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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
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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).
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Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.
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Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other
applications if you don’t need it.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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Delete a character
Tap the Delete Key
Language toggle
Tap and hold the Language Key
to open a
dialog box to set the languages to toggle
between.
NOTE This key is only available when multiple languages
have been enabled for text entry.
Text input settings
To change your text entry settings and see the dictionary of terms you’ve
used, from the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Settings >
Language & input. The following options are available in the KEYBOARD
& INPUT METHODS section.
Default - Allows you to choose the default keyboard to use when
entering text.
Google voice typing - Checkmark to select Google voice typing to
enter text. Tap
to change the Google voice typing settings.
Choose input languages: Allows you to select the languages to
support with Google voice typing.
Block offensive words: Checkmark to hide recognized offensive text.
Download offline speech recognition: Enables voice input while
offline.
LG Keyboard - Checkmark to select the LG Keyboard to enter text.
Tap
to change the following settings.
Input language & type: Allows you to select the keyboard language
and type.
Word suggestion: Allows you to set word prediction and auto word
correction.
Auto capitalize: Checkmark so capitalize the first letter of the word
automatically.
Auto punctuation: Checkmark to insert a period when double tapping
the space key.
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Voice typing key: Checkmark to display the Voice typing key on the
keyboard.
Touch feedback: Allows you to set key preview, sound feedback, and
vibrate feedback when typing.
Handwriting: Allows you to set the pen width, color, and delay time.
Path keyboard: Checkmark to enter a word by drawing a path
through all the letters.
Hide keyboard: Checkmark to allow the keyboard to hide by swiping
down.
Fuzzy pinyin: Checkmark to automatically correct common pinyin
mistakes.
Software version: Displays the LG Keyboard software version.
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Applications: How to View, Open and Switch
All of the applications on your phone, including any applications that you
downloaded and installed from Play Store or other sources, are grouped
together on the Applications screen, which you access from your Home
screen. If you have more applications than can fit on the Applications
screen, you can slide the screen up or down to view more.
Home screen
Applications screen
Tap an application icon to
open the application.
Tap these tabs to select
Apps, Downloads, or
Widgets.
Tap
to open the
Applications screen.
Slide the screen left or
right to bring more icons
into view.
Opening and Closing the Applications screen
Opening the Applications screen
It’s easy to access the Applications screen no matter what feature you’re
currently using. Simply tap the
Home Key
, then tap the Apps Key in
the Quick Keys bar.
Closing the Applications screen
To manually close the Applications screen, tap the Home Key .
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.
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Customizing the Applications screen
The phone includes a wide variety of applications and you can download
even more applications to your device. You can customize these items on
the Applications screen for faster, more convenient access (less scrolling)
to the applications you use most often.
Applications screen options
You can change the look of your Applications screen.
1. From the Home screen, tap
the Apps Key
in the Quick Keys bar.
2. Tap the Menu Key
to access the following Applications screen options:
Search: Tap to quickly search for an application.
Sort by: Tap to sort your applications either in alphabetical order or by
download date.
Show small/large icons: Tap to change the application icons to either
small or large, then tap OK to set your choice.
Apps wallpaper: Tap to change the wallpaper background. Scroll
horizontally to view all of your choices, tap the one you want, then tap
Apply.
Hide/Show Apps: Tap to set which application icons will be displayed
in your Applications screen. Checkmark the icons you want to hide,
then tap OK.
Rearranging the Applications screen icons
You can rearrange the order of the icons on the Applications screen to
provide more convenient access to the applications you use the most.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
.
2. Tap the Apps tab at the top of the screen (if necessary), then tap
Settings
at the top right of the tab bar. Settings changes to a
checkmark
.
3. Touch and hold the Application icon you want to move, drag it to its new
position, then lift your finger. The remaining icons shift to the right.
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NOTE If you drag the application icon onto another application icon, it creates a folder with both
of the applications in it.
Checking application information
To check on an application’s detail information from the Applications screen:
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
.
2. Tap the Apps tab (if necessary), then tap Settings
at the top right of
the tab bar. Settings changes to a checkmark
.
3. Tap any of the Application icons to display an information dialog box.
4. Tap OK to exit.
Opening and Switching Applications
Multi-tasking is easy with Android™ because open applications keep
running even when you open another application. There’s no need to quit
an application before opening another. You can use and switch among
several open applications. Android™ manages each application, stopping
and starting them as needed, to ensure that idle applications don’t
consume resources unnecessarily.
Opening an application
Open an application simply by touching its icon on the screen.
TIP You can customize your Home screen with the application icons you use most often.
Applications are located on the Applications screen, but you can copy any application
icon to your Home screen for faster, more convenient access. No matter where the icon
is, on the Applications screen or your Home screen, just tap it to open and use it.
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Switching between multiple applications
1. Tap the Recent Apps Key . A screen opens and displays a vertically
scrolling list of all of the applications that are currently open.
2. Tap the application preview of the application you want to use or tap the
Back Key
to return to the current screen.
Tap an icon to use it.
You can also tap the application image,
but if you tap the screen background,
you return to the Home screen.
Flick an application icon to the right or
left to close the application and remove
it from the list.
Swipe up or down to view
the entire list of open
applications.
Adding application icons to the Home screen
Customize your Home screen with the applications you use most often.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
in the Quick Keys bar.
2. Touch and hold the application icon you want to add to your Home
screen. The Applications screen will close so that you can place the icon
on the Home screen.
3. Lift your finger to place it or drag the icon to where you want it on the
screen, then lift your finger.
TIP Tap the plus at the top right side of the Home screen to split the Home screen
(canvases on top and application items on the bottom) for easy customization. Swipe left
and right to view the canvas you want, tap the tab that contains the type of item you
want to place, then drag and drop an icon on the canvas.
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Customizing an application icon on your Home screen
You can create your own custom application icon(s) using the images in
your Gallery.
1. Touch and hold the icon you want to customize until the canvas grid is
displayed, then release the icon. An editing icon
appears at the upper
right side of the application icon.
2. Tap the application icon.
3. Tap the icon design you want from the available choices.
OR
㻌
Tap Create photo icon
, tap Select from Gallery, then tap the image
you want to use for the application.
OR
㻌
Tap Create photo
icon, tap Take photo to open the Camera
application, then capture the image you want.
NOTE The icon image change only affects your Home screen.
Moving applications to other Home screen canvases
You can place application icons on any of the Home screen canvases.
Drag Touch and hold, then drag the icon to the left or right edge of the
screen to advance to the other screen canvases before lifting your finger.
Tilt Touch and hold an item, then tilt the device to move it to one of the
Home screen canvases in that direction, then lift your finger.
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NOTE To be able to use the Tilt method, the Move home screen items checkbox needs to be
checkmarked. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> Settings > Gestures >
Move home screen items checkbox.
Working with Menus
There are two kinds of Android menus: Options menus and Context
menus.
Options menus
Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current
screen or application, not to any specific item on the screen. To open the
available Options menu, tap the Menu Key
. Not all applications have
Options menus; if you tap the Menu Key
on a screen that has no
Options menu, nothing will happen.
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Context menus
Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen.
To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all
items have Context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no
Context menu, nothing will happen.
When you touch and
hold certain items on
a screen, a Context
menu opens.
Managing Notifications
Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events,
alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are in a call.
When you receive a notification, the notification icon will be displayed in the
Status Bar. You can open the Notifications panel to view a list of all of your
recent notifications. Depending on your settings, you may hear a
notification sound and/or the phone may vibrate.
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To open the Notifications panel
Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.
The Notifications panel displays a list of your current notifications, organized
into ongoing and event-based notifications.
Clear button
Tap here to clear your list of
event-based notifications.
Tap a notification to open it.
Quick Settings Bar
Displays up to 9 Quick
settings icons.
Flick right or left to scroll
through the list.
To respond to a notification
1. Open the Notifications panel. Your current notifications are listed in the
panel, each with a brief description.
2. Tap a notification to view it.
The Notifications panel will close and the application that corresponds to
your response will open. For example, new voicemail notifications dial
your voicemail box and Gmail notifications open the Gmail application so
you can read your new messages.
To clear all notifications
1. Open the Notifications panel.
2. Tap the Clear button
on the right side of the screen.
All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing notifications will
remain in the list.
To close the Notifications panel
Touch and drag the Notification Bar handle at the bottom of the
Notifications panel to the top of the screen or just tap the Back Key
.
The panel will also close when you touch a notification.
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NOTE The Notifications Bar handle at the bottom of screen is sensitive to the drag motion so
just beginning the upward drag will close the panel.
Quick settings on the Notifications panel
The top of the Notifications panel includes a Quick settings bar. The icons in
this bar provide a quick, convenient way to change settings without
accessing any applications. If you set more than four icons on the bar,
swipe left and right to scroll through the list.
