ZTE Z5151V User Manual

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User Guide

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About This Guide

Thank you for choosing this ZTE mobile device. In order to keep
your device in its best condition, please read this manual and
keep it for future reference.

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Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time: June 30, 2018

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Contents

Getting Started ....................................................... 10

Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................ 10

Key Functions .................................................................. 12

Installing the nano-SIM Card (Included) and a microSDXC

Card (Not Included) ......................................................... 13

Charging the Battery ........................................................ 15

Extending the Battery Life ................................................ 16

Powering Your Phone On/Off ........................................... 17

Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time ............................. 17

Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys .............................. 17

Using the Touch Screen ................................................... 18

Getting to Know the Home Screen ................................... 20

Personalizing.......................................................... 22

Changing the System Language ...................................... 22

Setting the Date and Time................................................ 22

Changing Ringtone, Notification, and Alarm Sounds ......... 23

Turning System Sounds On/Off ........................................ 23

Adjusting Volumes ........................................................... 24

Switching to Silent (Do Not Disturb) or Vibration Mode ..... 24

Setting Silent (Do Not Disturb) Mode Preferences ............ 25

Applying New Wallpapers ................................................ 26

Setting the Theme ........................................................... 26

Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect ....................... 27

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Changing the Screen Brightness ...................................... 27

Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ........................ 27

Using Your Fingerprint ...................................................... 29

Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning ..................... 31

Knowing the Basics ............................................... 33

Monitoring the Phone Status ............................................ 33

Managing Notifications ..................................................... 34

Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ..................................... 37

Organizing With Folders ................................................... 38

Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts ................................... 39

Entering Text .................................................................... 39

Editing Text ...................................................................... 44

Opening and Switching Apps ............................................ 44

Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode .............................. 45

Uninstalling or Disabling an App ....................................... 46

Connecting to Networks and Devices .................. 47

Connecting to Mobile Networks ........................................ 47

Connecting to Wi-Fi® ........................................................ 48

Using Wi-Fi Direct® .......................................................... 52

Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ...................................... 53

Connecting to Your Computer via USB ............................. 55

Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Phone Storage57

Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection .............................. 60

Connecting to Virtual Private Networks ............................. 64

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Phone Calls ............................................................ 66

Placing and Ending Calls ................................................. 66

Answering or Rejecting Calls ........................................... 67

Working With the Call History ........................................... 68

Calling Your Contacts ....................................................... 69

Checking Voicemail ......................................................... 70

Using Options During a Call ............................................. 70

Managing Multi-party Calls ............................................... 71

Adjusting Your Call Settings ............................................. 72

Contacts .................................................................. 78

Checking Contact Details ................................................. 78

Adding a New Contact ..................................................... 78

Setting Up Your Own Profile ............................................. 79

Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ..................... 79

Working With Favorite Contacts ....................................... 81

Managing Contacts With Labels ....................................... 81

Searching for a Contact ................................................... 83

Editing Contacts............................................................... 84

Web Accounts ........................................................ 86

Adding or Removing Accounts ......................................... 86

Configuring Account Sync ................................................ 87

Email ....................................................................... 89

Setting Up the First Email Account ................................... 89

Checking Your Emails ...................................................... 89

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Responding to an Email ................................................... 90

Writing and Sending an Email .......................................... 91

Adding a Signature to Your Emails ................................... 92

Adding and Editing Email Accounts .................................. 93

Changing General Email Settings ..................................... 94

Message+ ............................................................... 95

Opening the Conversations Screen .................................. 95

Sending a Message ......................................................... 95

Replying to a Message ..................................................... 96

Forwarding a Message ..................................................... 97

Deleting Messages or Dialogs .......................................... 97

Changing Message+ Settings ........................................... 98

Browser .................................................................. 99

Opening the Browser ....................................................... 99

Using Multiple Browser Tabs ............................................ 99

Downloading Files .......................................................... 100

Changing Browser Settings ............................................ 100

Camera ................................................................. 101

Capturing a Photo .......................................................... 101

Using Manual Camera Mode .......................................... 103

Using Other Camera Modes ........................................... 104

Recording a Video .......................................................... 104

Customizing Camera and Video Settings ........................ 105

Gallery .................................................................. 108

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Opening Gallery ............................................................. 108

Managing Pictures and Videos ....................................... 108

Working With Pictures .................................................... 109

Retouching Your Pictures ................................................ 111

Making a GIF or a Collage ............................................. 112

Playing Videos ............................................................... 113

Music ..................................................................... 114

Viewing Your Music Library ............................................ 114

Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone .......................... 114

Playing Music ................................................................ 115

Managing Playlists ......................................................... 117

Video ..................................................................... 118

Opening the Video Library ............................................. 118

Playing and Controlling Videos ...................................... 118

Managing Video Files .................................................... 120

Voice Recorder ..................................................... 122

Recording a Voice Memo ............................................... 122

Playing a Voice Memo ................................................... 122

Editing a Voice Memo .................................................... 122

More Apps............................................................. 124

Calculator ...................................................................... 124

Clock ............................................................................. 124

Dolby Audio ................................................................... 125

Downloads..................................................................... 125

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File Manager .................................................................. 126

Google Apps .................................................................. 126

Settings ................................................................ 129

Airplane Mode ................................................................ 129

Network & Internet ......................................................... 129

Connected Devices ........................................................ 132

Apps & Notifications ....................................................... 133

Features ........................................................................ 135

Battery ........................................................................... 136

Display ........................................................................... 136

AppFlash ....................................................................... 137

Sound ............................................................................ 138

Storage .......................................................................... 138

Security & Location ........................................................ 139

Accounts ........................................................................ 142

Accessibility ................................................................... 142

Google ........................................................................... 143

System........................................................................... 143

Upgrading the Phone Software .......................... 146

Troubleshooting ................................................... 152

Specifications ...................................................... 157

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Touch

Volume key

Front

Getting Started

Getting to Know Your Phone

camera

Earpiece

screen

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Proximity &
light sensor

Power key

Auxiliary

Charging/

3.5 mm

headset jack*

Back camera

Flash

Speaker

USB Type-C

jack

* Supports CTIA headsets only.

microphone

nano-SIM/
microSDXC
card tray

Fingerprint
sensor

Main
microphone

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Key

Function



switch your phone to sleep mode or



Touch to return to the home screen from any



Touch and hold while using an app to enable

Key Functions

Power key

Press and hold to turn on or off airplane
mode, restart, or power off.



Press to
wake up your phone.

Volume key Press or hold either end of the key to turn the

volume up or down.

Home key

Recent apps
key

application or screen.



Touch and hold to use Google Assistant.
Touch to see recently used applications.



Double-tap to switch between the two most
recent applications.



the split-screen feature.

Back key

Touch to go to the previous screen.

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Installing the nano-SIM Card (Included)
and a microSDXC Card (Not Included)

NOTE: Your phone comes with the nano-SIM card already

installed.
WARNING! To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other

kind of SIM cards, 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.

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2. Pull out the card tray and place the nano-SIM
card/microSDXC card facing down on the tray. Gently slide
the card tray in until it clicks into place.

