Samsung VZW-i415 (Verizon) User Guide
User Guide
ANDROID SMARTPHONE
User Manual
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................6
Understanding this User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SIM Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Turning Your Phone On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Your Phone Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Your Google Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Your Samsung Account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
TTY Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Task Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Securing Your Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 2: Understanding Your Phone .....17
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Front View - Closed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Front View - Open . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
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Side Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Apps and widgets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Section 3: Contacts and Accounts ...........37
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Speed Dials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Section 4: Calling ......................................50
Making Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Multi-party Calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Answering Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Ending a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Recent Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Call Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Section 5: Messaging ............................... 60
Types of Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Text and Multimedia Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Emergency Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Google Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Google+ Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Section 6: Applications ............................70
Managing Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Amazon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Amazon Kindle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Amazon MP3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Audible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Calendar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Gmail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Google+ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
IMDb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Let’s Golf 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Local . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Memo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Messaging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Messenger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
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My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
My Verizon Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
NFL Mobile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Plants vs Zombies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Play Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Play Magazines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Quickoffice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
S Voice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Slacker Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Talk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
V CAST Tones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Verizon Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Voice Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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Voicemail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
VPN Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
VZ Navigator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Zappos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Section 7: Connections .............................97
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Wi-Fi Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101
VPN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Tethering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
NFC and Beaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
S Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Nearby devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Section 8: Settings .................................. 109
Accessing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109
Mobile Hotspot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
Data usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114
More Wireless and Network Settings . . . . . . 115
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Wallpaper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Power saving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130
Application manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
USB Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Accounts and sync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Backup Assistant Plus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Location services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Language and input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Back up and reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Accessory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
Date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Developer options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
About device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Section 9: Health and Safety
Information ...............................................156
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . 156
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) Certification
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
FCC Part 15 Information to User . . . . . . . . . . 162
Commercial Mobile Alerting System (CMAS) . 163
Smart Practices While Driving . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Battery Use and Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Samsung Mobile Products and Recycling . . . 166
UL Certified Travel Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Display / Touch-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
GPS & AGPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
Emergency Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
Responsible Listening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC)
Regulations for Wireless Devices . . . . . . . 175
Restricting Children's Access to Your
Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
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Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . .178
Section 10: Warranty Information ..........180
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
End User License Agreement for Software . . . 185
Index .........................................................193
5
Section 1: Getting Started
This section helps you to quickly start using your phone.
Understanding this User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your phone. A robust index for features begins on page 193.
Also included is important safety information beginning on
page 142, that you should know before using your phone.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the
default 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 15.
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.
Getting Started 6
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
: Additional information about the current topic.
•
Tips
: Quick or innovative methods, or useful shortcuts.
•
Important
: Information about the current topic that could impact
performance.
•
Warning
: 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, including these conventions:
➔
Arrows represent the sequence of selections in
procedures. For example:
Menu ➔
From the Home screen, touch
➔
Wi-Fi
.
Many settings use an ON/OFF toggle. Touch the
ON/OFF toggle to turn a setting ON or OFF. This
graphic is used to represent the ON/OFF toggle.
7
Settings
SIM Card
Your phone uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module).
The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that
stores your phone number, information about your wireless
service, and other information such as messages and
contacts.
If you purchased your phone at a Verizon Wireless store, the
SIM card is activated and ready to use. If you ordered a new
phone, 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 phone 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
The SIM card is installed under the battery cover, and must
remain in the device when in use.
1. Turn the phone off. Press and hold the
to display
2. Remove the battery cover, then remove the battery.
3. Carefully insert the 4G LTE SIM Card into the slot, with
the Verizon Wireless logo facing up.
4. Install the battery and battery cover.
Device options
, then select
Power/Lock Key
Power off
.
Removing the 4G LTE SIM Card
1. Turn the phone off. Press and hold the
to display
2. Remove the battery cover, then remove the battery.
3. Carefully slide the 4G LTE SIM Card out of the slot.
4. Install the battery and battery cover.
Device options
, then select
Power/Lock Key
Power off
.
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Battery
Your phone is powered by a rechargeable, standard Li-Ion
battery. A Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head and USB cable)
are 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. A fully
discharged battery requires up to 4 hours of charge 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.
Non-Supported Batteries
Using a non-approved battery may damage your phone.
Samsung phones do not support non-approved batteries.
Samsung charging accessories, such as the Wall/USB
Charger, will only charge approved batteries.
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Battery Indicator
The battery icon in the Status Bar shows battery power
level. Before the battery becomes too low to operate, the
empty battery icon will flash and a tone will sound. If you
continue to operate the phone without charging, the phone
will power off.
Tip:
For settings you can configure to extend battery life, see
“Power saving” on page 116.
For information about what’s using battery power, see
“Battery” on page 118.
Battery Cover
The battery is installed under a removable cover on the back
of the phone.
Removing the battery cover
Pull up using the slot provided, while lifting the cover
off the phone.
