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Important Customer Information 1

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.

2Table of Contents

Important Customer Information...............................................	1
Table of Contents .......................................................................	2
The Basics...................................................................................	5
Phone Overview....................................................................................................	5
Help .......................................................................................................................	8
Setting Up Your Phone ........................................................................................	8
Removing the Battery and SIM Card ................................................................	10
Inserting and Removing a Memory Card..........................................................	12
Charging the Phone............................................................................................	13
Optimizing Battery Life ......................................................................................	14
Turning the Phone On and Off..........................................................................	16
Phone’s Status Icons ..........................................................................................	21
Getting to Know the Home Screen ..................................................................	23
Touchscreen........................................................................................................	29
Hardware key control mode .............................................................................	36
Apps: How to View, Open, and Switch .............................................................	37
Working with Menus ..........................................................................................	43
Managing Notifications .....................................................................................	44
Searching Your Phone and the Web.................................................................	47
Setting your Lock screen...................................................................................	50
Guest Mode ........................................................................................................	55
Customizing the Home Screen.........................................................................	56
Connecting to Networks and Devices ...................................	58
Connecting to Mobile Networks .......................................................................	58
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks .........................................................................	59
USB Connection..................................................................................................	61
SmartShare..........................................................................................................	61
Calls ..........................................................................................	63
Placing and Ending Calls ..................................................................................	63
Answering or Rejecting Calls............................................................................	66
Working With the Recent Tab ...........................................................................	68
Calling Your Contacts.........................................................................................	70
Options During a Call .........................................................................................	71
Managing Multiple Calls....................................................................................	72
Listening to Your Voicemail ...............................................................................	73

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Web...........................................................................................	75
Chrome................................................................................................................	75
Communication .......................................................................	87
Contacts..............................................................................................................	87
Messaging...........................................................................................................	94
Email...................................................................................................................	101
Voicemail............................................................................................................	107
Gmail .................................................................................................................	108
Hangouts............................................................................................................	115
Entertainment..........................................................................	118
Camera and Video.............................................................................................	118
Gallery ................................................................................................................	127
Play Store..........................................................................................................	130
Music .................................................................................................................	132
YouTube™...........................................................................................................	137
Tools.........................................................................................	139
Dual window......................................................................................................	139
QuickMemo+ ....................................................................................................	140
QSlide................................................................................................................	142
QuickRemote....................................................................................................	144
Calendar.............................................................................................................	147
Calculator..........................................................................................................	152
Clock..................................................................................................................	153
Maps..................................................................................................................	158
Weather.............................................................................................................	159
Voice Mate .........................................................................................................	161
Voice Command...............................................................................................	162
Voice Search .....................................................................................................	162
Voice Recorder .................................................................................................	162
File Manager.....................................................................................................	164
Tasks..................................................................................................................	166

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Settings ...................................................................................	167
Safety.......................................................................................	198
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions.........................	201
Consumer Information on SAR ....................................................................	205
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices 206
Caution:
Avoid potential hearing loss...........................................................................	208
TIA Safety Information...................................................................................	209
Safety Information ...........................................................................................	213
FDA Consumer Update ....................................................................................	217
Laser Safety Statement..................................................................................	229
Specifications ........................................................................	230
FAQ ..........................................................................................	231
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ...................................	238
Index .......................................................................................	242

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Phone Overview

Front View

Proximity		Earpiece
Sensor

Notification

LED

Front Camera

Home Screen

QuickTap Bar

Back Key				Recent Apps Key

Home Key

NOTES • All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.

•Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default 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 or when carried inside a pocket.

It also employs an ambient sensor which measures the surrounding light and adjusts the LCD brightness to provide a vivid screen.

NOTE Don't block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the touchscreen.

2.Notification LED Flashes to alert you for notifications (e.g., incoming call, new text message, screen unlock, etc.).

3.Front Camera Use to take pictures and record videos of yourself. You can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for optimal performance.

4.QuickTap Bar Provides icons for quick, one-touch access to the Applications screen and the apps you use most often.

NOTE You can change the icons in the QuickTap bar to suit your needs. To reposition, add, or remove an icon, see page 24.

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5.Back Key Tap this Touch Key (in the Touch Keys bar) to return to the previous screen or close pop-up items (such as menus, dialog boxes, and the on-screen keyboard). Touch and hold it to access the Dual window function which allows you to use two apps at the same time.

