Before reading this user guide and getting started, please review the
separate Product Safety and Warranty Information guide for important
product safety and warranty information about your device.
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Phone Overview
Front View
Proximity Sensor
LED Indicator
Front Camera
Lens
Quick Keys
Back Key
Home Key
Search Key
Write and
Share Key
Function Key
Back Key
NOTES • All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.
• Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the Standard mode settings
and may change depending on the mode and software version on your phone.
Menu Key
Home Key
1. Proximity Sensor Senses proximity toward other objects (such as your
head) so that tap commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
NOTES • Do not block the sensor to avoid problems with the touchscreen.
• The use of a screen protector produced by manufacturers other than LG can cause
a disturbance in touch operation, the display, etc.
Earpiece
Home Screen
Menu Key
Recent Apps Key
Direction
Keys
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2. LED Indicator The blue LED blinks to indicate new message
notifications. When the device is charging, it is lit solid blue. The LED
turns off when the screen is on.
3. Front Camera Lens Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself.
You can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal
performance.
4. Quick Keys Provides quick, one-touch access to your most used
applications. The icons in the Quick Keys bar can be modified. T
reposition, add, or remove an icon, see page 25.
5. Back Key Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items,
such as menus, dialog boxes, and the on-screen keyboard.
6. Home Key Returns to the Home screen. If you’re already viewing one of
the Home screen extension canvases, it navigates you to the central
Home screen canvas. Touch and hold to access Google Search and
Google Now.
7. Recent Apps Key Opens the list of recently used applications and
provides access to the T
8. Menu Key Opens an Options menu with options that affect the current
screen or app. This only applies when available, depending on the screen
or app.
9. Home Screen Displays all of the information needed to operate your
phone, such as applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and
battery strength.
10. Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts.
11. Search Key Opens the Quick Search Box, from the Home screen, to
search the phone and the web. In many applications, pressing this key
within the application searches within the application itself.
12. Write and Share Key Type and enter information using the slide-out
13. Function Key Lets you enter alternate characters or symbols.
TY keyboard and share it via Calendar, Tasks, Email, Bluetooth,
QWER
Gmail, Google, Google+, or Messaging.
ask Manager application.
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14. Directional Keys Scroll through menu items. You can highlight a
specific field or object by pressing up, down, left or right.
Rear View
LED Flash
Rear
Camera Lens
Back Cover
Speaker
15. LED Flash Brightens up the captured image or recorded video when
you turn on the flash.
16. Speaker Sound comes from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece
(e.g., the speakerphone function, music player function, etc.).
17. Back Cover Encloses the battery compartment. The SIM and microSD
slots are located under here.
18. Rear Camera Lens Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean
for optimal performance.
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Side Views
Power/
Lock Key
Volume Keys
USB/Charger
Port
19. Power/Lock Key Press to lock/unlock the screen. Press and hold to turn
the phone on/off, restart it, activate/deactivate airplane mode, or change
the sound settings.
20. USB/Charger Port Allows you to connect the phone and the USB Cable
for use with the charger adapter
, or other compatible accessories.
21. Volume Keys Allow you to adjust the ringer, media volumes, or the
volume during a call.
Top and Bottom Views
3.5mm
Headset Jack
Microphone
22. 3.5mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones
to listen to music.
23. Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller and is used for
voice-activated functions.
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Help
The Help application allows you to quickly and conveniently view
information about your phone, including an icon glossary, how-to videos,
My Verizon video, and additional guides.
To access Help, from the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Help .
Setting Up Your Phone
Step 1. Remove the Back Cover
Place your fingernail in the cutout at the bottom of the phone and pop the
back cover off the phone.
Step 2. Insert the SIM Card
Slide the SIM Card into the SIM Card slot, located under the back cover.
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Step 3. Insert the Battery
Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts. Press down
gently to secure the battery.
Step 4. Replace the Back Cover
Place the cover over the back of the phone, then press down along the
edges to secure the cover.
Step 5. Charge the Phone
Before turning on your phone, charge it fully. Be sure to use the charger
that came with your phone.
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Your device comes with a USB Cable and an adapter which connect
together to charge your phone. To charge your phone:
NOTE Improper handling of the USB/Charger Port, as well as the use of an incompatible
charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
1. Correctly orient the USB Cable with the adapter, and connect them. As
shown below, both the USB logo on the USB Cable and the LG logo on
the adapter will face toward you.
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USB Cable
Adapter
2. The USB/Charger Port is located on the left side of the phone. Correctly
orient the cable with the port before plugging it in. As shown below, the
USB logo on the cable will face upward.
3. Plug into an electrical outlet to begin charging.
Charging with USB
USB Cable
You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to charge with
the USB Cable, you need to have the necessary USB drivers installed on
your PC first. Connect one end of the USB Cable to the USB/Charger Port
on your phone (as shown above) and connect the other end to a USB port
on your PC. It is best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a
desktop PC. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.
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Removing the Battery and SIM Card
WARNING! Your device includes a heat sensor activated by the battery temperature. A pop-up
• Your phone may turn itself off when the battery temperature becomes too high
• Charging may stop temporarily when the battery temperature becomes too high
Removing the battery
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2. Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the battery compartment to lift the
message will be displayed if the device turned itself off or stopped charging as in the
following cases:
(above 60°C) during use.
(above 55°C) or too low (-10°C).
Turn the phone off and insert your fingernail in the cutout at the bottom of
the phone and gently pop the back cover off to remove it.
battery out.
Removing the SIM card
1. Turn the phone off, then remove the back cover
and the battery (as demonstrated in the previous
instructions).
2. Locate the SIM card slot and gently slide the SIM
card out to remove it.
CAUTION If you switch to a new SIM card, the device will display
a message advising you that all email accounts will be
deleted. You will not have the option to enter your password to keep all of your
existing device accounts when you change SIM cards.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Inserting a microSD card
1. Turn the phone off, then remove the back cover
(as demonstrated in the previous instructions)
and locate the microSD card slot (microSD is
inscribed near the slot opening).
2. Position the microSD card (sold separately) with
the label side facing up and slide it into place
until it is fully inserted and locked in place.
NOTE The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper
operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling it.
To remove the microSD card
Unmount the microSD card prior to removing it
(see the section below).
1. Turn the phone off, then remove the back cover
and locate the microSD card slot.
2. Carefully pull the microSD card out to remove it.
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To unmount the microSD card
It is important to unmount the microSD card to avoid damage to it or the
data saved on the card.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
2. Tap Settings
3. Tap Unmount SD card > OK.
> Storage.
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Powering your phone on/off
To turn your phone on, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for a couple
of seconds until the screen lights up.
To turn off your phone, press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the
Phone options are displayed. Tap Power off > OK.
Lock Screen
1. Press the Power/Lock Key to turn on your screen.
Your Lock Screen will appear.
2. Drag the lock icon
To use a shortcut, drag the shortcut icon at the
bottom of the Lock Screen in any direction. The
screen will unlock and launch the application.
in any direction to unlock it.
Optimizing Battery Life
You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features
that run in the background. You can also monitor how applications and
system resources consume battery power.
Tips to extend the life of your battery
㻌 Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other
applications if you don’t need it.
㻌 Use the Power saver feature (accessed in the Settings menu or the My
Settings widget) to control data activity, Wi-Fi connection, Bluetooth
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connection, and power used for the device such as screen brightness
and phone ringtone.
NOTE Allowing other devices to use your phone's mobile hotspot connection will drain your
battery more quickly.
To check the battery charge level
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Battery.
The battery level (as a percentage of fully charged) and the battery
status (Charging or Discharging) is displayed at the top of the screen.
Tap the Battery percentage checkbox to display the percentage of
remaining battery charge on the Status Bar next to the battery icon.
Tap Power saver to view and/or modify your Power saver settings.
To monitor and control what uses the battery
The Battery screen allows you to see which applications are consuming the
most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify
downloaded applications you may want to turn off when not being used, so
you can get the most out of your battery power.
㻌 From the Home screen, tap the AppsKey > Settings > Battery.
Tap the battery image to view usage information.
screen displays a usage graph and below it lists all of the applications
or services using battery power from the greatest amount of energy
used to the least amount.
㻌 Tap an application or service in the Battery use screen to see the
details about its power consumption, including either how long since
last connected to a power source or how long you were last running
on battery power. Different applications or services offer different
kinds of information, and they may even include options to modify the
settings so you can reduce power consumption by that application.
The top of the
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Power saver mode
If the battery charge level drops to low levels, the phone automatically
activates Power saver mode (if set to On) to conserve battery power until
you can recharge it.
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㻌 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
Battery. Tap
next to Power Saver to turn this feature on, then tap
> Settings >
Power Saver to access the menu. Tap Turn Power saver on to set
the desired option.
㻌 You can set the phone to activate Power saver mode immediately,
when the charge drops to 10%, 20%, 30%, or 50%. If you turn off
Power saver mode, when the battery charge becomes low, a
notification prompts you to turn it on.
㻌 You can also modify settings that affect battery life from the Power
saver screen: Auto-sync, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Vibrate on touch,
Brightness, Screen timeout, and Touch key light.
Setting Up Your Device
Follow the on-screen instructions to quickly set up your phone and email
accounts.
To set up your device, follow the steps below:
1. Select your language, then tap Next at the bottom of the screen.
2. If you've already inserted the SIM card, the device will automatically be
activated. Tap Next to continue.
3. On the Welcome screen, read the information, then tap Next to set up
your device.
4. Read the Privacy caution, set your share location information setting,
then tap Next.
NOTE Tap the I agree to share my location checkbox to share your location information.
Otherwise, leave it blank.
5. If you want to sync contacts from the cloud, make sure Synccontacts is
checkmarked, then tap Next. Otherwise, remove the checkmark, then
tap Next.
6. Tap an email account type, then enter the information necessary to
configure it. Repeat for all email types you want to set up on this device.
Tap Done with Email at the bottom of the screen when all accounts are
configured.
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7. Configure your Google Account.
㻌 Tap Yes if you have an existing Google Account, then enter your email
and password.
㻌 Tap No to create an account (tap Get an account and follow the
on-screen instructions) or skip this step (tap Not now).
1) Enter your username and password or any other necessary
information (if creating an account), then tap the Continue icon
Tap OK to agree to your Google Account terms and conditions.
NOTE Tap the Back Key to close the on-screen keyboard, if necessary.
2) Choose to join Google+ which makes sharing on the web more like
real-life sharing. You can choose Circles, Instant Upload, and
Messenger. Tap Join Google+ or Not Now.
3) Choose whether or not to set up your credit card information for
Play Store purchases.
4) Complete the Backup and restore screen to allow your Google
Account to back up your apps, settings, and other data, then tap the
Continue icon
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5) Now your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will
all be loaded to your phone automatically.
NOTE This is automatic for the first Google Account you add. When adding additional
Google accounts, you have to select which options to synchronize.
You can use the area below to record your Google Account information
for future reference.
8. Confirm your Google and location settings, then tap the Continue icon
9. On the My Verizon Mobile account screen, read the information, then
tap Next.
10. Read the mode change information and tap Starter mode* or
Standard mode*, then tap Next.
NOTE You can preview each mode by tapping Preview the selected mode.
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11. Setup is complete. Tap Done to begin using your phone.
* During the initial setup, you have the option to select from two
different modes. If you did not make a selection, the default mode is
set to Standard.
Starter mode
Starter mode is a simplified smartphone software version to help ease
the novice user into the Android experience. When selected, your Home
screen will look like this:
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Standard mode
Standard mode employs the full smartphone software for users who are
already familiar with using an Android device. When selected, your Home
screen will look like this:
The instructions in this guide are written based on Standard mode.