Using the Quick settings icons
Tap any of the Quick settings icons to toggle through the available settings:
QuickMemo activates the ability to screen capture and then write on
the image.
Sound , Vibrate , and Silent .
Bluetooth On
and Bluetooth Off .
GPS On
and GPS Off .
Rotation On
and Rotation Off .
Airplane mode On
and Airplane mode Off .
NOTE If necessary, scroll horizontally to see all of the available icons.
Customizing the Quick settings bar icons
You can set the order of the icons displayed in the Quick settings bar as
well as which icons are displayed.
1. Open the Notifications panel, then tap Edit
.
Drag one of the icon handles
at the right side of the screen to
move its icon to another position in the Quick settings bar.
Tap More
in the upper right-hand corner of the screen to view all
of the available icons. Checkmark each of the items you want to
appear in the Quick settings bar.
2. Tap the Back Key
to return to the Notifications panel.
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Searching Your Phone and the Web
You can search for information on your phone and on the web by using the
Google search application.
Some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, and Chrome have the ability to
search for contents within those specific applications.
You can conduct the search by typing in the search terms or saying what
you’re looking for. As you enter text, the search application can provide
suggestions so you don’t necessarily have to type out your full request.
Phone and Web search using text entry
1. Tap the Search Widget at the top of the Home screen.
The Quick Search box will open automatically.
Voice Search
Tap here to search by voice.
2. Enter the text you’re searching for in the Quick Search box.
As you type, search results from your phone,
previous search terms, and web search
suggestions appear. Tap an item to activate
that search result.
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3. Tap the Search Key on the keyboard to use the Google application to
search for the text you entered in the Quick Search box.
Search preference settings
You can use the Search preference settings to configure some aspects of
web search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the Quick
Search box as you type) and what phone features you want to include in
your searches. To access these settings:
1. From the Search application, tap the Menu Key
> Settings.
2. Tap Phone search.
3. Tap an item to checkmark and enable it (or remove the checkmark) to
set your search preferences.
Locking the Screen
You can lock your screen so that only you can unlock it to make calls,
access your data, buy applications, and prevent unauthorized use.
Setting an Unlock Requirement for the First Time
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock
screen.
NOTE From this screen you can also select the Wallpaper, Clocks & shortcuts, and/or Screen
effect for your Lock screen. The Clocks & shortcuts and Screen effect only apply to the
Swipe Lock screen.
2. Tap Select screen lock.
3. Tap None, Touch and hold, Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or
Password.
None: No lock screen is enabled so the screen will never be locked from
use.
Touch and Hold: Unlocks the screen when you touch and hold the
unlock button in the center of the Lock screen.
Swipe: A swipe motion in any direction on the touchscreen will unlock
the screen. This is the default Lock screen.
Face Unlock: Unlocks the screen using face recognition. The phone
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captures your image to identify you. Keep in mind that Face Unlock is
less secure than a pattern, PIN or password because it uses generalized
shape and dimension to verify your face.
Pattern: Unlocks the screen using a pattern you draw with your finger.
The first time you set an unlock pattern, you will see a tutorial with
instructions on how to create it. Read the tutorial and tap Next. Draw
your pattern (connect at least 4 dots) and tap Continue. Then redraw
your pattern and tap Confirm.
NOTE Follow the on-screen instructions to create a backup PIN number in case you forget your
pattern.
PIN Unlocks the screen with a number sequence. Enter a PIN (at least 4
digits) and tap Continue. Reenter your PIN and tap OK to confirm it.
Password Unlocks the screen with an alphanumeric sequence. Enter a
password (at least 4 characters) and tap Continue. Re-enter your
password and tap OK to confirm it.
From then on, any time you want to turn the phone on or unlock the
screen, you will need to perform the unlock action you set (touch and
hold, swipe, face recognition, pattern, PIN, or password) to gain access
to it.
NOTES s You have 10 opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you
used all of the 5 opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.
s When you can’t recall your unlock pattern:
- If you’ve created a Google Account on the phone, tap Forgot pattern? at the
bottom of the screen. Then you are required to sign in with your Google Account
or enter your backup PIN to unlock your phone.
- If you haven’t created a Google Account on the phone, you need to perform a
factory reset. Refer to the Hard Reset (Factory Reset) section on page 48 (Caution:
If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted.
Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory
reset).
Disabling the lock sequence
If you change your mind about using a lock sequence to secure your phone,
you can disable it.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Settings > Lock
screen.
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2. Tap Select screen lock.
3. Confirm your unlock information.
4. Tap None.
Changing Your Pattern
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock
screen.
2. Tap Select screen lock.
3. Draw your current unlock pattern.
4. Tap Pattern to change it.
5. You’re prompted to draw and redraw your new pattern.
6. Enter a Backup PIN and tap Continue. Then confirm your Backup PIN
and tap OK.
Changing your Lock Screen PIN or Password
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock screen.
2. Tap Select screen lock.
3. Enter your current unlock sequence, then tap Next.
4. Tap PIN to change your number lock sequence or tap Password to
change your alphanumeric lock sequence.
5. You’re prompted to enter and reenter your new lock sequence.
From then on, you will need to enter that sequence and tap OK to unlock
the screen.
NOTES s You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock pattern, PIN or password. If you used
all of the opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.
s If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange account, only a password can be used for
your unlock sequence.
s If you can't remember your unlock sequence, tap Forgot pattern? in the bottom
right-hand corner of the screen, then you can unlock the phone using your Google
Account (if you created it on the phone) or your Backup PIN that you created when
you set up the screen lock sequence.
- Enter your Google Account username and password, then tap Sign in.
- Enter your Backup PIN, tap Done at the bottom right corner of the keypad, then
tap OK.
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Lock timer
If a security lock is enabled, touch Security Lock timer to set the delay
time after the screen darkens due to inactivity before the screen
automatically locks and requires you to enter your unlock sequence.
Power button instantly locks
If a security lock is enabled, checkmark the Power button instantly locks
box to enable the function. This will override the Security Lock timer setting
and lock the screen as soon as the Power/Lock Key
is pressed.
The Lock screen wallpaper
You can set the Lock screen wallpaper separately from your Home screen
wallpaper.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Settings > Lock
screen.
2. Tap Wallpaper.
Tap Gallery to select an image from your Gallery.
Tap Wallpaper gallery to select one of the available wallpaper
images.
The default Lock screen
Press the Power/Lock Key to illuminate the touchscreen if it has
timed-out. If the unlock sequence is set to Swipe, a default Lock screen is
displayed, but you can still conveniently check the date, time, and Status
Bar icons. You can drag the Status Bar down to open the Notifications
Panel without unlocking the screen. In addition, you can also quickly access
four applications (the Phone application
, the Messaging application ,
the Google application
, and the Camera application ) without fully
unlocking the screen. Simply swipe the icon upward to open and use it.
Changing the items on the default Lock Screen
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock
screen.
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2. Tap Clocks & shortcuts.
To change the Quick access icons, tap one of the icons at the bottom
of the screen, then tap the application you want to replace it with.
To change the date and time format, swipe left or right until the one
you want is displayed.
3. Tap Save to save these settings.
Shortcut icons when using a Pattern
Similar to the Swipe screen unlock option, the Pattern unlock screen option
also allows access to four application shortcuts.
1. Press the Power/Lock Key
, then draw your unlock pattern but
pause on the last dot in the pattern.
2. Tap one of the application shortcuts displayed (the Phone icon
, the
Messaging icon
, the Google icon , or the Camera icon ) to open
and use it.
Hard Reset (Factory Reset)
If you forget your lock sequence and backup PIN, you will have to perform
a hard reset to gain access to your phone.
WARNING Performing a hard reset deletes all of your user data, which includes pictures, videos,
and music saved to your internal memory. Please make sure to back up your information
prior to performing a hard reset.
1. Turn the power off.
2. Press and hold the following keys at the same time: Volume Down Key
+ Power/Lock Key .
3. Release the keys when the FACTORY HARD RESET screen is
displayed.
4. Press the Power/Lock Key
to continue or the Volume Keys
to cancel.
5. Press the Power/Lock Key
once more to confirm or the Volume
Keys to cancel.
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Customizing the Home Screen
You can personalize your Home screen by adding application icons,
shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any Home screen canvas. You can
also change the wallpaper.
To add an item to the Home screen
1. Go to the Home screen canvas where you want to add the item.
2. Tap the Add icon
. Or just touch and hold an empty spot on the Home
screen canvas.
NOTE If the canvas you've selected is full, make space by deleting or moving items, or switch
to another canvas where there is space for new items.
3. The following four category tabs appear at the bottom of the screen:
Apps, Downloads, Widgets, and Wallpapers. Tap the one that
corresponds to the item you want to add.
Item List
Touch and hold an icon, then drag it
onto the canvas where you want it.
Category Tabs
Tap one of the item categories you want
to add to a Home screen canvas.
