Table of Contents Chapter 1: Getting Started..............1 1.1 Your Phone ....................1 Front ........................1 Back ......................... 1 Top........................... 2 Side .......................... 2 1.2 Accessories ....................3 1.3 Installing the SIM Card, Battery and Memory Card........3 SIM card ........................3 Battery ........................
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Table of Contents Receiving and Managing Messages ..............23 5.2 Multimedia Message ................. 26 Creating and sending an MMS message ............... 26 5.3 Voice Message................... 27 Recording voice..................... 28 Managing recorded voice ..................28 5.4 E-mail Accounts ..................29 Setting up an Internet e-mail account ..............29 To open Email .......................
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Table of Contents Managing Tracking Data ..................51 Chapter 10: Programs................. 52 10.1 Browser ....................54 10.2 Calculator....................54 10.3 Calendar ....................54 10.4 Camcorder ....................54 10.5 Camera ..................... 55 10.6 Clock......................55 10.7 Contacts ....................56 10.8 Dialer ......................56 10.9 Documents To Go ...................
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Table of Contents Applications............. 68 SD card USB Mass Storage & phone storage ......68 Date & time ............. 68 Locale & text ............ 68 About phone ......................68 11.2 Changing Basic Settings ................ 69 Date and Time ....................... 69 Setting Alarms .......................
Chapter 1: Getting Started Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.1 Your Phone Front Earpiece Touch screen Menu: • Press to unlock the phone. • Press to view menu options. Return Home: Browser • Go back to Home screen. • Long press to bring up End: End or reject a call.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Earphone jack: Use a headset for hands-free conversation or listening to music. Power: • Press and hold for 5 seconds to turn the phone on or off. • To save battery, quick press to temporarily turn the screen on or off.
Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.2 Accessories Your package comes with the following items. If any of them is missing, please contact your retailer. • Phone • USB cable • AC adapter • Li-Ion battery • Earphone • Quick Start Guide •...
Chapter 1: Getting Started Battery Your phone comes with a rechargeable Li-Ion battery. Battery life varies depending on the network and applications used and the type of connections attached to your phone. To install the battery Insert the battery. Make sure the contacts of the battery are aligned with the connectors on the battery slot.
Chapter 1: Getting Started Memory card ® You will need a microSD card to store photos, music, videos and other data. To install the memory card 1. Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing down. 2. Push the memory card until it clicks into place. To remove the memory card 1.
Chapter 1: Getting Started 1.6 Turning the Phone On or Off After installing the SIM card and charging the battery, you are now ready to turn on your phone. To turn on your phone Press and hold the power button until the phone vibrates. To turn off your phone 1.
The Basics Chapter 2: The Basics 2.1 The Home Screen From Home screen, you can quickly access common features and view notifications of missed calls, received messages, battery and connection status. Status bar • Displays status and notification icons and the clock. •...
The Basics The icons on status bar indicates the following information: Notification icon Battery icon Phone network icon Wi-Fi icon Bluetooth icon USB connection icon Volume icon Battery icon The following icons may appear on the The following icons may appear on the volume icon area.
The Basics Connection icon Notification icon The following icons may appear on the The following icons may appear on the connection icon area. notification icon area. Icon Description Icon Description New text message notification WiFi is connected. New email notification Bluetooth connection is active.
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The Basics Customizing the Shortcut menu To add a shortcut: 1. Tap Menu > Add > Shortcuts. 2. Tap Applications to display the list of applications. 3. Tap to add the items that you want to appear on the Home screen. To remove a shortcut: 1.
The Basics Application Drawer The Application Drawer contains all programs and settings. Tap to display the menu. Tap to open/close the Application Drawer. Tap an icon to open the program. Slide down the scroll bar to access more programs in your phone. Using Widgets Save time with live updates right on Home screen and get all of your personalized updates in one place.
The Basics Set wallpaper from Pictures 1. From Home Screen, tap Menu > Wallpaper. 2. Select wallpaper from is displayed on screen. 3. Tap Pictures. 4. You will see thumbnail images of all pictures. Tap to select the picture you want to use as wallpaper. 5.
