Gigaset GS190 User Manual
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Contents
Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Gigaset GS190 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Start screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illustration in the user guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Using the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Getting to know your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Configuring the start screens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fingerprint sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
“Do not disturb” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Messages (SMS/MMS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts and location detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer service United Kingdom and Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Customer Service & Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manufacturer's advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
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Not all functions described in the user guide are available in all countries or from all
network providers.
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Gigaset GS190
Overview
1 SIM/SD card slot 11 Dual camera
2 Headset connector 12 Flash
3 Message LED 13 Fingerprint sensor
4Front camera
5 Receiver
6Volume +: Press top
Volume –: Press bottom
7 Switching on and off
8Microphone
9USB type C connector
10 Speaker
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Start screen
Notifications and Status bar
Icons show the arrival of notifications and various
states ( p. 88)
Access to notifications ( p. 21)
Access to quick settings ( p. 16)
Navigation bar ( p. 16)
Favourites bar
Frequently used apps ( p. 19)
Area for apps and widgets
They can be placed anywhere ( p. 19)
GoogleTM search ( p. 21)
Status displays of the message LED
The message LED provides information on the charge level when charging, and the arrival of
notifications.
LED Meaning
On Device is charging.
Flashing Device is charging and/or notification available.
Off Device is not charging and no notification available.
Start screen
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Illustration in the user guide
Illustration in the user guide
Icons
Warnings, the non-adherence to which can result in damage to devices or personal
injury.
Important information regarding function and appropriate handling or functions
that could generate costs.
Prerequisite for carrying out the following action.
Additional helpful information.
Procedures
Example: Change the time for transitioning to the idle status
¤ Settings Display Advanced Sleep Select time
Step Follow this procedure
¤ Swipe up the start screen twice from the Home button .
Note: You can skip this step if the app you want to open is on a
start screen.
¤ Settings Tap the Settings app. The Settings menu opens.
¤ Display Tap the menu entry Display.
¤ Advanced Tap Advanced. Further settings are displayed.
¤ Sleep Tap Sleep.
¤ Select time Tap the required time
= Selected, = Not selected
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Safety precautions
Safety precautions
Please read these instructions carefully. Failure to comply presents a risk of injury and damage to
a device, as well as breaches of applicable laws.
Please explain the contents of this document as well as the potential risks associated with using
this device to your children.
General information
Dispose of used mobile telephones in line with the instructions (Chapter Waste and environmental protection p. 86).
• For your own safety, only use original, approved accessories from Gigaset for your mobile phone. Using
incompatible accessories can damage the mobile phone and entail hazardous situations. Original accessories can be purchased from Gigaset Customer Service (see Customer service United Kingdom and
Ireland p. 82).
• The mobile phone is not waterproof. The device or its accessories must therefore not be kept or charged
in damp environments (in bathrooms, shower rooms or kitchens, for example). Rain, moisture or any liquid
can contain minerals which can cause the electrical circuitry to corrode. There is a risk of electric shock, fire
or damage when the device is being charged.
• Permitted temperature range for charging and operation: 0-40°C.
High temperatures can shorten the life of electronic devices and damage the battery; plastic parts can
deform or melt. Using or keeping the mobile phone in refrige rated areas can result in condensation on the
inside of the telephone which will destroy the electronic circuitry.
• The mobile phone must not be used or kept in dusty or dirty places. Dust can be a reason for the mobile
phone to malfunction.
• Switch off your mobile phone when in potentially explosive areas and observe all warning signs. Poten-
tially explosive areas also include places where switching off vehicle engines is normally recommended. It
is at these kinds of places that flying sparks can be the cause of explosions or fires with resulting injuries,
and there may be a risk to life.
These areas include petrol stations, chemical factories, transport and storage systems for hazardous chemicals, spaces under ship decks, areas in which the air contains chemical substances or fine particles (such
as dust or metal powder particles).
• Short-circuiting, disassembling and modifyi ng the mobile phone are not permitted because they present
a risk of injury, electric shock, fire or damage to the charger.
• The USB connection must be established with USB version 2.0 or higher.
• If the mobile telephone becomes hot, changes colour or shape or leaks whilst being used, charged or at
any other time, contact Gigaset Customer Service immediately.
