Samsung SPH-M950DAAVMU User Manual
ANDROID SMARTPHONE
User Guide
Please read this manual before operating your
phone and keep it for future reference.
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ................4
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . .4
Setting Up Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Turning the Phone On and Off . . . . . . . .8
Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Your Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Displaying Your Phone Number . . . . . . .8
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Securing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Section 2: My Account ....................12
Create your Account and
Pick Your Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Activating Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Managing Your Account . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Top-Up Your Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Section 3: Understanding Your
Phone ..........................................14
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Primary Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Section 4: Contacts and
Accounts .....................................31
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Section 5: Calling ...........................41
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using Speakerphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Options After a Call Ends . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Logs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Section 6: Messaging .....................49
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Text and Multimedia Messages . . . . . . 49
Emergency Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Google+ Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Section 7: Applications ...................58
Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Activate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Chrome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Google Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Mobile ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
My Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Voice Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Section 8: Connections ...................79
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . 84
VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Section 9: Settings ..........................86
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Data Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Airplane Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Mobile Networks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Kies via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Blocking Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Power Saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
Back Up and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Developer Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Section 10: Health and Safety
Information ...............................114
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF)
Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
Certification Information . . . . . . . . .118
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . .120
Commercial Mobile Alerting
System (CMAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . .121
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . .122
Samsung Mobile Products
and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . 125
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . 125
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . 130
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . 131
Restricting Children's Access to
Your Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . 133
Other Important Safety Information . . 134
Section 11: Warranty
Information ...............................136
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . 136
End User License Agreement
for Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Index ..............................................149
3
Section 1: Getting Started
Understanding This User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the
features of your phone. A robust index for
features begins on page 149.
Also included is important safety information
beginning on page 114, that you should know
before using your phone.
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 phone. For more
information, see “Securing Your Phone” on
page 10.
Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on
default settings, and may vary from your
phone, depending on the software version
on your phone, and any changes to the
phone’s Settings.
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this
User Manual start with the phone unlocked,
at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are
simulated. Actual displays may vary,
depending on the software version of your
phone and any changes to the phone’s
Settings.
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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 phone.
Text Conventions
This manual provides condensed information
about how to use your phone. 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
Menu
, then select Settings
Wi-Fi
.”
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.
➔
Getting Started 5
Setting Up Your Phone
Install the battery, then charge it, to begin using
your phone.
Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable,
standard Li-Ion battery. A Wall/USB Charger
(Charging Head and USB cable) is included with
the phone, for charging the battery.
The battery comes partially charged. You must
fully charge the battery before using your phone
for the first time. After the first charge, you can
use the phone 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. When battery power is very
low, the battery icon flashes and a tone plays. If
you continue using the phone without charging,
the phone will power off.
Tip:
Task Manager provides helpful information
about extending battery life. For more
information, see “Task Manager” on page 9.
Installing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover by pulling up on
the slot provided.
2. Insert the battery into the back of the
phone, making sure to align the gold
contacts.
3. Replace the battery cover by aligning the
cover and pressing it gently into place.
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Removing the Battery
1. Turn the phone off. Removing the battery
when the device is on may cause loss of
stored numbers or messages.
2. Remove the battery cover by pulling up on
the slot provided.
3. Lift the battery out of the device using the
slot provided.
4. Replace the battery cover by aligning the
cover and pressing gently until it clicks into
place.
Charging the Battery
Keeping track of your battery’s power level is
important. If the power level becomes too low,
the phone turns off automatically, and you can
lose any unsaved information.
With the Samsung-approved Li-Ion battery, you
can recharge the battery before it completely
runs down.
Note:
The battery comes partially charged, but
you should fully charge the battery before
using your phone. After the first charge, you
can use the phone while charging.
Connect the charger to the USB/Accessory
port, then plug the Charger into an
electrical outlet.
.
Getting Started 7
Turning the Phone On and Off
Turning the Phone On
Press and hold the
the phone starts up.
Turning the Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until
the Device Options menu displays.
2. On the Device Options menu, touch
Power off
.
Lock/Power Key
until
Your Google Account
Your new phone uses your Google account to
fully utilize its Android features, including Gmail,
Google Talk, and the Google Play Store. When
you turn on your phone 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 phone, use Accounts
and sync settings (see “Accounts” on page 31).
Your Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for access to
Samsung apps on your phone, including
Media Hub.
For more information, see “Accounts” on
page 31.
Displaying Your Phone Number
From the Home screen, touch
Settings ➔ About device ➔ Status
Apps
.
➔
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Voicemail
All unanswered calls to your phone are sent to
voicemail, even if your phone is turned off, so
you’ll want to set up your voicemail and personal
greeting as soon as you activate your phone.
