Page 1: User Guide
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
In-Call Options ......60 Sprint Account Passwords ....6 End-of-Call Options .
Page 4 Deleting Entries ......102 TTY Use With Sprint Service ....78 Adding Entries to Your Favorites .
Page 5 Active Call ......148 Sprint TV ....... . 205...
Page 6 Google Maps ......211 Sprint Navigation ......213 Getting Driving Directions .
Page 7: Introduction
Because of updates in phone software, this printed guide may not be the most current version for your Notifications ( phone. Visit www.sprint.com and sign on to My Sprint to access the most recent version of the user guide. Settings (...
Page 8 2: Wallpaper gallery 3: Music 4: NASCAR 5: Picture frame 6: Power control > Search 7: Search 8: Sprint Football Live 9: Sprint TV 10: Voicemail > Notifications 11: YouTube 3: Shortcuts > Settings > Wireless & networks 1: Applications...
Page 9 6: Pulse notification light (On/Off) 4: TTY 7: Phone vibrate (On/Off) 1: TTY Off 2: TTY HCO 8: Notification ringtone 3: TTY VCO 4: TTY Full 9: Audible touch tones (On/Off) 5: System select 10: Audible selection (On/Off) 1: Sprint only 2: Automatic...
Page 10: Screen Unlock Pattern
> Settings > Location & security 11: Haptic feedback (On/Off) 12: Vibration intensity My Location 13: SD card notifications (On/Off) 1: Use wireless networks (On/Off) Display settings 2: Use GPS satellites (On/Off) 1: Orientation (On/Off) Screen unlock pattern 2: Animation 1: Set unlock pattern 1: No animation 2: Some animations...
Page 11 > Settings > Applications Personal data 1: Unknown sources (On/Off) 1: Factory data reset 2: Quick launch > Settings > SD card & phone storage 3: Manage applications External SD card 4: Running services 1: Total space 5: Development 2: Available space 1: USB debugging (On/Off) 2: Stay awake (On/Off) 3: Unmount SD card (On/Off)
Page 12: Text Settings
Quick Search Box 2: Swype (settings) 1: Language 2: Auto-spacing (On/Off) 1: Searchable items 3: Auto-capitalization (On/Off) 1: Contacts (On/Off) 2: Browser (On/Off) 4: Word Prediction (On/Off) 3: Apps (On/Off) 4: Music (On/Off) 5: Enable Tip Indicator (On/Off) 5: YouTube (On/Off) 6: Voicemail (On/Off) 6: Audio Feedback (On/Off) 7: Vibrate on keypress (On/Off)
Page 13 > Settings > Accessibility 2: Language 1: American English 2: Spanish Accessibility > Settings > Date & time 1: Accessibility (On/Off) 1: Automatic (On/Off) Accessibility services 2: Set date 1: KickBack (On/Off) 3: Select time zone 2: TalkBack (On/Off) 4: Set time 3: SoundBack (On/Off) 5: Use 24-hour format (On/Off) >...
Page 14 1: Contacts (image) 2: Memo 3: Battery use 4: Legal information 1: Open source licenses 2: License settings 3: Google legal 4: Privacy Alert from Sprint 5: System tutorial 6: Model number 7: Firmware version 8: Baseband version 9: Kernel version...
Page 15: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1 Getting Started...
Page 16: 1A. Setting Up Service
1A. Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Device (page 2) Activating Your Device (page 5) Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 5) Sprint Account Passwords (page 6) Release Latch Getting Help (page 7) Setting Up Your Device Install the battery. Remove the battery from its packaging.
Page 17 If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for click. Sprint service, and enter standby mode. Make your first call. Press to access the Home screen and touch to access the onscreen keypad.
Page 18 WARNING: If your device has a touchscreen display, please note that a touchscreen responds best to a light touch from the pad of your finger or a non-metallic stylus. Using excessive force or a metallic object when pressing on the touchscreen may damage the tempered glass surface and void the warranty.
Page 19: Activating Your Device
You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and If you received your device in the mail and you are personal greeting as soon as your device is activated.
Page 20: Sprint Account Passwords
Data Services Password For more information about using your Visual Voicemail, see “Visual Voicemail” on page 150. With your Sprint device, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and Sprint Account Passwords authorize Premium Service purchases.
Page 21: Getting Help
Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment. Sprint 411 Purchase accessories. Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and Shop for the latest Sprint phones. information, including residential, business, and View available Sprint service plans and options.
Page 22: Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com...
Page 23: Section 2: Your Device
Section 2 Your Device...
Page 24: 2A. Device Basics
Tip: – Updates to your device’s Device Software Upgrades software may become available from time to time. Sprint 2A. Device Basics will automatically upload critical updates to your device. • You can also use the menu to manually check for and download updates.
Page 25: Your Device
Your Device Key Functions Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to 1. Proximity 14. LED the surface of the screen. This is typically used to Sensor detect when your face is pressed up against the 2. Status Bar screen, such as during a phone call.
Page 26 allows you to access your device’s main displays the Quick Search box that MENU Key SEARCH Key functions menu: Add, Wallpaper, Search, can be used to search for a key term both on the Notifications, and Settings. While in a menu, touch device and online.
Page 27 , for use with the Qik application, Self Camera Lens take pictures while facing the screen, and allows you to video conference. 15. Earpiece displays a device Front Indicator Light (LED) notification, charging status, or alert. 16. Volume Button 21. Power lets you hear the caller and automated Earpiece Button...
Page 28: Landscape Phone Features
allows you to plug in an optional Headset Jack headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. 1. QWERTY 9. Delete Key Inserting an accessory into the incorrect Landscape CAUTION! Keyboard Mode jack may damage the device. lets you turn the device on or off, POWER Button or turn off the touchscreen display.
Page 29: Viewing The Display Screen
– Your device is “roaming” off the Viewing the Display Screen Nationwide Sprint Network. 3G Available – Sprint 3G data service is active. Your device’s display screen provides information about your device’s status and options. This list 3G Communicating – Sprint 3G data service is identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device’s...
Page 30 Status Bar – Service Icons Status Bar – Status Icons – There is no 4G – Shows your current 4G Service Unavailable Device Power Critical coverage currently unavailable. You are battery only has five percent power remaining disconnected from the 4G network. (See “4G and will immediately shutdown.
Page 31 Status Bar – Status Icons Status Bar – Status Icons Sprint Hotspot Active – The Sprint Hotpost Silence All – All incoming sounds are turned off. feature has been activated (page 181). Vibrate Only – The ringer is set to vibrate only.
Page 32: Turning Your Device On And Off
Internet email message or Outlook periodically without your intervention. You can also email message via an Exchange server. initiate a search for Sprint service by pressing any key – Shows you have received (when your device is turned on).
Page 33: Battery And Charger
See “Setting Up Your Device” on page 2. Sprint-approved or Samsung-approved batteries and Removing the Battery accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through Samsung; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose available at www.sprint.com...
Page 34: Charging The Battery
Charging the Battery Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your device automatically turns off, and you will lose any information you were just working on. Note: Although the battery comes partially charged. It is recommended you fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
Page 35: Extending Your Battery Life
The device turns on with the screen locked and indicates both its charge state and percent of charge. With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely run down. Extending Your Battery Life Active applications, light levels, Bluetooth usage, and GPS functionality all act to drain your battery.
Page 36 Off” on page 180.) Check the Battery use screen to review what features Turn off Sprint Hotspot (Wi-Fi hotspot) services when or functions have been consuming your battery not in use. This is one of the largest drains on your resources.
Page 37: Device Function Keys
) adds one of the following functions to information about the current onscreen a selected screen: Samsung Widgets, Android notification icons. (See “Using the Notifications Widgets, Shortcuts, Folders, and Wallpapers. (See Panel” on page 40.) “Customizing Your Home Screen”...
Page 38: Home Key
Home Key Using Your Device to Search Use the Quick Search key ( ) takes you back to your Home Search Matches Home to manually enter a term (Device & Web) screen (#4 of the 7 total available screens). or number that is Back Key searched for Quick Search...
