Panasonic EB-3901, Eluga User Guide
User Guide
Smartphone dL1
Model No. EB-3901
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic smartphone.
To ensure safe and proper operation of this product, please read the included
Important Information before using this product.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................................5
Getting started ..........................................................................................6
Inserting the SIM card .......................................................................................................6
Charging the battery .........................................................................................................6
Turning the phone on .......................................................................................................7
Unlocking the screen ........................................................................................................8
Configuring the phone for the first time .........................................................................8
Getting to know your phone ...................................................................9
Phone overview .................................................................................................................9
Indicator .............................................................................................................................9
Front panel buttons ( ) .......................................................................................10
Using the touch panel screen ........................................................................................10
Switching between vertical and horizontal viewing modes ........................................12
Home screen ....................................................................................................................12
App List ............................................................................................................................13
Using apps .......................................................................................................................14
Status and notifications .................................................................................................15
Typing on your phone ....................................................................................................15
Customising your phone ................................................................................................17
eco mode .........................................................................................................................19
Stereo headset ................................................................................................................19
Connecting to networks ........................................................................21
Connecting to mobile networks .....................................................................................21
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks .......................................................................................22
Connecting to VPNs ........................................................................................................23
Creating a Wi-Fi hotspot .................................................................................................24
Calling .....................................................................................................25
Making emergency calls .................................................................................................25
Making calls .....................................................................................................................25
Using other features during a call .................................................................................25
Answering calls ...............................................................................................................26
Call log .............................................................................................................................26
Voicemail .........................................................................................................................27
Call forwarding ................................................................................................................27
Call waiting ......................................................................................................................27
Conference calls .............................................................................................................28
Sending your caller information (Caller ID) ..................................................................28
Fixed dialling ...................................................................................................................28
Phonebook ..............................................................................................30
Adding contacts to your phone .....................................................................................30
Managing your contacts .................................................................................................31
Sharing and backing up contacts ..................................................................................31
Email ........................................................................................................33
Setting up an email account ..........................................................................................33
Using email ......................................................................................................................33
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Using email accounts .....................................................................................................34
Gmail and other Google services ..................................................................................35
Messaging ...............................................................................................36
Using text and multimedia messaging ..........................................................................36
Text and multimedia message options .........................................................................37
Google Talk ......................................................................................................................37
Web browser ...........................................................................................38
Browsing the web ...........................................................................................................38
Navigating web pages ....................................................................................................38
Bookmarking your favourite web pages .......................................................................39
Downloading from web pages .......................................................................................40
Using the web browser’s options menu .......................................................................40
Changing web browser settings ....................................................................................40
Music .......................................................................................................42
Copying media files to the phone ..................................................................................42
Listening to your music ..................................................................................................42
Pictures and videos ...............................................................................44
Taking pictures and recording videos ..........................................................................44
Viewing your pictures and videos .................................................................................48
Location services ...................................................................................50
Google Maps ....................................................................................................................50
Getting directions ...........................................................................................................51
Navigation ........................................................................................................................51
Places ...............................................................................................................................51
Latitude ............................................................................................................................52
Other apps ..............................................................................................53
IC Link ..............................................................................................................................53
Notepad ............................................................................................................................53
Voice recorder .................................................................................................................54
Calendar ...........................................................................................................................54
YouTube ...........................................................................................................................56
Play Store ................................................................................................57
Finding and downloading apps .....................................................................................57
App management ............................................................................................................57
Connecting to other devices .................................................................59
Bluetooth wireless technology ......................................................................................59
USB ...................................................................................................................................61
DLNA (content streaming) ..............................................................................................62
Synchronise, backup, and restore .......................................................63
Synchronising with your Google account ....................................................................63
Synchronising your corporate email, calendar and contacts .....................................64
Backing up to the USB storage .....................................................................................64
Backing up to a computer ..............................................................................................65
Phone security .......................................................................................66
Locking the screen .........................................................................................................66
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Hiding your data ..............................................................................................................67
Protecting phone settings with a terminal password ..................................................67
Protecting your SIM card ................................................................................................68
Updating the phone ...............................................................................69
Downloading updates wirelessly ...................................................................................69
Downloading updates with a computer ........................................................................69
Phone settings overview .......................................................................70
List of icons ............................................................................................71
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................76
General troubleshooting ................................................................................................76
Need help? ..............................................................................................79
Index..............................................................................................................80
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Introduction
Product documentation
The following documentation is available for your phone.
