Samsung Transform User manual

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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 new
Samsung Transform™. As you’ll quickly discover, it’s easy to customize your
device’s apps, appearance, and more with Sprint ID; explore the Android
Market™, browse the Web at 3G speed; send email, text, or picture
messages; watch movies or TV; and get turn-by-turn driving directions.
Because there’s less waiting, and more doing, on the Now Network.™
Welcome! Get Your Device Ready
The services described in this guide may require a subscription to a service plan and/or may incur additional charges. Not all services will work on
all devices. Coverage is not available everywhere. See www.sprint.com/coverage for more details.
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Install the Battery
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on
the back of the device.
2. Align the battery’s contacts with those
inside the battery compartment and gently
press down until the battery is seated.
3. Replace the back cover.
Charge the Battery
1. Insert the USB cable into the charging head.
2. Slide open the Charger/Accessory Jack
cover and insert the small end of the USB
cable into the jack.
3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC
power outlet.
Turn the Device On
•Pressandhold to turn your device on.
Unlock the Screen
•PressandholdtheUnlockicon[ ] and then
slide your finger to the right.
Turn Off the Display Screen
•Press .

Activate Your Device Your Samsung Transform™
Activate Your Device
•IfyoupurchasedyourdeviceataSprintStore,
it is probably activated and ready to use.
•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.
•Ifyoureceivedyourphoneinthemailanditis
going to be activated on an existing number
on your account (you’re swapping phones),
you can activate on your computer online or
directly on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
•Gotosprint.com/activate and follow
the instructions.
Activate on your phone:
Note: For security reasons, you will need your
Sprint phone number and PIN to use this
activation method.
SEARCH
Key
BACK
Key
Camera
Button
Return
Key
OK
Key
Navigation
Keys
Space Key
Smiley
Key
Shift
Key
Charger/Accessory Jack
Status Bar
Icons
Headset
Jack /
Earpiece
Proximity/
Light
Sensor
Fn Key
QWERTY Keyboard
HOME
Key
MENU
Key
Touchscreen
Display
Volume
Button
Power
Button
Voice
Dialer
Button
Camera
Lens Delete
Key
1. Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old
one is turned off.)Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
Note: Your phone will need to complete one
hands-free activation attempt before you can
continue.
2. Tap Activate to override auto-activation and
start the manual activation wizard.
Note: If you don’t override Hands-Free
Activation, your phone will attempt to auto-
activate five times. Wait for Retry to appear on
your screen. Tap Retry and then tap Activate.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete
the activation process.
4. After you have completed the wizard, make a
phone call to confirm your activation.
If your phone is still not activated, contact
Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727
for assistance.

Sprint ID
Once your device is activated, the next thing
you will need to do is install an initial ID Pack.
ID Packs are bundles of applications,
ringtones, wallpapers, settings, and more. ID
Packs are installed using an application called
Sprint ID.
You can install as many ID Packs as you wish,
and you can easily switch from one ID Pack to
another without losing any applications
already installed. For example, when you
install the Sprint pack, Sprint applications
such as Sprint TV, TeleNav™GPSNavigator,
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, and Sprint
Football Live will remain in your applications.
Install Your First ID Pack
Note: Your device must be activated, your
battery should be fully charged, and you
should be in a network coverage area before
you install an ID Pack.
1. On the Welcome to Sprint ID screen, tap
Install an ID. (If the lock screen appears,
unlockitbydraggingtheUNLOCKicon[ ]
to the right side of the screen.)
2. Tap an ID Pack (such as Sprint) on the Sprint
ID screen.
3. Read the information screen for a description
of the ID Pack and tap Install.
4. Read the Terms & Conditions and tap Agree.
5. Wait for the download to finish and tap
OK when you see an “Install completed
successfully!” message.
Switch ID Packs
1. Press > .
2. Tap an ID Pack to replace your
current pack.
—or—
Tap Get New to install a new ID Pack
and follow steps 2–5 of “Install Your
First ID Pack.”
Note: Certain features of Sprint ID
are subject to change. For the most
up-to-date information about using
SprintID,seetheUserGuideat
sprint.com.

Getting Around Your Device
Move Around Your Device’s Menus and
Screens
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.
Touch 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.
Drag: Press and hold yourfinger with some
pressure before you start to move it. Do not
release yourfinger until you have reached the
target position.
Rotate: Activate the auto-rotate feature to
automatically change the screen orientation
from portrait to landscape by turning the
device sideways. (Note: The Home screen
is portrait only.)
Flick: Move your finger in lighter, quicker
strokes than swiping. This finger gesture is
always used in a vertical motion, such as
when flicking through contacts or a
message list.

