User Guide
Table of Contents Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1 Your Phone at a Glance ...................................................................................................... 1 Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................. 1 Install the battery .........................................................................
Quick Access ..............................................................................................................20 Change the Screen Orientation...................................................................................21 Status Bar ..........................................................................................................................21 Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard...........................................................................23 Phone Calls .......
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................41 Voicemail Settings ......................................................................................................41 Call Reject ..................................................................................................................41 TTY Mode ...................................................................................................................
Send a Text Message .................................................................................................62 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ...........................................................................63 Save and Resume a Draft Message ...........................................................................65 New Messages Notification.........................................................................................65 Manage Message Conversations...........................
Launch the Web Browser............................................................................................79 Learn to Navigate the Browser ...................................................................................79 Browser Menu ............................................................................................................80 Select Text on a Web Page ........................................................................................81 Go to a Specific Website..............
Work with Pictures .............................................................................................................94 Share Pictures and Videos.................................................................................................95 Send Pictures or Videos by Email ...............................................................................95 Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message ........................................................
Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device ..........................................................116 Send Items via Bluetooth ..........................................................................................117 Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call ...........................................118 SmartShare .....................................................................................................................118 Enjoying content via a variety of devices ...........
Call Reject ................................................................................................................130 Decline with Message ...............................................................................................130 Privacy Keeper .........................................................................................................130 Home Button Answers Call .......................................................................................130 Auto Answer ............
Personal Settings.............................................................................................................150 Accounts & Sync ......................................................................................................150 Guest Mode ..............................................................................................................150 Location ....................................................................................................................
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone‟s primary external features and buttons. Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone. Install the battery 1. Insert your fingernail into the slot on the left side of the back cover and lift the cover up gently.
2. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Charge your battery 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. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. Note: Your phone‟s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call.
3. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn the phone on. If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for service, and begin the setup process. If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information. Activation and Service Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Virgin Mobile. You will need your phone‟s serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment.
From Your Phone Open the My Account app or open the dial pad and dial 611. From Your Computer ■ Log in with your phone number and account PIN at virginmobileusa.com. Top-Up Your Account Sign up for Auto Pay to keep your service working month after month. Or, you can buy Top-Up cards at thousands of retailers and add money to your account from your phone or by logging in at virginmobileusa.com. Auto Pay Auto Pay is the easiest way to keep your service working.
1. Before activation, you can turn on the TalkBack voice navigation feature for the visually impaired. Double tap the center of the screen to activate this feature. To enable other features, tap Accessibility settings. To continue the activation process, tap Next. 2. Enter your phone name. This will be used as your phone name in Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, etc. Then enter a phone number to call if the phone is lost. It will be displayed on the Lock screen. 3. Your initial setup is complete.
Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone’s Layout The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone‟s basic layout. Key Functions ● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
● Front-Facing Camera Lens takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows you to video conference. ● Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call. While talking on the phone, the sensor detects talk activity and locks the keypad to prevent accidental keypresses.
Turn Your Screen On and Off 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 Button. Pressing the Power/Lock Button again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen and show the lock screen. To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle.
case you forget your unlock sequence. Please note that KnockON is disabled when Knock Code is in use. Touchscreen Navigation Your device is a touch-sensitive phone which allows you to select an on-screen option with a single touch and to easily scroll through long lists. Simply slide up and down through the display with your fingertip.
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.
to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. Press > > System settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen. Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notifications screen. Pull down the Notifications bar and touch Rotation to select or deselect the option.
Lock Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 9-1-1. ■ Press the Power/Lock Button . Unlock Your Phone 1. Press the Power/Lock Button to wake up the phone. 2. Swipe the screen to any direction to unlock it. Note: The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions.
3. Tap Set apps to view which apps can be accessed in Guest mode. Tap the Add icon in the upper right corner of the screen to change the Guest apps list. Checkmark the apps that can be accessed. Remove checkmarks from the apps that you don't want to be accessed. Tap OK after selecting all of the apps you want to make available for guests. 4. Tap at the top right corner to activate Guest Mode.
Note: The small rectangles above the primary shortcuts let you know your current screen position. Tip: Press to return to the main home screen from any other screen. Customize Your Home Screen You can customize your Home screen when you do the following. ● Create Shortcuts ● Add Widgets ● Create Contact shortcuts ● Change the Background (Wallpaper) ● Customize Application Icons Create Shortcuts Shortcuts are different from the Home screen Widgets.
3. Tap to reveal all your current applications. By default, the applications are listed in a grid view. 4. Scroll left or right through the list and locate your desired application. 5. Touch and hold the on-screen icon. This creates an immediate shortcut of the selected icon and closes the Applications screen. The new shortcut then appears to hover over the Home screen. Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the available canvases (Home or Extended).
To remove a Widget: 1. Go to the Home screen canvas on which the widget is located. 2. Touch and hold the widget. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen. 3. Drag the widget over Remove and release it. This action does not delete the Widget. It just removes it from the current canvas. To place a Widget onto a different screen: 1. Touch and hold the widget you want to move. 2.
Wallpapers gallery to view the available wallpapers in the wallpaper gallery. 3. Depending on the type of wallpaper, tap Crop, Set wallpaper or Apply. Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen You can customize each application icon on the Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an application icon until it„s unlocked from its current position. Then drop it on the screen. The editing icon application. will appear in the upper right corner of the 2.
Tip: Tap 1x1 or 2x2 to change the icon size. Access Recently-Used Applications Your phone keeps a running list of your most recently used applications. 1. Press and hold to open the recently-used applications window. 2. Tap an icon to open the related application. Tip: Swipe an application preview to the left or right to remove it from the recently-used applications list. Home Screen Clean View You can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching out.
Change the Screen Orientation This phone is capable of changing the orientation of screen content when the orientation of the phone itself has changed. The phone„s built-in accelerometer senses movement and changes its angle/orientation. Note that some of the screens, applications and widgets do not support orientation changes. The automatic screen orientation feature can be manually enabled to change the orientation for all enabled screens when rotation is detected.
Icon Status GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on. GPS Communicating – Indicates that the phone is receiving location data from GPS. Airplane Mode – Indicates that the phone is in Airplane Mode. No SIM card – No SIM card is inserted. Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on. Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds are silenced. Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off. Very Low Battery – Indicates that battery is very low.
