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Table of Contents
Getting Started ....................................................... 10
Installing a nano-SIM Card and a microSDXC™ Card (Not
Installing a nano-SIM Card and a
microSDXC™ Card (Not Included)
You can use one nano-SIM card and one memory card (optional,
not included).The nano-SIM card can be installed or removed
while the phone is turned on. Unmount the microSDXC card
before removing it (see Connecting to Networks and Devices
– Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Phone Storage).
WARNING! To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any
other kind of SIM card or any non-standard nano-SIM card
cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard nano-SIM card
from your service provider.
1. Insert the tip of the tray eject tool into the hole next to the card
tray and pull the tray out.
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microSDXC
card
nano-SIM card
2. Place the nano-SIM card and the microSDXC card on the tray,
as shown.
3. Carefully slide the tray back into place.
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Charging the Battery
Your phone’s battery should have enough power for the
phone to turn on, find a signal, and make a few calls. You
should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.
Do not change the built-in rechargeable battery in your
phone by yourself. The battery can only be changed by ZTE
or a ZTE authorized service provider.
WARNINGS!
Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB Type-C™ cables.
The use of unapproved accessories could damage your
phone or cause the battery to explode.
Do not remove the back cover. The battery is not removable.
Removal may cause fire or explosion.
NOTE: Use the USB Type-C charger that comes in-box with your
phone to charge the battery. It’s specially built to support
Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 2.0.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging port.
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2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone
is on, you’ll see a charging icon, such as or , appear in
the Status Bar.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.
NOTE: If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to
power on the phone even when it is being charged. In this
case, try again after charging the phone for at least 20
minutes. Contact customer service if you still cannot power
on the phone after prolonged charging.
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This device contains a non-removable battery.
Attempting to remove will void your warranty and
could cause serious injury. Do not damage, alter, or
try to remove the battery.
Extending the Battery Life
Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and
Wi-Fi usage and GPS functionality can drain your battery.
You can follow the helpful tips below to conserve your battery
power:
Use the Battery saver feature in Settings.
Reduce the screen backlight time.
Lower the screen brightness.
Turn auto-sync, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth off when not in use.
Disable the GPS function when not in use. Most applications
using this function will periodically query the GPS satellites
for your current location; each query drains your battery.
Powering Your Phone On/Off
Press and hold the Power Key to turn on your phone.
To turn it off, press and hold the Power Key to open the
options menu. Tap Power off.
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NOTE: If the phone freezes or takes too long to respond,
press and hold the PowerKey for about 10 seconds to
restart the phone.
Setting Up Your Phone for the First
Time
When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or
reset it to factory settings (see Settings – Personal – Backup & Reset), you will need to set it up before using it.
1. Tap the language field to select the language you want, and
tap LET'S GO.
2. Follow the prompts to set up your Wi-Fi connection, Google
account, Google services, and other options.
NOTE: Users with low vision can tap Vision Settings on the
initial setup screen to customize accessibility features.
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and
Keys
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys
(put the phone into Sleep mode) when not in use and also to
turn the screen back on and unlock it when you need it.
Locking the Screen and Keys
To quickly turn the screen off and lock the keys, press the
Power Key.
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NOTE: 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 screen is off.
Unlocking the Screen and Keys
1. Press the Power Key to turn the screen on.
2. Press and hold an empty area of the screen to unlock the
phone, or
Press and hold to use Google voice commands.
Press and hold to open the camera.
Double-tap a notification to open the related app.
NOTE: If you have set a fingerprint, an unlock pattern, a PIN,
or a password for your phone (see Personalizing – Protecting
Your Phone With Screen Locks or Using Your Fingerprint),
you’ll need to press your finger against the fingerprint sensor,
draw the pattern, or enter the PIN/password to unlock your
screen.
Using the Touch Screen
Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a
variety of touch gestures.
Tap – When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard,
select on-screen items (such as application and settings
icons), or press on-screen buttons, simply tap them with your
finger.
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Press and Hold – To open the available options for an item
(for example, a message or link in a web page), press and
hold the item.
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.
Pinch – In some apps (such as Maps, web browser, and
Gallery), you can zoom in and out by placing two fingers on
the screen at once and pinching them together (to zoom out)
or spreading them apart (to zoom in).
Rotate the Screen – For most screens, you can
automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to
landscape by turning the phone sideways.
NOTES:
The Auto-rotate feature needs to be enabled for the screen
orientation to automatically change. Tap the Home Key >
> Settings > Display > When device is rotated >
Rotate the contents of the screen.
You can also access the screen rotation control by sliding
down the Status Bar twice and tapping Auto-rotate or
Portrait.
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Earpiece
Proximity & Light
Sensor
Back Key*
Home Key
Front Camera
Recent Apps
Key*
nano-SIM/
microSDXC
Card Tray
Main
Microphone
3.5mm
Headset
Jack
Auxiliary
Microphone
Indicator Light
Speaker
Touch Screen
Getting to Know Your Phone
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Charging/USB
Type-C™ Port
Dual-Lens
Camera
Dual Flash
Power/Lock
Key
Fingerprint
Sensor
Volume Keys
* You can switch the positions of the Back Key and Recent Apps
Key. Tap the Home Key > > Settings >Navigation key
and select one option.
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Key
Description
Power Key
Press and hold to turn Airplane mode on or off,
restart, or power off.
Press to change your phone to Sleep mode.
Press to wake up your phone.
Home Key
Tap to return to the home screen from any
application or screen.
Press and hold to access Google Assistant.
Recent Apps
Key
Tap to see recently used applications.
Double-tap to switch to the most recent
application.
Press and hold while using an app to activate
split-screen mode (see Knowing the Basics – Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode).
Back Key
Tap to go to the previous screen.
Volume Keys
Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.
Key Functions
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Status &
Notifications
Shortcut
Folder
Primary
Shortcuts
Wallpaper
Widget
Navigation Bar
Getting to Know the 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.
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Extended Home Screen Panels
Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for
shortcuts, widgets, and more. Simply swipe left or right on
the home screen to see the extended panels. You can add or
remove home screen panels, or adjust their order.
To add a new home screen panel:
1. Press and hold an empty area of the home screen.
2. Tap Widgets.
3. Slide the home screen thumbnails left or right and tap .
4. Drag a widget to the new home screen.
To delete a home screen panel:
1. Press and hold an empty area of the home screen.
2. Tap Home.
3. Swipe left or right to view the home screen thumbnails. Tap
on the top right corner of a thumbnail.
4. Tap OK. The items on the panel will also be removed.
NOTES:
A home screen panel cannot be left empty. If the icon, widget,
or folder is the only item on the current home screen panel,
the panel will be deleted as you remove the item.
When there are only three home screen panels, you cannot
delete any of them.
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To move a home screen panel:
1. Press and hold an empty area of the home screen.
2. Tap Home.
3. Swipe left or right to view the home screen thumbnails.
Press and hold a thumbnail and drag it left or right to the
place you need.
NOTE: Tap at the bottom of a home screen thumbnail
to set it as the main home screen.
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Personalizing
Changing the System Language
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Language &
input > Languages.
2. If the language you need is not shown in the list, tap Add
a language and select the one you want.
3. Press and hold next to the language you want to use,
and drag it to the top of the list.
NOTE: To remove languages from the list, tap > Remove and
select the languages you want to delete.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Date & time.
2. Set the date, time, time zone, and time format.
To adjust the date and time automatically, tap to turn on
Automatic date & time.
To adjust the date and time manually, tap to turn off
Automatic date & time and tap Set date / Set time to
change the date and time.
To adjust the time zone automatically, tap to turn on
Automatic time zone.
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To adjust the time zone manually, tap to turn off
Automatic time zone and tap Select time zone to set
the correct time zone.
To adjust the time format, tap to turn on Use 24-hour
format.
