User Manual May 27, 2009 Android™ mobile technology platform R1.5.
Please Read Before Proceeding THE BATTERY IS NOT CHARGED WHEN YOU TAKE IT OUT OF THE BOX. DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY PACK WHEN THE DEVICE IS CHARGING. YOUR WARRANTY IS INVALIDATED IF YOU OPEN OR TAMPER WITH THE DEVICE’S OUTER CASING. PRIVACY RESTRICTIONS Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the conversation is being recorded.
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handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60˚C (140˚F). WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 60° C (140° F), or dispose of in fire or water.
Note: For France, Earphone (listed below) for this device have been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down in the applicable NF EN 50332-1:2000 and/or NF EN 50332-2:2003 standards as required by French Article L. 5232-1. • Earphone, manufactured by Cotron, Model HS S200.
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
General Precautions • Avoid applying excessive pressure to the device Do not apply excessive pressure on the screen and the device to prevent damaging them and remove the device from your pockets before sitting down. It is also recommended that you store the device in a protective case and only use the device stylus or your finger when interacting with the touch screen. Cracked display screens due to improper handling are not covered by the warranty.
• Adjust the volume Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices. • Cleaning Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen. • Small Children Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the phone.
Contents 1 Phone Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 1.1 Getting to Know Your T-Mobile G1 and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
MENU key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 ALT key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 SHIFT key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 @ key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Create and send emails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Receive and read emails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Reply to or forward emails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Manage conversations and emails . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capture modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Take pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Shoot videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Post capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Precautions for Radio Frequency Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 SAR Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Phone Basics 1.1 Getting to Know Your T-Mobile G1 and Accessories Front panel Notification LED See “Phone Status and Notifications” on page 26 for details. Earpiece Listen to a phone call from here. MENU BACK HOME CALL END CALL/ POWER TRACKBALL For more information about the functions of the MENU, HOME, CALL, END CALL/POWER and BACK buttons, refer to “Phone Controls” on page 21 for more details. For more information about the TRACKBALL, refer to “Use the Trackball” on page 22.
Keyboard Keyboard See “Using the Hardware Keyboard” on page 32 for details. Back panel 3.2 Megapixel Camera See “Using Camera and Camcorder” on page 84 for details.
Left and right panels VOLUME UP Press to increase the ringer or media volume. VOLUME DOWN Press to decrease the ringer or media volume. CAPTURE Press to open the Camera application. When in Camera, press half-way to activate auto-focus. Press fully to take the shot. See “Using Camera and Camcorder” on page 84. Storage Card Slot Open the slot cover to install a storage card. See “Storage card” on page 19.
1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Storage Card Always turn off your phone before installing or replacing the SIM card, battery, and storage card. You also need to remove the back cover before you can install the SIM card and battery. To remove the back cover 1 Make sure the phone is turned off. 2 Hold the phone sideways with the control buttons on the right, then slide the display panel up to reveal the keyboard.
To remove the SIM card 1 Remove the back cover and the battery if it is installed. 2 Locate the groove below the SIM card slot, then push the SIM card out of the slot with your finger. Groove Battery Your phone comes with a rechargeable Lithium-ion battery and is designed to use only manufacturerspecified original batteries and accessories.
To install the battery 1 Align the battery’s exposed copper contacts with the battery connectors inside the battery compartment. 2 Insert the contact side of the battery first then gently push the battery into place. 3 Replace the back cover. Battery contacts To remove the battery 1 Make sure the phone is turned off. 2 Remove the back cover. 3 The top side of the battery has a protruding grip. Lift the battery from the grip to remove it.
5 Push the card gently into the slot until it clicks into place. 6 Replace the slot cover. Note Make sure that both ends of the cover are properly seated on the slot. The phone does not recognize the microSD card if the slot cover is not properly replaced. To remove the storage card 1 2 3 4 Make sure that the device is turned off. Slide up the keyboard, then open the storage card slot cover. Push the microSD card inward until it clicks, then release it to eject it from the slot.
1.4 Phone Controls Press the control buttons on the front panel of your phone to do the following: MENU HOME BACK CALL END CALL/POWER MENU • Press to open a list of actions that you can do on the current screen or options menu. HOME • While on any application or screen, press to return to the Home screen. • Press and hold to open the recently-used applications window. CALL • Press to open the Call log tab.
Touch and hold To open the available options for an item (for example, contact or link in a webpage), simply touch and hold the item. Swipe or slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag Touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to drag. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Enter PIN If your SIM card is preset with a PIN (personal identification number), you will be prompted to enter the PIN before you can use the phone. Enter the SIM PIN, then touch OK. To learn how to enable or disable the SIM PIN, refer to “Protect your SIM card with a PIN” on page 102. Important If you entered the wrong PIN three times, the SIM card will be blocked and you will not be able to use your phone.