Slide the screen right or left to view
different Home screen canvases.
4. Swipe left and right to scroll through the available choices in the
category tab you selected. Touch and hold the item you want, then drag
it onto the Home screen canvas.
To move an item on the Home screen
1. Touch and hold the item.
2. Drag the item to a new location on the screen.
Pause at the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item onto the
next available Home screen canvas.
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3. When the item is where you want it, lift your finger.
NOTE If Move home screen items is enabled in the Gesture settings, simply tilt the device in
the direction you want to move the item and it will slide to the canvases in that direction.
Lift your finger when it arrives at the canvas you want.
To remove an item from the Home screen
1.
Touch and hold the item.
2.
Drag the item to the Remove icon
at the top of the screen.
3. When the Remove icon changes to , lift your finger.
To change the look of your Home screen
From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Home screen settings to
access the following settings to personalize your Home screen.
Theme: Sets the overall ambiance of the Home screen. Choose from
Optimus, Adventure, Fancy, and Monsterland.
Animation: Sets transition effects. Choose No animations or All
animations. This setting does not control animation in all applications.
Screen swipe effect: Sets how the items on the Home screen
canvases slide from one to the next. Choose from Basic, Breeze,
Accordion, Panorama, Carousel, Layer, and Domino.
Wallpaper: Sets the wallpaper. Choose from Charging wallpapers,
Gallery, Live Wallpapers, and Wallpaper gallery.
Portrait view only: Checkmark this setting so that the Home screen
is always displayed in portrait view even though you rotate the phone
to landscape view.
Scroll home screens circularly: Checkmark this setting so that the
Home screen canvases continuously rotate (does not stop at the far
left or right canvas).
Scroll all apps tray circularly: Checkmark this setting so that the
Application screen canvases continuously rotate (does not stop at the
far left or right right canvas).
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QuickMemo™
The QuickMemo™ feature allows you to create memos and capture
screen shots. You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create
memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen.
2. Tap an option at the
top of the screen (e.g.,
Pen type and color) to
create your memo.
3. When your memo is
complete, tap Save
to save it to your
Gallery.
1. Access the
QuickMemo feature by
dragging the Status Bar
downward then tap the
Quickmemo icon
.
NOTE Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo function. Do not use your fingernail
(or any other rigid object).
Using the QuickMemo options
The QuickMemo options bar at the top of the screen allows you to easily
create memos. Drag the options bar tab down to access the icons, and
drag it up to hide them.
Overlay - Tap to keep the memo on top and continue using other
phone features.
Sticky note - Tap to toggle between the current background screen
or a blank page.
Undo - Tap to undo the most recent action.
Redo - Tap to redo the most recently deleted action.
Pen - Tap to select the pen type and color.
Erase - Tap to use the eraser to erase any part of the memo that you
created.
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Share - Tap to share the memo with others via any of the available
applications.
Save - Tap to save the memo you’ve created to your Gallery.
Viewing saved QuickMemos
QuickMemos are saved in the Gallery application.
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Gallery , then tap the
QuickMemo album.
Connecting Quickly With Your Contacts
As you build up your list of contacts on your phone, you can use the Quick
Contact for Android feature to quickly chat, email, text message, place a
call, or locate your contacts. Quick Contact for Android is a special set of
icons that you can use to quickly and easily connect with a contact.
Open your Contacts list and tap the contact’s picture.
Tapping the contact’s picture opens a Quick Contact dialog box
displayed directly below the contact’s name. It displays icons for all of
the ways you can communicate with that contact. The available icons
depend on the information you have saved for that contact.
Quick Contact for
Android
Contact list
Alphabetical
Listing
Slide your finger
vertically along the
letters to view the
entries under a
specific letter.
New Contact
Tap here to add a
new contact.
Contact picture
Tap here to
open Quick
Contact for
Android for this
contact.
Type in the
name you want
to search.
Tap a Quick Contact icon to communicate with the contact.
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Depending on the icon you’ve tapped, a different application will
open.
TIP Adding a shortcut for a contact to your Home screen allows you to open Quick Contact
for that contact without opening the Contacts application. You can also add a shortcut to
your Home screen for Direct dial or Direct message for a contact.
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Connecting to Networks and Devices
Connecting to Mobile Networks
When you buy your phone and sign up for service, your phone is configured
to use your provider’s mobile networks for voice calls and for transmitting
data.
Different locations may have different mobile networks available.
Initially, your phone is configured to use the fastest mobile network
available for data. You can also configure your phone to access a different
set of networks entirely, or to behave in specific ways when roaming.
Connected to the 4G network (LTE).
Connected to the EVDO network (EVDO revA).
Signal strength - more bars that are lit, the stronger the wireless
signal.
Connected to another wireless service provider’s network
(roaming).
The icons in the Status Bar indicate which kind of data network you’re
connected to and the network signal strength.
When connected to slower networks, you may want to postpone using
your phone for data-intensive tasks until you are connected to a faster
network again or find a Wi-Fi network to connect to.
To disable data when roaming
You can prevent your phone from transmitting data over other carriers’
mobile networks when you leave an area that is covered by your carrier’s
networks. This is useful for controlling expenses if your cell plan doesn’t
include data roaming.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Settings > Tethering
& Networks > Mobile networks > Global data roaming access.
2. Tap Global data roaming to remove the checkmark from the box. You
can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi connection when Global data
roaming is disabled.
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Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access
at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your
surroundings.
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access point.
Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others
are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure
your phone so it can connect to them.
Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your battery.
The following Status Bar icon indicates your Wi-Fi status.
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves indicate connection
strength).
When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the phone obtains a network
address and other information it needs from the network, using the DHCP
protocol. To configure the phone with a static IP address and other
advanced settings, from the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch and hold the
connected network > Modify network and checkmark the Show
advanced options.
To automatically connect to known Wi-Fi networks
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap the Auto connect checkbox to checkmark it and enable this setting.
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Wi-Fi.
If the Wi-Fi button
is on the left and the icon is grey-colored, drag
the button to the right to turn on Wi-Fi. Your device scans for
available Wi-Fi networks.
2. Tap a network, then tap Connect to connect to it.
O If the network is open, you can connect to the network directly by
tapping the network name.
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O If the network is secured, you will be prompted to enter a password
(Ask your network administrator for details).
O When you’re connected to a network, you can tap the network name
in the Wi-Fi settings screen for details about the speed, security,
address, and related settings.
To add a Wi-Fi network
You can add a Wi-Fi network so the phone will remember it, along with any
security credentials, and connect to it automatically when it is in range. You
can also add a Wi-Fi network manually if it does not broadcast its name
(SSID) or if you want to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of its range.
To add a secured network, you need to contact the network’s administrator
to obtain the password or other required security credentials.
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on, then tap Wi-Fi.
2. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap ADD NETWORK at the bottom right
corner of the screen.
3. Enter the Network SSID (name) of the network. If the network is secured,
tap Security and tap the type of security deployed on the network.
4. Enter the required passwords and security credentials.
5. Tap Save to save the information.
The phone will connect to the wireless network. Any credentials that you
entered are saved, so you are connected automatically the next time you
come within range of this network.
To forget a Wi-Fi network
You can make the phone forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that
you added. For example, if you don’t want the phone to connect to it
automatically or if it’s a network that you no longer use.
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on, then tap Wi-Fi.
2. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch and hold the name of the network
that you want to forget.
3. Tap Forget network in the Context menu that appears.
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USB connection
USB connection is a feature that allows your device to connect to a PC
using a USB Cable.
Allows the phone to be used as mass storage when a microSD card is
present in the device. It also allows you to transfer unprotected content
from the phone to the PC and vice versa.
NOTE User content, such as photos, videos, and voice recordings, can be stored on a
removable microSD card that is inserted in the device.
To select a USB mode for a connection
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > PC
connection > USB connection type.
2. Tap Media sync (MTP) or Camera (PTP) to connect to the PC.
Tap Charge only to use only the charging function and not the USB
function.
Prompt for connection mode
You can choose to be asked to confirm the USB connection when
connecting to a computer.
When Ask on connection is checkmarked, the USB selection window is
displayed.
Using the Status Bar to change the connection mode settings
The Status Bar displays the current USB connection mode so you can
easily change the settings as needed.
When connected via USB, the current USB connection mode also appears
on the Notifications panel. Touch the connection setting to display a screen
where you can change the USB connection mode.
NOTE If the Ask on connection checkbox is marked, the screen is only provided during USB
connection, but is not provided in the notification area.
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microSD Card
Viewing Memory in the microSD Card
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Storage.
2. Review the available information.
O The storage capacity page is divided into two sections: Internal
Storage and SD Card.
Formatting the microSD Card
Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap Unmount SD card, then tap OK to confirm and release the microSD
card from device use. The icon appears within the Notifications panel to
indicate an unmounted microSD card.