Important Information
Provides information about how to use your phone safely.
Quick Start Guide
Briefly introduces you to the phone and explains how to use it for the first time.
User Guide (this document)
Introduces you to your phone, explains how to configure and customise it, and provides information
and instructions on how to use many of your phone’s features.
Trademarks
• Android™, Android Market™, Gmail™, Google™, Google Calendar™, Google Latitude™,
Google Maps™, Google Places™, Google Play™, Google Sync™, Google Talk™, Google Wallet™,
and YouTube™ are trademarks of Google Inc.
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. is under licence.
• DLNA® is a trademark, a service mark, or a certification mark of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
• Microsoft® is either a registered trademark or a trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
• Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• All other trademarks identified herein are the property of their respective owners.
Introduction
Notice
• The term “apps” is used in this document to refer to programs that are installed on the phone.
• The illustrations and screenshots shown in this document are for reference only and may differ from the
appearance of the actual product.
• Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
• Some third-party apps may refer to the phone’s USB storage (i.e., internal memory) as “SD card”. In this
case selecting “SD card” will select the USB storage.
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Getting started
Getting started
Inserting the SIM card
Your phone’s SIM card contains your phone number and service details.
Inserting the SIM card
1. Open the SIM card slot cover on the top of the phone, and then insert the SIM card into the slot as
shown.
• Insert only a micro SIM card. Do not attempt to insert a full-size SIM card.
• Note the position of the notched corner of the SIM card in the illustration below and insert the correct
end of the card.
2. Close the SIM card slot cover.
Removing the SIM card
1. Open the SIM card slot cover on the top of the phone.
2. Gently push the SIM card slightly into the phone.
3. Remove the SIM card.
4. Close the SIM card slot cover.
Charging the battery
You can charge your phone by connecting it to a power outlet using the included USB cable and AC adaptor,
and also by connecting it to your computer’s USB port. The phone’s indicator will light in red while the battery
is charging, and it will turn off when charging stops or is complete.
If your phone has never been turned on, the indicator may flash in red while it is connected to a power
source. This is not a malfunction.
Charging the battery using the AC adaptor
Connect your phone to a power outlet using the included USB cable and AC adaptor.
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A
B
B
C
Note
• One AC adaptor is included with the phone.
• The appearance of the AC adaptor varies by country/area of purchase.
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A To power outlet
B AC adaptor
C USB cable
Charging the battery using a computer or other device
Connect your phone to your computer’s USB port using the included USB cable.
Turning the phone on
Press and hold (power button) on the side of your phone. When the lock screen appears, unlock the
screen (see “Unlocking the screen” (page 8)).
Turning the phone on for the first time
The first time you turn on your phone, you will be prompted to configure different settings. See
“Configuring the phone for the first time” (page 8) for more information.
Turning the phone off
Press and hold
Turning the screen on
Press on the side of your phone, or press and hold .
on the side of your phone, and then tap [Power off] ® [OK].
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Getting started
Turning the screen off
Press on the side of your phone.
Unlocking the screen
The lock screen prevents you from accidentally tapping your phone and operating it unintentionally. When
the lock screen is displayed, you can unlock the screen by tracing the guide from the right side of the screen
to the left or from left to right, from the top to bottom or the bottom to top.
Configuring the phone for the first time
The first time you turn on your phone, you will be prompted to configure the following settings. Follow the
on-screen instructions and configure each item as needed.
– Display language
– Wi-Fi network settings
– Google account settings
– Google location services
– Google data backup services
– Date and time settings
Note
• If you cannot read the language displayed on the screen, tap the button in the lower-right corner of
the screen and then select the desired language.
