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User Manual

Table of Contents
About This Manual ..................... 3 Receive Phone Calls ..................... 27
Retrieve Your Voicemail ................ 28
For Your Safety .......................... 4 In-call Options ............................... 28
General Safety.................................4 Set Up Speed Dialing .................... 28
FCC RF Exposure Information (SAR)4 Call History ................................... 29
FCC Regulations .............................5 Call Settings.................................. 29
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
regulations for Mobile Phones ..........6 Contacts.................................... 32
Distraction .......................................7 Get Started with Contacts .............. 32
Product Handling .............................7 Add a Contact ............................... 32
Electrical Safety ...............................9 Edit a Contact ............................... 33
CTIA Requirements ....................... 10 Import and Export Contacts ........... 33
Radio Frequency Interference ........ 10 Add a Contact to Favorites ............ 33
Explosive Environments ................. 11 Work with Contact Groups ............. 34

Getting Started ......................... 12 Accounts and Messaging ........ 35


Your Phone at a Glance ................. 12 Gmail / Google .............................. 35
Set Up Your Phone ........................ 13 Email ............................................ 36
Activate Your Service ..................... 15 Delete an Account ......................... 37
Complete the Setup Screens ......... 15 Text and Multimedia Messaging .... 37
Set Up Voicemail ........................... 15 Apps and Entertainment.......... 42
Phone Basics ........................... 17 Google Play Store ......................... 42
Turn Your Phone On and Off ........... 17 Google Maps ................................ 44
Turn Your Screen On/Off ................ 17 Music ............................................ 45
Touch Screen Navigation ............... 17 Web and Data ........................... 48
Your Home Screen ........................ 19 Wi-Fi ............................................. 48
Status Bar ...................................... 21 Browser ........................................ 50
Enter Text ...................................... 22 3G Data Services .......................... 52
Phone Calls .............................. 26 Virtual Private Networks (VPN)...... 53
Make Phone Calls.......................... 26 Mobile Hotspot .............................. 54
Bluetooth Tethering ....................... 55
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USB Tethering ............................... 56 Bluetooth Tethering Setting ........... 76
Camera and Video .................... 57 Sound Settings ............................. 76
Take Pictures ................................. 57 Display Settings ............................ 78
Record Videos ............................... 58 Date & Time Settings .................... 79
Camera and Camcorder Settings ... 58 Language & Input Settings ............ 79
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Storage Settings............................ 81
...................................................... 59 Battery Settings............................. 82
Work with Pictures ......................... 60 Apps Settings................................ 82
Share Pictures and Videos ............. 61 Connect to PC Settings ................. 82
Location Settings .......................... 82
Tools and Calendar .................. 62 Security Settings ........................... 83
Calendar........................................ 62 Backup & Reset ............................ 86
Clock ............................................. 64 Accounts and Sync Settings ........... 87
Calculator ...................................... 65 Accessibility Settings..................... 88
Sound Recorder ............................ 66 Printing ......................................... 89
File Manager ................................. 66 Activate This Device...................... 89
Google Search and Google Now .... 66 System Updates............................ 90
Voice Dialer ................................... 67 About Phone ................................. 90
Bluetooth ....................................... 67
microSDHC Card ........................... 69 Index ......................................... 91
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a
Computer ....................................... 70
Settings ..................................... 72
Airplane Mode ............................... 72
Wi-Fi Settings ................................ 72
Bluetooth Settings.......................... 72
Mobile Networks Settings............... 73
Data Usage Settings ...................... 74
Mobile Hotspot Settings ................. 75
Default SMS App ........................... 75
VPN Settings ................................. 76
USB Tethering Setting.................... 76
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3 - About This Manual


Turn off when asked to in hospitals and
For Your Safety medical facilities.

General Safety Don‘t take your phone apart.

Don‘t make or receive handheld calls


while driving. Never text while driving. Turn off when told to in aircrafts and
airports.

Don‘t use at gas stations.


Only use approved accessories.

Keep your phone at least 15 mm away


from your ear or body while making calls. Turn off when near explosive materials or
liquids.
Your phone may produce a bright or
flashing light. Don‘t rely on your phone for emergency
communications.

Small parts may cause choking.


FCC RF Exposure
Don‘t dispose of your phone in fire.
Information (SAR)
This phone is designed and manufactured not
Your phone can produce a loud sound. to exceed the emission limits for exposure to
radio frequency (RF) energy set by the
To prevent possible hearing damage, do
not listen at high volume levels for long
Federal Communications Commission of the
periods. United States.
During SAR testing, this device was set to
Avoid contact with anything magnetic. transmit at its highest certified power level in
all tested frequency bands, and placed in
positions that simulate RF exposure in usage
Avoid extreme temperatures.
against the head with no separation, and near
the body with the separation of 10 mm.
Keep away from pacemakers and other
electronic medical devices.
Although the SAR is determined at the
highest certified power level, the actual SAR
Avoid contact with liquids. Keep your level of the device while operating can be well
phone dry. below the maximum value. This is because

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the phone is designed to operate at multiple or lower to the reported level. To support
power levels so as to use only the power body-worn operation, choose the belt clips or
required to reach the network. In general, the holsters, which do not contain metallic
closer you are to a wireless base station components, to maintain a separation of 15
antenna, the lower the power output. mm between this device and your body.
The exposure standard for wireless devices RF exposure compliance with any body-worn
employs a unit of measurement known as the accessory, which contains metal, was not
Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR tested and certified, and use such body-worn
limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg. accessory should be avoided.
Tests for SAR are conducted using standard
operating positions accepted by the FCC with FCC Regulations
the device transmitting at its highest certified
This mobile phone complies with part 15 of
power level in all tested frequency bands.
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
The FCC has granted an Equipment following two conditions: (1) This device may
Authorization for this model phone with all not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
reported SAR levels evaluated as in device must accept any interference received,
compliance with the FCC RF exposure including interference that may cause
guidelines. SAR information on this model undesired operation.
phone is on file with the FCC and can be
This mobile phone has been tested and found
found under the Display Grant section of
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching on
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
FCC ID: SRQ-ZTEN817.
These limits are designed to provide
For this device, the highest reported SAR reasonable protection against harmful
value for usage against the head is 1.05 W/kg, interference in a residential installation. This
for usage near the body is 1.23 W/kg. equipment generates, uses and can radiate
While there may be differences between the radio frequency energy and, if not installed
SAR levels of various phones and at various and used in accordance with the instructions,
positions, they all meet the government may cause harmful interference to radio
requirements. communications. However, there is no
SAR compliance for body-worn operation is guarantee that interference will not occur in a
based on a separation distance of 15 mm particular installation. If this equipment does
between the unit and the human body. Carry cause harmful interference to radio or
this device at least 15 mm away from your television reception, which can be determined
body to ensure RF exposure level compliant by turning the equipment off and on, the user

5 - For Your Safety


is encouraged to try to correct the do because of electromagnetic energy
interference by one or more of the following emitted by the phone's antenna, backlight, or
measures: other components. Your phone is compliant
 Reorient or relocate the receiving with FCC HAC regulations (ANSI C63.19-
antenna. 2011). While some wireless phones are used
near some hearing devices (hearing aids and
 Increase the separation between the cochlear implants), users may detect a
equipment and receiver. buzzing, humming, or whining noise. Some
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a hearing devices are more immune than others
circuit different from that to which the to this interference noise and phones also
receiver is connected. vary in the amount of interference they
generate. The wireless telephone industry
 Consult the dealer or an experienced
has developed a rating system for wireless
radio/TV technician for help.
phones to assist hearing device users in
CAUTION: finding phones that may be compatible with
Changes or modifications not expressly their hearing devices. Not all phones have
approved by the party responsible for been rated. Phones that are rated have the
compliance could void the user‘s authority to rating on their box or a label located on the
operate the equipment. box. The ratings are not guarantees. Results
will vary depending on the user's hearing
The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must device and hearing loss. If your hearing
not be co-located or operating in conjunction device happens to be vulnerable to
with any other antenna or transmitter. interference, you may not be able to use a
rated phone successfully. Trying out the
Hearing Aid Compatibility phone with your hearing device is the best
way to evaluate it for your personal needs.
(HAC) regulations for This phone has been tested and rated for use
Mobile Phones with hearing aids for some of the wireless
technologies that it uses. However, there may
In 2003, the FCC adopted rules to make be some newer wireless technologies used in
digital wireless telephones compatible with this phone that have not been tested yet for
hearing aids and cochlear implants. Although use with hearing aids. It is important to try the
analog wireless phones do not usually cause different features of this phone thoroughly
interference with hearing aids or cochlear and in different locations, using your hearing
implants, digital wireless phones sometimes aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you

6 - For Your Safety


hear any interfering noise. Consult your and lead to an accident. You must comply
service provider or the manufacturer of this with local laws and regulations restricting the
phone for information on hearing aid use of wireless devices while driving.
compatibility. If you have questions about
return or exchange policies, consult your Operating Machinery
service provider or phone retailer. Full attention must be given to operating
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC machinery in order to reduce the risk of an
requirements and are likely to generate less accident.
interference to hearing devices than phones
that are not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of
the two ratings.
Product Handling
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC General Statement on Handling
requirements and are likely to be more usable
with a hearing device‘s telecoil (―T Switch‖ or
and Use
―Telephone Switch‖) than unrated phones. T4 You alone are responsible for how you use
is the better/ higher of the two ratings. (Note your phone and any consequences of its use.
that not all hearing devices have telecoils in You must always turn off your phone
them.) wherever the use of a phone is prohibited.
Your phone meets the M4/T3 level rating. Use of your phone is subject to safety
Hearing devices may also be rated. Your measures designed to protect users and their
hearing device manufacturer or hearing environment.
health professional may help you find this  Always treat your phone and its
rating. For more information about FCC accessories with care and keep it in a
Hearing Aid Compatibility, please go to clean and dust-free place.
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/dro.  Keep the screen and camera lens clean.
Unclean screen or camera lens may slow
Distraction down the phone's reaction to your
operations or lower image quality.
Driving  Clean the device and its accessories with
Full attention must be given to driving at all a soft material such as cleaning cloth for
times in order to reduce the risk of an eyeglass lenses. Do not use alcohol or
accident. Using a phone while driving (even other corrosive substances for cleaning or
with a hands free kit) can cause distraction allow them to get inside.

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 Do not expose your phone or its They could hurt themselves or others, or
accessories to open flames or lit tobacco could accidentally damage the phone.
products. Your phone contains small parts with sharp
 Do not expose your phone or its edges that may cause an injury or may
accessories to liquid, moisture or high become detached and create a choking
humidity. hazard.
 Do not drop, throw or try to bend your Demagnetization
phone or its accessories.
To avoid the risk of demagnetization, do not
 Do not paint your phone or its allow electronic devices or magnetic media to
accessories. be close to your phone for a long time.
 Do not attempt to disassemble your phone
or its accessories. Only authorized Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
personnel can do so. Do not touch the SIM card‘s metal
 Do not expose or use your phone or its connectors.
accessories in a environment with or that
can reach extreme temperatures,
Antenna
minimum - [5] and maximum + [50] Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.
degrees Celsius.
Normal Use Position
 Do not place your phone inside or near
heating equipments or high pressure When placing or receiving a phone call, hold
your phone to your ear, with the bottom
containers, such as water heaters,
towards your mouth.
microwave ovens, or hot cooking utensils.
Otherwise, your phone may be damaged. Air Bags
 Please check local regulations for Do not place a phone in the area over an air
disposal of electronic products. bag or in the air bag deployment area as an
 Do not carry your phone in your back airbag inflates with great force and serious
pocket as it could break when you sit down. injury could result.
Store the phone safely before driving your
Small Children vehicle.
Do not leave your phone and its accessories
within the reach of small children or allow
them to play with it.
8 - For Your Safety
Seizures/Blackouts Turn down the volume before using
headphones, Bluetooth stereo headsets or
The phone can produce a bright or flashing other audio devices.
light. A small percentage of people may be
susceptible to blackouts or seizures (even if Phone Heating
they have never had one before) when
exposed to flashing lights or light patterns Your phone may become warm during
such as when playing games or watching charging and during normal use.
video. If you have experienced seizures or
blackouts or have a family history of such Electrical Safety
occurrences, please consult a physician.
Accessories
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Use only approved accessories.
To minimize the risk of Repetitive Strain Injury
Do not connect with incompatible products or
(RSI) when texting or playing games with your
accessories.
phone:
Take care not to touch or allow metal objects,
 Do not grip the phone too tightly.
such as coins or key rings, to contact or
 Press the buttons lightly. short-circuit in the battery terminals.
 Use the special features which are Never puncture the surface of the battery with
designed to minimize the times of sharp objects.
pressing buttons, such as Message
Templates and Predictive Text. Connection to a Car
 Take many breaks to stretch and relax. Seek professional advice when connecting a
phone interface to the vehicle electrical
Emergency Calls system.
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates
using radio signals, which cannot guarantee
Faulty and Damaged Products
connection in all conditions. Therefore, you Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or
must never rely solely on any wireless phone its accessories.
for emergency communications. Only qualified personnel can service or repair
the phone or its accessories.
Loud Noise If your phone (or its accessories) has been
This phone is capable of producing loud submerged in water, punctured, or subjected
noises, which may damage your hearing.
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to a severe fall, do not use it until you have accordance with local regulations.
taken it to be checked at an authorized  Battery usage by children should be
service center.
supervised.
 Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the
CTIA Requirements phone or battery is dropped, especially on
 Do not disassemble or open crush, bend a hard surface, and the user suspects
or deform, puncture or shred. damage, take it to a service center for
 Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt to inspection.
insert foreign objects into the battery,  Improper battery use may result in a fire,
immerse or expose to water or other liquids, explosion or other hazard.
expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.  The phone shall only be connected to
 Only use the battery for the system for CTIA certified adapters, products that
which it is specified. bear the USB-IF logo or products that
 Only use the battery with a charging have completed the USB-IF compliance
system that has been qualified with the program.
system per CTIA Certification
Requirements for Battery System Radio Frequency
Compliance to IEEE 1725. Use of an
unqualified battery or charger may Interference
present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage,
or other hazard. General Statement on
 Do not short circuit a battery or allow Interference
metallic conductive objects to contact Care must be taken when using the phone in
battery terminals. close proximity to personal medical devices,
such as pacemakers and hearing aids.
 Replace the battery only with another
battery that has been qualified with the
Pacemakers
system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725.
Use of an unqualified battery may present Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a
a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other minimum separation of 15 cm be maintained
between a mobile phone and a pacemaker to
hazard.
avoid potential interference with the
 Promptly dispose of used batteries in pacemaker. To achieve this, use the phone

10 - For Your Safety


on the opposite ear to your pacemaker and wireless devices onboard the aircraft. If your
do not carry it in a breast pocket. device offers a ‗flight mode‘, this must be
enabled prior to boarding an aircraft.
Hearing Aids
People with hearing aids or other cochlear Interference in Cars
implants may experience interfering noises Please note that because of possible
when using wireless devices or when one is interference with electronic equipment, some
nearby. vehicle manufacturers forbid the use of
The level of interference will depend on the mobile phones in their vehicles unless a
type of hearing device and the distance from hands-free kit with an external antenna is
the interference source. Increasing the included in the installation.
separation between them may reduce the
interference. You may also consult your Explosive Environments
hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives. Gas Stations and Explosive
Medical Devices Atmospheres
Please consult your doctor and the device In locations with potentially explosive
manufacturer to determine if operation of your atmospheres, obey all posted signs to turn off
phone may interfere with the operation of your wireless devices such as your phone or other
medical device. radio equipment.
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres
Hospitals include fueling areas, below decks on boats,
Turn off your wireless device when requested fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities,
to do so in hospitals, clinics or health care and areas where the air contains chemicals or
facilities. These requests are designed to particles, such as grain, dust, or metal
prevent possible interference with sensitive powders.
medical equipment.
Blasting Caps and Areas
Aircraft Power off your mobile phone or wireless
Turn off your wireless device whenever you device when in a blasting area or in areas
are instructed to do so by airport or airline posted power off ―two-way radios‖ or
staff. ―electronic devices‖ to avoid interfering with
blasting operations.
Consult the airline staff about the use of
11 - For Your Safety
Key Functions
Getting Started  Earpiece lets you hear the caller and
automated prompts.
Your Phone at a Glance  Touch Screen displays all the information
needed to operate your phone, such as
The following illustrations and descriptions the call status, the Contacts list, and the
outline your phone‘s primary external features date and time. Also provides one-touch
and buttons. access to all of your features and
applications.
 Menu Key allows you to access
available options on the current screen
with one touch. Touch and hold to open
the recently-used applications list.
 Home Key returns you to the home
screen. Touch and hold to open the
Google application.
 Back Key lets you return to the
previous screen, or close a dialog box,
options menu, the notifications panel, or
onscreen keyboard.
 Power Button lets you turn the phone or
the screen on or off, restart the phone, or
switch your phone to silent mode,
vibration mode, or airplane mode.
 Speaker lets you hear the different
ringtones and sounds. The speaker also
lets you hear the caller‘s voice in
speakerphone mode.
 Charging/micro-USB Jack allows you to
connect the phone charger or the USB
cable (included).
 Microphone transmits your voice for
phone calls or records your voice or
ambient sounds for voice recordings and
videos.
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 Volume Button allows you to adjust the
ringtone or media volume or adjust the
voice volume during a call.
 Camera Lens lets you take pictures and
videos.
 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug
in either a stereo headset or an optional
headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
 Back Cover protects your battery and
your optional microSDHC card.
3. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and
CAUTION: gently press the battery into place.
Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack
may damage the phone.

