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S930LVWC811F.1A
Pantech Perception™
User Guide
This smartphone’s stylish design and
careful craftsmanship showcase a
vast range of advanced, convenient
and cutting-edge features. Our
state-of-the-art technology turns an
otherwise simple smartphone into a
comprehensive communication and
lifestyle tool.
This user guide has important
information to help maximize your
Perception experience.
Table of Contents
Read This First 9
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................9
Features ........................................................................................................................10
Legal Notices ....................................................................................................................... 12
Getting Started 14
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 14
Inserting the SIM card and Battery ............................................................................. 16
Inserting a Memory Card ................................................................................................ 17
Charging the Battery ........................................................................................................ 18
Elementary Controls ......................................................................................................... 19
Turning the Smartphone On and Off ................................................................. 19
Initial Setup ................................................................................................................. 19
Locking and unlocking the Smartphone .......................................................... 20
Securing the Smartphone ...................................................................................... 21
On-screen Buttons .................................................................................................... 22
Finger Gestures ..........................................................................................................22
Hand Motions ............................................................................................................. 24
Geomagnetic Compass ........................................................................................... 26
Signing Up for a Google Account ...............................................................................27
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Basic Operations 28
Status Icons..........................................................................................................................28
Standard Mode...................................................................................................................33
Home Screen ...............................................................................................................33
Apps Screen ................................................................................................................35
Starter Mode ....................................................................................................................... 38
Home Screen ...............................................................................................................38
Apps Screen ................................................................................................................40
Notifications ........................................................................................................................ 41
Always On Top ....................................................................................................................43
Changing Interface Language ...................................................................................... 43
Entering Text ....................................................................................................................... 44
Networking .......................................................................................................................... 46
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network ............................................................................ 46
Tethering or Mobile Hotspot .................................................................................47
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device ..........................................................................48
Wi-Fi Direct ..................................................................................................................49
Transferring Files via USB Connection ............................................................... 49
Exchanging Data via NFC .......................................................................................50
Net Media ..................................................................................................................... 51
Location-Based Services ................................................................................................. 54
Emergency Call ..................................................................................................................56
Capturing a Screenshot ..................................................................................................56
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Calling & Messaging 57
Phone .....................................................................................................................................57
Phone Calls .................................................................................................................. 57
Phone settings............................................................................................................59
Voice Dialer ..........................................................................................................................60
People ....................................................................................................................................61
Messaging ............................................................................................................................ 62
Internet 64
Browser .................................................................................................................................64
Browser Interface ...................................................................................................... 64
Viewing Webpages ...................................................................................................66
Bookmarks ................................................................................................................... 68
Browser Settings ........................................................................................................ 69
Email.......................................................................................................................................72
Gmail ...................................................................................................................................... 75
Talk ..........................................................................................................................................78
Google+ and Messenger ................................................................................................ 79
Circles ............................................................................................................................79
Stream ........................................................................................................................... 80
Profile .............................................................................................................................81
Messenger....................................................................................................................82
Google Plus Settings ................................................................................................ 82
Color ....................................................................................................................................... 84
Creating and Posting Videos ................................................................................. 84
Posting Photos ...........................................................................................................85
Color Settings ............................................................................................................. 85
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Media Center 86
Camera .................................................................................................................................. 86
Taking Photos .............................................................................................................86
Taking Videos ..............................................................................................................89
Gallery ................................................................................................................................... 91
Viewing Pictures ........................................................................................................91
Managing Pictures .................................................................................................... 92
Editing Pictures .......................................................................................................... 93
Music ...................................................................................................................................... 95
Playing Music .............................................................................................................. 95
Managing Songs ........................................................................................................98
Playlists........................................................................................................................100
Sleep Mode ................................................................................................................100
Music Settings ..........................................................................................................101
Play Music...........................................................................................................................102
Playing Music ............................................................................................................102
Playlists........................................................................................................................104
Videos ..................................................................................................................................105
Playing Videos ..........................................................................................................105
Managing Videos .....................................................................................................107
YouTube ..............................................................................................................................108
Watching Videos ......................................................................................................108
Uploading Videos ....................................................................................................109
YouTube Settings .....................................................................................................110
IMDb.....................................................................................................................................111
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Menu Functions 113
Amazon ..............................................................................................................................113
Amazon Kindle .................................................................................................................115
Purchasing Books ....................................................................................................115
Reading Books ..........................................................................................................116
Managing Books ......................................................................................................119
Amazon Kindle Settings ........................................................................................119
Alarm/Clock .......................................................................................................................120
Alarm ...........................................................................................................................120
World Time .................................................................................................................121
Timer ............................................................................................................................122
Stopwatch ..................................................................................................................122
Audible ................................................................................................................................123
Purchasing Audiobooks ........................................................................................123
Listening to Audiobooks ......................................................................................123
Managing AudioBooks ..........................................................................................125
Audible Settings ......................................................................................................125
Camnote .............................................................................................................................127
Camnote Settings ....................................................................................................127
Taking a Picture ........................................................................................................127
Editing a Picture .......................................................................................................128
Managing Pictures ..................................................................................................128
Calculator ...........................................................................................................................130
Calendar ..............................................................................................................................131
Managing Events .....................................................................................................131
Calendar Settings ....................................................................................................132
Document Viewer ............................................................................................................134
Viewing Documents ...............................................................................................134
Managing Documents ...........................................................................................135
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Downloads .........................................................................................................................137
Latitude ...............................................................................................................................138
Maps .....................................................................................................................................140
Places ...................................................................................................................................141
Play Store ............................................................................................................................143
Search ..................................................................................................................................145
Smart Voice ........................................................................................................................146
Task Manager ....................................................................................................................147
Voice Recorder ..................................................................................................................148
Weather ...............................................................................................................................150
Settings 152
Personalize .........................................................................................................................152
Mode change ............................................................................................................152
Personalization .........................................................................................................152
Wireless & Networks .......................................................................................................155
Airplane mode ..........................................................................................................155
Wi-Fi..............................................................................................................................155
Bluetooth....................................................................................................................155
Data usage .................................................................................................................155
Call settings ...............................................................................................................156
More .............................................................................................................................157
Device ..................................................................................................................................158
Sound ..........................................................................................................................158
Display .........................................................................................................................159
Storage ........................................................................................................................159
USB connection settings.......................................................................................160
Battery .........................................................................................................................160
Apps .............................................................................................................................160
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Power saver ...............................................................................................................161
Motion recognition .................................................................................................161
Personal ..............................................................................................................................162
Accounts & sync .......................................................................................................162
Backup Assistant Plus ............................................................................................162
Setup wizard .............................................................................................................162
Location services .....................................................................................................162
Security .......................................................................................................................163
Language & input ....................................................................................................164
Backup & reset ..........................................................................................................165
System .................................................................................................................................165
Date & time ................................................................................................................165
Accessibility ...............................................................................................................165
Developer options ..................................................................................................167
About phone .............................................................................................................167
Appendix 168
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................168
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................171
Maximizing Battery Life ........................................................................................172
Updating the Software ..........................................................................................174
App Management ...................................................................................................174
Safety Information ..........................................................................................................177
Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Phones..............................................179
Safety Information for FCC RF Exposure ................................................................184
Teletypewriter Devices ..................................................................................................188
FDA Consumer Updates................................................................................................189
Warranty .............................................................................................................................198
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Read This First
Introduction
This smartphone is designed to be a multi-functional all-purpose
communications and media device. It is capable of advanced integrated
tasks that help enrich work life, entertainment and communication with
friends, family and coworkers.
There are several important steps involved in making the most out of this
highly engineered piece of technology.
Assembling the Phone
Before the phone can be used, it must be assembled. Be sure all of the
required parts are available. Extra accessories can be purchased from the
appropriate local dealer.
Using Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a profoundly useful alternative to regular mobile coverage. Mobile
coverage depends on local conditions, and data transfer plans often do
not allow limitless free data transfer. Using a local Wi-Fi network allows the
smartphone to access the Internet without burdening the mobile service or
risking high fees.
Setting Up Google Accounts
Google accounts are required to maximize users’ experience with this
smartphone.
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Using the Interface
The touchscreen is the primary method for interacting with the smartphone.
It is a highly sensitive and versatile interactive surface. Learn about all
of its unique characteristics and capabilities to get the most from this
smartphone.
Transferring Files
Once the smartphone is up and running, learn how to transfer files to
and from the smartphone. There are many versatile methods designed to
accomplish this in a variety of situations.
Features
Interactivity
This smartphone is carefully designed to make human interactions easy
and efficient. With an ultra-sensitive and accurate interactive touchscreen
surface, the device has the ability to recognize a host of different human
gestures. This smartphone can even recognize voices and spoken
commands.
Full Media Experience
This advanced smartphone functions as an entertainment device, with the
ability to display high-quality audio and video and to act as a media and
entertainment center through connections to external devices.
Display images imported to the phone or taken with the dual onboard
cameras. Play music with the built-in music player, and both record and play
video. Users can even read books using the large, colorful display.
This smartphone also creates media. It has the ability to take detailed
pictures, record high-resolution video and audio and even edit media files.
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Enriching the Personal and Working World
Aside from being a handy communication tool, this smartphone also keeps
track of schedules, wakes users up in the morning and manages complex
lists of contact information.
Lectures and meetings can be recorded on video or audio. Keep blackboard
and whiteboard images for later reference. Manage contacts and
interface with Google and third-party services for easy updating and data
preservation.
Full-Access Internet
This device is designed to be an effective tool for maximizing access to the
online universe, whether surfing the web or chatting with friends. Internet
connections use both Wi-Fi and regular mobile networks. Over-usage can be
prevented through automatic settings to avoid large data-usage bills.
Navigation
Using a combination of features and apps, this smartphone becomes a
critical navigational tool. Use it to locate GPS signals, identify locations on
maps and get directions while in the field. It can even help to find local
services and points of interest, as well as helping to avoid traffic.
Sharing and Networking
All files created or saved on this device can be shared with other users
through a range of methods, including over the internet, multiple direct
connections to other devices or through messaging.
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Legal Notices
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Google™, YouTube™, Picasa™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ and Play Store™ are
trademarks of Google, Inc.
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology targets
home networks, proximity networks and networks
in small businesses and commercial buildings. It
enables data communication between any two
devices under the command of any control device
on the network. UPnP technology is independent
of any particular operating system, programming
language, or network technology.
