Dell Streak User Manual

Dell™ Streak 7User's ManualCOMMENT LG7_bk0.book Page 1 Thursday, January 27, 2011 2:16 PM

10 Dell Streak 7 Tablet Features1 Camera lens Captures pictures and videos.2 Camera flash Used for capturing pictures and videos in dimly lit environm

100 InternetYouTubeYouTube is an Internet video streaming service that allows you to view videos uploaded by YouTube members. NOTE: Browsing and watc

Internet 101To search for a video by voice command1 Touch the icon on the top right corner of the YouTube screen, or touch the Menu button  Search

102 InternetTo watch videos in the Portrait format1 Place the device in the Portrait format.2 Select a video on the YouTube screen. Touch the video to

Internet 103Android MarketYou can use Android Market to download and install applications and games on your device. NOTE: Applications downloaded fro

104 Internet4 The Android Market screen opens.1 •Touch Apps to view the application categories. All applications available for download are sorted by

Internet 105When a category is selected, for example, touch the Games tabBrain & Puzzle: To download and install an application or game1 Scroll

106 Internet NOTE: During installation, the icon appears in the notification area of the status bar. Touch the notification area of the status bar

Internet 107Synchronizing Your Google DataThrough a web connection, your device can synchronize your Google data including Gmail, calendar, and contac

108 Customizing Your Dell Streak 7 TabletCustomizing Your Dell Streak 7 TabletYou can customize your device, using the options available in the Settin

Customizing Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 109Sound and Ringtone SettingsTo change the sound and ringtone settings:1 Touch the Home button  Menu button

Setting Up Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 11Setting Up Your Dell Streak 7 TabletGetting Your Device Ready for UseInsert the SIM cardInsert the SD card1 Pul

110 Customizing Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet3 To enable a setting, touch the setting option to select the check box ; to disable a setting, touch the se

Customizing Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 111Date, Time, and Time ZoneTo manually set the date, time, and time zone:1 Touch the Home button  Menu button

112 Customizing Your Dell Streak 7 TabletLanguage SettingsTo set the language of the display text:1 Touch the Home button  Menu button  Settings

Protecting Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 113Protecting Your Dell Streak 7 TabletProtect Your Device Data With a ScreenUnlock PatternYou can protect your d

114 Protecting Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet3 Study the animated example of how to draw a pattern. Then touch Next when you are ready to draw your own pat

Protecting Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 115To change unlock pattern settings1 Touch the Home button  Menu button  Settings Location & security,

116 Protecting Your Dell Streak 7 TabletTo disable or change PIN1 Touch the Home button  Menu button  Settings Location & security Change sc

Protecting Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 117Protect Your SIM Card With the SIM LockPasswordYou can protect your SIM card against unauthorized use with a p

118 ApplicationsApplicationsCameraYour device has a camera with auto-focus feature that allows you to capture and share high-quality pictures and vide

Applications 119Additional camera settingsTouch the Menu button .To start the camcorder modeTouch the Menu button  Switch to video, or touch to s

12 Setting Up Your Dell Streak 7 TabletCharge the battery NOTE: Charge the battery in an environmental temperature between 0°C and 45°C. NOTE: The ba

120 ApplicationsCopying Files to and From the DeviceTo exchange pictures, videos, music, and other files between your device and a computer, you can u

Applications 1215 Copy the desired files such as music or pictures from another drive/folder to one of the removable drives, or vice versa.To turn off

122 Applications3 Touch Bluetooth settings, then select the Discoverable check box to make the device recognizable by other nearby Bluetooth devices.T

Applications 1233 Touch Disconnect on the pop-up menu that appears.To terminate a pairing partnership1 Touch the Home button  Menu button  Setting

124 ApplicationsGalleryTo view and manage the pictures and videos stored on your device, touch the Launcher button  Gallery .The Gallery application

Applications 1253 To select a thumbnail, touch and hold it until appears; touch more thumbnails as you need.• To post a selected picture or video to

126 Applications• Touch or drag the playback progress bar at the bottom to rewind or fast-forward the video.MusicTo open MusicTouch the Launcher butto

Applications 127To control music playback4You can flick or drag a long list, and then drag the icon that appears to quickly scroll the list by alpha

128 Applications NOTE: Press the volume up button or volume down button to adjust the playback volume. NOTE: On the Music library screen, touch Shuff

Applications 129CalendarUse the calendar to schedule and manage your events, meetings, and appointments.To open the calendarTouch the Launcher button

Setting Up Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 13Turning On Your Device NOTE: Use this device in an environmental temperature between -10°C and 55°C.1 Press an

130 ApplicationsTo view the calendarYou can display the calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. To change the calendar view, touch the Men

Applications 1313 Touch OK.Event remindersIf you set a reminder for an event, the upcoming event icon appears in the notifications area of the statu

132 ApplicationsClockYour device can work as a desk alarm clock to display current time and date, local weather, and play picture slideshow and music.