Set Up Your Phone


You must first install and charge the battery to
begin setting up your phone.

Install the Battery


1. Hold the phone face down.
4. Replace the back cover, making sure all
2. Find the notch on the lower left side of the tabs are secured and there are no gaps
back cover. Use your fingernail to open around the cover.
the back cover and lift it up gently.
Charge the Battery
1. Plug the micro-USB connector into the
charging/micro-USB jack on the bottom of
your phone.

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Install the microSDHC™ Card
(Optional)
A microSDHC card is an optional accessory
that allows you to store images, videos, music,
documents, and voice data on your phone.
Remove the back cover and battery to install
a compatible microSDHC card into your
phone.
1. Find the notch on the lower left side of the
back cover. Use your fingernail to open the
back cover and lift it up gently.

2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical


outlet. Fully charging a battery may take
up to three hours.
NOTE:
Your phone‘s battery should have enough
charge for the phone to turn on and find a
signal, run the setup application, set up
voicemail, and make a call. You should fully
2. Remove the battery if it is already inside.
charge the battery as soon as possible.
NOTE:
If your phone is brand new or has not been
used for some time, you may not see any
indication that the phone is being charged at
first. This is caused by over-drained battery
and your phone will return to normal after
enough time of charging.

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3. Carefully insert the microSDHC card into  Dial 611 using your Assurance
the slot. Wireless phone
 Follow the recorded directions
 When prompted, enter your Account
PIN — it‘s at the top of your Assurance
Wireless approval letter

Complete the Setup


Screens
The setup screens help you set up certain
4. Re-install the battery and replace the back features and preferences on your phone.
cover.
1. Once your service has been activated,
NOTE: touch > > Gmail or Play
Some applications may require a microSDHC Store to run Setup.
card to store certain data on it and to work 2. Follow the prompts to complete the setup
properly. Therefore, it is recommended that
screens.
you keep a microSDHC card installed and not
remove or replace it unnecessarily.
Set Up Voicemail
Activate Your Service You should set up your voicemail and
personal greeting as soon as your phone is
Before using your phone, you need to activate
activated. Always use a password to protect
your service with Assurance Wireless. against unauthorized access. Your phone
1. Press and hold the Power Button to turn automatically transfers all unanswered calls
your phone on. Allow hands-free activation to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use
to connect the phone to our network and or turned off.
then allow the phone to check for any
1. From home, touch > . (If your
updates. The phone will power off.
screen is locked, press the Power Button
2. After the phone turns back on, the device to turn on the display and then touch and
will ask you to complete the setup screens
hold to unlock it.)
to customize your phone. You will have to
skip the setup screens and complete the 2. Touch and hold to dial your
following: voicemail number.

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3. Follow the system prompts to:
 Create your password.
 Record your name announcement.
 Record your greeting.

NOTE:
It is strongly recommended that you create a
password when setting up your voicemail to
protect against unauthorized access. Without
a password, anyone who has access to your
phone is able to access your voicemail
messages.

16 - Getting Started
To save battery power, the phone
Phone Basics automatically turns off the screen after a
Your phone is packed with features that certain period of time when you leave it idle.
simplify your life and expand your ability to You will still be able to receive messages and
stay connected to the people and information calls while the phone‘s screen is off.
that are important to you. The following topics NOTE:
will introduce the basic functions and features
For information on how to adjust the time
of your phone.
before the screen turns off, see Sleep Setting
on page 78.
Turn Your Phone On and Off Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
Turn Your Phone On After the screen is turned off, you can turn it
Press and hold the Power Button. on and unlock it whenever you need to use
the phone.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press the Power Button to turn the
1. Press and hold the Power Button to open screen on.
the phone options menu.
2. Touch and hold on the blank area of the
2. Touch Power off > OK to turn the phone screen to unlock it.
off.
– or –
Your screen remains blank while your phone Touch and hold an application shortcut
is off (unless the battery is charging). (Camera, Phone, Email, or Contacts) at
the bottom of the screen to unlock the
Turn Your Screen On/Off screen and open the application.
Your phone allows you to quickly turn the If you have set up a screen lock, you will
screen off when not in use and to turn it back be prompted to draw the pattern or enter
the password or PIN. See Screen Lock on
on and unlock it when you need it.
page 83.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
To quickly turn the screen off, press the Touch Screen Navigation
Power Button. Pressing the Power Button
again or receiving an incoming call will turn on Your phone‘s touch screen lets you control
your phone screen and show the lock screen. actions through a variety of touch gestures.

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 Touch
When you want to type using the
onscreen keyboard, select onscreen items
such as application and settings icons, or
press onscreen buttons, simply touch
them with your finger.

 Drag
To drag, press and hold your finger with
some pressure before you start to move
your finger. While dragging, do not release
your finger until you have reached the
target position.
 Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item
(for example, a message or link in a web
page), touch and hold the item.

 Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping,
 Swipe or Slide except that you need to swipe your finger
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture
your finger vertically or horizontally across is always in a vertical direction, such as
the screen. when flicking the contacts or message list.

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 Pinch and Spread
―Pinch‖ the screen using your thumb and
Your Home Screen
forefinger to zoom out or ―spread‖ the The home screen is the starting point for your
screen to zoom in when viewing a picture phone‘s applications, functions, and menus.
or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to You can customize your home screen by
zoom out and outward to zoom in.) adding shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.

Home Screen Overview


Your home screen extends beyond the initial
screen. Swipe the screen left or right to
display additional screens.

 Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically
change the screen orientation from
portrait to landscape by turning the phone
sideways. When entering text, you can
turn the phone sideways to bring up a
bigger keyboard.
NOTE:
The Auto-rotate screen check box needs to
be selected for the screen orientation to
automatically change. From the home screen,
touch > Settings > Display >
Auto-rotate screen.
NOTE: NOTE:
You can also access the screen rotation Your phone‘s home screens cycle through so
setting from the Notifications screen. Pull that you can keep swiping in one direction
and make it back to the main home screen.
down the status bar and touch > AUTO The small circles above the primary shortcuts
ROTATE or ROTATION LOCKED to select or let you know your current screen position.
deselect the option.

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NOTE: Customize the Home Screen
Touch to return to the main home Add Items to the Home Screen
screen from any other screen. 1. Touch and hold an empty area on a home
screen. (If the current home screen
Extended Home Screens doesn‘t have room, swipe the screen left
In addition to the main home screen, your or right to display an extended screen.)
phone has four extended home screens to 2. Touch Widgets or Apps.
provide more space for adding icons, widgets,
3. Touch and hold an application icon or a
and more.
widget and drag it to a home screen
 Touch and then drag across the thumbnail at the bottom of the screen.
screen to move from the main screen to Move or Remove Items on the Home Screen
an extended screen.
Touch and hold the item you want to move or
There are up to eight extended screens remove from the home screen.
available in addition to the main home screen.
You can create, delete, or set the home  To move the item, drag it to a new area
screens. and release it. If you want to move it to
another home screen, drag it to the right
 While on an extended screen, touch or left edge of the screen.
to return to the main home screen.
 To remove the item, drag it to at the
To create, delete, or set the home screens, top of the screen and release it.
pinch or spread on the home screen with two
Organize Icons With Folders
fingers to display thumbnails of all home
screens. 1. Touch and hold an application icon on the
home screen.
 To create a new home screen, touch .
2. Drag the icon to at the top and
 To delete a home screen, touch on release it. A new folder will be created and
the corner of its thumbnail. the icon is moved into the folder.
 To set a home screen as the main home 3. To add more icons into the folder, touch
screen, touch at the bottom of its and hold them and drag them to the folder
thumbnail. and release them.
Rename a Folder
 To change the order of the screens, touch
and hold a thumbnail and drag it to a new 1. Touch a folder on the home screen to
position. open it.
2. Touch the folder name displayed above the

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icons in the folder and enter a new name.
3. Touch Done or touch any empty area
Status Bar
outside the folder to save the new folder The status bar at the top of the home screen
name. provides phone and service status
Adjust Widget Size information on the right side and notification
alerts on the left. To view notification alerts,
1. Touch and hold the widget on the home touch the status bar and drag it down.
screen and then release it. An outline
Status Icons
should appear around the widget.
2. Drag the outline to resize the widget. Icons Status
3G mobile data available
NOTE:
Not all widgets can be resized. Signal strength
Apply a New Wallpaper Bluetooth® on
1. Touch and hold an empty area on a home
screen. (If the current home screen Wi-Fi® connected
doesn‘t have room, swipe the screen left Wi-Fi active
or right to display an extended screen.)
2. Touch Wallpaper and then select Current battery charge level
Wallpaper for home screen or
Battery empty (needs to be charged)
Wallpaper for lock screen.
3. Select a wallpaper source from Gallery, Battery charging
Live, Photos, or Wallpapers.
Airplane mode
4. Select the image or animation you want to
use as the wallpaper. Some cropping may Alarm set
be needed for Gallery images.
Ringer off
5. Touch OK (Gallery), Set wallpaper (Live
and Wallpapers), or SET WALLPAPER Vibrate mode
(Photos).
Wired headset connected
NOTE:
TTY mode on
You can change the home screen wallpaper
blur effect. Swipe up on the home screen or GPS on
touch the Menu Key and drag the
Wallpaper Blurriness bar to adjust it.

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Notification Icons Touch Screen Keyboards
Icons Notifications Your phone offers you a choice of two touch
New text message screen keyboards for entering text. The
keyboard appears automatically onscreen
New multimedia message when you touch a text entry field, and they
New email
can be used in either portrait or landscape
mode.
/ New Gmail
NOTE:
Upcoming event Along with the preloaded keyboards, you can
download additional keyboard options from
/ Music player Google Play Store. See Find and Install an
App on page 42.
Updates available from the
Google Play Store To change the input method:
Missed call 1. Touch a text entry field, so that a
keyboard displays on the screen.
Call in progress 2. Slide the status bar down and touch
Downloading or receiving data
Choose input method.
3. Select an available input method.
Uploading or sending data
To enable or disable the input methods:
USB connected
1. From the home screen, touch >
Open Wi-Fi network found Settings > Language & input.
Mobile hotspot enabled 2. In the KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS
section, check or uncheck an input
USB tethering enabled method to enable or disable it. Some input
methods may not be disabled.
microSDHC card unmounted
Google Keyboard
Enter Text The Google keyboard offers a layout similar
to a desktop computer keyboard. Turn the
You can type on your phone using one of the phone sideways and the keyboard will
available touch screen keyboards or Google change to a larger layout as the phone
voice typing. switches to the landscape display.

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You can also use Curve® to speed up text
input by replacing the key-tapping operation
with a tracing gesture where you move your
finger from letter to letter without lifting the
finger until you reach the end of the word.
 The T26 layout offers an input experience
similar to a computer keyboard.
 The T12 layout is similar to a phone pad.
Touch an alphabetic key repeatedly until
the desired letter appears. Touch and hold
 Touch the alphabetic keys to enter letters. the key and slide left or right to choose the
Touch and hold some specific key to enter letter or number you need.
associated accented letters or numbers.
 In T+ layout, touch to enter the left letter
 As you enter a word, candidates appear on a key. Double-tap or flick right to enter
above the keyboard. Touch to select the the right letter/symbol on a key. You can
correct one; touch and hold to see more also touch and hold a key and slide to
possible options. choose more letters and symbols.
 Touch or to switch between Enable and Use Curve
uppercase and lowercase. Double-tap 1. On the TouchPal X keyboard, touch >
to lock uppercase input. Settings and check Curve – Word
 Touch to select numbers and gesture.
symbols. You can then touch to 2. If prompted, touch OK to switch to the T26
find more or touch to return to the layout.
QWERTY keyboard. 3. Move your finger from letter to letter on
the keyboard to trace a word without lifting
 Touch to use Google voice input. the finger until you reach the end of the
 Touch and hold to change input word.
languages or set up the Google keyboard. NOTE:
Curve is only available in the T26 layout.
TouchPal X
TouchPal X Keyboard offers three layouts
including T26, T12 and T+. You can touch
to select a layout or an input language.

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Drag the tab to move the cursor.
 To select text, touch and hold or
double-tap the text. The nearest word is
selected, with a tab at both ends of the
selection. Drag the tabs to change the
selection. To cancel the selection, simply
touch the text field.
 To cut or copy text, select the text you
want to manipulate. Then touch (cut)
Google Voice Typing or (copy) in portrait mode. In
Google voice typing uses Google voice landscape mode, touch Edit > Cut or
recognition to convert speech to text. Copy.
To use Google voice typing:  To replace text with the clipboard text,
1. Slide the status bar down when entering select the text you want to replace. Then
text and touch Choose input method > touch PASTE.
Google voice typing.
– or –
Touch to access the voice typing
when you are using the Google keyboard.
2. When you see the microphone image,
speak what you want to type. The phone
will work on your speech and display the
transcription.
3. Continue entering text or touch DELETE
to cancel the last dictated text.  To insert text from the clipboard, move the
cursor to the insertion point and then
Tips for Editing Text touch and hold the tab below the cursor.
Your phone gives you many options to make Release your finger and touch PASTE.
entering text easier, including copying, cutting,
and pasting text.
 To move the insertion point, touch where
you want to type. The cursor blinks in the
new position, and a tab appears below it.

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Text Input Settings
To choose the text input settings, touch >
Settings > Language & input from the
home screen.
 Touch Personal dictionary to add or
delete customized words.
 Touch Spell checker to enable or disable
spell checking feature. You can touch
to set the more options of installed spell
checking services.
 In the KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS
section, you can set the default input
method and touch to choose the
settings for each input method.

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2. Touch to display the call history.
Phone Calls
3. Touch the phone icon next to a
number or contact to place a call. For
Make Phone Calls additional options, touch the name or
There are several convenient ways to place number.
calls from your phone.
Call From Contacts
Call Using the Phone Dialer You can place phone calls directly from
entries in your Contacts list.
1. From the home screen, touch >
to open the dialpad. 1. From the home screen, touch to
2. Touch the number keys on the dialpad to display the Phone app.
enter the phone number. 2. Touch All Contacts to display the
 As you enter digits, the phone searches contacts with phone numbers.
for contacts that match. If you see the 3. Touch a contact or number you want to
number you want to dial, touch it to call to place a call.
place the call immediately without
entering the rest of the number. Call Using a Speed Dial Number
 To make an international call, touch Speed dial numbers let you dial numbers by
and hold to enter the plus (+) touching and holding a single number on the
symbol. Then enter the country code, dialpad. See Set Up Speed Dialing on page
followed by the area code and the full 28 for more information.
phone number.
1. From the home screen, touch >
3. Touch to call the number. to open the dialpad.
4. To end the call, touch . 2. Touch and hold the speed dial key on the
dialpad. The display confirms that you
Call From Call History have dialed the number when it shows
The Call history list lets you quickly place calls ―Dialing‖.
to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed
numbers. Call a Number in a Text Message
While viewing a text message, you can place
1. From the home screen, touch to
a call to number that is in the body of the
display the Phone app.
message.

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1. From the home screen, touch > .
2. Touch the conversation and then the
phone number in the message.
3. Touch Call to place the call.