Note If you have set up a screen unlock pattern, you will be prompted to draw the pattern on the screen before it unlocks. For more information on how to create and enable the screen unlock pattern, refer to “Protect your phone with a screen lock” on page 102. 1.7 Home Screen The Home screen is your starting point for using the applications on your phone. You can customize the Home screen to display application icons, shortcuts, folders, and widgets.
Tip While on an extended Home screen, you can also press HOME to return to the main Home screen. Customizing the Home screen To add a Home screen item 1 Press HOME, then touch and hold an empty area on the screen. 2 When the Add to Home options menu opens, select the item you want to add to the Home screen: • Shortcuts. Add shortcuts such as applications, a bookmarked web page, a favorite contact, a Google Mail label, or a music playlist.
To create a folder and add items to it You can create folders on the Home screen to hold application icons or shortcuts. 1 Press HOME, press MENU, and then touch Add > Folders. A new folder appears on the screen. 2 Touch and hold an application icon or a shortcut on the Home screen to activate Move mode, then drag it on top of the folder. To access the items inside a folder, touch the folder to open it and then touch the icon of the application or shortcut you want to open.
Icons that appear in the boxed area Wi-Fi is on and wireless networks are Uploading picture to available Picasa™ Phone connected to computer via USB Upload to Picasa finished cable Status icons These are the icons that may appear on the status area of the status bar: Icons that appear in the boxed area GPRS connected Roaming GPRS in use No signal EDGE connected No SIM card installed EDGE in use Vibrate mode 3G connected Phone speaker is mute 3G in use Phone microphone is mute Connected to a Wi-Fi
Touch to clear all notifications Touch a notification to open the related application Touch and hold, then slide up to close the Notifications panel If you have several notifications, you can scroll down the screen to view more notifications. Tip You can also open the Notifications panel on the Home screen by pressing MENU and then touching Notifications. To close the Notifications Panel Touch and hold the bottom bar of the Notifications panel, then slide your finger up the screen or press BACK.
Note The indicators are listed in order of priority. For example, if your phone is connected to a power adapter and is charging the battery, the LED will be solid red and will not switch to a flashing green light even if there is a pending notification. 1.9 Applications The Applications tab holds all applications on your phone. All applications that you downloaded and installed from Android Market or from the web are also added to the Applications tab.
Data synchronization Select which Google™ Applications to synchronize. See “Synchronizing Google Applications™” on page 104 for details. Security & Location Select the GPS location source to use, set the screen unlock pattern, or enable the SIM card lock. See “Getting Around with Maps” on page 76 and “Managing Your Phone” on page 100 for details. Applications SD card & phone storage Manage applications and installation of new programs.
3 When the Media volume window appears, move the slider to the left (to lower the volume) or to the right (to increase the volume). 4 Touch OK to close the window. 1.12 Using the Phone’s Storage Card as a USB Drive To transfer music, pictures, and other files from your computer to your phone’s storage card, you need to set the phone’s storage card as a USB drive. To set the phone’s storage card as a USB drive 1 Connect the phone to the computer using the USB cable.
2 Entering Text 2.1 Using the Hardware Keyboard When you start an application or select a field that requires text or numbers, you can open and use the QWERTY keyboard to enter information. The keyboard is similar to a standard keyboard on your computer. SEARCH key There is a SEARCH key (just to the left of @), which you can use when the keyboard is open. Press SEARCH to search information on the current screen or application.
MENU key There is a MENU key (just to the left of Z), which you can use when the keyboard is open instead of pressing the MENU control button. This means, with the keyboard open, you can open the menu using your left hand (press the MENU key) and select a menu option with your right (roll and click the TRACKBALL). ALT key To type the characters shown in color on some of the keys, press the ALT key first, then press the key showing the special character.
Paste text that you copied MENU + v, or to clipboard Press and hold TRACKBALL, select Paste Select all text in the text field MENU + a, or Highlight text, press and hold TRACKBALL, select Select all Note While entering text on a text entry field, press and hold the TRACKBALL to open a menu where you can select to Select All, Cut all, Copy All text you have entered or Paste text that you have previously copied to the clipboard. 2.
Adjusting keyboard settings Set onscreen keyboard options such as vibrate and/or emit a sound when you touch a key, autocapitalization, auto-complete, and more. To set onscreen keyboard options 1 Press HOME, then press MENU, and then touch Settings > Locale & text > Android keyboard. 2 Set the options you want to use for the onscreen keyboard.