Your Google Account
You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google
Calendar, and other Google Applications; to download applications from the
Play Store; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take
advantage of other Google services on your phone.
IMPORTANT
• If you don’t have a Google Account, you’re prompted to create one.
• If you don’t sign into a Google Account during setup, you are prompted to sign in or to
create a Google Account the first time you start an application that requires one, such
as Gmail or Play Store.
• After you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other
information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with
your phone.
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Phone’s Status Icons
The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons indicating
that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the
phone’s status (on the right), along with the current time.
Notification iconsStatus icons
If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, the More icon
is displayed as an indicator to open the Notifications panel to view them
all.
The following icons may appear in the Status Bar.
Call icons
Microphone is muted during a
call
In callIn call using Bluetooth device
Speaker is onPrivacy call
Calendar and Alarm icons
Alarm setCalendar event
Email and Messaging icons
Other Email event receivedSending other Email failed
New text or multimedia
message received
New voicemail received
New visual voicemail
received
Google Talk message
received
Gmail message received
Missed call
High priority message
received
Sending text or multimedia
message failed
Visual voicemail playing
Choose input method
Sound icons
Music playingSilent mode is on
Vibrate mode is onPhone jack connected
Network icons
4G network connected4G network in use
Downloading data through
4G network
3G network connected3G network in use
Downloading data through
3G network
Downloading dataUploading data
GPS is on
No serviceWeak network signal
Strong network signal
Airplane mode is onRoaming
Location service is onLocation service is off
Download complete
Uploading data through 4G
network
Uploading data through 3G
network
Searching the current
location via GPS
Connected to network
extender service
Connectivity icons
Weak Wi-Fi signalStrong Wi-Fi signal
USB debugging connectedUSB connected
Bluetooth is onBluetooth device connected
USB tethering is onMobile Hotspot is on
Wi-Fi Direct is on
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System icons
SmartShare is onMore notifications available
System error
microSD card errorNo SIM card
Unknown SIM cardSync in process
Sync errorBattery is empty
Battery is fullBattery is charging
Battery is not charging
Preparing and scanning the
microSD card
Touchscreen
Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your
phone. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use available
applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to your phone.
The following terms are used for describing the different available actions
using the touchscreen:
Touch or tap A single finger touch selects items. For example, tap an
icon (e.g., an application, widget, or folder), tap words (e.g., menu
selection or to answer an on-screen question), or touch letters and
numbers to type.
Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and
not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a
Context menu for editing a contact, touch and hold a contact entry until
the menu pops up.
Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your
finger
, move your finger across the screen until you reach the target
position. For example, you can drag items on the Home screen to
reposition them.
Swipe, slide, or flick Move your finger quickly across the surface of the
screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’
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instead). For example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll
through a list, browse through the different Home screens by swiping
from left to right (and vice versa), or remove an application from the
Recent apps screen by flicking its graphic off the screen.
Double-tap Double-tap to zoom in or out on a screen. For example,
quickly double-tap a section of a web page to zoom that section to fit the
width of the screen. You can also double-tap to control the zoom in Maps
and in other applications.
Pinch-to-Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch motion (to
zoom out) or spread motion (to zoom in) when using Chrome, a map,
photos, etc. Spread your fingers apart to make screen information larger
(easier to see and read), or pinch together to view more area and
information. The pinch in gesture also changes the Home screen to mini
canvas view and the spread apart gesture returns to the normal Home
screen view.
Rotate the screen From many applications, the orientation of the screen
rotates with the phone as you turn it from portrait to landscape and back
again.
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Rotate the phone sideways for
landscape orientation.
NOTE The screen will not rotate while the slide-out QWERTY Keyboard is open.
Rotate the phone upright for portrait
orientation.
Capturing the screen Press and hold the down Volume Key and the
Power/Lock Key
at the same time to capture the current image on
the screen. You can find the captured image in the Gallery application.
NOTE You cannot capture an image from some videos and applications.
You can capture the screen using QuickMemo. For more information about QuickMemo,
go to the page 53.
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To turn the phone sounds off
If you’re in a place where your phone sounds may disturb others, you can
quickly silence your phone.
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
on the right side of the phone,
then tap the Silent mode icon .
NOTE Only one mode can be selected at a time. The currently activated mode (Silent, Vibration,
or Sounds) is underlined in blue. Tap any of the sound mode icons to switch to that
mode.
OR
Press the down V
olume Key
on the left side of the phone until
Silent mode is displayed.
OR
Open the Notifications panel and tap the Sound icon until Silent
displayed.
Getting to Know the Home Screen
The Home screen is your starting point to access all of the features on your
phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.
Status Bar
Shows device status
information, including the
time, signal strength, battery
status, and notification icons.
Application Icon
Tap an icon (application,
widget, folder, etc.) to open
and use it.
Quick Keys
Provide easy, one-touch
access to the functions used
most often.
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Quick Keys
The Quick Keys are located in a bar at the bottom of the Home screen.
NOTE Five icons are displayed, but the Quick Keys bar can hold up to six icons. You can modify
the icons in this bar to suit your needs.
: Opens the Phone application which displays the dialpad so you can
dial a number not stored in your phone’s memory. It also provides
additional tabs at the top of the screen to access your Recent calls,
Contacts, Favorites, and Groups.
: Opens the Contacts application which displays the names and numbers
stored in your Contacts. It also provides additional tabs at the top of the
screen to access the dialpad, your Recent calls, Favorites, and Groups.
: Opens the Camera application.
: Opens the Messaging application so you can send and receive text
and multimedia messages.
: Opens the Applications screen which displays phone options and
applications. You can also access Downloads and Widgets by tapping
the tabs across the top of the screen.
Modifying the Quick Keys Bar
You can modify the icons in the Quick Keys bar to suit your needs.
㻌 Rearrange: Touch and hold the icon to move, then drag it to another
position in the Quick Keys bar.
㻌 Add: Open the Applications screen, then drag the icon you want onto
the Quick Keys bar.
㻌 Delete: Touch and hold the icon to delete, then drag it to the Remove
that appears at the top of the screen.
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To return to the Home screen
㻌 Tap the Home Key at the bottom of the device at any time, from
any application.
㻌 Press the Home Key
any application.
on the Slide out Keyboard at any time, from
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To view other Home screen canvases
㻌 Swipe (or flick) your finger left or right across the Home screen. The
Home screen spans up to seven screen widths, allowing more space
for icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items.
Home Screen Canvas Indicator
The white line above the Quick Keys indicates which
Home screen canvas you are viewing.
Mini canvas view
Mini canvas view allows direct access to any of the Home screen canvases
and also allows you to manage them. You can add, delete, and rearrange
the canvas order to suit your needs.
Pinch in on any of the Home screen canvases to change from full screen
view to mini canvas view. From mini canvas view you have the following
options:
㻌 To go directly to any canvas, simply tap the one you want.
㻌 To add another canvas, tap the Add canvas icon
㻌 To delete a canvas, touch and hold the canvas to delete, drag it to the
Remove icon at the top of the screen, then lift your finger.
㻌 To rearrange your canvases, touch and hold the canvas to move, drag
it on top of the canvas position where you want it, then lift your finger.
The moved canvas takes that position and the remaining canvases
shift accordingly.
㻌 To set another canvas as the default Home screen, tap Set default
Home screen at the bottom of the screen, then tap the screen you
want to set as the default.
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Tap here to add
another canvas.
Tap here to set the
Mini canvas viewFull screen view
default Home
screen.
Hiding items on the Home screen
Place two fingers on the screen, then spread them apart to hide the items
on your Home screen so that only your wallpaper and the Status Bar are
displayed. To redisplay your normal Home screen with all of its applications
and widgets, pinch in on the screen, or touch the Back Key
the Back Key
NOTE The device automatically reverts to the normal Home screen view after screen timeout.
on the Slide out Keyboard).
(or press
Using Dual View
Dual view allows you to easily add items to any of the Home screen
canvases. Touch and hold an empty spot on any of the Home screen
canvases to view your Home screen on top and the Applications screen on
the bottom. Flick sideways to scroll through the Home screen canvases to
display the canvas you want. At the bottom of the screen, tap the type of
item you want to add (Apps, Downloads, Widgets, or Wallpapers), then
flick sideways to scroll through the available choices. Simply tap the item
you want to automatically add it to the canvas viewed at the top of the
screen.
NOTE The Quick Keys are not accessible while in Dual view.
To return to the full screen view, touch the Back Key at the bottom
front of the device (or press the Back Key
You can also tap one of the Home screen canvases. The device
automatically reverts to full screen view after screen timeout.
on the Slide out Keyboard).
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The Smart screen feature
The Smart screen feature keeps the device from activating screen timeout
when it detects your eyes looking at the screen. When you turn this feature
on, you can set a shorter screen timeout setting to conserve your battery
power, but still allow you to view a screen for a longer period of time
without having to touch it to keep it activated.
To turn Smart Screen on, from the Home screen, tap (or press) the Menu Key
> Settings > Display > checkmark the Smart screen checkbox.
NOTE The following situations may prevent the Smart screen feature from functioning
properly:
• When the device is in the dark or against bright light.
• When the front camera cannot detect the location of your eyes.
• When the front camera is used at the same time with other applications.
Text Input Methods
QWERTY Keyboard
Your device has a slide-out QWERTY Keyboard which you can use instead
of the on-screen keyboard. It functions like a standard keyboard, but also
includes additional keys to help you use your device.
Search Key
Write and
Share Key
Function KeyMenu KeyDirection Keys
BackKey
Home Key
NOTE The touchscreen automatically unlocks when you slide the QWERTY Keyboard open.
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On-screen Keyboard
The on-screen keyboard displays automatically on the screen when you
need to enter text. To manually display this keyboard, simply tap a text field
where you want to enter text.
Toggles between
different languages (only
available when multiple
input languages are
selected).
Toggles between 123/SYM
mode and ABC mode.
On-screen keyboard typing tips
Enter other characters
Enter one capital letter
Enter all capital letters
Highlight text
Cut or copy selected
text
Paste cut or copied
text
Tap the Numbers/Symbols Key
the numbers and symbols keyboard. Tap the
Arrow Keys
keyboard to view additional symbols.
Tap the Shift Key
letter. The key changes to
Tap the Shift Key twice until
Tap again to revert to lowercase.
Double-tap a word to highlight it. To highlight a
range of text, double-tap a word, then drag
the blue highlight markers
text you want.
on the left side of the
to capitalize the next
Highlight the desired text, then tap Cut or
Copy in the action box displayed above the
highlighted text.
Tap the location where you want to paste the
text, then tap the cursor
action box that appears.
to display
.
is displayed.
to highlight the
.
Tap Paste in the
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Delete a character
Tap the Delete Key
To delete entire words or sentences, press
and hold the Delete Key
Tap the Language Key
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to toggle between
the languages you set in the Input language
Language toggle
and type menu. Touch and hold this key to
modify your language settings.
NOTE This key is only available when multiple languages
have been enabled for text entry.
Text input settings
To change your text entry settings and see the dictionary of terms you’ve
used, from the Home screen, tap the Apps KeyLanguage & input. The following options are available in the KEYBOARD
& INPUT METHODS section.
Default - Allows you to choose the default keyboard to use when
entering text using the on-screen keyboard.
Google voice typing - Checkmark to select Google voice typing to
enter text. Tap Settings
to change the Google voice typing
settings.
Choose input languages: Allows you to select the languages to
support with Google voice typing.
Block offensive words: Checkmark to hide recognized offensive text.
