LG VS835 Users manual
LG-VS835
LG-VS835
User guide.
User guide.
Guía del usuario.
MFL69575801(1.0) ME
LG-VS835
Important Customer Information
Before you begin using your new phone
Included in the box with your phone are separate information leaflets. These
leaflets provide you with important information regarding your new device.
Please read all of the information provided. This information will help you to
get the most out of your phone, reduce the risk of injury, avoid damage to
your device, and make you aware of legal regulations regarding the use of
this device.
It’s important to review the Product Safety and Warranty Information guide
before you begin using your new phone. Please follow all of the product
safety and operating instructions and retain them for future reference.
Observe all warnings to reduce the risk of injury, damage, and legal
liabilities.
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Table of Contents
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Important Customer Information...............................................1
Table of Contents .......................................................................2
The Basics ...................................................................................5
Phone Overview .................................................................................................... 5
Help ........................................................................................................................7
Setting Up Your Phone ........................................................................................8
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card ...........................................................11
Charging Your Phone ..........................................................................................13
Optimizing Battery Life ...................................................................................... 15
Turning Your Phone On and Off ........................................................................ 17
Your Google Account ..........................................................................................19
Anti-Theft Guide ................................................................................................20
Touch Screen ......................................................................................................20
Getting to Know the Home Screen ..................................................................22
Capturing a Screenshot .....................................................................................33
Phone’s Status Icons .........................................................................................34
Managing Notifications .....................................................................................36
Setting Your Lock Screen ..................................................................................38
Connecting to Networks and Devices .................................... 41
Wi-Fi .....................................................................................................................41
Wi-Fi Direct .........................................................................................................41
Bluetooth .............................................................................................................42
PC Connections with a USB Cable ..................................................................43
PC Connections with a USB Cable for Mac OS X Users ...............................44
Calls .......................................................................................... 45
Placing and Ending Calls ..................................................................................45
Answering or Rejecting Calls ............................................................................48
Working with the Recent Tab ............................................................................50
Calling Your Contacts......................................................................................... 52
Options During a Call ........................................................................................53
Managing Multiple Calls ....................................................................................53
Listening to Your Voice Mail ..............................................................................55
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Communication ....................................................................... 56
Contacts ..............................................................................................................56
Messaging ............................................................................................................61
Email ....................................................................................................................65
Voice Mail ............................................................................................................68
Entertainment .......................................................................... 69
Camera ................................................................................................................ 69
Gallery ................................................................................................................. 76
Music ...................................................................................................................80
Tools .......................................................................................... 84
Capture+ .............................................................................................................84
Clock ....................................................................................................................86
Calculator ............................................................................................................ 87
Calendar ..............................................................................................................88
Voice Recorder ...................................................................................................89
File Manager ........................................................................................................ 91
Google Apps ....................................................................................................... 92
Settings .................................................................................... 94
WIRELESS NETWORKS ................................................................................... 95
DEVICE ..............................................................................................................100
PERSONAL ...................................................................................................... 104
SYSTEM ............................................................................................................ 109
Safety ........................................................................................113
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions .......................... 115
Consumer Information on SAR ...................................................................... 120
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices .. 121
Caution:
Avoid potential hearing loss. ........................................................................... 123
TIA Safety Information .................................................................................... 125
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 128
FDA Consumer Update ................................................................................... 132
Laser Safety Statement ................................................................................... 144
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Specifications .........................................................................145
FAQ ..........................................................................................146
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ....................................153
Index ........................................................................................160
Phone Overview
Front View
Notification LED
Front Camera
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Earpiece
Proximity/ Ambient
Light Sensor
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Back Button
NOTES t All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.
t Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default settings and may
change depending on the mode and software version on your phone.
Notification LEDIlluminates to indicate an incoming call, an incoming
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Recent Apps Button
Home Button
message, screen lock, etc.
Front CameraUse to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You
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can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal
performance.
Back ButtonReturns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items,
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such as menus, dialog boxes and the on-screen keyboard.
EarpieceLets you hear callers and automated prompts.
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Proximity/ Ambient Light SensorSenses proximity toward other
objects (such as your head) so that tap commands are not accidentally
activated during a call or when carried inside a pocket. It also employs an
ambient sensor which measures the surrounding light and adjusts the
LCD brightness to provide a vivid screen.