3 Using Phone Features and Managing Contacts 3.1 Making Calls Use the Dialer to enter and call a phone number. To open the Dialer Do one of the following: • • • On the Home screen, touch Dialer. On the Home screen, touch the Applications tab, then touch Dialer. While on any application screen, press the CALL button, then touch the Dialer tab. To make a call on the Dialer 1 Touch the keys on the dialer to enter the phone number.
Make a call by speaking You can make a phone call by opening the Voice Dialer and speaking. 1 Press and hold CALL, or press HOME and touch Voice Dialer. 2 Wait until you hear a tone and the Voice Dialer reports on the screen that it is “listening”. 3 You can tell the Voice Dialer any of the following: • “Dial number”, where number can be 3 digits (e.g., 911), 7 digits (e.g., 555-0123), or 10 digits (e.g., 205-555-0123). If you’re speaking a phone number, then always say “Dial” before the number.
Add and call favorite contacts To quickly find and call contacts who you most frequently communicate with, you can add them in the Favorites tab. 1 While on any application screen, press the CALL button, and then touch the Favorites tab. 2 You need to have at least one favorite contact to make a call from this tab. See “Add favorite contacts” on page 45 for the instructions. 3 Do one of the following: • Touch a favorite contact to access the contact details.
3.2 Answering or Rejecting Calls When you receive a phone call from someone in Contacts, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller’s caller ID icon, name, and phone number. When you receive a call from someone who is not stored in Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear. To answer a call Press the CALL button. Caller ID icon Call duration Touch to open the dialpad.
To hold the call Press MENU, then touch Hold to hold the call. Touch this button again to resume the call. When you hold the call, the Hold call icon appears in the status bar. To mute the microphone during a call Press MENU, then touch Mute to turn the microphone on or off. When the microphone is turned off, the Mute button indicator lights up green and the mute icon appears in the status bar.
Manage multiple calls Your phone notifies you when you have another incoming call, and gives you the option of rejecting or accepting the call. If you are already on a call and accept the new call, you can choose to swap between the two callers. • • • • Press the CALL button to take the second call, and put the first call on hold. You can also press MENU and then touch Hold call in progress & answer. To end the second call and return to the first call, press the END CALL/POWER button on your phone.
To use the Call log tab 1 While on any screen, press the CALL button, then touch the Call log tab. 2 Do one of the following: • Touch a name or number in the list to open a screen that gives you options on what you can do with the contact. • Touch and hold a name or number in the list to display the options menu where you can call the contact, view the contact information (if the number is stored in your contacts list), edit the number before you redial, and more.
3.5 Adjusting Phone Settings You can adjust the phone settings of your phone such as your voicemail number, or enable additional call services from your wireless service provider. To open the Call settings screen, press HOME > MENU, then touch Settings > Call settings. Options Fixed Dialing Numbers Description Restrict outgoing calls to a fixed set of numbers. To enable this feature you must know your SIM card’s PIN2 code.
Touch a contact to open the contact details screen. Touch and hold a contact to open the options menu. Online status. Appears when the contact is a Google Talk friend and you are signed in to Google Talk. See “Using Google Talk™” on page 63 for details. Press BACK to close the options menu. Tip When you reply to or forward an email message to an email address that is not in Contacts, the email address is automatically added to your contacts list.
To import contacts from the SIM card You can add contacts saved on your SIM card to your phone’s contacts list. 1 In the contacts list, press MENU, then touch Import contacts. 2 Do one of the following: • To import a single contact, touch the contact you want to import. Add or edit contact details, then touch Done. • To import all contacts, press MENU, then touch Import all. Add favorite contacts Use the Favorites tab as a way to filter your contacts list.
To change the contact’s default phone number The default phone number of a contact appears below the contact’s name in the contacts list. The default phone number is used when you initiate a call or send a text message from the contacts list (by touching and holding a contact). You can change the contact’s default phone number. 1 In the contacts list, touch the contact to open the contact details screen.
Note For more information about composing and sending text and multimedia messages, refer to “Exchanging Messages” on page 52. To send an email to a contact The contact must have an email address in their contact details for you to send them an email. 1 In the contacts list, touch the contact you want to send the email to. 2 When the contact details screen opens, touch Email home, Email work, or another email option. A compose screen opens for your new email.
4 Managing Your Time 4.1 Using Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Depending on your synchronization settings, the Calendar on your phone stays in sync with your Calendar on the web. Note For more information about Calendar synchronization, refer to “Synchronizing Google Applications™” on page 104. Open Calendar 1 Press HOME, then touch the Applications tab to open it. 2 Touch Calendar.