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
You will find the DLNA Certified™ logo on all kinds
of new digital devices for your home and on the
go—TVs, PCs, mobile phones, you name it. But
they aren’t the same TVs, PCs and mobile phones
you’re used to. They may look familiar, but they
have new capabilities of DLNA Device Classes.
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
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Dolby® Digital Plus
Dolby® Digital Plus is a trademark of Dolby
Laboratories. It is an advanced surround sound
audio codec. From home theaters and PCs to
mobile phones and online streaming, Dolby
Digital Plus defines high-fidelity audio.
Visit www.dolby.com for more information.
About DivX video
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX,
LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an
official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX
video. Visit www.divx.com for more information
and software tools to convert your files into DivX
videos.
About DivX Video-On-Demand
This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code,
locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com
for more information on how to complete your registration.
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium
content.
DivX®, DivX Certified®, and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi
Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under licence.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:
7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274
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Getting Started
Overview
Earpiece
Volume button
Light and proximity
sensors
Front camera
Touchscreen
Microphone
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USB connector
Power button
Headset jack
Rear cameraSpeaker
Flash
NFC antenna
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Inserting the SIM card and Battery
Insert the SIM card provided by the wireless carrier and the battery.
1. If the smartphone is on, press and hold the Power button and choose
Power off to turn it off. Remove the battery cover. Use the groove at the
bottom of the smartphone to lift the cover from the smartphone.
2. Insert the SIM card into the SIM card slot with the gold contacts facing
downward.
3. Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the contacts
aligned.
4. Replace the cover. Insert the top of the cover, and press the bottom and
sides into place.
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Inserting a Memory Card
Use a memory card to expand available file storage. This smartphone
accepts microMemory cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB, depending
on memory card manufacturer and type.
1. Turn off the smartphone and remove the battery cover and battery.
2. Insert a memory card into the memory card slot with the gold contacts
facing downward, pushing until it locks into place.
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3. Replace the battery and cover.
Removing the Memory Card
Before removing the memory card, first unmount it for safe removal.
Go to Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Storage > Unmount SD card
Push the memory card until it is disengaged from the slot, and pull it out.
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Charging the Battery
Plug the charger into a power outlet, and then plug the USB cable’s end into
the smartphone’s USB connector.
A computer can be also used to charge the smartphone by connecting via
the USB cable.
Caution
Avoid acts that may cause the battery to explode or catch fire.
• Do not disassemble, bend, crush, puncture or shred the battery.
• Do not dip the battery in water or other liquids.
• Do not short (connect) the contacts on the battery with a metallic
object.
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Elementary Controls
Turning the Smartphone On and Off
Press and hold the Power button for a few seconds until the screen lights up.
To turn the Smartphone off, press and hold the Power button, then tap
Power off in the popup menu that appears.
Initial Setup
When the smartphone is activated for the first time, the setup wizard guides
users through the initial setup process. At each step, make a choice or skip
the step:
• Interface language: Select a language for the interface. This can be
changed under Settings > Language & input > Language.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Language & input > Language
• Backup Service: Subscribe to Verizon’s backup service. This service keeps
a record of the phone’s vital data on Verizon’s backup servers, in case
the phone is lost or stolen. If skipped during setup, this service can be
activated later under Settings > Backup Assistant Plus.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Backup Assistant Plus
• Email: Enter the relevant POP3 and other login data necessary to open
an account using the Email app. If skipped during setup, this can be
performed later under Settings > Accounts & sync.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Accounts & sync
• Google account: A Google account is necessary to maximize the utility
of this phone’s many features. If skipped during setup, this can be
activated later under Settings > Accounts & sync.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Accounts & sync
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• Location Services: This feature requires user consent. Location services
keep track of the precise location of the smartphone and allow certain
apps to access this data. This presents some security risks. If skipped
during setup, this can be activated later under Settings > Location
services.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Location services
• Interface mode: Select a interface mode. This can be changed under
Settings > Mode change.
In Starter mode: Settings > Mode & application > Mode change
The Setup Wizard app can be run any time to initialize this process again.
This app can be also found under Settings.
Locking and unlocking the Smartphone
When not in use, lock the smartphone to prevent unwanted operation.
Pressing the Power button turns the screen off and puts the smartphone in
lock mode.
The smartphone automatically locks if it is not used for a specified period.
Go to Settings > Display > Sleep, then set the length of time that the
smartphone waits before locking.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Display > Sleep
To unlock the Smartphone, press the Power or Volume button to turn the
screen on, then drag the lock icon ‡ to the right.
Note
The direction in which to drag the lock icon varies depending on the
lock screen type.
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Securing the Smartphone
Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information
stored in the smartphone by using the available security features. The
smartphone requires a preset pattern, PIN, password, or the user’s face to
unlock it.
Go to Settings > Security > Screen lock or Settings > Personalization >
Screen lock > Select screen lock.
In Starter mode: Settings > Mode & application > Screen lock > Select
screen lock
Unlocking with a Pattern
Choose Pattern, draw a pattern by connecting four or more dots, and then
redraw the pattern for confirmation.
Unlocking with a PIN
Choose PIN, enter at least four numbers, and then re-enter the password for
confirmation.
Unlocking with a Password
Choose Password, enter at least four letters, including numbers and
symbols, and then enter the password again for confirmation.
Unlocking with the User’s Face
Choose Face unlock. Stare at the front camera and put the user’s face in the
dotted oval on screen. The oval turns green when the face is successfully
recognized. Set a pattern or PIN in case the phone fails to recognize the face.
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On-screen Buttons
Use the three permanent on-screen buttons that appear at the bottom of
the screen to navigate between screens.
A
Back Return to the previous screen.
B
Home Return to the Home screen
Recent
C
Apps
Menu Icon
The Menu icon D appears on the top or bottom of the screen when a menu
is available. Each application and screen has a different set of menu options,
and they can only be viewed using the Menu icon.
Display recently-used apps. Scroll up the list to see more
apps, and tap an app entry to reactivate it. To clear an app
entry from the list, slide it left or right.
Finger Gestures
Tapping
To open an app, to select a menu item, to press an on-screen button, or to
type a letter using the on-screen keyboard, tap it with a finger.
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Dragging
To move an icon or thumbnail to a new location, tap and hold it, then drag it
to the target position.
Double-tapping
Double-tap on a webpage, map or picture to zoom in. Double-tap again to
return.
Flicking
Flick left, right, up, or down to navigate on many screens or within many
apps.
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Pinching
Spread two fingers apart on a webpage, map or picture to zoom in. Pinch to
zoom out.
Hand Motions
Simple hand motions allow easy control of the smartphone. Before using
hand motions, make sure the option for this feature is enabled.
Go to Settings, then turn on Motion recognition.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Motion recognition.
Note
The front camera is used to sense motions. The interval between a hand
and the lens should be under 4 inches.
Sweeping
When using the Messaging, Music or Gallery app, sweep a hand to the left or
right over the screen to view the previous or next message, song or picture.
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Waving
Wave a hand twice or more over the screen to answer a call. The
speakerphone can be used, as well.
Go to Settings > Motion recognition > Speaker phone usage, then choose
Use speaker phone.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Motion recognition >
Speaker phone usage
Covering
When using the Music app, cover the screen with a palm to pause playback.
Draw it away from the screen to resume.
When using Gallery, cover the screen for a second to start or stop the
slideshow.
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Rotating the Screen
Many apps allow to display in either portrait or landscape orientation.
Rotating the smartphone causes the display to automatically adjust to fit to
the new screen orientation.
To prevent the display from rotating automatically, open the Notifications
panel and turn off Auto rotate.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Display > Auto-rotate screen
Geomagnetic Compass
Many apps, including Maps, Places, and user-installed games, use the
built-in geomagnetic compass for accurate directions. If it seems not to
work properly, wave the smartphone in a figure 8 pattern.
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Signing Up for a Google Account
A Google account is necessary to maximize this smartphone’s usefulness.
• Google services rely on a Google account for contacts, and email and
the calendar.
• An account is necessary to buy free or paid apps from Play Store
To sign up for a new account, go to Settings > Accounts & sync > Add
Account > Google > New.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Accounts & sync > Add Account >
Google > New
Enter the account information
• Provide a first and last name for the account user.
• Add a username. If the username is already taken, select one of the
alternates suggested or enter a new one.
• Enter a password of 8 letters or more.
• Add an email address and a security question, used to recover the
password if the password is lost.
• Agree to the terms.
• Tap Sync Contacts to sync the smartphone’s contacts list with the
Google account’s contacts. This provides a covnenient backup if the
smartphone is lost or stolen.
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Basic Operations
Status Icons
The icons displayed in the status bar at the top of the screen provide
information about the smartphone’s status.
Status bar
Error
Battery status : Charging
Battery status : Empty
Battery status : Not enough battery remaining
Battery status : Remaining battery life
Battery status : Connected to an unknown power supply
Battery status : Fully charged
Connected to a Wi-Fi network
Connected to Wi-Fi Direct
Verizon Wi-Fi AP connected and authentication succeeded
Verizon Wi-Fi AP detected
Verizon Wi-Fi AP connected but authentication failed
GPS active
Mobile Hotspot active
Mobile Hotspot paused
Mobile Broadband active
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Bluetooth on and device connected with a paired device
Bluetooth on but device not connected with any other device
Speakerphone on
Signal Strength : The greater the number of bars, the stronger the
signal.