NOTE Don't block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the touch screen.
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Recent Apps ButtonDisplays recently used applications and your open
website tabs. If you touch and hold this button, it opens a menu of
available options.
Home ButtonReturns to the Home screen from any screen. If you touch
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and hold this button, it opens the Google app.
Rear View
Back Camera
Power/Lock
Button
Speaker
LED Flash
Volume Buttons
8. Back CameraUse to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for
optimal performance.
Power/Lock ButtonPress to turn off the screen backlight and lock the
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screen, or turn the screen backlight back on. Press and hold to turn the
phone on/off, restart it, and activate/deactivate Airplane mode.
SpeakerUse to listen to audio (e.g., music, videos, sound clips,
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speakerphone, etc.) from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece.
LED FlashBrightens up the captured image or recorded video when
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you turn on the flash. When activated in the Accessibility settings, it will
also flash to alert you (e.g., incoming calls and messages, alarms, etc).
Volume ButtonsPress to adjust the ringer, the media volumes, or the
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in-call volume during a call. They also access shortcuts when enabled in
the Settings menu.
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TIPS t With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press the Volume Down button twice to
activate the Camera app (if enabled in the Settings).
t With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press the Volume Up button twice to
access the Capture+ app (if enabled in the Settings).
Top and Bottom Views
Microphone
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Headset Jack
USB/Charger Port
Microphone
13. MicrophoneTransmits your voice to the other caller. It’s also used for
voice-activated functions.
Headset JackAllows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient,
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hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones to listen to
music.
USB/Charger PortAllows you to connect the phone and the USB cable
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for use with the charger adapter, or other compatible accessories.
MicrophoneTransmits your voice to the other caller. It’s also used for
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voice-activated functions.
Help
The Help app allows you to quickly and conveniently view information about
your phone, including how-to videos, Icon glossary, etc.
To access Help, tap the Home Button
Help.
> swipe left, if necessary > tap
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Setting Up Your Phone
Your phone already has a SIM card installed.
Step 1. Remove the Back Cover
With the phone facing down, insert your fingernail into the cutout located
on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently.
Step 2. Insert the Battery
Insert the battery, making sure the gold contacts line up. Press down gently
to secure.
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Step 3. Replace the Back Cover
Align the cover over the back of the phone, and then press down along the
Flash edges to secure.
Step 4. Charge the Phone
Before turning on your phone, charge it fully.
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB/charger port on your
phone. Plug the other end into the charger and plug the charger into an
outlet.
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WARNING! Only use approved chargers with your device. Incompatible chargers or tampering
with the charging port could damage your device and void the warranty.
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Removing the Battery and SIM Card
Removing the battery
1. Turn the phone off, then with the phone facing down, insert your
fingernail into the cutout located on the lower left of the back cover and
lift the cover up gently.
2. Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the batter y compartment to lift
the battery out.
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Removing the SIM card
The SIM card is pre-installed in your smartphone. If you need to replace
your SIM card, refer to the following instructions.
1. Turn the phone off, then remove the back cover (as demonstrated in the
previous instructions).
2. Locate the slot for the SIM card (at the upper-right side of the phone) and
gently slide the SIM card out to remove it.
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card
Inserting a microSD card
1. Remove the back cover (as demonstrated in the previous instructions).
2. Position the microSD card (sold separately) with the label side facing up
and the gold contacts toward the slot (at the upper-left side of the
phone), then carefully slide it into the slot until it's secured in place.
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NOTE The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be careful
when inserting, removing, or handling it.
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To remove the microSD card
1. Unmount the microSD card.
Tap the Home Button
> Settings > Storage & USB > the Eject icon .
2. Remove the back cover and locate the microSD card slot (as
demonstrated in the previous instructions).
3. Carefully pull the microSD card out to remove it.
> touch and hold the Recent Apps Button
To unmount the microSD card
It’s important to unmount the microSD card prior to removing it from the
phone to avoid damage to it or the data saved on the card.
1. Tap the Home Button
2. Tap Settings > Storage & USB.
3. Tap the Eject icon
> touch and hold the Recent Apps Button .
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Charging Your Phone
Your phone comes with a USB cable and a charger adapter. You can connect
them together and charge from a power outlet, or you can use the USB
cable alone to charge from your computer. Correctly orient the plugs before
insertion to avoid damaging your cable, adapter, and/or ports.
