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Sprint LG Tribute User Manual

User Guide

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Get Started .................................................................................................................................................... 1
Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................................ 1
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................................... 2
Activation and Service .......................................................................................................................... 4
Complete the Setup Screens ................................................................................................................ 4
Set Up Voicemail ................................................................................................................................... 5
Phone Basics ................................................................................................................................................ 6
Your Phone's Layout ............................................................................................................................. 6
Turn Your Phone On and Off ................................................................................................................ 7
Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................................... 7
Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................................... 8
Lock and Unlock Your Phone ............................................................................................................. 12
Your Home Screen.............................................................................................................................. 13
Status Bar ........................................................................................................................................... 18
Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard ........................................................................................... 20
Phone Calls ................................................................................................................................................. 23
Make Phone Calls ............................................................................................................................... 23
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Receive Phone Calls ........................................................................................................................... 25
Voicemail ............................................................................................................................................. 26
Visual Voicemail .................................................................................................................................. 27
Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................................. 31
Set Up Speed Dialing .......................................................................................................................... 35
Call Logs ............................................................................................................................................. 35
Call Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 36
Contacts ...................................................................................................................................................... 38
Get Started with Contacts ................................................................................................................... 38
Add a Contact ..................................................................................................................................... 40
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................................ 41
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Edit a Contact Entry ............................................................................................................................ 41
Communicate with Your Contacts ....................................................................................................... 44
Import, Export, and Share Contacts .................................................................................................... 46
Accounts and Messaging ............................................................................................................................ 48
Gmail / Google .................................................................................................................................... 48
Email ................................................................................................................................................... 50
Text and Multimedia Messaging ......................................................................................................... 56
Social Networking Accounts ............................................................................................................... 63
Apps and Entertainment .............................................................................................................................. 65
Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 65
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Navigation ........................................................................................................................................... 67
Music ................................................................................................................................................... 68
Web and Data ............................................................................................................................................. 69
Connect Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................................... 69
Data Services General Information (3G and 4G LTE Networks) ........................................................ 71
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ........................................................................................................... 73
Browser ............................................................................................................................................... 74
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Camera and Video ...................................................................................................................................... 80
Take Pictures ...................................................................................................................................... 80
Record Videos ..................................................................................................................................... 80
Tools and Calendar ..................................................................................................................................... 83
Voice Command .................................................................................................................................. 83
Calendar .............................................................................................................................................. 83
Folders ................................................................................................................................................ 90
Clock ................................................................................................................................................... 90
File Manager ....................................................................................................................................... 93
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................. 94
microSD Card ...................................................................................................................................... 97
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Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG Tribute .............................................. 101
Update Your Phone........................................................................................................................... 102
Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 104
Wireless Networks ............................................................................................................................ 104
Call Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 105
Roaming Settings .............................................................................................................................. 108
Share & Connect ............................................................................................................................... 109
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More Settings .................................................................................................................................... 109
Device Settings ................................................................................................................................. 111
Personal Settings .............................................................................................................................. 121
System Settings ................................................................................................................................ 125
Copyright Information ................................................................................................................................ 129
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 130
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Get Started

The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and service the first time.

Your Phone at a Glance

The following illustration outlines your phone's primary external features and buttons.
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Set Up Your Phone

You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.

Install the Battery

Please follow the steps below to install the battery.
1. Insert your fingernail into the Charger/Accessory Port and lift the cover up gently.
2. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.
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3. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.

Charge your Battery

The following steps will help you charge your battery.
1. Plug the USB connector into the Charger/Accessory Port at the bottom of your phone.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours.
Note: Your phone's battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
3. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn the phone on.
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If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for service, and begin the setup process.  If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.

Activation and Service

Follow the instructions below to activate your phone and Sprint Prepaid service.
Register Your Phone on Sprint Prepaid
1. From your computer, visit sprint.com/prepaidactivate.
2. Choose an activation option and click Next. Then enter your zip code and click Next.
3. When prompted, enter the serial number (MEID DEC) printed on the label on your phone's packaging.
4. Follow the instructions to select a plan and payment method. If you're swapping phones or bringing your number over from a different carrier, follow the
prompts to sign in or provide additional information.
5. Continue to follow the instructions to program your phone. Once you see the “Congrats” page, your phone and plan are activated.
To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit
sprint.com/prepaidsupport for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint
Customer Service at 1-855-639-4644 from another phone
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/prepaidsupport for assistance.