For more information, see “Voicemail” on
page 56.
TTY Mode
Your phone is TTY-compatible, allowing you to
connect a TTY device to the phone’s headset
jack. Before you can use your phone with a TTY
device, you’ll need to enable TTY Mode.
For more information about enabling TTY mode,
see “Call Settings” on page 45.
Task Manager
Your phone can run apps simultaneously, with
some apps running in the background. Use Task
manager to see which apps are running on your
phone, and to end running apps to extend
battery life. You can also uninstall apps from your
phone and check memory usage.
1. From any unlocked screen, touch and hold
the
Home Key
, then select Tas k
.
manager
2. Touch the
apps running on your phone. Touch
End all
3. Touch the
information about apps you’ve installed on
your phone. Touch
app from your phone.
4. Touch the
of RAM (Random Access Memory) in use.
Touch
increase available RAM.
5. Touch the
storage and SD card memory statistics.
6. Touch the
the tabs to the left to display the Help tab)
to view information about managing RAM,
and tips for extending battery life.
Active applications
to close apps.
Downloaded
RAM
tab to display the amount
Clear memory
Storage
tab for internal system
Help
tab (you may have to swipe
tab to view
End
tab to view
Uninstall
to remove an
to clear processes to
, or
Getting Started 9
Securing Your Phone
Use your phone’s screen lock features to secure
your phone.
To set a personal screen lock, and for other
settings related to securing your phone, refer to
Apps
➔
Settings
➔
Lock screen
Locking the Phone
By default, the phone locks automatically
when the screen times out.
– or –
Press the
Power/Lock Key
Tip:
When the phone is locked, the Emergency call
feature is available on the lock screen. This
allows you to make emergency calls even
while the phone is locked.
.
.
Unlocking the Phone
Unlock the phone using one of the default unlock
screens, or use Screen lock options for
increased security.
Press the
Power/Lock Key
drag your finger across the screen.
Tip:
Special notification icons display for missed
calls or new messages. Drag a missed call or
message icon to view the message or call log.
, then touch and
10
Memory Card
Your phone supports optional microSD™ or
microSDHC™ memory cards (not included), for
storage of music, pictures, and other files.
Installing a Memory Card
1. Open the memory card cover, turning the
cover to the side to expose the card slot.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, slide
the memory card into the slot, pushing
gently until it locks into place.
3. Close the memory card cover.
Removing a Memory Card
Important!
To prevent damage to data stored on
the memory card, unmount the card
before removing it from the phone.
1. From the Home screen, touch
Settings
➔
Storage
➔
Unmount
.
SD card
2. At the prompt, read the warning and select
OK to continue. Wait for
remove
to display in the Status bar and
Notifications before removing the card.
3. Open the memory card cover, turning the
cover to the side to expose the card slot.
4. Gently press the memory card to release
the lock, then carefully pull the card out.
5. Close the memory card cover.
SD card safe to
Apps
➔
Getting Started 11
Section 2: My Account
Before using your device, you must activate your
service with Virgin Mobile. You will need your
phone’s serial number, printed on a sticker inside
the battery compartment.
Create your Account and Pick Your Plan
1. From your computer, visit
virginmobileusa.com
2. Choose an activation option and click
then enter your ZIP code and click
3. When prompted, enter the
(MEID)
printed on a sticker inside the
battery compartment.
4. Follow the instructions to choose your plan
and select a payment method.
5. Follow the
instructions after creating your account in
order to start using your phone.
and click
Activating Your Device
Activate
serial number
.
Next
Next
.
Activating Your Device
1. Turn on your new phone.
2. From the Home screen, touch
Activate
.
– or –
Touch and drag downward from the top of
the screen to display Notifications, then
Click here to activate
,
touch
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete
the activation process.
4. After the activation, make a phone call to
confirm that your phone is active.
Note:
Do not press the
phone is being activated. Pressing the
Power/Lock Key
process.
cancels the activation
.
Power/Lock Key
while the
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Managing Your Account
From Your Phone
Just dial *86, or touch
My Account
your account, where you can:
•
Check your minutes
•
Add money (Top-Up)
•
Change plans, and a lot more...
from the Home screen to access
Apps
➔
From Your Computer
Log in with your phone number and Account PIN
at
virginmobileusa.com
everything above, and a lot more.
, where you can do
Top-Up Your Account
Buy Top-Up cards at thousands of retailers, or
make it even easier by registering your credit/
debit card or PayPal account.