3. Once released, touch Erase SD card (twice) > Erase everything.
O Once completely formatted, the card is automatically re-mounted
(reconnected for use by the device).
NOTE The formatting procedure erases all of the data on the microSD card, after which the
files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the
contents before you format the card.
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Connecting Your Device to Your Computer
Before using your device’s mass storage capabilities, you need to prepare
your device’s data services to synchronize with your desktop or laptop
computer. Once you have connected the device to the computer, you can
transfer your data to or from the device memory.
To connect your device to a computer via USB
1. Use the USB Cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to
a USB port on your computer.
2. Open the Notifications panel and then tap USB connected.
3. Tap the connection mode you want to use to connect to the PC. Choose
from the following options: Charge only, Media sync (MTP), Internet
connection, and Camera (PTP).
Using Media sync (MTP) or Camera (PTP) mode
When you connect the phone and PC using a USB Cable and set your
device’s USB connection mode to Media sync (MTP) or Camera (PTP)
mode, you will see one portable device for MTP or imaging device for PTP
on the PC. You can copy files to/from the removable microSD card.
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Sending data from your phone using Bluetooth
Sending data using Bluetooth
You can use Bluetooth to send data by opening a corresponding application,
not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones.
Sending pictures: Open the Gallery application, then open the
picture. Tap Share
> Bluetooth. Check if Bluetooth is turned on,
then tap Search for devices. Tap the device you want to send data to
from the list.
Exporting contacts: Open the Contacts application, then tap the
Contact you want to export. Tap the Menu Key
> Share >
Bluetooth. Check if Bluetooth is turned on, then tap Search for
devices. Tap the device you want to send data to from the list.
Sending multiple contacts: Open the Contacts application. To select
more than one contact, tap the Menu Key
> Share. Tap the
corresponding checkbox for each of the entries to send (or tap the
Select all checkbox), then tap Attach > Bluetooth. Check if Bluetooth
is turned on, then tap Search for devices. Tap the device you want to
send data to from the list.
If you want to search for this phone from other devices, from the Home
screen, tap the Apps Key
> Settings > Bluetooth. Drag the switch
to the right and tap the checkbox next to your device's name. Your
device will be able to be detected by other devices for 120 seconds.
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Placing and Ending Calls
You can place calls using the Phone application. Manually dial calls using
the Dial tab. Dial from your phone’s memory using the Recent calls tab, the
Contacts tab, the Favorites tab, or the Groups tab.
Phone application tabs
You can change the tabs (Dial, Recent, Contacts, Favorites, and Groups)
at the top of the Phone application.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key
in the Quick Keys bar.
2. Tap the Menu Key
> Edit tabs.
Drag a tab handle
to move it to the position where you want it in
the list.
Tap the Favorites or Groups checkbox to remove the checkmark and
delete it from the Phone application tabs list. Checkmark it to display it
in the tab list again.
3. When you're finished making changes, tap Save.
Scrolling between the Phone application tabs
Tap any of the Phone application tabs (Dial, Recent, Contacts, Favorites,
and Groups) at the top of the screen to view that tab. You can also flick
horizontally on the screen to scroll to the other tabs.
To open the Phone application
From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key in the Quick Keys bar.
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To place a call by dialing
1. From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key in the Quick Key bar to
open the Dial tab of the Phone application.
To dial an international number,
touch and hold
to enter the
plus ( + ) symbol. Then enter
the international prefix for the
country; followed by the full
phone number.
Delete Key
Tap here to delete incorrect
number(s) (appears after you
begin entering numbers).
Call Key
Tap here to dial the number that
you entered manually.
Dial Tab
Displays the diapad.
Voice Dialer Key
Tap here to dial by saying the
number.
Message Key
Tap here to send a message to
the number that you entered.
Voicemail Key
Tap here to access your
voicemail feature.
2. Enter the number you want to call on the dialpad.
O If you enter a wrong number, tap the Delete Key to erase digits
one by one.
O To erase the entire number, touch and hold the Delete Key .
O
To dial an international number, touch and hold to enter the plus ( + )
symbol. Then enter the international prefix for the country, followed by the
full phone number.
3. Tap the Call Key to dial the number that you entered.
O You can use other phone features while the call is underway. If you
open another application, the Call icon appears in the Status Bar for
the duration of the call.
O Press the Volume Keys to adjust the call volume.
O Use the on-screen buttons to enter additional numbers, place the call
on hold and take an incoming call, add another call, use the
speakerphone, end the call, and other options.
NOTE If you opened other applications while on a call, you'll need to return to the Call screen to
end the call. You can touch the Home Key
, then the Phone Key or drag the
Notifications panel down and tap the Call icon
. You can also tap the Contact's name or
number at the top left corner of the Home screen.
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Airplane mode
Some locations may require you to turn off your phone’s wireless
connections by placing your phone in Airplane mode.
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
.
2. Tap Turn on Airplane mode in the dialog box that appears.
NOTE The Wireless & networks settings menu also has a switch to enable or disable Airplane
mode.
Answering or Rejecting Calls
When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen opens with the
caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you have saved
in the Contacts list. All incoming calls are recorded in the Recent tab.
To answer a call
If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Answer Key .
If the screen is locked, swipe the Answer icon
in any direction to
answer the call.
If you were already on a call, tap the Answer Key
to place the first
call on hold while you answer the new call.
NOTE To silence the incoming call ringer, press either of the Volume Keys.
Swipe the Answer icon
in any direction to
answer the call.
Unlocked Screen Locked Screen
Tap the Answer Key
to answer the call.
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To ignore a call and divert it to voicemail
If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Ignore Key .
If the screen is locked, swipe the Ignore icon
in any direction to
ignore the call.
The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message.
Tap the Ignore
with message
Key to send a
quick message
to the caller
and forward
them to your
voicemail.
Unlocked Screen Locked Screen
Tap the Ignore Key to ignore
the call and send the caller
directly to your voicemail box
to leave a message.
Swipe the Ignore with message icon in
any direction to send a quick message to
the caller and forward them to your
voicemail.
Swipe the Ignore
icon in any direction
to Ignore the call.
NOTE To silence the ringer, press either of the Volume Keys.
To ignore a call and send a text message
1. When you receive an incoming call and the screen is unlocked, tap the
Ignore with message icon
. If the screen is locked, touch and drag
the Ignore with message icon
in any direction.
2. Tap the text message you want to send in place of answering the call.
NOTE This feature can only be used to send a message to another mobile phone. It is not
applicable to incoming landline calls.
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Working With the Recent tab
The Recent tab lists of all of the calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed. It
offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to
your Contacts.
To open the Recent tab
From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key (in the Quick Keys bar),
then the Recent tab
at the top of the screen.
Calls are listed in the Recent tab. The most recent calls are located at
the top of the list. Scroll down to see older entries.
The Recent tab
displays the history of
all of your calls.
To dial a number in the Recent tab
From the Recent tab, tap the Call Key at the right of the call entry.
You can also tap the image to the left of the entry to call any of the
contact's other numbers.
To add a number from the Recent tab to your Contacts
1. Touch and hold the call entry.
2. Tap Add to Contacts in the Context menu.
3. Tap the New icon
to add a new contact or choose an existing contact
to add the new number to.
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Clearing your Recent calls
You can delete the entire list of Recent calls at once or selectively delete
entries.
1. Open the Recent tab.
2. Tap the Menu Key
.
Tap Clear to select entries to remove from the list. Checkmark the
entries to delete, tap Clear, then Yes.
Tap Clear all to remove all of the entries from the list. Tap Yes to
confirm you want to clear the entire list.
NOTE You can also delete a specific number to be deleted. Touch and hold an entry in the list to
open the Context menu. Tap Clear all logs of this number, then tap Ye s to confirm.
Calling Your Contacts
Instead of manually dialing phone numbers using the dialpad, you can use
your Contacts list to dial quickly and easily.
You can also quickly call a contact by using Quick Contact or Direct dial.
If you have contacts on the web, they’re synchronized with your phone
when you first synchronize with your Google™ Account.
To call a contact
1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts Key in the Quick Keys bar.
2. Tap the contact you want to call.
3. Tap the contact’s phone number you want to call.
To call a favorite contact
1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts Key in the Quick Keys bar,
then tap the Favorites tab
.
2. Tap the contact you want to call.
3. Tap the contact’s phone number you want to call.
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Instant List
Instant list is displayed on the Dial tab to help you use the information
stored in your phone without needing to search for it first. Once you enter
three or more numbers, Instant list displays entries from your Contacts list
or Recent calls that match the sequence you entered.
Sequence matches
Your phone searches for the entered sequence anywhere in the number;
beginning, end, or anywhere in-between. The matching number sequence
is displayed within the number in blue text. The name and type of number
(i.e., Mobile, Work, etc.) associated with the number you entered is
displayed above the dialpad. When there are multiple matches, the Instant
list displays the number of matches in your phone's memory. Tap the
Instant list icon
to view the entire list of matching entries. Tap the Instant
list icon again to close the list.
