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OVERVIEW This guide provides you with everything you need to get started. For more information and support, please visit www.t-mobile.com/support where you can: n n n Register for my.t-mobile.com to check your minutes, pay your bill, upgrade your phone, and change your rate plan. Review the User Manual and troubleshooting FAQs. View the latest troubleshooting solutions in the Support Forums or ask a question of your own. You can also access Help information on your phone: 1.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Service Activation..................................... 1 Wi-Fi Calling........................................... 18 Introducing Your Phone............................ 2 Tethering & Wi-Fi Sharing....................... 21 Cool Apps................................................ 3 Text Messaging...................................... 24 SIM Card.................................................. 4 E-mail..................................................... 24 Memory Card............
SERVICE ACTIVATION INTRODUCING YOUR PHONE If you are a new T-Mobile® customer and your service has not been activated, simply call Customer Care at 1-800-937-8997 from your landline phone and a T-Mobile Activations representative will assist you.
COOL APPS SIM CARD Please visit http://galaxy-s.t-mobile.com/4G for more information on the following content, applications, and services for your phone. Your Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card identifies you to the wireless network. Your phone will not work without the SIM card.
4. Align the gold contacts on the battery with the contacts in the battery compartment. Push the battery into place and replace the battery cover. BATTERY Charge using a wall outlet On your phone, slide open the charger/ USB port cover and insert the small end of the charger into the charging port. Plug the other end of the charger into a wall outlet.
BATTERY LIFE HOME SCREENS Your Galaxy S 4G has two convenient widgets to help you monitor and maximize your phone’s battery life. To add the Power Control or Program Monitor widgets to your Home screen: Your phone has seven Home screens. Swipe left and right to view all the screens. 1. Touch and hold an empty spot on your Home screen. 2. Tap Widgets. 3. Tap Power Control or Program Monitor. POWER To turn on the phone, press and hold the Power key on the right side of the phone.
Add widgets, shortcuts, and folders to your Home screen 1. Navigate to the Home screen where you want to add the item. 2. Touch and hold an empty spot on your Home screen. 3. Tap Widgets, Shortcuts, or Folders. 4. Tap the item to add. Change your wallpaper 1. Touch and hold an empty spot on your Home screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers. 3. Tap Home screen wallpaper, Live wallpapers, or Wallpaper gallery. 4. Tap the wallpaper. 5. Tap Set wallpaper.
Wireless coverage indicators Indicates that your phone is connected to HSPA+ technology Indicates high-speed data connection Indicates that your phone is connected to 3G technology Indicates that your phone is connected to EDGE technology Indicates that your phone is connected to GPRS technology Indicates that your phone is connected to Wi-Fi technology Indicates your signal strength (the more bars, the stronger the signal strength) Device speeds depend on factors such as wireless traffic, topography, weath
To set up Visual Voicemail: 1. From any Home screen, tap Applications. 2. On the Application screen, tap Visual Voicemail. 3. Tap Next to activate Visual Voicemail and view your Inbox. 4. Tap Done. To check Visual Voicemail: 1. From any Home screen, tap Applications. 2. On the Application screen, tap Visual Voicemail. 3. Tap the voicemail message. 4. Tap the Play icon on the left side of the screen to play. To reply to a Visual Voicemail: While in the voicemail message, tap the Phone icon.
Adjust ring volume 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Sound. 4. Tap Volume. 5. Touch and drag the Incoming call volume slider to the desired level. 6. Tap OK. TIP: You can also touch and drag the Notification volume bar to adjust the notification volume as well at this screen. Adjust media volume 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Sound. 4. Tap Volume. 5. Touch and drag the Media volume slider to the desired level. 6. Tap OK.
T-MOBILE VIDEO CHAT POWERED BY QIK Video Chat allows you to connect face-toface with your friends and family whether at home or on the go. Sign up for a Qik™ account 1. From any Home screen, tap Applications. 2. Tap Video Chat. 3. Tap Sign up. 4. Tap the Email address field and enter the e-mail address you want to use for your Qik account. 5. Tap the Username field and enter the username you want to use. 6. Tap the Password field and enter a password. 7. Tap Sign up.
n n Cellular Preferred: Calls go over the cellular network, and Wi-Fi Calling is a backup if the cellular network is not available. can now make phone calls and send messages over the Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Only: Calls can be made when connected to a Wi-Fi network. If there is no Wi-Fi network, then your calls cannot connect. You can choose to turn off Wi-Fi Calling. You can stay connected to Wi-Fi for data usage but not use the Wi-Fi Calling feature.
n n Cellular Preferred: Calls go over the cellular network, and Wi-Fi Calling is a backup if the cellular network is not available. Wi-Fi Only: Calls can be made when connected to a Wi-Fi network. If there is no Wi-Fi network, then your calls cannot connect. 7. Tap OK. TETHERING & WI-FI SHARING To use tethering or Wi-Fi sharing, you must have a Tethering and Wi-Fi Sharing service plan. Tethering Your phone has the capability to share its mobile data connection with a single computer via a USB cable.
