Gigaset GS270 User Manual
GS270/GS270plus
You can also find the user guide
online on your smartphone
Contents
Contents
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Gigaset GS270 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manufacturer's advice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
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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 GS270
Overview
1 SIM/SD card slot 11 Rear camera
2 Message LED 12 Flash / torch
3 Front camer
4 Receiver 14 Speaker
5 Headset connector (3
6 Volume button (top: +
7 On/Off button
8 Tou c hs c re e n
9 Microphone
10 Micro-USB socket
a 13 Fingerprint sensor
.5 mm jack)
, bottom: –)
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Start screen
Notifications and Status bar
Icons show the arrival of notifications and
various states ( p. 79)
Access to notifications ( p. 20)
Access to quick settings ( p. 16)
Navigation buttons ( p. 16)
Favourites bar
Access to the App menu and frequently
used apps ( p. 18)
Start screen display
Number of start screens / position of the
current start screen ( p. 20)
Area for apps and widgets
They can be placed anywhere ( p. 18)
Google search ( p. 15)
Start screen
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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 Device – Display Sleep Select time
Step Follow this procedure
¤ Tap the icon in the middle of the Favourites bar. The App menu
¤ Settings Tap the Settings app. The Settings menu opens.
¤ Device – Display In the Device area, tap Display.
¤ Sleep Tap Sleep.
¤ Select time Tap the required time
opens.
Note: You can skip this step if the app you want to open is on a
start screen.
= 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
vice, as well as breaches of applicable laws.
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Please explain the contents of this document as well as the potential risks associated with using
is device to your children.
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General information
Dispose of used mobile telephones in line with the instructions (Chapter Waste and environmen-
protection p. 77).
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• 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
• 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 circuitr y 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 modifying 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 eyesight. If elec trolyte 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.
p. 76).
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Safety precautions
Headset
High volumes can impair hearing. Listening to music or conversation with headphones set to a
olume can be unpleasant and permanently impair hearing.
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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 electricit y 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 phone 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 no t remov e the c ard fro m the m obile p hone w hilst data is being sent o r recei ved as t his pr esents a risk
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, batter y 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 dev ice c an h eat up w hen r unn ing powe r-i nten siv e ap ps o r pro gra ms fo r lo nge r per iod s. T his i s no rma l
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
SIM 2SIM 1 SDSIM 1
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Getting started
Contents of the package
• A Gigaset GS270 smartphone
• A battery
• A charger cable with power adapter
Getting started
Inserting SIM and SD cards
You can insert two nano SIM cards or one nano SIM card and one micro SD card in the smartphone.
¤ Open the SIM/SD card slot. To do this, poke a pointed
implement 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 in the card slot.
Do not exert any force when inserting the SIM or the memory card because doing so
t damage the card slot.
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¤ 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 128 GB) can
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e u sed i f for mat ted o n th e GS2 70 ( not f rom a PC) .
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Getting started
Charging the battery
¤ Plug the Micro-USB connector of the charger cable
provided into the Micro-USB socket of 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
ecommended until set-up is complete.
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Switching on the device
¤ Press and hold the On/Off button.
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 jump to the next screen.
Skip Configure the setting later.
Selecting the language
The set language is displayed.
¤ Select another language as required tap
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Getting started
Inserting SIM cards
This screen is only shown when no SIM card is inserted:
¤ Insert card now ( p. 9)
Insert SIM card later: Sk
Establishing a WLAN connection
Wireless networks (WLANs) in range are displayed.
ip
¤ Tap the required WLAN Enter the WLAN password Connect . . . A connection to the
selected WLAN is established
Setting up a Google account
Logging in to the existing Google account
¤ Enter the email address and password of your Google account.
or
Creating a new account
¤ Enter the email address and password for a new Google account.
Entering a name
You can enter a name to personalise apps.
¤ Enter First name and as required Surname using the keypad Next
Setting up email
Gmail is set up once you log in to your Google account.
This is where you can set up email addresses for other mail accounts
in the Gmail app.
. The mails are also displayed
¤ Select provider Enter access details Next
If you do not want to set up any more email accounts: Not no
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Getting started
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. 27
or
PIN, pattern or password
¤ Configure PIN, pattern or password Next Select Pattern | PIN | Password Next
Specify whether the selected protection applies also for starting the device
¤ Enter pattern, PIN or password Next Repeat Confirm
Settings for notifications
¤ Select how notifications are displayed when the phone is locked Next
Using Google services
Various services are displayed.
¤ Use the switch to enable/disable the service you want to use Next
Performing this step also means you accept the conditions of use and data protection
declaration of Google.
Settings for the start screen
The start screen is displayed. You can specify various settings for the start screen.
¤ Touch and hold the wallpaper on the start screen
Changing the wallpaper:
¤ Wallpapers . . . Images saved on the device are displayed Select the wallpaper Tap
Choose wallpaper from
Making widgets available on the start screen:
¤ Widgets . . . The available widgets are displayed Touch and hold the required widget . . .
