ZTE N9518 User Manual
N9518
User Guide
ZTE Corporation
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Table of Contents
Contents
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... i
Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 1
About the User Guide ........................................................................................................................... 1
How to Use This Guide ......................................................................................................................... 1
Get Started .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Parts and Functions .............................................................................................................................. 2
nano-SIM Card ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Handling a SIM Card ..................................................................................................................... 3
SD Card ................................................................................................................................................ 4
Unmount the SD Card ................................................................................................................... 4
Format SD Card ............................................................................................................................ 4
Turn Your Phone On and Off ................................................................................................................ 5
Use the Touchscreen ............................................................................................................................ 5
Activation and Service ......................................................................................................................... 7
Complete the Setup Screens ................................................................................................................ 7
Basic Operations ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Basics .................................................................................................................................................... 8
Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List .................................................................................. 8
Applications ........................................................................................................................................... 8
Launch Applications ...................................................................................................................... 8
Enter Text .............................................................................................................................................. 8
Touchscreen Keyboards ............................................................................................................... 8
Google Keyboard .......................................................................................................................... 9
Swype ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Google Voice Typing ..................................................................................................................... 9
Google Account ................................................................................................................................... 10
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................................ 10
Sign In to Your Google Account ................................................................................................. 11
Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 12
Find and Install an App ............................................................................................................... 13
Lock and Unlock Your Screen ............................................................................................................ 13
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Your Phone Interface .................................................................................................................................. 15
Home Screen Basics........................................................................................................................... 15
Home Screen Layout .................................................................................................................. 15
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................................ 16
Status Bar ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Notifications Panel .............................................................................................................................. 17
Customize the Home Screen .............................................................................................................. 17
Change the Wallpaper ................................................................................................................ 17
Change the Theme ..................................................................................................................... 18
Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen ............................................................................................ 18
Add Widgets to the Home Screen .............................................................................................. 18
Add Folders to the Home Screen ............................................................................................... 19
Phone App .................................................................................................................................................. 20
Place and Answer Calls ...................................................................................................................... 20
Call Using the Phone Dialer ........................................................................................................ 20
Answer Phone Calls .................................................................................................................... 21
Optional Services ................................................................................................................................ 22
Voicemail Setup .......................................................................................................................... 22
Contacts .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Add a Contact ............................................................................................................................. 23
Search for a Contact ................................................................................................................... 24
Messaging and Internet ............................................................................................................................... 26
Text and Multimedia Messaging ......................................................................................................... 26
Send a Text Message ................................................................................................................. 26
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ........................................................................................... 27
Save and Resume a Draft Message ........................................................................................... 28
New Messages Notification ......................................................................................................... 29
Manage Message Conversations ............................................................................................... 29
Create and Send Gmail ...................................................................................................................... 30
Check Received Gmail Messages ...................................................................................................... 31
Open New Gmail Messages ....................................................................................................... 31
Open Gmail Messages ............................................................................................................... 31
Email ................................................................................................................................................... 31
Set Up an Email Account ............................................................................................................ 31
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................................. 32
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Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account ....................................................................................... 33
Compose and Send Email .......................................................................................................... 33
Open New Email Messages ........................................................................................................ 34
Open Email Messages ................................................................................................................ 34
Browser ............................................................................................................................................... 35
Use the Browser ......................................................................................................................... 35
Camera and Video ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Take Pictures and Record Videos ...................................................................................................... 37
Take a Picture ............................................................................................................................. 37
