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Kajeet the smart phone for kids User Manual

Summary of the smart phone for kids

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    User manual the smart phone for kids™ to activate your phone, please follow the instructions in the kajeet quick start guide . This user manual provides instructions on how to use your new phone. However, some of the information in this user manual does not apply to your kajeet phone. This includes ...

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    Table of contents introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I your device's menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I section 1: your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1a. Device basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 your ...

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    Editing a contacts entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 assigning direct dialing numbers . . . . . . . . . . 49 finding contacts entries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 selecting which contacts are displayed . . . . . 50 1f. Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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    2b. Web and data services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 getting started with data services . . . . . . . . . . 94 navigating the web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 connecting to wi-fi networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 sharing your device’s mobile data connection . . . . ...

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    I introduction this basics guide introduces you to sprint ® service and all the features of your new device. It’s divided into four sections: ⽧ section 1: your device ⽧ section 2: sprint service features ⽧ section 3: safety and warranty information your device's menu the following table outlines you...

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    Ii > add 1: shortcuts 2: widgets 3: folders 4: wallpapers > wallpaper 1: gallery 2: id wallpapers 3: live wallpapers 4: wallpapers > sprint id > search > notifications > settings > wireless & networks 1: airplane mode (on/off) 2: wi-fi (on/off) 3: wi-fi settings 4: bluetooth (on/off) 5: bluetooth se...

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    Iii incoming calls 1: phone ringtone notifications 1: notification ringtone feedback 1: audible touch tones (on/off) 2: audible selection (on/off) 3: screen lock sounds (on/off) 4: haptic feedback (on/off) 5: emergency tone > settings > display 1: brightness 2: auto-rotate screen (on/off) 3: animati...

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    Iv > settings > applications 1: unknown sources (on/off) 2: manage applications 3: running services 4: development > settings > accounts & sync general sync settings 1: background data (on/off) 2: auto-sync (on/off) manage accounts > settings > privacy personal data 1: factory data reset > settings ...

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    V voice input 1: voice recognizer settings voice output 1: text-to-speech settings 2: default settings 3: engines > settings > accessibility 1: accessibility (on/off) accessibility services 1: talkback (on/off) 2: soundback (on/off) 3: kickback (on/off) power button 1: power button ends call (on/off...

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    Section 1 your device.

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    2 1a. Device basics ⽧ your device (page 2) ⽧ viewing the display screen (page 6) ⽧ device function keys (page 9) ⽧ navigation and customization (page 15) ⽧ displaying your phone number (page 25) ⽧ entering text (page 25) ⽧ creating a google account (page 26) your device tip: phone software upgrades ...

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    1a. Device basics 3 dev ice basics key functions 1. Proximity sensors sense proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call. 2. Status bar provides information about your device's status and options, such as signal strength, roa...

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    4 1a. Device basics 8. Application tab opens the applications screen to view installed applications. 9. Sprint id key launches the sprint id application from where you can replace a current id or get a new one. 10. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your device, such as the a...

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    1a. Device basics 5 dev ice basics 14. Volume buttons allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-call volume during a call. When you press and hold the volume down button, the phone switches to the sound-off mode. 15. Voice dialer button lets you activate the voice dialer ...

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    6 1a. Device basics viewing the display screen the status bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the device's status (on the right), along with the current time. If you have more notifications than can ...

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    1a. Device basics 7 dev ice basics airplane mode – indicates that the device is in airplane mode. Status bar – status icons speakerphone on – indicates that speakerphone is on. No microsd – indicates that no microsd card is installed. Vibrate mode – indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate...

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    8 1a. Device basics new voicemail – indicates you have received a new voicemail message. Upcoming event – alerts you to an upcoming event. Data is syncing – application sync is active and synchronization is in progress for gmail, calendar, and contacts. Problem with sign-in or sync – there has been ...

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    1a. Device basics 9 dev ice basics device function keys the optimus s tm comes equipped with four main function keys that can be used on any screen to access added functions. Menu key the menu key ( ) activates an available menu function for the current screen or application. When on the home screen...

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    10 1a. Device basics 䡲 search ( ) displays the quick search box that can be used to search for a key term both on the device and on the web. (see “using the search key” on page 13.) ● for example, entering the word “pa”, will display any matching entries from your device’s contacts list, installed a...

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    1a. Device basics 11 dev ice basics using context menus context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. To open a context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no context menu, nothing will happ...

