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Welcome! Sprint is committed to developing technologies that give you the ability to get what you want when you want it, faster than ever before. This booklet introduces you to the basics of getting started with Sprint and your Conquer 4G. Visit sprint.com/support for the complete User Guide, along with videos, tutorials, and community forums for your phone. Only on the Now Network.
Using This Guide Get Ready − page 1 − Find out what you need to do before you use your device the first time, including inserting a battery and activating Sprint service on your device. Use Your Device − page 13 − Take advantage of your device’s features and Sprint services, from the basics (Making Calls) to the more advanced (using Android Market, Qik, and more). Android Basics − page 4 − Learn some basics about how to move around on your device, use the home screen, and enter text.
3. Display Screen Your Conquer 4G 11. BACK Key 4. HOME Key Light Sensor Self Camera Lens 5. MENU Key 10.
Get Your Device Ready Install the Battery Turn the Device On 1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of the device. • Press and hold 2. Align the battery’s contacts with those inside the battery compartment and gently press down until the battery is seated. Unlock the Screen 3. Replace the back cover. Switch to Spanish Menu (optional) Charge the Battery 1. Press > > Settings > Language & keyboard. 1. Insert the USB cable into the charging head. 2.
Activate Your Device Activate Your Device • If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use. Activate on your phone: Note: For security reasons, you will need your Sprint phone number and PIN to use this activation method. • If you received your device in the mail, and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, your device is designed to activate automatically when you first turn it on. To confirm your activation, make a phone call. 1.
Sprint ID You can install as many as five ID Packs at any one time in addition to the default My ID pack. You can easily switch from one ID Pack to another without losing any applications already installed. For example, when you install the Sprint ID Pack, Sprint applications such as Sprint TV, TeleNav™ GPS Navigator, NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, and Sprint Football Live will remain in your applications. 4. Tap an ID Pack on the Sprint ID screen. 5.
Android Basics: Getting Around Your Device Move Around Your Device’s Menus and Screens Using Gestures Your device’s touchscreen lets you control everything through various types of touches, or gestures. Tap: When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap them with your finger. A light touch works best. Tap Press and hold Press and hold: To display the available options for an item simply touch and hold the item.
Swipe or slide: Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Rotate: Activate the auto-rotate feature to automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the device sideways. Rotate Swype: This unique feature allows you to enter a word by sliding a finger from letter to letter, lifting only between words. See page 10 for instructions on using this text input method. Swype visit sprint.
Your Home Screen Viewing Your Home Screen Status Bar Your device’s Home screen extends horizontally to five full screens. This gives you room to customize your device and put the things you need front and center, just a swipe away. The status bar at the top of the Home screen lets you quickly see both your device status (connections, signal strength, battery, GPS) and any current notifications. • To display the main (center) Home screen, press from any screen.
Notifications Panel Customize Your Home Screen You can expand the notification area to provide more detailed information about the current onscreen notification icons. 1. Tap the status bar to reveal the Notifications tab, and then drag the tab to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications panel. 1. Press > Add. For example, to add a Power Control widget: 1. From the Add to Home screen, tap Widgets > Power Control. 2.
Buttons and Keys Conquer Buttons and Keys The bottom front of your device contains a row of four static keys that let you perform specific functions. Above the buttons, there is a program-dependent row of keys (they’re always available from the unlocked Home screen). • Menu Key ( menus. ) – Press to open context-specific • Home Key ( ) – Press to return to the main Home screen. • Back Key ( screen view.
Access Recently-Used Applications • If an application is on one of your Home screens, just tap it to open it. Your device keeps a running list of your eight most recently used applications. • If an application is not available from your Home screen, press (if you’re not already on the Home screen), tap to display the applications list, and then tap the application from the alphabetical list. You may have to scroll down to find the application you’re looking for. 1.
Entering Text With the Onscreen Keyboard Your QWERTY Keyboards There are two versions of onscreen keyboards available on your Conquer 4G: the Android keyboard and Swype (default), which uses a unique gliding method to let you enter whole words quickly. When you select a field that requires text or numbers, an onscreen keyboard will appear so you can enter the information, or type your message.
• Speed vs. accuracy sets how quickly Swype responds to your onscreen input. Move the slider between Fast Response (speed) or Error Tolerance (accuracy) and touch OK. • Help provides access to Swype help. • Swype help to access Swype Help information and user manual. • Tutorial provides access to onscreen Swype tutorials. • About displays the current software version. visit sprint.
Entering Text With the Onscreen Keyboard Your Android Keyboard Recipient Entry field Send Caps/ALT Delete Text mode Voice input Enter Text Entry with the Android Keyboard Entering text with the onscreen Android QWERTY keyboard is easy: just tap the letters to type the words. 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard. 2.
