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AT&T Avail User Manual

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AT&T Avail

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AT&T Avail Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAT&T
ModelAvail
CategoryCell Phone
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Started

Starting Up

Installs SIM/microSD card and battery into the phone.

Switching Your Phone On/Off

Procedure for powering the device on and off.

Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time

Initial configuration steps after purchase or reset.

Switching to Sleep Mode

Enters a low-power state to conserve battery.

Waking up Your Phone

Reactivates the phone screen from sleep mode.

Getting Around

Navigating the phone's interface and menus.

Touch Control

Explains how to interact with the touch screen.

Getting to Know Your Phone

Identifies the phone's external parts and features.

Key Functions

Details the purpose and operation of physical keys.

Home Screen

Customizing the phone's main display.

Choosing Your Wallpaper

How to change the background image of the home screen.

Adding Items to Your Home Screen

Adding shortcuts, widgets, and folders to the screen.

Removing Items from Your Home Screen

Deleting items from the home screen.

Status and Notification Icons

Explains the meaning of system status icons.

Indicators and Icons

Detailed reference for various phone indicators.

Using the Notification Panel

Accessing and managing notifications from the status bar.

Re-open Recently Used Applications

Quickly accessing previously opened applications.

Phone Calls

How to Make Calls

Guides on initiating calls from different sources.

Calling from the Dialer

Making calls using the on-screen dialer.

Calling from Your Contacts

Initiating calls from the saved contact list.

Calling from Your Call History

Making calls from past call records.

Calling from a Text Message

Calling a number found within a message.

Using Speed Dial

Setting up and using speed dial numbers.

How to Receive Calls

Answering or rejecting incoming calls.

Answering a Call

Procedure for accepting an incoming call.

Rejecting a Call

How to decline an incoming call.

Muting a Call

Turning the microphone off during a call.

Putting a Call on Hold

Temporarily pausing an active call.

Turning the Speakerphone On/Off

Activating or deactivating the speakerphone.

Ending a Call

Concluding an active phone call.

Adjusting Your Call Settings

Customizing various call-related preferences.

Contacts

Importing and Exporting Contacts

Transferring contacts to/from SIM or microSD.

Sharing Contacts Information

Sending contact details to other devices or users.

Creating a Contact

Adding new contact details to the phone.

Adding a Contact to Favorites

Marking frequently used contacts for quick access.

Searching for a Contact

Finding contacts by typing their name.

Creating a New Group

Organizing contacts into custom groups.

Entering Text

Android Keyboard

Using the default QWERTY keyboard for input.

XT9 Text Input

Using predictive text input method for faster typing.

Choosing Touch Input Settings

Customizing keyboard and text input preferences.

Messaging

The Message Box

Organizes sent and received SMS/MMS messages.

Sending a Message

Composing and sending text and multimedia messages.

Changing Message Settings

Configuring storage, limits, and retrieval options.

Notification Settings

Customizing alerts for incoming messages.

Signature Settings

Adding or editing a signature for outgoing messages.

Email

Creating an Email Account

Setting up new email accounts on the phone.

Receiving Emails

Downloading and viewing incoming emails.

Composing and Sending an Email

Writing and sending new email messages.

Replying to or Forwarding an Email

Responding to or sharing received emails.

Deleting an Account

Removing an email account from the phone.

Email Settings

Configuring account and system settings for email.

Getting Connected to the Internet

Adding a New GPRS/EDGE/3G Connection

Setting up mobile data connections.

Turning on Wi-Fi®

Enabling the phone's Wi-Fi capability.

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network

Joining a detected wireless network.

Checking the Wi-Fi Network Status

Viewing current Wi-Fi connection status.

Using the Phone as a Modem

Connecting a PC to the internet via the phone.

Enabling the Phone as a Modem

Steps to set up USB tethering.

Using the Phone as a Wi-Fi Hotspot

Sharing the phone's internet connection wirelessly.

Enabling the Wi-Fi Hotspot

Configuring and activating the mobile hotspot.

Disabling the Wi-Fi Hotspot

Turning off the mobile Wi-Fi hotspot feature.

Browsing the Internet

Opening a Web Page

Navigating to websites using the browser.

Browsing Options

Accessing browser features and settings.

Using Bookmarks

Saving and accessing favorite web pages.

Editing a Bookmark

Modifying saved web page entries.

Deleting a Bookmark

Removing unwanted saved web pages.

Changing Browser Settings

Customizing the web browser's behavior.

Bluetooth®

Using Bluetooth

Pairing and connecting to Bluetooth devices.

Making the Most of Multimedia

Taking Pictures with Your Camera

Using the phone's camera to capture photos.

Adjusting Camera Settings

Customizing camera options like focus, exposure, and size.

Shooting Video with Your Camcorder

Recording video clips using the phone's camcorder.

Adjusting Your Video Settings

Configuring video quality, encoding, and duration.

Playing Your Music

Listening to audio files stored on the phone.

Managing Playlists

Organizing music tracks into playlists.