Applications 133To set an alarmYou can set multiple alarms.1 On the Clock main screen, touch .2 On the Alarms screen, touch Add alarm.3 The Set alarm

134 ApplicationsTo temporarily disable an alarmOn the Alarms screen, clear the green bar of the alarm time you want to disable.To delete an alarm1 On

Applications 135Sound RecorderOpen this application to record voice and sounds and then play them back. You can also set the recording as a ringtone f

136Synchronizing Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet and Computer Using Dell Mobile SyncSynchronizing Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet and Computer Using Dell Mobile S

Synchronizing Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet and Computer Using Dell Mobile Sync137c Double-click the InstallDellMSync.exe file to start the installation.

138 TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProblem Possible causes Possible solutionsPIN Code is blockedYou have entered an incorrect PIN code three consecutiv

Troubleshooting 139Messaging problemsUnable to send or receive text messages.Your device is in Airplane mode with no wireless connectivity.Touch t he

14 Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 TabletUnderstanding Your Dell Streak 7 TabletOut-Of-Box WizardTo view the on-screen Out-Of-Box Wizard for basic co

140 TroubleshootingStarting Your Device in the Safe ModeIf you find your device unusable because of an application you installed, try to start your de

Troubleshooting 141If the device cannot power on due to system corruption, take either of these recovery actions:Reset your device to the default stat

142 IndexIndexAAirplane Mode, 57Alarm Clock, 132Android Market, 103ApplicationsDefinition, 17Erase data, 51Navigate, 33Recently used, 34Shortcuts, 34B

Index 143Safe Mode, 140Settings, 51Setup, 11Turn off, 1 3Turn o n, 1 3Disable all connections, 57Display settings, 108EE-mail, 65Emergency software

144 IndexNews and Weather, 98OOn-Screen Keyboard, 46PPictures and videos, 124PINChange, 117Device, 115Enable, 117Places, 93Pop-Up menu, 45RRecorder, 1

Index 145Touch scree n, 14Troubleshooting, 138Twitter, 72VVoice Search, 50WWebApplications, 68Bookmarks, 62WidgetsAdd, 26Definition, 17Google Search,

Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 15Touch and holdTouch and hold your finger on the screen.• Enable the moving mode of an item on the Home scree

16 Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 TabletFlick or swipeMove your finger in a vertical or horizontal direction on the screen.Quickly scroll through Ho

Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 17Screen OrientationFor optimal viewing experience, the screen orientation changes automatically to portrait o

18 Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 TabletShortcut — A link that you can create on your Home Screen to provide quicker access to an application or a f

Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 19To navigate across the desktopFlick the desktop horizontally until the desired Home screen is displayed.To n

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your device. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicat

20 Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet• To control the Home screens using the thumbnails, either:– Touch the corresponding thumbnail to go to the

Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 21Dell™ Stage WidgetsThe Dell™ Stage widgets give you direct access to your most recently used applications, e

22 Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 TabletUsing Stage WidgetsTouching the label of any Stage Widget opens the supporting application in its default sc

Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 23To use the SOCIAL Stage WidgetThe SOCIAL Stage widget provides widgets to display the latest postings from y

24 Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 TabletCustomizing Your Home screenTo add an item to a Home screen1 Touch the Home button .2 Flick to the screen w

Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 25Shortcuts Directions & Navigation: Create a shortcut that you can touch to open Google Maps and view dir

26 Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 TabletWidgetsAdd widgets to display active Home screen windows or controls for your favorite applications or web-b

Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 27WallpapersChange the wallpaper of your Home screen.Gallery: Open the Gallery application and select a saved

28 Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 TabletTo add an application shortcut from the main applications view1 Touch the Launcher button at the bottom of

Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 29 NOTE: Widgets and folders cannot be moved inside a folder.To remove a Home screen shortcut from a folder1

Contents 3Contents1 Dell Streak 7 Tablet Features. . . . . . . 72 Setting Up Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

30 Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 TabletThe status area may also display some of the following icons:2 Status area • Displays status icons to show t

Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 31The notification area may also display some of the following icons:Ongoing data synchronization Bluetooth is

32 Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 TabletQuick ButtonsThe quick buttons at the bottom of the Home screen allow you to quickly access the application

Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 33Navigating the ApplicationsYou can find applications available on your device in these screen elements:Appli

