Coolpad Legacy™ Go User Guide [UG template version 16a] [draft version for review control] [Sprint_Coolpad_Legacy™ Go_ug_en_080818_d2]
Table of Contents Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................. 1 Making Connections .................................................................................................................................... 44 Apps and Entertainment.............................................................................................................................. 95 Settings .................
Capture Screenshots .................................................................................................................. 20 Applications ......................................................................................................................................... 20 Launch Applications .................................................................................................................... 21 Apps List ......................................................................
Add Folders to the Home Screen................................................................................................ 42 Phone Calls and Voicemail ......................................................................................................................... 45 Place and Answer Calls ...................................................................................................................... 45 Call Using the Phone Dialer ..........................................................
Use Gmail Labels ........................................................................................................................ 77 Archive Gmail Threads ............................................................................................................... 77 Mute Gmail Threads ................................................................................................................... 78 Delete Gmail Threads ...........................................................................
Record Videos ............................................................................................................................ 98 View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery........................................................................................... 100 Edit Pictures ...................................................................................................................................... 101 Share Pictures and Videos .........................................................
Battery Settings ................................................................................................................................. 131 Apps Settings .................................................................................................................................... 131 Location Access Settings .................................................................................................................. 132 Security Settings ................................................
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 Coolpad Legacy™ Go. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone. Before Using Your Phone Read the Quick Start Guide that was 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 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 keys. Part Description Earpiece Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
Home key Returns you to the home screen. Back key Lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the notification panel, or onscreen keyboard. Camera lens Lets you take pictures and videos. Power/Lock key Lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off. Speaker Lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.
Insert the Battery Follow these instructions to insert your phone’s battery safely and properly. 1. Remove the battery cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. 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 battery cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Remove the battery.
Lift upward gently as shown. Charge the Battery Follow these instructions to charge your phone’s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a USB connection on your computer. Charge Using the AC Adapter 1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of your phone. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. 4. After charging, disconnect the phone from the charger.
Charge Using a PC Connection Before using a PC connection to charge your phone, ensure that the computer is turned on. Depending on the type of connection, your phone’s battery may not charge. 1. Insert the small end of the USB cord into the charger/accessory jack on the bottom of your phone. 2. Insert the large end of the USB cord into an external USB port on your computer. 3. After charging, remove the USB cable from both the phone and the computer.
Note: Your phone’s SIM card is preinstalled. These instructions are for reference only. 1. Remove the battery cover. (See Remove the Battery.) 2. Insert the SIM card. Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward. 3. Replace the battery cover. (See Insert the Battery.) Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. SD Card Your phone supports the use of an optional SD card (not included) to expand its storage capacity.
2. Insert SD card. Insert SD card all the way gently without bending and with terminals facing down. Insert only SD cards. 3. Replace the battery cover. (See Insert the Battery.) Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Remove an SD Card Follow these instructions to remove an SD card. Always power the phone off before inserting or removing an SD card. 1. Remove the battery cover. (See Remove the Battery.) 2. Remove SD card. 3. Replace the battery cover.
3. Tap Menu > Storage settings. 4. Tap Format or Format as internal, and then tap Erase & format to confirm. All data on the SD card is erased, and the card is formatted for use on your phone. Turn Your Phone On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off. Turn Your Phone On ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock key. Your phone will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the lock screen.
See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Screen Lock for information about using the screen lock. The first time you turn the phone on, you will see the startup screens. See Complete the Setup Screens for details. If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information. Turn Your Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to display the device options menu. 2. Tap Power off to turn the phone off. Your phone will power off.
Tap and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), tap and hold the item. Swipe To swipe 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. Double-tap Double tap on an image to zoom in. Double tap again to return.
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.) Boost 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.
3. When prompted, enter your Account PIN – it can be found at the top of your Assurance Wireless approval letter. Additional Services Take advantage of these services by adding money to your account: ● Purchase additional Voice minutes and Monthly Data Packs. ● 411 service at $1.
To skip any section, tap Next or Skip. Note: On the Welcome screen, there may also be a Vision Settings button. If you are visually impaired or hard of hearing, tap Vision Settings to change the accessibility settings. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the option to skip it and continue to the next screen. Wi-Fi – If prompted, follow the prompts to sign in to an available Wi-Fi network.
Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations. Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list. 1. From any screen tap the Home key 2. Tap Apps to display the home screen. to display the apps list. For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics.
■ Tap Recent Apps to view a list of recently used applications. Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu. ■ From home, tap Apps > Settings . – or – Pull down the status bar and tap Settings . For more information, see Basic Settings.
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation The default orientation for your phone’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change to landscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the phone sideways. Note: Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation. Turn Auto-rotate Screen On or Off 1. Pull down the status bar to display the quick settings menu. 2. Tap Auto-rotate to turn the option on or off. You may need to scroll left or right to see the Auto-rotate option.
Launch Applications All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the apps list. 1. From home, tap Apps . The apps list opens. 2. Tap and app icon to launch the corresponding application. The application opens. Apps List The apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your phone. The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone. App Function/Service Calculator Perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations.
