LG VS870 User Manual
User Guide
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Important Customer Information
Before you begin
Before reading this user guide and getting started, please review the
separate Product Safety and Warranty Information guide for important
product safety and warranty information about your device.
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Important Customer Information...............................................1
Table of Contents .......................................................................2
The Basics ...................................................................................5
Phone Overview .................................................................................................... 5
Help ....................................................................................................................... 8
Setting Up Your Phone ........................................................................................ 8
Installing the Battery, SIM Card and microSD Card ........................................10
Charging the Phone ............................................................................................12
Optimizing Battery Life ......................................................................................13
Turning the Phone On and Off ..........................................................................15
Phone’s Status Icons ..........................................................................................21
Getting to Know the Home Screen .................................................................. 24
Touchscreen ........................................................................................................ 26
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch ...................................................31
Working with Menus ..........................................................................................36
Managing Notifications ..................................................................................... 37
Searching Your Phone and the Web .................................................................40
Locking the Screen .............................................................................................41
Customizing the Home Screen .........................................................................46
QuickMemo™ ......................................................................................................48
Connecting Quickly With Your Contacts ..........................................................49
Connecting to Networks and Devices .................................... 51
Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................................................51
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks ......................................................................... 52
microSD Card .......................................................................... 55
Sending data from your phone using Bluetooth ............................................. 57
Calls .......................................................................................... 58
Placing and Ending Calls ..................................................................................58
Answering or Rejecting Calls ............................................................................60
Working With the Recent tab ...........................................................................62
Calling Your Contacts.........................................................................................63
Voice Dialer .........................................................................................................64
Options During a Call ........................................................................................65
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Managing Multiple Calls ....................................................................................66
Listening to Your Voicemail ............................................................................... 67
Web ........................................................................................... 69
Chrome ................................................................................................................69
Maps ......................................................................................... 78
Weather ..................................................................................... 81
Checking the Weather ........................................................................................81
Changing Weather Settings ..............................................................................82
Communication ....................................................................... 83
Contacts ..............................................................................................................83
Email ....................................................................................................................90
Voicemail ............................................................................................................. 93
Gmail ...................................................................................................................94
Messaging ......................................................................................................... 100
Talk ..................................................................................................................... 106
Voice Dialer ....................................................................................................... 109
Entertainment ......................................................................... 110
Camera ............................................................................................................... 110
Video Camera .................................................................................................... 115
Gallery .................................................................................................................117
Video Wiz .......................................................................................................... 122
Play Store .......................................................................................................... 123
Music ................................................................................................................. 126
Video Player ...................................................................................................... 132
YouTube™ .......................................................................................................... 133
FileShare ........................................................................................................... 135
SmartShare ....................................................................................................... 135
Voice Recorder ..................................................................................................137
Tools ........................................................................................ 140
Calendar ............................................................................................................ 140
Calculator ...........................................................................................................147
Alarm/Clock ...................................................................................................... 148
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Polaris Office 4 ................................................................................................. 151
File Manager ..................................................................................................... 152
Tasks .................................................................................................................. 153
Settings ...................................................................................156
Settings ............................................................................................................. 156
Safety ....................................................................................... 177
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions ......................... 180
Consumer Information on SAR ..................................................................... 184
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations
for Wireless Devices ......................................................................................... 186
Caution:
Avoid potential hearing loss. ........................................................................... 188
TIA Safety Information .................................................................................... 189
Safety Information ........................................................................................... 192
FDA Consumer Update ....................................................................................197
Specifications ........................................................................208
FAQ .........................................................................................209
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ....................................215
Index ........................................................................................219
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Phone Overview
Front View
Proximity
Sensor
Quick Keys
Back Key
Home Key
Menu Key
Recent Apps Key
Home Screen
Earpiece
Front Camera
Lens
NOTES s All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.
s Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the Standard mode settings
and may change depending on the mode and software version on your phone.
1. Proximity Sensor Senses proximity toward other objects (such as your
head) so that tap commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
It also employs an ambient sensor which measures the surrounding light
and adjusts the LCD brightness to provide a vivid screen.