6.Home Key Tap this Touch Key (in the Touch Keys bar) to return to the Home screen (or your default Home screen panel from any of the Home screen extension panels). Touch and hold it to access Google Now.

7.Recent Apps Key Tap this Touch Key (in the Touch Keys bar) to display recently used apps. Touch and hold this key to open an Options menu with options that affect the current screen or app. This only applies when available, depending on the screen or app.

8.Home Screen Displays all of the items needed to operate your phone including icons for app access, widgets, and the Status Bar (with status icons) allowing simple touch access to all of its functions and features.

WARNING! Placing a heavy object on the phone or sitting on it can damage the LCD and touchscreen functions.

9. Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts.

Rear View

Rear Camera
Laser Detection										LED Flash
Auto-focus
Power/Lock Key										Volume Keys

NFC Touch Point

Speaker

10.Rear Camera Use to take photos and record videos. Keep it clean for optimal performance.

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11.Laser Detection Auto-focus Detects the distance between the rear camera lens and nearby objects using laser technology. This feature helps the camera to focus quickly and accurately at short or long distances.

NOTE Don't cover the Proximity Sensor and Laser Detection Auto-focus with a protection film, pouch, or protection case not authorized by LG as they may cause the device to malfunction.

12.Power/Lock Key Press to turn off the screen backlight and lock the screen, or turn the screen backlight back on. Press and hold to turn the phone on/off, restart it, activate/deactivate Airplane mode, and change the sound settings.

13.NFC Touch Point Tap the back of your phone to an NFC tag or another NFC compatible device in this location to transfer data between them.

14.Speaker Use to listen to audio (e.g., music, videos, sound clips, speakerphone, etc.) from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece.

15.Volume Keys Press to adjust the ringer, the media volumes, or the in-call volume during a call.

TIPS • With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press and hold the Volume Down Key to activate the Camera app.

•With the screen backlight off (asleep), you can press and hold the Volume Up Key to access the QuickMemo+ app.

16.LED Flash Brightens up the captured image or recorded video when you turn on the flash.

Top and Bottom View

3.5mm						USB/Charger
Headset Jack						Port
Microphone

17.3.5mm 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.

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18.Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller. It's also used for voice-activated functions.

19.USB/Charger Port Allows you to connect the phone and the USB Cable for use with the Charger Adapter, or other compatible accessories.

NOTE You may purchase a separate fast data cable from LG to enjoy higher data transfer speed with compatible devices (e.g., laptop).

Help

The Help app allows you to quickly and conveniently view information about your phone, including how-to videos, Icon glossary, etc.

To access Help, from the Home screen, tap the Apps icon > the Apps tab (if necessary) > Help .

Setting Up Your Phone

Step 1. Remove the Back Cover

Insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently.

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Step 2. Insert the Battery

Insert the battery in its compartment, making sure to align the gold contacts. Press down gently to secure the battery.

Step 3. Replace the Back Cover

Place the cover over the back of the phone, then press down along the edges to secure the cover.

Step 4. Charge the Phone

Before turning on your phone, fully charge the battery. Be sure to use the

USB Cable and Charger Adapter that came with your phone. Correctly orient the USB Cable plug before inserting it in the USB/Charger Port to avoid damage to your phone. See Charging the phone on pages 13 and 14 for more information.

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NOTE It’s important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone to maximize the battery's lifetime.

Removing the Battery and SIM Card

Removing the battery

1.Insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently.

2.Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the battery compartment to lift the battery out.

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SIM card/SD card slot location

MicroSD Slot

SIM Slot

Removing the SIM card

The SIM card is pre-installed in your smartphone. If you need to replace your SIM card, refer to the following instructions.

1.Turn the phone off, then remove the back cover and the battery (as demonstrated in the previous instructions).

2.Locate the slot for the SIM card (the lower of the two slots above the upper-right corner of the battery compartment) and gently slide the SIM card out to remove it.

CAUTION If a microSD card is inserted in your phone, please remove it from the upper slot before trying to remove the SIM card.

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Inserting and Removing a Memory Card

Inserting a microSD card

1.Remove the back cover (as demonstrated in the previous instructions) and locate the dual slot just above the upper-right corner of the battery

compartment. (microSD is inscribed near the slot opening.)

