Zte Zfive 3 LTE User Manual

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USER MANUAL

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Edition Time: April 2018

Table of Contents

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

Installing the Nano-SIM Card (Included) and a microSDXC™ Card (Not Included) .. 10

Installing the Battery ............................................................................................... 10

Charging the Battery ............................................................................................... 11

Extending the Battery Life ....................................................................................... 11

Powering Your Phone On/Off .................................................................................. 12

Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time................................................................. 12

Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ................................................................. 12

Using the Touch Screen .......................................................................................... 13

Getting to Know Your Phone ................................................................................... 14

Getting to Know the Home Screen .......................................................................... 15

Personalizing........................................................................................... 18

Changing the System Language ............................................................................. 18

Setting the Date and Time....................................................................................... 18

Changing Ringtone, Notification or Alarm Sound ..................................................... 18

Turning System Sounds On/Off ............................................................................... 19

Adjusting Volumes .................................................................................................. 19

Switching to Vibration or Silent (Do Not Disturb) Mode ............................................ 19

Setting Silent (Do Not Disturb) Mode Preferences ................................................... 20

Applying New Wallpapers ....................................................................................... 21

Setting the Theme .................................................................................................. 21

Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect .............................................................. 21

Changing Screen Brightness .................................................................................. 21

Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks .............................................................. 22

Protecting Your Phone With Encryption ................................................................... 22

Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning ............................................................ 24

Knowing the Basics ................................................................................. 25

Monitoring the Phone Status ................................................................................... 25

Managing Notifications ............................................................................................ 26

Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ............................................................................ 28

Organizing With Folders .......................................................................................... 29

Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts .......................................................................... 29

Entering Text ........................................................................................................... 29

Editing Text ............................................................................................................. 32

Opening and Switching Apps ................................................................................... 33

Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode ..................................................................... 34

Uninstalling or Disabling an App .............................................................................. 35

Connecting to Networks and Devices .................................................... 36

Connecting to Mobile Networks ............................................................................... 36

Connecting to Wi-Fi ................................................................................................. 37

Connecting to Bluetooth Devices ............................................................................. 40

Connecting to Your Computer via USB .................................................................... 41

Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Phone Storage ...................................... 42

Sharing Your Mobile Data Connection ..................................................................... 45

Connecting to Virtual Private Networks .................................................................... 47

Phone Calls .............................................................................................. 49

Placing and Ending Calls ........................................................................................ 49

Answering or Rejecting Calls ................................................................................... 50

Working With the Call History .................................................................................. 51

Calling Your Contacts .............................................................................................. 52

Checking Voicemail ................................................................................................. 53

Using Options During a Call .................................................................................... 53

Managing Multi-party Calls ...................................................................................... 54

Adjusting Your Call Settings .................................................................................... 55

Contacts ................................................................................................... 60

Checking Contact Details ........................................................................................ 60

Adding a New Contact ............................................................................................ 60

Setting Up Your Own Profile .................................................................................... 61

Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ............................................................ 61

Working With Favorite Contacts .............................................................................. 62

Managing Contacts With Labels .............................................................................. 63

Searching for a Contact .......................................................................................... 64

Editing Contacts...................................................................................................... 64

Accounts .................................................................................................. 67

Adding or Removing Accounts ................................................................................ 67

Configuring Account Sync ....................................................................................... 67

Email ........................................................................................................ 69

Setting Up the First Email Account .......................................................................... 69

Checking Your Emails ............................................................................................. 69

Writing and Sending an Email ................................................................................. 69

Responding to an Email .......................................................................................... 70

Adding and Editing Email Accounts ......................................................................... 71

Changing General Email Settings ........................................................................... 71

Messages ................................................................................................. 73

Opening the Messaging Screen .............................................................................. 73

Sending a Message ................................................................................................ 73

Adding an Attachment ............................................................................................. 74

Replying to a Message ........................................................................................... 74

Forwarding a Message ........................................................................................... 75

Deleting Messages or Threads ............................................................................... 75

Changing Message Settings ................................................................................... 75

Browser .................................................................................................... 76

Opening the Browser .............................................................................................. 76

Setting the Home Page ........................................................................................... 76