Record Videos ............................................................................................................................ 38
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ............................................................................................ 38
Share Pictures and Videos ................................................................................................................. 40
Send Pictures or Videos by Email .............................................................................................. 40
Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message ....................................................................... 40
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth ................................................................................... 41
Send Pictures or Videos to Drive ................................................................................................ 41
Share Pictures or Videos on Google+ ........................................................................................ 42
Send a Picture on Hangouts ....................................................................................................... 42
Send Pictures or Videos to Photos ............................................................................................. 43
Send Pictures or Videos Using Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................... 43
Share Pictures and Videos on Facebook ................................................................................... 44
Share Videos on YouTube .......................................................................................................... 44
Useful Apps and Features ........................................................................................................................... 45
Navigation ........................................................................................................................................... 45
Google Maps ............................................................................................................................... 45
Hangouts ............................................................................................................................................. 46
Google Search .................................................................................................................................... 47
Use Google Search ..................................................................................................................... 47
Use Google Voice Search ........................................................................................................... 48
Twitter ................................................................................................................................................. 48
Install the Twitter App on Your Phone ........................................................................................ 48
Tweet on Twitter ......................................................................................................................... 48
Facebook ............................................................................................................................................ 49
Install the Facebook App on Your Phone ................................................................................... 49
Use Facebook ............................................................................................................................. 50
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LinkedIn ............................................................................................................................................... 50
Install the LinkedIn App on Your Phone ..................................................................................... 50
Sign In to Your LinkedIn Account ............................................................................................... 50
YouTube .............................................................................................................................................. 51
View YouTube Videos ................................................................................................................. 51
Post a Video to YouTube ............................................................................................................ 51
Google Play Music App ....................................................................................................................... 51
Play Music with Google Play ....................................................................................................... 52
Google Play Music Screen Layout .............................................................................................. 52
Connectivity ................................................................................................................................................. 54
Connections Optimizer ........................................................................................................................ 54
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................... 55
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network .................................................................... 55
Bluetooth ............................................................................................................................................. 55
Bluetooth Information .................................................................................................................. 56
Enable the Bluetooth Feature ..................................................................................................... 56
Pair Bluetooth Devices ................................................................................................................ 57
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device ........................................................................................ 58
Send Information Using Bluetooth .............................................................................................. 58
Settings ....................................................................................................................................................... 60
For Assistance ............................................................................................................................................ 61
Boost Account Information and Help .................................................................................................. 61
Manage Your Account ................................................................................................................ 61
Re-Boost ..................................................................................................................................... 62
Index ............................................................................................................................................................ 65
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Introduction
The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone.
About the User Guide
Thank you for purchasing your new ZTE Warp Elite. The following topics explain how best to use this
guide to get the most out of your phone.
Before Using Your Phone
Read this guide and the Important Information booklet in the box thoroughly for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone's setup at the time of purchase. Unless
otherwise noted, instructions begin from the phone's home screen, which is displayed by pressing the
Home Key . Some operation descriptions may be simplified.
Screenshots and Key Labels
Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the user guide are
simplified for description purposes and differ from your phone's display.
Other Notations
In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as "phone," "device," or "handset." A microSD™ or
microSDHC™ card is referred to as an "SD Card" or a "memory card."
How to Use This Guide
You can easily navigate this user guide, which is displayed in a browser window that is divided into three
areas.
These topics will teach you how to navigate the guide and use the features for each area.
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Get Started
Part
Description
Ambient Light and 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.
Front Camera Lens
Takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows
you to video conference.
Earpiece
Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
SD Card Tray
Allows you to install an optional SD card to your phone. See Insert SD
Card and Remove SD Card.
nano-SIM Card Tray
Lets you install the nano-SIM card needed for connecting to the 4G
network. See Insert nano-SIM Card.
Touchscreen
Displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the
call status, the Contacts list, and the date and time. Also provides onetap access to all of your features and applications.
Volume Button
Allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume or adjust the voice
volume during a call.
Power Button
Lets you turn the phone on or off, turn the screen on or off, restart the
phone, or switch your phone to airplane mode.
Recent Apps Key
Displays a list of recently used applications.
The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the
first time.
Parts and Functions
These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions.
Phone Layout
The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.
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Part
Description
Home Key
Returns you to the home screen. The light beneath the key illuminates
when you charge the battery or you have a notification or alert.
Back Key
Lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options
menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard.
