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Important Messages IMPORTANT: If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database, you will be asked to enter more details. Contact your email service provider or your company's Exchange Server administrator for your email settings and additional information. WARNING: Use only LG-approved batteries and chargers with your phone.
Table of Contents Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1 Your Phone at a Glance ...................................................................................................... 1 Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................. 1 Register Your Phone..........................................................................
Back Key ....................................................................................................................23 Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................23 Your Home Screen ............................................................................................................24 Home Screen..............................................................................................................
Receive Phone Calls..........................................................................................................47 Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................47 Caller ID .....................................................................................................................47 Call Waiting ...............................................................................................................
Add an Email Account ................................................................................................74 Corporate Email ..........................................................................................................75 Open Email .................................................................................................................76 Create and Send Email ...............................................................................................
Wi-Fi Direct ...............................................................................................................100 Data Services ..................................................................................................................100 Launch a Web Connection........................................................................................100 Data Connection Status and Indicators .....................................................................
Change Calendar View .............................................................................................124 View Event Details ....................................................................................................125 Create an Event ........................................................................................................126 Edit or Delete an Event .............................................................................................126 Set an Event Reminder ....
Proximity Sensor ......................................................................................................141 Wide Voice Extension ...............................................................................................141 Wide Voice extension ...............................................................................................142 Save Unknown Numbers ..........................................................................................142 Voice Clarity ....................
Activate This Device .................................................................................................165 System Updates .......................................................................................................165 About Phone .............................................................................................................166 Index .......................................................................................................................................
Get Started This section gives you all the information you need to set up your phone and Virgin Mobile service for 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. 1. Install the battery Remove the battery from its packaging.
2. Charge your phone. Connect the charging adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the charging adapter should face toward you. Plug one end of the USB cable into the phone's Charger/Accessory Port and the other end into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level. 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.
5. Follow the activation instructions below and you‟ll be able to start using your phone. Activate Your Phone 1. Turn on your new phone. Before the activation process can begin, the device will prompt the TalkBack voice navigation feature for visually impaired users. Tap Next to bypass this feature. 2. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process. 3. After you have completed the activation wizard, make a phone call to confirm your activation.
To erase the entire number, touch and hold 3. Tap . to dial the number. Note: Your phone's battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now you can find the exact message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first.
Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review. 1. Press > > Voicemail. 2. Tap a message to review it. The following is a description of the features available while reviewing a voicemail message. Timeline provides a visual timeline for the current message. Touch and drag this bar to fast-forward or rewind through the message to different points. • Tap • Speaker Off/On to turn the speakerphone on or off during playback.
1. Press > > Voicemail. 2. From this initial screen, you can: Tap Tap Inbox to view the voicemail messages in other folder: Inbox, Trash, Archive. Tap to compose a new voicemail message. to configure your voicemail application settings. Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more. 1. Press 2. Tap > > Voicemail.
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu. 1. Press > 2. Tap > Voicemail. > Settings > Personalize voicemail. 3. Tap OK to connect to the voicemail system. Follow the prompts to change your current greeting.
2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number. 3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Important: Voicemail Password – It is 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.
2. When your voicemail answers, tap the asterisk key on the phone ( 3. Enter your password. Get Started 9 ).
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 topics in this section will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Tip: Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your phone„s software may become available from time to time. Virgin Mobile will notify you of these updates when they are released. You can also use the menu to check for and download updates.
4. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength. 5. Messaging Key launches the Messaging application. 6. Phone Key displays the dialpad so you can dial a number. It also provides additional tabs to access Call logs, Contacts, Favorites, and Groups. 7. Back Key returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items such as menus and dialog boxes. 8.
Rear View 1. Back-Facing Camera Lens lets you take pictures and record videos. 2. Flash helps you take pictures and video in dim lighting. 3. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller„s voice in speakerphone mode. 4. Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB cable. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone. 5.
If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, the Status Bar to view them all. (See Notifications Panel.) icon prompts you to open the The following list identifies the symbols you„ll see on your phone's display screen: Status Icons Icon Status Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength (the more bars there are, the stronger the signal is). No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal. 4G Connected – Indicates that 4G data service is available.
Icon Status Battery Charging – Indicates that battery is charging. Unknown Battery – Indicates that an unknown battery is inserted. Alarm Clock – Indicates that an alarm is set. NFC Activated – Indicates that NFC is activated. Notification Icons Icon Notification Qualcomm Enhanced Location Service – Allows you to choose whether to enable or disable IZat, Qualcomm Athero's location technology. New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message. New Email – Indicates a new Email message.
Icon Notification USB Connected – The phone has detected an active USB connection. USB Debugging Connected – The phone has detected an active USB connection and is in a USB Debugging mode. More Notifications Not Displayed – Indicates that there are more notifications which are not displayed in the Status Bar. Call In Progress – Indicates that a call is in progress. Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset – Indicates that a call is in progress using the Bluetooth headset.
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention. You can also initiate a search for Virgin Mobile service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned on). Tip: The Power Save feature conserves your battery power when you are in an area where there is no signal. Turn Your Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button for two seconds until you see the Phone options on the display screen. 2. Tap Power off and then tap OK to power off the phone.
Note: The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions. For more security to guard against unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement (such as a pattern, PIN, or password) that will need to be entered to unlock it. Battery and Charger LG-approved batteries and accessories can be found through LG by calling 1-866-866-7509 to order. They're also available at http://www.virginmobileusa.com/shop/cell-phone-accessories/.
Remove the Battery 1. Make sure the power is turned off so that you don„t lose any unsaved items. 2. Lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located at the bottom of the phone and remove it. 3. Lift the battery using the fingertip cutout and remove it from the phone. WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned. Charge the Battery Keeping track of your battery's charge is important.
Charge with USB You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to charge with the USB cable, you need to install the necessary USB drivers on your computer first. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Charger/Accessory Port on your phone and connect the other end to a USB port on your computer. It is best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop computer. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.
Monitor and Control Battery Use The Battery use screen shows which applications consume the most battery power. You can also use it to turn off applications that you„ve downloaded, if they are consuming too much power. Press > > System settings > About phone > Battery > Battery use. Tap any of the listed items for more options. Phone Function Keys The phone comes equipped with three main function keys that can be used on any screen to access added functions.