34 Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 TabletApplication ShortcutsTo quickly launch applications on the Home screen, you can add shortcuts for frequently

Understanding Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 35The Screen Lock WallpaperYou can set the display to turn off automatically after a timeout period of inactiv

36 Using Your Dell Streak 7 TabletUsing Your Dell Streak 7 TabletManaging ContactsTo view and manage your contacts, touch  Contacts .To add a new co

Using Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 37To find a contact1 To locate a contact, you can either:• Flick the contact list until you find the contact.• Touch t

38 Using Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet NOTE: For information about composing and sending messages, see "Messaging" on page 39. For information

Using Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 39MessagingTo compose, send, and read text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, touch Messaging . The Messaging scr

4 Contents4 Using Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet . . . . 36Managing Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

40 Using Your Dell Streak 7 TabletTo compose and send a multimedia message1 In the To field, type the recipient’s mobile phone number, e-mail address,

Using Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 41Ringtone Open the Select audio menu. Touch a desired preloaded ringtone, and then touch OK to attach it to your mess

42 Using Your Dell Streak 7 TabletSlideshow Open the Edit slideshow screen to create a slide show and attach it to your message. 1 Tou ch Add slide t

Using Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 43Receiving text and multimedia messagesDepending on your notification settings, the device rings, vibrates, or displa

44 Using Your Dell Streak 7 TabletTo forward the message1 Touch and hold the message. The Message options menu pops up.2 Select Forward to forward the

Using Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 45To delete a message or a message thread1 In the Messaging list, touch and hold the message thread that you want to d

46 Using Your Dell Streak 7 TabletAndroid KeyboardYou can type text using the Android on-screen keyboard. The keyboard automatically rotates to either

Using Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 47To configure the keyboard settings1 Touch the Home button  Menu button  Settings Language & keyboard Andro

48 Using Your Dell Streak 7 TabletWord suggestion settingsCreate your personal dictionaryThe keyboard displays suggested words as you type using the d

Using Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 49To delete a word from the dictionary1 Touch the Home button  Menu button  Settings Language & keyboard Use

Contents 57 Protecting Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Protect Your Device Data With a ScreenUnlock Pat

50 Using Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet6 Touch the desired link if you want to view a web page.To search by voice1 Touch that appears beside the search b

Using Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 51Managing Your Device SettingsTo check storage spacesTouch the Home button  Menu button  Settings SD card & D

52 Using Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet1 Touch the Home button  Menu button  Settings SD card & Device storage.2 Touch Unmount External SD card.3

Using Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet 53To force power off your device1 Pull out the slot door.2 Push the force-power-off button using a paper clip or other

54 InternetInternetConnecting to the InternetTo browse the web and access web-based utilities such as instant messaging, one of the following data net

Internet 55 NOTE: Depending on whether a GPRS, EDGE, 3G, 4G, or HSPA network is currently in use, a corresponding data network icon appears on the st

56 Internet3 Flick the list and touch to select a Wi-Fi network you want to connect to.4 Enter a password (if necessary), then touch Connect to connec

Internet 57To connect to another Wi-Fi network1 Touch the Home button  Menu button  Settings Wireless & networks Wi-Fi settings. The detecte

58 InternetTo go to a web page1 On the browser screen, touch the web page address field on the screen.2 Type the web page address using the on-screen

Internet 59Viewing Web PagesTo navigate on a web pageFlick your finger horizontally or vertically on the screen to scroll and view desired areas of a

6 Contents9 Synchronizing Your Dell Streak 7 Tablet and Computer Using Dell Mobile Sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13610 Troubleshooting . . . .

60 InternetTo find text within a web page1 When viewing a web page, touch the Menu button  MoreFind on page.2 Type the search item in the search b

Internet 61Using Web Links, History, and DownloadsTo select a link on a web pageMove to a link you want on a web page. The link is framed by an orange

62 InternetTo allow download of web applications CAUTION: Applications downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources. To protect your device an

Internet 634 Type the bookmark name or edit the web address as needed.5 Touch OK to save the web page as a bookmark.To open a bookmark1 On the browser

64 InternetTo configure browser settingsOn the browser screen, touch the Menu button More Settings to adjust the browser settings.Share link Touch

Internet 65E-mailYou can create POP3, IMAP, and exchange e-mail accounts from web-based e-mail services on your device.To open the e-mail applicationT

66 InternetTo view your e-mailsTo select an account as default for sending e-mail1 Touch an account Menu button  Account settings, or touch and hol

Internet 67To compose and send e-mail1 Touch the Email button , or touch the Launcher button  Email .2 Select an email account to use if you have se

68 InternetTo delete or edit an e-mail account on your device1 Touch the Email button , or touch the Launcher button  Email .2 Touch the Menu button