Changing the Ringtone and Notification
Sound
You can quickly customize the default ringtone for incoming calls
and the default notification sound.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Sound.
2. Tap Phone ringtone or Default notification ringtone.
3. Scroll through the list and select the ringtone you’d like to
use.
4. Tap OK.
NOTES:
Many applications have their own notification sound settings.
See Contacts – Editing Contacts – Setting a Ringtone for a
Contact for how to assign a special ringtone to an individual
contact.
When selecting ringtones or sounds, tap the Music or
Recording tab to select an audio file saved on the phone or
the microSDXC card.
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Turning System Sounds On/Off
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Sound > Other
sounds.
2. Tap Dial pad tones, Screen locking sounds, Charging
sounds, Touch sounds, Vibrate on tap, or Power up tone
to turn each option on or off.
- or -
Tap Emergency tone and choose an option for emergency
tone.
Adjusting Volumes
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Sound.
2. Drag the sliders below Media volume, Alarm volume,
Ring volume and Notification volume to adjust the
volume for each type of audio.
NOTE: You can adjust the media volume when a media
application is in use by pressing the Volume Keys. If no media
application is active, press the Volume Keys to adjust the
ringtone volume (or the earpiece volume during a call), or tap
and drag a volume slider to adjust other types of volume.
Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode
You can set the phone to silent or vibration mode by using
one of the following methods.
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Press the Volume Keys when no media application is active
to show the volume management window. Drag the slider to
the left or keep pressing the Volume Down Key to switch the
phone to vibration mode. Press the key again in vibration
mode to switch the phone to silent mode.
Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the
Notification Panel, and drag the panel downward. Slide left
and tap Sound, Vibrate, or Silent to switch the phone to
vibration or silent mode or turn on the sound (see Knowing the Basics – Managing Notifications – Using Quick Settings).
Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Sound >
Notification mode and select Vibrate or Mute to switch to
vibration or silent mode.
NOTE: In addition to silent mode and vibration, you can also
allow priority apps to send out notifications when you switch the
phone to priority interruption mode.
Using Do Not Disturb Mode
You can limit interruptions with Do not disturb mode. This
mode silences your phone so that it doesn’t make sounds or
vibrate when you don’t want it to.
Turning on Do not disturb mode
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Sound > Do not
disturb.
2. Tap Do not disturb and choose an option:
Tap Never to disable the feature.
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Tap Always to immediately enable the feature.
Tap Scheduled to enable the feature for a selected time
period. Under Set schedule, tap Days, Start time, and
End time to make selections.
3. If you select Always or Scheduled, tap Disturb rules and
choose an option:
Tap Priority only to allow only notifications that you have
marked as priority. Set these under Priority interruptions.
Tap Alarms only to allow only alarms.
Tap Total silence to block all notifications.
NOTES:
To set a Do not disturb exception for a specific app, Tap the
Home Key > > Settings > Notifications. Select the app
you want, and then tap to enable Override Do Not Disturb to
allow its notifications in Priority only mode.
You can also enable Do not disturb mode from the Quick
Settings menu. Swipe down twice to open Quick Settings,
and then tap Do not disturb. Adjust the settings and tap DONE when ready or MORE SETTINGS for the full menu.
To quickly turn off Do not disturb mode, press the Volume
Keys and tap END NOW.
Applying New Wallpapers
You can set the wallpaper for the home screen or lock
screen.
1. Press and hold an empty place on the home screen.
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2. Tap Wallpapers.
3. Swipe left or right on the wallpaper panel to select a
wallpaper, or tap GALLERY to choose the image you want to
use as the wallpaper.
NOTES:
Alternatively, you can tap the Home Key > > Settings >
Display > Wallpaper to pick an image from Gallery, Photos,
Wallpapers, or an animation from Live Wallpapers.
Some cropping may be needed for Gallery and Photos
images.
Setting the Theme
1. Press and hold an empty place on the home screen.
2. Tap Themes.
3. Tap a theme to select it.
Setting the Home Screen Transition
Effect
1. Press and hold an empty place on the home screen.
2. Tap Home.
3. Tap an effect and the phone will demonstrate how it works.
When you have found one you like, tap the Home Key to exit.
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Changing Screen Brightness
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Display >
Brightness level.
2. Drag the slider to manually adjust the screen brightness.
NOTE: With the proximity and light sensor, your phone can
automatically adjust the screen brightness for available light.
Tap Adaptive brightness in the Display settings screen to
turn the feature on or off.
Protecting Your Phone With Screen
Locks
You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When
it is enabled, you can press and hold a blank area on the lock
screen, and then draw a pattern or enter a numeric PIN or a
password to unlock the phone’s screen and keys.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Security.
2. Tap Screen lock.
3. Tap None, Long press, Pattern, PIN, or Password.
Tap None to disable screen lock protection.
Tap Long press to enable screen lock and allow
unlocking with a “press and hold” gesture. You can unlock
the screen by pressing and holding a blank area on the
lock screen.
Tap Pattern to create a pattern that you must draw to
unlock the screen.
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Tap PIN or Password to set a numeric PIN or a password
that you must enter to unlock the screen.
4. For Pattern, PIN, or Password lock, select whether to protect
your phone by requiring your pattern, PIN, or password
before it starts up.
NOTE: Until your phone starts up, it cannot receive calls,
messages, or notifications. When this feature is enabled,
you must unlock your phone to allow it to start up.
5. For Pattern, PIN, or Password lock, select how you would like
notifications and their contents to show when the phone is
locked, and then tap DONE.
NOTES:
Screen lock options are listed in the approximate order of
the strength of their security, starting with None and Long
press, which provide no security. A pattern provides
minimal security, although it can be more convenient
than the stronger options.
Remember the pattern, PIN, or password you set.
Otherwise, you will have to upgrade the phone software
to use the phone (see Upgrading the Phone Software).
Using Your Fingerprint
With the fingerprint sensor on the back of your phone, you can
register up to five fingerprints and use them to unlock the phone,
or simply press the fingerprint sensor to take photos, answer
calls, or open a bound app when the screen is off or locked.
NOTE: The fingerprint feature is available only when a screen
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lock (Pattern, PIN, or Password) is enabled. When the screen
lock is reset to None or Long press, all registered fingerprints are
erased.
Registering a Fingerprint
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Security >
Fingerprint.
2. Enter the screen lock pattern, PIN, or password you set. If
you haven’t set a screen lock, follow the prompts to set it.
3. Tap REGISTER or Fingerprint > Add fingerprint.
4. Follow the prompts to record the center and the edges of a
finger.
5. Tap OK.
NOTE: Tap an existing fingerprint record to change its name or
delete it.
Setting Fingerprint Actions
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Security >
Fingerprint.
2. Enter your pattern, PIN, or password.
3. Set the functions as you need:
Shortcut to a favorite app: Press the fingerprint sensor
to open the bound app when the screen is off or locked
with a registered fingerprint.
Take photo: When enabled, press the fingerprint sensor
to take a photo when the Camera app is open. No
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fingerprint verification is needed.
Answer call: When enabled, press the fingerprint sensor
to answer incoming calls. No fingerprint verification is
needed.
Protecting Your Phone With Screen
Pinning
You can use the screen pinning feature to keep an app in view,
so others cannot switch to other apps or access your personal
information.
Turning On Screen Pinning
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Security > Screen
pinning.
2. Tap the On/Off switch.
3. To add security for unpinning, tap the Lock device when unpinning switch, select a security option, and follow the
on-screen instructions if you do not already have a pattern,
PIN, or password set up.
Pinning a Screen
1. Ensure that screen pinning is turned on.
2. Open the app you want to keep in view.
3. Tap the Recent Apps Key.
4. If there are many app tabs, swipe up to find on the
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front-most tab.
5. Tap .
Unpinning the Screen
To unpin the screen and return to normal use, press and hold the
Back Key.