Use Your Device: Voicemail Set Up Your Voicemail Retrieve Your Voicemail All unanswered calls are automatically transferred to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated: 1. From the Home screen, tap tap Voicemail. and then tap > Voicemail. 2. Follow the voice prompts to create your password and record your name and greeting. 2. Tap a message to listen to it. From any other phone: 1.
Make and Answer Calls Make a Phone Call Mute the Ringer on a Call 1. If the screen is locked, drag of the screen. 2. Press and tap to the right side Phone. 3. Tap the digits of the number you want to call on the Phone keypad. (The number will appear just above the keypad as you enter it. Tap to delete one or more digits.) 4. Tap . Answer an Incoming Call • Drag to the right on the screen. Send a Call Directly to Voicemail • Drag 14 to the left.
Messaging Send a Text Message and tap > Messaging 2. Tap New message, or press . and tap Compose. 3. Enter a phone number, email address, or contact name in the To: field. (If the device recognizes a contact, you’ll see a list. Touch the contact to complete the address.) Access Messages 1. Press and tap > Messaging . 2. From the Messaging screen, tap the message you want to view. –or– 4. Tap Type to compose and then type your message. 1. Open the Notifications panel. 5.
Contacts Your device’s Contacts function lets you access and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including Google and Corporate email accounts, contacts synced from your computer, and old-fashioned contacts entered by hand. Save a Phone Number Retrieve a Phone Number 1. Press 2. Enter a phone number using the onscreeen keypad. 1. Press press 3. Press 2. Enter the first letter or letters of an entry. and tap . > Add to contacts > Create new contact. , tap . > Contacts, and then 4.
Edit a Contact Entry 1. Press > Contacts > [contact you'd like to edit]. 2. Press > Edit contact. 3. Tap an option: • [image icon] to assign a picture to the entry. • First name/Last name to edit the current name. • Phone to add or delete a phone number. Use Your Device • Email to add or delete an email address. • Postal address to enter a physical address for the contact. Choose from Home, Work, Other, or Custom. • Organization to enter business information such as a company name.
Email Your device’s Email applications let 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 Yahoo™) and Corporate Work Email (Outlook®). The device can also be manually configured to connect to other email systems. Set Up a Gmail Account 1. Press and tap > Gmail . 2. Follow the instructions to set up or sign in to a Gmail account.
10.Configure your Email check frequency, Amount to synchronize (days to synchronize between your device and server), and activate any other email settings, and then tap Next. 5. Enter a subject and a message. 4. Enter an email address in the To: field. 11.Identify your new account with a unique name and provide the outgoing name text then tap Done. 6. Tap Send. • To add attachments, tap Attach (on the bottom of the screen) and select an attachment. Access Email Messages . Use Your Device 1.
Camera & Camcorder Take a Picture 1. Press View videos and then tap > Camera . 1. Press 2. Using your display as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject, and tap or press . View Pictures 1. Press and tap Camera folders. > Gallery to view the 2. Tap a picture and then tap Menu to explore other options, including sharing the picture using Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Messaging, or Picasa. Record a Video 1. Press and then tap camera mode. 2.
Web Find sports scores, news, and weather. Shop online. On-the-go access lets you browse full-color versions of your favorite websites. 1. Press and tap Downloading Applications From the Web > Browser. 2. From the Sprint home page, select categories, navigate to websites, read blogs, download content, and more. • Tap a category to open it. • For more options, press from any page. Options may include New window, Bookmarks, Windows, Refresh, (or Stop) and Forward.
Sprint 4G Wi-Fi Take Advantage of 4G Speed Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Sprint 4G data services give you the speed you need to watch and upload high resolution streaming videos, browse the Web, and have real-time video chats with your friends. When you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi network you can use your device’s Wi-Fi feature to access the Internet and other data services. For information about the availability of Sprint 4G in your location, visit sprint.com/coverage. 1.
Android Market Android Market™ gives you access to more than 100,000 applications to boost your productivity and increase your fun. 1. Press > > Market . 2. The first time you visit Android Market, tap Accept to accept the Terms of Service. 3. If not already logged in with your Google account, tap Next. 4. Tap Sign in and enter your Google account information. 5. To find what you want quickly: • Browse through featured apps and games.
Google™ Mobile Services Your Samsung Conquer 4G provides easy access to a variety of Google services including Gmail™, Google Talk™, Google Maps™, Google Navigation, and YouTube™. • Gmail – The Google mail service. Your Gmail account lets you access many Google-related services as well as the Android Market. (See “Set Up a Gmail Account” on page 18.) • Google Talk – Google’s instant messaging service. Press and tap > Talk to begin using the service.