Chrome Access both mobile and traditional websites on the go. Gallery View pictures and watch videos. Play Music Browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from Google Play as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. Voicemail Access your voicemail. Maps Go View your location, get directions, browse local businesses and attractions, and more. Clock Set alarms, view time zones around the world, access stopwatch and timer. Contacts Store and manage contacts.
2. 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. Pull down the status bar. 2. Tap Airplane mode .
Your phone is now in airplane mode. You will see the airplane mode icon in the status bar. To turn off airplane mode: 1. Pull down the status bar. 2. Tap Airplane mode . Your phone’s wireless connection features are now restored. 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 touchscreen keyboard for entering text.
Google Voice Typing Google Voice typing uses Google voice recognition to convert speech to text. 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. Next-word suggestions 1. Tap where you want to type next. 2. Begin typing a word. Choose one of the words displayed above the keyboard. 3.
2. Tap Google and then tap Or create a new account. 3. Follow the prompts to set up your account. Tap Next to proceed between steps, which may include: Enter your First name and Last name. Enter a desired Username. Enter and reenter a password. Create a security question and answer, enter a secondary email address to help you recover your password if you ever lose it. On the Finish account screen, select your Web history and additional Google Play options.
Sign In to Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Users & accounts > Add account . 2. Tap Google, and then tap Enter your email. 3. Enter your Gmail address and password, and then tap Next. 4. After your phone connects with the Google servers, select the items you would like to sync with your phone and then tap Sync now. 5. Tap Finish setup.
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5. Tap Install (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications). Note: If you have not already done so, you will need to set up a payment method to purchase paid apps from Google Play. 6. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. If you agree to the conditions, tap ACCEPT (for free apps) or ACCEPT and then BUY (for paid apps) to begin downloading and installing the app.
3. Tap the app you want to update, and then tap Update > Accept. The app update is downloaded and installed. Set Automatic App Updates 1. From home, tap Apps 2. Tap Menu > Play Store . > My apps & games. 3. Tap the app you want to set for auto-update, and then tap Auto-update. The app is set to update automatically whenever an update becomes available. Note: Automatic updates are unavailable for some apps.
The app is uninstalled and removed from your phone. . Get Help with Google Play The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more about the app. 1. From home, tap Apps 2. Tap Menu > Play Store . > Help. The Web browser will take you to the Google Play Help Web page, where you will find comprehensive, categorized information about Google Play.
Lock and Unlock Your Screen Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it. Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use ■ To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock key. Pressing the Power/Lock key again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen and show the lock screen. To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle.
Before Updating Your Phone Updating your phone may result in a loss of saved data depending on the condition of your phone (malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.). You must back up all critical information before updating your phone firmware. Back Up All Data Prior to Update To back up your Gmail information: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Users & accounts > Google. 2. Tap the Auto-sync option to enable the feature (checkmark).
2. Tap Menu > My Apps > All tab. 3. Scroll through the list of previously downloaded Google apps and choose those you wish to reinstall. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. 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. From home, tap Apps Unmount SD card > Settings > Storage > .
The phone will download and install the profile update and you will see a confirmation when complete. Note: If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly, use this feature to reconnect with the network. Update Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > System > System Updates > Update PRL. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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 notification panel. Home Screen Basics The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, and more. Home Screen Layout Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left to display additional screens.
Primary shortcuts are application shortcuts that appear in the same location on all of your phone’s home screens. These are customizable except for the Applications (Apps) shortcut, which remains static. Primary shortcuts Applications (Apps) list key Tap to open the applications (apps) list. The apps list key is a primary shortcut available from all home screens. Recent Apps key Tap to display a list of recently used applications. Home key Tap to display the main home screen.
Main Status Icons Icon Status ® Bluetooth active GPS active ® Wi-Fi active Downloading Vibrate Network (full signal) Network (roaming) 4G LTE data service 3G data service 38
Airplane mode Sync active Alarm set Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Main Notification Icons Icon Notification Missed call New voicemail New Gmail New text or MMS message New Hangout message Alarm Warning 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.
Open the Notification Panel ■ Pull down the status bar. (Slide your finger down from the top of the screen.) The notification panel opens. To check notifications, tap an item in the list. Close the Notification Panel ■ Slide the notification panel up. (Slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen.) – or – Tap Back to close the notification panel. Customize the Home Screen Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or remove shortcuts and folders from the home screen.
1. From home, tap and hold an empty space, and then tap Wallpapers. You can also access the wallpaper menu through settings. From home, tap Settings Display > > Wallpaper. 2. Select from Gallery or Wallpapers. 3. Select a wallpaper and tap Set wallpaper. 4. Tap an option to select the wallpaper. Home screen to set the background wallpaper for your home screen. Lock screen to set the wallpaper for your phone’s lock screen.
The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your home screens. 3. Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the home screens. The shortcut is added to the home screen. Add Folders to the Home Screen You can group home screen shortcuts into folders for convenient access. 1. From home, tap and hold a shortcut you want to place in a folder, and then drag it on top of another shortcut you want to place in the same folder. A new folder is created.
2. To add more app shortcuts to the folder, tap and hold a shortcut and drag it on top of the new folder The new shortcut is added to the folder. Change Folder Names Once you have added folders, you can change the name easily from the folder display. 1. From home, tap the folder to open it, and then tap the folder name. 2. Type a new name and then tap .