Using Multiple Browser Windows............................................................................. 76

Downloading Files ................................................................................................... 77

Changing Browser Settings ..................................................................................... 77

Camera ..................................................................................................... 78

Capturing a Photo ................................................................................................... 78

Using Manual Camera Mode ................................................................................... 79

Using Other Camera Modes .................................................................................... 80

Recording a Video ................................................................................................... 80

Customizing Camera and Video Settings ................................................................. 81

Gallery ...................................................................................................... 83

Opening Gallery ...................................................................................................... 83

Working With Albums .............................................................................................. 83

Working With Pictures ............................................................................................. 83

Retouching Your Pictures ........................................................................................ 84

Making a GIF or a Collage....................................................................................... 85

Playing Videos ........................................................................................................ 86

Music ........................................................................................................ 87

Viewing Your Music Library ..................................................................................... 87

Setting a Song as the Default Ringtone ................................................................... 87

Playing Music .......................................................................................................... 87

Managing Playlists .................................................................................................. 88

Video ......................................................................................................... 90

Opening the Video Library ....................................................................................... 90

Playing and Controlling Videos ................................................................................ 90

Managing Video Files ............................................................................................. 91

Voice Recorder ........................................................................................ 92

Recording a Voice Memo ........................................................................................ 92

Playing a Voice Memo ............................................................................................ 92

Editing a Voice Memo ............................................................................................. 92

More Apps................................................................................................ 94

Calculator ............................................................................................................... 94

Clock ...................................................................................................................... 94

Downloads.............................................................................................................. 95

File Manager .......................................................................................................... 95

Wi-Fi Utility ............................................................................................................. 96

Google Apps ........................................................................................................... 96

Settings .................................................................................................... 98

Network & Internet .................................................................................................. 98

Connected Devices ............................................................................................... 100

Apps & Notifications .............................................................................................. 100

Features ............................................................................................................... 102

Battery .................................................................................................................. 102

Display ................................................................................................................. 103

Sound ................................................................................................................... 104

Storage ................................................................................................................. 104

Security & Location ............................................................................................... 104

Accounts .............................................................................................................. 106

Accessibility .......................................................................................................... 107

Google ................................................................................................................. 107

System ................................................................................................................. 107

Z-community ......................................................................................................... 108

Upgrading the Phone Software ............................................................ 110

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 111

For Your Safety ...................................................................................... 114

General Safety ...................................................................................................... 114

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy ............................................................................... 115

FCC Regulations ................................................................................................... 116

Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile Phones ........................... 117

CTIA Requirements ............................................................................................... 118

Distractions ........................................................................................................... 119

Product Handling .................................................................................................. 120

Electrical Safety .................................................................................................... 123

Radio Frequency Interference ............................................................................... 123

Explosive Environments ........................................................................................ 124

Specifications ........................................................................................ 126

Getting Started

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

Power off your phone before installing or removing the nano-SIM card. The microSDXC card can be installed and removed while the phone is turned on. Unmount the microSDXC card before removing it (see

Connecting to Networks and Devices – Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Phone Storage).

NOTE: Your phone will come with the nano-SIM card already installed. WARNING! To avoid damage to the phone, do not use any other kind of

SIM card or any non-standard nano-SIM card cut from a SIM card. You can get a standard nano-SIM card from your service provider.

1. Place your finger in the slot at the lower left of the back cover to lift and remove the cover.

2. Hold your microSDXC card and nano-SIM card with the metal contacts facing down and slide them into the microSDXC card slot and nano-SIM card slot, respectively.

3. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.

Installing the Battery

1. Place your finger in the slot at the lower left of the back cover to lift and remove the cover.

2. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the battery with the metal contacts in the battery compartment. Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.

3. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.

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.

WARNINGS! Use only ZTE-approved chargers and USB cables. The use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or cause the battery to explode.

NOTE: Use the USB Type-C charger that comes in-box with your phone to charge the battery. It’s specially built to support Qualcomm® Quick Charge™ 2.0.

1. Connect the adapter to the charging port.

2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone is on, you’ll see a charging icon, such as or , appear in the

Status Bar.

3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.