NOTE:

Some applications may require a microSDXC card to work
normally and/or may store data on the card. Therefore, it is
recommended that you keep a microSDXC card installed and
not remove or replace it randomly.

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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.

WARNING!
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.

WARNING!
Do not remove the back cover. The battery is not removable.
Removal may cause fire or explosion.

1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack.

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2. Connect the charger to a standard AC power 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.

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:



Reduce the screen backlight time.



Lower the screen brightness.
Turn Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and auto-sync 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.



Use the Power-saver features. See Battery.

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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 and touch Power off.

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 Reset Options)), you will need to
set it up before using it. Select the language and then follow the
prompts to set up your phone.

Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys

Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put
the phone to Sleep mode) when not in use and also to turn the
screen back on and unlock it when you need it.

Lock the Screen and Keys

To quickly turn the screen off and lock the keys, press the Power
key.

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.

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Unlock the Screen and Keys

1. Press the Power key to turn the screen on.

2. Swipe up on the screen.

- or ­Swipe away from at the bottom right of the screen to

open the Camera app.

- or ­Swipe away from at the bottom left to use Google

Assistant.

- or -
Double-tap a notification to open the related app.

NOTE:

If you have set a fingerprint lock, an unlock pattern, a PIN, or a
password for your phone (see Protecting Your Phone With

Screen Locks), you’ll need to press your finger against the

fingerprint sensor, or swipe up on the screen and then draw the
pattern or enter the PIN/password, to unlock the screen.

Using the Touch Screen

Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a
variety of touch gestures.



Touch – 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 touch
them with your finger.

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Touch and Hold – To open the available options for an item



(for example, a message 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.



Pinch – In some apps (such as Maps, 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 turned on for the screen
orientation to automatically change. Swipe up on the home
screen and touch Settings > Display > Advanced, and then
switch on Auto-rotate screen if it is turned off.



You can also access the screen rotation control by sliding
down the status bar twice and touch Auto-rotate or Portrait.

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Folder

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 shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.

Shortcut

Primary

shortcuts

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Status &
notifications

Widgets

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. Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen.

2. Slide the home screen thumbnails left and touch .

To delete a home screen panel:

1. Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen.

2. Swipe left or right to view the home screen thumbnails. Touch
on the top right corner of a thumbnail.

3. If prompted, touch OK. The items on the panel will also be

removed.

To adjust the order of a home screen panel:

1. Touch and hold an empty area of the home screen.

2. Touch and hold a home screen thumbnail and drag it left or

right to the place you need.

NOTE:

Touch at the top of a home screen thumbnail to set it as the
main home screen.

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Personalizing

Changing the System Language

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >
System > Languages & input > Languages.

2. To add a system language, touch Add a language and then
the language you need.

3. Touch and hold a language and move it to the top to switch
to that language.

Setting the Date and Time

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >
System > Date & time.

2. Set the date, time, time zone, and time format.



To adjust the date and time automatically, touch to turn on
Automatic date & time.



To adjust the date and time manually, touch to turn off
Automatic date & time and touch Set date / Set time to
change the date and time.



To adjust the time zone automatically, touch to turn on
Automatic time zone.

To adjust the time zone manually, touch to turn off



Automatic time zone and touch Select time zone to set
the correct time zone.



To adjust the time format, touch to turn on/off Use

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24-hour format.

Changing Ringtone, Notification, and
Alarm Sounds

You can customize the default ringtone for incoming calls,
notifications, and alarms.

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Sound >
Ringtones.

2. Touch Phone ringtone, Default notification sound, or
Default alarm sound.

3. Scroll through the list and select the ringtone you’d like to
use.

4. Touch OK.

NOTES:



Many applications have their own notification sound settings.



See Set a Ringtone for a Contact for how to assign a special
ringtone to an individual contact.

When selecting ringtones or sounds, touch Add ringtone to



select an audio file saved on the phone or the microSDXC
card.

Turning System Sounds On/Off

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Sound >

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Advanced.

2. Touch the switch beside Dial pad tones, Screen locking
sounds, Charging sounds, Touch sounds, Vibrate on tap,
or Ringtone fade-in to turn it on or off.

Adjusting Volumes

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch 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 volume levels any time by pressing the

Volume key. Then touch and drag a volume slider.

Switching to Silent (Do Not Disturb) or
Vibration Mode

You can set the phone to silent (Do Not Disturb) or vibration
mode by using one of the following methods.



Press the Volume key 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 up on the home screen and touch Settings > Sound >
Notification mode and select Vibrate or Mute to switch to

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vibration or silent mode.



Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification
panel and drag the panel downwards. Touch Sound or
Vibrate to switch the phone to vibration or silent mode. See

Use Quick Settings.



Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification
panel, and drag the panel downwards. Touch Do not disturb
or Alarms only to turn on or off silent mode.

NOTES:



Silent and vibration modes will not silence your alarms.
To restore normal sound settings, press and hold the Volume



up key.

Setting Silent (Do Not Disturb) Mode
Preferences

You can set allowed and blocked disturbances, or manage
automatic rules that turn on or off silent mode automatically.

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Sound >
Do Not Disturb preferences.

2. Touch an option to configure.

Priority only allows: Set allowed disturbances in silent



mode.



Block visual disturbances: Set the condition for
blocking notifications on the screen.

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

Automatic rules: Touch an existing rule to set or delete it,
or touch Add more to create new rules.

Applying New Wallpapers

You can set the wallpaper for the home screen and lock screen.

1. Touch and hold an empty place on the home screen.

2. Touch WALLPAPERS.

3. Swipe left or right on the wallpaper panel along the bottom of
the screen to select a wallpaper, or touch My photos to
choose the image you want to use as the wallpaper.

For My photos images, move, pinch, or spread to choose the
area you want to use.

4. Touch or SET WALLPAPER and follow the instructions
on the screen.

NOTE:

In addition, you can swipe up on the home screen and touch

Settings > Display > Wallpaper to set the wallpaper.

Setting the Theme

1. Touch and hold an empty place on the home screen.

2. Touch HOME SETTINGS > Themes.

3. Touch a theme to select it.

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Setting the Home Screen Transition
Effect

1. Touch and hold an empty place on the home screen.

2. Touch HOME SETTINGS > Home screen effect.

3. Pick an effect and the phone will demonstrate how it works.
When you have found one you like, touch the Home key to
exit.

Changing the Screen Brightness

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch 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. Touch 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 swipe up on the lock screen, and then draw a
pattern or enter a numeric PIN or password to unlock the phone’s

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screen and keys.

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Security
& location > Screen lock.

2. Touch None, Swipe, Pattern, PIN, or Password.

Touch None to disable screen lock protection.





Touch Swipe to enable screen lock and allow unlocking
with a “swipe” gesture. You can unlock the screen by
touching the display and sliding up.



Touch Pattern to create a pattern that you must draw to
unlock the screen.



Touch PIN or Password to set a numeric PIN or a
password that you must enter to unlock the screen.

3. For Pattern, PIN, or Password, select whether to protect your
phone by requiring your pattern, PIN or password before it
starts up. Then follow the onscreen prompts to continue.

