LG Electronics USA VS995 Users Manual

Tools

Pen Pop

The Pen Pop feature allows you to quickly and easily access options to create a memo. Pull the pen out and Pen Pop opens.

Setting up Pen Pop

Tap the Home button > Settings > Pen .

Pen Pop options

: Hide/display the Pen Pop options.

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: Open the Pop Memo to write a memo.

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: Open the Capture+ and use the current screen image in a memo.

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: Open the Pop Scanner to capture a photo with the camera and use

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it in a memo.

: Open the QuickMemo+ and view current memos.

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: Add a shortcut to the app of your choice.

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NOTE You can change the personalized shortcut by touching and holding icon in the Pen

Pop options.

Capture+

Capture+ is a memo-writing feature that allows you to capture a screen shot and use it to write a memo.

NOTE You can also change your memo's background to plain paper. Once plain paper is

To access the Capture+ feature

selected, it remains set until you change it back to the screen background.

1. While viewing the screen you want to capture, drag the Status Bar downward, then tap the Capture+ icon in the Quick settings bar.

2. Select the desired tool from the toolbar (Pen type, Color, Eraser, etc.). Then create a memo using a fingertip to draw or erase pen marks (don't use your fingernail or any other rigid object).

3. Tap the Done icon to save the memo or tap the Back button

to exit. If you exit without saving your memo, whatever you’ve drawn will appear the next time you access Capture+.

Tools

NOTE

Tap the toolbar handle toolbar options.

(at the top of the screen) to display or hide the Capture+

Tools

Using Capture+ toolbar options

The following toolbar options are available when using Capture+.

Tap to save your memo. Choose QuickMemo+ or Gallery.

NOTE If you save it to QuickMemo+, you can edit your memo from the

QuickMemo+ app later.

Tap to undo the most recent action.

Tap to redo the most recently deleted action.

Tap to insert text into your memo, add reminders, and more.

Tap to select the pen type, size, color, and transparency.

Tap to erase pen marks you’ve made on the memo.

From a basic memo, the Slice tool allows you to surround part of your memo, then tap the Text tool that part into a new QuickMemo+ page.

Tap to access the options menu. From a basic memo, choose from

Share and Paper style. From a memo with text, choose from Delete, Insert, Share, Change category, Lock, Paper style, and QSlide.

Tap to hide or display the toolbar.

which will automatically paste only

Viewing saved memos

Tap the Home button .

Swipe to the left, if necessary > tap Gallery

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then tap the desired memo.

> the Capture+ album,

Swipe to the left > QuickMemo+ , then tap the desired memo.

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Capturing a screen shot

To capture a screen shot without the Capture+ feature, press both the Power/Lock button The captured image is automatically saved in the Gallery app in the Screenshots album.

and the Volume Down button at the same time.

Tools

QSlide

The QSlide function enables an overlay window on your phone’s display for easy multi-tasking. The overlay window can be moved, resized, or made transparent. QSlide windows can be opened directly from the apps that support the QSlide function.

To open a QSlide window

While using an app that supports QSlide, tap QSlide in the Options

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menu.

You can provide QSlide on the Home touch buttons, and allow you to

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easily use QSlide.

1. Tap the Home Button > Settings > Display > Home touch buttons > Button combination.

2. Drag the QSlide icon

to rearrange the Home touch buttons.

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Using QSlide

The QSlide function opens the associated app in a window in the foreground, allowing you to access other apps in the background. It’s displayed continuously on the screen until you close it.

Tap to return to full window view.

Slide to adjust the transparency.

Tap to exit the QSlide function.

Drag to adjust the size of the QSlide window.

NOTE The QSlide function can support up to two windows at the same time. QSlide only

supports the following apps: Video, Phone, Contacts, Messaging, Calendar, Calculator, Email, and File Manager.

Tools

Clock

You use the Clock app to access the Alarm, World clock, Timer, and Stopwatch functions. Access these functions by tapping the tabs across the top of the screen or swiping horizontally across the screen.

Setting an alarm

1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap the Tools folder

> tap Clock > the Alarm tab > the Add icon .

2. Set the desired alarm time. Tap the hour (or minutes), then tap the time you want on the clock graphic. Tap the Keypad icon using a keypad instead of the clock graphic. Tap AM or PM as necessary.

