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1 getting stArted
Congratulations on your new phone purchase.
This guide will help you quickly come up to speed on the important features
of your phone.
Keep in mind your phone has:
• Fast Processor: Featuring the 1.6GHz Intel® Atom™ processor that enables
fast web browsing, super-responsive apps, and effortless multi-tasking, so
that enjoying the things you love to do has never been easier.
• Intelligent Camera: Featuring an advanced 8MP HD camera that lets you
capture images quickly - up to 10 photos a second - so you’ll never miss the
best shot, even in challenging environments.
• Great Entertainment: Easily create and share true HD-quality video, and
with super-smooth playback, your phone becomes a personal theatre you
can take with you anywhere. Maximize your entertainment experience by
projecting your smartphone screen to your HD TV through an HDMI cable.
NOTE: Screen images and icons are simulated for the purpose of this guide.
Actual displays may vary. Instructions in this guide may change depending on
the software version on your device.
1.1 Your Phone
Flash
Volume
Micro-SIM
Card Tray
Active Noise Cancellation
Microphone*
Rear-Facing
Camera
HDMI Port
Camera Button
Speaker
USB/Power Port
*NOTE: Do not block microphone while on phone calls.
Speaker
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1.2 Phone Buttons
Front-Facing
Camera
Buttons
3.5 mm Audio JackPower Button
Earpiece
Power button
Volume
Camera button
Press to go back to the previous screen or to close a
menu or dialog box.
Press to display actions and settings specific to the
current screen.
Press to return to the center panel of the Home
screen.
TIP: Press and hold to display shortcuts to your most
recently-used apps.
Press to search your phone and the web. See Search
for more information.
Press and hold to turn your phone on. To turn the phone
off, press and hold then follow the instructions onscreen.
When your phone is on, press to wake your phone or put it
into sleep mode.
Press on the top to increase the volume or on the bottom
to decrease the volume.
TIP: Press either top or bottom to silence an incoming call.
Press and hold to switch to the camera.
TIP: When in the camera app, press to take a picture, or to
start and stop recording a video.
Back
MenuHome
Search
1.3 Phone slots, Ports & JAcks
3.5 mm
audio jack
USB/Power port
Micro-SIM
card tray
HDMI port
Plug in headphones or other audio device.
Connect USB cord to phone and power adapter to charge
the phone.
NOTE: You can plug the USB cord to phone and connect
to your PC.
Remove or replace micro-SIM card, using the provided
SIM eject tool to open the tray.
Plug in HDMI cable and connect to TV or other electronics
to transmit HD images.
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1.4 chArge the BAtterY
1.5 insert Micro-siM cArd
Before using your phone for the first time, charge the phone for four hours.
To charge the battery:
1. Attach one end of the USB cord to the phone’s micro-USB port and the
other end to the plug.
2. Plug the phone into the wall.
Plug into wall.
Connect
this end to
phone’s
USB port.
Connect this end
to plug.
If your micro-SIM card is not already installed in your phone, follow these
procedures to insert a micro-SIM card.
To insert the micro-SIM card:
1. Open the micro-SIM card tray with the included SIM eject tool.
2. Insert the micro-SIM card into the tray, making sure that it matches the
illustration on the tray.
3. Push the tray back into the phone.
2. Insert Micro-SIM card
into tray.
SIM eject tool
1.4.1 BAtterY tiPs
For the best battery life, let your battery drain down to 20% or less (indicated
by an orange battery icon in the status bar) before recharging, and do not
leave your phone plugged in after it is fully charged.
To make your charge last as long as possible:
• Change the screen timeout rate and display brightness
(see Display Settings).
•Disable Wi-Fi and NFC when not in use (see Wireless & Networks Settings).
NOTE: For optimal charging, please use the USB cable and charger provided
with the phone.
1. Insert SIM eject tool
into hole to open tray.
3. Push tray back
into phone.
NOTE: Use SIM eject tool only as indicated.
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1.6 using the heAdset
You can use your headset to listen to music or make phone calls.
To use the headset:
1. Plug the headset into the audio jack on your phone.
2. Place the earbuds in your ears and position the microphone so that it picks
up your voice (if you’re making a call).