Selecting an Instant list entry
Tap an entry in the Instant list to insert it on the dialpad and tap the Call
Key
to dial it.
Voice Dialer
You can use the Voice Dialer application to place a phone call by speaking
the name of a contact or a phone number.
To place a call by speaking
1. From the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
> Voice Dialer .
If you have a Bluetooth headset that supports “voice-recognition” or
“voice dialing,” you may be able to open Voice Dialer by pressing your
headset’s main button or in some other way, and dial by voice using your
headset. For details, see the documentation that came with your
headset.
2. Say “Call” followed by the name of the contact or say “Dial” followed
by a phone number.
NOTE If a dialog box with possible request matches is displayed, touch the one you intended to
voice dial.
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Options During a Call
Bluetooth Button
Tap here to switch between a
Bluetooth device and the phone.
The light bar illuminates blue to
indicate that the call is using a
Bluetooth device. The button
is greyed out when there is no
Bluetooth device available.
Mute Button
Tap here to mute the microphone
during a call.
The light bar illuminates blue to
indicate that the microphone is
muted.
Speaker Button
Tap here to turn the speakerphone
on or off. The light bar illuminates
blue to indicate that the
speakerphone is on.
To mute the microphone during a call
Tap the Mute button .
The light bar on the Mute button illuminates blue to indicate that the
microphone is muted.
When viewing the in-call screen, you can unmute the microphone by
tapping the Mute button again.
The microphone is unmuted automatically when the call ends.
To turn the speakerphone on or off
Tap the Speaker button .
The light bar on the Speaker button illuminates blue up to indicate
that the speakerphone is on.
When viewing the in-call screen, you can turn the speakerphone off
by tapping the Speaker button
again.
The speaker is turned off automatically when the call ends.
WARNING!
To avoid damage to your hearing, do not hold the phone against your ear when the
speakerphone is turned on.
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To switch between a Bluetooth headset and the phone
When a Bluetooth headset is paired and connected to your phone, you can
conduct calls on the headset for hands-free conversation. During a call, you
can opt to use the Bluetooth headset or just the phone.
When using the Bluetooth headset during a call, the Ongoing Call
notification icon is blue in the Status Bar (the icon is green when using the
phone).
Tap the Bluetooth button to switch the call from the phone to the
Bluetooth device, or vice versa.
Managing Multiple Calls
Contact your wireless service provider to find out which call services are
supported.
To switch between current calls
Tap Swap .
The current call will be placed on hold and you will be connected with
the other call.
To set up a conference call
Contact your wireless service provider to find out whether they support
conference calls and how many participants you can include.
1. Place a call to the first participant.
2. When you’re connected, tap Add call
.
3. Tap the keys on the dialpad to manually enter a phone number, then tap
the Call Key
.
4. After you’re connected, tap Merge calls
. The participant is added to
the conference call.
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Merge calls Button
Tap here to merge the separate
calls into a conference call.
Speaker Button
Tap here to turn the
speakerphone on (or off). The
light bar illuminates blue to
indicate that the speakerphone
is on.
Dialpad Button
Tap here to dial another number to
participate in the conference call.
Bluetooth Button
Tap here to switch between a
Bluetooth device and the phone. The
light bar illuminates blue to indicate
that the call is using a Bluetooth
device. The button is greyed out
when there is no Bluetooth device
available.
Mute Button
Tap here to mute the microphone during a call.
The light bar illuminates blue to indicate that the
microphone is muted.
Listening to Your Voicemail
When you have a new voicemail message, the Voicemail notification icon
appears in the Status Bar. If you have not set up your voicemail number,
or if you need to change it, you can do that in the Call settings.
To listen to your Voicemail
Open the Notifications panel and tap New voicemail.
OR
Tap the V
oicemail icon
on the Home screen.
OR
From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key
in the Quick Keys bar,
then tap the Voicemail Key
. Typically, your carrier’s voicemail
system guides you through the process of listening to and managing
your voicemail. The first time you call your voicemail, it also guides
you through the process of recording greetings, setting a password,
etc.
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To set up your Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key in the Quick Keys bar.
(The Phone application can also be accessed from the Applications
screen.)
2. Tap the Voicemail Key
to dial your voice mailbox.
3. If you hear a system greeting, tap the Pound Key
to interrupt it, if
applicable.
4. Follow the setup tutorial.
5. Enter a password.
6. Record a voice signature and greetings for your voice mailbox.
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Chrome
The Chrome application allows you to access the internet from your
device. Access and selections within this feature are dependent upon your
service provider. For specific information on internet access through your
phone, contact your service provider.
NOTES s You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For
details, contact your service provider.
s Chrome may differ from this user guide due to updates via Play Store.
Browse web pages
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Chrome or tap the
Chrome icon on the Home screen. To access a specific web page, tap
the URL input field, enter the web address (URL) of the web page, and
tap on the keyboard.
2. Tap the Menu Key
to access the Chrome options.
URL Input Field
Tap here to enter a web
address for the web page
you want to access.
Tabs Swap Icon
Tap here to view your open
webpage tabs.
Search the web
Tap the address bar at the top of the screen to search the web or type in a
web address. As you type, these icons appear next to the address bar
suggestions:
The Search icon
appears next to searches.
The Bookmark icon
appears next to bookmarked sites.
The History icon
appears next to sites from your browsing history.
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The Globe icon appears next to related sites.
You can configure the default search engine for the address bar by
tapping the Menu Key
> Settings > Search engine.
Search within a webpage
1. Tap the Menu Key > Find in page.
2. Type the text you’re looking for. Matches are highlighted on the page.
The find bar displays the total number of matches. Use the up and
down arrows to go to each match.
You can also jump to the highlighted sections in the scrollbar to view
the found matches.
Sign in to Chrome
When you sign in to Chrome with your Google Account, you can take
advantage of several time-saving services:
Sync lets you access your Chrome bookmarks, browsing history, and
open tabs from other devices where you’re also signed in.
Chrome to Mobile lets you send webpages from your computer to
your mobile device with one click.
Auto sign-in helps you sign in to Google services with a touch of a
button. No need to type your username and password.
To sign in, open Chrome and tap the Menu Key
> Settings > SIGN IN
TO CHROME.
Browse with tabs
Your device displays webpages in a tab format allowing you to browse
several webpages simultaneously. Create multiple tabs for the sites you
want, then tap the Tabs swap icon
to quickly and easily access them.
Create a new tab
Tap the Menu Key > New tab.
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The New Tab page
The following options are available when you create new tabs to help you
open the page that you want quickly.
Most Visited
Snapshots of the webpages that you visit the most
are shown here. Just tap a snapshot to visit the site.
Bookmarks
Icons for sites that you’ve bookmarked are listed here.
Touch a bookmark icon to visit the site.
Other devices
Chrome tabs that are opened on other devices are
shown here. Tap a page icon to open the same tab on your device.
You must be signed in to Chrome to sync your open tabs across
devices.
NOTE You can touch and hold items in the Most Visited and Bookmarks options to edit them. It
can take up to 15 seconds for open tabs to refresh on other devices.
Working with tabs
Open an Incognito tab (browse in private)
Tap the Menu Key > New Incognito tab. When browsing in incognito
mode, your browsing history, cookies, and cache are automatically cleared
once you’ve closed all of your incognito tabs. You still have access to your
usual bookmarks and omnibox predictions. Changes that you’ve made to
your bookmarks are saved.
Switch in and out of Incognito mode
1. Tap the Tabs swap icon at the top right of the screen.
2. Drag from right to left to bring Incognito tabs to the front.
Drag from left to right to return to your standard tabs.
Switch to another tab
1. Tap the Tabs swap icon at the top right of the screen.
2. Scroll up or down and tap the tab that you want to switch to.
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You can also swipe to switch tabs:
Swipe from the right-hand edge of the screen to the left to go to the
next tab in the list.
Swipe from the left-hand edge of the screen to the right to go to the
previous tab in the list.
Close your tabs
Close a single tab: Tap the Tabs swap icon and tap the X in the
upper right-hand corner of the tab. Or swipe the tab to the left or right
to close it.
Close all tabs: Tap the Tabs swap icon
, then tap the Menu Key
> Close all tabs.
Download files
1. Touch and hold a download link.
2. In the Context menu that appears, tap Save link.
To view downloaded files:
From the Applications screen (or the Home screen), tap the
Downloads icon
.
To open an item, tap it.
To view earlier downloads, tap the heading date you want to view.
To share downloads, tap the Share icon
, checkmark the ones to
share, then tap Share and choose a sharing method from the list.
To delete downloads, tap the Delete icon
checkmark the ones to
delete, then tap Delete and OK to confirm.