NOTE Please only use an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper
1. Correctly orient the USB cable with the charger 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.
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.
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USB Cable
Charger Adapter
2. The USB/Charger port is located at the bottom of the phone. Correctly
orient the cable's plug with the port before plugging it in. As shown on
the following page, the USB logo on the cable will face upward.
3. Plug the charger adapter into a power outlet to begin charging.
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Charging with the USB Cable
USB Cable
NOTE Make sure to correctly orient the cable's plug with the port before plugging it in.
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’s best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a
desktop PC. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.
NOTE You may experience a slower charging rate when charging from your computer.
When the phone is facing upward, the USB logo on the cable will also face upward.
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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 apps and system
resources consume battery power.
Tips to extend the life of your battery
Reduce the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
Turn off radio communications (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, GPS, etc.) that
you're not actively using. (Note that the GPS receiver is only turned on
when you’re using an app that makes use of it.)
Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other apps
if you don’t need it.
NOTE Allowing other devices to use your device's hotspot connection will drain your
To check the battery charge level
Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
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.
Enable the Battery percentage on Status Bar switch to display the
percentage of remaining battery charge on the Status Bar next to the
battery icon.
Tap Battery saver to view and/or modify your Battery saver settings.
To monitor and control what uses the battery
The Battery usage screen allows you to see which apps are consuming the
most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify
downloaded apps you may want to turn off when not being used, so you
can get the most out of your battery power.
Tap the Home Button
Settings > Battery > Battery usage.
OR
battery more quickly.
> touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
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Tap the Home Button
Settings > About phone > Battery > Battery usage.
The top of the Battery usage screen displays a usage graph and below it,
battery usage times. It lists all of the apps or services using battery
power from the greatest amount of energy used to the least amount.
Tap an app or service in the Battery usage screen to see details about its
power consumption. Different apps 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 app (or stop running the
app).
> touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
Battery saver
Battery saver changes certain settings to conserve battery power until you
can recharge your phone. If you turn Battery saver On, it will automatically
activate when the battery charge level drops to the level you set. If Battery
saver is off, you’ll be prompted to turn on Battery saver when the battery
reaches low levels.
Tap the Home Button
Settings > Battery > Battery saver.
From the Battery saver screen, tap Turn Battery saver on, then select to
activate Battery saver immediately, or when the charge drops to 5% or
15%. If you turn off Battery saver, when the batter y charge becomes low,
a notification prompts you to turn it on.
Enable the Restrict apps in background switch to conserve more of your
battery power while in Battery saver mode.
After you modify the Batter y saver settings to your preferences, tap the
Battery saver switch
> touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
to toggle it On (blue) or Off (gray).
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Turning Your Phone On and Off
Turning your phone on
Press and hold the Power/Lock button for a couple of seconds until
the screen turns on.
Turning your phone off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock button until the Phone options menu
appears.
2. Tap Power off.
3. Tap POWER OFF to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.
Turning the screen on using the KnockON feature
The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the
screen on or off.
Quickly double-tap the center of the dark screen to turn on the backlight
and display the Lock screen.
Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home screen,
or the Lock screen to turn the screen off.
NOTES t The backlight will not turn on if the proximity sensor is covered.
t When the screen is off and you double-tap the screen with Knock Code activated,
the Knock Code grid is displayed for you to enter your Knock Code.
Turning the screen on using the Knock Code feature
If your Lock screen unlock sequence is set to a Knock Code, tap your Knock
Code on the darkened screen to automatically turn on the backlight and
unlock the screen at the same time.
TIP When the screen is in timeout and a Knock Code is set, pressing the Power/Lock
NOTES t Enter the incorrect Knock Code 5 times and a caution is displayed. Enter it
displays the Lock screen (e.g., to check the time). You can tap your Knock
button
Code to unlock the screen or press the Power/Lock button
the Status Bar) to turn the backlight back off.
incorrectly again and you'll be prompted to enter your backup PIN to unlock your
phone.
t Use a fingertip instead of a fingernail to tap your Knock Code on the screen.
again (or double-tap
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Setting up the Knock Code feature
1. Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
Lock screen settings.
2. Tap Select screen lock > Knock Code.
3. Tap the squares in a pattern (from 6 to 8 taps) to set your Knock Code,
tap DONE, enter it again, then tap CONFIRM.