Speaker
Lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also
lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
Charging/micro-USB Jack
Allows you to connect the phone charger or the USB cable (included).
Microphone
Transmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or ambient
sounds for voice recordings and videos. The microphone on the back
of the phone is useful for canceling ambient noise during a phone call.
Flash
Helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is
focusing and capturing a picture or video.
Back 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.
nano-SIM Card
The nano-SIM card is an IC card containing phone number and other customer information.
Handling a SIM Card
Keep the following in mind when handling a nano-SIM card.
● Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting nano-SIM card in another-brand IC
card reader, etc. The company is not responsible in such case.
● Always keep the IC chip clean.
● Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
● Avoid applying labels. May damage nano-SIM card.
● See instructions included with nano-SIM card for handling.
● nano-SIM card is the property of the company.
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● nano-SIM card is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.
● Return nano-SIM card to the company when cancelling subscription.
● Returned nano-SIM cards are recycled for environmental purposes.
● Note that nano-SIM card specifications and performance may change without notice.
● It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of information that is stored on nano-SIM card.
The company is not responsible for damages from stored information that is lost.
● Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if your nano-SIM card or phone (nanoSIM card inserted) is lost/stolen. For details, contact Customer Service.
● Always power off phone before inserting/removing nano-SIM card.
SD Card
Your phone supports the use of an optional SD card (not included) to expand its storage capacity. It
supports cards up to 32 GB. Some cards may not operate properly with your phone.
SD Card Cautions
Data: Information stored on SD Card can become lost or changed accidently or as a result of damage.
It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data. The company is not responsible
for damages from data that is lost or changed.
Reading/Writing Data: Never power off or remove Battery while reading or writing data.
Battery Level: A low battery charge may prevent reading/writing to SD Card.
Handling SD Card: Use/store SD Cards away from the reach of infants. May cause choking if
swallowed.
Unmount the SD Card
Always unmounts the SD card before removing it from your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage.
1. Tap Unmount SD card > OK.
The icon appears in the status bar. The card is now unmounted.
Format SD Card
When you insert an optional SD card for the first time, it is recommended that you format it on your phone.
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1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap Erase external SD card > ERASE SD CARD > ERASE EVERYTHING.
If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the
password or PIN. See Screen Lock.
All data on the SD card is erased, and the card is formatted for use on your 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 Button.
Your phone will power on.
The first time you turn the phone on, you will see the startup screens. See Complete the
Setup Screens for details.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power Button to open the phone options menu.
2. Tap Power off to turn the phone off.
Your phone will power off.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Use the Touchscreen
Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Tap or Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and
settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap or touch them with your finger.
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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.
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.
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. See Touchscreen Keyboards for more details.
Note: The auto-rotate feature needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change.
From home, tap > Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen > Rotate the contents of the
screen.
Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the notifications window. Pull down the status
bar and tap Auto Rotate to select or deselect the option.
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.)
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Activation and Service
Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your phone’s
serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.
For more information about your Boost Mobile account, see Boost Account Information and Help.
Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan
Set up your Boost Mobile account.
1. From your computer, visit boostmobile.com/activate.
2. Enter your phone’s MEID and click start activation process.
Your phone’s MEID (serial number) is printed on the sticker located on the back of your
phone in the battery compartment. This number can also be found on the bottom panel of the
phone’s package.
3. Follow the remaining instructions to choose your plan and select a payment method.
4. Follow the activation instructions below and you’ll be able to start using your phone.
Note: You can also activate by phone by calling 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848) from any other
phone.
Activate Your Phone
After setting up your account on boostmobile.com, simply turn your device on. Your device is designed to
activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Boost Mobile device to a new one, be sure to
turn off the old device before swapping the serial number (MEID). Once the MEID swap is complete, turn
on the new device and the programming information will be pushed to your device automatically.
You can also start the activation process manually.
■ From home, tap Apps > Settings > Activate this device.
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.