NOTES s Do not block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the touchscreen.
s The use of a film cover produced by manufacturers other than LG can cause a
disturbance in touch operation, the display, etc.
2. Quick Keys Gives you quick access to your most used applications. To
add an application icon, drag and drop it in the bar. To remove an icon,
touch and hold it to unlock it from its location, then remove it from the
bar.
3. Back Key Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up items,
such as menus, dialog boxes, and the on-screen keyboard.
4. Home Key Returns to the Home screen. If you’re already viewing one of
the Home screen extension canvases, it navigates you to the central
Home screen canvas. T
ouch and hold to access Google Now.
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5. Recent Apps Key Opens the list of recently used applications.
6. Menu Key Opens an Options menu with options that affect the current
screen or app. This only applies when available, depending on the screen
or app.
7. Home Screen Displays all of the information needed to operate your
phone, such as applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and
battery strength.
8. Front Camera Lens Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself.
You can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal
performance.
9. Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts.
Rear View
LED Flash
Speaker
Back Cover
Rear
Camera Lens
10. LED Flash Brightens up the captured image or recorded video when
you turn on the flash.
11. Speaker Sound comes from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece
(e.g., the speakerphone function, music player function, etc.).
12. Back Cover Encloses the battery compartment.
13. Rear Camera Lens Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean
for optimal performance.
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Side Views
Volume Keys
Power/
Lock Key
14. Power/Lock Key Press to lock/unlock the screen. Press and hold to turn
the phone on/off, restart it, activate/deactivate airplane mode, and
change the sound settings.
15. Volume Keys Allow you to adjust the ringer, the media volumes, or the
in-call volume during a call.
Top and Bottom Views
USB/Charger
Port
Microphone
3.5mm
Headset Jack
16. 3.5mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones
to listen to music.
17. USB/Charger Port Allows you to connect the phone and the USB Cable
for use with the charger adapter, or other compatible accessories.
18. Microphone T
ransmits your voice to the other caller and is used for
voice-activated functions.
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Help
The Help application allows you to quickly and conveniently view
information about your phone, including how-to videos, My Verizon video,
and additional guides.
To access Help, from the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Help .
Setting Up Your Phone
Step 1. Remove the Back Cover
Place your fingernail in the USB/Charger Port cutout at the bottom of the
phone and pop the cover off the phone.
Step 2. Insert the SIM Card
Slide the SIM Card into the SIM Card slot.
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Step 3. Insert the Battery
Insert the battery, making sure to align the gold contacts. Press down
gently to secure the battery.
Step 4. Replace the Back Cover
Place the cover over the back of the phone, then press down along the
edges to secure the cover.
Step 5. Charge the Phone
Before turning on your phone, charge it fully. Be sure to use the charger
that came with your phone.
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Installing the Battery, SIM Card and microSD Card
NOTE It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone.
WARNING! Your device includes a heat sensor activated by the battery temperature. A pop-up
message will be displayed if the device will turn itself off or stopped charging as in
the following cases:
ţ Your phone may turn itself off when the battery temperature becomes too high
(above 60°C) during use.
ţ Charging may stop temporarily when the battery temperature becomes too high
(above 55°C) or too low (-10°C).
Installing the battery
The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery charged
while not in use in order to maximize talk, use, and standby time. The
battery charge level is shown at the top right corner of the screen.
1.
Place your fingernail
in the USB/Charger
Port cutout at the
bottom of the phone
and pop the cover off
the phone.
2.
Insert the battery,
making sure to align the
gold contacts. Press
down gently to secure
the battery.
3.
Place the cover over
the back of the
phone, then press
down along the
edges to secure the
cover.
Removing the battery
1.
Turn the phone off and insert your fingertip in the USB/Charger Port at the
bottom of the phone and gently lift off the back cover to remove it.
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2. Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the battery compartment to lift the
battery out.
Installing a SIM card
NOTE If not already inserted, follow the instructions below to install your SIM Card.