Installing and Removing the Battery
Installing the battery
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery into the phone, aligning the gold
contacts on the battery with the gold contacts in the
phone.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Installing the battery cover
Align the cover and press it firmly into place, making
sure it snaps into place.
Removing the Battery
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Lift the battery out of the phone, using the slot
provided.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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Charging the Battery
Your phone comes with a Wall/USB Charger (Charging Head
and USB cable) to charge your phone from any 110/220 VAC
outlet.
Note:
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.
1. Insert the USB cable into the USB/Accessory port.
2. Connect the USB cable to the charging head.
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3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC power
outlet.
4. When charging is complete, unplug the charging head
from the power outlet and remove the USB cable from
the phone.
Turning Your Phone On and Off
Power/Lock Key
Turning Your Phone On
Press and hold the
seconds, until the start-up sequence begins.
While powering on, the
phone connects with the
network, then displays
the Home screen and
active notifications.
Turning Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the
Phone options menu appears.
2. At the Phone options menu, select
follow the prompts.
Power/Lock Key
Power/Lock Key
Power off
for a few
until the
, then
Setup Wizard
The first time you turn your phone on, Setup wizard prompts
you to customize your phone.
You can also access Setup wizard at any time.
From the Home screen, touch
Setup wizard
.
Apps
➔
Help
Get information about using your phone.
From the Home screen, touch
Apps
➔
Help
Your Phone Number
From the Home screen, touch
Settings ➔ About device ➔ Status
number displays under
My phone number
Apps
➔
. Your phone
.
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.
Your Google Account
Your new phone uses your Google account to fully utilize
its Android features, including Gmail, Google Talk and
Google Play
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
sync
page 119.
™
Store. When you turn on your phone for the first
Apps
➔
Settings ➔ Accounts and
. For more information, see “Accounts and sync” on
Your Samsung Account
Create a Samsung account, for access to Samsung apps on
your phone, including Media Hub.
To create a Samsung account, or set up a Samsung account
on your phone, use
. For more information, see “Accounts and sync” on
and sync
page 119.
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Apps
➔
Settings ➔ Accounts
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 68.
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 in
Call Settings, at
TTY mode
.
Phone ➔
Menu ➔ Call settings
➔
Task Manager
Your phone can run apps simultaneously, with some running
in the background. Use Task manager to see apps running on
your phone, end running apps to extend battery life, uninstall
apps, and see how memory is used by applications.
Recent
1. From any screen, touch
.
manager
2. Touch the
running on your phone. Touch
applications.
3. Touch the
applications you’ve installed on your phone. Touch
Uninstall
4. Touch the
(Random Access Memory) in use. Touch
to clear processes to increase available RAM.
5. Touch the
statistics.
6. Touch the
Tip:
Drag your finger on the tabs to scroll the tabs.
Active applications
Downloaded
to remove an application from your phone.
RAM
tab to display the amount of RAM
Storage
tab for System and SD card
Help
tab for tips for extending battery life.
tab to view applications
End
, or
tab to view information about
, then select
End all
Tas k
to close
Clear Memory
Memory Card
Your phone supports removable microSD™ or microSDHC™
memory cards of up to 32GB capacity, for storage of music,
pictures, and other files.
Important!
To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, always unmount the card before
removing it from the phone.
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Installing a Memory Card
1. Remove the battery cover.
2. With the gold contacts facing down, slide the memory
card into the slot, pushing gently until it clicks into
place.
3. Install the battery cover.
Removing a Memory Card
Important!
To prevent damage to information stored on the
memory card, unmount the card before removing it
from the phone.
Apps
1. From the Home screen, touch
Settings
➔ Storage ➔ Unmount SD card
2. At the prompt, read the warning and select
continue. Wait for the
appear in the Status bar and Notification panel.
3. Remove the battery cover.
4. Gently press on the memory card, then release so that
it pops out from the slot, and carefully pull the card out.
5. Install the battery cover.
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SD card removed
➔
OK
icon to
.
to
Securing Your Phone
Use your phone’s security features to secure your phone.
Note:
Instructions in this manual are based on default settings,
and may vary from your phone, depending on the
phone’s software version, and any changes to Settings.
Unless stated otherwise, instructions in this User Manual
start with the phone unlocked, at the Home screen.
Apps
. For more
Settings
➔
➔ Security
To set a personal screen lock, touch
Settings
➔ Security ➔ Screen lock
information, see “Screen lock” on page 124.
For other settings related to securing your phone and
information, touch
For more information, see “Security” on page 124.
Apps
➔
.
Locking the phone
By default, the phone locks automatically when the
screen times out.
– or –
Lock the phone by pressing the
.
Key
Tip:
The Emergency call feature is available on the lock
screen, to allow emergency calls even while the screen is
locked.
Power/Lock
Unlocking the phone
Unlock the phone using one of the default unlock screens, or
for increased security, use a personal screen lock PIN,
password, or pattern.
Press the
drag your finger on the screen.