3. Set Repeat, Alarm sound, Alarm volume, Alarm with vibration, Snooze duration, Enter memo text, Auto-start app, and Puzzle lock.

4. Tap SAVE .

NOTE To access (and change) the alarm settings from the alarm list screen, tap the Menu

icon

then tap Settings.

Activating your alarm(s)

1. Open the Clock app and tap the Alarm tab (if necessary).

2. Turn on the switch on the right side of the alarm you want to activate.

NOTE Tap an alarm time to modify the alarm. Tapping SAVE will automatically activate the

alarm.

Setting the World Clock

The World clock tab allows you to set up a list of cities to easily check current times in other time zones with a quick glance.

1. Open the Clock app, then select the World clock tab.

2. Tap the New City icon the one you want.

NOTE A network connection is necessary to search for cities.

, search through the available cities, then tap

to set the time

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Timer

The Timer tab can alert you with an audible signal when a set amount of time has passed.

1. Open the Clock app, then select the Timer tab.

2. Set the desired time on the timer.

3. Tap the Start button to start the timer.

4. Tap the Stop button to stop the timer.

Stopwatch

The Stopwatch tab allows you to use your device as a stopwatch.

1. Open the Clock app, then select the Stopwatch tab.

2. Tap the Start button to initiate the stopwatch.

Tap the Lap button to record lap times.

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3. Tap the Stop button to stop timing.

Calculator

Using your calculator

1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap the Tools folder

> Calculator .

2. Tap the number buttons to enter numbers.

3. For simple calculations, tap the numbers and function ( then tap the Result button .

NOTES • For more complex calculations, you can switch to the Scientific calculator. Simply

rotate the phone sideways, or tap the Menu icon

• To view the calculation history, tap the Menu icon then tap Calculation history.

• To use the calculator in the QSlide function, tap the Menu icon then tap

QSlide.

• You can touch and hold the calculation field to copy its information to your Clip Tray.

, , or ),

then tap Scientific calculator.

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Calendar

Viewing your calendar and events

The Calendar app allows you to track your schedule of events (that you created or that you’ve been invited to), organized by day, week, month, year, or agenda. Tap the Calendar Menu icon access your Tasks list.

When you first set up your phone, you configured it to use an existing Google Account or you created a new account. The first time you open the Calendar app on your phone, it displays any existing calendar events from your Google Account on the web.

Adding an event to your calendar

1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap Calendar .

2. Tap the Calendar Menu icon Month, Year, or Agenda), if necessary.

3. Tap the date (or the time in the day calendar view) you want to add an event to and tap the New event icon

4. Enter the event name.

5. Tap the Location field and enter the location. Check the date and enter the time you wish your event to start and finish.

6. Enable the All day switch, if applicable.

7. Tap More to enter additional options such as Reminders, Repeat, Repeat until, Guests, Description, Show me as, and Privacy, as necessary.

8. Tap SAVE to save the event in the calendar.

to change the calendar view (Day, Week,

to switch calendar views or

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QSlide for the Calendar app

You can view your month calendar in a QSlide window allowing you to easily check dates, obligations, etc. while using other apps at the same time.

1. Open the Calendar app.

2. Tap the Menu icon a QSlide window.

Swipe left and right to scroll through the months.

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Tap a date to view the events for that day in your day calendar.

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, then tap QSlide to display the month Calendar in

Tools

Voice Recorder

The Voice Recorder app records audible files. Use them to simply remind you about something you don’t want to forget (like a grocery list) or record sound effects that you can attach to a message.

Record a voice memo

1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap the Tools folder

> Voice Recorder .

2. Tap the Record button microphone.

3. When you’re finished, tap the Stop button The recording is automatically saved to your recordings list.

to start recording, then speak into the

Storage Icon

Tap here to select where to save your recording.

Location Button

Tap here add a location marker for your voice memo.

List Button

Tap here to view a list of your recordings.

Back Icon

Tap here to go back to the Voice Recorder screen.

Tap here to listen to this voice memo.

Bookmark Icon

Tap here to bookmark a spot within your voice memo.

Play Button

Tap here to play (or pause) your recording.

