Get. Started. All you need to know to get going.

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1 Get Started All you need to know to get going.

2 Special note for Sprint As You Go customers With Sprint As You Go you can free yourself from long-term contracts and enjoy more wireless flexibility. Some limitations apply, depending on your service plan and device. Data roaming may not be enabled and certain applications that are preinstalled on your device may not be available or operational. Also, to purchase other subscription-based third-party content from application stores (such as Google Play ), you will need to provide them with credit card information. For more information, visit sprint.com/asyougo.

3 Welcome! Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces you to the basics of getting started with Sprint and your Sprint Optik 2 tablet. ReadyNow For more help in getting up and running with your new tablet, take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources at sprint.com/readynow. You can even schedule a one-on-one appointment at a Sprint Store near you. For ongoing support and resources, visit sprint.com/support. There, you ll find guides, tutorials, and more to help you get the most out of your tablet. Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time. 3

4 Your Sprint Optik 2 Touchscreen Self Camera Lens Power Button Volume Buttons Microphone microsd Card Slot Camera 3.5mm Headset Jack Flash Charger/ Accessory Jack LED Speakers 4 Note: For the purposes of this guide, top, bottom, left, and right refer to the device in landscape mode (as shown above) unless otherwise noted. For example, the Charger Jack is on the bottom of the device.

5 Using This Guide This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new Sprint Optik 2 tablet. It s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Get Ready page 6 Find out what you need to do before you use your tablet the first time, including activating Sprint service on your tablet. Android Basics page 8 Learn some basics about your tablet, use the home screen, and enter text. If you re familiar with Android devices, you can probably skip these pages (although a refresher course never hurt anyone). Use Your Tablet page 12 Take advantage of your tablet s features and Sprint services, from the basics (Going Online) to the more advanced (using Google Play, Wi-Fi, and more). Tools & Resources page 22 Find useful tips for your tablet and discover resources and other helpful Sprint information. For additional information including the full User Guide, videos, tutorials, and community forums, visit sprint.com/support. Using This Guide 5

6 Get Your Device Ready Before you start: Visit sprint.com/readynow to learn about transferring contacts, calendars, and more from your old device. Charge the Battery 1. Insert the micro USB end of the connection cord into the charger jack on the bottom of your device. 2. Insert the standard USB end of the cord into the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet and charge for at least three hours. Turn the Device On Press and hold the power button on the top right side of the device to turn the device on. If your device is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup application. 6 If your device is not yet activated, see Activate Your Device on page 7 for more information. Turn the Device Off Press and hold the power button on the top right side of the device. Touch Power off and then touch OK to turn the device off. Unlock the Screen Using your finger, swipe the lock icon on the screen over to the unlock icon. Turn the Screen On and Off To quickly turn the display screen off, press the power button. To turn the screen on and display the unlock screen, press the power button.

7 Activate Your Device Activate Your Device If you purchased your tablet at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use. If you received your tablet in the mail, and it is a new Sprint account or a new device on an existing account, your device is designed to activate automatically when you first turn it on. You will see a Hands Free Activation screen at startup, and your device will check for updates after activating. When it s finished, touch OK to continue. Your device will reboot and you will see the Welcome screen. If you received your tablet in the mail and it is going to be activated on an existing number (you re swapping devices), go to sprint.com/activate and follow the instructions. If your tablet is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at from another phone. Get Ready visit sprint.com/readynow for more information to get your tablet up and running 7

8 Android Basics: Your Home Screen Touch Home to display your Home screen. Google Search Status bar Wallpaper Favorites Tray Shortcut Voice search Navigation bar 8

9 Your Home Screen Extended Home Screens There are a total of three home screens available, one on either side of the main Home screen. To view additional screens, swipe your finger left or right across the screen. To return to the main Home screen, touch Home. The Status Bar The status bar at the upper right corner of the home screen provides device and service status information and alerts. To view alerts and status, swipe the status bar downwards with your finger. To access quick settings, touch the Quick Settings icon ( ) while the status bar is open. Customize the Home Screens You can customize your home screens by adding widgets, application shortcuts, wallpapers, and more. To add a widget or app shortcut: 1. Touch > Apps. 2. Touch either APPS or WIDGETS. 3. To place an item on a home screen, touch and hold it and then drag it to the home screen. To change the wallpaper: 1. Touch and hold an empty area on the home screen. 2. Select a location, and then select a picture. visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 9 Android Basics