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The Basics To adjust ringer volume 1. Tap Application Drawer > Settings> Sound & display. 2. Tap Ringer volume or slide the volume button on the right panel of your phone to activate the volume window. 3. Tap the slider of the volume you want to adjust. 4.
The Basics 2.4 Contacts Contacts is your phonebook that lets you store names, phone numbers, e-mail addresses and other information. Contacts are stored in the phone memory. You can save information such as names, pictures, phone numbers, e-mail addresses, etc. You can also add the frequently used contacts to the favorites list.
The Basics Importing Contacts Copy SIM contacts to the phone 1. From Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap Menu > Import > SIM Card. 3. Tap OK. NOTE: • To copy a single contact, simply tap the contact, then edit contact information as in “Adding a contact“.
The Basics Backing Up Contacts You can copy the contacts to SD card to back up the contact information or import contacts from SD card to your phone. Export contacts to SD card 1. From Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap Menu > Export contacts. NOTE: •...
Chapter 3: Using the Phone Chapter 3: Using the Phone To open Phone screen, do any of the following: • On Home screen, tap Dialer. • From any application screen, press the Send key. 3.1 Voice Calls Making a call To make a call from the Phone screen 1.
Chapter 3: Using the Phone To make emergency calls Emergency calls without a SIM card: 1. Open Phone screen. 2. Tap the emergency number on the keypad. 3. Tap the phone number or press the Send key. To make international calls 1.
Chapter 3: Using the Phone NOTE: Conference call is a network service. Check with your network provider for the availability of this function. To manage other voice call features • Tap Speaker to activate or deactivate the Speakerphone. • Tap Mute to mute or unmute the microphone. •...
Chapter 4: Entering Information Chapter 4: Entering Information 4.1 On-Screen Keyboard On-screen keyboard appears in portrait mode when an application requires text input, such as messaging, and writing e-mails. The keyboard input method is activated by default. CAPs Lock selector arrow Tap to toggle between upper case or lower case...
Chapter 4: Entering Information Setting the Input Method Your phone supports several text input methods, select your preferred method. 1. Tap Application Drawer > Settings > Locale & text. 2. In Text settings, you will see a list of the input methods.
Chapter 5: Messaging Chapter 5: Email & Messaging Use Messaging to access text and MMS messages. Use Email to send and receive email messages via your internet e-mail accounts. To open Messaging • On Home screen, tap • From the Application Drawer, tap Messaging. 5.1 Text Message A text message can only contain letters, numbers and symbols.
Chapter 5: Messaging From Contacts 1. From Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to display the contact information. 3. Tap Text mobile. 4. Compose your message. 5. Tap Send. From Call log 1. From Home screen, tap Contacts. 2.
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Chapter 5: Messaging To forward a text message 1. Tap Application Drawer > Messaging. 2. Tap to view a message thread. 3. Tap and hold a message to display the message options. 4. Tap Forward. 5. In the To field, enter the recipient’s phone number. 6.
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Chapter 5: Messaging To copy message text You can use this function to copy the text from a message to a new message you are composing. 1. Tap Application Drawer > Messaging. 2. Tap a message thread to open it. 3.
Chapter 5: Messaging 5.2 Multimedia Message A Multimedia message or MMS can contain letters, an image, an audio or video file. Creating and sending an MMS message Your phone offers several ways to create and send an MMS message. From the Messaging screen 1.
Chapter 5: Messaging From the Call log 1. From Home screen, tap Contacts > Call log. 2. Tap a call from the Call log. 3. Tap Send SMS Message. 4. Tap Menu > Add sbj to convert to MMS message. Tap Subject to enter the Subject.
Chapter 5: Messaging Displays recording information. Equalizer Tap buttons to record, stop and play. Recording voice 1. Tap or Record to record your message. 2. Tap or Stop to stop recording. NOTE: Tap to play voice. 3. Tap Send. 4. In the To field, enter the mobile phone number. 5.
Chapter 5: Messaging 5.4 E-mail Accounts Your phone can send and receive e-mails just as you do with a computer. Your phone supports Internet e-mail: e-mail account provided by an Internet Service Provider (ISP) or web-based e-mail, such as Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, etc. Setting up an Internet e-mail account 1.
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Chapter 5: Messaging To configure email settings Configure message settings using the Settings submenu. 1. On Your accounts screen, tap to select an email account. 2. Tap Menu > Settings to open the email setting menu.