NOTE: If the battery is extremely low, you may be unable to power on the phone even when it is being charged. In this case, try again after charging the phone for at least 20 minutes. Contact customer service if you still cannot power on the phone after prolonged charging.

Extending the Battery Life

Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi usage and GPS functionality can drain your battery. You can follow the helpful tips below to conserve your battery power:

Use the Power-saver feature in Settings.

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Reduce the screen backlight time.

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Lower the screen brightness. Turn auto-sync, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth off when not in use.

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Disable the GPS function when not in use. Most applications using this function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; each query drains your

battery.

Powering Your Phone On/Off

Press and hold the Power/Lock Key to turn on your phone.



To turn it off, press and hold the Power/Lock Key to open the options menu. Tap



Power off > OK.

NOTE: If the phone freezes or takes too long to respond, press and hold the Power/Lock Key for about 10 seconds to restart the phone.

Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time

When you first power on your phone after you purchase it or reset it to factory settings (see Settings – System – Reset Options), you will need to set it up before using it.

1. Tap the language field to select the language you want, and tap LET'S GO.

2. Follow the prompts to set up your Wi-Fi connection, Google account, Google services, and other options.

NOTE: Users with low vision can tap Vision Settings on the initial setup screen to customize accessibility features.

Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys

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

Locking the Screen and Keys To quickly turn the screen off and lock the keys, press the Power/Lock 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.

Unlocking the Screen and Keys

1. Press the Power/Lock Key to turn the screen on.

2. Swipe up on the screen to unlock the phone, or

 Swipe from to use Google voice commands.



Swipe from to open the camera.



Double-tap a notification to open the related app.

NOTE: If you have set an unlock pattern, a PIN, or a password for your phone (see

Personalizing – Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks), you’ll need to draw the pattern or enter the PIN/password to unlock your screen.

Using the Touch Screen

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

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Tap – When you want to type using the on-screen keyboard, select on-screen items (such as application and settings icons), or press on-screen buttons, simply tap them with your finger.

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Press and Hold – To open the available options for an item (for example, a message or link in a web page), press and hold the item.

Swipe or Slide – To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or



horizontally across the screen. Drag – To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to



move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.

Pinch – In some apps (such as Maps, web browser, and Gallery), you can zoom in and



out by placing two fingers on the screen at once and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them apart (to zoom in).

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Rotate the Screen – For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways.

NOTES:



The Auto-rotate feature needs to be enabled for the screen orientation to automatically change. Swipe up on the home screen and tap Settings > Display >

Touch

Charging/

Indicator

Light

Advanced and turn on the Auto-rotate screen switch.



You can also access the screen rotation control by sliding down the Status Bar twice

and tapping Auto-rotate or Portrait on the Quick Settings Panel.

Getting to Know Your Phone

Back Key*

Screen

Front Camera

Earpiece

Proximity & Light Sensor

Volume Key

Power/Lock Key

Home Key

Recent Apps Key**

Microphone

micro-USB Port

Back Camera

Speaker

Flash

3.5mm Headset Jack*

Back Cover

Key

Description

* Supports CTIA headsets only. ** You can switch the positions of the Back Key and Recent Apps Key. Swipe up on the home screen and tap > Features > Navigation keys to select one option.

Key Functions

Power/Lock Key

Home Key Press to return to the home screen from any application or screen.

Recent Apps Key

Back Key Press to go to the previous screen.

Volume Key

Press and hold to turn Airplane mode on or off, restart, or power off. Press to change your phone to Sleep mode. Press to wake up your phone.

Press and hold to access Google Assistant. Press to see recently used applications.

Double-tap to switch to the most recent application. Press and hold while using an app to activate split-screen mode (see Knowing the Basics – Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode).

Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.

Getting to Know the Home Screen

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

Status & Notifications

Widget

Wallpaper

Shortcut Folder

Primary

Shortcuts

Extended Home Screen Panels

Your home screen is extendable, providing more space for shortcuts, widgets, and more. Simply swipe left or right on the home screen to see the extended panels. You can add or remove home screen panels, or adjust their order.