Page 39 To search the phone and Web by entering text: Touch a desired match from the list of suggestions, phone search results, or previously chosen search Press to launch the box. Quick Search matches. Once touched, the item opens in the Note: appropriate application.
Page 40: Navigation And Customization
Navigation and Customization Note: It is recommended that you use this feature in a quiet room. Loud ambient or background noises can confuse the application and result in inaccurate search The Epic 4G™ is a touch-sensitive device which allows results. you to not only select an onscreen option with a single tap, but also scroll through long menu lists.
Page 41 displays icons associated with a customizable screen ( ) that Notification area: Main Home Screen: end-user notifications such as: email messages, provides information about notifications and device calls (missed, call in progress), new voicemail, status, and allows access to application Widgets. upcoming event, USB connection, emails, and Text/ Status bar MMS messages.
Page 42 the device’s screen extends Extended Home Screens: beyond the current visible screen width to provide Available Screens (7) more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. There are seven available screens. Each screen shares use of the four Primary Shortcuts (see page 29).
Page 43 are self-contained onscreen applications are four shortcuts present Widgets: Primary Shortcuts: (not shortcuts). These can be placed onto any of the throughout all of the available screens (all 7) and can available screens (Home or Extended). (See “Adding be used to both navigate within the device or launch and Removing Widgets”...
Page 44 Asphalt 5 – Launches a demo version of a built- pressing tapping List view. in racing video game. – Launches the Sprint Powerdeck Browser Scroll through the screens browser running Google search (page 168). and tap an icon to launch Calculator –...
Page 45 (page 182). NASCAR – Launches the Web-based NASCAR Facebook – Launches the Facebook Web page Sprint Cup Mobile application (page 197). via the browser (page 170). – Accesses the phone keypad (page 56). Phone Gallery – Displays a Gallery of camera images and video stored in the microSD card –...
Page 46 Voicemail – Launches Visual Voicemail (page 205). (page 150). Sprint Zone – Accesses links to Sprint Zone YouTube – Launches the YouTube webpage via services such as Account Information, What’s the browser (page 170). New, recommended Android applications, and other support and promotional content (page 200).
Page 47: Customizing Your Home Screen
Customizing Your Home Screen Select a location (screen) for your new You can customize your Home screen by doing the shortcut by scrolling following: across your available screens until you reach Creating Shortcuts the desired one. (See Adding and Removing Widgets “Home Screen Repositioning Widgets Overview”...
Page 48 Music playlist Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the Settings available screens (Home or Extended). The application you add to the screen will still appear within the Follow the onscreen instructions to add the new Applications tab.
Page 49 Home or Extended screen. Unlike a shortcut, Widgets appear as an onscreen applications. Touch and hold a Widget until you can move it around on the screen. There are two sets of Widgets: Samsung Widgets and Android Widgets. Drag the widget over the Delete...
Page 50 Follow the steps to add a Widget to the current Accessing Recently-Used Applications screen (page 35). Your device keeps a running list of your six most Note: To move a Widget from one screen to another, it must recently used applications. first be deleted from its current screen.
Page 51 Note: An example of a screen that does not automatically re-orient is the Home screen. This screens requires you slide out the QWERTY keyboard. An example of a screen that automatically re-orients by Portrait View moving the device is the Contacts screen. This only requires you to turn the device on its side.
Page 52: Menu Navigation
Menu Navigation Tap a menu item to make a selection or activate a field. There are two ways to navigate through a menu: To launch the keypad using your fingers: Using your finger (page 38) from the Home screen. Using the built-in keyboard’s navigation/arrow keys (page 38) Selecting Menu Items Using Your Keyboard Selecting Menu Items Using Your Fingers...
Page 53: Using Context Menus
To return to Home screen: Press Enter Using Context Menus Left Context menus (also called popup menus) contain tools that apply to a specific item on the screen. They function similar to those menu options available on Down Right your computer when you use a right-mouse click. You open a context menu by touching and holding an onscreen item.
Page 54: Using The Notifications Panel
Note: Not all items have context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no context menu, nothing happens. Using the Notifications Panel The Notification area indicates new message events (data sync status, new messages, calendar events, call status, etc).
Page 55: Displaying Your Phone Number
Launching Additional Panel Functions Displaying Your Phone Number In addition to notifications, this panel also provides Press > and tap > quick and ready access to four device functions. These About phone > Status . (Your phone number and can be quickly activated or deactivated. other information about your device and account is displayed.) Entering Text Using the Android...
Page 56: Android Keyboard
Onscreen keyboard entry can be done in either Portrait or Landscape orientations. The Landscape orientation provides more space and results in slightly bigger onscreen keys. If you find that you prefer to enter text via the onscreen keyboard, and need bigger keys, use Default Input this orientation.
Page 57: Android Keyboard Overview
From a screen where you can enter text, tap the input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard. Recipient With Android keyboard as your text entry method, Send select one of the following text mode options: to use alphabetic characters from the onscreen keyboard (See page 44.) Entry field to enter numbers by pressing the numbers...
Page 58: Abc Mode
deletes characters from the entry field. Delete: Note: It is recommended that to avoid incorrect conversions, When in mode, this key changes the CAPS/ALT: you use this feature in an area relatively free from capitalization of the subsequent entered characters. background noises.
Page 59: Entering Text Using Swype
Tap the corresponding onscreen keys to begin To enter numbers: typing your word. ?123 to enter the mode. ?123 If you make a mistake, tap to erase a single Tap the appropriate numeric key. (See “Selecting a character. Touch and hold to erase all Text Input Mode With the Android Keyboard”...
Page 60 The onscreen keyboard options are different between Scroll down the screen list of available options and the Android keyboard and Swype onscreen input touch a corresponding entry to either activate or methods. configure the setting. allows configuration of the Swype text Preferences Note: Swype is the default input method.
Page 61 activates a vibratory provides access to Swype help. Vibrate on keypress Help sensation as you enter text via the onscreen to access Swype Help information Swype Help keypad. and user manual. provides access to Swype operation Operation provides access to onscreen Swype Tutorial parameters.
Page 62 Selecting a Text Input Mode in Swype Swype Keyboard Overview a field where text, number, or other Entry field: Note: Some characters and types, such as some symbols characters can be entered. and emoticons, are not accessible from the onscreen keyboard.
Page 63: Abc Mode
When in mode, this key changes Capitalization in this mode can be altered by CAPS/ALT: 123ABC the capitalization of the subsequent entered using the Caps button. characters. When in mode, this key can show next character is lowercase. additional symbol characters. only the next character is uppercase.
Page 64 To enter numbers and symbols in Swype mode: Touch an onscreen character, and then, to enter the mode. while maintaining your Touch the key for the number or symbol you finger onscreen, drag to the next character in the want to enter. To enter the alternate symbol on a desired word.
Page 65: Entering Text Using The Qwerty Keyboard
Entering Text Using the QWERTY Keyboard Accessing the QWERTY Keyboard The Epic 4G™ has a full, slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The keyboard is located beneath the display screen and is accessed by sliding it open. This orients the device's display to Landscape (widescreen) mode. With the QWERTY keyboard, you can type letters, numbers, punctuation, and other special characters into text entry fields or other applications as easily as...
Page 66: Using The Keyboard
cuts all characters in the current text Cut all Allows you to use alternate characters message field. displayed at the top of the QWERTY keys. Examples: $, @, #, ! copies selected characters in the current Copy text message field. Shift: Changes the text input mode copies all characters in the current text...
Page 67: Entering Letters
Pressing cycles through the capitalization Home: Returns you to the Home screen. modes (all lowercase, initial uppercase, and all Works in the same manner as the uppercase). device’s main buttons. Press the corresponding keys: Search: Displays the Quick Search box that can be used to search for a key term For example, to enter the word “Bill”...
Page 68: Entering Numbers
Entering Numbers Smileys (emoticons) are accessed by pressing and then selecting an image from the Insert Smiley Press a number key on the top row of the page that is then inserted at your current cursor keyboard. position. If you make a mistake, press to erase a To enter symbols: single character.