Chapter 5: Messaging 5.5 Using E-mail Composing and sending an E-mail 1. Tap Application Drawer > Email, then tap an e-mail account. 2. Tap Menu > Compose. 3. In the To field, enter the recipient’s e-mail address. TIP: To add recipients from Contacts, tap To or tap Menu >...
Chapter 5: Messaging Reading and replying to e-mails The Inbox displays the email headers. When you open the e-mail, it shows only a part of the message, unless it is a very short message. Download the e-mail to view the complete content.
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Chapter 5: Messaging To set up your account name 1. Tap an e-mail account. 2. Tap Menu > Settings to view the email account settings and make adjustments. 3. Tap Account name to change the account name. 4. Tap OK to confirm. To set up the email checking frequency 1.
Chapter 6: Using the Internet Chapter 6: Using the Internet 6.1 Connecting to the Internet Your phone connects to the Internet via: • Wi-Fi • Cellular Data Networks Wi-Fi To turn Wi-Fi on or off 1. From the Home screen, tap Application Drawer > Settings to access Wireless controls.
Chapter 6: Using the Internet To add Wi-Fi network 1. From Home screen, tap Application Drawer > Settings to access Wireless Controls. 2. Tap Wi-Fi Settings. 3. In Wi-Fi networks, tap Add Wi-Fi network. A new window is displayed. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions and enter necessary information, then tap Save to store settings.
Chapter 6: Using the Internet To set up wireless data connection 1. Tap Application Drawer > Settings > Wireless Controls. 2. Tap Mobile network settings > Access Point Names. 3. Tap Menu > New APN. 4. Enter a name for the connection. 5.
Chapter 6: Using the Internet 6.2 Browsing a Web Page 1. Tap Application Drawer > Browser 2. Tap Menu > Go. 3. An address bar appears on screen. Type the URL then tap Tap to enter the website. Recently viewed Address bar websites is listed.
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Chapter 6: Using the Internet Refresh Tap to refresh page. Forward Tap to go to the next page. Find on page Tap to find the text on the web page. Select text Tap to select text on the web page. Save page Tap to save the web page.
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Chapter 6: Using the Internet To use the Google Search Widget From Home screen, you can browse the internet right away with the Google Search function. 1. On Home screen, swipe left to show Google Search. 1. Tap the Google Search widget, then type the text to search. 2.
Chapter 7: Using Bluetooth Chapter 7: Using Bluetooth Bluetooth modes • On: Bluetooth is turned on. Your phone detects other Bluetooth devices, but your phone is not visible to others. • Discoverable: Bluetooth is turned on and your phone is visible to other Bluetooth devices. •...
Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications 8.1 Photos and Videos Your phone is equipped with a 5.0 megapixels camera to take photos and videos. Taking a photo Displays the Tap to adjust the brightness last image. of the image. Swipe to switch between video and camera...
Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications Recording video Indicates capture mode. Indicates Press to record remaining video. recording time. 1. Tap Application Drawer > Camcorder. 2. Aim the phone at the subject. 3. To start recording, press the shutter button or tap 4.
Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications Reviewing a video After recording a video, the video thumbnail is displayed at the lower left corner of the screen. 1. Tap the video thumbnail to playback the video in full screen mode. • Tap DELETE to delete the picture and view the next picture.
Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications Tap to view and adjust the general settings of your camera Mode Setting Available options Store location in pic- Record location in picture data. tures Jpeg Quality Super fine, Fine, Normal, Basic Prompt after capture No limit, No preview, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds Grid Show/Hide grid when preview...
Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications 8.2 Viewing Photos & Videos To view photos in the album 1. Tap Application Drawer > Gallery 2. Tap Camera Pictures to view the images in thumbnails. 3. Tap an image to view. 4. To view previous/next image, tap the left/right arrow keys on the screen.
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Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications To set the image as Wallpaper 1. While viewing the image, tap Menu > Set as > Wallpaper. 2. Drag your finger to select the crop area and tap inside the box to crop the image. 3.
Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications To Configure Camera & Video Playback settings 1. Tap Application Drawer > Gallery > Camera pictures. 2. Tap Menu > Setting. 3. Camera general settings are displayed. You can change the camera display size, sort picture orders, and set up slideshow settings.
Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications • Library screen: Displays folder categories which makes searching for media files quick and easy. It contains the following categories: Artists, Albums, Songs, and Playlists. • Now Playing screen: Displays the list of songs currently playing and those on queue for playback.
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Chapter 8: Multimedia Applications 1. Tap Application Drawer > Music. 2. The Library screen is displayed. 3. Tap and hold the song you want to add. 4. Tap Add to playlist. 5. Select from the current playlist or tap New to create a new playlist.
Chapter 9: Using GPS Chapter 9: Using GPS Your phone supports a GPS tracker to record your position, your speed, and track distance. You can also save the data as personal sports record. 9.1 Using GPS Tracker Turning on GPS 1.
Chapter 9: Using GPS Managing Tracking Data You can save the Tracking data for your personal record. Set GPS File Format 1. Tap Application Drawer > GPS Tracker. 2. Tap Menu > Format. 3. Tap to chose the file format. You can save the GPS tracking record in the following file formats: KML, GPX, or Both.
Chapter 10: Programs Chapter 10: Programs Your phone comes with the following pre-installed programs. Programs Description Browser Browses the web and download files from the Internet. See page 37. Calculator Performs basic arithmetic functions, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. See page 54. Calendar Creates and tracks schedule or appointments.
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Chapter 10: Programs Programs Description GPS Tracker Records and tracks your training information such as training time, tracking distance, moving speed, and tracks. Java ME Apps Downloads and installs Java applications in your device. See page 60. Maps Google’s mapping service to search for places of interest. Market Find applications and fun games which you can download and install on your phone here.
Chapter 10: Programs 10.1 Browser Open the Browser to view web pages. See “Browsing a Web Page” on page 37. 10.2 Calculator With Calculator, you can perform basic arithmetic functions on your phone. Tap Application drawer > Calculator. 10.3 Calendar The Calendar lets you schedule and sound alarms for appointments, meetings and other events.
Chapter 10: Programs 10.5 Camera Capture images with this phone. “Photos and Videos” on page 41. 10.6 Clock The clock function contains alarm clock, global time, timer, and stop watch. For Alarm clock settings, see page 69. Viewing world clock Use World clock time to view the current time in different locations.
Chapter 10: Programs Using countdown timer 1. Tap Application drawer > Clock. 2. Tap to go to countdown timer tab. • Press Set to set the countdown time. • Tap Start to start and time elapsed will appear on screen. •...
Chapter 10: Programs ® Sheet To Go Viewer ® ® Sheet To Go Viewer allows you to view Microsoft Excel spreadsheets (.xls and .xlsx). It supports cell and number formatting, row and column alignment, formulas, and fast finger-friendly panning. To open Sheet To Go Viewer 1.
Chapter 10: Programs 1. Tap the lock tab 2. Tap Buy. Browser is launched and you will be redirected to www.dataviz.com. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete purchase. 10.10 eBuddy Use eBuddy to chat on your mobile phone with all your friends on MSN, Yahoo!, AIM, Gtalk, ICQ and Facebook.
Chapter 10: Programs 10.14 Gallery You can view the captured images, recorded video clips, and downloaded images in the Gallery. 1. Tap Application drawer > Gallery. 2. The picture folder and video folder are displayed. 3. Tap to view the camera pictures or camera videos. 4.
Chapter 10: Programs • To invite a person to your chat: Tap Menu > Invites. • To configure Google Talk settings: Tap Menu > More > Settings. • To Sign out: Tap Menu > More > Sign out. • To view terms and privacy: Tap Menu > More> Terms & Privacy. 10.17 GPS Tracker Use GPS Tracker to record the time and speed of your training.
Chapter 10: Programs • To view terms, privacy, and notices: Tap Menu > More > Terms, Privacy & Notices. • To view information about Google Map: Tap Menu > More > About. 10.20 Market Android Market allows you to find and download applications and fun games to your phone.
Chapter 10: Programs 10.23 Note pad Use the Note pad to write down notes as you would on a note pad. Saved notes are displayed here. Tap to add a new note. Tap to mark the note. To create a note 1.
