Motorola ADMIRAL User manual

Motorola ADMIRAL
User Guide
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respective owners.

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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance ......................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone................................................................................................................. 1
Activate Your Phone............................................................................................................... 3
Complete the Setup Application.............................................................................................. 3
Set Up Voicemail.................................................................................................................... 4
Sprint Account Information and Help...................................................................................... 4
Sprint Account Passwords .................................................................................................. 4
Manage Your Account......................................................................................................... 5
Sprint Support Services ...................................................................................................... 6
Phone Basics............................................................................................................................. 7
Your Phone’s Layout.............................................................................................................. 7
Key Functions..................................................................................................................... 8
Turn Your Phone On and Off.................................................................................................. 9
Turn Your Screen On and Off................................................................................................. 9
Touchscreen Navigation........................................................................................................10
Your Home Screen................................................................................................................12
Customize the Home Screen .............................................................................................12
Extended Home Screens...................................................................................................13
App Menu..............................................................................................................................13
Recent Apps......................................................................................................................14
Widgets.................................................................................................................................14
Creating Widgets ...............................................................................................................14
Setting Up Widgets............................................................................................................14
Search...................................................................................................................................15
Status Bar .............................................................................................................................15
Enter Text..............................................................................................................................16
QWERTY Keyboard...........................................................................................................16
Touchscreen Keyboard......................................................................................................16
Tips for Editing Text...........................................................................................................17

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Auto-Correction..................................................................................................................18
Text Input Settings.............................................................................................................18
Phone.......................................................................................................................................19
Make Phone Calls.................................................................................................................19
Call Using the Phone Dialer...............................................................................................19
Call from Call log................................................................................................................20
Call from Contacts .............................................................................................................20
Call from Favorites.............................................................................................................20
Call a Number in a Text Message......................................................................................20
Call Emergency Numbers..................................................................................................21
Receive Phone Calls.............................................................................................................21
Answer an Incoming Call ...................................................................................................21
Mute the Ringing Sound.....................................................................................................21
Reject an Incoming Call.....................................................................................................21
Phone Call Options................................................................................................................22
Making a Conference Call .....................................................................................................23
Sprint Direct Connect................................................................................................................24
Your Direct Connect Number.................................................................................................24
Dial Direct Connect Numbers.............................................................................................25
Make Direct Connect Calls....................................................................................................25
Make a Direct Connect Callby Entering a Number.............................................................25
Make a Direct Connect Call from Contacts.........................................................................26
Make a Direct Connect Call from History............................................................................26
In-Call Features .................................................................................................................26
Answer Direct Connect Calls.................................................................................................27
End a Direct Connect Call .....................................................................................................27
Use Call Alerts.......................................................................................................................28
Send a Call Alert................................................................................................................28
Send a Call Alert With Text Message.................................................................................28
Reply to a Call Alert ...........................................................................................................28
Set Direct Connect Permissions............................................................................................28
Add Direct Connect Widget to Home Screen.........................................................................29
Use Group Connect...............................................................................................................29

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Make Group Connect Calls................................................................................................30
Edit Groups........................................................................................................................31
Direct Connect Settings.........................................................................................................32
TeamDCSM ............................................................................................................................32
Sprint Mobile Sync.................................................................................................................32
Phone Settings..........................................................................................................................33
Wireless & Network Settings .................................................................................................33
Airplane Mode....................................................................................................................34
Wi-Fi Settings ....................................................................................................................34
Bluetooth® Settings ............................................................................................................34
Tethering & Mobile Hotspot Settings..................................................................................34
VPN Settings .....................................................................................................................34
Mobile Network Settings ....................................................................................................35
Call Settings..........................................................................................................................35
Direct Connect Settings .....................................................................................................35
Voicemail Settings .............................................................................................................35
Other Call Settings.............................................................................................................35
Sound Settings......................................................................................................................37
General Sound Settings.....................................................................................................37
PTT Sound Settings...........................................................................................................37
Incoming Call Sound Settings............................................................................................38
Notifications.......................................................................................................................38
Sound Feedback Settings..................................................................................................38
Display Settings.....................................................................................................................38
Brightness..........................................................................................................................38
Auto-Rotate Screen ...........................................................................................................39
Animation...........................................................................................................................39
Screen Timeout..................................................................................................................39
Default Display Mode.........................................................................................................39
Wallpaper Settings.............................................................................................................39
In-Pocket Detection............................................................................................................39
Battery & Data Manager Settings ..........................................................................................39
Battery Remaining .............................................................................................................39