Icon Notification New Hangouts Message – Indicates a new Hangouts message. Data Is Syncing – Application sync is active and synchronization is in progress for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts. Problem With Sign-In Or Sync – There has been an issue with your connection to the Google server, or you were not properly signed into your account. In order to use Google application or sync features, you must set up and sign into an active Google Account.
1. Touch on the LG Keyboard. 2. Tap Input language and type, then tap next to the desired input language. 3. Tap the desired keyboard type and tap repeatedly to go back to the entry screen. QWERTY Keyboard 1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text. 2. Enter the desired text.
To enter numbers, symbols, and emojis, tap To enter letters again, tap . . Note: If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically, uncheck the Autorotate screen. Press screen. > > System settings > Display and deselect Auto-rotate 3. When you have finished typing, tap to close the keyboard. Phone Keyboard To enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen.
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Phone Calls With mobile service and your phone‟s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Phone Dialer The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone‟s dialer screen. 1. Press > to display the dial pad. 2. Touch the number keys on the dialpad to enter the phone number. As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for contacts that match.
1. Press > to display the dial pad. 2. Touch Call logs to display the Call logs list. 3. Touch an entry to display the call details. 4. Touch the phone icon to place a call. For additional options, touch the name or number. Call from Contacts You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list. 1. Press > to display your contacts. 2. Touch a contact and then touch next to the number you want to call to place a call. For additional information on Contacts, see Contacts.
3. Touch . To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Turn Your Screen On and Off. 2. Press > . 3. Touch . Enhanced 9-1-1 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 9-1-1 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location.
● Press the volume button down. ● Place the phone face down on a level surface. Reject an Incoming Call ■ Swipe the reject call icon in any direction to reject the call. The 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. ■ Drag the Decline with message tab up from the bottom of the screen. Touch Send next to one of the reject messages to send it to the caller.
Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. Tip: For information on using the Visual Voicemail app, see Visual Voicemail. Voicemail Notification There are a couple of different ways your phone alerts you to a new voicemail message. ● By sounding the assigned ringer type.
Use Visual Voicemail to Delete Your Messages 1. Press > > Voicemail 2. Open a message and touch . . Tip: You can restore messages you have sent to the trash folder. Touch Inbox (at the top right corner of the screen) > Trash, touch and hold the message you want to restore to the inbox, and then touch the restore icon. Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail.
Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. 3. Touch the Welcome to Voicemail message on the screen to play a brief explanation of the voicemail services. Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review. 1. Press > > Voicemail .
Visual Voicemail Options Your visual voicemail options appear as icons at the bottom of the voicemail review screen. 1. Press > > Voicemail . 2. Touch a message to review it. The following options are available while reviewing a voicemail message: Note: Not all options are available for all messages. Subscribe to subscribe to the premium Voice-to-Text transcription service. (Requires an additional monthly charge.
Delete messages to set Visual Voicemail to permanently delete messages from the Trash folder after a specific number of days. Display name to enter a name to identify yourself to people when replying or forwarding messages. Speakerphone to automatically turn the speaker on or off. Transcriptions displayed to transcribe Voicemails from voice to text. Themes to choose the type of theme used for the application. View quick tips tutorial to view a visual tutorial about Visual Voicemail.
4. Touch OK to save your information. Phone Call Options Your phone application provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience‟s In-call Options While you‟re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Touch an option to select it. ● Add call: Touch and hold to initiate a conference call (3-way call). ● Merge: Join two currently active calls (conference). ● End last call: Ends the last call you dialed during a conference call.
Note: If Mute is activated, the speaker mode is deactivated. ● Bluetooth: Route the phone‟s audio through a connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through the speaker (Off). When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset, the current call area shows the Bluetooth call icon ( ). Note: The Headset button is activated to show the current call is routed to the connected Bluetooth headset. To route the current call back to the phone, touch Bluetooth to temporarily use the phone.
To permanently block your number, call Virgin customer care. 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 call.) in any direction. (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second To switch back to the first caller: ■ Touch Swap calls.
This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number. 3. When you‟re connected to the second party, touch Merge calls. Your conference call is now in session. 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. 4. To end the three-way call, touch . To end only the last dialed call, touch .
2. Touch . 3. Touch . (You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.) Set Up Speed Dialing Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. To assign a speed dial number to a contact: 1. Press > . 2. Touch and hold the contact whose phone number you want to store speed dial locations. 3. Tap Edit contact. 4. Tap . 5. Tap a desired speed dial location number from 2 to 99. 6. Tap Save.
Add to Contacts (for entries not saved in Contacts) to save the number to Contacts. View contact (for entries saved in Contacts) to view contact information. Edit number before call to edit a number before you redial. Copy call number to copy the call number. Reject call to add to the call reject list. Delete call logs to delete all the call logs. Delete all logs of this number to delete all the logs of this number only.
1. Press 2. Touch > . > Call settings > Call reject. 3. Configure your options. 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.
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. Get Started with Contacts Before using Contacts, it‟s best to learn a few basics. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically.
■ Press > . You will see the Contacts list. Contacts List: The Contacts list displays all contacts currently stored in your phone, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts, and Facebook contacts. Create Contacts: Touch Groups: Create groups of contacts, such as friends, family, or coworkers. to add a contact. Scroll through the list to view all your contacts. To see a specific entry, scroll to it and touch it.
Join contacts: Allows you to join duplicate contacts. Import/Export: Allows you to import or export contacts to your internal storage. Edit tabs: Allows you to edit the tabs, including rearranging them. Settings: Allows you to set various contact settings. Add a Contact You can add contacts by using the Phone application. Enter details such as name, phone numbers, email addresses, mailing addresses, and more. 1. Press 2. Touch > . to add a contact. 3.