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Getting to know your phone
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Phone overview
Getting to know your phone
SIM card slot cover
Headset jack
microUSB jack cover
Indicator
Light sensor, proximity sensor
Combination earpiece and speaker
(menu) button
(home) button
(back) button
(power) button
and (volume) buttons
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS antenna
Camera
NFC antenna
Main antenna
Microphone
Indicator
The indicator lights in red while the battery is charging and turns off when charging stops or is complete.
When a call or a new message is received, the indicator flashes.
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Front panel buttons ( )
(menu)
(home)
(back)
Press to display a list of options available in the
current screen.
Press to display the Home screen. Press and hold to
display a list of recently used apps.
Press to return to the previous screen or close the
current dialogue box, menu, on-screen keyboard, etc.
Using the touch panel screen
Your phone features a touch panel screen, which you can operate by touching directly with your fingers.
The gestures you can use to operate the touch panel screen are described below.
Note
• App behaviours vary. Some of the gestures described here are not available in certain apps.
Tapping Double-tapping
Tap an item or icon to select it. Tap the touch panel screen quickly two
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times to zoom in and out.
Tapping and holding Flicking
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Tap an item or icon without releasing
your finger from the touch panel screen
to display a context menu, if available.
Move your finger across the touch panel
screen quickly to browse through pages,
pictures, etc.
Dragging Scrolling
Hold your finger on an item or icon and,
without lifting your finger, move your
finger on the touch panel screen to drag
Slide your finger on the touch panel
screen to scroll to a different area of the
page, picture, etc.
the item to another place.
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Pinching
Using two fingers, “pinch” together two
points on the touch panel screen to
zoom out, and push apart two points on
the touch panel screen to zoom in.
Switching between vertical and horizontal viewing modes
Your phone’s motion sensor can detect when you have turned the phone on its side, allowing you to switch
to horizontal (also called “landscape”) viewing mode, and when you have turned the phone upright again,
allowing you to switch back to vertical (also called “portrait”) viewing mode. Note that not all apps support
both of these modes.
Home screen
The Home screen is your phone’s main screen from which you can start apps, such as the phone, camera,
and web browser, and check widgets. You can customise the Home screen to suit your needs, and add,
move, and remove items as desired.
Going to the Home screen
Press
Browsing the Home screen
The Home screen can contain multiple pages of app icons and widgets. Flick left and right to view other
pages. The current page is indicated at the top of the screen by the dots ( ).
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at any time.
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Launching an app in the Home screen
Tap the app’s icon.
Moving an item on the Home screen
1. Tap and hold an item until the phone vibrates and the item is highlighted.
2. Drag the item to the new location.
• You can move items to other pages by dragging them to the left or right edge of the screen.
Adding a widget to the Home screen
Widgets are special items that you can use to view weather, news, or other information quickly and without
leaving the Home screen.
1. Browse to the page of the Home screen where you want to add a widget.
2. Press
.
3. Tap [Add] ® [Widgets].
4. Select the desired widget.
Adding a shortcut to the Home screen
1. Browse to the page of the Home screen where you want to add a shortcut.
2. Press .
3. Tap [Add] ® [Shortcuts].
4. Select the desired shortcut.
Adding a folder to the Home screen
1. Browse to the page of the Home screen where you want to add a folder.
2. Press .
3. Tap [Add] ® [Folders].
4. Tap [New folder].
Renaming a folder
1. Tap the desired folder.
2. Tap and hold the folder’s title bar.
3. Enter the name.
4. Tap [OK].
Adding an item to a folder
1. Tap and hold the item until the phone vibrates and the item is highlighted.
2. Drag the item and drop it in the folder.
Deleting an item on the Home screen
1. Tap and hold the item until the phone vibrates and the item is highlighted.
2. Drag the item and drop it on at the bottom of the screen.
Changing the wallpaper on the Home screen
1. Press
.
2. Tap [Wallpaper].
3. Browse to and select the desired item.
App List
The [App List] gives you access to all the apps stored on your phone.
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Viewing the [App List]
Tap [App List] in the Home screen.
Browsing the [App List]
Flick left and right to view different pages.