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Battery Capacity.................................................................................................................40
Installing the Battery ..........................................................................................................40
Removing the Battery ........................................................................................................40
Charging the Battery..........................................................................................................40
Battery Cool Down.............................................................................................................41
Battery mode .....................................................................................................................41
Data Saver.........................................................................................................................41
Data Delivery .....................................................................................................................41
Location & Security Settings..................................................................................................41
My Location .......................................................................................................................41
Security..............................................................................................................................42
Manage Restriction Lock....................................................................................................43
Data Encryption .................................................................................................................43
Passwords.........................................................................................................................44
Device Administration ........................................................................................................44
Credential Storage.............................................................................................................44
Certificates.........................................................................................................................44
Account Settings ...................................................................................................................44
Set Up a New Account.......................................................................................................44
Manage Existing Accounts.................................................................................................45
Applications Settings.............................................................................................................45
Unknown Sources..............................................................................................................45
Quick Launch.....................................................................................................................45
Manage Applications..........................................................................................................45
Running Services...............................................................................................................46
Storage Use.......................................................................................................................46
Battery Use........................................................................................................................46
Development......................................................................................................................46
Double Tap Home Launch .................................................................................................46
Privacy Settings.....................................................................................................................46
Backup and Restore ..........................................................................................................46
Resetting Your Phone........................................................................................................46
Storage Settings....................................................................................................................47

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Internal Storage .................................................................................................................47
SD Card.............................................................................................................................47
Windows Media Sync.........................................................................................................47
Language & Keyboard Settings.............................................................................................48
Language Settings.............................................................................................................48
Keyboard Settings..............................................................................................................48
Voice Input & Output Settings................................................................................................49
Voice Input.........................................................................................................................49
Voice Output......................................................................................................................50
Accessibility Settings.............................................................................................................50
Date & Time Settings.............................................................................................................50
Changing the Date & Time.................................................................................................50
About Phone..........................................................................................................................50
System Updates.................................................................................................................50
Status ................................................................................................................................50
Legal Information...............................................................................................................51
Contacts....................................................................................................................................52
Get Started with Contacts......................................................................................................52
Access Contacts................................................................................................................52
Add a Contact........................................................................................................................53
Save a Phone Number..........................................................................................................54
Edit a Contact........................................................................................................................54
Sync or Transfer Contacts.....................................................................................................55
Transfer Contacts Using a microSD Card..........................................................................55
Share Contacts......................................................................................................................55
Call or Text Contacts.............................................................................................................56
Make Groups.........................................................................................................................56
Calendar & Tools......................................................................................................................57
Calendar................................................................................................................................57
Add Calendar Events.........................................................................................................57
Manage Calendar Events...................................................................................................57
File Manager .........................................................................................................................58
Alarm Clock and Timer..........................................................................................................58

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Alarm Clock .......................................................................................................................58
Timer .................................................................................................................................58
Help Center...........................................................................................................................59
Calculator..............................................................................................................................59
Tasks.....................................................................................................................................59
Quickoffice ............................................................................................................................59
Quick Office Programs.......................................................................................................59
Create a New File..............................................................................................................60
Open a Document..............................................................................................................60
Browse Files......................................................................................................................60
Tips....................................................................................................................................60
Update Your Phone Software................................................................................................60
Voice Commands..................................................................................................................61
Voice Actions.....................................................................................................................61
Voice Commands...............................................................................................................61
Bluetooth®Connections.........................................................................................................61
Turn Bluetooth On or Off....................................................................................................62
Connect New Devices........................................................................................................62
Reconnect Devices............................................................................................................63
Disconnect Devices ...........................................................................................................63
Edit the Device Name ........................................................................................................63
microSD Card ...........................................................................................................................64
Optional microSD Card..........................................................................................................64
Insert the microSD Card.....................................................................................................64
microSD Card Settings..........................................................................................................65
View Memory in the microSD Card ....................................................................................65
Format the microSD Card..................................................................................................65
microSD Card........................................................................................................................65
Connect Your Phone to Your Computer ................................................................................65
Camera.....................................................................................................................................67
Take Photos..........................................................................................................................67
Photo Options....................................................................................................................68
Record Videos.......................................................................................................................68

