Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.
Table of Contents Introduction About the User Guide Get Started 1 1 2 Parts and Functions 2 nano-SIM Card 3 SD Card 6 Insert SD Card 6 Unmount the SD Card 8 Remove SD Card 10 Format SD Card 12 Battery Use 15 Insert the Battery 15 Remove the Battery 16 Charge the Battery 17 Turn Your Phone On and Off 19 Use the Touchscreen 20 Activation and Service 23 Complete the Setup Screens 24 Basic Operations 27 Basics 27 Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List 27 Phone Settings Me
Google Account 43 Create a Google Account 44 Sign In to Your Google Account 46 Google Play Store 48 Find and Install an App 49 Request a Refund for a Paid App 50 Update an App 50 Uninstall an App 54 Get Help with Google Play 56 Lock and Unlock Your Screen 56 Update Your Phone 57 Update Your Phone Software 57 Update Your Profile 60 Update Your PRL 60 Your Phone Interface Home Screen Basics 61 61 Home Screen Layout 61 Extended Home Screens 62 Status Bar and Notification Panel
Review Visual Voicemail 84 Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages 85 Visual Voicemail Options 86 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings 87 Caller ID Blocking 90 Call Waiting 91 Call Forwarding 92 Call Settings Contacts 92 94 Add a Contact 94 View Contacts 96 Contacts Screen Layout 98 Edit a Contact 99 Delete a Contact 100 Share a Contact 101 Import Contacts 102 Back Up Contacts 103 Messaging and Internet 105 Text and Multimedia Messaging 105 Send a Text Message 105 Send a M
Add an Email Account 126 Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account 129 Compose and Send Email 130 Open Email Messages 130 Delete an Email Account 131 Manage Your Email Inbox 132 Exchange ActiveSync Email Features 133 Browser 134 Use the Browser 135 Add a Bookmark 136 View Browser History 138 Open New Browser Tabs 139 Browser Settings 140 Get Chrome Support 141 Camera and Video Take Pictures and Record Videos 143 143 Take a Picture 143 Viewfinder Screen 144 Record Videos 145 View
Set Alarms 171 Additional Clock Features 172 Facebook 173 Install the Facebook App on Your Phone 173 Use Facebook 174 File Manager 174 Google Search 174 Google Voice Search 175 Google+ 176 Hangouts 177 Google Maps 179 Music Player 181 Listen to Music Using the Music Player 181 The Playback Screen 182 Create a Playlist 183 Manage Playlists 184 Manage Songs in a Playlist 185 Set a Song as Ringtone 186 Google Play Music App 187 Play Music with Google Play 187 Google Play
Wi-Fi Settings 198 Disconnect Wi-Fi 199 Wi-Fi Direct 200 Mobile Hotspot 202 Tethering 202 Bluetooth 203 Bluetooth Information 203 Enable the Bluetooth Feature 203 Pair Bluetooth Devices 204 Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device 205 Send Information Using Bluetooth 205 Receive Data via Bluetooth 206 Settings 208 Airplane Mode 208 Wi-Fi Settings Menu 209 Bluetooth Settings 210 Mobile Networks Settings 212 Data Usage Settings 212 Mobile Hotspot Settings 213 More Settings 2
Backup & Reset 226 Accounts 228 Accessibility Settings 229 Printing 230 Connect Your Printer to Your Google Account 231 Use Cloud Print on Your Phone 231 Activate This Device 232 System Updates 233 About Phone 233 For Assistance 234 Troubleshooting 234 Specifications 235 Boost Account Information and Help 236 Index Manage Your Account 236 Re-Boost 237 238 vii
Introduction The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new ZTE PRESTIGE. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone. Before Using Your Phone Read the Get Started guide and Important Information booklet that were packaged with your phone thoroughly for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service the first time. Parts and Functions These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions. Note: Your phone's screens and apps layouts are subject to change. This user guide uses sample images only. Phone Layout The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and keys.
Part Description Power/Lock key Lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch your phone to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode. Recent Apps key Displays a list of recently used applications. Home key Returns you to the home screen. Back camera lens Lets you take pictures and videos. Flash Helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a picture or video.
n n Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if your nano-SIM card or phone (nano-SIM card inserted) is lost/stolen. For details, contact Customer Service. Always power off phone before inserting/removing nano-SIM card. Insert nano-SIM Card Follow these instructions to insert a nano-SIM card. Remember to power off your phone before inserting a nano-SIM card. Note: Your phone’s nano-SIM card is preinstalled. These instructions are for reference only. 1. Remove the battery cover.
l Lift upward gently as shown. 3. Insert the nano-SIM card. l Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward. 4. Insert the battery. l Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone.
5. Attach the battery cover. l Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. SD Card Your phone supports the use of an optional SD card (not included) to expand its storage capacity. It supports cards up to 32 GB. Some cards may not operate properly with your phone. SD Card Cautions Data: Information stored on SD Card can become lost or changed accidently or as a result of damage. It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data.
1. Remove the battery cover. l Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Insert SD card. l Insert SD Card all the way gently without bending and with terminals facing down. l Insert only SD Cards.
4. Insert the battery. l Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone. 5. Attach the battery cover. l Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Unmount the SD Card Always unmounts the SD card before removing it from your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps Get Started > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap Unmount SD Card > OK. The menu option name changes from Unmount SD Card to Mount SD Card. The card is now unmounted. Remove SD Card Follow these instructions to remove an SD card. Always power the phone off before inserting or removing an SD card.
1. Remove the battery cover. l Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Remove the battery. 3. Remove SD card. 4. Insert the battery. l Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone.
5. Attach the battery cover. l Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Format SD Card When you insert an optional SD card for the first time, it is recommended that you format it on your phone.
1. From home, tap Apps Get Started > Settings > Storage.
2. Tap Erase SD Card. 3. Tap ERASE SD CARD, and then tap ERASE EVERYTHING to confirm.
All data on the SD card is erased, and the card is formatted for use on your phone. Battery Use The following topics explain how to insert and remove your phone’s battery. Battery Cautions Storage: Avoid storing or leaving battery with no charge remaining. Saved information and settings may become lost or changed, or battery may become unusable. Charge once every six months before storing or leaving unused for a long period. Bulges: Depending on use, bulges may appear near end of battery life.
2. Insert the battery. l Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone. 3. Attach the battery cover. l Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Remove the Battery Follow these instructions to remove your phone’s battery. Always power the phone off before removing the battery.
1. Remove the battery cover. l Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Remove the battery. l Lift upward gently as shown. Charge the Battery Follow these instructions to charge your phone’s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a USB connection on your computer.
Charge Using the AC Adapter 1. Plug the USB connector into the charging/micro-USB jack on the bottom of your phone. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. The indicator light illuminates when charging starts. The light goes off when the battery is fully charged. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. 4. After charging, disconnect the phone from the charger.
2. Insert the large end of the USB cord into an external USB port on your computer. 3. After charging, remove the USB cable from both the phone and the computer. Turn Your Phone On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off. Turn Your Phone On n Press and hold the Power/Lock key. Your phone will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the lock screen. l l The first time you turn the phone on, you will see the startup screens.
2. Tap Power off to turn the phone off. Your phone will power off. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Use the Touchscreen Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. Tap When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap or touch them with your finger.
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. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. See Touchscreen Keyboards for more details.
Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Activation and Service Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your phone’s serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment. For more information about your Boost Mobile account, see Boost Account Information and Help.
n From home, tap Apps > Settings > Activate this device. Complete the Setup Screens The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your phone has been turned on, you can then complete the setup process. Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your account. 1.
2. On the Language screen, select a language for your phone display and tap Next. 3. On the Why use Wi-Fi screen, tap Next. 4. On the Select Wi-Fi screen, tap a Wi-Fi network to connect with it or tap SKIP > SKIP ANYWAY to finish the setup process.
Your phone is now set up for use. If you skipped any part of the setup, you can access additional options through the Apps screen or through Settings.
Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations. Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list. 1. From any screen press the Home key 2. Tap Apps to display the home screen. to display the apps list. For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics.
Calculator n . Tap Back to return to the previous screen. Recent Applications You can display a list of recently used applications using the Recent Apps key.
n Tap Recent Apps to view a list of recently used applications. Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu. n From home, tap Apps > Settings . – or – Pull down the status bar and tap Basic Operations > .
For more information, see Settings. Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation The default orientation for your phone’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change to landscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the phone sideways. Note: Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation.