To add a new home screen panel:

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

2. Slide the home screen thumbnails left or right and tap .

3. Tap WIDGETS.

4. Drag a widget to the new home screen.

To delete a home screen panel:

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

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

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

NOTE: When there are only three home screen panels, you cannot delete any of them.

To move a home screen panel:

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

2. Swipe left or right to view the home screen thumbnails. Press and hold a thumbnail and

drag it left or right to the place you need.

NOTE: Tap above a home screen thumbnail to set it as the main home screen.

Personalizing

Changing the System Language

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

2. If the language you need is not shown in the list, tap Add a language and select the one you want.

3. Press and hold next to the language you want to use, and drag it to the top of the list.

NOTE: To remove languages from the list, tap > Remove, select the languages you want to delete, and tap > OK.

Setting the Date and Time

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

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

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



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

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To adjust the time zone automatically, tap to turn on Automatic time zone. To adjust the time zone manually, tap to turn off Automatic time zone and tap



Select time zone to set the correct time zone.



To adjust the time format, tap to turn on Use 24-hour format.

Changing Ringtone, Notification or Alarm Sound

You can quickly customize the default ringtone for incoming calls, the default notification sound, and the alarm sound.

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

2. Tap Ringtones > Phone ringtone, Default notification sound, or Default alarm sound.

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

4. Tap OK.

NOTES:



Many applications have their own notification sound settings. See Contacts – Editing Contacts – Setting a Ringtone for a Contact for how to assign a



special ringtone to an individual contact.



When selecting ringtones or sounds, tap 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 tap Settings > Sound > Advanced.

2. Tap Dial pad tones, Screen locking sounds, Charging sounds, Touch sounds,

Vibrate on tap, Power on sounds, or Ringtone fade-in to turn each option on or off.

Adjusting Volumes

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

2. Drag the sliders below Ring volume, Notification volume, Media volume, and

Alarm volume to adjust the volume for each type of audio.

NOTE: You can adjust the media volume when a media application is in use by pressing

the Volume Key. If no media application is active, press the Volume Key to adjust the ringtone volume (or the earpiece volume during a call), or tap and drag a volume slider to adjust other types of volume.

Switching to Vibration or Silent (Do Not Disturb) 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 down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel, and drag the panel downward. Tap Sound, Vibrate, or Silent to switch the phone to vibration or silent mode or turn the sound on (see Knowing the Basics – Managing Notifications – Using Quick Settings).

Swipe up on the home screen and tap Settings > Sound > Notification mode and



select Vibrate or Mute to switch to vibration or silent mode.



Swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Notification Panel, and drag the panel downward. Tap Do not disturb or Alarms only to turn on or off silent mode.

NOTES:

Alarms are still allowed in silent mode. You can also allow certain notifications marked



as priority.



To quickly turn off silent mode, press the Volume Key and tap TURN OFF NOW.

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 tap Settings > Sound > Do Not Disturb preferences.

2. Tap 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.



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

Applying New Wallpapers

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

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

2. Tap WALLPAPERS.

3. Swipe left or right on the wallpaper panel along the bottom of the screen to select a

wallpaper, or tap My photos to choose the image you want to use as the wallpaper.

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

NOTES:



Alternatively, you can swipe up on the home screen and tap Settings > Display > Wallpaper to set the wallpaper.

For images from My photos, pinch or spread to select the part you want to use.



Setting the Theme

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

2. Tap HOME SETTINGS > Themes.

3. Tap a theme to select it.

Setting the Home Screen Transition Effect

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

2. Tap HOME SETTINGS > Home screen effect.

3. Tap an effect and the phone will demonstrate how it works. When you have found one

you like, press the Home Key to exit.

Changing Screen Brightness

1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap Settings > Display > Brightness level.

2. Drag the slider to manually adjust the screen brightness.

NOTE: With the proximity and light sensor, your phone can automatically adjust the screen brightness for available light. Tap Adaptive brightness in the Display settings screen to turn the feature on or off.

Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks

You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When it is enabled, you can swipe up on the lock screen, and then draw a pattern or enter a numeric PIN or a password to unlock the phone’s screen and keys.