Call Emergency Numbers


You can place calls to 9-1-1 even if the
phone‘s screen is locked or your account is
restricted.
To call the 9-1-1 emergency number when
the phone’s screen is locked with a screen
lock:
1. Press the Power Button to turn the
screen on if it is turned off. NOTE:
2. Touch and hold Emergency Contacts If your phone is turned off, all calls
(ICE) on the bottom of the screen. automatically go to voicemail.
3. Touch beside 911. Answer an Incoming Call
To call 9-1-1 normally or when your  Slide down to answer the call.
account is restricted: Mute the Ringing Sound
1. Unlock the screen.
 Press the Power Button or either end of
2. From the home screen, touch > the Volume Button to mute the ringer
to open the dialpad. without rejecting or answer the call.
3. Touch . Reject an Incoming Call
 Slide up to reject the call.
Receive Phone Calls Reject a Call and Send a Text Message
When you receive a phone call from a contact,  Slide up the tab from the bottom of
the incoming call screen appears and displays the screen.
the caller name, phone number and contact  Touch a preset quick response
picture (if available). When you receive a message or customize one to send it
phone call from someone who is not stored in to the caller.
Contacts, only the default caller picture and
phone number appear on the screen.
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speaker instead of the earpiece.
Retrieve Your Voicemail  Touch Mute to mute the microphone
When you receive a new voicemail, the phone during an active call. Touch again to
displays in the status bar. unmute the microphone.
1. From the home screen, touch >  Touch Add call to make another call
to open the dialpad. separately from the first call, which is put
on hold.
2. Touch and hold . If prompted, enter
your voicemail password.  Touch Dialpad to display the onscreen
dialpad. You can use it during a call to
3. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and
enter additional numbers, such as an
manage your voicemail messages.
extension, account number or PIN to your
bank account.
In-call Options  Touch Contacts to open the Contacts app
While you‘re on a call, you will see a number and view your contacts list.
of onscreen options. Touch to view all  Touch Message to open the Messaging
options. Touch an option to select it. app and view your text and multimedia
messages.

Set Up Speed Dialing


Your phone can store up to eight phone
numbers in speed dial locations.
To assign a speed dial number to a
contact:
1. From the home screen, touch to
display the Phone app.
2. Touch > Settings > Speed dial.
3. Touch a speed dial key.
4. Enter the phone number or touch and
select one from the contacts.
 Touch Speaker to turn speakerphone on 5. Touch OK.
or off. When speakerphone is on, the
phone‘s audio is routed through the

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NOTE:
Call Settings
If you assign a number to an already in-use
speed dial location, the new phone number From the home screen, touch > >
will automatically replace the previous speed Settings to configure settings for the phone
dial assignment. application.

Call History Ringtone and Vibration Settings


You can set the ringtone and vibration pattern
View Call History for incoming calls.
Touch Phone ringtone to select a ringtone or
1. From the home screen, touch to
touch Vibrate pattern to select the vibration
display the Phone app.
pattern for incoming call notification.
2. Touch at the bottom left of the screen To make the phone vibrate when it rings for
to display the call history. Touch ALL, incoming calls, check Vibrate when ringing.
MISSED, OUTGOING, or INCOMING to
filter the list. Voicemail Settings
Call History Options If you need to adjust your voicemail settings,
touch Voicemail to configure your options.
Touch a listing in call history to display the
options in a new screen. The options may Dialpad Touch Tones
differ as the type of the number.
You can enable or disable the dialpad touch
 Touch to view the contact. sound. Just check or uncheck Dialpad touch
tones in the Call settings menu.
 Touch to add the number to an
existing contact or a new contact.
Quick Responses
 Touch Call [number] to place a call. You
can also touch > Edit number The Quick responses option in the Call
before call to edit the number in the settings menu allows you to edit the text
dialpad before placing a call. response that you can quickly send to the
caller when you reject a call.
 Touch to send a message to the
Touch Quick responses and touch a preset
number.
response to edit the content.

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TTY Mode during the phone call.
A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD To turn on HAC, check Hearing aids in the
or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications Call settings menu.
device that allows people who are deaf, hard
of hearing, or who have speech or language DTMF Tones
disabilities, to communicate by telephone. This option allows you to set the length of
Your phone is compatible with select TTY Dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF) signal
devices. Please check with the manufacturer tones.
of your TTY device to ensure that it supports Touch DTMF Tones in the Call settings menu
digital wireless transmission. Your phone and and select Normal or Long.
TTY device will connect using a special cable
that plugs into your phone‘s headset jack. If Speed Dial
this cable was not provided with your TTY
device, contact your TTY device manufacturer Touch Speed Dial in the Call settings menu to
to purchase the connector cable. set speed dialing keys. For detailed
information, see Set Up Speed Dialing on
To turn TTY Mode on or off:
page 28.
1. Touch TTY mode in the Call settings menu.
2. Touch TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO Call Ended Operation Tips
to turn TTY mode on. This option allows you to get operation tips
– or – when you end a call. You can call back, send
Touch TTY Off to turn TTY mode off. a message to the caller, or add the caller to
the contacts.
NOTE:
Check Call ended operation tips in the Call
Do not turn TTY mode on unnecessarily.
settings menu to enable this feature.
When enabled, TTY mode may impair the
audio quality of non-TTY devices connected
to the headset jack.
Call Forwarding
This option allows you to forward your
Hearing Aids incoming calls to another phone number.
Your phone supports HAC (Hearing Aid 1. Touch Call forwarding in the Call settings
Compatibility) function. When you turn on the menu.
hearing aid compatibility and use a hearing 2. Touch Always forward to enable or
aid device with a telecoil in it to answer the disable it, or edit the phone number to be
phone, it will help you hear more clearly forwarded to.

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NOTE: Internet Call Settings
See your service plan for applicable charges. If you need to add an Internet calling account
or set Internet calling options, use the Internet
Voice Privacy call settings menu.
This option allows you to enable enhanced  To add an Internet calling account, touch
privacy mode. Accounts in the Call settings menu and
In the Call settings menu, touch Additional select Add account.
settings and check Voice privacy to enable  To configure which calls use Internet
this feature. calling, touch Use Internet calling in the
Call settings menu and select the option
Plus Code Dialing Setting you need.
Plus Code Dialing allows the phone to  To configure your phone to listen for
automatically dial the international access Internet calls made to your account, touch
code for your location when you touch and Accounts in the Call settings menu and
hold in the dialer. check Receive incoming calls.
To activate Plus Code Dialing:
1. In the Call settings menu, touch
Additional settings > Plus code dialing
setting.
2. Check North American dialing to enable
this feature.
To change the international dialing code:
1. In the Call settings menu, touch
Additional settings > Plus code dialing
setting > International dialing.
2. Input a new code and touch OK.

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 Favorite contacts : This tab contains
Contacts the favorite contacts that you manually add
The Contacts application lets you store and and the contacts you frequently contacted.
manage contacts from a variety of sources,
including contacts you enter and save directly
in your phone as well as contacts
Add a Contact
synchronized with your Google Account, your 1. From the home screen, touch >
PC, and compatible email programs Contacts .
(including Exchange Server).
2. Touch to add a contact.
Get Started with Contacts 3. If you have multiple account types
associated with your phone, touch the field
From the home screen, touch > above the name and select a contact type.
Contacts . You will see the Contacts list.  If a sync account is selected, the
Scroll through the list to view all your contacts. contacts will be synchronized
To see a specific entry, scroll to it and touch it. automatically with your account online.
 Contacts List: The Contacts list displays For example, if you have added a
all contacts currently stored in your phone, Google Account to your phone,
including Google contacts, Exchange Google contact will be a sync account
ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts, and option.
contacts from other Web accounts. Touch  If you want to save the contact only to
a contact to view contact information, the phone, select Phone-only,
make a call, send a message, and more. unsynced contact.
 Create Contacts: Touch to add a 4. Use the keyboard to enter as much
contact. information as you want in each text field.
 Find contacts: Touch and search for Touch the picture icon next to the
contacts with name, number, organization, Name field to assign a caller ID picture
or other information. to the contact.
 Touch Add another field to include
 Groups : Create groups of contacts,
such as friends, family, coworkers, additional information such as IM
classmates, or Emergency Contacts accounts, Notes, Nickname, Website,
(ICE). etc.
5. When you have finished adding
information, touch DONE.

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NOTE: Import Contacts
You can save a phone number to Contacts 1. From the home screen, touch >
directly from the phone dialpad. Enter the
Contacts .
phone number with the dialpad and touch
Add to contacts, and then follow the prompts 2. Touch > Import/Export > Import from
to add the number to an existing contact or storage.
create a new contact. 3. Select an account to save the contacts.
4. If you have more than one vCard file in the
Edit a Contact storage, select the file(s) you need and
touch OK.
Once you‘ve added a contact, you can add or
edit any of the information in the entry.
Export Contacts
1. From the home screen, touch >
1. From the home screen, touch >
Contacts .
Contacts .
2. Touch a contact to display it and then
touch Edit. 2. Touch > Import/Export > Export to
storage.
3. Touch any field you want to change or add.
Please refer to Add a Contact on page 32. 3. The phone will prompt you with the name
and the directory of the vCard file. Touch
4. Touch DONE.
OK to create the file.
NOTE:
If you have duplicate entries of the same Add a Contact to Favorites
contact, you can touch > Join when editing
You can add frequently-used contact entries
a contact to link it to another contact.
to Favorites to keep them easy to find.
1. From the home screen, touch >
Import and Export Contacts Contacts .
You can import/export contacts from/to your
2. Touch the contact you want to add to
microSDHC card or the phone‘s internal Favorites.
storage. This is useful when you need to
transfer contacts between devices. 3. Touch at the top of the screen.
To remove a contact from Favorites, touch the
contact and then touch at the top of the
screen.

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Work with Contact Groups NOTE:
You cannot rename the Emergency Contacts
You can organize contacts into groups and
(ICE) group.
send messages to all group members.
Remove Members from a Group
Set Up a New Group
1. From the home screen, touch >
1. From the home screen, touch >
Contacts .
Contacts .
2. Touch the Groups tab .
2. Touch the Groups tab .
3. Touch a group and then touch >
3. Touch to create a new group.
Multi-Select.
4. Choose an account for the group if
4. Check the contacts you want to remove
prompted.
from the group and then touch > OK.
5. Enter the group name in the Group’s
name field. Delete a Group
6. Touch Add member and select the
contacts you wish to be in the group, and 1. From the home screen, touch >
then touch . Contacts .
7. If necessary, touch Default below 2. Touch the Groups tab .
RINGTONE or VIBRATE PATTERN to set 3. Touch a group you want to remove and
a special ringtone or vibrate pattern for
then touch > Delete.
incoming calls from the group members.
4. Touch OK to disband the group. The
8. Touch DONE.
contacts in the group will not be deleted.
Rename a Group
1. From the home screen, touch >
Contacts .
2. Touch the Groups tab .
3. Touch a group and then touch >
Rename group.
4. Touch the group name to edit it and touch
SAVE.

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instructions to sign in to your Google Account.
Accounts and 1. From the home screen, touch >
Messaging Settings > Add account > Google >
Existing.
With wireless service and your phone‘s
messaging capabilities, you have the 2. Enter your Google Account username and
opportunity to share information through many password, and then touch .
different channels and accounts, including 3. Touch OK to agree to the terms of
Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, services and the privacy policy and
and text and multimedia messaging. proceed.
4. Wait for the phone to connect with Google
servers and verify your account. Then
Gmail / Google follow the prompts to set Google services,
You will need a Google Account to access your credit or debit card information, and
several phone features such as Google Maps, the type of data you would like to sync
Hangouts, and Play Store. Before you are with your phone.
able to access these Google applications, you
must enter your account information, so that Access Gmail
they can sync between your phone and your
1. From the home screen, touch >
online Google Account.
Gmail .
Create a Google Account 2. Do any of the following:
If you do not already have a Google Account,  Read an email message: Touch the
you can create one online or using your phone. message or the conversation.
 Select messages and conversations:
 To create a Google Account online, visit
google.com on a computer. Touch the sender image before the
email or conversation.
 To create a Google Account using your
 Refresh the inbox: Drag the message
phone, touch on the home screen
list downwards.
and select Settings > Add account >
 Switch between Gmail accounts:
Google > New and follow the prompts.
Touch and then tap the avatar of
Sign In to Your Google Account the account you want to view at the
top of the menu.
If you have a Google Account but have not
yet signed in with your phone, follow these

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Send a Gmail Message enter your settings. These may include
mail type, user name, password,
1. From the home screen, touch > server, security type, etc.
Gmail . If prompted, touch TAKE ME 3. Select your sync settings and then touch
TO GMAIL. Next.
2. In the inbox, touch . 4. Enter an account name and a display
3. Enter the message recipient(s), subject, name and touch Next to complete setup.
and message content. You can touch
on the ―To‖ line to add Cc/Bcc recipients, Add an Exchange ActiveSync
or touch to attach pictures or videos. Account
4. Touch . 1. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > Add account >
Email Corporate.
Use the Email application to send and receive 2. Enter the Email address and Password
for the email account and then touch Next.
email from your webmail or other accounts,
using POP3 or IMAP, or access your 3. Configure your Inbox checking
Exchange ActiveSync account for your frequency, Days to sync email (days of
corporate email needs. emails to synchronize between your
phone and the server), and activate any
Add an IMAP or POP3 Email other email settings, and then touch Next.
4. Indentify your new account with a unique
Account name and touch Next.
1. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > Add account > Email. Compose and Send Email
2. Enter the Email address and Password 1. From the home screen, touch >
for the email account and then touch Email .
Next.
2. Touch .
 Touching Next prompts your phone to
attempt a "regular" email setup and 3. Fill in one or more recipients in the ―To‖
test the incoming and outgoing field. If you want to send a CC or a BCC of
servers. the email to other recipients, touch
> Add Cc/Bcc.
 If you have custom settings you need
to configure, touch Manual setup and 4. Enter the subject and compose your
message content.
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5. To add attachments, touch >  General: Change settings that apply
Attach file. to all email accounts, such as APN
proxy, message text size, and
6. Touch to send the message
auto-advance.
immediately, or touch > Save draft
to save it as a draft.  Touch each email account name
below General for individual account
NOTE: settings, such as account, signature,
To open a draft email, in the email account notification, and server settings.
inbox, touch > Drafts.
Delete an Account
View and Reply to Email
If you no longer need an email account or
Reading and replying to email on your phone
Google Account on your phone, you can
is simple.
delete it through the settings menu.
1. From the home screen, touch > 1. From the home screen, touch >
Email . Settings .
2. On the email account inbox, touch the 2. Touch Google, Email, or Corporate,
message you want to view. depending on the type of the account you
NOTE: want to delete.
You can also access new messages through 3. Touch the account.
the status bar. When a new email arrives, 4. Touch > Remove account >
you'll see the icon in the status bar. Slide Remove account.
the status bar down to display notifications.
Touch a message to display it.
Text and Multimedia
3. Touch (Reply) or (Reply all) to
reply to the message. Messaging
With Text Messaging (SMS), you can send
Email Account Settings and receive instant text messages between
1. From the home screen, touch > your wireless phone and another
Email . messaging-ready phone.
2. Touch > Settings, and choose from Multimedia messages, or MMS, can contain
these options: text and pictures, recorded voice, audio or
video files, picture slideshows, contact cards
(vCard), or appointments (vCalendar).
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See your service plan for applicable charges ―Draft‖ next to them. You can also touch
for messaging. > Drafts to view them.
3. Touch the message to resume editing it.
Send a Message 4. When done, touch or Send to send
1. From the home screen, touch . the message.
2. On the Messaging screen, touch . The
New message screen opens. New Messages Notification
3. Fill in one or more recipients in the To field Depending on your notification settings, the
or touch to select recipients from phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display
contacts, groups, or call log. the message briefly in the status bar when
you receive a new text or multimedia
4. Touch the Type message box to start
message.
composing your message.
If you are writing a multimedia message, A new message icon ( / ) also
you can: appears in the notifications area of the status
bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia
 Touch > Add subject to add a message. The Messaging app icon (if shown
message subject. on the home screen) also displays the
 Touch to open the Attach window number of new messages .
and add pictures, videos, audio, file, To open the message, slide the status bar
contact, or a slideshow to the down to open the Notifications panel. Touch
message. the new message to open and read it.
5. When done, touch or Send to send
the message. Read a Text Message
To read a text message, do one of the
Save and Resume a Draft following:
Message  On the Messaging screen, touch the text
While composing a text or multimedia message or message thread to open and
message, touch and select OK to save read it.
your message as a draft.  If you have a new message notification,
To resume composing the message: slide the status bar down to open the
Notifications panel. Touch the new
1. From the home screen, touch . message to open and read it.
2. On the Messaging screen, the draft
messages are marked with a red word