Turn Screen Rotation On or Off 1. Pull down the status bar to display the quick settings menu. 2. Tap Auto Rotate to turn the option on or off. l You may need to scroll left or right to see the Screen rotation option. l If the Auto Rotate option is not available, tap EDIT to display the full options list. Note: You can also set the rotation option from the main settings menu. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen.
1. From home, tap Apps . The apps list opens.
2. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application. Apps List The apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your phone. The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone. App Boost Zone Function/Service Manage your Boost account and get support, news, apps, and more right from your phone. Browse the Internet and get your bookmarks, browsing history. Browser Perform basic and advanced mathematical equations and calculate tips.
App Function/Service Contacts Store and manage contacts saved in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Web accounts and computer. Downloads Check the record of files you have downloaded using apps such as Browser or Email. Drive Store and share files on Google servers for free after you sign in to your Google Account. Email Send and receive emails from your webmail accounts or your corporate email accounts.
App Play Newsstand Function/Service Purchase and read newspapers and magazines. Buy and download apps, games, and other content from the Google Play Store. Play Store Customize and configure your phone. Settings Record voice memos and listen to them whenever you like. Sound Recorder Play and management video files on your phone. Video Player Voice Dialer Use speech recognition technologies to dial a phone number, open menus, or launch phone functions. Use Google search by voice.
Airplane Mode Airplane mode turns off all functions that emit or receive signals, while leaving your phone on so you can use apps that don’t require a signal or data. To turn on airplane mode: 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock key to display the device options menu. 2. Tap Airplane mode. Your phone is now in airplane mode. You will see the airplane mode icon in the status bar. Tip: You can also access airplane mode through the status bar menu. Pull down the status bar and tap . Tap Airplane.
n n n Google keyboard lets you use a traditional QWERTY setup to enter text. Additional options expand your ability to enter text faster and more accurately. See Google Keyboard for details. Swype lets you enter letters and words in one continuous motion by swiping your finger across the letters. See Swype for details.
n n As you enter a word, candidates appear above the keyboard. Tap to select the correct one; touch and hold to see more possible options. Tap to use uppercase. Double-tap the current case you are using: uppercase. n Tap n Tap n Tap n Tap n Touch and hold to lock uppercase. This key also changes to indicate for lowercase, for uppercase, and when locked in to delete the text before the cursor. to select numbers and symbols. You can then tap to find more.
Use Swype n Tap the alphabetic keys to enter letters. Touch and hold specific keys to enter associated accented letters, symbols, or numbers. For example, to enter Ţ, touch and hold available characters and numbers. Slide to choose Ţ and release. n Tap case: to use uppercase. Tap for lowercase, to open twice to lock uppercase. This key also indicates the current for uppercase, and when locked in uppercase. n Tap to enter a space.
The following example shows how to enter the word "here". Put your finger on "h" and slide to "e", "r", and back to "e". When complete, lift your finger off the screen and the matched words are displayed. Tips for using Swype Text Input: n n To enter double letters, scribble slightly or make a loop on the letter. For example, to get the "ll" in "hello", scribble (or make a loop) on the "l" key. Lift your finger at the end of the word. A space is added automatically when you "Swype" the next word.
The T26 layout offers an input experience similar to a computer keyboard. n n The alphabetic keys: Tap the keys to enter letters. Touch and hold a key and slide to choose more characters. The capital key: Tap to use uppercase. Double-tap changes to indicate the current case you are using: to lock uppercase. This key also for lowercase, for uppercase, and when locked in uppercase. n Word prediction: Slide left or right on the space key to turn on or off prediction, as indicated by and .
Tap an alphabetic key repeatedly until the desired letter appears. You can also touch and hold the key and slide left or right to choose the letter or number you need. If word prediction is enabled ( ), just tap the keys once and choose the right word. The T+ Layout Tap to enter the left letter on the key. Double-tap or flick right to enter the right letter/symbol on the key. You can also touch and hold a key and slide left or right to choose more letters and symbols.
Tip: Tap when you want to. If you want to enter a single letter, go ahead and tap the key. Tip: Lift your finger at the end of the word. A space is added automatically when you begin to trace the next word. Tips for Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting text, customizing the user dictionary, using predictive text, and more. n n n n To move the insertion point, tap where you want to type.
online Google Account. Google Account Cautions Be sure not to forget your Google Account ID or password. Create a Google Account If you do not already have a Google Account, you can create one online or using your phone. Note: You can also create and sign into your Google/Gmail account through your phone’s Setup application. Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your phone, such as Google Play, you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your phone.
2. Tap Google and then tap Or create a new account. 3. Follow the prompts to set up your account. Tap Next to proceed between steps, which may include: l Enter your First name and Last name. l Enter a desired Username. l Enter and reenter a password. l Create a security question and answer, enter a secondary email address to help you recover your password if you ever lose it. l On the Finish account screen, select your Web history and additional Google Play options.
Sign In to Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Google. 2. Enter your Gmail address and then tap Next. 3. Enter your password and then tap Next.
4. After your phone connects with the Google servers, tap ACCEPT > to agree to Google privacy policy and terms of service. 5. On the Google services screen, select your Google service options and tap NEXT >.
6. Select Add credit or debit card or Redeem and tap NEXT > to set up your billing or gift card information for purchasing apps, games, movies, and books in the Google Play Store app from your phone. You can also select Remind me later and tap NEXT >. You are signed in to your Google Account. Google Play Store Google Play™ is the place to go to find new Android apps, books, movies, and music for your phone.
Find and Install an App When you install apps from Google Play app and use them on your phone, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. Download and install only apps that you trust. 1. From home, tap Apps > Play Store . 2. When you open the Google Play store app for the first time, the Terms of Service window will appear. Tap ACCEPT to continue. 3.
l l Browse through featured apps. Scroll through the list of featured apps when you open Google Play. Search for an app. Tap on the Google Play home screen, enter the name or type of app you’re looking for, and then tap the search key on the keyboard. 4. Tap an app to read a description about the app and user reviews. 5. Tap INSTALL (for free applications) or the price (for paid applications).
Update an App Directly 1. From home, tap Apps 2. Tap Menu Basic Operations > Play Store . > My Apps.
3. Tap the app you want to update, and then tap UPDATE > ACCEPT. The app update is downloaded and installed.
Set Automatic App Updates 1. From home, tap Apps 2. Tap Menu Basic Operations > Play Store . > My Apps.
3. Tap the app you want to set for auto-update, and then tap and check Auto-update. The app is set to update automatically whenever an update becomes available. Note: Automatic updates are unavailable for some apps. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play.
1. From home, tap Apps 2. Tap Menu Basic Operations > Play Store . > My Apps.
3. On the Installed screen, tap the app you want to uninstall, and then tap UNINSTALL > OK. The app is uninstalled and removed from your phone. Get Help with Google Play The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more about the app. 1. From home, tap Apps 2. Tap Menu > Play Store . > Help & Feedback. The Web browser will take you to the Google Play Help Web page, where you will find comprehensive, categorized information about Google Play.
To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen is off. Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Display Settings. Turn the Screen On and Unlock It 1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock key. The lock screen appears. 2. Touch and hold an empty area of the screen to unlock it. The screen is unlocked.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Google. 2. Tap your Google Account to open the Sync screen. l l If the Auto-sync data option is on, check the items you want to keep in sync. If the Auto-sync data option is off, tap the items you want to synchronize to back up related data. To back up your Exchange Mail information: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Corporate. 2. Tap your corporate account to open the Sync screen.
As an added precaution, to preserve any data on your SD card, please unmount it from your phone prior to starting the update process. From home, tap Apps Unmount SD card. > Settings > Storage > Update Your Phone’s Software Once you have backed up all your data, use the Update now option to update your phone’s software. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > System updates. 2. Tap Update Firmware. Your phone automatically downloads and installs any available updates.
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. From home, tap Apps > Settings > System updates > Update Profile. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. The phone will download and install the profile update and you will see a confirmation when complete.
Your Phone Interface The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s home screen, understand the status bar, and use the notification panel. Home Screen Basics The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Home Screen Layout Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
Item Primary shortcuts Description Primary shortcuts are application shortcuts that appear in the same location on all of your phone’s home screens. These are customizable except for the Applications (Apps) shortcut, which remains static. Applications (Apps) list Tap to open the applications (apps) list. The apps list key is a primary shortcut available from all home screens.
l To delete a home screen, tap l To set a home screen as the main home screen, tap l on the corner of its thumbnail and select OK. at the bottom of its thumbnail. To change the order of the screens, touch and hold a thumbnail and drag it left or right to a new position. Status Bar and Notification Panel Your phone’s status and notifications are available at a glance at the top of the screen.