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, 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 key up or down during the call. Troubleshooting Question: Difficulty during call.
2. Tap the number keys on the keypad to enter the phone number. 3. Tap As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for contacts that match. If you see the number you want to dial, tap it to place the call immediately without entering the rest of the number. to call the number. The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers. 4. To end the call, tap . The call ends.
Troubleshooting Question: Call does not connect. Answer 1: Was the number dialed using the area code? If not, try dialing using the full 10-digit number including the area code. Answer 2: Are you in an area with poor wireless coverage? Try calling again from another area. Call Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 9-1-1 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted. To call the 9-1-1 emergency number when the phone’s screen is locked with a screen lock: 1.
is not stored in People, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen. Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail. Answer an Incoming Call 1. When a call arrives, slide up to answer it. The call begins. 2. To end the call, tap . The call ends.
Mute the Ringing Sound To mute the ringer without rejecting the call, you can do either of the following: ● Press the Volume key. ● Press the Power/Lock key. Reject an Incoming Call ■ When a call arrives, slide down to reject it. 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 up from the bottom left 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. You can edit the reject messages through the Call settings menu. From the phone app, tap Menu > Settings > Quick responses and edit the reject messages.
In-Call Screen Layout Tap options to activate them during a call. ● Add call: Tap and hold to initiate a conference call (3-way call). ● Keypad/Hide: Toggle the appearance of the onscreen keypad. Show the keypad to enter additional numbers, for example, an extension or access code. ● For example: When you call your bank’s 800 number, use the keypad to enter your account number and PIN. Speaker: Route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off).
2. Tap Contacts to display the Contacts list. The contacts list appears. 3. Tap a contact. 4. Tap Call next to the number you want to call. The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers. 5. To end the call, tap . The call ends.
Call from Call Log The call log list lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers. 1. From home, tap Phone 2. Tap Log to display the phone app. to display the call log list. The call log list appears. 3. Tap the contact photo to display the call details. 4. Tap Call to place a call. The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers. 5. To end the call, tap . The call ends.
2. Tap and hold to dial your voicemail number. Your phone dials the voicemail access number. 3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your passcode. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Important: Voicemail Passcode – It is strongly recommended that you create a passcode when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a passcode, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
Set Up Visual Voicemail Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same procedures as setting up traditional voicemail. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Voicemail Setup. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail . You’ll see a Welcome to Visual Voicemail screen. 2.
4. Tap Personalize and follow the system prompts to: Create a passcode (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Important: Voicemail Passcode – It is strongly recommended that you create a passcode when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a passcode, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number. 3. When you’re connected to the second party, tap Merge. Your conference call is now in session. 4. To end the three-way call, tap . Note: If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected.
Call Settings Options Use the Call Settings menu to adjust the following settings: Setting Description Display options Change the display order of contacts name and the name format. Sounds and vibration Change phone ringtone, vibrate options and keypad tones. Quick responses Create or edit quick responses. Speed dial settings Set speed dial numbers. Calls Set SIP calling accounts, fixed dialing numbers, video calling, CDMA call settings, etc. Call blocking Add blocked numbers.
2. Tap Menu > Settings. The call settings menu appears. 3. Configure your options. Tap a menu item to display its options. Select your options and follow the prompts to set them. Your call settings options are set. 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.
2. Tap Accessibility > TTY mode. 3. Tap TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO to turn TTY mode on. – or – Tap TTY Off to turn TTY mode off. Your phone’s TTY mode is set. Note: When enabled, TTY mode may impair the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack. Warning: 9-1-1 Emergency Calling It is recommended that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications.
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 Facebook friends. Contacts Cautions Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery is removed for a long period or left uncharged. Accident or malfunction may also cause loss or change to information.
2. Tap to add a contact. The Add Contact screen appears. 3. If you have multiple account types associated with your phone, select a contact type. Select Google if you want to save contacts to your Google Account; these will be synced automatically with your Google Account online. Select Device as the sync account if you want your contacts on your phone only; they will not be synced with your Google Account. 4. Use the keyboard to enter as much information as you want.
Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad. 1. From home, tap Phone > Keypad . 2. Enter a phone number and tap Add to a contact. 3. To add the number to an existing contact, tap the existing contact name. To add a new contact, tap Create new 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.
2. Tap a contact to view its details. The contact’s detailed listing appears. Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration show’s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features. Item Description 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. Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts . You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap a contact to view its details.
Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or postal address (such as Mobile, Home, Work, etc.), tap the type to the right of the field. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts . You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap a contact to view its details. The contact’s detailed listing appears. 3. Tap Menu > Delete. 4. Tap Delete. The contact is deleted.
3. In the Share contact via menu, select a method: Bluetooth to send the information via Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for information on pairing and Gmail to send the information as a Gmail attachment. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then tap Send. See Create and Send a Gmail Message for details. Messages to send the information in a text message. Select a contact or enter a wireless phone number or email address, enter any additional information, and then tap Send.
2. Tap Menu > Settings > Import. You will see the Import contacts menu. 3. Tap Import contacts from .vcf file or SIM card. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the import. The contacts are imported and stored in the selected account. Export Contacts If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up via the Cloud, you can manually back them up to .vcf file or SIM card for re-import if needed. Export Contacts to .vcf File or SIM Card 1.