Context menus Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have Context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no Context menu, nothing will happen. Select Menu Items To select a menu or option, simply tap it. If there are more menus/options than can fit in a screen, slide the screen up to display more menus/options.
5. Tap Dial pad touch tones to checkmark it. For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into: ► Press > > System settings > Sound > Dial pad touch tones. Back Up Within a Menu ► Tap to back up within a menu. – or – ► Press to return to the Home screen. Notifications Panel Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are on a call.
Clear Notifications 1. Open the Notifications Panel. 2. Tap at the top right of the panel. All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing notifications will remain in the list. Close Notifications ► Touch and drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications Panel to the top of the screen. – or – ► Tap . (The panel will also close when you tap a notification.) Home Key The Home Key takes you back to your default Home screen canvas (of the 7 total available canvases).
● Swipe or slide: To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead). For example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list, or browse through the different Home screens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa). ● Double-tap: Double-tap to zoom on a web page or a map. For example, quickly doubletap a section of a web page to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen.
To return to the Home screen: ► Press at any time, from any application Extended Home Screen The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. ► Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The default canvas is in the center with three extension canvases on either side of it. (For more information on sliding, see Touchscreen Navigation.
Use the Applications Key All of your phone„s applications are located within the Applications screen. This key accesses shortcuts to your currently available applications. Note: The Applications screen houses all default and downloaded applications (installed from Play Store). 1. Press > to open the Applications screen. To close the Applications screen, press . 2. Scroll left or right through the list and tap an icon to launch the associated application.
Note: The Applications screen closes automatically when you tap an icon to open its application. Dragging an icon onto your Home screen also closes the Applications screen automatically. Open and Switch Applications Multi-tasking is easy with Android™. Opened applications can keep running in the background when you open another application. There„s no need to quit an application before opening another. You can easily switch among several open applications.
Add Application Icons to the Home Screen Customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the applications you use most often. 1. Press > . 2. Touch and hold the application icon you want to add to your Home screen. 3. Lift your finger to place the app on your Home screen, or drag the icon to where you want it on the screen, then lift your finger. Applications The following is a listing of the default applications available on your device. Icon Description Alarm/Clock – Access the Alarm/Clock application.
Icon Description Gmail – Provides access to your Gmail account. Google – Launches the Google search application. You also have access to Google Now. Google Settings – Allows you to know which apps you‟ve signed into using Google+, as well as allowing a method of shutting them off, with the option of removing all associated content from your Google+ pages. Google+ – Share and keep up with all the different people in your life. LG Tag+ – Launches the LG Tag+ application.
Icon Description Settings – Accesses the phone‟s Settings menu. Shopper – Use Google Shopper to find products, scan product barcodes, magazine ads, albums, or book cover art. SmartShare – Launches SmartShare application that helps you to easily share and find pictures, music and videos between DLNA certified phones. Talk – Launches the Google Talk application that lets you chat with family and friends over the Internet.
Create Shortcuts Shortcuts are different from the Home screen Widgets. Shortcuts can access a specific contact, activate a feature, action, or launch an application. To add a shortcut from the Applications screen: 1. Press to access the Home screen. 2. Select a location (screen) for your new shortcut by scrolling across your available screens until you reach the desired one. 3. Tap to reveal all your current applications. By default, the applications are listed in a grid view. 4.
Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through your Applications screen or on the Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this Widget appears as an on-screen application. To add a Widget: 1. Press to access the Home screen. 2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. 3. Tap the Widgets tab. 4. Touch and hold an available Widget and drag it to your current screen. To remove a Widget: 1.
ID wallpapers to open the available wallpapers that were included in your Mobile ID pack. Live wallpapers to open a list of animated wallpapers installed on your phone. Live wallpapers can be animated or even interactive. More Live wallpapers are available on Play Store. Wallpaper gallery to open a screen of wallpaper images saved on your phone. Slide the thumbnail images left and right to view the available images. 3. Depending on the type of wallpaper, tap Apply, Set wallpaper or OK.
Note: Tap to use bigger icons. 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. Note: To remove apps from the list, swipe the desired app to the left or right of the screen. Home Screen Clean View You can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching out. Pinch in or tap to see applications and widgets again.
Note: An example of a screen that automatically re-orients by moving the phone is the Messaging screen. This only requires you turn the phone to a horizontal position. 1. Press > > System settings > Display. 2. Tap Auto-rotate screen to enable (a blue checkmark displays) or disable the screen auto-rotation. Enter Text You can enter text using Google voice typing, LG Keyboard or Swype input methods. While entering text, you will see on the Status Bar. To change the input method: 1.
QWERTY keyboard 1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text. 2. Enter the desired text. To enter numbers or symbols, tap To enter letters again, tap Phone Basics . .
Note: If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically, uncheck the Autorotate screen. Press rotate screen. > > System settings > Display and deselect Auto- 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. For example, tap once for "a", twice for "b", or three times for "c". Handwriting Write the text with your fingertip.
Swype The Swype™ keyboard lets you enter words by drawing a path from letter to letter in one continuous motion. When you lift your finger after the last letter of a word, a space is automatically added.
1. Pull down the Status Bar and tap Choose input method > Swype. 2. Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to letter, lifting your finger up after the last letter. For more information about using Swype and its additional capabilities, including using voice entry and personalizing your Swype dictionary, touch and hold from the Swype keyboard display and then touch How to Swype. You can also visit swype.com for more information.
5. Touch and hold the text field and tap Paste. The text that you pasted also remains in the phone's memory (temporarily), so you can paste that same text in another location. Search Your Phone and the Web You can search for information on your phone and on the web using the Search application. Some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, and Browser have the ability to search contents within those specific applications.
You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects of Google web search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the search field as you type), and what phone features you want to include in searches. To access these settings, tap 3. Tap > Settings. to search for the entered text. – or – If what you want to search for appears in the suggestions list, tap that item to conduct the search. 4. If the phones asks you to select which browser to use, tap your preference.
● Say “Navigate to,” followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or other destination to get spoken, turn-by-turn directions to that destination. ● Say “Map of,” followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or other location, to view that location on Google Maps. ● For additional commands, tap Help. For more information on Google Search, tap Phone Basics > Help from the Google search screen.