5. When you have finished adding information, touch Save. Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone dialpad. 1. Press > . 2. Enter a phone number. 3. To add the number to an existing contact, touch Update contact. To add a new contact, touch New contact. For an existing contact, touch the contact name, select a number type for the new number, and then touch Save. For a new contact, enter the name and any additional information, and then touch Save.
from the Google Account are synced to that account on the web, but the information from the Exchange account will remain unchanged. Edit a Contact 1. Press > > . 2. Touch and hold the contact whose details you want to edit. 3. Tap Edit contact. 4. Edit the desired contact information. 5. Tap Save. Change a Contact's Default Phone Number The default phone number is used when you initiate a call or send a text message using the context menu (by touching and holding a contact). 1. Press > > . 2.
3. Tap > Delete. If the contact contains information from a read-only account, you will not be able to delete it; you will only be able to change the sync settings for that account or delete the account itself. If the contact contains information joined from a read-only account, a dialog box will inform you that you must separate the contact entry into individual contacts to delete the contact. 4. Tap Yes to confirm that you want to delete the contact. Add a Number to a Contact 1. Press > > .
Note: If there is no available space on a particular Home screen canvas, you must delete or remove an item before you can add another item. In this case, you have the option of switching to another Home screen canvas. Use Direct Dial To use Direct Dial, simply tap the contact on the Home screen. Assign a Picture to an Entry Assign a picture to display each time a certain contact calls you. 1. Press > > . 2. Touch and hold the contact's entry. 3. Tap Edit contact. 4. Tap . 5.
To connect by using Quick Contact for Android™: 1. Tap a contact's picture to open Quick Contact for Android. 2. Tap the icon corresponding to the type of communication you want to start. Depending on the contact information saved, the available actions will be displayed above the name. To communicate with a contact: 1. Press > > . 2. Tap the contact's entry. 3. In the contact's details screen, tap the method you wish to communicate with the contact.
For more information about sending text and multimedia messages, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. Import, Export, and Share Contacts If you have contacts stored in vCard format on the phone's internal storage, you can import them into your Contacts application on your phone. You can also export contacts in vCard format onto the phone internal storage. Export your contacts to back them up to a computer or another phone.
2. Open the contact you want to share. 3. Tap > Share. 4. Choose the method for sending. Joining and Separating Contacts When you have two or more entries for the same contact, you can join them into a single entry. You can also separate contacts that were joined. 1. Press 2. Tap > > . > Join contacts. 3. Select a tab at the top of the screen. Tap Join suggestion to select entries to merge. Tap Joined contacts to select entries to separate. 4.
Accounts and 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, social networking accounts, and Hangouts. Gmail / Google You will need a Google Account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Hangouts, and the Google Play applications.
Note: When setting up a new Google Account, either on your phone or online, you will be prompted to add a secondary email address. Enter a second Gmail address or any other email address from which you currently send and receive email. This address is used to authenticate your account should you ever encounter problems or forget your password. It is strongly encouraged for Android users so you can regain access to Google services and purchases on your phone. 7.
View the inbox of your other Gmail account: • Touch the account name at the top of the inbox, and then touch the account you want to view. Send a Gmail Message Use your phone to send Gmail messages. 1. Press > > Gmail . 2. In the inbox, touch Compose . 3. Enter the message recipient‟s email address in the To field. If you are sending the email message to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma.
3. To reply to or forward a message, touch Reply to open a reply message. For reply to all or forward, touch Reply from the open message and then touch Reply to all, or Forward. For Reply or Reply to all, enter an additional message. For Forward, enter or select recipients and then enter an additional message. 4. After composing your message, touch Send .
- New Gmail message received Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) The Email application only reveals all currently added email accounts. To view additional email accounts within the main Email screen, they must first be added. 1. Press > > Email . 2. Do one of the following: If this is your first time to add an email account, tap Yahoo or Other on the Select email provider screen. If you have already added an email account in Email, tap account > Settings > Add .
Email address: Your Outlook work email address. Password: Typically your network access password (case-sensitive). 4. Enter a Server address, Domain and tap Next. Server: Your exchange server remote email address. Typically starts with mail.XXX.com. Obtain this information from your company network administrator. Domain: Enter your network domain\login username.
Create and Send Email Create and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to email messages. 1. From the Inbox, tap . 2. Enter the recipient„s email address in the To field. You can add as many message recipients as you want. Note: To send an additional carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other recipients, enter the recipients in the Cc/Bcc field. 3.
3. Enter a new message and tap . Delete an Email Message ■ Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and tap Delete from the pop-up context menu. – or – With the email message displayed, tap . Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings You can sync and configure various settings for your corporate email and create a corporate email signature. Sync Your Accounts 1. Press > > System settings > Accounts & sync. 2.
Message format: Select the format you want to view email messages in. Message size limit: Allows you to set the size limit for messages. Download over Wi-Fi: Attachments will be queued until Wi-Fi is connected. • File size to download over Wi-Fi: Choose the limit for files required to be downloaded over Wi-Fi. Account & sync: Goes back to Accounts & sync screen. SMS sync: Synchronizes your SMS with the Email app.
3. Tap Email Settings and select General settings to set the following settings. Set default account: Allows you to set the default account. Select download storage: Allows you to choose where to store your downloads. Email preview: Allows you to set how much lines of email to display as a preview in the mailbox. Conversation view: View email messages sent or received with the same subject in one thread. Split view: Allows you to email list with email contents in landscape orientation.
Touch the icon, and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message recipients, touch Done. 4. Touch the “Enter message” box and then start composing your message. Note: A counter appears above the Send button ( ) to tell you how many characters you have entered and how many characters are left.
Touch the icon, and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message recipients, touch Done. Note: You can add a subject line by touching > Add subject. 4. Touch the “Enter message” box, and then start composing your message. 5. Touch and select the type of attachment you want to add. 6. In the Attach window, select from the following file attachments: 7. Touch Send MMS to send the MMS message.
Save and Resume a Draft Message While composing a text or multimedia message, touch as a draft. to automatically save your message To resume composing the message: 1. Press > > Messaging 2. Touch the message with the . icon to resume editing it. 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.
Note: If a message contains a link to a Web page, touch the message and then touch the link to open it in the Web browser. Note: If a message contains a phone number, touch the message and then touch the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts. View a Multimedia Message (MMS) 1. Press > > Messaging . 2. On the Messaging screen, touch a multimedia message or message thread to open it. 3. Touch the attachment to open it.