Volume Button

Tap here to control the volume.

Voice Recorder Screen

Recorded Files Play Screen

Events Button

Stop Button

Tap here to stop recording.

Record Button

Tap here to start recording a voice memo.

Delete Icon

Tap here to select voice memo(s) to delete.

Menu Icon

Tap here to search for or share your voice memo(s).

New Recording Icon

Tap here to record a new voice memo.

Trim Icon

Tap here to trim the recording.

Share Icon

Tap here to share the voice memo.

Recording Bar

Displays the recording playback.

Stop Button

Tap here to stop playback.

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Play a voice memo

1. Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap the Tools folder

> Voice Recorder .

2. Tap the List button

3. Tap the voice memo you want to play.

4. Use the following options while listening to a voice memo.

Tap the Pause button

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Tap the Stop button

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Recorded files list screen.

Tap the Volume button

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It also allows you to modify all phone volumes.

Tap on the recording bar to listen to a specific part of the recording.

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Tap the Bookmark icon

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can jump directly to that spot when you play the recording.

Tap the Trim icon

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of the recording.

Tap the Share icon

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choices.

NOTE Voice memos with bookmarks can't be shared.

to pause the recording.

to end the playback and return to the

to increase or decrease the volume.

to mark a place within the recording so you

to trim away segments at the beginning or end

to share the voice memo using the available

Managing your voice memos

From the Recorded files list screen:

Tap the Options icon

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complete the sharing method as necessary.

Touch and hold a voice memo to open a context menu to select Delete,

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Rename, or Details.

. Tap Share, select the file(s), tap SHARE, then

Tools

File Manager

Use the File Manager app to easily view and manage your folders and files stored in your phone. When you open File Manager, all of your phone's internal storage file folders are displayed. To access the file(s) you want, manually browse by tapping any folder icon (and subsequent folder icons within each folder), or enter search text by tapping the Search icon

To open the File Manager app

Tap the Home button > swipe left, if necessary > tap the Tools folder

> File Manager .

Using File Manager

: Allows you to choose which folders to display. Choose from Internal

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storage, SD card, and Cloud.

: Allows you to search for files you want by entering text.

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: Allows you to select folders or files to delete.

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: Allows you to access New folder, Move, Copy, Share, Zip, View as,

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Sort by, Show/Hide hidden files, SD card settings, and QSlide.

Searching in File Manager

Open the File Manager app, select where you want to search (Internal storage, SD card, or Cloud) if necessary, then tap the Search icon search for your files or information.

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Google Apps

To use Google apps, a Google Account needs to be registered in your device first. The Google Account registration window appears automatically when you use a Google app for the first time (if you didn't register your account when you initially set up your device). If you do not have a Google Account, create one from your device. For details on how to use an app, refer to the Help text in the app.

Drive

Upload, save, open, share, and organize files from your device. Files accessible from apps can be accessed from anywhere, including online and offline environments.

Maps

Find your location or the location of a specific place on a map. View geographical, traffic, or transit information. Get directions to destinations.

Photos

View or share photos or albums saved on your device. Edit or enhance your photos.

Hangouts

Exchange real-time messages with the people in your life. Make a video call with an individual or a group.

Chrome

Gmail

Play Movies and Watch TV

Use your Google Account to rent or purchase movies. Purchase content and play it anywhere.

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YouTube

Search for and play videos. Upload videos on YouTube to share them with people around the world.

Play Music

Use your Google Account to purchase music files from Play Store. Play music files saved on your device.

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Settings

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Settings

The Settings app allows you to customize and personalize your phone by setting how its screens look, how it notifies you, how it reacts, and a lot more.

NOTE Settings that are specific to an app are accessed through its own Settings menu within

the app. For example, the Chrome app has settings specific to your Internet access.

To open the Settings app

Tap the Home button > Settings .

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Tap the Home button > touch and hold the Recent apps button >

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Settings.

TIP

The upper-right corner of the Notifications panel also has a Settings icon tap to open the Settings app.

Viewing settings

Tap the Menu icon at the upper-right corner of the Settings app, then tap Tab view (or List view).

List view Scroll up and down through the list.

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Tab view Swipe left and right or tap the tab you want.

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NOTE The instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default List view setting.