Auto Top-Up
Auto Top-Up is the easiest way to keep your
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Section 3: Understanding Your Phone
•
Features
•
Touch screen
•
CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A Wireless Technology
•
Android® 4.1.2
•
Google Play™ Store, plus preloaded Google apps
•
Connections
–
Wi-Fi
–
Bluetooth
–
VPN
–
Wi-Fi Direct
–
DLNA
–
USB
•
Messaging Services
–
Tex t
–
Picture
–
Video
–
Voice
–
Email
–
Gmail
–
Chat
5 MP Camera/Camcorder with LED flash + 1.3 MP
Front camera
•
Gallery, for viewing and managing pictures and
videos
•
Video Player
•
Music Player
•
Support for microSD™ and microSDHC™
Memory Cards
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Front View
LED IndicatorFront Camera
Proximity and
Light Sensors Earpiece
Back
Key
Menu
Key
Home
Key
•
Front Camera
•
Proximity and Light Sensors
presence of objects, for use with motion settings,
and to control the screen display, such as when you
move the phone away from your ear during a call.
Detects ambient light when Automatic brightness is
enabled, and when using the Front camera.
•
Earpiece:
•
LED Indicator
status. For more information, see
on page 22.
•
Menu Key
menu of options for the current screen or feature.
While using your phone, you may notice that the
Menu Key dims, but it is always available at a touch
to provide a context-sensitive menu for the current
screen or app.
•
Home Key
Touch and hold to display recent applications or
launch Task Manager. While using your phone, you
may notice that the Home Key dims, but you can
always use it to display the Home screen.
•
Back Key
option. While using your phone, you may notice that
the Back Key dims, but you can always use it to
return to the previous item.
: Captures pictures or video.
: Detects the
Plays sounds.
: Flashes or glows for alerts or phone
“LED Indicator”
: Touch to display a context-sensitive
: Touch to display the Home screen.
: Touch to return to the previous screen or
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Camera
Key
Memory
Card Slot
Volume
Key
Side Views
•
Volume Key
master volume. During calls or media playback,
press
of an incoming call.
•
Memory Card Slot
(not included) for additional file storage.
•
Camera Key
hold to launch the Camera. In Camera, press to take
a picture or record videos.
: From the Home screen, press to adjust
to adjust volume. Press to mute the ringtone
: Install an optional memory card
: From an unlocked screen, press and
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Back View
Camera
SpeakerFlash
•
Flash
: Use when taking photos or recording video.
•
Camera
: Use when taking photos or recording
videos.
•
Speaker
: Play ringtones, call audio when in
Speakerphone mode, music and media playback,
and other sounds.
Top V i e w
Power/Lock Key
3.5mm
Headset Jack
Bottom View
•
3.5mm Headset Jack
or TTY equipment (not included).
•
Power/Lock Key
on or off, and to access a device options menu.
Press to lock the phone, or to wake the screen for
unlocking.
: Plug in an optional headset
: Press and hold to turn the phone
Microphone
•
Microphone
during phone calls, and video chat.
•
USB/Accessory Port
charging or to sync music and files.
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USB/Accessory Port
: Capture audio during recording,
: Connect a USB cable for
Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for using
your phone.
Status Bar
Widgets
Shortcuts
Primary
Shortcuts
•
Status Bar
: Presents icons to show network status,
battery power, and connection details.
•
Widgets
: Apps that run on the Home screen. These
widgets are on the Home screen by default, plus you
can add your own by touching and holding on the
screen for options.
•
Shortcuts
: Shortcuts to favorite apps. These
shortcuts are on the Home screen by default, plus
you can add your own by touching and holding on
the screen for options.
•
Primary Shortcuts
phone’s common apps.
Note:
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this
User Manual start with the phone unlocked,
at the Home screen.
All screen images in this manual are
simulated. Actual displays may vary,
depending on the software version of your
phone and any changes to the phone’s
Settings.
: Provides access to your
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Extended Home Screen
The Home screen consists of the Home panel,
plus panels that extend beyond the display width
to provide more space for adding shortcuts,
widgets and folders.
Slide your finger horizontally across the screen
to scroll to the left or right side panels. As you
scroll, the indicator at the bottom of the display
shows your current position.
Customizing the Home Screen
Customize the Home screen to your preferences:
•
Edit a Home page
panels. Touch
•
Display Settings: Refer to
Settings
•
Wallpaper
options for setting wallpaper for the Home and Lock
screens.
: Add and remove Home screen
Menu ➔
Edit page
.
Apps
➔
➔
Display
.
: Touch and hold on the Home screen for
Adding and Removing Home Screen Panels
Your phone comes with 6 Home screen panels.
You can customize the Home screen to include
up to the six default panels, and set one panel as
Home.