Battery and charging
• The battery is built-in. Do not disassemble, weld and/or modify the battery. Do not keep the mobile tele-
phone where it is exposed to strong mechanical effects.
• The battery electrolyte coming into contact with eyes can cause a loss of eyes ight. If electrolyte does enter
an eye, please do not rub the eye with a hand. Immediately wash the affected eye thoroughly with clear
water and consult a doctor. The electrolyte coming into contact with skin (or clothing) presents a risk of
skin burns. Immediately wash the skin or clothing thoroughly with soap and clear water, and consult a
doctor if required.
• The temperature of the mobile phone rises during the charging process. Do not store the mobile tele-
phone in the same place as flammable products as this poses a risk of fire.
• Do not charge the battery for longer than 12 hours.
• Only charge the device indoors. Whilst the phone is charging, do not use the phone for calls or dial any
numbers.
• The socket must be easily accessible during the charging process.
• Electrical storms pose a risk of electric shocks.
• Do not use the charger when the power cable is damaged because this poses a risk of electric shock and
fire.
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Safety precautions
Headset
High volumes can impair hearing. Listening to music or conversation with headphones set to a
loud volume can be unpleasant and permanently impair hearing.
To prevent loss of hearing, do not have the volume turned up too high for long periods.
• If you wear headphones whilst out walking or running, please ensure that the cord does not wrap itself
around your body or objects on your person.
• Only wear headphones in dry environments. The static electr icity which builds up on the headphones can
discharge via your ears as an electric shock. The static electricity can discharge if you touch the headphones with your hand or touch bare metal before connecting with the mobile phone.
Use in hospitals / medical devices
• The function of medical equipment near your mobile phone can be impaired. Bear in mind the technical
conditions of the environment in question (such as in doctors’ surgery).
• If you use a medical device such as a pacemaker, please consult the manufacturer of the product before
using your mobile phone. You will be provided information on the sensitivity of the device to external,
high-frequency energy sources.
• Heart pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators:
Whe n you swit ch on your m obil e pho ne, en sure that the distance between the phone and an implant is at
least 152 mm. To reduce potential interference, use the mobile ph one on the opposite side to the implant.
Please switch the mobile phone off immediately if interference occurs. Do not keep the mobile phone in
a shirt pocket.
• Hearing aids, cochlear implants:
Some digital wireless devices can interfere with hearing aids and cochlear implants. Please consult the
manufacturers of these products if interference occurs.
• Other medical devices:
If you and the people around you use other medical devices, please contact the relevant manufacturer for
information on whether such devices are protected from radio frequency signals in the environment. You
can also consult your doctor about this.
Emergency calls
• Make sure the mobile phone is switched on and connected to the GSM network. Enter the emergency
number as required and speak.
• Tell the person at the emergency call centre your location.
• Do not end the conversation until the person at the emergency call centre asks you to.
Children and pets
• Keep the mobile phone, chargers and accessories out of the reach of children and pets. Children and/or
pets can swallow the small parts, posing a risk of suffocation and other hazards. A child may only use the
mobile phone under the supervision of an adult.
Playing games
• Playing games on the mobile phone for long periods may mean assuming an unhealthy body posture.
Take a 15 minute break every hour. Stop immediately if you feel unwell during game play. Consult a doctor
straight away if your condition persists.
Aeroplanes, vehicles and road safety
• Switch off your mobile phone in aeroplanes.
Please observe applicable restrictions and regulations. Wireless devices can interfere with the function of
aeronautical equipment. Follow the instructions issued by flight personnel when using your mobile
phone.
• The absolute priority for every vehicle driver and everyone in a vehicle is safety on the roads and for road
users.
Using a mobile phone whilst driving can be distracting and therefore lead to dangerous situations. You
can also be violating applicable laws.
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Safety precautions
SIM card, memory card and data connector cable
• Do n ot remo ve the card fr om the mobile phone whils t data i s bein g sent or rece ived as this p resent s a ris k
of data loss and damage to the mobile phone or memory card.
• Charges might apply when establishing Internet connections via the SIM card.
Defective devices
• The installation and repair of products are the sole preserves of qualified maintenance personnel.
• Dispose of faulty devices carefully or have them repaired by our Customer Service team. These devices
could interfere with other wireless services.