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NOTE: touch the Download button at the right side of
the message. If you are concerned about the
To view the details of a particular message, in size of your data downloads, check the
the message thread, touch the message to multimedia message size before you
open the options menu, and then touch View download it.
details.
NOTE: Reply to a Message
If a message contains a link to a web page, 1. From the home screen, touch .
touch the link in the message and then touch 2. On the Messaging screen, touch a text or
Visit to open it in the web browser. multimedia message thread to open it.
NOTE: 3. Touch the text box at the bottom of the
If a message contains a phone number or an screen, enter your reply message, and
email address, touch the phone number or then touch or Send.
email address in the message to dial the
number, send a message, send an email, or Protect (Lock) a Message From
add it to your contacts. Deletion
View a Multimedia Message You can lock a message so that it will not be
deleted even if you delete the other
(MMS) messages in the conversation.
1. From the home screen, touch . 1. From the home screen, touch .
2. On the Messaging screen, touch a 2. On the Messaging screen, touch a
multimedia message or message thread message thread.
to open it.
3. Touch the message that you want to lock.
3. Touch the attachment to open it. If the
4. Touch Lock on the options menu. A lock
attachment is a vCard contact, touch View
or Import to view the contact or import it icon is displayed at the bottom of the
to your contacts. If the attachment is a message.
vCalendar file, you can import the
calendar event. Delete Message Threads
1. From the home screen, touch .
NOTE:
2. On the Messaging screen, touch and hold
When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is
a message thread that you want to delete.
disabled, only the message header is
downloaded. To download the entire message,

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3. If you want to delete more message  Multimedia message limit: Choose the
threads, touch them one by one. maximum number of MMS messages to
4. Touch > OK. Any locked messages store in each conversation thread.
will not be deleted unless you check the  SMS Reassembly: Automatically
Delete locked messages box. reassemble segmented long SMS.
 Auto-retrieve: Select this option to
Delete Messages in a Thread automatically retrieve all your multimedia
messages completely. When selected, the
1. From the home screen, touch .
multimedia message header plus the
2. On the Messaging screen, touch a message body and attachments will
message thread. automatically download to your phone. If
3. Touch > Select item(s). you clear this check box, only the
4. Touch the checkboxes next to the multimedia message header will be
messages that you want to delete. retrieved and shown in your Messaging
screen.
5. Touch > OK. Any locked messages
 Roaming auto-retrieve: When
will not be deleted unless you check the
Auto-retrieve is selected, you can select
Delete locked messages box.
this option to allow the phone to
automatically retrieve all your multimedia
Text and MMS Options messages completely when it is roaming.
From the home screen, touch > >  Bubble and background: Choose the
Settings. The messages settings menu lets pattern of the dialog balloons and
you control options for your text and MMS background displayed in every message
messages, such as message limits, thread.
auto-retrieve option, and notifications.
 Notifications: Select this option if you
 SMS Enabled: Change your default SMS want to receive a notification in the status
app. Touch Default SMS app and select bar when a new text or multimedia
Hangouts or Messaging. message arrives.
 Delete old messages: Automatically  Choose ringtone: Select a ringtone that
delete older messages, except for locked is specific to new text and multimedia
messages, when the set limits are messages. Note that the ringtone briefly
reached. plays when selected.
 Text message limit: Choose the  Vibrate: Select this option if you want the
maximum number of text messages to phone to vibrate when a new text or
store in each conversation thread. multimedia message arrives.

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 Edit signature: Edit the signature for
outgoing messages.
 Add signature: Select this option if you
want to attach the signature to all outgoing
messages.
 Enable wap push receiving: Check this
option if you want to receive WAP push
messages.
 Receive emergency alerts: Touch this
option and check the threat levels that you
want to receive alerts for.

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comfortable with the third-party application‘s
Apps and Entertainment policies, don‘t use the application.
All your phone‘s features are accessible
through the Apps list. Find and Install an App
When you install apps from Google Play app
NOTE:
and use them on your phone, they may
Available applications and services are require access to your personal information
subject to change at any time. (such as your location, contact data, and
more) or access to certain functions or
Google Play Store settings of your phone. Download and install
only apps that you trust.
Google Play™ is the place to go to find new
Android apps, books, movies, and music for 1. From the home screen, touch > Play
your phone. Choose from a wide variety of Store .
free and paid content ranging from 2. When you open the Google Play store
productivity apps and games to bestselling app for the first time, the Terms of Service
books and blockbuster movies and music. window may appear. Touch ACCEPT to
When you find what you want, you can easily continue.
download and install it on your phone. 3. Browse through the categories (Apps,
To access the Google Play Store app, you Games, Movies & TV, Music, Books, or
must first connect to the Internet using your Newsstand), find an item you're
phone‘s Wi-Fi or 3G data connection and sign interested in, and touch the name.
in to your Google Account. See Web and Data  Browse through featured apps. Scroll
on page 48 and Sign In to Your Google through the list of featured apps when
Account on page 35 for details. you open Google Play.
NOTE:  Search for an app. Touch on the
Our policies often do not apply to third-party Google Play home screen, enter the
applications. Third-party applications may name or type of app you‘re looking for,
access your personal information or require us and then touch the search key on the
keyboard.
to disclose your customer information to the
third-party application provider. To find out how 4. Touch an app to read a description about
a third-party application will collect, access, use, the app and user reviews.
or disclose your personal information, check 5. Touch INSTALL (for free applications) or
the application provider‘s policies, which can the price (for paid applications).
usually be found on their website. If you aren‘t
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NOTE:  The first time you use your phone to buy
an item from Google Play, you‘re
You need a Google Wallet account to prompted to enter your billing information
purchase items on Google Play. See Create a to set up a Google Wallet account.
Google Wallet Account on page 43 to set up a
Google Wallet account if you do not have one. WARNING!
6. The subsequent screen notifies you When you‘ve used Google Wallet once to
whether the app will require access to purchase an application from the Google Play
your personal information or access to Store app, the phone remembers your
certain functions or settings of your phone. password, so you don‘t need to enter it the
If you agree to the conditions, touch next time. For this reason, you should secure
ACCEPT (for free apps) or ACCEPT and your phone to prevent others from using it
then BUY (for paid apps) to begin without your permission. (For more
downloading and installing the app. If you information, see Screen Lock on page 83.)
selected a paid application, after touching
BUY, you‘re redirected to the Google Request a Refund for a Paid App
Wallet screen to pay for the application If you are not satisfied with an app, you can
before it‘s downloaded to your phone. ask for a refund within 15 minutes of the
purchase. Your credit card is not charged and
WARNING!
the app is uninstalled from your phone.
Read the notification carefully! Be especially
cautious with applications that have access to If you change your mind, you can install the
many functions or a significant amount of your app again, but you can‘t request a refund a
data. Once you touch ACCEPT on this screen, second time. For details, please read the Play
you are responsible for the results of using this Store help information.
item on your phone. 1. From the home screen, touch > Play
Store .
Create a Google Wallet Account
2. Touch > My apps.
You must have a Google Wallet account
associated with your Google Account to 3. Touch the app to uninstall for a refund.
purchase items from the Google Play Store The details screen for the app opens.
app. 4. Touch REFUND, and then touch
UNINSTALL. Your app is uninstalled and
Do one of the following:
the charge is cancelled.
 On your computer, go to google.com/wallet
to create a Google Wallet account.

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Uninstall an App View Maps of Specified Places
You can uninstall any app that you have 1. From the home screen, touch >
downloaded and installed from Google Play. Maps .
1. From the home screen, touch > Play 2. Touch the search box at the top.
Store . 3. Enter an address, city, facility name, etc.,
2. Touch > My apps. and then touch a candidate in the results
3. On the INSTALLED screen, touch the app list.
you want to uninstall, and then touch The information card for the specific location
UNINSTALL > OK. opens. You can find out its address, open
hours, street view, people's review, how to get
Get Help with Google Play there, give the place a call, save it to your
The Google Play store app offers an online Google Account, and more.
help option if you have questions or want to
know more about the app.
Google Maps Operations
 Viewing Current Location: From the
Touch > Help & Feedback. The web
browser will take you to the Google Play Help Maps app, touch .
page.  Obtain Useful Area Information for
Current Location: From the Maps app,
touch . When your location is found,
Google Maps
touch at the bottom of the screen and,
Use the Google Maps app to determine your in the new screen, select a type of
location, find directions, browse local business or attraction to browse related
businesses and attractions, rate and review locations. You can then touch a location to
places, and more. view detailed information and find out how
to get there.
Enable Location Services on  View Traffic Information, Aerial Photos,
Your Phone Etc., in Maps: From the Maps app, touch
Before using any location-based services, and then touch Traffic, Satellite,
Google Earth, etc.
you must enable your phone‘s location
feature. For information about setting your  Check Route to Destination: From the
phone‘s location options, see Location Maps app, touch , select a method of
Settings on page 82. transport (car, public transit, or on foot),
and then enter your current location and

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your destination. The following options of the music player are
 Check Detailed Operation for Maps: available:
From the Maps app, touch > Help.

Music
Your phone lets you discover, download, and
listen to your favorite music through a variety
of applications.

Music Player
Your phone‘s built-in music player app lets
you listen to and organize music files you
have loaded into your phone‘s memory or
microSDHC card.
NOTE:
For information about loading music onto your
phone, see Transfer Files Between Your 1. Song, album, and artist information.
Phone and a Computer on page 70.
2. Album artwork and lyrics. Swipe left or
Listen to Music Using the Music Player right to search the lyrics or view the
1. From the home screen, touch > Music current playlist.
to open the music library. Your phone 3. Progress bar: drag or touch it to jump to
will find the audio files on the microSDHC any part of the current song.
card and the phone's internal storage. 4. Touch to go back to the music library.
2. Touch the tabs at the top of the screen to 5. Playback controls. You can skip to the
view your music library organized by next or last song, fast forward or rewind,
Albums, Artists, Songs, Playlists,
pause, or resume playback.
Folders, and Genres. You can also touch
RECENTLY PLAYED or FAVORITES to 6. Touch to add the current song to the
browse songs you recently played or you Favorite playlist.
have added as favorites. 7. Touch to shuffle the songs in the playlist or
3. Touch a song from the list to start playing toggle repeat modes.
in the music player.

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Create a Playlist Set a Song as Ringtone
Music playlists help you organize your music You can set a song or audio file as your
files. default ringtone. This will not change the
1. From the home screen, touch > ringtones you have assigned individually to
specific contacts.
Music to open the music library.
2. Select a music file in the music library. 1. From the home screen, touch >
Touch next to the song to open a list Music to open the music library.
of options. 2. Touch the tabs at the top of the screen to
3. Touch Add to playlist > New. view your music library organized by
Albums, Artists, Songs, Playlists,
4. Enter the playlist name and touch Save. Folders, or Genres. Or touch RECENTLY
Manage Playlists PLAYED or FAVORITES to browse songs
You can play, rename, or delete the playlists. you recently played or you have added as
favorites.
1. From the home screen, touch >
Music to open the music library. 3. Touch next to the song you like to use
to open the options menu.
2. Touch Playlists to view all music playlists.
4. Touch Use as ringtone.
3. Touch next to the playlist you want to
play or edit to open the options menu. NOTE:
4. Touch Play, Add to favorites, Rename You can also set a song as the default
Playlist, or Delete Playlist. ringtone when you are playing it by touch
Manage Songs in a Playlist > Use as ringtone.
You can add more songs to a playlist or Google Play Music App
remove some tracks from a playlist.
The Google Play Music app lets you browse,
1. From the home screen, touch > shop, and play back songs purchased from
Music to open the music library. Google Play as well as songs you have
2. Touch Playlists to view all music playlists. loaded from your own music library. The
3. Touch a playlist to open its content. music you choose is automatically stored in
4. Touch > Add Songs and select the your Google Play Music library and instantly
music you want to add before touch . ready to play via streaming or download.
– or – For more information about Google Play
Music, visit play.google.com/about/music.
Touch next to the song you want to
remove and select Remove from playlist.
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NOTE: Create a New Playlist
For more information about Google Play Music playlists help you organize your music
Music, touch > Help in the Google Play files.
Music screen to view the online instructions. 1. From the home screen, touch > Play
Play Music with Google Play Music .
1. From the home screen, touch > Play 2. Touch > My Library to view all the
Music . music files.

2. Touch > My Library or Playlists to 3. Touch next to a song and select Add to
view all the music or playlists. To change playlist > New playlist.
views of your library, swipe left or right. 4. Edit the playlist name and description and
3. Touch a song to play it. The brief touch Create playlist.
information and control for the song Add a Song to a Playlist
appears at the bottom of the screen. You 1. From the home screen, touch > Play
can touch it or drag it up to display the
Music .
playback screen.
2. Touch > My Library to view all the
NOTE: music files.
Adjust the volume with the Volume Button.
3. Touch next to a song and select Add to
In the playback screen, the following options playlist.
are available:
4. Touch the name of the playlist below ALL
to add the song to it.

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3. Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If you
Web and Data selected an open network, you will be
Your phone‘s data capabilities let you automatically connected to the network. If
wirelessly access the Internet or your you selected a network that is secured
corporate network through a variety of with a password, enter the password and
connections, including Wi-Fi, 3G, and Virtual then touch Connect.
Private Networks (VPN). The phone also Depending on the network type and its
allows you to share your 3G data service via security settings, you may also need to enter
tethering and mobile hotspot. more information or choose a security
certificate.
Wi-Fi When your phone is connected to a wireless
network, the Wi-Fi icon ( ) appears in the
Wi-Fi provides wireless Internet access over status bar.
distances of up to 300 feet. To use your
If Network notification in Advanced Wi-Fi
phone‘s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless
settings is enabled, this icon ( ) appears in
access point or ―hotspot.‖
the status bar whenever the phone detects an
The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal available open wireless network within range.
depends on a number of factors, including
infrastructure and other objects through which NOTE:
the signal passes. The next time your phone connects to a
previously accessed secured wireless
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a network, you will not be prompted to enter the
Wireless Network password again, unless you reset your phone
to its factory default settings or you instruct
Use the Wireless & networks setting menu to the phone to forget the network.
enable your phone‘s Wi-Fi radio and connect
to an available Wi-Fi network. NOTE:
1. From the home screen, touch > Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which
means no additional steps are required for
Settings > Wi-Fi.
your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It
2. Touch the Wi-Fi slider to turn Wi-Fi on. may be necessary to provide a user name
The phone will scan for available wireless and password for certain closed wireless
networks and the network names and networks.
security settings of detected Wi-Fi
networks are displayed.

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Check the Wireless Network NOTE:
Status If the wireless network you want to connect to
is not in the list of detected networks, touch
Check the status of your current wireless
network, including speed and signal strength, at the bottom of the screen. Enter the
through the Wi-Fi settings menu. wireless network settings and touch Save.
1. From the home screen, touch > Connect to a WPS Network
Settings > Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that
2. Touch the wireless network that the phone makes it easy to add your phone to the
is currently connected to. You will see a access point which supports WPS.
message box showing the Wi-Fi network
You can use one of the following methods to
name, status, speed, signal strength, and connect your phone to a wireless network
other details. using WPS.
NOTE: Method one: WPS button (Recommended)
If you want to remove the phone‘s wireless 1. From the home screen, touch >
network settings, touch Forget on this window. Settings > Wi-Fi and touch the Wi-Fi
You need to enter the settings again if you slider to turn Wi-Fi on.
want to connect to this wireless network.
2. Touch .
Connect to a Different Wi-Fi 3. Press the WPS button on the access point
Network and the access point will recognize your
phone and add it to the network.
Use the Wi-Fi settings to scan for and connect
Method two: PIN number
to a different Wi-Fi network.
1. From the home screen, touch > 1. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > Wi-Fi. Detected Wi-Fi Settings > Wi-Fi and touch the Wi-Fi
networks are displayed. To manually scan slider to turn Wi-Fi on.
for available Wi-Fi networks, touch 2. Touch > WPS Pin Entry.
> Scan. 3. The WPS PIN number displays on the
2. Touch another Wi-Fi network to connect to screen. Enter the PIN number into the
it. access point's setup page. After entering
the PIN number, your phone automatically
finds the access point and configures the
connection.