Activate Your Phone

After completing the account setup on sprint.com/prepaidactivate, simply turn your phone on. It is designed to activate automatically.
■ Press and hold the Power button to turn your phone on. Your phone is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the phone on for the first
time, you should see a Hands Free Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/prepaidsupport for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-855-639-4644 from another phone.

Complete the Setup Screens

The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your phone has been turned on, you will see a Welcome message. You can then complete the setup process.
Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your account.
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Note: During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and touch I Agree to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi.
To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, tap > touch and hold > System settings > More... > Mobile networks > Connections Optimizer and uncheck the box. See Connections Optimizer
for details.
1. Before activation, you can turn on the TalkBack voice navigation feature for the visually impaired. Double tap the center of the screen to activate this feature. To enable other features, tap Accessibility settings. To continue the activation process, tap Next. For more information on Talkback, see Accessibility.
2. Choose your language and tap Next.
3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network if desired. Then tap Next.
4. Configure your Google Account if desired.
5. Set your Google & location settings and tap Next.
6. Enter your name, if desired, to personalize some apps.
7. Tap Set Knock Code to set the lock screen as Knock Code. Otherwise tap Skip.
8. Your initial setup is complete. You can now enjoy your phone and personalize it to your liking.

Set Up Voicemail

You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
1. Tap > > Voicemail .
2. Tap Personalize now.
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.  Record your name announcement.  Record your greeting.
Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
For more information about voicemail, see Voicemail or Visual Voicemail.
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Phone Basics

Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.

Your Phone's Layout

The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone's basic layout.
Key Functions
● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
● Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the
Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
● Recent Apps Key allows you to access the recently-used applications window. Touch and
hold to open the options available for the current app, feature, function, or screen.
● Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Touch and hold to open Google Now.
● Power/Lock Button lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch your
phone to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode.
● Front-Facing Camera Lens takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and
allows you to video conference.
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● Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically
used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call. While talking on the phone, the sensor detects talk activity and locks the keypad to prevent
accidental keypresses.
● Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger or the USB cable.
● Microphone allows you to transmit your voice to the other caller and is used for voice-activated
functions.
● Speaker lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the
caller's voice in speakerphone mode.
● Volume Buttons allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume or adjust the voice volume
during a call.
● Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and
capturing a picture or video.
● Back-Facing Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos.
● 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for
convenient, hands-free conversations.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

Turn Your Phone On and Off

The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
Turn Your Phone On
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Button.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to open the phone options menu.
2. Touch Power off, then OK to turn the phone off.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).

Turn Your Screen On and Off

Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it.
Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
■ To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock Button. Pressing the Power/Lock Button again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen and show the lock screen.
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To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone's screen is off.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen timeout.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock Button.
2. Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock it. If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the
password or PIN. See Select Screen Lock.
Turn the Screen On Using the KnockOn Feature
The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the screen on or off.
● Quickly double-tap the center of the screen to turn the screen on.
● Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home screen, or the Lock screen to turn
the screen off.
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature
The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks (or taps) on the screen.
■ While the screen is off, tap the same sequence you established anywhere on the screen. The Home screen will be accessed directly.
Note: The Knock Code feature can be turned on and off in the Lock screen settings. From the Home screen, tap > touch and hold > Lock screen settings > Select screen lock > Knock Code.
Then follow the instructions to create your unlock sequence, as well as a Backup PIN in case you forget your unlock sequence.

Touchscreen Navigation

Your device is a touch-sensitive phone which allows you to select an on-screen option with a single touch and to easily scroll through long lists. Simply slide up and down through the display with your fingertip.
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Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply touch them with your finger.
Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.
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Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
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Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard.
Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen.
Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notifications screen. Pull down the Notifications bar and touch Rotation to select or deselect the option.
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Pinch and Spread
“Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when
viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.)