3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock. 4. Touch Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed at the right hand side of the message. Delete a Single Message 1. While viewing a message thread, touch and hold the message that you want to delete. 2. Touch Delete message on the options menu. 3. When prompted to confirm, touch Yes. If the message is locked, you will be prompted that the locked message will be deleted. Delete Multiple Messages 1. Press > > Messaging . 2.
1. Press > > Messaging 2. On the Messaging screen, touch following: . and then touch Settings. You can set the Messaging Settings ● Set default message app: Enable this option to set Messaging as your default SMS app to turn on all features. ● Storage ● ● Delete old messages: Enable this option to delete older text messages when the limit for maximum number of text messages is exceeded.
Notifications: Enable this option if you wish to receive a notification in the Status Bar when a new text or multimedia message arrives. • New message pop-up: Enable this option if you wish to see a new message as a pop-up. • Preview: Enable this option if you wish to preview the contents of messages when new messages arrive. • Notification sound: Allows you to select a ringer to sound when a new message is received.
Apps and Entertainment All your phone‟s features are accessible through the Apps list. Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time. Google Play Store Google Play™ is the place to go to find new Android apps, books, movies, and music for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid content ranging from productivity apps and games to bestselling books and blockbuster movies and music. When you find what you want, you can easily download and install it on your phone.
Note: You need a Google Wallet account to purchase items on Google Play. See Create a Google Wallet Account to set up a Google Wallet account if you do not have one. 6. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. If you agree to the conditions, touch ACCEPT to begin downloading and installing the app.
Open an Installed App There are options for opening an installed app. ■ Press > , locate the app, and then touch its icon. > > Play Store – or – 1. Press 2. Touch . > My apps > INSTALLED tab. 3. Touch the app and then touch Open to open it. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1. Press > > Play Store 2. Touch > My apps. . 3. On the Installed screen, touch the app you want to uninstall, and then touch UNINSTALL. 4.
1. Press > 2. Touch the > System settings > Location. switch to turn Location services ON. Mode: Select High accuracy, Battery saving, or Device sensors only. Recent Location Requests: Displays apps that have recently requested your location information. Location services • Google Location Reporting: Allows you to configure your Google location settings. Use Google Maps ■ Press > > Maps .
Web and Data Your phone‟s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including Wi-Fi, 4G, Data Services (3G Network), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). The following topics address your phone‟s data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Apps and Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar.
When you're connected to a network, you can tap the network name in the Wi-Fi settings screen for details about the speed, security, address, and related settings. To receive notifications when open or secured networks are in range: By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status Bar when your phone detects an open Wi-Fi network. 1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on. 2.
Data Services General Information (3G and 4G 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. Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your phone is loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly.
When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the network. Your user name is automatically programmed into your phone. You don‟t have to enter it. Update Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your services, you must then update the profile on your phone. ■ Press > > System settings > System updates > Update profile.
Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network. Set Up Secure Credential Storage If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, you must first set up the phone‟s secure credential storage. 1. Press > lock > Password. > System settings > Lock screen, and then touch Select screen 2.
3. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then touch Connect. When you are connected, a VPN connected icon appears in the notification area. 4. Open the Web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate network. (For more information about browsing the Web, see Learn to Navigate the Browser.) Disconnect from a VPN 1. Drag the title bar down to open the Notifications Panel. 2.
Selecting To select onscreen items or links: ■ Drag across a page, and then touch an item or touch an onscreen link to select the link. Links, which are displayed as underlined text, allow you to jump to Web pages, select special functions, or even place phone calls. Pinching and Zooming Zooming in and out on a Web page can be done now without the need of an onscreen zoom tool. Just use your fingers to pinch in or spread out on the screen. To zoom in: 1. Place your thumb and index finger on the screen.
Open the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from any page you are viewing. 1. Press > > Browser 2. From any open Web page, touch . . You will see the browser menu. Options available within the browser menu may include: ● Forward: Allows you to go one page backed. ● New tab: Allows you to add new browser tab. ● Bookmarks: Allows you to set up and use custom bookmarks.
Copy to copy the selected text. Share to share the selected message using your favorite services like Email, Messaging, and others. Find to search for all instances of the selected text in the current Web page. Web search to search for the selected text on the web. Go to a Specific Website Follow the instructions to go to a particular website by entering a URL (website address). 1. Touch the URL field and enter a website address.
Bandwidth management • Settings for Search result preloading and image loading. Create Website Settings You can create settings for individual websites. 1. Press > > Browser . 2. From any open Web page, touch > Settings > Advanced > Website settings. 3. Select the settings you want to configure for the current website. Reset the Browser to Default You always have the option to restore your browser to its default settings. 1. Press > > Browser . 2.
4. Enter a descriptive name and URL for the new bookmark. 5. Tap OK to store the new entry to your Bookmarks list. Create Bookmarks from Other Tabs 1. From any open web page, tap to open the option menu and tap Bookmarks. 2. Tap the History tab. 3. Tap the star icon adjacent to a web page entry. Enter the desired information and tap OK. - or Touch and hold an entry from the list to display a context menu. Then, tap Add to bookmarks to add the selected entry to your current list of bookmarks.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 8 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures The following topics teach you how to take pictures with your phone‟s camera. Open or Close the Camera You can open the camera through the applications list and close it from the camera menu.
● Dynamic tone (HDR): Combines photos taken at multiple exposures into one optimal photo to get a better photo in tricky lighting situations. Panorama: Creates a wide photo of a panoramic view. Hold the phone horizontally, press the shutter to start and slowly sweep the camera across the scene. Continuous shot: Takes 6 shots in rapid sequence. Time catch shot: Captures the missing moment before pressing the shutter. Sports: Captures fast-moving images without blur.
Super Zooming You can use a zoom up to 4 times while taking pictures. Tip: This function operates automatically while zooming in and out. Note: Use a steady hand. This feature does not work with some functions. Objects can be overlapped when taking a picture of fast-moving subjects. Light Frame This feature allows you to take capture a brighter photo when using the front camera in dark lighting conditions. 1. Press 2. Tap > > Camera to change to Front Camera mode. 3.