2. Position the microSD card (sold separately) with the label side facing up and the gold contacts toward the slot, then carefully slide it into the upper slot until it's secured 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. Unmount the microSD card.

From the Home screen, touch and hold the

Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar)

>Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.

2.Remove the back cover and locate the microSD card slot (as demonstrated in the previous instructions).

3.Carefully pull the microSD card out to remove it.

To unmount the microSD card

It’s important to unmount the microSD card prior to removing it from the phone to avoid damage to it or the data saved on the card.

1.From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the

Touch Keys bar).

2.Tap Settings > Storage.

3.Tap Unmount SD card.

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Charging the Phone

Your phone comes with a USB Cable and a Charger Adapter which connect together to charge your phone. Correctly orient the USB Cable plug before inserting it in the USB/Charger Port to avoid damaging 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 Charger Adapter, and connect them. As shown below, both the USB logo on the USB Cable and the LG logo on the adapter will face toward you.

USB Cable

Charger Adapter

2.The USB/Charger Port is located at the bottom of the phone. Correctly orient the cable's plug with the port before plugging it in. As shown below, the USB logo on the cable will face upward.

3.Plug the Charger Adapter into an electrical outlet to begin charging.

Charging with the USB Cable

	NOTE
	Make sure to correctly orient the cable's
	plug with the port before plugging it in.
USB Cable	When the phone is facing upward, the USB
	logo on the cable will also face upward.

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

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on your PC. It’s best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop PC. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.

NOTE You may experience a slower charging rate when charging from your computer.

Optimizing Battery Life

You can extend your battery’s life between charges by turning off features that run in the background. You can also monitor how apps and system resources consume battery power.

Tips to extend the life of your battery

Reduce the screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

Turn off radio communications (such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, etc.) that you're not actively using. (Note that the GPS receiver is only turned on when you’re using an app that makes use of it.)

Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other apps if you don’t need it.

Use the Battery saver feature (accessed in the Settings menu) to control data activity, Wi-Fi connection, Bluetooth connection, and power used for the device such as screen brightness and notification light.

NOTES • Allowing other devices to use your device's hotspot connection will drain your battery more quickly.

•If you accidently press the Power/Lock Key while the phone is in your pocket, the proximity sensor prevents the screen from turning on in order to save battery power.

To check the battery charge level

From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the

Touch Keys bar) > 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 on status bar checkbox to display the percentage of remaining battery charge on the Status Bar next to the battery icon.

Tap Battery saver to view and/or modify your Battery saver settings.

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To monitor and control what uses the battery

The Battery use screen allows you to see which apps are consuming the most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify downloaded apps you may want to turn off when not being used, so you can get the most out of your battery power.

From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the

Touch Keys bar) > Settings > About phone > Battery > Battery use.

OR

From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Battery, then tap the Battery icon (at the top of the screen).

The top of the Battery use screen displays a usage graph and below it, battery usage times. It lists all of the apps or services using battery power from the greatest amount of energy used to the least amount.

Tap an app or service in the Battery 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 apps or services offer different kinds of information, and they may even include options to modify the settings so you can reduce power consumption by that app (or stop running the app).

Battery saver mode

Battery saver mode changes certain settings to conserve battery power until you can recharge your phone. If you turn Battery saver mode On, it will automatically activate when the battery charge level drops to the level you set. If Battery saver mode is off, you’ll be prompted to turn on Battery saver mode when the battery reaches low levels.

From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the

Touch Keys bar) > Settings > Battery > Battery saver.

From the Battery saver screen, tap Turn Battery saver on (at the top of the screen) to set the phone to activate Battery saver mode immediately, when the charge drops to 10%, 20%, 30%, or 50%. If you turn off

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Battery saver mode, when the battery charge becomes low, a notification prompts you to turn it on.

From the Battery saver screen, checkmark the saving items you want, including Auto-sync, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Vibrate on tap, Brightness, Screen timeout, and Notification light.

After you modify the Battery saver settings to your preferences, tap the switch (at the upper-right corner of the screen) to toggle it On (blue) or Off (gray).

Turning the Phone On and Off

Turning the phone on

Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone for a couple of seconds until the screen turns on.

Turning the phone off

1.Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the back of the phone until the Phone options menu appears.