If you enabled the Lock device when unpinning option, unlock
the screen with your fingerprint, pattern, PIN, or password,
depending on your screen lock and fingerprint settings.
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Indicator
What it means
Indicator
What it means
/
2G connected
No signal
/
3G connected
Signal strength
4G LTE™ connected
Mobile data in use
Do not disturb mode on
(Alarms only or Priority
only)
Airplane mode
Do not disturb mode on
(Total silence)
Bluetooth on
Vibration on
Connected to a Wi-Fi
network
Ringer off
Wi-Fi in use
/
Battery low / Battery
full
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot
on
Knowing the Basics
Monitoring the Phone Status
The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides phone
and service status icons on the right side. Below are some of
the icons you may see.
Indicators and Icons
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Indicator
What it means
Indicator
What it means
Battery saver
Speakerphone on
/
Battery charging
Phone microphone off
Alarm set
GPS on
Wired headset
connected
Indicator
What it means
Indicator
What it means
New SMS / MMS
microSDXC card
mounted
/
New email
message(s)
New Wi-Fi network
detected
/
New Gmail
message(s)
/
Downloading /
sending data
Managing Notifications
Notification Icons
The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides
notification icons on the left side. Below are some of the
icons you may see.
Indicators and Icons
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Indicator
What it means
Indicator
What it means
Missed call
USB connected
Call in progress
/
Song playing
Opening/Closing the Notification Panel
Notifications report the arrival of new messages, calendar
events, and alarms, as well as ongoing events. You can
open the Notification Panel to view the details of
notifications.
To open the Notification Panel, swipe your finger down on the
home screen or from the top of the screen.
To close the Notification Panel, swipe your finger up on the
screen or tap the Back Key.
Responding to or Removing a Notification
In the Notification Panel, you can respond to a notification or
remove the notifications. The Notification Panel also supports
expandable notifications that let you perform additional
actions right from the notification itself.
To respond to a notification, tap it.
Slide down with one finger to expand certain notifications.
You can also swipe two fingers vertically or pinch-zoom to
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expand or collapse certain notifications, or tap / to
expand or collapse certain notifications and bundled
notifications.
To remove a notification, swipe it left or right.
To remove all nonpersistent notifications, tap CLEAR ALL at
the end of the list of notifications. (Some notifications are
persistent and cannot be removed until you tap them.)
To manage notifications, press and hold a notification and tap
MORE SETTINGS. You can then configure the notification
settings of the app that created it. The options may include
the following:
– Block all: Hide future notifications from the app.
– Show silently:Do not allow the app’s notifications to
make sound, vibrate, or appear briefly on screen.
– On the lock screen: Show, hide all, or hide sensitive
contents of the app’s notifications on the lock screen.
– Override Do Not Disturb: Allow this app’s notifications
when Do not disturb mode is on and set to Priority only.
NOTE: If you block notifications for an app, you may miss its
important alerts and updates. The notifications of some apps
cannot be blocked.
Using Quick Settings
The Quick Settings make it convenient to view or change the
most common settings for your phone.
Open the Notification Panel and you can find a few Quick
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Settings on the top. To open the Quick Settings Panel and
find all setting tiles, drag the Notification Panel downward, or
swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.
NOTES:
Swipe left on the Quick Settings Panel to view more tiles.
At the top of the Quick Settings Panel, tap to open the
full Settings menu.
To turn settings on or off quickly:
1. With two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen to
open the Quick Settings Panel.
2. Tap a Quick Settings tile to turn that setting on or off. Press
and hold certain tiles to access more setting options. (For
example, press and hold the Wi-Fi tile to open the Wi-Fi menu
in settings.)
To customize the Quick Settings Panel:
You can add, remove, or rearrange the tiles on the Quick Settings
Panel.
1. Open the Quick Settings Panel.
2. Tap at the top of the panel, and then try the following
options to manage your Quick Settings tiles:
To move a tile, press and hold it and drag it to the position
you want.
To hide a tile, press and hold it and drag it down to Drag
here to remove.
To add a tile, press and hold a tile under Drag to add
tiles and drag it up to the main Quick Settings Panel.
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NOTE: On the Quick Settings Panel, tap at the top to get to
the Settings menu.
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets
Adding Shortcuts and Widgets
1. Tap the Home Key > to view apps.
Or, to view widgets, press and hold an empty area of the
home screen and tap Widgets.
2. Slide up or down to browse the available apps; slide left or
right to browse the available widgets.
3. Press and hold a widget or an app icon and drag it to a home
screen panel.
NOTE: While dragging the item, you can take it to the right edge
of the screen to create a new home screen panel. Release the
item to place it on the new panel.
Moving Shortcuts or Widgets
1. Press and hold a shortcut or widget on the home screen.
2. Drag it to the place you need.
Removing Shortcuts or Widgets
1. Press and hold a shortcut or widget on the home screen.
2. Drag it to to remove it.
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Adjusting Widget Size
1. Press and hold a widget on the home screen, and then
release it.
2. An outline appears around the widget. Drag the outline to
resize the widget.
NOTE: Not all widgets can be resized.
Organizing With Folders
You can create folders on the home screen and add
shortcuts to them.
You can move or remove folders the same way as moving or
removing shortcuts.
1. Press and hold a shortcut on the home screen and drag it to
at the top left.
2. Release the shortcut. A new folder will be created with the
shortcut inside.
3. To add more shortcuts to the folder, press and hold each
shortcut and drag it over the folder before releasing it.
NOTE: Tap the folder and then tap the name field to rename the
folder.
Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts
The customizable primary shortcuts area at the bottom of the
home screen remains the same on every home screen panel.
You can keep up to four items (in addition to Apps) in the primary
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shortcuts area. Drag shortcuts or folders in or out of the area.
Entering Text
You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Some
apps open it automatically. In others, you open it by tapping
where you want to type. You can tap the Back Key to hide
the on-screen keyboard. You can also enter text by speaking
with the Google voice typing feature.
Enabling or Disabling Input Methods
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Languages & input >
Virtual keyboard > Manage keyboards.
2. Tap the switches beside the input methods to enable or
disable them as options for entering text.
NOTE: Some default input methods may not be disabled.
Changing Input Methods
1. When you use the on-screen keyboard to enter text, the icon
appears at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap .
3. Select the input method you need.
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NOTE: The icon appears only when more than one input
method is installed and enabled.
Google Keyboard
The Google Keyboard provides a layout similar to a desktop
computer keyboard. When screen auto-rotation is enabled,
turn the phone sideways and the keyboard will change from
portrait to landscape. The landscape keyboard is not
supported in all applications.
Tap the alphabetic
keys to enter letters. Press and hold some specific keys
to enter associated accented letters or numbers. For
example, to enter É, press and hold and the available
accented letters and number 3 appear. Then slide to
choose É.
As you enter a word, suggestions appear above the keyboard.
Tap one to select it. (You can drag a word to to remove
it from the list of possible suggestions.)
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Tap to use uppercase. Double-tap to lock
uppercase. This key also changes to indicate the current
case you are using: for lowercase, for uppercase,
and when locked in uppercase.
Tap to delete the text before the cursor.
Tap to select numbers and symbols. You can then tap
to find more, or tap to choose emoji and
emoticons.
Tap to use Google voice typing.
Press and hold to change the input language or set up
the Google Keyboard.
Press and hold and slide to to change to a smaller
keyboard for easier one-handed typing. Tap / to switch
to the right-hand or left-hand keyboard, respectively. Tap
to switch back to the full-sized keyboard.
Glide typing
The Google Keyboard supports the gesture-typing feature.
Use this feature to input a word by sliding from letter to letter
on the keyboard.
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Start of
the word
End of
the word
To enable and use glide typing:
1. Press and hold on the Google Keyboard,and then tap
Google Keyboard settings.
2. Tap Glide typing>Enable glide typing if this feature is
turned off.
