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ZTE N861
User Manual

About This Manual
Thank you for choosing this ZTE mobile device. In order to
keep your device in its best condition, please read this
manual and keep it for future reference.

Copyright
Copyright © 2013 ZTE CORPORATION
All rights reserved.
No part of this publication may be quoted, reproduced,
translated or used in any form or by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying and microfilm, without the
prior written permission of ZTE Corporation.

Notice
ZTE Corporation reserves the right to make modifications on print
errors or update specifications in this guide without prior notice.
This manual has been designed with the utmost care to ensure
the accuracy of its content. However, all statements, information
and recommendations contained therein do not constitute a
warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied. Please refer to
chapter For Your Safety to be sure to use your phone properly
and safely.
We offer self-service for our smart terminal device users. Please
visit the ZTE official website (at www.ztedevice.com) for more
information on self-service and supported product models.
Information on the website takes precedence.

Disclaimer
ZTE Corporation expressly disclaims any liability for faults and
damages caused by unauthorized modifications of the software.
Images and screenshots used in this manual may differ from the
actual product. Content in this manual may differ from the actual
product or software.

Trademarks
ZTE and the ZTE logos are trademarks of the ZTE Corporation.
Google and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc.
The Bluetooth® trademark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth
SIG, Inc. and any use of such trademarks by ZTE Corporation is
under license.
The microSD logo
Association.

is a trademark of the SD Card

Other trademarks and trade names are the property of their
respective owners.

Version No.: R1.0
Edition Time : 2013.7.18

Contents
Getting Started .......................................................12
Getting to Know Your Phone ............................................. 12
Knowing the Keys.............................................................. 14
Installing a microSD Card.................................................. 14
Installing the Battery .......................................................... 16
Charging the Battery.......................................................... 17
Extending the Battery Life ................................................. 18
Powering On/Off ................................................................ 19
Locking/Unlocking the Screen and Keys ........................... 19
Using the Touch Screen .................................................... 20
Getting to Know the Home Screen .................................... 21

Personalizing..........................................................23
Changing the System Language ....................................... 23
Setting the Date and Time Format..................................... 23
Changing Ringtone and Notification Sound....................... 23
Turning On/Off Touch Sounds ........................................... 24
Adjusting Volumes ............................................................. 24
Switching to Silent Mode ................................................... 24
Applying New Wallpapers.................................................. 25
Changing Screen Brightness............................................. 25
Protecting Your Phone With Screen Locks ........................ 26
Protecting Your Phone With Encryption............................. 27

Knowing the Basics...............................................29
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Monitoring the Phone Status..............................................29
Managing Notifications ......................................................30
Managing Shortcuts and Widgets ......................................32
Organizing With Folders ....................................................33
Rearranging the Favorites Tray .........................................34
Entering Text......................................................................34
Editing Text ........................................................................41
Opening and Switching Apps .............................................42

Connecting to Networks and Devices..................44
Connecting to Mobile Networks .........................................44
Connecting to Wi-Fi ...........................................................45
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices.......................................48
Connecting to Your Computer via USB..............................51
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks..............................54

Phone Calls ............................................................56
Placing and Ending Calls...................................................56
Answering or Rejecting Calls .............................................57
Working With the Call Log .................................................57
Calling Your Contacts.........................................................59
Checking Voicemail ...........................................................60
Using Options During a Call...............................................60
Managing Multi-party Calls ................................................61
Adjusting Your Call Settings...............................................62

People.....................................................................66
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Checking Contact Details .................................................. 66
Adding a New Contact....................................................... 66
Setting Up Your Own Profile .............................................. 67
Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts ...................... 67
Working With Favorite Contacts ........................................ 69
Working With Groups ........................................................ 69
Searching for a Contact..................................................... 71
Editing Contacts ................................................................ 71

Accounts.................................................................75
Adding or Removing Accounts........................................... 75
Configuring Account Sync ................................................. 76

