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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents My Carrier ............3 Service .............4 Device Functions ...........5 Setting Up Your Device ........7 Turning Your Device On and Off ......10 Locking and Unlocking Screen ......10 Initial Device Configuration ........10 Home Screen ..........11 Calling Features ..........12 Making a Call ............12 Ending a Call ............13 Answering a Call ............13 Rejecting a Call ............13...
  • Page 3 Messages ............17 Create and Send a Message ......17 Connections ..........18 Connecting to Bluetooth........18 Connecting to Wi-Fi ..........18 Smartphone Mobile HotSpot.......19 USB Tethering ............21 Apps & More ..........23 Installing Apps ............23 Gmail (Google Account) ........23 Setting Up Your Email Accounts .......24 Internet ..............25 Camera ..............26 Wi-Fi Calling ..........27...

  • Page 4: My Carrier

    Access account information from: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps T-Mobile My Account. 2. If prompted, follow the on-screen information regarding security, alerts, or offers. 3. Choose from an available category such as: Account Info, Device Support, Notifications, [promotional], and others.

  • Page 5: Service

    ID. ● Your Social Security number, current driver’s license number, and date of birth for credit check purposes ● Your choice of T-Mobile rate plan and services (see www.t-mobile.com for the latest plan information) ●...

  • Page 6: Device Functions

    Device Functions Headset Sensors Front- Facing Jack Camera Power/Lock Recent* Back* Home *Recent and Back keys illuminate when navigating through the device.
  • Page 7 Camera Lens Flash Speaker Volume Keys Charging/ USB Port Microphone Warning! Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your device. Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your device and void the warranty.

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Device

    Setting Up Your Device Step 1. Remove the Back Cover ● Locate the cover release latch (1) and carefully remove the cover off the device (2). Release Latch Step 2. Install the SIM Card ● Slide the SIM card into the SIM card slot until it “clicks”...
  • Page 9 Step 3. Install the optional microSD card ● Slide the microSD™ card into the card slot until it is secured into place. Step 4. Insert the Battery ● Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts (1). Press down gently to secure the battery (2).
  • Page 10 Step 5. Replace the Back Cover ● To ensure the back cover is firmly sealed, position the battery cover over the battery compartment and securely press down until you hear a click. Step 6. Charging the Device ● Before turning on your device, charge it fully. Be sure to use the charger that came with the device.

  • Page 11: Turning Your Device On And Off

    Turning Your Device On and Off 1. To turn ON, press and hold the Power/Lock key. 2. To turn OFF, press and hold Power/Lock key and follow the prompts. Locking and Unlocking Screen 1. To Lock, press the Power/Lock key. 2.

  • Page 12: Home Screen

    Home Screen Swipe your fingers left or right to view the entire Home screen. You can customize the screen with widgets and shortcuts to your favorite applications. Status Bar The Status bar appears at the top of your Home screen. Icons indicating your device’s status and new notification alerts appear on the Status bar.

  • Page 13: Calling Features

    Calling Features Making a Call 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Enter the number you wish to call and tap to place a call. 3. If you make a mistake while dialing, tap Delete to clear the last digit. Touch Delete to clear the entire and hold sequence.

  • Page 14: Ending A Call

    Ending a Call ► From within an active call, tap End call. Answering a Call ► At the incoming call screen, touch and slide Answer in any direction to answer the call. Rejecting a Call ► At the incoming call screen, touch and slide Reject in any direction to route the call to your voicemail system.

  • Page 15: Voicemail

    Voicemail Set Up Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and then touch and hold until the device dials your voicemail. 2. Follow the prompts in the new user tutorial to set up your mail box. Access Voicemail 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone and then touch and hold .

  • Page 16: Visual Voicemail

    Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail enables users to view a list of people who left a voicemail message, and listen to messages in any order directly from the device, without calling Voicemail. Initial Configuration and Set Up 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Visual Voicemail.

  • Page 17: Contacts

    Contacts Creating a New Contact 1. From the Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dialpad. 3. Tap Add to Contacts Create contact or select the Contact entry. 4. Tap a destination type (Device, SIM, Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Google, or Samsung account) (depending on where you want to save the new contact information).

  • Page 18: Messages

    Messages Create and Send a Message 1. From the Home screen, tap Messages Tap to compose message. 2. Enter either the recipient’s phone number or e-mail address. Note: If adding a recipient from among Logs, Contacts, or Groups, tap the contact to place a check mark alongside the entry and tap Done.