Note: Light Frame is supported in the Front Camera mode only. The viewfinder screen area in Light Frame mode looks smaller than in normal Front Camera mode. However, the image size and resolution are the same as the normal Front Camera mode. Review Screen After capturing a picture or video, touch the thumbnail image to see the item in the review screen. From there, you can access options such as save, view, send, or delete the picture or video. ● SmartShare to share the media via SmartShare.
Normal: Records a normal video. Live effect: Provides various visual effects when recording a video. Record videos Record high-quality videos using your phone‟s video camera. 1. Press > > Camera . 2. Move the selection slider to video camera . 3. Select MMS video to record a short video for email or messaging or Long video. 4. Point the lens to frame the scene where you want to start. 5. Tap to start recording the video. The length of the recording is displayed at the top of the screen.
Image size: Set the size of your picture. Choose from 8M 3264x2448 (4:3), W6M 3264x1836(16:9), 5M 2560x1920 (4:3) or 1M 1280x960 (4:3). ISO: Control the camera's sensitivity to light. Choose from Auto, 100, 200, 400, or 800. White balance: Select how the camera adjusts colors in different kinds of light in order to achieve the most natural-looking colors for your pictures. Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, or Cloudy.
Brightness: Adjust the brightness setting compatible with the environment. White balance: Select how the camcorder adjusts colors in different kinds of light in order to achieve the most natural-looking colors for your videos. Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, or Cloudy. Color effect: Apply different color effects to your videos. Choose from None, Mono, Sepia, or Negative. Auto review: Enable auto review of your video.
Folders in your storage card or phone memory that contain pictures and videos will also be treated as albums. The actual folder names will be used as the album names. If you have downloaded any pictures and videos, these will be placed in the download album. When viewing pictures in Gallery, you can press the gallery icon in the upper left corner to return to Album view. Touch an album to view the pictures or videos in that album.
Scroll left or right to view more albums. 2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order.) 3. Tap a video in an album to play. Tap the video to view the playback controls. Note: While a video is playing, slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the screen brightness. While a video is playing, slide the right side of the screen up or down to adjust the sound.
When viewing a video, use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out. Note: Do not press too hard; the touch screen is sensitive enough to pick up a light, but firm touch. Work with Pictures Whether you‟re browsing pictures in filmstrip or grid view in the Gallery application, you can touch and hold on a picture to open a selection menu and choose to delete the picture, rotate or crop it, and more. Rotate and Save a Picture 1. Press > > Gallery . 2.
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. You can share pictures on your social networks (such as Facebook, Flickr, Picasa, and Twitter) and share videos on YouTube. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth.
4. Touch and then touch Messaging. 5. Compose your message and then touch Send MMS . 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. Press > > Gallery . 2. Touch the album that contains the pictures or videos you want to share. 3. Touch the pictures or videos you want to share.
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone‟s productivity-enhancing features. QSlide The QSlide function enables an overlay on your phone's display for easy multitasking. 1. While using an app that supports QSlide, tap to access QSlide. – or – Open the Notifications Panel and touch an app from the QSlide apps section. 2. Use the slider to adjust the transparency of the overlay. 3. You can make a call, or choose other phone options. Tap to exit the QSlide function.
While viewing the screen you want to capture and create a memo on, slide the Status Bar down and tap . 2. Create a memo using the following options: : Tap to enable an overlay on your phone's display for easy multi-tasking while keeping the memo in the background. Note: Tap to exit the overlay mode and go back to the QuickMemo. : Tap to select what type of background to use. : Tap to undo the most recent action. : Tap to redo the most recently deleted action.
QuickRemote QuickRemote turns your phone into a Universal Remote for your home TV and cable box. 1. From the Home screen, tap > QuickRemote > . – or – Touch and slide the Status Bar downwards and touch > ADD REMOTE. 2. Select the type and brand of device, then follow the on-screen instructions to configure the device(s). Tip: To quickly use the QuickRemote feature, touch and slide the Status Bar downward and tap on the Quick Settings bar to activate it.
Using the Voice Mate application 1. Open the Voice Mate application. 2. Tap the Speak icon to do for you. (at the bottom of the screen) to turn it on. Say what you want it If you say “Call Rachel”, Voice Mate will call your contact Rachel. Note: Access the Voice Mate settings to checkmark Skip confirmation so that found exact name (or number) match requests will be executed without confirming it first.
Place a Call by Speaking 1. Press > > Voice Command . 2. Say one of the following commands: Call [Name or Phone Number] Send Text [Name or Phone Number] Redial [Latest number] Open [App Name] Play Music [Music name] Check [Item] 3. If Voice Command finds a match, it performs the requested action, otherwise, it will display options. Calendar With the Calendar application you can view the events you have scheduled in the coming days, weeks, or months.
Note: To go to any day in any Calendar view, tap > Go to date. Change Calendar View You can change the calendar view. ■ Tap > Day, Week, Month, Year, Agenda. Each view displays the events in your calendar for the period of time that you specify.
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Agenda View View Event Details You can view more information about an event in a number of ways, depending on the current view. ■ In Agenda, Day, Week view, Year view, or Month view, tap an event to view its details. Create an Event You can use the Calendar tool on your phone to create events that appear on your phone and in your Google Calendar on the web. 1. Open the Calendar, and tap Tools and Calendar .
You can also touch and hold a spot in Day, Week, or Month view to open the new event screen with that day and time already entered. 2. Add details about the event. Enter a name, and other optional details about the event, just as you would on Google Calendar (on the web). If you have more than one calendar, you can choose the calendar to which to add the event. Tap Event Reminder.) to add more reminders.(See Set an 3. Invite guests to the event.
2. Tap Add reminder to add a reminder. 3. Tap the reminder time to display a pop-up menu and choose your desired setting. At the designated time, you will receive a notification to remind you about the event (See Respond to an Event Reminder.). You can also use Google Calendar (on the web) to configure additional reminders. Delete an Event Reminder 1. Open Calendar and tap the event to open it. 2. Tap to remove a reminder.
Change Calendar Settings You can change the settings for how the Calendar application displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events. ● Open the Calendar, and tap Week starts on: Opens a dialog box to configure from when the week starts on. Hide declined events: When checkmarked, declined events so that they are not displayed in your calendar views. Tap to remove the checkmark and display all events in your calendar views. Weather: Enable to set to show weather info on Calendar.