Signal Strength : No signal
Open Wi-Fi network available
Transferring through 4G network
Transferring through 3G network
Transferring through CDMA, 1XRTT
Transferring through EDGE
Transferring through GPRS
Transferring through HSDPA/HSUPA/HSPA/HSPAP
Wi-Fi off
Wi-Fi on but no Wi-Fi network detected
Wi-Fi on and Wi-Fi networks available
Wi-Fi error
Airplane mode active
USB connected
Updating App
Data service available
Firmware upgrade available
New apps available
More notifications
Upgrade off
Text input mode : English uppercase letters
Text input mode : English lowercase letters
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Text input mode : Numeric
Text input mode: Symbols
Text input mode: Korean
Synchronizing
Error during synchronization
Sound effect: Mute and Vibrate
Sound effect: Mute
Sound effect: Vibrate
Power saver active
Femtocell active
Call in process
Call in process via Bluetooth
Forwarding Call
Call on hold
Missed call
TTY mode active
Privacy call in process
Privacy call in process via Bluetooth
Privacy call on hold
Emergency callback mode
Calendar event notification
UICC activation
UICC detected
Unrecognized UICC
No UICC recognized
Roaming
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Synchronizing Backup Assistant Plus contacts
Loading SIM card contacts
Data usage about to exceed the limit
Data usage exceeded the limit
Continued data usage after exceeding the limit
Alarm set
Alarm snoozing
Timer on
Incoming SMS has arrived
High priority SMS has arrived
Incoming MMS has arrived
High priority MMS has arrived
CMAS has arrived
WAP has arrived
High priority WAP has arrived
Message not sent
New voicemail has arrived
High priority voicemail has arrived
Visual Voice Mail has arrived
On-going/complete download
Download queued
Completed download
On-going/complete upload
Upload queued
Completed upload
Requesting to render media files from other devices
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Music currently playing (including BGM)
NFC on
Email to AOL accounts has arrived
Email to Exchange accounts has arrived
Email to Verizon accounts has arrived
Email to Hotmail accounts has arrived
Email to Yahoo accounts has arrived
Email to Other accounts has arrived
Safe-reader on
AmazonMP3: On-going download
AmazonMP3: download completed
AmazonMP3: loading contents
AmazonMP3: Playing content
AmazonMP3: Error
Slacker Radio: Play Radio
SwiftKey for Pantech notification
Data restricted
Go to Settings > About phone > Icon glossary to get more information
about and to see other status icons.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > About phone > Icon glossary
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Standard Mode
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for accessing this smartphone’s
features. It displays widgets with useful functions and shortcuts to apps.
The Home screen has multiple pages. To see the other pages, flick the screen
left or right or, alternatively, tap the bar on the bottom of the screen.
Launcher
Launcher
The Launcher, which is on the lower part of the Home screen, provides
immediate access to the most frequently used apps. Tap an app shortcut to
open the app.
To see more app shorcuts in the Launcher, flick the Launcher left or right.
Moving Items
Tap and hold an item, and drag it to a new location. To move it to another
page, drag it to the side of the screen.
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Adding App Shortcuts
Open Apps, tap and hold an app, and then drag it onto a Home-screen page
preview.
Adding Widgets
Tap and hold an empty area on the Home screen or, alternatively, tap the
Menu icon D. Tap Widget, and then drag one of the widgets that appear
onto a Home-screen page preview.
Removing Shortcuts and Widgets
Tap and hold a shortcut or widget, then drag it to the Trash bin G at the top
of the screen.
Creating Folders
Tap and hold a shortcut, then drag it onto another shortcut. A folder is
created to contain them. Create a folder in the Launcher in the same way.
To change a folder’s name, tap the folder, tap the setting icon E, and then
enter a new name.
Adding Home-screen pages
Pinch the Home screen. Previews of the Home-screen pages are displayed.
Tapping New Panel produces a new page. Tap the Home button B to
finish.
Rearranging Home-screen pages
Pinch the Home screen, tap and hold a page preview, and then drag it to a
new location.
Removing Home-screen pages
Pinch the Home screen, tap and hold a page preview, and then drag it to the
trash bin G that appears.
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Setting Wallpaper
Tap D > Wallpaper. Wallpaper thumbnails are displayed in four taps.
• Live Wallpapers: animated images
• Wallpapers: still images
• Gallery: photos taken by the smartphone’s camera
• Downloaded Wallpapers: images downloaded from the Internet
Tap a wallpaper thumbnail to preview it, then tap Set wallpaper to finish.
Apps Screen
Tap Apps in the Launcher to open the Apps screen. The Apps Screen
displays icons for all apps, including any new apps installed.
The Apps screen has multiple pages. Flick the screen left or right to see
other pages.
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Changing Display Modes
Tap the pop-up list on the bottom left of the screen to change display
modes.
• Groups: Display apps by group.
• Alphabetical: Display apps by name in alphabetical order.
• Downloads: Display only downloaded apps.
Searching for Apps
Tap D > Search, then enter a keyword into the search field. As letters are
entered, a list populates with matches. Further typing refines the search.
Rearranging Apps
Tap EDIT on the bottom right of the screen. Every app becomes movable
and marked with a pencil icon Ž. Tap and hold an app, then drag it to a new
location.
Viewing an App’s Information
Tap EDIT, tap the pencil icon Ž on an app, and then tap Info.
Hiding Apps
Tap EDIT, tap the pencil icon Ž on an app, and then tap Hide. To reveal a
hidden app, tap D > View hidden apps. Hidden apps are displayed. Tap the
pencil icon Ž on an app, then tap Unhide.
Creating Groups
Create groups to more easily manage apps.
Tap the pop-up list on the bottom left of the screen and choose Groups to
change the display mode. Tap the plus icon W or, alternatively, pinch the
Apps screen, then tap New group. Enter a group title. A tab is created with
the specified title for the new group.
To change the group’s title, tap the setting icon E next to the title, then
enter a new title.
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To move an app to another group, tap EDIT, tap and hold an app, then drag
it to a group tab.
Rearranging Groups
Pinch the Apps screen. Tap and hold a group preview, then drag it to a new
location. Tap any group preview to finish.
Removing Groups
Pinch the Apps screen. Tap and hold the preview of an empty group, then
drag it to the Trash bin G that appears.
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Starter Mode
This smartphone provides a simplified, easy-to-use interface for users who
are not familiar with smartphones.
Go to Settings > Mode change, then tap Starter mode.
To get back to Standard mode, go to Settings > Mode & application >
Mode change, then tap Standard mode.
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for accessing the smartphone’s
features. It displays shortcuts for favorite contacts and apps, and thumbnails
for web bookmarks.
The Home screen has multiple pages. To see the other pages, flick the screen
left or right, or tap one of the page icons on the top of the screen.
Launcher
Launcher
The Launcher, which is on the lower part of the Home screen, provides
immediate access to the most frequently used apps. Tap an app shortcut to
open the app.
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Setting Wallpaper
Tap D > Wallpaper. Wallpaper thumbnails are displayed in four taps.
• Live Wallpapers: animated images
• Wallpapers: still images
• Gallery: photos taken by the smartphone’s camera
• Downloaded Wallpapers: images downloaded from the Internet
Tap a wallpaper thumbnail to preview it, then tap Set wallpaper to finish.
Making a Call to a Favorite Contact
Go to the Favorite Contacts page À, then tap a contact.
To add a contact, tap a blank shortcut Y that is marked with a plus symbol,
then select a contact from the contacts list or tap Create new contact to
add a new contact.
To delete a contact, tap Edit, next to the contact shortcuts, tap a contact
which is marked with a minus symbol X, and then tap Done.
Dialing Manually
Go to the Dialer page j, enter a phone number, and then tap the handset
icon j on the dialpad. To send a message, tap the callout icon k.
Launching Favorite Apps
Go to the Favorite Apps page ¿, then tap an app.
To add an app, tap a blank shortcut Y, and then select an app.
To delete an app, tap Edit, tap an app which is marked with a minus symbol
X, then tap Done.
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Opening Bookmarked Webpages
Go to the Bookmarks page Á, then tap a bookmark thumbnail.
To add a bookmark, tap a blank shortcut Y, and then select a bookmark.
To delete a bookmark, tap Edit, tap a bookmark which is marked with a
minus symbol X, then tap Done.
Tap the search field to open the Search app. See “Search” on page 145 for
details.
Apps Screen
Tap Apps in the Launcher to open the Apps screen. The Apps Screen
displays icons for all apps, including any new apps installed.
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Notifications
Notification icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report
missed calls, new messages, calendar events, and more.
Drag down from the status bar to open the Notifications panel. To close the
Notifications panel, drag up from the bottom of the screen.
Scroll down the list to see more alerts. Tap an alert entry to see the details.
To clear an alert entry, slide it left or right.
In addition, the Notifications panel provides quick access to the most
frequently changed settings.
In Standard Mode
• Vibrate: Mute the phone and enable vibration.
• Data: Allow data communication over mobile network.
• GPS: Activate the GPS to get the current location.
• Bluetooth: Activate the Bluetooth to connect to a Bluetooth device such
as a Bluetooth headset.
• Motion recognition: Activate the motion recognition feature.
• Airplane mode: Disable all wireless functions.
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• Auto rotate: Allow applications such as Gallery or Calculator to
automatically change the interface to fit to the smartphone’s direction,
portrait or landscape.
• Auto sync: Allow applications such as People or Calendar to sync
contacts, events or other data with Google services.
Extend Settings shortcuts by tapping the extend icon Z to see more
configurations, such as about Sound or Display. Tapping an item
immediately displays its detail options.
In Starter Mode
• Vibrate: Mute the phone and enable vibration.
• Data: Allow data communication over mobile network.
• GPS: Activate the GPS to get the current location.
• Bluetooth: Activate the Bluetooth to connect to a Bluetooth device,
such as a Bluetooth headset.
• Airplane mode: Disable all wireless functions.
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Always On Top
Use the always on top feature to force the simplified Music app to stay in
front of all the other apps.
Tap C > AOT > Music to launch the simplified Music app.
Tapping the list icon c displays the list of the currently playing songs.
Changing Interface Language
When the interface language changes, all of the operating system
instructions change.
Go to Settings > Language & input > Language, then choose a language.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Language & input > Language
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Entering Text
Changing the Keyboard
This phone supports several different language keyboards.
Go to Settings > Language & input > Default, then choose keyboard type.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Language & input > Default
• Pantech keyboard allows to type symbol and emoticon characters
easily.
• SwiftKey for Pantech allows to type multiple languages.
To switch from the Pantech keyboard to SwiftKey for Pantech, tap and hold
the key and choose Select input method > SwiftKey for Pantech.
To switch from the SwiftKey for Pantech to the Pantech keyboard, tap
and hold the microphone key and choose Input method > Pantech
keyboard.
Typing Uppercase
Tap the Shift key before typing a letter. For all caps, tap it twice.
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Typing Extra Letters
A key has one or more extra letters. To type an extra letter, tap and hold the
key corresponding to the letter.
Speaking to Type
Tap the microphone key and speak into the microphone. Select one of the
suggested words that appear.
Adding Language Keyboards to SwiftKey for Pantech
Go to Settings > Language & input, then tap the equalizer icon h next to
SwiftKey for Pantech. Tap Languages & layouts and select a language to
add it.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Language & input
Changing Language Keyboards on SwiftKey for Pantech
Tap and hold the space key, and slide it left or right.
Copying and Pasting
Tap and hold over text, drag the opening marker º or the closing marker »
to the left and right or up and down to select more or less text, and then tap
the copy icon ~ or the cut icon .
To paste the text into a text input field, tap and hold at the place where it
will be inserted until PASTE appears, then tap it.