At the top left of the screen, tap Size or Date to switch the download
file sort criteria.
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Use bookmarks
Bookmarks let you revisit your favorite webpages with one touch.
Create a bookmark
1. While viewing the page you want to set as a Favorite, tap the Menu Key
, then tap the Favorites icon at the top of the Options menu.
2. Edit the bookmark’s name and address, if necessary.
3. By default it will be saved to your bookmark folder. Tap the drop-down
menu marker
to change the location (or create a new folder for it).
4. Tap Save to save the bookmark.
Open a bookmark
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key > Bookmarks (or
open a new tab and tap
at the bottom of the screen).
2. Tap the bookmark you want to visit.
NOTE If you don't see the bookmark, tap the folder you saved it in, or tap the filepath to go to
the location where it was saved.
Edit or delete bookmark
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key > Bookmarks (or
open a new tab and tap
at the bottom of the screen).
2. Touch and hold the bookmark you want to edit or delete.
Tap Edit bookmark. Once you’re finished editing, tap Save.
Tap Delete bookmark.
TIPS
Sign in to Chrome to sync your bookmarks to your Google Account.
You can then access them from any device.
Add bookmarks you frequently use to your Android Home screen as
shortcuts.
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key
> Bookmarks
(or open a new tab and tap
at the bottom of the screen).
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2. Touch and hold the bookmark until a Context menu appears.
3. Tap Add to home screen.
Chrome Settings
Preload webpages
Chrome helps you open webpages faster by predicting where you might go
next on the page. The browser preloads the page’s data in the background,
so the page can open immediately if you tap its link. Keep in mind this
feature may use a large amount of data on your mobile device. But you can
always control when Chrome uses this feature:
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key
> Settings >
Bandwidth management.
2. Tap Preload webpages.
3. Select an option:
Always: Chrome can preload webpages even when you’re using
mobile data.
Only on Wi-Fi: Chrome can preload webpages only if you’re not using
mobile data.
Never: Chrome won’t preload webpages.
Autofill forms
Use the autofill feature to fill in web forms with a single tap.
Enable or disable autofill
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key
> Settings >
Autofill forms.
2. Slide the Autofill forms switch
at the top of the screen to either
On (blue) or Off (grey).
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Manage your autofill entries
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key
> Settings >
Autofill forms.
Tap Add profile to add your personal information such as company,
address, etc.
Tap Add credit card to add a new credit card.
Edit an entry by tapping the profile in the list. Tap Save at the bottom
of the screen when you’ve finished updating.
Delete an entry by tapping the profile in the list. Tap Delete at the
bottom of the screen to remove the entry.
Clear all of your autofill entries
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key
> Settings.
2. Under the Advanced section, tap Privacy.
3. Tap Clear browsing data at the bottom of the screen.
4. Checkmark the Clear autofill data checkbox.
5. Tap Clear.
Save passwords
You can let Chrome remember your passwords for the sites you use.
Enable or disable saving passwords
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key
> Settings > Save
passwords.
2. Slide the switch
at the top of the screen to either On (blue) or Off
(grey).
Manage password prompts
If you enable Chrome to save your passwords, you’ll get a prompt every
time when you sign in to a new website.
Tap Ye s if you want Chrome to remember your sign-in credentials for
that site. Chrome will automatically complete the sign-in fields for you
when you visit the websites again.
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Tap Never if you don’t want Chrome to save your username and
password for the website you’re on.
The information below applies to Chrome for Android only.
Delete a saved password
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key
> Settings > Save
passwords.
2. Tap the password that you want to remove.
3. Tap Delete.
Change password settings
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key
> Settings > Save
passwords.
2. Tap the site that you want to remove from the Never saved list.
3. Tap Delete.
Manage content settings
Adjust the type of content that websites can show and the information
they can use to enhance your web experience.
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key
> Settings.
2. Tap Content settings.
Accept cookies Checkmark to enable websites to store small files on
your device in order to save your preferences on websites or keep
you signed in. Deselect it to prevent webpages from storing cookies
on your mobile device.
Enable JavaScript Checkmark to enable JavaScript. Many web
developers use JavaScript to make their websites more interactive.
Sites may function correctly only if they can run JavaScript on your
mobile device.
Block pop-ups Checkmark to prevent websites from showing
additional windows automatically.
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Google location settings Turn on to allow sites with location specific
content to ask whether you want to share your location using your
mobile device’s location information.
Website settings Tap this option to clear location permissions or local
data stored on your device for a specific site.
Accessibility
Adjust text size on webpages
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key
> Settings >
Accessibility.
2. Drag the Text scaling slider along the bar to adjust the text size scaling.
In the “Preview” box, you can see how it’ll appear on webpages.
Force enable zoom
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key
> Settings >
Accessibility.
2. Checkmark the Force enable zoom box to override a site's zoom
functionality and allow zooming in or out.
Clear browsing data
You have control over your browsing data, like browsing history, site data,
and autofill data, and can clear it in a few easy steps.
1. From the Chrome application, tap the Menu Key
> Settings.
2. Tap Privacy.
3. Tap CLEAR BROWSING DATA at the bottom of the screen.
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Maps
Layers Icon
Tap here to select the type of
map you want to view.
Local Icon
Tap here to find types of places
near your location.
Maps Menu
Tap here to access Map,
Local, Navigation, Offers, My
Places, Check in, Latitude, and
Location history.
Directions Icon
Tap here to get directions to a
destination.
Search Icon
Tap here to open the keyboard to
enter your search.
To search for a location
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Maps .
2. Tap the Search icon
at the bottom of the screen.
3. In the search box, enter the place you’re looking for. You can enter an
address, a city, or a type of business or establishment. For example,
“theater in New York”.
4. Tap the Search Key
on the keyboard.
Red markers indicate search matches on the map.
You can tap a marker to open a balloon that contains a label. Tap the
balloon to open a screen with more information about the location, as
well as options for obtaining directions.
To get directions
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Maps .
2. Tap the Directions icon
at the bottom of the screen.
3. Enter a starting point in the first box and your destination in the second
box.
The starting point and destination can be entered manually using the
keyboard or you can select places using their drop-down menus.
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The starting point pop-up menu includes My current location,
Contacts, Point on map, and My Places.
The destination pop-up menu includes Contacts, Point on map, and
My Places.
NOTE When you search for a location in the Maps application, your current location is
automatically entered as the starting point and a dialog box displays your recent searches
allowing you to tap one to select it as the destination.
4. Tap the Car icon for driving directions, the Transit icon for transit
directions, the Cycling icon for cycling directions, or the Walking icon
for walking directions.
5. Tap GET DIRECTIONS at the bottom of the screen.
6. Your route is displayed on a map.
Tap a white circle marker on the map to see direction change
indicators.
Tap
to display each direction instruction sequentially in a bubble at
each juncture. You can tap
to step backward through the direction
instructions.
To view the directions in text format, tap DIRECTIONS LIST
at the
bottom left corner of the screen.
Tap the Back Key
to return to map view.
NOTE To reverse the directions, from the Directions list, tap the Menu Key > Reverse.
Switching between common features
The Maps application has icons for easy access to many common features
used when searching for the places you want to go.
Tap the Maps menu
at the top left corner of the screen to access
Map, Local, Navigation, Offers, My Places, Check in, Latitude, and
Location history.
Tap the Layers icon
in the Maps toolbar at the bottom right of the
screen to access Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines, Latitude, My
Maps, Bicycling, Wikipedia, and your search history.
Tap the Local icon
in the Maps toolbar at the bottom of the screen
to search for places near your location or your destination.
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Tap the Directions icon icon in the Maps toolbar at the bottom of
the screen to get directions.
Tap the Search icon
in the Maps toolbar at the bottom left of the
screen to conduct a new search.
Tap the My Location icon
in the top right corner of the screen to
display your current location on the map.
Maps settings
Access the Maps application, then tap the Menu Key > Settings.
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Weather
Checking the Weather
The Weather application provides weather forecasts and other weather
information. You can place a Weather widget on your Home screen for a
summary of your local weather. Access the Weather application for more
detailed weather information.
NOTE The Weather widget on your Home screen allows you to quickly view information for
each city in your City list. Flick up or down within the widget to cycle through each city to
see the date, time, and weather.
To get details about the weather
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Weather .
Swipe right or left to scroll through the weather information for each
of the cities in your list.
Touch the Refresh icon
in the lower right corner of the Weather
application screen to update the current weather of the city displayed
on the weather application screen.
To add a city or update current location
To add a new city or update your current location, tap the Add icon in
the upper right corner of the screen.
Enter a location in the Search city box, then tap the city you want to
add.
Tap Current location at the top of the screen to update your current
location.
Tap here to delete the text.
Tap here to search.
Type in the city, state or ZIP
code to search for that location.