Phone Calls 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 > . 2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dialpad and tap If you enter a wrong number, tap To erase the entire number, touch and hold You can open other applications during a call. The while the call is underway. Press the Up/Down Volume Buttons to adjust the call volume.
You can also make calls from your Contacts list, from the Call logs, and using Voice Dialer. Dialing Options After entering numbers with the dialpad, you can use the following dialing options. Tap to view the following options: ● Add to Contacts: Tap to add the entered number as a new contact or to an existing contact entry. (See Save a Phone Number.) ● Speed dial: Tap to access the speed dials list. (See Set Up Speed Dialing.
1. Touch and hold 2. Tap on the lock screen. . Note: You can also add other emergency contacts to call, as well as the 911 emergency number. For more information to add emergency contacts, see Edit ICE-Emergency Contacts List. To call the 911 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Wake Up the Screen. 2. Press > . 3. Tap .
3. Enter the additional numbers. 4. Tap to dial the number. – or – Tap > Add to Contacts to save the number in your Contacts. Note: When dialing a number with a hard pause (Wait), tap Yes on the pop-up to send the next set of numbers. Dial From the Contacts List You can dial directly from your Contacts list. 1. Press > > Contacts. > > – or – Press Contacts. 2. Find a contact to call and tap it to open its entry, then tap .
Receive Phone Calls When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens with the caller ID and any other available information (such as the caller's name, if saved in the Contact„s list). The most recent incoming calls are recorded in the Call logs. (See Call logs.) Answer an Incoming Call ► If the screen is locked, swipe in any direction. ► If the screen is unlocked, tap to answer the call. If you were already on a call, the first call is placed on hold while you answer the new call.
Call Waiting When you„re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding a beep instead of a ring. 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: ► Before accepting the incoming call, tap and drag one of the following on-screen options: Answer to answer the new call. The first caller is placed on hold. Decline to send the call to your voicemail box.
Activate Call Forwarding 1. Press > 2. Tap (Tap the Dial tab if necessary). . 3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded. 4. Tap . You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding and the call will end. Deactivate Call Forwarding 1. Press > (Tap the Dial tab if necessary). 2. Tap call will end. . You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation and the Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.
● Dialpad to display the dialpad to enter additional numbers, for example, an extension or access code. ● For example: When you call your bank‟s 800 number, use your dialpad to enter your account number and PIN. Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off). Activate the speaker to route the phone„s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume buttons.) Deactivate the speaker to use the phone„s earpiece.
To assign a speed dial number to a contact: 1. Press > > Contacts tab. 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. Note: If you assign a number to an already in-use speed dial location, you will be prompted to confirm that you want to replace the previous speed dial assignment.
You can also touch and hold the entry to open a menu with more options, to communicate with that contact in other ways. ● 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. ● Delete call logs to delete all the call logs.
Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as No ID or Restricted. Prepend a Number From the Call Logs If you need to make a call from the Call logs and you are outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number. 1. Touch and hold an entry and tap Edit number before call. 2. Tap the area immediately to the left of the phone number and enter the prefix. 3. Tap to call the number.
Find a Phone Number Your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. It is easy to search for a contact by name. 1. Press > > Contacts tab. 2. Scroll and search for the contact or start entering the name of the contact you„re searching for in the Search field. As you type, contacts with matching names will appear above the keyboard. You can also scroll using the letters along the right side of the screen. 3. Tap a matching contact in the list to open its entry. To dial a number, tap .
Make a Voice Call With Voice Dialer 1. Press > > Voice Dialer. 2. When you see “Listening...” say “Call” followed by the name and the label for the phone number you wish to call. For example, say “Call John Smith Mobile.” The phone dials the number stored for the contact “John Smith” with the label “Mobile.” If the location is not recognized or the name does not have a phone number stored in Contacts, your phone will display a list of possible options.
Preferred Engine: Choose which text-to-speech engine you prefer to use. Tap set various engine settings. Speech rate: Allows you to adjust the rate at which the displayed text is spoken by the phone. Choose from: Very slow, Slow, Normal, Fast, and Very fast. Listen to an example: Plays a short example of what the text-to-speech feature will sound like on your phone when activated.
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 Use the Contacts application to add, view, and communicate with your family, friends and acquaintances. Access Contacts ► Press > > .
● Edit tabs: Allows you to edit the tabs on the Contacts screen and rearrange items. ● Settings: Allows you to set various call settings. Add a Contact You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google™ Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts. The Contacts application tries to join new addresses with existing contacts, to create a single entry. You can also manage that process manually. 1. Press 2. Tap > > .
Edit ICE-Emergency Contacts List ICE (meaning In Case Of Emergency) is a program that enables first responders, such as paramedics, firefighters, police officers, as well as hospital personnel, to contact the next of kin of the owner of a mobile phone to obtain important medical or support information. Even though the phone is locked, calls to the emergency numbers or emergency contacts can be made. To edit ICE-Emergency contacts list 1. Press > > . 2. Tap ICE-Emergency Contacts > . 3.
1. Press > > . 2. Tap ICE-Emergency Contacts > . 3. Checkmark each contact to remove in the ICE-Emergency Contacts list. 4. Tap Remove. Add a Contact to Your Favorites Favorites contains a short list of the contacts you communicate with most often. 1. Press > > . 2. Tap a contact to view its details. 3. Tap the star to the right of the contact's name. (A gold star appears.) To remove a contact from your favorites list: 1. Press > > > Favorites tab. 2. Tap a contact to view its details. 3.
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. Tap the name of a contact to view its details. 3. Touch and hold the phone number you want to set as the contact's default phone number. 4. Tap Set as default number.
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 > > . 2. Touch and hold the contact's entry. 3. Tap Edit contact in the menu that opens. 4. Tap . 5. Tap the label button to the right of the phone number field and select the relevant label.
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. Tap Take photo to take a new picture. The camera will launch. – or – Tap Select from Gallery to select a picture from the Gallery. 6. After cropping the picture as you want, (see Gallery Options) tap Save. Find Contacts by Name 1. Press > > . 2.
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. Tap next to the number you want to call to directly. Tap next to the number you want to message.
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 or external storage, you can import them into your Contacts application on your phone. You can also export contacts in vCard format onto the phone internal or external storage. Export your contacts to back them up to a computer or another phone.
