Calendar215
Folders225
Clock226
Alarms228
Calculator230
Updating Your PRL231
Updating Your Profile232
Updating the Firmware 232
Bluetooth232
Turning Bluetooth
On and Off233
The Bluetooth Settings
Menu234
Pairing Bluetooth
Devices235
Sending Items via
Bluetooth238
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Table of Contents
Disconnecting Bluetooth
Connection During an
Active Call240
Your Device's microSD
Card and Adapter241
microSD Card Settings 245
Connecting Your Device
to Your Computer246
Index249
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Device Basics
Tip
Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your device’s software may become
available from time to time. Press
phone > Settings update.
Your Device Overview
Front View
and tap >
Settings > About
Proximity Sensors
Status Bar
Phone Key
Menu Key
Home Key
Microphone
Earpiece
Touchscreen
Appplications
Tab
Browser Key
Search Key
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Back K
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1. Proximity Sensors sense proximity towards other objects (such
as your head) so that touch commands are not accidentally
activated during a call.
Note
Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch,
or a protective case not authorized by LG.
2. Status Bar provides information about your device’s status and
options, such as signal strength, roaming, ringer setting,
messaging, and battery charge. The Status Bar displays icons
indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and
icons indicating the device's status (on the right), along with
the current time.
Notification icons
Status icons
3. Phone Key displays the dialpad so you can dial a number. Also
provides additional tabs to access
Favorites
.
Call log,Contacts
, and your
4. Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you're already
viewing one of extension panes, it opens the central Home
screen. Press and hold to display recently used applications.
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5. Menu Key allows you to access your device's main functions
menu from the Home screen:
Manage apps
and
Notifications
to open a list of options available.
6. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you
are speaking to them.
7. Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up
display items such as menus and dialog boxes.
8. Search Key displays the Quick Search box that can be used to
search for a key term both on the device and online. See
Search Key on page 27.
●
For example, entering the word “Pa” will display any matching
entries from your device’s Contacts list, installed applications,
or will suggest search terms.
●
Press and hold to launch Voice Search where you can initiate a
TM
Google
search by verbally entering search terms. The device
recognizes your spoken words and initiates a Web search.
9. Browser Key launches the Web Browser.
10. Applications Tab opens the Applications screen to view
installed applications.
Add,Wallpaper,Settings,Search
. While in an application, press
,
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11. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate
your device, such as the applications, call status, the Contacts
list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
12. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
Rear View
Power/Lock
Key
Charger/
Accessory Port
Camera
Lens
Camera
Key
Fingertip Cutout
1. Power/Lock Key locks the screen. Press and hold to open the
Phone options menu (for the following options):
Airplane mode
8
, and
Power off.
3.5 mm
Headset Jack
Volume
Keys
Silent mode
MicroSD
Slot
™
,
Device Basics
2. Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the device charger
or an optional USB cable (included). CAUTION! Inserting an
accessory into the incorrect port may damage the device.
3. Camera Lens as part of the built-in camera, lets you take
pictures and videos.
4. Camera Key lets you activate the camera and camcorder. Once
the Camera function is open, you can access the Video recorder
function as well.
5. Fingertip Cutout allows you to lift and remove the device's
back cover.
6. Volume Keys allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or
to adjust the in-call volume during a call. When you press and
hold the Volume Key, the phone switches to the Sound-off mode.
7. 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in a headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an
accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.
8. microSD Slot accommodates the pre-installed microSD™ card
(expandable up to 32GB).
Note
Insert a microSD card to use the camera and other multimedia features.
Multimedia contents will be saved in the microSD card. LG L45C has a
™
card pre-installed.
microSD
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Viewing the Display Screen
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 device’s status (on the right), along with the
current time.
Notification icons
Status icons
If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, a plus
icon prompts you to open the Status Bar to view them all. (See
Using the Notifications Panel on page 24.) The following list
identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device's display screen:
Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength. (More bars = stronger
signal.)
No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal.
3G Connected – Indicates that 3G data service is available.
3G In Use – Indicates that 3G data service is in use.
1x Data Connected – Indicates that 1x data service is available.
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1x Data Service In Use – Indicates that 1x data service is in use.
Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on.
Bluetooth Connected – Indicates that the phone is connected to a Bluetooth
device.
GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on.
GPS Communicating – Indicates that the device is receiving location data from
GPS.
Roaming – Your phone is roaming.
Airplane Mode – Indicates that the device is in Airplane Mode.
Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on.
No microSD – Indicates that no microSD card is installed.
Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds
are silenced.
Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off.
Muted– Indicates that phone microphone is muted.
w Battery
Lo
Very
Low Battery – Indicates that battery is low.
– Indicates that battery is very low.
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Battery Drained (40%) – Indicates that battery is partially drained.
Battery Full – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully
charged.)
Battery Charging – Indicates that battery is charging.
Unknown Battery – Indicates that an unknown battery is inserted.
Alarm Clock – Indicates that an alarm is set up.
New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message.
New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates you have received a new text or
multimedia message.
New Email – Indicates a new Email message.
Problem With Text Or Multimedia Message Delivery – Indicates a text or
multimedia message is undeliverable.
New Google Talk Message – Indicates you have received a new Google Talk
message.
New Voicemail – Indicates you have received a new voicemail message.
Upcoming Event – Alerts you to an upcoming event.
Data Is Syncing – Application sync is active and synchronization is in progress for
Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts.
Problem With Sign-In Or Sync – There has been an issue with your connection
to the Google server, or you were not properly signed into your account. In order
to use Google application or sync features, you must set up and sign into an
active Google account.
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Full microSD Card – Indicates that microSD card is full.
An Open Wi-Fi Network Available – Indicates that an open Wi-Fi network is
available.
USB Connected – The device has detected an active USB connection.
USB Debugging Connected – The device has detected an active USB connection
and is in a USB Debugging mode.
More Notifications Not Displayed – Indicates that there are more notifications
which are not displayed in the Status Bar.
Call In Progress – Indicates that a call is in progress.
Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset – Indicates that a call is in progress
using the Bluetooth headset.
Call Being Forwarded – Indicates that a call is being forwarded.
Call On Hold – Indicates that a call is on hold.
Missed Call – Indicates that you have missed calls.
Uploading Data – Indicates that your device is uploading data.
Downloading Data – Indicates that your device is downloading data.
Download Finished – Indicates that a download is complete.
Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is playing.
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Turning Your Device On and Off
Turn your device on and off and wake-up the screen by using the
Power/Lock Key.
Turning Your Device On
●
Press and hold .
Turning Your Device Off
1. Press and hold for two seconds until you see the
Phone Options menu.
2. Press
Power off
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the
battery is charging).
Wake Up the Screen
If you don’t use the device for a while, the screen and backlight
will shut off to conserve battery power. To wake up the device's
screen:
1. Press . Your lock screen will appear. See Your Device's
Lock Feature on page 90.
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and then tap OKto power off the device.
Device Basics
2. Touch and drag the green Unlock icon to the right.
The last screen you were working on opens. (This is the
default lock screen.)
Battery and Charger
Warning! Use only LG-approved batteries and chargers with your
device. The failure to use a LG-approved battery and charger may
increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or
explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property.
Battery Capacity
Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It
allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The
battery provides up to 5 hours of continuous digital talk time.
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon
blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left,
the device can sound an audible alert and then turn off.
Note
Long backlight settings, searching for service, using vibrate mode,
browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and
standby times.
Tip
Watch your device's battery level indicator and charge the battery
before it runs out of power.
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Device Basics
Installing the Battery
1. Install the battery.
●
Remove the battery from its packaging.