Download offline speech recognition: Enables voice input while
offline.
LG Keyboard - Checkmark to select the LG Keyboard to enter text.
Tap Settings
to change the following settings.
Input language and type: Allows you to select the keyboard
language and type. You can select multiple languages as well as
which keyboard it is used on (on-screen or QWERTY).
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Word suggestion: Allows you to set word prediction, auto correction,
suggest next word, and clear prediction history.
Auto capitalize: Checkmark to automatically capitalize the first letter
of each new sentence.
Auto punctuation: Checkmark to automatically insert a period when
you double-tap the Space Key.
Voice typing key: Checkmark to display the Voice typing key
the on-screen keyboard.
Touch feedback: Allows you to set key preview, sound feedback, and
vibrate feedback when typing using the on-screen keyboard.
Handwriting: Tap Settings
delay time used when your handwriting is translated to text on the
device.
Path keyboard: Checkmark to enter a word by drawing a path
through of the the letters when using the on-screen keyboard.
Hide keyboard: Checkmark to hide the keyboard when you swipe
downward.
Fuzzy pinyin: Checkmark to automatically correct common pinyin
mistakes.
Software version: Displays the LG Keyboard software version.
to set the pen type (width), color, and
on
Languages
You can set only one default language for your device, but you can set
multiple languages used for the on-screen keyboard and QWERTY
Keyboard.
To change the default language
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings >
Language and input > Language > tap the language you want.
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To add additional languages for your keyboard(s)
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings >
Language and input. Tap Settings
tap Input language and type, then checkmark the languages you
want the keyboard(s) to be able to use.
to the right of LG Keyboard,
Keyboard use for input
Interchangeable input
You can use either the on-screen keyboard with the QWERTY Keyboard
retracted, or slide the QWERTY Keyboard out and use it to enter your input.
While the QWERTY Keyboard is open, you can use both touchscreen input
and QWERTY Keyboard input. The touchscreen remains in landscape view
while the QWERTY Keyboard is open.
Interchangeable keys
The Back Key, the Home Key , and the Menu Key are touch
keys on the front of the device which are tapped to activate. These same
keys are included on the slide-out QWERTY Keyboard which are pressed to
activate. In the user guide text that follows, when using these keys you will
see “Tap (or press)” to indicate that either one can be used.
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Applications: How to View, Open and Switch
All of the applications on your phone, including any applications that you
downloaded and installed from Play Store or other sources, are grouped
together on the Applications screen, which you access from your Home
screen. If you have more applications than can fit on the Applications
screen, you can slide the screen left or right to view more.
Home screen
to open the
Tap
Applications screen.
Applications screen
Tap these tabs to select
Apps, Downloads, or
Slide the screen left or
right to bring more icons
into view.
Tap an application icon to
open the application.
Widgets.
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Opening and Closing the Applications screen
Opening the Applications screen
It’s easy to access the Applications screen no matter what feature you’re
currently using. Simply tap (or press) the
Key
in the Quick Keys bar.
Home Key
, then tap the Apps
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Closing the Applications screen
To manually close the Applications screen, tap (or press) the Home Key
. You can also tap (or press) the Back Key to close it.
NOTE The Applications screen closes automatically when you tap an icon to open its application.
Dragging an icon onto your Home screen also closes the Applications screen automatically.
Customizing the Applications screen
The phone includes a wide variety of applications and you can download
even more applications to your device. You can customize these items on
the Applications screen for faster, more convenient access (less scrolling)
to the applications you use most often.
Applications screen options
You can change the look of your Applications screen.
1. From the Home screen, tap
2. Tap (or press) the Menu Key
the Apps Key
to access the following options:
Search: Tap to quickly search for an application.
Sort by: Tap to sort your applications either in alphabetical order or by
downloaded date.
Show small/large icons: Tap to change the application icons to either
small or large, then tap Ye s to set your choice.
Apps wallpaper: Tap to change the wallpaper background. Scroll
horizontally to view all of your choices, tap the one you want, then tap
Apply.
Hide/Show Apps: Tap to set which application icons will be displayed
in your Applications screen. Checkmark the icons you want to hide,
then tap OK.
in the Quick Keys bar.
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Rearranging the Applications screen icons
You can rearrange the order of the icons on the Applications screen to
provide more convenient access to the applications you use the most.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
.
2. Tap the Apps tab at the top of the screen (if necessary), then tap Settings
a checkmark
at the top right of the tab bar. The Settings icon changes to
.
3. Touch and hold the Application icon you want to move, drag it to its new
position, then lift your finger. The remaining icons shift to the right.
NOTE If you drag the application icon onto another application icon, it creates a folder with both
of the applications in it.
Checking application information
To check on an application’s detail information from the Applications screen:
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
2. Tap the Apps tab (if necessary), then tap the Settings icon
right of the tab bar. The Settings icon changes to a checkmark
.
at the top
.
3. Tap any of the Application icons to display an information dialog box.
4. Tap OK to exit.
Opening and Switching Applications
Multi-tasking is easy with Android™ because open applications keep
running even when you open another application. There’s no need to quit
an application before opening another. You can use and switch among
several open applications. Android™ manages each application, stopping
and starting them as needed, to ensure that idle applications don’t
consume resources unnecessarily.
Opening an application
Open an application simply by tapping its icon on the screen.
TIP You can customize your Home screen with the application icons you use most often.
Applications are located on the Applications screen, but you can copy any application
icon to your Home screen for faster, more convenient access. No matter where the icon
is, on the Applications screen or your Home screen, just tap it to open and use it.
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Opening multiple applications
1. Tap an application icon to open it.
2. Tap (or press) the Home Key
NOTE If the application icon you want is on your Home screen, simply tap the icon to open and
use it.
.
3. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key in the Quick Keys bar.
4. Tap the icon for the other application you want to open.
Switching between multiple applications
1. Tap the Recent Apps Key . A screen opens and displays a vertically
scrolling list of all of the applications that are currently open.
2. Tap the application preview of the application you want to use to open it
or tap (or press) the Back Key
Swipe up or down to view
the entire list of open
applications.
to return to the current screen.
Flick an application icon to the right or
left to remove it from the list.
Tap an icon to use it.
You can also tap the screen background
to return to the Home screen.
Adding items to the Home screen
Customize your Home screen with the applications you use most often.
Applications screen
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key in the Quick Keys bar.
NOTE You can tap the tabs at the top of the screen to place a downloaded app or widget icon
on the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold the icon you want to add to your Home screen. The
Applications screen will close so that you can place the icon on the
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3. Drag the icon to where you want it on the screen, then lift your finger.
Customizing an application icon on your Home screen
You can create your own custom application icon(s) using the images in
your Gallery.
Tap to change the icon size.
1. Touch and hold the icon you want to customize, then release the icon.
An editing icon
2. Tap the application icon.
3. Tap the icon design you want from the available choices.
OR
㻌 T
ap Create photo icon, tap Select from Gallery, tap the album, then
tap the image you want to use for the application. Crop the image,
then tap OK.
OR
ap Create photo icon, tap Take photo to open the Camera
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application, then capture the image you want. Crop the image, then
tap OK.
NOTE The icon image change only affects your Home screen.
TIP If an icon you placed can be resized, you will see a blue box around the icon after you
touch, hold and release it. Drag the edges of the box to resize it.
appears at the upper right side of the application icon.
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Changing an icon into a widget
Some application icons can be changed into a convenient widget to use on
your Home screen.
1. Touch and hold an app icon on the Home screen, then release it.
A blue frame appears around the icon if it can be resized and changed
into a widget (if it can’t, only the Edit icon is displayed).
2. Drag the corners of the frame to make it larger and change it into a
widget.
Touch and hold the widget, then release it again to change its size if
necessary.
You can also change it back into a normal icon by dragging the corners
of the resizing frame back in.
Moving items to other Home screen canvases
You can place items on any of the Home screen canvases.
Drag Touch and hold, then drag the item to the left or right edge of the
screen to advance to the other screen canvases before lifting your finger.
Tilt Touch and hold an item, then tilt the device to move it to one of the
Home screen canvases in that direction, then lift your finger.
NOTE To be able to use the Tilt method, the Move Home screen items checkbox needs to be
checkmarked. From the Home screen, tap (or press) the Menu Key
Gestures > Move Home screen items checkbox.
> Settings >
Working with Menus
There are two kinds of Android menus: Options menus and Context menus.
Options menus
Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current
screen or application, not to any specific item on the screen. To open the
available Options menu, tap (or press) the Menu Key
applications have Options menus; if you tap (or press) the Menu Key
on a screen that has no Options menu, nothing will happen.
. Not all
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Context menus
Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen.
To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all
items have Context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no
Context menu, nothing will happen.
When you touch and
hold certain items on
a screen, a Context
menu opens.
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Managing Notifications
Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events,
alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are on a call.
When you receive a notification, the notification icon will be displayed in the
Status Bar. You can open the Notifications panel to view a list of all of your
recent notifications. Depending on your settings, you may hear a
notification sound and/or the phone may vibrate.
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To open the Notifications panel
Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.
The Notifications panel displays a list of your current notifications, organized
into ongoing and event-based notifications. It also includes two icon bars.
The Quick Settings bar allows you to quickly and easily change commonly
used settings. The QSlide apps bar allows you to view an application in a
small, moveable window similar to picture-in-picture on a TV over an open
window.
NOTE You can also access the complete Settings menu from this panel by tappinig the
Settings icon
.
Quick Settings Bar
Displays up to 15 Quick settings
icons. Flick right or left to scroll
through the list.
QSlide Apps Bar
Displays up to 4 QSlide
applications. Tap an icon to open
it in a small window.
Clear button
Tap here to clear your list of
event-based notifications.
Tap a notification to open it.
To respond to a notification
1. Open the Notifications panel. Your current notifications are listed in the
panel, each with a brief description.
2. Tap a notification to view it.
The Notifications panel will close and the application that corresponds to
your response will open. For example, new voicemail notifications dial
your voicemail box and Gmail notifications open the Gmail application so
you can read your new messages.
To clear all notifications
1. Open the Notifications panel.
2. Tap the Clear button
All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing notifications will
remain in the list.
on the right side of the screen.
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To close the Notifications panel
Touch and drag the Notification Bar handle at the bottom of the
Notifications panel to the top of the screen or just tap (or press) the Back Key
. The panel will also close when you touch a notification.
NOTE The Notifications Bar handle at the bottom of screen is sensitive to the drag motion so
just beginning the upward drag will close the panel.
Quick Settings on the Notifications panel
The top of the Notifications panel includes a Quick Settings bar. The icons
in this bar provide a quick, convenient way to change settings without
accessing any applications. If you set more than four icons on the bar,
swipe left and right to scroll through the list.
Using the Quick Settings
Tap any of the Quick Settings icons to toggle through the available settings:
QuickMemo activates the ability to screen capture and then write on
the image.
Sound , Vibrate , and Silent .
Bluetooth On
GPS On
Rotation On
Airplane mode On
Brightness Full
Wi-Fi On
Quiet mode On
Screen timeout 30 seconds
QSlide On
Wireless storage
NOTE If necessary, scroll horizontally to see all of the available icons.
NOTE Tap the Settings icon
complete Settings menu. You can also touch and hold a setting to directly access its
menu.
and Bluetooth Off .
and GPS Off .
and Rotation Off .
and Airplane mode Off .
, Half , Off , and Manual .
and Wi-Fi Off .
and Quiet mode Off .
, 5 minutes or 15 minutes .
and QSlide Off .