Rename a Folder 1. Tap the folder icon to open it. 2. Tap . 3. Enter the new folder name and tap OK. Note: You can also change the folder color. Organize Items in a Folder ■ Just drag a shortcut, an icon, or a folder and drop in a folder. Alarm/Clock You can use Alarm/Clock application to monitor several types of information at once, in addition to the current date and time. Open the Alarm The Alarm/Clock application also allows you to set alarms. 1. Press > > Alarm/Clock . 2.
4. Tap Repeat to set the days when you want the alarm to sound. (If you don't set a repeat, the alarm will only sound on the assigned day.) 5. Tap Snooze duration to open a dialog box to set the amount of time to wait before sounding the alarm again if it is not dismissed. You can set the alarm to ring repeatedly from 5 minutes up to 1 hour. 6. Tap Vibration to have the phone vibrate, in addition to playing the ringtone. 7. Tap Alarm sound to select a ringtone for the alarm.
3. Tap to set the following options: Vibration: Set the phone vibrate along with the alert sound. (A blue checkmark appears.) Alert sound: Select the alert sound. Alert volume: Set the alert volume. 4. Tap to start the timer. To stop it, tap 5. Tap . to reset the timer. Set World Clock 1. Press 2. Tap > > Alarm/Clock > World clock tab . to add a city. 3. Enter the city name in the search field and tap Done on the keyboard.
2. Tap Add account. 3. Tap Microsoft Exchange to enter your email address and password information. 4. For further information about adding a Microsoft Exchange account, see Set Up a Corporate Email. 5. Make sure that you place a checkmark on Sync Tasks. Add a Task 1. Press 2. Tap > > Tasks . to add a new task. 3. Tap Tasks and select an account to save the current task. 4. Enter the corresponding information on each field and tap Save. Tasks Options 1. Press > > Tasks . 2.
Tap to access the following options. Sync now: Tap to sync your Microsoft Exchange account tasks. Sort by: Allows you to sort tasks by Due date, Priority and Creation order. Delete: Allows you to delete tasks. View completed tasks: Allows you to view completed tasks. Lists to display: Allows you to select task lists to be shown. Settings: Allows you to set the following settings. • Notifications: Allows you to enable or disable reminder notifications.
Tap to delete the last number or operator you entered. Touch and hold delete numbers repeatedly. Tap Tap to view your calculation(s) history, change between the scientific and basic calculators, and access the calculator settings. to to clear the screen. File Manager Use the File Manager application to manage your applications and documents stored in your phone. To open the File Manager application ■ Press > > File Manager .
● Exit: Exits the application. Searching in File Manager Tap the Search icon files or information. (in the top right corner of the File Manager screen) to search for your Using QSlide While viewing All Files, tap the QSlide icon to open File Manager in a QSlide window.
Bluetooth Settings Menu The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone's Bluetooth service. Includes the following: 1. Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication 2. Setting your phone's visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth phones To access the Bluetooth Settings menu: 1. Press 2. Tap > > System settings > Bluetooth. to activate the feature. When active, appears within the Status Bar. 3.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone and another Bluetooth device. When you pair devices, they share a passkey, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process. Pair Your Phone 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the check box next to your device name to make your phone visible.
Unpair from a Bluetooth Device You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with another Bluetooth device. To connect to the other device again, you may need to enter or confirm a passcode again. 1. Press > > System settings > Bluetooth. 2. In the Bluetooth devices section, touch . 3. Touch Unpair. Send Items via Bluetooth Depending on your paired phone's settings and capabilities, you may be able to send pictures, videos, Contacts information, or other items using a Bluetooth connection.
Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call You can manually disconnect or unpair from a Bluetooth phone through the Bluetooth settings menu. ■ During an active call, where the audio is being routed through a connected Bluetooth phone (headset or hands-free connection), tap Bluetooth to route the phone„s audio through the connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through the earpiece (Off).
Enjoying the content from Nearby devices You can enjoy the content from nearby devices (i.e. PC.NAS, Mobile) in the Gallery, Music, Videos app. Connecting devices Connect your device and other DLNA-supported devices in the same Wi-Fi network. Searching other devices 1. Tap Nearby devices to view the available nearby DLNA-supported devices. 2. Connect to the device to view the content.
2. Carefully insert the microSD card into the slot. The label side should face up. 3. Re-install the back cover.
Remove a microSD Card Before removing your phone‟s microSD card, use the Storage settings menu to unmount the card. 1. Insert your fingernail into the slot on the left side of the back cover and lift the cover up gently. 2. Gently pull the microSD card out from the slot. 3. Replace the back cover. Note: You can easily damage the microSD card by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling the microSD card.
1. Press > > System settings > Storage. 2. Scroll down the screen, touch Erase SD card > Erase SD card. 3. Touch Erase everything to confirm the process. Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the card.
If you want to keep the phone connected to the computer but want the phone to be able to access and use the storage card, open the Notifications panel, touch USB connected > Charge phone. Note: The phone will not recognize the microSD card when it is connected to a computer as a disk drive. You will not be able to use some of the phone‟s applications such as the camera or Music. Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG Volt If you want to transfer your user contents (i.e.
5. On the Android phone, open the Notifications Panel, tap USB connected > Charge phone (or Turn off USB storage) then disconnect the previous Android Phone from the computer. 6. Connect the LG Volt to the computer using the supplied USB cable. 7. In the USB connection type menu on the LG Volt, tap Media sync (MTP). 8. On the computer, organize the files in the folder, transfer the files into the LG Volt folder, then safely stop/remove the USB Phone. 9.
Note: Any applications supporting Share, such as Music and ThinkFree Viewer, can send files via Bluetooth. Update Your Phone From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates through the System settings > System updates menu. Update Your Phone Firmware You can update your phone's software using the Update Firmware option. Before Updating Your Firmware Updating your phone firmware will erase all user data from your phone.
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, touch the account to reveal the account‟s synchronization settings screen and then touch an account field to sync now. To back up your Google apps: Your Google app purchases are reloaded remotely and can be re-installed after the update is applied. 1. Press 2. Touch > > Play Store . > My apps > All tab. 3.
Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your phone. 1. Press > > System settings > System updates > Update profile. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Note: If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly, use this feature to reconnect with the network.
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone‟s Settings menus. Wireless Networks This group of settings lets you control your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, and Mobile networks. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode (Flight mode) allows you to use many of your phone„s features, such as games, and music when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
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 Connect Wi-Fi. Bluetooth Settings Your phone„s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures and files, and more. For details on your phone‟s Bluetooth settings, see Bluetooth Settings Menu.
1. Press > > System settings > Call. 2. Tap the Incoming voice call pop-up checkbox to enable/disable the feature. Call Reject You can set call rejection and manage the reject list. 1. Press > > System settings > Call > Call reject. 2. Tap Call reject mode and set an option. 3. Tap Reject calls from to set up the rejection list. Decline with Message You can send out a simple text message when you want to ignore an incoming call and respond to the caller with a text instead.
1. Press > > System settings > Call > Auto answer. 2. Tap Disable, 1 second, 3 seconds, or 5 seconds. TTY Mode A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications phone 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 phones. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY phone to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.
To save unknown numbers: 1. Press > > System settings > Call. 2. Tap the Save unknown numbers checkbox to turn it on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Power Button Ends Call You can set the phone to end calls with Power/Lock Button call screen. , in addition to on the To set to end calls with Power button: 1. Press > > System settings > Call. 2. Tap Power button ends call to enable it. (A blue checkmark will appear.
2. Tap the Android Beam switch automatically) to activate the feature. (NFC turns on SmartShare Beam Turn on to receive multimedia contents via SmartShare Beam from LG phones or tablets. Turn On SmartShare Beam 1. Press > > System settings > Share & connect > SmartShare Beam. 2. Tap the SmartShare Beam switch to activate the feature. 3. Turn on the SmartShare Beam feature on other LG phones or tablets supporting SmartShare Beam to send/receive photos, musics, videos and documents.
Bluetooth Tethering This feature allows you to connect other devices to your phone via Bluetooth and share its internet connection. Turn on Bluetooth tethering 1. Press > > System settings > More.... 2. Tap the Bluetooth tethering switch to activate. Help Displays help information for Bluetooth tethering. Mobile Networks Settings You can choose whether to turn on or off the LTE radio band. You can also set whether to enable or disable data access on your phone. Data enabled 1.
Connections Optimizer Your phone can be set to automatically connect you to Wi-Fi networks on your device„s remembered list and, if applicable, to the 4G Network. 1. Press > > System settings > More.... 2. Tap Mobile networks > Connections Optimizer. 3. Read the message and tap I agree. Default SMS app This menu allows you to choose which app you want to use as your default messaging app. 1. Press > > System settings > More.... 2. Tap Default SMS app and select the app you would like to use.
– or – Press the Volume Down Button until you see on the screen. Volumes Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Volumes. 3. Adjust each volume level. Ringtone: Changes the volume of your call ringtones (if applicable). Notifications: Allows you to set this volume level. This is the volume of the ringtone when you receive a notification.
Phone Ringtone The phone ringtones alert you of incoming calls. To select a ringtone for voice calls: 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Phone ringtone. 3. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the ringtone, tap OK. If not, select another ringtone or tap Cancel. To use a song as a ringtone: You can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place of one of the ringtones that come with the phone. 1. Press > > System settings. 2.
3. Tap each vibrate type to select it. 4. Tap OK. Voice Notifications To read out the incoming call and the message event automatically. 1. Press > > System settings > Sound. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Voice notifications. 3. Tap to turn the feature on and set the desired options. Notification Sound When you receive a notification such as the arrival of new messages, calendar events, or alarms, the phone sounds a ringtone. 1. Press > > System settings > Sound. 2.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Touch feedback & system. 3. Tap the Screen lock sound checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) To set behavior when an emergency call is placed. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Touch feedback & system > Emergency tone. 3. Tap the desired option. To set your phone to vibrate when touching buttons and keys: 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Touch feedback & system. 3.
Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery„s talk and standby times. For the best battery performance, use the shortest convenient timeout. Screen-off Effect Select the screen-off effect when locking and turning off the screen. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Screen-off effect. 3. Tap the desired option. 4. Tap OK. Note: To preview the screen-off effect, tap Preview.
Font Type Choose the desired font type for device menus. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Font type. 3. Tap a desired font type. Font Size Choose the desired font size for device menus. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Font size. 3. Tap a desired font size. Smart Screen Keep the screen on when device detects your eyes looking at the screen. 1. Press > > System settings. 2.
Home Button LED Configures the notification LED options. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Home button LED. 3. To activate LED light for notification, tap the Home button LED switch . 4. Tap each item to receive notification with LED light flash. Home Screen Configure your phone's home screen settings. Select Home Allows you to select the default Home screen launcher. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Select Home. 3.
Screen Swipe Effect Choose the desired type of effect to display when you swipe from one Home screen canvas to the next. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Screen swipe effect. 3. Tap the desired effect and then tap OK. Allow Home Screen Looping Displays the first screen after the last screen when scrolling. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen. 3. Tap the Allow Home screen looping checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.
Select Screen Lock You can increase your phone‟s security by face unlock, creating a screen unlock pattern, creating a PIN, or choosing a password. When these features are enabled, you must show your face, draw the correct unlock pattern, enter the PIN, or enter the password on the screen to unlock and regain access to the phone. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen > Select screen lock. 3. Select the desired screen lock option from the following options.
If you haven‟t created a Google Account on the phone, you must perform a factory reset. CAUTION! If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset. When you can‟t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password: 1. Turn the phone off. 2. Press and hold the following keys: Volume Down Key + Power/Lock Key . 3. Release the keys as soon as the Factory reset processing screen is displayed. 4.
1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen > Shortcuts. 3. Tap each shortcut key to select the desired shortcut key. 4. After personalizing, tap Save. Contact Info For Lost Phone Select whether to display the owner information on the lock screen and customize the owner information. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen. 3. Tap the Contact info for lost phone checkbox to show owner information on the lock screen.