Adding a shortcut to an app on the Home screen
1. Tap and hold an app until the phone vibrates and the app is highlighted.
• The screen switches to the Home screen.
2. Drag the app and drop it on the Home screen.
Searching for a preinstalled app
Tap [Preinstall] in the [App List].
Searching for a downloaded app
Tap [Download] in the [App List].
Checking for app updates
Tap [Update] in the [App List].
Sorting apps in the [App List]
You can sort your apps by dragging each of them to the new locations.
1. Press
.
2. Tap [Sort].
3. Tap and hold an app until the phone vibrates and the app is highlighted.
4. Drag the app to the desired location.
Changing the layout of the [App List]
1. Press
.
2. Tap [Change Layout].
3. Select the desired layout.
Using apps
Apps expand the capabilities of your phone and allow you to customise it to suit your needs. Your phone
comes preinstalled with a variety of apps, and you can download other apps from a variety of sources.
Launching an app
Find the app in the Home screen or [App List], and then tap it.
Closing an app
While using the app, press
.
Note
• App behaviours vary. When you press , the current app may pause or continue to run in the
background without quitting.
Opening an app’s options menu
While using the app, press .
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Note
• App behaviours vary. The current app may not have an options menu, or the method for opening
the options menu may be different.
Switching between apps
Press and hold . When the list of recently used apps is displayed, tap the desired app.
Status and notifications
Status bar
The status bar is displayed at the top of your phone’s screen when using most apps. It displays the time
and provides icons and other indicators that let you know the status of your phone’s battery, network signal
strength, and certain features of your phone.
See “Status icons” (page 71) for a list of status icons and their meanings.
Notifications panel
The notifications panel provides detailed information about incoming email messages, missed calls,
calendar events, etc. You can open the notifications panel by tapping the status bar and sliding your finger
down. To close the notifications panel, tap the bottom of the screen and slide your finger up.
See “Notification icons” (page 72) for a list of notification icons and their meanings.
Typing on your phone
Your phone’s keyboard is displayed automatically when you tap a text entry field or when you are prompted
to enter information.
Note
• The keys displayed on your keyboard may vary depending on the input language.
• Certain features explained here may not be available depending on the app or the type of information
being typed on the keyboard (e.g., email addresses, passwords, etc.).
FlexT9 keyboard overview
When the FlexT9 keyboard is displayed, you can select a different keyboard and change keyboard settings
by tapping and holding the lower-left key (B in the illustration).
The shift key. Tap to change the character case; double-tap to turn on the caps lock.
Tap to switch between letters, numbers, and symbols. Tap and hold to select a different keyboard or
change keyboard settings.
Tap to enter a comma.
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The space bar. Tap to enter a space; tap and hold to select a different input language.
Tap to enter a period.
Tap to enter a line break or confirm the text you have input.
Tap to delete the character before the cursor; tap and hold to delete characters quickly.
Note
• You can tap and hold certain keys to display a list of other characters available.
• You can also enter text by sliding your finger from one key to another.
• Turn the phone on its side to display the keyboard in horizontal viewing mode.
Android keyboard overview
When the Android keyboard is displayed, you can select a different keyboard by tapping and holding
(C in the illustration).
The shift key. Tap to change the character case; double-tap to turn on the caps lock.
Tap to switch between letters, numbers, and symbols.
Tap to display the options menu; tap and hold to select a different keyboard.
Tap to enable voice input.
The space bar. Tap to enter a space.
Tap to enter a period.
Tap to enter a line break or confirm the text you have input.
Tap to delete the character before the cursor; tap and hold to delete characters quickly.
Note
• You can tap and hold certain keys to display a list of other characters available.
• Turn the phone on its side to display the keyboard in horizontal viewing mode.
Selecting the input languages when using the Android keyboard
You can select the input languages available when entering text. If more than one input language is
selected, you can change the current input language when typing by flicking the space key left and right.
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Language & keyboard] ® [Android keyboard] ® [Input languages].
3. Select the desired languages.
Using voice recognition when using the Android keyboard
You can enter words by speaking to your phone.