Accounts and Messaging With Virgin service and your phone„s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail This email client is Google„s web-based email service. (See Synchronize Your Google Account.) From a computer, launch your preferred web browser and navigate to www.gmail.com.
4. Tap . 5. Select Join Google+ to join or Not now to skip this step and join later. 6. Read the disclaimer about Backup and restore and checkmark the box to keep the phone backed up with the Google Account. Then, tap . Your phone then communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information. Important: Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the primary Google Account (the first Google Account set up with your phone).
View Your Gmail Inbox when Gmail is running ► If you are viewing a message or another label, tap You can also tap or until you return to your Inbox. and select Inbox. Add Another Google Account 1. From your Gmail Inbox, tap > Settings. 2. Tap ADD ACCOUNT in the upper right corner of the screen. 3. Tap Existing or New, then enter the necessary information. Switch Between Accounts Gmail displays conversations and messages from one Google Account at a time.
When you open a conversation, the first unread or starred message is displayed. If you want to contact the sender, tap the Contact's picture ID to open Quick Contact. (See Communicate with Your Contacts.) When reading messages in a conversation, you can use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to archive the entire or delete it. After you delete a conversation, you can tap UNDO in a dark gray box that appears on the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap . Note: This will start the message from your default Gmail account. To send it from another account, on the Accounts screen, tap the triangle icon by the email account, then tap the account you want to use. 3. Enter a recipient's address. As you enter text, matching addresses are displayed from your Contact list. You can tap a suggested address or continue entering text to enter a new one. 4. Tap > Add Cc/Bcc to copy (normal or blind status) recipients, if necessary. 5.
The message will open in a new screen where you can add or remove addresses, edit the subject, and add or remove text or attachments. You can add one or more people to an ongoing conversation by replying to all and then adding the new person's address(es) to the message. All of the messages in the conversation are included in the new message; any messages that follow the message you forward are omitted. 2. Tap to send the email.
The chosen action affects the selected batch of messages. If you accidentally delete a batch of conversations, you can tap UNDO in the grey bar (that appears briefly after the action) at the bottom of the Inbox screen to return the messages to the Inbox or appropriate label. You can also use UNDO after archiving, and reporting spam. If you never work with batches of messages, you can hide the check boxes to leave more room for the subjects of conversations. (See Change Gmail Settings.
1. Press 2. Tap > > Gmail. > Settings. 3. Tap the account whose settings you want to modify. Priority Inbox: Checkmark to make Priority Inbox the default Inbox for this account. Notifications: Checkmark to receive a Status Bar notification when mail arrives. Sound & vibrate: Opens a dialog box to set the Sync download amount for this account and how you want to be notified. Signature: Opens a dialog box to enter the signature you want to send at the end of your email.
Although there is a separate Gmail application, the Email application can manage both Internet based email services (Gmail™ and Yahoo!™) and corporate work email (Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® ). The phone can also be manually configured to connect to other email systems. Note: If you have multiple email accounts, you must configure each account with its own settings.
Tap Manual setup to configure your connection settings manually (POP3 , IMAP, or Exchange ActiveSync). Follow the on-screen prompts and enter the information specific to your carrier. Important: If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database, you will be asked to enter more details. Contact your email service provider or your company's Exchange Server administrator for your email settings and additional information. 4. Enter the account name and your name and tap Done.
If your exchange server requires this feature, leaving this field unchecked can prevent connection. Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password information can cause completion issues. 5. Read the on-screen activation disclaimer and, if prompted, tap Activate. Depending on the type of account, you might be required to set a password screen lock. 6.
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, tap > Add Cc/Add Bcc. 3. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject. 4. Tap the Body field and compose your email.
2. Tap the type of account (Microsoft Exchange, Google) and select the account to display the account„s synchronization settings screen. 3. Place a checkmark next to each option if you want the phone to automatically synchronize. If you want to manually synchronize, tap > Sync now. Configure Corporate Email 1. Press > > System settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Microsoft Exchange. 3. Tap Email Settings and select the corporate account to access the following settings.
Vibrate: Allows you to configure vibrate options for new emails. Vibrate Type: Allows you to select the vibration type for new emails. Corporate directory: Searches online directory for the recipient input. Exchange server settings: Allows you to change the server settings for your account. 4. Tap to return to the previous screen. For more detailed Corporate email information, see Corporate Email.
Compose Text Messages Quickly compose and send text messages on your phone. 1. Press > > Messaging > . 2. Tap the To field and enter the recipient„s phone number or email information using the on-screen keyboard. Contacts: As you enter either a phone number or email address, if the information matches a current contact„s entry information, you will see a match. When you see a match, tap the associated name to complete the addressing.
Options include: View contact, Add subject, Insert smiley, Quick messages, Discard, Forward, and Change skin. 4. Review your reply and tap Send. 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, or contact cards (vCard). Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for multimedia messaging. Compose Multimedia Messages 1. Press > > Messaging > . 2.
Note: To remove or replace a picture or an audio attachment, on the Compose screen, tap next to the attachment. 6. When you are finished creating your new MMS message, tap Send MMS. Save and Resume a Draft Message While composing a text or multimedia message, tap a draft. to automatically save your message as To resume composing the message: 1. On the All messages screen, tap the Draft message indicated by desired. and edit it as 2. When you finish editing the message, tap Send or Send MMS.
Note: When Auto-retrieve in multimedia message settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded. To download the entire message, tap the Download button at the right side of the message. For details, see Text and Multimedia Message Options. To reply to a text or multimedia message: 1. Press > > Messaging. 2. On the All messages screen, tap a message thread to open it. 3. While viewing a message, tap the text field and type your reply message. 4. Once completed, tap Send or Send MMS.
3. Tap the Select all checkbox at the top left corner or select individual messages, then tap Delete. 4. When prompted to confirm, tap Yes. Any locked messages in the thread will not be deleted unless you select the Delete locked messages check box. To delete a message thread: 1. Press > > Messaging. 2. On the All messages screen, tap > Delete lists. 3. Tap the Select all checkbox at the top left corner or select individual threads, then tap Delete. 4. When prompted to confirm, tap Yes.
● Signature: Tap this to automatically add signature (blue checkmark displays). Callback number: Check this to automatically add callback number (blue checkmark displays). Text Message ● Message reassembly: Enable this option (blue checkmark displays) so that multisegment messages can be reassembled and shown as a single message. Each segment will still count toward your usage.