Add a New Contacts Entry
1. Press > > Contacts .
2. Press > New contact. (If prompted,
tap Google, or Corporate.)
3. Tap any field to launch the touchscreen
keyboard (or slide open the QWERTY
keyboard), and enter the name, phone
number, and other contact details.
4. Add more data fields or a picture if
desired, and tap Done.
Mute the Ringer on a Call
To mute the ringer:
•Pressthevolumebutton.
Make and Answer Calls Contacts
Make Your First Phone Call
1. Press > .
2. Enter a phone number using the phone
keypad. (The number will appear just
above the keypad as you enter it. Touch
to delete one or more digits.)
3. Tap .
Answer an Incoming Call
•Drag to the right on the screen.
Ignore an Incoming Call
•Drag to the left.
Save a Phone Number
1. Press > and enter a phone number
using the onscreen keypad.
2. Press > Add to contacts >
Create new contact. (If prompted, tap
Google, or Corporate.)
–or–
Tap an existing contact.
3. Touch any field to enter the details.
4. Enter all the necessary details and touch
Done to save the entry.
Retrieve a Phone Number
1. Press > > Contacts , and then
press .
2. Enter the first letter or letters of an entry.
3. Tap the contact to display the
contact’s information.

Voicemail
Set Up 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 device is activated:
1. Press > > Voicemail .
2. In the Personalize your voicemail window,
touch Personalize now.
3. Follow the voice prompts to create
your password and record your name
and greeting.
Voicemail Password
(do not share): ____________________
Sprint strongly recommends setting a
voicemail password. Without a password,
anyone who has access to your device can
access your messages and place outbound
calls through your wireless account.
Retrieve Your Voicemail
From your mobile device:
1. Press > > Voicemail .
2. Tap a message to listen to it.
From any other phone:
1. Dial your wireless
phone number.
2. When your voicemail
answers, press *.
3. Enter your password.
Customize Your Home Screen
Put your favorite applications right on
your Home Screen, ready to access
with just a touch of your finger.
Add an Item to Your Home Screen
1. Press > > Add.
2. On the Add to Home screen, touch the item
you wish to add (Shortcuts, Widgets,
Folders, or Wallpapers).
For example, to add a Power Control widget:
1. From the Add to Home screen, tap
Widget > Power Control.
2. If the widget is too large for the free space
on the screen, slide to a screen with
sufficient space, and repeat step 1.
From your new Power Control widget, you
can turn wireless capabilities (Bluetooth,
WiFi,GPS)onandoff,andadjustthescreen
brightness.

Messaging
Keep in touch your way using text and
picture messaging or email. Easy
access to AOL, Hotmail, Yahoo!®Mail,
and Gmail™.
Send a Text Message
1. Press > > Messaging >
New message.
2. Enter the phone number of the recipient
in the To: text box.
3. Tap Type to compose and then type
your message.
4. When you are finished, tap Send.
Send a Picture (MMS) Message
1. Follow steps 1 – 3 for sending a
text message.
2. Press > Attach.
3. Tap a media type (Pictures,
Videos,etc.)toopentheGallery
application.
4. Tap a picture or
clip to select it.
5. Add additional pictures
or clips, if desired.
6. If you are satisfied with
your message, tap Send.
Set Up an Email Account
1. Press > > Email .
2. Enter the Email address and Password and
then tap Next.
3. Enter a name for the account (optional) and
your name (shown in outgoing messages)
and tap Done.
Check for New Email Messages
1. Press > > Email .
2. Tap an account name to open the inbox.
3. Tap an email message to read it.

Take a Picture
1. Press > > Camera .
(You can also press and hold the
camera button .)
2. Using your display as a viewfinder, aim
the camera lens at your subject, and
touch or .
3. From Camera mode, press and tap
Gallery to view the Camera pictures.
4. Tap a picture and press to explore other
options, including sharing the picture using
Bluetooth, Gmail, Messaging, or Picasa.
Pictures and Videos
Record a Video
1. Press > > Camera to
activate camera mode.
2. Slide the onscreen button to camcorder
mode .
3. Using the device’s display screen as a
viewfinder, aim the lens at your subject, and
press or to begin recording.
4. Press or to stop recording.
5. From camcorder mode, press and tap
Gallery to view Camera videos.
6. Press and hold a video icon to explore menu
options including sharing the video using
Bluetooth, Gmail, Messaging, or YouTube.
Share Pictures and Videos
1. Press > > Gallery .
2. Tap Camera pictures, Camera videos or
Camera media and then press and hold a
picture or video to send.
3. Tap Share to share the picture or video via
Bluetooth, Gmail, Messaging, Picasa, or
YouTube. Follow the onscreen instructions
to send your picture or video clip.
Capture and instantly
send your moments in
digital pictures and
video clips.