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    12 1a. Device basics bar. For descriptions of the various notification icons, see “viewing the display screen” on page 6. You can open the status bar to view a list of all recent notifications. Depending on your settings, you may hear a notification sound, and the device may vibrate. Applications wh...

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    1a. Device basics 13 dev ice basics home key the home key takes you back to your main home screen (of the 5 total available screens). Back key the back key returns you to the previously active screen. If the onscreen keyboard is currently open, this key closes the keyboard. Using the search key the ...

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    14 1a. Device basics 2. Enter the text you're searching for in the quick search box. 䡲 you can use the search preferences to configure some aspects of google web search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the quick search box as you type), and what device features you want to include in...

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    1a. Device basics 15 dev ice basics navigation and customization the lg optimus s™ is a touch-sensitive device which allows you to not only select an onscreen option with a single touch, but to easily scroll through long lists. Simply slide up and down through the display with your fingertip. Home s...

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    16 1a. Device basics 䊳 slide your finger left or right across the home screen. The main screen is in the center with two extension screens on either side of it. (for more information on sliding, see “displaying your phone number” on page 25.) extended home screens 䊳 touch and hold the home screen do...

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    1a. Device basics 17 dev ice basics applications: how to view, open and switch all of the applications on your device, including any applications that you downloaded and installed from android market tm or other sources, are grouped together on one applications screen that you access from your home ...

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    18 1a. Device basics opening and switching applications multi-tasking is easy with android tm . Opened applications can keep running in the background when you open another application. There’s no need to quit an application before opening another. You can easily switch among several open applicatio...

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    1a. Device basics 19 dev ice basics applications the following is a listing of the default applications available on both the home/extended screens and the applications screen. Application icons browser – launches the sprint powerdeck browser (page 94). Calculator – launches the calculator applicati...

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    20 1a. Device basics maps – launches a dynamic map that helps you find local businesses, locate friends, view maps and get driving directions (page 120). Market – browse, search for, and download applications on the android market (page 110). Messaging – provides access to your text messages (page 8...

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    1a. Device basics 21 dev ice basics customizing your home screen you can customize your home screen by doing the following: 䢇 creating shortcuts 䢇 adding widgets 䢇 creating contact shortcuts 䢇 creating folders 䢇 changing the background (wallpaper) creating shortcuts shortcuts are different from the ...

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    22 1a. Device basics 3. From the add to home screen window tap shortcuts . 4. Tap a selection from the list. Default options include: 䡲 applications 䡲 bookmark 䡲 contact 䡲 direct dial 䡲 direct message 䡲 directions & navigation 䡲 gmail label 䡲 music playlist 䡲 settings 5. Follow the onscreen instruct...

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    1a. Device basics 23 dev ice basics to remove a widget: 1. Go to the home screen on which the widget is located. 2. Touch and hold the widget. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen. 3. Drag the widget over the trash ( ) and release it. 䡲 this action does not delete the widget, just...

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    24 1a. Device basics 䡲 gallery to use a picture saved on your device. As a wallpaper. You can crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper. 䡲 id wallpapers to open the available wallpapers that were included in your sprint id pack. 䡲 live wallpapers to open a list of animated wallpapers install...

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    1a. Device basics 25 dev ice basics displaying your phone number 䊳 press > > settings > about phone > status . (your phone number, and other information about your phone and account, will be displayed.) entering text onscreen keyboard you can enter text using your device's onscreen qwerty keyboard. ...

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    26 1a. Device basics 䡲 rotate the screen to use the larger keyboard. 3. When you finished typing, press to close the keyboard. For information on how to edit text, such as how to cut, copy, and paste text, see the comprehensive online user guide for the optimus s tm . Creating a google account your ...

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    1a. Device basics 27 dev ice basics 4. Log into your provided email address, locate the email from google, and respond to the new email to both confirm and activate your new account. Signing into your google account 1. Launch an application that requires a google account (such as android market or g...

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    28 1b. Making and answering calls ⽧ making calls (page 28) ⽧ answering calls (page 29) ⽧ missed call notification (page 30) ⽧ calling emergency numbers (page 31) ⽧ dialing from the contacts list (page 32) ⽧ using direct dialing (page 32) making calls 1. Press > . 2. Enter a phone number using the on...

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    1b. Making and answering calls 29 mak ing and an swering calls you can also make calls from your contacts list (page 46), from the call log, and using voice dialer. For more information about voice dialer, please see the comprehensive user guide for the optimus s tm online. Dialing options after ent...