(on the left side of the Clear button ) to access the
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Customizing the Quick Settings bar
You can set the order of the icons displayed in the Quick Settings bar as
well as which icons are displayed.
1. Open the Notifications panel, then tap the Edit icon
Settings bar.
Drag one of the icon handles
move its icon to another position in the Quick Settings bar.
Tap More
of the available icons. Checkmark each of the items you want to
appear in the Quick Settings bar.
NOTE Changing the checkmarks reorganizes the icons in the Quick Settings bar.
2. Tap (or press) the Back Key to return to the Notifications panel.
in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to view all
at the right side of the screen to
in the Quick
QSlide apps on the Notifications panel
The QSlide apps bar is displayed in a bar on the Notifications panel below
the Quick Settings bar. These icons provide a quick, convenient way to
multi-task on the same screen (similar to picture-in-picture on a TV). QSlide
displays a small application window on the screen that can be moved,
resized, or made transparent.
Using the QSlide apps
Tap any of the QSlide apps in the bar to activate it. When activated, the
QSlide feature opens the application in a window in the foreground,
allowing you to access other applications in the background.
Drag the QSlide title bar to move it to another position on the screen.
Drag a corner of the QSlide window to resize it.
Move the circle on the slider bar to the left to make it
transparent. This will allow you to interact with items beneath
the transparent QSlide window. Move the slider back to the
right to use the QSlide window again.
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Tap the QSlide icon at the upper-left corner of the title bar to open
the application in full screen view. To go back to QSlide view from
portrait view, tap the Menu Key
icon
at the top of the screen.
NOTE You can also tap the application anywhere in the QSlide window to automatically display
the application in full screen view.
, then tap QSlide or the QSlide
Tap at the upper-right corner of the title bar to close the QSlide
window.
Customizing the QSlide apps bar
You can set the order of the icons displayed in the QSlide apps bar, as well
as which icons are displayed.
1. Open the Notifications panel, then tap the Edit icon
of the QSlide apps bar.
Drag one of the icon handles
at the right side of the screen to
move its icon to another position in the QSlide apps bar.
Tap More
in the upper right corner of the screen to view the
available QSlide apps. Checkmark the ones you want to display and
remove the checkmark for the ones you want to remove.
NOTE Changing the checkmarks automatically reorganizes the icons. When a removed icon is
reactivated, it’s placed at the bottom of the available list.
2. Tap (or press) the Back Key to return to the Notifications panel.
on the right side
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Searching Your Phone and the Web
You can search for information on your phone and on the web by using the
Google search application.
Some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, and Chrome have the ability to
search for contents within those specific applications.
You can conduct the search by typing in the search terms or saying what
you’re looking for. As you enter text, the search application can provide
suggestions so you don’t necessarily have to type out your full request.
Phone and Web search using text entry
1. Touch and hold the Home Key or tap the Search Widget
on your Home screen.
Google Search will open automatically.
Voice Search
Tap here to search by voice.
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2. Enter the text you’re searching for in the search field.
As you type, search results from your phone,
previous search terms, and web search
suggestions appear. Tap an item to activate
that search result.
3. Tap the Search Key on the on-screen keyboard (or press the Return Key
on the QWERTY Keyboard) to use the Google application to
search for the text you entered in the search field.
Search preference settings
You can use the Search preference settings to configure some aspects of
web search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the search
field as you type) and what phone features you want to include in your
searches. To access these settings:
1. From the Search application, tap (or press) the Menu KeySettings.
2. Tap Phone search.
3. Tap an item to checkmark and enable it (or remove the checkmark) to
set your search preferences.
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Locking the Screen
You can lock your screen so that only you can unlock it to make calls,
access your data, buy applications, and prevent unauthorized use.
Setting a Screen Lock for the First Time
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock
screen.
NOTE From this screen you can also select the Wallpaper, Clocks & shortcuts, and/or Screen
effect for your Lock screen. The Clocks & shortcuts and Screen effect only apply to the
Swipe Lock screen.
2. Tap Select screen lock.
3. Tap None, Touch and hold, Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password.
None: No lock screen is enabled so the screen will never be locked from
use.
Touch and hold: Unlocks the screen when you touch and hold the
unlock button in the center of the Lock screen.
Swipe: A swipe motion in any direction on the touchscreen will unlock
the screen. This is the default Lock screen.
Face Unlock: Unlocks the screen using face recognition. The phone
captures your image to identify you. Keep in mind that Face Unlock is
less secure than a pattern, PIN or password because it uses generalized
shape and dimension to verify your face.
Pattern: Unlocks the screen using a pattern you draw with your finger.
The first time you set an unlock pattern, you will see a tutorial with
instructions on how to create it. Read the tutorial and tap Next. Draw
your pattern (connect at least 4 dots) and tap Continue. Then redraw
your pattern and tap Confirm.
NOTE Follow the on-screen instructions to create a backup PIN number in case you forget your
pattern.
PIN Unlocks the screen with a number sequence. Enter a PIN (at least 4
digits) and tap Continue. Re-enter your PIN and tap OK to confirm it.
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Password Unlocks the screen with an alphanumeric sequence. Enter a
password (at least 4 characters) and tap Continue. Re-enter your
password and tap OK to confirm it.
From then on, any time you want to turn the phone on or unlock the
screen, you will need to perform the unlock action you set (touch and
hold, swipe, face recognition, pattern, PIN, or password) to gain access
to it.
NOTES • You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you used
- If you’ve created a Google Account on the phone, tap Forgot pattern? at the
- If you can't remember the backup PIN and you haven’t created a Google Account
all of the opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.
• When you can’t recall your unlock pattern:
bottom of the screen. Then you are required to sign in with your Google Account
or enter your backup PIN to unlock your phone.
on the phone, you need to perform a factory reset. Refer to the Hard Reset
(Factory Reset) section on page 52 (Caution: If you perform a factory reset, all user
applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any
important data before performing a factory reset).
Disabling the screen lock
If you change your mind about using a lock sequence to secure your phone,
you can disable it.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Settings > Lock
screen.
2. Tap Select screen lock.
3. Tap None.
Changing your pattern
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock
screen.
2. Tap Select screen lock.
3. Draw your current unlock pattern.
4. Tap Pattern to change it.
5. You’re prompted to draw and redraw your new pattern.
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6. Enter a Backup PIN and tap Continue. Then confirm your Backup PIN
and tap OK.
Changing your Lock Screen PIN or Password
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock screen.
2. Tap Select screen lock.
3. Enter your current unlock sequence, then tap Next.
4. Tap PIN to change your number lock sequence or tap Password to
change your alphanumeric lock sequence.
5. You’re prompted to enter and reenter your new lock sequence.
From then on, you will need to enter that sequence and tap OK to unlock
the screen.
NOTES • You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock PIN or password. If you used all of the
• If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange account, you might only be able to use a
opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.
password for your screen lock.
Lock timer
If a security lock is enabled, touch Security lock timer to set the delay time
after the screen darkens due to inactivity before the screen automatically
locks and requires you to enter your unlock sequence.
Power button instantly locks
If a security lock is enabled, checkmark the Power button instantly locks
checkbox to enable this function. This will override the Security lock timer
setting and lock the screen as soon as the Power/Lock Key
is pressed.
The Lock screen wallpaper
You can set the Lock screen wallpaper separately from your Home screen
wallpaper.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Keyscreen.
2. Tap Wallpaper.
> Settings > Lock
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Tap Gallery to select an image from your Gallery.
Tap Wallpaper gallery to select one of the available wallpaper
images.
The default Lock screen
The default Lock screen is Swipe. Press the Power/Lock Key to
illuminate the touchscreen if it has timed-out. The Swipe default Lock
screen is displayed, but you can still conveniently check the date, time, and
Status Bar icons. You can drag the Status Bar down to open the
Notifications Panel without unlocking the screen. In addition, you can also
quickly access four applications (the Phone application
application
without fully unlocking the screen. Simply swipe the icon upward to open
and use it.
, the Google application , and the Camera application )
, the Messaging
Changing the items on the default Lock Screen
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock
screen.
2. Tap Clocks & shortcuts.
To change the Quick access icons, tap one of the icons at the bottom
of the screen, then tap the application you want to replace it with.
To change the date and time format, swipe left or right until the one
you want is displayed.
3. Tap Save to save these settings.
Shortcut icons when using a Pattern
Similar to the Swipe screen unlock option, the Pattern unlock screen option
also allows access to four application shortcuts.
1. Press the Power/Lock Key
pause on the last dot in the pattern.
, then draw your unlock pattern but
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2. Tap one of the application shortcuts displayed (the Phone icon , the
Messaging icon
, the Google icon , or the Camera icon ) to
open and use it.
Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
If you forget your lock sequence and backup PIN, you will have to perform
a hard reset to gain access to your phone.
WARNING Performing a hard reset deletes all of your user data, which includes pictures, videos,
and music saved to your internal memory. Please make sure to back up your information
prior to performing a hard reset.
1. Turn the phone off.
2. Press and hold the following keys at the same time: Volume Down Key
+ Power/Lock Key.
3. Release the keys when the FACTORY HARD RESET screen is
displayed.
4. Press the Power/Lock Key
to continue or one of the Volume Keys
to cancel.
5. Press the Power/Lock Key
once more to confirm or one of the
Volume Keys to cancel.
NOTE You can access the Factory data reset menu via the UI through the Settings menu. From the
Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> Settings > Backup & reset > Factory data reset.
Customizing the Home Screen
You can personalize your Home screen by adding application icons,
shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any Home screen canvas. You can
also change the wallpaper.
To add an item to the Home screen
1. Go to the Home screen canvas where you want to add the item.
2. Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home screen to split the screen to
display your Home screen canvases on top and the Applications screen
on the bottom.
NOTE If the canvas you've selected is full, make space by deleting or moving items, or switch
to another canvas where there is space for new items.
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3. The following category tabs appear at the bottom of the screen: Apps,
Downloads, Widgets and Wallpapers. Tap the one that corresponds to
the item you want to add.
Slide the screen right or left to view
different Home screen canvases.
Item List
Touch and hold an icon, then drag it
onto the canvas where you want it.
Category Tabs
Tap one of the item categories you want
to add to a Home screen canvas.
4. Swipe left and right to scroll through the available choices in the
category tab you selected. Touch and hold the item you want, then drag
it onto the Home screen canvas, or simply tap it to automatically place it
on the canvas.
To move an item on the Home screen
1. Touch and hold the item.
2. Drag the item to a new location on the screen.
Pause at the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item onto the
next available Home screen canvas.
3. When the item is where you want it, lift your finger.
NOTE If Move Home screen items is enabled in the Gestures settings, simply tilt the device in
the direction you want to move the item and it will slide to the canvases in that direction.
Lift your finger when it arrives at the canvas you want.
To remove an item from the Home screen
1.
Touch and hold the item.
2.
Drag the item to the Remove icon
3. When the Remove icon changes to , lift your finger.
at the top of the screen.
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To change the look of your Home screen
From the Home screen, tap (or press) the Menu Key > Home screen
settings to access the following settings to personalize your Home screen.
Theme: Sets the overall ambiance of the Home screen. Choose from
Optimus, Biz, Cozywall, and Marshmallow.
Screen swipe effect: Sets how the items on the Home screen
canvases slide from one to the next. Choose from Basic, Breeze,
Accordion, Panorama, Carousel, Layer, and Domino.
Wallpaper: Sets the wallpaper. Choose from Gallery, Live Wallpapers,
and Wallpaper gallery.
Allow Home screen looping: Checkmark this setting so that the
Home screen canvases rotate continuously (not stopping at the far
left or right canvas).
