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...and right panels ...18 Before turning on your phone 19 Back cover...19 SIM card ...20 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 ...phone's status 38 Status icons...38 Notification icons ...39 Managing notifications ...40 Entering text...42 Using the hardware QWERTY 42 Using the onscreen keyboard 44 Using your voice to enter text 47 Editing text...49 Opening and switching applications 51 Working with menus...53 Options menus ...53 Context menus ...54 T-Mobile G2...
...and right panels ...18 Before turning on your phone 19 Back cover...19 SIM card ...20 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 ...phone's status 38 Status icons...38 Notification icons ...39 Managing notifications ...40 Entering text...42 Using the hardware QWERTY 42 Using the onscreen keyboard 44 Using your voice to enter text 47 Editing text...49 Opening and switching applications 51 Working with menus...53 Options menus ...53 Context menus ...54 T-Mobile G2...
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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 to... 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 to... 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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...phone (its specifications; for the people you can take full advantage of the Android™ mobile technology platform. Chapter Describes "Android basics" on page 13 Getting to use release 2.2 of Google Apps™, and performing basic Android tasks. "Accounts" on page 112 Adding and synchronizing email and other networks. User's Guide T-Mobile G2... starting Android the first time, signing into your Google™ Accounts so you know the phone and the accessories that information, refer to replace its battery, turn it on , and so on) or its parts and accessories, how to your...
...phone (its specifications; for the people you can take full advantage of the Android™ mobile technology platform. Chapter Describes "Android basics" on page 13 Getting to use release 2.2 of Google Apps™, and performing basic Android tasks. "Accounts" on page 112 Adding and synchronizing email and other networks. User's Guide T-Mobile G2... starting Android the first time, signing into your Google™ Accounts so you know the phone and the accessories that information, refer to replace its battery, turn it on , and so on) or its parts and accessories, how to your...
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... 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"... When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to learn more about it -the Home screen, the touchscreen and buttons, applications, search, and so on page 63 T-Mobile G2 User's Guide Then it's a good idea to become familiar with your contacts" on page 62 "Optimizing battery life" on .
... 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"... When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to learn more about it -the Home screen, the touchscreen and buttons, applications, search, and so on page 63 T-Mobile G2 User's Guide Then it's a good idea to become familiar with your contacts" on page 62 "Optimizing battery life" 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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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. • ...Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. • 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....
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. • ...Flashing green light when you have a pending notification. • 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....
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... While watching videos, press to decrease 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. ...8226; 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...
... While watching videos, press to decrease 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. ...8226; 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...
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...of the right part 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 The back cover lock clicks when the back cover is in place. Android basics 19 ...Before turning on your phone securely with the front facing down. 2 Slide down the back cover lock, and then lift the back cover to replace or install the battery, SIM...
...of the right part 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 The back cover lock clicks when the back cover is in place. Android basics 19 ...Before turning on your phone securely with the front facing down. 2 Slide down the back cover lock, and then lift the back cover to replace or install the battery, SIM...
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... card 1 Remove the back cover. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 Your phone supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. Removing the SIM card 1 Remove the back cover. Refer to "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 back cover." 2 If...
... card 1 Remove the back cover. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 Your phone supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards. Removing the SIM card 1 Remove the back cover. Refer to "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 back cover." 2 If...
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... slide the storage card completely into your Google Account and to use all other features of the battery compartment, and then flip it to open. 4 Insert the storage card with your phone. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide But you can connect to a Wi-Fi network to sign into the holder. ...Refer to "Removing the battery." 3 Slide down the storage card holder towards the edge of your phone. Android basics 21 If your GSM phone doesn't have a SIM card ...
... slide the storage card completely into your Google Account and to use all other features of the battery compartment, and then flip it to open. 4 Insert the storage card with your phone. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide But you can connect to a Wi-Fi network to sign into the holder. ...Refer to "Removing the battery." 3 Slide down the storage card holder towards the edge of your phone. Android basics 21 If your GSM phone doesn't have a SIM card ...
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... then slide it up much battery. Battery Your phone uses a rechargeable battery. How long the battery can last before it in place. Also, consider your location: poor signal strength from your phone. Long phone calls and frequent web browsing use up to lock it needs recharging depends on uses more power). User's Guide T-Mobile G2 Removing the storage card...
... then slide it up much battery. Battery Your phone uses a rechargeable battery. How long the battery can last before it in place. Also, consider your location: poor signal strength from your phone. Long phone calls and frequent web browsing use up to lock it needs recharging depends on uses more power). User's Guide T-Mobile G2 Removing the storage card...
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... the sync connector on and start charging the battery. Before you charge the battery. Important G Only the AC adapter and USB sync cable provided with your phone, it overheats. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 G As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it is displayed in the... status bar of the Home screen. When you charge the battery while the phone is on, the charging battery icon ( ) is recommended...
... the sync connector on and start charging the battery. Before you charge the battery. Important G Only the AC adapter and USB sync cable provided with your phone, it overheats. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 G As a safety precaution, the battery stops charging when it is displayed in the... status bar of the Home screen. When you charge the battery while the phone is on, the charging battery icon ( ) is recommended...
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...disable the SIM PIN, see "Starting Android for a few seconds. 4 When the Phone options options menu appears, tap Power off. 5 Tap OK when prompted to turn off , press the Power button to turn the power off to save battery life. 1 If the display is blocked. Important If you will be prompted to... SIM card is displayed. For more information on how to set up the phone" on page 30 to learn how to set up your phone if the Lock screen is preset with the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) obtained from T-Mobile. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide Android basics 25 Turning on page 323. If this happens, ...
