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... Storage card...21 Battery...22 Starting Android for the first time 26 Your Google Account ...26 Customizing your phone 28 Additional accounts and settings 28 Getting to know the Home screen 29 Customizing the Home screen 32 Using... the touchscreen...35 Using the Trackpad ...37 Monitoring your phone's status 38 Status icons...38 Notification icons ...39 Managing notifications ...40 Entering text...42 Using the hardware QWERTY... applications 51 Working with menus...53 Options menus ...53 Context menus ...54 T-Mobile G2 User's Guide
... Storage card...21 Battery...22 Starting Android for the first time 26 Your Google Account ...26 Customizing your phone 28 Additional accounts and settings 28 Getting to know the Home screen 29 Customizing the Home screen 32 Using... the touchscreen...35 Using the Trackpad ...37 Monitoring your phone's status 38 Status icons...38 Notification icons ...39 Managing notifications ...40 Entering text...42 Using the hardware QWERTY... applications 51 Working with menus...53 Options menus ...53 Context menus ...54 T-Mobile G2 User's Guide
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... the web 55 Searching and doing things by voice 59 Locking your phone ...61 Connecting quickly with your contacts 62 Optimizing battery life...63 Performing a hard/factory reset 65 Connecting to networks and devices 66 Connecting to mobile networks 67 Connecting to Wi-Fi networks 69 Connecting to Bluetooth devices 72 Connecting... displayed 108 Joining contacts...110 Separating contact information 111 Accounts...112 Adding and removing accounts 113 Configuring account sync and display options 116 User's Guide T-Mobile G2
... the web 55 Searching and doing things by voice 59 Locking your phone ...61 Connecting quickly with your contacts 62 Optimizing battery life...63 Performing a hard/factory reset 65 Connecting to networks and devices 66 Connecting to mobile networks 67 Connecting to Wi-Fi networks 69 Connecting to Bluetooth devices 72 Connecting... displayed 108 Joining contacts...110 Separating contact information 111 Accounts...112 Adding and removing accounts 113 Configuring account sync and display options 116 User's Guide T-Mobile G2
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... Working with your search history 269 YouTube...270 Opening YouTube and watching videos 271 Changing YouTube settings 274 Music...275 Transferring music files to your phone 276 Opening Music and working with your library 277 Playing music ...279 Working with playlists ...282...
... Working with your search history 269 YouTube...270 Opening YouTube and watching videos 271 Changing YouTube settings 274 Music...275 Transferring music files to your phone 276 Opening Music and working with your library 277 Playing music ...279 Working with playlists ...282...
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... Info screen 326 Development screen ...326 Accounts & sync settings...328 Accounts & sync settings screen 328 Account screen ...329 Privacy settings...330 SD card & phone storage settings 331 Search settings ...332 Search settings screen 332 Google search settings screen 332 Language & keyboard settings 333 Language & Keyboard screen 333 Android keyboard...Voice input & output settings 336 Voice recognizer settings screen 336 Text-to-Speech settings screen 336 Accessibility settings...338 Date & time settings ...339 About phone...340 About Phone screen...340 T-Mobile G2 User's Guide
... Info screen 326 Development screen ...326 Accounts & sync settings...328 Accounts & sync settings screen 328 Account screen ...329 Privacy settings...330 SD card & phone storage settings 331 Search settings ...332 Search settings screen 332 Google search settings screen 332 Language & keyboard settings 333 Language & Keyboard screen 333 Android keyboard...Voice input & output settings 336 Voice recognizer settings screen 336 Text-to-Speech settings screen 336 Accessibility settings...338 Date & time settings ...339 About phone...340 About Phone screen...340 T-Mobile G2 User's Guide
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... service. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 "Accounts" on page 95 Organizing and finding contact information for that come with it, starting Android the first time, signing into your Google™ Accounts so you know the phone and the accessories that information, refer to your phone's owner's guide. "Gmail... virtual private networks (VPNs) and other accounts, including Google Accounts. "Connecting to networks and devices" on page 66 Configuring how your phone connects to mobile and Wi-Fi™ networks, to Bluetooth™ devices, and to a computer, and it on , and so on page 13...