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To zoom in, place your thumb and index
Browser finger on the screen and expand them
Your phone‘s web browser gives you full outward (spread).
access to both mobile and traditional To zoom out, place your thumb and index
websites on the go, using 3G or Wi-Fi data finger on the screen and bring them together
connections. (pinch).
Go Back
Launch the Web Browser
To go back one page, touch on your
Launching the browser is as easy as touching
phone. Repeat this process to keep going
an icon. Just touch from any home screen. back through your web page history of
recently visited pages.
Learn to Navigate the Browser
Use Multiple Browser Tabs
Navigating through menus and websites
You can open several browser tabs at once
during a data session is easy once you have
and switch between multiple web pages.
learned a few basics.
Scrolling To switch between tabs, touch on the
browser screen. The number in the button
As with other parts of your phone‘s menu, indicates the number of currently opened
you‘ll have to drag up and down to see browser tabs. Swipe vertically to scroll
everything on some websites. through the list of opened tabs and touch the
To scroll through a website‘s page, touch and listing of the tab you want to browse.
drag in a single motion across or up and down
NOTE:
a page.
Swipe a listing horizontally or touch its X to
Selecting
close the tab.
To select onscreen items or links, touch an
Use Incognito Tab for Private Browsing
item or touch an onscreen link to select the
link. Pages you view in incognito tabs won't
appear in your browsing history or search
Links allow you to jump to web pages, select
history. No trace will be left on your phone
special functions, or even place phone calls.
once you close the tab.
Pinching and Zooming
To open an incognito tab, touch on the
Zooming in and out on a web page can be browser screen and then touch New
done now without the need of an onscreen incognito tab.
zoom tool. Just use your fingers to pinch in or
spread out on the screen.
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Browser Options  Request desktop site: Check this
option to open the desktop version of
Touch to discover additional options to the website you want to browse.
expand your use of the web on your phone.
 Settings: Configure and manage your
1. From the home screen, touch . browser settings.
2. From any opened web page, touch .  Help & feedback: View online help
You will see an options menu that may and send comments and suggestions.
include:
 : Touch to go forward to the next Go to a Specific Website
page. Follow the instructions to go to a particular
 : Touch to bookmark the current website by entering a URL (website address).
web page. 1. From the home screen, touch .
 : Touch to refresh the current web 2. Touch the Address field and enter a
page. website address. If the address field is not
 New tab / New incognito tab: Open a visible, scroll to the top of the web page to
new browser tab or incognito browser show it.
tab. As you type the address, if your desired
 Bookmarks: Access and manage website appears within the suggested
your bookmarks. sites list, touch the entry to begin surfing.
 Recent tabs: View and reopen 3. Touch Go.
browser tabs you closed recently on
NOTE:
your phone or on other devices after
you sign in to your Google Account. Not all websites are viewable on your phone.
 History: Access your browsing
history.
Set the Browser Home Page
 Share: Share the URL of the web Customize your Web experience by setting
page. your browser‘s home page.
 Print: Print the web page wirelessly. 1. From the home screen, touch .
 Find in page: Search for text on the 2. From any open Web page, touch >
web page. Settings > Home page.
 Add to homescreen: Add a shortcut 3. Slide the ON/OFF switch to turn the
of the current web page to the home feature on.
screen.
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4. Check Default to use the default home functioning properly. Allow the phone some
page, or uncheck Default and enter your time to process your data usage request.
desired home page address on the URL
line. Your Data Service User Name
5. Touch to exit and save the setting. When you buy your phone and sign up for
service, you're automatically assigned a user
Create Bookmarks name, which is typically based on your name
Make browsing easier by setting up and using and a number.
custom bookmarks. When you use data services, your user name
From any open web page, touch > is submitted to identify your network. Your
Bookmarks to displays a list of your current user name is automatically programmed into
web bookmarks. your phone. You don't have to enter it.
To create a new bookmark: Update Your User Name
1. Open the web page. If you choose to change your user name and
select a new one online, or make any
2. Touch > .
changes to your services, you must then
3. Enter a descriptive name for the new update the profile on your phone.
bookmark, select an folder and touch
1. From the home screen, touch >
Save to store the new entry to your
Settings > System updates.
Bookmarks list.
2. Touch Update Profile.
3G Data Services Data Connection Status and
The following topics will help you learn the Indicators
basics of using your data services, including
managing your user name, launching a data Your phone displays the current status of your
connection, and navigating the web with your data connection through indicators at the top
phone. of the screen. The following symbol is used:

NOTE:
Certain data services requests may require
Your phone is connected to the 3G Mobile
additional time to process. While your phone
Broadband Network (3G). When the arrows
is loading the requested service, the
are animated, your phone is transferring data
touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may
(for example, when you are opening a web
appear unresponsive when in fact they are
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page); when the symbol is not animated, your Before you can initiate a VPN connection,
phone is connected to the network but is not your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data
currently transferring data (for example, when connection.
you are viewing a web page that is completely
open). In either state, you can receive Set Up Secure Credential
incoming calls. Storage
If you do not see an indicator, your phone If your network administrator instructs you to
does not have a current data connection. To download and install security certificates, you
check your current connection options, touch
must first set up the phone's secure credential
> > Settings > Mobile storage.
networks and ensure that Data enabled is
checked. 1. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > Security > Install from
NOTE: SD card.
If your phone is currently connected to Wi-Fi, 2. Touch the file name of the certificate to
you won't see the 3G icon. install. Only certificates that you have not
installed are displayed.
Virtual Private Networks 3. If prompted, enter the certificate password
and touch OK.
(VPN) 4. Enter a name for the certificate and touch
From your phone, you can add, set up, and OK.
manage virtual private networks (VPNs),
which allow you to connect and access NOTE:
resources inside a secured local network, If you have not set a PIN or password for your
such as your corporate network. phone, you are prompted to set one up.
You can now use the certificate installed when
Prepare Your Phone for VPN connecting to a secure network or for client
Connection authentication with apps.
Depending on the type of VPN you are using
at work, you may be required to enter your
Add a VPN Connection
login credentials or install security certificates Use the Wireless & networks settings menu to
before you can connect to your company‘s add a VPN connection to your phone.
local network. You can get this information 1. From the home screen, touch >
from your network administrator. Settings > More… > VPN.

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NOTE: Disconnect from a VPN
If you have not set a PIN or password for your 1. Slide the status bar down to open the
phone, you are prompted to set one up. Notifications panel.
2. Touch Add VPN profile and enter the 2. Touch the VPN connection to return to the
information for the VPN you want to add. VPN settings screen, and then touch the
VPN connection to disconnect from it.
 Information may include Name, Type,
Server address, PPP encryption When your phone has disconnected from the
(MPPE), and advanced options. VPN, you will see a VPN disconnected icon in
 Set up all options according to the
the notification area of the status bar.
security details you have obtained
from your network administrator. Mobile Hotspot
3. Touch Save. Mobile Hotspot allows you to turn your phone
The VPN is then added to the list on the VPN into a Wi-Fi hotspot. When this feature is
screen. turned on, you can share your phone's mobile
data services via Wi-Fi with other Wi-Fi
Connect to or Disconnect from enabled devices.
a VPN NOTE:
Once you have set up a VPN connection, Use of the Mobile Hotspot feature may
connecting and disconnecting from the VPN require an additional subscription.
is easy.
NOTE:
Connect to a VPN
Turning on Mobile Hotspot will disable your
1. From the home screen, touch > phone's connection to other Wi-Fi networks.
Settings > More… > VPN.
2. Touch the VPN that you want to connect to. Set Up Mobile Hotspot
3. When prompted, enter your login You can set up the mobile hotspot before
credentials, and then touch Connect. using this feature to share your phone's
When you are connected, a VPN mobile data services via Wi-Fi.
connected icon appears in the notification
area of the status bar. 1. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > Mobile Hotspot.
4. Open the web browser to access
resources such as intranet sites on your 2. Touch .
corporate network.
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3. Set your name and security options as NOTE:
follows:
The best way to keep using the phone as a
 Network SSID: Enter or edit a
hotspot is to have it connected to a power
network SSID (name) that other supply.
devices see when scanning for Wi-Fi
networks. 3. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on
your target device (laptop, media device,
 Broadcast SSID: Broadcast or hide etc.).
your network SSID. If the broadcast is
disabled, other users need to get your 4. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device
network SSID to find the Wi-Fi and select your phone hotspot from the
hotspot. network list.
 Channel: To avoid interference with
5. Select this phone and follow your
other Wi-Fi networks, try using a onscreen instructions to enter the
different channel. password (as configured when setting up
the Mobile Hotspot feature).
 Security: Choose a security option:
 If your target device supports Wi-Fi
None (not recommended) or WPA2
PSK (other users can access your Protected Setup, touch the WPS icon
mobile hotspot only if they enter the on the device, and then touch on
correct password). When you select your phone's Mobile Hotspot menu.
WPA2 PSK, touch the Password field 6. Launch your web browser to confirm you
to edit the security password. have an Internet connection.
4. Touch Save to save your settings.
NOTE: Bluetooth Tethering
You can touch > Manage Users or If your computer or other device can obtain an
Advanced to manage the users connected to Internet connection via Bluetooth, you can
your phone, set the maximum connections, configure your phone to share its mobile data
and configure advanced options. services with your computer or other device.
1. Pair your phone with your computer via
Connect to Mobile Hotspot Bluetooth.
1. From the home screen, touch > 2. Configure your computer to obtain its
Settings > Mobile Hotspot. network connection via Bluetooth. For
more information, please see your
2. Touch the Wi-Fi Hotspot slider to activate computer's documentation.
the service. The hotspot icon will
appear in the status bar.
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3. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > More….
4. Check Bluetooth tethering. Your
computer is now sharing your phone's
data connection.
To stop sharing your data connection,
uncheck Bluetooth tethering.

USB Tethering
You can access the Internet on your
computer via the USB tethering feature of
your phone. The feature needs mobile data
connection.
NOTE:
You cannot transfer files between your phone
and your computer via USB while the phone
is USB tethered.
1. Connect your phone to your computer
with a USB cable.
2. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > More….
3. Check USB tethering. A new network
connection will be created on your
computer.
NOTE:
To stop sharing your data connection,
uncheck USB tethering or disconnect the
USB cable.

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Take a Picture
Camera and Video
You can use the camera or camcorder to take 1. From the home screen, touch > .
and share pictures and videos. Your phone 2. Before taking the picture, you can zoom in
comes with a two megapixel camera that let on your subject with two fingers or the
you capture pictures and videos. Volume Button.
3. Frame your subject on the screen.
Take Pictures 4. Touch to take the picture.
5. Touch the thumbnail at the corner of the
Open the Camera screen and choose what you want to do
with the picture you‘ve just taken in the
To open the camera in picture mode and take
review screen.
pictures:
 From the home screen, touch > . Review Screen
After capturing a picture or video, touch the
Viewfinder Screen thumbnail image at the corner of the screen to
The Viewfinder screen lets you view your see the item in the review screen. From there,
subject and access camera controls and you can access options such as view, share,
options. or delete the picture or video.
 Slide left or right to view all pictures and
videos captured.
 Touch Delete > OK to delete the current
picture or video.
 Touch Edit to edit the current picture. For
more information, see Retouch a Picture
on page 60.
NOTE:
 Touch Set as to set the current picture as
You can pinch or spread on the screen or a contact photo, the home screen
press the Volume Button to zoom in or zoom wallpaper, or the lock screen wallpaper.
out when taking a picture or video clip.
 Touch Share to share the picture or video.
 Touch Crop to trim the current video clip.
You can find the changed video clip in the
Gallery app while the original video is
never affected.
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 Touch Details or > Details to see 1. From the home screen, touch > .
the file information of the current picture or
video clip. 2. Touch to display the camera and
camcorder settings screen and then you
 Touch at the top right of the screen to
can change the settings.
play all pictures you have captured in a
slideshow. The setting options include:
 Touch when reviewing a picture to  Camera options
rotate it or rename it.  Grid: Show or hide the composition
 Touch when reviewing a video clip lines.
to rename it.  Self-timer: Set a time delay before the
camera takes a picture after you touch
Record Videos the shutter icon, or turn off this feature.
 Auto-review: Review the picture after
1. From the home screen, touch > . you shot it or turn the feature off. You
2. Frame your subject on the screen. can also set the review time.
3. Touch to start capturing video. The  Picture size: Set the image size for
recording duration appears. your pictures.
During recording, you can pinch or spread  Shutter tone: Select a shutter tone or
on the screen or press the Volume turn it off.
Button to zoom in or out. You can also
 Camcorder options
touch to take a picture.
 Video quality: Set the resolution for
4. Touch to stop recording. your video clips.
5. Touch the thumbnail at the corner of the  Time lapse: Set the time interval
screen and choose what you want to do between each frame when you shoot
with the video you have just captured in time lapse videos.
the review screen.
 Silence camcorder: Enable this
option if you want to capture silent
Camera and Camcorder video clips.
Settings  Other options
 Geo-tagging: Check this option to
Before taking a picture or recording a video,
store the GPS location data in your
you can touch on the Viewfinder screen
captured pictures and videos.
to open the following camera and camcorder
setting options.
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 Storage location: Change the Camera).
storage location for captured pictures 3. Touch a thumbnail of picture or video to
and videos via the Save location
view it in full screen. Touch to play the
setting.
video.
 Restore defaults: Restore default
camera and camcorder settings. NOTE:
When viewing pictures or videos in full screen,
View Pictures and Videos you can touch the screen to display a series
of options and choose what to do with the
Using Gallery picture or video.
Using the Gallery application, you can view If you want to select another album, touch the
pictures and watch videos that you‘ve taken gallery icon at the top left to return to the
with your phone‘s camera, downloaded, or Albums view.
copied onto your storage card or phone
memory. Zoom In or Out on a Picture
For pictures that are on your storage card or There are two ways you can zoom in or out of
phone memory, you can do basic editing such a picture.
as rotating, cropping and more. You can also  Touch the screen twice quickly to zoom in,
easily assign a picture as your contact picture and then touch the screen twice quickly
or wallpaper and share pictures with your again to zoom out.
friends.  Use pinch and spread to zoom in or out.
―Spread‖ the screen using your thumb and
View Pictures and Videos forefinger to zoom in when viewing a
1. From the home screen, touch > picture. ―Pinch‖ the screen to zoom out.
(Move fingers outward to zoom in and
Gallery .
inward to zoom out.)
NOTE:
The Gallery app opens in the Albums view. Watch Video
Folders in your storage card or phone Watch videos from the Gallery application.
memory that contain pictures and videos will Use the onscreen controls to play, pause, or
be treated as albums. The actual folder stop the video.
names will be used as the album names.
1. From the home screen, touch >
2. Touch an album to find thumbnails of
Gallery .
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2. Touch an album containing a video you
want to watch, and then touch the video Work with Pictures
thumbnail to see it in full screen. When you‘re browsing pictures in the Gallery
3. Touch to play the video. When playing application, you can touch the screen to
it in Video player, you can use the display options and choose to edit the picture,
following controls. rotate it, and more.
 Use the onscreen controls to play,
pause, or jump to any part of the video.
Rotate and Save a Picture
 To adjust the volume, slide up or down 1. From the home screen, touch >
on the right side of the screen or press Gallery .
the Volume Button. 2. Touch an album.
 To adjust the screen brightness, slide 3. Touch the picture you want to rotate.
up or down on the left side of the 4. Touch and then select either
screen. Rotate left or Rotate right.
 Touch to rotate the video.
Retouch a Picture
 Touch to adjust the screen mode.
You can edit your photos in the Gallery app.
 Touch to play the video in a The changed picture is saved in the same
pop-up window while you can still use album as a new file, while the original image
the phone's other functions. is never affected.
 Touch to save the current video 1. From the home screen, touch >
frame as a picture. Gallery .
 Touch to hide the onscreen 2. Touch an album and then the picture you
controls, so that they do not appear want to edit.
every time you touch the screen. 3. Touch Edit to display the Photo Editor
Touch to display them again. screen.
4. Touch an edit option at the bottom and
edit the picture. Slide left or right on the
bottom of the screen to find all options.

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Share Pictures and Videos
The Gallery application lets you send pictures
and videos using email or multimedia
messages. You can post videos on YouTube.
You can also send them to another phone or
your computer using Bluetooth.
1. From the home screen, touch >
Gallery .
2. Touch the album that contains the pictures
or videos you want to share.
3. Touch the pictures or videos you want to
share.
 To select multiple items, touch and
hold a thumbnail after touching the
album to turn on multiple selection.
Touch all the items you want to
include.
4. Touch and then select a way of
sharing on the Share menu.
5. Touch to keep the change or to
cancel it. NOTE:
6. Touch Save to save the new picture. Available options on the Share menu may
differ depending on the types of file(s) you
NOTE: want to share.
Touch History in the Photo Editor screen to
see the edits you have made and undo or
redo them.

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TO, and TIME ZONE box. If the event is
Tools and Calendar an all-day event such as a birthday, select
the ALL DAY check box.
Calendar 6. Enter the event description.
Use Calendar to create and manage events, 7. If the event occurs on a regular basis,
meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar touch the REPETITION field and then
helps organize your time and reminds you of choose how often the event occurs.
important events. Depending on your 8. Set the event reminder time. You can add
synchronization settings, your phone‘s several reminder times in an event. Touch
Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on Add reminder to add another reminder.
the Web, Exchange ActiveSync calendar, and 9. When you're finished entering the details,
Outlook calendar. touch Save.