NOTE:

When this feature is enabled, your phone cannot receive calls,
messages, or notifications until it starts up.

4. For Pattern, PIN, or Password lock, select how you want
notifications and their contents to show when the phone is
locked. Then touch DONE.

CAUTION:

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).

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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 access bound apps. You can also simply press the fingerprint
sensor to take photos or answer calls, or swipe left/right on the
fingerprint sensor to view notifications, recent apps, or gallery
pictures.

NOTE:

Unlocking the phone and accessing bound apps need fingerprint
registration, which is only possible when the screen lock (Pattern,
PIN, or Password) is enabled. When the screen lock is reset to
None or Swipe, all registered fingerprints are erased.

Set Touch-Control Functions

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Security
& location > Fingerprint.

2. Touch the following options to turn them on or off.



Take photo: Press the fingerprint sensor to take a photo
when the Camera app is opened. No fingerprint
verification is needed.

Answer call: Press the fingerprint sensor to answer



incoming calls. No fingerprint verification is needed.



View notification drawer: Swipe down or up on the
fingerprint sensor to open or close the notification panel.
No fingerprint verification is needed.

View recent apps: Swipe up on the fingerprint sensor



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when viewing the home screen to view recent apps. No
fingerprint verification is needed.



View pictures: Swipe left or right on the fingerprint
sensor when viewing Gallery pictures in full screen to
browse other pictures in the album.

Register Fingerprints

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Security
& location > Fingerprint > Fingerprint management.

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. Touch REGISTER or Add fingerprint.

4. Follow the prompts to record a finger.

5. Touch OK.

NOTE:

Touch an existing fingerprint record to change its name or delete
it.

Set Registered Fingerprint Functions

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Security
& location > Fingerprint > Fingerprint management.

2. Enter the screen lock pattern, PIN, or password you set.

3. Set the following functions.



Wake up and unlock your phone: When this feature is
enabled, you can press a registered finger on the
fingerprint sensor to unlock the phone when the screen is

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off or locked.



Quick launch app: Bind registered fingerprints with apps
so you can open them by pressing the fingerprint sensor
when the screen is off or locked. Touch this option and
touch a fingerprint to select its bound app.

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.

Turn On Screen Pinning

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Security
& location > Screen pinning.

2. Touch the On/Off switch.

3. To automatically lock the phone after unpinning, switch on
Lock device when unpinning and set up a screen lock.

If you have set a screen lock, you can switch on Ask for
unlock pattern/PIN/password before unpinning. You will
need to press the fingerprint sensor, draw the pattern, or
enter the PIN/password to unpin the screen.

Pin a Screen

1. Ensure that screen pinning is turned on.

2. Open the app you want to keep in view.

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3. Touch the Recent apps key.

4. If there are many app tabs, swipe up to find on the
front-most tab.

5. Touch .

Unpin the Screen

1. To unpin the screen and return to normal use, touch and hold
the Back key.

2. If you have asked for the unlock pattern, PIN or password
before unpinning the screen, swipe up on the lock screen and
draw the pattern or enter the PIN/password. You can also
unlock the screen with your fingerprint if you have registered
one.

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Indicator

What it means

Indicator

What it means

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.

LTE connected

Vibration only mode on

Silent mode/no
interruptions

Battery low

Battery full

Battery charging

Alarm set

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No signal

Signal strength

Bluetooth on

Connected to a Wi-Fi
network

GPS on

Wired headset
connected

Airplane mode

Indicator

What it means

Indicator

What it means

New message(s) from

New message(s) from

Managing Notifications

The status bar at the top of the home screen provides notification
icons on the left. Below are some of the icons you may see.

New message from
the Messages/
Message+ app

the Gmail™ app

the Email app

Missed call

Call in progress

Low battery

New Wi-Fi network
detected

Downloading/sending
data

USB tethering on

Song playing

Mobile hotspot on

Open/Close 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 touch the Back key.

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Respond to or Remove 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, touch it.
Slide down with one finger to expand certain notifications.



You can also swipe two fingers vertically or pinch-zoom to
expand or collapse certain notifications, or touch to
expand or collapse certain notifications and bundled
notifications.



To remove a notification, swipe it left or right. If you want to
handle it later, swipe slightly and touch to set the snooze

time.



To remove all notifications, touch CLEAR ALL below all the
notifications. (Some notifications are persistent and cannot be
removed until you touch them.)



To manage notifications you have received, touch and hold a
notification. For some notifications, you can then touch
MORE SETTINGS to configure notification options for this
app.

NOTE:

If you turn off notifications for an app, you may miss its important
alerts and updates. The notifications of some apps cannot be
turned off.

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Use Quick Settings

The quick settings in the notification panel make it convenient to
view or change the most common settings for your phone.

Swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen, or open
the notification panel and drag the panel downward to view the
quick settings. Swipe left/right to access all the tiles.

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. Touch a tile to turn that setting on or off. Touch and hold
certain tiles to access more setting options. (For example,
touch 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. Touch below the panel, and then try the following options
to manage your quick settings tiles:



To move a tile, touch and hold it and drag it to the position
you want.

To hide a tile, touch and hold it and drag it down to Drag



here to remove.



To add a tile, touch and hold a tile under Drag to add
tiles and drag it up to the main quick settings panel.

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NOTE:

In the quick settings panel, touch below the tiles to access
the Settings menu.

Managing Shortcuts and Widgets

Add Shortcuts and Widgets

1. Swipe up on the home screen to add shortcuts.
Or, to add widgets, touch and hold an empty area of the home

screen and select WIDGETS.

2. Slide to browse the available applications or widgets.

3. Touch and hold a widget or an application icon and drag it to
a home screen panel.

NOTE:

While holding the item, you can drag it to the right edge of the
screen to create a new home screen panel and put the item on it.

Move Shortcuts or Widgets

1. Touch and hold a shortcut or widget on the home screen.

2. Drag it to the place you need.

Remove Shortcuts or Widgets

1. Touch and hold a shortcut or widget on the home screen.

2. Drag it to to remove it.

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Adjust Widget Size

1. Touch 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 several
shortcuts to a folder.
You can move or remove folders the same way as moving or
removing shortcuts.

1. On the home screen, touch and hold the shortcut you want to
add into a folder.

2. Drag the shortcut to . A new folder will be created and the
shortcut is added into the folder.

3. To add more shortcuts into the folder, touch and hold each
shortcut and drag it over the folder before releasing it.

NOTES:



To remove a shortcut from a folder, touch the folder to open it.
Touch and hold the shortcut and drag it to the home screen.



Touch the folder and then touch the name field to rename the
folder.

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Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts

The home screen includes a customizable primary shortcuts area
at the bottom of all home screens. You can keep up to five items
in the primary shortcuts area. Drag shortcuts or folders in or out
of the area to rearrange the area.

Entering Text

You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. Some apps
open it automatically. In others, you open it by touching where
you want to type. You can touch the Back key to hide the
on-screen keyboard. You can also enter text by speaking with the
Google voice typing feature.

Enable or Disable Input Methods

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >

System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard >
Manage keyboards.