1. Turn the power off and remove the back cover and the battery (as
demonstrated in the previous instructions).
2. Locate the SIM card slot (a SIM card graphic is inscribed on the slot).
3. Position the SIM card with the Verizon logo facing up and slide it into
place until it is fully inserted in the slot.
Removing the SIM card
1. Remove the back cover and locate the SIM card slot.
2. Gently slide the SIM card out to remove it.
CAUTION If you switch to a new SIM card, the device will display a
message advising you that all email accounts will be deleted.
You will not have the option to enter your password to keep all
of your existing device accounts when you change SIM cards.
Inserting a microSD card
1. Remove the back cover (as demonstrated in the
previous instructions) and locate the microSD
card slot (microSD is inscribed near the slot
opening).
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2. Position the microSD card (sold separately) with the label side facing up
and slide it into place until it is fully inserted and locked in place.
Note The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be careful when
inserting, removing or handling it.
To remove the microSD card
1. You must first unmount the microSD card prior
to removing it (see the section below).
2. Remove the back cover and locate the microSD
card slot.
3. Carefully pull the microSD card out to remove it.
To unmount the microSD card
It is important to unmount the microSD card to avoid damage to it or the
data saved on the card.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
.
2. Tap Settings
> Storage.
3. Tap Unmount SD card > OK.
Charging the Phone
Your device comes with an adapter and a USB Cable which connect
together to charge your phone. To charge your phone:
Note Please only use an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper
handling of the USB/Charger Port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may
cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
1. Correctly orient the USB Cable with the adapter, and connect them. As
shown below, both the USB logo on the USB Cable and the LG logo on
the adapter will face toward you.
USB Cable Adapter
2. Connect the USB cable in the USB/Charger Port.
3. Plug into an electrical outlet to begin charging.
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Charging with USB
NOTE
Make sure that the USB
logo on the cable is facing
upward before inserting the
USB Cable into the phone.
USB Cable
You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to charge with
the USB Cable, you need to have the necessary USB drivers installed on
your PC first. Connect one end of the USB Cable to the USB/Charger Port
on your phone (as shown above) and connect the other end to a USB port
on your PC. It is best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a
desktop PC. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.
Optimizing Battery Life
You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features
that run in the background. You can also monitor how applications and
system resources consume battery power.
Tips to extend the life of your battery
㻌
Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using. If you aren’t
using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, use the Settings menu to turn them
off (Note that the GPS receiver is only turned on when you’re using an
application that makes use of it).
㻌
Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
㻌
Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other
applications if you don’t need it.
㻌
Use the Power saver feature in the Settings menu or the My Settings
widget to control data activity, Wi-Fi connection, Bluetooth connection,
and power used for the device such as screen brightness and phone
ringtone.
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To check the battery charge level
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Battery.
The battery level (as a percentage of fully charged) and the battery
status (Charging or Discharging) is displayed at the top of the screen.
Checkmark the Battery percentage checkbox to display the
percentage of remaining battery charge on the Status Bar next to the
battery icon.
Tap Power saver to view and/or modify your Power saver settings.
To monitor and control what uses the battery
The Battery use screen allows you to see which applications are consuming
the most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify
downloaded applications you may want to turn off when not being used, so
you can get the most out of your battery power.
㻌
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > About
phone > Battery. Then tap the battery level to open the Battery use
screen to view usage information.
The bottom part of the screen lists
all of the applications or services using battery power from the
greatest amount of energy used to the least amount.
㻌
Tap an application or service in the Battery use screen to see the
details about its power consumption, including either how long since
last connected to a power source or how long you were last running
on battery power. Different applications or services offer different
kinds of information, and they may even include options to modify the
settings so you can reduce power consumption by that application.
Power saver mode
If the battery charge level drops to low levels, the phone automatically
activates Power saver mode (if set to On) to conserve battery power until
you can recharge it.
㻌
From the Home screen, tap Apps Key
> Settings > Battery >
Power saver > Turn Power saver on > set the desired option > slide
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the switch at the top of the screen from off to on.