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    30 1b. Making and answering calls your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: 䢇 the phone rings or vibrates. 䢇 the backlight illuminates. 䢇 the screen displays an incoming call message. To decline a call and divert it to voicemail: 䊳 touch and drag to the left. The caller is sen...

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    1b. Making and answering calls 31 mak ing and an swering calls 2. Tap the missed call notification. The call log screen will be displayed. (to dial the phone number, tap .) calling emergency numbers you can place calls to 911 (tap and dial ), even if your phone is locked or your account is restricte...

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    32 1b. Making and answering calls dialing from the contacts list 1. Press > > contacts . – or – press > > contacts . 2. Find a contact to call and tap it to open its entry, then, tap . – or – touch and hold the contact. When a context menu opens, tap call contact . Using direct dialing with direct d...

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    1c. Settings 33 settings ⽧ sound settings (page 33) ⽧ display settings (page 35) ⽧ location settings (page 37) ⽧ synchronizing accounts (page 38) ⽧ search settings (page 38) ⽧ airplane mode (page 39) ⽧ tty use with sprint service (page 40) ⽧ security settings (page 41) the settings menu contains mos...

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    34 1c. Settings using a song as a ringtone you can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place of one of the ringtones that come with the phone. 1. Press > > music . 2. Touch and hold a song in your collection. In the pop-up menu, tap use as phone ringtone . – or – on the playback screen, press > us...

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    1c. Settings 35 settings to switch to silent mode: 1. Press > > settings > sound . 2. Tap silent mode . (a green checkmark will appear.) – or – press the down volume button until you see on the screen. – or – on the default lock screen, drag to the left. See the following image. Selecting a notifica...

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    36 1c. Settings display language you can choose to display your device's onscreen menus in english or in spanish. 1. Press > > settings > language & keyboard > select language . 2. Tap english , español , 한국어 , , or . Setting the device automatically to rotate the screen choose whether the device au...

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    1c. Settings 37 settings animated transitions (this setting does not affect transitions in non-native applications). 1. Press > > settings > display > animation . 2. Tap no animation, some animations , or all animations . Location settings your device is equipped with gps capabilities you can use wi...

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    38 1c. Settings using gps satellites you can use your device's global positioning system (gps) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location to within an accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”). Actual gps accuracy depends on a clear view of the sky and other factors. 1. Press > > settin...

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    1c. Settings 39 settings 䡲 google search opens a screen where you can set your google search preferences. ● show web suggestions to include search matches from google’s online search engine. ● use my location uses my location for your google search results. ● search history determines whether you al...

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    40 1c. Settings 1. Press > > settings > wireless & networks . 2. Tap airplane mode to remove the checkmark. Tty use with sprint service a tty (also known as a tdd or text telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabi...

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    1c. Settings 41 settings security settings accessing the security menu all of your device's security settings are available through the security menu. You can configure settings that help secure your device and its data. 䊳 press > > settings > location & security . – or – press > > settings > locati...

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    42 1c. Settings your device's unlock pattern, pin, or password feature you can increase your device’s security by creating a screen unlock pattern (disabled by default), by creating a pin, or by choosing a password. When these features are enabled, you must draw the correct unlock pattern, enter the...

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    1d. Call log 43 ca ll l o g ⽧ viewing the call log (page 43) ⽧ call log options (page 43) ⽧ making a call from the call log (page 44) ⽧ saving a number from the call log (page 44) ⽧ prepending a number from the call log (page 45) ⽧ clearing the call log (page 45) viewing the call log the call log is...

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    44 1d. Call log you can also touch and hold the entry to open a menu with more options, to communicate with that contact in other ways. 䢇 call to make a call. 䢇 view contact (for entries saved in contacts) to view contact information. 䢇 edit number before call to edit a number before you redial. 䢇 s...

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    1d. Call log 45 ca ll l o g prepending a number from the call log if you need to make a call from the call log and you are outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. 1. Touch and hold an entry and tap edit number before call . 2. Tap the area immediate...

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    46 1e. Contacts ⽧ creating a new contacts entry (page 46) ⽧ adding a contact to your favorites (page 47) ⽧ editing a contacts entry (page 47) ⽧ assigning direct dialing numbers (page 49) ⽧ finding contacts entries (page 49) ⽧ selecting which contacts are displayed (page 50) use the contacts applicat...

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    1e. Contacts 47 co nta c ts 7. Tap a phone number field and enter a phone number. Tap email , postal address , organization , or more to input additional contact information. 8. When you're finished, tap done . Adding a contact to your favorites favorites contains a short list of the contacts you co...