Email .......................................................................78
Setting Up the First Email Account .................................... 78
Checking Your Emails........................................................ 78
Responding to an Email .................................................... 79
Writing and Sending an Email ........................................... 80
Adding Signature to Your Emails ....................................... 81
Adding and Editing Email Accounts ................................... 81
Changing General Email Settings ..................................... 82

GmailTM ...................................................................84
Opening Your Gmail Inbox................................................. 84
Switching Accounts............................................................ 84
Writing and Sending a Message........................................ 85
Adding Signature to Your Gmail Messages ....................... 85

Replying to or Forwarding a Message ...............................86
Working With Received Attachments .................................86
Searching for Messages ....................................................87
Working With Labels ..........................................................87
Changing Gmail Settings ...................................................89

Messaging ..............................................................90
Opening the Messaging Screen.........................................90
Sending a Text Message....................................................90
Sending a Multimedia Message.........................................91
Replying to a Message ......................................................92
Forwarding a Message ......................................................92
Viewing Details About a Message......................................92
Deleting Messages or Threads ..........................................93
Changing Message Settings ..............................................93

Calendar .................................................................94
Viewing Your Calendars and Events ..................................94
Creating an Event ..............................................................96
Editing or Deleting an Event ..............................................96
Changing Calendar Settings ..............................................97

Google Talk ............................................................98
Signing In to See Your Friends ..........................................98
Adding a Friend .................................................................98
Changing Your Online Status .............................................99
Chatting With Friends ........................................................99

Changing Google Talk Settings ....................................... 101

Google+ ................................................................102
Organizing Your Contacts ................................................ 102
Getting Updates .............................................................. 102
Chatting With Contacts .................................................... 103
Checking Photos ............................................................. 103
Checking and Managing Your Profile .............................. 104

Browser ................................................................105
Opening the Browser....................................................... 105
Working With an Opened Page ....................................... 106
Using Multiple Browser Tabs ........................................... 108
Downloading Files ........................................................... 109
Using Bookmarks ............................................................ 109
Viewing Your Browsing History........................................ 110
Changing Browser Settings ............................................. 111

Maps, Navigation, Local, and Latitude ...............112
Activating Location Services............................................ 112
Getting Your Location ...................................................... 112
Searching for a Location.................................................. 113
Getting Directions to Your Destination ............................. 113
Searching for Local Places.............................................. 114
Sharing Location ............................................................. 115

Google Search, Voice Search, and Voice Actions
...............................................................................116
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Searching With Text ......................................................... 116
Searching by Speaking .................................................... 116
Using Voice Actions ......................................................... 117
Changing Search and Voice Search Settings .................. 117

Camera ................................................................. 118
Capturing a Photo............................................................ 118
Customize Camera Settings ............................................ 119
Taking a Panoramic Photo...............................................120
Recording a Video ...........................................................121
Customizing Camcorder Settings ....................................123

Gallery .................................................................. 124
Opening Gallery...............................................................124
Working With Albums.......................................................124
Working With Pictures......................................................125
Working With Videos........................................................128

Music .................................................................... 129
Copying Music Files to Your Phone .................................129
Viewing Your Music Library..............................................130
Playing Music...................................................................131
Managing Playlists...........................................................132

Play Music ............................................................ 134
Playing Your Music ..........................................................134
Managing Playlists...........................................................136

Video Player .........................................................138
Opening the Video Library............................................... 138
Playing and Controlling Videos........................................ 138
Managing Video Files ...................................................... 139

Sound Recorder ...................................................140
Recording a Voice Memo ................................................ 140
Playing a Voice Memo ..................................................... 140

More Apps.............................................................141
Alarm ............................................................................... 141
Backup and Restore ........................................................ 142
Calculator ........................................................................ 142
Chrome............................................................................ 142
Downloads....................................................................... 143
Easy WiFi ........................................................................ 143
File Manager ................................................................... 143
News and Weather .......................................................... 144
Note pad.......................................................................... 144
Play Books ...................................................................... 144
Play Movies & TV ............................................................ 145
Siren ................................................................................ 145
Software Update.............................................................. 145
Task Manager.................................................................. 146
Timer ............................................................................... 146
World Time ...................................................................... 146
YouTube .......................................................................... 147