1. Tap
.
2. Speak the words or a sentence.
• Your phone automatically recognises the words and enters the text you spoke.
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Getting to know your phone
Customising your phone
You can customise your phone by changing the date and time, ringtone, vibrating mode, screen settings,
display language, etc. Some commonly used settings are explained below.
General settings
Setting the date, time, and time zone
Your phone can set its date and time setting automatically using network-provided information, or you can
set the date and time manually if you prefer.
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Date & time].
3. If you want to set the date and time automatically:
→Turn on the [Automatic] checkbox. No other settings are required.
If you want to set the date and time manually:
→Make sure the [Automatic] checkbox is turned off and continue to the next step.
4. Tap [Set date].
5. Set the date and then tap [Set].
6. Tap [Select time zone].
7. Select a city in your time zone.
8. Tap [Set time].
9. Set the time and then tap [Set].
Switching between 12-hour and 24-hour format time
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Date & time].
3. Turn the [Use 24-hour format] checkbox on or off.
Turning on airplane mode
Airplane mode turns off all wireless features to prevent interference with aircraft equipment.
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Airplane mode].
Screen settings
Changing the language of the phone
1. From the Home screen, press
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Language & keyboard] ® [Select language].
3. Select the desired language.
Adjusting the screen brightness manually
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Display] ® [Brightness].
3. Turn off the [Automatic brightness] checkbox and then adjust brightness.
4. Tap [OK].
.
Note
• Increasing the brightness setting decreases your phone’s battery performance.
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Setting the screen timeout
The screen timeout setting determines how much time passes before the screen automatically turns off to
save power.
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Display] ® [Screen timeout].
3. Select the time.
Note
• You can turn off the screen at any time by pressing .
Setting the screen to stay on while charging the phone
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Applications] ® [Development] ® [Stay awake].
Sound settings
Changing the ringtone for phone calls
1. From the Home screen, press
.
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Sound] ® [Phone ringtone].
3. Select a ringtone and then tap [OK].
Adjusting the volume
1. From the Home screen, press
.
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Sound] ® [Volume].
3. Adjust the volume for each item and then tap [OK].
Note
• This setting is unavailable when [Silent mode] is enabled.
Turning silent mode on and off
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Sound] ® [Silent mode].
Turning dialling touch tones on and off
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Sound] ® [Audible touch tones].
Setting the vibrate mode
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Sound] ® [Vibrate].
3. Select a vibrate mode.
Setting the phone to vibrate when operated
You can set your phone to vibrate when you tap the screen while using certain apps.
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Sound] ® [Haptic feedback].
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Account settings
Entering your account information
You can enter your account information for services such as Google contacts, Facebook, and Twitter, so
that you can use your phone to access these services.
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Accounts & sync].
3. To add an account to the phone:
→Tap [Add account] and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have already entered your Google account information or corporate account information on the
phone:
→Tap the name of the account, press , and then tap [Sync now].
eco mode
eco mode is a suite of features that help you save battery power. When the remaining battery power drops
below the preset level, the phone can switch to eco mode and change certain phone features and settings
so that your phone consumes less battery power.
Setting the eco mode operation mode
1. Tap [eco mode] in the Home screen or [App List].
2. Under [Eco Mode status], select the desired operation mode.
– [On]: The phone always runs in eco mode, regardless of the current battery level. Features will be
limited to save battery power according to the eco mode settings.
– [Off]: The phone never switches to eco mode.
– [Auto Eco]: When the remaining battery power drops below the preset level, features will be limited
to save battery power according to the eco mode settings.
Note
• If your phone is operating in eco mode and you try to change phone settings that are also controlled
by eco mode, you will be asked whether or not you want to disable eco mode. If you disable eco
mode, [Eco Mode status] will be automatically set to [Off].
eco mode settings
eco mode settings determine how your phone saves power.
1. Tap [eco mode] in the Home screen or [App List].
2. Tap [Eco Mode settings].
3. Change the settings as desired.
– [Auto Eco Mode setting]: Set the battery level at which the phone switches to eco mode.