●
Insert the battery into the battery compartment in the back of
the device, making sure the connectors align (see step in
the following illustration). Gently press down to secure the
battery (see step in the following illustration).
●
Position the back cover over the battery compartment and
press down until you hear a click (see step in the following
illustration).
2. Press and hold located on the top right of the phone
to turn the device on.
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Removing the Battery
1. Make sure the power is turned off so that you don’t lose any
unsaved items.
2. Lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located on
bottom of the cover and remove it.
3. Lift the battery using the fingertip cutout and remove it from
the device.
Warning! Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you
can be burned.
Charging the Battery
Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your
battery level becomes too low, your device automatically turns off,
and you will lose any information you were just working on.
Always use a LG-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or
vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.
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Device Basics
1. Connect the wall adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG
logo on the USB cable should face toward you.
2. Plug one end of the USB cable into the device's Charger/
Accessory Port and the other end into an electrical outlet.
The charge time varies depending upon the battery level.
With the LG-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the
battery before it becomes completely discharged.
Battery Temperature Protection
Though extremely rare, if the battery becomes overheated, the
phone will automatically turn off.
Charging with USB
You can use your computer to charge your device. To be able to
charge with the USB cable, you need to install the necessary USB
drivers on your computer first. Connect one end of the USB
cable to the Charger/Accessory Port on your device and connect
the other end to a USB port on your computer. It is best to use
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Device Basics
the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop computer. The
USB hub should be powered by an external power source.
Note
Low-power USB ports are not supported, such as the USB port on your
keyboard or bus-powered USB hub.
LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site:
http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/index.jsp > Click
> Select the Carrier(TracFone) > Select the Model L45C > Click USB
Cable Driver
Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully
charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.
to download.
Extending Your 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.
●
Reduce your Backlight On time.
●
Turn Bluetooth off when not in use.
●
Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use.
●
Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using
this function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your
current location; each query drains your battery.
Mobile Support
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●
Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before
charging your device. Repeating this process of a complete
discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage
capacity of any battery.
●
Turn off Automatic application sync.
●
Use the Power Control Widget to deactivate hardware functions
such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Synchronization, or the LCD
brightness setting.
●
Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary
applications.
●
Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
To check the battery's charge level:
Press > >
The battery status (charging or discharging) and level (as a
percentage of fully charged) are displayed at the top of the
screen.
To monitor and control what uses the battery:
The Battery use screen shows which applications consume the
most battery power. You can also use it to turn off applications
that you’ve downloaded, if they are consuming too much power.
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Settings>About phone>Status
.
Device Basics
1. Press > >
Settings>About phone>Battery use
.
2. Tap any of the listed items for more options.
●
Cell standby
●
Phone idle
●
Display
to view battery used by cell radio.
to view battery used when phone is idle.
to adjust the display settings.
Device Function Keys
The LG L45C comes equipped with four main function keys that
can be used on any screen to access added functions.
Menu Key
The
Menu Key
the current screen or application. When on the Home screen, the
following menu options are available:
●
Add
screen: Shortcuts, Widgets, Folders, and Wallpapers.
●
Manage apps
You can manage how applications use memory, stop a
misbehaving application, or uninstall an application.
() activates an available menu function for
() adds one of the following functions to a selected
() displays the Manage applications screen.
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●
Wallpaper
screen’s wallpaper image. This image can be obtained from
either your pre-installed Wallpapers or from any of the
available images within the device’s Gallery.
●
Search
to search for a key term both on the device and on the Web.
●
Notifications
provide more detailed information about the current on-screen
notification icons.
●
Settings
menu.
Working with Menus
There are two Android menu types: 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, press .
●
Not all applications have Options menus; if you press on
a screen that has no Options menu, nothing will happen.
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() provides the ability to customize the current
() displays the Quick Search box that can be used
() allows you to expand the Status Bar to
() provides quick access to the device’s settings
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Some applications have more Options menu items than can fit in
the options menu; tap
Using 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.
More
to open the additional items.
Tap to open more menu items.
When you touch and hold
certain items on a screen,
a Context menu opens.
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Device Basics
Backing Up Within a Menu
To go to the previous menu:
●
Press .
To return to the Home screen:
●
Press .
Using the Notifications Panel
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, text appears briefly and the
notification icon will be displayed in the Status Bar. For
descriptions of the various notification icons, see Viewing the
Display Screen on page 10.
You can open the Notifications Panel to view a list of all recent
notifications. Depending on your settings, you may hear a
notification sound, and the device may vibrate.
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Applications whose activities produce notifications, such as
™
Gmail
and Google Talk, have their own settings, which you can
use to configure whether, and how, they send notifications. See
the sections on those applications for details.
To open the Notifications Panel:
●
Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.
– or –
●
Press > >
The Notifications Panel displays a list of your current notifications,
organized into ongoing and event-based notifications.
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 new email notifications open the Email application.
To clear all notifications:
1. Open the Notifications Panel.
2. Tap
Clear
at the top right corner of the panel.
Notifications
.
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All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing notifications
will remain in the list.
To close the Notifications Panel:
●
Touch and drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications
Panel to the top of the screen.
- or -
●
Press .
- or -
●
Tap a notification and the Notifications Panel will close.
Home Key
The
Home Key
(of the 5 total available screens.)
Back Key
The Back Keyreturns you to the previously active screen.
If the on-screen keyboard is currently open, this key closes the
keyboard.
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takes you back to your main Home screen
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Search Key
The
Search Key
used to search for a key term both on the device and on the
Web. Some applications, such as Contacts, Gmail
™
Maps
, have the ability to search contents within those specific
applications. Along with being able to search by typing in search
terms, you are also able to search by voice.
●
Press to launch the Quick Search Box.
●
Press and hold to launch the Voice Search function.
Device and Web Search Using Text Entry
1. Press > . When you press on the Home screen or
in the other applications that support this, the Quick Search
Box will open automatically.
displays the Quick Search Box that can be
™
, and Google
Voice Search
Touch to search by voice.
Recent search results
Provides one touch shortcut
to previously searched terms.
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●
In some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, Browser, and
Android Market
when you press . This is indicated by the application's
icon on the left side of the search box.
2. Enter the text you're searching for in the Quick Search Box.
●
You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects
of Google Web search (for example, whether it makes
suggestions below the Quick Search Box as you type), and
what device features you want to include in searches.
3. Tap to search for the entered text.
– or –
If what you want to search for appears in the suggestions list,
tap that item to conduct the search.
To search different by type:
●
Tap >
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TM
, the application’s own search box opens
Tap to conduct the search.
As you type, search results from
your device, previous search
terms, and Web search
suggestions appear. Tap an item
to search for that term.
All,Web,Apps
, or
Contacts
.
Device Basics
To search using voice command:
●
press and hold .
– or –
Tap from the Quick Search Box.
When you stop speaking, Google Search by Voice analyzes your
speech and displays the results of your search.
Touchscreen Navigation
The L45C is a touch-sensitive device which allows you to not only
select an on-screen option with a single touch, but to easily scroll
through long lists. Simply slide up and down through the display
with your fingertip. Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to
interact with and use your Android phone. With the touch of your
finger, you can access available applications, make menu selections,
and access data saved to your device. The following terms are used
for describing the different available actions using the touchscreen:
●
Tap
: A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and
letters on the on-screen keyboard.
●
Touch and hold
touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For
example, to open a contact’s available options, touch and hold
the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu opens.
: Touch and hold an item on the screen by
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●
Drag
: Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without
lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you
reach the target position. You can drag items on the Home
screen to reposition them, as described in Changing the
Device’s Wallpaper on page 44, or drag the Notifications Panel
open, as described in Using the Notifications Panel on page 24.