... service. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 "Accounts" on page 95 Organizing and finding contact information for that come with it, starting Android the first time, signing into your Google™ Accounts so you know the phone and the accessories that information, refer to your phone's owner's guide. "Gmail... virtual private networks (VPNs) and other accounts, including Google Accounts. "Connecting to networks and devices" on page 66 Configuring how your phone connects to mobile and Wi-Fi™ networks, to Bluetooth™ devices, and to a computer, and it on , and so on page 13...
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... friends by -turn directions from Google Maps Navigation, and the many other phones. "Messaging" on page 270 Viewing YouTube videos. "Music" on page 179 Configuring your phone so you take or to search the web for information about nearby businesses. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide "YouTube" on page 195 Exchanging text and multimedia messages with...
... friends by -turn directions from Google Maps Navigation, and the many other phones. "Messaging" on page 270 Viewing YouTube videos. "Music" on page 179 Configuring your phone so you take or to search the web for information about nearby businesses. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide "YouTube" on page 195 Exchanging text and multimedia messages with...
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Checking the time and setting alarms. Calculating the solutions to math problems. Finding new applications on your phone. 12 About this guide Chapter "News & Weather" on page 284 "Clock" on page 290 "Calculator" on page 299 "Market" on page 301 "Settings" on page ... billing service, and installing them. Opening the Settings application and its many tools for configuring and customizing your Home screen or in detail. User's Guide T-Mobile G2
Checking the time and setting alarms. Calculating the solutions to math problems. Finding new applications on your phone. 12 About this guide Chapter "News & Weather" on page 284 "Clock" on page 290 "Calculator" on page 299 "Market" on page 301 "Settings" on page ... billing service, and installing them. Opening the Settings application and its many tools for configuring and customizing your Home screen or in detail. User's Guide T-Mobile G2
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... idea to become familiar with your contacts" on page 62 "Optimizing battery life" on page 63 T-Mobile G2 User's Guide In this section "Inside the box" on page 14 "Your phone" on page 15 "Before turning on your phone" on page 19 "Starting Android for the first time" on page 26 "Getting to know... screen" on page 29 "Customizing the Home screen" on page 32 "Using the touchscreen" on page 35 "Using the Trackpad" on page 37 "Monitoring your phone's status" on page 38 "Managing notifications" on page 40 "Entering text" on page 42 "Editing text" on page 49 "Opening and switching applications" on ...
... idea to become familiar with your contacts" on page 62 "Optimizing battery life" on page 63 T-Mobile G2 User's Guide In this section "Inside the box" on page 14 "Your phone" on page 15 "Before turning on your phone" on page 19 "Starting Android for the first time" on page 26 "Getting to know... screen" on page 29 "Customizing the Home screen" on page 32 "Using the touchscreen" on page 35 "Using the Trackpad" on page 37 "Monitoring your phone's status" on page 38 "Managing notifications" on page 40 "Entering text" on page 42 "Editing text" on page 49 "Opening and switching applications" on ...
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14 Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: G T-Mobile G2™ Phone G USB cable G AC adapter G 3.5mm stereo headset G Battery G microSD card G Quick start guide G Terms & Conditions Android basics User's Guide T-Mobile G2
14 Inside the box You will find the following inside the box: G T-Mobile G2™ Phone G USB cable G AC adapter G 3.5mm stereo headset G Battery G microSD card G Quick start guide G Terms & Conditions Android basics User's Guide T-Mobile G2
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Android basics 15 Your phone Front panel with keyboard opened 8 1 7 9 2 3 6 5 4 1 Hardware QWERTY See "Using the hardware QWERTY" to learn how to use the hardware QWERTY keyboard. 2 Menu Press to open a ... do a search. 5 Back Press to go back to the previous screen, close a dialog box, options menu, or the Notifications panel, or hide the onscreen keyboard. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide
Android basics 15 Your phone Front panel with keyboard opened 8 1 7 9 2 3 6 5 4 1 Hardware QWERTY See "Using the hardware QWERTY" to learn how to use the hardware QWERTY keyboard. 2 Menu Press to open a ... do a search. 5 Back Press to go back to the previous screen, close a dialog box, options menu, or the Notifications panel, or hide the onscreen keyboard. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide
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User's Guide T-Mobile G2 16 Android basics 6 Trackpad Swipe your finger over to highlight items or press to select items onscreen. 7 Notification LED This LED shows a: • Solid green light when the phone is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. • ...Solid red light when the battery is being charged. • Flashing red light when the battery level reaches very low. 8 Earpiece Listen to a phone call here. 9 Touch screen Top panel 10 11 10 3.5mm audio jack Connect a 3.5mm stereo headset for hands-free conversation or for listening ...