Main Notification Icons Icon Notification New text message New multimedia message New messages from the Email app / New messages from the Gmail app Missed call New voicemail New Hangout message Upcoming event USB connection Call in progress Downloading or receiving data Uploading or sending data Open Wi-Fi network detected Wired headset connected Music playing / Updates available from the Google Play Store SD card unmounted and safe to remove Main Status Icons Icon Status Bluetooth® active GPS active
Icon Status Wi-Fi® active Signal strength 3G network available Enhanced 4G LTE network available Airplane mode Alarm set Battery full Battery low Battery charging Priority mode Silent mode Vibration mode Speakerphone on Microphone off Notification Panel Your phone’s notifications appear at the left side of the status bar, and you can access the full notification panel by pulling down the status bar.
Open the Notification Panel n Pull down the status bar. (Slide your finger down from the top of the screen.) The notification panel opens. To check notifications, tap an item in the list. Close the Notification Panel n Slide the notification panel up. (Slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen.) – or – Tap Back to close the notification panel. Notification Panel Layout The notification panel gives you access both to notifications and the quick settings menu.
Customize the Home Screen Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or remove shortcuts, widgets, and folders from the home screen. Operations for Rearranging the Home Screen n n Moving Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to the desired location. Deleting Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to Delete . n Displaying the Home Screen Menu: From home, touch and hold an empty space to display the home screen menu.
1. From home, touch and hold an empty space, and then tap Wallpapers. l You can also access the wallpaper menu through settings. From home, tap Apps Settings > > Display > Wallpaper. 2. Tap an option to select the wallpaper. 3. If necessary, tap Set wallpaper. The wallpaper is set. Note: If you select Gallery, you will need to select an album and a picture. Once selected, use the crop tool to resize and position the image and then tap .
The shortcut is added to the home screen. Add Widgets to the Home Screen You can add widgets to your phone’s home screen. Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works like as an onscreen application. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Facebook® status windows, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. 1. From home, touch and hold an empty space, and then tap Widgets. 2.
1. From home, touch and hold a shortcut you want to place in a folder, and then drag it to Folder . 2. Type a name for the folder and tap OK. A new folder is created. 3. To add more app shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold a shortcut and drag it on top of the new folder. The new shortcut is added to the folder. Change Folder Names Once you have added folders, you can change the name easily from the folder display. 1. From home, tap the folder to open it, and then tap the folder name. 2.
Phone App The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, set up and manage contacts, and more. Place and Answer Calls The following topics describe how to directly dial calls, how to answer incoming calls, and how to use the in-call screen options. Adjust In-Call Volume n Adjusting Call Volume: Press the Volume Up/Down keys during the call. Troubleshooting Question: Difficulty during call.
1. From home, tap Phone > to display the dialer screen. The dialer screen opens.
2. Tap the number keys on the keypad to enter the phone number. l As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for contacts that match. If you see the number you want to dial, tap it to place the call immediately without entering the rest of the number. 3. Tap to call the number. The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers. 4. To end the call, tap . The call ends. Troubleshooting Question: Call does not connect.
1. From the lock screen, touch and hold Emergency call (ICE). 2. Tap next to 9-1-1. As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed. To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Lock and Unlock Your Screen. 2. From home, tap Phone 3. Dial 9-1-1 and then tap > . . As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed.
Answer an Incoming Call 1. When a call arrives, drag down to answer it. The call begins.
2. To end the call, tap . The call ends. Mute the Ringing Sound To mute the ringer without rejecting the call, you can do any of the following: n Press the Volume keys. n Place the phone face down on a level surface.
Reject an Incoming Call n When a call arrives, drag up to reject it. The ringtone or vibration will stop and 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.
1. When a call arrives, drag up from the bottom of the screen. The ringtone or vibration will stop and you will see a list of preset text messages. 2. Tap one of the messages to send it to the caller. The selected message will be delivered to the caller. l You can edit the reject messages through the Call settings menu. From the phone app, tap Menu > Settings > General settings > Quick responses and tap a message to edit.
In-Call Screen Layout Tap More to display all available options. Tap options to activate them during a call. n Add call: Tap to make another call separately from the current call, which is put on hold. When both calls are connected, you can tap Merge calls to join the two calls into a conference call. n Message: Open the Messaging app and view your text and multimedia messages. n Contacts: Open the Contacts app and view your contacts list. n Dialpad: Toggle the appearance of the onscreen keypad.
Place a Call from Contacts You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list. 1. From home, tap Phone to display the phone app. 2. Tap CONTACTS to display the Contacts list. The contacts list appears.
3. Tap a contact. 4. Tap the number you want to call. The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers. 5. To end the call, tap . The call ends. Tip: You can also place a call directly from the Contacts list. Tap call to place a call to the entry’s default number. next to the entry you want to Call from Call Logs The Call logs list lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers. 1. From home, tap Phone to display the phone app. 2.
The phone dials the number. The call begins when the other party answers. l For additional options, tap the name or number. 4. To end the call, tap l . The call ends. Optional Services The following topics outline additional voice-related services available with your phone, including call services, voicemail, and more. Voicemail Setup You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
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. Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now you can find exactly the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first.
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. Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review.
1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail . You will see the voicemail inbox. 2. Tap a message to review it. Tip: There are several icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance, storage, messaging, and other options. For an explanation of all your options, tap Menu > Help > Messaging > Receiving Messages > Message Playback.
1. Listen to the current voicemail message. 2. Swipe your finger left or right to display the next or previous message. The next or previous message is displayed. You can tap to play it. You can navigate through voicemail messages as frequently as you'd like. You can even move to the next or previous message before you're finished listening to the current one. Visual Voicemail Options Your visual voicemail options appear as icons at the bottom of the voicemail review screen.
1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail . 2. Tap a message to review it. The following options are available while reviewing a voicemail message: l Call to call the sender. l Share to share the message. Options depend on the application installed. l Delete to delete the voice message. Reply to reply to the message. l l Tap > Archive to archive the current message. You can find it in the Archive box. Note: Not all options are available for all messages.
1. From home, tap Apps Phone App > Voicemail .
2. Tap Menu > Settings. You will see the voicemail settings menu. 3. Select an option to change its settings. l Avatar l Display l Help l Preferences l Sound l Updates l About 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. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail . 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Preferences > Personalize voicemail. 3. Tap OK to connect to the voicemail system. Follow the prompts to change your current greeting. Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voicemail . 2. Tap Menu > Settings > Display > Display name. 3.
1. From home, tap Phone 2. Tap > . . 3. Enter a phone number. 4. Tap . Your caller information will not appear on the recipient’s phone. To permanently block your number, call Boost Customer Service. 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: n Tap Answer.
Note: For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing you end the call. before placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding. Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.
Setting Description Sounds and vibrate Set up the default ringtone for incoming calls and enable/disable vibration or keypad tones. Quick responses Edit the text messages that you can quickly send to rejected callers. Phone account settings Manage Internet calling accounts and set Internet calling options. Voicemail Adjust your voicemail settings. TTY mode Select a TTY mode for your phone to work with a teletypewriter. Hearing aids Turn on or off hearing aids compatibility.
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends. Contacts Cautions Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery is removed for a long period or left uncharged. Accident or malfunction may also cause loss or change to information.
l Special dates l Groups l Add another field: Tap ADD ANOTHER FIELD to include additional information such as IM address, Notes, Nickname, Website, etc. Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or postal address (such as Mobile, Home, Work, etc.), tap the type to the left of the field and select the appropriate type. Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., tap field. 5.
3. To add the number to an existing contact, scroll the contact list and tap the contact. To add a new contact, tap . l For an existing contact, tap the contact name and select a number type for the new number. l For a new contact, enter the name and any additional information. 4. Tap . The contact is added. View Contacts View a contact’s details by displaying a contact entry.
1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts . You will see the Contacts list.
2. Tap a contact to view its details. The contact’s detailed listing appears. Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration show’s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features.
Item Description Groups tab Show contact groups. Favorites tab Show favorite contacts. Contacts tab Show all contacts. Contact Tap to show contact’s details. Scroll Scroll the contacts list by letter. Call Place a call to the contact. Add new Add a new contact. Search Search contacts. More options Get more contacts options.
