User Guide [UG template version 16a] [bmu_lg_K3_ug_en_051216_d4]
Table of Contents Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................. 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2 About the User Guide ................................................................................................................... 2 Set Up Your Phone .....................
Tips for Editing Text ............................................................................................................ 31 Google Account .......................................................................................................................... 32 Create a Google Account ................................................................................................... 32 Sign into Your Google Account ................................................................................
Call from Call Logs.............................................................................................................. 53 Voicemail..................................................................................................................................... 54 Voicemail Setup .................................................................................................................. 54 Visual Voicemail Setup ............................................................................
Archive Gmail Threads ....................................................................................................... 74 Mute Gmail Threads ........................................................................................................... 74 Delete Gmail Threads ......................................................................................................... 75 Search Gmail Messages .....................................................................................................
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer ................................................................ 89 Wi-Fi ............................................................................................................................................ 90 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network ............................................................ 90 Configure Wi-Fi Settings .....................................................................................................
Set Camera Functions ...................................................................................................... 105 Productivity........................................................................................................................................ 107 Calendar.................................................................................................................................... 107 Add an Event to the Calendar..........................................................
Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................................................ 123 Bluetooth Settings ..................................................................................................................... 123 Mobile Data Settings ................................................................................................................. 123 Call Settings ..........................................................................
Location..................................................................................................................................... 142 Accounts & Sync ....................................................................................................................... 142 Accessibility............................................................................................................................... 142 Shortcut Key.....................................................................
Getting Started The following set of topics will introduce you to your phone, help you get set up with service, provide an overview of the phone screen, and get you started with basic phone operations.
Introduction The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new LG K3. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone. Before Using Your Phone Read the Get Started guide and Important Information booklet that were packaged with your phone thoroughly for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Set Up Your Phone The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service for the first time. Parts and Functions These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions. Note: Your phone's screens and apps layouts are subject to change. This user guide uses sample images only. Phone Layout The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.
Home Key Returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of extension canvases, it opens the central Home screen. Touch and hold to access Google Now. 3.5mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Overview Key Allows you to access recently-used apps. Touch and hold to access the available options. Earpiece Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. Power/Lock Button Locks the screen.
Battery Use The following topics explain how to insert and remove your phone’s battery. Battery Cautions Storage: Avoid storing or leaving battery with no charge remaining. Saved information and settings may become lost or changed, or battery may become unusable. Charge once every six months before storing or leaving unused for a long period. Bulges: Depending on use, bulges may appear near end of battery life. This does not affect safety. Replacing Battery: The battery is a consumable item.
2. Insert the battery. Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone. 3. Attach the battery cover. Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.
Remove the Battery Follow these instructions to remove your phone’s battery. Always power the phone off before removing the battery. 1. Remove the back cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Remove the battery. Lift upward gently as shown.
Charge the Battery Your phone is equipped with a Li-Ion battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 14.0 hours of continuous digital talk time. You can charge your phone’s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a USB connection with your computer. Charge Using the AC Adapter 1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. 3.
2. Insert the large end of the micro USB cord into an external USB port on your computer. 3. After charging, remove the micro USB cable from both the phone and the computer. Nano SIM Card The Nano SIM card is an IC (Integrated Circuit) card containing phone number and other customer information. Handling the Nano SIM Card Keep the following in mind when handling a Nano SIM card. ● Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting Nano SIM card in another-brand IC card reader, etc.
1. Remove the back cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Insert the Nano SIM card. Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward.
3. Insert the battery. 4. Attach the back cover. Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. microSD Card Your phone supports the use of an optional microSD card (not included) to expand its storage capacity. Some cards may not operate properly with your phone.
microSD card Cautions Data: Information stored on the microSD card can become lost or changed accidently or as a result of damage. It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data. Boost Mobile is not responsible for damages from data that is lost or changed. Reading/Writing Data: Never power off or remove the battery while reading or writing data. Handling microSD card: Use/store microSD cards away from the reach of infants. May cause choking if swallowed.
2. Insert the microSD card. Insert the microSD card all the way gently without bending and with the terminals facing down. Insert only microSD cards. 3. Insert the battery.
4. Attach the back cover. Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Unmount the microSD Card Always unmount the microSD card before removing it from your phone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Storage & USB. 3. Tap . Remove microSD Card Follow these instructions to remove a microSD card. Always power the phone off before inserting or removing a microSD card. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Storage & USB. 3. Tap . 4.
5. Slide the microSD card out of the slot to remove it. 6. Attach the back cover. Format microSD Card When you insert an optional microSD card for the first time, it is recommended that you format it on your phone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Storage & USB. 3. Tap SD card. 4. Tap > Settings. 5. Tap Format > FORMAT. All data on the microSD card is erased, and the card is formatted for use on your phone.
Use the Touchscreen Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. Tap When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen, such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons by simply tapping or touching them with your finger. Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.
Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard.
Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Activation and Service Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your phone‘s serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment. For more information about your Boost Mobile account, see Boost Account Information and Help.
Activate Your Phone After setting up your account on boostmobile.com, simply turn your device on. Your device is designed to activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Boost Mobile device to a new one, be sure to turn off the old device before swapping the serial number (MEID). Once the MEID swap is complete, turn on the new device and the programming information will be pushed to your device automatically. You can also start the activation process manually.