1. From the Home screen, touch
➔
Edit page
.
2. Use these controls to configure panels:
Remove
: Touch and hold on a panel,
then drag it to
Add
: Touch a previously-removed
panel to add it, up to the default total
of seven.
Home
page. This panel will display when
you touch the
Tip:
You can also “pinch” the Home screen to
display editing options.
Remove
: Marks the main Home screen
.
Home Key
Menu
.
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Navigation
Navigate your phone’s features using the
command keys and the touch screen.
Warning!
Please note that a touch screen
responds best to a light touch from the
pad of your finger or a non-metallic
stylus. Using excessive force or a
metallic object when pressing on the
touch screen may damage the tempered
glass surface and void the warranty. For
more information, see “Warranty
Information” on page 136.
Context-Sensitive Menus
While using your phone, context-sensitive menus
offer options for the feature or screen.
To access context-sensitive menus:
•
Touc h
•
Touch an item to select it.
Menu
.
Finger Gestures
Touch
Touch items to select or launch them. For
example:
•
Touch the onscreen keyboard to enter characters or
text.
•
Touch an item to select it.
•
Touch an app’s icon to launch the application.
Touch and Hold
Activate 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
Swipe your finger across the screen. For
example:
•
Unlock or unlock the screen.
•
Scroll the Home screen or a menu.
•
Combine touch and hold with swipe to drag an item.
Pinch
Using two fingers, make a pinch motion on the
screen. For example:
•
Pinch in to zoom in on pictures or screens.
•
Pinch out to zoom out on pictures or screens.
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Notifications
Notifications shows details about connections,
alerts and other items.
1. Touch and drag
downward from
the top of the
screen to display
notifications.
2. Touch an i tem to
open it, or to
launch the
related app or
feature.
Clearing Notifications
1. Sweep your finger downward from the top
of the screen to display Notifications.
2. Touch a notification to clear it, or touch
Clear
to clear all notifications.
Settings
Use settings at the top of Notifications to control
popular settings. Slide your finger right and left
to see all the icons.
•
Wi-Fi
: Turn Wi-Fi On or Off. See
page 79.
•
Bluetooth
: Turn Bluetooth On or Off. See
“Bluetooth”
•
GPS
GPS Satellites”
•
Sync
accounts. See
•
Screen rotation
setting, to control whether the screen automatically
updates when you rotate the phone. See
Rotate Screen”
Tip:
You can access Notifications from the Lock
screen, to easily access settings and
notifications.
on page 82.
: Turn GPS satellites service on or off. See
on page 97.
: Enable or disable synchronization with your
“Synchronization”
: Enable or disable the Auto rotation
on page 93.
“Wi-Fi”
on page 32.
on
“Auto-
“Use
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LED Indicator
The LED indicator, on the front of the phone
above the screen (see “Front View” on page 15),
animates or glows to show alerts or phone
status.
You can control some LED functions at
➔
Settings
➔
Display
➔
LED indicator
•
Charging
: When enabled, the LED glows red when
the phone is connected to a charger and charging,
and blinks red when the phone is connected to a
charger and there is a problem with charging. When
enabled, the LED glows green when the phone is
connected to a charger and the battery is fully
charged.
•
Low Battery
when battery power is low and the phone is not
connected to charger.
•
Notifications
a missed call, message or other notification.
: When enabled, the LED blinks red
: When enabled, the LED blinks blue for
Apps
.
Status Bar
The Status Bar shows network and battery
status and other details, including these common
icons.
Airplane Mode Active
communications are disabled. See
“Airplane Mode” on page 87.
USB Connected
connected to a computer using a USB
cable. For information about
transferring data between your phone
and a computer, see “Transferring
Data” on page 84.
Voice Call
Speakerphone
enabled.
Missed Call
missed call.
Mute
muted.
Battery Level
Battery Charging
Device Power Critical
little power remaining. Charge
immediately.
: The phone is
: A voice call is in progress.
: Speakerphone is
: Displays when there is a
: Voice or playback volume is
: Shown fully charged.
: Battery is charging.
: All wireless
: Battery has very
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3G connection
system. The arrows are colored when
data is being transferred.
Signal Strength
strength. The greater the number of
bars, the stronger the signal.
Wi-Fi Active
connected to a Wi-Fi network. The
greater the number of rays,
the stronger the signal. The arrows
are colored when data is being
transferred. For more information
about configuring Wi-Fi, see “Wi-Fi”
on page 79.
Wi-Fi Action Needed
connect to Wi-Fi network. For more
information about configuring Wi-Fi,
see “Wi-Fi” on page 79.
New Message
message(s).