2. Tap a contact to view its details. The contact’s detailed listing appears. 3. Tap Edit . 4. Tap any field you want to change or add. See Add a Contact. 5. Add or edit the information, and then tap . Your changes are saved to the contact entry. Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or postal address (such as Mobile, Home, Work, etc.), tap the type to the left of the field. Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., tap Add new below the entry field.
2. Tap a contact to view its details. The contact’s detailed listing appears. 3. Tap Menu > Delete. 4. Tap OK. The contact is deleted. Tip: You can also touch and hold the contact from the contact list and then tap > OK. Share a Contact You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, email, Gmail, or text messaging. 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts . You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Menu > Share. You will see the Share contact via menu.
3. In the Share contact via menu, select a method: l Messaging to send the information in a multimedia message. Select a contact or enter a wireless phone number or email address, enter any additional information, and then tap or SEND. For more information on messaging, see Send a Multimedia Message (MMS). l Bluetooth to send the information via Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for information on pairing and sending via Bluetooth. l Drive to upload the information as vCard file to Google Drive.
Before Importing Contacts from an SD Card You will need to have installed an SD card with previously backed up contacts information into your phone before you can import contacts. See SD Card for SD card information. Import Contacts from an SD Card or USB Storage 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts . You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap Menu > Import/Export. You will see the Import/Export contacts menu. 3. Tap Import from storage. 4. Select an account for the imported contacts. 5.
Before Backing Up Contacts to an SD Card You will need to have installed an SD card with previously backed up contacts information into your phone before you can back up your contacts. See SD Card for SD card information. Back Up Contacts to Your SD Card 1. From home, tap Apps > Contacts . You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap Menu > Import/Export. You will see the Import/Export contacts menu. 3. Tap Export to storage. 4. The phone will prompt you with the name and the directory of the vCard file.
Messaging and Internet With wireless service and your phone’s messaging and data 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. Text and Multimedia Messaging With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone.
4. Tap the “Type 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. Once you go over the 160-character limit, a new message is created but automatically joined into one when received. 5. When done, tap Send to send the text message.
l l Tap the icon, and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select from call log, favorite contacts, or contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message recipients, tap OK. Enter the first few letters of the recipient's name to display a matching list of names from your stored contacts. Tap a match to add the recipient. Note: You can add a subject line by tapping Menu > Add subject. 3.
l Add a picture: Tap ADD PICTURE, > Add picture or Capture picture. l Add a video: Tap Menu > Add video or Capture video. (You cannot add both a picture and a video on the same slide.) l Add music or a voice recording: Tap Menu > Add music and then tap Audio or Record audio. l Add a caption: Tap the “Type message, or leave blank” box. l Add some preset text: Tap Menu > Quick Text. l Insert a smiley to the caption: Tap Menu > Insert smiley. l Set text layout: Tap Menu > Layout.
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. To change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Text and MMS Options for details. A new message icon ( / ) also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message.
l l If the attachment is a vCard contact, it is imported to your phone’s contacts list. For more information, see Contacts. If the attachment is a vCalendar file, you can choose the calendar where you want to save the event. For information on using Calendar, see Calendar. 4. To save the attachment to device memory or an SD card, touch and hold the sender’s name or number, and then tap Save on the options menu. Note: When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded.
4. When prompted to confirm, tap OK. Any locked messages in the thread will not be deleted unless you select the Delete locked messages check box. Delete a Single Message 1. While viewing a conversation, touch and hold the message that you want to delete. l If the message is locked, tap Unlock on the options menu and hold the message to display the options menu again. 2. Tap Delete on the options menu. 3. When prompted to confirm, tap OK.
Multimedia (MMS) Message Settings n Auto-retrieve: Select this option to automatically retrieve all your multimedia messages completely. When selected, the multimedia message header plus the message body and attachments will automatically download to your phone. If you clear this check box, only the multimedia message header will be retrieved and shown in your Messaging screen. n Group messaging: Use MMS to send a single message when there are multiple recipients.
Create and Send a Gmail Message Use your phone to create and send Gmail messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail . If prompted, tap TAKE ME TO GMAIL. The Gmail inbox opens. 2. In the inbox, tap Compose . The Gmail composition window opens. 3. Enter the message recipient(s), subject, and message, and then tap Send . The Gmail message is sent. Gmail Composition Options n Adding Cc/Bcc: In the mail composition window, tap recipients.
The message is saved as a draft for later. n Delete Mail Being Composed: In the mail composition window, tap Menu > Discard > DISCARD. Note: To view your draft email messages, at the top left of the inbox, tap Note: To view your sent messages, at the top left of the inbox, tap > Drafts. > Sent. Check Received Gmail Messages Your phone allows you to access, read, and reply to all your Gmail messages. Open New Gmail Messages When new Gmail arrives, you will see / in the status bar. 1.
Use Gmail Labels Gmail saves all mail in one box, but you can add labels that allow you to sort your Gmail conversation threads. For example, when a new thread starts with a received mail, the label "Inbox" is automatically added to the thread. By then adding the label "travel," all threads with "travel" are shown in a list. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail . The inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Options > Move to.
3. Tap a label for the thread. The thread is added to the selected label. Archive Gmail Threads Remove sent and received Gmail threads so they do not appear in the inbox. When replies arrive for archived threads, they appear in the inbox again. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail . The inbox opens.
2. Swipe a conversation thread from left to right or from right to left out of the list. The thread is now archived. Mute Gmail Threads If registered on a mailing list, there will be threads with always-continuing conversations. For long threads that are not important, mute the threads and they will no longer appear in the inbox. When mail arrives that includes user's address as a recipient or in Cc, mail will again appear in the inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail . The inbox opens.
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Options > Mute. The thread is now hidden. Delete Gmail Threads If you no longer wish to keep a Gmail conversation thread, you can simply delete it from the inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail . The inbox opens.
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap . The thread is deleted. Search Gmail Messages If you need to find a specific message or message thread, you can search Gmail from the inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail . The inbox opens.
2. Tap .
3. Enter your search text and tap the search key on the keyboard. The search results appear. Tap a message or thread from the list to display it. Report Spam or Phishing Gmail You can report spam or phishing Gmail messages from your phone’s Gmail inbox. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail . The inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Options > Report spam or Report phishing.
The selected message is reported as spam or phishing Gmail. Add Another Google (Gmail) Account If you have multiple Gmail accounts you wish to view on your phone, you can add them from the Settings > Accounts menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account. 2. Enter your existing Google Account username or email, and then tap NEXT.
3. Enter your password, and then tap NEXT >. 4. After your phone connects with the Google servers, tap ACCEPT to agree to Google privacy policy and terms of service.
5. On the Google services screen, select your Google service options and tap NEXT. 6. Select Add credit or debit card or Redeem and tap NEXT > to set up your billing or gift card information for purchasing apps, games, movies, and books in the Google Play Store app from your phone. You can also select Remind me later and tap NEXT >.
You are signed in to your Google Account, and you can access both of your Gmail accounts from the Gmail app. Switching between Gmail Accounts If you have more than one Gmail account set up, you can switch between them in the Gmail app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gmail . The inbox opens. 2. Tap . 3. Tap the account you want to view from the list at the top of the menu. The selected account inbox is displayed.
Before setting up an email account, make sure you have the username (user ID), password, server name, etc., so you can get set up successfully. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email . A popup window for adding an account appears if no email account has been previously set up. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your email account. The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email.
The email account is added and you will begin receiving email for the account. Add an Email Account from the Settings Menu You can also set up email accounts from the Settings > Accounts menu. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Email. 2. Select an email server. Tap Others if the server you use is not listed. 3. Enter the Email address and Password for the email account and then tap Next.
4. Select your sync settings and then tap Next. 5. Enter an account name and a display name and tap Next to complete setup. The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account. Important: If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database, you will be asked to enter more details. You should get all pertinent information for the email account, such as incoming and outgoing server settings, before you proceed.
Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account If you synchronize your phone with your Exchange ActiveSync account, you can read, manage, and send email in the same easy way as with a POP3/IMAP account. However, you can also access some powerful Exchange features. Important: Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account, contact your company’s Exchange Server administrator for required account settings information. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Accounts > Add account > Corporate. 2.
Compose and Send Email Compose 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 your email messages. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email . The email inbox opens. l If you want to switch to a different email account, tap the account name at the top of the screen and select another account. 2. Tap Compose . The email composition window opens. 3. Enter the message recipient(s), subject and message. 4.