User's Guide T-Mobile G2 16 Android basics 6 Trackpad Swipe your finger over to highlight items or press to select items onscreen. 7 Notification LED This LED shows a: • Solid green light when the phone is connected to the power adapter or a computer and the battery is fully charged. • ...Solid red light when the battery is being charged. • Flashing red light when the battery level reaches very low. 8 Earpiece Listen to a phone call here. 9 Touch screen Top panel 10 11 10 3.5mm audio jack Connect a 3.5mm stereo headset for hands-free conversation or for listening ...
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... the volume. 19 USB connector • Connect the power adapter to charge the battery. • Connect the supplied USB cable to transfer files to your phone from your computer. 20 Camera • When not using the camera, press and hold to open the camera. • When using the camera to take... photos, press to take the shot. • When using the camcorder to shoot videos, press to stop recording. 21 Back cover lock User's Guide T-Mobile G2 Press again to start recording.
... the volume. 19 USB connector • Connect the power adapter to charge the battery. • Connect the supplied USB cable to transfer files to your phone from your computer. 20 Camera • When not using the camera, press and hold to open the camera. • When using the camera to take... photos, press to take the shot. • When using the camcorder to shoot videos, press to stop recording. 21 Back cover lock User's Guide T-Mobile G2 Press again to start recording.
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... of the back cover into the two openings located at the right part of the phone's exposed back panel. 2 Press the back cover against the phone until it . T-Mobile G2 User's Guide Android basics 19 Before turning on your phone securely with the front facing down. 2 Slide down the back cover lock, and then lift... to replace or install the battery, SIM card, or storage card, you need to remove it is in place. Removing the back cover 1 With the phone turned off, hold your phone Back cover If you must remove the back cover.
... of the back cover into the two openings located at the right part of the phone's exposed back panel. 2 Press the back cover against the phone until it . T-Mobile G2 User's Guide Android basics 19 Before turning on your phone securely with the front facing down. 2 Slide down the back cover lock, and then lift... to replace or install the battery, SIM card, or storage card, you need to remove it is in place. Removing the back cover 1 With the phone turned off, hold your phone Back cover If you must remove the back cover.
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... "Removing the battery." 3 Locate the SIM card slot at the top of the battery compartment. 4 Slide the SIM card out from the slot using your phone number and phonebook/message memory. Refer to "Removing the battery." 3 Slide the SIM card towards the direction of the battery compartment. 4 Insert the SIM card... the slot with its cut-off corner first and its gold contacts facing down, and then push it in completely into the slot. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 Your phone supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. 20 Android basics SIM card The SIM card contains your thumb.
... "Removing the battery." 3 Locate the SIM card slot at the top of the battery compartment. 4 Slide the SIM card out from the slot using your phone number and phonebook/message memory. Refer to "Removing the battery." 3 Slide the SIM card towards the direction of the battery compartment. 4 Insert the SIM card... the slot with its cut-off corner first and its gold contacts facing down, and then push it in completely into the slot. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 Your phone supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. 20 Android basics SIM card The SIM card contains your thumb.
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... facing the connectors on the storage card slot, and then slide the storage card completely into your Google Account and to sign into the holder. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide Inserting the storage card 1 Remove the back cover. But you can connect to a Wi-Fi network to use all other features of... your phone. Refer to "Removing the battery." 3 Slide down the storage card holder towards the edge of the battery compartment, and then flip it to "Removing ...