●
Swipe or slide
across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you
first touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead). For example,
you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list, or
browse through the different Home screens by swiping from
left to right (and vice versa).
●
Double-tap
example, quickly double-tap a section of a Web page to adjust
that section to fit the width of the screen. You can also
double-tap to zoom in and out when taking a picture (using
the Camera), and when using Maps.
●
Pinch-to-Zoom
spread motion to zoom in or out when using the Browser,
Maps, or browsing pictures.
●
Rotate the screen
orientation of the screen adjusts to the device’s physical
orientation. (See Changing the Screen Orientation on page 45.)
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: To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger
: Double-tap to zoom on a Web page or a map. For
: Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or
: From many applications and menus, the
Device Basics
Your Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and
functions, and it allows you to add items like application
shortcuts, folders, or Google widgets to give you instant access
to information and applications. This is the default page and
accessible from any menu by pressing .
Status Bar
Shows device status information including the time,
signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.
Application Icons
use it.
Browser Key
Applications Tab Tap to open the Applications screen to view
installed applications.
Call Key
Tap to open the dial pad. Also provides additional tabs to access
Call log, Contacts, and your Favorites.
Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and
Tap to access the Web Browser.
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To return to the Home screen:
●
Tap at any time, from any application.
Extended Home Screens
The Android operating system provides multiple Home screens to
provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.
●
Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The
main screen is in the center with two extension screens on
either side of it.
The dots at the bottom right and left corners of the screen indicate
●
Touch and hold the Home screen dots on the
Location Indicator
which Home screen you are viewing.
lower left or right of the screen to view
thumbnails of the Extended Home screens,
then touch one to go to that specific screen.
Home screen thumbnails
Touch one for immediate access.
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Applications: How to View, Open and Switch
All of the applications on your device, including any applications
that you downloaded and installed from Android Market
other sources, are grouped together on one Applications screen
that you access from your Home screen. If you have more
applications than you can currently see on the Applications
screen, slide the screen up or down to view more.
The Applications screen contains all of the device's applications
(though not downloaded widgets and other downloaded material
that isn't an application),including the Clock, Browser, Calculator,
Camera, Market, YouTube, Voice Search, and much more.
Overview
Tap an application icon
to open the application.
Slide the screen up or down to
bring more icons into view.
Tap to open the
Applications screen.
Tap to close the
Applications screen.
Home screenApplications screen
™
or
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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.
Opening and Switching Applications
Multi-tasking is easy with Android™. Opened applications can
keep running in the background when you open another
application. There’s no need to quit an application before
opening another. You can easily switch among several open
applications. Android manages each application, pausing and
starting them as needed to ensure that unused applications don’t
waste your device's resources.
To open an application:
●
Simply tap its icon on the screen.
Note
You can customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the applications
you use most often. Applications are located on the Applications screen,
but you can add an application shortcut to your Home screen for faster
access. No matter where the icon is, on the Applications screen or your
Home screen, just touch it to open and use it. See Adding Application
Icons to the Homescreen on page 35 for more information.
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To open multiple applications:
1. Tap an application icon to open it.
2. Press .
3. Tap and tap the icon for the other application you want
to open.
– or –
Simply tap the icon if the application you want is already on
your Home screen.
To switch between multiple applications:
1. press and hold . A small window opens with icons of
applications that you’ve used recently.
2. Tap the application icon you want to open.
– or –
Press to return to the current application.
Adding Application Icons to the Home Screen
Customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the applications
you use most often.
1. Press > .
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2. Touch and hold the application icon you want to add to your
Home screen.
3. Lift your finger to place the app on your Home screen, or drag
the icon to where you want it on the screen, then lift your finger.
Applications
The following is a listing of the default applications available on
both the Home/Extended screens and the Applications screen.
Application Icons
Browser
– Launches the Web browser.
Calculator
– Launches the Calculator application.
Calendar
– Launches the Calendar application that can sync to either your Google or
®
Outlook
Work calendar. Events can only be synched to a managed account.
Camcorder
– Launches the Camcorder.
Camera
– Launches the Camera.
Clock
- Access the Clock application.
Contacts
– Displays the Contacts that can be synchronized with your device from either
your Google or Outlook account. Contacts can only be synched to a managed account.
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Application Icons
Downloads
– Launches the Downloads application that you can view, reopen, or
delete what you've downloaded.
Email
– Provides access your POP3, IMAP, and Exchange Server (Outlook) email
accounts. Also provides access to your Gmail account.
Gallery
– Displays a Gallery of camera images and video saved on your microSD
card .
Gmail
– Provides access to your Gmail account.
Google Search
your device and the Web.
Latitude
application also lets you see your friends' locations on a map or in a list.
Maps
friends, view maps and get driving directions.
Market
Messaging
Music
Navigation
to get quick turn-by-turn directions.
News & Weather
on news and weather.
– Displays the Quick Search Box to search for a key term both on
– Lets you see your friends' locations and share yours with them. The
– Launches a dynamic map that helps you find local businesses, locate
– Browse, search for, and download applications on the Android Market.
– Provides access to your text and multimedia messages.
– Launches the Music Player.
– Launches the GPS Navigation feature on your phone, allowing you
– Launches the application that allows you to stay up to date
™
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Application Icons
Phone
– Accesses the phone keypad.
Places
– Allows others to find your business on local search results using either
Google Search or Google Maps.
Polaris Viewer
create, and edit document files on your device.
Settings
Swype Intro
Swype keyboard.
Talk
friends over the Internet for free.
Voice Dialer
software, called Voice Control, to dial a phone number in our Contacts or to
launch phone functions .
Voice Search
initiates a Google search based on the recognized speech.
YouTube
Note
The Email application can access both Exchange Server-based email (such as Work
email) and other Internet-based email providers such as Yahoo! and Gmail.
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– Launches the Polaris Viewer application that you can view,
– Accesses the device’s Settings menu.
- Launches the Swype tutorial and videos to help you use the
– Launches the Google Talk application that lets you chat with family and
– Launches your device’s built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR)
– Launches your device’s built-in speech recognition software and
– Launches the YouTube application.
Device Basics
Customizing Your Home Screen
You can customize your Home screen by doing the following:
●
Creating Shortcuts
●
Adding Widgets
●
Creating Contact shortcuts
●
Creating Folders
●
Changing the Background (Wallpaper)
Creating Shortcuts
Shortcuts are different from the Home screen Widgets. Shortcuts
can access a specific contact, activate a feature, action, or launch
an application.
To add a shortcut from the Applications Tab:
1. Press to access the Home screen.
2. Select a location for your new shortcut by scrolling across
your available screens until you reach the desired one. (See
Extended Home Screens on page 32.)
3. Tap to reveal all your current applications. By default, the
applications are listed in a Grid view.
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Device Basics
4. Scroll down through the list and locate your desired
application.
5. Touch and hold the on-screen icon. This creates an immediate
shortcut of the selected icon and closes the Applications
screen. The new shortcut then appears to hover over the
Home screen.
Note
The same shortcut can be added to any of the available screens (Home
or Extended). The application you add to the screen will still appear
within the Applications screen.
6. While holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current
screen. Once complete, release the screen to lock the shortcut
into its new position.
To add a shortcut via the Home screen:
1. Press to access the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.
3. From the Add to Home screen window, tap
4. Tap a selection from the list. Default options include:
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Shortcuts
.