Note: On the Welcome screen, there may also be an Accessibility button. If you are visually impaired or
hard of hearing, tap Accessibility to change the accessibility settings.
Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your phone. However, to download apps
from the Google Play Store app, you must link your phone to a Google Account.
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Basic Operations
The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone.
Basics
The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations.
Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List
Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list.
For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics.
Applications
The following topics describe how to access the applications (apps) list and launch apps on your phone.
Launch Applications
All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the apps list.
1. From home, tap Apps .
The apps list opens.
2. Tap and app icon to launch the corresponding application.
Enter Text
You can type on your phone using one of the available touchscreen keyboards or Google voice typing.
Touchscreen Keyboards
Your phone offers you a choice of four touchscreen keyboards for entering text. The keyboard appear
automatically onscreen when you tap a text entry field, and they can be used in either portrait or
landscape mode. You can also use the Google Voice typing option to enter text using your voice (see
Google Voice Typing for details).
The methods available include:
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● Google keyboard lets you use a traditional QWERTY setup to enter text. Additional options
expand your ability to enter text faster and more accurately. See Google Keyboard for details.
● Swype lets you enter letters and words in one continuous motion by swiping your finger across
the letters. See Swype for details.
● TouchPal X lets you use Curve® to speed up text input by replacing key-tapping gesture with a
tracing gesture where you move your finger from letter to letter without lifting the finger until you
reach the end of each word. See TouchPal X for details.
● Japanese IME lets you enter Japanese and English text as well as numbers and symbols. See
Japanese IME for details.
Note: Keyboard layouts and options may change depending on where you’re using them. For example, if
you’re entering text to do a Web search, a search icon may be available instead of an enter key.
Note: Along with the pre-installed keyboards, you can download additional keyboard options from Google
Play Store. See Find and Install an App for details.
To change the input method:
1. Tap a text entry field, so that a keyboard displays on the screen.
2. Slide the status bar down and tap Change keyboard.
3. Select an available input method.
Note: If you cannot find the input keyboard that has been installed, it may have been disabled. To enable
it, from the home screen, tap Apps > Settings > Language & input > Current Keyboard >
CHOOSE KEYBOARDS and tap the input keyboard.
Google Keyboard
The Google keyboard offers a traditional QWERTY keyboard setup for entering text by tapping keys (like
on a computer), along with enhancements and options that allow you to enter text faster and more
accurately, such as continuous key input, personalized usage dictionaries, and more.
Swype
The Swype™ keyboard lets you enter words by drawing a path from letter to letter in one continuous
motion. When you lift your finger after the last letter of a word, a space is automatically added.
Google Voice Typing
Google Voice typing uses Google voice recognition to convert speech to text.
To use Google Voice typing:
1. Slide the status bar down when entering text and tap Change keyboard > Google voice typing.
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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. The phone will work on your
speech and display the transcription.
3. Continue entering text or touch DELETE to cancel the last dictated text.
Tip: Say "comma," "period," "question mark," "exclamation mark," or "exclamation point" to enter
punctuation.
Google Account
You will need a Google Account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps,
Hangouts, and the Google Play applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you
must enter your account information. These applications sync between your phone and your online
Google Account.
Google Account Cautions
Be sure not to forget your Google Account ID or password.
Create a Google Account
If you do not already have a Google Account, you can create one online or using your phone.
Note: You can also create and sign into your Google/Gmail account through your phone’s Setup
application.
Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your phone, such as Google Play,
you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your phone.
Create a Google Account Online
1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to google.com.
2. On the main page, click Sign in > Create an account.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account.
4. Look for an email from Google in the email box you provided, and respond to the email to confirm
and activate your new account.
Create a Google Account Using Your Phone
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.
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2. Tap OR CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT.
3. Enter your First name and Last name, and then tap NEXT >.
4. Enter a desired Username, and then tap NEXT >. Your phone then connects to Google and
checks username availability. Change the username and try again if it is already in use.