3. On the Google Keyboard, slide your finger from letter to letter
to trace a word without lifting the finger until you reach the
end of the word.
NOTES:
Tap to type when you want to. If you want to enter a
single letter, simply tap the key once.
Lift your finger at the end of the word. A space is added
automatically when you begin to trace the next word.
Google Voice Typing
Google voice typing uses the Google voice recognition
service to convert speech to text. You must have a data
connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi network to use it.
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1. Tap to access the voice-typing feature when you are
using the Google Keyboard.
2. When you see the microphone image, speak what you want
to type.
3. You can continue entering text or tap an underlined word to
change or delete it.
NOTE: Say "comma," "period," "question mark," "exclamation
mark," or "exclamation point" to enter punctuation.
Input Method Settings
Choose the input method settings by tapping the Home Key >
> Settings > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard.
You can set the current input method and choose the
settings for input methods.
Editing Text
Move the insertion point: Tap where you want to type.
The cursor blinks in the new position, and a tab appears
below it. Drag the tab to move the cursor.
Selecttext: Press and hold or double-tap within the text.
The nearest word highlights, with a tab at each end of the
selection. Drag the tabs to change the selection. Tap >
SELECT ALL to select all the text, tap SHARE and
choose an option.
Cut or copy: Select the text you want to manipulate. Then
tap CUT or COPY to cut or copy the text to the clipboard.
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Replace text with the clipboard text: Select the text you
want to replace. Then tap PASTE.
Insert clipboard text to the text field: Tap the tab below
the cursor. Then tap PASTE.
Share text: Select the text you want to share, tap SHARE,
and select a method.
Opening and Switching Apps
Opening an App
1. Tap the Home Key > to open the application list, where
you can find all of the apps on your phone.
2. Slide up or down on the screen to view all of the apps. Tap an
app to open it.
NOTE: Drag the slider on the right side of the screen to the initial
letter of the app you need, or tap the search field at the top to
search for apps.
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Switching Between Recently Opened Apps
1. Tap the Recent Apps Key. The apps you’ve used recently
are displayed in a series of tabs. Swipe up and down to see
all the tabs.
2. Tap a tab to open that app.
NOTES:
You can swipe a tab left or right or tap on the corner of
the tab to remove it from the list. Tap Clear all to remove
all tabs.
Double-tap the Recent Apps Key to quickly switch
between the two most recently used apps.
Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode
You can work with two apps at the same time in split-screen
mode.
NOTE: Not all apps support split-screen mode.
Method one:
1. Tap the Recent Apps Key to view your recently used apps.
2. Press and hold the tab of the first app you want to use, and
then drag it to Drag here to use split screen.
3. If the second app you want to use is in the recent apps list,
tap its tab. If not, tap the Home Key > to find and open
the app you need.
Method two:
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1. Open the first app you want to use, and then press and hold
the Recent Apps Key.
2. Find and open the second app you want to use, either by
tapping the Recent Apps Key and tapping a tab or by
tapping the Home Key >.
To turn off split-screen mode, drag to the top or bottom of
the screen.
Uninstalling or Disabling an App
1. Tap the Home Key > to open the application list.
2. Press and hold an app icon, and drag it to or at the
top of the screen.
3. Tap OK to uninstall or disable the app.
NOTES:
Not all apps cannot be uninstalled or disabled.
To find the disabled applications, tap the Home Key >
> Settings > Apps. Tap All apps and select
Disabled. You canthen tap a disabled app and tap
ENABLE to restore it.
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Connecting to Networks and
Devices
Connecting to Mobile Networks
Controlling Mobile Data Use
To enable or disable data access:
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Mobile networks >
Mobile Networks.
2. Slide the Mobile Data switch to enable or disable mobile data
use.
To get data services when roaming:
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Mobile networks >
International Data Roaming.
2. Slide the Mobile Data switch to enable or disable roaming.
NOTE: Data roaming may incur significant roaming charges.
Selecting Preferred Network Type
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Mobile networks >
Preferred network type.
2. Tap the type of network you prefer to connect to.
NOTE: The Preferred network type option is displayed only
when this feature is available. Please check with your operator
whether this feature is available.
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Checking Access Point Names
You can use the default Access Point Names (APNs) to
connect to the Internet. Tap the Home Key > >
Settings > Mobile networks > Access Point Names to
check the default APN.
NOTE: To set the APN to default settings, tap > Reset to
default.
Connecting to Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide
Internet access at distances of up to 300 feet (100 meters),
depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings.
Turning Wi-Fi On and Connecting to a Wi-Fi
Network
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position to turn on
Wi-Fi.
3. Tap a network name to connect to it.
4. If the network is secured, enter the password and tap
CONNECT.
NOTE: Your phone automatically connects to previously
used Wi-Fi networks when they are in range.
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Getting Notified of Open Networks
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
3. Tap .
4. Slide the Network notification switch to enable notifications.
When Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status Bar
when your phone detects an open Wi-Fi network. Slide the
Network notification switch to turn off notifications.
Adding a Wi-Fi Network
You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not
broadcast its name (SSID), when you are out of range.
To connect to a secured network, you first need to get the
security details from the network's administrator.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
3. At the bottom of the list of available Wi-Fi networks, tap Add network.
4. Enter the network SSID (name). If necessary, enter security
or other network configuration details.
5. Tap SAVE.
Forgetting a Wi-Fi Network
You can make your phone forget the details of a Wi-Fi
network that you added - for example, if you don’t want the
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phone to connect to it automatically or if it is a network that
you no longer use.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
3. Tap the Wi-Fi network name and then tap FORGET. NOTE: If the Wi-Fi network you want to forget is not in the current
list, tap > Saved networks for more.
Connecting to a WPS Network
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that makes it easy
to add your phone to the access points which support WPS.
You can use one of the following methods to connect your
phone to a wireless network using WPS.
Method one: WPS button (Recommended)
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
3. Tap > Advanced > WPS Push Button.
4. Press the WPS button on the access point, and it will
recognize your phone and add it to the network.
Method two: PIN
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
3. Tap > Advanced > WPS Pin Entry.
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4. The WPS PIN displays on the screen. Enter the PIN into the
access point's setup page.
After entering the PIN, your phone automatically finds the access
point and configures the connection.
NOTE: For detailed information about the WPS feature of the
access point, please refer to its documentation.
Adjusting Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Wi-Fi.
2. Tap to adjust the following settings.
Network notification: Get notifications in the Status Bar
when Wi-Fi is on and an open network is available.
Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Choose whether to keep
Wi-Fi on in sleep mode.
MAC address: Check the MAC address.
IP address: Check the phone’s IP address.
- or Tap > Advanced to adjust the following settings.
Install certificates: Install certificates needed for
connecting to certain Wi-Fi networks.
WPS Push Button: Connect to a WPS network via the
push button method.
WPS Pin Entry: Connect to a WPS network via the
phone PIN method.
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Connecting to Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless communication technology.
Phones or other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can
exchange information wirelessly within a distance of about 30
feet (10 meters). The Bluetooth devices must be paired before
the communication is performed.
Turning Bluetooth On/Off
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On or Off
position.
When Bluetooth is on, the icon appears in the Status Bar.
Changing the Device Name
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On position if
Bluetooth is off.
3. Tap > Rename this device.
4. Edit the name and tap RENAME.
Pairing With Another Bluetooth Device
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On position if
Bluetooth is off.
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Your phone automatically scans for and displays the IDs of
all available Bluetooth devices in range. Tap > Refresh if
you want to scan again.
3. Tap the device you want to pair with.
4. If necessary, confirm that the Bluetooth passkeys are the
same between the two devices and tap PAIR. Alternatively,
enter a Bluetooth passkey and tap PAIR.
Pairing is successfully completed when the other device
accepts the connection or the same passkey is entered.
NOTE: The Bluetooth passkey may be fixed for certain devices,
such as headsets and hands-free car kits. You can try entering
0000 or 1234 (the most common passkeys), or refer to the
documents for that device.
