Table of contents Google applications ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 48 Play Store ....................48 Your mobile �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 4 Chrome ....................48 Keys and connectors ................4 Maps ...................... 48 Getting started ..................6 YouTube ....................49 Home screen ................... 8 Drive ...................... 49 Text input ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
10.16 Privacy ....................55 Your mobile �������������������������������������������� 10.17 Apps ...................... 55 10.18 Storage ....................55 1�1 Keys and connectors 10.19 Users & accounts .................. 56 10.20 Google ....................56 Headset connector 10.21 Accessibility ................... 56 10.22 System ....................56 Front camera Making the most of your phone ���������������������������������������������������������������...
Triple Lens Camera Power key • Press: Lock the screen or light up the screen. LED Flash • Press and hold: Show the pop-up menu to select from Power off, Restart, Airplane mode, Cast. • Press and hold the Power key for more than 11 seconds to reboot. •...
If you do not know your PIN/password or pattern, or if you have forgotten it, contact your service provider. Do not leave your PIN/password or pattern, with your phone. Store this information in a safe place when not in use. Set up your phone for the first time The first time you power on the phone, you'll be able to select your language, select a network, log in to your Google Account and Google Services, and select...
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1�3�1 Using the touchscreen 1�3�2 Status bar From the status bar, you can view both phone status and notification information. Status icons To open an application, tap it with your finger. Vibrate mode Touch and Hold WCDMA Alarm is set Touch and hold the item to view options for the item, such as Move, Remove, and more.
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1�3�3 Search bar Notification panel When there are notifications, drag down the Status bar to open the Notification The phone provides a Search function which can be used to locate information panel to read the detailed information. Tap on the notification directly to open the within applications, the phone or the web.
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1�3�4 Lock/Unlock your screen 1�3�5 Personalize your Home screen To protect your phone and privacy, you can lock the phone screen by creating a variety of patterns, PINs or passwords etc. You can touch and hold a folder, an application or a widget to activate the Move To lock the phone screen mode, and drag the item to any Home screen as you prefer.
Consult recently used applications Text input ������������������������������������������������ To consult recently used applications, touch Recent APPs from the Home screen. Touch a thumbnail in the window to open the related application. 2�1 Using the Onscreen Keyboard Onscreen keyboard settings Swipe up on the Home screen, select Settings >...
Text editing Phone call, Call log and Contacts ������� You can edit the text you have entered� • Touch and hold or double tap the text you would like to edit. 3�1 Phone �������������������������������������������������������������� • The following options will show: Cut, Copy, Share, Select all� 3�1�1 Placing a call You can easily make a call using Phone .
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3�1�4 During a call Emergency call If your phone has network coverage, dial emergency number and touch To adjust the volume during a call, press the Volume up/down key. make an emergency call. This works even without a SIM card and without typing the PIN code.
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3�1�5 Managing multiple calls Quick responses Touch to edit quick responses which will be used when you reject a call with With this phone you can handle multiple calls at the same time. messages. Swap calls Calls When you accept two calls, touch the icon to switch between two lines.
Caller ID & spam 3�2 Contacts ����������������������������������������������������������� • See caller and spam ID Contacts enables quick and easy access to the people you want to reach. You Identify business and spam numbers can view and create contacts on your phone. • Verified Calls 3�2�1 Consult your Contacts See the caller ID and reason for incoming calls from business To access this feature, swipe up on the Home screen, then select Contacts...
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3�2�2 Adding a contact This choice is only available when the contact has more than one number. Set ringtone for a contact Touch to create a new contact. On the contact's detail screen, touch to set ringtone. You are required to enter the contact's name and other contact information. By scrolling up and down on the screen, you can move from one field to another Delete a contact easily.
3�2�5 Contacts importing, exporting, and sharing Messages ������������������������������������������� From the Contacts screen, touch to open the options menu, touch Settings > Import/Export, then select to import/export contacts from/to your SIM card, You can create, edit, and receive SMS and MMS with this phone. phone, micro SD card, etc.
4�3 Adjust message settings Sending a multimedia message MMS enables you to send video clips, images, photos, animations, slides and You can adjust a set of message settings. From the Messaging application screen, sounds to other compatible mobiles and e-mail addresses. touch and then Settings.
Further operations when viewing a picture/video you have taken Camera ��������������������������������������������� • Slide left or right to view the photos or videos you have taken. Your mobile phone is equipped with a camera and a camcorder for taking photos • Touch , then select Gmail/Bluetooth/MMS/etc.