Calendar views You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. To change the Calendar view, press MENU, then touch Day, Week, Month, or Agenda (current view is not in the menu.) Day view Week view Month view Agenda view While in a calendar view you can: • • • To quickly view an event’s details while in Day or Week view, touch it or highlight it using the TRACKBALL. A quick view window appears on the lower part of the screen.
Synchronize Microsoft® Office Outlook® calendar You can synchronize Outlook calendar on your computer with Calendar on the web. Since Calendar on your phone can automatically synchronize with Calendar, you can access your Outlook calendar appointments and events on your phone anytime. To learn how to synchronize, go to http://www.google.com/support/calendar. 4.2 Using Alarm Clock Use your phone as an alarm clock. Alarm Clock lets you set an unlimited number of alarms.
Customize Alarm Clock You can change the appearance of the clock displayed on the Alarm Clock screen. 1 On the Alarm Clock screen, touch the clock with your finger to open the clock selection screen. Available clock displays appear at the bottom of the screen. 2 Slide your finger left or right on top of the clock displays to view them. 3 Touch the clock display you want. Note To hide the clock display, on the Alarm Clock screen, press MENU, then touch Hide clock.
5 Exchanging Messages 5.1 Sending Text and Multimedia Messages Messaging lets you compose and send text (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) to other mobile phones. Touch to create a new text or multimedia message. Message delivery status. If the list of messages does not fit on the screen, you can scroll up the screen to view more messages, or roll the TRACKBALL down. Touch to open the message or message thread and read the text or view the multimedia message.
Enter a name to look up a contact or touch Enter your text message here. to enter a phone number. Touch to send the message. Touch to automatically enter the mobile phone number of the matched contact. Note: The phone number only appears if the number was filed under Mobile in Contacts. Touch to insert a smiley face. Touch and hold to open a menu where you can choose a different smiley to insert into the message.
• Record audio. Touch to open the message recorder. Touch message, then touch to start recording your to stop. To listen to your recording, touch . Touch Use this recording to attach the recording to your message. Recording duration Volume meter Recording and playback controls • Slideshow. Touch to open the Edit slideshow screen. Touch Add slide to create a new slide. Touch the created slide (for example, Slide 1), touch Add picture, then select the picture you want to add to the slide.
6 When you are finished composing the multimedia message, touch Send. The send progress is displayed at the right side of the message in the message thread or in the message list. Note To receive delivery reports and know when a picture message is received, in the message list, press MENU, then touch Settings. Select the Delivery reports check box below the MMS settings section.
To open and view a multimedia message 1 In the message list, touch a multimedia message or message thread to open it. 2 Touch the Play button at the right side of a multimedia message to view it. Tip You can save the file attachment on the multimedia message to the SD card. To save, touch and hold the file and then touch Copy attached to SD card on the options menu. Notes • • When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded.
Adjust text and multimedia message settings In the message list, press MENU and then touch Settings to adjust the text or multimedia message settings. You can set the following options: SMS settings Delivery reports Manager SIM card messages MMS settings Delivery reports Select this option to receive a report on the delivery status of your message. Touch to view text messages stored on your SIM card. You can also delete or copy these messages to your phone’s memory.
5.2 Using Google Mail™ Google Mail is Google’s web-based email service. Google Mail is configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization settings, Google Mail on your phone is automatically synchronized with your Google Mail account on the web. For more information about synchronization, see “Synchronizing Google Applications™” on page 104. To open Google Mail Press HOME, then touch the Applications tab, and then touch Gmail.
Tip If you want to add a picture attachment, press MENU, touch Attach, and then touch the picture you want to attach. Touch to remove the attachment. Attachment Enter your message here. 4 After composing your email, touch Send. Note While composing the message, touch Save as draft to save it as a draft. To view your draft email messages, in the Inbox, press MENU and then touch View labels > Drafts. To add a signature to emails You can add a signature to email messages that you send.
To view emails Do one of the following: • • Message subject Message label Press HOME, then touch and hold the status bar, and then slide down your finger on the screen to open the Notifications panel. Touch the new email to view it. While in the Inbox, touch the unread email or the conversation with the unread email to view it. Online status. Appears when the contact is a Google Talk friend and you are signed in to Google Talk. To scroll through the message: 1. Slide your finger up/ down on the screen.
Manage conversations and emails Conversations In the Inbox, touch and hold the conversation, then touch: • • • Read to return to the message. Archive to archive the email message. Tip To display your archived messages, in the Inbox, press MENU, then touch View labels > All Mail. Mute to mute the entire conversation. Tip If you're part of a long message conversation that isn't relevant, you can 'mute' the conversation to keep all future additions out of your inbox. • Mark read or Mark unread as desired.