Forgetting a Bluetooth Device
You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with
another Bluetooth device. To connect to the device again,
you must search for it and may need to enter or confirm a
passkey again.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Bluetooth and
ensure that Bluetooth is turned on.
2. In the list of paired devices, tap beside the Bluetooth
device you want to forget.
3. Tap FORGET.
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Sending Data via Bluetooth
1. Open the appropriate application and select the file or item
you want to share.
2. Select the option for sharing via Bluetooth. The method may
vary by application and data type.
3. Tap a Bluetooth device the phone has paired with or wait for it
to search for new devices and tap one of them.
Receiving Data via Bluetooth
1. Turn Bluetooth on before trying to receive data via Bluetooth.
2. When prompted, tap ACCEPT to start receiving the data.
Swipe down on the Status Bar to locate the prompt, if
needed.
Received files are stored automatically in a dedicated folder
(Bluetooth, for instance) in the phone storage or microSDXC card.
You can access them in the File Manager app.
Connecting to Your Computer via USB
You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable
and transfer music, pictures, and other files in both directions.
Your phone stores these files in the internal storage or on a
removable microSDXC card.
Connecting Your Phone to a Computer via
USB
1. Connect your phone to the PC with a USB cable.
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2. Your Connect to PC options menu will automatically open, or
you can open the Notification Panel and tap .
3. Choose one of the following options:
Charge only: Charge your phone via USB.
Install driver: Install the driver needed for some USB
connection modes (such as MTP). You only need to install
the driver on the same PC once.
NOTE: You can also install the driver on PC by running
the executable file in the new CD-ROM drive.
Media device (MTP): Transfer files on Windows
Android™ File Transfer on Mac®.
NOTE: For Windows XP, install the drivers and Windows
Media® Player 11 (or later version) when you use Media
device (MTP) for the first time.
Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using camera software.
®
, or use
NOTE: To make your phone connect to the computer
automatically using the selected connection type, check
Don’t ask me again.
Disconnecting Your Phone From the
Computer
To disconnect the phone from the computer, simply unplug
the USB cable when you’re finished.
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Using the microSDXC Card as Portable
or Phone Storage
You can use your microSDXC card as portable storage to
save photos, music, videos, downloaded files, and more.
If your microSDXC card is new or doesn't have content you
want to keep, you can also set it up as an extension of the
phone storage (this requires formatting that prevents the
microSDXC card from working with other devices).
CAUTION: As part of the phone storage, the microSDXC
card may have data on it that is necessary for some apps to
function normally. Therefore, do not remove or replace the
card randomly.
Setting Up the microSDXC Card as Portable
Storage
When you install a microSDXC card that has not been used on
your phone before, the phone will mount the card as portable
storage by default.
To remove the microSDXC card from your phone:
If you need to remove the microSDXC card used as portable
storage while the phone is on, you must unmount it first.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap next to the microSDXC card name in the Portable
storage section.
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3. When the screen prompts the card is safely ejected, you can
remove it from the phone.
To erase and format the microSDXC card:
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap the microSDXC card name in the Portable storage
section.
3. Tap Format.
4. Tap ERASE & FORMAT.
CAUTION: The formatting procedure erases all the data on
the microSDXC card, after which the files CANNOT be
retrieved.
Setting Up the microSDXC Card as Phone
Storage
If your microSDXC card is new or doesn't have content you want
to keep, you can format the card for use as part of the phone
storage. If you move the microSDXC card to another device, it
will need to be formatted before it can be used.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap the microSDXC card name in the Portable storage
section.
3. Tap Format as internal.
4. Tap ERASE & FORMAT. CAUTION: The formatting procedure erases all the data on
the microSDXC card, after which the files CANNOT be
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retrieved.
5. The phone will prompt you to move your photos, files and
other data from the internal storage to the microSDXC card.
Select Move now or Move later and tap NEXT. Follow the
on-screen instructions to continue.
To move data between the internal storage and the
microSDXC card:
With the microSDXC card as part of the phone storage, you can
move your photos, files, and other data between the internal
storage and the card at any time.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap Internal shared storage or the microSDXC card name.
3. Tap Migrate data.
4. Tap MOVE.
NOTE: Whenever you move data between the internal storage
and the microSDXC card, the destination is used to save new
apps and personal data (such as photos and videos) and only the
destination is accessible from a computer.
To remove the microSDXC card from your phone:
If you need to remove the microSDXC card used as phone
storage while the phone is on, you must unmount it first.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap your microSDXC card name.
3. Tap Remove SD card.
NOTE: Before ejecting the card, ensure that you have moved
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data and apps to the internal storage.
4. Tap EJECT.
5. When the screen prompts the card is safely ejected, you can
remove it from the phone.
To reformat the microSDXC card as portable storage:
If you no longer want to use your microSDXC card as phone
storage, you can reformat the card as portable storage.
NOTE: Before the formatting, ensure that you have moved data
and apps to the internal storage.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap your microSDXC card name.
3. Tap Format as portable.
4. Tap FORMAT.
CAUTION: The formatting procedure erases all the data on
the microSDXC card, after which the files CANNOT be
retrieved.
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection
You can share your phone’s data capabilities through
tethering or by activating the mobile hotspot feature to create
a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection via
USB
You can access the Internet on your computer via the USB
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tethering feature of your phone. This feature requires a data
connection on a mobile network and may result in data
charges.
NOTE: You cannot transfer files between your phone and
your computer when the phone is USB tethered.
1. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
2. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > More.
3. Switch on USB tethering. A new network connection will be
created on your computer.
NOTE: To stop sharing your data connection, switch off USB
tethering or disconnect the USB cable.
Sharing Mobile Data Through a Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can share your phone’s data connection with other
devices by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
The feature requires a data connection on a mobile network
and may result in data charges.
NOTE: When the portable Wi-Fi hotspot feature is enabled,
you cannot use your phone’s Wi-Fi capability to access the
Internet. You still remain connected to the Internet via your
mobile data network.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Slide the switch to the On position. (If Wi-Fi was on, tap
OK to turn it off.)
After a moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi
network name (SSID).
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3. On another device, locate your phone via Wi-Fi and connect
with it to start using the phone’s mobile data.
NOTE: To stop sharing your data connection, slide the switch to the Off position.
Setting Up Your Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can change your phone's Wi-Fi network name (SSID),
secure your portable Wi-Fi hotspot, and set other options.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Tap an option to configure settings.
Configure:
- Network name: Enter or edit a network name (SSID)
that other devices see when scanning for Wi-Fi
networks.
- Channel: Change channels in case of interference.
- Security: Choose a security option, Open (not
recommended) or WPA2 PSK (other users can
access your hotspot only if they enter the correct
password). When you select WPA2 PSK, tap the
Password field to edit the security password.
- Show password: If you have chosen WPA2 PSK
security, check to show or uncheck to hide the
password.
- Broadcast network name (SSID): Check to
broadcast or uncheck to hide your network name
(SSID). If the broadcast is disabled, other users need
to get your network SSID to find the Wi-Fi hotspot.
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Manage users: Block or unblock users, set the maximum
number of devices that can connect to the hotspot
simultaneously, and view a list of connected users.
Sleep policy: Set hotspot sleep policy and notification.
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the
resources inside a secured local network. VPNs are
commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other
institutions to let people access local network resources
when not on campus, or when connected to a wireless
network.
Depending on the type of VPN you are using, you may be
required to enter your login credentials or install security
certificates before you can connect to your VPN. You can get
this information from your network administrator.
NOTE: You need to set a lock screen pattern, PIN, or
password before you can use a VPN.
Adding a VPN
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > More > VPN.
2. Tap and enter the VPN name.
3. Enter the server address and other information provided by
your network administrator. Check Show advanced options
to fill out additional details.
