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i515_OG.book Page i Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM A L L A N D R O I D D I G I T A L S M A R T P H O N E Owner’s Guide Please read this guide before operating your phone, and keep it for future reference.
i515_OG.book Page ii Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Important Customer Information DATA PLANS AND FEATURES: Content and Internet Access Many services and applications offered through your device may be provided by third parties.
i515_OG.book Page iii Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC Headquarters: Customer Care Center: 1301 E. Lookout Drive 1000 Klein Rd. Richardson, TX 75082 Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357) Internet Address: http://www.samsungusa.com © 2011 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC is a registered trademark of Samsung Electronics America, Inc. and its related entities.
i515_OG.book Page iv Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Legal © 2011 Google Inc. All rights reserved. Google, the stylized Google logo, Android, the stylized Android logo, Nexus, and the stylized Nexus logo are trademarks of Google Inc. All other company and product names may be trademarks of the companies with which they are associated. Availability of Google applications, services, and features may vary by country, carrier, and manufacturer.
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i515_OG.book Page 2 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Your phone and accessories Your Galaxy™ Nexus™ phone comes with a number of accessories, including a headset and wall/USB charger. For safety reasons, the battery is not shipped inside the phone, so you need to insert it and charge it fully before using your phone. This guide describes the parts of your phone, how to install and charge the battery, how to turn the phone on and off, and other useful information.
i515_OG.book Page 3 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Phone and accessories Your Galaxy™ Nexus™ phone comes with the following accessories.
i515_OG.book Page 4 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM 4G LTE SIM card Your phone uses a 4G LTE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module). The 4G LTE SIM is a small, rectangular plastic card that stores your phone number, information about your wireless service, and other information such as messages and contacts. If you purchased your phone at a Verizon Wireless store, the SIM card is activated and ready to use. If you ordered a new phone, the card may need to be activated before you can use it.
i515_OG.book Page 5 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Getting to know your phone Proximity and light sensors Earpiece Frontfacing camera lens Volume Key Home Key Recent Apps Key Back cover Speaker 3.
i515_OG.book Page 6 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Before you use the phone, insert the battery and charge it fully. (See “Inserting the 4G LTE SIM card and battery” on page 7 and “Charging your phone” on page 13.) Other sections in this chapter describe the use and function of the headset, turning the phone on and off, and more. Your carrier’s support site and the Android User’s Guide (available from www.vzw.
i515_OG.book Page 7 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Inserting the 4G LTE SIM card and battery To install or replace the battery or 4G LTE SIM card, you must remove the phone’s back cover. You must insert the battery and 4G LTE SIM card before you can use the phone. Remove the phone’s back cover S To remove the battery cover, pull up using the slot provided, while lifting the cover off the phone.
i515_OG.book Page 8 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Replace the phone’s back cover S To replace the battery cover, align the tabs, then press down on the bottom and top of the battery cover. Continue to press the edges of the cover until the cover snaps into place.
i515_OG.book Page 9 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Insert or remove a 4G LTE SIM card You must remove the phone’s back cover and remove the battery to insert or remove the 4G LTE SIM card. If the phone is on, turn it off before removing the battery or 4G LTE SIM card. S Insert the 4G LTE SIM card by aligning it with the notch to the upper right and gold contacts facing down, then sliding it into the slot.
i515_OG.book Page 10 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM S Remove the 4G LTE SIM card by pressing in gently with the tip of your finger, then sliding it out of the slot.
i515_OG.book Page 11 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Insert the battery You must open the phone’s back cover to insert the battery. 1 Remove the back cover. See “Remove the phone’s back cover” on page 7. 2 11 Align the gold contacts on the battery with the gold contacts on the phone, then gently press the battery into place.
i515_OG.book Page 12 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Remove the battery You must open the phone’s back cover to remove the battery. If the phone is on, turn it off before removing the battery. 1 Turn off the phone. See “Turning the phone on and off” on page 15. 2 Remove the back cover. See “Remove the phone’s back cover” on page 7. 3 Use your finger to lift the battery by the notch on the battery.
i515_OG.book Page 13 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Charging your phone Before you can use your phone, you must charge it fully. In addition to charging from an AC outlet, the phone also charges when it is connected to a computer’s USB port with the included USB cable. For information about connecting the phone to a computer, see the Android User’s Guide. 1 Carefully slide the USB cable into the Charging Head. Make sure the connection is secure.
i515_OG.book Page 14 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM 3 Plug the Charging Head into a standard AC power outlet. Warning! Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your phone. Improper handling of the charging port, or use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.
i515_OG.book Page 15 Wednesday, November 30, 2011 5:21 PM Turning the phone on and off It’s important to fully charge the battery before turning on your phone. Use the Power/Lock Key on the top right side of your phone to turn the phone on and off. Turn on the phone S Press and hold the Power/Lock Key. The first time you turn on the phone, you are welcomed to Android and prompted to sign into your Google Account. For more information, consult your carrier and the Android User’s Guide.