Legal document – Read all of the information about legal documents. • EULA (End-User License Agreement) - Read the End-User License Agreement and tap the I agree check box if you agree to the terms. • Low power location estimation - Read the Low power location estimation information and tap the I agree check box if you agree to the terms. 3. Tap Done. Your setup is now complete. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic touch menu navigation, view tutorials, or just get started.
Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations. Home Screen Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list. ■ From any screen, tap the Home key to display the home screen. For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics.
■ Tap Overview to view a list of recently used applications. Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings . – or – Tap > touch and hold > System settings. – or – Drag the status bar down and tap Settings . For more information, see Settings.
Note: You can also set the rotation option from the main settings menu. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab > Auto-rotate screen. Capture Screenshots You can use your phone’s power and volume buttons to capture screenshots. ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Button and Volume Down Button at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current screen. The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone’s Gallery. Tap > Gallery .
The application opens. Preinstalled Apps The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone. App Function/Service Google Amazon Video Calendar Camera Chrome Access Google applications. Launch the Amazon Video application. Launches the Calendar application that can sync to either your Google or Outlook® work calendar. Events can only be synched to a managed account. Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras. Browse the Internet.
Management Messenger Phone Play Store QuickMemo+ LG SmartWorld Recently uninstalled apps Access power and storage space management apps. Provides access to your text and multimedia messages. Access the dial pad to make calls. Browse, search for, and download applications from the Google Play Store app. Allows you to take screen shots and write a memo using the images. Launches the LG SmartWorld app. Reinstall apps that have been uninstalled in the past 24 hours.
Phone Number Follow the instructions below to display your phone’s wireless phone number. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap About phone. 3. Tap Status. You will see the number listed under My phone number. Airplane Mode Airplane mode turns off all functions that emit or receive signals, while leaving your phone on so you can use apps that don’t require a signal or data. To turn on airplane mode: 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to display the phone options menu. 2.
Enter Text You can type on your phone using one of the available touchscreen keyboards or Google voice typing. Touchscreen Keyboards Your phone offers you a choice of touchscreen keyboards for entering text. The keyboard appear automatically onscreen when you tap a text entry field, and they can be used in either portrait or landscape mode. The methods available include: ● Google Keyboard allows you to use a traditional QWERTY setup to enter text.
QWERTY Keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field.
Phone Keyboard When T9 is off, to enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen. For example, tap once for "a", twice for "b", or three times for "c".
Tips for Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, customizing the user dictionary, using predictive text, and more. To cut/copy and paste: 1. Touch and hold a word to highlight it. 2. Drag the blue highlight markers to highlight the text you want. – or – To select all the text, tap > SELECT ALL in the context menu. To cancel the selection, simply tap unselected text or empty area. 3.
To change the bottom row keys: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Language & keyboard > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > QWERTY keyboard layout. 2. Drag to add or delete keys or change the order. To change to another character on the visible key, tap the key and choose the desired character that you want displayed. Note: This function does not support some languages.
If you don’t have a Google Account, you will be prompted to create one. If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT department may have special instructions on how to sign into that account. Create a Google Account Online 1. From a computer, or from your phone's Browser, navigate to www.google.com. 2. On the main page, tap or click Sign in > Create an account. 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your free account. 4.
Sign into Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT. 2. Enter a Google Account and tap NEXT. Note: If you do not already have a Google Account, tap Or create a new account and follow the onscreen prompts to create your new account. 3. Enter your Password and tap NEXT. 4.
2. Browse for an application. Once you have decided on one, tap it to view its details. 3. Read the application descriptions and comments. 4. Tap INSTALL (for free applications) or the price button (for paid applications). Warning: Use caution with applications which request access to any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of data usage times. 5. Read the app's access requirements and tap ACCEPT if you agree to them. 6.
3. Tap the app you want to update, and then tap UPDATE > CONTINUE. The app update is downloaded and installed. Set Automatic App Updates 1. Tap > Play Store 2. Tap > Settings. . 3. Tap Auto-update apps and select an option. The app is set to update automatically whenever an update becomes available (depending on your settings). Note: Automatic updates are unavailable for some apps. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1.
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen is off. Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Display Settings. Turn the Screen On and Unlock It 1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock Button. The lock screen appears. 2. Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock it. The screen is unlocked.
Note: You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your unlock sequence. To unlock the phone using Knock Code: ■ While the screen is off, tap the same sequence you established anywhere on the screen. The Home screen will be accessed directly. Update Your Phone From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates through the Settings > General tab > System updates menu.
To back up your Gmail information: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap the Auto-sync data option to enable the feature. If the Auto-sync option is on, email, Calendar and Contacts automatically synchronize whenever a change is made. If the Auto-sync option is off, tap the sync icon within the account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. 3. Select an account and then tap > Sync now to sync your Google Account information.
Note: Your Google app purchases are reloaded remotely and can be re-installed after the update is applied. As an added precaution, to preserve any data on your microSD card, please unmount it from your phone prior to starting the update process. Tap > > Tools > Settings > General tab > Storage & USB . Update Your Phone’s Software Once you have backed up all your data, use the Update now option to update your phone’s software. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > System updates. 2.
Update Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > System updates > Update PRL. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. The phone will download and install the PRL update and you will see a confirmation when complete.
Your Phone's Home Screen The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s home screen, understand the status bar, and use the notifications window. Home Screen Basics The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Home Screen Layout Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen.
Shows device status information including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. Status Bar Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone features extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Swipe across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen. The small circles above the primary shortcuts let you know your current screen position. ■ Tap the Home Key to display the main home screen.