• Grid Gmail ������������������������������������������������� Switch the toggle to enable/disable grid view. It divides the screen into equal parts and helps you take better photos by making it simple to align compositional As Google's web-based email service, Gmail is configured when you first set up elements to the grid.
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You can search for an email by sender, subject, label, etc. Touch to show additional options: • Touch the Search mail bar from the Inbox screen. • Move to • Touch to say something or enter the keyword you want to search for in the Touch to move the email to other labels.
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• Open web links in Gmail • Sync Gmail Touch to enable the function for faster browsing of the link in the email through Mark the checkbox to turn on/off Gmail sync. Gmail. Otherwise you can only open the link through Chrome. • Days of mail to sync • Auto-fit messages Touch to set the duration of days for mail sync.
Calendar & Alarm clock ������������������������ 7�2 Clock�������������������������������������������������������������� Your mobile phone has a built-in clock. 7�1 Calendar �������������������������������������������������������� To access this function, swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Clock 7�2�1 Alarm Use Calendar to keep track of important meetings, appointments, etc. From the Clock screen, touch Alarm to enter.
7�2�5 Adjust Clock settings Getting connected ��������������������������������� Touch to access Clock and Alarm settings. To connect to the internet with this phone, you can use 4G network or Wi-Fi, whichever is more convenient. 8�1 Connecting to the Internet 8�1�1 5G The first time you turn on your phone with network signal, it will automatically configure your network service: 5G To activate/deactivate Data roaming...
To activate notification when a new network is detected To turn on Bluetooth When Wi-Fi is on and the network notification is activated, the Wi-Fi icon will appear • Swipe up on the Home screen, then touch Settings > Bluetooth� on the status bar whenever the phone detects an available wireless network within •...
8�3 Connecting to a computer To rename or secure your portable hotspot When a Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is activated, you can change the name of your With the USB cable, you can transfer media files and other files between your phone's Wi-Fi network (SSID) and secure its Wi-Fi network.
To edit/delete a VPN Google applications �������������������������� To edit a VPN: • Swipe up on the Home screen. Google apps are preinstalled on your phone to improve work efficiency and help you enjoy life. • Touch Settings > Connected devices > VPN. This manual briefly introduces the apps.
9�4 YouTube 9�9 Photos YouTube is an online video-sharing application where users can upload, view, Google Photos stores and backs up your photos and videos. It also automatically and share videos. Available content includes video clips, TV clips, music videos, analyses photos and organizes them into groups, so that you can quickly locate and other content such as video blogging, short original videos, and educational the photo you need.
Data usage is measured by your phone, and your provider may count Settings �������������������������������������������� differently. Please consider using a conservative limit. 10�3�3 Airplane mode To access this function, swipe up on the Home screen and then touch Settings You can also swipe down from the notification panel and touch Use Airplane mode to simultaneously disable all wireless connections including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and more.
10�7 NXTVISION 10�11 Advanced features • Image enhancement With this menu, you can set Multiple User, Screen Recorder, One-Handed mode, Game mode, etc. Touch to enhance image contrast automatically, sharpness and dark details. 10�12 Smart Manager • Video & Game enhancement Touch to enhance the color, contrast and depth of detail of video &...
10�19 Users & accounts • Smart Lock Smart Lock keeps your device unlocked when it's safe with you and locked when Touch to add, remove, and manage your email and other supported accounts. it detects that it's been put down. You can also use these settings to control how and whether all applications send, •...
Safety and use ������������������������������������������� • Backup Turn on to back up your phone’s settings and other application data to Google servers. If you replace your phone, the settings and data you’ve backed up will be We recommend that you read this chapter carefully before using your phone. restored onto the new phone when you sign in with your Google Account.
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• Remember to make backup copies or keep a written record of all important For a non-unibody device with a non-removable battery: information stored on your phone. Observe the following precautions: • Some people may suffer epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to flashing •...
Items of equipment with this symbol are not to be thrown into ordinary bins if your The exposure standard for phones employs a unit of measurement known as the jurisdiction or your region has suitable recycling and collection facilities; instead Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Please note that when using an accessory some of your personal data may be a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits shared with the main device.
Licenses ����������������������������������������������������� The wireless telephone industry has developed ratings to assist hearing device users in finding wireless devices that may be compatible with their hearing devices. Not all wireless devices have been rated. Wireless devices that are rated will have microSD Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Warranty b) 20.19(f)(2)(i) specified disclosure for handsets certified under ANSI C63.19 and not tested for T-Coil operations in accordance with the guidance issued by OET in KDB Publication 285076 D02 will require disclosure that the handset does For information on warranty of your device, visit the USA and Canada websites at not meet the relevant rating(s) with respect to such operation(s).
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