Add an Event to the Calendar Calendar Event Alerts


1. From the home screen, touch > When your phone is turned on and you have
Calendar . an event alarm scheduled, your phone alerts
2. On any Calendar view, touch to open you and displays the event summary. There
the event details screen. are several ways your phone alerts you to
scheduled events:
3. If you have more than one calendar,
select a calendar in which to add the  By playing the assigned ringer.
event:  By showing the icon on the status
 Select My calendar to create an event bar.
that will appear only on your phone.  By showing the Alert screen.
 Select your Google Account to create To view, dismiss, or snooze the reminder:
a Google Calendar event. If you have
1. Slide the status bar down to open the
several Google Calendars on the Web,
Notifications panel.
select one in which to add your event.
2. Touch the upcoming event name to
 If you have synchronized your phone
display the event. If you have other
with an Exchange ActiveSync account
pending event reminders, these events
or Outlook on your computer, you can
will also appear on the screen.
also select these calendars.
3. Touch Snooze all to snooze all event
4. Enter a name and location for the event.
reminders for five minutes, touch Dismiss
5. Specify the time of the event in the FROM, all to dismiss all event reminders, or
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Touch to keep the reminders 3. Touch .
pending in the notifications area of the
status bar. 4. Touch OK.
To set reminder settings: – or –
On any Calendar view, touch > If the calendar event is recurring, select
Settings > General settings and set the Only this event or This and future
options in the REMINDER SETTINGS section. events, or All events and touch OK.

View Calendar Events Show or Hide Calendars


You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, If you have more than one calendar available,
monthly, or agenda view. To change the you can choose to show or hide a calendar
Calendar view, touch Month, Week, Day, or from your current view.
Agenda on the bottom of the calendar screen. 1. From the home screen, touch >
 Touch a day in Month view to view the Calendar .
events of that day. 2. In any calendar view, touch >
 Touch an event in Day, Week, and Calendars to display, and then select or
Agenda view to view event details. clear a calendar to display or hide it.
 When in Day or Week view, slide left or NOTE:
right across the screen to view past or
future days or weeks. The calendars are kept synchronized on your
phone, whether or not you hide them.
 When in Month view, slide up or down the
screen to view past or future months. Choose Calendars to
Erase Calendar Events Synchronize With Your Phone
1. From the home screen, touch > You can choose which calendars to keep
synchronized on your phone or which ones to
Calendar .
stop synchronizing.
2. Open the calendar event details.
1. From the home screen, touch >
 In Agenda, Day, and Week views,
Calendar .
touch the calendar event you want to
delete. 2. In any calendar view, touch >
 In Month view, touch the date where Settings and select a calendar account to
the calendar event occurs, and then open its settings screen.
touch the calendar event.

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3. Check or uncheck the calendar to keep it  For Bluetooth, you'll be asked to turn
synchronized or stop synchronizing. on Bluetooth on your phone and
connect to the receiving Bluetooth
Send a vCalendar device so the vCalendar can be sent.
For more information, see Bluetooth
You can send a calendar event as a vCalendar
on page 67.
to someone's phone or your computer using
several different share methods.  For Drive, an Upload to Drive window
opens. Edit the vCalendar file name,
1. From the home screen, touch >
select the Google Account used for
Calendar . upload and the folder that the
2. Touch the calendar event you want to vCalendar will be saved to, and then
send, and then touch . In Month view, touch OK.
you need to touch the day when the event
takes place before you can touch the Clock
event.
Your phone has a clock app that lets you set
3. Choose how to send the vCalendar
alarms, view time in time zones around the
(Messaging, Bluetooth, Drive, Email, or
Gmail). world, use a stopwatch, set a timer, and use
your phone as a bed clock.
 For Messaging, a new multimedia
message window opens and Alarm
automatically includes the vCalendar
as an attachment. Enter your message Set multiple alarms using your phone's Clock
recipients, compose your message, app.
and then touch or Send. For 1. From the home screen, touch >
more information, see Send a Tools > Clock .
Message on page 38.
2. Touch the Alarm tab and then touch Add
 For Email and Gmail, a new message alarm.
window opens and automatically
includes the vCalendar as an 3. Set up the alarm options, such as time,
attachment. Enter your email repeat, and alarm sound.
recipients, compose your message, 4. Touch SAVE to save and enable the alarm.
and then touch . For more
NOTE:
information, see Compose and Send
Email on page 36 and Send a Gmail To enable or disable existing alarms directly,
Message on page 36. just touch or .

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Bed Clock Stopwatch
You can use the phone as a bedside clock. Stopwatch allows you to record lap times.
1. From the home screen, touch > 1. From the home screen, touch >
Tools > Clock . Tools > Clock .
2. Touch the Alarm tab. 2. Touch the Stopwatch tab.
3. If necessary, touch > Bed clock 3. You can start, pause, and reset the timer
preferences to set up the following bed and record lap times.
clock options. Then touch to return
to the Alarm tab. Countdown
 Enable bed clock: Turn on or off the Countdown allows you to set a time and count
bed clock function. down to zero.
 Bed clock never sleeps: Keep the 1. From the home screen, touch >
bed clock screen turned on when
Tools > Clock .
charging the phone.
2. Touch the Countdown tab.
 Side button behavior: Set what the
Volume Button does when pressed 3. Touch the numbers in the clock and input
during an alarm. a time, and then touch Start. When the
time is up, the phone will sound.
4. Touch > Bed clock to open the bed
clock screen.
Calculator
World Time Your phone's convenient built-in calculator
You can check local time for cities around the lets you perform basic and advanced
world. mathematical equations and calculate tips.
1. From the home screen, touch > 1. From the home screen, touch >
Tools > Clock . Tools > Calculator .
2. Touch the World time tab. 2. Enter numbers and arithmetic operators.
3. Local times of cities you have added are
NOTE:
displayed. Touch at the bottom to add
a new city. Touch to delete the last number or
operator you entered. Touch and hold to
delete all of the entered information.

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3. If necessary, hold the phone on its side to
display the advanced panel. File Manager
File Manager allows you to view and manage
4. Touch to view the result.
files stored on your phone's internal storage
NOTE: and your microSDHC card.
To calculate for tips, touch . 1. From the home screen, touch > File
Manager .
Sound Recorder 2. Find the file you need by category in the
CATEGORY tab, or touch Phone or SD
You can use Sound Recorder to record voice
Card to browse folders and files on the
memos.
phone's internal storage or the
To record and play a voice message: microSDHC card.
1. From the home screen, touch >  Touch folders and files to access
Tools > Sound Recorder . stored items.
 Touch and hold an item to access
2. Touch to start recording. During option icons such as Copy, Move,
recording, you can do the following: Share, or Delete.
 Touch / to pause or continue  To copy or move an item, navigate to
the recording. a new location and touch PASTE.
 Touch to cancel the recording.  Touch to create a new folder in
the current directory.
3. Touch to stop the recording. The
memo is automatically saved.
4. Touch to play back the voice
Google Search and Google
recording. If you are not satisfied with it, Now
touch to delete.
You can search for information on the Web or
NOTE: on your phone using Google Search and get
To find all your recordings, touch at the information when you need with Google Now
top right of the screen. without searching.

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Search with Text follow the prompts to enable Google Now.
You can search for information by entering To turn Google Now off or on:
text. 1. From the home screen, touch >
1. From the home screen, touch > Google or touch the search box at
Google or touch the search box at the top of the home screen.
the top of the home screen. 2. Touch > Settings.
2. Enter the terms you want to search for in the 3. Touch the slider next to Google Now to
search box and touch the search key on turn the feature on or off.
the keyboard, or touch a search suggestion 4. In the dialog that appears, touch Turn off
that appears below the search box. or YES, I'M IN.

Search by Speaking
You can search for information or perform
Voice Dialer
certain tasks by speaking. Voice Dialer is speech recognition software.
You can use it to dial a phone number in your
1. From the home screen, touch >
contacts, open menus or launch phone
Google or touch the search box at functions.
the top of the home screen.
1. From the home screen, touch >
2. Touch the microphone icon to the right of
Voice Dialer .
the search box, or just say 'OK, Google'.
2. When you see "Listening", follow the
NOTE: onscreen examples to speak "Call…",
You can also touch > > Voice "Dial…", or "Open…" to make phone calls
Search . or open phone menus and applications.
3. Speak the terms you want to search for.
When you're finished, your speech is Bluetooth
analyzed and the search is initiated. Bluetooth is a short-range communications
technology that allows you to connect
Turn Google Now On or Off wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices,
Google Now presents you with information such as headsets and hands-free car kits,
when you need it by remembering your and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers,
interests, stocks, locations, schedules, and printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth
other personal information. The first time you communication range is usually
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Turn Bluetooth On or Off Bluetooth devices.
 Check or uncheck your phone name
Use the settings menu to enable or disable
your phone‘s Bluetooth capabilities. and visibility status on the top of the
menu to make your phone visible or
1. From the home screen, touch > invisible.
Settings > Bluetooth.  Touch > Rename phone to
2. Touch the on/off slider to turn Bluetooth on rename your phone for Bluetooth
or off. access.
NOTE:  Touch > Visibility timeout to
set how long your phone should keep
An even easier way to turn Bluetooth on or off
visible.
is with the toggle menu in the notifications
panel. Drag the status bar down to display the  Touch > Show received files
to view all files you have received via
notifications screen and then touch >
Bluetooth.
Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth off or on.
 Touch > Go to file manager to
NOTE: open the Bluetooth folder in the File
Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to Manager app.
conserve battery power, or in places where
using a wireless phone is prohibited, such as Connect a Bluetooth Headset or
aboard an aircraft and in hospitals. Car Kit
The Bluetooth Settings Menu You can listen to music over a Bluetooth
stereo headset, or have hands-free
The Bluetooth settings menu gives you
conversations using a compatible Bluetooth
access to information and controls for your
headset or car kit. It‘s the same procedure to
phone‘s Bluetooth feature.
set up stereo audio and hands-free devices.
NOTE: To listen to music with your headset or car kit,
Bluetooth must be on in order to search for the headset or car kit must support the A2DP
devices, rename the phone name, change Bluetooth profile.
visibility status, and set visibility timeout. 1. From the home screen, touch >
 From the home screen, touch > Settings > Bluetooth.
Settings > Bluetooth. 2. If Bluetooth is not switched on, touch the
 Touch SEARCH FOR DEVICES to on/off slider to turn Bluetooth on.
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3. Make sure that the headset is Disconnect or Unpair from a
discoverable, so that your phone can find
the headset. Refer to the instructions that Bluetooth Device
came with the headset to find out how to You can manually disconnect or unpair from a
set it to discoverable mode. Bluetooth device through the Bluetooth
4. Touch SEARCH FOR DEVICES. Your settings menu.
phone will start to scan for Bluetooth Disconnect a Bluetooth Device
devices within range.
1. From the home screen, touch >
5. When you see the name of your headset Settings > Bluetooth.
displayed in the AVAILABLE DEVICES
2. In the PAIRED DEVICES section, touch
section, touch the name. Your phone then
the device name to disconnect.
automatically tries to pair with the
headset. 3. Touch OK.
6. If automatic pairing fails, enter the Unpair from a Bluetooth Device
passcode supplied with your headset. You can make your phone forget its pairing
The pairing and connection status is connection with another Bluetooth device. To
displayed below the hands-free headset or connect to the other device again, you may
car kit name. When the Bluetooth headset or need to enter or confirm a passcode again.
car kit is connected to your phone, the
Bluetooth icon lights up in the status bar. 1. From the home screen, touch >
Depending on the type of headset or car kit Settings > Bluetooth.
you have connected, you can then start using 2. In the PAIRED DEVICES section, touch
the headset or car kit to listen to music or the settings icon beside the device you
make and receive phone calls. want to unpair.
NOTE: 3. Touch Unpair.
Due to different specifications and features of
other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display microSDHC Card
and operations may be different, and
functions such as transfer or exchange may A microSDHC™ card is an optional accessory
not be possible with all Bluetooth-compatible that allows you to store images, videos, music,
devices. documents, and voice data on your phone.

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Remove a microSDHC Card 1. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > Storage.
1. Turn the phone off.
2. Scroll down the screen, touch Erase
2. Find the notch on the lower left side of the
external SD card > Erase SD card >
back cover. Use your fingernail to open
Erase everything.
the back cover and lift it up gently.
If you have a pattern, PIN, or password as
3. Remove the battery. the screen lock, you will need to enter it
4. Gently pull the microSDHC card out from before erasing the microSDHC card.
the slot.
NOTE:
5. Replace the battery and the back cover.
The formatting procedure erases all the data
NOTE: on the microSDHC card, after which the files
You can easily damage the microSDHC card CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of
by improper operation. Please be careful important data, please check the contents
when inserting, removing, or handling the before you format the card.
microSDHC card.
Unmount the microSDHC Card
NOTE:
If you want to stop the phone from accessing
Make sure your battery is fully charged before the microSDHC card, you can unmount it
using the microSDHC card. Your data may while keeping it in the microSDHC card slot.
become damaged or unusable if the battery
runs out while using the microSDHC card. 1. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > Storage.
View microSDHC Card Memory 2. Touch Unmount SD card > OK.
The Storage settings menu gives you access
to your microSDHC card memory information. Transfer Files Between Your
 From the home screen, touch >
Settings > Storage. (The total and Phone and a Computer
available memory space will be displayed You can use the supplied USB connector to
in the SD CARD section.) connect your phone directly to your computer
and transfer music, pictures, and other
Format the microSDHC Card content files. For example, if you have a
Formatting a microSDHC card permanently music album stored on your computer that
removes all files stored on the card. you want to listen to on your phone with the
music player, Google Play Music, or any other
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app, just attach your phone to the computer NOTE:
and copy the files to the music folder.
For Windows XP, you need to install the driver
1. Connect your phone to your computer and Media Player 11 (or a later version) when
using the supplied USB/charging cable. you use Media device (MTP).
 Insert the smaller end of the cable to  Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using
the charging/micro-USB jack on the camera software.
side of the phone.
4. On your computer, navigate to the
 Insert the USB end of the cable into an
detected device (such as through the My
available USB port on your computer. Computer menu) and open it.
You may need to remove the USB
cable from the charging head to 5. If available, select a drive (SD card for
access it. microSDHC card, Phone for internal
phone storage).
2. Slide down the status bar and touch to
open the Connect to PC screen. This 6. Select a folder (for example, Music for
screen may pop up automatically. songs and albums) and copy files to it
from your computer.
3. Choose one of the following options. For
most transfers, you will want to use Media 7. When you are done, disconnect your
device (MTP). phone from your computer.
 Charge only: Charge your phone via
the USB cable.
 Install driver: Install the driver
needed for connecting your phone to
your PC software or as a media device
or camera. You only need to install the
driver on the same PC once.
NOTE:
After choosing Install driver, a new CD-ROM
will appear on your PC. To install the driver
manually, run the executable file in the
CD-ROM folder.
 Media device (MTP): Transfer files on
Windows PC or Mac.

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To quickly turn Airplane Mode on or off:
Settings  Press and hold the Power Button, and
The following topics provide an overview of then touch Airplane mode. While in
items you can change using your phone‘s Airplane Mode, the status bar will display
Settings menus. The settings menu is .
grouped into the following categories, all of To turn Airplane Mode on or off in
which are available through the main settings Settings:
screen.
1. From the home screen, touch >
 WIRELESS & NETWORKS menu options
Settings .
include Airplane mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,
Mobile networks, Data Usage, Mobile 2. Touch the Airplane mode slider. While in
Hotspot and More. Airplane Mode, the status bar will display
 DEVICE menu options comprise Sound, .
Display, Date & time, Language & input,
Storage, Battery, Apps, and Connect to Wi-Fi Settings
PC.
The Wi-Fi settings menu lets you turn Wi-Fi
 PERSONAL settings include Location, on or off, set up and connect to available
Security, and Backup & reset. Wi-Fi networks, and configure advanced
 ACCOUNTS begins with Add account. Wi-Fi options.
Once accounts have been added, they To access Wi-Fi settings:
and their settings can be accessed as
additional menu options.  From the home screen, touch >
 SYSTEM menu options include Settings > Wi-Fi.
Accessibility, Printing, Activate this device, For more information about Wi-Fi features
System updates, and About phone. and settings, see Wi-Fi on page 48.