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Settings

WIRELESS NETWORKS

The Wireless Networks category allows you to configure and manage your device’s wireless radio communications.

Airplane mode

Tap its switch to toggle it On or Off. On disables all wireless connections.

Wi-Fi

Tap its switch to toggle it On or Off. On connects to a Wi-Fi network (from your list of available, detected networks). Tap Wi-Fi to access the following settings to manage your Wi-Fi connection(s).

WI-FI NETWORKS

Displays all of the Wi-Fi networks that are within access range.

Tap one to connect to it. Touch and hold one to open its context menu.

SEARCH Searches for nearby Wi-Fi networks.

Menu icon

Add Wi-Fi Allows you to manually add a Wi-Fi network by entering its name

(SSID), security, and password.

Saved Wi-Fi Displays your saved Wi-Fi networks allowing you to manage them.

Advanced Wi-Fi Provides additional specific Wi-Fi connection settings.

Accesses the Wi-Fi options menu.

NOTIFICATIONS

Wi-Fi notifications Enable this option to be notified if Wi-Fi networks are

available nearby.

Show Wi-Fi pop-up Enable this option to be notified when a Wi-Fi network is available when you launch an app.

USEFUL SETTINGS

Manage networks Allows you to specify the order in which your Wi-Fi

networks will be detected. Tap a network to connect to it, view it, forget it, or modify it.

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Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep Allows you to set the Wi-Fi status when the screen is off.

Avoid bad Wi-Fi connections Enable this option to use the mobile network whenever the Wi-Fi network you’re connected to doesn’t have an Internet connection. (Data usage may apply.)

CONNECTION

Wi-Fi Direct Allows you to connect with Wi-Fi devices without any

access point.

Connect by WPS button Provides information to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network with a WPS button.

Connect by WPS PIN Provides the WPS PIN to connect to a secured Wi-Fi network.

PERSONAL

Install certificates Allows you to install certificates from storage.

INFORMATION

MAC address Displays your phone’s MAC address (which may need to

be entered in the router to connect to some wireless networks with MAC filters).

IP address Displays your phone’s IP address.

Help Displays information about Wi-Fi networks.

Bluetooth

Tap its switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows you to pair and connect with other Bluetooth devices. Tap Bluetooth (with Bluetooth on) to use and manage your Bluetooth devices.

LG Stylo2 Displays your phone’s name and visibility status.

AVAILABLE DEVICES

Displays all of the Bluetooth devices that are within your phone’s range. Tap one to pair and connect.

SEARCH Searches for nearby Bluetooth devices.

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Menu icon

Accesses the Bluetooth options menu.

Edit phone name Allows you to change your phone name for easy identification when pairing and connecting.

Received files Displays a list of the files received via a Bluetooth device.

Help Displays information about Bluetooth features.

Mobile Hotspot

Tap its switch to toggle it On or Off. On allows you to use your device as a mobile hotspot for other devices to use your mobile network connection. Tap Mobile Hotspot to manage its settings.

Set up Mobile Hotspot Allows you to enter the SSID and security information for your mobile hotspot.

Manage connections Allows you to control which devices are allowed to use your device as a hotspot.

Timeout Allows you to set when to turn off your hotspot.

CONNECTED DEVICES

Displays all connected devices.

NOTE

Tap the Menu icon

to access mobile hotspot tips and help.

Data usage

Mobile data Enable this option to allow connection to the mobile network. This switch allows you to manage your mobile data usage (e.g., disconnect from the mobile network to stop using mobile data and use a Wi-Fi network connection for data instead).

Limit mobile data usage Enable this option so you can set the amount of data that can be used during your cycle date. When that amount is reached, your mobile data network connection will be disabled.

Alert me about data usage Enable this option so you can set the amount of data usage that will trigger an alert.

Cycle date The date displayed is your current data usage cycle. Tap it to change it.

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Graph Displays a visual of your data usage. Limit lines are displayed if the data usage switches are enabled.

Apps list All of the apps that use data are listed.

Menu icon

Display in MB/GB Changes the data usage units.

Restrict background data Checkmark this option to restrict the data that

runs in the background.

Show Wi-Fi usage Checkmark this option to display a Wi-Fi tab (in addition to the Mobile tab) to view your Wi-Fi data usage.