2. Touch a keyboard in the list to enable/disable it as an option
for entering text.

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NOTE:

Some default input methods may not be disabled.

Change Input Methods

1. When you use the on-screen keyboard to enter text, the
icon appears at the bottom right corner of the screen.

NOTE:

The icon appears only when more than one virtual
keyboard is installed and enabled for use.

2. Select the input method you need.

Gboard

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.

 Touch the alphabetic keys to enter letters. Touch and hold

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some specific keys to enter associated accented letters or
numbers. For example, to enter È, touch and hold and
the available accented letters and number 3 appear. Then

slide to choose È.

 As you enter a word, candidates appear above the keyboard.

Touch the correct one to select it.

 Touch to use uppercase. Double-tap to lock

uppercase. This key also changes color to indicate the
current case you are using.

 Touch to delete the text before the cursor.
 Touch to select numbers and symbols. You can then

touch to find more.

 Touch to enter emoji, emoticons, and GIFs..

 Touch to use Google voice typing.
 Touch and hold to change the input languages or set up

Gboard.

 Touch and hold and slide to to enable one handed

mode. Touch to switch to the right-hand or left-hand
keyboard, respectively, or touch to adjust the size and
position of the keyboard. Touch to switch back to the

full-sized keyboard.

Gesture Typing

Gboard supports the gesture typing feature. You can use this
feature to input a word by sliding through the letters.

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To enable and use gesture typing:

1.

When using Gboard, touch and hold > Gboard
keyboard settings.

Or, swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >

System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard >
Gboard.

2.

Touch Glide typing > Enable glide typing if this feature is
turned off.

Return to text entry mode and move your finger from letter to

3.

letter on the keyboard to trace a word. Lift your finger when
you reach the end of each word.

Start of

the word

End of
the word

NOTES:

 Touch when you want to. If you want to enter a single letter,

go ahead and touch.

 Lift your finger at the end of the word. A space is added

automatically when you begin to input the next word.

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Google Voice Typing

Google voice typing uses the Google voice recognition service to
convert speech to text.

1. Touch to access voice typing when you are using Gboard,
or touch at the bottom right corner of the screen and
select Google voice typing.

2. When you see Speak now, speak what you want to type.

3. You can continue entering text to keep it or delete it. You can
also select a transcribed word and touch > REPLACE… to
change it.

NOTE:

Say "comma," "period," "question mark," "exclamation mark," or
"exclamation point" to enter punctuation.

Input Method Settings

Choose the input method settings by swiping up on the home
screen and touching Settings > System > Languages & input.

 In the Keyboard & inputs section, you can configure onscreen

virtual keyboards and physical keyboard assistance.

 Touch Spell checker to enable or disable spell checking

feature. You can touch to set more options of installed
spell checking services.

 Touch Autofill service or beside it to set autofill service

provider or account.

 Touch Personal dictionary to add or delete customized

words.

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Editing Text

 Move the insertion point: Touch 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.

 Select text: Touch 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. Touch
SELECT ALL to select all the text, touch SHARE and choose

an option, or touch > ASSIST to open Google Assistant.

 Cut or copy: Select the text you want to manipulate. Then

touch CUT or COPY to cut or copy the text to the clipboard.

 Replace text with the clipboard text: Select the text you

want to replace. Then touch PASTE.

 Insert clipboard text in the text field: Touch the tab below

the cursor and then touch PASTE.

Opening and Switching Apps

Open an App

1. Swipe up on the home screen to open the application list,
where you can find all of the apps on your phone.

2. Swipe up or down on the screen and touch an app to open it.

NOTES:

 Drag the slider on the right side of the screen to the initial

letter of the app you need, or touch the search box at the top

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to search for apps.

 Touch in the search box to sort the apps by name, time of

installation, or frequency of use.

 Some apps support feature menus which you can access by

touching and holding the app icon. You can also drag a menu
option to the home screen to create a shortcut.

Switch Between Recently Opened Apps

1. Touch the Recent apps key. The apps you’ve recently used
are displayed as a series of tabs. If you’ve been using more
apps recently than can fit on the screen, slide up and down to
see all the tabs.

2. Touch a tab to open that app.

NOTES:

 You can swipe a tab left or right or touch on the tab to

remove it from the list. Touch Clear all to remove all tabs.

 Double-tap the Recent apps key to switch to the most recent

app you used.

Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode

You can work with two apps at the same time in split-screen
mode.

NOTE:

Some apps may not support split-screen mode.

1. Open the first app you want to use and then touch and hold

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the Recent apps key. The screen is divided into two.

-or­Touch the Recent apps key to view your recently used apps,
touch and hold the tab of the first app you want to use and

drag it to the Drag here to use split screen area.

2. If the second app you need is in the recent apps list, touch it
to set it as the second app. Or touch the Home key and
swipe up to find the app you need and open it as the second
app.

To turn off split-screen mode, touch and hold the Recent apps
key, or drag the border in the middle to the top or bottom of the
screen.

Uninstalling or Disabling an App

1. Swipe up on the home screen to open the application list.

2. Touch and hold an application icon and drag the icon to
(Uninstall) or (Disable) at the top of the screen.

3. Touch OK to uninstall or disable the app.

NOTES:

Preinstalled apps cannot be uninstalled, and not all apps can



be disabled.
To find the disabled applications, swipe up on the home



screen and touch Settings > Apps & notifications > See all
[number] apps > All apps > Disabled apps. You can then
touch an application and touch ENABLE to restore it.

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Connecting to Networks and
Devices

Connecting to Mobile Networks

Control Mobile Data Use

To enable or disable data access:

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > Mobile network.

2. Touch Mobile Data to enable or disable mobile data use.

To get data services when roaming:

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > Mobile network.

2. Touch Data roaming access if the switch is turned off.

Select Preferred Network Type

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > Mobile network > Preferred network type.

2. Touch the type of network you prefer to connect to.

Check Access Point Names

You can use the default Access Point Names (APNs) to connect
to the Internet. Swipe up on the home screen and touch

Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile network > Access
Point Names to check the default APN.

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NOTE:

To set the APN to default settings, touch > Reset to default.

Select Network Operator

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > Mobile network > Network operators. Your

phone starts to search for available networks.

2. Touch a network in the AVAILABLE NETWORKS list to
register manually. You can also touch Choose automatically
to select preferred network automatically.

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.

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi
Network

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > Wi-Fi.

2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position to turn on
Wi-Fi.

3. Touch a network name to connect to it.

4. If the network is secured, enter the password and touch
CONNECT.

NOTE:

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Your phone automatically connects to previously used Wi-Fi
networks when they are in range.

Get Notified of Open Networks

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > Wi-Fi.

2. Touch Wi-Fi preferences.

3. Slide the Wi-Fi notification switch to the On position.

When Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the status bar when
your phone detects a Wi-Fi network. Slide the Wi-Fi notification
switch to the Off position to turn off notifications.

Add a Wi-Fi Network

You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast
its name (SSID) or to add a Wi-Fi network 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. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > Wi-Fi.

2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.

