Samsung GH68-40785A User Manual

User Guide

ANDROID SMARTPHONE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

phone and keep it for future reference.

GH68-40785A Printed in China

Warning!

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity.

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OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.

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internal criteria for interoperability with certain third party security-related solutions for MDM and VPN. The testing includes field
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Samsung device. During the testing, the device is tested with the security solutions to see if the solutions work with the device as
described by the third party security solution providers. The testing, for example, includes field testing with local network
connection and menu tree testing which tests functionality of the solutions in conjunction with the Samsung device. For more
information about Samsung's SAFE™ program, please refer to

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things the e-mail platform, master data management, and virtual private network solutions selected by the software provider,
solution provider or user. Choice of an e-mail, master data management, and virtual private network solution is at the sole
discretion of the software provider, solution provider or user and any associated effect on information technology security
protection is solely the responsibility of the software provider, solution provider or user. For complete statement of limited
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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started .......................... 5

Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting Up Your device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Smart Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Your Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Voice Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Securing Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Section 2: Understanding Your Device .... 15

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Samsung Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........30

Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Section 4: Calling ......................................38

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Receiving Phone Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Calling Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Visual Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Recent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Section 5: Messaging ................................47

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Message + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Section 6: Applications .............................52

Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

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Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Amazon MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Amazon Appstore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Audible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Caller Name ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Cloud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Emergency Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Flipboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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Hangouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

IMDb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Isis Mobile Wallet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Message + . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

My Verizon Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

NFL Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Play Games . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Play Newsstand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

POLARIS Office 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

S Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Slacker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Smart Remote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

VZ Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Section 7: Connections ............................ 85

PC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

NFC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Section 8: Settings ...................................93

Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Data Usage Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

More Networks Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Sound Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Lock Screen Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Multi Window Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Notification Panel Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Toolbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

One-handed Operation Settings . . . . . . . . . . 118

Storage Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Battery Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Power Saving Mode Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Applications Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Easy Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Private Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Location Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Security Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Fingerprint Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Language and Input Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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Backup and Reset Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

Motions and Gestures Settings . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Air View Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Accounts Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148

Date and Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Accessibility Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156

Software Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Index .........................................................158

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Section 1: Getting Started

Understanding this User Manual

The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your device. A robust index for features begins on page 158.

This manual gives navigation instructions according to the
default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation steps may be different.

Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual
assume that you are starting from the home screen. To get to
the home screen, you may need to unlock the device. For
more information, see “Securing Your Device” on page 14.

Note:

Instructions in this manual are based on default settings,
and may vary from your device, depending on the
software version on your device, and any changes to the
device’s Settings.

Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary, depending on the software version of
your device and any changes to the device’s Settings.

Getting Started 5

Special Text

In this manual, you’ll find text that is set apart from the rest.
These are intended to point out important information, share
quick methods for activating features, to define terms, and
more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:

•

Notes

: Presents alternative options for the current feature or

menu.

•

Tips

: Provides quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.

•

Important

: Points out important information about the current

feature that could affect performance.

•

Warning

: Brings to your attention important information to
prevent loss of data or functionality, or even prevent damage to
your device.

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Text Conventions

This manual provides condensed information about how to
use your device. To make this possible, the following text
conventions are used to represent frequently-used steps:

➔

Arrows are used to represent the sequence of
selecting successive options in procedures. For
example:

“From the Home screen, touch

Settings ➔

Many settings use an On/Off switch. Touch the
On/Off switch to turn a setting On or Off. This
graphic is used to represent the On/Off switch.

Wi-Fi

.”

Apps

➔

Setting Up Your device

Install the 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card,
battery, and an optional memory card (if desired, not
included), and then charge the battery to begin using your
device.

Back Cover

The battery, SIM card, and optional memory card are
installed under a removable cover on the back of the device.

Removing the battery cover



Pull up using the slot provided, while lifting the cover
off the device.

Installing the battery cover



Align the cover and press it firmly into place, making
sure it snaps into place.

Important!

Ensure that the back cover and the multipurpose
jack cover are closed tightly to prevent water and
dust entering the device. Open or loose covers may
allow water and dust to enter the device and cause
damage.

Getting Started 7

SIM Card

Your device uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module).
The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that
stores your phone number and information about your
wireless service.