• Touch Select ringtone if you want your phone to ring when a new email message arrives. On the ring tone menu, select a ring tone specific to new email messages. The ring tone plays briefly when selected. If you don’t want a ring tone to play when you receive a new email message, touch Silent. Then touch OK to confirm your ringtone selection. • Select Vibrate if you want your phone to vibrate when you receive a new email message. 5.
Manage emails on your external email account To delete a message 1 On the email account inbox, touch and hold the email you want to delete. 2 On the options menu, touch Delete. Edit or delete an external email account You can edit or delete an external email account on your phone. 1 Press HOME, touch the Applications tab, then select Email. 2 Do one of the following: • To delete, touch and hold the account you want to remove, then touch Remove account on the options menu.
To add a new friend You can only add people who have a Google Account. 1 In the Friends list, press MENU and then touch Add friend. 2 Enter the Google Talk instant messaging ID or Google email address of the friend you want to add. Note When you add a friend with an instant messaging ID and has been saved in your contacts list, matching contacts will display on the screen as you enter information. You can touch the contact or continue entering the IM information. 3 Touch Send invitation.
To switch between active chats You can switch between chats if you have more than one chat going. 1 While on a chat screen or in the friends list, press MENU and then touch Switch chats. 2 On the panel that opens, touch the friend you want to chat with. To close a chat Do one of the following: • • In your Friends list, touch and hold a friend with an active chat and then touch End chat on the menu. While on a chat screen, press MENU and then touch End chat.
Note To keep a friend from appearing in the most popular list, touch and hold the friend’s name, then touch Hide friend on the menu. If you pinned the friend, the pin will be removed when you hide the friend. Mobile indicators You can check what type of device your friend is using to chat in Google Talk. In the friends list, check the image that appears to the right of your friend’s name. Indicates that the friend is using an Android phone.
6 Getting Connected 6.1 Connecting to the Internet Your phone’s networking capabilities allow you to access the Internet through GPRS/3G/EDGE or Wi-Fi. GPRS/3G/EDGE Your phone will be automatically configured to use your wireless service provider’s GPRS/3G/EDGE service when you turn on your phone (if the SIM card is inserted) for the first time. To check the network connection you are using 1 Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings.
Notes • • The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the WEP key again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings. Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a username and password for certain closed wireless networks.
6.2 Using Browser Open Browser to start surfing the web. Browser is fully optimized and comes with advanced functionalities that let you enjoy Internet browsing on your phone. Note You must have an active data (3G, GPRS), or Wi-Fi connection to access the Internet. To open Browser Do one of the following: • • Press HOME, then touch Browser. Press HOME, touch the Applications tab, and then touch Browser. Note Browser automatically opens when you touch a web link in an email or text message.
Magnifying window 3 Release your finger or press the TRACKBALL to magnify the view. The view is magnified using the zoom ratio used when you activated scale and scroll. To zoom in or out on a web page Slide your finger to one direction on the screen to activate the zoom controls. Touch to zoom out. Touch to zoom in. Touch to activate scale and scroll. Touch to resize the web page to its actual size.
To find text within a web page 1 While viewing a web page, press MENU and then touch More > Find on page. 2 Enter the search item. As you enter characters, matching characters will be highlighted in green. Touch the left or right arrow to go to the previous or next matching item. Tip Touch to close the search bar. To copy text on a web page Copy text from web pages and then paste them on emails or your SMS/MMS messages. 1 Open the web page where you want to copy text.
Link Email address What to do • • Touch to send an email message to the email address. Touch and hold, then touch Copy on the menu to copy the email address to the clipboard. You can paste the email address later when creating a new contact or sending a new email message. Browser also recognizes some phone numbers and addresses that allow you to call the phone number or locate the address in Google Maps™. Recognized phone numbers and addresses are highlighted in green when navigated to.
To view your downloads On a browser screen, press MENU and then touch More > Downloads. Manage bookmarks You can store as many bookmarks as you want on your phone. To bookmark a web page 1 2 3 4 On a browser screen, go to the web page you want to book mark. Press MENU and then touch Bookmarks. The bookmarks screen opens. On the Bookmarks tab, touch Add bookmark. Edit the bookmark Name if needed and then touch OK. To open a bookmark 1 On the Browser screen, press MENU and then touch Bookmarks.
6.3 Using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communications technology that allows Bluetooth devices to exchange information over a distance of about eight meters without requiring a physical connection. Bluetooth on your phone operates in three different modes: • On. Bluetooth is turned on. Your phone can detect other Bluetooth-enabled devices, but not vice • Discoverable. Bluetooth is turned on, and all other Bluetooth-enabled devices can detect your • phone. Off.