10 Buttons and Keys Open Apps Buttons and Keys The bottom front of your device contains a Home key, Back key, and Recent Apps key. The right front of your device contains a row of program icons that are available from every Home screen. Open Apps If an app is on one of your Home screens, just tap it to open it. If an app is not available from your Home screen, touch, tap Apps, and then tap the app icon. You may have to scroll right or left to find your app. Back key Home key Recent Apps key 10

11 Typing Keyboards Your device gives you options for how you enter text with the onscreen keyboards: Android keyboard, TouchPal keyboard, or Swype. To display a keyboard to enter text, touch any text field. Keyboard Options To access keyboard options, including switching between entry methods, swipe open the status bar and touch Choose input method, then touch an option. Android (US) Keyboard displays the Android keyboard. Google voice typing lets you enter text by speaking. Swype displays the Swype keyboard. Swype lets you enter words by sliding your fingers through letters without lifting your finger. TouchPal Keyboard also let you to enter words by sliding your fingers through letters. To configure text entry options for an entry method, swipe open the status bar and touch Choose input method > Set up input methods and then touch Quick settings next to the entry method. Settings available vary by input method and may include language (English or Español), audio or touch feedback (sound or vibration), auto-capitalization options, and auto-correct and user dictionary options. Android Basics visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 11

12 Use Your Tablet: People Your tablet s People application lets you access and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including Gmail, Exchange, Facebook, Twitter, contacts synced from your computer, and contacts you ve entered by hand. View People 1. Touch > Apps > People. 2. Scroll through the list to view your contacts. To move quickly through the list, drag the slider on the left side of the list. You ll see a letter that indicates where you are in the alphabetical list. To search for a contact, touch and begin entering a name. Add a New Contact 1. Touch > Apps > People >. 2. Add as much or as little information as you want. To add information in a field, touch the field to display the touchscreen keyboard. To assign a number or address type (such as Home, Mobile, Work, etc.), touch the label next to the number or address field. To assign a picture, touch the icon next to the name and select a picture. 3. Touch Done when you re finished. Note: If you have contacts associated with your Gmail account, they are automatically synced with your device. 12

13 People Edit Contacts 1. Touch > Apps > People. 2. Touch a contact to open it, and then touch Edit. Touch a field to add or edit information. 3. Touch Done when you re finished. Note: To delete a contact, touch > Delete. Sync Contacts When you change one of your contacts on your device, your device automatically updates your other social networking accounts. Also, your device updates your Contacts and social networking accounts whenever you change a friend in your social networking accounts. Use Your Tablet visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 13

14 Access Messages 1. Touch > Apps > or Gmail. If necessary, touch the account you want to use. 2. From the inbox, touch the message you want to view. Tip: To quickly review your or Gmail messages, you can add a widget to one of the home screens. Touch > Apps > WIDGETS and scroll to the desired widget. Touch and hold it and drag it to an available location on the home screen. Send an Message 1. Touch > Apps > or Gmail. If necessary, touch the account you want to use. 2. Touch Compose. 3. Enter an address or contact name. 4. Enter a subject and a message. To add attachments, touch Attach, and choose an attachment. 5. Touch SEND. For more information about using your and Gmail accounts, visit sprint.com/support to see the complete User Guide. 14

15 Set Up an Account 1. Touch > Apps > Settings. 2. Under ACCOUNTS, touch Add account > Follow the instructions to sign in to your account. If you re adding an account from a common provider, such as Windows Live Hotmail or Yahoo Mail, enter your address and password and touch Next. Your should be set up automatically. If you re adding an account from a less common provider, or if you have additional settings to configure, touch Manual setup. Follow the instructions to provide the required information. Set Up a Microsoft Exchange Account Use the Corporate option to set up Exchange server work accounts. Contact your IT administrator for account sign-in requirements. 1. Touch > Apps > Settings. 2. Under ACCOUNTS, touch Add account > Corporate. 3. Enter the Exchange server account details and then touch Next. Contact your Exchange Server administrator for required sign-in information. 4. Select the type of information you want to synchronize and touch Finish setup. Tip: You can also add accounts through the menu: Touch > Apps > > > Settings > ADD ACCOUNT. visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 15 Use Your Tablet