Network (full signal) Network (roaming) 4G LTE data service 3G (data service) Airplane mode Sync active Alarm set Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Main Notification Icons Icon Notification Missed call New voicemail New email New Gmail New text or MMS message New Hangout message New Boost Zone message Event Your Phone's Home Screen 44
USB connection Warning Update available Update downloading Update successful Keyboard active More notifications available (pull down to view) Note: Additional notification icons may appear. All notifications may be accessed through the notification panel. Notification Panel Your phone’s notifications appear at the left side of the status bar, and you can access the full notification panel by pulling down the status bar.
Notification Panel Layout The notification panel gives you access both to notifications and the quick settings menu. Customize the Home Screen Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or remove shortcuts, widgets, and folders from the home screen. Operations for Rearranging the Home Screen ● Moving Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to the desired location.
Note: If you select Gallery, you will need to select an album and a picture. Once selected, use the crop tool to resize and position the image and then tap OK. Note: If you select Live Wallpapers, before you tap Set wallpaper, you can tap Settings to select custom animation settings, etc., for the live wallpaper. Add Widgets to the Home Screen You can add widgets to your phone’s home screen. Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a home screen.
Making Connections The following set of topics will cover your phone’s ability to help you make connections, from phone calls and maintaining contacts, to text messages, email, Internet, and international services.
Phone Calls and Voicemail The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, set up and manage contacts, and more. Place and Answer Calls The following topics describe how to directly dial calls, how to answer incoming calls, and how to use the in-call screen options. Adjust In-Call Volume ■ Adjusting Call Volume: Press the Volume Buttons during the call. Troubleshooting Issue: Difficulty during call.
2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dialpad and tap . If you enter a wrong number, tap To erase the entire number, touch and hold You can open other applications during a call. The the call is underway. Press the Volume Up/Down Buttons to adjust the call volume. Use the on-screen buttons to add another call, put a call on hold, to use the speakerphone, and for other options, as described in In-Call Screen Layout and Operations. 3. Tap to erase digits one by one. .
To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Lock and Unlock Your Screen. 2. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 3. Tap . As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed. Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E 9-1-1 emergency location services where available.
The ringtone or vibration will stop and call will be sent directly to voicemail. Reject a Call and Send a Text Message You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller. 1. When a call arrives, slide Decline with message up from the bottom of the screen. The ringtone or vibration will stop and you will see a list of preset text messages. 2. Tap one of the messages to send it to the caller. The selected message will be delivered to the caller.
● Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off). Activate the speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume buttons.) Deactivate the speaker to use the phone’s earpiece. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. ● Mute to mute the microphone during an active call. Tap again to unmute the microphone.
2. Tap the Call logs tab to display the Call logs list. 3. Tap an entry to display the call details. 4. Tap Call to place a call. 5. To end the call, tap . Voicemail The following topics describe how to set up and use your phone's voicemail and visual voicemail features. Voicemail Setup You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Voicemail. 1. Tap > Voicemail . You’ll see a Welcome to Visual Voicemail screen. 2. Scroll through the introduction screens to view a brief explanation of visual voicemail services. 3. At the end of the welcome screens, you'll come to a Personalize your voicemail prompt. 4. Tap Personalize now and follow the system prompts to: Create a password (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcement. Record your greeting.
You will see the voicemail inbox. 2. Tap a message to review it. Tip: There are several icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance, storage, messaging, and other options. For an explanation of all your options, tap Menu > Help > Visual Voicemail Menu. Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages When you are done listening to a voicemail message you can easily access other voicemail messages without returning to the main voicemail screen. 1. Listen to the current voicemail message. 2.
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more. 1. Tap > Voicemail 2. Tap > Settings and select from the following: . Avatar • Disable Avatar to disable Avatar compose features and content store. • Avatar Facebook ad signature to enable avatar advertising signature when posting on Facebook. • SMS delivery to allow sending SMS message to recipients who do not have Avatar capability.
• SMS delivery of voice message to allow voice message delivery via SMS to recipients who do not have VoiceSMS capability always. Sound • Notifications to determine how you are notified of new voicemails. Set the notification sound and vibrate option. • Speakerphone to automatically turn the speaker on or off. Updates to search for an upgrade to your Visual message software. About Voicemail to view build information about the current visual voicemail application.
3. Enter a phone number. 4. Tap . Your caller information will not appear on the recipient’s phone. To permanently block your number, call Boost Customer Service. Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: ■ Swipe in any direction.
To activate Call Forwarding: 1. Tap > Phone 2. Tap > Dial tab. . 3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded. 4. Tap . You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding. All calls to your wireless number will be forwarded to the designated phone number. To deactivate Call Forwarding: 1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 2. Tap 3. Tap . . You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.
Incoming voice call pop-up under More Activate to display the incoming call pop-up when using an application. Smart dialing under More Activate to make a call to the U.S. from abroad without entering the national code. Touch and hold or tap the contact. Silence incoming calls under More > Gesture You can set the phone to silence incoming calls by just flipping the phone. Save unknown numbers under More You can set the phone to save the phone numbers not saved in Contacts yet.
TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will connect using a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack.
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your friends from compatible social networking applications. Contacts Cautions Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery is removed for a long period or left uncharged.