Page 69: Creating A Google Account
To enter “smileys” (emoticons): Look for an email from Google in the email box you provided, and respond to the email to confirm Position the cursor where you want the emoticon to and activate your new account. appear within your message. Signing In to Your Google Account Press to open the onscreen smiley page.
Page 70: Making And Answering Calls
Additional Calling Options (page 62) the Call Log list, and press Call Saving a Phone Number (page 62) When making calls off the Nationwide Sprint Network, Finding a Phone Number (page 63) always dial using 11 digits (1 + area code + phone number).
Page 71: Dialing Options
Dialing Options to access the Speed Dialing menu Speed dial setting where you can assign a speed dial location to a current Contacts entry. (See “Speed Dialing” on When you enter numbers on page 64.) the Keypad, you will see three to insert a two-second pause to Add 2 sec pause: onscreen options.
Page 72: Missed Call Notification
Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your – or – roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint Network. (Please see Touch and hold an entry from the Call log list and “Roaming” on page 164 for more information.) from the context menu, select [number].
Page 73: Calling Emergency Numbers
Calling Emergency Numbers Note: When you end the 911 call, you are returned to the Emergency Call Back mode. You can place calls to 911 (from the Keypad, enter Within the Emergency Call Back mode, press the ), even if your device is Home key to use another menu.
Page 74: In-Call Options
In-Call Options WARNING: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the device near your ear during speakerphone use. Once you initiate a call, you will see six onscreen options. to mute the microphone during an active call. Mute Tap an option to select it. Tap again to unmute the microphone.
Page 75: End-Of-Call Options
Touch ) to use the onscreen dialpad to End-of-Call Options Dialpad Dialpad Dialpad enter additional numbers, for example, an extension or access code. After you receive a call from or make a call to a phone number that is not in your Contacts, the device displays For example: When you call your bank’s 800 the following options: number, use your dialpad to enter your account...
Page 76: Additional Calling Options
Additional Calling Options Note: The End-of-Call options are not displayed for calls identified as No ID, Restricted, or Unknown. To obtain additional options such as phone number and the duration of the call, you must access the Call Saving a Phone Number log screen.
Page 77: Finding A Phone Number
Touch to store and update the new entry. Create contact Save Tap a destination for your Finding a Phone Number new contact to be synchronized. With each new email account you You can search Contacts for entries by name. create, the list of options Press and tap grows.
Page 78: Dialing From The Contacts List
Dialing From the Contacts List To speed dial a contact from Favorites: Press and tap > Favorites Favorites Favorites Press and tap Scroll through the list and tap the contact. Shortcut: From the Keypad screen, tap ) to list Contacts to place a call or tap to send a Call...
Page 79: Plus (+) Code Dialing
To assign a Contacts entry to a Speed Dial location: Press and touch Speed dial > [number] (associated with the speed dial location). Press and tap Call . The phone number is then dialed. – or – Press and tap Plus (+) Code Dialing >...
Page 80: 2C. Settings
Contacts entries, types of calls, and types of messages. Airplane Mode (page 78) Selecting Ringer Types for Voice Calls TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 78) Your device provides a variety of ringer options that Security Settings (page 80) allow you to customize your ring and volume settings.
Page 81 Selecting Ringer Types for Notifications plays a tone while using the Audible touch tones dialpad. The notification area displays icons associated with Audible selection plays a sound when making any user notifications such as email messages, missed onscreen selection. calls, voicemail, upcoming events, USB connections, or causes the device to vibrate Text/MMS messages.
Page 82: Silence All
This provides a physical feedback when Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume in standby mode (or interacting with the onscreen options. the earpiece volume during a call) by using the volume button on the left side of your device. To set the vibration intensity on your device: Press and tap...
Page 83: Display Settings
To set your device to silent mode: Window Animation Press and tap > > Sound & This feature provides the use of animation when display onscreen windows are opened and closed. If deactivated, windows pop on and off and no transitions .
Page 84: Changing The Brightness
Changing the Keyboard Backlight Time Select the checkmark next to Automatic brightness to allow the device to adjust brightness Length automatically. Select how long the keyboard stays lit after you press – or – any key. Clear the checkmark and then touch and drag slider left or right to adjust the screen Brightness Press...
Page 85 Press and tap Press and tap > (Wallpaper) > > Date & time , or to disable the feature. Gallery Live wallpapers Wallpaper gallery Automatic lets you choose from pictures taken using Gallery Note: If enabled, you can not alter the date, time zone or time the built-in camera or copied to your device as a values.
Page 86: Language Settings
Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology, making some Sprint applications and services easier to use. Turning To assign the default language used by the Android Location off will disable the GPS location function for all operating system.
Page 87: Synchronizing Accounts
. Enabling this feature allows Google to . A green checkmark indicates the Agree Auto-sync collect anonymous location data whether or not feature is enabled. any location application or other related feature is This feature enables the synchronization of data active or in use.
Page 88: Synchronizing Your Corporate Account
Click Synchronizing Your Corporate Account Next > Sign in Note: If you do not already have a Google account, touch By default, there are no Corporate Calendar events and follow the onscreen prompts to create your Create managed by the device. These must be manually new account.
Page 89 To configure the Corporate management settings: to assign the sync Amount to synchronize range for your incoming and outgoing emails Press and tap > > between your device and your external Accounts & sync. exchange server. Choose how many days within the Corporate account field to worth of emails should the device and server reveal the account’s synchronization settings...
Page 90: Search Settings
synchronizes your Exchange Search Settings Sync calendar calendar entries between your device and the remote exchange server. A green checkmark You can use your device’s search preferences to indicates the feature is enabled. configure some aspects of Google Web search (for causes any outgoing email Forward with files example, whether it makes suggestions below the...
Page 91: Call Settings
opens a screen where you can Changing the International Dialing Code Searchable items choose the search categories included in device By default, the international dialing prefix (code) is set searches. to 011. This code can not be changed until the feature Categories include: Contacts Browser...
Page 92: Airplane Mode
Press and hold to reveal the Phone Airplane mode to remove the checkmark. options. TTY Use With Sprint Service Flight mode Flight mode is OFF – or – A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a...
Page 93 The problem encountered appears related to software used by PSAPs. This matter For additional information about Sprint Relay Services has been brought to the attention of the FCC, and TTY compatibility, call Sprint Relay Customer and the wireless industry and the PSAP...
Page 94: Security Settings
Security Settings Unlocking Your Device Screen Press to awaken the device. Accessing the Security Menu Touch and drag the lock icon up or slide the QWERTY keyboard out. All of your device’s security settings are available through the Security menu. You can secure your data Your Device’s Unlock Pattern Feature and limit phone access by requiring a screen unlock pattern every time your device is turned on or every...
Page 95 Review the onscreen Confirm the new pattern by redrawing it and then tutorial on pattern tapping Confirm creation, and then tap Once the feature is enabled, additional unlock pattern Next options are then enabled from within the Security & Draw your pattern by menu list.
Page 96: Using Visible Passwords
(vibration) for the unlock pattern with the Use tactile When your device is locked, you can only receive feedback option. incoming calls or make calls to 911or Sprint Customer Service. What to do if you have forgotten your pattern: Press to reveal the lock screen.
Page 97 To disable visible passwords: displays the memory Internal phone storage information specific to the built-in device memory. Press and tap > > This memory amount can not be altered because Location & security it is part of the device hardware. (to remove the checkmark Visible passwords To view your microSD card storage information:...
Page 98: Using The Task Manager
allows you to “unmount” the Read the dialog and touch Unmount SD card Stop service? Stop microSD card from its communication to the Note: These stopped processes are restarted once the device. This severs the connection so the card device is restarted (power cycled). can be safely removed or reformatted.
Page 99 displays any installed packages or Press and tap . This option sorts Package Sort by size applications from the Market that are taking up the current listing to display Manage applications memory space. Tap Uninstall to remove them those applications by amount of memory or cache from your device.
Page 100: Resetting Your Device
To uninstall third-party applications: Press > and tap > Applications > Manage applications. Important: Only third-party applications can be uninstalled. Applications preinstalled on the device can not be removed. Tap the third-party application, and from the screen, tap Application info Uninstall Resetting Your Device Resetting the device restores all the factory defaults,...
