User's Guide

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Table Of Contents

About This Guide
Getting Started
- Getting to Know Your Phone
- Key Functions
- Installing a nano-SIM Card and an Optional microSDXC Card
- Installing the Battery
- Charging the Battery
- Powering Your Phone On/Off
- Setting Up Your Phone for the First Time
- Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys
  - Lock the Screen and Keys
  - Unlock the Screen and Keys
- Getting to Know the Home Screen
Personalizing
- Changing the System Language
- Setting the Date and Time
- Changing the Ringtone, Notification Sound, or Alarm Sound
- Turning System Sounds On/Off
- Adjusting Volumes
- Switching to Silent or Vibration Mode
- Using Do Not Disturb Mode
  - Turn on Do Not Disturb Mode
  - Set Do Not Disturb Mode
- Applying New Wallpapers
- Setting the Home Screen Options
- Changing the Screen Brightness
- Using Night Light
- Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks
- Protecting Your Phone With Screen Pinning
- Using Your Fingerprint
  - Register a Fingerprint
  - Set Fingerprint Actions
- Using Face Recognition
Knowing the Basics
- Monitoring the Phone Status
- Managing Notifications
- Managing Shortcuts and Widgets
- Organizing With Folders
- Rearranging the Primary Shortcuts
- Using App Shortcuts
- Notification Dots (App Badges)
- Editing Text
- Opening and Switching Apps
  - Open an App
  - Switch Between Recently Opened Apps
- Using Two Apps in Split-Screen Mode
- Uninstalling or Disabling an Application
Connecting to Networks and Devices
- Connecting to Mobile Networks
  - Control Mobile Data Use
  - Check Access Point Names
- Connecting to Wi-Fi
- Connecting to Bluetooth Devices
- Connecting to Your Computer via USB
  - Connect Your Phone to a Computer via USB
  - Disconnect Your Phone From the Computer
- Using the microSDXC Card as Portable or Device Storage
  - Set Up the microSDXC Card as Portable Storage
  - Set Up the microSDXC Card as Device Storage
- Sharing Mobile Data Through Tethering
Phone Calls
- Placing and Ending Voice Calls
  - Place a Voice Call by Dialing
  - End a Call
- Answering or Rejecting Voice Calls
  - Answer a Voice Call
  - Reject a Voice Call
- Using Real-Time Text (RTT)
- Working With the Call History
- Calling Your Contacts
- Checking Voicemail
- Using Options During a Call
- Managing Multi-party Calls
  - Switch Between Current Calls
  - Set Up a Conference Call
- Adjusting Your Call Settings
Contacts
- Checking Contact Details
- Adding a New Contact
- Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts
- Working With Favorite Contacts
  - Add a Contact to Favorites
  - Remove a Contact From Favorites
- Managing Contacts With Labels
- Managing Emergency Contacts and Information
- Searching for a Contact
- Editing Contacts
Web Accounts
- Adding or Removing Accounts
  - Add an Account
  - Remove an Account
- Configuring Account Sync
Email
- Setting Up the First Email Account
- Checking Your Emails
- Responding to an Email
- Writing and Sending an Email
- Adding and Editing Email Accounts
- Changing General Email Settings
Messages
- Opening the Messages Screen
- Sending a Message
- Replying to a Message
- Forwarding a Message
- Deleting Messages or Conversations
  - Delete a Message in a Conversation
  - Delete Message Conversations
Web Browser
- Opening the Browser
- Using Multiple Browser Tabs
  - Open a New Browser Tab
  - Switch Between Browser Tabs
- Downloading Files
Camera
- Capturing a Photo
- Using Manual Camera Mode
- Recording a Video
- Customizing Camera and Video Settings
YT Music
- Viewing Your Music Library
- Playing Music
- Managing Playlists
Video Player
- Opening the Video Library
- Playing and Controlling Videos
- Managing Video Files
Voice Recorder
- Recording a Voice Memo
- Playing a Voice Memo
- Trimming a Voice Memo
More Apps
- Calculator
- Clock
- File Manager
- Google Apps
Settings
- Network & Internet
- Connected Devices
- Apps & Notifications
- Battery
- Features
- Display
- Sound
- Storage
- Privacy
- Location
- Security
- Accounts
- Accessibility
- System Updates
- Digital Wellbeing & Parental Controls
- Google
- System
- About Phone
Upgrading the Phone Software
Troubleshooting
For Your Safety
- General Safety
- Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
- FCC Regulations
- Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Mobile Phones
- CTIA Requirements
- Distractions
  - Driving
  - Operating Machinery
- Product Handling
- Electrical Safety
- Radio Frequency Interference
- Explosive Environments
  - Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres
  - Blasting Caps and Areas

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Call Settings

Open Settings and touch Network & internet > Call settings to

configure call options (see Adjusting Your Call Settings). You can also

access these options from the Phone app by touching (next to

Search contacts) > Settings > Call settings.

VPN

Open Settings and touch Network & internet > VPN to set up and

connect to virtual private networks. Virtual private networks (VPNs)

allow you to connect to the resources inside a secured local network.

VPNs are commonly deployed by corporations, schools, and other

institutions to let people access local network resources when not on

campus, or when connected to a wireless network. Depending on

the type of VPN you are using, you may be required to enter your

connect to your VPN. You can get this information from your network

administrator.

Private DNS

Open Settings and touch Network & internet > Private DNS to

turn Private DNS on or off or change the DNS provider hostname.

Using private DNS is a way to secure your Internet communication.

Wireless Emergency Alerts

Open Settings and touch Network & internet > Wireless

Emergency Alerts to manage options for receiving emergency alert

messages.