Play Store ............................................................. 148
Browsing and Searching for Apps....................................148
Downloading and Installing Apps .....................................148
Managing Your Downloads ..............................................149

Settings ................................................................ 150
Wireless and Networks ....................................................150
Device..............................................................................151
Personal ..........................................................................153
System.............................................................................157

Troubleshooting................................................... 158
For Your Safety .................................................... 162
General Safety.................................................................162
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .........................................163
FCC Compliance .............................................................165
IC Notice ..........................................................................166
Distraction........................................................................167
Product Handling .............................................................168
Electrical Safety ...............................................................173
Radio Frequency Interference .........................................174
Explosive Environments...................................................176

Getting Started
Getting to Know Your Phone
Power Key
Earpiece

Front Camera

LED Indicator

Touchscreen

Back Key

Menu Key
Home Key

Headset Jack

Back Camera
Flash Lamp
Volume Keys

Battery Cover

Charging/
USB Jack
Speaker

Knowing the Keys
Key

Function

Power Key

•

•
•

Home Key

•
•

Press and hold to turn on or off Flight mode,
enable silent mode or silent mode with
vibration, disable silent mode, power off or
restart.
Press to switch your phone to Sleep mode.
Press to wake up your phone.
Touch to return to the Home Screen from
any application or screen.
Touch and hold to see recently used
applications.

Menu Key

Touch to get the options for the current screen.

Back Key

Touch to go to the previous screen.

Volume Keys

Press or hold to turn the volume up or down.

Installing a microSD Card
A microSD card can be installed and removed while the phone is
turned on. Unmount the microSD card before removing it.

1. Remove the back cover.

2. Hold your microSD card with the metal contacts facing down
and slide it in.

NOTE: microSD logo
Association.

is a trademark of the SD Card

3. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.

Installing the Battery
Switch off your phone before installing or replacing the battery.
1. Remove the back cover.

2. Insert the battery by aligning the metal contacts on the
battery with the metal contacts in the battery compartment.
Gently push down on the battery until it clicks into place.

3. Press the cover gently back into place until you hear a click.

Charging the Battery
Although the battery comes partially charged, it is recommended
you fully charge the battery before using your phone for the first
time.
If the battery is low, a pop-up message will display on the screen.
As you charge your phone, the screen will tell you the exact
battery level each time you wake up your phone.
WARNING! Use only ZTE-approved chargers and cables. The
use of unapproved accessories could damage your phone or
cause the battery to explode.
1. Connect the adapter to the charging jack. Ensure that the
adapter is inserted with the correct orientation. Do not force
the connector into the charging jack.

2. Connect the charger to a standard AC wall outlet. If the phone
or , appear on
is on, you’ll see a charging icon, such as
the status bar.
3. Disconnect the charger when the battery is fully charged.

Extending the Battery Life
Active applications, screen brightness levels, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
usage and GPS functionality can drain your battery. You can
follow the helpful tips below to conserve your battery power:

•

Reduce the screen backlight time.

•

Lower the screen brightness.

•

Turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off when not in use.

•

Disable the GPS function when not in use. Most applications
using this function will periodically query the GPS satellites
for your current location; each query drains your battery.

•

When taking pictures, do not use a flash unless necessary.

Powering On/Off
•
•

Press and hold the Power Key to turn on your phone.
To turn it off, press and hold the Power Key to open the
options menu. Touch Power off and then touch OK.

Locking/Unlocking the Screen and
Keys
Your phone allows you to quickly lock the screen and keys (put
the phone to sleep mode) when not in use and to turn the screen
back on and unlock it when you need it.
To lock the screen and keys:
To quickly turn the screen off and lock the keys, press the Power
Key.
NOTE: 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 screen is off.