Power/Lock Key
, then touch and
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Section 2: Understanding Your Phone
Features
•
4-inch 800x480 WVGA touch screen
•
CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev-A /LTE Wireless Technology
•
Android® 4.0 platform
•
Google® applications, including Google Talk® and Gmail
•
Google Play® Store, plus pre-loaded applications
•
Connections
–
Wi-Fi® 802.11 a/b/g/n
–
Wi-Fi Direct
–
Mobile Hotspot
–
Bluetooth 4.0
–
Tet he rin g
–
NFC, with S Beam
–
VPN
–
Nearby devices with DLNA
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®
•
Messaging
–
Tex t
–
Picture
–
Video
–
Voice
–
Email
–
Gmail
–
Google Talk
–
Google+ Messenger
•
5 MP Camera/Camcorder + 1.3 MP Front camera
•
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including
premium content
•
Speakerphone
•
Support for microSD™ and microSDHC™ Memory Cards up to
32GB capacity
Front View - Closed
•
LED Indicator
•
Earpiece:
•
Proximity and Light Sensors
objects to control screen display, such when you hold the phone
to your ear during a phone call. Detects ambient light to
determine screen brightness when the Automatic brightness
setting is enabled, and when taking pictures with the Front
Camera.
•
Front Camera
•
Back
•
Home
•
Recent
to launch Task Manager.
•
Menu
the current screen.
: Flashes or glows for alerts or phone status.
Plays sounds during calls.
: Detects the presence of nearby
: Captures pictures or video.
: Touch to return to the previous screen or option.
: Touch to display the Home screen.
: Touch to choose from a list of recent apps or screens, or
: Touch to display a context-sensitive menu of options for
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Front View - Open
19
•
Function
: Press Function, then press a key to enter the orange
character on the key.
•
Search
: Press to launch Google Search to search the Web.
•
New message
•
Web
•
Directional Keys
menus, or in screens. From the Home screen, press the Right and
Left Directional Keys to move between Home screen panels.
Note:
You can also use the Back, Home, Recent, and Menu
Keys on the front of the phone with the QWERTY
keyboard.
: Press to create a new message.
: Press to launch Internet to browse the Web.
: Press Up, Down, Left, and Right to navigate
Side Views
•
Volume Key
volume. During calls or media playback, press
Press to mute the ringtone of an incoming call.
•
Power / Lock Key
Press to lock the phone, or to wake the screen for unlocking.
: From the Home screen, press to adjust master
to adjust volume.
: Press and hold to turn the phone on or off.
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Back View
21
•
3.5mm Headset Jack
equipment (not included).
•
5MP Camera and Flash
•
Microphone
chat.
•
Speaker
: Play ringtones, call audio when in Speakerphone mode,
music and other sounds.
: Plug in an optional headset or TTY
: Capture pictures or video.
: Capture sound during recording, calls, and video
Display
•
Status bar
: Presents icons to show phone status and
notifications.
•
Widgets
: Apps that run on the Home screen. These widgets
appear on the Home screen by default, and you can add your
favorites. For more information about adding widgets to the Home
screen, see
•
Shortcuts
Home screen by default, and you can add more shortcuts to your
favorite apps. For more information about adding apps to the
Home screen, see
Note:
“Apps and widgets”
: Shortcuts to apps. These shortcuts appear on the
“Apps and widgets”
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.
on page 30.
on page 30.
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Home screen
The Home screen consists of the Home page, plus pages 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 pages. As you scroll, the indicator at the
bottom of the display shows your current position.
Customizing the Home Screen
Customize the Home screen to suit your preferences.
•
Add Apps and widgets
widgets”
on page 30.
•
Add Folders
•
Change the Wallpaper
on page 32.
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: For more information, see
: For more information, see
: For more information, see
“Folders”
“Apps and
on page 31.
“Wallpaper”
Adding and removing Home screen pages
You can customize the Home screen to include up to the
seven default pages, and set the the page order.
1. From the Home screen, touch
– or –
Touch and hold on the Home screen, then choose
to Home screen
2. Touch and drag pages to change their order, and use
these controls to configure pages:
Tip:
You can also “pinch” the screen to display options for
editing the Home screen.
➔
Page
Remove
: Touch and hold on a page, then drag it
to
Remove
.
Add
: Touch to add a page, to a total of seven.
Home
: The page with this icon displays when you
touch
Home
.
.
Menu ➔ Edit
.
Add
LED Indicator
The LED indicator , on the front of the phone above the
screen (see “Front View - Closed” on page 18) animates or
glows to show alerts or phone status.
•
Blue:
–
Pulses in multi-color blue while the phone is turning On or Off.
–
Blinks blue for a missed call, message or other notification.
•
Red:
–
Glows red when the phone is connected to a charger and
charging.
–
Blinks red when the phone is connected to a charger and there
is a problem with charging.
–
Blinks red when battery power is low (phone not connected to
charger).
•
Green:
–
Glows green when the phone is connected to a charger and the
battery is fully charged.
Navigation
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 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:
•
Unlocking the screen
•
Scrolling 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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