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

2. Tap Screen lock.

3. Tap None, Swipe, Pattern, PIN, or Password.

Tap None to disable screen lock protection.



Tap Swipe to enable screen lock and allow unlocking with a “swipe” gesture. You



can unlock the screen by swiping up on the lock screen.



Tap Pattern to create a pattern that you must draw to unlock the screen. Tap PIN or Password to set a numeric PIN or a password that you must enter to



unlock the screen.

4. For Pattern, PIN, or Password lock, select how you would like notifications and their

contents to show when the phone is locked, and then tap DONE.

NOTES:



Screen lock options are listed in the approximate order of the strength of their security, starting with None and Swipe, which provide no security. A pattern provides minimal security, although it can be more convenient than the stronger options.



Remember the pattern, PIN, or password you set. Otherwise, you will have to upgrade the phone software to use the phone (see Upgrading the Phone Software).

Protecting Your Phone With Encryption

You can encrypt all the data on your phone: your accounts, application data, music and other media, downloaded information, and more. If you do, you must draw an unlock

pattern, or enter a numeric PIN or a password each time you power on your phone. WARNING! Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to an unencrypted phone is to

perform a factory data reset, which erases all your data. Encryption provides additional protection in case your phone is stolen, and may be required

or recommended in some organizations. Consult your system administrator before turning it on. In many cases the pattern, PIN or password you set for encryption is controlled by the system administrator.

Before turning on encryption, prepare as follows:



Set a screen lock pattern, PIN or password.



Charge the battery.



Keep the phone connected to the charger. Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process: you must not interrupt it or you



will lose some or all of your data.

When you're ready to turn on encryption:

1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap Settings > Security & location > Encryption & credentials > Encrypt phone.

2. Read the information about encryption carefully. The ENCRYPT PHONE button is dimmed if your battery is not charged or your phone's

not plugged in. If you change your mind about encrypting your phone, press the Back

Key. WARNING! If you interrupt the encryption process, you will lose data.

3. Tap ENCRYPT PHONE.

4. Draw your screen lock pattern or enter your lock screen PIN or password.

5. Tap ENCRYPT PHONE again.

The encryption process starts. Encryption can take an hour or more, during which time your phone may restart several times.

When encryption is complete, you’ll be prompted to draw the unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password.

Subsequently you must draw your unlock pattern, or enter your PIN or password each time you power on your phone to decrypt it.

Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning

You can use the screen pinning feature to keep an app in view, so others cannot switch to other apps or access your personal information.

Turning On Screen Pinning

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

2. Tap the On/Off switch.

3. To add security for unpinning, tap the Lock device when unpinning switch, select a security option, and follow the on-screen instructions if you do not already have a pattern, PIN, or password set up.

Pinning a Screen

1. Ensure that screen pinning is turned on.

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

3. Press the Recent Apps Key.

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

5. Tap .

Unpinning the Screen

To unpin the screen and return to normal use, press and hold the Back Key. If you enabled the Lock device when unpinning option, unlock the screen with your

pattern, PIN, or password, depending on your screen lock settings.

Knowing the Basics

Monitoring the Phone Status

The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status icons on the right side. Below are some of the icons you may see.

Indicators and Icons

Indicator What it means Indicator What it means

2G connected

3G connected

4G LTE™ connected

Do not disturb mode on

Data saver on

Vibration on

Ringer off

Battery low / Battery full

Battery charging

Alarm set

Wired headset connected

No signal

Signal strength

Mobile data in use

Airplane mode

Bluetooth on

Connected to a Wi-Fi® network

Wi-Fi in use

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot on

Speaker on

Phone microphone off

GPS on

Managing Notifications

Notification Icons

The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides notification icons on the left side. Below are some of the icons you may see.

Indicators and Icons

Indicator

What it means

New SMS / MMS

New email message(s)

New Gmail message(s)

Missed call

Call in progress / Call on hold

Opening/Closing the Notification Panel

Notifications report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, and alarms, as well as ongoing events. You can open the Notification Panel to view the details of notifications.



To open the Notification Panel, swipe your finger down on the home screen or from the top of the screen.



To close the Notification Panel, swipe your finger up on the screen or press the Back

Key.