2. Enter a phone number. 3. To add the number to an existing contact, tap Update contact. To add a new contact, tap Create contact. For an existing contact, tap the contact name and select a number type for the new number. For a new contact, enter the name and any additional information. 4. Tap SAVE. The contact is added. View Contacts View a contact’s details by displaying a contact entry. 1. Tap > Contacts . 2. Tap a contact to view its details.
Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration show’s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features. Item Description Groups tab Show contact groups. Contacts tab Show all contacts. Contact Tap to show contact’s details. Image Tap to show thumbnail of contact entry. Tap an icon to place a call, send a message, etc. Search Search contacts. Index Browse contacts by letter. Add new Add a new contact.
5. Add or edit the information, and then tap SAVE. Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or postal address (such as Home, Work, etc.), tap the type to the right of the field. Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., tap in each section. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. Tap > Contacts . 2. Tap a contact to view its details. 3. Tap . 4. Tap DELETE.
Back Up Contacts You can back up and export all of the contacts on your phone, as vCard files. You can then copy this file to a computer or another phone that is compatible with this format, such as an address book application. 1. Tap > Contacts . 2. Tap > More > Manage contacts > Back up. 3. Select a storage location and then tap OK. 4. Tap the contacts you want to export, then tap BACK UP and BACK UP to confirm. 5. Enter a file name and tap OK.
Messaging With wireless service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, text and multimedia messaging. Text and Multimedia Messaging With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phones. When you receive a new message, you will be notified by your phone.
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with the contents such as images, videos, etc. Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for multimedia messaging. Compose Multimedia Messages 1. Tap > Messenger 2. Tap . . 3. Tap the To field and enter the recipient’s name, phone number, or email information. 4. Tap the text field and enter your message. 5. Tap . 6.
New Messages Notification Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message. To change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Text and MMS Options for details. A new message icon also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message.
4. Once completed, tap . To return to the All messages screen from a text message thread, tap . Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, touch and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap Details. Note: If a message contains a link to a web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the web browser. Note: If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts.
● Outgoing message sounds: Enable this option if you wish to receive a sound notification when a new text or multimedia message is sent. ● Notifications: Enable this option if you wish to receive a sound notification when a new text or multimedia message arrives. ● Sound: Select a ringer to sound when a new message is received. Tap this option, and then select a ringtone that is specific to new text and multimedia messages.
2. In the inbox, tap . The Gmail composition window opens. 3. Enter the message recipient(s), subject, and message, and then tap Send . The Gmail message is sent. Gmail Composition Options ● Adding Cc/Bcc: In the mail composition window, tap ● Attaching Pictures or Videos: In the mail composition window, tap Attach file then tap the picture or video you want to attach. ● Save as a Draft (Send Later): While composing your message, tap message is saved as a draft for later. > Save draft.
Options when Reviewing Gmail Messages ● Replying to Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap Reply reply message, and tap Send ● To reply to all, tap , compose your . > Reply all. Forwarding Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap recipient and an additional message, and tap Send > Forward, enter a . Use Gmail Labels Gmail saves all mail in one box, but you can add labels that allow you to sort your Gmail conversation threads.
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap > Mute. The thread is now hidden. Delete Gmail Threads If you no longer wish to keep a Gmail conversation thread, you can simply delete it from the inbox. 1. Tap > Google > Gmail . The inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Delete . The thread is deleted.
You are signed in to your Google Account, and you can access both of your Gmail accounts from the Gmail app. Note: You can also sign up for a new Gmail account from the Settings menu. In step 2 above, tap Or create a new account and follow the prompts. Switching between Gmail Accounts If you have more than one Gmail account set up, you can switch between them in the Gmail app. 1. Tap > Google > Gmail . The inbox opens. 2. Tap . 3.
Before setting up an email account, make sure you have the username (user ID), password, server name, etc., so you can get set up successfully. 1. Tap > Email . A pop-up window for adding an account appears if no email account has been previously set up. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your email account. The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email.
Important: If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database, you will be asked to enter more details. You should get all pertinent information for the email account, such as incoming and outgoing server settings, before you proceed. Add an Exchange Account If you synchronize your phone with your Exchange account, you can read, manage, and send email in the same easy way as with a POP3/IMAP account. However, you can also access some powerful Exchange features.
4. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject. 5. Tap the body field and compose your email. To add an attachment (such as picture, video, contact, event, audio, etc.), tap You can access the internal storage and navigate to the file you wish to attach. Tap the file you wish to attach. 6. Tap . to send the email. Note: If you close the messaging window before sending it, the message will be stored in Drafts.
2. Tap > Settings. 3. Tap > Remove account. 4. Select the account(s) to delete, and then tap REMOVE. 5. Tap REMOVE to confirm. The account is deleted from your phone. Manage Your Email Inbox Your email inbox provides management options for viewing, sorting, and deleting your email messages. View Your Email Inbox 1. Tap > Email . The email inbox opens. 2. Tap once.
2. Tap DELETE. Microsoft Exchange Email Features Set options for your corporate Microsoft Exchange email messages, including synchronization options, flagging messages, out-of-office messages, meeting requests, and message priority. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Microsoft Exchange, then select Email Settings and tap the desired account to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. 3. The following settings are available.
Server policy: View the server policy currently applied. Server info: Allows you to change the server settings for your account. 4. Tap Messaging to return to the previous screen, your changes will be saved.