• Careless handling of the mobile phone, such as dropping it, can shatter the display and damage the elec-
tronic circuitry and sensitive parts inside.
• Do not use the device if the display is cracked or shattered. Fragments of glass or plastic can injure hands
and face.
• In the event of malfunction of your mobile phone, battery or accessories, please contact a Gigaset Service
Centre for an inspection.
Other important information
• Never point the flash light directly at the eyes of people or animals. Pointing a flash light too near to human
eyes poses a risk of temporary loss of eyesight or impairment of vision.
• The device can heat up when running power-intensive apps or programs for longer periods. This is normal
and has no bearing on the performance of the device.
• When the device warms up, please put it aside for a while and stop the program you were running. Coming
into contact with a hot device can cause minor skin irritations such as redness.
• Do not apply lacquer to the mobile phone. Lacquer and paint can damage the parts of the mobile phone
and may cause malfunction.
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Getting started
SD card SIM cards
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Contents of the package
• A Gigaset GS190 smartphone
• A charger cable with power adapter
• one SIM card needle
• one headset
Getting started
Inserting SIM and SD cards
You can insert two nano SIM cards and one micro SD card in the smartphone.
¤ Open the SIM/SD card slot. To do this, poke the
enclosed SIM card needle into the small opening on
the SIM/SD card slot and press.
¤ Pull out the card slot.
¤ Place the nano SIM card(s) / micro SD card (optional)
into the card slot.
Do not exert any force when inserting the SIM or the
y card because doing so might damage the card
memor
slot.
Getting started
Face the screen towards you.
¤ Replace the SIM/SD card slot and push down until it
clicks into place.
The device detects SD cards with a storage capacity of 32 GB. Higher capacity cards
(to 256 GB) can be used if formatted on the Gigaset GS190 (not from a PC).
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Getting started
Charging the battery
The battery is built-in. This means a higher b
same device dimensions.
attery capacity can be realised for the
¤ Plug the USB Type C connector on the charger
cable provided into the USB Type C connector
on the smartphone
¤ Connect the power adapter to the USB
connector of the charger cable and connect it to
the power source.
The device is charged once the charge icon in
the Status bar is filled completely.
So your phone does not discharge during set-up, keeping it connected to the power
is recommended until set-up is complete.
Switching on the device
¤ Keep the On/Off button pressed until the device vibrates.
When you are requested to unlock the SIM card,
¤ use the keypad to enter the PIN of the SIM card
When switching on the device for the fi
initial configuration.
rst time, a wizard starts which guides you through the
Wizard for configuring the device
When you switch on your phone for the first time, you are automatically guided through the
most important configuration steps.
< Back: Check and change as required settings already configured.
Next > Apply the setting on the screen and j
Skip Configure the setting later.
ump to the next screen.
Selecting the language
The set language is displayed.
¤ Select another language as required tap Start
Inserting SIM cards
This screen is only shown when no SIM card is inserted:
¤ Insert card now ( p. 9)
Insert SIM card later: Sk
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Getting started
Establishing a WLAN connection
Wireless networks (WLANs) in range are displayed.
¤ Tap the required WLAN Enter the WLAN password Connect . . . A connection to the
selected WLAN is established
Copying apps & data
You can now specify whether you want to set up the device as a completely new device or if you
want to copy personal data (e. g. apps, photos, music) from another device or from
Go
ogle Cloud.
Copying data
You already have an Android smartphone, a Google account or an iPhone.
¤ Select the required option Select the desired data source
¤ Follow the instructions on the screen.
Setting up a new device
Logging in to an existing Google account
¤ Enter the email address and password of your Google account
or
Creating a new account
¤ Tap Create account Enter the email address and password for a new Google account.
¤ Specify more details to conclude setting up the Google account.
Using Google services
Various services are displayed.
¤ Use the switch to enable/disable the service you want to use Next
P
erforming this step also means you accept the conditions of use and data protection
declaration of Google.
Setting up protection for the phone
Protect your smartphone from unauthorised use.
Fingerprint
¤ Add fingerprint Next . . . A wizard opens to guide you through the necessary steps.
Additional information p. 29
or
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Getting started
¤ Enter the PIN
or
¤ Select Options for the display lock
¤ Select Pattern | PIN | Password Next
¤ Enter the pattern, PIN or password Next Repeat Confirm
Enabling Google Assistant
Google Assistant answers questions and carries out a range of tasks. This page provides
information about the authorisations required for Google Assistant.