4. Tap SAVE.
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The VPN is added to the list on the VPN screen.
Connecting to a VPN
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > More > VPN.
2. Tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
3. When prompted, enter any requested credentials and then
tap CONNECT.
Modifying a VPN
1. Tap the Home Key > > Settings > More > VPN.
2. Tap beside the VPN that you want to modify.
3. Edit the VPN settings and then tap SAVE.
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Phone Calls
You can place calls from the Phone app, the Contacts app, or
other apps or widgets that display contact information. Wherever
you see a phone number, you can usually tap it to dial.
Placing and Ending Calls
Placing a Call by Dialing
1. Tap the Home Key > > .
2. If the dial pad is closed, tap to display it.
3. Enter the phone number or the contact name with the dial pad.
Tap to delete incorrect digits.
NOTE: As you enter the phone number or the contact name,
your phone searches for contacts that match. If you see the
number and contact you want to dial, tap it to place the call
immediately.
4. Tap below the keypad to dial.
You can also tap the search box at the top of the Phone app
screen and enter the phone number or contact name you want to
call. Tap the matching contact or Call[number] to place the call.
NOTES:
In the dial pad, tap to switch to a right-handed dial pad;
you can then tap for left-handed or to return to
full-sized.
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To make an international call, press and hold the 0 Key to
enter the plus (+) symbol. Next, enter the country code
followed by the city/area code and then the phone number.
To redial the last call you made, tap when the phone
number field is empty to enter the number automatically.
Then tap again.
Ending a Call
During a call, tap on the screen.
Answering or Rejecting Calls
When you receive a phone call, the phone displays the Caller ID
or the information about the caller that you’ve entered in Contacts.
You can answer or reject the call, or reject it with a text message.
Answering a Call
To answer an incoming call,
If the phone screen is active, tap .
If the phone screen is locked, slide down to .
NOTE: To silence the ringer before answering the call, press any
one of the following keys: Volume Key or Power Key.
Rejecting a Call
To reject an incoming call,
If the phone screen is active, tap .
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If the phone screen is locked, slide up to .
You can also reject the call and select a preset text message or
write one to send to the caller.
If the phone screen is active, tap .
If the phone screen is locked, tap Message reject.
NOTE: To edit the preset text response from within the Phone
app, tap > Settings > Quick responses.
Working With the Call History
The call history is a list of all the calls you've placed, received, or
missed. It provides a convenient way to redial a number, return a
call, or add a number to your Contacts.
To open the call history, you can tap the Home Key > > >Call History. (If the dial pad is visible, tap the Back Key to close
it.)
Placing a Call From the Call History
1. Open the call history.
2. Tap a number for more information about the call, or tap
beside it to call back.
NOTE: You can tap View full call history to see more entries,
and then tap (missed call), (outgoing call), or
(incoming call) to filter the records by call type.
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Adding a Number From Call History as a
Contact
1. Open the call history.
2. Tap the contact icon in front of a number.
3. Tap on the contact information tab.
4. To add a new contact, tap Create new contact at the top. (See Contacts – Adding a New Contact.) To add the number to an
existing contact, tap a contact in the list.
5. After typing the contact information in the fields, tap to
save it.
- or -
1. Open the call history.
2. Tap a listing.
3. To create a new contact, tap Create new contact below the
call number. (See Contacts – Adding a New Contact.)
To add the number to an existing contact, tap Add to a contact below the call number. Tap a contact in the list.
4. After typing the contact information in the fields, tap to
save it.
Taking Other Actions on a Call History Entry
Open the call history and tap a listing.
Tap to create a new contact with the number.
Tap to add the number to an existing contact.
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Tap to send a text message to the number.
Tap to view more call information. Tap an option:
- Block number to block calls and messages from the
number.
NOTE: To find all blocked numbers, tap the Home Key >
> Phone > > Settings > Call blocking.
- Copy number to copy the number to the clipboard.
- Edit number before call to edit the number in the dialer
before calling it.
- to delete the listing from your call history.
Tap the contact icon in front of the listing to open the
contact information tab. From here, you can send a
message, call back, edit the contact, add the contact to
favorites, or add the number to contacts.
NOTE: You can tap > Clear call history in the call history
screen to select and delete the history records.
Calling Your Contacts
1. Tap the Home Key > .
2. Tap FAVORITES. Your favorite and frequently called
contacts are displayed in the tab. Tap one to place a call.
- or -
Tap CONTACTS. Your full contact list is displayed. Tap
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beside a contact to place a call.
Checking Voicemail
If you have set the phone to divert calls to voicemail, callers can
leave voicemail messages when they cannot reach you. Here’s
how to check the messages they left.
1. Tap the Home Key > > .
2. Press and hold the 1 Key in the dialer. If prompted, enter your
voicemail password.
3. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage your
voicemail messages.
NOTE: See Phone Calls – Adjusting Your Call Settings – Setting
Voicemail for how to set your voicemail service. For detailed
information, please contact your service provider.
Using Options During a Call
During a call, you will see a number of on-screen options. Tap an
option to select it.
Tap to open the dial pad when you need to enter a code
(for example, the PIN for your voicemail or bank account)
during the call.
Tap to turn the speaker on or off.
Tap to mute or unmute the microphone.
Tap to make another call separately from the first call,
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which is put on hold.
Tap to go to contacts.
Tap to merge the separate calls into a single conference
call.
Tap when connected to two calls to put the caller you
are speaking to on hold and switch to the other call, currently
on hold.
Tap to end the current call.
WARNING! Because of higher volume levels, do not place the
phone near your ear during speakerphone use.
Managing Multi-party Calls
When the call waiting and three-way call features are available,
you can switch between two calls or set up a conference call.
NOTE: Options and interface will vary. The call waiting and
three-way call features need network support and may result in
additional charges. Please contact your service provider for more
information.
Switching Between Current Calls
When you’re on a call and another call comes in, your phone
screen informs you and displays the caller ID.
To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:
Tap Answer to answer the call. This places the first caller on
hold and answers the second call.
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Tap to reject the second call.
Tap to reject the second call and select a preset
text message or write one to send to the caller.
To switch between two calls:
Tap to switch to the other call.
Setting Up a Conference Call
With this feature, you can talk to two people at the same time.
1. Place the first call.
2. Once you have established the connection, tap and dial
the second number. This puts the first caller on hold.
- or -
When you’re on a call and another call comes in, answer the
call and hold the first call.
3. When you’re connected to the second party, tap .
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and
the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and
are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected.
To end the conference call, tap .
Adjusting Your Call Settings
You can configure a number of settings for the Phone application.
NOTE: Some call options are displayed only when these features
are available, and some features need network support and may
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result in additional charges. Please contact your service provider
for more information.
Setting Contact Display Options
You can set the order of the contacts displayed in the
CONTACTS tab of the Phone app.
1. Tap the Home Key > > > Settings > Display options.
2. Tap Sort by or Name format to set the order of the contacts
and the format of the contact names.
Setting Ringtone and Dial Pad Tones
Set the incoming call ringtone and dial pad sounds.
1. Tap the Home Key > > > Settings > Sounds and vibration.
2. Tap an option.
Tap Phone ringtone to select the ringtone for incoming
call notifications.
Check Also vibrate for calls to enable vibration for
incoming call notifications.
Check Dialpad tones to play sounds when you tap the
dial pad keys.
Setting Answer and End Calls Options
1. Tap the Home Key > > > Settings > Answer and
end calls.
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2. Tap an option.
Check Power button ends call to enable ending calls by
pressing the Power/LockKey.
Setting Speed Dials
You can press and hold the 1 - 9 Keys from the dial pad to
call the corresponding speed dial number.
The 1 Key is reserved to speed dial your voicemail.
To assign a speed dial key:
1. Tap the Home Key > > > Settings > Speed dial.
2. Tap a speed dial key.
3. Enter a phone number or tap > Contacts and select
one from the contact list.