3. Touch Add network.

4. Enter the network SSID (name). If necessary, enter security
or other network configuration details.

5. Touch SAVE.

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Forget a Wi-Fi Network

You can make your phone forget about the details of a Wi-Fi
network that you added – for example, if you don’t want the
phone to connect to it automatically or if it is a network that you
no longer use.

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > Wi-Fi.

2. Touch Saved networks.

3. Touch the Wi-Fi network name and then touch FORGET.

Connect to a WPS Network

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that makes it easy to
add your phone to the access points that 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. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network

& Internet > Wi-Fi.

2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.

3. Touch Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > WPS Push Button.

4. Press the WPS button on the wireless router and the access

point will recognize your phone and add it to the network.

Method two: PIN

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network

& Internet > Wi-Fi.

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2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.

3. Touch Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > WPS Pin Entry.

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 user manual.

Adjust Advanced Wi-Fi Settings

Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network &
Internet > Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced to adjust the

following settings.



Wi-Fi notification: Get notifications in the status bar when
Wi-Fi is on and a network is available.



Show Wi-Fi popups: When opening apps, show popups of
Wi-Fi availability.



Avoid bad Wi-Fi connections: Use the mobile network
whenever the Wi-Fi network you’re connected to has no
Internet connection.



Install certificates: Install certificates needed for connecting
to certain Wi-Fi networks.

Network rating provider: Select the rating provider to help



you choose reputable networks.

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

Wi-Fi Direct: Use the Wi-Fi Direct feature. See Using Wi-Fi

Direct.



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.



MAC address: Check the MAC address.



IP address: Check the phone’s IP address.

Using Wi-Fi Direct®

Wi-Fi Direct allows Wi-Fi devices to share files and data directly
by connecting to each other without the need for wireless access
points (hotspots).

To connect via Wi-Fi Direct:

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > Wi-Fi.

2. If Wi-Fi is off, slide the Wi-Fi switch to the On position.

3. Touch Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct. Your
phone will search for other devices enabled with Wi-Fi Direct
connections.

4. Touch a device name below Peer devices to connect with it.
The other device will receive a connection prompt and need
to accept the request for connection. Both devices may need
to enter a common PIN.

5. Once connected the device is displayed as “Connected” in
the Peer devices list.

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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.

Turn Bluetooth On/Off

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >
Connected devices > Bluetooth.

2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On or Off
position.

When Bluetooth is on, the icon will appear in the status bar.

Change the Device Name

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >
Connected devices > Bluetooth.

2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On position if
Bluetooth is off.

3. Touch Device name.

4. Edit the name and touch RENAME.

Pair With Another Bluetooth Device

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >
Connected devices > Bluetooth.

2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On position if

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Bluetooth is off.

3. Touch Pair new device.
Your phone automatically scans for and displays the IDs of all

available Bluetooth devices in range.

4. Touch the device you want to pair with.

5. If necessary, confirm that the Bluetooth passkeys are the
same between the two devices and touch PAIR. Alternatively,
enter a Bluetooth passkey and touch 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.

Forget a Bluetooth Device

You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with
another Bluetooth device. To connect to the device again, you
need to search for it and enter or confirm a passkey again.

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >
Connected devices > Bluetooth and ensure that Bluetooth
is turned on.

2. In the list of paired devices, touch beside the Bluetooth
device you want to forget.

3. Touch FORGET.

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Send 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. Touch a Bluetooth device the phone has paired with or wait
for it to search for new devices and touch one of them.

Receive Data via Bluetooth

1. Turn Bluetooth on before trying to receive data via Bluetooth.

2. When prompted, touch ACCEPT to start receiving data. If
necessary, swipe down on the status bar to locate the
notification.

Depending on your storage setting and whether a microSDXC
card is installed, received files are stored automatically in a
dedicated folder (Bluetooth, for instance). You can access them
with 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.

If you are using USB tethering, you must turn that off before you
can use USB to transfer files between your phone and computer.

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Connect Your Phone to a Computer via USB

1. Connect your phone to the PC with a USB cable.

2. Your Use USB to options menu will automatically open, or
you can open the notification panel and touch > USB

charging this device.

3. Choose one of the following options:



Charge this device: Charge your phone via USB.



Transfer files: Transfer files on Windows® or Mac® in
MTP mode.



Transfer photos (PTP): Transfer photos using camera
software or transfer files if MTP is not supported by your
computer.



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.

NOTES:

In Install driver mode, you can manually install the driver on



the PC by running the executable file in the CD-ROM drive.
For Windows XP, install the drivers and Windows Media®



Player 11 (or later version) when you use MTP for the first
time.

Disconnect 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 when
there's already content such as your media and other files so that
you don't lose them.

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, and 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.

Set 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. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Storage.

2. Touch next to the card name in the Portable storage
section.

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3. When the screen shows that the card is safely ejected, you
can remove it from the phone.

To erase and format the microSDXC card:

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Storage.

2. Touch the card name in the Portable storage section.

3. Touch > Storage settings > Format > ERASE &
FORMAT.

CAUTION:

The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSDXC
card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.

Set 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 and use it as part of the phone
storage. If you move the microSDXC card to another device, it
must be formatted before it can be used.

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Storage.

2. Touch the card name in the Portable storage section.

3. Touch > Storage settings > Format as internal > ERASE
& FORMAT.

CAUTION:

The formatting procedure erases all the data on the
microSDXC card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.

4. The phone will prompt you to move your photos, files and
other data from the phone to the microSDXC card. Select

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Move now or Move later and touch NEXT. Follow the
onscreen instructions to continue.

To move data between the phone 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 phone and
the card any time.

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Storage.

2. To move data from the internal storage to the microSDXC
card, touch the name of the card; to move data from the card
to the internal storage, touch Internal shared storage.

3. Touch > Migrate data.

4. Touch MOVE.

NOTE:

Whenever you move data between the phone 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 internal
storage while the phone is on, you must unmount it first.

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Storage.

2. Touch your card name below Device storage.

3. Touch > Eject > EJECT.

NOTE:

Before ejecting the card, ensure that you have moved data

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and apps to the phone.

4. When the screen shows 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 phone.

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Storage.

2. Touch your card name below Device storage.

3. Touch > Format as portable > 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

Share Your Mobile Data Connection via USB

You can access the Internet on your computer via the USB
tethering feature of your phone. The feature needs 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.

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1. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.

2. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.

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.

Share Mobile Data Connection via Bluetooth

If your computer can obtain an Internet connection via Bluetooth,
you can configure your phone to share its mobile data connection
with your computer.

1. Pair your phone with your computer via Bluetooth.

2. Configure your computer to obtain its network connection via
Bluetooth. For more information, please see your computer's
documentation.

3. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot.

4. Switch on Bluetooth tethering. Your computer is now
sharing your phone's data connection.

NOTE:

To stop sharing your data connection, switch off Bluetooth
tethering.

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Share Mobile Data Through a Mobile Hotspot

You can share your phone’s data connection with other devices
by turning your phone into a mobile hotspot. The feature requires
a data connection on a mobile network and may result in data
charges.

NOTE:

When the mobile 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. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network

& Internet > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot > Mobile
Hotspot.