If you want to enable Google Assistant: Ta p Ye
If you do not want to enable Google Assistant: Ta p No
The data used for these settings can be taken from any device logged into the Google account.
Y
ou can change these settings any time in your Google account at
s, en ab le.
, thank you.
myaccount.google.com.
Setting up other functions
You can now configure other settings, such as set up Google Pay, set the background for the
display or the font, and set up another email account.
Gmail is set up once you log in t
email accounts, these emails can also be displayed in the Gmail app.
o your Google account. If you set up email addresses for other
¤ Select provider Enter access details Next
If you do not want to configure any more settings now: Done!
Finally, you can set up facial recognition.
For detailed information on this, refer to p. 56
Your smartphone is now ready to use.
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Getting to know your device
Using the device
Getting to know your device
Switching the device on and off
Switching on
¤ Press and hold the On/Off button . . . The device is started
Unlocking the SIM card
¤ Enter the PIN for the SIM card
Removing notifications (if available)
Clear notification:
Deal with notification later:
Notifications p. 21
When a display lock is set up to protect against unauthorised use
¤ Swipe up Unlock the display . . . The start screen is displayed
Display lock: p. 55
Switching off
¤ Press and hold the On/Off button Tap Power off OK
¤ Swipe to the left or right
¤ Swipe upwards to the Notifications bar
You can also switch the smartphone to Airplane mode. This only disables the wireless
functions, the other device functions remain available.
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Getting to know your device
Switching the device to and ending idle mode
Switching the device to idle mode
¤ Briefly press the On/Off button
If the device is not used for a defined time,
Setting the period of inactivity for transitioning to idle mode
it automatically switches to idle mode.
¤ Settings Display Advanced Sleep Select period
Ending idle mode
¤ Briefly press the On/Off button Remove any notifications as required Swipe up
Unlock the display
Some apps can be accessed directly from idle mode with a fingerprint ( p. 29).
Using the touchscreen
Movements and gestures for using the touchscreen:
Tapping
¤ Briefly touch the screen with your finger
Examples:
Start an app, and select function or setting: tap the element
Enter text: Tap a text f iel d . . . A keypad is shown
Touching and holding
¤ Keep your finger on an element until it responds.
Dragging and releasing
¤ Touch and hold the element Move your finger across the screen to the place required
Release the element
Example: Moving apps on the start screen
Swiping or dragging
¤ Move your finger quickly across the screen without stopping
Example: Switching between the start screens
Double tapping
¤ Tap the screen twice quickly in succession.
Example: Zooming. Only possible for special screens (such as websites or maps).
Zoom in:
Zoom back out:
¤ Tap twice quickly in succession
¤ Tap twice again
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Getting to know your device
Spreading apart / pinching together your fingers
¤ Place two or more fingers on the screen at the same time
Zoom in:
Zoom out:
Example: Scaling screen content. Only possible for special screens (such as Google Maps and
Chrome).
¤ Spread your fingers apart
¤ Pinch your fingers together
Setting volume and vibration from the Volume button
Change the volume for ringtone, music and alarm.
¤ Press the Volume button on the right-hand side of the device . . . the slider bar
for the volume is opened Adjust the volume with the slider bar
Disabling the ringtone
¤ Drag the slider bar all the way down
or: Tap
Enabling/disabling vibration and muting
¤ Tap . . . the ringtone is disabled; vibration is enabled
¤ Tap . . . vibration is disabled; the ringtone is disabled
¤ Tap . . . the ringtone is enabled
Configuring advanced audio settings:
¤ Tap . . . menu Settings – Sound opens ( p. 50)
Start screen
A start screen is displayed when you switch on or unlock the
device, and no app is open.
You can create several start screens and configure them as you
wish - t
o be able to quickly access favourite apps and content
( p. 19).
Returning to the start screen from any user situation
¤ Tap the Home button in the navigation bar . . . the start
screen open most recently is displayed
Switching between start screens
¤ Swipe left or right to the required start screen.
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Getting to know your device
The Google feed is displayed on the very left of the screen.
For the selection of messages shown in the feed, Google uses information from your
device, from other Google products and from data stored in your Google account.