4. Tap OK.
Editing Quick Response to Rejected Callers
1. Tap the Home Key > > > Settings > Quick
responses.
2. Tap a text message to edit it.
3. Tap OK to save the message.
Setting Voicemail
1. Tap the Home Key > > > Settings > Call settings.
2. Tap Voicemail to configure voicemail settings.
Tap Service to select the voicemail service provider. Your
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carrier is the default.
Tap Setup to view or set up (only available for some
nano-SIM cards) the voicemail number.
Tap Sound to select the notification sound for new
voicemails.
Check Vibrate to enable vibration for notifications.
Setting DTMF Tones
You can set the length of dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF)
signal tones.
1. Tap the Home Key > > > Settings > Call settings > DTMF tones.
2. Tap Normal or Long.
Forwarding Incoming Calls
The call forwarding feature allows you to forward your
incoming calls to another phone number.
1. Tap the Home Key > > > Settings > Call settings > Call forwarding.
2. Tap an available option to enable or disable it.
Setting Voice Privacy
This option allows you to enable enhanced privacy mode.
1. Tap the Home Key > > >Settings > Call settings >Additional settings.
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2. Check Voice privacy to enable this feature.
Setting Plus Code Dialing
Plus Code Dialing allows the phone to automatically dial the
international access code for your location when you touch and
hold the 0 Key in the dialer.
To activate Plus Code Dialing:
1. Tap the Home Key > > > Settings > Call settings >
Additional settings > Plus code dialing setting.
2. Check Setup Plus Code Replacement to enable this
feature.
To change the international dialing code:
1. Tap the Home Key > > > Settings > Call settings >
Additional settings > Plus code dialing setting > Replace
Code of Plus Code.
2. Input a new code and touch OK.
Setting Call Blocking
Call blocking allows you to block calls and messages from certain
numbers.
1. Tap the Home Key > > > Settings > Call blocking.
2. Tap ADD A NUMBER.
3. Enter the phone number or tap > Contacts and
select one from the contact list.
4. Tap BLOCK.
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NOTE: To unblock a number, go to the Call blocking menu,
tap to the right of the number, and tap UNBLOCK.
Setting TTY Mode
Your phone is a TTY compatible device. A TTY device can allow
people who have hearing or speech disabilities to communicate
by telephone. Simply connect the TTY device to the phone’s
headset jack.
Select a TTY mode for your phone to work with a TTY device,
or turn TTY off.
1. Tap the Home Key > > > Settings > Accessibility > TTY mode.
2. Select one of the following options. Consult your
teletypewriter manufacturer’s manual if necessary.
TTY Off: Users who can hear and talk can disable TTY
support.
TTY Full: Users who cannot talk or hear may use this
mode to send and receive text messages through a TTY
device.
TTY HCO: Users who can hear, but cannot talk, may use
this mode to listen to the other party and respond via text
messages.
TTY VCO: Users who can talk, but cannot hear, may use
this mode to talk through the phone and receive
responses via text messages.
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Setting Hearing Aids
Your phone supports HAC (Hearing Aid Compatibility)
function. If you use a hearing aid with a telecoil and turn on
hearing aid compatibility, it will help you hear more clearly
during phone calls.
1. Tap the Home Key > > > Settings > Accessibility.
2. Check Hearing aids to turn on hearing aid compatibility.
CAUTION: Do not turn on the Hearing aids option unless you
use a hearing aid with a telecoil. Using this setting without a
hearing aid or with a hearing aid without a telecoil may be
harmful to your hearing.
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Contacts
You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them
with the contacts in your Google account or other accounts
that support contact syncing.
To see your contacts, tap the Home Key > > Contacts.
From there, you can tap the tabs on the top of the screen to
quickly switch to your contact groups or favorite contacts.
Checking Contact Details
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts > CONTACTS.
2. Scroll through the list to view all your contacts.
3. Tap a contact to view its details.
NOTE: There is a slider on the right side of the screen. To go
directly to a letter, press and hold the slider and drag it to a
letter.
Adding a New Contact
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts.
2. Tap to add a new contact.
NOTE: If you have no contacts added yet, tap CREATE
A NEW CONTACT.
3. Enter the contact name, phone numbers, and email
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addresses. Tap More Fields to enter other information. If
you have multiple account types associated with your
phone, tap the contact account field at the top and select
a contact type. If a sync account is selected, the contacts
will be synced automatically with your account online.
4. Tap to save the contact.
Setting Up Your Own Profile
You can create your own name card in your phone.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts > CONTACTS.
2. Tap Set up my profile. If a profile has already been set
up, tap the existing profile below ME and tap .
3. Edit your profile information. Tap More Fields to add
more information, if desired.
4. Tap to save.
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing
Contacts
You can import/export contacts from/to the nano-SIM card,
phone storage, or microSDXC card. This is especially useful
when you need to transfer contacts between different
devices. You can also quickly share contacts using
Messaging, Email, Bluetooth, Google Drive, Gmail, etc.
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Importing Contacts From the Phone Storage
or microSDXC Card
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts.
2. Tap > Import/Export > Import from storage.
3. If prompted, choose the account you want to import your
contacts to.
4. If prompted, select whether to import one, multiple, or all
vCard files; if needed, select the vCard file(s).
5. Tap OK.
Importing Contacts From the nano-SIM Card
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts.
2. Tap > Import/Export > Import from SIM card.
3. If prompted, choose the account you want to import your
contacts to.
4. Check the contacts you need and then tap .
Exporting Contacts to the Phone Storage or
microSDXC Card
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts.
2. Tap >Import/Export > Export to storage.
3. The phone will prompt you with the name of the vCard file
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and the directory in which the file will be saved. Tap OK to
create the file.
Exporting Contacts to the nano-SIM Card
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts.
2. Tap >Import/Export > Export to SIM card.
3. Check the contacts you need and then tap .
Sharing Contacts
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts> CONTACTS.
2. Tap > Multi-select.
3. Check the contacts you want to share and then tap .
4. Choose how to share the contacts. Options depend on
the applications and services installed.
NOTE: You can also share your contacts by choosing Share
visible contacts in the Import/export contacts menu.
Working With Favorite Contacts
You can add the contacts you use frequently to FAVORITES
so that you can find them quickly.
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Adding a Contact to Favorites
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts > CONTACTS.
2. Tap a contact, and then tap at the top of the screen.
Removing a Contact From Favorites
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts > FAVORITES.
2. Tap a favorite contact, and then tap at the top of the
screen.
Working With Groups
Viewing Your Contact Groups
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts > GROUPS.
2. Scroll through the list to view the preset groups and any
groups you have created.
3. Tap a group to view its members.
NOTE: To send a message or email to all or some of the
group members, tap a group > > Send group message /
Send group email and tap to select group members to
include.
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Setting Up a New Group
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts > GROUPS.
2. Tap to create a new group.
3. If you have added contact accounts other than the phone,
select an account for the new group.
4. Tap Group’s name and enter a name.
5. Tap Add member and select the contacts you wish to
add to the group members.
6. If necessary, tap the fields below RingTone and
Notification ringtone to set a special ringtone for
incoming calls and messages from the group members,
and then tap OK.
7. Tap to save the group.
Deleting a Group
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts > GROUPS.
2. Tap a group, and then tap > Delete group.
3. Tap OK to disband the group. The contacts in the group
will not be deleted.
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Editing a Group
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts > GROUPS.
2. Tap a group, and then tap > Edit group.
3. Tap the group name to edit it, or tap the field below
Member, RingTone or Notification ringtone to add
more members or change the ringtone.
4. Tap to save.
NOTE: To remove group members, tap a group and then tap
> Multi-select. Select the members you would like to
remove. Tap > OK.
Searching for a Contact
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts, and then tap
to search.