2.Tap Power off in the Phone options menu.

3.Tap OK to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.

Turning the screen on using the Knock Code feature

If your Lock screen unlock sequence is set to a Knock Code, tap your Knock Code on the darkened screen to automatically turn the screen on and unlock it at the same time.

TIP When the screen is in time-out and a Knock Code is set, pressing the Power/Lock Key (on the back of the phone) displays the Lock screen (e.g., to check the time). You can

tap your Knock Code to unlock the screen or turn the screen back off by pressing the Power/Lock Key again (or double-tap the Status Bar).

NOTES • Entering the incorrect Knock Code 10 times will perform a factory reset on your device and you will lose all of your information. You will be warned on the 9th failed attempt.

•Use a fingertip instead of a fingernail to tap the screen to turn the screen on.

•If Knock Code isn't your unlock sequence, the Knock Code feature isn't activated, and you can use the KnockON feature by double-tapping the screen.

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Turning the screen on using the KnockON feature

The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the screen on or off.

Quickly double-tap the center of the dark touchscreen to turn the screen on.

Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home screen, or the Lock screen to turn the screen off.

NOTES • When turning the screen on (using the KnockON feature or your Knock Code), avoid covering the proximity sensor. Doing so will not allow you to turn the screen on.

•While Knock Code is in use, double-tapping the screen while it's off will turn it on and display the Knock Code grid to allow you to enter your Knock Code.

Setting up the Knock Code feature

1.From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the

Touch Keys bar) > Lock screen settings.

2.Tap Select screen lock > Knock Code.

3.Tap the squares in a pattern (from 3 to 8 taps) to set your Knock Code, then tap Done, enter it again, then Confirm.

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To unlock the phone

If you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight will turn off to conserve battery power. To unlock the phone’s default Lock screen:

1. Turn the screen on.

Press the Power/Lock Key (on the back of the phone). The default Lock screen will appear.

NOTE Avoid covering the proximity sensor when turning the screen on. Doing so, immediately turns the screen off.

OR

Quickly double-tap the center of the screen (KnockON).

NOTE If you set up a Knock Code in the Screen lock setting, you can tap your sequence to turn the screen on and unlock the screen at the same time.

2.From the center of the screen, swipe in any direction to unlock it.

To use a shortcut, swipe the shortcut icon (at the bottom of the screen) in any direction. The screen will unlock and launch the app.

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 knock code, pattern, PIN, password, or face recognition) that will need to be entered to unlock it.

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	(on
the back of the phone), then tap the Silent mode icon .
NOTE Only one mode can be selected at a time. The currently activated mode (Silent	,

Vibration	, or Sounds	) is underlined in blue. Tap any of the sounds mode icons to
switch to that mode.

OR

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Press the Volume Down Key on the back of the phone (when the screen is not in time-out) until vibration is set, then press it again to turn all sounds off.

OR

Open the Notifications panel and tap the Sound icon until is displayed.

Your Google Account

You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Hangouts, Google Calendar, and other Google apps; to download apps from Play Store; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other

Google services on your phone.

IMPORTANT

•If you don’t sign into a Google Account during setup, you're prompted to sign in or to create a Google Account the first time you start an app that requires one, such as Gmail or Play Store.

•When you sign in, you’re prompted to enter your username and password using the on-screen keyboard.

•After you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other information from these apps and services on the web are synchronized with your phone.

•If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT department may have special instructions on how to sign in to that account.

Setting up your Google Account

If you use Setup Wizard to set up your Google Account, it guides you through the following steps.

1.At the Google Account setup screen, tap Yes if you already have a Google Account, or tap No 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 the Continue icon (at the lower-right corner of the screen). Tap OK to agree to your Google Account terms and conditions.

NOTE Tap the Back Key (in the Touch Keys bar) to close the on-screen keyboard.

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3.On the Google Services screen, checkmark the services you want to use (Backup & Restore, Location, and Communication), then tap the

Continue icon (at the lower-right corner of the screen).

Your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be synchronized with 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.

4.Set up your payment information by tapping Add credit or debit card,

Enable Verizon Wireless billing, and Redeem. After entering all of the information you want to include, tap Continue or Not Now (at the bottom of the screen).

5.Confirm your setup checklist choices on the Setup Wizard Summary screen, then tap Done.

You can use the area below to record your Google Account information for future reference.

