HTC T-Mobile G1 User manual

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Remember your battery doesn’t come charged.
Make sure you don’t remove the battery pack when your phone is charging.
Your warranty is invalidated if you open or tamper with your phone’s outer casing.
Privacy Restrictions
Some countries require full disclosure of recorded telephone conversations, and
stipulate that you must inform the person with whom you are speaking that the
conversation is being recorded. Always obey the relevant laws and regulations of
your country when using the recording feature of your phone.
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Health Information and Safety Precautions
When using this product observe the safety precautions below to avoid possible
legal liabilities and damages.
Please keep all your safety and operating instructions, and follow them carefully.
Observe all warnings in the operating instructions on the product.
To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the
equipment, observe the following precautions.
Electrical Safety
This product is intended soley for use with the designated battery or power
supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given
to this product.
Safety Precautions for Proper Grounding Installation
Caution: Connecting to an improperly grounded equipment can result in an
electric shock to your phone.
This product is equipped with a USB cable for connecting the product to a
desktop or notebook computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded
(earthed) before connecting the product to the computer. The power supply cord
of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
which is properly installed and grounded, in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
Safety Precautions for Power Supply Unit
Use the correct external power source
A product should only be operated from the type of power source indicated
on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source
required, consult your authorised service provider or local power company.
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For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions that are included with the product.
Handle battery packs carefully
This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the
battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the
battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or
circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures
higher than 60˚C (140˚F).
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Warning: Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire or
burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short
external contacts, expose to temperature above
60°C (140°F), or dispose of in fire or water. Replace
only with specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of
used batteries according to the local regulations or
reference guide supplied with your product.
Take care
Keep the battery or phone dry and away from water or any liquid, as it may
cause a short circuit.
Keep metal objects away so they don’t come in contact with the battery or its
connectors. This may lead to short circuit during operation.
Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discoloured, one that
has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odour.
Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children, to avoid
risk of swallowing. Consult the doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed.
If the battery leaks:
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Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with skin or clothing. If
already in contact, flush the affected area immediately with water and seek
medical advice.
Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with eyes. If already in
contact, do not rub; rinse with water immediately and seek medical advice.
Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there is a
danger of ignition or explosion.
Safety Precautions in Direct Sunlight
Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures.
Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the
temperature may exceed 60°C (140°F), such as on a car dashboard, window sill,
or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for
extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or
pose a risk to the vehicle.
Prevention of Hearing Loss
Caution: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones
or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged
periods of time.
Note: For France, mobile headphones or earphones (listed below) for this phone
have been tested to comply with the Sound Pressure Level requirement laid down
in the applicable NF EN 50332-1:2000 and/or NF EN 50332-2:2003 standards as
required by French Article L. 5232-1
Earphone, manufactured by Cotron, Model HS S200.
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Aircraft Safety
Due to the possible interference with an aircraft’s navigation system and its
communications network, using this product’s phone function on board an
aeroplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this product
when on board an aircraft, remember to turn off the phone by switching to
Airplane Mode.
Environment Restrictions
Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where
blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such
as fuelling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer
or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such
as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could
cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Explosive Atmospheres
When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where flammable
materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey
all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or
fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the
equipment at refuelling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded
of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots,
chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a
potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These
include fuelling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain,
dust, or metal powders.
Road Safety
Remember, it’s illegal to use your phone while you’re driving, unless you have a
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Safety Precautions for Radio Frequency Exposure
Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of
a building).
Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as
microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.
Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do
not contain any metal.
Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local
Radio Frequency exposure guidelines and should be avoided.
Interference with Medical Equipment Functions
This phone may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this phone
is forbidden in most hospitals and medical clinics.