Page 101: 2D. Call Log
The Notification area of the Home screen (upper-left) displays phone notifications, status, or alerts such as: 2D. Call Log Indicates there is Call in progress: a call currently active and in progress. Viewing Call Log (page 87) Indicates an incoming Missed Call: call was missed.
Page 102: Call Log Options
Indicates all outgoing calls Dialed: made from your device. Indicates any received Received: calls that were answered. Indicates any missed calls. Missed: These are routed to your voicemail. Accessing Call Log From Notifications You can also access the Call log from a Missed Call notification.
Page 103 allows you to create a new text Send message call options message to the selected entry. (tap) Send email allows you to create a new email that is then addressed to the entry’s available email Call log screen address. provides the time and date of the call and its Time duration.
Page 104: Making A Call From Call Log
to view the information for the Tap a Call log entry to save the View contact > Update existing currently stored Contacts entry. number to an existing entry. to delete the entry from the Call Log list. Remove Tap a destination type Phone, Google, Making a Call From Call Log Corporate...
Page 105: Altering A Number From Call Log
Altering a Number From Call Log Erasing the Call Log If you need to make a call from Call log and you need You can delete either an individual call log entry or all to alter the number prior to dialing, you can add the current entries from the Call log list.
Page 106: 2E. Contacts
Important: To verify your Contacts appear on your device, you must sync your email accounts after setup 2E. Contacts Settings > Accounts & sync ). (See “Confirming Contact Synchronization” on page 94.) Creating a New Contacts Entry Creating a New Contacts Entry (page 92) Saving a Phone Number (page 94) If existing Google and Confirming Contact Synchronization (page 94)
Page 107 contacts are stored locally on the device. Tap the fields, and enter Phone First name Last name a name for the new entry. WARNING: If the device is ever reset to its factory default parameters, locally stored contacts can be lost. Tap the label button (to the left of the Phone field) to select a category such as:...
Page 108: Saving A Phone Number
Tap a destination type ( Phone, Google, Tip: ICE – In Case of Emergency Corporate To make it easier for emergency personnel to identify important contacts, you can list your local emergency Note: You will not see the option to select a destination unless contacts under “ICE”...
Page 109 With syncing, any Contacts entries (with phone Note: Any change on either side (Phone, Gmail, or numbers, email addresses, pictures, etc.) are updated Corporate/Outlook Contacts), is reflected on the other and synced with your Epic 4G. side after a sync process. For more information about syncing existing managed The process of updating your Contacts tab can take accounts, see “Synchronizing Accounts”...
Page 110: Groups
Groups Contact entry’s Contacts tab Overview page This feature allows you to add a new or existing contact to a call group. This group can be one of the already present groups (Family, Friends, or Work) or a user- created group. To create a new group: Press and tap...
Page 111: Contacts Menu Options
From the list of contacts, tap the contact(s) you Contacts Menu Options want to add or tap . (A green check-mark Select all appears next to the selected entries.) Press and tap to add the contact(s) to your group. Touch and hold an entry Touch an existing group.
Page 112: Contacts Entry Options
to assign one the entry’s available Contacts Entry Options Mark as default numbers as the default (main) contact number. to copy the current Contacts entry Add to favorites Press and tap to the list within the Favorites tab (page 102). Touch an entry to display to remove the current Remove from favorites...
Page 113: Editing A Contacts Entry
Editing a Contacts Entry Note: When editing a Corporate contact entry, the following category entries appear within the Add more fields option: Nickname Postal address Web address From the Contact’s overview screen, press Birthday Anniversary , and Note and tap Edit.
Page 114: Adding A Number To A Contacts Entry
Adding a Number to a Contacts Editing a Contacts Entry’s Number Entry From the Contact’s overview screen, press and tap Edit From the Contact’s overview screen, press Tap an existing phone number field. and tap Edit. Note: From the phone numbers area, tap Touch and hold the field to activate the Add phone...
Page 115: Sending Contacts
Sending Contacts to attach the contact card to a new Gmail outgoing Internet-based email. Press Assigning a Picture to an Entry Touch an entry to open Assign a picture to display each time a certain contact its overview page. calls you. Press and tap Assigning a picture via the device:...
Page 116: Deleting Entries
Applying a picture to your Google Contact from within your Adding Entries to Your Favorites online Gmail: The Favorites tab is a listing that can help you quickly Log into your Gmail account and go to your access your most used or preferred Contacts entries. Contacts page.
Page 117 This process not only synchronizes your contact Note: You must first have an active Facebook page information but also your status, events, and more. populated with friends sharing their contact information. Press and tap If a Contacts entry already exists in with a slightly From the Contact’s tab, press and tap different name, separate entries are created and can...
Page 118 Choose from: , or Press and tap Sync Contacts Add all friends Sync Calendar Tap an entry from the list you wish to use as your to save these settings and return to main source of contact information. This Done Accounts and sync screen.
Page 119 Unlinking Contacts Press and tap Tap an entry from the Contacts list. From the Contact entry’s overview screen, press and tap the linked Contacts area. Note: The number of linked contacts appear within the Linked Contacts area, ex: 2 linked contacts. The source of those contacts are also shown (ex: Google, Facebook, etc..) to remove a selected contact source...
Page 120: 2F. Calendar & Tools
Google Calendar is an application that synchronizes new and existing entries between your device and your 2F. Calendar & Tools online Google account. Calendar Before You Begin (page 106) Synchronizing Corporate Calendar Events Calendar (page 106) My Files (page 112) Corporate calendars are not synchronized to your Memo (page 113) device by default;...
Page 121 Locate the corporate email account within the Configuring Calendar Settings Managed accounts area of the screen. Press and tap (Calendar) If not present, you will have to add this account JANUARY (page 74). > Settings within the Corporate account field to Tap an onscreen option: reveal the account’s synchronization settings displays the currently managed...
Page 122: Adding An Event To The Calendar
Adding an Event to the Calendar Tap a day to which you would like to add an event and press and tap Create Your Calendar helps you organize your time and The default view for the Calendar is the Month reminds you of important events.
Page 123 Assign the new calendar event to a current Note: Some of the previous options appear when compatible account by tapping the field and then Calendar email accounts (such as Outlook) have been created selecting an account. For this example we are and synced.
Page 124: Event Reminders
to store the new event and synchronize it Save Note: Search option appears when the calendar type is with your selected account. set to Corporate Event Reminders allows you to select from recent email Recently recipients. Tap entries and tap When your device is turned on and you have an event Note: When you add participants to a Calendar event, an...
Page 125: Viewing Events
Press to keep these reminders in place Viewing Events and close the Notifications panel. Press and tap . Once an event has JANUARY been created, entries are shown in the default view. To view a Calendar event farther out, tap either Week Month Tap the day for which you would like to view...
Page 126: My Files
Editing an Existing Event Erasing All Events Press and tap Press and tap JANUARY JANUARY Tap an event to reveal its details. From the main Calendar screen (Month tab view), press and tap Delete Press and tap Edit to delete all events currently available Select all Make your modifications (event name, location, for this managed account.
Page 127: Memo
Accessing File Viewer Memo Press and tap > My Files Your device comes with a memo application that you Navigation in this viewer works on a hierarchy can use to compose and store reminders and notes to structure with folders, subfolders, etc. help keep you organized.
Page 128: Alarm Clock
Alarm Clock Note: The number of hours and minutes left before the alarm goes off is briefly displayed onscreen after you set the new alarm time. Your device comes with a built-in alarm clock that has multiple alarm capabilities. There is no limit to the to select an audio ringtone that will Ringtone number of alarm events you can create.
Page 129: Calculator
To delete an Alarm event: To hide the onscreen clock: Press and tap Press and tap > > Touch and hold a desired alarm event, tap Press and tap Delete Hide clock , and then tap alarm Calculator To disable an Alarm event: Press and tap >...
Page 130: Updating Your Device Firmware
If the option is on, email, Calendar and Auto-sync Note: These advanced panel features are also available Contacts automatically synchronize whenever a when the keyboard is opened in Landscape mode. change is made. If the option is off, simply tap Auto-sync Updating Your Device Firmware within the account field to reveal the account’s...