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Networking
A number of applications, such as Browser and YouTube, need to access the
Internet for proper operation. Data transfer over regular mobile service can
use up bandwidth and rack up substantial charges. The best idea is to use
Wi-Fi networks for data transfer.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Open Settings and turn on Wi-Fi.
In Starter mode: Settings > Wireless & network
Note
It is also possible to access the Wi-Fi settings from the Notifications
panel.
Joining a Wi-Fi Network
Tap Wi-Fi, select a network from the list of detected Wi-Fi networks, enter
a password if necessary, and then tap Connect. Networks that require a
password appear with a lock symbol.
After the smartphone connects to a Wi-Fi network, the smartphone
automatically connects to the Wi-Fi network any time it is available.
Adding Wi-Fi Networks
Tap SCAN to rescan for available networks. If a desired network does not
appear in the networks list, tap ADD NETWORK. Enter the network name,
specify the security type, enter the password if it is not an open network,
and then tap Save to finish.
Forgetting Wi-Fi Networks
Any network that has ever been used, including the current network, can be
forgotten so that the smartphone will not automatically connect to it. Tap
an undesired network and tap Forget.
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Tethering or Mobile Hotspot
Use Tethering or Mobile Hotspot to convert the smartphone into a
combination of modem and wireless router, if there is no available Wi-Fi
network. A computer and any other device connected to the smartphone
can access the Internet via the regular mobile service.
Note
If the smartphone is using regular mobile service to access the internet,
significant data use charges may occur.
Go to Settings > More > Tethering & mobile hotspot.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > More > Tethering & mobile hotspot
The network that the smartphone creates is available via three methods:
• USB tethering: Connect a computer to the smartphone via the USB
cable.
• Mobile hotspot: On a device, choose the smartphone’s network from
the list of available Wi-Fi networks.
• Bluetooth tethering: Pair a Bluetooth device with the smartphone.
Note
To quickly launch Mobile Hotspot, use one of the following methods:
• Open the Mobile Hotspot app from the Apps screen, then tap Mobile
hotspot.
• In Standard mode, open the Notifications panel, extend Settings
shortcuts, and then tap Mobile Hotspot.
Mobile Hotspot Settings
Tap Mobile Hotspot settings > Configure Mobile Hotspot.
• Network SSID: Enter a network name for the network that the
smartphone creates. Other devices use this name to connect to the
network.
• Hide SSID: Prevent other devices from detecting the smartphone’s
network.
• Security: Choose a security type.
• Password: Enter a password to be suitable for the security type chosen.
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Pairing with a Bluetooth Device
The smartphone is compatible with Bluetooth devices, such as headsets,
earphones, and keyboards. Bluetooth can also be used to transfer files with
another Bluetooth-enabled device.
Open Settings, turn on Bluetooth, and then tap Bluetooth.
In Starter mode: Settings > Wireless & network
A list of available Bluetooth devices appears after scanning.
To manually scan for Bluetooth devices again, tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES.
Select a desired device, and then accept the auto-generated passkey on
both devices for confirmation.
Changing the Bluetooth Device Name
Tap D > Rename phone, then enter a new name. The new name is used for
other Bluetooth devices to recognize the smartphone.
Changing Bluetooth Visibility
Tap the smartphone entry at the top of the Bluetooth devices list to make
the smartphone visible to other Bluetooth devices, so that they can detect
the smartphone. To make the smartphone invisible or only visible to the
device paired with the smartphone, tap the smartphone entry again.
To change the visibility time, tap D > Visibility timeout.
Sending and Receiving Data
Many applications support data transfer via Bluetooth. One example is the
Gallery.
1. Open the Gallery, select a picture, tap the share icon ¶, choose
Bluetooth, and then select one of the detected Bluetooth devices.
2. Accept the authorization request on the other device to receive the
picture.
3. The transferred file is saved in the Bluetooth folder.
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Wi-Fi Direct
The Wi-Fi Direct feature allows two Wi-Fi devices to directly connect to each
other with no need for a wireless router.
1. Activate Wi-Fi Direct on the target device.
2. Go to Settings > More, turn on Wi-Fi direct, and then tap Wi-Fi direct
settings.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > More
3. A list of available devices appears after scanning. To manually scan for
Wi-Fi Direct devices again, tap SEARCH. Select a target device and tap
Connect.
4. Accept the invitation from the smartphone on the target device.
Transferring Files via USB Connection
A USB connection between the smartphone and a computer allows them
to transfer files. Download the USB driver for this smartphone from the
Pantech website and install it on a computer to enable the computer to
recognize the smartphone.
1. Connect the smartphone to the computer via the USB cable.
2. Go to Settings > USB connection settings.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > USB connection settings
3. Choose one of these connection modes:
- Media device (MTP): The computer recognizes both the smartphone’s
internal memory and the memory card on it.
- Camera (PTP): The computer recognizes only the folders for the
smartphone’s camera.
- External memory (SD card): The computer recognizes only the
smartphone’s removable memory card. Tap Turn on USB storage to
activate this connection mode.
4. Copy files from the computer to the smartphone’s memory card, or vice
versa.
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To release the External memory connection, tap Turn off USB storage. If
the screen in question is closed, open the Notifications panel and tap Turn
off USB storage to get back to the screen.
Note
While the External memory connection is active, the smartphone
cannot access the memory card.
Exchanging Data via NFC
Near Field Communication technology allows users to exchange data, such
as a contact or webpage, between NFC-enabled smartphones. An example
is the Browser.
1. Go to Settings > More, then turn on both NFC and Android Beam.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > More
2. Launch the Browser and open a webpage.
3. Bring the smartphone into contact with another smartphone back to
back.
4. Tap Touch to beam that appears on the screen. The same webpage is
opened on the other smartphone.
Note
The NFC antenna is located on the lower half of the back cover. Use the
center of the area to get the best performance.
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Align this point with an NFC device.
Net Media
Net Media allows users to share and stream many kinds of media, including
music and video, between DLNA-enabled devices. Make sure DLNA devices
are connected to the smartphone via Wi-Fi Direct or on the same Wi-Fi
network.
Open Net Media from the Apps screen.
In Starter mode: Apps > More Apps > Net Media
Connecting Devices
As Net Media is launched, any available linkable devices are displayed on
the screen.
• The screen’s upper panel shows devices which are ready to send media
files to another device.
• The screen’s lower panel shows devices which are ready to accept and
play media files from another device.
Flick the panel to move between devices if more than one is available.
To rescan for available DLNA devices and detect them, tap the refresh icon
O on the top right of the screen.
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The following active data transfer actions are available:
• Push a media file from the smartphone to another device for playing.
• Push a media file from another device to the smartphone for playing.
• Let the smartphone push a media file from a device to another device
for playing.
Follow this procedure:
1. Select the smartphone or a device in the upper panel to push a media
file.
2. Select the smartphone or a device in the lower panel to play the pushed
media file.
3. Tap Next. If an approach request is made on any side, allow it.
4. Select a file category.
5. Tapping a file starts to push the file for playing.
To merely send or fetch a file without playing it, tap and hold a file,
choose Upload or Download, and then follow the instructions.
Playing Media Files
When devices are successfully connected, the source device’s media files are
listed on the smartphone. This networked media file access can be applied
to several situations, including:
• The smartphone allowing a TV to play the smartphone’s media files
• The smartphone playing media files from a tablet
• The smartphone allowing a TV to play media files from a tablet
In every case, the smartphone controls playback. Net Media has a variety of
built-in media players to play different types of media file. For these media
players, refer to “Gallery”, “Music”, and “Videos”, though Net Media’s media
player interfaces differ.
The smartphone can also be put under the control of another device, as
well.
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Net Media Settings
Tap the setting icon F.
• Device Name: Enter a unique name for the smartphone. The name is
used for identification by other devices.
• Network Info: This shows the Wi-Fi network to which the smartphone is
currently connected.
• Net Media Server On: When activated, this setting allows other devices
to search media files in the smartphone.
• Contents Share: When activated, this setting allows other devices to
access and control media files in the smartphone.
• Sharing device management: Determine whether to permit or forbid a
device to share media files with the smartphone.
• Contents Position: Select the storage where the media files are stored.
• Contents Share Folder: Choose a folder to keep files for sharing. Only
files from this folder are visible over the network.
• Download directory: Select a directory to download media files.
• Upload directory: Select a directory to upload media files.
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Location-Based Services
Use the smartphone’s GPS features to get directions, to identify locations,
to keep track of weather conditions, and to tag messages and photographs
with location details.
This smartphone provides several location-based applications, including
Latitude, Maps, Places, and more. To use these apps properly, make sure the
following prerequisites are met.
• Go to Settings > Location services to active the GPS features. Check
Standalone GPS Services to activate GPS. Check Verizon Location
Services and Google’s location service to pinpoint the current location
more precisely. Check Location & Google search to allow Google to use
the user’s current location for better search results.
In Starter mode: Settings > System > Location services
• Make sure the smartphone is connected to the Internet via either Wi-Fi
or mobile service.
Note
Your wireless device can determine its physical and geographical
location (Location Information). Certain applications and services access,
collect and use Location Information and disclose the information to
others. Use caution and discretion when you make Location Information
available to them.
To limit potential unauthorized access to your Location Information,
Verizon Wireless devices are preset to E911 which only allows authorized
emergency response personnel to locate you when you dial 9-1-1 from
your wireless device.
When you select Verizon Location Services, Standalone GPS Services,
Google Location Services, or Location & Google search, you allow third
party access to Location Information. Any software, widget or peripheral
components or service you choose to download, add or attach to your
wireless device or otherwise access or use can use this information.
Check your wireless device periodically and only use software, widgets,
peripheral components and services from reliable sources.
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Verizon Wireless makes no representation of accuracy, completeness
or timeliness of any location data, product or service. When you use
your mobile Browser or other services and applications, you authorize
Verizon Wireless to collect, use and disclose your Location Information
to provide you with any location services. Verizon Wireless does
not retain Location Information longer than necessary to provide
the services to you. We will not knowingly disclose your Location
Information to third parties without your consent, except as required by
law.
Carefully review the privacy policies of application providers and third
parties who have access to your Location Information. Significant risks
can be associated with disclosing your Location Information to others.
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Emergency Call
Dialing 911 for emergency services does not require a subscription to a
mobile phone service. It is even possible to dial 911 without a SIM card. No
charges are made for 911 calls.
Capturing a Screenshot
Any screen displayed on the smartphone can be captured for future
reference.