16 Camera & Camcorder Take a Picture 1. Touch > Apps > Camera. 2. Aim the lens at your subject and then touch and release to take the picture. Drag the slider at the top of the screen to zoom in and out. Touch to switch between the front and back lens. Record a Video 1. Touch > Apps > Camera. 2. Drag the slider in the lower left corner to the camcorder icon to switch to camcorder mode. 3. Frame your subject in the screen and touch to begin recording. Touch to stop. Touch to switch between the front and back lens. 16 View Pictures and Videos 1. Touch > Apps > Gallery. 2. Touch a folder to display pictures or videos. Touch a picture or video to display it full size. For video playback, use the onscreen controls to play, pause, or stop the video. Share Pictures and Videos 1. Touch > Apps > Gallery. 2. Touch an album to display the thumbnails. 3. Touch a thumbnail to open it and then touch the share icon ( ). 4. Choose a share method, such as Picasa, Bluetooth, Facebook, Twitter, Gmail, or Follow the prompts to compose your message or caption and send the picture or video.

17 Web Go Online 1. Touch > Apps > Browser. 2. Touch the menu bar to enter a Web page address or touch Bookmarks and touch a bookmark. For more options, touch from any page. Options may include Save to Bookmarks, Windows, Share page, Find on page, Save for offline reading, Downloads, Page info, and Settings. To scroll, slide your finger up or down the page. To zoom in or out, pinch the screen. Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi Network When you re in range of an available Wi-Fi network, use your tablet s Wi-Fi feature to access the Internet and other data services. 1. Touch > Apps > Settings. 2. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, touch the Wi-Fi slider to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Touch Wi-Fi to display a list of available networks. 4. Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If necessary, enter the security key and tap Connect. When you re connected to a Wi-Fi network, you ll see the Wi-Fi icon ( ) in the status bar. Note: When you re not using Wi-Fi, turn it off to extend battery life. Use Your Tablet visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 17

18 Google Play and Google Mobile Services Google Play is the place to go to find new apps, games, movies, and more for your tablet. Download Apps and Games 1. Touch and tap Apps > Play Store. 2. Browse through featured apps and games, or tap at the top of the app to start a search. 3. Tap an item to read a description and reviews. 4. Tap INSTALL (for free apps) or the price (for paid applications) and follow the onscreen prompts. 18 Sprint As You Go customers: You will need to provide credit card information to purchase and download items from Google Play. Note: You must have a Google Account set up on your tablet to purchase and download applications from Google Play. Google Mobile Services Gmail The Google mail service. Your Gmail account lets you access many Googlerelated services as well as the Google Play. Google+ Hangouts Google s instant messaging service. Touch and tap Apps > Hangouts to begin using the service. Google Maps The Google location program. Touch and tap Apps > Maps to begin using the service. YouTube View and share videos. Touch and tap Apps > YouTube to browse through and view available videos. Sign in with your Google Account to upload your own videos.

19 Bluetooth Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth Device 1. Touch > Apps > Settings > Bluetooth. If Bluetooth is not turned on, touch the Bluetooth slider to turn it on. 2. Touch SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for available Bluetooth devices. 3. Select an available device and follow the prompts to pair the devices. You may be required to enter a passcode (often 0000) to complete pairing. 4. Once you re paired, your connection should launch. Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures Using Bluetooth Open the application containing the file you want to share (for example, touch > Apps > Gallery ). 5. Locate the file you want to share. You can send pictures and videos directly from the Gallery. You can also send Contacts, voice recordings, and other file types. Not all devices will be able to receive all file types. 6. Depending on the application, touch > Bluetooth or touch > Share > Bluetooth. 7. Touch the name of the device to which you re sending the file. (If prompted, touch Turn on to turn Bluetooth on.) Use Your Tablet visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 19

20 Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter & More Set up and access all your favorite social networking apps on the go. Set Up Social Networking Accounts Before using your social networking accounts, you may need to download them from the Google Play Store app. 1. Touch > Apps > Play Store. 2. Browse or search for the app you want to download, for example Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. 3. Touch the app and then touch INSTALL. Follow the prompts to download and install the app. Access Your Accounts 1. Touch > Apps > Facebook or Twitter. 2. Enter your required sign-in information. 3. Send status updates, share pictures, read updates, and more. Put Your Social Networking Accounts on Your Home Screen Make accessing your Facebook page and Twitter feeds even easier by placing a widget on one of your home screens. 1. Touch > Apps > WIDGETS. 2. Touch and hold a widget and then drag it to the home screen. Note: Not all applications have widgets available. 20