● Quick messages: Tap this to add or edit quick messages. Quick message is the specified text message to send out when you want to ignore an incoming call and respond to the caller with instead. ● Emergency Alerts Settings Presidential alert: Enable this option if you wish presidential alerts to be always presented. This is set to enabled by default. Extreme alert: Enable this option to receive extreme alerts. Severe alert: Enable this option to receive severe alerts.
5. Tap . Your phone then communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information. 6. Read the disclaimer about Backup and restore and checkmark to keep the phone backed up with the Google Account. Then, tap . Configure Google Sync Settings 1. Press > > System settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Google and select the desired Google account to display the account„s synchronization settings screen. 3.
6. Identify your new account with a unique name and provide the outgoing name, then tap Done. For more detailed Work/Corporate email information, see Corporate Email.
Apps and Entertainment All your phone‟s features are accessible through the Apps list. Play Store Play Store provides direct access to Android applications and games to download and install on your phone. Access the Play Store 1. Press > > Play Store. 2. If not already logged in with your Google Account, tap Existing. 3. Tap and enter your Google Account information. 4. Touch Accept to agree to the Play Store terms of service.
Launch an Installed Google Application 1. Press > . – or – Press > > Play Store > > My apps. 2. Tap the installed application. Reinstall a Google Application If the Android Operating System is ever updated, any data contained on the phone will be erased. The only data stored on the phone are Google applications available via Play Store. Note: Pictures, videos, applications and music are stored in the phone's internal memory.
Music You can play audio files that are stored in your phone's internal and external storage. Copy audio files from your computer onto your phone before you open the Music application. The Music application application supports audio files in numerous formats, including MP3, WMA, M4A (DRM-free AAC files, from iTunes® ), AMR, MIDI, and OGG Vorbis. Music Player You can play music and set as ringtone. 1. Tap > > Music. 2.
Create a Playlist 1. Press 2. Tap > > Music > Playlists tab. > New playlist. 3. Enter a name and tap OK. 4. Select the songs you want to add to the playlist and tap Add. Assign a Song as a Ringtone 1. Press > > Music > Songs tab. 2. Touch and hold a song you„d like to use as your new ringtone. A context menu is displayed. 3. Tap Set as ringtone to set the selected song as your new default ringtone. 4. Confirm the song has been successfully assigned by navigating to your phone's ringtone menu.
4. If entering text, tap a suggestion below the search box or tap to search. 5. Scroll through the search results and tap a video to watch it. 6. Tap to return to the previous page. GPS Navigation Your phone's built-in GPS capability gives you access to a number of location-based services, including Maps, and Navigation.
To get an address and additional information for a location: 1. Touch and hold a location on the map. A balloon with the address and a thumbnail from Street View (if available) opens over the location. 2. Tap the balloon to access additional options. To utilize Google Maps: 1. Press > > Maps If prompted, read the What„s new message and tap OK. 2. Pinch out or in to zoom in or out of the current map view. – or – Tap each icon at the bottom of the screen. (Search) to search for a location.
2. In the search box, enter the place you're looking for. You can enter an address, a city, or a type of business or establishment. For example, “theater in New York”. 3. Tap . Markers with letter labels indicate search matches on the map. 4. Tap a marker to open a balloon that contains a label. Tap the balloon to open a screen with more information about the location, as well as options for obtaining directions. To get directions: 1. While viewing a map, tap . 2.
1. While viewing a map, tap any recent searches. . A dialog opens with a list of layers as well as shortcuts to 2. Tap the layer you'd like to view to place a blue checkmark. You can add multiple layers. If you turn a layer on, the layer will remain on the map until you specifically turn it off or clear the map. 3. To clear the map of all layers, tap > Clear Map. Google Navigation Another Google Maps navigation application is available on your phone.
In my Car Set which applications to run when you are in your car. Office Set which applications to run when you are at your office. Library Set which applications to run when you are at the library. 3. Tap Write on NFC tag and tap the back of your phone to a tag or a phone to share. Using Tag+ reading Tap the NFC tag or NFC-enabled phone with the back of your phone. When tapping the set tag or a phone, the preconfigured mode will be activated right away.
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). Connect Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings. To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access point, or hotspot.
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. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap Network notification and select Open networks or Any Wi-Fi networks.
Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct supports a direct connection between Wi-Fi enabled phones without an access point. Due to the high battery usage of Wi-Fi direct, it is recommended that you plug your phone into a power outlet while using the Wi-Fi Direct feature. To turn on Wi-Fi Direct: 1. Press > > System settings > Wi-Fi > > Wi-Fi Direct. 2. Tap CREATE GROUP to create a group. 3. Tap SEARCH to search for available phones.
icon is not used (for example, when you are opening a web page). When the signal bands are gray, your phone is connected to the network, signal is weak. When both the bands and the 4G icon are gray, there is no coverage and you are disconnected from the 4G network. Your phone is connected to the high-speed Mobile Broadband Network(3G/1x). When the arrows are animated, your phone is transferring data. When the arrows are gray, your phone is connected to the network but is not currently transferring data.
2. Tap Add VPN network. Note: A screen lock is required to configure VPN. 3. Configure the settings according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator. 4. When finished, tap Save. The VPN is then added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings screen. Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, use the Wireless & networks settings menu to connect to or disconnect from the VPN. Connect to a VPN 1. Press > > System settings > More... > VPN. 2.
Scrolling As with other menus on your phone, you„ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some websites. To scroll a web page: ► Slide your finger on the screen in the direction you wish to scroll. Selecting Once you„ve learned how to scroll, you can start navigating the web. To select items or links: ► Simply tap a link or an item. Links, which are displayed as underlined text, direct you to web pages, select special functions, or even place calls.
4. Tap Copy on the pop-up menu. The text you selected is copied to the clipboard. You can now use the techniques described in Tips for Editing Text to paste the copied text into a text field. Go to a Specific Website Follow the instructions to go to a particular website by entering a URL (website address). 1. Tap the URL field (top of the Browser window) and enter a new web address. As you enter the address, possible matches are displayed. Tap an entry to launch the desired website. 2.