Page 131 Touch and hold on a text message from the string Updating Your Device Firmware context menu appears. Message Options Once you have backed up all your data, use the Forward and enter a recipient’s phone number. option to update your device Update Firmware To back up your Google applications: firmware.
Page 132: Updating Your Android Operating System
Touch to complete the process. Locate the Android OS Update Available icon Restart & install ) in Notifications. Note: The Notifications panel can also be opened on the Touch and hold the Status bar, and then slide your Home screen by pressing and then tapping Notifications.
Page 133: Updating Your Prl
Updating Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically. Press and tap > > About phone > System Updates > Update PRL Follow the onscreen instructions. 2F. Calendar & Tools...
Page 134: 2G. Voice Services
Activating Voice Dialer 2G. Voice Services Press and tap > (Voice Dialer) The screen displays “ ” and the phone Listening prompts you to say the name Voice Dialing (page 120) of the command you want to Opening Menus With Voice Dialer (page 122) use.
Page 135: Calling A Contact With Voice Dialer
<Menu> to jump directly to menu items or If a name has only a single number, or if you Open applications. (See “Opening Menus With Voice know the name but are not sure which number to Dialer” on page 122.) call, say “...
Page 136: Opening Menus With Voice Dialer
Opening Menus With Voice Dialer Text-to-Speech You can jump directly to many menu items or Allows the device to provide a verbal readout of applications by saying “ ” followed by a menu onscreen data such as messages and incoming caller Go to option.
Page 137: Voice Search
overrides any conflicting Voice Search Always use my settings application settings with those you set up within this text-to-speech settings screen. If enabled, and Voice Search works similarly to the Voice Dialer. It uses available as a feature, your device will default to built-in voice recognition software to listen to your using the text-to-speech feature.
Page 138: 2H. Microsd Card
Important: Camera, Camcorder, and Music playback features are dependant on having a memory card 2H. microSD Card installed. Although the Epic 4G comes with a 16GB card (preinstalled), it can support cards of up to 32GB. Removing the microSD Card Your Device’s microSD Card and Adapter (page 124) Connecting Your Device to Your Computer (page 126) Remove the battery cover.
Page 139 Re-inserting the microSD Card microSD card Slot Remove the battery cover. Grasp the device firmly and locate the cover release latch. Place your fingernail in the opening and firmly Correct “pop” the cover off the device (similar to a soda can).
Page 140: Connecting Your Device To Your Computer
Write Protection WARNING: DO NOT remove a microSD card while the device is accessing or transferring files. Doing so The microSD adapter has a built-in Write Protection will result in loss or damage of data. Make sure lock to prevent accidental overwriting or removal of your battery is fully charged before using the your data when the microSD card and adapter are microSD card.
Page 141 4G and a PC. tethered mode microSD card (internally installed prior to start) A wireless data connection can be done by using the device’s Sprint Hotspot feature compatible USB cable (included) (page 181). With the microSD card installed, connect your...
Page 142 To remove the connection: From the , select Found New Hardware Wizard Install and click the software automatically Next When you have finished transferring data, click the Select a connection to the Internet and click USB device icon on your computer's taskbar, and Next follow the onscreen instructions to safely unplug If a...
Page 143: Microsd Card Settings
Transferring data directly to and from the To complete the disconnect process, touch and drag the slider. Disconnect microSD Creating Folders in the microSD Card You can access the microSD card and use it just as easily as any other communicating storage device. From your Desktop, double-click My Computer >...
Page 144: Important Connection Information
Review the available information. Important: The formatting procedure erases all the data on The storage capacity page is divided into two the microSD card, after which the files CANNOT sections: External SD card Internal phone be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the storage card.
Page 145 Important: The microSD card can only share a connection with one device at a time, either your device or your computer (via its USB connection), not both. You can not browse the contents of the card via your device if they are currently being browsed via your PC.
Page 146: 2I. Camera
2I. Camera Taking Pictures (page 132) Recording Videos (page 138) Note: The storage card that comes installed on your device allows you to use the camera and camcorder features. All pictures and videos are stored on the external 16GB microSD card. The Epic 4G supports SDHC cards of up to 32GB.
Page 147: Camera Settings
Holding the phone in landscape mode, use the Note: uses the Epic 4G’s front-facing camera lens, Self shot display screen as a viewfinder and aim the camera so you can still use the display screen to see what lens at your subject. you're shooting.
Page 148: Camera Options And Settings
to adjust the overall image Camera Options and Settings Exposure value brightness. Use the onscreen slider to adjust the Tap the settings icon to access the options and value. settings screens where there are two available tabs. to access the camera options and Settings settings: to exit from a menu and return to the...
Page 149 to set a time delay before the camera to help prevent blurriness due to Timer Anti-Shake remotely takes a picture (self-timer). Once a time normal movements and shaking while taking the is selected, and you click the shoot button, you picture.
Page 150: View Your Pictures
to reconfigure your camera settings back to (Details, Set as, Crop, Rotate left, or Reset More their defaults. Rotate Right). Tap an image to open it, and press View Your Pictures options such as (Facebook, Email, Share The Gallery is where you can Picasa, AllShare, Messaging, Bluetooth, or access the Gallery of stored Gmail),...
Page 151 to initiate an onscreen slideshow to activate the picture share menu from Slideshow Share displaying every image in the current folder. which you can choose to share the current image via one of many options: – or – to insert your image into your Facebook Menu to display the following image menu...
Page 152: Recording Videos
to open additional image options such as: With the picture displayed, tap More Menu > More > Set , and select an option. Details Set as, Crop, Rotate Left, Rotate Right Details to display image details such as Title, Wallpaper to assign the picture as a background Type, Date taken, Album, Location, Latitude, image.
Page 153: Camcorder Settings
Important: Use the Up and Down Volume buttons to zoom in Mode Recording mode Video settings and out on your subject. Up to 4x zoom is available. in the upper right corner to activate camcorder mode ( Holding the phone in landscape mode, use the display screen as a viewfinder and aim the camera lens at your subject.
Page 154 to set the image quality for your Camcorder Options and Settings Recording mode image. Choose from: (for SDHC card Normal Tap the settings icon to access the options and storage) or (sending the video in an Limit for MMS settings screens where there are two available tabs. MMS/video message).
Page 155: Video Settings
to compensate for color differences Video Settings White balance found within different lighting conditions. Choose Press and tap > from: Auto (default), Daylight Cloudy, Incandescent , or Fluorescent From gallery, tap a video icon to begin Camera to apply different color effects onto videos. Effects video playback.
Page 156 to remove checkmarks on all files to display video details such as Title, Unselect all Details within the current folder. Type, Date taken, Album, Location, Latitude, and Longitude. Share to share the selected video via one of many options: to upload your selected video file to a YouTube YouTube page.
Page 157: 2J. Bluetooth
Turning Bluetooth On and Off 2J. Bluetooth By default, your device’s Bluetooth feature is set to Turning Bluetooth on activates the internal Bluetooth antenna. Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 143) Note: Activating Bluetooth can drain your battery faster and reduce your available usage times.
Page 158: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu
Bluetooth Status Indicators To access the Bluetooth Settings menu: Press and tap > > The following icons show your Bluetooth connection Wireless & networks > Bluetooth settings status at a glance: Set your Bluetooth options: Device name Visible – Bluetooth is active Scan devices –...
Page 159: Pairing Bluetooth Devices
To change your Bluetooth name: Pairing Bluetooth Devices Verify your Bluetooth is active. Paired Devices From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Device name The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish Tap the field and enter a new name. Device name trusted connections between your device and another to complete the rename process.
Page 160 Once successfully paired to an external device, to confirm disconnection. appears within the Status area. – or – From the Bluetooth settings page, touch and hold Note: Due to different specifications and features of other the name of the previously paired device, and Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations select may be different, and functions such as transfer or...
Page 161: Sending Contacts Via Bluetooth
To access a paired device’s settings: Press Verify your Bluetooth is active. Touch an entry to open From the Bluetooth settings page, touch and hold its overview page. the name of the previously paired device. Press and tap and configure the desired options. Options Send namecard via >...