21 Music Open Your Music Player 1. Touch > Apps > Music. 2. Select an option to display your music: Albums, Artists, Songs, Playlists, Folders, or GenreList. 3. Touch a song to begin playing. Use the onscreen controls to pause, play, fastforward, or rewind your music. Getting Music Before you can listen to your music, you need to load songs into your device. Here s one way to do it: 1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your device to an available USB port on your computer. The device drivers will automatically be installed on your computer. 2. On your computer, under My Computer, double-click on the Portable Media Player icon ( ). 3. Copy music files from your computer to the music folder, and then disconnect the device from the USB cable. Use Your Tablet visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 21

22 Tools & Resources: Settings Explore ways to customize your tablet, set permissions, update your tablet, and more in the Settings menu. Accessing Settings 1. Touch > Apps > Settings. 2. Select the settings category you want to change. To select or clear check boxes (a common setting method), touch the check box. Categories include WIRELESS & NETWORKS, DEVICE, PERSONAL, ACCOUNTS, and SYSTEM. For detailed information about settings, please see the User Guide at sprint.com/support. 22

23 Battery-Saving Tips Manage the Display Brightness and Screen Timeout Touch > Apps > Settings > Display > Brightness or Sleep to modify your settings. Use Task Manager to Stop Applications 1. Touch > Apps > Settings > Apps > Manage apps. 2. Flick the screen right to left until you reach the RUNNING tab. 3. Touch any currently running application you aren t using and then touch Stop to end it. Repeat for any other applications that are running but aren t in use. Manage Your Device s Wireless Functions Disable the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS functions of the device when you re not using them. Touch > Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / Location access and disable any of these functions that are not in use. For more useful tips about battery care and safety, see the User Guide at sprint.com/support. Tools & Resources visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 23

24 Manage Your Account Online: 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 Device From Any Phone Sprint Customer Service: Dial Business Customer Service: Dial Touch > Apps > Sprint Zone to access account services, Sprint news, device information, recommended applications, and more. 24

25 Resources Resources For Your Tablet This Get Started Guide to get you up and running. Ready Now Visit sprint.com/readynow for additional help to get started on your new tablet. You ll find more information on basic setup, activation, maximizing your tablet s performance, and personalization. Plus, you can even schedule a personalized one-onone Ready Now appointment at a Sprint Store near you. Online Support For ongoing help over the life of your tablet, visit sprint.com/support to find videos, tutorials, troubleshooting tips, and the complete User Guide for your Sprint Optik 2 tablet. Community Visit community.sprint.com to join the discussion about all things Sprint. Here people help each other make the most of their wireless services with tips, forums, blogs, and the latest news. Sprint Zone Sprint Zone Touch > Apps > Sprint Zone to access account services, Sprint news, device information, suggested applications, and more. Tools & Resources visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 25

26 Sustainability At Sprint, environmental responsibility is more than talk. To find out just what we ve been up to, use your tablet to scan the QR Code below or visit sprint.com/green for more information. To scan the code, download and install a QR Code reader from the Google Play Store app, launch the reader, and aim your tablet s camera at the image. This guide is printed with soy inks and contains 75% post consumer paper. 26

27 Feedback Register Your Device We are interested in your initial impressions of this new Sprint device. Within two weeks of your purchase, please go to to complete a brief survey. Your feedback will help us provide the wireless features and services you want most. Register your Sprint Optik 2 tablet at zteusa.com for: Premium service via live chat, or phone Access to specialized call center staff Extended call center hours Sprint Optik 2 product user manual As an owner, you can write a product review, shop for accessories and receive exclusive ZTE offers. Tools & Resources visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 27

28 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. See sprint.com/coverage for more details. Portions of this guide are reproductions of work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License. Important Privacy Message. This device is capable of determining its/your geographical location. To set controls for access and use of your location information by others, touch > Apps > Settings > Location access. Move the slider to the ON or OFF position to turn location access on or off. Select GPS satellites and/or Wi-Fi & mobile network location for location sources. Follow any applicable prompts. These settings for the use of location information can be turned on and off. For some applications and services you select, a device must be turned on and set to allow collection of location information in order to function. Please be advised that if you use a third party application, the application may collect your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information, including location information (when applicable), to the application provider or some other third party. Sprint s policies do not apply to these third party applications. Please carefully review the application s terms of use and/or the application provider s policies for more information about how the application will collect, access, use or disclose your information before using a third-party application. Terms of use and other policies usually are available on the application provider s website Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Gmail, Hangouts, Google Maps, YouTube, Android, Google, Picasa, Google Books, Google Mobile Services, and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc. Other marks are property of their respective owners. Screen images simulated. Appearance of device may vary.