Note For some Bluetooth devices, you need to enter a passcode to pair with the Bluetooth device. You can try “0000” as the passcode. If that does not work, consult the Bluetooth device’s documentation. 4 The pairing and connection status will appear below the hands-free headset or car kit phone name in the Bluetooth devices list. When the other Bluetooth stereo/hands-free headset or car kit phone is connected to your phone, the Bluetooth connected icon will appear in the status bar.
7 Getting Around with Maps 7.1 Using Maps Maps lets you track your current location, view real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed directions to your destination. It also provides a search tool where you can locate places of interest or an address on a vector or aerial map, or view locations in street level. Notes • • You need an active data (3G/GPRS) or Wi-Fi connection to use Maps. The Maps application does not cover every country or city.
7.2 Searching for Places of Interest To search for a place of interest 1 On the Maps screen, press MENU and then touch Search. 2 Enter the place you want to search in the search box. You can enter an address, a city, or type of business or establishment (for example, museums in london). Touch to search the place you entered. Enter the place you want to search here. Tip As you enter information, a list of all the places which you have searched or visited before appears on the screen.
7.3 Viewing Maps While viewing a map, take advantage of the following zoom and navigation techniques. Zoom in or out on a map Touch the screen to show the zoom controls. Touch to zoom out. Touch to zoom out. Navigate on a map Roll the TRACKBALL or slide your finger on the screen in any direction to view other areas of the map. To change a map mode When viewing a map, you can switch to another map mode. Press MENU and then touch Map mode. Select from Map, Satellite, Traffic, or Street View.
Map mode This is the default view and displays a map, complete with names of streets, rivers, lakes, mountains, parks, and boundaries. Satellite mode Maps uses the same satellite data as Google Earth™ mapping service. Satellite images are not real-time. Google Earth acquires the best imagery available, most of which is approximately one to three years old.
3 Touch Route. The directions to your destination appears in a list. Touch to show the location on a map. Next turn information. Distance and time to destination. Touch to show the directions on a map. Touch to change your route. Touch to show the previous turn on the map. Touch to show the next turn on the map. Touch to display the directions in a list. Next turn When you are finished viewing or following the directions, press MENU, then More, then touch Clear map to reset the map.
7.5 Finding your friends with Google Latitude™ Google Latitude user location service lets you and your friends share locations and status messages with each other. It also lets you send instant messages and emails, make phone calls, and get directions to your friends’ locations. Your location is not shared automatically. You must join Latitude, and then invite your friends to view your location or accept their invitations.
Show your friends You can show your friends using the map view or the list view. Map view When you open Google Maps, it shows your friends’ locations. Each friend is represented by a photo icon with an arrow pointing at his or her approximate location. If a friend has opted to enable city-level sharing, his or her icon will not have an arrow and it appears in the middle of the city. Refer to “To share your location with friends and request to see their locations” on page 81 for more details.
Hide from this friend Stop sharing your location with this friend. Your friend cannot see your photo icon on the map. To share your location with this friend again, touch Unhide from this friend. Share only city level location Share only the city you are in, not the street-level location. Your friend can see your photo icon in the middle of the city you are in. To share more precise location again, touch Best available location.
8 Camera and Multimedia 8.1 Using Camera and Camcorder Use Camera or Camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Before you proceed • • You must install a storage card before you use the Camera or Camcorder. All pictures or videos that you capture on your phone are stored on the storage card.
Take pictures 1 Press HOME, touch the Applications tab and then touch Camera or if you are in Camcorder, press MENU and then touch Switch to camera. 2 Frame your subject on the screen. 3 Touch onscreen to take the picture or press the CAPTURE button. Shoot videos 1 Press HOME, touch the Applications tab and then touch Camcorder or if you are in Camera, press MENU and then touch Switch to video. Tip You can change the capture video quality by pressing MENU and then touching Settings > Select video quality.
Copying photos and video to storage To copy pictures and videos into the storage card 1 Set the phone’s storage card as a USB drive. Refer to “Using the Phone’s Storage Card as a USB Drive” on page 31 for details. 2 On the computer, navigate to the USB drive and open it. 3 Create a folder on the root folder of the storage card. Tip You can also create and use folders to organize your pictures or videos into albums inside the folder you have created. 4 Copy the files into the folder you have created.
Work with pictures Once you have taken a picture, you can view it or share it with friends. To view pictures 1 On the Gallery screen, touch an album to view the pictures inside the album Note If there are no picture albums, slide your finger upward or downward the screen, or roll the TRACKBALL up or down to browse through individual pictures. 2 Touch a thumbnail to view it in full screen. You can also touch and hold the thumbnail, then touch View on the options menu to open it.