2. Input the contact name or other information (such as
phone number) you want to search for. The contacts
matched will be listed.
Editing Contacts
Editing Contact Details
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts > CONTACTS.
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2. Tap a contact and then tap .
3. Edit the contact and tap .
Setting a Ringtone for a Contact
Assign a special ringtone to a contact, so you know who is
calling when you hear the ringtone.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts > CONTACTS.
2. Tap a contact you want to set a ringtone for, and then tap
> More Fields > Default ringtone.
3. Select a ringtone you like and tap OK.
4. Tap .
Linking Contacts
As your phone synchronizes with multiple online accounts,
you may see duplicate entries for the same contact. You can
merge all the separate information of a contact into one entry
in the Contacts list.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts > CONTACTS.
2. Press and hold a contact to select it.
3. Tap to select the duplicate contact(s).
4. Tap .
5. Tap LINK to confirm.
NOTES:
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The information from the second contact is added to the first,
and the second contact is no longer displayed in the
contacts list.
You can repeat these steps to join another contact to the
main contact.
Unlinking Contact Information
If contact information from different sources was linked in
error, you can separate the information back into individual
contacts on your phone.
1. Tap the Home Key > > Contacts > CONTACTS.
2. Tap a linked contact you want to unlink.
3. Tap > > Unlink.
4. Tap UNLINK to confirm.
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Email
Tap the Home Key >. Use it to read and send emails from
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo!®, and
more.
Setting Up the First Email Account
1. When you open Email for the first time, tap an email type and
then enter your email address and password.
2. Tap NEXT to let the phone retrieve the network parameters
automatically.
NOTE: You can also enter these details manually by tapping
MANUAL SETUP or if automatic setup fails.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup.
Your phone will show the inbox of the email account and start to
download email messages.
Checking Your Emails
Your phone can automatically check for new emails at the
interval you set when setting up the account. You can also
check new emails manually by dragging down on the message
list.
You can adjust how often your account downloads new emails.
From your inbox, tap > Settings > name of the account >
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Sync settings > Sync frequency. Tap an option to select it.
Writing and Sending an Email
1. Open your email inbox and tap .
NOTE: If you have more than one email account added on
the phone, tap the From line to select the account you want
to use for sending the message.
2. Enter a contact name or email address in the To field.
Separate each recipient with a comma. You can also tap
to select recipients from your contacts, groups, or history.
NOTE: To send a carbon copy or blind carbon copy to other
recipients, tap beside the To field to open the Cc and Bcc
fields, and enter the contact names or email addresses.
3. Enter the email subject and compose the email text.
4. Tap to add audio files, images, videos and other types
of files as attachments.
5. Tap at the top right of the screen to send the message.
Responding to an Email
You can reply to or forward an email that you receive. You can
also delete emails and manage them in other ways.
Replying to or Forwarding an Email
1. Open the email you want to reply to or forward from the inbox.
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2. Choose one of the following:
To reply to the sender, tap .
To reply to the sender and all recipients of the original
message, tap .
To forward the email, tap .
3. Edit your message and tap .
Marking an Email as Unread
You can return a read email to the unread state (for example, to
remind yourself to read it again later). You can also mark a
batch of emails as unread.
While reading a message, tap > Mark unread.
While in a message list (for instance, the inbox), tap the circle
beside the message(s), and then tap .
Deleting an Email
You can delete an email or a batch of emails.
While reading a message, tap .
While in a message list (for instance, the inbox), slide a
message left or right to delete it, or tap the circle beside the
message(s), and then tap .
NOTE: If you delete an email by mistake, tap UNDO.
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Adding and Editing Email Accounts
Adding an Email Account
After setting up your first email account (see Email – Setting Up
the First Email Account), you can add more email accounts and
manage them separately.
1. From your inbox, tap > Settings> Add account.
2. Set up the account as you did with the first one.
NOTE: You can also add accounts from the Settings app (see
Accounts - Adding or Removing Accounts - Adding an
Account).
Editing an Email Account
You can change a number of settings for an account. The
options you can configure depend on the type of account.
1. From your inbox, tap > Settings.
2. Tap the account whose settings you want to change.
3. Make the changes you want, and tap or tap the Back
Key when you’re finished.
Changing General Email Settings
General settings apply to all email accounts you add.
1. From your inbox, tap > Settings> General settings.
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2. Make the changes you want, and tap or tap the Back Keywhen you’re finished.
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Messages
You can use Messages to exchange text messages (SMS) and
multimedia messages (MMS).
Opening the Messages Screen
Tap the Home Key > .
The Messages screen opens, where you can create a new
message, search for messages, or open an ongoing message
thread.
Tap to write a new text or multimedia message.
Tap to search for a message using keywords.
Tap an existing message thread to open the conversation.
Sending a Message
1. On the Messages screen, tap .
2. Add recipients in one of the following ways:
Enter the phone number or contact name directly in the
"To" field. Tap Send to <number> or a match from your
contacts displayed below the "To" field to add the
number or contact as the recipient.
NOTE:
While entering the recipient, tap and to switch
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between the numeric and the full keyboard.
Touch a contact below the "To" field to whom you want
to send the message.
NOTE:
If you add two or more recipients, the message may be
sent as a group MMS where everyone can reply and see
each other's messages.
3. Tap to confirm the contact that your want to send the
message.
4. Tap the Type an SMS message field and enter the content
of your text message.
5. If you want to send a multimedia message, tap to add
stickers, take a photo or shoot a video clip, select other
types of file, record an audio file, or add your current
location (requires GPS to be turned on) to attach to the
message.
6. Tap .
NOTES:
You can also include email addresses as recipients for
multimedia messages.
Do not add an attachment if you want to send a text
message. Otherwise you may be charged for a multimedia
message.
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Replying to a Message
Messages you receive are appended to existing threads of the
same number. If the new message comes from a new number,
a new thread is created.
1. On the Messages screen, tap the thread that has the
message you want to reply to.
2. Type your reply in the text box at the bottom. You can tap
if you want to reply with an MMS.
3. Tap .
Forwarding a Message
1. On the Messages screen, tap the thread that has the
message you want to forward.
2. Press and hold the message you would like to forward.
3. Tap in the menu that opens.
4. Select an existing message thread or tap NEW MESSAGE
to enter a recipient for the message.
5. Edit the content if you want.
6. Tap .
Deleting Messages or Threads
1. On the Messages screen, press and hold a thread you want
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to delete, or tap a thread and press and hold a message you
want to delete.
2. If there are more messages/threads you want to delete, tap
them one by one.
3. Tap > DELETE.
Changing Message Settings
Tap > Settings in the Messages screen to change Message
settings.
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Browser
Use Browser to view web pages and search for information.
Opening the Browser
1. Tap the Home key > .
NOTE: The Browser also opens when you tap a web link
(for example, in an email or a text message).
2. Tap the address box at the top of the web page.
3. Enter the address (URL) of a web page, or terms you want
to search for.
4. Tap a URL or search suggestion or tap the enter key on the
keyboard to open the web page or search results.
Configuring the Home Pag
Your home page opens when you open a new browser tab, and
you can add a URL to the Browser home screen.
1. Open the Browser app.
2. Tap > Settings > Add to home screen.
3. Enter the URL and tap OK to set it as the home page.
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Using Multiple Browser Windows
You can open several web pages at the same time (one page in
each window) and switch between them freely.
Opening a New Browser Window
Tap at the top of the screen, and then tap . A new
browser window opens and the home page is loaded.
Switching Between Browser Windows
1. Tap the icon at the top of the screen. Titles of opened
web pages appear as a list.
2. Tap the title you want to open.
NOTE: Tap or swipe left or right to close a browser window.
Downloading Files
1. Press and hold an image or a link to a file or to another web
page.
2. In the menu that opens, tap Save image or Save link.
The downloaded files are saved to your phone or microSDXC
card. You can view or open them in the Downloads app.
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