To turn the phone off:
•Hold down the power button and touch Power Off.
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TIP: Use the button near the right earbud to mute and unmute the
microphone.
1.7 turn on the Phone
To turn on the phone:
•Hold down the power button to turn the phone on.
Hold down the power button,
then touch Power off to turn
the phone off.
1.8 set uP Your Phone
The first time you turn on your phone, you will be stepped through all of the
settings for configuring your phone. Doing so will allow you to set up your
contacts easily.
1.9 sleeP & WAke
When your phone is on, you can put the phone in sleep mode and lock your
phone. Your phone will go into sleep mode if left idle, to save battery life.
Hold down the power button to
turn the phone on.
TIP: One press puts your phone into Sleep mode. Pressing and holding allows
you to choose Silent mode or Airplane mode.
You can wake and unlock your phone when you’re ready to use it.
To put the phone in sleep mode:
•Briefly press the power button.
Your phone goes into sleep mode, without disrupting any running
application, download, or phone call.
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NOTE: If you press the power button for too long, you’ll see the power off
menu.
To wake the phone:
1. Press the Power button.
2. Place your finger on and slide it all the way to the right.
3. Your phone’s screen will resume display.
NOTE: If your phone is secured, you must enter your password, pin, or pattern
to wake it. See Securing Your Phone for more details.
TIP: You can go directly to the Camera app by sliding the lock to on the
left after waking your phone.
1.10 touchscreen
Use your fingers on the touchscreen to perform actions, open objects, slide
the screen, and more.
Below are the different ways of interacting with your touchscreen.
• Drag: Touch and hold an object then drag the object to a new location. For
example, drag any icon on the Home screen to a new location.
• Double-touch: Quickly touch the screen twice to zoom in when using the
Gallery or on zoomed-out Browser pages. For example, double-touch a news
site to zoom in on the text.
• Pinch: When using Gallery or zoomed-out Browser pages, place two fingers
on the screen at once, then move your fingers together to zoom out or move
them apart to zoom in. For example, pinch your fingers apart to zoom out of
a news site in the Browser.
• Slide: Quickly move your finger from one edge of the screen to the opposite
edge to scroll the display up, down, left or right. For example, quickly move
your finger from the left side of the Home screen to the right to scroll the
Home screen to a different panel.
• Touch: Touch an object on the screen to select or open it. For example,
touch on the Home screen to open the Phone app.
When the phone is in sleep
mode and you want to wake
the phone, press the power
button and then drag the
lock to the right.
• Touch and hold: Touch an object on the screen and continue to hold it to
reveal other options. For example, touch and hold an empty spot on the
Home screen to reveal options for adding items to the screen.
1.11 tiPs on using the touchscreen
• Do not use sharp tools, such as pens or a stylus, on the touchscreen—these
might scratch the screen.
•Do not allow the touchscreen to come in contact with other electrical
devices. Electrostatic discharges can cause the touchscreen to malfunction.
•Do not allow the touchscreen to get wet. The touchscreen may malfunction
in humidity or when exposed to water.
•For the best performance, remove the screen protection film before using
the device and tap the screen with your fingertip.
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2 hoMe screen & BAsic FeAtures
The Home screen is a gateway to all of your phone’s applications and
features, and displays whenever you turn on your phone.
Touch Google to
search the web via
text input tray.
Touch and hold
to change the
wallpaper.
Slide left or
right to see more
panels.
To scroll the Home screen:
•Slide the screen to the left or right.
TIP: The blue bar at the bottom of the screen indicates which one of the five
panels is displayed.
To quickly access your phone’s main functions:
Touch to call or
send a message
to your contacts.
Touch to make
a call.
Touch to open the
App tray.
TIP: To move any icon, touch and hold the icon, then drag it to a
new location.
To open the Home screen:
•Open the Home screen at any time by pressing the button.
The Home screen is split into five panels, with the center panel displayed
when the Home screen opens.
Touch an app to
open it.
Touch to send a
message.
Touch to browse
the web.
• Touch
and Answering Calls.
• Touch to see your contacts. For more information on contacts, see
Make and Answer Calls.
