile service representative. Software Update The Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to connect to the network and upload any new phone software directly to your phone. The phone automatically updates with the latest available software when you access this option. ᮣ Press ➔ and then tap (Settings) ➔ Software update. The phone automatically updates the software (if available). Changing Your Settings 214

Section	Page
Table of Contents	6
Section 1: Getting Started	11
Understanding this User Manual	11
Battery Cover	12
Battery	15
Accessing the QWERTY Keyboard	17
Extending Your Battery Life	18
Power Control	19
Switching the Phone On or Off	20
Locking and Unlocking the Phone	20
Creating a New Google Account	21
Signing into Your Google Account	22
Retrieving your Google Account Password	22
Voice Mail	22
Visual Voicemail	23
Task Manager	24
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone	25
Features of Your Phone	25
Front View	26
Back View of Your Phone	28
Phone Display	29
Status Bar	29
Function Keys	33
Home Screen	35
Screen Navigation	38
Menu Navigation	40
Applications	42
Customizing the Screens	50
Section 3: Memory Card	55
Using the SD Card	55
SD card Overview	55
Section 4: Call Functions and Contacts List	58
Displaying Your Phone Number	58
Making a Call	58
Ending a Call	58
Dialing Options	59
Answering a Call	59
Prefix Dialing	60
International Calls	61
Pause Dialing	61
Wait Dialing	61
Speed Dialing	62
Wi-Fi Calling	63
In Call Options	66
Call Logs Tab	70
Section 5: Entering Text	74
Text Input Methods	74
Selecting the Text Input Method	74
Entering Text Using Swype	75
Using the Samsung Keypad	79
Configuring Samsung Keypad Settings	81
Entering Text Using the QWERTY Keyboard	83
Section 6: Contacts	87
Accounts	87
Contacts List	88
Finding a Contact	90
Contact List Options	92
Contact Menu Options	93
Contact Entry Options	94
Joining Contact Information	94
Sending a Namecard	96
Copying Contact Information	97
Synchronizing Contacts	98
Display Options	99
Get Friends	99
My Profile	101
Additional Contact Options	101
Groups	102
The History Tab	104
The Updates Tab	104
Section 7: Messages	105
Types of Messages	105
Creating and Sending Messages via Universal Composer	105
Message Options	106
Viewing Newly Received Messages	107
Deleting Messages	109
Message Search	109
Messaging Settings	110
Group Texting	111
Cloud Texting	112
Email	113
Microsoft Exchange Email (Outlook)	115
Using Google Mail	119
Google Talk	120
Section 8: Multimedia	121
Using the Camera	121
Camera and Camcorder Options	122
Using the Camcorder	128
Amazon MP3	130
Files	130
The Gallery	131
Using the Media Room	131
Using Playlists	132
Creating a Playlist	133
Transferring Music Files	134
Removing Music Files	134
Media Hub	134
T-Mobile TV	136
YouTube	137
Section 9: Applications and Development	138
Applications	138
Accounts and Sync	138
Alarm & Clocks	138
AllShare	139
Amazon MP3	141
AppPack	141
Calculator	142
Calendar	142
Call logs	143
Contacts	143
Camera	144
Cloud Texting	144
DriveSmart	144
Email	145
Facebook	145
Files	145
Gallery	145
Google Mail	145
Google Search	146
Group Texting	146
Highlight	146
Latitude	147
Maps	147
Market	149
Downloading a New Google Application	150
Launching an Installed Google Application	151
Android Development	151
Media Hub	152
Media Room	152
Memo	152
Messaging	153
Mini Diary	153
My Account	154
My Device	155
Navigation	156
Places	158
Settings	159
Setup Wizard	159
T-Mobile Mall	159
T-Mobile TV	160
Talk	160
Task Manager	160
TeleNav GPS Navigator	161
Theme Changer	161
ThinkFree Office	161
Tips & Tricks	162
Twitter	162
Universal Composer	162
Qik Video Chat	163
Visual Voicemail	164
Voice Search	164
Web	165
Wi-Fi Calling	165
YouTube	165
Section 10: Connections	166
Web	166
Bluetooth	171
Enable Downloading for Web Applications	175
PC Connections	175
Wi-Fi	177
Mobile AP	179
Section 11: Time Management	182
Calendar	182
Alarm and Clocks	183
World Clock	184
Stopwatch	185
Setting a Timer	185
Section 12: Changing Your Settings	186
Wireless and Networks	186
Call Settings	193
Drive Smart	196
Sound Settings	197
Display Settings	199
Location and Security	200
Screen Unlock Pattern Settings	200
Applications	204
Android Development	206
USB Settings	206
Theme settings	207
Jump key settings	207
Accounts and Synchronization	208
Privacy Settings	210
SD Card & Phone Storage	210
Notification Pop-up	211
LED settings	212
Search Settings	212
Language & Keyboard Settings	213
Voice Input and Out Settings	217
Accessibility Settings	218
Date and Time	218
Software Update	219
Section 13: Health and Safety Information	220
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals	220
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification Information	224
Smart Practices While Driving	226
Battery Use and Safety	227
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling	228
UL Certified Travel Charger	229
Display / Touch-Screen	230
GPS & AGPS	230
Emergency Calls	232
Care and Maintenance	232
Responsible Listening	233
Operating Environment	235
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices	237
Restricting Children's Access to Your Mobile Device	238
FCC Notice and Cautions	239
Other Important Safety Information	239
Section 14: Warranty Information	241
Standard Limited Warranty	241
End User License Agreement for Software	244

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Changing Your Settings

214

About Phone

This menu contains legal information, system tutorial

information, and other phone information such as the model

number, firmware version, baseband version, kernal version, and

software build number.

To access phone information:

Press

➔

and then tap

(

Settings

)

➔

About phone

. The following information displays:

• Status

: displays the battery status, the level of the battery

(percentage), the phone number for this device, the network

connection, signal strength, mobile network type, service state,

roaming status, mobile network state, IMEI number, IMEI SV, Wi-Fi

MAC address, Bluetooth address, and Up time.

•

Battery use

: displays the applications or services (in percentages)

that are using battery power.

•

Legal information

: This option displays information about Open

source licenses as well as Google legal information. This

information clearly provides copyright and distribution legal

information and facts as well as Google Terms of Service, Terms of

Service for Android-powered Phones, and much more pertinent

information as a reference.

Read the information and terms, then press BACK to return to the

Settings menu.

•

System tutorial

: provides a quick, online tutorial that walks you

through basic phone features. Read the on-screen information and

follow the system prompts.

•

Model number

: displays the phone’s model number.

•

Firmware version

: displays the firmware version loaded on this

handset.

•

Baseband version

: displays the baseband version loaded on this

handset.

•

Kernal version

: displays the kernal version loaded on this handset.

•

Build number

: displays the software, build number.

Note:

Firmware, baseband, kernal and build numbers are usually used for

updates to the handset or support. For additional information please

contact your T-Mobile service representative.

Software Update

The Software Update feature enables you to use your phone to

connect to the network and upload any new phone software

directly to your phone. The phone automatically updates with the

latest available software when you access this option.

Press

➔

and then tap

(

Settings

)

➔

Software update

The phone automatically updates the software (if

available).