Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 7
About this User Guide......................................................................... 7
Overview.............................................................................................7
Assembly............................................................................................ 8
Screen protection..............................................................................10
Starting your device for the first time................................................. 10
Why do I need a Google™ account?.................................................11
Charging your Device........................................................................11
Learning the basics...................................................................... 13
Using the touchscreen...................................................................... 13
Locking and Unlocking the Screen.................................................... 15
Home screen.................................................................................... 15
Application screen.............................................................................17
Navigating Applications..................................................................... 18
Small apps........................................................................................19
Widgets............................................................................................ 20
Shortcuts and folders........................................................................20
Background and Themes..................................................................21
Battery and power management....................................................... 22
Taking a screenshot..........................................................................23
Recording your screen...................................................................... 24
Notifications...................................................................................... 24
Icons in the status bar.......................................................................26
Application Overview.........................................................................28
Downloading applications............................................................30
Downloading applications from Google Play™.................................. 30
Downloading applications from other sources................................... 30
Internet and networks.................................................................. 31
Browsing the web............................................................................. 31
Internet and MMS settings ............................................................... 31
Wi-Fi® ............................................................................................. 32
Sharing your mobile data connection................................................ 34
Controlling data usage...................................................................... 35
Selecting mobile networks................................................................ 36
Virtual private networks (VPNs)..........................................................37
Synchronizing data on your device..............................................38
Synchronizing with Online Accounts..................................................38
Synchronizing with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®.....................38
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Basic settings...............................................................................40
Accessing settings............................................................................ 40
Sound, Ringtone, and Volume ..........................................................40
SIM card protection ......................................................................... 42
Screen settings................................................................................. 43
Daydream......................................................................................... 44
Screen lock.......................................................................................44
Unlocking Your Device Automatically.................................................45
Language settings.............................................................................49
Date and time................................................................................... 49
X-Reality™ for mobile........................................................................49
Enhancing the sound output............................................................. 49
Multiple User Accounts..................................................................... 50
Typing text................................................................................... 53
On-Screen Keyboard........................................................................ 53
Phonepad......................................................................................... 54
Entering text using voice input...........................................................55
Editing text........................................................................................55
Personalizing the On-Screen Keyboard............................................. 56
Calling.......................................................................................... 58
Making calls...................................................................................... 58
Receiving Calls..................................................................................59
Ongoing calls.................................................................................... 61
Using the call log...............................................................................61
Forwarding Calls............................................................................... 62
Restricting calls................................................................................. 62
Multiple calls..................................................................................... 63
Conference calls............................................................................... 63
Voicemail.......................................................................................... 64
Emergency calls................................................................................64
Contacts ......................................................................................65
Transferring contacts........................................................................ 65
Searching and viewing contacts........................................................66
Adding and editing contacts..............................................................67
Adding medical and emergency contact information......................... 68
Favorites and groups........................................................................ 69
Sending contact information..............................................................70
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application....................... 70
Backing up Contacts.........................................................................70
Messaging and chat.....................................................................72
Reading and sending messages....................................................... 72
Organizing your messages................................................................ 73
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Calling from a message.....................................................................74
Messaging settings........................................................................... 74
Instant messaging and video chat..................................................... 74
Email.............................................................................................75
Setting up email................................................................................ 75
Sending and Receiving Email Messages........................................... 75
Organizing your email messages....................................................... 76
Email account settings...................................................................... 77
Gmail™.............................................................................................77
Music ...........................................................................................79
Transferring music to your device .....................................................79
Listening to music............................................................................. 79
Music home screen menu................................................................. 81
Playlists.............................................................................................82
Sharing music................................................................................... 82
Enhancing the sound........................................................................ 82
Recognizing Music with TrackID™.................................................... 83
FM radio....................................................................................... 84
Listening to the radio.........................................................................84
Favorite radio channels..................................................................... 85
Sound settings..................................................................................85
Camera.........................................................................................86
Taking photos and recording videos..................................................86
Face detection.................................................................................. 87
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces................................. 87
Adding the geographical position to your photos...............................88
General camera settings................................................................... 88
Still camera settings.......................................................................... 91
Video camera settings.......................................................................95
Photos and videos in Album........................................................ 98
Viewing Photos and Videos...............................................................98
Sharing and Managing Photos and Videos........................................99
Editing photos with the Photo editor application..............................100
Editing videos with the Movie Creator application............................101
Hiding photos and videos................................................................101
Album Homescreen Menu...............................................................102
Viewing your photos on a map........................................................ 103
Videos........................................................................................ 105
Watching videos in the Video application.........................................105
Transferring video content to your device ....................................... 106
Managing video content..................................................................106
Movie Creator................................................................................. 106
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Connectivity............................................................................... 108
Mirroring the Screen of Your Device on a TV Using a Cable............ 108
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV..................... 108
Sharing Content with DLNA Certified™ Devices.............................. 109
Connecting Your Device to USB Accessories..................................111
Connecting Your Device to a DUALSHOCK™ Series Wireless
Controller........................................................................................ 112
NFC................................................................................................ 112
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.................................................... 114
One-Touch Setup........................................................................... 116
Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 117
Controlling Accessories and Settings with Smart Connect™........... 117
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™............................. 119
Using your device as a wallet.......................................................... 119
Travel and maps.........................................................................120
Using Location Services.................................................................. 120
Google Maps™ and navigation....................................................... 120
Using data traffic when traveling......................................................121
Using your device with a car infotainment system............................121
Airplane mode.................................................................................122
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 123
Calendar......................................................................................... 123
Alarm and Clock............................................................................. 124
Accessibility............................................................................... 126
Magnification Gestures....................................................................126
Large Text.......................................................................................126
Color Correction..............................................................................126
Simple Homescreen........................................................................126
Hearing Aid Compatibility................................................................ 126
TalkBack.........................................................................................127
TTY (Teletypewriter) Mode...............................................................127
Slow Talk........................................................................................ 127
Support and maintenance..........................................................128
Support for your device...................................................................128
Computer tools............................................................................... 128
Updating your device...................................................................... 129
Finding a lost device .......................................................................130
Finding the identification number of your device.............................. 131
Memory and Storage...................................................................... 131
Managing files using a computer..................................................... 133
Backing up and restoring content................................................... 134
Running Diagnostic Tests on Your Device....................................... 135
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Resetting Your Applications............................................................ 136
Restarting and resetting your device............................................... 136
Using Your Device in Wet and Dusty Conditions..............................138
Recycling your device..................................................................... 139
Limitations to services and features.................................................139
Legal information.............................................................................139
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