Tap here to add the city to your
City list.
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Managing your City list
The City list screen allows you to manage a list of cities that you want to
monitor. From the Weather application, tap the Menu Key
> Settings >
Edit city list.
Tap the Add icon
to add another location.
Tap the Delete icon
at the top of the screen to delete a city from
your list. Checkmark the city, then tap Delete.
Touch and drag the handle icon
(on the right side of the screen) to
move a city to a new position in your city list. This affects the order
viewed when you swipe across the Weather application screen.
Changing Weather Settings
You can configure a number of settings for the Weather application.
The location and related settings also affect the display of the Weather
widget application.
To open the Weather settings screen, from the Weather application,
tap the Menu Key
> Settings.
You can configure a number of Weather application settings.
List Settings
Edit city list: Opens a list of the cities you set to monitor.
Data & Synchronization
Update data: Checkmark this setting to automatically update the weather
data for the cities in your City list.
Update interval: Allows you to set the schedule to update the weather
data for the cities in your City list.
General Settings
Temperature unit: Allows you to set degrees to be display in Celsius or
Fahrenheit.
Wind speed unit: Allows you to set wind speed unit MPH or m/s.
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Contacts
The Contacts application allows you to store names, phone numbers and
other information in your phone’s memory.
Using Your Contacts
Use the Contacts application to add, view, and communicate with your
friends and acquaintances.
To open your Contacts application
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Contacts .
OR
Tap the Home Key > Contacts in the Quick Keys bar.
All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. If you have a
new phone and haven’t added any contacts yet, the Contacts application
will display hints on how to start adding contacts to your phone.
Contacts list display
You can change your Contacts list to view an alphabetical directory for easy
searching. The directory view displays only the letters of the alphabet (on
the left side) that have entries stored under that letter. Corresponding to
each letter is the number of entries that begin with the letter (on the right
side).
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Pinch in on the screen to change the view to the alphabetical directory
view.
3. Tap a letter to display entries under that letter.
To open a list of your favorite contacts
Open your Contacts application and tap the Favorites tab at the top
of the screen.
Favorites lists the contacts you’ve added to the list.
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To view details about a contact
1. Open your Contacts application.
2. Tap the contact whose details you want to view.
3. The Contact’s information will be displayed. The following options are
available.
The Dial icon
places a call to the number.
The Message icon
starts a message.
The Mail icon
starts an email.
The Chat icon
starts a chat.
Tap the Menu Key for the following menu options: Delete, Share,
Join, Export, Add to home screen, and All calls to voicemail.
Adding Contacts
You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the
contacts in your Google™ Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other
accounts that support syncing contacts.
Since your contacts can come from a variety of sources, the Contacts
application attempts to join new information with existing similar contact
entries, to create a single entry. You can also manage that process manually
by joining or splitting entries.
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To add a new contact
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap the New contact icon to the right of the Search box.
3. If you have more than one account with contacts, select the account
where you want to save the contact. You can change this later by
tapping
at the top of the screen and choosing the account to which
you want to add the contact.
4. Enter the contact’s name.
5. Tap a category of contact information, such as phone number or email
address, to enter that kind of information about your contact.
6. Tap a category’s Add new icon
to add more than one entry for that
category. For example, in the phone number category, enter a work
number and add a home number. Tap the label field to the right of the
entered information to open a drop-down menu of preset labels. For
example, Work or Home for a phone number.
7. Tap the Picture frame icon
to select a picture to display next to the
name in your list of contacts and in other applications.
8. When you’re finished, tap Save.
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts
If you have contacts stored in vCard format on a microSD card you can
import them into your Contacts application on your phone. You can also
export contacts in vCard format onto a microSD card.
Export to back them up to a computer or other device or so you can send a
contact via email.
To import contacts from your microSD card
You can copy contacts, in vCard format, onto your microSD card then
import them into your phone.
1. Insert the memory card (that contains the vCard files) into your phone.
2. Open the Contacts application.
3. Tap the Menu Key
> Import/Export.
4. Tap Import from SD card.
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5. If you have more than one account on your phone, tap the account into
which you want to import the contacts.
6. Tap the contacts you want to import from the microSD card. Then tap
Import.
To export contacts to your microSD card
You can export all of the contacts on your phone to your microSD card, as
vCard files. You can then copy this file to a computer or another device that
is compatible with this format, such as an address book application.
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap the Menu Key
> Import/Export.
3. Tap Export to SD card.
4. Tap the contacts you want to export to the microSD card. To export all
contacts, tap Select all in the top left corner of the screen.
Tap Export and then Ye s to confirm.
To share a contact
You can share a contact with someone by sending it to them as a vCard file.
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap the contact you want to share to view the contact details.
3. Tap the Menu Key
> Share.
4. Tap the method for sending.
5. Enter the necessary information and share it.
Adding a Contact to Your Favorites
The Favorites section contains a short list of the contacts you
communicate with most often.
To add a contact to your Favorites list
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap a contact to view its details.
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3. Tap the star to the right of the contact’s name.
When the contact is added to your Favorites list, the star will be
gold-colored.
To remove a contact from your Favorites list
1. Open the Contacts application and touch the Favorites tab.
2. Tap a contact entry to view its details.
3. Tap the gold star to the right of the contact’s name.
The grey-colored star will indicate that the contact was removed from
your Favorites list.
Communicating with Your Contacts
From the Contacts or Favorites tab, you can quickly call or send a text
(SMS) or multimedia message (MMS) to a contact’s default phone number.
You can also open a list of all of the ways you can communicate with that
contact.
This section describes ways to initiate communication when viewing your
list of contacts. The Contacts application shares your contacts with many
other applications, such as Gmail™ and Messaging.
To connect by using Quick Contact for Android™
1. Tap a contact’s picture to open Quick Contact for Android.
Contact list
Alphabetical
Listing
Slide your finger
vertically along the
letters to view the
entries under a
specific letter.
Contact picture
Tap here to open
Quick Contact for
Android for this
contact.
Type the name
you want to
search.
Quick Contact for
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2. Tap the icon corresponding to the type of communication you want to
start.
The communication icons displayed depend on the types of information
you saved in the contact information.
To communicate with a contact
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap the contact with whom you want to communicate.
3. In the contact’s details screen, tap the way to start communicating with
the contact.
The Dial icon
places a call to the number.
The Message icon
starts a message.
The Mail icon
starts an email.
The Chat icon
starts a chat.
NOTE Anytime you see the Dial icon next to a number, such as in your Favorites or Recent
tab, just tap it to call that number.
To call a contact’s default number
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap the Dial icon
next to the contact entry you want to call.
Selecting Which Contacts are Displayed
You can hide contacts that don’t have phone numbers. You can also
configure which groups of contacts you want to display in the Contacts list.
To change which groups are displayed
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap the Menu Key
> Settings > Display options.
3. Tap All contacts to display contacts from all of your sync’d accounts, tap
a single account, or tap Customize to select more than one (but not all)
account types to display their contacts.
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Joining Contacts
When you add an account or add contacts in other ways, such as by
exchanging emails, the Contacts application attempts to avoid duplication by
joining contact information automatically. You can also join contacts manually.
To join contacts
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap the contact entry to which you want to add information. The contact
name for this entry will remain unchanged after you join with another
contact.
3. Tap the Menu Key
> Join.
4. Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first
contact. The information from the two contacts will be merged and
displayed under the name from the first contact.
Separating Contact Information
Each contact entry in your phone may contain ‘joined’ information from a
variety of sources.
If contact information from different sources was joined in error, you can
separate the information back into individual contact entries in your phone.
To separate contact information
1. Open the Contacts application.
2. Tap the contact entry whose information you want to separate.
3. Tap the Menu Key
> Separate.
4. Tap Ye s to confirm you want to separate the entries. The contact
information will separated into individual contact entries in the Contacts
list.
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Email
The Email application allows you to read email from services other than
Gmail™. The following account types are supported: Microsoft Exchange,
Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, AOL Mail, Verizon and other
accounts.
Email icons
New Exchange mail message
received or sending
succeeded
Exchange mail message
sending or receiving failed
AOL mail message received
or sending succeeded
AOL mail message sending or
receiving failed
Yahoo! mail message received
or sending succeeded
Yahoo! mail message sending
or receiving failed
Gmail message received or
sending succeeded
Gmail message sending or
receiving failed
Hotmail received or sending
succeeded
Hotmail message sending or
receiving failed
Verizon.net mail received or
sending succeeded
Verizon.net mail message
sending or receiving failed
Other mail received or
sending succeeded
Other mail message sending
or receiving failed
To open the Email application
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Email or tap the Email
icon
directly from the Home screen.
Tap
in the upper right-hand corner to compose a new message.
Tap
next to an email message to designate it as an important or
favorite message.
The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to help
you add an email account. After the initial setup, the Email application
displays the contents of your Inbox.