Notes • • The Orientation check box in Home> MENU > Settings > Sound & display needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. If you want to rotate the picture and save the rotated state, see “To rotate and save the rotated state” below. To rotate and save the rotated state 1 In the Gallery screen, touch and hold the picture you want to rotate or if you are viewing the picture in full screen, press MENU.
3 The picture is automatically attached to your message. Compose your message, then touch Send. For more information on how to create and send messages, refer to “Sending Text and Multimedia Messages” on page 52. To upload a picture to Picasa You need to be signed in to a Google Account to be able to upload pictures to the Picasa photo organizing service. 1 While viewing a picture in full screen, press MENU and then touch Share. 2 When prompted, touch Picasa.
3 The picture is automatically attached to your message. Compose your message, then touch Send. For more information on how to create and send messages, refer to “Sending Text and Multimedia Messages” on page 52. To share videos on YouTube™ You can share your videos by uploading them to the YouTube user-generated content website. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone. There is a 3MB limitation on the size of a video file that can be shared.
3 Touch the screen to display the playback controls. Drag to the left or right to go back or forward in the video. 4.Press BACK to stop playback and return to the videos list. Search for videos 1 On the YouTube screen, press MENU and then touch Search. 2 Enter a search keyword, then touch . 3 The number of search results appears below the status bar. Scroll through the results and touch a video to watch it. To clear the search history 1 Press MENU and then touch Settings.
When inside a category, keep touching the screen until you reach the music you want to play. For example, if you touch Artists, you will see a list of artists in alphabetical order. If you touch an artist, the list opens to display the available albums or music. Select an album and the album’s song list displays. Touch a music category to open the music file you want to play. Music bar Appears when a music file is currently playing. Touch to open the playback screen.
To create a playlist 1 Touch a category on the Music library screen. 2 In the list that appears, use the TRACKBALL to navigate to the artist, album, or song that you want to add in the playlist. 3 Touch and hold the artist, album, or song, then touch Add to playlist on the options menu. 4 In the Add to playlist window, touch New. Tip If you want to add the artist, album, or song to an existing playlist, touch the playlist’s name in the Add to playlist options menu.
To check if the song was added as a ring tone 1 Press HOME, press MENU, and then touch Settings. 2 On the Settings screen, touch Sound & display > Phone ringtone. The song should be listed as an option. Delete music on the storage card You can delete music files on the storage card. 1 On the Music Library screen, touch Artists, Album, or Songs. 2 Touch and hold the artist, album, or song you want to delete, then touch Delete on the options menu. 3 When prompted, touch OK.
9 Using Android Market™ 9.1 Using Android Market Android Market provides direct access to useful applications and fun games which you can download and install on your phone. Android Market also allows you to send feedback and comments about an application, or flag an application that you find objectionable or incompatible with your phone. To open Android Market 1 Press HOME, touch the Applications tab, and then touch Market. Touch the Market icon to find cool applications to download and install.
9.2 Getting help If you ever need help or have questions about Android Market, press MENU and touch Help. The Browser will take you to the Android Market Help webpage. 9.3 Finding applications The Android Market home page provides several ways to find applications. It showcases featured applications and includes a list of item applications by category, a list of games, a link to search, and a link to My downloads.
Scroll down to view more of this developer’s applications or to email the developer. More info about item Touch and hold a comment to let you report a comment as spam. User comments about item 3 To install the item, select either Install (if item is free) or Buy, whichever appears. For instructions on how to purchase an application, refer to “Purchasing an application” on page 97.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Touch the application you want to buy. At the bottom of the screen, touch Buy. If you are making a purchase for the first time, log in to Google Checkout™ payment and billing service. If you do not have a Google Checkout account, fill out the form. Google Checkout is a fast, secure, and convenient way to purchase items from your phone. To learn more about Google Checkout, see https://checkout.google.com.
9.7 Uninstalling an application To uninstall an application You can uninstall any application that you have downloaded and installed from Android Market. 1 On the My downloads screen, touch the application you want to uninstall, then touch Uninstall. 2 When prompted, touch OK to remove the application on your phone. 3 Choose the reason for removing the application, then touch OK.
10 Managing Your Phone 10.1 Changing Basic Settings Set the date, time zone, and time By default, your phone automatically uses the network-provided date, time zone, and time. To manually adjust the date, time zone, and time 1 Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings. 2 Scroll down the screen, then touch Date & time. 3 Clear the Automatic check box. or to adjust the date, month, and 4 Touch Set date. On the Change date window, touch year, then touch Set when finished.
To prevent the screen orientation from automatically changing By default, the screen orientation automatically adjusts depending on how you hold the phone. 1 Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings. 2 Touch Sound & display. 3 Scroll down the screen, then clear the Orientation check box. To keep the screen on while charging the phone You can keep the phone from turning off the screen while you are charging the phone. 1 Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings.