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    48 1e. Contacts to edit contact details: 1. Press > > contacts . 2. Touch and hold the contact whose details you want to edit. 3. Tap edit contact . 4. Edit the desired contact information. 5. Tap done . To change a contact’s default phone number: the default phone number is used when you initiate a...

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    1e. Contacts 49 co nta c ts 䡲 if the contact contains information from a read- only account, you will not be able to delete it; you will only be able to change the sync settings for that account or delete the account itself. 䡲 if the contact contains information joined from a read-only account, a di...

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    50 1e. Contacts selecting which contacts are displayed you can hide contacts that don't have phone numbers. You can also configure which groups of contacts you want to display in the contacts list. To set whether contacts without phone numbers are displayed: 1. Press > > contacts . 2. Press > displa...

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    1f. Accounts 51 accounts ⽧ adding accounts (page 51) ⽧ removing an account (page 52) ⽧ configuring account sync and display options (page 52) adding accounts you can add multiple google tm accounts and exchange accounts. You may also be able to add other kinds of accounts, depending on the applicati...

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    52 1f. Accounts depending on the kind of account, you may be asked to configure the types of data you want to sync to the device, name of the account, and other details. When you're finished, the account will be added to the list in the accounts & sync settings screen. Removing an account you can re...

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    1f. Accounts 53 accounts 䡲 indicates that some, or all, of an account's information is configured to sync automatically with your device. 䡲 indicates that none of an account's information is configured to sync automatically with your device. 2. Tap background data to enable or disable whether applic...

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    54 1f. Accounts to change an account’s sync settings: 1. Press > > settings > accounts & sync . 2. Tap the account whose data you want to change. 䡲 the data and synchronization screen will open, displaying a list of the types of data the account can sync. 3. Tap the items you want to sync. (a green ...

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    1g. Calendar & tools 55 calendar / t o ol s ⽧ calendar (page 55) ⽧ folders (page 57) ⽧ clock (page 58) ⽧ ialarms (page 59) ⽧ calculator (page 60) ⽧ updating your android operating system (page 61) ⽧ updating your profile (page 61) ⽧ updating your prl (page 61) calendar viewing your calendar and even...

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    56 1g. Calendar & tools viewing event details you can view more information about an event in a number of ways, depending on the current view. To view information about an event: 䊳 in agenda , day , or week view, tap an event to view its details. 䊳 in month view, tap a day to switch to day view. The...

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    1g. Calendar & tools 57 calendar / t o ol s editing or deleting an event you can edit or delete an event that you created on the device or on the web. You can also edit or delete events created by others, if they have given you permission. To edit an event: 1. Open calendar and tap the event to open...

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    58 1g. Calendar & tools to rename a folder: 1. Tap the folder icon to open it. 2. Touch and hold the folder window's title bar. 3. Enter the new folder name. 4. Tap done > ok . To organize items on the home screen in a folder: 䊳 just drag a shortcut, an icon, or a folder and drop in a folder. Clock ...

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    1g. Calendar & tools 59 calendar / t o ol s 䊳 press to end the show. To play music: you can play music while the clock is displayed. 䊳 tap at the bottom of the clock screen. The music application opens, where you can select music to play. You can return to the clock application or use another applic...

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    60 1g. Calendar & tools 4. Tap repeat to set the days when you want the alarm to sound. (if you don't set a repeat, the alarm will only sound on the assigned day.) 5. Tap ringtone to select a ringtone for the alarm. The ringtone plays briefly when you select it. 6. Tap vibrate to have the device vib...

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    1g. Calendar & tools 61 calendar / t o ol s 3. Drag the basic panel to the left to open the advanced panel. 4. Touch and hold the calculator’s display to open a menu where you can copy what you’ve entered and access other tools. 5. Tap clear to delete the last number or operator you entered. Touch a...

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    62 1h. Microsd card ⽧ your device's microsd card and adapter (page 62) ⽧ microsd card settings (page 64) ⽧ connecting your device to your computer (page 65) your device's microsd card and adapter the microsd card your phone is equipped with a preinstalled microsd tm (secure digital) memory card to e...

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    1h. Microsd card 63 micro s d ca rd inserting the microsd card 1. Gently uncover the microsd slot located on the left side of the device. 2. Position the microsd card with the label side facing up and slide it into place until it is fully inserted and locked in place. Microsd icon indicators the fol...

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    64 1h. Microsd card write protection the microsd adapter has a built-in write protection lock to prevent accidental overwriting or removal of your data when the microsd card and adapter are inserted in another device. 䊳 slide the write protection lock tab down into the “lock” position to prevent ove...