Qik Your Conquer lets you use the preloaded Qik application to share live videos and have live mobile video chats with compatible mobile devices. Set Up a Qik Account Live Mobile Video Chat With Qik Before using Qik Video on your device, you must create a Qik account and sign in on your device. 1. Press and tap > Qik Video. 2. Tap Sign up and follow the instructions to set up an account. Qik Overview 1. Press and tap > Qik Video. 2. Tap Log in to sign in to your Qik account. 3.
Bluetooth Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth -Capable Device Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures Using Bluetooth 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. (Press > > Settings > Wireless & networks > Bluetooth to turn on Bluetooth. A green checkmark will appear.) 1. Open the application containing the file you want to share (for example, press and tap > Contacts ). 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Discoverable. Your device must be visible to successfully pair with an external device. 2.
Sprint TV Connect up to five Wi-Fi capable devices to the Internet using your Conquer as a mobile hotspot. Set Up Your Sprint Hotspot 1. Press and tap > Sprint Hotspot. 2. Tap OK on the introduction screen. Live TV and video on demand. Complete episodes and clips of your favorite primetime shows and movies. Over 50 channels of news, entertainment, weather, sports, and streaming music. 3. Tap Sprint Hotspot to activate the hotspot. Install the Sprint ID Pack Connect to the Sprint Hotspot 1. Press 1.
GPS Navigation Sprint Zone TeleNav™ GPS Navigator lets you see and hear turn-by-turn directions to a known address, or find nearby restaurants, stores, banks, or gas stations. Get information about traffic and alternate routes Enhance your Sprint experience. The free Sprint Zone application makes it a snap to manage your account, get tips and tricks for your device, find recommended apps, and more. Install the Sprint ID Pack Get in the Zone 1. Press 1. Press . 2.
Tools & Resources: Settings Explore ways to customize your device, set permissions, update your phone, and more in the Settings menu. Accessing Settings and tap > Settings. – or – Press > > and tap Settings. 2. Select the settings category you want to change. To select or clear check boxes (a common setting method), tap the check box.
Battery-Saving Tips Manage the Display Brightness and Screen On-Time Manage Your Device’s Wireless Functions 1. Press > > Settings > Display > Brightness to modify the backlight setting as desired. Disable the 4G, Sprint Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS functions of the device when you’re not using them. 2. To turn off the screen, tap the Power button. The device will continue to function. — or — Add a Power Control widget to your Home screen.
Manage Your Account Online: www.sprint.com PQRS From Your Sprint Phone GHI • Press 3 DEF to check minute usage and to make a payment. • Press and tap > Sprint Zone to access account services, Sprint news, phone information, suggested applications, and more.
Helpful Sprint Information Total Equipment Protection Sprint 411 The protection you need so you can be worry free Dial 411 for nationwide listings, movie show times, restaurant reservations, driving directions and more. Spanish-speaking operators are available. See sprint.com for pricing and details. Should anything happen to your phone, you’ll have a worry-free way to ensure that you get connected again soon.
Resources Resources For Your Phone • This Get Started Guide to get you up and running. • Web – Visit sprint.com/support for the complete User Guide, along with videos, tutorials, and community forums for your Conquer. Visit sprint.com/support for the complete User Guide, along with videos, tutorials, and community forums for your Samsung Conquer 4G. Tools & Resources • Sprint Zone – Press and tap > Sprint Zone to access account services, Sprint news, phone information, suggested applications, and more.
Index Symbols 4G 22 A Activate 2 Android Market 23 Answering a Phone Call 14 Applications Access 9 Download 21 Open 9 B Battery Charge 1 Install 1 Battery Saving Tips 30 Bluetooth 26 Buttons 8 C Camera Share pictures 20 Take a picture 20 View a picture 20 34 Contacts 16-17 Add 16 Edit 17 GPS Navigation 28 H Home Screen 6 Add Items 7 Customize 7 Extended 6 View 6 D Drag screen 5 E Email Access 19 Gmail 18 Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 18 POP3/IMAP 18 Send 19 F Flick screen 4 G Games 23 Gestures 4–5
S Phone Call Answering 14 Making 14 Phone Number Save 16 Retrieve 16 Picture Messages 15 Pictures Take 20 Pinch 5 Predictive Text 11 Press and hold 4 Q Qik 25 Video Chat 25 QWERTY Keyboard 10 R Rotate Screen 5 Resources 33 Settings 29 Screen Turn On and Off 1 Unlock 1 Shortcuts 7 Slide 5 Sprint 4G 22 Sprint Customer Service 32 Sprint ID 3 Sprint Mobile Hotspot 27 Sprint Zone 28, 31 Status Bar 6 Swype 5, 10-11 V Video Chat 25 Videos Record 20 Share 20 Voicemail 13 Index P W Wallpaper 7 Web 21 Widgets
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