Allow apps list looping: Checkmark this setting so that the
Application screen canvases rotate continuously (not stopping at the
far left or right canvas).
Help: Provides tips on how to customize the Home screen and
manage it.
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QuickMemo™
The QuickMemo™ feature allows you to create memos and capture
screen shots. You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create
memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen.
To create a QuickMemo
Drag the Status Bar downward, then tap the QuickMemo icon in
the Quick Settings bar.
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1. Drag the Status Bar
downward then tap the
QuickMemo icon
SHORTCUT You can also access QuickMemo by pressing and holding both Volume Keys at the
NOTE Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo feature. Do not use your fingernail (or
same time for one second.
any other rigid object).
2. Tap an option at the
top of the screen (e.g.,
pen type and color) to
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create your memo.
3. When your memo is
complete, tap Save
to save it to your
Gallery.
Using QuickMemo options
The QuickMemo options bar at the top of the screen allows you to easily
create memos. Tap the options bar tab
option icons, and tap it again to hide them.
Overlay - Tap to keep the memo on top and continue using other
phone features.
NOTE Tap the front touch keys icon in the bottom left corner of the screen to enable or
disable the front touch keys at the bottom of the device while using the QuickMemo
feature.
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Sticky note - Tap to toggle between the current background screen
or a blank page.
Undo - Tap to undo the most recent action.
Redo - Tap to redo the most recently deleted action.
Pen - Tap to select the pen type and color. Tap the memo background
to close the pen selection.
Erase - Tap to use the eraser to erase any part of the memo that you
created.
Share - Tap to share the memo with others via any of the available
applications.
Save - Tap to save the memo you’ve created to your Gallery.
Tap (or press) the Back Key
to exit the QuickMemo feature.
Viewing saved QuickMemos
QuickMemos are saved in the Gallery application.
From the Home screen, tap the Apps KeyQuickMemo album.
> Gallery , then tap the
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Connecting Quickly With Your Contacts
As you build up your list of contacts on your phone, you can use the Quick
Contact for Android feature to quickly chat, email, text message, place a
call, or locate your contacts. Quick Contact for Android is a special set of
icons that you can use to quickly and easily connect with a contact.
Open your Contacts list and tap the contact’s picture.
Tapping the contact’s picture opens a Quick Contact dialog box
displayed directly below the contact’s name. It displays icons for all of
the ways you can communicate with that contact. The available icons
depend on the information you have saved for that contact.
Type in the
name you want
to search.
Alphabetical
Contact picture
Tap here to
open Quick
Contact for
Android for this
contact.
Contact list
Tap a Quick Contact icon to communicate with the contact.
Depending on the icon you’ve tapped, a different application will
open.
TIP Adding a shortcut for a contact to your Home screen allows you to open Quick Contact
for that contact without opening the Contacts application. You can also add a shortcut to
your Home screen for Direct dial or Direct message for a contact.
• To create a contact shortcut, touch and hold the contact entry, then tap Add to Home
screen in the Context menu that appears.
• To create a Direct dial shortcut, tap the contact entry, tap (or press) the Menu Key ,
tap Add to Home screen in the Options menu, then tap Direct dial.
• To create a Direct message shortcut, tap the contact entry, tap (or press) the Menu
, tap Add to Home screen in the Options menu, then tap Direct message.
Key
Listing
Slide your finger
vertically along the
letters to view the
entries under a
specific letter.
Quick Contact for
Android
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The Basics
Connecting with VuTalk
VuTalk is another way to chat with your friends in realtime using notes,
pictures, and video.
Register VuTalk Before Use
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap
3. Read the terms and conditions, checkmark the boxes to agree then tap
NOTE Both parties need to be registered in VuTalk to use this feature.
To access VuTalk
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap the VuTalk icon
3. Tap the VuTalk contact you want to chat with, then draw or handwrite as
.
OK.
(to the left of the search box) to display your list
of VuTalk contacts.
you want.
Connecting to Networks and Devices
Connecting to Mobile Networks
When you buy your phone and sign up for service, your phone is configured
to use your provider’s mobile networks for voice calls and for transmitting
data.
Different locations may have different mobile networks available.
Initially, your phone is configured to use the fastest mobile network
available for data. You can also configure your phone to access a different
set of networks entirely, or to behave in specific ways when roaming.
The following icons in the Status Bar indicate which kind of data network
you’re connected to and the network signal strength.
Connected to the 4G network (LTE).
Connected to the EVDO network (eHRPD/EVDO revA).
Signal strength - more bars that are lit, the stronger the wireless
signal.
Connected to another wireless service provider’s network
(roaming).
When connected to slower networks, you may want to postpone using
your phone for data-intensive tasks until you are connected to a faster
network again or find a Wi-Fi network to connect to.
To disable data when roaming
You can prevent your phone from transmitting data over other carriers’
mobile networks when you leave an area that is covered by your carrier’s
networks. This is useful for controlling expenses if your cell plan doesn’t
include data roaming.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key& Networks > Mobile networks > Global data roaming access.
2. Tap Global data roaming to remove the checkmark from the box. You
can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi connection when Global data roaming is disabled.
> Settings > Tethering
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Connecting to Networks and Devices
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access
at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your
surroundings.
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access point.
Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others
are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure
your phone so it can connect to them.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your battery.
The following Status Bar icons indicate your Wi-Fi status.
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves indicate connection
strength).
Wi-Fi Direct is on
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the phone obtains a network
address and other information it needs from the network, using the DHCP
protocol. To configure the phone with a static IP address and other
advanced settings, from the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch and hold the
connected network. Tap Modify network in the Context menu that
appears, then checkmark the Show advanced options.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Wi-Fi.
If the Wi-Fi button
the button to the right to turn on Wi-Fi. Your device scans for
available Wi-Fi networks.
2. Tap a network, then tap Connect to connect to it.
O If the network is open, you can connect to the network directly by
tapping the network name.
O If the network is secured, you will be prompted to enter a password
(Ask your network administrator for details).
is on the left and the icon is grey-colored, drag
Connecting to Networks and Devices
O When you’re connected to a network, you can tap the network name
in the Wi-Fi settings screen for details about the speed, security,
address, and related settings.
To add a Wi-Fi network
You can add a Wi-Fi network so the phone will remember it, along with any
security credentials, and connect to it automatically when it is in range. You
can also add a Wi-Fi network manually if it does not broadcast its name
(SSID) or if you want to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of its range.
To add a secured network, you need to contact the network’s administrator
to obtain the password or other required security credentials.
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on, then tap Wi-Fi in the Settings menu.
2. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap ADD NETWORK at the bottom right
corner of the screen.
3. Enter the Network SSID (name) of the network. If the network is secured,
tap Security and tap the type of security deployed on the network.
4. Enter the required passwords and security credentials.
5. Tap Save to save the information.
The phone will connect to the wireless network. Any credentials that you
entered are saved, so you are connected automatically the next time you
come within range of this network.
To forget a Wi-Fi network
You can make the phone forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that
you added. For example, if you don’t want the phone to connect to it
automatically or if it’s a network that you no longer use.
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on, then tap Wi-Fi in the Settings menu.
2. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch and hold the name of the network
that you want to forget.
3. Tap Forget network in the Context menu that appears.
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USB connection
USB connection is a feature that allows your device to connect to a PC
using a USB Cable.
Allows the phone to be used as mass storage when a microSD card
(sold separately) is present in the device. It also allows you to transfer
unprotected content from the phone to the PC and vice versa.
To select a USB mode for a connection
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > PC
connection > USB connection type.
2. Tap Media sync (MTP), Internet connection, or Camera (PTP) to
connect to the PC.
Tap Charge only to use only the charging function and not the USB
function.
Prompt for connection mode
You can choose to be asked to confirm the USB connection when
connecting to a computer.
Checkmark the Ask on connection checkbox in the USB connection
settings to display the USB selection window each time you connect your
device to a PC.
Using the Status Bar to change the connection mode setting
The Status Bar displays the current USB connection mode so you can
easily change the setting as needed.
When connected via USB, the current USB connection mode also appears
on the Notifications panel. Touch the connection setting to display a screen
where you can change the USB connection mode.
NOTE If the Ask on connection checkbox is marked, the pop-up message is only provided
during USB connection, but is not provided in the notification area.
microSD Card
microSD Card
A microSD card can be used to provide additional file storage for your
device. It is an optional accessory that is sold separately. This device
supports microSD cards up to 64 GB.
Viewing Memory in the microSD Card
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Storage.
2. Review the available information.
O The storage capacity page is divided into two sections: Internal
Storage and SD Card.
Formatting the microSD Card
Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all of the files stored on
the card.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap Unmount SD card, then tap OK to confirm and release the microSD
card from device use. SD card icon appears briefly on the Status Bar to
indicate an unmounted microSD card.
O Once completely formatted, the card is automatically re-mounted
(reconnected for use by the device).
NOTE The formatting procedure erases all of the data on the microSD card, after which the
files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the
contents before you format the card.
Connecting Your Device to Your Computer
Before using your device’s mass storage capabilities, you need to prepare
your device’s data services to synchronize with your desktop or laptop
computer. Once you have connected the device to the computer, you can
transfer your data to or from the device memory.
To connect your device to a computer via USB
1. Use the USB Cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to
a USB port on your computer.
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microSD Card
2. Open the Notifications panel, then tap USB connected.
3. Tap the connection mode you want to use to connect to the PC. Choose
from the following options: Charge only, Media sync (MTP), Internet connection, and Camera (PTP).
Using Media sync (MTP) or Camera (PTP) mode
When you connect the phone and PC using a USB Cable and set your
device’s USB connection mode to Media sync (MTP) or Camera (PTP)
mode, you will see one portable device for MTP or imaging device for PTP
on the PC. You can copy files to/from the removable microSD card.
Sending data from your phone using Bluetooth
Sending data using Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to send data by opening a corresponding application.
Your device automatically accesses the Bluetooth function without you
having to access the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones.
Sending pictures: Open the Gallery application, then open the
picture. Tap the Share iconBluetooth. When Bluetooth is turned on, your device automatically
searches for available devices. Tap Search for devices, if necessary.
Tap the device you want to send data to from the list.
Exporting contacts: Open the Contacts application, then tap the
Contact you want to export. Tap (or press) the Menu Key> Bluetooth. Check if Bluetooth is turned on, your device
automatically searches for available devices. Tap Search for devices,
if necessary. Tap the device you want to send data to from the list.
Sending multiple contacts: Open the Contacts application. Tap (or
press) the Menu Key
for each of the entries to send (or tap the Select all checkbox at the
top of the screen), then tap Attach > Bluetooth. When Bluetooth is
turned on, your device automatically searches for available devices.
Tap Search for devices, if necessary. Tap the device you want to
send data to from the list.
at the top of the screen, then tap
> Share. Tap the corresponding checkbox
> Share
microSD Card
If you want to search for this phone from other devices, from the Home
screen, tap the Apps Key
to the right and tap the checkbox to the right of your device's
name. Your device will be able to be detected by other devices for 120
seconds.
> Settings > Bluetooth. Drag the switch
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Placing and Ending Calls
You can place and end calls using the Phone application. Manually dial calls
using the Dial tab. Dial from your phone’s memory using the Recent calls
tab, the Contacts tab, the Favorites tab, or the Groups tab.
To open the Phone application
From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key in the Quick Keys bar.
Phone application tabs
The Phone application tabs (Dial , Recent , Contacts , Favorites ,
and Groups
You can rearrange the order or delete Favorites or Groups.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key
2. Tap (or press) the Menu Key
Drag a tab handle
the list.