Internet 69To use Facebook on your deviceOnce logged in, you can touch the Back button to go to your Facebook main page.1 Touch Events to view the e

Dell Streak 7 Tablet Features 7Dell Streak 7 Tablet FeaturesThis section provides information about the features available on your device.Buttons/Conn

70 Internet3 Touc h News Feed to view the messages and pictures you and your friends have posted. From here you can also:• Type the message you want y

Internet 71The Facebook widgetFrom the Facebook widget you created on the Home screen, you can view your friends’ wall postings. NOTE: For more infor

72 InternetTwitterTouch the Launcher button  Twitter .Twitter is a social networking service application that allows you to view short messages call

Internet 73To use Twitter on your device1 Touch to compose and post your tweet. See "To create a tweet" on page 75.2 Touch to read the tweet

74 Internet5 View the most popular trending topics at the moment.• Touch the Current, Daily, and Weekly tabs to view the lists of current, daily, and

Internet 75To create a tweet NOTE: For more information on using Twitter, visit Twitter.com/Help.1 Type your tweet message here.2 Touch the Update bu

76 InternetGmailGmail is a web-based e-mail service provided by Google.To open GmailTouch the Launcher button  Gmail .To set up your Google accountY

Internet 77Your Gmail inbox opens as the default Gmail view. All your received e-mails are delivered to your inbox.To refresh GmailTouch the Menu butt

78 InternetTo read e-mails• When you receive a new e-mail, the e-mail icon appears on the status bar to alert you of a new e-mail. Drag down the sta

Internet 79To create and send an e-mail1 Touch the Menu button  Compose.2 Type the contact’s e-mail address in the To field. To send e-mail to multi

8 Dell Streak 7 Tablet Features6 Power and Sleep/Wake button • Press and hold to turn on the device.• Press to turn the screen on or off.• While the

80 InternetTo add a new friend to your friends list NOTE: You can only add users who have a Google Account.1 In the friends list, touch the Menu butt

Internet 813 Touch the Send button to send the message.To add a friend to an active conversation1 On the chat screen, touch the Menu button  Add to

82 InternetTo always show a friend in most popular listYou can let a friend always appear in your most popular friends list.1 In the friends list, tou

Internet 83To sign out from Google TalkIn the friends list, touch the Menu button  Sign out.MapsGoogle Maps helps you find your current location, vie

84 InternetTo find a location on the map1 On the Maps screen, touch the Menu button  Search.2 To search by typing:a Type the place you want to find

Internet 85To view the details of a place1 Touch the place name to view the address, details, and reviews for the place if the information is availabl

86 InternetTo move around a map1 Flick or drag the map in any direction on the screen to view desired areas.2 If you spot a place of interest while na

Internet 87 NOTE: Touch  More Layers to find more layers that you can apply to the map. For information about the other layers, visit maps.google.c

88 Internet NOTE: While viewing a street view of a location, touch the Menu button  Compass mode to enable the compass mode, which allows you to vie

Internet 894 Touch Show on map, or touch a direction instruction on the list to show the directions or routes on the map. NOTE: To obtain driving dir

Dell Streak 7 Tablet Features 91 30-pin connector • Connects to the supplied USB cable for transferring files to and from a computer.• Connects to the

90 InternetTo invite friends to share locations1 On the Latitude screen, touch the Menu button  Add friends.2 Choose the friends you want to share l

Internet 91• List viewTo show a list of your friends, touch the Menu button  Latitude. To see a friend’s profile and communicate with them, touch th

92 InternetTo control what to share and change your public profile1 In Maps, touch the Menu button  Latitude.2 Touch your name on the list of friend

Internet 93PlacesTouch the Launcher button  Places .Places automatically detects your current location and offers guide to nearby restaurants, coffe

94 InternetNavigation NOTE: Google Maps Navigation is only available for use in the United States at this time. WARNING: It is your sole responsibili

Internet 95Traffic view Traffic view provides live traffic data and displays up-to-date traffic conditions on the screen. Press the Menu button  Laye

96 InternetSatellite View Satellite view allows you to view your route overlaid on 3D satellite views with Google's high-resolution aerial imager

Internet 97Walking navigation Get voice-guided navigation for walking directions. Your device vibrates for turn notifications.Feature DescriptionLG7_b

98 InternetNews and WeatherTouch the Launcher button  News and Weather .WeatherThe Weather service automatically detects your current location and s

Internet 99NewsFlick pages horizontally to view news topics, such as Top Stories, U.S., Sports, and Entertainment. Touch the news headline you are int