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your
phone to determine if it is adequately shielded from external Radio Frequency
energy. Your doctor may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Turn your phone off in health care facilities when any regulations posted in
these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using
equipment that could be sensitive to external Radio Frequency energy.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event
of such interference, you may want to consult T-Mobile, or call the customer
service line to discuss alternatives.
Nonionising Radiation
This phone has an internal antenna. This phone should be operated in its normal-
use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety of the interference.
As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for
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satisfactory operation of the equipment and for the safety of personnel, it is
recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to
the antenna during operation of the equipment.
Use only the supplied integral antenna. Use of unauthorised or modified antennas
may impair call quality and damage your phone, causing loss of performance
and SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in non-
compliance with local regulatory requirements in your country.
To get the best from your phone and ensure human exposure to Radio Frequency
energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your
phone only in its normal-use position. Contact with the antenna area may impair
call quality and cause your phone to operate at a higher power level than needed.
Avoiding contact with the antenna area when your phone is in use optimises the
antenna performance and the battery life.
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General Precautions
Avoid applying excessive pressure to your phone
Do not apply excessive pressure on the screen and the device to prevent
damaging them and remove the device from your pocket before sitting down.
It is also recommended that you store the device in a protective case and only
use the device stylus or your finger when interacting with the touch screen.
Cracked display screens due to improper handling are not covered by the
warranty.
Phone getting warm after prolonged use
When using your phone for prolonged periods of time, such as when you’re
talking on your phone, charging the battery or browsing the web, your phone
may become warm. In most cases, this condition is normal and therefore should
not be interpreted as a problem with your phone.
Read what’s on your phone
Except as explained elsewhere in the Operating or Service documentation, do
not service any product yourself. Service needed on components inside your
phone should be done by an authorised service technician or provider.
Damage requiring service
Unplug the product from the electrical outlet and refer servicing to an
authorised service technician or provider under the following conditions:
Liquid has been spilled or an object has fallen into the product.
The product has been exposed to rain or water.
The product has been dropped or damaged.
There are noticeable signs of overheating.
The product does not operate normally when you follow the operating
instructions.
Avoid hot areas
The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Avoid wet areas
Never use the product in a wet location.
Avoid using your phone after a dramatic change in temperature
When you move your phone between environments with very different
temperature and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within your
phone. To avoid damaging your phone, allow sufficient time for the moisture to
evaporate before using your phone.
Notice: When taking your phone from low-temperature conditions into a
warmer environment or from high-temperature conditions into a cooler
environment, allow your phone to acclimate to room temperature before turning
on power.
Avoid pushing objects into product
Never push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in the
product. Slots and openings are provided for ventilation. These openings must
not be blocked or covered.
Mounting accessories
Do not use the product on an unstable table, cart, stand, tripod, or bracket. Any
mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
Avoid unstable mounting
Do not place the product with an unstable base.
Use product with approved equipment
This product should be used only with personal computers and options
identified as suitable for use with your equipment.
Adjust the volume
Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices.
Cleaning
Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning, but never use
water to clean the LCD screen.
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Contents
Chapter 1 Getting Started......................................................15
1.1 Getting to Know Your T-Mobile G1 and Accessories ...................................... 15
1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and Memory Card ........................................ 19
1.3 Charging the Battery ............................................................................................ 24
1.4 Phone Controls...................................................................................................... 25
1.5 Navigating Your Phone........................................................................................ 26
1.6 Getting Started ...................................................................................................... 28
1.7 Home Screen......................................................................................................... 31
1.8 Status Icons and Notifications ............................................................................ 37
1.9 Applications........................................................................................................... 41
1.10 Settings ................................................................................................................ 43
1.11 Adjusting the Volume......................................................................................... 44
1.12 Using the Phone as a USB Drive...................................................................... 46
Chapter 2 Using the Phone Features ......................................47
2.1 Using the Phone.................................................................................................... 47
2.2 Make a Call ............................................................................................................ 47
2.3 Answer a Call......................................................................................................... 50
2.4 End a Call............................................................................................................... 51
2.5 Special Call Features............................................................................................ 52