Device Basics
●
Applications
●
Bookmark
●
Contact
●
Direct dial
●
Direct message
●
Directions & Navigation
●
Gmail label
●
Latitude
●
Music playlist
●
Settings
5. Follow the on-screen instructions (if necessary) to add the new
shortcut to your current Home screen.
To delete a shortcut:
1. Press to access the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its
location on the current screen.
3. Drag the icon over the
Tr a s h
and release it.
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Adding and Removing Widgets
Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed on the
Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this Widget appears
as an on-screen application.
To add a Widget:
1. Press to access the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.
Widgets
3. From the Add to Home screen window, tap
4. Tap an available Widget to place it on your current screen.
●
Default widgets include: Analog clock, Calendar, Google Search,
Home screen tips, Latitude, Market, Music, News & Weather,
Picture frame, Power Control, Rate Places, Traffic and YouTube.
To remove a Widget:
1. Go to the Home screen on which the widget is located.
2. Touch and hold the widget. This unlocks it from its location on
the current screen.
3. Drag the widget over the
●
This action does not delete the Widget, just removes it from
Trash
and release it.
the current screen.
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Device Basics
To place a Widget onto a different screen
1. Touch and hold the widget you want to move.
2. Drag the widget to the edge of the screen (the left side if
moving to a screen located on the left, right side if moving to a
screen located on the right).
3. After about one second, the current screen will change. Repeat
until you get to the desired screen.
Creating and Managing Folders
Folders can be located on any of the available screens and can
contain multiple Shortcuts or different Contact entries
To create a folder on the Home screen:
1. Press to activate the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.
Folders
3. From the Add to Home screen window, tap
4. Tap an available folder type to place it on your current screen.
●
Choices include
phone numbers
New folder,All contacts,Contacts with
,
Recent documents
or
.
Starred contacts
.
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Note
Starred contacts are those Contact entries you have tagged as very
important.
Changing the Device's Wallpaper
To change the Home screen wallpaper:
1. From the Home screen, press >
– or –
Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home screen, then tap
Wallpapers
2. Tap
●
Gallery
.
Gallery,Live wallpapers
, or
to use a picture saved on your device as a wallpaper.
You can crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper.
●
Live wallpapers
to open a list of animated wallpapers installed on
your device. Live wallpapers can be animated or even interactive.
More Live wallpapers are available on the Android Market.
●
Wallpapers
to open a screen of wallpaper images saved on
your device. Slide the thumbnail images left and right to view
the available images.
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3. Tap
Set wallpaper
or
Save
.
Wallpaper
Wallpapers
.
.
Device Basics
Accessing Recently-Used Applications
Your device keeps a running list of your eight most recently used
applications.
1. Press and hold to open the recently-used applications
window.
2. Tap an icon to open the related application.
Changing the Screen Orientation
This device is capable of changing the orientation of screen
content when the orientation of the device itself has changed.
The device’s built-in accelerometer senses movement and changes
its angle/orientation. Note that some of the screens, applications
and widgets do not support orientation changes.
The automatic screen orientation feature can be manually
enabled to change the orientation for all enabled screens when
rotation is detected.
Note
An example of a screen that automatically re-orients by moving the
device is the Messaging screen. This only requires you turn the device
on its side.
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Device Basics
To manually activate the auto-rotate feature:
1. Press > >
2. Tap
Auto-rotate screen
rotation.
Settings>Display
to enable or disable the screen auto-
.
Displaying Your Phone Number
Display your phone number and other information about your
phone and account.
●
Press > >
Entering Text With the On-screen Keyboard
The on-screen keyboard displays automatically when you tap a
text entry field. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a
text field where you want to enter text. There are two types of
methods that you can use: Android keyboard and Swype.
To select the keyboard:
1. Touch and hold the text entry field and tap
2. Tap the method you want to use between
and
Swype
.
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Settings>About phone>Status
Input method
Android keyboard
.
.
Device Basics
Android keyboard
Shift Key
Tap once to capitalize the
next letter you type.
Double-tap for all caps.
Number and Symbols Key
Tap to change input to
number and symbol entry.
Settings Key
Tap to change the input
method or set various
Android keyboard settings.
Voice to Text Key
Tap to enter text by voice.
Alt Key
Tap to enter additional symbols.
The keyboard will change to
alternate characters. Touch and
hold to lock the alternate
characters keyboard layout.
Letters Key
Tap to change input to letters
entry.
Settings Key
Tap to change the input method or
set various Android keyboard settings.
Numbers and Symbols Keyboard
Letters Keyboard
Delete Key
Tap to delete characters
to the left of the cursor.
Emoticon Key
Tap to enter various
emoticons.
Space Key
Tap to enter space.
Delete Key
Tap to delete
characters to the left of
the cursor.
Emoticon Key
Tap to enter various
emoticons.
Space Key
Tap to enter space.
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1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text.
2. Enter the desired text.
●
To enter numbers or symbols, tap .
●
To enter letters again, tap .
●
To configure Android keyboard settings, tap > Android
keyboard settings.
●
Vibrate on keypress
sensation as you enter text using the keypad.
●
Sound on keypress
enter text using the keypad.
●
Popup on keypress
you tap.
●
Touch to correct words
you tap the word and the keyboard has suggestions for
other words you may have intended.
●
Auto-capitalization
the first letter of a sentence.
●
Show settings key
Settings Key or always hide it.
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allows you to activate a vibration
allows you to activate a sound as you
displays the larger image of each key
underlines a word in a text field if
allows you to automatically capitalize
allows you to set whether to display the
Device Basics
●
Voice input
you want the voice-input Microphone key or turn voice
input off.
●
Input languages
language. The default language depends on the language
set when you first activated the phone.
●
Quick fixes
misspellings as you type.
●
Show suggestions
above the on-screen keyboard as you type.
●
Auto-complete
suggested word, highlighted in the strip above the
keyboard, when you enter a space or punctuation.
●
Rotate the screen to use the larger keyboard.
allows you to set on which on-screen keyboard
allows you to select the current text input
allows you to correct some common
shows you suggested words in a strip
allows you to automatically enter a
Letters KeyboardNumbers and Symbols Keyboard
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Note
If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically,
uncheck the Auto-rotate screen. Press > > Settings >Display and deselect Auto-rotate screen.
3. When you finished typing, press to close the keyboard.
Using Swype Method
Swype is a text entry method that allows you to enter a word by sliding
your finger from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. Swype
uses error correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the
next word. Swype also includes a predictive text system. For more
information, please refer to the Swype Tutorial and Help on your device.
Shift Key
Tap once to capitalize the
next letter you type.
Double-tap for all caps.
Swype Tips Key
Tap to see Tutorial or
More Help, or set Swype
settings.
Number and Symbols Key
Tap to change input to
number and symbol entry.
Language Key
Tap to select the text input
language.
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Letters Entry Keyboard
Delete Key
Tap to delete characters to
the left of the cursor.
Emoticon Key
Tap to enter various
emoticons.
Voice to Text Key
Tap to enter text by
voice.
Space Key
Tap to enter space.
Device Basics
Numbers and Symbols Entry Keyboard
Shift Key
Tap once to capitalize the next
letter you type. Tap again to turn
on CAPS lock. And t
turn off CAPS lock.
Swype Tips Key
Tap to see Tutorial or More
Help, or set Swype settings.
Letters Key
Tap to change input to letters entry.
Language Key
Tap to select the text input language.
●
Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter
ap again to
Delete Key
Tap to delete
characters to the left of
the cursor.
Emoticon Key
Tap to enter various
emoticons.
Voice to Text Key
Tap to enter text by
voice.
Space Key
Tap to enter space.