1 Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings. 2 Touch Wireless controls > Mobile networks. 3 Select the Data roaming option. Important Accessing data services while roaming may incur significant charges. Inquire the data roaming tariffs with your wireless service provider before enabling data roaming. Language settings You can change the operating system language of the phone. To change the language of the operating system 1 Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings.
To create and enable the screen unlock pattern You can increase the security of your phone by creating a screen unlock pattern. When enabled, you have to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen to unlock the phone’s control buttons and touch screen. Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings. Touch Security & location > Set unlock pattern. Read the information on the screen, then touch Next. Study the example pattern on the screen, then touch Next.
To uninstall applications not from Android Market You cannot uninstall applications that are preinstalled on the phone. 1 Press HOME > MENU, and then touch Settings > Applications > Manage applications. 2 On the Manage applications screen, touch the application you want to uninstall. 3 On the Application info screen, touch Uninstall.
Indicates that there is a problem with data synchronization. Check your data connection and try again. Touch to include or exclude the application from automatic synchronization. The arrows move clockwise when data is being synchronized. To stop synchronization During synchronization, press MENU, then touch Cancel sync to stop synchronization. 10.
11 Appendix 11.1 A.1 Specifications Processor Platform Memory Qualcomm® MSM7201A™ 528 MHz Dimensions (LxWxT) Weight Display Networks 11 7.7 mm x 55.7 mm x 17.1 mm (4.60 in x 2.16 in x 0.62 in) Android™ ROM: 256 MB RAM: 192 MB 158 g (5.60 ounces) with battery 3.17-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 320 x 480 HVGA resolution HSPA/WCDMA: 2100 MHz Up to 7.
Battery Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery Capacity: 1150 mAh Talk time:Up to 350 minutes for WCDMA Up to 406 minutes for GSM Standby time:Up to 402 hours for WCDMA Up to 319 hours for GSM (Approximations based on the phone manufacturer’s lab tests.) Expansion slot AC adapter microSD memory card (SD 2.0 compatible) Special features Digital Compass, Motion Sensor Voltage range/frequency: 100 - 240V AC, 50/60 Hz DC output: 5V and 1A Note Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 11.
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to the device that are not expressly approved by High Tech Computer Corporation may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Body-worn operation This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept 1.5 cm from the body. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure requirements, use only belt-clips, holsters or similar accessories that maintain a 1.
To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to Radio Frequency energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards; always use your phone only in its normal-use position. Do not touch or hold the antenna area unnecessarily when placing or receiving a phone call. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your phone to operate at a higher power level than needed.
WEEE Notice The Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), which entered into force as European law on 13th February 2003, resulted in a major change in the treatment of electrical equipment at end-of-life. The purpose of this Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of WEEE, and in addition, to promote the reuse, recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce disposal.
Index Numerics - using 41 Call settings - adjust the call settings 43 Calling - from the Call log tab 37 - from the Contacts tab 37 - from the Favorites tab 38 Camcorder 84 Camera - about 84 - capture modes 84 - Copying to storage 86 - Post capture 85 - shoot videos 85 Chat - close 65 - sign out 66 - switch chats 65 Conference call 41 Connect phone to Internet - ways of connecting 67 Contact - send an email 47 Contacts - about 43 - add new 44 - call 46 - contacts list 43 - edit 45, 46 - send a text or pict
F Location source 76 Folders 25 Format the SD card 31 Friends list 65 - find 65 - pin 65 M Making Calls 36 Map mode 78 - Map mode 79 - Satellite mode 79 - Street View 79 - Traffic mode 79 Maps - about 76 - location source 76 - navigate 78 - open 76 - search 77, 78 - view 78 - zoom in or out 78 Memory 103, 104 Memory card - install 19 - remove 20 - remove while the phone is on 31 Message draft 55 Message signature 59 Message threads 55 - delete 56 - open 55 Messaging 52 - open 52 Missed call 42 MMS settin
Voice Dialer 37 Voicemail 38 Volume - adjust 30 - media volume 30 - ringer volume 30 - settings 57 - view 56 PIN 102 Playlists - about 92 - create 93 - manage 93 W R Wallpaper 25 Wallpapers 25 Web applications 72 Web history 71 Web page - go to a web page 69 - navigate 69 - set your home page 69 - view multiple pages 70 - zoom in or out 70 Web pages - view 69 Widgets 25 Wi-Fi 67 Regulatory notices 107 Resetting the Phone 105 Ring tone 93 - change 101 Ringer settings 101 Roaming 101 S Safety informatio