NOTE You'll be prompted to enter and confirm a back up PIN.
To unlock the phone
If you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight will turn off
to conserve battery power. To unlock the phone’s default Lock screen:
NOTE The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions. For
1. Turn the screen on.
OR
more security to guard against unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement
(such as a Knock Code, pattern, PIN, or password) that will need to be entered to
unlock it.
Press the Power/Lock button
Quickly double-tap the center of the screen (KnockON).
NOTE Avoid covering the proximity sensor when turning the screen on. Doing so,
prevents the screen from turning on.
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2. From the center of the screen, swipe in any direction to unlock it.
To use a shortcut, swipe upward across the shortcut icon (at the
bottom of the screen). The screen will unlock and launch the app.
NOTE You can set the shortcut apps you want in the Lock screen settings.
Your Google Account
You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google
Calendar, and other Google apps; to download apps from Play Store; to
back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other
Google services on your phone.
IMPORTANT
Setting up your Google Account
No matter if you use Setup Wizard or launch an application that requires a
Google Account (such as Play Store or Gmail), you'll be guided through the
following steps.
1. Enter your email and tap NEXT.
NOTE If you don't already have a Google Account, tap Or create a new account and follow
2. Enter your password and tap NEXT.
3. Follow the rest of the instructions on the screen.
If you don’t sign into a Google Account during setup, you're prompted to sign in or
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to create a Google Account the first time you start an app that requires one, such as
Gmail or Play Store.
t When you sign in, you’re prompted to enter your username and password using the
on-screen keyboard.
t After you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other
information from these apps and services on the web are synchronized with your
phone.
t If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your
IT department may have special instructions on how to sign in to that account.
the on-screen prompts to create your new account.
Your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be
synchronized with your phone automatically.
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Anti-Theft Guide
You can set up your device to prevent other people from using it if it’s been
reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your
device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google Account or
screen lock information can use the device.
All you need to make sure your device is protected is:
Set a screen lock: If your device is lost or stolen but you have a screen
lock set, the device can’t be erased using the Settings menu unless your
screen is unlocked.
Enable the Secure start-up lock: If your device is lost or stolen, but
you've locked your start-up, it can't be powered on unless your unlock
requirement is entered.
Add your Google Account on your device: If your device is wiped but
you have your Google Account on it, the device can’t finish the setup
process until your Google Account information is entered again.
After your device is protected, you’ll need to either unlock your screen or
enter your Google Account and password if you need to do a factory reset.
This ensures that you or someone you trust is doing the reset.
NOTE Do not forget your Google Account and password you had added to your device
prior to performing a factory reset. If you can't provide the account information
during the setup process, you won't be able to use the device at all after performing
the factory reset.
Touch Screen
Your touch screen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your
Android™ phone. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use
available apps, make menu selections, and access data saved to your
phone.
Touch or tapA single finger touch selects items. For example, tap an icon
(e.g., an app, widget, or folder), tap words (e.g., menu selection or to
answer an on-screen question), or touch letters and numbers to type.
NOTE Don't press too hard on the screen. It's sensitive enough to detect a light, firm tap.
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Touch and holdTouch an item on the screen and don't lift your finger until
an action occurs. For example, to open a context menu for a contact,
touch and hold the contact entry until the menu pops up.
DragTouch 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.
For example, you can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them.
Swipe, slide, or flickMove your finger quickly 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 browse through the Home screens by
swiping left and right, slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list,
or remove an app from the Recent apps screen by flicking its graphic off
the screen.
Double-tapTap the screen twice quickly to zoom, highlight text, or turn
the screen on/off. For example, quickly double-tap a section of a web page
to zoom that section to fit the width of the screen and control the zoom in
Maps and in other apps. Double-tap a word to highlight it. Double-tap can
also activate the KnockON feature to turn the screen on or off.
NOTE Certain Accessibility features (such as Touch zoom) use a triple-tap gesture to zoom
Multi-touchUse your index finger and thumb in a pinch motion (to zoom
out) or spread motion (to zoom in) when using Chrome, a map, photos,
the rear camera lens, and in lists (e.g., Contacts, Groups, and the
Messaging list). Spread apart to make screen information larger (easier to
see and read), or pinch together to view more area and information. The
pinch gesture also affects the Home screen. Spread apart on the Home
screen to hide all of your Home screen items, then pinch in to redisplay
them.