㻌
You can set the phone to activate Power saver mode immediately,
when the charge drops to 10%, 20%, 30%, or 50%. If you turn off
Power saver mode, when the battery charge becomes low, a
notification prompts you to turn it on.
㻌
You can also modify settings that affect battery life from the Power
saver screen: auto-sync, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, vibrate touch, brightness,
screen timeout, front touch key light, and notification flash.
Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the phone on
㻌
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for a couple of seconds until
the screen turns on.
Turning the phone off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the Phone options menu
appears.
2. Touch Power off in the Phone options menu.
3. Touch OK to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.
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:
1. Press the Power/Lock Key
.
The default Lock screen will appear.
2. Swipe in any direction to unlock it.
The last screen you were working on opens.
NOTE The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent
unintentional actions. For more security to guard against
unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement (such as
a pattern, PIN, password, or face recognition) that will need to
be entered to unlock it.
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Shortcuts on the Lock screen
There are four icons at the bottom of the default lock screen that you can
use for quick, direct access to the Phone application
, the Messaging
application
, the Google application , and the Camera application .
Drag any of these icons upward to immediately open and use its
application. There’s no need to unlock the screen first.
To change the shortcuts, from the Home screen tap the Apps Key
>
Settings
> Lock screen > Clocks & shortcuts. Then tap each shortcut
you want to change and select the desired application.
To turn the phone sounds off
If you’re in a place where your phone sounds may disturb others, you can
quickly silence your phone from the Home screen.
From the Home screen, press and hold the Power/Lock Key
, then
tap the Silent mode icon .
NOTE Only one mode can be selected at a time. The currently activated mode (Silent, Vibration,
or Sounds) is underlined in blue. Tap any of the sounds mode icons to switch to that
mode.
OR
Press the down Volume Key
on the left side of the phone until all
sounds are turned off or vibration is set.
OR
Open the Notifications panel and tap the Sound icon until
is displayed.
Setting Up Your Device
Follow the on-screen instructions to quickly set up your phone and email
accounts.
To set up your device, follow the steps below:
1. Select your language and tap Next.
2. If you've already inserted the SIM card, the device will automatically be
activated. Tap Next to continue.
3. On the Welcome screen, tap Next to set up your device.
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4. If you want to sync contacts from the cloud, make sure Sync contacts is
checkmarked, then tap Next. Otherwise, uncheck the option, then tap
Next.
5. Choose the type of email accounts you want to set up and configure
them. Then tap Done with accounts.
6. Read the Privacy caution and tap the I agree to share my location
checkbox if you want to share your location information, then tap Next.
7. Read the on-screen information and tap Starter mode* or Standard
mode*, then tap Next.
8. The Verizon setup is complete. Touch Next to continue.
9. Tap Yes if you have an existing Google Account, then enter your email
and password. Otherwise, tap No and select Get an account to create
an account or Not now to skip this step.
With a Google Account, Google applications are automatically synced
between your phone and computer regardless of where you make an
update.
10. Confirm your Google and location settings and tap
.
11. Setup is complete. Tap Done to begin using your phone.
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* During the on-screen instructions for setup, you have the option to
select from two different modes. If you did not make a selection, the
default mode is Standard.
Starter mode
Simplified and easier experience for the first time smartphone user. If
selected, your Home Screen will show as follows.
Standard mode
General-standard experience for users who are familiar with Android. If
selected, your Home Screen will show as follows.
Follow the on-screen instructions to quickly set up your phone and email
accounts. Instructions in this guide are written to Standard mode.
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Setting up your Google Account
1. At the Google Account setup screen, tap Existing if you already have a
Google Account, or New if you want to create a new account.
2. Enter your username and password or any other necessary information
(if creating an account), then tap
.
NOTE Tap the Back Key to close the keyboard.
3. Choose to join Google+ which makes sharing on the web more like
real-life sharing. You can choose Circles, Instant Upload, and Messenger.
Tap Join Google+ or Not Now.