Mobile hotspots Displays the networks that can be used as mobile hotspots. Turn on Wi-Fi and search, if necessary.

Mobile networks Allows you to set specific mobile network settings including enabling mobile data, data roaming access, system select, network type and strength, APNs, and roaming state.

Accesses the Data usage options menu.

Advanced Calling

You can make High-Definition Voice and Video Calls, and surf the web while you talk on the phone, when you add Advanced Calling to your line. Visit VerizonWireless.com/AdvancedCalling to learn how.

Share & connect

DATA SHARE

File sharing You can send and receive files between your device and other

LG devices or tablets.

LG Stylo2 Allows you to change your phone’s name for easy identification when setting up your devices for beaming.

Save to Allows you to set where to save your shared files.

File Sharing Enable this option to make your device visible to BLE devices

and allow sent files.

SmartShare Beam Enable this option to allow you to receive multimedia content via SmartShare Beam from another LG phone or tablet.

Help Displays information regarding how to use file sharing.

Settings

Media server Allows you to share the phone's multimedia content with nearby DLNA-compatible devices.

Content sharing Enable this option to allow nearby devices to access your content.

YOUR PHONE

LG Stylo2 Allows you to change your phone’s name to easily identify it.

Content to share Allows you to set the type of content you want to

share between your devices.

NEARBY DEVICES

Allowed devices Displays the nearby devices that can access your

phone.

Not-allowed devices Displays the nearby devices that will be denied access to your phone.

CONNECTION

Printing Allows you to set up wireless printer(s).

PRINT SERVICES

Cloud print Allows you to search for and view the list of available

printers.

Menu icon additional printing apps.

Accesses the Print Options menu so you can add

TETHERING & MOBILE HOTSPOT

USB tethering Enable this option to allow you to connect via USB. This

option is gray when not connected via USB.

Bluetooth tethering Enable this option to share the phone's Internet connection with other Bluetooth devices.

Help Displays help information regarding connecting other devices to your phone’s Internet connection.

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NETWORK

Mobile networks Allows you to set various mobile network settings.

Mobile data Enable this option to allow data access over the mobile

network.

Data roaming access Allows you to set when to allow data roaming.

System select Allows you to set your network mode, as well as

network submodes and operators.

Network type and strength Displays the current network type and the signal strength.

Access Point Names Allows you to set up APNs for data service.

Roaming state Displays your current roaming state.

VPN Allows you to set up VPNs (Virtual Private Networks). Choose Basic VPN or LG VPN.

NOTE

Tap the Menu icon accesses Always-on VPN. From the LG VPN screen, it accesses Settings, Import certificates, and About.

to access additional settings. From the Basic VPN screen, it

Emergency alerts Allows you to view emergency alerts and customize your emergency alerts settings.

Settings

DEVICE

The Device category allows you to configure and manage the general device functions such as sound and display options.

Sound & notification

GENERAL

Sound profile Allows you to set whether your device emits sound, just

vibrates, or is silent.

SOUND

Volume Allows you to set individual volume levels for ringtone,

notifications, touch feedback, and other media.

Ringtone Allows you to set the ringtone for calls. You can also add and delete ringtones.

Ringtone ID Enable this option to allow you to set calls to play a specially composed ringtone. Tap Ringtone ID to set which calls.

VIBRATION

Sound with vibration Enable this option to emit sound as well as vibration.

Vibration type Allows you to set the vibration pattern.

NOTIFICATIONS

Do not disturb Enable this option to allow you to set up and schedule

when to prevent interruptions from notifications. You can set specific parameters that will override the Priority only setting.

Lock screen Allows you to set the level of privacy for notifications displayed on your Lock screen.

Apps Allows you to set notifications for individual apps including preventing them from displaying notifications, and setting priority, hiding sensitive content, allowing peeking, and more.

Notification light Enable this option to activate the LED light for the notifications you select. Tap Notification light to set which notifications.

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ADVANCED SETTINGS

Notification sound Allows you to set the sound heard for new

notifications. You can also add and delete notification sounds.

Vibrate on tap Enable this option to feel a vibration when you tap the Home touch buttons or app icons.