Internet and Social Networking The following topics describe how to connect to and use the Internet on your phone, and how to access popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Hangouts. Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks) The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Icon Status Network (full signal): The number of bars indicate the strength of the signal. More bars mean a better signal. Enhanced 4G LTE data service: Your phone is connected to the 4G enhanced LTE network. 3G (data service): Your phone is connected to the 3G network.
2. Navigate to the Web page you want to bookmark, and tap > . The Web page is added to bookmarks. Bookmark Options ● Editing Bookmarks: From the browser, tap > Bookmarks > > Edit > edit the favorite > . ● Deleting Bookmarks: From the browser, tap > Bookmarks > > Delete. View Browser History Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history. 1. Tap > Chrome . The browser opens. 2. Tap > History. The browser history window opens. 3. Tap an entry to open the Web page.
Facebook Post updates, read what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins, and more with on-the-go Facebook access. Install the Facebook App on Your Phone Before you use Facebook on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play store app. 1. Tap > Play Store . 2. Tap the Search icon and search for "facebook". 3. Tap Facebook from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL, and then tap ACCEPT. The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 5.
Twitter Tweet (post messages) and view other people's tweets on Twitter. Login may be required to use Twitter. For details on Twitter, visit twitter.com. Install the Twitter App on Your Phone Before you can use Twitter on your phone, you have to download and install the app from Google Play. 1. Tap > Play Store . 2. Tap the Search icon and search for "twitter". 3. Tap Twitter from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL. The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 5.
2. Tap and select an ongoing conversation or the type of conversation you want to start. Tap the name of the person in your contacts list. If your friend is not yet on Hangouts, you can invite your friend via SMS. – or – Tap the text field to enter a name, email or number. 3. Enter your message. 4. Tap .
Connectivity The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR connectivity, and more. Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB connector to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files.
For most transfers, you'll want to use File transfer. To change the option, tap it in the Notifications window to open the storage settings, and then tap the desired option from the USB PC connection window. 4. On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the My Computer menu) and open it. 5. If available, select a drive (SD card for microSD card or Internal storage for internal phone storage). 6.
Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the password again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings or you instruct the phone to forget the network. Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks.
4. Tap > Advanced Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct. 5. Tap a device with which to connect. If connected via Wi-Fi, you will see a confirmation. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Accept the connection on the other device. If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled. To stop a connection, tap the a device > OK. Hotspot Wi-Fi Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Tethering Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via Wi-Fi hotspot or by Bluetooth. Important: Use of the Tethering feature requires an additional subscription. Visit boostmobile.com to learn more. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering. 2. Select a tethering option: Wi-Fi hotspot: Allows other devices to connect to your phone via Wi-Fi. Bluetooth: Pair your phone with the other device via Bluetooth.
To enable Bluetooth: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth. 3. Tap the Bluetooth switch to turn Bluetooth on. To disable Bluetooth, tap the switch again. Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the toggle menu in the Notifications window. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notifications window and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth. Paired Bluetooth devices appear in the “PAIRED DEVICES” list. 3. Tap a device from the “PAIRED DEVICES” list. Your phone connects to the paired device. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the device is connected to your phone, the Bluetooth paired icon is displayed in the Status bar.
Receive Information via Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including pictures, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your phone via Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. 2. Tap ACCEPT. The file is sent to your phone. When your phone receives a file, you will see a notification.
Apps and Entertainment The following set of topics will explore the features that make your phone so much more than a phone, from the camera and productivity apps to music, entertainment, and more.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 5 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Camera Overview The camera's viewfinder screen lets you view your subject and access camera controls and options. ● Flash to turn the flash On, Off or set it to Auto. ● Swap camera to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens. ● Settings to adjust the following camera and video settings.
1. Tap > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap > , and scroll through the topics to learn more. Take Pictures and Record Videos You can take high-resolution pictures using your phone’s camera. Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos can be stored to the SD card. If no card is installed, pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory. Capturing Pictures/Videos ● File Format for Pictures: File format for pictures is JPEG.
4. The length of the recording is displayed on the top right of the screen. Note: Tap 5. Tap 6. Tap to take pictures while recording video. to pause recording video. You can resume recording again tapping . to stop recording. Your video will be automatically saved to the Gallery. Taking Selfies You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take selfies. Note: When using the front camera, selfies default to automatic face detection. Gesture Shot You can take selfies by using gestures.
For pictures that are on your storage card or phone memory, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also easily assign a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends. View Pictures and Videos You can access and view all your stored pictures and videos from your phone’s Gallery. 1. Tap > Gallery . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens.
Rotate and Save a Picture 1. Tap > Gallery . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the picture you want to rotate. 4. Tap > Rotate, then select either Rotate left or Rotate right. The picture is rotated and saved to the phone or SD card, depending on your settings. Crop a Picture 1. Tap > Gallery . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3.
Send Pictures or Videos by Email You can send several pictures, videos, or both in an email or Gmail message. They are added as file attachments in your email. For more information about using email and Gmail, see Create and Send an Email Message or Create and Send a Gmail Message. 1. Tap > Gallery . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the picture or video you want to share. To select multiple items, tap include. 4.
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several pictures, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. Tap > Gallery . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the picture or video you want to share. To select multiple items, tap include. 4. Tap Share while viewing an album. Then tap all the items you want to and then on the Share via menu, tap Bluetooth. 5.
Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube™. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone. 1. Tap > Gallery . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the video you want to share. To select multiple videos, tap include. 4. Tap Share while viewing an album. Then tap all the videos you want to and then on the Share via menu, tap YouTube.