2. Slide the switch to the On position. (If Wi-Fi was active,
touch OK to deactivate it.) After a moment, the phone starts
broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID).

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.

Set Up Your Mobile Hotspot

You can change your phone’s Wi-Fi network name (SSID),
secure your mobile hotspot, and set other options.

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network

& Internet > Tethering & Mobile Hotspot > Mobile

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Hotspot.

2. Touch an option to configure its settings.



Configure:

- Network name: Enter or edit a network SSID (name)

that other devices see when scanning for Wi-Fi
networks.

- 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, touch the Password field to
edit the security password.

- Show password: If you have chosen WPA2 PSK
security, check or uncheck to show or 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 know your
network SSID to find the mobile hotspot.

- Show advanced options: Check to select an 802.11
mode.

Manage users: Block or unblock users, or set the



maximum number of devices that can connect to the
hotspot simultaneously.



Sleep policy: Set hotspot sleep policy and notification.



CONNECTED DEVICES: View the list of devices

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currently connected to the hotspot.

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 credential storage (VPN).

Add a VPN

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > VPN.

2. Touch and enter the VPN name.

3. Select the VPN type, enter the server address and other
information provided by your network administrator. Check
Show advanced options to fill out additional details.

4. Touch SAVE.

The VPN is added to the list on the VPN screen.

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Connect to a VPN

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > VPN.

2. Touch the VPN that you want to connect to.

3. When prompted, enter any requested credentials and then
touch CONNECT.

Modify a VPN

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings > Network
& Internet > VPN.

2. Touch beside the VPN that you want to modify.

3. Edit the VPN settings and then touch 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 touch it to dial.

Placing and Ending Calls

Place a Call by Dialing

1. Touch the Home key > > .

2. Enter the phone number or the contact name with the dialpad.
Touch to delete incorrect digits/letters.

NOTE:

As you enter the phone number or contact name, your phone
searches for matching information in your contacts. If you see
the number and contact you want to call, touch it to place the
call immediately.

3. Touch below the keypad to dial.

You can also touch the search box at the top of the Phone app
screen and enter the phone number or contact name you want to
call. Touch the matching contact or Call [number] to place the
call.

NOTES:

To make an international call, touch 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.

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

To redial the last call you made, touch the Home key > >

> and touch again.

End a Call

During a call, touch on the screen.

Answering or Rejecting Calls

When you receive a phone call, the incoming call screen or
window opens, displaying the Caller ID or the information about
the caller that you've entered in the Contacts app. 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, touch ANSWER.
 If the phone screen is locked, swipe up on the screen.

NOTE:

To silence the ringer before answering the call, press the

Volume key or the Power key.

Rejecting a Call

To reject an incoming call,

 If the phone screen is active, touch DECLINE.
 If the phone screen is locked, swipe down on the screen.

You can also reject the call and select a preset text message or

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write one to send to the caller.

 If the phone screen is active, touch MESSAGE.

 If the phone screen is locked, swipe away from .

NOTE:
To edit the preset text responses from within the Phone app,
touch > 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, touch the Home key > > (in the
top search field) > Call history.

Place a Call From the Call History

1. Open the call history.

2. Touch beside a listing to call back.

NOTE:
You can touch MISSED, INCOMING, or OUTGOING to filter the

records by call type.

Save a Call History Number to a Contact

1. Open the call history.

2. Touch the number.

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3. Touch Create new contact to save the number as a new
contact, or touch Add to a contact to add the number to an
existing contact.

Take Other Actions on a Call History Entry

1. Open the call history.

2. Touch a number and then touch Call details to view more
call information. While viewing the call details, you can:



Touch to delete the entry.



Touch Copy number to copy the number to the clipboard.



Touch Edit number before call to edit the number in the
dialer before calling it.



Touch the circle in front of the entry to open the contact
information tab from the bottom of the screen. If the
number is in your Contacts, you can send a message, call
back, edit the contact, and add the contact to favorites. If
the number is not saved, you can save it to Contacts, call,
or send a message.

NOTE:

You can touch > Clear call history in the call history screen to
delete all history records.

Calling Your Contacts

1. Touch the Home key > . are displayed in the
FAVORITES tab.

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2. Touch to find your favorite contacts and frequently called
contacts, or touch to see all contacts.

3. Touch a contact in the tab, or touch beside a
contact in the tab, to place the 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. Touch the Home key > > .

2. Touch 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 Set Voicemail for how to set your voicemail service. For
detailed information, please contact the service provider.

Using Options During a Call

During a call, you will see a number of on-screen options. Touch
an option to select it.

Touch to mute or unmute your microphone.



Touch to go to contacts.



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

Touch to turn the speaker on or off.

Touch to make another call separately from the first call,



which is put on hold.

Touch to switch to the keypad when you need to enter a



code (for example, the PIN for your voicemail or bank account)
during the call.



Touch to put the caller you are speaking to on hold, and
switch to the other call that has been put on hold.



Touch to merge the separate calls into a single
conference call.



Touch 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 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 three-way call features need
network support and may result in additional charges. Please
contact your service provider for more information.

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Switch Between Current Calls

When you’re on a call, you can place a second call without
ending the first one.

To place the second call:

Once you have established the first call, touch and dial the
second number.

To switch between two calls:

Touch .

Set 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, touch and

dial the second number.

3. When you’re connected to the second party, touch .

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, touch .

Adjusting Your Call Settings

You can configure a number of settings for the Phone application.

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NOTE:

Some call options are displayed only when these features are
available, and some features require network support and may
result in additional charges. Please contact your service provider
for more information.

Set Contact Display Options

You can set the order of the contacts displayed in the tab of
the Phone app.

1. Touch the Home key > > > Settings > Display
options.

2. Touch Sort by or Name format to set the order of the
contacts and the format of the contact names.

Set Sound and Vibration

Set the sound and vibration for incoming calls as well as dialpad
sounds.

1. Touch the Home key > > > Settings > Sounds and
vibration.

2. Touch the option you want to configure.



Touch Phone ringtone to select the ringtone for incoming
call notification.



Turn on Also vibrate for calls to enable vibration for
incoming call notification.



Turn on Dialpad tones to play sounds when you touch
the dialpad keys.

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Set Options for Answering and Ending Calls

When enabled, the options allow you to end a call by pressing
the Power key or make the phone vibrate when a call is
answered.

1. Press the Home key > > > Settings > Answer and
end calls.

2. Turn on or off Power button ends call or Vibrating after

connected.

Set Speed Dials

You can touch and hold the 1~9 keys from the dialer to call the
corresponding speed dial number.

The number 1 key is reserved to speed dial your voicemail.

To assign a speed dial key:

1. Touch the Home key > > > Settings > Speed dial.

2. Touch a speed dial number.

3. Touch a contact from the contact list.

Edit Quick Response to Rejected Callers

1. Touch the Home key > > > Settings > Quick
responses.

2. Touch a text message to edit it.

3. Touch OK to save the message.

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Forward Incoming Calls

The call forwarding feature allows you to forward your incoming
calls to another phone number.