• Touch to choose an app from the App Launcher. For more information
on apps and the App Launcher, see Manage Applications.
•Touch to send a message. For more information on Messaging, see
Send and Receive Messages.
•Touch to browse the web. For more information on the Browser app,
see Browse the Web.
to make a call. For more information on calling, see Making
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2.1 custoMizing Your hoMe screen
You can easily customize your Home screen by changing the background
picture (or wallpaper).
TIP: Rearrange items on your screen by touching and holding them and then
dragging them to a new location. You can also delete them by touching and
holding and then dragging them to the trash.
You can perform the following actions with folders.
To customize your Home screen:
• Touch and hold an empty space on the Home screen, then touch the type of
item you want to add and follow the prompts.
To open a folder
To add items to a folder
To remove items from a
folder
To rename a folder
Touch the folder. To make a new folder, stack
apps on top of each other in the home screen.
Drag an item on your Home screen into the
folder.
NOTE: You cannot put shortcuts in a
contact folder.
Touch and hold an item in the folder,
then release it on the Home screen or on
the trash icon.
Open a folder, then touch and hold the title bar
and enter a new folder name.
2.2 stAtus & notiFicAtion icons
The status bar at the top of the screen displays important information about
your phone.
Notification iconsStatus icons
The following types of items are available:
• Live Wallpapers are animated background images for your screen.
• Social Gallery allows you to choose photos on your phone to set as the
background image for your screen.
• Wallpapers are static background images for your screen.
• Notification icons tell you about new and ongoing events, such as a new
email or ongoing download.
• Status icons tell you about critical phone functions, such as battery life and
signal strength.
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2.2.1 stAtus icons
Below are the status and notification icons you can expect to see.
Drag down to
display
notifications.
Touch a
notification to
respond.
To open the notifications panel:
•Drag the status bar to the bottom of the screen.
To respond to a notification:
• Touch a notification in the panel to open its application. For example,
touching a new email notification opens the Email app’s inbox.
To clear notifications:
•Open the notifications panel and touch X at the top right.
Touch to clear
notifications.
NOTE: Installed apps may use their own unique notification icons.
Connected to mobile
network
Mobile network in useVibrate mode
Mobile network strengthRinger silenced
RoamingBattery very low
No signalBattery low
No micro-SIM card
installed
Connected to Wi-Fi networkBattery full
Bluetooth wireless
technology on
Connected to wireless
product featuring
Bluetooth technology
Airplane mode
Alarm set
Battery partially drained
Battery charging
GPS on
Receiving location data from
GPS
Ongoing notifications, such as active downloads, will remain on the list.
To close the notifications panel:
•Drag the status bar back to the top of the screen.
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2.2.2 notiFicAtion icons
2.3 seArch
New text or
multimedia message
Problem with text
or multimedia
message delivery
New voicemailCall in progress using a
Upcoming eventMissed call
Data syncingCall forwarding on
Problem with sign-in or
sync
USB storage fullUploading data
Open Wi-Fi
network available
Phone connected via
USB cable
Phone sharing its
data connection via
USB tethering
More notifications
Call in progress
Bluetooth headset
Song playing
Downloading data
Download finished
Connected to or disconnected
from virtual private network
(VPN)
Search on your phone and on the web with the built-in Search function.
To run a search:
1. Press .
2. Type a search term. As you type, Search displays matching results.
3. Touch a matching result to open it.
TIP: Touch the icon next to a result to enter that result as search text.
TIP: Find items in a search-enabled app, such as Email or Music, by opening
the app and pressing .
Phone sharing its data
connection as a Wi-Fi
hotspot
USB tethering and
Wi-Fi hotspot
Application update available
System update available
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2.3.1 seArch settings
2.5 using the APP lAuncher
You can change the default Search settings.
To change Search settings:
•From the Search screen, press Search settings.
Searchable items
Google Search
Select which applications to search by default.
NOTE: Only the selected applications will display and
be searched within the Search application.
Set your location and manage your Google search
history.
2.4 securing Your Phone
You can configure your phone to require a password, PIN, pattern, or even
facial recognition in order to turn it on or wake it up. Securing your phone can
help keep its contents private.