(such as “pp” in “apple”).
●
To enter a capitalized word, slide your finger above the top row
of the keyboard and then slide back down to the next letter(s).
●
Move your finger over the apostrophe to enter contractions
For common punctuated suffixes, lift your finger off between
the suffix and the main part of the word.
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To configure Swype settings:
1. When the Swype keyboard is displayed, touch and hold .
2. Tap
Settings
.
3. Tap any of the following settings:
●
Language
language. The default language depends on the language
set when you first activated the phone.
●
Audio feedback
the Swype application.
●
Vibrate on keypress
sensation as you enter text using the keypad.
●
Show tips
indicator that provides helpful user information.
●
Word suggestion
to predict words while entering text in Swype.
●
Auto-spacing
between words. When you finish a word, just lift your finger
and start the next word.
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allows you to select the current text input
allows you to turn on sounds generated by
allows you to activate a vibration
allows you to turn on an on-screen flashing
allows you to use a built-in word database
allows you to automatically insert a space
Device Basics
●
Auto-capitalization
the first letter of a sentence.
●
Show complete trace
want the complete Swype path to display.
●
Speed vs. accuracy
on-screen input. Move the slider between
(speed) or
●
Personal dictionary
words which you have added to your Personal Dictionary.
●
Reset Swype's dictionary
previously added to the Personal Dictionary.
●
Word choice window
choice selection window displays on the screen. Move the
slider between
●
Swype help
●
Tutorial
provides an on-screen tutorial.
allows you to automatically capitalize
allows you choose whether or not you
sets how quickly Swype responds to
Error Tolerance
(accuracy) and tap OK.
allows you to add, edit and remove
allows you to remove all words
sets the amount of times the word
Never
or
Always
and tap OK.
displays the Swype User Manual.
Fast Response
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Device Basics
Tips for Editing Text
You can edit the text you enter in text fields and use menu
commands to cut, copy, and paste text, within or across most
applications. To cut/copy and paste the text:
1. Touch and hold the text field that contains the text.
2. Tap
Select word orSelect all
selected text is highlighted in orange, with a tab at each end of
the selection.
3. Drag either selection tab to expand or reduce the range of
selected text.
●
To cancel the selection, simply tap unselected text or empty
area.
4. Tap the selected text.
5. When the pop-up menu opens, tap
6. Place the cursor on the location where you want to paste the text.
7. Touch and hold the text field.
8. When the pop-up menu opens, tap
pasted also remains in the device’s memory (temporarily), so
you can paste that same text in another location.
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in the menu that opens. The
Cut
or
Copy
.
Paste
. The text that you
Device Basics
Creating a Google Account
Your Google Account
You must create and/or sign into a Google Account to use
TM
, Google TalkTM, Google CalendarTM, and other Google
Gmail
Apps. Signing into a Google Account is also necessary to
download applications from the Android Market
data (if applicable) with the Google servers, and to take
advantage of any other available Google services on your device.
If you don’t have a Google Account, you will be prompted to
create one. If you have an enterprise account through your
company or other organization, your IT department may have
special instructions on how to sign into that account.
1. From a computer, or from your device's Browser, navigate to
www.google.com
2. On the main page, select
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your free account.
4. Log into your provided email address, locate the email from
Google, and respond to the new email to both confirm and
activate your new account.
.
Sign-in >Create an account now
TM
, to sync your
.
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Device Basics
Signing into Your Google Account
1. Launch an application that requires a Google account (such as
Android Market or Gmail).
2. Click
Next>Sign in
Note
Note: If you do not already have a Google account, tap Create and
follow the on-screen prompts to create your new account.
3. Touch the
information.
4. Tap
Sign in
servers to confirm your information.
Important: Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the
primary Google account (the first Google account set up with your
device). If you plan to use more than one Google Account with your
device, be sure to sign into the one you want to use with such
applications first. When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages,
Calendar events, and other information from these applications and
services on the Web can be synchronized with your device. You will be
prompted to sign in or to create a Google Account the first time you
start an application that requires one, such as Gmail or Android Market.
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.
Username
. Your device then communicates with the Google
and
Password
fields and enter your
Phone
Making Calls
There are several convenient ways to place calls from your device.
1. Press > .
Note
If necessary, tap the Phone tab to access the dialpad.
2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dial pad and tap
.
●
If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by
one.
●
To erase the entire number, touch and hold .
Options during a call:
●
You can open other applications during a call. The in-call
icon will appear in the Status Bar while the call is
underway.
●
Press the Up/Down Volume Keys to adjust the call volume.
●
Use the on-screen buttons to add another call on hold, to
use the speakerphone, and for other options, as described
in In-Call Options on page 62.
3. Tap to end the call.
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You can also make calls from your Contacts list, from the Call log,
and using Voice Dialer.
Dialing Options
After entering numbers with the dialpad, you can use the
following dialing options.
Press to view the following options:
●
Add to contacts:Tap to add the entered number as a new contact, or
to an existing contact entry. (See Saving a Phone Number on page 71.
●
Add 2-sec pause:
introduce a two-second pause before the following sequence
of digits is dialed by the phone. (See Dialing and Saving Phone
Numbers With Pauses on page 63.)
●
Add wait
dial the preceding set of digits first, and then dial the following
sequence of digits when you tap
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses on page 63.)
Missed Call Notification
A missed call icon displays when you do not answer a call. When
you do not answer an incoming call , is displayed in the Status
Bar. To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen:
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Enter digits and select this option to
: Enter digits and select this option to have the phone
Yes
on the pop up screen. (See
)
Phone
Tip
To redial your last outgoing call, follow step 1 to access the dial pad,
tap the
Call log tab, locate the call entry and tap .
1. Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen to
open the Notifications Panel.
2. Tap the missed call notification. The Call log screen will be
displayed. (To dial the phone number, tap .)
Calling Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911 (tap and dial
), even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted.
Note
When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters
Emergency mode.
During an emergency call, tap an option.
●
Speaker On
speakerphone mode, the option is displayed as
to deactivate.)
●
Dialpad/Hide
●
End
to activate speakerphone mode. (If you are in
Speaker Off
to show or hide the on-screen dialpad.
to end the current call.
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To exit Emergency mode:
1. Tap to end the emergency call.
2. Tap
Exit
on the Emergency Call Back mode.
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information
This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System
(GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911emergency location
services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call,
the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate
your approximate location. Depending on several variables,
including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up
to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your
approximate location.
Important: Always report your location to the 911 operator when
placing an emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers,
known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be
equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone.
TTY Use
A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a
telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard
of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to
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communicate by telephone. Your device is compatible with select
TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY
device to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.
Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that
plugs into your device's headset jack. If this cable was not
provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device
manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.
To turn TTY Mode on or off:
1. Press > >
TTY Off
2. Tap
– or –
Tap any of the following to enable the feature:
●
TTY Full,TTY HCO
Note
In TTY Mode, your device will display the TTY access icon. When
enabled, TTY mode may impair the audio quality of non-TTY devices
connected to the headset jack.
Settings>Call settings>TTY mode
to turn TTY mode off.
, or
TTY VCO
.
.
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In-Call Options
Once you initiate a call, you will see these on-screen options:
●
Add call
to initiate a 3-way call.
●
End
to end the call.
●
Dialpad
to display the dialpad.
●
Bluetooth
to your phone) to conduct the call via the Bluetooth headset for
hands-free conversation. (For details about pairing the phone with
a Bluetooth headset, see Pairing Bluetooth Devices on page 235.)
Note
When using the Bluetooth headset during a call, the Ongoing Call
notification icon is blue in the Status Bar.