Tap the Favorites or Groups checkbox to remove the checkmark and
delete it from the Phone application tabs list. Checkmark it to display it
in the tab list again.
3. When you're finished making changes, tap Save.
Moving between the Phone application tabs
Tap any of the Phone application tabs (Dial , Recent , Contacts ,
Favorites
can also flick horizontally on the screen to scroll to the other tabs. The blue
slide triangle on the tab bar indicates the current tab.
) at the top of the screen can be changed to suit your needs.
in the Quick Keys bar.
> Edit tabs.
to move it to the position where you want it in
, and Groups ) at the top of the screen to view that tab. You
Calls
To place a call by dialing
1. From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key in the Quick Key bar to
open the Dial tab of the Phone application.
Dial Tab
Displays the diapad.
Call Key
Tap here to dial the number that
you entered manually.
Voice Dialer Key
Tap here to dial by saying the
number.
2. Enter the number you want to call on the dialpad.
O If you enter a wrong number, tap the Delete Key to erase digits
one by one.
O To erase the entire number, touch and hold the Delete Key .
O
To dial an international number, touch and hold to enter the plus ( + )
symbol. Then enter the international prefix for the country, followed by the
full phone number.
3. Tap the Call Key to dial the number that you entered.
O Press the Volume Keys to adjust the call volume.
O Use the on-screen buttons to enter additional numbers, place the call
on hold and take an incoming call, add another call, use the
speakerphone, end the call, and other options.
O You can use other phone features while the call is underway. If you
open another application, the Call icon
for the duration of the call.
NOTE If you opened other applications while on a call, you'll need to return to the Call screen to
end the call. To return to the Call screen, you can tap (or press) the Home Key
the Phone Key
also tap the Contact's name or number at the top right corner of the Home screen.
or drag the Notifications panel down and tap End call . You can
Delete Key
Tap here to delete incorrect
number(s) (appears after you
begin entering numbers).
Touch and hold to enter
the plus ( + ) symbol to dial an
international number.
Message Key
Tap here to send a message to
the number that you entered.
Voicemail Key
Tap here to access your
voicemail feature.
appears in the Status Bar
, then
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To end a call
Simply tap the EndKey on the Call screen to end the call.
If you accessed other device functions while the call was in progress, there
are several ways to return to the Call screen to end the call.
Tap (or press) the Home Key
Keys bar, then tap the EndKey
Tap(or press) the Home Key
, tap the Phone Key in the Quick
on the Call screen.
, tap the Contact’s name or number at
the top right corner of the Home screen, then tap the EndKey
the Call screen.
Drag the Notifications panel down, then tap End call
NOTE You can also press the Power/Lock Key on the right side of the phone if you
activated this feature in the settings.
.
Airplane mode
Some locations may require you to turn off your phone’s wireless
connections by placing your phone in Airplane mode.
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
2. Tap Turn on Airplane mode in the dialog box that appears.
NOTE The Wireless & networks settings menu also has a switch to enable or disable Airplane
mode. Airplane mode can also be toggled on or off in the Notifications panel.
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on
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Answering or Rejecting Calls
When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen opens with the
caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you have saved
in the Contacts list. All incoming calls are recorded in the Recent tab.
To answer a call
If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Answer Key .
If the screen is locked, swipe the Answer icon
answer the call.
If you were already on a call, tap the Answer Key
call on hold while you answer the new call.
NOTE To silence the incoming call ringer, press either of the Volume Keys.
Unlocked ScreenLocked Screen
in any direction to
to place the first
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Tap to answer
the call.
Swipe in any
direction to
answer the
call.
To ignore a call and divert it to voicemail
If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Ignore Key .
If the screen is locked, swipe the Ignore icon
ignore the call.
The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message.
in any direction to
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Unlocked ScreenLocked Screen
Tap to send a
quick message
to the caller
and forward
them to your
voicemail.
Tap to ignore the call and
send the caller directly to
your voicemail box to
leave a message.
NOTE To silence the ringer, press either of the Volume Keys.
Swipe in any direction to send a quick
message to the caller and forward them
to your voicemail.
Swipe in any
direction to Ignore
the call.
To ignore a call and send a text message
1. When you receive an incoming call and the screen is unlocked, tap the
Ignore with message Key
with message icon
2. Tap the text message you want to send in place of answering the call.
NOTE This feature can only be used to send a message to another mobile phone. It is not
applicable to incoming landline calls.
. If the screen is locked, swipe the Ignore
in any direction.
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Working With the Recent tab
The Recent tab lists all of the calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed. It
offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to
your Contacts.
To open the Recent tab
From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key , then tap the Recent
tab
at the top of the screen.
Calls are listed chronologically in the Recent tab with the most recent
calls at the top of the screen. It’s a combined list of all call types
(received
from the Recent tab, tap (or press) the Menu Key
select the call type you want to view. You also have the option to
perform advanced filtering with specific parameters including time
and date.
To dial a number in the Recent tab
From the Recent tab, tap the Call Key at the right of the call entry.
From the Recent tab, tap the image to the left of the entry to call any
of the contact's other numbers saved in your phone’s memory.
You can edit a phone number in the Recent tab before you place the
call (e.g., to insert an area code). Touch and hold the entry, then tap
Edit number before call in the Context menu. Edit the number as
necessary, then tap the Call Key
, dialed , and missed ). To view a specific call list,
The Recent tab
displays the history of
all of your calls.
.
> Filter > then
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To add a number from the Recent tab to your Contacts
1. Touch and hold the call entry.
2. Tap Add to Contacts in the Context menu.
3. Tap New contact or Update contact and save it as necessary.
Clearing your Recent calls
You can delete the entire list of Recent calls at once or selectively delete
entries.
1. Open the Recent tab.
2. Tap (or press) the Menu Key
Tap Clear to select entries to remove from the list. Checkmark the
entries to delete, tap Clear, then Ye s.
Tap Clear all to remove all of the entries from the list. Tap Ye s to
confirm you want to clear the entire list.
NOTE You can also select a specific number to be deleted. Touch and hold an entry in the
Recent list to open the Context menu. Tap Clear all logs of this number, then tap Yes
to confirm.
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Calling Your Contacts
Instead of manually dialing phone numbers using the dialpad, you can use
your Contacts list to dial quickly and easily. You can also quickly call a
contact using Quick Contact or Direct dial icons that you placed on your
Home screen.
If you have contacts on the web, they’re synchronized with your phone
when you first synchronize with your Google™ Account.
To call a contact
1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts Key in the Quick Keys bar.
2. Tap the contact you want to call.
3. Tap the contact’s phone number you want to call.
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To call a favorite contact
1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts Key in the Quick Keys bar,
then tap the Favorites tab
2. Tap the contact you want to call.
3. Tap the contact’s phone number you want to call.
.
Instant List
Instant list is displayed on the Dial tab to help you use the information
stored in your phone without needing to search for it first. Once you enter
three or more numbers, Instant list displays entries from your Contacts list
or Recent calls that match the sequence you entered.
Sequence matches
Your phone searches for the entered sequence anywhere in the number;
beginning, end, or anywhere in-between. The matching number sequence
is displayed within the number in blue text. The name and type of number
(i.e., Mobile, Work, etc.) associated with the number you entered is
displayed above the dialpad. When there are multiple matches, the Instant
list displays the number of matches in your phone's memory. Tap the
Instant list icon
list icon again to close the list.
to view the entire list of matching entries. Tap the Instant
Selecting an Instant list entry
Tap an entry in the Instant list to insert it on the dialpad and tap the Call
Key
to dial it.
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Voice Dialer
You can use the Voice Dialer application to place a phone call by speaking
the name of a contact or a phone number.
To place a call by speaking
1. From the Home screen, tap the
If you have a Bluetooth headset that supports “voice-recognition” or
“voice dialing,” you may be able to open Voice Dialer by pressing your
headset’s main button or in some other way, and dial by voice using your
headset. For details, see the documentation that came with your
headset.
2. Say “Call” followed by the name of the contact or say “Dial” followed
by a phone number.
NOTE If a dialog box with possible matches is displayed, tap the one you intended to voice dial.
Apps Key
> Voice Dialer .
Options During a Call
Bluetooth Button
Tap here to switch between a
Bluetooth device and the phone.
The light bar illuminates blue to
indicate that the call is using a
Bluetooth device. The button
Speaker Button
Tap here to turn the speakerphone
on or off. The light bar illuminates
blue when it's on.
is greyed out when there is no
Bluetooth device available.
Mute Button
Tap here to mute the microphone
during a call.
The light bar illuminates blue when
the microphone is muted.
To mute the microphone
Tap the Mute button .
The light bar on the Mute button illuminates blue to indicate that the
microphone is muted.
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When viewing the in-call screen, you can unmute the microphone by
tapping the Mute button
again.
The microphone is unmuted automatically when the call ends.
To turn the speakerphone on or off
Tap the Speaker button .
The light bar on the Speaker button illuminates blue up to indicate
that the speakerphone is on.
When viewing the Call screen, you can turn the speakerphone off by
tapping the Speaker button
again.
The speaker is turned off automatically when the call ends.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to your hearing, do not hold the phone against your ear when the
speakerphone is turned on.
To switch between a Bluetooth headset and the phone
When a Bluetooth headset is paired and connected to your phone, you can
conduct calls on the headset for hands-free conversation. During a call, you
can opt to use the Bluetooth headset or just the phone.
When using the Bluetooth headset during a call, the Ongoing Call
notification icon is blue in the Status Bar (the icon is green when using the
phone).
Tap the Bluetooth button to switch the call from the phone to the
Bluetooth device, or vice versa.
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Managing Multiple Calls
Contact your wireless service provider to find out which call services are
supported.
To switch between current calls
When you are connected to more than one caller, tap the Swap calls
button
The current call will be placed on hold and you will be connected with
the other call.
To set up a conference call
Contact your wireless service provider to find out whether they support
conference calls and how many participants you can include.
1. Place a call to the first participant.
2. When you’re connected, tap the Add call button
3. Use the dialpad to manually enter a phone number, then tap the Call Key
.
4. After you’re connected, tap the Merge calls button
added to the conference call.
.
.
. The participant is
Merge calls Button
Tap here to merge the separate
calls into a conference call.
Speaker Button
Tap here to turn the
speakerphone on (or off). The
light bar illuminates blue when
the speakerphone is on.
Dialpad Button
Tap here to dial another number to
participate in the conference call.
Bluetooth Button
Tap here to switch between a
Bluetooth device and the phone. The
light bar illuminates blue to indicate
that the call is using a Bluetooth
device. The button is greyed out
when there is no Bluetooth device
available.
Mute Button
Tap here to mute the microphone during a call.
The light bar illuminates blue when the microphone is
muted.
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Listening to Your Voicemail
When you have a new voicemail message, the Voicemail notification icon
appears in the Status Bar. If you have not set up your voicemail number,
or if you need to change it, you can do that in the Call settings.
To listen to your Voicemail
Open the Notifications panel and tap New voicemail.
OR
ap the Voicemail icon
T
OR
From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key
then tap the Voicemail Key
system guides you through the process of listening to and managing
your voicemail. The first time you call your voicemail, it also guides
you through the process of recording greetings, setting a password,
etc.
To set up your Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key in the Quick Keys bar.
2. Tap the Voicemail Key
3. If you hear a system greeting, tap the Pound Key
applicable.
4. Follow the setup tutorial.
5. Enter a password.
6. Record a voice signature and greetings for your voice mailbox.
on the Home screen.
in the Quick Keys bar,
. Typically, your carrier’s voicemail
to dial your voice mailbox.
to interrupt it, if
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Web
Chrome
The Chrome application allows you to access the internet from your
device. Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your
service provider. For specific information on internet access through your
phone, contact your service provider.