To secure your phone:
1. From the Home screen, press System settingsSecurity.
2. Touch Screen lock to change the current security lock.
3. Select one of the following settings:
•None disables screen locking.
•Slide lets you drag an icon across the screen to unlock your phone.
•Face Unlock lets you use facial recognition to unlock your phone.
Apps are small programs that add features to your phone. Many apps come
preinstalled, and additional apps can be purchased in the Play Store.
Widgets are apps that run directly on your Home screen, such as a music
player, newspaper, or clock.
You can use the App launcher to easily access all of your installed apps.
To use the app launcher:
•Touch , then touch an app to open it.
To add an app shortcut to the Home screen:
• Touch and hold an app. Once the Home screen displays, drop the app
onto an empty spot on the Home screen.
1. Touch to open the App tray.
2. Touch an app to open it.
TIP: Use the doubleTwist™
app to seamlessly transfer
your songs, photos, and other
personal media from your PC to
your phone.
•Pattern lets you draw a custom pattern to unlock your phone.
• PIN lets you use a 4- to 16-digit number combination to unlock
your phone.
• Password lets you use a 4- to 16-character password to unlock your
phone.
Password must contain at least one letter.
NOTE: Once you have selected a lock for your phone, you will need to enter
this lock each time you turn on or wake up your phone.
2.6 using the PlAY store
Almost any app you can imagine is available for purchase (and often for free)
in the Play Store.
To use the Play Store:
•Touch , then touch .
Search or browse for apps. You’ll be able to confirm that you want to purchase
an app, and see the permissions it requires, before installing it on your phone.
TIP: Google™ Play Store can only be used when Google account is activated.
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3 onscreen keYBoArd BAsics
The onscreen keyboard lets you use your touchscreen to dial numbers, type
emails, enter URLs, and more.
To use the Onscreen Keyboard:
• Touch any text field to display the onscreen keyboard, then touch the
characters on the keyboard to enter text.
TIP: Move the insertion point by touching where you want to enter text.
onscreen keYBoArd oPtions
While using the onscreen keyboard, the following options are available.
Switch keyboard displayTouch the ?123 key to enter numbers and
symbols, or the ABC key to enter letters.
To see additional symbols while in
symbol display, touch =\<.
Capitalize the next letter
Touch
you enter.
Touch twice to turn CAPS LOCK on.
to capitalize the next letter
To view the keyboard in landscape orientation:
• Turn your phone sideways to rotate the keyboard, making it larger and easier
to use.
Delete text
Change keyboard language
Touch
character entered.
Touch and hold to continuously
erase characters.
If your keyboard has multiple languages
enabled, slide your finger across the
spacebar to change which language the
keyboard uses. See Language & Keyboard
Settings for information on enabling
multiple languages.
to erase the last
3.1 suggestions And Auto-coMPlete
The keyboard includes suggestions and auto-complete to make entering long
words easy.
To close the onscreen keyboard:
•Press .
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To use the suggestions feature:
1. Begin entering text in a text field or message.Your phone displays
suggested words and punctuation directly above the keyboard.
2. Touch a suggested word or punctuation mark to enter it, or drag the display
to the right to see more suggestions.
TIP: Touch the spacebar after entering a word to append a period.
TIP: Change the keyboard language from the Home screen by pressing
System settings Language & input Language, then selecting
desired language.
To use the auto-complete feature:
• Touch the spacebar (or any punctuation mark) to enter the highlighted word.
3.1.1 user dictionArY For suggested Words
You can modify the dictionary which the onscreen keyboard uses to
suggest words.
To add a word to the user dictionary:
1. Type a word. The current word is highlighted in white at the left of the
suggested word list.
2. Touch and hold the word to add it to the user dictionary.
3.2 sWYPe keYBoArd
Swype(TM) is a powerful tool that lets you ‘swipe’ your finger across the
keyboard to spell out and enter words.
Swype and Android Keyboard cannot both be enabled simultaneously.
To select your keyboard:
1. From the Home screen, press System settings Language & input
Default.
2. Touch English (US) Android Keyboard, SwiftKey X for Intel, or Swype to select
the desired input method.