●
Mute
lights up and is displayed on the Status Bar to indicate
the microphone is muted. To unmute the microphone, tap
Mute again.
●
Speaker
button lights up and is displayed on the Status Bar to
indicate that the speakerphone is on.
WARNING: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the device
near your ear while using the speakerphone.
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(Only available when a Bluetooth headset is connected
to mute the microphone during a call. The Mute button
to turn the speakerphone on or off. The Speaker
Phone
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses
You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with
automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing
numbers.
There are two types of pauses available on your device:
●
2-Second Pause
after two seconds.
●
Hard Pause (Wait)
tap
Ye s
Note
You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine twosecond and hard pauses.
To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:
1. Enter the phone number.
2. Press >
3. Enter the additional numbers.
4. Tap to dial the number.
– or –
Press >
Contacts.
automatically sends the next set of numbers
sends the next set of numbers when you
.
Add 2-sec pause
Add to contacts
or
Add wait
to save the number in your
.
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Phone
Note
When dialing a number with a hard pause (Wait) , tap Ye s to send the
next set of numbers.
Dialing From the Contacts List
Dial directly from your contacts list.
Contacts
1. Press > >
– or –
Press > >
2. Find a contact to call and tap it to open its entry, then, tap .
– or –
Touch and hold the contact. When a context menu opens, tap
Call contact.
Using Direct Dialing
With Direct Dialing, you are able to directly save a contact to
your Home screen.
1. Press > >
2. Tap a contact from your Contacts List. The contact will appear
on your home screen.
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.
Contacts
.
Add>Shortcuts>Direct dial
.
Phone
To use Direct Dial:
●
Simply tap the contact on the Home screen.
Plus (+) Code Dialing
When placing international calls, Plus Code Dialing automatically
enters the international access code for your location (for
example, 011 for international calls made from the U.S.).
1. In the Dial screen, touch and hold until you see a “+”
on the display screen.
2. Dial the country code and phone number, and then tap .
(The phone automatically prepends the access code for
international dialing, followed by the country code and phone
number.)
Answering Calls
When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens
with the caller ID and any other available information (such as the
caller's name, if saved in the Contact’s list). The most recent
incoming calls are recorded in the Call log.
To answer a call:
●
Touch and drag to the right.
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If you were already on a call, the first call is placed on hold while
you answer the new call. To silence the ringer of an incoming call,
press the down Volume Key.
Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:
●
The phone rings or vibrates.
●
The backlight illuminates.
●
The screen displays an incoming call message.
To decline a call and divert it to voicemail:
●
Touch and drag to the left.
The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message.
Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled
Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming
charges when making or receiving calls while outside your
operator's. Please see Roaming Settings on page 76 for more
information about roaming.
●
Tap
Ye s
to answer the call. (See Call Guard on page 78 for
additional information.)
Note
When your phone is off, calls go directly to voicemail
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Ending a Call
When you have finished the conversation, please make sure to tap .
– or –
If you opened other applications while on a call:
1. Open the Notifications Panel.
●
Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.
Current call
2. Tap
3. Tap .
to redisplay the
Phone
application.
Call Log
The Call Log tab of the Phone application lists all recent
incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.
Viewing the Call Log
The Call log is a list of the most recently placed, received, or
missed calls. It offers a convenient way to redial a number, return
a call, or add a number to your Contacts.
To open the Call log:
●
Press > >
Call log
.
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Calls are listed in the Call log tab, the most recent calls are
located at the top of the list. Scroll down to see older entries.
Note
Call log records only calls that occur while the device is turned on. If a
call is received while your device is turned off, it will not be included in
the call log. If you return a call from the voicemail menu, it will not be
included in your phone’s Call log.
Call Log Options
Tap an entry to view the date and time of the call and call
duration. The following options are available:
●
Call again
●
Send text message
●
Add to contacts
If several calls were made to one number or received by one
number, the calls are displayed as one entry. When you tap this
entry, the individual call logs are opened.
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to make a call.
to send a text message.
to add an entry's number to your Contacts.
Tap to call back.
Tap to view specific call logs.
Touch and hold an entry for more options.
Phone
You can also touch and hold the entry to open a menu with more
options, to communicate with that contact in other ways.
●
Call
to make a call.
●
View contact
information.
●
Edit number before call
●
Send text message
●
Add to contacts
●
Remove from call log
Making a Call From the Call Log
●
From the Call log, tap the at the right of the entry.
Saving a Number From the Call Log
1. Tap an entry and tap
– or –
Touch and hold an entry and tap
2. Tap
(for entries saved in Contacts) to view contact
to edit a number before you redial.
to send a text message.
to add an entry's number to your Contacts.
to remove the entry from the Call log.
Add to contacts
.
Add to contacts
Create new contact
.
.
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– or –
Search for an existing contact name and tap an existing
contact to add the new number to that existing contact.
(For more information about creating and editing contacts, see
Contacts on page 104.)
Note
You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls
identified as No ID or Restricted.
Prepending a Number From the Call Log
If you need to make a call from the Call log and you are outside
your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by
prepending the number.
1. Touch and hold an entry and tap
2. Tap the area immediately to the left of the phone number and
enter the prefix.
3. Press to call the number.
– or –
Press >
your Contacts.
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Add to contacts
Edit number before call
to save the amended number in
.
Phone
Clearing the Call Log
1. From the Call log, press >
2. If you are certain you want to clear the Call log, tap OK.
– or –
Cancel
Tap
.
Clear call log.
Saving a Phone Number
You can store phone numbers and contact entries in your phone.
You can also synchronize them with your Google
Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that support syncing
contacts. (For more information, see Contacts on page 104.)
To save a number from standby mode:
1. Press > .
2. Enter a phone number, press and tap
3. Tap
Create new contact
– or –
Search for an existing contact name and tap an existing
contact to add the new number to that existing contact.
For more information about creating and editing contacts, see
Contacts on page 104.
.
TM
Account,
Add to contacts
.
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Phone
Finding a Phone Number
Your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. It is easy to
search for a contact by name.
1. Press > >
– or –
Press >.
2. Start entering the name of the contact you’re searching for. As
you type, contacts with matching names will appear above the
keyboard.
3. Tap a matching contact in the list to open its entry. To dial a
number, tap .
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Contacts
>.
Device Settings
Wireless & networks settings
This group of settings lets you control your device's Wi-Fi
settings, Bluetooth, VPN, and Mobile networks.
Airplane mode
Airplane mode (Flight mode) allows you to use many of your
device’s features, such as Games and Music, when you are in an
airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or
data is prohibited. When you set your device to Airplane mode, it
cannot send or receive any calls or access online data.
1. Press and hold to reveal the Phone options.
2. Tap
Airplane mode
– or –
1. Press > >
2. Tap
Airplane mode
Airplane Mode, your device’s Status Bar will display .
To deactivate Airplane Mode:
1. Press and hold to reveal the Phone options.
.
Settings>Wireless & networks.
. (A green checkmark appears.) While in
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Device Settings
2. Tap
Airplane mode.
– or –
1. Press > >
Airplane mode
2. Tap
Settings>Wireless & networks
to remove the checkmark.
Wi-Fi settings
For details on your device’s Wi-Fi features and settings, see
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks on page 180.
Bluetooth settings
Your device’s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets,
send and receive pictures and files, and more. For details on your
device’s Bluetooth settings, see The Bluetooth Settings Menu on
page 234.
VPN settings
From your device, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private
networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources
inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network.
For details on your device's VPN settings, see Virtual Private
Networks (VPN)on page 185.