Lock and Unlock Your Phone

You can prevent accidental screen touches from activating phone functions by locking your phone.
Lock Your Phone
When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 9-1-1.
■ Press the Power/Lock Button .
Unlock Your Phone
1. Press the Power/Lock Button to wake up the phone.
2. Swipe the screen to any direction to unlock it.
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Note: The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions. For more security to guard against unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement (such as a pattern, PIN, or password) that will need to be entered to unlock it.

Your Home Screen

The home screen is the starting point for your phone's applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.

Home Screen Overview

Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
Note: The small dots above the primary shortcuts let you know your current screen position.
Tip: Tap to return to the main home screen from any other screen.
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Customize Your Home Screen

You can customize your Home screen when you do the following.
● Create Shortcuts
● Add Widgets
● Create Contact shortcuts
● Change the Background (Wallpaper)
● Customize Application Icons
Create Shortcuts
Shortcuts are different from the Home screen Widgets. Shortcuts can access a specific contact, activate a feature, action, or launch an application.
To add a shortcut from the Applications screen:
1. Tap to access the Home screen.
2. Select a location (canvas) for your new shortcut by scrolling across your available canvases until you reach the desired one.
3. Tap to reveal all your current applications. By default, the applications are listed in a grid view.
4. Scroll left or right through the list and locate your desired application.
5. Touch and hold the on-screen icon. This creates an immediate shortcut of the selected icon and closes the Applications screen. The new shortcut then appears to hover over the Home screen.
Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the available canvases (Home or Extended). The application you add to the canvas will still appear within the Applications screen.
6. While holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current canvas. Once complete, release the screen to lock the shortcut into its new position.
To add a shortcut via the Home screen:
1. Tap to access the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.
3. Tap either Apps or Widgets.
4. Touch and hold a selection from the list and drag it to your Home screen.
To delete a shortcut:
1. Tap to access the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen.
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3. Drag the icon over Remove and release it.

Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen

Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through your Applications screen or on the Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this Widget appears as an on-screen application.
To add a Widget:
1. Tap to access the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.
3. Tap the Widgets tab.
4. Touch and hold an available Widget and drag it to your current screen.
To remove a Widget:
1. Go to the Home screen canvas on which the widget is located.
2. Touch and hold the widget. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen.
3. Drag the widget over Remove and release it. This action does not delete the Widget. It just removes it from the current canvas.
To place a Widget onto a different screen:
1. Touch and hold the widget you want to move.
2. Drag the widget to the edge of the screen (the left side if moving to a screen located on the left, right side if moving to a screen located on the right).
3. After about one second, the current screen will change. Repeat until you get to the desired screen.

Change the Phone's Wallpaper

You can select and assign your phone's background wallpaper.
1. From the Home screen, tap > touch and hold > Home screen settings > Wallpaper.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home screen, then tap the Wallpapers tab.
2. Tap ID wallpapers, Live Wallpapers, Photos or Wallpapers gallery.
ID wallpapers to open a list of wallpapers available with your downloaded ID packs.
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Live Wallpapers to open a list of animated wallpapers installed on your phone. Live
wallpapers can be animated or even interactive. More Live wallpapers are available in the Play Store.
Photos to view the available wallpapers in the wallpaper gallery.
Wallpapers gallery to view the available wallpapers in the wallpaper gallery.
3. Depending on the type of wallpaper, tap Crop, Set wallpaper or Apply.

Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen

You can customize each application icon on the Home screen.
1. Touch and hold an application icon until it's unlocked from its current position. Then drop it on the screen. The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the application.
2. Tap the application icon again and select a preloaded icon sign.
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Access Recently-Used Applications

Your phone keeps a running list of your most recently used applications.
1. Tap to open the recently-used applications window.
2. Tap an icon to open the related application.

Home Screen Clean View

You can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching out. Pinch in or tap to see applications and widgets again.

Quick Access

To view the quick access items, touch anywhere in the front key area and drag up. The following options are available: Google Now.