1. Touch the Home key > > > Settings > Call settings >
Call forwarding.

2. Touch an available option to enable it.

Block Certain Numbers

The call blocking feature allows you to forbid calls and messages
from certain numbers.

1. Touch the Home key > > > Settings > Call blocking.

2. Touch ADD A NUMBER.

3. Enter the phone number or touch > > Contacts
and select one from the contact list.

4. Touch BLOCK.

NOTE:

To unblock a number, go to the Call blocking menu, touch to
the right of the number, and touch UNBLOCK.

Set Voicemail

1. Touch the Home key > > > Settings > Voicemail.

2. Touch Notifications to set options for voicemail notification;
touch Advanced Settings to configure the following settings.



Service: Select the voicemail service provider. Your

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carrier is the default.



Setup: Touch Voicemail number to set the voicemail
number.

Set 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. Touch 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 TTY
device.

TTY HCO: Users who can hear, but cannot talk, may use



this mode to listen to conversation of 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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Set Hearing Aids

Your phone supports HAC (Hearing Aid Compatibility) function.
When you turn on the hearing aid compatibility and use a hearing
aid with a telecoil to answer the phone, it will help you hear more
clearly during the phone call.

1. Touch the Home key > > > Settings > Accessibility.

2. Turn on 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, touch the Home key > .

Checking Contact Details

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Scroll through the list to view all your contacts.

3. Touch a contact to view its details.

NOTES:

If you have a lot of contacts stored, you'll see a slider on the



right side of the screen. Drag the slider to a letter.



To filter displayed contacts by account, touch above the
contact list and touch an account in the Accounts section.

Adding a New Contact

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch to add a new contact.

3. If you have multiple accounts associated with your phone,
touch Saving to to choose where to save the contact. If a
sync account is selected, the contacts will be synced

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automatically with your account online.

4. Enter the contact name, phone numbers, and email
addresses. Touch More fields to enter other information
such as IM accounts, Notes, and Website.

5. Touch SAVE to save the contact.

Setting Up Your Own Profile

You can create your own name card in your phone.

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch

If a profile has already been set up, touch .

3. Edit your profile information. Touch More fields to add more
information if desired.

4. Touch

> Settings > My info.

.

SAVE

Importing, Exporting, and Sharing
Contacts

You can import/export contacts from/to the phone storage or a
microSDXC card. This is especially useful when you need to
transfer contacts between different devices. You can also quickly
share your contacts using Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, Google Drive,
Message+, or Messages.

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Import Contacts From the microSDXC Card
or Phone Storage

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch > Settings > Import > .vcf file.

3. If prompted, choose the account you want to import your
contacts to.

4. Touch the vCard file you would like to import in Recent files. If
necessary, touch to switch to other folders.

Export Contacts to the microSDXC Card or
Phone Storage

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch > Export > Export to .vcf file.

3. The phone will prompt you with the name of the vCard file and
the directory in which the file will be saved. Touch SAVE to
create the file.

Share Contacts

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch and hold the contact you want to share.

3. Touch to select more contacts if needed, and then touch .

4. Choose how to share the contacts. The options available

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depend on the applications and services installed.

NOTE:

You can also share all your contacts. Touch > Settings >
Export > Share all contacts and open the notification panel.
Touch Finished exporting contacts and choose how to share
the contacts.

Working With Favorite Contacts

You can add the contacts you use frequently to favorites so that
you can find them quickly at the top of the contact list.

Add a Contact to Favorites

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch a contact and then touch at the top of the screen.

Remove a Contact From Favorites

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch a favorite contact and then touch .

Managing Contacts With Labels

View Your Contact Labels

1. Touch the Home key > .

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2. Touch to view existing contact labels in the Labels
section.

3. Touch a label to view contacts with that label.

NOTE:

To send a message or an email to all contacts with the same
label, touch a label > > Send message / Send email. To send

a message or email to some contacts with the same label, touch
a label > > Multi-select, check the contacts you need, and
touch > Send email / Send message.

Set Up a New Label

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch > Create label.

3. If you have added contact accounts other than the phone,
select an account for the new label.

4. Enter the label name and touch OK.

5. Touch ADD CONTACTS or and select the contacts you
wish to add the label to. To add multiple contacts, touch and
hold one contact to select it. Then touch other contacts and
touch ADD.

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Delete a Label

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch and then touch a label.

3. Touch > Delete label > OK. The contacts are removed
from the label and the label is deleted.

Edit a Label

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch and then touch a label.

3. Touch > Remove contacts or Rename label.

4. To remove a contact, touch next to it; to rename the label,
edit the label name and touch OK.

Searching for a Contact

1. Touch the Home key > and then touch to search.

2. Enter the contact name or other information (such as phone
number) you want to search for. The contacts matched will be
listed.

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Editing Contacts

Edit Contact Details

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch a contact and then touch .

3. Edit the contact and touch SAVE.

Set a Ringtone for a Contact

Assign a special ringtone to a contact, so you know who is
calling when you hear the ringtone.

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch a contact you want to set a ringtone for, and then touch

> More fields > Default ringtone.

3. Select a ringtone you like and touch OK.

4. Touch SAVE.

Delete Contacts

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch and hold one contact you want to delete to select it.

3. If needed, touch other contacts you want to delete.

4. Touch

> OK

.

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Link 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. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch and hold a contact to select it.

3. Touch to select the duplicate contact(s).

4. Touch > Link > LINK. All selected contacts are merged
into one entry in the contacts list.

Unlink Contact Information

If contact information from different sources was linked by
mistake, you can separate the information back into individual
contacts on your phone.

1. Touch the Home key > .

2. Touch a linked contact you want to unlink.

3. Touch > View linked contacts > UNLINK > UNLINK.

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Web Accounts

Adding or Removing Accounts

You can add multiple Google accounts and Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync® accounts. You may also add other kinds of
accounts, depending on the apps installed on your phone.

Add an Account

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >
Accounts > Add account.

2. Touch the type of account you want to add.

3. Follow the on-screen steps to enter the information about
the account. Most accounts require a username and
password, but the details may vary. You may also need to
obtain some information from IT support or your system
administrator.

When the account is successfully added, it is displayed in the
Accounts menu in Settings.

Remove an Account

Removing an account will delete it and all information
associated with it, such as emails and contacts, from your
phone.

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >

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Accounts.

2. Touch the account you’d like to remove.

3. Touch REMOVE ACCOUNT > REMOVE ACCOUNT.

Configuring Account Sync

Configure Auto Sync Setting

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >
Accounts.

2. Touch Automatically sync data to enable or disable
automatic sync.

3. Touch OK.

When automatic sync is turned on, changes you make



to information on your phone or on the web are
automatically synced with each other.

When automatic sync is turned off, you need to sync



manually to collect emails, updates, or other recent
information.

Sync Manually

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >
Accounts.

2. Touch the account you want to sync.

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3. Touch Account sync > > Sync now.

Change an Account’s Sync Settings

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Settings >
Accounts.

2. Touch the account > Account sync. The Account sync
screen appears, showing a list of information the account
can sync.