The camera settings menu opens. 3. Select your desired settings. The settings are applied. Items that can be set differ depending on the camera type in use.
Productivity The following topics detail many of your phone’s tools and features such as maps and navigation, calendar, clock, social networking apps, music, memos, and more. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your calendar stays in sync with Microsoft Exchange calendar or Google calendar.
application on your phone. For more information about creating and managing multiple Google Calendars, visit the Google website: calendar.google.com. If you have synchronized your phone with an Microsoft Exchange account on your computer, you can also select these calendars. View Calendar Events You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. To change the Calendar view, tap the current view in the top left corner and then tap Year, Month, Week, Day, Agenda, or Tasks. 1.
2. Tap > Sync now. Note: If Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync doesn’t appear under the Accounts heading in the Settings menu, you do not have an Exchange ActiveSync account configured on the phone. For information about adding an account, see Add an Exchange Account. Navigation Apps Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you’re going.
3. Tap Scout GPS Navigation & Meet Up from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL, and then tap ACCEPT. The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 5. When the download has completed, tap OPEN. To open the app from the home screen, tap > Scout . Use Scout as Your Personal Navigator 1. Tap > Scout . The Scout app will open. If prompted, accept the terms of use before continuing. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to access, launch, and use.
Use Google Voice Search Use your voice to search instead of typing, with Google Voice Search. 1. Tap > Google > Voice Search . The Voice Search window opens. 2. Speak your search terms. Search results appear. Calculator You can use the Calculator application to solve math problems. 1. Tap > Tools > Calculator . 2. Enter numbers and arithmetic operators on the screen.
You can long-press the results to cut, copy, and/or paste the displayed values. Tap to delete the last number or operator you entered. Touch and hold numbers repeatedly. Tap Tap to open an Options menu to view your Calculation history or change panels between Scientific/Basic calculator. to delete to clear the screen. Clock Your phone has a clock app that lets you set alarms, view time in time zones around the world, use a stopwatch, set a timer, and use your phone as a desk clock.
11. Tap Puzzle lock to checkmark the setting, which requires you to wake up enough to solve a simple puzzle to dismiss the alarm. 12. When you're finished, tap SAVE. Additional Clock Features Your phone’s clock app provides additional useful features including world clock, stopwatch, and timer functions. All features are available from the clock app display. ■ Tap > Tools > Clock . World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1.
2. Tap to start stopwatch time. 3. Tap to stop the stopwatch. While measuring time, tap to view lap times. Capture+ The Capture+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use Capture+ to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or from most phone screens. 1. While viewing the screen you want to capture and create a memo on, slide the Status Bar down and tap . 2.
To view the memo saved in QuickMemo+: ■ Tap > QuickMemo+ and select the memo. To view the memo saved in your Gallery: ■ Tap > Gallery and select the Capture+ album. QuickMemo+ Use your phone’s QuickMemo+ app to save text, memos, lists, and more. 1. Tap > QuickMemo+ . The memo list appears. 2. Tap and enter your memo title and text. 3. Tap > Done. The memo is saved. Weather You can view the weather information for a particular area. 1. Tap > Tools 2. Tap and add the city you want.
1. Tap > Tools . To pause recording, tap 3. Tap . To save the location details of recording, tap Location. 2. Tap > Voice Recorder . to end the recording. The file is saved automatically and the Recorded files screen appears. 4. Tap to play the recorded voice. Note: If you tap , recorded voice files appear. You can play a recorded voice file from the list. Recently Uninstalled Apps You can view the uninstalled apps on the Home screen.
Entertainment and Activities The following topics address your phone’s entertainment and activities options. Music You can play audio files that are stored in your phone's storage. Copy audio files from your computer onto your phone before you open the Music application. The Music Player application supports audio files in numerous formats.
Play a Song 1. Tap > Tools > Music > Songs tab. 2. Select the song you want to play. Create a Playlist 1. Tap > Tools > Music 2. Tap > Add to playlist. . 3. Select the songs you want to add to the playlist and tap ADD. 4. Tap New playlist and enter a name. 5. Tap OK to save the playlist. Assign a Song as a Ringtone 1. Tap > Tools > Music > Songs tab. 2. Touch and hold a song you’d like to use as your new ringtone. A context menu is displayed. 3.
View YouTube Videos You can use the YouTube app to view videos on YouTube even if you aren’t signed in to a YouTube account. 1. Tap > Google > YouTube . The YouTube app launches. If you’re prompted to provide confirmation to use the site, follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 2. Search through the YouTube channels and tap a video you want to see. The video plays on your phone screen. Tap the screen to pause or resume play while watching.
Settings The following set of topics will cover your phone’s settings menus and options. For an overview of the settings menu, see Basic Settings.
Basic Settings Tap > Tools > Settings to access your phone’s settings menu. Access Settings 1. Tap > Tools > Settings . The settings menu opens. 2. Select a category tab to configure your settings options. Tip: You can also access settings from the notification panel. Pull down the status bar and tap Settings .
Networks Settings This group of settings lets you control your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, Mobile networks, and more. Networks Settings Overview The network settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Category Description Airplane mode Turn on or off wireless connections. Wi-Fi Enable and set Wi-Fi options. Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth connections. Mobile data Check your phone’s Mobile data. Call Set various call settings.