Adjust Browser Settings You can change the page settings for your browser, including default zoom level, pop-up blocking, display options, setting your home page, and more. 1. Tap to open the Browser menu. 2. Tap Settings. 3. Select a sub-category and make the desired changes. General: Settings for Homepage, Toolbar & Form auto fill. Privacy & Security: Settings for managing personal data from web browsing and usage. Accessibility: Settings for better visibilities.
3. Tap OK to complete the process. Create Bookmarks Make browsing easier by setting up and using custom bookmarks. You can bookmark web pages so that you can quickly return to them. 1. From any open web page, open the toolbar at the bottom of the screen. 2. Tap . Three tabs are revealed: Bookmarks: Displays a list of your current bookmarks. History: Displays a record of your browsing history. These records are organized into folders such as: Today, Yesterday, 5 days ago, and 1 month ago.
Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen 1. From any open web page, open the toolbar at the bottom of the screen and tap 2. Touch and hold an existing entry from the list to display a context menu. 3. Tap Add shortcut to home to add the selected entry to your Home screen. Web and Data 107 .
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 5 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. You can take pictures and record videos using the Camera application. You can also view your pictures and videos with the Gallery application. Note: Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures.
4. Tap . Your phone automatically saves the picture to the internal storage(or SD card). Camera Settings From the camera mode, tap each icon to adjust the following camera settings. ● Swap camera to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens. ● Cheese shutter to turn on or off the voice shot. When on, you just say "Cheese", "Smile", "Whisky", "Kimchi", or "LG" to take a picture. ● Time catch shot to capture the missing moment before pressing the shutter.
Color effect to apply different color effects to your pictures. Choose from None, Mono, Sepia, or Negative. Timer to set your camera's timer. This is ideal if you want to be a part of the picture. Auto review to set whether to view the picture that was just taken. Choose from Off (default), On, 2 sec, or 5 sec. Geotagging to use your phone's location-based services. Take pictures wherever you are and tag them with the location.
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 picture in an album to view it. Tap a picture again to reveal the following icons: • SmartShare: Shares media files with DLNA certified devices. • Camera: Opens the Camera. • Share: You can share the picture via various methods such as Messaging or Bluetooth. • Delete: Deletes the picture.
Lock screen wallpaper to assign the picture as a background image for your lock screen. Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone's built-in video camera. 1. Press 2. Tap > > Camera. to switch to Camcorder mode. 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.
Auto review to enable auto review of your video. Geotagging to use your phone's location-based services. Take pictures wherever you are and tag them with the location. If you upload tagged pictures to a blog that supports geotagging, you can see the pictures displayed on a map. Storage to choose where to save your videos. Other Menus On the viewfinder, tap to access the following menus. Edit quick menu: You can edit the quick menus on the viewfinder.
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. Video Wiz You can make your own movie using your images, video and music. 1. Press > > Video Wiz. 2. After seeing the brief introduction on the steps, tap OK. 3. Tap to add images and/or video to your movie. 4. Tap the desired images and/or videos, then tap .
9. Tap Note: Tap to save the video. to view the help information on using this feature.
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone's productivity-enhancing features. VuTalk With the VuTalk feature, you can make an interactive and more creative notes with the other party. Visual communication is possible while sharing a photo, a map or cam preview. Notes: Only available with the phone which has this feature as well. During a voice call, you can use VuTalk only when connected to the 3G data network or WI-FI. If there's no drawing or input for a while, the screen can be locked.
3. Tap the VuTalk switch to turn it off or on. 4. Set the following options as as your preferences. Notification sound: Select the desired notification sound. Vibrate: Select the desired vibrate type. Show request popup: Checkmark this option to display popup when VuTalk request is received. Contact sync: Checkmark this option to sync contacts. Terms and Conditions: Tap to view the terms and conditions of VuTalk. Deactivate my account: Tap to deactivate your account for VuTalk.
6. When you finish VuTalk, tap or to exit the VuTalk feature. The created VuTalk screen is stored in the Gallery. Note: If you press and go back to the home screen, the VuTalk feature is still running. QuickMemoTM The QuickMemoTM feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen. 1.
2. Create a memo using the following options: : Tap to enable an overlay on your phone's display for easy multitasking while keeping the memo in the background. Note: Tap to exit the overlay function and go back to the QuickMemo. : Tap to select whether to use the current image or a note image as the background screen. : Tap to undo the most recent action. : Tap to redo the most recently deleted action. : Tap to select the pen type and color.
View the Saved QuickMemo Your QuickMemos can be saved in the Gallery application. To view QuickMemos saved in your Gallery: ► Press > > Gallery and select the QuickMemo album. Capture the Screen You can also capture the screen display. ► Press the Down Volume Button + Power/Lock Button at the same time. The current image on the screen is captured and will be saved in your Gallery. To view the screenshots: ► Press > > Gallery and select Screenshots.
While using an application that supports QSlide, tap . The function will be continuously displayed as a small window on your screen. 2. Resize or move the QSlide window using the following options. Drag the corner to enlarge the window. Drag the top bar to move it. Tap Use the slider to adjust the transparency of the window. to make the QSlide app full size. 3. To exit the QSlide function, tap . Note: You can open up to two QSlide windows at the same time.
1. Press > > SmartShare. 2. Tap the Player icon at the top right of the screen, then tap the device you want to use from the renderer device list. 3. Tap the Library icon remote content library. at the top left of the screen, then tap the device that has your 4. You can browse through the content library to find the content(s) you want. 5. Touch and hold a content thumbnail and tap Play or tap > Play. To download contents from the remote content library 1. Press > > 2.
Note: Follow the similar steps to use the Music Player and Video Player to share contents. : Need to be connected network : Select the device on network : Currently, the content is being shared through SmartShare. Note: Check that your device is connected with your home network using Wi-Fi connection to use this application. Some DLNA enabled devices (e.g. TV) support only the DMP feature of DLNA and will not appear in the renderer device list.
Change Calendar View You can change the calendar view. ► Tap > Day, Week, Month, Agenda. Each view displays the events in your calendar for the period of time that you specify.
Month View 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, or Week view, tap an event to view its details. ► In Month view, tap a day to switch to Day view. Then tap an event to open the event summary.
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 > New event. 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).