If you purchased your device at a Verizon Wireless store, the
SIM card is activated and ready to use. If you ordered a new
device, the card may need to be activated before you can use
it. For more information about activating the SIM card, visit:

http://www.verizonwireless.com/4GSIM

Caution!

Turn the device off before installing or removing the
SIM card. Do not bend or scratch the SIM card. Take
care when handling, installing, or removing the SIM
card, and avoid exposing the SIM card to static
electricity, water, or dirt. Keep the SIM card out of
reach of small children.

.

Installing the 4G LTE SIM Card

1. Turn off the device, then remove the back cover.

2. With the Verizon Wireless logo facing up, carefully slide

the SIM Card into the slot.

3. Install the back cover.

Removing the 4G LTE SIM Card

1. Turn off the device, then remove the back cover.

2. Using your finger, slide the SIM card out of the slot.

3. Install the back cover.

Important!

8

Ensure that the back cover and the multipurpose
jack cover are closed tightly to prevent water and
dust entering the device. Open or loose covers may
allow water and dust to enter the device and cause
damage.

Battery

Your device is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion
battery. A Charging Head and USB cable is included with the
device, for charging the battery.

The battery comes partially charged. You must fully charge
the battery before using your device for the first time. A fully
discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge time.
After the first charge, you can use the device while charging.

Warning!

Use only Samsung-approved charging devices and
batteries. Samsung accessories are designed to
maximize battery life. Using other accessories may
invalidate your warranty and may cause damage.

Battery Indicator

The battery icon in the Status Bar shows battery power
level. Before the battery becomes too low to operate, the
battery icon flashes and a tone plays. If you continue using
the device without charging, the device will power off.

Installing the battery

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Insert the battery into the device, aligning the gold

contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the
device.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Removing the Battery

1. Remove the battery cover.

2. Lift the battery up and out of the device, using the slot

provided.

3. Replace the battery cover.

Getting Started 9

Charging the Battery

Your device comes with a Charging Head and USB cable to
charge your device from any standard outlet.

1. Insert the USB cable into the port.

2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head, then plug

the charging head into a standard AC power outlet.

3. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head

from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from
the device.

10

Memory Card

Your device supports optional, removable, microSD™ or
microSDHC™ memory cards of up to 128GB capacity (not
included), for storage of music, pictures, and other files.

Installing a Memory Card

1. Remove the back cover.

2. With the gold contacts facing down, slide the memory

card into the slot, pushing gently until it locks into
place.

3. Install the back cover.

Removing a Memory Card

Important!

To prevent damage to data stored on the memory

card, unmount the card before removing it from the
device.

Apps

1. From the Home screen, touch
Settings ➔

2. At the prompt, read the warning and select

continue. Wait for
the Status bar and Notifications.

3. Remove the back cover.

4. Using your finger, gently slide the card out of the slot.

5. Install the back cover.

Storage

➔ Unmount SD card

SD card safe to remove

➔

.

OK

to appear in

to

Turning Your Phone On and Off

Tur nin g the Device O n



Press and hold the
vibrates and starts up.

Turning the Device Off

1. Press and hold the

vibrates and the Device Options menu displays.

2. At the prompt, tap

Power/Lock Key

Power/Lock Key

Power off

, and then tap OK.

Getting Started 11

until the device

until the device

Smart Switch

Now you have nothing to lose. Easily transfer your photos,
videos, music, apps and more from your old device to your
new phone.

Get started today at

www.samsungsmartswitch.com

Your Google Account

Your new device uses your Google account to fully utilize its
Android features, including Gmail, Google Talk and the Play
Store. When you turn on your device for the first time, set up
a connection with your existing Google account, or create a
new Google account.

To create a Google account, or set up your Google account on
your device, use Accounts settings. For more information,
see “Accounts Settings” on page 148.



From the Home screen, touch Apps

Settings ➔

12

Accounts

.

➔

Your Samsung Account

Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung content
and apps on your device.

To create a Google account, or set up your Google account on
your device, use Accounts settings. For more information,
see “Accounts Settings” on page 148.



From the Home screen, touch Apps

Settings ➔

Accounts

.

➔

Setup Wizard

The first time you turn your device on, Setup Wizard will
guide you through the basics of setting up your device.

Follow the prompts to choose a default language, set up
accounts, choose location services, and learn more about
your device.

You can also use the Setup Wizard to quickly configure your
device at any time.