Responding to or Removing a Notification

In the Notification Panel, you can respond to a notification or remove the notifications. The Notification Panel also supports expandable notifications that let you perform additional actions right from the notification itself.

Indicator

What it means

Song playing

New Wi-Fi network detected

USB tethering on

Downloading / sending data

microSDXC card mounted

To respond to a notification, tap it.

 

Slide down with one finger to expand certain notifications. You can also swipe two fingers vertically or pinch-zoom to expand or collapse certain notifications, or tap / to expand or collapse certain notifications and bundled notifications.



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



To remove all nonpersistent notifications, tap CLEAR ALL at the end of the list of notifications. (Some notifications are persistent and cannot be removed until you tap them.)



To manage notifications, press and hold a notification and tap MORE SETTINGS. You can then configure the notification settings of the app that created it.

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.

Using Quick Settings

The Quick Settings make it convenient to view or change the most common settings for your phone.

Open the Notification Panel and you can find a few Quick Settings on the top. To open the Quick Settings Panel and find all setting tiles, drag the Notification Panel downward, or swipe down from the top of the screen with two fingers.

NOTES:



Swipe left on the Quick Settings Panel to view more tiles.

Below the Quick Settings Panel, tap to open the full Settings menu.



To turn settings on or off quickly:

1. With two fingers, swipe down from the top of the screen to open the Quick Settings Panel.

2. Tap a Quick Settings tile to turn that setting on or off. Press and hold certain tiles to access more setting options. (For example, press and hold the Wi-Fi tile to open the Wi-Fi menu in settings.)

To customize the Quick Settings Panel:

You can add, remove, or rearrange the tiles on the Quick Settings Panel.

1. Open the Quick Settings Panel.

2. Tap below the panel, and then try the following options to manage your Quick Settings tiles:

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

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To hide a tile, press and hold it and drag it down to Drag here to remove.

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To add a tile, press and hold a tile under Drag to add tiles and drag it up to the main Quick Settings Panel.

Managing Shortcuts and Widgets

Adding Shortcuts and Widgets

1. Swipe up on the home screen to view apps. Or, to view widgets, press and hold an empty area of the home screen and tap

WIDGETS.

2. Slide up or down to browse the available apps or widgets.

3. Press and hold a widget or an app icon and drag it to a home screen panel.

Moving Shortcuts or Widgets

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

2. Drag it to the place you need.

Removing Shortcuts or Widgets

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

2. Drag it to to remove it.

Adjusting Widget Size

1. Press and hold a widget on the home screen, and then release it.

2. An outline appears around the widget. Drag the outline to resize the widget.

NOTE: Not all widgets can be resized.

Organizing With Folders

You can create folders on the home screen and add shortcuts to them. You can move or remove folders the same way as moving or removing shortcuts.

1. Press and hold a shortcut on the home screen and drag it to at the top left.

2. Release the shortcut. A new folder will be created with the shortcut inside.

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

NOTE: Tap the folder and then tap the name field to rename the folder.

Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts

The customizable primary shortcuts area at the bottom of the home screen remains the same on every home screen panel. You can keep up to five items in the primary shortcuts area. Drag shortcuts or folders in or out of the area.

Entering Text

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

Enabling or Disabling Input Methods

1. Swipe up on the home screen and tap Settings > System > Languages & input > Virtual keyboard > Manage keyboards.

2. Tap the switches beside the input methods to enable or disable them as options for entering text.

NOTE: Some default input methods may not be disabled.

Changing Input Methods

1. When you use the on-screen keyboard to enter text, the icon appears in the Status Bar.

NOTE: The icon appears only when more than one input method is installed and enabled for use.

2. Open the Notification Panel and tap Change keyboard.

3. Select the input method you need.

Gboard

Gboard provides a layout similar to a desktop computer keyboard. When screen auto-rotation is enabled, turn the phone sideways and the keyboard will change from portrait to landscape. The landscape keyboard is not supported in all applications.

 Tap the alphabetic keys to enter letters. Press and hold some specific keys to enter

associated accented letters or numbers. For example, to enter É, press and hold and the available accented letters and number 3 appear. Then slide to choose É.

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