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Confirm Your Current Device Firmware 1. Press > About phone. and tap > 2. Scroll to the bottom of the page and locate the Baseband version read-only field. The firmware version will be in the format of S:M900.X.OS.XXXX. Important: If the Baseband version Is S:M900.X.OS.CL14, a software update is not needed as your device is already using the latest version. Backup your Data Prior to Update The firmware upgrade process will Erase ALL User Data from your device. Please ensure that all critical information has been backed up before applying this upgrade. As an added precaution, to preserve any data on your microSD card, please remove it from your device prior to starting the update process. See "Removing the microSD Card" on page 101. To backup your Gmail information: 1. Press > and tap > Data Synchronization. See "Google Mail (Gmail)" on page 148. 2. Tap the Auto-sync option to enable the feature (checkmark). See "Configuring Data Synchronization Settings" on page 158. Ⅲ If the Auto-sync option is on, Gmail, Calendar and Contacts automatically synchronize whenever a change is made. Ⅲ If the Auto-sync option is off, simply tap the Gmail, Calendar or Contact list item to perform a onetime sync. To backup your Exchange Mail information: 1. Press > and tap > Exchange ActiveSync. See "Work Email (Outlook)" on page 152. 2. Ensure all fields are enabled (checkmark present): E-mail, Calendar, Contacts, and Tasks. 88 2E. Calendar & Tools

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Introduction	7
Your Device’s Menu	7
Getting Started	13
1A. Setting Up Service	14
Setting Up Your Device	14
Activating Your Device	15
Setting Up Your Voicemail	16
Sprint Account Passwords	17
Getting Help	17
Managing Your Account	17
Sprint 411	18
Sprint Operator Services	18
Your Device	19
2A. Device Basics	20
Your Device	21
Key Functions	21
Landscape Phone Features	24
Viewing the Display Screen	24
Turning Your Device On and Off	27
Turning Your Device On	27
Turning Your Device Off	28
Battery and Charger	28
Extending Your Battery Life	30
Navigation and Customization	31
Home Screen Overview	31
Using the Applications Tab	34
Applications	34
Customizing Your Home Screen	37
Accessing Recently-Used Applications	40
Menu Navigation	40
Using the Notifications Panel	43
Displaying Your Phone Number	44
Making and Answering Calls	44
Making Calls	44
Dialing Options	45
Answering Calls	45
Missed Call Notification	46
Calling Emergency Numbers	46
In-Call Options	47
End-of-Call Options	48
Saving a Phone Number	49
Finding a Phone Number	49
Dialing From the Contacts List	50
Speed Dialing from Favorites	50
Plus (+) Code Dialing	50
Entering Text with Onscreen Keyboard	51
Activating the Landscape Keyboard	51
Selecting a Text Input Mode	51
Onscreen Keyboard Overview	52
Suggested Word Selection	53
ABC Mode	53
Entering Numbers and Symbols	54
Entering Text using the QWERTY Keyboard	54
Accessing the QWERTY Keyboard	54
Using the Keyboard	55
Entering Characters	56
Entering Numbers	57
Symbols and Smileys	57
Creating a Google Account	58
Signing Into Your Google Account	59
2B. Settings	60
Sound Settings	60
Ringer Types	60
Adjusting the Volume Settings	61
Vibrate	62
Silence All	62
Display Settings	63
Changing the Screen Orientation	63
Window Animation	63
Changing the Backlight Time Length	63
Changing the Brightness	63
Changing the Automatic Brightness	64
Changing the Display Screen	64
Adjusting the Date and Time	64
Location Settings	65
Messaging Settings	66
Call Settings	67
Activating Plus Code Dialing	67
Changing the International Dialing Code	67
Airplane Mode	68
TTY Use With Sprint Service	68
Security Settings	69
Accessing the Security Menu	69
Your Device’s Lock Feature	70
Your Device’s Unlock Pattern Feature	70
Managing Your Available Memory	73
Erasing Device Content	74
Resetting Your Device	74
2C. Call Log	76
Viewing Call Log	76
Call Log Options	77
Checking a Missed Call	79
Making a Call From Call Log	79
Saving a Number From Call Log	79
Altering a Number From Call Log	80
Erasing the Call Log	81
2D. Contacts	82
Adding a New Contacts Entry	82
Saving a Phone Number	84
Editing Sync Groups	84
Contacts Menu Options	85
Contacts Entry Options	86
Editing a Contacts Entry	87
Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry	88
Editing a Contacts Entry’s Number	88
Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry	89
Assigning a Picture to an Entry	89
Deleting Entries	90
Adding Entries to Your Favorites	90
2E. Calendar & Tools	91
Before You Begin	91
Calendar	91
Adding an Event to the Calendar	91
Event Reminders	93
Viewing Events	94
Going to the Current Day’s Calendar Menu	95
Editing an Existing Event	95
Erasing a Day’s Events	95
File Viewer	96
Accessing File Viewer	96
Opening Files in File Viewer	96
Alarm Clock	96
Calculator	98
Updating Your Device Firmware	98
Updating Your Device Firmware OTA	98
Updating Your Device Firmware via Local Software	98
Updating Your Android Operating System	104
Updating Your Profile	104
Updating Your PRL	104
2F. Voice Services	105
Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR)	105
Activating ASR	105
Making a Voice Call With ASR	106
Calling a Phone Number With ASR	107
Sending a Message	108
Looking Up a Contact	110
ASR Menus and Options	110
Opening Menus With ASR	110
Checking Phone Status Using ASR	111
ASR Options	111
2G. microSD Card	113
Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter	113
The microSD Card	113
microSD Adapter	115
Connecting Your Device to Your Computer	115
Before You Begin	116
microSD Card Settings	116
Viewing Memory in the microSD Card	116
Formatting the microSD Card	117
Important Connection Information	117
2H. Camera	118
Taking Pictures	118
Camera Settings	119
Camera Gallery Options	120
Camera Image Settings	121
Assigning Pictures	122
Recording Videos	122
Camcorder Settings	123
Camcorder Gallery Options	123
Video Settings	124
2I. Bluetooth	125
About Bluetooth	125
Turning Bluetooth On and Off	125
Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu	126
Pairing Bluetooth Devices	127
Sending Contacts via Bluetooth	129
Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call	130
Sprint Service	131
3A. Sprint Service: The Basics	132
Visual Voicemail	132
Setting Up Your Visual Voicemail	132
Configuring Voicemail Options	133
Configuring Voicemail Settings	134
Automatically Enabling the Speakerphone	134
Changing your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu	135
Editing the From Name via the Voicemail Menu	135
Voicemail Notification	135
New Voicemail Message Alerts	136
Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages	136
Text Messaging (SMS)	137
Composing Text Messages	137
Accessing Text Messages	138
Multimedia Messaging (MMS)	139
Composing MMS Messages	139
Deleting a Message or Message Thread	142
Adjusting Message Settings	142
Caller ID	143
Call Waiting	143
Making a 3-Way Call	144
Call Forwarding	144
Roaming	145
Setting Roam Mode	146
Call Guard	146
Data Roam Guard	147
3B. Web and Data Services	149
Getting Started With Data Services	149
Your User Name	149
Launching a Web Connection	150
Data Connection Status and Indicators	150
Navigating the Web	151
Browser Menu	152
Wi-Fi	157
About Wi-Fi	157
Turning Wi-Fi On and Off	157
Using the Wi-Fi Settings Menu	158
Email	159
Google Mail (Gmail)	160
Work Email (Outlook)	164
Configuring Work Email Settings	167
Instant Messaging	171
Using the Android Market	171
Applications	173
Data Services FAQs	173
3C. Entertainment: TV and Music	175
TV	175
Your Sprint TV Channel Options	175
Watching TV	176
Music – Amazon MP3	176
Purchasing and Downloading Music	176
Streaming Music	178
NASCAR	179
NFL Mobile Live	180
YouTube	181
3D. GPS Navigation	183
GPS Services	183
Activating Location Mode	183
Activating Using Wireless Networks	183
Google Maps	183
Sprint Navigation	185
Registering Sprint Navigation	185
Using Sprint Navigation	185
Getting Driving Directions	186
Using a Physical Address	186
Configuring Your Navigation Preferences	189
Launching the Product Tour	190
Safety and Warranty Information	191
4A. Important Safety Information	192
General Precautions	192
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone	193
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device	194
Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone	196
Caring for the Battery	196
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy	197
Owner’s Record	199
User Guide Proprietary Notice	199
4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty	200
Manufacturer’s Warranty	200