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.
Device Settings
Mobile networks settings
You can set whether to enable or disable data access on your
device.
Your device's Call settings menu lets you configure International
call options and TTY mode.
North American Dialing
Allows you to replace the '+' code as needed for outgoing calls.
1. Press >>
North American Dialing
2. Tap
International Dialing
Set the international dialing code for outgoing calls.
1. Press > >
.
Dialing
to check or uncheck it.
Settings>Call settings
to check or uncheck it.
Settings>Call settings>International
.
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Device Settings
2. Enter the international dialing code and tap OK.
Note
The North American Dialing option must be inactive to be able to set
International Dialing.
TTY mode
A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a
telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard
of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to
communicate by telephone. Your device is compatible with select
TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY
device to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.
Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that
plugs into your device's headset jack. If this cable was not
provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device
manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.
To turn TTY Mode on or off:
1. Press > >
2. Tap
TTY Off
or
TTY VCO
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Settings>Call settings>TTY mode
to turn TTY mode off or tap
.
TTY Full,TTY HCO
.
Device Settings
Roaming settings
With your device and global roaming service from your service
provider, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services
around the globe on compatible CDMA networks.
Roaming Icon
Your display screen always lets you know when you’re off your
Service Provider's Network. Anytime you are roaming, the device
displays the roaming icon .
Setting Roam Mode
Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By
using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals
your phone accepts.
Choose from three different settings on your dual-band device to
control your roaming experience.
1. Press > >
2. Tap
Domestic Data, International Data
checkmark and connect to data service while roaming.
(Requires
Domestic Voice
Settings>Roaming
or
International Voice.
.
or both to place a
)
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Device Settings
Note
With Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi
connection. See Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks on page 180.
3. Tap
System select
●
Home Only
This option also prevents roaming on other networks.
●
Include Roaming
network.
Call Guard
Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming by requiring
confirmation before placing or answering a roaming call.
To turn Call Guard on or off:
1. Press >>
2. Tap
Voice(Domestic), Voice(International)
or deactivate this function. When active, an extra key press is
required for dialing when in a roaming area.
Note
Call Guard is turned on by default on your phone. Voice dialing and speed
dialing are not available when you are roaming with Call Guard enabled.
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to change the CDMA roaming mode.
to access only the home area mobile network.
to seek service off the home area mobile
Settings>Roaming>Roaming Guards
or both to activate
.
Device Settings
To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:
1. Press > (tap the Phone tab if necessary).
2. Enter 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and tap .
3. Tap
Ye s
.
To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:
1. Touch and drag to the right. (A message will be displayed
notifying you that roaming charges will apply.)
Yes
2. Tap
Data Roam Guard
Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your
phone may be able to access data services while roaming on
certain digital systems. You can set your device to alert you when
you are roaming off the home area mobile network and try to use
data services such as messaging.
To set your Data Roam Guard notification:
1. Press > .
2. Tap
.
Settings>Roaming>Roaming Guards
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3. Tap
Data(Domestic),Data(International)
checkmark and activate the function.
To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active:
●
When a pop-up notification appears informing you that data
roam charges may apply, tap
connect.
Connect
Sound settings
In the Sound settings menu, you can configure call and
notification ringtones, audio volumes, as well as some related
settings.
Ringer Types
The Phone ringtone alerts you of incoming calls.
Selecting Ringtones for Voice Calls
1. Press > >
2. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the
ringtone, tap
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Settings>Sound>Phone ringtone
OK
. If not, select another ringtone or tap
or both to place a
or
Always Connect
to
.
Cancel
.
Device Settings
Using a Song as a Ringtone
You can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place of one of
the ringtones that come with the phone.
1. Press > >
2. Touch and hold a song in your collection. In the pop-up menu,
tap
Use as phone ringtone
– or –
On the Playback screen, press >
For details about using the Music application, see
Adjusting the Device's Volume Settings
Adjust your device's volume settings to suit your needs and your
environment.
1. Press > >
2. Adjust each volume level.
●
Ringtone
: Changes the volume of your call ringtones and
notifications (if applicable).
●
Media
: Changes the volume of your music, videos and other
media.
Music
.
.
Use as ringtone
Music
Settings>Sound>Volume
.
on page 170.
.
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Device Settings
●
Alarm
: Changes the volume of your alarms.
●
Notification
Alarm volume bar), you will be able to set this volume level.
This is the volume of the ringtone when you receive a
notification.
3. Tap
OK
Tip
You can adjust the ringer volume on the Home screen or Applications
screen, or almost any screen by using the Volume Key on the left side of
your device. In other applications such as Music, YouTube, spoken
directions, and other audio, Volume Keys control the volume of the
application.
Vibrate and Silent Mode
To set your device to vibrate instead of making any sounds:
1. Press >>
2. Tap one of the four options.
To set your device to always vibrate:
1. Press > >
2. Tap
Always
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: If you deselect the checkmark (below the
.
Settings>Sound>Vibrate
Settings>Sound>Vibrate
.
.
.
Device Settings
To switch to silent mode:
1. Press > >
2. Tap
Silent mode
– or –
Press the down volume button until you see on the
screen.
– or –
On the default lock screen, drag to the left.
Selecting a Notification Ringtone
When you receive a notification, such as the arrival of new
messages, calendar events, or alarms, the device sounds a ringtone.
Settings>Sound
. (A green checkmark will appear.)
.
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Device Settings
1. Press > >
2. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the
ringtone, tap
Settings>Sound>Notification ringtone
OK
. If not, select another ringtone or tap
Setting Various Feedback Tones
To hear tones when you use the dial pad to dial a number:
1. Press > >
2. Tap
Audible touch tones
To hear sound when you tap buttons, icons, and other
on-screen items:
1. Press > >
2. Tap
Audible selection
To hear sound when the screen is locked or unlocked:
1. Press > >
2. Tap
Screen lock sounds
To set your device to vibrate when touching buttons and keys:
1. Press > >
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Settings>Sound
. (A green checkmark will appear.)
Settings>Sound
. (A green checkmark will appear.)
Settings>Sound
. (A green checkmark will appear.)
Settings>Sound
.
.
.
.
Cancel
.
.
Device Settings
2. Tap
Haptic feedback
To set how the phone reacts when you make an emergency call:
1. Press > >
2. Tap
Emergency tone
3. Tap
Off,Alert
Display Setting
Adjusting your device's display settings not only helps you see
what you want, it can also help increase battery life.
Changing the Backlight Time Length
Select how long the display screen remains backlit after touch the
screen or press a key before the screen darkens.
Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and standby times. For
the best battery performance, use the shortest convenient timeout.
. (A green checkmark will appear.)
Settings>Sound
.
, or
Vibrate
.
Settings>Display>Screen timeout
.
.
.
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Device Settings
Changing the Contrast
Adjust your screen’s contrast (brightness) to suit your
surroundings.
1. Press > >
2. Use the slider to set a brightness level and tap
Note
For the best battery performance, use the dimmer levels.
Display Language
You can choose to display your device's on-screen menus in
English or in Spanish.
1. Press >>
language
.
2. Tap
English
Setting the Device Automatically to Rotate the
Screen
Choose whether the device automatically switches the
orientation of the screen as you turn it sideways.
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Settings>Display>Brightness
Settings>Language & keyboard>Select
or
Español
.
OK
.
.
Device Settings
1. Press > >
Auto-rotate screen
2. Tap
green checkmark will appear).
– or –
To disable this, tap
is removed.
Settings>Display
to automatically rotate the screen (a
Auto-rotate screen
.
so that the checkmark
Note
Some applications on your device do not support the Auto-rotate feature.
