Sharp AQUOS Crystal Specification sheet

Get
Started
All you need to know to get going.

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Welcome!
Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces you to the basics
of getting started with Sprint Prepaid and your Sharp AQUOS Crystal.
For ongoing support and resources, visit sprint.com/prepaidsupport.
There, you’ll ind guides, tutorials, and more to help you get the most
out of your phone.
Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.

Using This Guide
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This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your
new AQUOS Crystal. It’s divided into four sections to help you nd
the information you need quickly and easily.
Using This Guide
Get Ready − page 5 − Find out what
you need to do before you use your
phone the rst time, including charging
the battery and activating Sprint Prepaid
service on your phone.
Android Basics − page 7 − Learn some
basics about how to move around on
your phone, use the home screen, and
enter text. If you’re familiar with Android™
phones, you can probably skip these
pages (although a refresher course never
hurt anyone).
Use Your Phone − page 10 − Take
advantage of your phone’s features
and Sprint services, from the basics
(Making Calls) to the more advanced
(using Google Play™, Wi-Fi®, and more).
Tools & Resources − page 20 −
Find useful tips for your phone and
discover resources and other
helpful Sprint information.
For additional information including
the full User Guide, videos, tutorials,
and community forums, visit
sprint.com/prepaidsupport.

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Your Sharp AQUOS Crystal
Power/Lock Button
Receiver
Speaker
Charger/
Accessory Jack
Mic
Light Sensor
Flash
Battery Cover
3.
5mm Headset
Jack
V
olume Up
Butto
n
V
olume
Down
Butto
n
Camera
Touchscreen
Recent Apps Key
Back
Key
Self Camer
a
Lens
Home
Key
Recorder Mic
LED

Get Ready
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Get Your Phone Ready
Register Your Phone on Sprint Prepaid
1. From your computer’s browser, visit
sprint.com/prepaidactivate.
2. Choose an activation option and click
Next, and then enter your ZIP code and
click Next.
3. When prompted, enter the serial number
(MEID) printed on the label on your
phone’s packaging.
4. Follow the instructions to select a plan and
payment method.
• If you’re swapping phones or bringing
your number over from a dierent carrier,
follow the prompts to sign in or provide
additional information.
Charge the Battery
1. Insert the USB cable into the
Charger/Accessory Jack.
2. Insert the other end of the cable into the
charging head, and then plug the charging
head into a standard AC power outlet.
Note: Connecting the charger improperly
may cause serious damage to the device.
Any damage caused by misuse is not
covered by the warranty.

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Basic Phone Functions
Activate Your Phone
• Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to
turn on your new phone.
• Your phone is designed to activate
automatically. When you turn the phone
on for the irst time, you should see a
Hands Free Activation screen, which may
be followed by a PRL Update screen and a
Firmware Update screen. Follow the
onscreen instructions to continue.
If your phone is still not activated, visit
sprint.com/prepaidsupport for assistance. If
you do not have access to the Internet, call
Sprint Customer Service at 1-855-639-4644
from another phone.
Turn the Phone On
• Press and hold the Power/Lock Button.
Unlock the Screen
• Swipe in any direction to unlock
the screen.
Turn the Screen On and O
• To quickly turn the display screen o, press
the Power/Lock Button.
• To turn the screen on and display the unlock
screen, press the Power/Lock Button.
Turn the Phone O
• Press and hold the Power/Lock Button
and then touch Power o > OK to turn
the phone o.
Activate Your Phone

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Android Basics
Your Home Screen
Viewing Your Home Screen
Your phone’s Home screen extends
horizontally up to ive full screens.
• To display the main (center) Home screen,
touch from any screen.
• To view extended screens, swipe the screen
left or right.
Add Shortcuts to Your Home Screen
1. Touch > .
2. Swipe from right to left, if necessary, to ind
the app or widget you want.
3. Touch and hold an app or widget and then
drag it to a home screen.
Change Your Home Screen Wallpaper
1. Touch and hold an empty area on a
home screen.
2. Touch a location to view available wallpapers.
3. Select a wallpaper and then touch
Set wallpaper.
Status Bar
The Status Bar at the top of the screen
displays your phone status (connections,
signal strength, battery, GPS) and any current
notiications.
Notifications Panel
Drag the Status Bar down to display the
Notiications Panel. Touch a notiication to
open the related application.

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Keys and App Icons Open Apps
Just below the touchscreen, you’ll ind a row
of three static keys that let you perform
speciic functions.
• Back Key – Touch to return to the
previous screen view.
• Home Key – Touch to return to the
Home screen.
• Recent Apps Key – Touch to view a list
of your recently-used apps.
• If an app is on one of your Home screens,
just touch it to open it.
• If an app is not available from your Home
screen, touch to display the apps list, and
then touch the app you want to open.
Favorite Apps Tray
At the bottom of every Home screen you’ll
ind the Favorites Apps Tray: another quick
way to access your apps.
• To open an app, just touch it.
• To drag an app in or out of the Favorites tray
or anywhere else on a Home screen, touch
and hold it, then move it with your inger
into position.
Back Key
Home Key
Recent
Apps
Key
Phone Apps MessagingCamera
Chrome

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Android Basics
Your QWERTY Keyboards
Your AQUOS Crystal oers two onscreen
keyboards: Google keyboard and Swype™
(default). Select a ield that requires text or
numbers to display a keyboard.
Note: To switch between keyboards, drag the
notiications bar down, touch Choose input
method, and then select a keyboard type.
Google Keyboard Tips
• Touch or to change entry type.
• Suggested words will appear above the
keyboard as you type. Touch a word to enter
it and move on to the next word.
• If Gesture Typing is enabled, you can input a
word by sliding through the letters.
Keyboard Settings
You can customize your onscreen keyboard
settings to suit your needs:
• Touch > > Settings > Language &
input and then touch the Settings icon
next to an input method.
Google Voice Typing
Use your voice to enter text instead of typing.
1. From any screen where you can enter text,
touch the input ield to reveal the keyboard.
2. Touch and speak clearly.
Enter Text

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Calls
Make a Phone Call
1. Touch > Phone to open the
Phone app.
2. Touch to display the keypad.
3. Touch the digits of the number you want to
call. (The number will appear just above the
keypad as you enter it. Touch to delete
one or more digits.)
4. Touch .
Incoming Calls
• Drag to to answer the call.
• Drag to to send the call to voicemail.
• Drag to to send a quick response to
the caller.
Mute the Ringer on a Call
• Press the Volume Down Button on the left
side of the phone to mute the ringer.