Page 162: Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During
Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call During an active call, where the audio is being routed through a connected Bluetooth device (headset or hands-free connection), tap Bluetooth to route the device’s audio through the connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through the speaker (Off).
Page 163: Section 3: Sprint Service
Section 3 Sprint Service...
Page 164: Sprint Service: The Basics
Text Messaging (SMS) (page 156) turned off. You should set up your Sprint voicemail and Multimedia Messaging (MMS) (page 158) personal greeting as soon as your device is activated.
Page 165 Timeline Note: Voicemail Password message. Touch and drag this bar to scrub Sprint strongly recommends that you create a through the message to different points. password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, to pause the playback, tap anyone who has access to your device is able to to resume.
Page 166 Compose to forward the voicemail to another Forward to listen to all new messages. Play all new recipient. to list all undelivered voicemail Undelivered messages. 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics...
Page 167 Speakerphone again to deactivate the to enter a name or number that is From name speakerphone. The checkmark will be grayed out. attached to your outgoing voicemails as part of an identification string (page 154). 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics...
Page 168: Voicemail Menu
Press and tap Settings > Change greeting By sounding the assigned ringer type. to connect to the Sprint voicemail system and follow the prompts to change your current By displaying within the Notifications area of greeting. the Status bar when a single new unheard voicemail message is received.
Page 169: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages
Your device accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, your device notifies you of new messages Using Another Phone to Access Messages only when it is turned on and you are in a Sprint service area. Dial your wireless phone number.
Page 170: Text Messaging (Sms)
Contacts were received. email address, if the information matches a current contact’s entry information, you will see a match. When you see a match, touch the associated name to complete the addressing. 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics...
Page 171: Accessing Text Messages
Attach Send More Insert Smiley, Delete listed within the Messaging screen. Touch the , and thread, All threads Add to Contacts message to open the message and then scroll down and view its entire content. 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics...
Page 172: Multimedia Messaging (Mms)
From the Messages screen, you can also touch page 132.) to begin creating a new outgoing message. message : Opens the Gallery application. Use the Videos onscreen navigation to select a video and attach it to your outgoing message. 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics...
Page 173 Touch the created slide (example, Slide 1), tap , and then select the picture you Add picture want to add to the slide. Tap the text field below the image to enter a caption for the picture. 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics...
Page 174 Compose screen, tap the button next Remove field and then type your reply message. compose to the attachment. Once complete, tap Send When you are finished creating your new MMS message, touch Send 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics...
Page 175: Deleting A Message Or Message Thread
Press and tap only desire the MMS message headers to download while roaming. Enable this option to From within the Messaging screen, press automatically download your complete and tap Settings multimedia messages even while roaming. 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics...
Page 176: Caller Id
: Enable this option if you wish to To permanently block your number, call Sprint Notifications receive a notification in the status bar when a new Customer Service. text or multimedia message arrives. Call Waiting : Allows you to select a ringer to Select ringtone sound when a new message is received.
Page 177: Making A 3-Way Call
When you’re connected to the second party, same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime to combine both calls into a single Merge rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 3-way call. 3A. Sprint Service: The Basics...
Page 178: Call Forwarding
Keypad Keypad onscreen dialer. Your display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint Network. Anytime you are PQRS roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). If Enter the area code and phone number to which you are roaming on a digital system, you will see the you want your calls forwarded.
Page 179: Setting Roam Mode
Your device allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint can determine which signals your device accepts. Network, and your call is dropped in an area where you...
Page 180: Call Guard
(such as dialing 1 + area code) to make call. (This additional step is not required when you and receive roaming calls. make or receive calls while on the Nationwide Sprint Network.) System Select To turn Call Guard on or off:...
Page 181: Data Roam Guard
You can set your device to alert you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network and try to use data services such as messaging. Note: Data Roam Guard is turned on by default on your device.
Page 182: 3B. Web And Data Services
Using the Android Market (page 196) by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For example, the third John Applications (page 197) Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have as his user name.) jsmith003@sprintpcs.com Getting Started With Data Services...
Page 183: Data Connection Status And Indicators
Note: Internet connections can be made either through the When the signal bands are gray, your device is Sprint (3G or 4G) or via Wi-Fi (configured within the connected to the network, signal is weak. Settings > Wireless & networks page).
Page 184: Navigating The Web
Your device is connected to the high-speed Scrolling Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (EVDO). As with other parts of your device’s menu, you’ll have to When the signal bands are animated, your drag up and down to see everything on some device is transferring data (for example, when websites.
Page 185: Browser Menu
Pinching and Zooming Going to a Web Page Zooming in and out on a Web page can be done now Tap the field (top of the browser window) Address and enter a new Web address. without the need of an onscreen zoom tool. Just use your fingers to pinch in or spread out on the screen.
Page 186 From any open Web page, press : Reloads the current Web page. Refresh (You will see the browser menu.) Forward : Returns you to a previously viewed page. : Provide additional browser options: More : Assigns the current Web Add bookmark (Menu+a) page as a new bookmark.
Page 187 Going to a Specific Website Note: These additional options can also be accessed via the QWERTY keyboard by using a combination of the To go to a particular website by entering a URL (website Menu button ( ) and the specified key address): combination.
Page 188 : Provides an overview of : New pages are launched in Open pages in overview Open in background recently opened pages. a separate page and displayed behind the current one. Remove the checkmark to disable Text encoding : Adjusts the current text encoding. this function.
Page 189 : Deletes any stored data from . Notifies you if there is a Clear form data Show security warnings previously filled out forms. Tap to complete the security issue with the current website. Remove process. the checkmark to disable this function. : Allows sites to request access to Enable location Press...
Page 190 to complete the process. Enter a descriptive name for the new bookmark and tap to store the new entry to your Creating Bookmarks Bookmarks list. From any open Web Creating Bookmarks From Other Tabs page, press . (You From any open Web page, press >...
Page 191: Wi-Fi
Touch and hold an entry from the list to display an Wi-Fi communication requires access to an existing onscreen popup menu. and accessible Wireless Access Point (WAP). These WAPs can either be Open (unsecured) as within most Set as homepage to assign the selected entry Hot Spots, or Secured (requiring knowledge of the as your new homepage.
Page 192 To turn Wi-Fi off: Note: When you select an open network, you will be automatically connected to the network. Press and tap > > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi To manually add your new network connection: Tap to remove the green checkmark and Touch Add Wi-Fi network deactivate Wi-Fi.
Page 193: 4G Services
Wi-Fi service, including: 6 Mbps). (Actual speeds may vary.) Setting your Wi-Fi sleep policy Sprint 4G is currently available in over 35 markets and Viewing your device’s MAC Address counting, and on select devices such as the Epic 4G.
Page 194: Turning 4G On And Off
3G/4G data available. 4G turned Off. – 3G Phone and Data Available Important: 4G service must be added to your account Sprint 3G data and voice service is before attempting a connection to the 4G available and active. 4G is turned network. Off.
Page 195: Sprint Mobile Hotspot
Tap the onscreen 4G icon to turn off the service (turns gray when disabled). Sprint Mobile Hotspot Sprint Mobile Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be used).
Page 196: Email
Write down the passkey (password) for this WPA communication (shown onscreen). Your device’s Email applications let you access and To connect to the Sprint Mobile Hotspot: manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target convenient location.
Page 197 (Post Office Protocol) - This protocol is From a computer, launch a Web browser and supported by most ISPs and is currently more navigate to www.google.com common among consumer applications. POP3 is Depending on your synchronization settings, Google the current standard. Mail, along with calendar events, phone numbers and other contact information on your device are Note:...
Page 198: Opening Gmail
The unique account name is used to differentiate Create and Send Gmail this account from other email accounts accessed Press and tap > by your device. to open your inbox. Inbox See “Adding Additional Internet Email Accounts” on page 189. Press and tap Compose...
Page 199 Select the picture you want to attach (indicated by Accessing Email Messages a green checkmark) and tap Depending on your email type, account settings, Email to delete a selected attachment from notifications, ringtone notification, etc, the device your current email. displays the email message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new email.