2. Tap Menu > Settings > Export. You will see the Export contacts menu. 3. Tap Export to .vcf file, Share all contacts or SIM card. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the export. The contacts are exported and saved.
Messages With wireless service and your phone’s messages capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, and text and multimedia messages. Text and Multimedia Messages With text messages (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messages-ready phone.
4. Tap the “Type an SMS message” box and then start composing your message. 5. When done, tap Send to send the text message. 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 pictures, voice recordings, audio or video files, contact cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar). 1. From home, tap Messages . 2. On the Messages screen, tap Compose . The Compose screen opens. 3. Fill in one or more recipients.
Sticker. Attach a sticker. Camera. Take a picture or record a video and attach it. Gallery. Attach a stored picture Audio. Tap and hold to make a voice recording and attach it. Location. Add your current location (requires GPS to be turned on), or a location you pick on a map to your message. See Maps Go. 7. Tap Send to send the MMS message. Save and Resume a Draft Message While composing a text or multimedia message, tap Back draft.
A new message icon ( ) also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message. The Messages application icon (if shown on the home screen) also displays the number of new messages ■ . To open the message, pull down the status bar to open the notification panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. For information on reading and replying to messages see Manage Message Conversations.
Note: To reply to a text message with a multimedia message, open the text message, tap Attach The text message is automatically converted into a multimedia message. . Delete Conversations 1. From home, tap Messages . 2. On the Messages screen, tap the conversations you want to delete. 3. Tap Menu > Delete. 4. Tap Delete to confirm. Delete a Single Message 1. While viewing a conversation, tap and hold the message that you want to delete. 2. Tap Delete on the options menu. 3.
● Use simple characters: Enable to use simple characters ● Get SMS delivery reports: Find out when a SMS message is delivered. ● Wireless alerts: View active alerts in your area and set emergency alerts. ● SIM card messages: View messages stored in the SIM card. Gmail Use Google’s Gmail service and your Google Account to send, receive, and manage your Gmail messages. Before using Gmail, you must register a Google (Gmail) Account on your phone. See Google Account for details.
Gmail Composition Options ● Adding Cc/Bcc: In the mail composition window, tap Menu recipients. ● Attaching Pictures or Videos: In the mail composition window, tap Attach tap the picture or video you want to attach. ● Save as a Draft (Send Later): While composing your message, tap Menu message is saved as a draft for later. > Save draft. The ● Delete Mail Being Composed: In the mail composition window, tap Menu Discard.
Options when Reviewing Gmail Messages ● Replying to Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap Reply reply message, and tap Send ● , compose your . To reply to all, tap Options > Reply all. Forwarding Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap Options enter a recipient and an additional message, and tap Send > Forward, . Use Gmail Labels Gmail saves all mail in one box, but you can add labels that allow you to sort your Gmail conversation threads.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail . The inbox opens. 2. Tap and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Archive . The thread is now archived. Mute Gmail Threads If registered on a mailing list, there will be threads with always-continuing conversations. For long threads that are not important, mute the threads and they will no longer appear in the inbox. When mail arrives that includes user's address as a recipient or in Cc, mail will again appear in the inbox. 1.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail . The inbox opens. 2. Tap and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Options spam or Report phishing. > Report The selected message is reported as spam or phishing Gmail. Add Another Google (Gmail) Account If you have multiple Gmail accounts you wish to view on your phone, you can add them from the Settings > Accounts menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Users & accounts > Add account. 2. Tap Google, and then tap Enter your email.
The Primary inbox opens. 2. Tap Menu > Settings . 3. Tap General settings to access settings for all accounts, or tap an account name to configure settings for a specific Gmail account. General settings: Gmail default action, Manage notifications, Conversation view, Swipe actions, Sender image, Default reply action, Auto-fit messages, Confirm before deleting, Confirm before archiving, and Confirm before sending.
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 Lite, Twitter and more. Chrome Browser Your phone supports the Chrome mobile Web browser. If you are signed in with a Google Account, the Chrome browser will import all your bookmarks and other Web preferences for use on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Chrome . Chrome opens. 2.
Use Facebook Lite You can post and read updates, upload pictures, tag locations, and more, all from your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Lite . The Facebook app launches. If this is the first time you’ve used Facebook on your phone, enter your Facebook ID and password and tap Log in to sign in to an existing account, or tap Sign Up for Facebook to set up a new Facebook account. 2.
Connectivity The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files.
Transfer Files between the Phone and a Computer 1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable. Insert the smaller end of the cable to the charger/accessory jack at the bottom of the phone. Insert the USB end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer. You may need to remove the USB cable from the charging head to access it. 2. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel.
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Use the wireless and networks setting menu to enable your phone’s Wi-Fi radio and connect to an available Wi-Fi network. 1. From home, tap Apps 2. Tap Network & Internet > Settings . > Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 3. Tap the Wi-Fi slider to turn Wi-Fi on . Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks.
To disable Wi-Fi, tap the slider again . 4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect, enter the password (if it’s not an open network), and then tap Connect. Your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network. You will see ( ) in the status bar. The password, for a household wireless LAN router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.). Contact the router manufacturer for information. For password for a public wireless LAN, check with user's service provider.