Airplane Mode Bluetooth Settings


Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your Your phone‘s Bluetooth capabilities let you
phone‘s features, such as Gallery, Camera, use wireless headsets, send and receive
and Music, when you are on an airplane or in pictures and files, and more. For details on
any other area where making or receiving your phone‘s Bluetooth settings, see The
calls or data is prohibited. When you set your Bluetooth Settings Menu on page 68.
phone to Airplane Mode, it cannot send or
receive any calls or access online information.
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To access Bluetooth settings: 1. From the home screen, touch >
 From the home screen, touch > Settings > Mobile networks >
Settings > Bluetooth. Roaming Guards.
2. Tick the Voice or Data box in DOMESTIC
section to enable the warning messages
Mobile Networks Settings for the domestic roaming. Or tick the
The Mobile networks options let you enable Voice, Data or Outgoing SMS box in
your phone‘s mobile data access and set your INTERNATIONAL section to enable the
preferred network mode. warning messages for the international
roaming.
Enable Data Services
1. From the home screen, touch >
Change Roaming Mode
Settings > Mobile networks. 1. From the home screen, touch >
2. Check or uncheck Data enabled to Settings > Mobile networks >
enable or disable data services over the Roaming Mode.
mobile network. 2. Choose one of the following options to
NOTE: change the roaming mode.
Certain data service request may require  Home Only: You can access only the
additional time to process. While your phone is home area mobile network. This
loading the requested service, the touchscreen option also prevents roaming on other
may appear unresponsive when in fact it is networks.
functioning properly. Allow your phone some  Automatic: You can seek service on
time to process your data usage request. the home network. When home
network is unavailable, your phone
Set Roaming Guard searches for an alternate system.
Notifications Roaming Settings
Depending on service availability and
roaming agreements, your phone may be 1. From the home screen, touch >
able to access voice and data services while Settings > Mobile networks.
roaming on certain digital systems. 2. Select or clear the following check boxes
You can set your phone to alert you when you to enable or disable voice and data
are roaming and try to use voice or data services while roaming.
services.
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 Domestic Voice: Enable or disable – or –
voice service while roaming off the
home network. Touch > Settings > Mobile
networks and check or uncheck Data
 Domestic Data: Enable or disable
enabled.
data service while roaming off the
home network. Set a Mobile Data Limit
 International Voice: Enable or
disable voice service while roaming on 1. From the home screen, touch >
international (non-domestic) networks. Settings > Data Usage.
 International Data: Enable or disable 2. Check Set mobile data limit and touch
data service while roaming on OK.
international (non-domestic) networks. 3. Touch the time cycle in Data usage cycle
NOTE: to change when the data limit should be
applied.
Additional charges may apply when the voice
and data services are enabled while roaming. 4. Slide the red bar in the diagram up or
down to adjust the data limit; slide the
Set Preferred Network Mode orange bar up or down to adjust data
warning.
1. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > Mobile networks > NOTE:
Preferred network type. You can also touch and hold the red bar or the
2. Select one of the following options: EvDo orange bar to set the limit or warning level.
only, CDMA only or CDMA/EvDo auto. NOTE:
To view data usage for a specific time period
Data Usage Settings during the current cycle, drag the white
vertical lines in the diagram. The
The Data usage menu lets you view your corresponding data used will be shown below
phone‘s mobile and Wi-Fi data usage, set the diagram.
data limits, restrict app access to data, and
control auto-sync settings. Restrict an App's Access to
Turn Mobile Data On or Off Mobile Data
From the home screen, touch > Settings 1. From the home screen, touch >
> Data Usage and touch the Mobile data Settings > Data Usage.
slider.
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2. Drag the white vertical lines in the data To choose which kinds of information to
usage diagram to select a time period. sync within each account:
A list of apps that used mobile data during 1. Touch > > Settings .
the time period appears under the
diagram. You can also see how much data 2. Select the account category and then the
each app used. account.
3. Touch an app in the list to view the When auto-sync data is turned off, you can
amount data used in the foreground and conserve data and battery usage, but you'll
background by the app. need to sync each account manually to collect
recent information.
Check Restrict background data to
disable background data use for the app.
Mobile Hotspot Settings
NOTE:
Mobile Hotspot allows you to turn your phone
To disable background data for all apps when into a Wi-Fi hotspot. When this feature is
you are on mobile data networks, touch turned on, you can share your phone‘s mobile
> > Settings > Data Usage, data services via Wi-Fi with other Wi-Fi
touch and check Restrict background enabled devices.
data. For detailed information on Mobile Hotspot
settings, see Mobile Hotspot on page 54.
Turn Auto-Sync On or Off To access the Mobile Hotspot settings:
1. From the home screen, touch >
 Touch > > Settings >
Settings > Data Usage. Mobile Hotspot.
2. Touch and check or uncheck
Auto-sync data to enable or disable this
feature. Default SMS App
3. Touch OK. Choose the preferred application for sending
and receiving SMS and MMS.
When auto-sync data is turned on, any
changes you make to your accounts on the 1. From the home screen, touch >
web will be automatically copied to your Settings > More… > Default SMS
phone. Some accounts may also app.
automatically copy any changes you make on 2. Select an app you need.
the phone to the web. A Google Account
works this way.

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VPN Settings Sound Settings
Use the VPN settings menu to set up and The Sound settings menu lets you control
manage Virtual Private Networks (VPN). For your phone‘s audio, from ringtones and alerts
details on your phone's VPN settings, see to touch tones and notifications.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) on page 53.
To access VPN settings: Volumes
 Touch > Settings > More… > Configure your phone‘s volume settings.
VPN from the home screen. 1. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > Sound.
USB Tethering Setting 2. Touch Volumes and use the sliders to set
USB tethering allows you to share your the volume level for Music, video, games
phone‘s mobile data connection with a & other media, Ringtone & notifications,
computer via a USB cable. For details on and Alarms.
USB tethering, see USB Tethering on page 3. Touch OK to save your settings.
56.
To access the USB tethering setting: Silent Mode
 Touch > Settings > More… from Configure your phone‘s silent mode sound
the home screen and check or uncheck settings.
USB tethering. 1. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > Sound.
Bluetooth Tethering Setting 2. Touch Silent mode and select a setting:
Bluetooth tethering allows you to share your  Off to turn silent mode off (all sounds
phone‘s mobile data connection with other are active).
devices via Bluetooth. For details on  Vibrate to turn off all sounds but keep
Bluetooth tethering, see Bluetooth Tethering vibrate settings for notifications.
on page 55.  Mute to turn all sounds and vibration
To access the Bluetooth tethering setting: off.
 Touch > Settings > More…and You can also change the Silent mode setting
then check or uncheck Bluetooth in the following ways.
tethering.  Press and hold the Power Button and
touch to enable silent mode, touch

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to enable vibration mode, or touch Vibrate Pattern
to enable sound. You can select how the phone vibrates when
 Press the lower end of the Volume Button it rings.
when no media application is active. When 1. From the home screen, touch >
the icon appears on the status bar, Settings > Sound > Vibrate pattern.
vibration mode is enabled. When the
2. Choose the vibrate pattern you like and
icon appears on the status bar, both sound
touch OK.
and vibration are turned off.

Phone Ringtone System Sounds and Tones


The options in the SYSTEM section in sound
You can select and assign a default ringtone settings let you select whether you hear tones
for your incoming calls. If you want to assign a when receiving notifications, touching
special ringtone for an individual contact, edit numbers on the dialpad, selecting onscreen
the contact and select a ringtone, see Edit a options, and more.
Contact on page 33.
1. From the home screen, touch >
1. From the home screen, touch > Settings > Sound.
Settings > Sound > Phone
2. Set the following options. Select or
ringtone.
deselect the available checkboxes to
2. Scroll through the ringtone list, music file enable or disable the options as desired.
list or recorded sound list and select the
 Default notification: Assign specific
ringtone you want to use.
sound for notifications. Scroll through
3. Touch OK. the Notification tone list, music file list,
or recorded sound list and select one
Vibration Settings as the default notification sound.
Your phone's sound settings let you  Missed notification alert: Allow your
determine when vibration is used and also phone to notify you of new messages,
what pattern of vibration is in use. missed calls, and other notifications by
Vibrate When Ringing playing a sound every few minutes.
You can let the phone vibrate the same time it  Dial pad touch tones: Play tones

rings. when using the dial pad.


 Touch sounds: Play sound when
 From the home screen, touch >
making an onscreen selection.
Settings > Sound and check Vibrate
when ringing.
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 Screen lock sounds: Play sound Auto-rotate Screen
when locking or unlocking the screen.
This setting allows the screen to rotate the
 Vibrate on touch: Vibrate when
contents it displays when you rotate the phone.
touching soft keys and in certain other
instances. To enable the auto-rotate screen feature:
 Emergency tone: Turn alert sound or 1. From the home screen, touch >
vibration on or off for emergency calls. Settings > Display.
2. Check Auto-rotate screen.
Display Settings
Sleep Setting
Adjusting your phone‘s display settings not
only helps you see what you want, it can also Use this feature to select the time of inactivity
help increase battery life. before the screen turns off automatically.
1. From the home screen, touch >
Brightness Settings > Display > Sleep.
Adjust your screen's brightness to a 2. Select your preferred time from the list.
comfortable level when the lighting of your
surroundings changes. NOTE:
1. From the home screen, touch > Long screen backlight setting will reduce the
battery life.
Settings > Display > Brightness.
2. Drag the slider to adjust the brightness. Daydream Settings
Manage the Daydream function. When
Wallpaper Settings Daydream is enabled, photos or animations
Select a background image or animation for will be displayed as a screensaver.
the home screen. See "Apply a New
Wallpaper" in Customize the Home Screen on 1. From the home screen, touch >
page 21. Settings > Display > Daydream.
To access Wallpaper settings from the 2. Touch the on/off slider to turn Daydream
Settings menu: on.
 Touch > Settings > Display > 3. Select Colors, Google Photos, Photo
Frame, or Photo Table as the
Wallpaper from the home screen.
screensaver.
4. Touch Start now to start the Daydream
immediately.

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NOTE: instead of using the network-provided
data.
Touch When to daydream to set when to
start this feature. 3. Check or uncheck Use 24-hour format if
you want to change the time format; touch
Font Size Settings Choose date format to select the date
format you prefer.
This feature allows you to set the font size of
onscreen text, useful for users with sight
problems. Language & Input Settings
1. From the home screen, touch > Your phone's language and input settings let
Settings > Display > Font size. you select a language for the phone's menus
and keyboards, select and configure
2. Select an option.
keyboard settings, configure speech input
Accelerometer Calibration settings, set your phone's mouse/trackpad
options, and more.
This menu lets you calibrate the phone's
accelerometer (gravity sensor) when you Select Language
notice errors during use.
The language menu lets you select an
1. From the home screen, touch > onscreen language.
Settings > Display >
 From the home screen, touch >
Accelerometer Calibration.
Settings > Language & input >
2. Place the phone flat on a level surface. Language to choose a language from the
3. Touch Calibration Test. list given.

Date & Time Settings Spell Checker


Your phone checks the spelling of text you
Use the Date & time settings menu the set the
enter when this feature is enabled.
date, time, time zone, time format, and date
format. 1. From the home screen, touch >
1. From the home screen, touch > Settings > Language & input.
Settings > Date & time. 2. Check or uncheck Spell checker to
enable or disable this feature. You can
2. Uncheck Automatic date & time and
Automatic time zone if you want to set touch to set the spell checker options.
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Personal Dictionary Voice Search
Your phone lets you add words to a personal The Voice Search menus let you configure
phone dictionary to improve word suggestion Google Voice Search settings.
and spell check when entering text. 1. From the home screen, touch >
1. From the home screen, touch > Settings > Language & input >
Settings > Language & input > Voice Search.
Personal dictionary. 2. Touch an option to configure it.
2. If prompted, select the language the new  Language: Select the language you
word is in. use when entering text or searching by
3. Touch at the top right of the screen to speaking.
enter a word or phrase, as well as a  Speech output: To turn on speech
shortcut to easily use that word or phrase. output only when you've got a headset
4. Touch to save it. attached to your phone, select
Hands-free only.
Keyboard & Input Methods  "Ok Google" Detection: Set the
condition under which you can say
The Keyboard & input methods menus let you
"OK Google" to initiate a voice search
configure your phone's text input settings.
or voice action.
 From the home screen, touch >  Block offensive words: Hide
Settings > Language & input and offensive words when you use Google
touch a keyboard and input methods voice typing to transcribe your speech
options menu. into text.
 Touch Default and select an available  Bluetooth headset: Listen for your
option to set the default input method. voice input through a Bluetooth
 Check or uncheck an input method to headset when it is connected to your
enable or disable it for use. The phone.
pre-installed input methods may not
be disabled. See Touchscreen Text-to-Speech Output
Keyboards on page 22. You can also The Text-to-speech output menus allow you
download and install other input to manage text-to-speech engines and
methods. general speech output settings.
 Touch beside each input method 1. From the home screen, touch >
to configure its settings. Settings > Language & input >

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Text-to-speech output. Save Location
2. Touch an option to configure it. This menu allows you to choose the default
 PREFERRED ENGINE: Select the location for new data, such as files
speech synthesis engine you want to downloaded, photos captured, and voice
use or touch to change its settings. recorded.
Google Text-to-speech Engine is the 1. From the home screen, touch >
default pre-installed engine. Settings > Storage > Save location.
 Speech rate: Select how fast you
2. Touch Phone to store new data in the
want the synthesizer to speak.
phone's internal storage, or touch SD
 Listen to an example: Play a brief card to save new items in an optional
sample of the speech synthesizer, installed microSDHC card.
using your current settings.
 Default language status: Check Internal Storage
whether the text-to-speech output The internal storage menu lets you view your
feature supports the current system
phone's internal storage capability and
language.
available space.
Pointer Speed To view the internal storage space:
This menu allows you to select how fast the  From the home screen, touch >
pointer should move when you connect the Settings > Storage and scroll to the
phone with a mouse or trackpad accessory. INTERNAL STORAGE section.
1. From the home screen, touch >  View your phone's internal storage
Settings > Language & input > total space and space used by specific
Pointer speed. features.
 Touch an itemized category for
2. Adjust the speed and then touch OK.
additional details.

Storage Settings SD Card Storage Settings


The Storage settings menu lets you manage (External microSDHC Card)
internal storage on your phone and provides The SD card storage options let you view the
options for your microSDHC card. microSDHC card's size and available space,
unmount the card for safe removal from the
phone, and format (erase) the card. For

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details, see View microSDHC Card Memory 3. Touch an app to see its information. You
on page 70, Format the microSDHC Card on can stop the app, uninstall or disable the
page 70 and Unmount the microSDHC Card app, clear data and cache, or clear
on page 70. defaults.
To access microSDHC card settings: – or –
 Touch > Settings > Storage Check the internal storage at the bottom
from the home screen and scroll to the SD of the DOWNLOADED and ALL tabs, or
CARD section. the system memory at the bottom of the
RUNNING tab.
Battery Settings NOTE:
Monitor your phone‘s battery usage through Not all apps can be uninstalled.
this settings menu. View which functions are
consuming your battery‘s charge and at what Connect to PC Settings
percentage.
Select your USB connection type between
1. From the home screen, touch > your phone and PC. For more information,
Settings > Battery. see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a
2. View your phone‘s battery usage Computer on page 70.
statistics. 1. From the home screen, touch >
3. For additional details and settings options, Settings > Connect to PC.
touch a usage category. For example, 2. Choose one USB connection type.
touch Screen > Display to change screen
brightness and sleep. NOTE:
Uncheck Don't ask me again to be prompted
Apps Settings to select a connection type each time you
connect the phone to a PC.
This menu lets you control your apps,
including managing and removing them,
viewing running services, checking storage Location Settings
and memory, and more. The Location menu allows you to select how
1. From the home screen, touch > your phone determines its location by using
Settings > Apps. wireless networks, GPS satellites, or both.
2. Touch DOWNLOADED, RUNNING, or 1. From the home screen, touch >
ALL to view apps in each category. Settings > Location.
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2. Slide the location switch at the top right to To set a screen lock:
turn location access on or off. 1. From the home screen, touch >
3. When location access is enabled, touch Settings > Security > Screen lock.
Mode to select location sources you want 2. Touch None, Long press, Pattern, PIN,
to use. or Password.
 High accuracy: Get accurate location  If you touch Pattern, you're guided to
using GPS, Wi-Fi, and mobile create a pattern you must draw to
networks. unlock the screen.
 Battery saving: Use only Wi-Fi and  If you touch PIN or Password, you're
mobile networks to get your prompted to set a numeric PIN or a
approximate location. This will drain password you must enter to unlock
less power from your battery than your screen.
using GPS.
 Device only: Use GPS to pinpoint
NOTE:
your location. Screen lock options are listed in the
 Accelerated location: Slide the
approximate order of their security strength,
switch to turn on/off the Qualcomm® starting with None and Long press, which
IZat™ hardware accelerated location provide no security.
feature. Enabling this feature helps NOTE:
your phone determine its location
To protect your phone and data from
when you use location-based apps.
unauthorized access, it is recommended that
you use the highest security level available
Security Settings (Password protection). It is also
recommended you frequently change your
The Security settings allow you to increase
password to ensure the safety of your phone
the security of your phone with screen locks,
and personal data.
encryption, device administration and more.
To unlock the screen:
Screen Lock 1. Press the Power Button to wake up the
You can protect your phone by creating a screen if necessary.
screen lock. When enabled, you need to draw 2. Draw the pattern, or enter the PIN or
a pattern or enter a numeric PIN or password password to unlock the screen.
to unlock the phone's screen. If you fail to draw the correct pattern on the
screen after five attempts, you will be

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prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you  Power button instantly locks: Let
can try again. If you still cannot recall the the screen lock to be activated as
unlock pattern, you can touch Forgot Pattern soon as you press the Power Button.
and enter your Google Account user name  Owner info: Enter the text that you
and password to reset the screen lock. You want to display on the lock screen.
need an active Internet connection.
Encrypt Phone
NOTE:
You can encrypt all the data on your phone
You must sign in or create a Google Account
on your phone before using the above such as Google Accounts, application data,
method to reset the screen lock. music and other media, downloaded
information, and so on. If you do, you must
To change the screen lock or disable it: enter a numeric PIN or password each time
1. From the home screen, touch > you power on your phone.
Settings > Security > Screen lock.
WARNING!
2. Draw the pattern, or enter the
Encryption is irreversible. The only way to
PIN/password and then touch Next.
revert to an unencrypted phone is to perform a
3. Touch None or Long press to disable the factory data reset, which erases all your data.
screen lock.
Encryption provides additional protection in
– or – case your phone is stolen, and may be
Touch Pattern, PIN, or Password to required or recommended in some
change the screen lock. organizations. Consult your system
administrator before turning it on. In many
Other Screen Security Settings cases the PIN or password you set for
You can set more screen security options encryption is controlled by the system
after you set a screen lock. administrator.
1. From the home screen, touch > Before turning on encryption, prepare as
Settings > Security. follows:
2. The following options may be available:  Set a PIN or password as screen lock.