5. When prompted, enter and reenter a password, and then tap NEXT >.
6. Confirm your country and phone number and tap NEXT >. The phone number can help you get
back into your Google Account in case you forget your password. You can also tap REMIND ME
LATER to set up the phone number later.
Note: To verify your phone number, Google will send a one-time text message to your phone. Tap SEND
IT and wait for the verification to complete automatically.
7. On the Privacy and Terms screen, tap AGREE >. Now your Google Account is ready to go. Tap
NEXT > to go to the next screen.
8. On the Google services screen, select your Google service options and tap NEXT >.
9. Select Add credit or debit card and tap NEXT > to set up your billing information for purchasing
apps, games, movies, and books in the Google Play Store app from your phone. You can also
select Remind me later and tap NEXT >.
You are signed in to your Google Account, and your phone will synchronize the selected items.
Sign In to Your Google Account
If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to sign
in to your Google Account.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google.
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2. Enter your existing Google Account username or email, and then tap NEXT >.
3. Enter your password, and then tap NEXT >.
4. After your phone connects with the Google servers, tap ACCEPT >.to agree to Google privacy
policy and terms of service.
5. Select Add credit or debit card and tap NEXT > to set up your billing information for purchasing
apps, games, movies, and books in the Google Play Store app from your phone. You can also
select Remind me later and tap NEXT >.
6. Select the items you would like to sync with your phone and then tap NEXT >. Your phone will
synchronize the selected items with Google servers.
You are signed in to your Google Account, and your phone will synchronize the selected items.
Google Play Store
Google Play™ is the place to go to find new Android apps, books, movies, and music for your phone.
Choose from a wide variety of free and paid content ranging from productivity apps and games to
bestselling books and blockbuster movies and music. When you find what you want, you can easily
download and install it on your phone.
To access the Google Play store app, you must first connect to the Internet using your phone’s Wi-Fi or
mobile data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Browser and Sign In to Your Google
Account for details.
Installing Applications
Many different kinds of applications can be installed on your phone from Google Play (provided by
Google Inc.). The company is not responsible in any way for user-installed applications (quality,
reliability, legality, fitness for a purpose, credibility, accuracy, etc.) or resulting malfunctions (viruses,
etc.).
Important: Our policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access
your personal information or require us to disclose your customer information to the third-party application
provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal
information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their website. If you
aren’t comfortable with the third-party application’s policies, don’t use the application.
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Find and Install an App
When you install apps from Google Play app and use them on your phone, they may require access to
your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions
or settings of your phone. Download and install only apps that you trust.
1. From home, tap Play Store .
2. When you open the Google Play store app for the first time, the Terms of Service window will
appear. Tap ACCEPT to continue.
3. Browse through the categories (Apps, Games, Movies & TV, Music, Books, or Newsstand),
find an item you're interested in, and tap the name. Browse through featured apps. Scroll through
the list of featured apps when you open Google Play.
Search for an app. Tap on the Google Play home screen, enter the name or type of app
you’re looking for, and then tap the search key on the keyboard.
4. Tap an app to read a description about the app and user reviews.
5. Tap INSTALL (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications).
Note: You need a Google Wallet account to purchase items on Google Play. See Google Wallet to set up
a Google Wallet account if you do not have one.
6. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal
information or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. If you agree to the conditions,
tap ACCEPT (for free apps) or ACCEPT and then BUY (for paid apps) to begin downloading and
installing the app.
If you selected a paid application, after tapping OK, you’re redirected to the Google Wallet
screen to pay for the application before it’s downloaded to your phone.
The selected app is downloaded and installed on your phone.
Warning: Read the notification carefully! Be especially cautious with applications that have access to
many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you tap ACCEPT on this screen, you are
responsible for the results of using this item on your phone.
Purchasing Applications
Purchase apps at your own risk. The company is not responsible for any disadvantage resulting for
user or third parties.
Lock and Unlock Your Screen
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.