Press and hold the Volume-Down button and the Power button at the same
time to create a screen capture. The screen capture image is saved in the
Screenshots folder.
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Calling & Messaging
Phone
Open Phone from the Launcher.
Phone Calls
Making Calls
Several methods are available for calling, as follows:
• Enter a phone number using the dialpad, then tap the handset icon j.
As the number is entered, previosuly dialed numbers that match appear
in a list. Choose one, if appropriate.
• Tap Recent, then select a call from the history of incoming and outgoing
call.
• Tap Favorites, then select a contact from the list of favorite contacts.
• Tap the contacts icon p, then select a contact from the contacts list.
Answering Calls
Tap Answer to receive an incoming call, or tap Ignore to decline it. To
decline a call and send a message to the caller, tap Send MSG.
If a call comes in when the screen is off, drag the green handset icon to the
center to answer it. To decline it, drag the red handset icon to the center.
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While on a Call
Tap Mute to turn the microphone off so that the phone doesn’t transmit
sound to the other party.
Tap Speaker to turn the speakerphone on.
When a Bluetooth headset is connected to the smartphone, tap Bluetooth
to switch to the headset.
Speed Dialing
To set speed-dial numbers, tap D > Speed dial setting, choose a blank speed
number, and then select a phone number from the contacts list.
Tap and hold a number on the keypad to place a call using a speed-dial
number. For numbers with two digits, hold only the last digit.
International Roaming Call
Tap D > Assisted dialing, and then turn Assisted dialing status on. Tap
Reference country and select a country as home location.
Making a call in a current country connects to the specified country.
Call Waiting
Call waiting is a service provided by wireless carriers. A user can use this
service to suspend a current call and switch to an incoming call.
While on a call, tap Accept to answer another call. To switch between the
two calling parties, tap Swap.
Conference Call
Make a call, then tap Add calls to invite another party to the call.
Using Music Files as Ringtones
Open the Music app, tap and hold a song and choose Set as ringtone. The
song appears as a ringtone in the list of ringtones.
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Phone settings
On the Dialpad screen, tap D > Settings.
• Receive call by vol.up key: Allow pushing the Volume-up button to
answer a call.
• Voicemail service: Select a wireless carrier for the voicemail service.
• Voicemail settings: Enter the voicemail number to dial for messages.
• Auto answer: Allow the button on a headset to answer calls.
• Assisted dialing: Check the Assisted dialing status box to allow
international roaming calls. Tap Reference country and select a country
as the home location.
• Always on top: Check the Display call status window box to allow the
Home button B to display the call status window while on a call.
• Lock screen: Allow the button on a headset button to make calls when
the screen is locked.
• Auto-retry: Set the interval to automatically redial after a call failure.
• TTY mode: Select teletypewriter mode.
• DTMF tones: Select touch tone for dialing. This is used for a variety of
call services.
• Voice privacy: Enable voice encryption for improved security.
• Show dialpad: Allow the dialpad to display service numbers and custom
numbers.
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Voice Dialer
Use Voice Dialer to dial by voice.
Open Voice Dialer from the Apps screen.
In Starter mode: Apps > More Apps > Voice Dialer
Speak a command, similar to these examples:
• “Call John Doe at home”
• “Dial 555-1234”
• “Dial 911”
• “Redial”
Select one of suggested words that appear after speaking.
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People
Use People to manage contacts, including phone numbers and email
addresses.
Open People from the Launcher.
In Starter mode: Apps > People
Adding Contacts
Tap the plus icon W. Either select a Google account to sync the new contact
to or select Phone to avoid synchronizing. Tap the figure icon m to add
a picture. Tap Add another field to add more information such as the
contact’s organization or website address. Tap Save to finish.
Editing Contacts
Select a contact and tap the pencil icon ƒ.
To add to favorite contacts, tap the Star icon ®.
Deleting Contacts
Select a contact, tap D > Delete contact.
Calling Contacts
Select a contact, and tap the handset icon j next to a phone number.
Messaging Contacts
Select a contact, and tap the callout icon k next to a phone number.
Searching for Contacts
Use one of the following methods:
• In the Groups or Favorites tab, tap the search icon ¼ and enter a
contact name, phone number, email address, or any other search
criteria.
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• In the People tab, enter search criteria into the search filed on the upper
part of the screen.
As letters are typed, a list appears with potential matches, any one of which
can be selected.
Sharing Contacts
Select a contact, tap D > Share contact, and then choose a sharing method.
Backing Up Contacts
Export the contacts to the SIM card or the memory card for backup.
Tap D > Import/export, then choose Export to SIM card or Export to SD
card.
To import the contacts from the SIM card or the memory card, choose SIM
card contacts or Import from SD card.
Backup Assistant Plus
Backup Assistant Plus is Verizon’s backup and sync service. To back up the
contacts to the Verizon online storage, tap D > Backup Assistant Plus.
Messaging
Use Messaging to send text or multimedia messages.
Open Messaging from the Launcher.
Sending Messages
Tap the plus icon W, then compose a message.
• Type phone numbers or names to add recipients. To select recipients
from the contacts list, recent calls, or a group of contacts, tap the figure
icon n.
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• If there are two or more recipients, either choose Individual Messages
to send the message to each recipient separately or choose Group
Conversation.
• To add a subject, tap D > Add subject.
• To insert an emoticon, tap D > Insert smiley.
• To insert a contact, web bookmark, or ready-made text such as “on my
way”, tap D > Insert text.
• To add more messages, tap D > Add slide.
• To attach pictures, videos or other files, tap Attach.
• Finally, tap Send to send the message.
Viewing Messages
Incoming messages are grouped into message threads by contact. Select a
contact to view that contact’s messages.
Searching for Messages
Tap D > Search and enter a search criteria.
Deleting Messages
Use one of the following methods:
• Tap and hold a message, select more messages by tapping, and then tap
the trash icon H.
• Tap D > Delete, select messages by tapping, and then tap the trash icon
H.
Sorting Messages
Tap D > Sort and choose a category.
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Internet
Browser
Browser is an all-purpose web and internet reader. Use it to search for
information on the Internet and read webpages. Many of its functions are
fully customizable by configuring its security and other settings.
Notes
• An active internet connection is required, either via Wi-Fi or mobile
service.
• Data transfer fees may be very high if the Browser downloads
significant amounts of information over the regular mobile service.
Open Browser from the Apps screen.
In Starter mode: Apps > Browser
Viewing a Website
To view a website, enter the website address into the address field at the top
of the page, then tap the enter key.
Browser Interface
Navigating between Webpages on a Tab
To navigate between pages that have already been viewed on the same tab,
tap the Back button A or tap D > Forward.
Adjusting Brightness
Tap D > Brightness and adjust the brightness of the Browser screen for easy
reading. Check Automatic brightness to allow the phone to determine how
much light is required.
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Scrolling
Scroll through long webpages by tapping and holding one finger on the
page and moving it up or down, or to the left and right for wide pages.
Zooming in often magnifies pages so that they are wider than the display
screen.
Standard versus Mobile Websites
Many websites offer a limited or smaller version when they detect a Browser
used on a smartphone or mobile device. Sometimes, the simpler versions
of these websites have reduced functionality. For example, simplified
sites often make it more difficult to enter information into forms or use
interactive services.
To see the regular version of the website, tap D > Request desktop site, and
the normal version appears, if it is available.
Full Screen Mode
Full screen mode allows more of a webpage to be visible on one screen.
Tap D > Settings > Labs.
• Quick controls: This hides not only the smartphone’s status bar but also
the Browser’s status bar.
• Fullscreen: This hides the smartphone’s status bar
When the Quick controls option is on, to access the screen’s controls,
hold a finger or thumb over the left or right screen edge with a very slight
outward-inward motion. The regular menu options appear as icons in a
hemispherical menu. Slide the finger to the desired item.
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Viewing Webpages
The Homepage
Tap D > Home Page to return to the Browser’s homepage.
To set an open website as the Browser’s homepage, tap D > Settings >
General > Set new tab homepage > Current page.
Opening New Tabs
Tap the plus icon W on the top of the screen. A new page tab opens.
Switching Between Multiple Pages
The Browser can maintain many open webpages at the same time, stored on
different tabs. Tapping the tabs at the top of the Browser switches between
them.
When several pages are open in different tabs, tap D > Tab management to
view a preview of all of the available tabs and to choose between them.
Viewing Webpages while Incognito
Any pages viewed incognito are not preserved in the Browser’s history
and behind-the-scenes identifiers like cookies are deleted after the session
closes. Only downloaded files and bookmarks remain.
Tap D > New incognito tab to browse without saving any search or browsing
history.
Refreshing Webpages
Many webpages have live material that must be refreshed. Refresh
webpages by tapping the refresh icon P beside the webpage address at the
top of the Browser.
Halting Page Downloads
Stopping page downloading is useful when a link has been selected
accidentally, when a page has too much information to download. To stop
downloading, tap the × icon beside the address at the top of the Browser.
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Searching the Web Using Google
Enter search criteria into the address field and tap the enter key. A Google
search page returns search results. Tap any of the search results to open
the relevant page. Google search results typically open on a new tab when
selected.
For Google Maps and other location services, enable the Browser’s location
services so the searching webpage can use the smartphone’s current
location to return accurate results. Location services are found under
Settings.
Searching Within a Webpage
To search for specific text on a webpage, Tap D > Find on page and enter
words into the search field. Any matching words are highlighted on the
page.
Tap the up icon S or down icon T to move to the previous or next
matching word, and tap the check icon [ when finished.
Saving Webpages
To save a webpage for later off-line viewing, tap D > Save for offline reading.
To view saved pages, tap D > Bookmarks, tap the Saved Pages tab, then
select a webpage.
Sharing Webpages
To share a webpage with contacts, tap D > Share page, then choose a
method to use to send the web address.
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Bookmarks
Adding Bookmarks
Tap D > Save to bookmarks to save a webpage’s address for future reference.
Among the options, enter a label, modify the web address if necessary,
specify the Google account which will store the bookmark, and choose a
bookmark folder to save the bookmark.
Note
If a bookmark is saved to Local instead of a Google account, and if the
phone is lost or stolen, the bookmark is not recoverable.
Opening Bookmarks
To open a bookmarked webpage, tap ˆ or tap D > Bookmarks, then select a
bookmark. To keep the current page open but also open the bookmark on a
new tab, tap and hold the bookmark and choose Open in new tab.
Managing Bookmarks
Tap D > Bookmarks and tap and hold a bookmark.