4. Tap Wi-Fi preferences > Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct. The Wi-Fi Direct settings menu appears. Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi are unavailable at the same time. 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. The phone is connected via Wi-Fi Direct. If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is canceled.
3. Tap the slider to turn Wi-Fi hotspot on . Hotspot is enabled. To disable hotspot, tap the slider again . Note: The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply. Important: Write down the passkey (password) for this communication (shown onscreen). Connect to hotspot 1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your target device (laptop, media device, etc.). 2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your phone hotspot from the network list.
2. Tap Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering. 3. Tap the slider to turn USB tethering or Bluetooth tethering on . Tethering is turned on, and your phone’s Internet connection can be shared with a connected device. For USB tethering, connect your phone to the target device with the supplied USB cable. For Bluetooth tethering, pair your phone with the other device via Bluetooth. Tip: For additional support with tethering, from the tethering menu, tap Help.
Bluetooth Information Bluetooth is a technology that enables wireless connection with PCs, Bluetooth devices with hands-free features, etc. Function Description Audio output Listen to music, etc., wirelessly. Hands-free calls Call hands-free, using Bluetooth-capable hands-free devices and headsets. Data exchange Exchange data with Bluetooth devices. Enable the Bluetooth Feature Use the settings menu to enable or disable your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities.
3. Tap the slider to turn Bluetooth on . Bluetooth is enabled. To disable Bluetooth, tap the slider again . Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the toggle menu in the notification panel. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off. Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless phone is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals.
Methods to accept a Bluetooth connection differ depending on the devices used. Unpairing from a Paired Device 1. From the Bluetooth settings menu, tap Settings next to the paired device you wish to unpair. 2. Tap Forget. The device is unpaired from your phone. To make another connection with the device, you will need to pair again.
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth-compatible devices. Send Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer.
3. Tap Menu > Share > Bluetooth. 4. Tap a paired device to receive the data. The contact information is sent. If you see a message to confirm, follow the onscreen instructions. 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.
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 video camera to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a camera with an autofocus feature 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. ● ● ● Switch view mode: Switch between the back camera lens and the front-facing camera lens (for self-portraits, video chatting, etc.). Gallery: Enter the Gallery and view photos.
1. From home, tap Apps > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap Menu >Settings , and tap a topic to learn more. Take Pictures and Record Videos The following topics teach you how to take pictures and record videos with your phone’s camera. Capturing Pictures/Videos ● File Format for Pictures: File format for pictures is JPEG. ● File Format for Videos: File format for videos is MPEG4.
Camera Cautions If Lens Becomes Dirty: Fingerprints/smudges on lens prevent capturing of clear still images/videos. Wipe lens with a soft cloth beforehand. Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight: Be careful not to expose lens to direct sunlight for long periods. May discolor color filter and affect color of images. Flash Warning Do not shine the flash close to eyes. Do not look directly at the flash when shining. Do not shine the flash at other people's eyes. May affect eyesight, etc.
Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos are stored to the SD card. If no card is installed, pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap Video to switch to video mode and tap . Video recording begins. 3. Tap to pause recording. Tap to stop recording. The camera stops recording and the video is captured and saved to your phone or SD card.
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied onto your storage card or phone memory. You can also take a look at your pictures and your friends’ pictures that are on your social networks (Facebook and Flickr only). For pictures that are on your storage card or phone memory, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping.
Pictures and Videos: Options while Viewing ● Zoom In or Out on a Picture or Video: Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom in or out on a picture or video. ● Viewing Videos: Use the onscreen controls to play, pause, or stop the video playback. After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse through the pictures and videos of that album. Tap a picture or video to view it in full screen. By default, the pictures and videos in an album are displayed in grid view.
Crop a Picture 1. From home, tap Apps > 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 crop. 4. Tap Menu > Crop. A crop box appears on the picture.
5. To adjust the crop box size, drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box. To move the crop box to the part of the picture that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the desired size and position. 6. Tap Save to apply the changes to the picture. The cropped picture is saved in the album as a copy. The original picture remains unedited. Share Pictures and Videos The Gallery application lets you send pictures and videos using email or multimedia messages.
5. Tap Share and then on the Share via menu, tap Gmail. Follow onscreen prompts to complete and send the message. For more information about using Gmail, see Create and Send a Gmail Message. Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message Multimedia Messages (MMS) lets you send pictures and videos using your phone’s messages app. Although you can send several pictures or videos in a multimedia message, it may be better to just send one at a time, especially if the files are large in size. 1.
5. Tap Share and then on the Share via menu, tap Messages. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the message. For more information about sending multimedia messages, see Send a Multimedia Message (MMS). 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. From home, tap Apps > Gallery . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera).
5. Tap Share and then on the Share via menu, tap Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the files. For more information, see Bluetooth.
Productivity Use your phone to stay ahead of the game with calendar, navigation, alarm, office, and more productivity apps. 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 phone’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Exchange ActiveSync calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook calendar.
1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar . The Calendar app opens. 2. Tap Add . The add event window opens. 3. Enter an event title, start date/time, end date/time, etc., and then tap Save. The event is added to your calendar.