– [Eco Mode settings]: Set each item as desired.
4. Tap [OK].
Stereo headset
You can use the included stereo headset to talk on the phone, listen to music and videos, etc. For information
on using the headset to talk on the phone, see “Using a headset” (page 26).
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Connecting the stereo headset
Note
• Make sure you insert the headset plug completely into the headset jack.
A Headset button
B Microphone
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Connecting to networks
Connecting to networks
Connecting to mobile networks
In order to send text and multimedia messages, and to connect to the Internet, your phone must be
configured to connect to a 2G and/or 3G network. For most mobile networks and mobile network operators,
your phone is configured at the time of purchase and you do not need to configure your phone manually.
For information about configuring your phone manually, contact your mobile network operator.
Viewing the current Access Point Name (APN)
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Mobile networks] ® [Access Point Names].
• If multiple connections are available, the current connection will be indicated.
Configuring Internet settings manually
1. From the Home screen, press
.
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Mobile networks] ® [Access Point Names].
3. Press .
4. Tap [New APN] ® [Name].
5. Enter the desired name for the new settings, and then tap [OK].
6. Tap [APN].
7. Enter the access point name, and then tap [OK].
8. Select other items and enter the information as required by your mobile network operator.
9. Press .
10. Tap [Save].
Connecting to GSM networks only
You can select to connect to GSM networks only. This may be useful when travelling abroad and you want
to use a particular network.
1. From the Home screen, press
.
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Mobile networks] ® [Network Mode] ® [GSM
only].
Selecting a specific network manually
You can select a specific network to connect to. This may be useful when travelling abroad and you want
to use a particular network. Note that if you select a specific network, your phone will not connect to other
networks even if you move out of range of the network you selected manually.
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Mobile networks] ® [Network operators] ® [Search
networks].
3. Select a network.
Selecting a network automatically
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Mobile networks] ® [Network operators] ® [Select
automatically].
Disabling mobile network data connections
You can disable 2G and 3G mobile network data connections. This can be useful if you want to avoid
unwanted downloading of data or synchronising of data. Wi-Fi network connections will remain available.
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Connecting to networks
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Mobile networks].
3. Turn off the [Data enabled] checkbox.
Enabling data roaming
When data roaming is enabled, you may be able to use another mobile network operator’s network for data
connections. This can be useful when you are outside of the range of your operator’s network. Note that
data transmission charges may apply, and some apps on your phone may use data connections without
notifying you. Contact the mobile network operator for more information.
1. From the Home screen, press
.
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Mobile networks].
3. Turn on the [Data roaming] checkbox.
• Mobile network data connections must be enabled in order to select this option.
Connecting to Wi-Fi networks
If your phone is within range of a Wi-Fi access point, such as a wireless router, you can access the Internet
wirelessly using your phone’s Wi-Fi features. When your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi access point,
appears in the status bar and indicates the approximate signal strength, and your phone uses the Wi-Fi
connection to access the Internet (as opposed to using the 2G or 3G mobile data connection).
Turning on Wi-Fi
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Wi-Fi].
Note
• When Wi-Fi is turned on, the phone can continue to use its mobile data connection, but the phone
will use the Wi-Fi connection when it is available.
• If you turn Wi-Fi off, the phone will automatically switch to the mobile data connection. In this case,
note that data transmission charges may apply.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi network
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Wi-Fi settings].
3. Select a Wi-Fi network.
• If the desired Wi-Fi network is not displayed, you may need to enter the network name (SSID). See
“Adding a Wi-Fi network manually” (page 22) for more information.
4. Enter the password if you are connecting to a secure Wi-Fi network.
Note
• After you connect to a Wi-Fi network, your phone will automatically connect to the network the next
time it is within range.
• After you move out of range of a Wi-Fi network, it may take some time for the phone to re-connect
automatically once the phone is within range of that Wi-Fi network again.
• Some Wi-Fi networks require you to access a web page or enter a user name and password in order
to access the network. Consult the network administrator for more information.