2. Tap the Airplane mode switch phone’s Status bar will display to turn the function on. While in Airplane Mode, your . Deactivate Airplane Mode 1. Tap > Tools > Settings 2. Tap Airplane mode switch > Networks tab. to turn the function off. Wi-Fi Settings Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using available computer networks. For details on your phone‘s Wi-Fi features and settings, see Configure Wi-Fi Settings.
Bluetooth tethering: Pair your phone with the other device via Bluetooth. Tip: For additional support with tethering, tap Help from the tethering menu. More Settings This menu allows you to personalize additional wireless feature settings. Mobile Networks This menu allows you to configure various mobile network settings. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks. Mobile Data Allows you to enable and disable data access over the mobile network. 1.
1. Dial your 10-digit wireless phone number. 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, tap . 3. Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice prompts. 4G Settings Allows you to view your 4G network provider and IP address. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks. 2. Tap the 4G settings to check Network operator and IP address. Network Mode Allows you to choose your preferred network mode. 1. Tap > Tools mode.
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. You can get this information from your network administrator. Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection.
Disconnect From a VPN 1. Drag the Status bar down to open the Notification panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection, and then tap Disconnect VPN to disconnect.
Sound Settings In the Sound settings menu, you can configure call and notification ringtones, audio volume, as well as some related settings. Sound Settings Overview The sound settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Category Description Sound profile Set your phone's sound profile. Volume Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. Ringtone Set ringtones alert you of incoming calls.
Sound Profile Set your phone's sound profile. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Sound profile. 3. Tap one of the three options. Volume Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Volume. 3. Adjust each volume level. Ringtone: Changes the volume of your call ringtones (if applicable). Notification sound: Allows you to set this volume level.
2. Tap Ringtone. 3. Tap and tap a song. For details about using the Music Player application, see Music. Ringtone ID Set incoming calls with ringtones composed automatically from their phone number. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Ringtone ID. 3. To activate this feature, tap the Ringtone ID switch . 4. Tap Compose ringtones for to select if you want to create ringtones for everyone, your contacts, or your favorites.
Lock Screen Allows you to choose if you want to show or hide notifications on the lock screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap the desired option. Apps Allows you to prevent apps from displaying notifications or set apps to show notifications with priority when Do not disturb is set to Priority only. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Apps. 3. Tap the desired apps. 4.
Sound Effects This menu lets you select whether you hear tones when touching numbers on the dialpad, selecting onscreen options, and more. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap More > Sound effects. 3. Tap the switch next to a desired option to enable or disable the feature. Voice Notifications To read out the incoming call and the message event automatically. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap More > Voice notifications. 3.
Display Settings Adjusting your phone's display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life. Display Settings Overview The display settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Category Description Home screen Configure your phone's home screen settings. Lock screen Configure your phone's lock screen settings. Home touch button combination Configure options for your home touch buttons. Font type Choose the desired font type.
Home Screen Configure your phone's home screen settings. Select Home Choose the desired Home theme. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Select Home. 3. Tap Home (standard Android layout), EasyHome (simplified version for users less familiar with Android navigation), or Home & app drawer (provides separate layout for the Home screen and apps list). Wallpaper Choose the desired wallpaper for the Home screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2.
2. Tap Home screen > Sort apps by. 3. Tap the option you want to sort apps by. Grid Set the layout of the home screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Grid. 3. Tap the desired grid type and then tap OK. Hide Apps Choose if you want to show or hide apps on the home screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Hide apps. 3. Tap the app(s) that you want to hide and APPLY. Lock Screen Lock screen menu lets you configure screen lock options.
PIN: Enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen. Password: Enter a password to unlock screen. From then on, any time you wish to turn the phone on or unlock the screen, you must draw your unlock pattern or enter the PIN or password to unlock the screen. Note: You have five opportunities to enter your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password. If you've entered wrong information five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before you can attempt again.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Shortcuts. 3. Tap a shortcut and select the desired app. You can also select Delete shortcut so that no icon is displayed. 4. Tap SAVE. Contact Info for Lost Phone Select whether to display the owner information on the lock screen and customize the owner information. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen. 3.
3. Drag the icons to rearrange the Home touch buttons. Font Type Choose the desired font type. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Font type. 3. Tap a desired font type. Font Size Choose the desired font size. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Font size. 3. Tap a desired font size. Bold Text Choose whether the phone displays bold text. 1. Tap > Tools 2. Tap the Bold switch > Settings > Display tab. to set the bold text.
– or – To disable the auto-rotate feature, tap the Auto-Rotate Screen switch again. Note: Some applications on your phone do not support the Auto-rotate feature. Screen Timeout Select how long the display screen remains backlit after you touch the screen or press a key before the screen darkens. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Screen timeout. 3. Select 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, or Keep screen turned on.
General Settings This group of settings lets you configure general settings such as accounts & sync, cloud, location, and more. General Settings Overview You can set the following options in the General settings menu: Category Description Language & keyboard Set the language and keyboard type. Location Enable location service. Accounts & sync Manage and sync your accounts. Accessibility Configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone.
Backup & reset Back-up your data, automatically restore data, and erase all the data on your phone. About phone Displays information such as the network, battery, hardware, and software. Access General Settings 1. Tap > Tools > Settings . 2. Tap General tab. 3. Set your general options. Your general settings are saved and applied. Language & Keyboard Your phone's Language & keyboard settings let you select a language for the devices screens and menus, as well as manage a personal user dictionary.