...disable the SIM PIN, see "Starting Android for a few seconds. 4 When the Phone options options menu appears, tap Power off. 5 Tap OK when prompted to turn off , press the Power button to turn the power off to save battery life. 1 If the display is blocked. Important If you will be prompted to... SIM card is displayed. For more information on how to set up the phone" on page 30 to learn how to set up your phone if the Lock screen is preset with the PUK (PIN Unblocking Key) obtained from T-Mobile. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide Android basics 25 Turning on page 323. If this happens, ...
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... the Home screen to open the Launcher and view all the features on your phone's status" on page 38 and "Managing notifications" on page 40. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide The Status bar shows the time, signal strength, battery status, and other features. Touch the Launcher icon at the bottom of your... phone, and icons for the first time, the Home screen opens. At the top of ...
... the Home screen to open the Launcher and view all the features on your phone's status" on page 38 and "Managing notifications" on page 40. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide The Status bar shows the time, signal strength, battery status, and other features. Touch the Launcher icon at the bottom of your... phone, and icons for the first time, the Home screen opens. At the top of ...
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User's Guide T-Mobile G2 If you've locked your phone" on opens. To return to the Home screen S Press the Home button at any time, in any application. See "Locking your screen, you are viewing, is replaced with the lock screen and then the screen darkens, to conserve the battery. 1 Press the Power ...button. If you were working on page 61. The last screen you haven't locked your screen, this lock screen appears. 2 Drag the lock icon to the right. 30 Android basics To wake up the phone If you don't use the phone for a while, ...
User's Guide T-Mobile G2 If you've locked your phone" on opens. To return to the Home screen S Press the Home button at any time, in any application. See "Locking your screen, you are viewing, is replaced with the lock screen and then the screen darkens, to conserve the battery. 1 Press the Power ...button. If you were working on page 61. The last screen you haven't locked your screen, this lock screen appears. 2 Drag the lock icon to the right. 30 Android basics To wake up the phone If you don't use the phone for a while, ...
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... device Roaming No signal No SIM card installed Vibrate mode Ringer is silenced Phone microphone is mute Battery is very low Battery is low Battery is partially drained Battery is full User's Guide T-Mobile G2 To learn more notifications than can fit in use Mobile network signal strength Connected to a Wi-Fi network Bluetooth is on page 40...
... device Roaming No signal No SIM card installed Vibrate mode Ringer is silenced Phone microphone is mute Battery is very low Battery is low Battery is partially drained Battery is full User's Guide T-Mobile G2 To learn more notifications than can fit in use Mobile network signal strength Connected to a Wi-Fi network Bluetooth is on page 40...
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... on Receiving location data from VPN Carrier data use their own notification icons. Android basics 39 Airplane mode Alarm is set Speakerphone is on Battery is charging GPS is playing Uploading data Downloading data Download finished Connected to VPN Disconnected from GPS Notification icons The following icons indicate that you...on page 40 for information about responding to these notifications. In addition to these icons, applications you 've received a notification. See "Managing notifications" on your phone may use threshold approaching or exceeded T-Mobile G2 User's Guide
... on Receiving location data from VPN Carrier data use their own notification icons. Android basics 39 Airplane mode Alarm is set Speakerphone is on Battery is charging GPS is playing Uploading data Downloading data Download finished Connected to VPN Disconnected from GPS Notification icons The following icons indicate that you...on page 40 for information about responding to these notifications. In addition to these icons, applications you 've received a notification. See "Managing notifications" on your phone may use threshold approaching or exceeded T-Mobile G2 User's Guide
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... between charges by turning off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide To check the battery charge level S On the Home screen, press Menu and touch Settings > About phone > Status. See "Configuring account sync and display options" on page 322. To extend the life of it.) S Turn down...
... between charges by turning off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide To check the battery charge level S On the Home screen, press Menu and touch Settings > About phone > Status. See "Configuring account sync and display options" on page 322. To extend the life of it.) S Turn down...
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...of power they are consuming too much power. S Touch an application in the Battery Use screen to turn off applications that time is displayed, in order of the amount of information. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 The top of the screen displays the time since you were last connected to ... have been using the battery, from greatest to adjust power use . 64 Android basics To monitor and control what uses the battery The Battery Use screen shows which applications consume the most battery power. S On the Home screen, press Menu and touch Settings > About phone > Battery use it to learn ...
...of power they are consuming too much power. S Touch an application in the Battery Use screen to turn off applications that time is displayed, in order of the amount of information. User's Guide T-Mobile G2 The top of the screen displays the time since you were last connected to ... have been using the battery, from greatest to adjust power use . 64 Android basics To monitor and control what uses the battery The Battery Use screen shows which applications consume the most battery power. S On the Home screen, press Menu and touch Settings > About phone > Battery use it to learn ...
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...a soft reset, remove the battery, wait for a few seconds, and then re-install it left the factory. After re-installing the battery, turn on again. This is not solved by using phone buttons If you do a factory reset is a drastic measure. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide Performing a factory ...reset using the buttons on the phone. 1 With the phone turned off the phone and then powering it on...
...a soft reset, remove the battery, wait for a few seconds, and then re-install it left the factory. After re-installing the battery, turn on again. This is not solved by using phone buttons If you do a factory reset is a drastic measure. T-Mobile G2 User's Guide Performing a factory ...reset using the buttons on the phone. 1 With the phone turned off the phone and then powering it on...