4. Complete the Backup and restore screen to allow your Google Account
to back up your apps, settings, and other data, then tap
.
5. Now your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all
be loaded to your phone automatically.
NOTE This is automatic for the first Google account you add. When adding additional Google
accounts, you have to select which options to synchronize.
6. Choose whether or not to set up your credit card information for Play
Store purchases.
You can use the area below to record your Google Account information for
future reference.
Username:___________________________________________@gmail.com
Password:____________________________________________
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Your Google Account
You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google
Calendar, and other Google Applications; to download applications from the
Play Store; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take
advantage of other Google services on your phone.
IMPORTANT
ţ If you don’t have a Google Account, you’re prompted to create one.
ţ 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.
ţ When you sign in, you’re prompted to enter your username and password using the
on-screen keyboard.
ţ When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other
information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with
your phone.
ţ If you don’t sign into a Google Account during setup, you are prompted to sign in or to
create a Google Account the first time you start an application that requires one, such
as Gmail or Play Store.
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Phone’s Status Icons
The Status Bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays icons
indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating
the phone’s status (on the right), along with the current time.
Notification icons Status icons
If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, a plus icon
prompts you to open the Notifications panel to view them all.
The following icons may appear in the Status Bar.
Call icons
Microphone is muted during a
call
Missed call
In call In call using Bluetooth device
Speaker is on Privacy call
Calendar and Alarm icons
Alarm set Calendar event
Email and Messaging icons
Other Email event received Sending other Email failed
New text or multimedia
message received
High priority message
received
Sending text or multimedia
message failed
New voicemail received
New visual voicemail
received
Visual voicemail playing
Google Talk message
received
Gmail message received
Select input method
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Sound icons
Music playing Silent mode
Vibrate mode Phone jack connected
Network icons
4G network connected 4G network in use
Downloading data through
4G network
Uploading data through 4G
network
3G network connected 3G network in use
Downloading data through
3G network
Uploading data through 3G
network
Downloading data Uploading data
GPS is on
Searching the current
location via GPS
No service Weak network signal
Strong network signal
Connected to network
extender service
Airplane mode Roaming
Location service is on Location service is off
Download complete
Connectivity icons
Weak Wi-Fi signal Strong Wi-Fi signal
USB debugging connected USB connected
Bluetooth is on Bluetooth device connected
USB tethering is on Mobile Hotspot is on
Wi-Fi direct on
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System icons
SmartShare on More indicator
System error microSD card inserted
Preparing microSD card microSD card error
No SIM card Unknown SIM card
Sync in process Sync error
Battery empty Battery full
Battery charging Battery status unknown
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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. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.
Status Bar
Shows device status
information, including the
time, signal strength, battery
status, and notification icons.
Application Icon
Tap an icon (application,
widget, folder, etc.) to open
and use it.
Quick Keys
Provide easy, one-touch
access to the functions used
most often.
Apps Key
Tap here to open the
Applications screen to view
all of your installed
applications.
Add shortcuts & widgets
Touch this icon to add icons
and widgets to the Home
screen. You can also change
the wallpaper.
Quick Keys
The Quick Keys are located at the bottom of the Home screen.
: Opens the Phone application which displays the dialpad so you can
dial a number not stored in your phone’s memory. It also provides
additional tabs to access your Recent calls, Contacts, Favorites, and
Groups.
: Opens the Contacts application. You can access the dialpad, your Recent
calls, Favorites, and Groups by touching the tabs across the top of the
screen.
: Opens the Camera application.
: Opens the Messaging application so you can send and receive text
and multimedia messages.
: Opens the Applications screen and displays phone options and
applications. You can also access Downloads, Widgets, and Settings
by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen.
NOTE To add an icon, touch and hold the desired icon and drag it to the Quick Keys bar.
Release it at the desired location. To remove an icon, touch and hold it, then drag it out
of the Quick Keys bar.
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To return to the Home screen
㻌
Tap the Home Key at the bottom of the device at any time, from
any application.