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    1h. Microsd card 65 micro s d ca rd connecting your device to your computer before using your device's mass storage capabilities, you need to prepare your device's data services to synchronize with your desktop or laptop computer. Once you have connected the device to the computer, you can transfer ...

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    66 1h. Microsd card important connection information 䢇 to avoid loss of data, do not remove the usb cable, the microsd card, or the battery while accessing or transferring files. 䢇 do not use your computer to change or edit folder or file names on the microsd card, and do not attempt to transfer lar...

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    1i. Camera 67 ca mera ⽧ taking pictures (page 67) ⽧ recording videos (page 69) you can take pictures and record videos using the camera application. You can also view your pictures and videos with the gallery application. Taking pictures taking pictures with your device's built-in camera is as simpl...

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    68 1i. Camera camera settings from the camera mode, tap each icon to adjust the following camera settings. 䡲 settings ● focus mode to set the focal properties of the camera lens. Choose from auto (default), normal , macro (close up images), or off . ● picture size to set the size of your picture. Ch...

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    1i. Camera 69 ca mera ● tap an image to open it, and tap menu or press for options, such as share , delete , and more . ● press to return to the previous screen. Assigning pictures after taking a picture, assign it as a picture id for a contacts entry or as the home screen background image (wallpape...

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    70 1i. Camera video settings from video mode, tap each icon to adjust settings. 䡲 settings ● color effect to apply different color effects to your videos. Choose from none, mono , sepia , negative , solarize , or aqua . ● restore to defaults to restore the settings back to the default values. 䡲 whit...

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    1j. Bluetooth 71 b luetooth ⽧ turning bluetooth on and off (page 71) ⽧ using the bluetooth settings menu (page 72) ⽧ pairing bluetooth devices (page 73) ⽧ sending items via bluetooth (page 74) ⽧ disconnecting bluetooth connection during an active call (page 75) about bluetooth bluetooth is a short-r...

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    72 1j. Bluetooth bluetooth status indicators the following icons show your bluetooth connection status at a glance: – bluetooth is active – bluetooth is connected to a bluetooth device using the bluetooth settings menu the bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of y...

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    1j. Bluetooth 73 b luetooth pairing bluetooth devices paired devices the bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your device and another bluetooth device. When you pair devices, they share a passkey, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the disc...

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    74 1j. Bluetooth 2. From the bluetooth settings page, tap the previously paired device (under the bluetooth devices section). 3. Tap ok to confirm disconnection. – or – from the bluetooth settings page, touch and hold the name of the previously paired device, and select disconnect . To delete a pair...

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    1j. Bluetooth 75 b luetooth to send pictures and/or videos: 1. Press > > gallery . 2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (the pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order.) 3. Press twice, then checkmark pictures and/or videos to share. 4. Tap share > bluetooth ....

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    Section 2 sprint service.

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    78 2a. Sprint service: the basics ⽧ visual voicemail (page 78) ⽧ text messaging (sms) (page 84) ⽧ multimedia messaging (mms) (page 85) ⽧ caller id (page 89) ⽧ call waiting (page 89) ⽧ making a 3-way call (page 89) ⽧ call forwarding (page 90) ⽧ roaming (page 90) visual voicemail visual voicemail give...

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    2a. Sprint service: the basics 79 sprint ser vice 䡲 record your name announcement. 䡲 record your greeting. 3. When prompted to enter information, tap dialpad to bring up the onscreen dialpad that can be used to input your numeric responses. 4. Once you have completed the setup process, return to the...

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    80 2a. Sprint service: the basics 䡲 reply allows you to reply to current voicemail. You can reply to the sender or forward it to anyone with either an email or phone number. This allows you to send this voicemail message to several recipients at the same time. Tag the new message with both an urgenc...

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    2a. Sprint service: the basics 81 sprint ser vice at the same time. Tag the new message with both an urgency or privacy tag. ● tap send to deliver the new message or discard to delete it. 䡲 forward to forward the current voicemail to another recipient. You can also tag the new message with both an u...

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    82 2a. Sprint service: the basics 䡲 tap speakerphone (placing a checkmark adjacent to the option) to activate the feature. 䡲 tap speakerphone again to deactivate the speakerphone (removing the checkmark adjacent to the option). Changing your main greeting via the voicemail menu your main greeting ca...

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    2a. Sprint service: the basics 83 sprint ser vice retrieving your voicemail messages you can review your messages directly from your wireless device or from any other touch-tone phone. To dial from your wireless device, either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys. Using the voicemail menu ...