Web
Find sports scores, news, and weather.
Shop online. On-the-go access lets
you browse full-color versions of your
favorite websites.
Go Online
1. Press > > Browser (If prompted,
enter your wireless phone number and
touch OK.).
2. From the SprintWeb™ home page, select
categories, navigate to websites, read blogs,
download content, and more.
•Touchacategorytoopenit.
•Formoreoptions,press from any page.
Wi-Fi
Connect to a Wi-Fi network with one
quick touch to check email, access a
corporate intranet, or browse the Web.
Connect
1. Press > > Settings > Wireless &
networks.
2. Tap the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap Wi-Fi settings to display a list of available
networks.
4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect.
If necessary, enter the security key
and touch Connect.

Sprint Zone
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.
Get in the Zone
1. Press > > Sprint Zone .
2. From the Sprint Zone Web page, scroll up or
down and tap an item to check your account,
read the latest news about your device, load
an application, and more.
Android Market™
Personalize your device with a huge
selection of apps, games, ringers,
and screensavers.
Browse and Download
1. Press > > Market .
2. The first time you visit Android Market™, a
Terms of Service window will appear. Tap
Accept to continue.
3. To find what you want quickly:
•Browsethroughfeaturedappsandgames.
Scroll through the list when you open
Android Market.
•Browsebycategories.First,tap Apps or
Games, and then tap a category. You can
filter the category by Top paid, Top free, or
Just in.
•BrowseSprintapps.TouchSprint and
then tap an app.
•Searchforanapporgame.Touch on
the Android Market home screen, enter the
name or keyword, and then touch again.
4. Tap an app or game to read a description
and user reviews.
5. Tap Install (for free applications) or Buy
(for paid applications).

GPS Navigation
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
Install the Sprint ID Pack
•Press > > Sprint Zone > Sprint
Applications. Follow the onscreen prompt to
download and install the Sprint ID Pack.
Navigate
1. Press > >TeleNav GPS Navigator .
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to access,
launch, and use.
Sprint TV, Movies & Radio
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.*
Install the Sprint ID Pack
•Press > > Sprint Zone > Sprint
Applications. Follow the onscreen prompts
to download and install the Sprint ID Pack.
Watch
1. Press > > Sprint TV .
2. Touch a channel or category. If prompted,
select Preview or select Subscribe to
purchase access.
3. Tap an item to play it.
* Coverage not available everywhere. Content and lineup subject
tochange.Selectchannelsalsoavailableforcasualusage.Goto
sprint.com/tvguide for more information.

Manage Your Account
Online: www.sprint.com
• make a payment, see your bills, enroll in
online billing
•checkminuteusageandaccountbalance
•seeormodifythedetailsofyourSprint
service plan
•getdetailedinstructionsand
download content
From Your Sprint Phone
•Press to check minute
usage and account balance
•Press to make a payment
•Press to access a summary
of yourSprint service plan or get answers to
other questions
•Press to add a new line
of service, upgrade your device, purchase
accessories, or access other
account services
From Any Other Phone
•SprintCustomerService:
Dial 1-888-211-4727
•BusinessCustomerService:
Dial 1-800-927-2199
Battery-Saving Tips
Manage the Display Brightness and
Screen Timeout
•
Press > > Settings > Sound & display >
Brightness or Screen timeout and select a
setting..
•
To turn off the screen, press the End/Power
button. The device will continue to function.
•Add a Power Control widget to your Home
screen. (See “Customize Your Home Screen”
in this guide for more information about
adding widgets.)
Manage Your Device’s Wireless Functions
DisabletheWi-Fi,Bluetooth,andGPS
functions of the device when you’re not using
them.
•
Press > > Settings > Wireless & networks
and disable Wi-Fi or Bluetooth when they are
not in use.
•
Press > > Settings > Location & security
and disable any My Location options that are not
in use.
For more useful tips about battery care
and safety, see the User Guide at
sprint.com/support.

Resources
For Your Device
•ThisGet Started Guide to get you up and
running.
•Basics Guide–Getthemostfromthe
services and features available on your
new Samsung Transform™.
•Web –Visit sprint.com/support
to access the User Guide, how-to videos,
tutorials, and helpful support information.
For the Environment
Recycle your old phone safely and
conveniently using the addressed recycling
envelope packaged with your new device.
Visit sprint.com/recycle for more details.
Helpful Sprint Information
Total Equipment Protection
The protection you need so you can
be worry free
Should anything happen to your device,
you’ll have a worry-free way to ensure that
you get connected again soon.
•Coverage includes:
Loss, theft, routine maintenance, physical or
liquid damage, mechanical or electrical
problems, failure from normal wear and tear.
•For more information:
See the Total Equipment Protection
brochure available at any participating retail
location or go to sprint.com/tep for more
details. To enroll within 30 days of activation,
call 1-800-584-3666.
Total Equipment Protection is a service provided by
Asurion Protection Services, LLC, Continental Casualty
Company’s (a CNA company) licensed agent for the
customers of Sprint.
Sprint 411
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 more details.