The start screen is displayed Position the widget and release it at the r
equired position
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 Unlock the display if required (if a display lock is set up
to protect against unauthorised starting) . . . The device is started
Display lock: p. 53
Unlocking the SIM card
¤ Enter the PIN for the SIM card OK
Removing notifications (if available)
Clear notification:
Deal with notification later:
Notifications p. 20
When a display lock is set up to protect against unauthorised use
¤ Unlock the display . . . The start screen is displayed
Display lock: p. 53
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 Ae
wireless functions, the other device functions remain available.
Switching on and off at certain times
Automatically switch the smartphone on and off at certain times.
roplane mode. This only disables the
¤ Settings System – Schedule power on & off Enable/disable the functions
with the switches Tap the time currently set for switching on and off . . .
Set the time at which you want to switch the device on or off:
¤ Time Set the time OK
Select the days on which the schedule is to apply:
¤ Repeat Select the days OK
Save the setting: Done
Before you can use the device after autom
SIM card and the display.
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atic switch-on, you must unlock the
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 Device – Display Sleep Select period
Ending idle mode
¤ Briefly press the On/Off button Remove any notifications as required Unlock the display
Some apps can be accessed directly from idle mode with a fingerprint ( p. 27) or
code ( p. 23).
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 field . . . 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
Chr
ome).
¤ Spread your fingers apart
¤ Pinch your fingers together
Start screen
A start screen is displayed when you switch on or unlock the
device, and no app is open.
Elements on the start screen p. 4
You can create several start screens and configure them as you
wish - t
o be able to quickly access favourite apps and content
( p. 18).
Returning to the start screen from any user situation
¤ Tap the Navigation button . . . The start screen which
was open last time is displayed
Switching between start screens
¤ Swipe left or right to the required start screen.
Browse smartphone and Internet
At the top of every start screen is Google search, enabling you to search on your smartphone and
browse the Internet.
Entering a search term
¤ Tap the Sea rch bar Enter a search term using the keypad
Search using voice entry
¤ Tap the Microphone icon Speak your search term into the microphone
Additional information
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Google Help
Getting to know your device
Switching between start screens and apps
At the bottom of every screen are three Navigation buttons:
Opens the screen last viewed, even if it belongs to another app. You can go back several
imes (only as far as the start screen).
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Opens the start screen which was open last time.
Opens an overview of the apps and browser tabs used last time.
Open an app:
Close an app:
When the Navigation buttons are not shown: Tap the bottom of the screen
¤ Tap it
¤ Swipe the app left or right
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, or tap in the top right . . . More quick settings are displayed Swipe
left/right to display all the quick settings
Icons of the quick settings p.
79
Enabling and disabling a function
¤ Tap the setting . . . Settings are white when enabled and not shown when disabled
Changing a setting
Settings for which there are more options (e.g. WLAN or Bluetooth) have a small arrow next to
the name.
¤ Tap the name under the icon Change the setting as required
Editing quick settings
You can make available more quick settings, remove any not used and rearrange the icons.
¤ Tap Edit . . . 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: Tap in the top left
Restore to default settings: Tap Rese
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Getting to know your device
Setting vibration and ringtone with the On/Off button
¤ Press and hold the On/Off button
Enable ringtone Enable vibration
Disable ringtone
The currently selected setting is underlined.
¤ Tap the setting you want to enable
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 / special
c
haracters: Tap
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 key
¤ 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
Editing text
Positioning the cursor:
Moving the cursor:
Selecting text:
Deleting a character:
Cutting and copying text:
Pasting text:
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¤ Tap the place in the text where you want to position
the cursor
¤ Swipe left or right on the text
¤ Touch and hold a word Select more or less text
with tabs on both sides
¤ Touch and hold the backspace key
¤ Touch and hold the text Tap Cut or Copy
¤ Touch and hold the cursor Tap Paste
Configuring the start screens
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 Personal – Languages& input Virtual keyboard Android key-
board
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 Personal – Languages& input Virtual keyboard Manage
keyboards Enable/disable G
Voice input settings:
oogle Voice input with the switch
¤ Settings Personal – Languages& input Virtual keyboard Google Voice
input
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: Tap the icon in the middle
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 and hold an app in the Favourites bar
¤ Drag the app to the Remove 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.
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Configuring the start screens
Changing the wallpaper
¤ Touch and hold the wallpaper Tap Wallpapers Select an image from the predefined
backgrounds or your own photo from My p
More wallpaper images can be downloaded from Google Play.
Adding an app to a start screen
hotos Tap Set wallpaper
¤ Open the App menu Look for the required app Touch and hold the app . . . Drag
the app to a free space in a start screen and release your finger
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
dir
ect dial.
¤ Touch and hold a free space on a start screen Tap Widgets
¤ Touch and hold the required widget . . . Images for the start screen are shown in the
background Drag the widget to a free place on 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
release your finger
drag it to the left or right to another start screen and
Creating folders for apps
¤ Touch and hold an app on a start screen Drag the app icon over another app icon
Adding apps:
¤ Touch and hold an app Drag it to the folder
Renaming a folder:
¤ Open the folder Tap th e 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
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Notifications
Adding, rearranging and removing start screens
The number of start screens set up is shown by dots above the Favourites. The bigger dot
indicates the position of the current start screen.