Sound effects Allows you to set when a sound is emitted to notify you of an event. Enable Keypad sound, Touch sound, Screen lock sound,

Sound when roaming, and set the emergency tone behavior.

Message/call voice notifications Enable this option to allow your phone to

automatically read your incoming calls and/or messages outloud. Tap Message/call voice notifications to modify your notification settings for Calls, Messages, Read messages, and Language.

Display

FONT

Font type Allows you to set the type used for the phone software.

Font size Allows you to set the size of the type used for the phone

software.

Bold text Enable this option to bold the text on the screen.

BASIC

Brightness Allows you to set the brightness for the screen or you can

checkmark its automatic setting.

Reader mode Reduce amount of blue light on screen to reduce eye strain.

Auto-rotate screen Enable this option to allow the screen to rotate

automatically based on its orientation.

Screen timeout Allows you to set the amount of time before the screen times out due to inactivity to your conserve power.

Home touch buttons Allows you to set the buttons displayed at the bottom of all screens.

Settings

ADVANCED SETTINGS

Daydream Enable this option to activate a screensaver when your phone is

sleeping while docked and/or charging. Tap Daydream to choose which screensaver and also change its settings.

Home screen

GENERAL

Select Home Allows you to set the layout for the Home screen. You can

choose the standard Android layout that displays all apps on the Home screen, a simplified Home screen layout, or a layout that stores all installed apps separately which allows you to selectively set app shortcuts on your Home screen.

STYLE

Wallpaper Allows you to set your Home screen background (wallpaper).

Select it from Gallery, Wallpaper gallery, Live wallpapers, and Photos.

Screen swipe effect Allows you to set the effect when you swipe to change screens.

LAYOUT

Sort apps by Allows you to set how to sort the apps on your Home screen

(either alphabetically or by download date).

Hide apps Allows you to selectively hide apps.

TIPS

Help Displays information regarding the Home screen items and functions.

Lock screen

SCREEN SECURITY

Select screen lock Allows you to set how to secure your phone from

unintentional and/or unauthorized use.

Smart Lock Allows you to set trusted devices, places, faces, voices, and/or on-body detection that will allow your phone will remain unlocked.

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CUSTOMIZE

Wallpaper Allows you to set the background for your Lock screen.

Shortcuts Allows you to choose which apps to run on your Swipe Lock

screen. This setting appears only when the Swipe lock type is selected.

Contact info for lost phone Allows you to set text to be displayed on the Lock screen to identify the phone’s owner.

LOCK TIME

Security lock timer Allows you to set the amount of time before the

screen automatically locks after the backlight turns off (timesout due to inactivity).

Power key instantly locks Enable this option to instantly lock the screen when the Power/Lock button is pressed. This setting overrides the Security lock timer setting.

Mini view

Tap its switch to toggle it On or Off. On will shrink the screen when you swipe left or right across the Back button apps button with just one hand.

. Shrinking the screen can make it easier to use the device

, Home button , and Recent

Application manager

Tap an entr y to view more information, tap Stop (or Force stop), then OK to stop the app from running.

Storage & USB

DEVICE STORAGE

Displays the total amount of space used and the available space in your phone’s internal memory in text and as a bar graph (unused space is gray). Tap Internal storage to see your apps and the amount of space they use.

PORTABLE STORAGE

SD card Displays the amount of space used and the total available space in

your memory card. Tap SD card to view the data stored on it.

Allows you to eject (unmount) your microSD card.

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To format the memory card, tap SD card > the Menu icon Format.

> Settings >

Battery

BATTERY INFORMATION

The current battery status is displayed including the percentage of remaining charge and charging state.

Battery usage Displays battery usage information including a graph and app usage details.

Battery percentage on Status Bar Enable this option to display the batter y level as a percentage on the Status Bar next to the battery icon.

BATTERY SAVER

Battery saver Enable this option to automatically turn Battery saver on

when your battery level drops to the level you set. Tap Battery saver to adjust its settings.

Help Displays help information for the Battery saver feature.

Dual window

Tap the switch at the top of its screen to toggle it On or Off.

Auto-open Enable this option to automatically open the Dual window feature when you tap a link on the full screen or tap an email image attachment.

Help Displays help information about using the Dual window feature.

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