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.
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.
TBD
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.
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
BackReturn to the previous screen.
B
HomeReturn 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.
TBD
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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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