Username:[e-mail]

Password:____________________________________________

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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, the More notifications icon is displayed as an indicator to open the Notifications panel to view them all.

The following icons may appear in the Status Bar.

Call icons

	In call		Missed call
	Speakerphone is on		Microphone is muted
Sound icons
	Silent mode is activated		Vibrate mode is activated
	Music is playing
Network icons
	3G connection		3G in use
	4G LTE connection		4G LTE in use
	Wi-Fi connection		Signal strength
	No signal		Roaming
	Network Extender		No SIM card
	Unknown SIM card		Airplane mode is activated
	GPS is on		App update available
	App update successful		Downloading
	Uploading		Download successful

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Emergency Alert

Connectivity icons

	Syncing		Problem with sign-in or sync
	Mobile Hotspot is on		USB connected
	Mobile Broadband connection		Bluetooth connection
	Bluetooth is on		Bluetooth headset full
			battery
	Bluetooth headset low		NFC is on
	battery
	Headset is connected		Headset with microphone is
			connected
	Internal storage is full

Email and Messaging icons

	New email		New Gmail message
	New message		New Message+ message
	New voicemail		Email not sent
	Message not sent		New Hangouts message

Calendar and Alarm icons

	Alarm is set		Upcoming event

Battery icons

	Full battery		Charging battery
	Low battery		Empty battery
	Not Charging

Other icons

	More notifications available		Screenshot captured

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Getting to Know the Home Screen

The Home screen is your starting point to access all of the features on your phone using simple motions on the touchscreen. It’s comprised of multiple panels (swipe horizontally to switch). You can customize all of your Home screen panels with app shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.

Status Bar

Shows device status information, including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.

App Icon

Tap an icon (app, widget, folder, etc.) to open and use it.

QuickTap Bar

Icons that provide easy, one-touch access to the functions used most often.

Apps Icon

Tap here to open the Applications screen to view all of your installed apps.

Touch Keys

Displayed on all screens, these keys allow you to easily navigate within the device software.

QuickTap bar icons

The QuickTap bar is located on all of your Home screen panels (at the bottom of the screen in portrait view) to allow quick and easy navigation to the apps you use most often. The following five icons are included in the

QuickTap bar.

: Opens the Phone app which displays the dialpad so you can dial a number not stored in your phone’s memory. It also provides additional tabs at the top of the screen to access your Recent calls, Contacts, Favorites, and Groups.

: Opens the Contacts app which displays the names and numbers stored in your phone's memory. It also provides additional tabs at the top of the screen to access the dialpad, your Recent calls, Favorites, and Groups.

: Opens the Applications screen which displays phone options and apps. It also provides a Widget tab, a Search icon , and a Menu options icon at the top of the screen.

: Opens the Chrome app to browse the web.

: Opens the Message+ app so you can send and view text and multimedia messages.

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Modifying the QuickTap bar icons

You can modify the icons in the QuickTap bar to suit your needs.

Rearrange: Touch and hold the icon to move, then drag it to another position in the QuickTap bar.

Add: Open the Applications screen, then drag the icon you want onto the QuickTap bar.

Delete: Touch and hold the icon to delete, then drag it to the Remove icon that appears at the top of the screen.

Touch Keys

The Touch Keys are displayed in a bar at the bottom of all of the screens to provide easy navigation within the device software.

NOTE The Touch Keys are displayed along the right side of the screen when the phone is held in horizontal mode. If you don't see the keys, drag upward from the bottom of the screen, or drag to the left in horizontal mode, to redisplay them.

Back Key: Tap to back up one step at a time and close on-screen items such as pop-up messages, the on-screen keyboard, etc. Touch and hold the Back Key to activate Dual window mode which allows you to open two apps at the same time.

Home Key: Tap to immediately return to the Home screen. Touch and hold to access Google Now.

Recent Apps Key: Tap to display the apps you recently used. Touch and hold to access available options for the current screen or app.

Modifying the Touch Key bar

You can change which keys are displayed in the Touch Keys bar, as well as how they’re displayed.

1.From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the QuickTap bar) > Settings > Display > Home touch buttons.

2.Select the modification you want to change.

Tap Button combination to select which Touch Keys you want in the bar and their location within the bar. Choose from the Back Key, the

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Home Key, the Recent Apps Key, the Notifications Key, the

QuickMemo+ Key, the QSlide Key, and the Dual Window Key.