Rotate the screenFrom many apps and menus, the orientation of the
screen adjusts to the phone’s physical orientation by rotating the screen.
You can deactivate this function in the Display settings menu.
or activate functions. A triple-tap will also activate a new event in the Calendar app.
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Getting to Know the Home Screen
The Home screen is your starting point to access all of the features on your
phone using simple motions on the screen. It’s comprised of multiple
panels (swipe horizontally to switch). You can customize all of your Home
screen panels with app shortcuts, icons, widgets, folders, and other
features.
Status Bar
Shows device status information,
including the time, signal strength,
battery status, and notification icons.
App Icon
Tap an icon (app, widget, folder, etc.)
to open and use it.
Quick Access Bar
Icons that provide easy, one-touch
access to the functions used most
often.
Quick Access Bar icons
The Quick Access Bar is located on all of your Home screen panels to allow
quick and easy access to the apps you use most often.
Modifying the Quick Access Bar icons
Rearrange: Touch and hold the icon to move, then drag it to another
position in the Quick Access Bar or on a Home screen panel.
Add: Touch and hold the icon (on any of your Home screen panels), then
drag it onto the Quick Access Bar. The Quick Access Bar can
accommodate up to 7 icons. Drag an icon on top of an icon in the Quick
Access Bar to create a folder with multiple apps in it.
Remove: Touch and hold the icon to remove from the bar, then drag it to
another location on your Home screen.
Google Search Widget
Tap to open the Google app.
Home Touch Buttons
Displayed on all screens, these
buttons allow you to easily
navigate within the device
software.
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Home Touch Buttons
The Home Touch Buttons are displayed in a bar at the bottom of all of the
screens to provide easy navigation within the device software.
Back Button: Tap to back up one step at a time and close on-screen
items such as pop-up messages, the on-screen keyboard, etc.
Home Button: Tap to immediately return to the Home screen. Touch and
hold it to access the Google shortcut.
Recent Apps Button: Tap to display the apps you've recently used (your
open websites may also be displayed). Touch and hold it to access
available options for the current screen or app.
NOTE You can choose whether or not to display your open websites in the Recent Apps
screen. From the Chrome app, tap the Options icon > Settings > Merge tabs
and apps (enable or disable the setting).
Modifying the Home Touch Buttons
You can change which buttons are displayed in the Home Touch Buttons Bar,
as well as how their position.
1. Tap the Home Button
Settings > Display > Home touch button combination.
2. Select which Home Touch Buttons you want in the bar and their location
within the bar.
Drag the buttons on the bar to reposition them, as well as add (or
remove) the Notification button and/or the Capture+ button.
> touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
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To return to the Home screen
Tap the Home Button at any time, from any app.
To view other Home screen panels
Swipe (or flick) your finger left or right across the Home screen's sliding
panels. You can add additonal panels to allow more space for icons,
widgets, shortcuts, and other items.
The white dot (above the Quick Access Bar) indicates the current Home screen panel.
Tap any of the Home screen panel indicator dots (above the Quick
Access Bar) to immediately jump to that panel.
Home Screen Panel Indicator
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, the Status Bar, the Home
screen indicator dots, and the Home Touch Buttons Bar are displayed. To
redisplay your Home screen with all of its icons and widgets, pinch in on
the screen or tap the Back Button
NOTE The device automatically reverts to the full screen view after screen timeout.
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Using Dual View
Slide the screen right or left to view
different Home screen panels.
Dual View Icons
Dual view allows you to easily customize your Home screen. Touch and hold
an empty spot on a Home screen panel to view your Home screen on top
and the Dual view icons (Widgets, Wallpapers, Grid, and Home screen
settings) on the bottom. Flick sideways to scroll through the Home screen
panels to display the panel you want. Tap the Dual view icon you want to
use. From Grid or Home screen settings, tap the change(s) you want to
make. From Wallpapers, select from the available choices and complete
your selection as necessary. From Widgets, scroll horizontally through the
choices. Touch and hold the one you want, then drag it onto the Home
screen panel you want and complete your selection as necessary.
TIP If you drag the widget to the right edge of the screen, it creates a new Home
NOTE The Quick Access Bar isn't displayed while in Dual view.
To return to the full screen view, tap the Back Button
Home screen panels.