New Voicemail
voicemail. A number indicates the
number of new messages.
New Email Message
email.
Download Successful
downloaded successfully.
: Phone is active on a 3G
: Current signal
: Wi-Fi is active, and
: Action needed to
: You have new
: You have new
: You have new
: A file was
Update Available
available for an installed app.
Update Successful
installed for an app.
Alarm
: An alarm is set.
Mute
: All sounds except media and
alarms are silenced, and Vibrate is
not active. To enable Mute, press and
hold the Power/Lock Key, then select
Mute.
Vibrate
Vibrate, press and hold the Power/
Lock Key, then select Vibrate.
Music Playing
the app is in the background. You can
control playback from Notifications,
or from Music player.
Music Paused
paused. You can control playback
from Notifications, or from Music
player.
SD Card Ready
underway, to prepare the card for use.
For more information about
using memory cards, see “Memory
Card” on page 11.
: An update is
: An update was
: Vibrate is active. To enable
: Music is playing, but
: Music playback is
: A memory card scan is
Understanding Your Phone 23
SD Card Safe to Remove
card was unmounted, and it is safe to
uninstall it. For more information
about using memory cards, see
“Memory Card” on page 11.
SD Card Removed
was uninstalled. For more
information about using memory
cards, see “Memory Card” on
page 11.
Bluetooth Active
on. For more information, see
“Turning Bluetooth On or Off” on
page 82.
Bluetooth Paired
with another Bluetooth device. For
more information, see “Pairing with a
Bluetooth Device” on page 82.
TTY
: TTY Mode is active.
: A memory
: A memory card
: Bluetooth is turned
: Your device is paired
Primary Shortcuts
Primary Shortcuts appear at the bottom of the
display. You can edit the Primary Shortcuts,
except for
Adding or Removing Primary Shortcuts
Apps
.
Touch and hold a shortcut, then drag it
from the Primary Shortcuts to the Home
screen, or from the Home screen to the
Primary Shortcuts.
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Widgets
Widgets are self-contained applications that you
can place on the Home screen for quick access.
Adding Widgets to the Home Screen
From the Home Screen
1. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then
touch and hold on the screen to display the
Home screen
2. To uch
3. Touch the
widget to the Home screen and follow the
prompts to configure the widget.
From the Widgets Tab
1. Navigate to a Home screen panel.
2. Touch
tab.
3. Touch a widget, then follow the prompts to
configure the widget and place it on the
Home screen.
Removing Widgets
Touch and hold the widget until
appears, then drag the widget to the
Remove
menu.
Apps and widgets
Widgets
tab, then drag the
Apps
, then touch the
icon.
.
Widgets
Remove
Shortcuts
Use App shortcuts for quick access to
applications from the Home screen. Your phone
comes with app shortcuts already placed on the
Home screen, and you can add your favorites.
Adding Shortcuts to the Home Screen
From the Home Screen
1. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then
touch and hold on the screen to display the
2. Touch
3. Touch and hold an app, then drag it to the
From the Apps Tab
1. Navigate to a Home screen panel.
2. Touch
3. Touch and hold an app, then drag it to the
Removing Shortcuts
Add to Home screen
Apps and widgets
Home screen.
Home screen.
Touch and hold the shortcut until
Remove
shortcut to the Remove icon.
menu.
Apps
.
appears, then drag the
.
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Folders
Place folders on the Home screen to organize
items.
Adding Folders
1. Navigate to a Home screen panel, then
touch and hold on the screen to display the
Home screen
2. Select
folder.
3. Touch
screen.
Removing Folders
Touch and hold the folder until
appears, then drag the folder to the
Remove
menu
Folder
, then enter a name for the
OK
to place the folder on the Home
icon.
Remove
Wallpaper
Choose a picture to display in the background of
the Home screen. You can choose from
preloaded wallpaper images, or select a picture
you’ve taken with the Camera or downloaded.
1. From the Home screen, touch and hold on
the screen to display the
Note:
menu, then select
2. Select
3. Choose a source:
Home screen, Lock screen
and lock screens
•Gallery
: Choose a picture stored on your phone
or on an optional installed memory card. Touch a
picture to select it, then use the crop tool to
resize the picture, if desired. Touch
the picture as wallpaper.
• ID Wallpapers
downloaded ID Pack(s).
• Live wallpapers
interactive moving wallpapers.
•Wallpaper
images.
You can also set Wallpaper in Settings. For
more information, see “Wallpaper” on
page 92.
Set wallpaper
.
: Choose a wallpaper from your
: Choose from preloaded
s: Choose from preloaded wallpaper
Home screen
.
, or
Done
Home
to set
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