 Make pattern visible: Show the


 Charge the battery.
pattern as you draw it.  Keep the phone connected to the charger.
 Automatically lock: Set the time  Schedule an hour or more for the
needed for the lock protection to be encryption process. You must not interrupt
activated after the screen turns off. it or you will lose some or all of your data.

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When you're ready to turn on encryption: 3. Enter your lock screen PIN or password
1. From the home screen, touch > and touch Next.
Settings > Security > Encrypt 4. Read the onscreen attention and touch
phone. OK.
2. Read the information about encryption NOTE:
carefully. If you encrypt your microSDHC card, all the
The Encrypt phone button is dimmed if data on the card will be erased. And once you
your battery is not charged or your phone encrypt the microSDHC card, you must enter
is not plugged in. If you change your mind a numeric PIN or password to decrypt it each
about encrypting your phone, touch . time you power on your phone.
3. Touch Encrypt phone.
4. Enter your lock screen PIN or password
Make Passwords Visible
and touch Next. Select whether or not phone and application
5. Touch Encrypt phone again. passwords are visible on the screen as you
enter them.
The encryption process starts and
displays its progress. Encryption can take  From the home screen, touch >
an hour or more, during which time your Settings > Security and check or
phone may restart several times. uncheck Make passwords visible.

WARNING! Device Administrators


Do not interrupt the encryption process, or You can disable the authority to be a device
data may be lost. administrator for certain applications. If
6. When encryption is completed, you're disabled, you will typically lose some authority
prompted to enter your PIN or password. in those applications, such as the ability to
sync email or calendar events to your phone.
Encrypt SD Card To select device administrators:
After you encrypt your microSDHC card, you From the home screen, touch > Settings
need to enter a numeric PIN or password to > Security > Device administrators,
decrypt your microSDHC card each time you and then select a device administrator and
power on your phone. follow the prompts.
1. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > Security.
2. Check Encrypt SD card.
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Unknown Sources  Install from SD card: Install
certificates from the microSDHC card.
If you want to install apps from sources other
 Clear credentials: Delete all
than the Google Play Store, you must allow the
certificates.
installation of apps from unknown sources first.
1. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > Security. Backup & Reset
2. Check Unknown sources and touch OK. Your phone's Backup & reset menu lets you
select backup and restore options and
NOTE: perform a factory data reset.
To protect your phone and personal data, The Factory data reset option erases all data
please download apps from trusted sources, on your phone and restores it to the original
such as the Google Play Store app. factory settings. The data removed from the
phone includes your Google Account, all
Verify Apps system and app data and settings, and all
Disallow or display warnings before you install downloaded apps.
applications that may cause harm. To back up or restore:
From the home screen, touch > Settings 1. From the home screen, touch >
> Security and check or uncheck Verify Settings > Backup & reset.
apps. 2. Touch an option to access its settings:
 Back up my data: Back up app data,
Credential Storage Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to
This section provides options allowing you to Google servers after you sign in to
control how your phone accesses and stores your Google Account.
secure certificates, passwords, and other  Backup account: Select the Google
credentials. Account that your data is backed up to.
1. From the home screen, touch >  Automatic restore: Restore
Settings > Security. previously backed up settings and
2. Touch an option to access its settings: data when you reinstall an app.
 Storage type: Check the credential To reset your phone:
storage type. 1. From the home screen, touch >
 Trusted credentials: Display trusted Settings > Backup & reset >
CA certificates. Factory data reset.

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2. Touch Reset phone. If you are setting up an email account with
If you want to remove all data saved to the unique server settings or other parameters,
installed microSDHC card, check Erase touch Manual setup instead of Next and
SD card before touching Reset phone. enter the information as prompted.
3. Touch Erase everything. 4. Follow the prompts to finish the setup.

Remove an Existing Account


Accounts and Sync Settings Remove an account you do not need from the
The Accounts settings menu lets you add and phone.
manage all your email, social networking, and 1. From the home screen, touch >
picture and video sharing accounts.
Settings and scroll to the
ACCOUNTS section.
Set Up a New Account
2. Touch an account type such as Corporate,
Add an Internet or corporate account on your
Email, or Google.
phone.
3. Touch the account you want to remove
1. From the home screen, touch >
from the phone.
Settings > Add account.
4. Touch > Remove account >
2. Touch an account type.
Remove account.
NOTE:
Additional account types, such as Facebook, Sync the Accounts
Twitter, and LinkedIn, may become available Automatically or Manually
in the Add an account menu if you have When automatic sync is turned on, changes
installed related apps on your phone. See you make to information on your phone or on
Find and Install an App on page 42 for more
the web are automatically synchronized with
information.
each other.
3. Enter your account information and follow
When automatic sync is turned off, you need
the onscreen prompts to continue.
to sync manually to collect emails, updates, or
Depending on the account type, you may other recent information.
need to enter an email address or user
To sync your account automatically or
address, password, domain name, or
manually:
other information. For Corporate accounts,
contact your server administrator to 1. From the home screen, touch >
determine what information you will need. Settings > Data Usage.

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2. Touch and check or uncheck  From the home screen, touch >
Auto-sync data to enable or disable Settings > Accessibility and select
automatic sync. Touch OK to confirm. an option:
3. From the home screen, touch >  TalkBack: Get spoken feedback when
Settings and scroll to the you touch, select, or take any action
ACCOUNTS section. on your phone.
4. Touch an account type such as Corporate,  Captions: Set the language, text size,
Email, or Google. Your accounts and sync and style for the captions.
status are displayed. The icon is  Magnification gestures: When this
displayed if some or all of an account's feature is enabled, you can zoom in
information is configured to sync and out by triple-tapping the screen and
automatically. The icon turns gray if sync temporarily magnify what‘s under your
is off and red if the phone encounters finger by triple-tapping and holding.
some problem during synchronization.  Large text: Increase the text size on
 When automatic sync is on, touch an all your phone's screens. Useful for
account and check the items in the users with low vision.
account you need to make them sync  Power button ends call: When
automatically. enabled, you can press the Power
 When automatic sync is off, touch an Button to end phone calls without
account to open it, and touch > turning the screen off.
Sync now to sync all items in the  Auto-rotate screen: Change the
account manually, or touch one item to orientation of some onscreen content
sync it separately. based on the position of the phone.
 Speak passwords: Get spoken
Accessibility Settings feedback while typing passwords.
Accessibility options in the SYSTEM section  Accessibility shortcut: When this
let you control phone behavior related to feature is enabled, you can quickly
accessibility, such as pressing the Power enable accessibility features following
Button to end calls, automatic screen rotation, the steps prompted on the
delay for the touch & hold hand gesture, and Accessibility shortcut screen.
text-to-speech output.  Text-to-speech output: Specify
text-to-speech engine details and
speech rate.

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 Touch & hold delay: Adjust the delay Use Cloud Print on Your Phone
required for the phone to notice your
"touch & hold" gesture (for example, To use Google Cloud Print on your phone,
when you want to move an app to the you must sign in to your Google Account.
home screen). If you haven't added a printer on the phone or
haven't turned on the Cloud Print feature,
Printing touch > Settings > Printing >
Cloud Print from the home screen to enable
The Printing menu lets you configure this function or add a printer registered to your
Google's Cloud Print service. You can Google Account.
connect your printer to your Google Account
1. Open a file on the phone and select the
and then add the printer on your phone in the
option for print. For example, open a web
Printing menu. After that, you can send
page with the Chrome app and touch
documents, pictures, emails, or web pages
> Print….
from your phone to the printer wirelessly and
have them printed out. 2. Select a printer you have added to the
phone or choose All printers… to add a
Connect Your Printer to Your printer right away.
Google Account 3. Configure other print job options, such as
number of copies, color, and paper size.
How you connect your printer to your Google
Account depends on the type of your printer. 4. Touch Print to send the print job wireless
to your printer through Google servers.
For traditional printers, follow the steps below.
1. Connect the printer to your computer and NOTE:
install necessary software so that the Instead of selecting a printer, you can also
printer is ready for printing. choose to save the file to Google Drive.
2. Open the Chrome web browser on the
computer and go to the Settings page. Activate This Device
3. Click Add printers and follow the prompts The Activate this device menu lets you
to add the printer to your Google Account. activate your phone if it is not activated, and
You need to sign in to your Google check usage during the current billing period.
Account in Chrome.
For Cloud Ready Printers, you can connect it  From the home screen, touch >
to the Internet and register it to your Google Settings > Activate this device.
Account directly without using a computer.  If the phone is not activated, the

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activation process begins. Wait until it  Model number: View the model
finishes and touch Done to exit. number of your phone.
 If the phone is already activated, the  Android version: View the Android
usage details of your plan during the operating system version running on
current billing period are displayed. your phone.
Touch Check usage to refresh the  Baseband version: View the
data. baseband version of your phone.
 Kernel version: View the kernel
System Updates version of your phone.
The System updates menu lets you update  SW Version: View the software
your PRL (preferred roaming list), your user version of your phone.
profile, your Android software, and your  HW Version: View the hardware
phone firmware. version of your phone.
1. From the home screen, touch >
Settings > System updates.
2. Select an option and follow the prompts to
complete the updates.

About Phone
The About Phone menu lets you access
important phone and legal information.
 From the home screen, touch >
Settings > About phone to view the
following options:
 Status: View important information
about your phone, including battery
status, phone number, network, signal
strength and more.
 Legal information: View important
license and legal information of your
phone.

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Index
Accessibility, 88 Calendar, 62
Accounts, 35 Add event, 62
Airplane Mode, 72 Erase events, 63
Answer a Call, 27 Event alerts, 62
Applications, 42 Share calendar event, 64
Apps, 42 Show or hide calendars, 63
Find and install, 42 Sync calendars, 63
Request refunds, 43 View events, 63
Settings, 82 Call History, 29
Uninstall, 44 Make call from, 26
Unknown sources, 86 Options, 29
Backup & Reset, 86 View, 29
Battery Camera, 57
Charge, 13 Open, 57
Install, 13 Review screen, 57
Settings, 82 Settings, 58
Bluetooth Take a picture, 57
Connect, 68 Viewfinder, 57
Disconnect, 69 Car Kit
Settings, 72 Connect, 68
Settings menu, 68 Charge Battery, 13
Turn on or off, 68 Charging/micro-USB Jack, 12
Bluetooth Tethering, 55, 76 Clock
Bookmarks, 52 Countdown, 65
Browser Stopwatch, 65
Bookmarks, 52 Connect to PC, 82
Go to a website, 51 Contacts, 32
Home page, 51 Add contact, 32
Launch connection, 50 Add to Favorites, 33
Menu, 51 Edit, 33
Navigate, 50 Get started, 32
Options, 51 Groups, 34
Zoom, 50 Make call from, 26
Calculator, 66 Countdown, 65

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Data, 48 Google Play
Data Services, 52 Find and install apps, 42
Status indicators, 52 Help, 44
User name, 52 Store, 42
Data Usage Settings, 74 Google Play Music, 46
Drag, 18 Google Voice Typing, 24
Editing Text, 24 Google Wallet, 43
Email Headset
Account settings, 37 Connect, 68
Add account, 36 Headset Jack, 13
Add Exchange ActiveSync account, 36 Home Screen, 19
Compose and send, 36 Add items, 20
Delete account, 37 Adjust widget, 21
Send Gmail, 36 Customize, 20
View and reply, 37 Extended, 20
Emergency Numbers, 27 Folder, 20
Enter Text, 22 Move or remove items, 20
Entertainment, 57 Wallpaper, 21
Exchange ActiveSync In-call Options, 28
Add account, 36 Incoming Call
Extended Home Screen, 20 Answer, 27
Files Message response, 27
Transfer between phone and computer, Mute ringtone, 27
70 Reject, 27
Flick, 18 Install Battery, 13
Gallery, 59 Keyboard
View pictures and videos, 59 Google keyboard, 22
Gestures, 17 Touch Screen, 22
Gmail TouchPal X, 23
Access, 35 Maps, 44
Create account, 35 Messaging, 35
Send message, 36 microSDHC Card, 69
Google Encrypt, 85
Create account, 35 Format, 70
Sign in, 35 Install, 14
Google Keyboard, 22 Remove, 70
Google Maps, 44 Unmount, 70

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View memory, 70 Power On, 17
micro-USB Jack, 12 Reject Incoming Call, 27
MMS Ringtone, 77
Options, 40 Rotate, 19
Send messages, 38 SD Card, 69
Mobile Hotspot, 54, 75 Secure Credential Storage, 53
Mobile Network Settings, 73 Security
Music, 45 App sources, 86
Google Play Music, 46 Device administrators, 85
Music Player app, 45 Encrypt microSDHC card, 85
Notification Icons, 22 Encryption, 84
Notifications, 22 Screen lock, 83
Phone Settings, 72
Dialer, 26 Setup Screens, 15
Phone Calls, 26 Silent Mode, 76
Emergency numbers, 27 Slide, 18
From text messages, 26 Speaker, 12
Make calls, 26 Speed Dialing, 28
Receive, 27 Spread, 19
Using Call History, 26 Status Bar, 21
Using contacts, 26 Status Icons, 21
Using phone keypad, 26 Stopwatch, 65
Using speed dial, 26 Storage
Phone Illustration, 12 Settings, 81
Pictures Storage Card, 69
Edit, 60 Swipe, 18
Retouch, 60 Tethering, 55, 56
Rotate, 60 Text Editing, 24
Share, 61 Text Entry, 22
Take with camera, 57 Text Message
View, 59 Make call from, 26
Zoom, 59 Text Messaging
Pinch, 19 Draft messages, 38
Play Music, 46 Notifications, 38
Play Store, 42 Options, 40
Find and install apps, 42 Send messages, 38
Power Off, 17 Tools, 62

93 - Index
Alarm, 64 Record, 58
Bed clock, 65 Share, 61
Calculator, 65 View, 59
Countdown, 65 Watch, 59
File manager, 66 Voice Typing, 24
Google Now, 66 Voicemail, 28
Google search, 66 Settings, 29
Sound recorder, 66 Setup, 15
Stopwatch, 65 Volume
Voice dialer, 67 Button, 13
World time, 65 Volume Settings, 76
Touch, 18 VPN, 53
Touch and Hold, 18 Add connection, 53
Touch Screen Connect or disconnect, 54
Keyboard, 22 Prepare for connection, 53
Navigation, 17 Secure credential storage, 53
Turn off, 17 Settings, 76
Turn on, 17 Wallpaper, 78
TouchPal X, 23 Web, 48
TTY Mode, 30 Launch connection, 50
Turn Device Off, 17 Wi-Fi
Turn Device On, 17 Connect to a different network, 49
Typing, 22 Settings, 72
USB Tethering, 56, 76 Turn on and connect, 48
Video Camera Wireless network status, 49
Record video, 58 WPS, 49
Settings, 58 Zoom, 19
Videos

94 - Index

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