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Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use
■ To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power Button. Pressing the Power Button again or
receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen and show the lock screen.
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 Display Settings.
Turn the Screen On and Unlock It
1. To turn the screen on, press the Power Button.
The lock screen appears.
2. Touch and hold an empty area of the screen to unlock it.
The screen is unlocked.
If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the
password or PIN. See Screen Lock.
Tip: You can also swipe left on the lock screen to launch the camera.
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Your Phone Interface
Item
Description
Status bar
The status bar displays icons to notify you of phone and service status
information on the right side (such as signal strength, battery status, Wi-Fi
and data connectivity, ringer status, and time) and notifications on the left
side (such as notifications for incoming messages, missed calls, and
application updates).
Widget
Widgets are self-contained onscreen apps that reside on your phone’s home
screen.
Application icons
Application icons are shortcuts to favorite applications. You can add and
remove these shortcuts as you wish.
Folder
You can group shortcuts on the home screen into folders for convenient
access.
Primary shortcuts
Primary shortcuts are application shortcuts that appear in the same location
on all of your phone’s home screens. These are customizable except for the
Applications (Apps) shortcut, which remains static.
Applications list
(Apps)
Tap to open the applications (apps) list. The apps list key is a primary
shortcut available from all home screens.
Recent Apps Key
Tap to display a list of recently used applications.
Home Key
Tap to display the main home screen.
The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s home screen, understand the
status bar, and use the notifications panel.
Home Screen Basics
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 Layout
Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional
screens.
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Item
Description
Back Key
Tap to return to the previous screen.
Note: Your phone’s home screens cycle through so that you can keep swiping in one direction and make
it back to the main home screen. The small circles above the primary shortcuts let you know your current
screen position.
Tip: Tap the Home Key to return to the main home screen from any other screen.
Extended Home Screens
In addition to the main home screen, your phone features extended home screens to provide more space
for adding icons, widgets, and more. Tap the Home Key to display the main home screen and then
drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen.
There are up to eight and at least two extended screens available in addition to the main home screen.
● If you are not already using the maximum number of screens for your phone, you can add more
screens when adding a shortcut or widget to the home screen. See Add Shortcuts to the Home
Screen and Add Widgets to the Home Screen.
● If there are more than two extended screens and you remove all contents from one screen, the
empty screen is deleted automatically.
● While on an extended screen, tap the Home Key to return to the main home screen.
To delete or set the home screens:
■ From any home screen, touch and hold an empty area to display thumbnail images of all screens.
To delete a home screen, tap on the corner of its thumbnail and select OK.
To set a home screen as the main home screen, tap at the bottom of its thumbnail.
To change the order of the screens, touch and hold a thumbnail and drag it left or right to a
new position.
Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the right
side and notification alerts on the left. To view the notifications window or access the quick settings menu,
tap the status bar and drag it down.
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Notifications Panel
Drag the status bar down to open the notifications panel. From there, you can check notifications,
download updates, open messaging apps, use the quick settings menu, and more.
Open the Notifications Panel
■ Drag the status bar down. (Slide your finger down from the top of the screen.)
The notifications panel opens. To check notifications, tap an item in the list.
Close the Notifications Panel
■ Drag the notifications panel up. (Slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen.)
– or –
■ Tap the Back Key to close the notifications panel.
Notifications Panel Layout
The notifications window gives you access both to notifications and the quick settings menu.
Customize the Home Screen
Learn how to set the wallpaper or theme, and add, move, or remove shortcuts, widgets, and folders from
the home screen.
Operations for Rearranging the Home Screen
● Moving Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to the desired
location.
● Deleting Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to Delete .
● Displaying the Home Screen Menu: From home, touch and hold an empty space to display the
home screen menu. Menu options include Widgets, Wallpapers, Theme, and Effect.
Change the Wallpaper
Select and assign your phone’s background wallpaper.
1. From home, touch and hold an empty space, and then tap Wallpapers.
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