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The Accounts list
The Accounts list displays all of your email accounts.
Open the Email application. If you’re not in the Accounts list, tap the
Accounts drop-down list icon
in the upper-left corner of the screen.
Each account in the Accounts list displays the number of unread mail.
You can tap an account to view its Inbox.
The account from which you send email by default is indicated with a
checkmark.
Reading Your Email
You can read your email from the Inbox, or from other folders within each
individual account.
To read an email
From the Accounts list, simply tap any account to display that account’s
folders and contents.
You can also go to the folder list of the account by tapping the Menu Key
> Folders from the Inbox.
NOTE When new email arrives, a notification appears in the Status Bar. Drag the Notifications
panel downward and tap the email notification.
Email settings
To access the Email settings, from the Inbox, tap the Menu Key
>
Settings.
General settings
Tap Set default account to select which email account to designate
as your default account.
Tap Storage to select to save email to Internal storage or SD card.
Tap Roaming to checkmark this setting to automatically retrieve email
while roaming outside your home network. Data fees will be charged.
Tap Email preview to set how many lines of email text to download
on your device for preview.
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Tap Show images to set when to show images.
Tap Ask before deleting to checkmark this setting if you want to be
asked before deleting email.
Tap Screen after deleting to select which screen to display after
deleting an email.
Tap Download over Wi-Fi to checkmark this setting so that email
attachments are queued until Wi-Fi is connected.
Tap Download file size to select the file size that requires a Wi-Fi
connection to download email attachments. This setting is greyed out
unless Download over Wi-Fi is checkmarked.
Tap Geotagging notification to checkmark this setting to display a
notification pop-up when sharing pictures with location information.
Tap Share pictures to set whether location information is included in
the picture file.
Accounts
Tap an account to access settings specific to that email account including:
Display names
Tap Account name to change the general account name.
Tap My name to change your name displayed when an email is sent.
Tap Use signature to checkmark this setting to send a signature with
your emails.
Tap Signature to change the signature sent with your emails.
Sync, Send & Receive
Tap Retrieve interval to set how often email is retrieved from the
server.
Tap Number of email to show to set how many emails to show on
your device.
Tap Accounts & sync to set synchronization.
Tap Security settings to set Signature, digital signatures and
encryption to secure email.
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Notification
Tap Notifications to checkmark this setting to that you are notified of
new email notifications.
Tap Notification sound to set the sound when you receive new email
notifications.
Tap Vibrate to set a vibration to alert you to a new notification.
Server settings
Tap Incoming server settings to manually change your incoming
server settings.
Tap Outgoing server settings to manually change your outgoing
server settings.
Voicemail
The Voicemail application allows the management of voicemail directly from
the device rather than accessing voicemail via traditional methods.
Voicemail displays a list of your messages and allows you to choose which
message(s) to listen to or delete, without having to dial into your mailbox
and listen to voice instructions or prior messages.
To be able to use Voicemail
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Voicemail or tap
Voicemail directly on the Home screen.
NOTE Listening to voicemail and setting up your voicemail service depends on subscription to
the visual mail service. When you tap the Voicemail Key
on the dialpad, and you have
subscribed to the visual mail service, the Visual Voicemail application will be launched. If
you are not subscribed, you will be dialed into your traditional voicemail box.
2. The first time you access the Voicemail application, you will have to
subscribe to the Visual Voicemail service to be able to use it.
3. After subscription to the Visual Voicemail service, you will be prompted
to enter the password. To change the password call voicemail (dial *86).
4. After entering the password, your voicemail entries will be displayed in
your Inbox.
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While viewing the voicemail list, you can select an entry (see step 5). For
additional options, tap the Menu Key .The following options are
available: Search, Delete, Save as, Mark as heard, Sort by, Saved
voicemails, Refresh, Settings, Logout, Unsubscribe.
5. Tap a voicemail entry to listen to it. Then you can tap Call back, Save,
Erase, or Speaker. To forward or reply to a message, tap the Menu Key
> Forward or Reply.
6. If you decide to reply with a voicemail or forward it, record a message.
The keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to record, stop,
re-record, or cancel the message.
NOTE A 30-day free trial of Visual Voice Mail is available for a new user.
Gmail
Opening Gmail and Your Inbox
When you open the Gmail application, the most recent conversations are
displayed in your Inbox.
To open the Gmail application
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Gmail .
All of your conversations are displayed in your Inbox unless you delete,
archive, or filter them.
The current Google Account is displayed at the top of the Inbox. If you
have more than one account, you can switch accounts to view the
messages in each Inbox. Simply tap the account drop-down icon
to the
right of the current account to select another account to display.
Conversations with new messages are displayed with bold subject lines.
To read a message in a conversation, tap its subject line text.
indicates that you were copied on this message.
indicates that this message was sent directly to you.
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Adding another Google Account
1. From your Gmail Inbox, tap the Menu Key > Settings.
2. Tap ADD ACCOUNT at the top right corner of the screen.
3. Tap Existing or New, then enter the necessary information.
To switch accounts
Gmail displays conversations and messages from one Google Account at a
time. If you have set up more than one Google Account on your device, you
can easily switch between them.
From your Gmail Inbox, tap the Accounts icon
on the Inbox header,
then tap the account that contains the email you want to read.
NOTE The number to the right of the selected Google Account indicates the number of unread
messages you have in that account.
Tap here to add an account.
Gmail Inbox
Accounts & Labels
Tap here to open a
drop-down menu of
account choices
and account labels.
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Navigating in the Gmail application
If you are viewing a message or another label, tap the Back Key until
you return to your Inbox. You can also tap
and select Inbox.
The icons at the bottom of the screen allow you to navigate within the
Gmail application.
While viewing your Inbox, swipe the screen up and down to scroll through
the list and use the following icons and gestures:
Compose
: Tap to start a new Gmail message.
Search
: Tap to search within the Gmail application.
Labels
: Tap to view your messages by Gmail label.
Sync
: Tap to sync your Google Account(s) on your device.
Swipe a Gmail message off the screen to the left or right to quickly
and easily archive the message. Tap Undo to restore it to your Inbox.
While viewing a message, swipe the screen left and right to scroll through
all of your messages and use the following icons:
Archive
: Tap to send the message to your archive folder.
Delete
: Tap to delete the message.
Labels
: Tap to set labels for the message to help organize your
messages.
Unread
: Tap to return the message to an unread state.
Reading Your Messages
While viewing a list of conversations in your Inbox or in any list of labeled
conversations, you can open a conversation to read its messages.
To read a message
Tap a conversation that contains the message you want to read.
The conversation opens to the first new (unread) message, or to the
first starred message, if you’ve previously starred a message in the
conversation.
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Tap the Contact's
picture to open
Quick Contact.
The Google Talk online status will appear next to the name of the
sender of each message if the sender has a Google Account. Tap the
contact’s picture to open Quick Contact.
While reading messages in a conversation, you can use the icons at
the bottom of the screen to archive the entire conversation
, delete
it
, add a label , or label it as unread . After you archive or delete
a conversation, you can tap Undo in the dialog box that appears at the
bottom of the screen to undo the last action and restore the message
to its previous location.
You can also swipe left and right across the screen to scroll though
and read the messages in your Inbox (or the conversation list you’re
working in).
While viewing a message, tap the message action icons on the
message header to access options which include
to mark it as
important,
to reply to the sender, and to access Reply all to
reply to all addresses and Forward to forward the message to
someone else.
To reread a message
When you open a conversation, messages that you’ve already read are
minimized into a tab that indicates the number of hidden messages.
1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Gmail . Then tap the
conversation you want to view.
2. Tap the contact name to open that message.
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While reading a message you can tap to return a read message to the
unread state. For example, to remind yourself to read it again later.
Composing and Sending a Message
You can compose and send a message to people or groups with Gmail
addresses or other email addresses.
To compose and send a message
1.
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Gmail > the
Compose icon
at the bottom left corner of the screen.
NOTE If you want to send the message from a different Google Account, tap the Accounts
icon
to the right of the current Google Account, then tap the account you want to
use.
2. Enter a recipient’s address.
As you enter text, matching addresses are offered from your Contacts
list. You can tap a suggested address or continue entering text to enter a
new one.
3. Tap the Menu Key
> Add Cc/Bcc to copy (normal or blind copy)
recipients, if necessary.
4. Enter a subject for the message in the Subject field.
5. Enter your email text in the Compose email field.
6. Tap the Menu Key
> Attach picture or Attach video if you want to
add an attachment to the email.
7. Tap the Send icon
at the top right corner of the screen to send your
message.
NOTE If you aren't ready to send the message, tap the Menu Key , then tap Save draft.
Replying to or Forwarding a Message
You can continue an email conversation by replying to a message or by
forwarding it.
To reply to or forward a message
1. Open the message you want to reply to or forward.
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