To unlock the screen and keys:
1. Press the Power Key to turn the screen on.
2. Touch and hold
-or-

at the center of the screen.

You can drag
towards any direction to access the
application shortcuts. Touch an application or function icon to
unlock the screen and open the application or enable the
function quickly.
NOTE: If you have set an unlock pattern, PIN or password for
your phone (see chapter Personalizing – Protecting Your Phone
With Screen Locks), you’ll need to draw the pattern or enter the
PIN/password to unlock your screen.

Using the Touch Screen
Your phone’s touch screen lets you control actions through a
variety of touch gestures.
•

Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select
items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or
press onscreen buttons, simply touch them with your finger.

•

Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a
message or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.

•

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.

•

Pinch
In some apps (such as Maps, Browser, and Gallery), you can
zoom in and out by placing two fingers on the screen at once
and pinching them together (to zoom out) or spreading them
apart (to zoom in).

•

Rotate the screen
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen
orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone
sideways.

Getting to Know the Home Screen
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.
Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the
screen left or right to display additional screens.

Status &
Notifications

Google
Search

Widget

Shortcut
All apps
Phone

Browser

People

Messaging

Personalizing
Changing the System Language
1.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Language & input > Language.

Select the language you need.

Setting the Date and Time Format
1.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Date & time.

Set the date/time format.

Changing Ringtone and Notification
Sound
You can customize the ringtone for incoming calls and default
notification sound.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Sound.
2. Touch Phone ringtone or Default notification.
3. Scroll through the ringtone list and select the ringtone you
want to use.
4. Touch OK.

NOTE: See chapter People – Editing Contacts – Set a Ringtone
for a Contact for how to assign a special ringtone to an individual
contact.

Turning On/Off Touch Sounds
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Sound.
2. Check or uncheck Touch sounds.

Adjusting Volumes
1.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Sound > Volumes.

Drag the sliders to adjust the volume for each type of audio.

Touch OK to save.

TIP: You can adjust the media volume when a media application
is in use by pressing the Volume Keys. If no media application is
active, press the Volume Keys to adjust ringtone volume (or the
earpiece volume during a call).

Switching to Silent Mode
You can set the phone to silent mode by using one of the
following methods.

•

Press and hold the Power Key and then touch
silent mode, touch

•

to enable

to enable silent mode with vibration,

or touch
to disable silent mode.
Keep pressing the Volume Keys down when no media
icon appears in the status
application is active. When the
bar, the phone is set to silent mode with vibration. When the
icon appears in the status bar, the phone is in silent
mode.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Sound > Silent mode, and touch Vibrate or Mute.

Applying New Wallpapers
You can set the wallpaper for the Home Screen.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > Wallpaper.
2. Select a wallpaper source and choose the image or
animation you want to use as the wallpaper. Some
cropping may be needed for Gallery images.
3. Touch DONE at the top of the screen (for Gallery images) or
Set wallpaper.

Changing Screen Brightness
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Display > Brightness.

2. Check Automatic brightness to make the phone adjust the
screen brightness automatically, or clear the check box to
adjust the brightness manually.
3. Touch OK.

Protecting Your Phone With Screen
Locks
You can protect your phone by creating a screen lock. When
enabled, you need to draw a pattern or enter a numeric PIN or
password to unlock the phone’s screen and keys.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Security.
2. Touch Screen lock.
3. Touch Pattern, PIN or Password.
X

If you touch Pattern, you’re guided to create a pattern you
must draw to unlock the screen. The first time you do this,
a short tutorial about creating an unlock pattern appears.
Then you’re prompted to draw and redraw your own
pattern.

If you touch PIN or Password, you’re prompted to set a
numeric PIN or a password you must enter to unlock your
screen.

The next time you turn on your phone or wake up the screen, you
must draw your unlock pattern or enter your PIN or password to
unlock it.

IMPORTANT: If you forget the pattern you set, try five times and
touch Forgot pattern? to sign in to the Google Account you have
added on the phone and reset the screen lock. You need an
active Internet connection.