Select My Calendar to create an event that will appear only on your phone. Select your Google Account to create a Google Calendar event. If you have several Google Calendars on the Web, select one in which to add your event. • You can create multiple Google Calendars only in Google Calendar on the Web. After creating them in Google Calendar on the Web, you’ll be able to see them in the Calendar application on your phone.
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. Enable Location Services on Your Phone Before using any location-based services, you must enable your phone’s location feature. Maps Go Use the Maps Go app to determine your location, find directions, browse local businesses and attractions, rate and review places, and more.
● Obtain Useful Area Information for Current Location: From the Maps app, tap information you’re looking for, and then tap a result to view it. ● View Traffic Information, Aerial Photos, Etc., in Maps: From the Maps app, tap Traffic, Satellite, Transit lines, etc. ● Check Route to Destination: From the Maps app, tap drive , train or bus or walk enter your current location and your destination, and then tap Search for route. ● , enter the , Route candidates appear in a list.
1. From home, tap Apps > Calculator . The calculator app launches. 2. Tap onscreen keys for calculations. Calculation results appear. 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. Check the Time You can check the phone any time on your phone. The current time displays in the upper right corner of the status bar.
1. From home, tap Apps > Clock . The Clock appears. 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Change date & time. 3. Tap the slider next to Automatic date and time, and then set the date and time as desired. The date and time will reflect your new settings. Set Alarms Set multiple alarms using your phone’s Clock app.
1. From home, tap Apps > Clock . The Clock appears. 2. Tap the Alarm tab and then tap Create alarm . 3. Set the time and tap OK. Set the alarm options, including repeat pattern, alarm tone and add label. The alarm is set. Phone at Alarm Time ● At the set alarm time, the phone sounds the alarm and/or vibrates.
● Stopping an alarm: When the alarm sounds, swipe right to dismiss it. 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. ■ From home, tap Apps > Clock . The Clock appears. World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. From the clock app, tap World Clock .
2. Tap Add City and select a city. 3. Repeat to add multiple cities. Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second. 1. From the clock app, tap Stopwatch 2. Tap Start to begin timing. 3. Tap Stop to stop timing. . Additional options include Lap to keep track of laps, Share to share timing, and Reset to reset the stopwatch to zero. Timer The timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours, 99 minutes, and 99 seconds. 1. From the clock app, tap Timer . 2.
Entertainment and Activities The following topics provide an overview of your phone’s entertainment apps, from music players and YouTube, to health apps, games, and more. Google Play Music App The Google Play Music app lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from Google Play as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Play Music library and instantly ready to play via streaming or download.
3. Flick the screen left or right to select a library category such as Artist or Albums. 4. Tap an item from the category window and then tap a song. The song begins playing. Create Playlists in Google Play Music Organize music into playlists to fit every occasion. 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Music . The Listen Now screen opens. 2. Tap Menu and tap Music Library. 3. Flick the screen left or right and select a library category such as Artist or Albums.
4. Tap next to an item from the category window and then tap Add to playlist. 5. Tap New playlist. 6. Enter a name and tap Create playlist. The playlist is created. 7. Return to the library view and select Albums or Songs. 8. Tap next to an item and then tap Add to playlist > . The song or album is added to the playlist. Repeat to add more items to the playlist. Adding Currently Playing Music to a Playlist ■ From the player view, tap > Add to playlist > .
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. Post a Video to YouTube You can post videos to your YouTube account from your phone. Before posting, you must set up a YouTube account and sign in to it on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > YouTube Go .
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 The following topics introduce your phone’s basic settings menus. Basic Settings From the home screen, tap Apps > Settings to access your phone’s settings menu. The table below outlines the top-level settings categories. Category Description Network & Internet Enable and set Wi-Fi, mobile, data usage and hotspot options. Connected devices Enable Bluetooth, printing and USB connections. Apps & notifications View default apps and set permissions.
Access Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . The settings menu opens. 2. Select categories and then select your settings options. Settings are made and applied. Tip: You can also access settings from the notification panel. Pull down the status bar and tap Settings . Wi-Fi Settings The Wi-Fi settings menu lets you turn Wi-Fi on or off, set up and connect to available Wi-Fi networks, and configure advanced Wi-Fi options. For more information about Wi-Fi settings, see Wi-Fi. 1.
2. Tap Network & Internet > Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 3. Tap the Wi-Fi slider to turn Wi-Fi on . Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. To disable Wi-Fi, tap the slider again . 4. Tap a Wi-Fi network, enter the password, and tap Connect. Your phone is connected to the selected Wi-Fi network. 5. Configure your Wi-Fi settings. Your Wi-Fi settings changes are saved.
2. Tap Network & Internet > Hotspot & tethering. The Hotspot & tethering window opens. 3. Tap the slider to turn Wi-Fi hotspot, USB tethering or Bluetooth tethering on .. Hotspot or tethering is enabled. To disable hotspot or tethering, tap the slider again . Advanced Hotspot & Tethering Settings The hotspot & tethering settings menu lets you configure advanced options. ● USB tethering: Share your phone's Internet connection via USB.