• To alter the bookmark, tap Edit Bookmark and change its information.
• To create a shortcut for the bookmark on the Home screen for easy
access, tap Add shortcut to home.
• To send the bookmark, tap Share link and choose a sharing method.
• To copy the web address of the bookmark, tap Copy link URL and paste
it into any other app.
• To delete the bookmark from the list, tap Delete bookmark.
• To set the bookmark as the homepage, tap Set as homepage.
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Browser Settings
Tap D > Settings.
General
• Set new tab homepage: Select what page appears when a new tab
opens.
• Form auto-fill: Online forms fill with data already entered under Auto-
fill text. This makes entering often-repeated data into forms much
easier.
• Auto-fill text: Enter standard text used to auto-fill fields on webpages.
Privacy and Security
• Clear all data: Clear all browsing information stored by the browser.
This data includes the cache, the history and all other forms of saved
web data. To erase only individual types of saved memory, but save, for
example, data entered into forms, select one or more of the options.
• Clear cache: Empty all saved data in the Browser’s memory cache.
• Clear history: Empty the Browser’s internet surfing records.
• Show security warnings: Allow the Browser to display security warnings
when appropriate.
• Accept cookies: Allow the Browser to automatically accept new cookies
from websites. Be aware that some cookies may be associated with
malicious or dangerous code that can breach privacy.
• Clear all cookie data: Delete all cookie information stored by web
browsing sessions.
• Remember form data: Force the Browser to preserve data entered
into online forms for future reference. This is especially useful when
repeatedly filling out online forms.
• Clear form data: Delete any stored form data still remaining in memory.
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• Enable location: Allow websites to determine where the Browser is
operating from. This can assist websites that provide internet services
that need to know where a user is. It is possible for this to present a
security risks.
• Clear location access: Revoke the permission for websites to access to
the Browser’s location.
• Remember passwords: Force the Browser to remember passwords for
specific sites, so they do not have to be entered manually. The Browser
automatically fills in the password field on log-in screens that have
already been visited.
• Clear passwords: Clears all website passwords preserved by
Remembering passwords.
Accessibility
• Force enable zoom: Some websites do not allow zooming in or out. This
option overrides the website’s limitations.
• Text scaling: Move the slider to increase or decrease the text size
• Zoom on double-tap: Move the slider to increase or decrease the zoom
scale when zooming in or out by a simple double-tap
• Minimum font size: Specify the minimum font size.
• Inverted rendering: Activate to decolorize webpages with inverted
black and white colors.
Advanced
• Set search engine: Choose one of the listed search engines to use as the
default search engine.
• Open in background: When a new tab opens, it stays behind the
current tab, not in front.
• Enable java script: When JavaScript is enabled, the display of some
websites will be improved, but security and performance may suffer.
• Enable plug-ins: Enable downloading and installation of Browser plug-
ins to access some more advanced features of various websites. Some
plug-ins may alter Browser behavior and affect performance.
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• Website settings: Adjust specific settings for various websites.
• Default zoom: Set the default zoom level when zooming in and out on
webpages.
• Open pages in overview: Force the Browser to open webpages zoomed
out in an overview. With this option inactive, the Browser opens
webpages displaying their top-left corners at 100% size.
• Auto-fit pages: Newly opened pages are automatically fitted to the
screen, regardless of the actual size.
• Block pop-ups: Force the Browser to block pop-ups. Allowing pop-
ups may cause the Browser performance to suffer when many
advertisements or other pop-ups appear. On the other hand, not
allowing pop-ups may prevent many sites from functioning properly.
• Text encoding: Choose a character encoding system to use for
webpages.
• Reset to default: Restore all of the Browser’s settings to their original
values.
• Large file transfer: Set the Browser to use only Wi-Fi networks to
download files that are larger than 5 megabytes.
Bandwidth management
• Search result preloading: With this option active, by predicting where
the user is likely to go next, the Browser can download page data in the
background and open those pages immediately if the user chooses to
view them.
• Load images: Disabling image loading may radically increase the
Browser’s ability to use slower or poor connections, as well as permitting
browsing without incurring high data transfer fees.
Labs
See “Full Screen Mode” on page 65.
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Open Email from the Apps screen.
In Starter mode: Apps > More Apps > Email
Setting Up Email Accounts
Set up an email account when opening Email for the first time. Enter an
email address and password. Either tap Next for a free private email account,
such as Google or Yahoo, or tap Manual setup for a private, corporate or
organizational email account. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the
setup.
To set up another email account, tap D and choose Accounts or Settings,
then tap D > Add account.
Removing Email Accounts
Tap D > Accounts, then tap D > Remove account(s). Select accounts, then tap
Done.
Sending Messages
Tap the plus icon W to compose a message.
• Type email addresses or names to add recipients. To select recipients
from the contacts list or recently-used email addresses, tap the figure
icon n.
• To add more recipients, tap D > Add Cc/Bcc.
• To attach pictures, videos or other files, tap Attach.
• To exit without sending the message, tap D > Discard.
• To save the message for future editing, tap D > Save as draft.
• To leave a reminder about the message on the calendar, tap D > Save to
calendar on.
• Finally, tap Send to send the message.
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Reading Messages
To switch to another email account, tap Inbox. Selecting an email account
retrieves new messages. To manually retrieve new messages, tap D >
Refresh. To view another mailbox, tap the briefcase icon }.
Select a message to read it.
• To see attached contents, tap Attachments.
• To see details about the message, tap the corner symbol next to the
subject. To mark the message as a reminder, tap the star symbol next to
the sender.
• To reply to the message, tap t > Reply.
• To reply to all recipients, tap t > Reply all.
• To forward the message to others, tap t > Forward.
• To move the message to another mailbox, tap D > Move.
• To save the message as an event, tap D > Save calendar.
• To mark the message as a reminder, tap D > Mark as unread.
• To view the previous or next message, tap the previous icon Q or next
icon R.
• To view other messages, tap the list icon c.
• To get back to the Inbox, tap the back icon Q on the top of the screen.
• To delete the message, tap the trash icon G.
Searching for Messages
Tap D > Search, then enter a search criteria.
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General Email Settings
Tap D > Settings > General Settings.
• Automatic picture view: Display images embedded in a message
immediately.
• Clear sender cache of “Show pictures”: Empty the list of senders from
whom messages are allowed to display embedded pictures.
• Discard Email: Delete a message immediately without confirmation.
• Message text size: Select a font size for message text.
• Clear auto-complete email address cache: Empty the list of all entered
email addresses.
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Gmail
Use Gmail to quickly and directly access the Google mail service.
Open Gmail from the Apps screen.
In Starter mode: Apps > More Apps > Gmail
Though it appears that it does, Gmail does not actually use separate folders.
Instead, it attaches labels to each email. Deleting a message simply removes
the Inbox label from the email and adds a Trash label. When the trash is
emptied, Gmail purges all emails with the Trash label. Gmail stores all emails
until the trash is emptied.
This is important to remember because there are other labels that can
attach to emails, such as “Important”, “Sent”, “Already Read”, “Not Yet Read”,
among others.
Sending Messages
Tap the mail icon w to compose a message.
• Type email addresses or names to add recipients.
• To add more recipients, tap D > Add Cc/Bcc.
• Enter a subject and compose a message.
• To attach pictures, videos or other files, tap D > Attach file.
• To exit without sending the message, tap D > Discard.
• To save the message for future editing, tap D > Save draft.
• Finally, tap the Send icon x to send the message.
Reading Messages
To switch to another Gmail account, tap Inbox. Selecting an Gmail account
retrieves new messages. To manually retrieve new messages, tap the refresh
icon N. To view another mailbox, tap Inbox or the label icon u.
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Select a message to read it.
• To view the previous or next message, flick the screen left or right.
• To mark the message as a reminder, tap the star icon ® text to the
subject.
• To reply to the message, tap the reply icon y next to the sender.
• To reply to all recipients, tap the menu icon D next to the sender and
choose Reply all. When in landscape view, tap the reply-to-all icon z.
• To forward the message to contacts, tap the menu icon D next to the
sender and choose Forward. When in landscape view, tap the forward
icon {.
• To mark the message as important, tap D > Mark important.
• To report the message as spam, tap D > Report spam.
• To hide the message, tap D > Mute. A muted message, including the
entire thread of the message, stays archived until a new message is
posted to the thread.
• To archive the message, tap the file cabinet icon |. Archived messages
are labeled as All Mail.
• To get back to the Inbox, tap the back icon Q on the top of the screen.
• To delete the message, tap the trash icon I.
Searching for Messages
In a mailbox, tap the Search icon ¼ and enter search criteria.
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General Gmail Settings
Tap D > Settings > General settings.
• Confirm before deleting: Prevent a message from being deleted
without permission.
• Confirm before archiving: Prevent a message from being archived
without permission.
• Confirm before sending: Prevent a message from being sent without
permission.
• Reply all: Replace the reply icon y next to the sender name with the
reply-to-all icon z.
• Auto-advance: Choose what is displayed after deleting or archiving a
message. With Newer conversation chosen, the next unread message is
displayed in sequence.
• Message text size: Select a font size for message text.
• Hide checkboxes: Hide checkboxes in the list of messages to prevent
unintended changes to messages.
• Message actions: Display message action icons, including the reply
icon y, at the top of the screen all the time even when scrolling down
a message.
• Clear search history: Empty the list of all the search criteria entered.
• Ask to show pictures: Prevent pictures in a message from being
displayed without permission.
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Talk
Use Talk to chat with contacts via Google Talk.
Open Talk from the Apps screen.
In Starter mode: Apps > More Apps > Talk
To switch to another Google account, tap the account ID next to the Talk
icon and select a Google account.
Public Profile
Tap the account ID at the top of the friends list to change the availability
status, photo or status message.
To insert a photo, tap the figure image.
To change the availability status, tap the text next to the figure image.
To enter a status message, tap below the figure image.
Adding Friends
Add a friend to the friends list. Tap the figure icon r, enter a Gmail address,
and then tap Done. A chat invitation is sent to the friend. After the friend
accepts the invitation, the friend appears in the friends list.
Chatting with Friends
Select a friend from the friends list, enter a message in the text field at the
bottom of the screen, and then tap the send icon x.
• To invite a friend to the current chat, tap D > Add to chat, then select a
friend.
• Chat histories are saved to the user’s Google account for future
reference. To chat off the record, tap D > Go off the record.
• To quit the chat, tap D > End chat.
Searching Friends
Tap the search icon ¼, then enter a friend’s name or email address.