Page 200 To reply to an email message: Status bar With the email message displayed: New email From within Gmail, tap the recipient name from message field and select an email application to begin replying to the sender. Choose from: (Gmail) or Compose Email Email...
Page 201 This menu provides both field information and Email settings: Setting Up an Email Account via the Device Signature : Allows you to create an email signature for your outgoing Gmail emails. Press and tap Email : Shows a dialog whenever you Confirm delete Follow the onscreen instructions to setup an email delete an email.
Page 202: Opening Email
Opening Email You can add as many message recipients as you want. Press and tap Email Note: To send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy Press and tap Accounts (Bcc) of the current email to other recipients, tap the Cc/Bcc fields.
Page 203 Adding Additional Internet Email Accounts : displays the name used in the Your name From field of your outgoing emails. Using only reveals all currently added Email Email check frequency : Tap to adjust the time accounts.To view additional email accounts within the interval used by your device to check your email main Email screen, they must first be added.
Page 204 : Adjusts the outgoing Setting Up a Corporate Email Outgoing settings parameters, such as username, password, and Press and tap > other incoming connection parameters (ex: SMTO server). Press and tap Accounts : Allows you to maintain any Forward with files Press and tap Add account.
Page 205 Configure your Email check frequency Amount to Important: Key info here is the information. Maintain Domain (days to synchronize between your synchronize the “ ” between the Domain and Username. device and server), and activate any other email Password : typically your network access settings, and then tap Next password (case-sensitive).
Page 206 While in a message, use , or Reply Delete Reply Note: To send an additional carbon copy (Cc) or a blind or press to select messaging options, such carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other Add to Contacts Forward Save to Calendar, recipients, tap the...
Page 207: Configuring Corporate Email Settings
Enter a new message body and tap within the Send Corporate account field to To delete an email message: reveal the account’s Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and synchronization settings select from the onscreen context menu. Delete screen.
Page 208 Tap the parameters you wish to synchronize. enables the device to Email notifications display a status bar icon when new Account settings allows you to configure: emails have been received. displays the name used by the Account name assigns an audible ringtone Select ringtone device to track the account.
Page 209 allows you to create an outgoing to store the new signature. Signature email signature attached to new emails sent Configuring Data Synchronization Settings from your device. This feature allows you to determine which current Press to return to the previous screen. applications are synchronized with external server and For more detailed Corporate email information, see at what intervals.
Page 210: Using The Android Market
Using the Android Market Note: Use caution with applications which request access to any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of data usage times. The Android Market provides direct access to a large selection of applications which you can download and If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions to pay install on your device.
Page 211: Applications
– Sprint’s policies often do not Applications apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information to the third-party application You can access a wide variety of applications in many provider.
Page 212: Nascar Sprint Cup Mobile
Home Note: Some Sprint data applications may not work with a main NASCAR page. This applies to each of Wi-Fi connection present. If prompted, disable your these options. device's Wi-Fi feature while using these applications.
Page 213: Sprint Football Live
NASCAR-specific news, photos, and driver stats. previews, blogs, discussions groups, fantasy football, You can also customize alerts for new information etc. such as ALL NASCAR News, Sprint Cup News, etc. Press and tap >...
Page 214: Sprint Zone
(default home page) displays a screen allows you to exit the Sprint Football Live 2010 Draft Exit full of draft information such as Draft Insider, application. Tap to exit. Exclusive Blog, Draft Tracker, Pick’Em, Mock Draft, Sprint Zone and Draft Prospects.
Page 215 Touch the fields and to begin recording. Username Password enter your information. to stop recording. Sign in . Your device Enter a title for your video segment and select then communicates with those services you wish to use to distribute your the Qik servers to confirm video.
Page 216: Entertainment: Tv And Music
® DivX video up to HD 720p, including premium content. * Sprint TV coverage not available everywhere. Content and lineup subject to change. Select channels also available To generate the registration code, locate the DivX VOD for casual usage. Vis it www.sprint.com/tvguide for more section in the device setup menu.
Page 217: Locating Your Vod Registration Number
[Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX To play purchased DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts movies on your Samsung playback to registered DivX Certified devices. Intercept™ device, you will If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for first need to complete a your device, the message "Authorization Error"...
Page 218 Registration of your device is only required for playback file and initiate the transfer process. of protected DivX material. Connect your Samsung VITAL™ to the computer via USB and transfer this video. (See “Connecting Playback Media Files Your Device to Your Computer” on page 126.)
Page 219: Sprint Tv
If prompted, tap Disable Wi-Fi to continue. Select , or to display channel Radio Favs More options. Tap an entry to select a channel from the Sprint TV listings or to select an available category. 3C. Entertainment: TV and Music...
Page 220 Purchasing and Downloading Music from Once the song has been downloaded to your microSD card, you can use the Music Amazon application to playback the file. Press and tap > Amazon MP3 Accessing the Music Player Select an onscreen category ( Bestselling Albums Press and tap...
Page 221: Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files
Touch and hold a song you’d like to add to a Backing Up Your Downloaded Music Files playlist. This action reveals an onscreen context menu. Sprint recommends you back up your downloaded music files to your computer. (See “Connecting Your and select either a Add to playlist Current Device to Your Computer”...
Page 222: Streaming Music
Streaming Music YouTube Sprint offers a variety of musical options through the YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users Radio category in the Sprint TV menu, including can upload and share videos. The site is used to SIRIUS Music, Music Choice, VH1, and many others.
Page 223: Allshare
allows you to Play file from server on my phone Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube site to view receive and playback media stored externally content. However, if you wish to sign in to access (server, laptop, etc.) directly on your device.
Page 224 to configure which media types will If transmitting local media to an external device, Share media be shared. Choose from scroll through your microSD card folders to locate Share video Share image the file(s) you wish to transmit. A green checkmark Share sound indicates the file has been selected.
Page 225: 3D. Gps Navigation
This additional location feature uses open Wi-Fi and GPS Services (page 211) mobile network connections to assist in providing Google Maps (page 211) additional location accuracy. Sprint Navigation (page 213) Press > and tap > Location & Getting Driving Directions (page 214) security >...
Page 226 Before you begin using this feature you must activate To use Google Maps: your GPS hardware and agree to share location Press and tap information with Google. > To enable your device’s GPS Location feature: If prompted, read the Press and tap >...
Page 227: Sprint Navigation
Tap the search field (at the top of the screen), enter Registering Sprint Navigation a keyword, and tap Before you can use Sprint Navigation, your device and This keyword can be a category name (such as service must be registered.
Page 228: Getting Driving Directions
Using Sprint Navigation those local addresses assigned to Contacts: previously entered Contacts. Before you can use Sprint Navigation, your device and Search lets you search for locations from dozens service must be registered. of options such as Food/Coffee Gas Stations...
Page 229: Using A Physical Address
Using a Physical Address After you enter the location and receive driving directions, you can alter the information being Before you can use Sprint Navigation, your device and displayed by using one of three other driving options: service must be registered.
Page 230: Using A Local Business Category
To receive turn by turn directions (2D): Using a Local Business Category Press and tap > > Drive To > The Epic 4G can also cross-reference your current Address. location with local business and points of interest, such as Grocery Stores, Gas Stations, Wi-Fi Spots, Malls, Note: A 2D map is a flat representation f your projected Hospitals, etc.
Page 231: Sharing A Recent Location With Others
> > Drive To > Once you have begun using Recent Places. Sprint Navigation to find your destination, you can then either Use the directional arrow keys to highlight a recent recall those locations and add place from the list.
Page 232: Configuring Your Navigation Preferences
to complete the delivery process. allows you to display onscreen tips: Send Now Tips: Always On Always Off Configuring Your Navigation Preferences Connection: allows you to assign the GPS connection method: , or MDS(BES) Press and tap > > Default is Share &...
Page 233: Launching The Product Tour
lets you change navigation settings, allows you to select the language Navigation: Language: including: used for the directions when spoken: Sara (English US) (default) or Maria (Spanish) Route Style: allows you to choose the method which is used to provide you directions from allows you to setup if During Phone Call: Point A to Point B.