NOTES • You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For
Browse web pages
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Chrome or tap the
2. Tap the URL input field to access a specific web page. Enter the web
3. Tap (or press) the Menu Key
details, contact your service provider.
• Chrome may differ from this user guide due to updates via Play Store.
Chrome icon on the Home screen.
address (URL) of the web page, then tap
on the on-screen keyboard
(or press the Return Key if you're using the QWERTY Keyboard).
to access Chrome options.
URL Input Field
(address bar)
Tap here to enter a web
address for the web page
you want to access.
Tabs Swap Icon
Tap here to view your open
webpage tabs.
Web
Search the web
When you begin entering text in the URL input field at the top of the
screen to search the web or access a web address, suggestions appear
below the address bar. Each address suggestion displays one of the
following icons:
The Search icon
The Bookmark icon
The History icon
The Globe icon
You can set the default search engine for the address bar by tapping
(or pressing) the Menu Key
appears next to searches.
appears next to bookmarked sites.
appears next to sites from your browsing history.
appears next to related sites.
> Settings > Search engine.
Search within a webpage
1. Tap (or press) the Menu Key > Find in page.
2. Type the text you’re looking for in the find bar at the top of the screen.
Matches are highlighted on the page. (exact matches in orange and
partial matches in yellow).
The find bar displays the total number of matches. Tap the
arrows to the right of the find bar to go to each match.
Found matches are also indicated in the scroll column along the right
side of the screen. Tap any of the highlights to jump directly to that
match.
and
Sign in to Chrome
When you sign in to Chrome with your Google Account, you can take
advantage of several time-saving services:
Sync lets you access your Chrome bookmarks, browsing history, and
open tabs from other devices where you’re also signed in.
Chrome to Mobile lets you send webpages from your computer to
your mobile device with one click.
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Auto sign-in helps you sign in to Google services with a touch of a
button. No need to type your username and password.
To sign in, open Chrome and tap (or press) the Menu KeySIGN IN TO CHROME (at the bottom of the screen).
> Settings >
Browse with tabs
Your device displays webpages in a tab format allowing you to browse
several webpages simultaneously. Create multiple tabs for the sites you
want, then tap the Open tabs icon
screen) to quickly and easily access them.
Create a new tab
From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key > New tab.
The New Tab page
The following options are available when you create a new tab. These
options, located at the bottom of the screen, help you open the page that
you want quickly.
Most Visited
are shown here. Just tap a snapshot to visit the site using the new
tab you created. Touch and hold a snapshot to open a Context menu
to access Open in new tab, Open in incognito tab, or Remove.
Bookmarks
Tap a bookmark icon to visit the site using the new tab you created.
Touch and hold a bookmark to open a Context menu to access Open
in new tab, Open in incognito tab, Edit bookmark, Delete
bookmark. or Add to home screen.
Other devices
shown here. Tap a page icon to open the same tab on your device.
You must be signed in to Chrome to sync your open tabs across
devices.
NOTE When you edit items in the Most Visited and Bookmarks options, it can take up to 15
seconds for open tabs to refresh on other devices.
Snapshots of the webpages that you visit the most
Icons for sites that you’ve bookmarked are listed here.
Chrome tabs that are opened on other devices are
(in the upper-right corner of the
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Working with tabs
Open an Incognito tab (browse in private)
From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key > New
incognito tab. When browsing in incognito mode, your browsing history,
cookies, and cache are automatically cleared once you’ve closed all of your
incognito tabs. You still have access to your usual bookmarks and omnibox
predictions. Changes that you’ve made to your bookmarks are saved.
Switch in and out of Incognito mode
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Open tabs icon at the top right
of the screen.
2. Drag from right to left to bring Incognito tabs to the front.
Drag from left to right to return to your standard tabs.
Switch to another tab
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Open tabs icon at the top right
of the screen.
2. Scroll up or down (the tabs are stacked vertically), then tap the tab that
you want to switch to.
You can also swipe to switch tabs. While viewing an open tab:
Swipe from the right-hand edge of the screen to the left to go to the
next tab in the list.
Swipe from the left-hand edge of the screen to the right to go to the
previous tab in the list.
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Close your tabs
Close a single tab: Tap the Open tabs icon then tap the X in the
upper right-hand corner of the tab. Or swipe the tab to the left or right
off the screen to close it.
Close all tabs: Tap the Open tabs icon
Menu Key
> Close all tabs.
, then tap (or press) the
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Download files
1. Touch and hold a download link.
2. In the Context menu that appears, tap Save link.
To view downloaded files:
From the Applications screen (or the Home screen), tap the Downloads
icon
.
To open an a downloaded file, tap it.
To view earlier downloads, tap the heading date you want to view.
To share downloads, tap the Share icon
checkmark the ones to share, then tap Share and choose a sharing
method from the list.
To delete downloads, tap the Delete icon
checkmark the ones to delete, tap Delete, then Yes to confirm.
Tap Size or Date, at the top left of the screen, to switch the download
file sort criteria.
at the top of the screen,
at the top of the screen,
Use bookmarks
Bookmarks let you revisit your favorite webpages with one touch.
Create a bookmark
1. While viewing the page you want to set as a Favorite, tap (or press) the
Menu Key
menu.
2. Edit the bookmark’s name and address, if necessary.
3. By default it will be saved to your mobile bookmarks folder. Tap the In
field
4. Tap Save to save the bookmark.
, then tap the Favorites icon at the top of the Options
to change the location (or create a new folder for it).
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Open a bookmark
1. From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key >
Bookmarks (or open a new tab and tap
at the bottom of the screen).
2. Tap the bookmark you want to visit.
NOTE If you don't see the bookmark, tap the folder you saved it in, or tap the filepath to go to
the location where it was saved.
Edit or delete bookmark
1. From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key >
Bookmarks (or open a new tab and tap
at the bottom of the screen).
2. Touch and hold the bookmark you want to edit or delete.
Tap Edit bookmark. Once you’re finished editing, tap Save.
Tap Delete bookmark.
TIP Sign in to Chrome to sync your bookmarks to your Google Account. Then you can then
access them from any device.
Add a bookmark to your Home screen
Save time by adding bookmarks you use frequently to your Home screen
as shortcuts.
1. From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key
Bookmarks (or open a new tab and tap
at the bottom of the
screen).
2. Touch and hold the bookmark until a Context menu appears.
3. Tap Add to home screen.
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Chrome Settings
Preload webpages
Chrome helps you open webpages faster by predicting where you might go
next on the page. The browser preloads the page’s data in the background,
so the page can open immediately if you tap its link. Keep in mind this
feature may use a large amount of data on your mobile device. But you can
always control when Chrome uses this feature:
1. From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key Settings > Bandwidth management.
2. Tap Preload webpages.
3. Select an option:
Always: Chrome will preload webpages no matter how you are
connected (e.g., mobile data, Wi-Fi, etc.).
Only on Wi-Fi: Chrome will preload webpages only if you’re not using
mobile data.
Never: Chrome won’t preload webpages.
Autofill forms
Use the autofill feature to fill in web forms with a single tap.
Enable or disable autofill
1. From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key
Settings > Autofill forms.
2. Slide the Autofill forms switch
On (blue) or Off (grey).
Manage your autofill entries
From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key
> Autofill forms.
Tap Add profile to add your personal information such as company,
address, etc.
at the top of the screen to either
> Settings
>
>
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Tap Add credit card to add a new credit card.
Edit an entry by tapping the profile in the list. Tap Save at the bottom
of the screen when you’ve finished updating.
Delete an entry by tapping the profile in the list. Tap Delete at the
bottom of the screen to remove the entry.
Clear all of your autofill entries
1. From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key
Settings.
2. Under the Advanced section, tap Privacy.
3. Tap Clear browsing data.
4. Checkmark the Clear autofill data checkbox.
5. Tap Clear.
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Save passwords
You can let Chrome remember your passwords for the sites you use.
Enable or disable saving passwords
1. From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key
Settings > Save passwords.
2. Slide the switch
(grey).
Manage password prompts
If you enable Chrome to save your passwords, you’ll get a prompt every
time when you sign in to a new website.
Tap Yes if you want Chrome to remember your sign-in credentials for
that site. Chrome will automatically complete the sign-in fields for you
when you visit the websites again.
Tap Never if you don’t want Chrome to save your username and
password for the website you’re on.
at the top of the screen to either On (blue) or Off
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The information below applies to Chrome for Android only.
Delete a saved password
1. From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key
Settings > Save passwords.
2. Tap the password that you want to remove.
3. Tap Delete.
Delete a site
1. From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key
Settings > Save passwords.
2. Tap the site that you want to remove from the Never saved list.
3. Tap Delete.
Manage content settings
Adjust the type of content that websites can show and the information
they can use to enhance your web experience.
1. From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key Settings.
2. Tap Content settings.
Accept cookies Checkmark to enable websites to store small files on
your device in order to save your preferences on websites or keep
you signed in. Remove the checkmark to prevent webpages from
storing cookies on your mobile device.
Enable JavaScript Checkmark to enable JavaScript. Many web
developers use JavaScript to make their websites more interactive.
Sites may function correctly only if they can run JavaScript on your
mobile device.
Block pop-ups Checkmark to prevent websites from showing
additional windows automatically.
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>
>
Web
Google location settings Turn on to allow sites with location specific
content to ask whether you want to share your location using your
mobile device’s location information.
Website settings Tap this option to clear location permissions or local
data stored on your device for a specific site.
Accessibility
Adjust text size on webpages
1. From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key
Settings > Accessibility.
2. Drag the Text scaling slider along the bar to adjust the text size scaling.
The Preview box displays how it will appear on webpages.
Force enable zoom
1. From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key
Settings > Accessibility.
2. Checkmark the Force enable zoom checkbox to override a site's zoom
functionality and allow zooming in or out.
Clear browsing data
You can clear your browsing data, like browsing history, site data, and
autofill data, in a few easy steps.
1. From the Chrome application, tap (or press) the Menu Key Settings.
2. Tap Privacy.
3. Tap CLEAR BROWSING DATA.
4. Checkmark the items to clear, then tap Clear.
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Maps
Maps
Maps Menu
Tap here to access Map, Local,
Navigation, Offers, My Places,
Join Latitude, and Location
history.
Directions Icon
Tap here to get directions to a
destination.
Search Icon
Tap here to open the keyboard to
enter your search.
Local Icon
Tap here to find types of places
near your location.
Layers Icon
Tap here to select the type of
map you want to view.
To search for a location
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Maps .
2. Tap the Search icon
.
3. In the search box, enter the place you’re looking for. You can enter an
address, a city, or a type of business or establishment. For example,
“theater in New York”.
4. Tap the Search Key
on the on-screen keyboard (or press the Return
Key on the QWERTY Keyboard).
Red markers indicate search matches on the map.
You can tap a marker to open a balloon that contains a label. Tap the
balloon to open a screen with more information about the location, as
well as options for obtaining directions.
To get directions
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Maps .
2. Tap the Directions icon
3. Enter a starting point in the first box and your destination in the second
box.
.
Maps
The starting point and destination can be entered manually using the
keyboard or you can select places using their drop-down menus.
The starting point pop-up menu includes My current location,
Contacts, Point on map, and My Places.
The destination pop-up menu includes Contacts, Point on map, and
My Places.
NOTE When you search for a location in the Maps application, your current location is
automatically entered as the starting point and a dialog box displays your recent searches
allowing you to tap one to select it as the destination.