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    84 2a. Sprint service: the basics text messaging (sms) with text messaging (sms), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone. When you receive a new message, you will be notified by your device. Messaging is available via the messagin...

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    2a. Sprint service: the basics 85 sprint ser vice accessing text messages to read a text message: when you receive a text message, your phone will notify you. You can access the message by: 䊳 opening the notification panel and tapping the text message notification. 䊳 pressing > > messaging and selec...

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    86 2a. Sprint service: the basics composing mms messages 1. Press > > messaging > new message . 2. Tap the to: field and enter the recipient’s phone number or email information. As you enter the phone number or email address, matching contacts appear onscreen. Tap an available matching recipient or ...

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    2a. Sprint service: the basics 87 sprint ser vice ● tap the created slide (example, slide 1), tap add picture , and then select the picture you want to add to the slide. ● tap the text field below the image to enter a caption for the picture. ● when finished, tap done to attach the slideshow to your...

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    88 2a. Sprint service: the basics adjusting message settings 1. Press > > messaging . 2. From within the messaging screen, press and tap settings . 3. Adjust the following fields according to your needs: 䡲 delete old messages : enable this option to delete older text messages when the limit for maxi...

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    2a. Sprint service: the basics 89 sprint ser vice caller id caller id allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. 1. Press > > phone . 2. Tap . 3. Enter...

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    90 2a. Sprint service: the basics 5. When you’re connected to the second party, tap merge calls to combine both calls into a single 3- way call. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang...

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    2a. Sprint service: the basics 91 sprint ser vice roaming on other digital networks when you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on the nationwide sprint network. However, you may not be able to access certain fe...

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    92 2a. Sprint service: the basics 䡲 sprint only to access only the home area mobile network, which is the nationwide sprint network. This option also prevents roaming on other networks. 䡲 automatic to seek service on the nationwide sprint network. When sprint service is unavailable, the device searc...

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    2a. Sprint service: the basics 93 sprint ser vice to set your data roam guard notification: 1. Press > . 2. Tap settings > wireless & networks > mobile networks . 3. Tap data roam guard to place a checkmark and activate the function. To use data services when data roam guard is active: 䊳 when a pop-...

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    94 2b. Web and data services ⽧ getting started with data services (page 94) ⽧ navigating the web (page 96) ⽧ connecting to wi-fi networks (page 97) ⽧ sharing your device’s mobile data connection (page 99) ⽧ email (page 100) ⽧ android market tm (page 110) ⽧ applications (page 111) getting started wit...

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    2b. Web and data services 95 web a n d da ta updating your user name if you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your device. 䊳 press > > settings > about phone > update profile . 䡲 your profile will be automatically updated by the networ...

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    96 2b. Web and data services navigating the web web pages that are optimized for mobile devices typically open at a size appropriate for your device. Often, you can't zoom or even scroll their contents. Web pages that aren't designed specifically for mobile devices typically open in overview mode - ...

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    2b. Web and data services 97 web a n d da ta 䡲 as you enter the address, possible matches are displayed. Tap an entry to launch the desired website. 2. Tap to launch the new page. Connecting to wi-fi networks wi-fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide internet access at distances of ...

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    98 2b. Web and data services 䡲 if the network is secured, you will be prompted to enter a password. (ask your network administrator for details.) 䡲 when you're connected to a network, you can tap the network name in the wi-fi settings screen for details about the speed, security, address, and relate...

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    2b. Web and data services 99 web a n d da ta 1. Turn on wi-fi, if it's not already on. 2. In the wi-fi settings screen, touch and hold the name of the network. 3. Tap forget network . Sharing your device’s mobile data connection you can share your device’s data connection with up to eight devices at...

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    100 2b. Web and data services email your device's email application lets you access and manage multiple email accounts simultaneously in one convenient location. Although there is a separate gmail application, the main email application can manage both internet- based email services (gmail™ and yaho...

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    2b. Web and data services 101 web a n d da ta synchronized between your device and your gmail account on the web. Setting up other email accounts via the device the email application only reveals all currently added email accounts. To view additional email accounts within the main email screen, they...

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    102 2b. Web and data services 2. Tap the account that contains the email you want to read. Reading your messages 䊳 tap a conversation that contains the message you want to read. When you open a conversation, the first unread or starred message is displayed. The google talk online status will appear ...

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    2b. Web and data services 103 web a n d da ta 2. Tap the conversation you want to view, then touch the tab indicating minimized messages. 3. Tap the contact name to open that message. When reading a message or when its tab is selected, you can press > mark unread to return a read message to the unre...