Options when Reviewing Email Messages n Resetting Message as Unread: Tap the check box on the left side of a read message and then tap Mark as unread n Deleting Email: Tap the check box on the left side of a message or messages and then tap Delete n n . . Syncing Accounts Manually: Sync sent and received email messages manually at any time regardless of the automatic sync settings. Switch to the account inbox you want to sync and then drag the message list downwards.
3. Tap the account you want to delete and scroll to the bottom of menu in the new screen. 4. Tap Remove account. 5. Tap OK to confirm. The account is deleted from your phone Manage Your Email Inbox Your email inbox provides management options for viewing, sorting, and deleting your email messages. View Your Email Inbox 1. From home, tap Apps Messaging and Internet > Email .
The email inbox opens. 2. Tap the email account at the top of the screen to select a different inbox, or tap Combined view to see all your email inboxes at once. Refresh an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received email messages manually at any time. n While viewing the account you want to synchronize, drag the message list downwards. Sort Email Messages 1. On the email account inbox, tap Menu > Display sort & filter. 2.
4. Tap Inbox check frequency and choose the option you want. Flag Email Messages For an Exchange ActiveSync account, you can flag email messages to help you keep track of them. 1. From home, tap Apps > Email . 2. On the inbox screen, tap the message you want to view. Tip: Tap your current email account at the top left to switch to a different email account. 3. Tap Menu > Toggle flag and select a flag option (Set flag, Complete flag, or Clear flag).
SSL/TLS SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) and TLS (Transport Layer Security) are protocols for encrypting sent/received data. While in a screen connected by SSL/TLS, data is encrypted to safely send/receive private information, credit card numbers, corporate secrets, etc., and provide protection against online threats (eavesdropping, falsification, impersonation, etc.). SSL/TLS Cautions When opening a secured page, users must decide as their responsibility whether or not to open the page with use of SSL/TLS.
n Switching Browser Tabs: Tap the Recent Apps key. Opened browser tabs are displayed together with recently opened apps as a series of cards. Tap a card that corresponds to a browser tab to open the tab. n Viewing Recently Opened Tabs: Tap Menu > Recent tabs. Recently closed browser tabs are displayed. If you have signed in to your Google Account on the phone and other devices, you can also view Chrome browser tabs you have opened on those devices. n Viewing Browsing History: Tap Menu > History.
2. Navigate to the Web page you want to bookmark, and tap Menu > . The add bookmark window opens. 3. Check or change the bookmark name, URL, folder, and then tap Save. The Web page is added to bookmarks.
Bookmark Options n Editing Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Menu > Bookmarks, touch and hold a bookmark, tap Edit bookmark, edit the bookmark, and then tap Save. n Deleting Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Menu > Bookmarks, touch and hold a bookmark, tap Delete bookmark. n Open the Bookmarked Web Page in a New Browser Tab: From the browser, tap Menu > Bookmarks, touch and hold a bookmark, tap Open in new tab.
3. Tap the History tab and then tap an entry. The Web page opens. Open New Browser Tabs Use tabbed browsing to switch between websites quickly and easily. 1. From home, tap Chrome . The browser opens.
2. After you open a Web page, tap Menu > New tab. A new tab appears. l To switch tabs, tap the Recent Apps key. Browser Settings Customize your experience with the Internet through the browser settings menu. 1. From home, tap Chrome . The browser opens.
2. Tap Menu > Settings, and customize your Chrome browser settings. Your browser settings are saved. Get Chrome Support Find on-phone help with Chrome if you want to learn more. 1. From home, tap Chrome . The browser opens.
2. Tap Menu > Help & feedback. A Web page will open displaying Google help for Chrome. Tip: For more information, from your computer, visit: google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/mobile/.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or video camera to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 13 megapixel back camera with an autofocus feature a front-facing camera that let you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures and Record Videos The following topics teach you how to take pictures and record videos with your phone’s camera. Capturing Pictures/Videos n File Format for Pictures: File format for pictures is JPEG.
Tip: Hold the phone vertically when taking portrait shots or hold the phone horizontally when taking landscape shots. 4. You can either let the camera autofocus on the center of the screen, or you can tap another area of the screen that you want to focus on. 5. Tap to take the picture. 6. Tap the thumbnail at the corner of the screen and choose what you want to do with the picture you've just taken. Viewfinder Screen The Viewfinder screen lets you view your subject and access camera controls and options.
n Settings: Opens the camera and camcorder settings menu and lets you change additional camera and camcorder settings. n Captured picture/video: View pictures and videos you have captured. n Capture picture: Tap the icon to take a picture. n Capture video: Tap the icon to start capturing a video. n Switch camera mode: Select a camera mode for the back camera lens and the front-facing camera lens.
4. Tap to pause recording. Tap 5. Tap to stop recording. to continue recording. The camera stops recording and the video is captured and saved to your phone or SD card. View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied onto your storage card or phone memory.
The picture or video snapshot opens and displays in full screen. l l Tap to play the video. When viewing pictures or videos in full screen, you can tap the screen to display a series of options and choose what to do with the picture or video. Pictures and Videos: Review Screen After capturing a picture or video, from the camera screen, tap the thumbnail image at the bottom right corner of the screen to see the item in the review screen.
2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens.
3. Tap the picture you want to rotate. 4. Tap or to rotate the picture counter-clockwise or clockwise. The picture is rotated and its file is updated. Crop a Picture 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery . The album list opens.
2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens.
3. Tap the picture you want to crop. 4. Tap Menu > Edit. The Photo Editor screen appears.
5. Tap an edit option along the bottom of the screen and edit the picture. Tip: Slide the bottom options left or right to find all the options. 6. Tap to keep the change or 7. Tap to save the new picture. Note: Tap to cancel it. in the Photo Editor screen to see the edits you have made and undo or redo them. The new picture is saved as a new file in the same album as the original picture. The original picture remains unedited.
1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Touch and hold a thumbnail of the picture or video you want to share. l To select multiple items, tap all the items you want to include.
4. Tap Menu > Share > Email or Gmail. Follow onscreen prompts to complete and send the message. Note: If you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used. To change the account, tap the sender address displayed above the recipients' line and select the desired email account. Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message Multimedia Messaging (MMS) lets you send pictures and videos using your phone’s messaging app.
2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the album that contains the pictures or videos you want to share. 4. Tap the pictures or videos you want to share. l To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items you want to include.
5. Tap Menu > Share > Messaging. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the message. For more information about sending multimedia messages, see Send a Multimedia Message (MMS). Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several pictures, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery . The album list opens.
2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the album that contains the pictures or videos you want to share. 4. Tap the pictures or videos you want to share. l To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items you want to include.
5. Tap Menu > Share > Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the files. For more information, see Bluetooth. Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media From Gallery, you can share your pictures and videos from a variety of apps and social media sites, such as Facebook, Google+, Hangouts, Instagram, Flickr, Picasa, and more. Available apps will vary depending on what you have installed on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery . The album list opens.
2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the album that contains the pictures or videos you want to share. 4. Tap the pictures or videos you want to share. l To select multiple items, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the items you want to include.
5. Tap Menu > Share and then tap the app you want to use. 6. Follow the prompts to complete and post or share your pictures or videos. The upload is completed. l For confirmation, check the status bar for the upload information. Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube™. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Gallery . The album list opens.
2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the album that contains the videos you want to share. 4. Tap the videos you want to share. l To select multiple videos, touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select. Tap all the videos you want to include.
5. Tap Menu > Share > YouTube. 6. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 7. Tap Upload. The upload is completed. Switch Cameras You can switch between the front and back camera lenses. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap to switch between the front and back camera lenses. Camera Modes Your phone lets you use different types of camera modes. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears.
2. When the back camera lens is used, tap PRO to switch to professional mode where you can configure some advanced professional options, or tap FUN and select a mode. When the frontfacing camera is used, tap BEAUTY to capture beauty shots or tap EFFECT to apply a filter to your picture. The camera switches mode. Camera Settings You can configure your camera’s settings to fit any situation and event. 1. From home, tap Apps > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap Settings .
The settings are applied. l Settable items differ depending on the camera type in use.
Useful Apps and Features The following topics detail many of your phone’s tools and features such as news services, maps and navigation, calendar, clock, social networking apps, music, memos, and more. Calculator Your phone’s convenient built-in calculator lets you perform basic mathematical equations. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calculator . The calculator app launches. 2. Tap onscreen keys for calculations. Calculation results appear.