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Google+ and Messenger
Google Plus unites many Google services under one comprehensive
account. It is a convenient marriage of messaging and social networking.
Features include:
• uploading photos from a phone to a private Google Plus album
• chatting with multiple friends
• following local comment and chatting streams
• reading news and updates
Open Google+ from the Apps screen.
In Starter mode: Apps > More Apps > Google+
Google Plus requires a Google account. If no Google account is associated
with this smartphone, one must be linked to it or created.
When first launched, the app requests users to add an account either by
creating a new one or by linking a pre-existing account. Several options
appear in either case. These options alter how Google Plus interacts with
the smartphone, so they must be chosen carefully. For example, if Instant
Upload is activated, photos are automatically uploaded to the Google
account. The options can be changed later in Settings.
Circles
Circles are groups of users, such as friends or family, bound by common
interests or membership. These groups can have members who cross over
between them. This system creates an active, complex web or network of
people electronically linked to each other into communities, and users can
be members of many circles.
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Finding and Inviting People
Before circles can be useful, users must find and add people to circles.
On the Circles page, tap the PEOPLE tab. Tap Find and invite people at
the top of the list. A list of suggested people appears, including many
institutions and other resources. Tap one of these to add it, or tap the search
icon ¼ to find individual users by name. Tapping on the user brings up
different types of information about that user.
Creating and Selecting Circles
Once friends or users have been added under PEOPLE, tap the CIRCLES tab
and select a circle to add users. Tap CREATE NEW CIRCLE on the bottom of
the page to add a completely new circle.
If the Just following option is activated, then the user’s account will simply
be monitoring the followed circle’s information. In essence, the information
flow stops with the user and is not passed on through the user’s other
circles.
Adding Users to Circles
Once users are added to circles, their updates and notes and other forms
of communication are sent to the Google Plus user’s account. Posts, photos
and other messages are regularly streamed.
To add a user, open a circle and tap ADD PEOPLE on the bottom of the
specific circle page. Select a user from the list that appears and tap OK.
Stream
Stream offers a continuous river of new and breaking stories and
information from friends and other users, along with commentary and
notes. Users can share stories and opinions with everyone else.
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Writing Posts
Tap the write icon ‚ on the upper right. Select circles to let them view the
post, and enter text.
Multimedia can be incorporated into a post.
• Tap the photo icon ¨ to attach a picture from the library.
• Tap the camera icon ” to take and attach a photo or video.
• Tap the location icon „ to attach location information.
Tap the send icon x to finish.
Profile
The user profile is the key ingredient that makes Google Plus function. It
functions as the calling card that identifies the user to others. The profile
includes an image, contact information and basic data, such as the user’s
gender.
Note
Information cannot be changed on this page. This only displays the
profile information. Change the profile information in Google accounts.
Refreshing the profile
Tap D > Refresh on the Profile screen to update the profile information if any
information has been changed.
Posts
To see posts by the profile’s user, tap the POSTS tab and scroll through
them.
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Messenger
Google Messenger functions as an independent internet chatting platform.
Text or chat with Google users anywhere else in the world.
Note
The Messenger app is actually a shortcut to the Messenger function of
the Google Plus app. Tap Messenger from the Apps screen to directly
access the Messenger function of Google Plus.
To begin a new conversation, tap the chat icon l.
Any online user with a Gmail account can be an active chat participant, so
long as the accounts are linked. Enter contacts or circles to invite them to
chat. To select from the list of contacts and circles, tap the plus icon Y. Enter
a message and tap the send icon x to begin chatting.
To block message notifications for the conversation, tap D > Mute.
To leave the conversation, tap D > Leave.
Google Plus Settings
Tap D > Settings to fine-tune how Google interacts with the smartphone.
To view Google’s online help for Google+ settings, tap D > Help.
Google+Notifications
• Google+ notifications: Allow notifications from Google Plus.
• Vibrate: Set the smartphone to vibrate when a new notification arrives.
• Ringtone: Select a ringtone for Google Plus notifications.
• Notification settings: Specify what kinds of notifications are allowed.
Messenger Notifications
• Who can message you: Specify who is allowed to send messages to the
user.
• Messenger notifications: Allow notifications for new messages.
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• Vibrate: Set the smartphone to vibrate when a new message arrives.
• Ringtone: Select a ringtone for new messages.
Photo settings
• Turn on Instant Upload: Photos and videos instantly upload to the
user’s active Google account. If this happens over regular mobile
service, it can be quite time consuming and more expensive. For more
efficient use, upload only when connected to the internet via Wi-Fi.
• When to upload photos: When activated, newly taken pictures are
automatically uploaded to the Google account’s server.
• When to upload videos: Tap this to choose when video files are
uploaded. This should occur during non-busy usage periods, because
video files can be quite large. Also, use this option to keep mobile
network access fees low.
• Roaming uploads: Allow uploads when the phone is roaming outside
of its zone.
• Upload only when charging: Image uploads only occur when the
phone is charging, for user convenience.
• Upload all: All files immediately upload.
Phone contacts
• Sync contacts: Tapping this synchronizes contacts with the Gmail
account, preserving them if the smart phone is lost or stolen.
About
• Build version: This shows the current software version of the Google+
app.
• Open source licenses: This displays the licenses used in the creation of
the Google+ app and that allow the public to use it free of charge.
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Color
Users can share videos and images with Facebook friends using Color.
Open Color from the Apps screen.
In Starter mode: Apps > More Apps > Color
Viewing Facebook Posts
Tap Feed, Timeline, or Friends to view Facebook posts. To view messages
from Facebook friends, tap Inbox.
To update any recent changes on Facebook, tap D > Refresh.
Creating and Posting Videos
Tap Broadcast and set the following options:
• Public: This makes a broadcast viewable by any Facebook user, whether
or not the users is a friend.
• Friends Only: This restricts the Facebook broadcast to Facebook friends
only.
• Custom: This activates the Pick button, allowing users to choose which
friends can view the broadcast.
• Caption: Tap Add and enter a caption to apply to the video.
• Camera: Tap the camera switch icon ˜ to swivel between the front and
rear camera.
• Audio: Activate this option to record audio along with video.
Tap Start to begin recording, and tap the × icon on the upper right to stop
recording. Add a caption and tap Done to upload the video to Facebook.
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Posting Photos
To take a photo for posting, tap Take Photo and tap the shutter button.
To post existing photos, tap Upload Photos and choose an album. Tap a
photo in the album to select it, and a blue checkmark appears on the photo.
Tap the Next button to proceed.
After taking a photo or selecting photos, set the following options:
• Tag Friends: Add a tag to a friend image within the photo.
• Caption: Enter a caption to apply to the photo.
• Album: Choose a Facebook album to which to add the photo.
Tap Post to upload the photo or photos to Facebook.
Color Settings
Tap D > Settings.
• Broadcast alert sounds: This attaches an alert sound to a Color
broadcast or images, informing other users that an item has been
posted.
• Start alert sounds at: This sets alert sounds on a timer, starting them at
a specific time.
• Stop alert sounds at: This stop alert sounds after a specific time.
• Muted friends: Use this to choose which friends do not see alerts and
cannot view a broadcast.
• Invite friends to use Color: Use this option to invite specific Facebook
friends to use Color.
• Build information: This shows the most recent Color software version
information.
• Open source licenses: This displays the licenses used in the creation of
Color and that allow the public to use it free of charge.
• Rate Color: Tap this to rate Color on the Google Play market.
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Camera
Camera can take both photographs and video.
Open the Camera from the Apps screen.
In Starter mode: Apps > Camera
While the camera functions are very similar to those found on point-andshoot cameras, many more advanced options are available to help create
better images. Note that the options for the still and video camera are
very similar, but there are some differences. Most of these differences are
intuitive. For example, it is impossible to record sound on a still image, so
the record option is not available for pictures.
The actual storage space taken up by still images and video varies by the
resolution of the images and by the length and quality of the video.
Taking Photos
Switch between the front
and rear lenses.
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Change the camera mode.
Tap this shutter button to
take photos or videos.
Switch between normal
and HDR modes.
Open the image viewer
to display photos.
Select any options, if necessary. Focus on the object and tap the shutter
button. The picture is automatically saved in the Camera folder.
Zooming In and Out
Use the slider to zoom in and out, on the left in portrait mode or the bottom
in landscape mode. Spread and pinch gestures are also available to zoom in
and out.
Front and Rear Camera
By default, the camera uses the rear lens. To switch between the front and
rear camera lens, tap the lens switch icon ™ on the lower right.
Adjusting Exposure
Tap Ä > Options > Exposure and adjust the light exposure. Use higher light
sensitivity in darker situations.
High Dynamic Range Pictures
To take a gentler picture, switch to HDR mode by tapping Normal œ below
the shutter button. It turns to HDR ›.
The Timer
Tap Ä > Options > Timer and set the timer. After the preset time elapses, the
camera automatically takes the picture.
Instant Pictures
Tap Ä > Mode > Instant Film. Press the shutter button to take a picture. The
picture appears in several seconds. Type a memo for the picture, adjust the
font if necessary, and then tap Save.
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Taking Self Photos
Tap the lens switch icon ™ to use the front lens, focus on the user’s face,
and then tap the shutter button.
Tapping Self — below the shutter button displays options for self images:
• To take a smoother picture, tap ž.
• To take a mirrored picture, tap µ.
Panoramic Pictures
To create a wide, panoramic picture, switch to panorama mode by tapping
the camera mode icon ” and selecting Â. Tap the shutter button, then
move the camera horizontally to the right. As the camera takes shots, the
bar on the bottom of the screen indicates the progress.
Division Shots
Tap Ä > Mode > Division. Tapping the shutter button takes four shots in
sequence. The photos are combined into one, divided horizontally and
vertically.
Changing Resolution
Tap Ä > Options > Resolution and select an image resolution. Higher
resolutions result in larger file sizes, which take up more memory and
reduce the total number of pictures that can be stored.
Shortcuts
To create a shortcut to any of the options, tap Ä and tap and hold an option.
When it changes color to orange, drag it to one of the shortcut slots on the
right.
To remove a shortcut, tap and hold a shortcut, drag it out of place until the
à symbol appears, and then release it.
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Camera Settings
Tap Ä > Settings.
• Review Screen: If this is set to anything other than off, the picture is
displayed on the screen for the specified length of time once it is taken.
• Photometry: Light is measured either Wide or Center. Center measures
light only in the middle of the image, and Wide averages it over the
entire image. Use Center for well-lit objects against a brighter or darker
background.