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    104 2b. Web and data services 8. Tap the send button to send the email. – or – if you're not ready to send the message, tap save as draft instead. You can read your drafts by opening messages with the drafts label. (see “viewing conversations by label” on page 106.) – or – tap discard to erase the m...

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    2b. Web and data services 105 web a n d da ta 䡲 when you checkmark a conversation, the archive , delete , and labels buttons appear at the bottom of the screen. 2. Tap archive , delete , or labels . You can also press > add star , report spam , mute , mark read/ mark unread , or deselect all . 䡲 the...

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    106 2b. Web and data services 3. In the dialog box that opens, check the labels you want to assign to the conversation. 4. Tap ok . Starring a message you can star an important message or conversation to make it easy to locate again. To view just conversations with starred messages, see “viewing con...

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    2b. Web and data services 107 web a n d da ta changing gmail settings you can change a number of settings for gmail. Each google account has its own settings, so your changes affect only the current account. (see “to switch accounts:” on page 101.) notification volumes and some synchronization setti...

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    108 2b. Web and data services corporate email (outlook) the main email application also provides access to your outlook exchange server via your device. If your company uses microsoft exchange server 2003 and 2007 as the corporate email system, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchr...

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    2b. Web and data services 109 web a n d da ta 7. Read the onscreen activation disclaimer and, if prompted, tap next . 8. Configure your email check frequency , amount to synchronize (days to synchronize between your device and server), and activate any other email settings, then tap next . 9. Identi...

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    110 2b. Web and data services to reply to an email message: 1. From the inbox, tap an email message to view it. 2. With the email message displayed, tap either reply or reply all . – or – with the email message displayed, press and tap either reply or reply all . 䡲 if you select forward , you must s...

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    2b. Web and data services 111 web a n d da ta 5. If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions to pay for the application. 6. Check the progress of the current download by opening the notification screen. 7. You will be notified when the item is downloaded and installed on your device. 8. On the and...

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    112 2b. Web and data services sprint music plus, and sprint tv are available when you download and install the sprint id pack. Download the sprint id pack 䊳 press > . On the choose your id screen, tap get new > sprint pack . Follow the onscreen prompts to install the sprint id pack. – or – press > >...

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    2b. Web and data services 113 web a n d da ta sprint zone sprint zone is a free application that lets you stay connected to all the latest news and information from sprint. Included here are sprint customer promotions, news, feedback, featured apps and tips/tricks for your device. 1. Press > > sprin...

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    114 2b. Web and data services 䡲 stats/sched lets you track race information such as: nscs recap , nns recap , point standings , season stats , and schedule . 䡲 miss sprint cup is your insider to nascar by providing news, information, blogs and twitter updates to the goings-on within nascar. 䡲 videos...

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    2b. Web and data services 115 web a n d da ta 䡲 team pages allows you select from either the afc or nfc conferences, then display content such as top stories, schedules, and the ability to change your favorite team selection. 䡲 standings for the latest team standings. 䡲 statistics for the latest tea...

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    116 2c. Entertainment: tv and music ⽧ getting started with sprint tv and music (page 116) ⽧ sprint tv (page 117) ⽧ music (page 117) ⽧ streaming music (page 119) sprint tv gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and to view video clips right from your device's display. Watch live tv and catch ...

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    2c. Entertainment: tv and music 117 tv and m u sic sprint tv your sprint tv channel options the sprint tv application offers a wide variety of accessible channels. Subscription options include comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of “a la carte” channels. Visit www.Sprint.Com/tvguide ...

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    118 2c. Entertainment: tv and music 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to download the application. 3. Tap > notifications . Tap the download complete field for the sprint music app and tap install . Purchasing and downloading music from sprint music plus 1. Press > > sprint music plus . 2. Tap mu...

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    2c. Entertainment: tv and music 119 tv and m u sic creating a playlist 1. Press > > music > songs . All compatible music files are displayed. 2. Touch and hold a song you’d like to add to a playlist. A popup menu is displayed. 3. Tap add to playlist and select either current playlist or new (to crea...

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    120 2d. Gps navigation ⽧ gps services (page 120) ⽧ google maps tm (page 120) ⽧ telenav tm gps navigator (page 123) ⽧ navigation (page 125) gps services your device's built-in gps capability gives you access to a number of location-based services, including maps , navigation , and telenav tm gps navi...