You can specify in Settings which type of information is displayed in your feed.
Switching between start screens and apps
One or more navigation buttons are at the bottom of every screen depending on the user situation.
Opens the screen last viewed. You can go back several times (only as far as the start
screen).
Home button
Briefly tap to: Open the start screen which was open last time.
Touch and hold to: Open the Google Assistant Google-Hilfe
Swipe up: Opens an overview of the apps and browser tabs used
Swipe up twice: Opens a list of all apps
last time.
Open an app:
Close an app:
¤ Tap it
¤ Swipe the app up
Quick settings
The quick settings enable you to access frequently used settings from all user situations, such as
screen lighting, WLAN, Bluetooth and similar settings.
Opening the quick settings
¤ From the Status bar, swipe down
. . . The most important quick settings are displayed
¤ Swipe down again . . . More quick settings are displayed Swipe left/right to display all the
quick settings
Icons of the quick settings p. 88
Enabling and disabling a function
¤ Tap the setting . . . The symbol for the setting is coloured when it is enabled, and grey when
it is disabled
Changing a setting
¤ Touch and hold the symbol Change the setting as required
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Getting to know your device
Editing quick settings
You can make available more quick settings, remove any not used and rearrange the icons.
¤ Tap . . . Quick settings not being used are shown at the bottom Touch and keep your
finger on the icon, and drag it to the required position
Finish editing: Ta p in the top left
Restore to default settings: Tap Reset
The required setting is not available as a quick setting:
¤ Tap . . . the Settings app is opened; here you can access all of your smartphone
settings.
Writing and editing text
Use the Google keypad to write text.
Opening the keypad
¤ Tap a place where text can be entered
You can enter letters, digits and special characters.
Switching between entry of letters and digits /
characters: Tap
special
Closing the keypad
¤ Tap in the navigation bar
Adding text
Entering letters and symbols:
Entering uppercase letters:
Enabling/disabling Caps Lock:
Showing umlauts:
Whilst text is being entered, suggestions from the keypad dictionary are shown above the
keypad.
Using a suggestion:
¤ Tap a k ey
¤ Tap the shift key ( )
¤ Double tap the shift key ( )
¤ Touch and hold the key
¤ Tap the word . . . The word is included and a space is inserted
automatically
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Getting to know your device
Editing text
Positioning the cursor:
Moving the cursor:
Deleting a character:
Selecting text:
Selecting all:
Cutting selected text:
Copying selected text:
Pasting text:
If there is not enough of space to display all options: Tap
¤ Tap the place in the text where you want to position the
cursor
¤ Swipe left or right on the text
¤ Touch and hold the backspace key
¤ Touch and hold a word Select more or less text with tabs
on both sides
¤ Touch and hold a word Select all
¤ Tap Cut
¤ Tap Copy
¤ Position the cursor Tap on the cursor Paste
Changing the keypad settings
You can change various keypad settings, such as the language for the keypad assignment, the
response to keypresses and the keypad design.
¤ Settings System Languages& input Virtual keyboard Gboard
Setting voice entry
If an app permits it, you can also enter text by speaking into the microphone. The function is
enabled by default.
Enable/disable voice input:
¤ Settings System Languages& input Virtual keyboard Manage
keyboards Enable/disable Google Voice input with the switch
Voice input settings:
¤ Settings System Languages& input Virtual keyboard Google Voice
input
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Configuring the start screens
Configuring the start screens
You can create several start screens and configure them as you wish - to be able to quickly access
favourite apps and content.
Tailoring the Favourites bar
At the bottom of every start screen is the Favourites bar, from which you are able to quickly
access the apps you use most frequently.
Opening the menu with all the apps:
¤ Swipe up the screen twice from the Home button
The apps in the App menu are in alphabetical order.
Scrolling through the list: swipe up or down
Removing apps from the Favourites bar
¤ Touch an app in the Favourites bar and drag it upwards
¤ Drag the app to the Forge t button at the top of the screen and release your finger
or
¤ Drag it to somewhere else on the screen and release your finger
Adding an app
¤ Select the required app Touch and hold the app . . . The start screen is shown in the
background Drag the app to a free space in the Favourites bar and release your finger.