  • Page 19: Connections

    Connections Connecting to Bluetooth 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Bluetooth. 2. In a single motion touch and slide the Bluetooth slider to the right to turn it on 3. If necessary, tap Scan. Review the list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.

  • Page 20: Smartphone Mobile Hotspot

    Smartphone Mobile HotSpot This feature allows you to turn your device into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G/LTE data services (although 3G service can also be used). Note: The Smartphone Mobile HotSpot service cannot be active when device is connected to Wi-Fi.
  • Page 21 9. Confirm the Mobile HotSpot active icon appears at the top of the screen. Note: By default, during the initial setup process, the connection is not secure. It is recommended that you maintain a secure connection by using a password for communication.

  • Page 22: Usb Tethering

    USB Tethering This option allows you to share your device’s mobile data connection via a direct USB connection between your device and a single computer. The Mobile HotSpot connectivity is a wireless version of this same functionality and allows you to provide Internet connectivity to multiple devices.
  • Page 23 To connect using USB Tethering: 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Settings Tethering and Mobile HotSpot. 2. Plug in the USB cable between your computer and your device. 3. Tap the USB tethering option. This places a green check mark next to the entry and activates the feature.

  • Page 24: Apps & More

    Apps & More Installing Apps Apps are available to download from Google Play™. 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Play Store. 2. If prompted, follow the on-screen prompts to add an existing Google account. Gmail (Google Account) Before you can access Google™ applications, you must first sign into or set up a new Gmail account.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Your Email Accounts

    Setting Up Your Email Accounts Check email on the go with popular Internet-based email accounts, including Yahoo! Mail, etc.. ® 1. From the Home screen, tap Apps Email. 2. Enter your email address and password into the appropriate fields and tap Next. 3.

  • Page 26: Internet

    Internet Take the Internet on the go. You can reach the latest news, get the weather and follow your stocks. ► From the Home screen, tap Apps Internet. To enter a URL: You can access a website quickly by entering the URL.

  • Page 27: Camera

    Camera This device gives you the magic of professional digital photography. With stunning photographic output and a range of exceptionally rich professional shooting modes, editing features and various apps. Going pro has never been this easy or this fun. ► From the Home screen, tap Camera.

  • Page 28: Wi-Fi Calling

    Wi-Fi call and go out of range of your Wi-Fi, the call will be dropped. Unless your rate plan provides otherwise, Wi-Fi Calling minutes count the same as T-Mobile cellular calling minutes on your bill. Important! You must have a 911 emergency address registered with your account.
  • Page 29 2. If Missing 911 Address displays in the Status bar: ● Log into your account at: www.t-mobile.com. ● Go to your profile, locate your customer information, and follow the menu options to register your address. 3. From the Home screen, tap...

  • Page 30: Lock Screen

    Lock Screen This menu contains features that allows you to configure the device’s security parameters. To secure data and limit phone access, set the device to require a screen unlock pattern each time you turn on the device, or every time the phone wakes up from sleep mode (when the screen automatically turns off).

  • Page 31: Legal

    Legal APPROVED FIRMWARE VERSIONS This device will only operate with firmware versions that have been approved for use by T-Mobile and the device manufacturer. If unauthorized firmware is placed on the device it will not function. INFORMATION ABOUT SAFEGUARDING HANDSETS...

  • Page 32: Emergency Dialing

    You should not rely solely on a phone for essential communications (such as a medical or other emergency). Please see T-Mobile’s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy for additional service restrictions and details.

  • Page 33: Additional Information

    Character length/file size of messages/ attachments may be limited. T-Mobile is not liable for content of messages/attachments or for any failures, delays or errors in any T-Mobile generated alerts or notifications.
  • Page 34 You obtain no rights in downloads; duration of use may be limited and downloads may be stored solely for use with your device. T-Mobile is not responsible for any download lost due to your error. T-Mobile is not responsible for Apps, including download,...
  • Page 35 Devices, accessories, and screen images are simulated. See brochures and Terms and Conditions (including arbitration provision) at T-Mobile.com, for rate plan information, charges for features and services, and restrictions and details, including important limitations on availability and reliability of 9-1-1 emergency service when using...

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