Change the Screen Orientation

This phone is capable of changing the orientation of screen content when the orientation of the phone itself has changed. The phone's built-in accelerometer senses movement and changes its
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angle/orientation. Note that some of the screens, applications and widgets do not support orientation
Icon
Status
Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength (the more bars there are,
the stronger the signal is).
No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal.
4G LTE Connected – Indicates that Sprint Spark 4G LTE data service is
available.
4G LTE In Use – Indicates that Sprint Spark 4G LTE data service is in use.
3G/1x Connected – Indicates that 3G/1x data service is available.
3G/1x In Use – Indicates that 3G/1x data service is in use.
Wi-Fi Connected – Indicates that Wi-Fi is in use.
Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on.
Acquiring GPS – Indicates that GPS is on.
Receiving location data from GPS – Indicates that the phone is receiving
location data from GPS.
Airplane Mode – Indicates that the phone is in Airplane Mode.
changes. The automatic screen orientation feature can be manually enabled to change the orientation for all
enabled screens when rotation is detected.
Note: An example of a screen that automatically re-orients by moving the phone is the Messaging screen. This only requires you turn the phone to a horizontal position.
1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Display.
2. Tap Auto-rotate screen to enable (a blue checkmark displays) or disable the screen auto­rotation.

Status Bar

The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons indicating that you've received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the phone's status (on the right), along with the current time.
If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, the icon prompts you to open the Status Bar to view them all.
The following list identifies the symbols you'll see on your phone's display screen:
Status Icons
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Icon
Status
No SIM card – No SIM card is inserted.
Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on.
Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds
are silenced.
Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off.
Very Low Battery – Indicates that battery is very low.
Low Battery – Indicates that battery is low.
Battery Drained (40%) – Indicates that battery is partially drained.
Battery Full – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully
charged.)
Battery Charging – Indicates that battery is charging.
Alarm Clock – Indicates that an alarm is set.
Icon
Notification
New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message.
New Email – Indicates a new Email message.
New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates you have received a new text or
multimedia message.
High Priority Text or Multimedia Message - Indicates you have received a high priority text or multimedia message.
New Voicemail – Indicates you have received a new voicemail message.
Upcoming Event – Alerts you to an upcoming event.
New Hangouts Message – Indicates a new Hangouts message.
Data Is Syncing – Application sync is active and synchronization is in progress
for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts.
Problem With Sign-In Or Sync – There has been an issue with your connection to the Google server, or you were not properly signed into your account. In order to use Google application or sync features, you must set up and sign into an active Google Account.
Notification Icons
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Icon
Notification
Full Internal Storage – Indicates that internal storage is full.
USB Connected – The phone has detected an active USB connection.
More Notifications Not Displayed – Indicates that there are more notifications
which are not displayed in the Status Bar.
Call In Progress – Indicates that a call is in progress.
Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset – Indicates that a call is in progress
using the Bluetooth headset.
Missed Call – Indicates that you have missed calls.
Uploading Data – Indicates that your phone is uploading data.
Downloading Data – Indicates that your phone is downloading data.
Download Finished – Indicates that a download is complete.
Connected To VPN – Indicates that the phone is connected to a Virtual Private
Network.
Disconnected From VPN – Indicates that the phone is disconnected from the Virtual Private Network.
Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is playing.
Carrier data – Data use threshold approaching or exceeded.
TTY – Indicates that your phone is operating in TTY mode.
Hotspot Active – Indicates that Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active.
Media server – Media server content sharing on.

Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard

The on-screen keyboard displays automatically when you tap a text entry field. To manually display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text.
By default, there are 2 types of touchscreen keyboards: QWERTY keyboard and Phone keyboard. To change the keyboard between QWERTY keyboard and Phone keyboard.
1. Touch on the LG Keyboard.
2. Tap Input language and keyboard layout, then tap next to the desired input language.
3. Tap the desired keyboard type and tap repeatedly to go back to the entry screen.
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QWERTY Keyboard
1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text.
2. Enter the desired text.
To enter numbers, symbols, and emojis, tap .
To enter letters again, tap .
Note: If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically, uncheck the Auto-rotate screen. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Display and deselect Auto-rotate screen.
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3. When you have finished typing, tap to close the keyboard.
Phone Keyboard
To enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen. For example, tap
once for "a", twice for "b", or three times for "c".
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