Changing the wallpaper
¤ Touch and hold the wallpaper Tap Wallpapers Selec t picture from the predefined back-
grounds or a separate photo from the photo gallery Tap Choose wallpaper from
More wallpaper images can be downloaded from Google Play.
Adding an app to a start screen
¤ Open the App menu Look for the required app Touch and drag the app . . . The start
screen is displayed in the background Drag the app to a free space in a start screen and
release your finger
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Configuring the start screens
Adding a widget to a start screen
Widgets are components that are specifically intended to be displayed on a start screen,
e.g. a clock, a calendar extract for the current day, an important entry from the contact list or a
ect dial.
dir
¤ Touch and hold a free space on a start screen Tap
¤ Touch and hold the required widget . . . The start screen is displayed in the background
Drag the widget to a free space in a start screen and release your finger
The sizes of some widgets can be changed:
¤ Touch and hold a widget Release your finger . . . If the size of the widget can be changed,
you see a dotted frame on the edges Change the size of the widget by dragging the dots
Once the correct size is set: Tap anywhere outside the widget
Moving apps and widgets
¤ Touch and hold an app or widget on a start screen Drag the app or widget to the required
position and release your finger, or drag it to the left or right to another start screen and
release your finger
Creating folders for apps
¤ Touch and hold an app on a start screen Drag the app icon over another app icon . . .
A shared symbol is created for both apps
Adding apps:
¤ Touch and hold an app Drag it to the folder
To remove the app:
¤ Open folder Touch and hold the app Drag it from the folder to the background
Renaming a folder:
¤ Open the folder Tap the name . . . The keypad opens Delete the old name Enter
the new name
Removing an app or widget
¤ Touch and hold an app or widget on a start screen Drag it up to option Remove and
release your finger
Adding, rearranging and removing start screens
If you have created multiple start screens, a fine white bar will appear above the Favourites bar
when you swipe left or right, displaying the number of start screens and the position of the
current start screen.
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Notifications
Adding start screens
¤ Touch and hold an app Drag the app all the way to the right until a blank start
screen is shown Release your finger . . . A new start screen is created and the app is placed
on it
Removing a start screen
¤ Remove all apps and widgets from a start screen (by deleting them or moving them to
another start screen) . . . When the last app or widget has been removed, the start screen is
deleted
Other settings for the start screen
You can configure other settings for the design of the start screen, such as the appearance of the
app symbols.
¤ Touch and hold a free place on a start screen Tap Home settings Select the required
option and set it if required
Browse smartphone and Internet
At the bottom of the start screen is the Google search widget, enabling you to search on your
smartphone and browse the Internet.
Entering a search term
¤ Tap th e Se arc h ba r E nte r a s earch term using the keypad
Search using voice entry
¤ Tap the Microphone icon Speak your search term into the microphone
Additional information
Google Help
Notifications
Notifications inform you about various events, such as the arrival of a new voice message or
email, appointments or wake-up calls.
Notifications are displayed as follows:
• In the Notifications bar: Swipe over the screen from the top down
An icon in the Notifications bar denotes which notifications are available ( p. 88).
• On the lock screen: when the phone starts and when returning from idle mode
• At the top of the screen whilst you are doing something else on your phone, such as reading
an email or watching a video
• Briefly on the idle screen
Changing the settings for d
The messages LED flashes when there are new notifications.
isplaying notifications: p. 22
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Notifications
Dealing with notifications
Viewing and responding to notifications
¤ Tap the notification . . . The contents of the message are displayed in the associated app. If
there are several possible apps, you can select one.
Which information is displayed and which actions are possible depend on the app which
triggers a notification.
Some apps allow actions to respond to a notification. You can for example reply directly to a
, switch off a wake-up call or show on the map the meeting place for an appointment.
mail
Changing the display options of the app for notifications: p. 23
Deleting and resetting notifications
Deleting a notification:
¤ Swipe the notification to the left or right
Deleting all notifications on the Notifications screen:
¤ Scroll down to the end of the notifications Clear all
Resetting a notification on the lock screen or at the top of the screen to read it later:
¤ Swipe the notification up
Show most recent incoming notifications
¤ Settings Apps & notifications Notifications
Listed in Recently sent are the apps that sent the most recent notifications.