4. Tap the Car icon for driving directions, the Transit icon for transit
directions, the Cycling icon for cycling directions, or the Walking icon
for walking directions.
5. Tap GET DIRECTIONS.
6. Your route is displayed on a map.
Tap a white circle marker on the map to see direction change
indicators.
Tap
at the bottom of the screen (or the top of the screen if the
QWERTY Keyboard is open) display each direction instruction
sequentially in a bubble at each juncture. You can tap
to step
backward through the direction instructions.
To view the directions in text format, tap DIRECTIONS LIST.
Tap (or press) the Back Key
NOTE To reverse the directions, from the Directions list, tap (or press) the Menu Key >
Reverse.
to return to map view.
Switching between common features
The Maps application has icons for easy access to many common features
used when searching for the places you want to go.
Tap the Maps menu
Map, Local, Navigation, Offers, My Places, Join Latitude, and
Location history.
at the top left corner of the screen to access
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Tap the Layers icon in the Maps toolbar to access Traffic,
Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines, Latitude, My Maps, Bicycling,
Wikipedia, and your search history.
Tap the Local icon
your location or your destination.
Tap the Directions icon
Tap the Search icon
Tap the My Location icon
map.
in the Maps toolbar to search for places near
icon in the Maps toolbar to get directions.
in the Maps toolbar to conduct a new search.
to display your current location on the
Maps settings
Access the Maps application, then tap (or press) the Menu Key >
Settings.
Weather
Checking the Weather
The Weather application provides weather forecasts and other weather
information. You can place a Weather widget on your Home screen for a
summary of your local weather. Access the Weather application for more
detailed weather information.
NOTE The Weather widget on your Home screen allows you to quickly view information for
each city in your City list. Flick up or down within the widget to cycle through each city to
see the date, time, and weather.
To get details about the weather
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Weather .
Swipe right or left to scroll through the weather information for each
of the cities in your list.
Tap the Refresh icon
screen to update the current weather of the city displayed on the
weather application screen.
To add a city or update current location
To add a new city or update your current location, tap Add in the upper
right corner of the screen.
Enter a location in the Search field, then tap the city you want to add.
Tap Current location to update your current location.
at the bottom of the Weather application
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Type in the city, state or ZIP
code to search for that location.
Tap here to add the city to your
City list.
Tap here to delete the text.
Tap here to search.
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Managing your City list
The City list screen allows you to manage a list of cities that you want to
monitor. From the Weather application, tap (or press) the Menu KeySettings > Edit city list.
Tap the Add icon
another location.
Tap the Delete icon
your list. Checkmark the city, tap Delete, then tap Yes.
Touch and drag the handle icon
move a city to a new position in your city list. This affects the order
viewed when you swipe across the Weather application screen.
in the upper-right corner of the screen to add
at the top of the screen to delete a city from
(on the right side of the screen) to
Changing Weather Settings
You can configure a number of settings for the Weather application.
The location and related settings also affect the display of the Weather
widget application.
To open the Weather settings screen, from the Weather application,
tap (or press) the Menu Key
You can configure a number of Weather application settings.
List Settings
Edit city list: Opens a list of the cities you set to monitor.
Data & Synchronization
Update data: Checkmark this setting to automatically update the weather
data for the cities in your City list.
Update interval: Allows you to set the schedule to update the weather
data for the cities in your City list.
General Settings
Temperature unit: Allows you to set degrees to be displayed in Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
Wind speed unit: Allows you to set wind speed unit MPH or m/s.
> Settings.
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Contacts
The Contacts application allows you to store names, phone numbers, and
other information in your phone’s memory.
Using Your Contacts
Use the Contacts application to add, view, and communicate with your
friends and acquaintances.
To open your Contacts application
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Contacts .
OR
Tap (or press)
Keys bar.
All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. If you have a
new phone and haven’t added any contacts yet, the Contacts application
will display hints on how to start adding contacts to your phone.
Contacts list
When you open the Contacts application, your contacts list is displayed for
you to view or use it. In case of Emergency (ICE) is displayed above your
list of contacts. Add up to 5 ICE entries from your contacts list. These are
entries that someone can contact on your behalf in the event of an
emergency, whether or not the phone is locked.
To add ICE entries
1. From the Home screen, tap the Contact icon (in the Quick Keys bar).
2. Tap In case of Emergency.
3. Tap the Add icon
4. Checkmark the entry (or entries) to add to your ICE list, then tap Done.
the Home Key > the Contacts Key in the Quick
in the lower left corner of the screen.
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ICE Contacts
You can select up to 5 contacts to include in this list. In addition, you can
enter personal information about you (such as medical record number,
allergies, medications, special instructions, etc.) that can be accessed in
case of an emergency. To add your personal information, tap the
Information icon
enter your information, then tap Save.
at the bottom center of the screen. Tap the plus icon,
Resizing the entries
While viewing your contacts list, place two fingers on the screen, then
spread them apart to increase the size of the entries for easier viewing.
Pinch in to decrease the size and see more entries without scrolling the
screen.
To open a list of your favorite contacts
Open your Contacts application and tap the Favorites tab at the
top of the screen.
Favorites lists the contacts you’ve added to the list.
NOTE Similar to your Contacts list, you can also pinch in (or spread apart) on your Favorites list
to resize the entries.
To view details about a contact
1. Open your Contacts application.
2. Tap the contact whose details you want to view.
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3. The Contact’s information will be displayed. The following options are
available.
The Dial icon
The Message icon
The Email icon
The Chat icon
Tap (or press) the Menu Key for the following menu options:
Delete, Share, Join, Set as default, Export, Add to Home screen,
and All calls to voicemail.
places a call to the number.
starts a message.
starts an email.
starts a chat.
Adding Contacts
You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the
contacts in your Google™ Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other
accounts that support syncing contacts.
Since your contacts can come from a variety of sources, the Contacts
application attempts to join new information with existing similar contact
entries, to create a single entry. You can also manage that process manually
by joining or splitting entries.
To add a new contact
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap the New contact icon to the right of the Search field.
3. If you have more than one account with contacts, select the account
where you want to save the contact. You can change this later by tapping
at the top of the screen and choosing the account to which you want
to add the contact.
4. Enter the contact’s name.
5. Tap a category of contact information, such as phone number or email
address, to enter that kind of information about your contact.
6. Tap a category’s Addnew icon
category. For example, in the phone number category, enter a work
number and add a home number. Tap the label field to the right of the
to add more than one entry for that
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entered information to open a drop-down menu of preset labels. For
example, WORK or HOME for a phone number.
7. Tap the Picture frame icon
name in your list of contacts and in other applications.
8. When you’re finished, tap Save.
to select a picture to display next to the
Editing a Contact entry
1. Open the Contacts application and tap the contact entry you want to
edit.
2. Tap the Edit icon
3. Edit the entry as needed, then tap Save at the bottom of the screen.
at the top of the screen.
Setting the default phone number
When you save more than one phone number in a contact entry, you can
set one of them as the default number.
1. Open the Contacts application and tap the contact entry you want.
2. Touch and hold the number you want to set as the default number.
3. Tap Set as default number in the context menu that appears. A red
checkmark indicates the default number.
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts
If you have contacts stored in vCard format on a microSD card you can
import them into your Contacts application on your phone. You can also
export contacts in vCard format onto a microSD card.
Export to back them up to a computer or other device or so you can send a
contact via email.
To import contacts from your microSD card
You can copy contacts, in vCard format, onto a microSD card then import
them into your phone.
1. Insert the microSD card (that contains the vCard files) into your phone
and mount it (in the Storage settings menu).
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2. Open the Contacts application.
3. Tap (or press) the Menu Key
4. Tap Import from SD card.
5. If you have more than one account on your phone, tap the account into
which you want to import the contacts.
6. Tap to checkmark the contacts you want to import from the microSD
card. Then tap Import and Ye s to confirm.
> Import/Export.
To export contacts to your microSD card
You can export all of the contacts on your phone to your microSD card, as
vCard files. You can then copy this file to a computer or another device that
is compatible with this format, such as an address book application.
1. Insert a microSD card into your phone and mount it (in the Storage
settings menu).
2. Open the Contacts application.
3. Tap (or press) the Menu Key
4. Tap Export to SD card.
5. Tap the contacts you want to export to the microSD card. To export all
contacts, tap Select all in the top left corner of the screen.
6. Tap Export and then Ye s to confirm.
7. Enter the file name and tap OK.
> Import/Export.
Transfer type
When you want to send your contact entries, you can combine them all
into one file, or you can send separate vCard files.
To set the transfer type, from the Contacts application, tap (or press) the
Menu Key
Send as one file - This setting combines all of your contacts into one
> Settings > Transfer type.
file. It allows a faster transfer, but some devices can’t receive contact
information sent using this option.
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Send separately - This setting sends each contact as a separate
vCard file. It allows all devices to receive your files.
To share a contact
You can share a contact with someone by sending it to them as a vCard file.
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap the contact you want to share to view the contact details.
3. Tap (or press) the Menu Key
4. Choose the method for sending.
5. Enter the necessary information and share it.
> Share.
Adding a Contact to Your Favorites
The Favorites section contains a short list of the contacts you
communicate with most often.
To add a contact to your Favorites list
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap a contact to view its details.
3. Tap the star in the upper-right corner of the screen.
When the contact is added to your Favorites list, the star will be
gold-colored.
To remove a contact from your Favorites list
1. Open the Contacts application and tap the Favorites tab .
2. Tap a Favorites contact entry to view its details.
3. Tap the gold star in the upper-right corner of the screen.
The grey-colored star will indicate that the contact was removed from
your Favorites list.
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Communicating with Your Contacts
From the Contacts , Favorites , or Recent tab, you can quickly call
or send a text (SMS) or multimedia message (MMS) to a contact’s default
phone number. You can also open a list of all of the ways you can
communicate with that contact.
This section describes ways to initiate communication when viewing your
list of contacts. The Contacts application shares your contacts with many
other applications, such as Gmail™ and Messaging.
To connect using Quick Contact for Android™
1. Open the Contacts application, then tap a contact’s picture to open
Quick Contact for Android.
Type the name
you want to
search.
Alphabetical
Contact picture
Tap here to open
Quick Contact for
Android for this
contact.
Contact list
NOTE Tapping the contact’s picture in the Favorites tab or the Recent tab also accesses Quick
Contact for Android.
2. Tap the icon corresponding to the type of communication you want to
start.
The communication icons displayed depend on the types of information
you saved in the contact information.
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Slide your finger
vertically along the
letters to view the
entries under a
specific letter.
Quick Contact for
Android
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To communicate with a contact
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap the contact with whom you want to communicate.
3. In the contact’s details screen, tap the way to start communicating with
the contact.
The Dial icon
The Message icon
The Email icon
The Chat icon
NOTE These same icons are also displayed when you tap an entry in the Favorites tab and the
Recent tab.
places a call to the number.
starts a message.
starts an email.
starts a chat.
To call a contact’s default number
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap the Dial icon
NOTE If the entry has multiple numbers and no default number is set, a pop-up dialog box is
displayed for you to select the number to call.
next to the contact entry you want to call.
Selecting Which Contacts are Displayed
You can hide contacts that don’t have phone numbers. You can also
configure which groups of contacts you want to display in the Contacts list.
To change which groups are displayed
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap (or press) the Menu Key
3. Under CHOOSE CONTACTS TO DISPLAY, tap All contacts to display
contacts from all of your sync’d accounts, tap a single account, or tap
Customize to select more than one (but not all) account types to display
their contacts.
> Settings > Display options.
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