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
Rearranging start screens
¤ Touch and hold a free space on a start screen . . . Images for the start screens are displayed in
the background Touch and hold an image for a start screen Drag it to th e left or right to
the required position and release your finger
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
ed
delet
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 denot
• 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
Changing the settings for d
Flashing of the Message LED also indicates the following events:
isplaying notifications: p. 21
• New email
• New message (SMS/MMS)
• Missed call
• Appointment notification
• Alarm
es which notifications are available ( p. 79).
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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
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. 22
possible depend on the app which
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
Settings for notifications
Changing the default notification sound
¤ Settings Device – Sound Default notification ringtone Select notification
sound OK
No notification sound: Select None (first entry in the list)
• 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. 29
• 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. 47), the
device vibrates for notifications instead of playing a sound. The smartphone
continues to vibrate for notifications for which Vibration mode is already selected.
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Apps
Changing the settings for app notifications
Specify how and when notifications for an app are displayed
¤ Settings Device – Apps . . . All apps are displayed Select app
Notifications Enable/disable the required option with the switch
Check the settings for all apps
¤ Settings Device – Notifications . . . All apps are displayed
Filter the display by notification settings:
¤ Tap next to All apps Tap one of the settings (e. g. Blocked or 'Do not disturb' turned
on. . . . Only the apps for which this setting applies are shown
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 notification content
You can configure these settings differently for individu
for all apps.
Default setting for all apps:
al apps or use them as default settings
¤ Settings Device – Notifications Tap On the lock screen Select the
required option
App-specific setting:
¤ Settings Device – Apps . . . All apps are displayed Select an app
Notifications On the
lock screen Select the required option
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 and uninstall existing apps.
You can place frequently used apps directly on a start screen ( p. 19), and the four
most important apps in the Favourites bar ( p. 18).
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Apps
Opening and exiting apps
Opening an app from the App menu
The start screen is open. If not: Ta p
¤ Tap . . . All apps are displayed (sorted alphabetically) Tap the app you want to open
Quick access to apps
If the device is in idle mode, you can open an app using the letter code.
Smart Features and the letter code for the app are enabled.
Enabling/disabling Smart Features
¤ Settings Users – Smar t Gestures Gesture functions Enable/disable Smart
Gestures with the switch
Enabling/disabling letter codes
¤ Settings Users – Smart Gestures Gesture functions Enable/disable the
switch next to the required letter code
The following letters are available as codes: c, e, w, o, m, s, z and v. Some letters are already
assi
gned to apps. The apps assigned are within square brackets. You can change this default
assignment. For codes not assigned by default, there is nothing within the brackets.
Assigning an app
¤ Tap the entry for the required code . . . The list of available apps is displayed Select the app
you want
Opening an app with the help of code
¤ With the device in idle mode, write a big letter for the app code on the display If the display
is locked, unlock it . . . The app opens
Switching between apps
¤ Tap in the Navigation bar . . . Recently used apps are displayed Tap the app you want
to open
Navigation bar: p. 16
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Apps
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
¤ Tap in the Navigation bar . . . The app overview is displayed Swipe an app left or right
. . . The app is ended
Ending all the apps: Scroll all the way up Clear all
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 a
Apps preinstalled on the device (system apps) can be disabled but not completely removed.
Disabled apps are not show on the device.
re completely removed from the device.
Disabling a system app can cause problems with other apps.
¤ Settings Device – Apps Select an app you want 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 Device – Apps Tap Show system
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Preinstalled default Google apps
The smartphone makes available many of the default apps from Google, including:
Search Browse Internet and search smartphone
Chrome Browser for surfing on the Internet
Gmail Receive, write and send emails
Apps
Maps Look for and find out about places in al
You Tu be Play YouTube videos and playlists
Drive Store data centrally
Play Music Listen to the radio
Play Movies & TV Watch films and series
Hangouts Communicate with friends with voice calls, messages and videos
Photos Save and manage photos centrally
Video calls Make calls with video view
Play Store Download apps
More information on Google apps Google Help
l corners of the globe
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
Selecting the first app
¤ Open the first app from a start screen or the App menu Tap in the Navigation bar
Touch and hold the title line of the app D rag u p (o r to t he si de i f you are h old ing t he d evic e
horizontally) and release . . . The app is shown at the top (or on the side) at half its size.
The icon is now displayed in the Navigation bar.
Selecting the second app
¤ Tap . . . The start screen is opened 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
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Apps
Changing the second app
¤ Tap Select a different app from a start screen or the App menu
or
¤ Tap Tap the title of a different app
Ending Split screen mode
¤ Touch and hold the icon
or
¤ 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
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.
Apps from unknown sources can represent a security risk for your smartphone.
A download can corrupt your smartphone, and personal details c
go missing.
an be misused or
¤ Settings Users – Security Enable the Unknown sources switch . . . You can
now install apps from other sources
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 Users – Google Security Verif y ap ps – 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. If a potential harmful app is detected, the
ap
p check can take the following actions:
• Recommend that you uninstall the app immediately.
• Remove an app which is known to be insecure.
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