3. When auto-sync is enabled, switch on or off items as you
need. The types of information enabled on the phone will be
kept in sync automatically with the web. When auto-sync is
disabled, touch a listing to sync that type of information
between the phone and the web.

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Email

Swipe up on the home screen and touch Email. Use it to
read and send emails from Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync,
Outlook, Yahoo!®, AOL, and more.

Setting Up the First Email Account

1. Swipe up on the home screen and touch Email.

2. Select an email server and enter the email address and
password.

3. Touch NEXT to let the phone retrieve the network parameters
automatically.

NOTE:

You can also enter these details manually by touching
MANUAL SETUP or if automatic setup fails.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish 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

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the message list.

Responding to an Email

You can reply to or forward a message that you receive. You
can also delete messages and manage them in other ways.

Reply to or Forward an Email

1. Open the email you want to reply to or forward from the Inbox.

2. Choose one of the following:

To reply to the sender, touch .



To reply to the sender and all recipients of the original



message, touch .
To forward the email to someone else, touch .



3. Edit your message and touch .

Mark/Flag an Email

You can mark an email as read or unread, or flag important
emails.



While reading a message, touch > Mark unread.



While in a message list (for instance, the inbox), touch the
sender image before the message and then touch
(mark messages as unread) or (mark messages as
read).

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

While reading a message, touch > Toggle flag > Set flag
/ Complete flag to flag the email.

While in a message list (for instance, the Inbox), touch the



sender images beside the messages and then touch >

Add star to flag the email.

Delete an Email

You can delete an email from its folder. You can also delete a
batch of emails.

While reading a message, touch .



While in a message list (for instance, the Inbox), touch the



sender images before the messages and then touch .

NOTE:

If you accidentally delete an email, touch UNDO to retrieve it.

Writing and Sending an Email

1. Open your email Inbox and touch .

NOTE:

If you have more than one email account added on the
phone, touch the From field 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 touch

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to select recipients from your contacts, groups (labels) or

history.

NOTE:

To send a carbon copy or blind carbon copy to other
recipients, touch beside the To field to open the Cc/Bcc
fields and enter the contact names or email addresses.

3. Enter the email subject and compose the email text.

4. Touch to add audio files, images, videos, and other
types of files as attachments.

5. Touch at the top of the screen to send the message.

Adding a Signature to Your Emails

You can set a few lines of plain text as a signature for every
outgoing email message from an account, such as your name
and contact information.

1. Open the Email app.

2. Touch > Settings and select the account you want to
add a signature to.

3. Touch Signature and edit the text.

4. Touch OK.

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Adding and Editing Email Accounts

Add an Email Account

After setting up your first email account (see Setting Up the

First Email Account), you can add more email accounts and

manage them separately.

1. Open the Email app.

2. Touch > Settings > Add account.

3. Set up the account as you did with the first one.

Edit an Email Account

You can change a number of settings for an account, such as
sync frequency and details about the servers the account uses
to send and receive emails.

1. Open the Email app.

2. Touch > Settings and touch the account whose
settings you want to change.

3. Make the changes you want and touch or the Back key
when you’re finished.

Remove an Email Account

1. Open the Email app.

2. Touch > Settings and touch the account you want to
remove.

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3. Touch Remove account from this device > OK.

Changing General Email Settings

General settings apply to all email accounts you add.

1. Open the Email app.

2. Touch > Settings > General settings.

3. Make the changes you want and touch or the Back key
when you’re finished.

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Message+

Two apps are preloaded on your phone that allow you to send
text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS). You
can choose the default messaging app in Settings > Apps &

notifications > Default apps > SMS app.

Opening the Conversations Screen

Touch the Home key > .
The Conversations screen opens, where you can create a new

message, search for messages, or open an ongoing dialog.



Touch to write a new text or multimedia message.
Touch to search for a message using keywords.



Touch an existing dialog to view message exchanges with a



contact/number.

Sending a Message

1. On the Conversation screen, touch .

2. Add recipients in one of the following ways.



Manually enter the recipient’s number or the contact
name. If the phone presents a few suggestions, touch
the one you want to add.



Select recipients from your RECENT CONTACTS and
touching a name.

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

Touch to select from your contacts.

3. Touch the Type a message… field and enter the content of
your text message. Touch to add an emoji.

If you want to send a multimedia message, touch to add
an attachment to the message, or touch and hold to

record an audio clip.

4. Touch to send the message. An audio clip is sent as
soon as you remove your finger from the icon.

NOTES:



You can also include email addresses as recipients for
multimedia messages.

Do not add any attachment if you want to send a text



message. Otherwise you may be charged for a multimedia
message.



Swipe away from to cancel an audio clip.

Replying to a Message

Messages you receive are appended to existing dialogs of the
same number. If the new message comes from a new number,
a new dialog is created.

1. On the Conversations screen, touch the dialog that has the
message you want to reply to.

2. Type your reply in the text field at the bottom. You can touch

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if you want to reply with an MMS, or touch if you

want to reply with an audio clip.

3. Touch or release your finger from .

Forwarding a Message

1. On the Conversations screen, touch the dialog that has the
message you want to forward.

2. Touch and hold the message, and then touch Forward
Message.

3. Enter a recipient for the message and edit the content if
needed.

4. Touch .

Deleting Messages or Dialogs

Delete Messages in a Dialog

1. On the Conversations screen, touch a dialog.

2. Touch and hold one message you want to delete.

3. Touch Delete Messages.

4. Select other messages you want to delete by touching the
circles to their right.

5. Touch at the top right corner of the screen.

6. Touch Delete.

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Delete Message Dialogs

1. On the Conversations screen, touch the round avatars in
front of the dialogs you want to delete.

2. Touch > Delete.

Changing Message+ Settings

Touch on the Conversations screen to manage Message+
settings, including your public profile (avatar), Driving Mode,
shared media, app customization, inviting friends, learning new
features, and more settings.

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Browser

Use Chrome to view web pages and search for information.

Opening the Browser

Touch the Home key > to launch the web browser. The
browser also opens when you touch a web link—for example, in
an email or a text message.

1. Open the Chrome app.

2. Touch the address box at the top of the web page.

3. Enter the address (URL) of a web page, or enter terms you
want to search for.

4. Touch a URL or search suggestion or touch the enter key on
the keyboard to open the web page or search results.

Using Multiple Browser Tabs

You can open several web pages at the same time (one page in
each tab) and switch between them freely.

Open a New Browser Tab

Touch > . The number shows how many tabs you have
opened.

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Switch Between Browser Tabs

1. Touch (the number shows how many tabs you have
opened).

2. Touch a thumbnail to switch to that tab.

NOTE:

Swipe a thumbnail horizontally or touch to close the tab.

Downloading Files

1. Touch and hold an image or a link to a file or to another web
page.

2. In the menu that opens, touch Download image or
Download link.

The downloaded files are saved to your phone or the microSDXC
card. You can view or open them in the Downloads app.

Changing Browser Settings

You can configure a number of settings to customize the way
you browse the web, including several that you can use to
control your privacy.

To open the Chrome settings, touch > Settings in the
browser screen.

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