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Video Options....................................................................................................................69
View Photos & Videos...........................................................................................................69
Change Gallery Settings....................................................................................................70
Share Photos and Videos ..................................................................................................71
Manage Photos and Videos...............................................................................................71
Edit Photos and Videos .........................................................................................................71
Sprint Basics.............................................................................................................................72
Voicemail...............................................................................................................................72
Set Up Your Voicemail.......................................................................................................72
Voicemail Notification.........................................................................................................72
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages....................................................................................72
Accounts and Messaging.......................................................................................................72
View Your Inbox.................................................................................................................72
Reading and Replying to Messages...................................................................................73
Creating Messages............................................................................................................73
Sending and Receiving Attachments..................................................................................74
Setting Up Messaging Accounts ........................................................................................74
Gmail™ and Google™.......................................................................................................74
Text Messages and MMS ..................................................................................................79
Social Networking Accounts...............................................................................................81
Roaming................................................................................................................................83
Roaming Icon.....................................................................................................................83
Setting Roam Mode ...........................................................................................................83
Call Guard..........................................................................................................................83
Data Roam Guard..............................................................................................................84
Apps and Entertainment............................................................................................................85
Android Market™ ..................................................................................................................85
Find and Install Apps .........................................................................................................85
Create a Google Checkout™ Account ...............................................................................86
Request a Refund for a Paid App.......................................................................................86
Manage or Remove Apps ..................................................................................................86
Download Apps from the Web...............................................................................................87
Manage Your Downloads...................................................................................................87

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Navigation .............................................................................................................................87
Google Maps™..................................................................................................................87
TeleNav GPS Navigator.....................................................................................................89
Google Latitude™..............................................................................................................89
Music.....................................................................................................................................90
Play Music .........................................................................................................................91
Setting Up Music................................................................................................................92
Getting Music.....................................................................................................................93
Podcasts............................................................................................................................94
Internet Radio....................................................................................................................95
FM Radio...........................................................................................................................96
Sprint Music Plus...............................................................................................................96
Sprint Radio...........................................................................................................................97
Sprint TV and Movies............................................................................................................97
Additional Lifestyle Features..................................................................................................98
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile...............................................................................................98
Sprint Football Live............................................................................................................99
Web and Data.........................................................................................................................101
Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................................101
Turn Wi-Fi On or Off............................................................................................................101
Wi-Fi Search and Connect...............................................................................................102
Wi-Fi Hotspot.......................................................................................................................102
Setting up the Hotspot......................................................................................................102
Activating the Hotspot......................................................................................................103
Browser...............................................................................................................................103
Your Browser...................................................................................................................103
Connect ...........................................................................................................................104
Select Links .....................................................................................................................104
See Options.....................................................................................................................104
Go to a Specific Website..................................................................................................105
Adjust Browser Page Settings..........................................................................................105
Adjust Browser Privacy Settings ......................................................................................106
Adjust Browser Security Settings.....................................................................................107

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Adjust Browser Advanced Settings ..................................................................................107
YouTube™..........................................................................................................................107
Digital Living........................................................................................................................108
Share Using DLNA...........................................................................................................108
Important Safety Information...................................................................................................109
General Precautions............................................................................................................110
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone........................................................110
Battery Use & Safety...........................................................................................................111
DON’Ts............................................................................................................................111
DOs .................................................................................................................................111
Battery Charging .................................................................................................................112
Third Party Accessories.......................................................................................................113
Driving Precautions .............................................................................................................113
Seizures/Blackouts..............................................................................................................113
Caution About High Volume Usage.....................................................................................114
Repetitive Motion.................................................................................................................114
Children...............................................................................................................................114
Glass Parts..........................................................................................................................115
Operational Warnings..........................................................................................................115
Potentially Explosive Atmospheres ..................................................................................115
Symbol Key......................................................................................................................115
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy.............................................................................................116
RF Energy Operational Precautions.................................................................................116
RF Energy Interference/Compatibility...............................................................................116
Specific Absorption Rate (IEEE)..........................................................................................117
Information from the World Health Organization..................................................................118
European Union Directives Conformance Statement...........................................................118
FCC Notice to Users............................................................................................................119
Industry Canada Notice to Users.........................................................................................120
Location Services (GPS & AGPS).......................................................................................120
Your Location...................................................................................................................120
Emergency Calls..............................................................................................................120
Navigation ...........................................................................................................................120

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Smart Practices While Driving .............................................................................................121
Privacy & Data Security.......................................................................................................122
Use & Care..........................................................................................................................123
Recycling.............................................................................................................................124
Mobile Devices & Accessories.........................................................................................124
Packaging & Product Guides ...........................................................................................124
California Perchlorate Label ................................................................................................124
Hearing Aid Compatibility with Mobile Phones.....................................................................125
Software Copyright Notice...................................................................................................126
Content Copyright ...............................................................................................................126
Open Source Software Information......................................................................................126
Export Law Assurances.......................................................................................................127
Product Registration............................................................................................................127
Service & Repairs................................................................................................................127
Owner’s Record...................................................................................................................127
Copyright & Trademarks......................................................................................................127
Manufacturer’s Warranty.........................................................................................................129
Manufacturer’s Warranty.....................................................................................................129
Products and Accessories................................................................................................129
Exclusions (Products and Accessories) ...........................................................................130
Software ..........................................................................................................................131
Exclusions (Software) ......................................................................................................131
Who is Covered? .............................................................................................................131
What Will Motorola Do? ...................................................................................................131
How to Obtain Warranty Service or Other Information .....................................................131
What Other Limitations are There? ..................................................................................132
Index.......................................................................................................................................133