From the Home screen, touch

Setup Wizard

.

Apps

➔

Help

Get information about using your device, including videos,
useful tips, and other information.



From the Home screen, touch

Apps

➔

Help

Your Phone Number



From the Home screen, touch Apps

Settings ➔ About phone ➔ Status ➔ My phone

number

.

Voice Mail

All unanswered calls to your device are sent to voicemail,
even if your device is turned off, so you’ll want to set up your
voicemail and personal greeting as soon as you activate your
device.

For more information, see “From the Home screen, tap

> Voice Search

.

.Visual Voicemail” on page 84.

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➔

Apps

Securing Your Device

Use your device’s screen lock features to secure your device.

Note:

Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the device unlocked, at the Home screen.

To set a personal screen lock, use the Screen lock option. For
more information, see “Lock Screen Settings” on page 112.

Locking the Device



By default, the device locks automatically when the
screen times out.
– or –

Press the

Power/Lock Key

Unlocking the Device

Unlock the device using one of the default unlock screens, or
use Screen lock options for increased security.



Press the

Power/Lock Key

finger across the screen.

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, then touch and drag your

Section 2: Understanding Your Device

Features

•

5.1” Full HD sAMOLED (1080x1920) display, 432 ppi

•

Android 4.4 KitKat

•

Memory:

–

Internal: 16GB (The actual available capacity of the internal
memory is less than the specified capacity because the
operating system and default applications occupy part of the
memory. The available capacity may change when you upgrade
the device.)

–

Memory card: Up to 128GB

•

Camera:

–

Main (rear): 16MP Auto Focus with LED flash, Front: 2MP

•

Features:

–

Use two apps simultaneously with the Multi Window feature

–

Replace your TV remote control with Smart Remote

–

Use Polaris Office with your Microsoft Office documents while
on the go

–

Amazon Suite offers a variety of multimedia and shopping
experiences

–

Use Ultra Power Saving Mode to turn the Galaxy S® 5 screen to
black and white and shut off nonessential apps, so you get the
maximum battery life for your device

–

Unlock your phone with the touch of a finger with Fingerprint
Scanner on the home button

–

Built-in heart monitor allows you to record your heart rate when
working out

–

S Health lets you track your steps, challenge friends, earn
medals and get on-demand nutrition advice

–

Dustproof and water-resistant (IP67 rating), the device is
engineered to withstand the rigors of everyday life

•

Connectivity:

–

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 GHz/5GHz), MIMO

–

Wi-Fi Direct

–

Mobile Hotspot

–

Bluetooth 4.0 LE

–

DLNA

–

MHL 2.1

–

USB 2.0 and 3.0

–

3.5mm Headset Port

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Front View

Home Key / Finger Print Scanner

Front Camera

Power/Lock
Key

Back Key

Recent Key

Volume Key

LED Indicator

Earpiece

Proximity and
Light Sensors

•

LED indicator

: Glows or blinks in different colors to show status
when the screen is turned off. The LED glows red when charging,
and blinks red when the battery is low; blue when there’s a new
notification, or when you are recording voice with the screen
turned off; and glows green when the battery is fully charged and
the phone is attached to a charger.

•

Earpiece

: Lets you hear the caller during calls.

•

Light Sensor

: Detects the ambient light level, such as when
setting screen brightness when automatic brightness is enabled,
and when using the Camera.

•

Proximity and Gesture Sensors

: Detects the presence of objects
near the phone. For example, while talking on the phone the
sensor detects when it’s near your ear and turns off the screen to
prevent accidental key presses.

•

Front Camera

•

Power/Lock Key

: Allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself.

: Press and hold to turn the phone on or off, or
press to lock or wake up the screen. Press and hold for a menu,
to turn the phone off or restart it, or for easy access to Airplane or
Emergency Mode, and to Mute, Vibrate, and Sound modes.

•

Back Key

: Touch to return to the previous screen, or close a

dialog box, menu, the Notification panel, or onscreen keyboard.

•

Home/Finger Print Scanner

: Touch to return to the home
screen.Press and hold to launch Google search. Activate the
Fingerprint security feature to use as a fingerprint reader.

•

Recent Apps

: Touch to display recent apps, or touch and hold for

home screen options.