... facing the connectors on the storage card slot, and then slide the storage card completely into your Google Account and to sign into the holder. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide Inserting the storage card 1 Remove the back cover. But you can connect to a Wi-Fi network to use all other features of... your phone. Refer to "Removing the battery." 3 Slide down the storage card holder towards the edge of the battery compartment, and then flip it to "Removing ...
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22 Android basics 5 Close the storage card holder, and then slide it up much battery. Battery Your phone uses a rechargeable battery. Removing the storage card 1 Remove the back cover. Refer to "Removing the battery." 3 Slide down the storage card holder...and frequent web browsing use only original batteries and accessories that came with your mobile network and extreme temperature make the battery work harder. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 Also, consider your location: poor signal strength from your phone or replacements that we recommend. How long the battery can last before it ...
22 Android basics 5 Close the storage card holder, and then slide it up much battery. Battery Your phone uses a rechargeable battery. Removing the storage card 1 Remove the back cover. Refer to "Removing the battery." 3 Slide down the storage card holder...and frequent web browsing use only original batteries and accessories that came with your mobile network and extreme temperature make the battery work harder. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 Also, consider your location: poor signal strength from your phone or replacements that we recommend. How long the battery can last before it ...
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... in the status bar of the USB cable to the USB port of the Home screen. When you charge the battery while the phone is on your phone, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Before you are charging it overheats. Some batteries perform best after several full charge...been fully charged, a full battery icon ( ) will be used to solid green when the phone is displayed in the AC adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 24 Android basics Charging the battery The battery is being charged, the notification LED shows a ...
... in the status bar of the USB cable to the USB port of the Home screen. When you charge the battery while the phone is on your phone, it is recommended that you charge the battery. Before you are charging it overheats. Some batteries perform best after several full charge...been fully charged, a full battery icon ( ) will be used to solid green when the phone is displayed in the AC adapter to an electrical outlet to start charging the battery. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 24 Android basics Charging the battery The battery is being charged, the notification LED shows a ...
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In this section "Opening Messaging" on page 196 "Exchanging messages" on page 197 "Changing Messaging settings" on their mobile phones. 195 Messaging You can use Messaging to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) with your friends on page 201 T-Mobile G2 User's Guide
In this section "Opening Messaging" on page 196 "Exchanging messages" on page 197 "Changing Messaging settings" on their mobile phones. 195 Messaging You can use Messaging to exchange text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS) with your friends on page 201 T-Mobile G2 User's Guide
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..., or attach a media file. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide Messaging automatically converts a message into a multimedia message if you enter the phone number, matching contacts appear. To send a text message 1 On the Messaging screen, touch New message. 2 Enter a mobile phone number in the To field. Enter a mobile phone number or the name of a contact with a mobile number. 3 Touch the composition...
..., or attach a media file. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide Messaging automatically converts a message into a multimedia message if you enter the phone number, matching contacts appear. To send a text message 1 On the Messaging screen, touch New message. 2 Enter a mobile phone number in the To field. Enter a mobile phone number or the name of a contact with a mobile number. 3 Touch the composition...
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...near the 160-character limit, a counter appears in the top right corner of a contact with a mobile number. 3 Touch the composition text box to start entering your message. 4 Press Menu and touch ... to add a message subject. As you press Back while composing a message, it . 4 Touch Send. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 If you type, matching contacts appear. Touch the message to tell you view and send additional messages, a message thread is ... and send a multimedia message 1 On the Messaging screen, touch New message. 2 Enter a mobile phone number or email address in the window.
...near the 160-character limit, a counter appears in the top right corner of a contact with a mobile number. 3 Touch the composition text box to start entering your message. 4 Press Menu and touch ... to add a message subject. As you press Back while composing a message, it . 4 Touch Send. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 If you type, matching contacts appear. Touch the message to tell you view and send additional messages, a message thread is ... and send a multimedia message 1 On the Messaging screen, touch New message. 2 Enter a mobile phone number or email address in the window.