• Voice Recognition: Users can control the camera using voice
commands. Take pictures by speaking like: “take”, “capture”, “smile”, or
“cheese”.
• GPS: When this is activated, geolocation information attaches to the
image file.
• Shutter Sound: The shutter makes a click sound or is silent.
• Save Location: Choose the internal memory or the removable memory
card and select a folder to which pictures will be saved.
Taking Videos
The video camera operates using almost the same options as the camera.
However, some options are unavailable, and there are additional options
available.
Tap the camera mode icon ” and select š to switch to video mode. Tap
the shutter button to begin recording, and tap it again to stop recording.
Adding Color Effects
Tap Ä > Effects > Color Effect and select a color effect.
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Time-Lapse Videos
Time-lapse videos condense the filming period to make it seem as if people
and objects are moving faster.
Tap Ä > Options > Time Lapse and set an interval. To produce a video with
extremely limited depth of field, tap Ä > Effects > Time Lapse Effect > Tilt-
shift. In a video created with these two options, people moving with surreal
speed also look smaller.
Adding Face Effects
Tap Ä > Effects > Face Effect and select a face effect.
Adding Background Effects
Tap Ä > Effects > Background and select a background effect.
Capturing a Frame
Tap the capture icon Ÿ to capture a frame while taking video.
Video Settings
Tap Ä > Settings.
• Voice Rec.: Either activate or deactivate sound recording while taking
video.
• MMS Rec.: Lower the video quality and size for sending via messaging.
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Gallery
Gallery keeps a record of images and videos taken by the smartphone, as
well as any image or video files loaded onto the phone’s memory.
Open Gallery from the Apps screen.
In Starter mode: Apps > Media > Gallery
Viewing Pictures
Select an album, then select a picture to view it. Use the image slider along
the bottom of the screen to select another picture.
The action icons, including the image slider, disappear after a few seconds
for better viewing experience. Touch the screen to get them back.
Sorting Pictures
Use one of the following methods:
• On a group list, tap the drop-downlist on the top left of the screen and
choose a category.
• On a pictures list, tap D > Group by and choose a category.
The pictures are sorted by the chosen category.
Slideshow
Use one of the following methods:
• On a pictures list, tap the slideshow icon È.
• When a picture is open, tap D > Slideshow.
To stop the slideshow, tap anywhere on the screen.
Cropping Pictures
Tap D > Crop to cut out elements from the image. Move or resize the frame
to determine the area to crop out, then tap Crop.
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Rotating Pictures
Tap D and choose Rotate left or Rotate right to rotate the image 90 degrees.
View Picture Information
Tap D > Details to view the relevant information about the picture. This will
show how large or small the file is, which can be important if the file is being
sent via email or over the Internet.
Switching to and from the Camera
On a group list, tap the camera icon “ at the top of the screen to switch to
the Camera app. To view recently-taken photos from the Camera screen, tap
the image preview.
Managing Pictures
Deleting Pictures
Use one of the following methods:
• To delete one or more albums, tap and hold an album or tap D > Select
album, tap albums to select more, and then tap the trash icon H.
• To delete one or more pictures in an album, tap and hold a picture or
tap D > Select item, tap pictures to select more, and then tap the trash
icon H.
• When a picture is open, tap the trash icon H.
Uploading Pictures
When Backup Assistant Plus under Settings is activated, the Gallery library
is periodically uploaded to Verizon’s server for backup.
To back up manually, use one of the following methods:
• To upload one or more albums, tap and hold an album or tap D > Select
album, tap albums to select more, and then tap D > Upload.
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• To upload one or more pictures in an album, tap and hold a picture or
tap D > Select item, tap pictures to select more, and then tap D > Upload.
• When a picture is open, tap D > Upload.
To view the list of pictures and videos uploaded on the backup server, tap
the sync icon ° on the top of the screen.
Sharing Pictures
All of the picture files can be shared with contacts. Use one of the following
methods:
• To share one or more albums, tap and hold an album or tap D > Select
album, tap albums to select more, and then tap the share icon ¶ or tap
D > Share.
• To share one or more pictures in an album, tap and hold a picture or tap
D > Select item, tap pictures to select more, and then tap the share icon
¶.
• When a picture is open, tap the share icon ¶.
Editing Pictures
Tap D > Edit to alter images.
Use the back arrow d and forward arrow e to undo or redo the change.
Tap Save on the upper right of the edit screen to save any desired changes.
Lighting and Contrast
To change the image’s contrast, tap the contrast icon ¢. Choose one of
the options and observe the effect. Many options use a slider to control
precisely how much the contrast is altered.
Special effects
To use a special effect, tap FX and choose a special effect to alter the image.
Several effects can be combined to create interesting new effects.
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Color
To edit the image’s color, tap the palette icon ¡. Change the color, hue,
tone and saturation of the image. Some effects have a slider for fine-tuning
adjustments.
More Editing Tools
Tap the crop icon £ to open more editing tools for manipulating images.
• Crop: Move or resize the frame to crop the image.
• Red Eye: Tap individual faces to remove red eyes.
• Face Glow: Brighten faces using the slider.
• Face Tan: Darken faces using the slider.
• Straighten: Make minor adjustments to the image’s angle by dragging
a finger to the left or right on the screen. The image swivels around the
center.
• Rotate: Rotate the image 90 degrees by dragging a finger around on the
screen.
• Flip: Flip the image by dragging a finger to the left or right on the
screen.
• Sharpen: Make the image more or less coarse by using the slider.
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Music
The Music app is a powerful music file player. It runs in the background, so
users can listen to music while performing other tasks on the smartphone.
Open Music from the Apps screen.
In Starter mode: Apps > Media > Music
Playing Music
On the list screen, flick the screen left or right to view music files by songs,
albums, artists, genres, folders, playlists, rating, or most played.
Tap a song in a tab page or list to play it.
Adjust the volume.
Rate this song.
Change the equalizer mode.
Drag to skip forwards or backwards.
Skip to the previous song.
Tap and hold to scan backwards.
Turn on shuffle.
Pause and resume playback.
Change the repeat mode.
Skip to the next song.
Tap and hold to scan forwards.
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The play screen has several important features that indicate its current
status.
• The current playing time progress bar shows how much time is left for
the currently playing song. Tap and drag to move the playing point.
• The repeat icon a indicates what repeat option is currently set.
• The shuffle icon _ indicates whether or not all songs in the album or
list are being randomly shuffled.
• Artist name indicates the singer or composer’s name, if this information
is attached to the file.
• Album title indicates the album the song belongs to, if this information
is attached to the file.
• Any album cover or artwork included in the album’s directory is
displayed when the song is playing.
• Star icons ® indicate the rating given to the song by the user.
Tap the pause icon M to pause playing. This icon alternates with the play
icon L, so tapping it again resumes playing.
To view the currently playing list, tap the artwork and tap the list icon b
that appears on the lower of the artwork.
Skipping
To move to the previous or next song, use one of the following methods:
• Tap the forward icon K to move to the next song. Tap the back icon J
to restart the currently playing song. Tap it twice quickly to move to the
previous song.
• Flick the album cover to left or right.
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Scanning
To scan the currently playing song, use one of the following methods:
• Tap and hold the forward icon K to scan forwards.
• Tap and hold the back icon J to scan backwards.
• Tap on the progress bar and drag it to the left or right to scan backwards
or forwards.
Randomly Playing
Tap the shuffle icon _ to randomly shuffle the music. It is active when the
symbol is white.
Repeating
Tap the repeat icon a to change repeat mode.
• a : Repeat all songs in the album or list.
• ` : Repeat only the current song.
• : No repeat.
Playing Music in Background
Tapping the Home button B does not stop the music that is currently
playing. The music continues to play in background. Use the Notifications
panel to straightforwardly control music playback.
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Managing Songs
On the list screen, tapping and holding a song displays a popup menu for
file management.
Adding Songs to Playlists
Use one of the following methods:
• On the list screen, tap and hold a song, choose Add to playlist, and then
select a playlist for the song.
• On the play screen, tap D > Add to playlist, and select a playlist for the
song.
Using Songs as Ringtones
Songs can be used as ringtones. Use one of the following methods:
• On the list screen, tap and hold a song and choose Set as ringtone.
• On the play screen, tap D > Set as ringtone.
Viewing Song Information
Use one of the following methods:
• On the list screen, tap and hold a song and choose Properties.
• On the play screen, tap the artwork and tap the info icon ] that appears
on the lower of the artwork.
Deleting Songs
On the list screen, tap and hold a song and choose Delete. To delete
multiple songs, tap D > Delete, select songs to delete, and then tap the trash
icon G.
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Searching for Songs
Use one of the following methods:
• On the list screen, tap D > Search.
• On the play screen, tap the search icon ¼.
Enter search criteria such as song, artist, or album. Select one of the search
results to listen to it.
Uploading Songs
When Backup Assistant Plus under Settings is activated, the music library is
periodically uploaded to Verizon’s server for backup.
To back up manually, use one of the following methods:
• On the list screen, tap and hold a song and choose Upload.
• To upload multiple songs, tap D > Upload on the list screen, select songs
to upload, and then tap the upload icon f.
• On the play screen, tap D > Upload.
To view the list of songs uploaded on the backup server, tap the sync icon °
on the top of the screen.
Sharing Songs
Use one of the following methods:
• On the list screen, tap and hold a song, choose Send, and then choose a
method to use to send the music file.
• On the play screen, tap the artwork, tap the share icon ¶ that appears
on the lower of the artwork, and then choose a method to use to send
the music file.
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Playlists
Playlists group songs together for easy playback. Any song can be added to
playlists to create themed categories. On the list screen, goto the Playlists
tab.
Creating Playlists
Tap D > New playlist, and enter a playlist name to identify it. Select songs,
navigating through the list of songs. To select from another category, tap
the current category icon and select a different category. To select all entries,
tap selected > Select all. Finally, tap Done to finish.
Adding Songs to Playlists
Tap and hold a playlist, choose Add tracks, select songs to add, then tap
Done.
Removing Songs from Playlists
Tap and hold a playlist, choose Remove tracks, select songs to remove, and
then tap the trash icon G.
Renaming Playlists
Tap and hold a playlist, choose Rename, and then enter a new name.
Deleting Playlists
Tap and hold a playlist and choose Delete.
Sleep Mode
Sleep mode stops playing after a specific period.
When a song is playing, tap D > Sleep mode. Select a time period for the
playback to continue. Once this period lapses, playback stops.
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