Adding a Song to a Playlist

Adding individual music tracks to playlists.

Setting a Song as Ringtone

Assigning a music track as a ringtone.

Playing Your Videos

Watching video files stored on the phone.

Opening Your Gallery

Viewing photos, videos, and basic editing.

Making Memorable Memos

Recording voice memos using the sound recorder.

Using Your Google™ Applications

Gmail™

Setting up and using the Gmail email service.

Creating and Sending Gmail

Composing and sending emails via Gmail.

Using Google Calendar™™

Managing appointments and schedules with Google Calendar.

Using Google Talk™

Communicating with others using Google's instant messaging.

Opening Google Talk

Launching the Google Talk application.

Adding a New Friend

Adding contacts to Google Talk.

Changing Your Online Status

Updating your status in Google Talk.

Starting a Chat

Initiating text conversations in Google Talk.

Google Places™™

Finding local businesses and services.

Google Latitude™

Sharing and viewing location information with friends.

Sorting Out Your Phone Settings

Setting Time and Date

Configuring the phone's time and date settings.

Changing Display Settings

Adjusting brightness, rotation, animation, and timeout.

Sound Settings

Managing ringtones, volume, and alert preferences.

Language Settings

Changing the system language of the phone.

Mobile Network Services

Managing mobile data and network access points.

Security Settings

Protecting the phone and SIM card from unauthorized use.

Protecting Your Phone with a Screen Unlock Pattern

Setting up a pattern to unlock the screen.

Unlocking the Screen with Your Pattern

Procedure to unlock the phone using a pattern.

Protecting Your Phone with a PIN or Password

Setting up a PIN or password for screen lock.

Unlocking the Screen with Your PIN or Password

Unlocking the phone using a PIN or password.

Disabling Screen Unlock Security

Turning off pattern, PIN, or password protection.

Protecting Your SIM Card with a PIN

Securing the SIM card with a PIN.

Changing Your SIM Card PIN

Modifying the existing SIM card PIN.

Restoring a Locked SIM Card

Unlocking a SIM card after too many incorrect PIN entries.

Setting up Credential Storage

Managing secure certificates and credentials.

Enabling Secure Credentials

Setting a password for secure storage.

Managing Your Device Memory

Viewing and managing phone storage space.

Privacy: Reset to Factory Settings

Restoring the phone to its original factory state.

Managing Applications

Managing installed apps, services, and storage.

How to Install an Application

Steps for installing apps from the market or other sources.

Managing Other Settings

Configuring search and voice interaction settings.

Search Settings

Adjusting search preferences and history.

Voice Interaction

Setting up text-to-speech and voice recognition.

Accessibility

Configuring options for accessibility-related applications.

AT&T Software Update

Updating the phone's firmware.

About phone

Viewing system information and legal details.

Other Applications

Alarms

Setting and managing alarms on the phone.

Docs To Go

Using the application for document viewing.

Note Pad

Creating and managing memos.

Calculator

Performing calculations using the built-in calculator.

SIM Toolkit

Accessing SIM card services.

Task Manager

Managing running applications and system resources.

Stopwatch

Using the phone's stopwatch feature.

AT&T Mobile Care

Accessing AT&T account information and services.

For Your Safety

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for daily phone use.

Road Safety

Precautions for using the phone while driving.

Operating Machinery

Safety when operating machinery near the phone.

Product Handling and Care

Guidelines for safe handling and general care of the device.

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Exposure

Information on the phone's RF exposure and SAR compliance.

FCC Compliance

Device adherence to Federal Communications Commission rules.

General Handling and Use Statement

User responsibility and basic care for the device.

Air Bag Safety

Keeping phone away from airbag deployment areas.

Seizure and Blackout Warnings

Warning about potential effects of bright or flashing lights.

Repetitive Motion Injury Prevention

Tips to minimize RSI from texting or gaming.

Emergency Call Limitations

Limitations of wireless phones for emergency communications.

Loud Noise Hazard

Warning about potential hearing damage from loud audio.

Phone Heating Information

Information on phone temperature during charging and use.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Precautions regarding accessories and battery terminals.

Car Connection Safety

Advice on connecting phone to vehicle electrical systems.

Faulty and Damaged Product Handling

Guidelines for servicing damaged phones or accessories.

Interference with Medical Devices

Potential interference with pacemakers, hearing aids, and medical devices.

Hospital and Healthcare Facility Rules

Rules for phone use in hospitals and clinics.

Aircraft Travel Regulations

Regulations for phone use on airplanes.

In-Car Interference

Potential interference with vehicle electronic systems.

Explosive Environment Safety

Safety precautions in areas with explosive atmospheres.

Blasting Cap Area Safety

Turning off devices in blasting zones.

Specifications

Handset specifications

Technical details of the phone's hardware and capabilities.

Warranty

Limited Warranty

Details of the phone's limited warranty coverage.

How To Get Warranty Service

Information on obtaining warranty repairs and support.

Other Warranty Program

Information on alternative warranty programs like exchange.

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