Page 235: Section 4: Safety And Warranty
Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...
Page 236: Important Safety Information
Note: For the best care of your phone, only Sprint-authorized bodily injury, death, or property damage. personnel should service your phone and accessories. Failure to do so may be dangerous and void your warranty.
Page 237: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To
Tip: Purchase an optional hands-free accessory at your local Sprint Turning Off Your Phone Before Flying Store, or call Sprint at 1-866-866-7509. You can also dial # 2 2 2 Turn off your phone before boarding any aircraft. To prevent on your phone.
Page 238: Caring For The Battery
Recently there have been some public reports of wireless make calls that increase your Sprint invoice. phone batteries overheating, catching fire, or exploding. It appears that many, if not all, of these reports involve counterfeit or inexpensive, aftermarket-brand batteries with unknown or questionable manufacturing standards.
Page 239: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy
Sprint phones resulting from the proper use of batteries and accessories approved Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can by Sprint or the manufacturer of your phone. Use only Sprint- be burned. approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and For safe disposal options of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your accessories found at Sprint Stores or through your phone’s...
Page 240: Fcc Radio Frequency Emission
To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure guidelines, if variations in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard you wear a handset on your body, use a Sprint-supplied or of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public.
Page 241: Owner's Record
FCC Notice Reorient the direction of the internal antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation receiver. is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept from that to which the receiver is connected.
Page 242: User Guide Proprietary Notice
User Guide Proprietary Notice CDMA Technology is licensed by QUALCOMM Incorporated under one or more of the following patents: 4,901,307 5,109,390 5,267,262 5,416,797 5,506,865 5,544, 1 96 5,657,420 5,101,501 5,267,261 5,414,796 5,504,773 5,535,239 5,600,754 5,778,338 5,228,054 5,337,338 5,710,784 5,056, 1 09 5,568,483 5,659,569 5,490,165...
Page 243: 4B. Manufacturer's Warranty
In addition to the warranty provided by your phone’s What is Not Covered? manufacturer, which is detailed on the following pages, Sprint offers a number of optional plans to cover your equipment for This Limited Warranty is conditioned upon proper use of non-warranty claims.
Page 244 Product; (i) any other acts which are not the fault of SAMSUNG; ninety (90) days. All other repaired/replaced Product will be or (j) Product used or purchased outside the United States.
Page 245 What Are The Limits On Samsung's Warranty/liability? SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED APPLY TO YOU. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE HEREIN, PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS," AND LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM...
Page 246: End User License Agreement For Software
WILL ALWAYS BE CONSTRUED TO BE LIMITED BY ITS TERMS oral or written, do not constitute warranties by SAMSUNG and OR AS LIMITED AS THE LAW PERMITS. should not be relied upon.
Page 247 IN THIS EULA, YOU MUST CLICK THE "DECLINE" BUTTON, Software. DISCONTINUE USE OF THE SOFTWARE. 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and 1. GRANT OF LICENSE. Samsung grants you the following its affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered...
Page 248 License will terminate automatically without OR ADVICE GIVEN BY SAMSUNG OR A SAMSUNG notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the terms AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL CREATE A and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this EULA, WARRANTY.
Page 249 Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or liability of Samsung under any provision of this EULA and your written communications, proposals and representations with exclusive remedy hereunder shall be limited to the greater of...
Page 250 Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all No reproduction in whole or in part allowed without prior settings to default settings.
Page 251 Index Airplane Mode 78 Android Market 196 Activating 78 Accessing 196 Deactivating 78 Downloads 117 Alarm Installing a Google Symbols Customizing the Onscreen Application 196 Clock 115 Launching a Google Numerics Delete an Existing Alarm 115 Application 196 3-Way Call 60, 163 Disable an Existing Alarm My Downloads 196, 197 Reinstalling a Google...
Page 252 Audible Touch Notifications 67 Battery Use 22 Clear cache 174 Audible selection 67 Viewing 70 Clear history 174 Audible touch tones 67 Bluetooth 143–148 Clear Location Access 175 Haptic feedback 67 Accessing the Paired Clear Passwords 175 SD card notifications 67 Device’s Settings 147 Cookies 174 Auto-Rotate Feature 37...
Page 253 Select Text 172 Altering a Number 91 Video Viewer 140 Selecting Onscreen Text 173 Erasing 91 YouTube 142 Text Size 173 Making a Call 90 Camcroder Browser Menu 171–177 Options 88 Email 142 Saving a Number 90 Gmail 142 Calculator 115 Call Waiting 162 Camera 132–142 Advanced panel 115...
Page 254 Clear Default 85 Entry Options 98 Create and Send 192 Clear Location Access 175 Linking 104 Creating a Signature 195 Connection Saving a Phone Number 94 Creation 190 Troubleshooting 128 Sending via Bluetooth 101, Deleting 193 Contact Icon 138 Email Signature 76 Contacts 92–105 Sending via Email 101 Opening 191...
Page 255 Device Settings 66–86 Entering Text 41–55 Airplane Mode 78 Edit Sync Groups 123ABC Mode 49 Display Settings 69–72 Assigning a Picture to Device ABC Mode 44 Location Settings 72 Additional QWERTY Text Messaging Settings 156– Edit text menu 100 Options 51 Email 182 Android Keyboard 41 Sound Settings 66–69...
Page 256 Accessing Email Messages Synchronizing an Account Facebook 136, 137 Adding Your Friends to your Account Settings 186 Google Applications Contacts 103 Assigning a Contacts Image Back up 117 Get Friends 103 Google Contact Logging In 103 Back up 116 Updating Images 102 Phonebook 36 Create and Send 184 Google Maps 211...
Page 257 Home Screen Memory Adding Web Bookmarks Key Functions 11 Clearing Application Cache Keyboard Backlight 70 Customizing 33 Keyboard Timeout 70 External SD card 83 Extended Screens 28 Internal phone storage 83 Overview 26 Language Management 83 Homepage Settings 72 Uninstalling Third-Party Creating 176 Live Wallpapers 71 Applications 86...
Page 258 Troubleshooting Connection Replying to 160 FanZone 199 Settings 161 Leaderboard 198 Umnount 84 Music 205–??, 206–207 Miss Sprint 199 microSD Card 124–131 Assigning a New Ringtone News & Alerts 199 Adapter 126 Point Standings 198 Formatting 130 Creating a Playlist 207...
Page 259 Videos 199 Phone vibrate 68 NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile Picasa 137 Recently-Used Applications Picture ID 138 Accessing 36 Navigating the Menus 26 Pictures Resetting Your Device 86 Navigating the Web 170 Sending via Bluetooth 147 Ringer volume 67 North American Dialing 77...
Page 260 Team Pages 200 Using Voice 25 Signature 76, 187, 190, 195 Tweets 200 Security 80–83 Silence All 68 Sprint Mobile Hotspot 181, 197 Menu 80 Silent mode 69 Passkey 181 Select Input Method vi, 42 Smiley 14 Sprint Navigation 213...
Page 261 Tutorial 47, 50 Language 123 Activation 5 Synchronizing Accounts 73 Settings 122 Operator Services 8 System Select 166 Third-Party Applications Sprint 411 7 System Update 117 Uninstalling 86 Sprint TV 205 System volume 67 Three-Way Calling 163 Sprint Zone 197 TRS 79...
Page 262 Turning Your Device On and Updating Your PRL 119 Visual Voicemail Off 18 Updating Your Profile 118 Changing your Main TV 205 Use GPS Satellites 211 Greeting 154 Use GPS satellites 212 Editing the From Name 154 Unlock Pattern 80 Use Wireless Networks Enabling the Speakerphone Changing the Pattern 82...
Page 263 Voicemail Web Bookmarks 176 Notification 154 Wi-Fi Retrieving 155 Connecting to a Network Setting Up 5 Volume Manually Scanning 178 Media 67 Settings 178, 179 Ringer 67 Status Indicators 179 Turning Off 178 Wallpaper 70, 138 Turning On 177 Gallery 71 Wi-Fi Hotspot 181 Home screen 138 Window Animation 69...

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