Date & time settings
Set your preferences for how dates and time are displayed.
1. Press > >
2. Tap
Use 24-hour format
time format—for example, 13:00 rather than 1:00 pm.
3. Tap
Select date format
for displaying dates.
Settings>Date & time
to display the time using 24-hour
to open a dialog to select the format
.
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Device Settings
Animation Options
Choose whether you want to enjoy animated transitions for
some effects (such as when opening menus), for all
supported effects (such as when navigating from one screen
to another), or to remove all animated transitions (this
setting does not affect transitions in non-native applications).
1. Press > >
2. Tap
No animations,Some animations
Settings>Display>Animation
, or
All animations.
.
Location & security settings
Your Location & security settings menu lets you select how your
device determines its location (using the wireless network, GPS
satellites, both, or neither, set device security, lock codes,
passwords, administrator settings, and more.
The Location feature allows the network to detect your position.
Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.
Note
Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using
GPS technology making some applications and services easier to use.
Turning Location off will disable the GPS location function for all purposes
except 911, but will not hide your general location based on the cell site
serving your call. No application or service may use your location without
your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not available in all areas.
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Device Settings
To enable your device's Location feature:
1. Press > >
Privacy Setting
2. Tap
Location On
Using Wireless Networks
You can use information from Wi-Fi and your service provider's
networks to determine your approximate location, for use in GPS
applications, when you search, and so on. To use information about
your location when navigating and searching in GPS applications (see
GPS Navigation on page 174.) you must turn on location services.
1. Press >>
Use wireless networks
2. Tap
3. When you check this option, you’re asked whether you consent to
sharing your location anonymously with Google’s location service.
4. Read the disclaimer and tap
Settings>Location&security>GPS
.
or
E911 Only.
Settings>Location & security
. (A green checkmark will appear.)
Agree
.
.
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Device Settings
Using GPS Satellites
You can use your device's global positioning system (GPS)
satellite receiver to pinpoint your location to within accuracy as
close as several meters (“street level”). Actual GPS accuracy
depends on a clear view of the sky and other factors.
1. Press > >
2. Tap
Use GPS satellites
Settings>Location & security
. (A green checkmark will appear.)
Note
Uncheck this option when you do not use Maps to conserve battery.
Your Device's Lock Feature
Locking Your Device
Press . Locking the screen prevents accidental screen
touches from activating phone functions.
Unlocking Your Device
1. Press to wake up the phone. (See Wake Up the Screen
on page 14.)
2. On your lock screen, touch and drag the green Unlock icon
to the right.
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.
Device Settings
●
If you have set up an Unlock Pattern (see Your Device's Lock
Feature on page 90.), use your fingertip to draw the pattern.
●
If you have set up PIN or Password, enter the PIN or
Password. After entering it, tap . The last screen you
were working on opens.
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Device Settings
Note
You have five opportunities to enter your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password.
If you've entered the wrong information five times, you must wait 30
seconds before you can attempt again.
If you cannot remember your Pattern, PIN, or Password, try the following
actions:
●
If you’ve set up a Google account on the device, tap the Forgot pattern?
button. You will be able to unlock the device with your Google account
username and password.
●
If you haven’t created a Google account on the device, you must perform
a factory reset. (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.)
When you can’t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password:
1. Turn the power off.
2. Press and hold the following keys for over 10 seconds: Down
Volume Key + + .
3. You will enter the Android system recovery mode
4. Press the down Volume Key to scroll to
reset
and press to select it.
5. Press the down Volume Key to scroll to
data
and press to select it.
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wipe data/factory
Yes -- delete all user
Device Settings
6. After the data wipe is complete, press the down Volume Key to
scroll to
reboot system now
Your Device's Unlock Pattern, Pin, or Password
Feature
You can increase your device’s security by creating a screen
unlock pattern (disabled by default), by creating a PIN, or by
choosing a Password. When these features are enabled, you must
draw the correct unlock Pattern, enter the PIN, or enter the
Password on the screen to unlock and regain access to the
device.
Your Device's Lock Feature
1. Press > >
2. Tap
Set up screen lock
3. Select
Pattern,PIN,
●
Pattern
: The first time you set unlock pattern, you will see a
tutorial with instructions on how to create it. Read the
tutorial and tap
Continue
. Then redraw your pattern and tap
(Connect at least four dots.)
and press to select it.
Settings>Location & security
.
or
Password
.
Next
(twice). Draw your pattern and tap
.
Confirm
.
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Device Settings
●
PIN
: Enter a PIN (at least of four digits) and tap
Then re-enter your PIN and tap
●
Password
: Enter a Password (at least of four characters) and
Continue
tap
. Then re-enter your Password and tap OK.
OK
.
From then on, any time you wish to turn the phone on or unlock
the screen, you must draw your unlock pattern or enter the PIN
or Password to unlock the screen.
Changing the Lock Code
1. Press > >
screen lock
.
Settings>Location&security>Change
2. Confirm the saved Pattern, or your PIN or Password.
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Continue
.
Device Settings
3. Select
Pattern,PIN,
To disable your device's lock feature:
1. Press > >
screen lock
2. Enter the PIN, Password, or Pattern.
3. Tap
None
Calling in Lock Mode
Even if the screen is locked, you will still be able to place
emergency calls.
●
To call an emergency number, tap the
enter the phone number and tap .
Silence Your Device from the Lock Screen
If you are in a place where your device's sounds may disturb
others, you can quickly silence your device from the lock screen.
●
Drag to the left. To turn the phone sounds back on, drag
to the left.
or
Password
.
Settings>Location & security>Change
.
.
Emergency call
button,
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Device Settings
Credential Storage Settings
You use credential storage to establish some kinds of VPN and
Wi-Fi connections.
To allow applications to access your device's encrypted store of
secure certificates and related passwords and other credentials:
1. Press > >
2. Tap
Use secure credentials
To install a secure certificate from a microSD card:
1. Press > >
from SD card
2. Tap the file name of the certificate to install. Only the names
of certificates that you have not already installed on your
device are displayed.
3. If prompted, enter the certificate's password and tap
4. Enter a name for the certificate and tap
the certificate that you installed when connecting to a secure
network. For security purposes, the certificate will be deleted
from the microSD card.
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Settings>Location & security
. (A green checkmark will appear.)
Settings>Location & security >Install
.
OK
.
OK
. You can now use
.
Device Settings
●
If you have not already set a password for your device’s
credential storage, you will be prompted to enter a
password for it, twice, then tap
To set or change the password for your secure credential
storage:
1. Press > >
.
password
Settings>Location & security > Set
2. Enter the current password, a new password, and confirm the
new password. (Please note that your password must have at
least 8 characters.)
To delete all secure certificates and related credentials and reset
its password:
1. Press >
2. Tap
OK
Settings>Location & security>Clear storage
in the confirmation dialog box.
OK
.
.
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Device Settings
Accounts Settings
The Accounts & sync menu lets you add and manage all your
email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
Accounts
You can add multiple Google™Accounts and Exchange accounts.
You may also be able to add other kinds of accounts, depending
on the applications downloaded and installed on your device.
When you add an account, the Contacts application compares
any new contacts with your existing contacts and will join contact
entries if matches are found. This does not join the contact
entries on the accounts themselves; they are only displayed as a
single contact on your device.
(See Configuring Account Sync and Display Options on page 100 to
learn how to separate contact information that was joined incorrectly.)
To add an account:
Note
To add some accounts, you must contact a network administrator for
account setup information. For example, you may need to know the
account’s domain or server address.
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