2. Tap . (For information on how to create or change event information, see Create an Event.) 3. Make your changes to the event. 4. Tap Save. Delete an Event ► Tap an event to view the event details. Then, tap . Tap Yes to confirm. Set an Event Reminder You can set one or more reminders for an event, whether or not you created the event or have permission to edit its other details. 1. Open Calendar and tap the event to open it. (See View Event Details.) 2. Tap Add reminder to add a reminder. 3.
4. Tap when viewing the Calendar Notifications list to keep the reminders. The reminders will remain in the Status Bar. Display and Synchronize Calendars Initially, all calendars that you create or subscribe to through Google Calendar on the web are also displayed in the Calendar application on your phone. You can select which calendars to show or hide on the phone, and which to keep synchronized. (For more information, see Synchronize Accounts.
Notifications: Checkmark to allow notifications of new events. When Notifications is set, you can select the notification sound or vibrate type, and whether to pop-up the notification or not. Default reminder time: Allows you to select the default time set for event reminders. Quick responses: Allows you to edit the quick responses.
2. Tap an existing alarm to change its time and other attributes or tap to add a new one. 3. Set the time of the alarm. You can change the time by taping the and buttons and the AM or PM buttons or tap the hour and minutes fields to enter the time with the keyboard. 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 set the snooze interval time. 6.
2. Tap > Settings. 3. You can set the following options: Alarm in silent mode: Tap to place a checkmark and allow your phone to play alarms even when it is in Silent mode. Side button behavior: Allows you to set the desired behavior of the Volume Buttons when pressed during an alarm. Puzzle lock options: Allows you to choose the puzzle type to use during the puzzle lock. Vibrate type: Allows you to set the vibrate type. Set a Timer 1. Press > > Alarm/Clock > Timer tab. 2.
Play Stopwatch 1. Press > > Alarm/Clock > Stopwatch tab. 2. Tap Start to start stopwatch time. 3. Tap Stop to stop the stopwatch. While measuring time, tap Lap to view lap times. Tasks You can add your tasks in Tasks application and synchronize with MS Exchange account. Synchronize MS Exchange 1. Press > > System settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap ADD ACCOUNT. 3. Tap Microsoft Exchange to add your MS Exchange account.
4. Enter the corresponding information on each field and Save. Calculator You can use the Calculator application to solve math problems. 1. Press > > Calculator. 2. Enter numbers and arithmetic operators on the basic panel. 3. Drag the basic panel to the left to open the advanced panel. 4. Touch and hold the Calculator„s display to open a menu where you can copy what you„ve entered and access other tools. 5. Tap to delete the last number or operator you entered.
Turn Bluetooth On 1. Press 2. Tap > > System settings > Bluetooth. to activate Bluetooth. When active, appears within the Status Bar. Turn Bluetooth Off 1. Press 2. Tap > > System settings > Bluetooth. to deactivate Bluetooth.
4. Tap Search for devices at the bottom of the screen to search for in-range Bluetoothcompatible devices. Make sure the target device is set to be discoverable. 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.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap PAIRED PHONES section). next to the previously paired device (under the 3. Tap Unpair. Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the paired device goes out of range of your phone or if it is powered off. 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.
► 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 speaker (Off). When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset, the current call area is surrounded by a blue box, the Bluetooth button indicates it„s on, and the Bluetooth call icon displayed in the Status Bar.
Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone„s System settings menus. Wireless & Networks Settings This group of settings lets you control your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, 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.
Decline with Message Quick message is the specified text message to send out when you want to ignore an incoming call and respond to the caller with a text instead. You can add or edit quick messages. 1. Press > > Systems settings > Call > Decline with message. 2. Tap a quick message to edit it. – or – Tap to add a new quick message. 3. Enter a message and tap Save. Privacy Keeper You can set whether the phone to display the caller's information or not when you receive a call. 1.
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. Your phone and TTY phone will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone's headset jack.
To activate Wide voice extension 1. Press > > Systems settings > Call. 2. Tap the Wide voice extension checkbox to turn it on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Wide Voice extension This option improves sound quality to get clear voice using wide voice band. To activate Wide voice extension 1. Press > > Systems settings > Call. 2. Tap the Wide voice extension checkbox to turn it on. (A blue checkmark will appear.
Turn On NFC 1. Press > > System settings > Share & Connect. 2. Tap the NFC switch to activate NFC. Android Beam When this feature is turned on, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. For example, you can beam Browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more. Just bring the devices together (typically back to back) and then touch your screen. The app determines what gets beamed. Turn On Android Beam 1.
2. Tap Search for devices. 3. Tap a device to connect with in the AVAILABLE DEVICES. If the device is secured with password, you should enter User name and password. You can access folder without User name or password if computer's shared folder is set as 'Everyone'. 4. Select the folders to access. This may take a few seconds depending on the size of shared folders. 5.
2. Tap Mobile networks > Connections Optimizer. 3. Read the message and tap I Agree. – or – Tap More Information for further details. Read the message and leave the check box checked if you agree, or tap the check box to uncheck if you do not agree. Device Settings This group of settings lets you configure your phone's sound, display, gestures, power saver, apps, and quad core control settings.
Press the down Volume 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. Phone ringtone: Changes the volume of your call ringtones (if applicable). Notification sound: Allows you to set this volume level. This is the volume of the ringtone when you receive a notification.
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. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Phone ringtone. 3. Tap and tap a song.
1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Vibrate strength. 3. Slide the Incoming calls and Notification options to the desired level and tap OK. Vibrate Type To set a vibrate type for incoming calls, messages receipt, Email receipt, alarm, and calendar event. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Vibrate Type.
3. Tap Emergency tone. 4. Tap Off, Alert, or Vibrate. To set your phone to vibrate when touching buttons and keys: 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound. 3. Tap the Vibrate on touch checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Display Settings Adjusting your phone's display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life. Brightness Adjust your screen„s contrast (brightness) to suit your surroundings. 1. Press > > System settings. 2.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Smart screen. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Auto-Rotate Screen Choose whether the phone automatically switches the orientation of the screen as you turn it sideways or even upside down. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display. 3. Tap the Auto-rotate screen checkbox to automatically rotate the screen (a blue checkmark will appear).
3. Tap the Turn on front key light checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) To set how long the front keys remain back while the screen is turned on: 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Front touch key light > Front touch key light duration. 3. Tap 1.5 seconds, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, or Always on. Home Button LED Displays an LED light around the Home button, depending on the type of notifications you receive. To turn on the Home button LED: 1.