Tap Color to set the key color. Choose from White, White Gradation,

Black, and Black Gradation.

Checkmark the Transparent background checkbox to make the bar background transparent.

Tap Hide Home touch buttons to hide the Touch Keys on the apps you select. To access the Touch Key bar from those apps, swipe upward from the bottom of the touchscreen to temporarily redisplay them.

To return to the Home screen

Tap the Home Key (in the Touch Keys bar) at any time, from any app.

To view other Home screen panels

Swipe (or flick) your finger left or right across the Home screen. The Home screen is comprised of four sliding panels, but you can add up to eight panels to allow more space for icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items.

Home Screen Panel Indicator

The white line dot (above the QuickTap bar) indicates the current Home screen panel.

Tap any of the Home screen panel indicator dots (above the QuickTap bar) to immediately jump to that panel.

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Pinch in on the Home screen to display the mini panel view, then tap the Home screen panel you want to access.

Tap here to set the default Home screen.

Tap here to add another panel.

Full Screen View

Mini Panel View

Mini panel view

Mini panel view allows direct access to any of the Home screen panels and also allows you to manage them. You can add, delete, and rearrange the panel order as well as set the default Home screen panel.

Pinch in on any of the Home screen panels to change from full screen view to mini panel view. From mini panel view you have the following options:

To go directly to any panel, simply tap the one you want.

To add another panel, tap the Add panel icon .

To delete a panel, touch and hold the panel to delete, drag it to the Remove bar at the top of the screen, then lift your finger.

To rearrange your panels, touch and hold the panel to move, drag it on top of the panel position where you want it, then lift your finger. The moved panel takes that position and the remaining panels shift accordingly.

To set another panel as the default Home screen, tap at the upperright corner of the mini panel you want to be your default Home screen panel.

NOTE Changing the default Home screen panel does not change its position with the other panels.

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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 icons and widgets, pinch in on the screen or tap the Back Key (in the Touch Keys bar).

NOTE The device automatically reverts to the normal Home screen view after screen timeout.

Using Dual View

Dual view allows you to easily add items to any of the Home screen panels.

Touch and hold an empty spot on a Home screen panel to view your Home screen on top and selections (Apps tab, Widgets tab, or Wallpapers tab) on the bottom. Flick sideways to scroll through the Home screen panels to display the panel you want. At the bottom of the screen, tap the type of item you want to add (Apps, Widgets, or Wallpapers), then flick sideways to scroll through the available choices. Simply tap the item you want to automatically add it to the panel viewed at the top of the screen.

NOTE The QuickTap Bar icons are not accessible while in Dual view.

To return to the full screen view, tap the Back Key (in the Touch Keys bar) or tap one of the Home screen panels.

NOTE The device automatically reverts to full screen view after screen timeout.

Home screen version

EasyHome is a more simplified version of the Home screen that you can choose to use on your phone.

From the Home screen, touch and hold the Recent Apps Key (in the Touch Key bar) > Home screen settings > Select Home > EasyHome.

The EasyHome setting displays the Home screen like a remote control device. The main part of the screen is the dialpad to allow you to make calls, but it also has icons to access the Camera app, the Gallery app, the

Contacts app, the Settings app, the Message+ app, the Chrome app, the

Apps screen icon, and the Add icon that allows you to select an app of your choice for that position. The Weather widget is displayed at the top of the

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screen. The EasyHome Home screen has two panels. Slide the screen to the left to access it and add additional icons for easy access.

To change back to the Android Home screen

From the EasyHome screen, tap the Apps screen icon > the Settings icon > Home screen > Select Home > Home.

Global access

The Global access function provides a shortcut to the Voice Mate, Google

Now, and QuickMemo+ features from any screen. Global access is activated by dragging your finger upward from the Touch Keys bar (at the bottom of the touchscreen). As you drag, the Voice Mate icon , the Google Now icon and the QuickMemo+ icon appear on a white arc. Position your finger over the Global access icon you want to use, then let go to launch it.

NOTE Drag horizontally from the right side of the Touch Keys bar on to the screen when in landscape view.

TIP When activating Global access, it may be easier to start dragging from below the Touch Keys bar to avoid touching and activating a Touch Key on the bar.