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2.6 Use the Call Log.................................................................................................... 54
2.7 Adjust the Call Settings........................................................................................ 56
2.8 Using Bluetooth Headsets andCar Kit Phones................................................. 57
2.9 Turn the Phone Function On and Off................................................................. 57
Chapter 3 Entering Text.........................................................58
3.1 Using the Keyboard.............................................................................................. 58
3.2 Creating Application Shortcuts........................................................................... 61
3.3 Adjusting the Text Settings.................................................................................. 62
Chapter 4 Synchronising Information .....................................63
4.1 About Synchronisation......................................................................................... 63
4.2 Control Application Synchronisation................................................................. 63
4.3 Stop Synchronisation ........................................................................................... 65
Chapter 5 Working with Your Contacts and Calendar..............66
5.1 Contacts ................................................................................................................. 66
5.2 Calendar................................................................................................................. 76
Chapter 6 Exchanging Messages ...........................................87
6.1 Text and Picture Messages ................................................................................. 87
6.2 Types of Email Accounts ..................................................................................... 97
6.3 Google Mail............................................................................................................ 97
6.4 External Email Accounts.................................................................................... 105
6.5 Google Talk ......................................................................................................... 108

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Chapter 7 Getting Connected ..............................................115
7.1 Ways of Connecting to the Internet.................................................................. 115
7.2 web'n'walk............................................................................................................ 118
7.3 Browser ................................................................................................................ 119
7.4 Bluetooth.............................................................................................................. 130
Chapter 8 Getting Around with Maps....................................133
Chapter 9 The Multimedia Experience..................................145
9.1 Taking Pictures ................................................................................................... 145
9.2 Using Pictures...................................................................................................... 148
9.3 Using YouTube™ ................................................................................................ 156
9.4 Using Music.......................................................................................................... 159
Chapter 10 Managing Your T-Mobile G1 ...............................167
10.1 Changing Basic Settings................................................................................. 167
10.2 Protecting Your T-Mobile G1 .......................................................................... 170
10.3 Managing Memory ........................................................................................... 172
10.4 Resetting Your T-Mobile G1............................................................................ 173
10.5 Software Updates ............................................................................................. 175
10.6 Battery Saving Tips........................................................................................... 176
Chapter 11 Other Applications.............................................177
11.1 Android Market ................................................................................................. 177
11.2 Alarm Clock....................................................................................................... 181

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11.3 Calculator........................................................................................................... 183
Appendix ...........................................................................185
A.1 Specifications...................................................................................................... 185
A.2 Regulatory Notices............................................................................................. 187
Index ...........................................................................195

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1.1 Getting to Know Your T-Mobile G1 and
Accessories
Top panel
Back Cover Release Tab
See “To remove the back
cover” later in this chapter.
Bottom panel
PC Connector/Earphone Jack
Flip open the cover to connect the supplied USB
cable and transfer files or to plug in the AC adapter
and recharge the battery. You can also connect
the supplied USB stereo headset for hands-free
conversation or for listening to music and videos.
Microphone
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Left panel Right panel
VOLUME UP
Press to increase
the ringer or media
volume.
VOLUME DOWN
Press to lower the
ringer or media
volume.
Memory Card Slot
Open the slot cover
to install a memory
card. See “Memory
card” in this chapter
for details.
CAPTURE
Press to open
Camera. When in the
Camera application,
press half-way to
activate auto-focus.
Press fully to take the
shot. See Chapter 9
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Front panel
Notification LED
See “Status Icons and
Notifications” in this
chapter for details.
Touch Screen
HOME
See “Phone Controls” in
this chapter for details.
END CALL/POWER
See “Phone
Controls” in this
chapter for details.
BACK
See “Phone Controls” in
this chapter for details.
TRACKBALL
See “Phone Controls” in
this chapter for details.
CALL
See “Phone Controls” in
this chapter for details.
MENU
See “Phone Controls” in
this chapter for details.
Earpiece
Listen to a phone
call from here.
Keyboard
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Back panel
Back Cover
See “To remove the back
cover” in this chapter.
3.2 Megapixel Camera
See “Taking Pictures” in
Chapter 9 for details.
Speaker
Inside the box
The product package includes the following items and accessories:
T-Mobile G1
USB cable
AC adapter
Wired stereo headset
Pouch
Battery
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User Manual disc
Screen protector
Getting Started Guide
Safety and Regulatory
Information
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1.2 Installing the SIM Card, Battery, and
Memory Card
Always turn off your phone before installing or replacing the SIM card, battery,
and memory card. You also need to remove the back cover before you can install
the SIM card and battery.
To remove the back cover
1. Make sure the phone is turned off.
2. Hold the phone sideways with the control buttons on the right.
3. Slide the screen panel up to reveal the keyboard and the back cover release
tab.
4. Gently push down the release tab with your finger until the back cover
disengages from the phone.
Back cover
release tab
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SIM card
The SIM card contains your phone number, service details, and phonebook/
message memory. Your T-Mobile G1 supports both 1.8V and 3V SIM cards.
Note Some legacy SIM cards may not function with your T-Mobile G1. You
should consult with T-Mobile for a replacement SIM card. There may be
fees for this service.
To install the SIM card
Make sure the phone is turned off.
Locate the SIM card slot, then
insert the SIM card with its gold
contacts facing down and its cut-
off corner facing out the card slot.
Slide the SIM card completely into
the slot.
1.
2.
3.
Cut-off
corner
To remove the SIM card
Remove the back cover and the
battery if these are installed.
Locate the groove below the SIM
card slot, then push the SIM card
out with your finger.
1.
2.
Groove