Bluetooth Settings Operations ● ● ● Enable Bluetooth: In Bluetooth settings, tap the slider Tap Alternatively, tap Bluetooth > to disable. or . Depending on the device, you may be required to enter or accept a passkey. This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled. Change the Name of a Paired Device: From Bluetooth settings, tap Settings paired device name, enter a new name, and tap OK. next to a This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled.
2. Tap Network & Internet > Data usage. The data usage window opens. Data Usage Settings Operations ● ● Enable Mobile Data: In Data usage window, tap the slider for Mobile data to enable the service. If a confirmation appears, follow the onscreen instructions. Tap With restriction turned on, tap Data limit to set the data usage limit. Set Date for Resetting Data Usage: To set the data usage measuring cycle, from the Data usage window, tap Billing cycle to set a reset date, and tap Set.
Sound Settings Overview The sound settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Sound Setting Description Volume Set volume for ringtones, alarms, system features, etc. Phone ringtone Set your phone’s default ringtone. Default notification sound Set a tone for default phone notifications. Also vibrate for calls Enable vibration with ringtones. Dial pad tones Enable tones for phone dialer screen. Touch sounds Set tone options for screen taps.
Your sound settings are saved and applied. Display Settings Use the phone's display settings menu to adjust items such as wallpaper, brightness level, sleep, and more. Display Settings Overview The display settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Display Setting Description Brightness level Set the display brightness. Adaptive brightness Optimize brightness level for available light. Wallpaper Set a wallpaper. Sleep Set a screen sleep duration.
2. Tap Display . 3. Set your display options. Your display settings are saved and applied. Storage Settings The storage settings menu lets you manage internal storage on your phone and provides menu choices for an optional SD card (not included). 1. From home, tap Apps 2. Tap Storage > Settings . .
3. Check or tap items. Review your storage settings. Battery Settings Monitor your phone’s battery usage through this settings menu. View which functions are consuming your battery’s charge and at what percentage. 1. From home, tap Apps 2. Tap Battery > Settings . . 3. Tap items to view details. Check your battery condition and access additional options. Apps Settings Check recently opened apps and installed apps. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings .
2. Tap Apps & notifications . 3. Tap items to view details. Check your application settings condition and access additional options. Depending on the app and its location, you may be able to force the app closed, uninstall or disable the app, clear cache and data, and more. Location Access Settings Your Location Services settings menu lets you select how your phone determines its location (using the wireless networks, GPS satellites, both, or neither).
2. Tap Security & location . 3. Tap Location and tap the slider to enable location services. Your phone’s location services are enabled. Access Location Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings 2. Tap Security & location . . 3. Tap Location and configure the desired settings. Your location settings are applied and saved. Security Settings The Security settings menus let you set encryption options, password visibility, administrator settings, and credential storage options.
SIM card lock Lock SIM card or change SIM PIN. Encryption & credentials Encrypt all data on your phone, display trusted CA certificates, view and modify stored credentials, install certificates from SD card, remove all certificates, etc. Trust agents Set trust agents. Screen pinning Keep the current screen in view until you unpin. Apps with usage access View apps with usage access. Usage access allows an app to track what other apps you're using.
Lock Screen Settings The lock screen settings let you set your method for unlocking your phone, customize lock screen options, determine whether to show pop-up tips for unlocking the phone, and enter your owner information to be displayed on the lock screen. Screen Lock You can increase the security of your phone by creating a screen lock.
The Screen lock settings menu opens. Use Swipe to Unlock the Screen ■ From the Screen lock type settings menu, tap Swipe to save the setting. The screen lock is set. Use a Screen Unlock Pattern 1. From the Screen lock settings menu, tap Pattern. 2. Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots in a vertical, horizontal, or diagonal direction. Lift your finger from the screen when finished. 3. Tap Next. 4. When prompted, draw the screen unlock pattern again, and then tap Confirm.
The Lock screen settings menu opens. 2. Tap Screen lock. 3. Draw your unlock screen pattern, enter your PIN, or enter your password. 4. Tap None. The screen lock is disabled. Note: If you fail to enter the correct password after five attempts, you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again. Lock Screen Options There are several configurable options available in the Lock Screen settings menu.
● Other user data Reset Options Overview The following options are available in the Reset options menu: Reset Options Description Reset Wi-Fi, mobile & Bluetooth Reset all network settings, including Wi-Fi, mobile data and Bluetooth. Reset app preferences Reset all preferences for disabled apps, disabled app notifications, default applications for actions, background data restrictions for apps, and any permission restrictions.
The Reset options menu opens. 3. Set options. The reset settings are applied and saved. If you’re performing Erase all data (factory reset), follow the prompts to confirm the data removal. The phone will erase all data and reboot. Accounts The Accounts settings menu lets you add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts. Set Up a New Account 1. From home, tap Apps 2. Tap Users & accounts > Settings . > Add account. An Add account window appears. 3.
The account settings menu appears. 3. Select your account settings, and then tap Done. The account options are updated. Language and Input Settings Your phone’s language and input settings let you select a language for the phone’s menus and keyboards, select and configure keyboard settings, configure speech input settings, and set your phone’s mouse/trackpad options.