2. Tap Add . The add event window opens. 3. Enter an event title, start date/time, end date/time, etc., and then tap SAVE. The event is added to your calendar. Selecting a Calendar If you have more than one calendar, tap the field above the event name line to select a calendar in which to add events: n n Select My calendar to create an event that will appear only on your phone. Select your Google Account to create a Google Calendar event.
computer, you can also select these calendars. n Select your Outlook Account to create an Outlook Calendar event to sync with your computer. n Select your Exchange ActiveSync Account to create an Exchange ActiveSync calendar event. View Calendar Events You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. To change the Calendar view, tap the Year, Month, Week, Day, Agenda, or Task tabs along the side. 1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar . The Calendar app opens. 2. Tap an event.
1. From home, tap Apps > Calendar . The Calendar app opens. 2. Tap Menu > Calendars to display. 3. Tap CALENDARS TO SYNC at the bottom.
4. Select sync options by adding or removing check marks from the items. 5. Tap OK. The sync settings have been updated. Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar If you have set up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account on your phone, you can also synchronize Exchange ActiveSync calendar events on your phone. Calendar events on your Exchange ActiveSync will also show in Calendar if you chose to synchronize with the Exchange ActiveSync Server.
1. From home, tap Apps l > Settings > Corporate. If Corporate doesn’t appear under Accounts in the Settings menu, you do not have an Exchange ActiveSync account configured on the phone. For information about adding an account, see Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account. 2. If your Exchange ActiveSync account is set for synchronization, you will see a Sync icon .
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Date & time. 2. Clear the check mark next to Automatic date & time and Automatic time zone, and then set the date, time, and time zone as desired. The date, time, and time zone will reflect your new settings. Set Alarms Set multiple alarms using your phone’s Clock app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Clock . The Clock appears. 2. Tap the Alarm tab and then tap . 3.
Phone at Alarm Time n At the set alarm time, the phone sounds the alarm and/or vibrates. n Stopping an alarm: When the alarm sounds, drag to the right to dismiss it. Additional Clock Features Your phone’s clock app provides additional useful features including world clock, stopwatch, and timer functions. All features are available from the clock app display. n From home, tap Apps > Clock . The Clock appears.
Facebook Post updates, read what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins, and more with onthe-go Facebook access. Install the Facebook App on Your Phone Before you use Facebook on your phone, you must download and install the app. 1. From home, tap Apps > Facebook . 2. Tap DOWNLOAD. 3. Tap ACCEPT AND INSTALL. The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. l To open the app from the home screen, tap Apps > Facebook . Sign in to Your Facebook Account from Account Settings 1.
Your Facebook account is added to your phone. Use Facebook Once you’ve downloaded the app and signed in, you can post and read updates, upload pictures, tag locations, and more, all from your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Facebook . The Facebook app launches. l If this is the first time you’ve used Facebook on your phone, enter your Facebook ID and password and tap LOG IN to sign in to an existing account, or tap Sign Up for Facebook to set up a new Facebook account. 2.
The Search window opens. l l If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. If a description for Google Now appears, tap Next and read information. Enable Google Now on the last page if you want to use the feature. 2. Type your search keywords and tap the search key on the keyboard. Search results appear. l To search by voice, tap in the search bar and speak your search terms.
2. Speak your search terms Search results appear. Google+ Google+ makes connecting on the Web more like connecting in the real world. Share your thoughts, links, and photos with the right circle. Get everyone on the same page with fast and simple group chat. Note: For detailed information about Google+, open Google+ and tap > Help to view the online instructions. Sign In and Use Google+ 1. From home, tap the Google search bar or tap Apps > Google+ . 2.
l See friends' locations on a map: Tap and select Locations at the bottom of the screen. You'll see a map that shows everyone who shares their location with you. Tap a photo of a person to display their location details. l Check out photos of you: Tap open the Photos app. Then tap l Manage your friends and circles: Tap l Search for people, pages, and photos: Tap information you want to search for. l and select Photos at the bottom of the screen to at the top left and select Photos of you.
4. Type a message and tap Send l , or tap or to make a voice call or start a video chat. If a friend is not in a Hangout, you will see a message. Tap INVITE to invite them to join the Hangout. Hangouts Operations n Deleting a Chat: In the chats tab tap Delete of the Hangouts window, touch and hold a chat and then > DELETE. n Ending a Video Chat: In the video chat window, tap . n Disabling Chat History: If you don’t want to keep chat history, in the chat window, tap Menu > Turn history off.
Google Maps Use the Google Maps app to determine your location, find directions, browse local buSignsinesses and attractions, rate and review places, and more. Enable Location Services on Your Phone Before using any location-based services, you must enable your phone’s location feature. For information about setting your phone’s location options, see Location Access Settings. View Maps of Specified Places Use Google Maps to locate and map a specific address or destination. 1.
3. Enter an address, city, facility name, etc., and then tap a candidate in the results list. Note: If your search term is specific enough, the map will automatically pan to that location. The information card for the specific location opens. You can find out its address, open hours, street view, people's review, how to get there, give the place a call, save it to your Google Account, and more. l Slide the card down to view the place on the map.
public transit, or on foot), and then enter your current location and your destination. l n Route candidates appear in a list. Tap one to get more information. Check Detailed Operation for Maps: From the Maps app, tap Menu > Help. Music Player Your phone's built-in music player app lets you listen to and organize music files you have loaded into your phone's memory or SD card. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer.
Note: Adjust the volume with the Volume keys. The Playback Screen When you tap a song in the music library, the music player immediately starts to play it and its name and the player controls are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Tap the area to open the playback screen, where you can have more control over the player. n Track title: Display track name, artist, and album information. n Back: Return to the music library. n Album cover: Display the cover art of the album when it is available.
n Favorite: Add the track to the Favorites playlist. Tap again to remove the track from the list. n Share: Share the song. n Options: Access additional options. Create a Playlist Music playlists help your organize your music files. 1. From home, tap Apps > Music . The music library opens. Your music files are cataloged, according to the information stored in the files. 2. Find the music file you want to put in a playlist. Tap next to the song to open a list of options. 3.
4. Enter the playlist name and tap SAVE. Manage Playlists You can rename or delete your music playlists. 1. From home, tap Apps > Music . The music library opens. Your music files are cataloged, according to the information stored in the files. 2. Tap Playlists to view all music playlists.
3. Tap next to the playlist you want to manipulate to open the options menu. 4. Tap Rename or Delete. Manage Songs in a Playlist You can add more songs to a playlist or remove some tracks from a playlist. 1. From home, tap Apps > Music . The music library opens. Your music files are cataloged, according to the information stored in the files. 2. Tap Playlists to view all music playlists.
3. Tap a playlist to open its content. 4. Tap > Add Songs and select the music you want to add before tapping . – or – Tap next to the song you want to remove and select Remove from playlist. Set a Song as Ringtone You can set a song or audio file as your default ringtone. This will not change the ringtone you have assigned individually to specific contacts (see Add a Contact and Edit a Contact). 1. From home, tap Apps > Music . The music library opens.
Google Play Music App The Google Play Music app lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from Google Play as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Play Music library and instantly ready to play via streaming or download. For more information about Google Play Music, visit play.google.com/about/music. Note: For information about loading music onto your phone, see Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer.
3. Tap a song to play it. The song title and player control appears at the bottom of the screen. You can touch it or drag it up to display the player screen. The song begins playing. Google Play Music Screen Layout The following diagram outlines the main features of the Play Music app player screen.
Feature Description Song and artist Shows the names of the song and the artist. Tap the area to close the player screen and return to the music library. Album image Displays the album artwork (if available). Swipe left or right to switch to the next or previous song in the current playlist. Play/Pause Tap to resume or pause the player. Repeat Tap to switch repeat modes. You can repeat the current song, the current playlist, or turn off repeat.
2. Tap > My Library to view all the music files. 3. Tap next to a song and select Add to playlist. 4. Tap New playlist. Enter a playlist name and description and tap CREATE PLAYLIST. The playlist is created. 5. Tap the Back Key to return to the library view and select another song or album. 6. Tap next to the song or album and then tap Add to playlist > . The song or album is added to the playlist. Repeat to add more items to the playlist.
Adding Currently Playing Music to a Playlist n From the player view, tap > Add to playlist > . The music is added to the playlist. Sound Recorder You can use Sound Recorder to record voice memos. Record and Play a Voice Memo 1. From home, tap Apps 2. Tap l > Sound Recorder . to start recording. During recording, you can do the following: o Tap o Tap / to pause or continue the recording. to cancel the recording. 3. Tap to stop the recording. The memo is automatically saved. 4.