NOTE The device automatically reverts to full screen view after screen timeout.
screen panel.
or tap one of the
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EasyHome screen version
EasyHome is a more simplified version of the Home screen that you can
choose to use on your phone.
Tap the Home Button
Home screen settings > Select Home > EasyHome.
The EasyHome Home screen has three panels.
> touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
Main panel
The main panel has 12 application icons, it displays the date and time and
also displays weather information.
Tap an app icon to use it. Touch and hold one to remove or replace it.
The top right of the screen displays the date and time. Tap it to access
the Clock app.
The top left of the screen displays a Weather widget. Tap it to access the
Weather app.
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Communication panel
Swipe to the right on the main panel to access a panel for your Contact
shortcuts as well as access the Phone app's Dial tab, Recent tab, and
Contacts tab.
Tap one of the 12 shortcuts, then tap the contact you want to set. Tap a
shortcut's Dial icon
Make voice call, Make video call, Send message, or Remove shortcut.
Tap Dial, Recent, or Contacts to open the Phone app with the
corresponding tab displayed (Dial displays the dialpad, Recent lists all of
your recent calls, and Contacts displays your entire Contacts list). You can
change tabs to access other Phone app information.
to call its number. Tap a shortcut's image to select
Additional shortcuts panel
Swipe to the left on the main panel to access a panel you can customize
with additional app shortcuts and open the Applications screen.
Tap the Apps icon
installed apps.
Tap an app to use it. Touch and hold one to remove or replace it.
Tap the Add icon
panel.
Tap the Google search box to open the Google app (or tap its
microphone to search by voice).
to open the Applications screen with all of your
, then tap the app you want to add to the shortcuts
To change back to the Android Home screen
Tap the Home Button > swipe left, if necessary > tap the Settings icon
> Home screen > Select Home > Home.
Home with app drawer
Home with app drawer is another version of the Home screen that you can
choose to use on your phone. This version places all of your installed and
downloaded apps in an Applications screen instead of on your Home
screen panels. The Apps icon in the Quick Access Bar provides you with
access the Applications screen which allows you to set just the app
shortcuts and widgets you want on your Home screen.
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Tap the Home Button
Home screen settings > Select Home > Home with app drawer.
> touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
The Home with app drawer Home screen
By default, the Home with app drawer has two panels for your app
shortcuts and widgets.
To add additional panels, pinch in on the Home screen, then tap the Add
panel icon
To rearrange your panels, touch and hold the panel, then drag it where
you want it.
To delete a panel, touch and hold the panel, then drag it to the Remove
bar at the top of the screen.
To set which panel is your default Home screen panel, tap the Default
panel icon
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on the panel you want.
Adding app shortcuts
Tap the Apps icon in the Quick Access Bar to open the Applications
screen, then touch and hold the app you want. The Applications screen
closes and you can drag the app shortcut icon to any of your Home
screen panels.
OR
Touch and hold an empty spot on your Home screen to display Dual view
with your Home screen panels on top and your shortcut options (Apps,
Widgets, and Wallpapers) on the bottom. You can swipe horizontally to
change Home screen panels and find the shortcut you want. Tap the
shortcut you want to place it automatically or drag one on to the Home
screen panel to manually place it. Tap the Back Button when you're
done adding your shortcuts.
Removing app shortcuts
Touch and hold the app shortcut you want to remove, then drag it to the
Remove bar at the top of the screen.
To change back to the Android Home screen
Tap the Home Button > touch and hold the Recent Apps Button >
Home screen settings > Select Home > Home.
The Basics
Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch
Slide the screen left or right to
bring more icons into view.
Tap an app icon to open the
app.
Home screen Home screen
Opening an app
Open an app simply by tapping its icon on the screen.
Opening multiple apps
1. Tap an app icon to open it.
2. Tap the Home Button
3. Tap the icon for the other app you want to open.
Switching between multiple apps
1. Tap the Recent Apps Button . A screen opens and displays screenshot
tabs of all of the apps (and websites) that are currently open.
2. Tap the app you want to use, tap the Close
or tap the Back Button to return to the current screen.
Swipe up or down to
view the entire stack of
open apps.
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icon on the app to close it,
Flick an app icon to the right or left to close
the app and remove it from the list.
Tap an app to use it.
Tap here to close this app.
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