Location Allows you to turn on location service. Your phone determines your approximate location using GPS, WiFi and mobile networks. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Location. Mode – Set the location mode as High accuracy (GPS and networks), Battery saving (Networks only), or Device sensors only (GPS only). Accounts & Sync Use the Accounts & sync settings menu to add, remove, and manage your Google and other supported accounts.
Touch zoom: Zoom in or out by triple tapping the screen. Screen color inversion: Tap to invert the colors of the screen and content. Screen color adjustment: Set the color contrast for better screen viewing. Grayscale: Tap to set grayscale screen. End calls with the Power key: Tap so that you can end voice calls by pressing the Power/Lock Button. When this option is enabled, pressing the Power/Lock Button during a call does not lock the screen.
General The General settings allows you to configure general system options. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Accessibility. 2. Set the following options as you want. Accessibility features shortcut: Sets quick, easy access to selected features when you triple-tap the Home Key . Persistent notification: Tap the switch to turn it on. Alerts sound repeatedly when there are unread notifications for certain apps.
Content lock Select lock types to lock files in the QuickMemo+ app. Encrypt Phone Opens a screen that encrypts data on the phone for security. You will be required to enter a Knock Code, Pattern, PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on. Encrypt SD Card Storage Encrypt SD card storage and keep data unavailable for other devices. Password Typing Visible Checkmark to briefly show each character of passwords as you enter them so that you can see what you enter.
Screen Pin This feature allows you to lock your device so that the current user can only access the pinned app. This is useful for users with children. Usage Access for Apps Allows you to set access to App usage. Date & Time Set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed. You can also select a time zone. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Date & time. Storage & USB The Storage menu lets you monitor the used and available internal memory and SD card (if available).
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. System Updates From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates through the Settings menu. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > System updates. Apps The Apps menu lets you view details about the applications installed on your phone, manage their data, force them to stop, and set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you obtain from websites and email.
Back Up My Data Allows you to back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers. Backup Account Allows you to choose an account to use to back up data. Automatic Restore When reinstalling an app, enabling this option restores backed up settings and data. Network Settings Reset Reset all network settings.
Getting Help The following set of topics will cover phone specifications and how to contact Boost Mobile and manage your wireless service.
For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your device, such as account information. Troubleshooting Check the questions and answers below for troubleshooting solutions for common phone issues. Check Here First Question: Phone freezes/operation is unstable. Answer: Turn the phone on again. If you are unable to turn the phone off, remove and replace the Battery, and then turn the phone on again. Data that was being edited is erased after your phone is powered on again.
Answer 5: Is a disabled access point set? To reset to initial settings: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More. 2. Tap Mobile networks > Access Point Names. 3. Tap > Reset to default. Question: Battery level goes down quickly. Answer: Are you where signal is weak or have been out of service area for a long period? Calling where signal is weak or being out of service area uses a lot of Battery. Question: Cannot install applications.
● Dial ● Dial to launch Boost Zone or call Boost Customer Care (depending on your Settings) to get answers to other questions. (#ADD) to make a payment. From Your Computer ■ Visit boostmobile.com, click My Account, and log in with your wireless phone number and account PIN. From Any Other Phone ■ Boost Customer Care: 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848). Re-Boost Boost Mobile makes it easy to add money to your account. You decide exactly how and where you want to pay.
Anti-Theft Guide You can set up your device to prevent other people from using it if it’s been reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google account or screen lock information can use the device. All you need to make sure your device is protected is: ● Set a screen lock: If your device is lost or stolen but you have a screen lock set, the device can’t be erased using the Settings menu unless your screen is unlocked.
Index 4G LTE, 83 About Phone, 148 About the User Guide, 2 Accessibility, 142 Accounts & Sync, 142 Activate This Device, 146 Activation and Service, 19 Add a Bookmark, 84 Add a Contact, 63 Add a VPN Connection, 126 Add an Email Account, 77 Add an Event to the Calendar, 107 Add an Exchange Account, 78 Add Another Google (Gmail) Account, 75 Add Folders to the Home Screen, 47 Add Widgets to the Home Screen, 47 Additional Clock Features, 113 Airplane Mode, 27, 122 Answer Phone Calls, 51 Anti-Theft Guide, 153 App
Get Help with Google Play, 36 Gmail, 72 Gmail Settings, 76 Google Account, 32 Google Maps, 109 Google Play Music, 117 Google Play Store, 34 Google Search, 110 Google Search Options, 110 Google Services, 144 Hangouts, 87 Home Screen, 22, 134 Home Screen Basics, 42 Home Screen Layout, 42 Home Touch Button Combination, 137 Hotspot, 92 Import Contacts, 66 In-Call Screen Layout and Operations, 52 Insert microSD Card, 12 Insert the Battery, 5 Install the Facebook App on Your Phone, 86 Install the Twitter App on Y
Storage & USB, 146 Switch Cameras, 105 Switching between Gmail Accounts, 76 Sync Calendars, 108 Synchronize an Microsoft Exchange Calendar, 108 System Updates, 147 Take Pictures, 99 Take Pictures and Record Videos, 99 Taking Photos Automatically, 100 Taking Selfies, 100 Tethering, 93 Text and MMS Options, 71 Text and Multimedia Messaging, 68 Tips for Editing Text, 31 Touchscreen Keyboards, 28 Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer, 89 Troubleshooting, 150 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Ne