Note: To find all your voice memos, tap at the top right of the screen. Voice Dialer Voice Dialer is speech recognition software. You can use it to dial a phone number in your contacts, open menus or launch phone functions. 1. From home, tap Apps > Voice Dialer . 2. When you see "listening", follow the onscreen examples to speak "Call…", "Dial…", or "Open…" to make phone calls or open phone menus and applications. Twitter Tweet (post messages) and view other people's tweets on Twitter.
l To open the app from the home screen, tap Apps > Twitter . Tweet on Twitter Read Twitter feeds, follow your friends, and tweet your own updates right from your phone. 1. From home, tap Apps > Twitter . The Twitter app launches. l If this is the first time you’ve used Twitter on your phone, tap Log in to sign in to an existing account, or tap Sign up to set up a new Twitter account. 2. Tap the “What’s happening?” text box, type a tweet, and tap TWEET.
YouTube View videos uploaded to YouTube and upload your own videos to your YouTube account. View YouTube Videos You can use the YouTube app to view videos on YouTube even if you aren’t signed in to a YouTube account. 1. From home, tap Apps > YouTube . The YouTube app launches. l If you’re prompted to provide confirmation to use the site, follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 2. Search through the YouTube channels and tap a video you want to see. The video plays on your phone screen.
n On your computer, go to google.com/wallet to create a Google Wallet account. – or – n The first time you use your phone to buy an item from Google Play, you’re prompted to enter your billing information to set up a Google Wallet account. Warning: When you’ve used Google Wallet once to purchase an application from the Google Play Store app, the phone remembers your password, so you don’t need to enter it the next time.
Connectivity The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR connectivity, and more. Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files.
The files on your phone can now be accessed via your computer. l l For most transfers, you'll want to use Media device (MTP). To change the option, tap in the notifications panel to open the Connect to PC window, and then tap the desired option. 4. On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the My Computer menu) and open it. 5. If available, select a drive (SD Card for SD card, Phone for internal phone storage). 6.
Your phone is connected to the Wi-Fi network. You will see ( l l ) in the status bar. The password, for a household wireless LAN router, is sometimes found on a sticker on the router (WEP, WPA, KEY, etc.). Contact the router manufacturer for information. For password for a public wireless LAN, check with user's service provider. Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected.
Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. l To disable Wi-Fi, tap the slider again. 3. Tap Menu > Advanced. The advanced Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 4. Configure your Wi-Fi settings. Your Wi-Fi settings changes are saved. Disconnect Wi-Fi You may wish to disconnect from a connected Wi-Fi network without turning Wi-Fi off.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 2. Tap the name of the connected access point and then tap FORGET. Wi-Fi is disconnected. l After disconnecting from an access point, you may need to re-enter the password to reconnect. Wi-Fi Direct Use Wi-Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi-Fi Direct devices simply via Wi-Fi, without an access point or via the Internet. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 2.
3. Tap Menu > Advanced > Wi-Fi Direct. The Wi-Fi Direct settings menu appears. l Wi-Fi Direct and Wi-Fi are unavailable at the same time. 4. Tap a device with which to connect below Peer devices and tap CONNECT. 5. Accept the connection on the other device. The phone is connected via Wi-Fi Direct. l If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled. l To stop a connection, tap the connected device and tap DISCONNECT.
Mobile Hotspot Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. When this feature is turned on, you can share your phone's mobile data services via Wi-Fi with other Wi-Fi enabled devices. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be used). Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at boostmobile.com or access your account via Boost Zone (tap Apps learn more.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap More > Bluetooth tethering. Bluetooth tethering is turned on, and your phone’s Internet connection can be shared with a connected Bluetooth device. l For information on pairing and connecting with Bluetooth devices, see Pair Bluetooth Devices and Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth settings open. 3. Tap the slider to turn Bluetooth on. Bluetooth is enabled. l To disable Bluetooth, tap the slider again. Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the toggle menu in the notification panel. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off.
The device is unpaired from your phone. To make another connection with the device, you will need to pair again. Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It’s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and handsfree devices. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth settings open. l Paired Bluetooth devices appear in the “Paired devices” list.
You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap a contact to send. 3. Tap Menu > Share > Bluetooth. 4. Tap a paired device to receive the data. The contact information is sent. l If you see a message to confirm, follow the onscreen instructions. Receive Data via Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including pictures, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1.
o For a vCalendar file, tap OK and the vCalendar event is imported to your local calendar account. (For more information on using the Calendar, see Calendar.) o For a vCard contact file, all contacts in the file will be imported to your phone contacts automatically.
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s Settings menus. The settings menu is grouped into the following categories, all of which are available through the main settings screen. n n n n WIRELESS & NETWORKS menu options include Airplane mode, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Mobile networks, Data usage, Mobile hotspot and More. DEVICE menu options comprise Sound & notifications, Display, Date & time, Language & input, Storage, Battery, Apps, Users, and Connect to PC.
Wi-Fi Settings Menu The Wi-Fi settings menu lets you turn Wi-Fi on or off, set up and connect to available Wi-Fi networks, and configure advanced Wi-Fi options. For more information about Wi-Fi settings, see Wi-Fi. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi settings menu appears. 3. Tap the Wi-Fi slider to turn Wi-Fi on. Wi-Fi is enabled. You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. l To disable Wi-Fi, tap the slider again. 4.
n n Enable Notification when Open Networks Are Available: From Wi-Fi settings, tap Menu > Advanced and tap the Network notification slider. l The setting is available when Wi-Fi is turned on. l Tap Network notification to turn the option on or off. Allow Some Services to Scan for Networks even when Wi-Fi is Off: From Wi-Fi settings, tap Menu > Advanced and tap the Scanning always available slider. l Tap Scanning always available to turn the option on or off.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth settings open. Bluetooth Settings Operations n Enable Bluetooth: In Bluetooth settings, tap the slider at the top of the menu. l n n n Pairing Bluetooth Devices: Make sure the other devices are set to be discovered. From Bluetooth settings, tap the device name in “Available devices” and follow the onscreen instructions. l Depending on the device, you may be required to enter or accept a passkey.
Mobile Networks Settings The Mobile networks options let you enable your phone's mobile data access and set your preferred network mode. Enable Data Services 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Mobile networks. 2. Tap Data Enabled to enable or disable data services over the mobile network. Note: Certain data service request may require additional time to process. While your phone is loading the requested service, the touchscreen may appear unresponsive when in fact it is functioning properly.
l n n This setting is available when Mobile data is enabled. Check Data Usage for Each Application: To see how your data is being used, slide the vertical white bars in the graph to set a usage period, and then tap an app name to see its usage for the period. Enable Restriction on Mobile Data in Background: From the Data usage window, tap Menu > Restrict background data. l l n This setting stops some apps and services from working unless your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network.
n Set Hotspot Visibility: From the Mobile hotspot window, tap Menu > Configuration, tap the Broadcast SSID line. Select Enable if you want the hotspot to be searchable, or select Disable if you want to hotspot to be undetectable. Then tap SAVE. n Set Hotspot Channel: From the Mobile hotspot window, tap Menu > Configuration, tap the Channel line, select a channel, and then tap SAVE. l n Use a different channel may help you avoid interference with other Wi-Fi networks.
Access More Settings Options 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap More settings. 3. Set items. Your settings are saved and implemented. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network.
2. Tap l l , and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add. Information may include Name, Type, Server address, PPP encryption (MPPE), and advanced options. Set up all options according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator. 3. Tap SAVE. Your VPN is added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings window. Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, connecting and disconnecting from the VPN is easy.
Connect to a VPN 1. From the VPNs section of the VPN setting window, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 2. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap CONNECT. You will connect to the selected VPN. l When you are connected, a VPN connected icon appears in the notification area. 3. Open the Web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate network. Disconnect from a VPN 1. Drag the status bar down to open the notifications panel. 2.
Default SMS App Settings If you have multiple messaging apps installed on your phone, you can choose the app your phone uses for messaging. The app you select here will be used when you choose Messaging in other apps, such as when sharing items like pictures or video. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > More > Default SMS app. 2. Choose a messaging app. The default SMS app is set.
Sound Setting Phone ringtone Description Set your phone’s default ringtone. Default notification ringtone Set the default tone for phone notifications. Vibrate pattern Set the pattern of vibration when vibration is enabled for notifications. Other sounds Manage system sounds including dial pad tones, screen lock sounds, touch sounds, vibration on touch, and emergency tone. Notification mode Select the sound mode of notification.