Chapter 10: Programs NOTE: RoadSync must be set up first to use this application. See “Using RoadSync” on page 71. To open RoadSync Mail 1. Tap Application drawer > RoadSync Mail. 2. Do any of the following: • To view a message, tap the message. •...
Chapter 10: Programs 10.28 SIM Toolkit Directly connect to and use services provided by your mobile service provider. Tap Applications drawer > SIM Toolkit. 10.29 Videos You can playback the video clips captured with your phone. See “Photos and Videos” on page 41.
Chapter 10: Programs 10.32 YouTube YouTube is an online video streaming service that allows you to view, search, and upload videos. To start using YouTube 1. Tap Application drawer > YouTube. 2. Videos are grouped into categories, such as Featured, Most popular, Most viewed, Top rated, and more.
Chapter 11: Managing Your Device Chapter 11: Managing Your Phone 11.1 Phone Settings Tap Application drawer > Settings to view and adjust the settings of your phone. The Settings menu is categorized into: Wireless Controls, Call settings, Sound & display, Security & location, Applications, SD card, USB Mass Storage & phone storage, Date &...
Chapter 11: Managing Your Device Applications Application Description Unknown sources Allow install of non-market applications. Manage Manage and remove installed applications. applications Development Set options for application development. SD card USB Mass Storage & phone storage Application Description Unmount SD card Unmount the SD card for safe removal.
Chapter 11: Managing Your Device 11.2 Changing Basic Settings Date and Time To set the date and time 1. Tap Application drawer > Settings > Date & time. 2. Set date. 3. Select the time zone from the list. 4. To adjust the time, tap the hour, minute, second or AM/PM field, and use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease the value.
Chapter 11: Managing Your Device Display Settings The display settings of your phone affect the battery and external power level. To turn off backlight when the phone is idle 1. Tap Application Drawer > Settings > Sound & display to enter the submenu. 2.
Chapter 11: Managing Your Device 11.4 Using RoadSync RoadSync provides secure, wireless and direct push synchronization of corporate e-mail, calendar, contacts and attachments. Set up RoadSync for the first time 1. Tap Application drawer > RoadSync. 2. The setup wizard appears. Tap Next, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Chapter 11: Managing Your Device • Off peak schedule: To set the time interval for synchronization during an off peak schedule. • Peak start time: To set the peak start time. Tap the [+] or [-] buttons to adjust the time.
Chapter 11: Managing Your Device Update RoadSync Tap Application drawer > RoadSync > Check For Updates. 11.5 Protecting Your Phone You can protect your phone from unauthorized users by requiring the PIN code or entering a password. Enable or Disable SIM card PIN When PIN code is enabled, you are required to enter the PIN code before making a call.
Safety Information Safety Information Please read before proceeding • Use only the batteries and power adapter provided by the manufacturer. Use of unauthorized accessories may void your warranty. • Do not remove the battery while the phone is charging. • Avoid using the phone near electromagnetic sources such as TVs, radios, and microwave ovens.
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Safety Information not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. WEEE Notice The WEEE logo on the product or on its box indicates that this product must not be disposed of or dumped with your other household waste.
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Safety Information Wi-Fi, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED log, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance. Java, JME and all other Java-based marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the United States and other countries. microSD is a trademark of SD Card Association.
Specifications Specifications Radio Band & Standard GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 WCDMA 850 / 1900 / 2100 Connectivity GPS / AGPS Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR USB 2.0 Power Battery Rechargeable Li-Ion 1230mAh Power Adapter AC input: 100-240V, 50 / 60Hz, 0.2A max.
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INDEX File Browser 58 Android Market 61 Folders Appointment managing 58 schedule 54 Gallery 59 Battery 4 Gmail 59 charging 5 Google Talk 59 Bluetooth 40 connecting 40 using 50 Browser 54 GPS Tracker 60 Calculator 54 Home screen 7 Calendar 54 Call answer a call 18...
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INDEX Messaging alarms 69 SMS, text 25 basic 69 Messaging date and time 69 MMS 26 display 70 SMS, text 22 keyboard 21 Music Player 61 ring tone 70 Using 47 Shutter button 2 install 3 Notes remove 3 using 62 SIM Toolkit 64 Voice note 64 Slideshow 45...
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