1. Press > > Home screen settings > Screen swipe effect. 2. Tap the desired effect and OK. Wallpaper Choose the desired wallpaper. 1. Press > > Home screen settings > Wallpaper. 2. Choose a location and select the desired wallpaper. 3. Depending on the type of wallpaper, tap Apply, Set wallpaper, or OK to set the wallpaper. Scroll Screens Circularly Checkmark to show the first screen after last screen when scrolling. 1. Press > > Home screen settings. 2.
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 > > Lock screen settings > Select screen lock. 2. Select the desired screen lock option from the below: None: No lock screen. Swipe: Swipe any part of the screen to unlock the screen. Face Unlock: Unlocks the screen through facial recognition. Follow the prompts. You are asked to set a Pattern and/or PIN as a backup.
2. Press and hold the following keys for 5 seconds: Volume Down Button + Power/Lock Button . 3. Release the keys when prompted. 4. Press the Volume Down Button to scroll to wipe data/factory reset. Then press the Home Key to select it. 5. Press the Volume Down Button to scroll to Yes -- delete all user data. Then press the Home Key to select it. 6. The phone will perform a factory reset. 7. Make sure that reboot system now is highlighted and press the Home Key make the selection and reboot your phone.
3. Tap to enter the owner information. 4. Tap Save to save the information. Lock Timer Choose the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed-out. 1. Press > > Lock screen settings > Lock timer. 2. Tap the desired time. Power Button Instantly Locks Checkmark to instantly lock the screen when you press the Power/Lock Button . 1. Press > > Lock screen settings. 2. Tap the Power button instantly locks checkbox to turn on the feature. (A blue checkmark will appear.
To erase all data on microSD card and prepare it for use with your phone: 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Storage > Erase SD card. 3. Tap Erase SD card again, then tap Erase everything to confirm it. Battery The Battery menu lets you turn on the power saver and configure various options to save power, view how much battery power is left and what apps are using the most power. And you can also check the Power saver tips.
1. Press > > System settings > Apps. 2. Tap the RUNNING tab. 3. Find the application to force stop and tap the application. 4. Tap Stop. 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. To set the phone to end a running application when you open a new applications: 1.
send, receive, and sync data on their own schedules and whether all applications can synchronize user data automatically. GmailTM, Calendar, and other applications may also have their own settings to control how they synchronize data; see the sections on those applications for details. Tap ADD ACCOUNT to add new account. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the PERSONAL section, tap Accounts & sync.
3. When you check this option, you‟re asked whether you allow Google to use your location for improved search results and other services. 4. Read the disclaimer and tap Agree. 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.
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. Display Language You can choose to display your device's on-screen menus in multiple languages. 1. Press > > System settings > Language & input > Language. 2. Tap English, Españ ol, 한국어, ( ), or ( ).
2. Check whether the Backup account is right. 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.) Factory Data Reset Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including personal data from internal phone storage, information about your Google Account, any other accounts, your system and application settings, and any downloaded applications.
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Accessibility > TalkBack. 2. Tap the TalkBack switch to turn it on. 3. Tap SETTINGS at the bottom of the screen to adjust the TalkBack settings. Note: When TalkBack is turned on, the touchscreen settings require the user to first tap an item they wish to select, and then double tap the item again in order to access the feature. To turn off the TalkBack function 1. Press > . 2. Tap System Settings to highlight the menu. Then double tap to select it. 3.
Physical and Motor 1. Tap > > Systems settings > Accessibility. 2. Set the following options as you want. Touch & hold delay: Allows you to set the touch and hold delay (short, medium, or long). Universal touch: Tap to toggle between on and off. Universal touch can replace all hardware buttons. System Allows you to configure the following system options. 1. Tap > > Systems settings > Accessibility. 2. Set the following options as you want.
Ask On Connection Checkmark to have the phone ask you to choose which USB connection mode it should connect with to a PC. Developer Options Keep in mind that turning on these developer settings may result in irregular device behavior. 1. Press > > System settings > Developer options. 2. The following options are available. Take bug report: This will collect information about your current device state, to send as an email message.
Disable HW overlays: Checkmark to use the GPU for screen compositing. Force GPU rendering: Checkmark to use the 2D hardware acceleration in applications. Enable strict mode: Checkmark to flash the screen when applications operate for a long period of time on the main thread. Show CPU usage: Checkmark to overlay the current CPU usage on the screen. Profile GPU rendering: Checkmark to measure rendering time in adb shell dumpsys gfxinfo.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Update Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (Preferred Roaming List) automatically. 1. Press > > System settings > System updates > Update PRL. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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 to view detailed information about your phone.
Index 3-way Calling, 48 About Phone, 166 Access Gmail, 67 Access Recently-Used Applications, 34 Accessibility, 161 Accounts & Sync, 157 Activate This Device, 165 Activate Your Phone, 3 Add a Contact, 58 Add a Contact to Your Favorites, 60 Add a VPN Connection, 101 Add a Wi-Fi Network, 99 Add an Email Account, 74 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen, 32 Adjust Browser Settings, 105 Airplane Mode, 138 Alarm/Clock, 129 Android Beam, 143 App Settings, 156 Applications, 28 Applications: How to View, Open an
Dialing Options, 44 Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call, 136 Display and Synchronize Calendars, 128 Display Settings, 149 Edit a Contacts Entry, 60 Edit ICE-Emergency Contacts List, 59 Edit or Delete an Event, 126 Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu, 7 Email, 73 Enter Text, 35 Export contacts to your internal or external storage, 65 Extend Your Battery Life, 19 Extended Home Screen, 25 File Networking, 143 Find a Phone Number, 54 Folders, 129 Gallery Options for Pictures, 110 Gall
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages, 8 Review Visual Voicemail, 5 Ringtones & Notifications, 146 Save a Phone Number, 53 Save and Resume a Draft Message, 82 Save Unknown Numbers, 142 Search Your Phone and the Web, 40 Security, 159 Send a Gmail Message, 69 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS), 81 Send Items via Bluetooth, 136 Set an Event Reminder, 127 Set Up Secure Credential Storage, 101 Set Up Speed Dialing, 50 Set Up Visual Voicemail, 4 Set Up Voicemail, 7 Set Up Your Phone, 1 Share & Connect, 142 Share a contac