To view other Home screen canvases
㻌
Swipe (or flick) your finger left or right across the Home screen. The
Home screen spans up to seven screen widths, allowing more space
for icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items.
㻌
Pinch in on the Home
screen to display the
mini canvas view, then
tap the Home screen
canvas you want to
view.
Home Screen canvas Indicator
The white line above the Quick Keys indicates which
Home screen canvas you are viewing.
Tap here to set
the default Home
screen.
Tap here to add
another canvas.
Mini canvas view
Mini canvas view allows direct access to any of the Home screen canvases
and also allows you to manage them. You can add, delete, and rearrange
the canvas order to suit your needs.
Pinch in on any of the Home screen canvases to change from full screen
view to mini canvas view. From mini canvas view you have the following
options:
㻌
To go directly to any canvas, simply tap the one you want.
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To add another canvas, tap .
㻌
To delete a canvas, touch and hold the canvas to delete, drag it to the
Remove bar at the top of the screen, then lift your finger.
㻌
To rearrange your canvases, touch and hold the canvas to move, drag
it on top of the canvas position where you want it, then lift your finger.
The moved canvas takes that position and the remaining canvases
shift accordingly.
㻌
To set another canvas as the default Home screen, tap the Set
default home screen bar at the bottom of the screen, then tap the
screen you want to set as the default Home screen canvas.
Hiding items on the Home screen
Place two fingers on the screen, then spread them apart to hide the items
on your Home screen so that only your wallpaper and the Status Bar are
displayed. To redisplay your normal Home screen with all of its applications
and widgets, pinch in on the screen, or touch the Back Key
.
NOTE The normal Home screen is displayed when you unlock the screen after screen timeout.
Touchscreen
Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your
Android™ phone. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use
available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to
your phone.
The following terms are used for describing the different available actions
using the touchscreen:
Touch or tap A single finger touch selects items. For example, tap an
icon (e.g., an application, widget, or folder), tap words (e.g., menu
selection or to answer an on-screen question), or touch letters and
numbers to type.
Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and
not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a
Context menu for editing a contact, touch and hold a contact entry until
the menu pops up.
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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.
Swipe, slide, or flick Move 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 slide the screen up or down to scroll a list,
browse through the different Home screens by swiping from left to right
(and vice versa), or remove an application from the Recent apps screen by
flicking its graphic off the screen.
Double-tap Double-tap to zoom in or out on a screen. For example,
quickly double-tap a section of a web page to zoom that section to fit the
width of the screen. Y
ou can also double-tap to control the zoom in Maps
and in other applications.
Pinch-to-Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or spread
motion to zoom in or out when using Chrome, a map, or photos. It also
changes the Home screen to mini canvas view
.
Rotate the screen From many applications, the orientation of the screen
rotates with the phone as you turn it from upright to sideways and back
again.
Rotate the phone sideways for
landscape orientation.
Rotate the phone upright for portrait
orientation.
Capturing the screen Press and hold the down Volume Key and the
Power/Lock Key
at the same time to capture current image on the
screen. You can find the captured image in the Gallery (Note that you
cannot capture an image from some videos and applications).
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The Basics
Text Input Methods
On-screen Keyboard
The on-screen keyboard displays automatically on the screen when you
need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply tap a text field
where you want to enter text.
Toggles between
different languages (only
available when multiple
input languages are
selected).
Toggles between 123/SYM
mode and ABC mode.
Typing tips
Enter other characters
Tap
to view the Numbers/Symbols
Keyboard. Then tap
to view additional
symbols.
Enter one capital letter
Tap
to capitalize the next letter. The Shift
Key will change to
.
Enter all capital letters
Tap the Shift Key twice until
is displayed.
Tap again to revert to lowercase.
Highlight text
Double-tap a word to highlight it. To highlight a
range of text, double-tap a word, then drag
the blue highlight markers to highlight the text
you want.
Cut or copy selected
text
Highlight the desired text, then tap Cut
or
Copy
.
Paste cut or copied
text
Tap the location to place the cursor
where
you want to paste the text. Then tap the
location and select Paste
.
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