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    2d. Gps navigation 121 gps nav igation can view some locations as if you were strolling down the street. If you join google latitude, you can view your friends’ locations on your maps and share your location and other information with them. There are some locations that maps does not have informatio...

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    122 2d. Gps navigation – or – press to utilize other google map features. 䡲 choose from: search , directions , layers , my location , join latitude , and more . To search for a location: 1. While viewing a map, press > search . – or – simply press . 2. In the search box, enter the place you're looki...

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    2d. Gps navigation 123 gps nav igation 4. Tap go . The directions to your destination appear in a list. 5. You can choose the directions format: 䡲 read directions as text. 䡲 tap show on map to see the directions on a map. 䡲 tap navigate to get spoken, turn-by-turn directions from google maps navigat...

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    124 2d. Gps navigation 䡲 if using the onscreen keyboard, tap next to store your information. 4. Tap continue to register your information. 5. Tap yes to take a brief tour of the navigation features, or no, skip tour to continue to the main navigation screen. Using telenav gps navigator 1. Press > > ...

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    2d. Gps navigation 125 gps nav igation navigation another google maps navigation application is available on your device. It uses your current location (provided by gps communication to your device) to provide various location-based services. 1. Press > > navigation . 2. Read the onscreen disclaimer...

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    Section 3 safety and warranty information.

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    128 3a. Important safety information ⽧ general precautions (page 128) ⽧ maintaining safe use of and access to your device (page 129) ⽧ using your phone with a hearing aid device (page 130) ⽧ caring for the battery (page 132) ⽧ radio frequency (rf) energy (page 133) ⽧ owner’s record (page 135) ⽧ open...

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    3a. Important safety information 129 im p o rt an t s a fet y inf o rma ti on maintaining safe use of and access to your device do not rely on your phone for emergency calls mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rel...

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    130 3a. Important safety information turning off your phone in dangerous areas to avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control rf device...

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    3a. Important safety information 131 im p o rt an t s a fet y inf o rma ti on out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-ratings : phones rated m3 or m4 meet fcc requirements for hearing aid compatibility and are likely to generate less interfere...

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    132 3a. Important safety information 䢇 position the phone so the internal antenna is farthest from your hearing aid. 䢇 move the phone around to find the point with least interference. Caring for the battery protecting your battery the guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery...

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    3a. Important safety information 133 im p o rt an t s a fet y inf o rma ti on radio frequency (rf) energy understanding how your phone operates your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (rf) signals. When you use your pho...

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    134 3a. Important safety information the highest reported sar values of the optimus s tm are: cellular cdma mode (part 22) : head: 1.04 w/kg; body-worn: 0.48 w/kg pcs mode (part 24) : head: 1.26 w/kg; body-worn: 0.70 w/kg fcc radio frequency emission this phone meets the fcc radio frequency emission...

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    3a. Important safety information 135 im p o rt an t s a fet y inf o rma ti on owner’s record the model number, regulatory number, and serial number are located on a nameplate inside the battery compartment. Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to con...

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    136 3b. Manufacturer’s warranty ⽧ manufacturer’s warranty (page 136) your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. For information regarding the ter...

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    3b. Manufacturer’s warranty 137 warranty therefore, shall not be covered under these limited warranty terms. (5) upon request from lg, the consumer must provide information satisfactory to lg to prove the date of purchase or exchange. (6) the customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to t...

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    138 3b. Manufacturer’s warranty 3. What lg will do: lg will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty. Lg may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or part...

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    Index 139 in dex index numerics 3-way call89 a accounts51–54 google account26–27 synchronizing38, 38 adapter microsd card63 adding to your favorites47 airplane mode39 alarms59 android market110 answering calls29 applications16–20, 24 applications tab16 nascar sprint cup mobile 113 sprint football li...

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    140 index finding entries49 sending via bluetooth74 d data roam guard92 data services94–115 see also web launching the web95 user name94 dialing options29 display screen6 applications17 changing backlight time35 customizing home screen 21 extended home screens16 home screen15 icons6 language36 scree...

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    Index 141 in dex missed calls30 multimedia messaging (mms) 85 music117–119 creating a playlist118 player118 playing music118 streaming music119 n navigating the web96 navigation125 navigation, gps120–125 notifications missed call notification30 notification ringtone35 status bar11–12 o owner’s recor...

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    142 index t taking pictures67 telenav gps navigato123 text entry see entering text text messaging84 three-way calling89 tty use40 tv117 u updating your device61 v vibrate34 videos recording69 settings70 visual voicemail78 voicemail configuring options80 retrieving83 setting up78 settings options81 v...