1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures. 3. Tap the Screen on/off checkbox to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Silence Incoming Calls You can set the phone to silence incoming calls by just flipping the phone. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures. 3. Tap the Silence incoming calls checkbox to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.
Help Allows you to view help information for the available gestures. Motion Sensor Calibration Improves the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures. 3. Tap Motion sensor calibration. 4. Place the phone on a flat surface and tap Calibrate sensor. One-handed Operation You can configure various one-handed operation options. Dial Keypad To adjust the position of the dial keypad to the left or right. 1.
Help Allows you to view help information for one-handed operation features. Storage The Storage menu lets you monitor the used and available space on the system memory. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Storage. Battery The Battery menu lets you view any battery information and configure options. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Battery. 3. Tap Battery percentage on status bar to display the battery percentage indicator on the Status Bar. 4.
5. Read the disclaimer and tap OK. To uninstall a downloaded application: 1. Press > > System settings > Apps. 2. Tap the DOWNLOADED tab. 3. Find the application you want to uninstall and tap it. 4. Tap Uninstall. 5. Read the disclaimer and tap OK. Tap & Pay When NFC is turned on, you can use the Tap & pay feature to pay for items just by touching your phone to a reader at a register. If your device doesn‟t have a default app, you can browse Google Play for other payment apps.
Use Guest Mode 1. Press > > System settings > Guest mode. 2. To activate Guest mode, tap the Guest mode switch . 3. If not set, draw the pattern to use for Guest Mode. Set the Guest Mode Pattern 1. Press > > System settings > Guest mode. 2. Tap Set pattern to set the drawing pattern to unlock for Guest mode. Set the Apps Available for Guests 1. Press > > System settings > Guest mode. 2. Tap Set apps to select apps to be viewed in Guest mode.
Security Use the Security settings to configure how to help secure your phone and its data. Encrypt Phone Opens a screen that encrypts data on the phone for security. You will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on. Encrypt SD card storage Allows you to 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.
Language & Input Settings Your phone's Language & input settings let you select a language for the devices screens and menus, as well as manage a personal user dictionary. The Keyboard settings let you select a preferred input method, control keyboard settings, and more. Language You can choose to display your device's on-screen menus in multiple languages. 1. Press > > System settings > Language & input > Language. 2. Select a language from the list.
2. Check if the Backup account is correct. 3. Tap the Back up my data checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) 4. To set to automatically restore the backups, tap the Automatic restore checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Backup Account Allows you to choose an account to use to back up data. 1. Press > > System settings > Backup & reset. 2. Set the Backup account. Automatic Restore When reinstalling an app, enabling this option restores backed up settings and data. 1.
4. Enter your unlock sequence if you have configured one, then tap Erase everything and OK to confirm. System Settings This group of settings lets you configure date & time, accessibility and PC connection. You can activate the phone, update the phone, or view the phone information. Date & Time Set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed. You can also select a time zone. ■ Press > > System settings > Date & time.
Touch zoom: Zoom in or out by triple tapping the screen. Screen shades: Set the brightness to 0% to save power and help with low vision. Persistent alerts: Alerts you with a sound repeatedly when there is an unread notification for certain apps. Text-to-speech output: Text-to-speech output provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages, and the Caller ID for incoming calls. Hearing Allows you to configure the following hearing options. 1.
2. Set the following options as you want. Auto-rotate screen: Checkmark to allow the device to rotate the screen depending on the device orientation (portrait or landscape). Read passwords: Checkmark to allow voice confirmations of characters when entering passwords. Power key ends call: Checkmark 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.
Activate This Device Follow the onscreen instructions to activate your phone. 1. Press > > System settings > Activate this device. 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. Update PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (Preferred Roaming List) automatically. 1. Press > > System settings > System updates > Update PRL. 2.
1. Press > > System settings > System updates > UICC Unlock. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Printing This menu allows you to manage your Google Cloud Print settings and print jobs. About Phone Display information about the network, phone identity, battery, hardware, software, legal, and regulations and safety. 1. Press > > System settings > About phone. 2. Tap the desired menu.
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Index 4G, 76 About Phone, 159 Access Contacts, 43 Access Gmail, 54 Access Recently-Used Applications, 20 Accessibility, 155 Accessory, 157 Accounts & Sync, 150 Activate This Device, 158 Activate Your Phone, 4 Activation and Service, 4 Add a Contact, 45 Add a VPN Connection, 78 Add a Wi-Fi Network, 75 Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP), 57 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen, 17 Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen, 84 Additional Information, 5 Adjust Browser Settings, 82 Airplane Mode, 128 Alarm/Clock,
Device Settings, 135 Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call, 118 Disconnect or Unpair from a Bluetooth Device, 116 Display and Synchronize Calendars, 106 Display Settings, 139 Edit a Contact Entry, 46 Edit or Delete an Event, 105 Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu, 35 Email, 56 Enhanced 911 (E911), 29 Enjoying content via a variety of devices, 118 Enjoying the content from Nearby devices, 119 Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard, 23 Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage, 51 Fil
Printing, 159 Privacy Keeper, 130 Proximity Sensor, 131 QSlide, 97 Quick Access, 20 QuickMemo, 97 QuickRemote, 99 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages, 55 Receive Phone Calls, 29 Record videos, 89 Record Videos, 88 Remove a microSD Card, 121 Reply to or Delete an Email Message, 59 Request a Refund for a Paid App, 71 Reset the Browser to Default, 83 Respond to an Event Reminder, 106 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages, 31 Review Screen, 88 Review Visual Voicemail, 33 Ringtone & Vibration Settings, 136 Save a Phone
View microSD Card Memory, 121 View Pictures and Videos, 92 View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery, 91 Viewfinder Screen in Camera mode, 85 Viewfinder Screen in Video mode, 88 Virtual Private Networks (VPN), 77 Visual Voicemail, 32 Visual Voicemail Options, 34 Voice Clarity, 131 Voice Command, 100 Voice Mate, 99 Voicemail, 30 Voicemail Notification, 31 Index Voicemail Settings, 41, 129 Voicemail Setup, 30 VPN Settings, 135 Watch a Video, 92 Wi-Fi Settings, 129 Wireless Networks, 128 Wireless Storage, 133 W