Get Started 1
Get Started
This section gives you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service the
first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
Set Up Your Phone
Activate Your Phone
Complete the Setup Application
Set Up Voicemail
Sprint Account Information and Help
Your Phone at a Glance
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
1. Install the battery.

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Remove the battery from its packaging
Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the phone, making sure the
connectors align. Gently press down to secure the battery.
Position the battery cover over the battery compartment and press down until you
hear a click.
2. Charge your battery for at least three hours.
3. Press and hold the Power/Lock button on top of your phone to turn it on.
If your phone is activated, it will turn on, and show some setup instructions.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Note: Please read the battery use and safety text in the important legal and safety information
packaged with your phone.

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Activate Your Phone
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to
use or you may need to activate it for your Sprint account.
●If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
●If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of
service, it is designed to activate automatically. To confirm your activation, make a
phone call.
●If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing
number on your account, you will need to go online to activate your new phone.
From your computer’s Web browser, go to sprint.com/activate and complete the
onscreen instructions to activate your phone.
When you have finished, make a phone call to confirm your activation. If your phone is still not
activated or you do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-
211-4727 for assistance.
Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock button while the phone is being activated. Pressing it
cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by calling
1-888-211-4727 from any other phone.
Complete the Setup Application
After activation and any required updates, your phone should power off and then back on again.
After the restart, you’ll see a Welcome screen. You can then complete the Setup steps.
1. Touch the Android™ icon to begin the setup application. Follow the prompts to set up
your phone and accounts.
View a tutorial:Touch Begin to see a brief tutorial about getting started.
Set up your Google™ Account:Create or sign in to your Google account.
Use Google Location Service™: Touch the check marks to select options.
Backup and restore: Choose whether or not to back up data with your Google™
account.
Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google™ account to make a phone call. However, to
download applications from the Android Market™, you must link your phone to a Google
account.
2. Touch Finish setup. You will see a Setup accounts page.

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3. Touch an account type (like Email, Facebook™, or Twitter) to set it up. You will need
your username and password for each account you set up.
4. When you’re finished adding accounts, touch Done adding accounts.
Note: To skip account setup and go directly to the home screen, touch Skip from the Welcome
page. You can set up accounts in the Accounts settings menu.
Set Up Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is
in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as
your phone is activated.
To set up your voicemail:
1. Touch Dialer to open the dial screen, and then touch and hold (the number 1 on
the dial pad - voicemail) or touch > Voicemail.
2. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Note: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when
setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password,
anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
For more information about using your voicemail, see Voicemail.
Sprint Account Information and Help
Sprint Account Passwords
Manage Your Account
Sprint Support Services
Sprint Account Passwords
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your
voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to
your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.

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Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you
sign on to sprint.com. (Click Sign in and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If you are not
the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service) you can get a sub-
account password at sprint.com.
Voicemail Password
You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Voicemail
for more information on your voicemail password.
Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control
access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com or call Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online: sprint.com
●Access your account information.
●Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).
●View and pay your bill.
●Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
●Purchase accessories.
●Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
●View available Sprint service plans and options.
●Learn more about data services and other products like Sprint Picture Mail, games,
ringers, screen savers, and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
●Touch to check minute usage and account balance.
●Touch to make a payment.
●Touch to launch SprintZone, with access to account information, phone
details, tips and tricks, and more. To contact Sprint Customer Service, touch Call Sprint.

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From Any Other Phone
●Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
●Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727.
Sprint Support Services
Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential,
business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant
reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information
per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.
►Touch .
Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place
calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
►Touch .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at sprint.com.

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Phone Basics
Your Phone’s Layout
Turn Your Phone On and Off
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Touchscreen Navigation
Your Home Screen
Status Bar
Enter Text
Tip: Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your phone’s software may become available
from time to time. Sprint will automatically upload critical updates to your phone. You can
also use the menu to check for and download updates. Touch Menu > Settings >
About phone > System updates > Update Motorola Software to search for and
download available updates.
Your Phone’s Layout

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