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•

Volume

: Press to adjust the volume of your phone’s sounds. From
the home screen, press to adjust master volume. During calls or
playback, press to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone of an
incoming call.

Back View

Microphone

3.5mm Headset
Jack

Camera

Flash

Speaker

USB / Accessory

Port

Infrared
Transmitter

Heart Rate
Sensor

Microphone

•

3.5 mm Headset Jack

: Allows you to plug in either a stereo
headset or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.

•

Microphones

: Allow other callers to hear you when you are using

the speakerphone, and captures sound during recording.

•

Infrared transmitter

: Allows you to control other devices, such

as a TV.

•

Heart rate sensor

: Hold your finger over the sensor to measure

heart rate, for use with apps like S Health.

•

USB Charger/Accessory Port

: Allows you to connect the phone
charger/USB cable (included) and other optional accessories (not
included).

•

Speaker

: Plays ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you

hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.

•

Flash

: Helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when

the camera is focusing and capturing a photo or video.

•

Camera

: Lets you take pictures and record videos.

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Features

Motions and Gestures

Control your phone by making specific gestures with your
hand above the phone’s screen.

Enable Motions and Gestures



From the Home screen, tap

➔

Motions and gestures

•

Air browse

the previous or next item, by moving your hand up and down, or
left and right, over the screen.

•

Direct call

log, message, or contact details are displayed by lifting the phone
to your ear.

•

Smart alert

missed calls and notifications that occurred since the last time
you picked up your phone.

•

Mute/pause

playback by turning the phone screen-side down, or by covering
the screen with your hand. You can also use Smart pause, to have
the phone pause video playback when you look away from the
screen.

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: When on, you can scroll through pages, or move to

: When on, you can call the contact whose recent call

: When on, your phone will vibrate to alert you to

: When on, you can mute incoming calls and pause

.

Apps ➔

Settings

•

Palm swipe to capture screen

of the current screen by swiping the side of your hand across the
screen, from left to right or right to left. The screen shot is saved
to the clipboard, and to the Screenshots folder.

: When on, you can create a copy

Air View

Air view allows you to hover your finger over items on the
screen to display more information.

•

Information preview: Hover over items to display information
previews, extended text, or enlarged images, depending on the
type of item.

Configure Air View

Enable Air view features, and learn about using them.



From the Home screen, tap

➔

Air view

.

Apps ➔

Settings

Multi Window

Multi window allows you to use two apps on the same
screen, in separate, resizable windows. You can copy text, or
a screenshot from one window to the other.

Turn Multi Window On or Off

Turn Multi window on or off in Settings.

1. From the Home screen, tap

➔

Multi window

2. Tap t he

or disable the option.

Display Multi Window

After you turn Multi window on in Settings, you can control
whether the Multi window tray displays on the screen, for
easy access to its features.

By default, the Multi window tray tab displays on the left side
of the screen. You can drag the tab along the side of the
screen, or tap the tab to open Multi Window, and then drag
Multi window to the right side of the screen, or the bottom.



To display the Multi window tab, touch and hold the

.

ON/OFF

switch beside Multi window to enable

Back Key

.

Apps ➔

Settings

Work With Multi Window

After enabling Multi Window, you can use it to run two apps
at the same time.

The apps display together on a split screen. You can switch
between the apps, adjust the size of their display on the
screen, and copy information from one app to the other.

1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray, and then

drag apps to the windows.

2. You can also use these Multi window options:

• Adjust the Size of Apps in Multi Window

between the windows to a new position.

• Toolbar

: Tap the circle at the center of the border between the

windows to display the Multi window toolbar:

–

Switch window positions

windows on the screen.

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: Switches the position of the app

: Drag the border

–

Drag text or a screenshot

: Enables drag and drop. In
selected apps, you can you can touch text in a window, or tap
the window, and then drag to copy content to the app in the
other window.

–

Close a window

: Closes the active window. The active

window is the window you touched last.

Customize Multi Window

You can customize Multi window to suit your preferences.

Create a Window Group

If you like to use two apps together in Multi window often,
you can create a window group to quickly display the two
apps in Multi window.

The window group will be stored in the Multi window tray, so
you can choose it any time to display the two apps.

1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray, and then

drag apps to the windows.

2. Scroll to the bottom of the Multi window tray, and then

tap

More

➔

Create

.