Adding a Wi-Fi network manually
Some Wi-Fi networks do not broadcast their availability. In this case you need to enter the name of the
network (also called the “network SSID”) as well as the network’s password. Consult the network system
administrator for more information.
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Connecting to networks
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Wi-Fi settings] ® [Add Wi-Fi network].
3. Enter the network SSID.
4. Select the network’s security type and enter its password, if required.
5. Tap [Save].
Enabling Wi-Fi network notification
Your phone can notify when a Wi-Fi network is available.
1. From the Home screen, press
.
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Wi-Fi settings].
3. Turn on the [Network notification] checkbox.
Viewing information about the Wi-Fi network
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Wi-Fi settings].
3. Select the Wi-Fi network which you are currently connected to.
Adding a Wi-Fi sleep policy
You can select when your phone suspends its Wi-Fi connection.
1.
From the Home screen, press
.
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Wi-Fi settings].
3. Press
.
4. Tap [Advanced] ® [Wi-Fi sleep policy].
5. Select a sleep policy.
Using a static IP address
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Wi-Fi settings].
3. Press
.
4. Tap [Advanced] ® [Use static IP].
5. Select each item and enter the necessary information.
6. Press .
7. Tap [Save].
Connecting to VPNs
If your company or organisation uses a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you can use your phone to connect
to the VPN. For information about configuring your phone to connect to a VPN, consult your network
administrator.
Connecting to a VPN
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [VPN settings].
3. Select your VPN.
4. Enter the information as needed, and then tap [Connect].
Adding a VPN
1. From the Home screen, press .
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [VPN settings] ® [Add VPN].
3. Select the type of your VPN.
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Connecting to networks
4. Enter the information as needed.
5. Press .
6. Tap [Save].
Disconnecting from a VPN
1. Open the notification panel by dragging the status bar down.
2. Tap the VPN connection notification.
Creating a Wi-Fi hotspot
Your phone can function as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot, allowing you to share your phone’s mobile network
connection with up to five devices.
Configuring the phone as a Wi-Fi hotspot
1. From the Home screen, press
.
2. Tap [Settings] ® [Wireless & networks] ® [Tethering & portable hotspot] ® [Portable Wi-Fi
hotspot settings] ® [Configure Wi-Fi hotspot].
3. Configure the SSID (i.e., network name), security method, and password, and then tap [Save].
4. Turn on the [Portable Wi-Fi hotspot] checkbox.
• The following icons are displayed in the status bar and notification panel when hotspot is enabled.
Displayed when the phone is enabled as a Wi-Fi hotspot
Displayed when hotspot and USB tethering (see “USB tethering” (page 61)) are both enabled
Note
• Turn off the [Portable Wi-Fi hotspot] checkbox when you are finished using your phone as a
hotspot.
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Calling
You can use the [Phone] app to make and receive calls, as well as use services supported by your mobile
network operator, such as voicemail and call forwarding. For information about available services, contact your
mobile network operator.
Making emergency calls
Your phone supports international emergency numbers, such as 112 and 911.
1. Tap [Phone] in the Home screen or [App List].
2. Enter the emergency number.
• To delete a number, tap .
3. Tap .
4. Tap [End] to end the call.
Note
• If the screen is locked using a security method (see “Configuring the screen lock” (page 66)), you
can make emergency calls by tapping [Emergency call].
• You can make emergency calls if there is no SIM card inserted, as long as the phone is in range of
a network and the country you are in allows emergency calling with no SIM card inserted.
Calling
Making calls
Dialling manually
1. Tap [Phone] in the Home screen or [App List].
2. Enter the phone number.
• To delete a number, tap .
3. Tap .
4. Tap [End] to end the call.
Making an international call
1. Tap [Phone] in the Home screen or [App List].
2. Tap and hold [0] until the international prefix “+” is displayed.
3. Enter the country code or region code, followed by the area code (without the first 0), and then the
phone number.
4. Tap
5. Tap [End] to end the call.
.
Using other features during a call
Adjusting the earpiece or speaker volume
Press or repeatedly during a call.
Muting the microphone
Tap [Mute] during a call to mute your phone’s microphone so that the other party cannot hear you.
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