Settings for notifications
Changing the default notification sound
¤ Settings Apps & notifications Notifications Default notification
sound Select the source for ringtones (media storage or own ringtones) Select the notification tone OK
or
¤ Settings Sound Default notification sound Select the notification tone
OK
No notification sound: Select None (first en
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try in the list)
Apps
• If you do not wish to be disturbed, you can mute your device. No notification
sound is then played.
Use the “Do not disturb” function to mute your device p. 30
• In some apps, sound and vibration settings for notifications can be set directly in
the app from the Settings menu.
• If the volume for the ringtone is reduced down to Vibration mode ( p. 50), the
device vibrates for notifications instead of playing a sound. The smartphone
continues to vibrate for notifications for which Vibration mode is already selected.
Changing the settings for app notifications
Specify how and when notifications for an app are displayed
¤ Settings Apps & notifications Display all apps Select an app
Notifications
or
¤ Touch and hold an app notification Tap Notifications
The possible app notifications are displayed.
displayed.
Notifications on the lock screen
The following settings are available for the lock screen:
• Don't show notifications at all
• Show all notification content
• Hide sensitive content
You can use this setting as the default for all apps.
You can specify which app notifications are
¤ Settings Apps & notifications Notifications On lock screen Select the
required option
or
¤ Settings Security & location Lock screen settings On lock screen
Apps
The apps available on the device are stored in the App menu. The device is supplied with a
number of default apps. Additional apps from your mobile operator are installed as soon as you
insert a SIM card.
You can download and install more apps, or disable
You can place frequently used apps directly on a start screen ( p. 19), and the five
most important in the Favourites bar ( p. 19).
and uninstall existing apps.
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Apps
Opening and exiting apps
Opening an app from the App menu
The start screen is open. If not: Tap
¤ Swipe up twice from the bottom . . . All apps are displayed (sorted alphabetically) Tap
the app you want to open
Switching between apps
¤ From the Home button , swipe up . . . the apps last used are displayed swipe left/
right to scroll through the list Tap the app you want to open
Navigation bar: p. 16
Ending/exiting apps
Exiting an app
¤ Tap in the Navigation bar . . . The start screen is displayed. The app stays open and is
included in the app overview.
Ending an app
¤ From the Home button , swipe up . . . all apps opened recently are displayed in an
overview swipe up the apps to delete
Ending all the apps: Swipe all the way to the left Clos
e all apps
Looking for an app
¤ . . . All apps are displayed Tap Search apps above the app list Enter the first
letter of the app you are looking for . . . All matching apps are displayed
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Apps
Installing/uninstalling apps
Installing new apps
Downloading apps from Google Play:
¤ Play Store . . . The Google Play Store is opened Look for the app you want
Open the app screen Install
Uninstalling or disabling apps
You can delete apps you no longer need from the device.
You can uninstall apps you have downloaded. They are completely removed from the device.
A
pps preinstalled on the device (system apps) can be disabled but not completely removed.
Disabled apps are not show on the device.
Disabling a system app can cause problems with other apps.
¤ Settings Apps & notifications Display all apps Select the app that you
wish to uninstall Uninstall / Disable
or (for apps which can be uninstalled)
¤ Touch and hold the app you want to uninstall Drag it to Uninstall and release your
finger
Show system apps and processes:
¤ Settings Apps & notifications Display all apps Tap Show system
Preinstalled default Google apps
The smartphone makes available many of the default apps from Google, including:
Search
Chrome Browser for surfing on the Internet
Gmail Receive, write and send emails
Maps Look for and find out about places in all corners of the globe
YouTu be Pl ay YouTub e vide os an d pla ylis ts
Browse Internet and search smartphone
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Apps
Files File manager
Drive Store data centrally
Play Music Listen to music
Play Movies & TV Watch films and series
Hangouts Communicate with friends with voice calls, messages and videos
Photos Save and manage photos centrally
Duo Make calls with video view
Play Store Download apps
More information on Google apps Google Help
Using two apps at the same time
Split screen mode enables you to display two apps next to or above each other on the screen,
and to work with both apps in parallel.
Both apps support the function.
Starting Split screen mode
¤ Open the first app from a start screen or from the app menu from the Home button ,
swipe up touch and hold the icon at the top in the app image Tap Share screen . . .
the app is displayed at the top (or on the side)
Selecting the second app
¤ Open the second app from a start screen or the app menu . . . The app is loaded into
the second screen area
or
¤ In the list of recently used apps in the second screen area, tap the title of the second app . . .