The Language and input settings menu opens. 3. Set options. The language and input settings are applied and saved. Language and Input Options Some of the language and input options are detailed below. ● Set the Display Language: From the Language and input settings menu, tap Language and then tap a language to assign it. ● Set Virtual Keyboard Options: From the Language and input settings menu, tap Virtual keyboard and configure your keyboard options.
Automatic date and time Set the date and time automatically via the connected wireless network. Set date Set the date manually (only available when Automatic date and time option is disabled). Set time Set the time manually (only available when Automatic date and time option is disabled). Select time zone Set the time zone manually (only when Automatic time zone is disabled). Use 24-hour format Enable or disable 24-hour format. Select date format Set the date display format.
Access Accessibility Options 1. From home, tap Apps 2. Tap Accessibility > Settings . . 3. Set available accessibility options. Your accessibility settings are applied and saved. About Phone The about phone menu lets you access important phone information, and view legal and safety information.
Check your phone’s status. Status ● Battery status and level ● SIM status (network, signal strength, mobile network type, service state, roaming, mobile network state, phone number, IMEI number, and IMEISV number) ● IMEI information (MIN, PRL version, MEID, IMEI, and ICCID) ● IP address ● Wi-Fi MAC address ● Bluetooth address ● Up time Legal information Check copyright information, terms of use, etc. Model Check the phone’s model number. Android version Check the Android version number.
2. Tap System > About phone . 3. Select or view available options. Your phone information is displayed.
Getting Help The following set of topics will cover troubleshooting tips, phone specifications, and how to contact your carrier and manage your wireless service.
For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your phone, including troubleshooting, specifications, account information, warranty information, and customer service contact 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.
Specifications The following tables list your phone’s and battery’s specifications. Phone Specifications Item Description Dimensions 5.80 inches x 2.90 inches x 0.40 inches Form Factor Bar, Touchscreen Antenna Built-in Network Mode LTE/CDMA Camera Rear camera: 5.0 MP AF/front camera: 2.0 MP FF Earphone Jack CTIA Standard earphone jack Screen Type TN Screen size 5 inches Screen Resolution 854x480 Battery Specifications Item Description Voltage 3.
Manage Your Account Access information about your account. You can: ● Check your minutes. ● Re-Boost (add money to your account). ● Change plans. ● And more. ® From Your Phone Access account information and other self-service tools from Boost Zone. ■ From home, tap Apps > Boost Zone . You can also dial directly for access to certain information: ● Dial #225 (#BAL) to check account balance. ● Dial #233 (#ADD) to make a payment.
Set Up Worry-Free Payments with Auto Re-BoostSM It’s the easiest way to make sure your account stays on and active. Use a credit card, debit card or bank account—whatever’s best for you. Visit boostmobile.com/reboost to get the details on all your Re-Boost options. Virgin Mobile Account Information and Help Find out about managing your account online and on your phone, buying additional minutes for your plan, and getting help.
From Your Phone ■ From home, tap Apps > My Account . – or – From home, tap Phone . Dial *729 and tap . Assurance Wireless Account Information and Help Just log in at assurancewireless.com where you can find answers to your FAQs, check your account, change your settings, add money to your account, and much more. Or give us a call at 1-888-321-5880. In Case Your Phone is Ever Lost or Broken If you lose your phone, or if it is stolen, let us know right away and we’ll suspend service.
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Index 3-way Calling, 56 Accessibility, 142 Accessory Port, 4 Accounts Add new, 139 Manage, 139 Settings, 139 Activation, 14, 15 Airplane Mode, 23 Alarm, 113 Android Keyboard, 24, 140 Answer a Call, 48 Apps Find and install, 28 Request refunds, 29 Uninstall, 30 Update, 29 Apps Settings, 131 Auto Rotate Screen, 129 Back Key, 4 Back Up Phone, 137 Battery Settings, 131 Bluetooth Connect, 92 Receive information, 94 Send information, 93 Settings, 125 Share pictures and videos, 105 Turn on or off, 90 Brightness, 1
Read and reply, 76 Read messages, 76 Report phishing, 78 Report spam, 78 Search, 78 Send message, 75 Share pictures, 103 Switch accounts, 79 Google Chrome, 81 Create account, 25 Sign in, 27 Google Maps, 110 Google Play Find and install apps, 28 Help, 31 Store, 27 Google Play Music, 117 Google Search, 111 Google Voice Typing, 25, 140 GPS Satellites, 132 Headset Connect, 92 Headset Jack, 4 Home Screen, 36 Add Folders, 42 Add Shortcuts, 41 Customize, 40 Extended, 37 Hotspot, 87 Settings, 124 Import Contacts, 6
PRL Update, 35 Reject Incoming Call, 49 Ringtone, 128 Rotate, 13 Save a Phone Number, 63 Screen Lock, 135 Screen Rotation, 129 Screen Timeout, 129 Screen Unlock Motion, 136 Swipe, 136 Screen Unlock Password, 136 Screen Unlock Pattern, 136 Screen Unlock PIN, 136 SD Card Encrypt, 133 Search Google, 111 Security Settings, 133 Settings Overview, 122 Setup Screens, 16 Share Contacts, 66 Slide, 13 Sound Settings, 127 Speaker, 4 Spread, 14 Status Bar, 37 Status Icons, 38 Stopwatch, 116 Storage Settings, 130 Swipe,