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Change the order of apps in the Multi window tray

1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray.

2. Touch and hold an app, drag it to a new position in the

tray and then drop it.

Choose apps to display in the Multi window tray

You can choose the apps you want to display in the Mult
window tray.

1. Tap the Multi window tab to display the tray.

2. Tap

More

➔

Edit

.

3. Drag and drop apps between the tray and the staging

area.

Note:

All apps can’t be used in Multi window. You won’t be
able to add any apps from outside the staging area.

Home Screen

The home screen is the starting point for using your phone.
You can customize the home screen by adding shortcuts,
folders, or widgets to give you quick access.

You can return to the home screen at any time by pressing
the

The home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe
the screen left or right to display additional screens. The
indicator near the bottom of the screen shows your current
screen position.

Tip:

Touchscreen Navigation

Tap

Lightly touch items to select or launch them.

•

•

•

Home Key

.

My Magazine is available on the far-left home screen.
Scroll to the left to access it.

Tap the on screen keyboard to enter characters or text.
Tap an item to select it.
Tap an app icon to launch the application.

Touch and Hold

Activate on-screen items by a touch and hold gesture. For
example:

•

Touch and hold a widget on the home screen to move it.

•

Touch and hold on a field to display a pop-up menu of options.

Swipe or Slide

To swipe, lightly drag your finger vertically or horizontally
across the screen.

•

Unlock the screen

•

Scroll through the home screen or a menu

Drag

To drag, touch and hold on an item, and then move it to a
new location.

•

Add a shortcut to the home screen

•

Move a widget on the home screen

Pinch and Spread

“Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger, or
“spread” by moving your fingers apart.

•

Zoom in or out while viewing a picture or a Web page.

•

Zoom in or out while composing a picture in Camera.

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Customize the Home Screen

Customize your home screen by adding application icons,
shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.

Manage Home Screens

Your phone comes with four home screens by default, and
you can add more, up to a total of seven. You can also
rearrange the home screens in a different order.

1. From the Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

2. Use these options to manage screens:

•Add a screen

• Remove a screen

drag it to the

• Set a screen as the main home screen

top of a screen. This screen display when you press the

• Change the order of screens

and then drag to a new position.

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: Scroll to the end of the screens, and then tap

on a screen to add it.

: Touch and hold on a screen, and then

Remove

icon.

Home Key

.

: Touch and hold on a screen,

: Tap at the

Create a Shortcut

Use shortcuts to launch an app from the home screen.

Apps

1. From the Home screen, tap

2. Touch and hold an app icon, and then drag it to a home

screen and release it.

Move a Shortcut

Move a shortcut to another home screen.

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold a shortcut to

undock it.

2. Drag the icon to a different location, and then release

it.

Remove a Shortcut

Remove a shortcut from the home screen.

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold a shortcut to

undock it.

2. Drag the icon to the

Note:

Removing a shortcut does not delete the app, it just
removes the shortcut from the home screen.

Remove

.

icon and then release it.

Create a Primary Shortcut

Primary shortcuts appear at the bottom of the home screen
by default. You can remove or replace any of the primary
shortcuts, except the Apps shortcut.

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold a shortcut to

undock it.
– or –

Tap

Apps

, and then touch and hold an app icon.

2. Drag the shortcut to a new position in the primary

shortcuts.

Remove a Primary Shortcut

Primary shortcuts are the Phone, Contacts, Verizon
Messages, Chrome, and Apps shortcuts that appear at the
bottom of the home screen by default. You can remove or
replace any of your primary shortcuts, except the Apps
shortcut.

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold a shortcut to

undock it.

2. Drag it to another screen, or to the

Remove

icon.

Add a Widget

Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a home
screen. Unlike a shortcut, a widget operates right on the
home screen. There are all kinds of widgets, including links
to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Gmail and email
accounts, and many others.

1. From the Home screen, pinch the screen.

– or –
Touch and hold an empty space on the screen.

2. Ta p

Widgets

, and then scroll to find one.

3. Touch and hold the widget, and then drag it to a home

screen and release it.

Remove a Widget

1. From the Home screen, touch and hold on a widget to

undock it.

Remove

2. Drag the widget to the

Note:

Removing a widget does not delete the widget, it just
removes the widget from the home screen.

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icon and release it.