NOTE: To learn more about Swype, follow the tutorial under
System settingsLanguage & KeyboardSwype.
For information on editing and deleting words in the user dictionary,
see Language & Keyboard Settings.
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4 MAking & AnsWering cAlls
The Phone app allows you to make calls and easily store and find
your contacts.
You can move between the phone dialer, call history, contacts, and
favorites by touching the tabs at the top of the Phone app.
4.1 using the Phone tAB
The Phone app’s Phone tab lets you make and manage calls.
To make a call:
1. From the Home screen, touch .
2. Touch the numbers on the dial pad to dial a number, using to make
corrections.
3. Touch to dial the number.
NOTE: For international calls, first touch and hold 0 to enter + and then dial
the number.
NOTE: You can switch to any application without ending the call. Return to
the phone screen by expanding the notifications bar and touching .
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The following actions are available while you are on a call.
To hold a call
Touch
to hold or resume the current call.
4.1.1 Working With MultiPle cAlls
You can make another call while on a call.
To mute a call
To use speakerphone
To use a Bluetooth
headset
To end a call
Touch
Touch
Warning! To avoid damage to your hearing, do not
hold the phone against your ear when speakerphone
is turned on.
Touch
to a connected Bluetooth headset. See Wireless
Bluetooth Connection for more information.
Touch
to mute or unmute the call.
to turn speakerphone on or off.
to automatically transfer your calls
To add a call:
•While on a call, touch Add Call and dial another number.
To move between calls:
•Touch the name of the caller.
•To merge calls into a conference call:
• Touch to join two or more calls together into a single conference call.
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The following options are available when on a conference call.
To drop a
participant
Touch Manage, then touch
.
4.2 AnsWering & reJecting cAlls
When you receive a call, you will see the following screen.
To talk privately
to a participant
To end the call
Touch Manage, then touch
talking privately, touch Merge Calls to add the participant
back to the conference call.
Touch
all callers.
to end the conference call and disconnect
. When you are done
To accept a call:
• Drag the circle to
If you are already in a call, that call will be placed on hold while you answer
the new call.
.
4.1.2 VoiceMAil
When you receive voicemail, the message notification icon appears in the
notifications panel.
To check voicemail:
•Within the Phone app, press and hold the 1 key.
TIP: You can also open the notifications panel and touch the
message notification.
To reject a call:
• Drag the circle to .
The rejected call will automatically be directed to your voicemail.
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4.3 using the cAll log tAB
The call log lists calls you have made, missed, and received. You can also call
entries, send messages, and add caller information to contacts from the call
log.
To use the call log:
•From the Phone app, touch .
The following options are available from the call log.
To see more details
To call the entry
To send a text
message
Touch an entry.
Touch
Touch the entry to see more details, then touch
Send Text Message.
For more information on messaging, see Sending &
Receiving Messages.
.
To add to contacts
To remove an entry
from the call log
To remove all entries
from the call log
Touch the entry to see more details, then touch
For more information on adding contacts, see Using
the Contacts Tab.
Touch and hold the entry, then touch
Remove Call from Log.
Press
Clear Call Log.
.
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4.4 using the contActs tAB
The Contacts tab displays the contacts from your accounts along with any
contacts you have added.
To communicate with contacts:
•Touch the contact, then touch one of the following icons:
4.4.1 contAct sYnchronizAtion
By default, contacts in your accounts and on your phone will be synchronized,
so that any changes to the contacts on your phone will be matched in your
accounts, and vice versa. See Accounts for more information.
Depending on your account settings, information you add or remove from your
phone will be synchronized with your external accounts. See Accounts for
more information.
To find a contact:
1. From the Phone app, touch the Contacts tab.
Scroll up and down to view all contacts.
2. Touch a contact to see more details.
Touch the phone number to call a contact.
Touch
Touch the email address to send an email.
To add a contact:
1. From the Contacts tab, press .
2. Enter contact information, filling in as many or as few of the fields
as desired.
3. Touch Done to create a new contact, or press Discard to discard
the new contact without saving.
NOTE: If you have multiple accounts, select the account to which you want to
add the new contact.
to send a text message.
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