Your phone starts sharing its wireless network data connection with your computer via the USB connection. Turn on Wi-Fi Sharing 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Wireless and network. 4. Tap Mobile AP. 5. Tap to select the Mobile AP check box. 6. Tap OK. Your phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID) so you can connect to it with up to five computers or other devices. Your phone’s default SSID is AndroidAP. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14.
Set up Corporate/work e-mail Contact your company’s IT department if you need more help. This feature works with Microsoft® Exchange e-mail servers only. 1. From any Home screen, tap Applications. 2. On the Application screen, tap E-mail. NOTE: If you have already set up an e-mail account, tap the Menu key, tap Accounts, tap the Menu key again, and then tap Add account. 25 3. At the Email address field, enter your e-mail address. 4. Tap the Password field and enter your password. 5. Tap Manual setup. 6.
Add additional e-mail accounts 1. From any Home screen, tap Applications. 2. On the Application screen, tap E-mail. 3. Tap the Menu key. 4. Tap Accounts. 5. Tap the Menu key again. 6. Tap Add account. 7. Enter your e-mail address. 8. Tap the Password field and enter the password. 9. Tap Next. 10. Enter a name for your account (optional). 11. Enter a name that will be displayed on outgoing messages and tap Done. Delete e-mail accounts 1. While in your mailbox, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap Accounts. 3.
SOCIAL NETWORKING CAMERA & VIDEO NOTE: The Facebook application comes pre-installed on your phone. To log in, on the Application screen, tap Facebook and follow the on-screen instructions. Take a picture Add account and sign in 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Accounts and sync. 4. Tap Add account. 5. Tap the account that you want to add. 6. Continue on to sign in to your account. Adjust sync settings 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap Settings. 3.
Record a video Videos are saved to the memory card and can be viewed on your phone at Applications > Gallery. 1. From the center Home screen, tap the Camera shortcut to open the capture screen in landscape mode. 2. Tap the Arrow icon on the left side of the screen to open more menu options. 3. Tap Camcorder. 4. Frame the subject. 5. Tap the red Circle icon to start recording. 6. Tap the Square icon to stop. Send a video 1. Record the video. 2. Tap Share.
7. Copy and paste the file into the memory card drive. 8. When finished, on your phone tap Turn off and disconnect your phone. doubleTwist AirSync Your phone comes preloaded with doubleTwist AirSync. This application allows you to use your home Wi-Fi network to wirelessly transfer: n Photos n Videos n Music from your iTunes® playlist For more information, visit http://galaxy-s.tmobile.com/4G. Play music 1. From any Home screen, tap Applications. 2. On the Application screen, tap Music Player. 3.
Full access to Web requires the purchase of a qualifying data plan. Separate additional charges may apply for downloads; actual content available for download may vary. LOCATION Use GPS satellites For the best performance using your location features, turn on GPS satellites. Turn on using Settings: 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Tap Location and security. 4. Tap to select the Use GPS satellites check box.
TeleNav GPS Navigator™ BLUETOOTH® To sign up: Your phone comes with Bluetooth technology, a wireless technology that enables a data connection between your phone and a Bluetooth wireless headset and other Bluetooth devices (sold separately). 1. From any Home screen, tap Applications. 2. On the Application screen, tap TeleNav GPS. 3. Continue on to sign up to TeleNav. To find a location: 1. While in TeleNav, tap Search. 2. Tap the Business Name or Category field. 3. Enter your search. 4. Tap Search. 5.
ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR PHONE Whether you are looking for a charger, a fashionable carrying case, a Bluetooth® headset or just want to browse for fun extras for your phone, T-Mobile is the place to shop for accessories. Here are a few examples… microSD Card with adaptor Car Charger To purchase accessories for your phone, visit T-Mobile.com, call 1.800.204.2449 or visit your nearest T-Mobile store.
CARING FOR YOUR PHONE MAKING IT LAST Your phone is a complex electronic device; think of it as a mini-computer. Here are some hints that should help you extend the life of your new phone. Store your phone in a protective case. The touch screen of your phone is delicate and should be protected from scratches.
n n Program frequently used numbers into your speed dial for easy one-touch dialing. Remember that laws prohibiting or restricting the use of a mobile phone while driving may apply in your area. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 4G used in connection with the Galaxy S™ 4G product name refers to the fact that the Galaxy S™ 4G is designed with HSPA+ technology. Use of some features or services may incur separate, additional charges and/or require a qualifying data plan.
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