The app is loaded into the second screen area
Changing the second app
¤ Tap Select a different app from a start screen or the app menu
or
¤ From the Home button , swipe up tap another app
Ending Split screen mode
¤ Drag the black bar between the two apps all the way up/down or left/right . . . The second
app is ended and the device returns to Default mode
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Apps
Protection from harmful apps
Downloading apps from sources other than Google Play
If you want to download apps from sources other than Google Play, you must permit it explicitly.
You can find this function in the settings for the app that allows the download, e. g. browser or
ogram.
mail pr
¤ Settings Apps & notifications Display all apps Select the app that you
wish to use to load apps from other sources Advanced Install unknown apps Enable
the Allow from this source switch.
If you i nten d to use a pps that Goo gle c las sifi es a s ins ecu re, y ou mu st p ermi t th e us e of s uch apps
xplicitly. Find out about the associated security risks from Google beforehand.
e
Apps from unknown sources can represent a security risk for your smartphone.
A download can corrupt your smartphone, and personal details can be misused or
go missing.
Enabling Verify apps
When the function is enabled, your device verifies apps when being installed, and regularly
searches the device for potentially harmful apps.
¤ Settings Google Security Google Play Project Enable the Scan
device for security threats switch
The following actions are possible when you install an app which is not from Google Play:
• Recommendation not to install the app.
• Installation of the app is blocked when there is a threat to the security of the device.
• Information on the app’s identification is sent to Google, such as protocol information,
URLs connected to the app, the device ID, its operating system version and the IP address.
Apps installed on the device are checked regularly
app check can take the following actions:
• Recommend that you uninstall the app immediately.
• Remove an app which is known to be insecure.
. If a potential harmful app is detected, the
Improving the detection of harmful apps
The Scan device for security threats function is enabled.
If the function is enabled, Google also receives anonymous information on all apps installed
which are not from the Google Play Store. This helps Google to provide better protection for
users against harmful apps.
¤ Settings Google Security Google Play Project Enable the
Improve harmful app detection switch
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Downloads
This option might not work for all apps because developers are able to disable this
function to prevent their apps being subjected to verification.
Downloads
You can download files from websites onto your device. Downloaded files are mainly stored in
the file manager app available, e.g. Fi
Content such as music, TV programs and books are generally not stored in the file
manager but in the app with which the download was performed.
Working with downloaded files
¤ Files Downloads
les.
Display with large/
small icons:
Opening a file:
Deleting a file:
Sharing a file:
¤ Tap /
¤ Tap the file Select the app to use to display the download
¤ Touch and hold the file Tap
¤ Touch and hold the file Tap
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Fingerprint sensor
Fingerprint sensor
The device has a fingerprint sensor. This enables you for example to authorise purchases,
register with certain apps and quickly open a contact from idle mode.
Setting up the fingerprint
¤ Settings Security & location Fingerprint . . . A wizard opens which guides
you through the necessary steps Next
When a display lock is set up: Enter the pattern, PIN or password
If a display lock is not yet set up: Set u
Pattern, PIN and password are alternatives to the fingerprint.
The alternative method must be used in the following cases:
• The fingerprint is not recognised after several attempts
• For editing fingerprint settings
• When it has been more than 48 hours since the alternative method was used for
unlocking
Scanning a fingerprint
¤ Place your finger onto the sensor on the back of the device. Hold the device as you will also
hold it later for unlocking. Next
¤ Keep tapping the sensor until the Fingerprint added message is shown. Keep changing the
position of your finger.
Ending the scan: Done
Add more fingerprints Fi
You can add up to five fingerprints. They are saved as Finger 1 to Finger 5.
Note that all those who add their fingerprints are able to unlock the phone and
authorise purchases with your account.
Fingerprints are stored securely and never outside the device.
ngerprint Add fingerprint
p screen lock ( p. 55)
Changing a fingerprint name
Assign a suitable name for the fingerprint, e.g. “Index finger left”.
¤ Settings Security & location Fingerprint Use the alternative method for
unlocking (pattern, PIN or password) Touch a name Enter the new name in the text
field (max. 15 characters) OK
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