Display Setting Description Font size Set font size for display. Pulse notification light Set whether to flash the light beneath the Home Key missed calls, new messages, and other events. Accelerometer Calibration Calibrate the phone's accelerometer when you detect any error during use. Navigation key light duration Control the back light duration of the Home Key the Recent Apps Key . to notify you of , the Back Key , and Access Display Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2.
Language & Input Settings Your phone’s language & input settings let you select a language for the phone’s menus and keyboards, select and configure keyboard settings, configure speech input settings, and set your phone’s mouse/trackpad options. Language and Input Settings Overview You can set the following options in the Language and input settings menu: Language and Input Setting Description Language Set the language for your display and menus.
n n n Set Google Keyboard Options: From the Language & input settings menu, tap Google Keyboard and configure your keyboard options. Set Output for Text-to-Speech Output: From the Language & input settings menu, tap Textto-speech output, tap a settings option, and follow the onscreen instructions. Set Speed of Pointer for Mouse/Trackpad: From the Language & input settings menu, tap Pointer speed, drag the bar to adjust the speed, and tap OK.
1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Battery. 3. Tap items to view details. Check your battery condition and access additional options. App Settings Check installed applications and running applications. Apps Settings Overview Items that can be checked in the Apps settings menu are the following. Apps Setting Description Downloaded Check downloaded apps. Running Check running apps. All Check all apps. Access Apps Settings 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Apps. 2.
Navigation Key Setting The Navigation key setting menu allows you to exchange the positions of the Back Key Recent Apps Key . and the To swap the positions of the two keys: 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings > Navigation key. 2. Tap an option. Location Access Settings Your Location Services settings menu lets you select how your phone determines its location (using the wireless networks, GPS satellites, both, or neither).
Security Settings The Security settings menus let you set encryption options, password visibility, administrator settings, and credential storage options. Security Settings Overview Many security settings are dependent on Screen lock settings, SIM lock settings, etc. The following table outlines the settings available through the Security settings menu: Security Setting Description Screen lock Protect your phone with a screen lock that you must enter to use the phone.
Your security settings are applied and saved. Backup & Reset Your phone’s Backup & reset menu lets you back up your phone’s data and settings to Google servers before resetting your phone to the original factory settings.
Factory Data Reset Tip: Before performing a factory data reset on your phone, you may want to unmount the SD card to avoid losing any data you may have stored on it. From home, tap Apps Storage > Unmount SD card to unmount the storage card. > Settings > 1. From the Backup and reset menu, tap Factory data reset.
2. Read the factory data reset information page and tap RESET PHONE. 3. Tap ERASE EVERYTHING. Your phone will power down and reset itself, which may take up to 10 minutes. l Once the phone has reset, it will run through the Setup Screens again. See Complete the Setup Screens to start over. Accounts The Accounts settings menu lets you add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.
Set Up a New Account 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap Accounts > Add account. An Add account window appears. 3. Tap an account type and then follow the onscreen instructions to add the required account information, and then tap Done. The account is added to the accounts list. Manage Existing Accounts 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap an account type displayed below Accounts. 3. Tap an account in the category. The account settings menu appears. 4. Select your account settings.
Accessibility Option Description TalkBack Set the TalkBack service to help blind or low-vision users access the phone. Switch Access Set Switch Access to allow you to control the phone using configurable key combinations. Magnification gestures Set whether to allow zooming in and out the screen content by tripletapping the screen. Large text Set whether to enlarge the text on the screen. High contrast text Set whether to display onscreen text with higher contrast.
Connect Your Printer to Your Google Account How you connect your printer to your Google Account depends on the type of your printer. For traditional printers, follow the steps below. 1. Connect the printer to your computer and install necessary software so that the printer is ready for printing. 2. Open the Chrome Web browser on the computer and go to the Settings page. 3. Click Add printers and follow the prompts to add the printer to your Google Account.
2. Select a printer you have added to the phone or tap away. > All printers… to add a printer right 3. Configure other print job options, such as number of copies, color, and paper size. 4. Tap Print to send the print job wireless to your printer through Google Servers. Note: Instead of selecting a printer, you can also choose to save the file to Google Drive or as a PDF file.
System Updates The System updates menu lets you update your PRL (preferred roaming list), your user profile, your Android software, and your phone firmware. 1. From home, tap Apps > Settings . 2. Tap System updates and select an option and follow the prompts to complete the update. l For complete system update information, see Update Your Phone. About Phone The about phone menu lets you access important phone information, search for and apply updates, and view legal and safety information.
For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your phone, including troubleshooting, specifications, account information, warranty information, and customer service contact information. Troubleshooting Check the questions and answers below for troubleshooting solutions for common phone issues. Check Here First Question: Phone freezes/operation is unstable. Answer: Turn the phone on again.
l From home, tap Apps > Settings > More > Reset to default. > Mobile networks > Access Point Names Question: Battery level goes down quickly. Answer: Are you where signal is weak or have been out of service area for a long period? Calling where signal is weak or being out of service area uses a lot of Battery. Question: Cannot install applications. Answer: Applications cannot be installed with only a little free space on the phone or SD card. To check free space, see Storage Settings.
Battery Specifications Item Description Voltage 3.8V Type Lithium-ion Capacity 2300mAh Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 5.0 x 53.8 x 73 mm Boost Account Information and Help Find out about managing your account online and on your phone, buying additional minutes for your plan, and getting help. For more information about your Boost Mobile account, as well as other Boost Mobile services, visit us at: boostmobile.com. Manage Your Account Access information about your account.
From Any Other Phone n Boost Customer Care: 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848). Re-Boost Boost Mobile makes it easy to add money to your account. You decide exactly how and where you want to pay. Keep your account active by using your phone and adding money to your account. Pay with Cash Find an Authorized Re-Boost Retailer near you. Pick up a Re-Boost Card or recharge for as low as $10 at the register, where available.
Index A Accessibility 229 Accessory Port 3 Accounts Add new 229 Manage 229 Settings 228 Activation 23, 232 Airplane Mode 36, 208 Alarm 171 Android Keyboard 37 Answer a Call 75 Apps 33 Find and install 49 Request refunds 50 Uninstall 54 Update 50 Apps List 27 Apps Settings 223 B Back Key 2 Back Up Phone 226 Battery Charge 17 Insert 15 Remove 16 Settings 222 Bluetooth Connect 205 Receive information 206 Send information 205 Settings 210 Share pictures and videos 156 Turn on or off 203 Bookmark 136 Browser Bo
Delete account 131 Manage inbox 132 Send Gmail 113 Setup 125 Share pictures 152 View and reply 130 Emergency Numbers 73 Encrypt phone 225 Encrypt SD Card 225 Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) 74 Enter Text 36 Exchange ActiveSync Add account 129 Features 133 Extended Home Screen 62 F Facebook 173 Share pictures and videos 158 Factory Data Reset 227 File Manager 174 Files Transfer between phone and computer 196 Flash 3 Flick 22 Flickr Share pictures 158 Folders 69 Font Size 220 G Gallery 146 View pictures and videos
Wireless networks 224 Location Services 224 Lock Key 3 M Maps 179 Memory 222 Messaging 105 microSD Card Encrypt 225 Format 222 Mount 222 Unmount 222 MMS Options 111 Send messages 106 Mobile Hotspot 202 Multimedia Messaging Share pictures and videos 154 Music Google Play Music 187 Music Player 181 N nano-SIM Card 3 Navigation Key Setting 224 Notification Icons 64 Notification Panel 65 Notifications 64 P Phone Dialer 71 Phone Calls 71 Answer 74 Emergency numbers 73 Using Call Logs 81 Using contacts 80 Usin
Speaker 3 Specifications 235 Spread 23 Status Bar 63 Status Icons 64 Stopwatch 172 Storage Settings 222 Swipe 21 Swype 38 Settings 221 Synchronize Exchange ActiveSync 133 System Updates 233 T Tap 20 Tethering 202 Text-to-Speech 221 Text Editing 43 Text Entry 36 Text Messaging Conversations 109 Draft messages 108 Notifications 109 Options 111 Send messages 105 Timer 172 Touch 20 Touch and Hold 20 TouchPal X 40 Touchscreen Keyboard 36 Turn off 56 Turn on 57 Troubleshooting 73 Turn Device Off 19 Turn Device O