Protecting Your Phone With Encryption
You can encrypt all the data on your phone: Google Accounts,
application data, music and other media, downloaded information,
and so on. If you do, you must enter a numeric PIN or password
each time you power on your phone.
WARNING! Encryption is irreversible. The only way to revert to
an unencrypted phone is to perform a factory data reset, which
erases all your data.
Encryption provides additional protection in case your phone is
stolen, and may be required or recommended in some
organizations. Consult your system administrator before turning it
on. In many cases the PIN or password you set for encryption is
controlled by the system administrator.
Before turning on encryption, prepare as follows:
1. Set a lock screen PIN or password.
2. Charge the battery.
3. Keep the phone connected to the charger.
4. Schedule an hour or more for the encryption process: you
must not interrupt it or you will lose some or all of your data.

When you're ready to turn on encryption:
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Security > Encrypt phone.
2. Read the information about encryption carefully.
The Encrypt phone button is dimmed if your battery's not
charged or your phone's not plugged in.
If you change your mind about encrypting your phone, touch
the Back Key.
WARNING! If you interrupt the encryption process, you will
lose data.
3. Touch Encrypt phone.
4. Enter your lock screen PIN or password and touch Next.
5. Touch Encrypt phone again.
The encryption process starts. Encryption can take an hour or
more, during which time your phone may restart several times.
When encryption is completed, you're prompted to enter your
PIN or password.
Subsequently, you must enter your PIN or password each time
you power on your phone, to decrypt it.

Knowing the Basics
Monitoring the Phone Status
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and
service status icons on the right side. Below are some of the
icons you may see.

1x Data connected

No signal

3G connected

Signal strength

Flight mode

Mobile data in use

Battery dead

Roaming

Battery low

Ringer off

Battery partially drained

Vibrate mode

Battery full

Speaker on

Battery charging

Phone microphone off

Wired headset
connected

Bluetooth on

Alarm set

Connected to a Wi-Fi
network

TTY mode on

Wi-Fi in use

Managing Notifications
Notification Icons
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides notification
icons on the left. Below are some of the icons you may see.
New SMS

microSD card unmounted

New MMS

microSD card removed

New Email

Upcoming event

New Gmail
message

New Wi-Fi network detected

New Google Talk
instant message

Downloading data

Problem with
SMS/MMS delivery

Sending data

Missed call

GPS on

Call in progress

Updates available

USB connected

Song is playing

Open/Close the Notification Panel
Notifications report the arrival of new messages, calendar
events, and alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when
you are playing music. You can open the notification panel to
view the details of notifications.
•

To open the notification panel, swipe your finger down from
the top of the screen.

•

To close the notification panel, swipe your finger up from the
bottom of the screen or touch the Back Key.

Respond to or Remove a Notification
In the notification panel, you can respond to a notification or
remove the notifications.
•
•

To respond to a notification, just touch it.
To remove a notification, swipe it left or right.

•

To remove all notifications, touch

•

Most apps that send notifications, such as Gmail and Google
Talk, have notification settings that you can adjust.

in the top right corner.

TIP: In the notification panel, touch
at the top of notifications
list to get to the Settings menu quickly.

Managing Shortcuts and Widgets
Add Shortcuts and Widgets
1. Touch the Home Key >

2. Touch APPS or WIDGETS and swipe on the screen to view
all available applications and widgets.
3. Touch and hold an application icon or a widget and drag it to
the Home Screen.

Move Shortcuts or Widgets
1. Touch and hold a shortcut or widget on the Home Screen.
2. Drag it to the place you need.

Remove Shortcuts or Widgets
1. Touch and hold a shortcut or widget on the Home Screen.
2. Drag it to

to remove it.

Adjust Widget Size
1. Touch and hold a widget on the Home Screen and then
release it.
2. An outline appears around the widget. Drag the outline to
resize the widget.
NOTE: Not all widgets can be resized.

Organizing With Folders
You can combine several app icons in a folder. Drop one app
icon over another on the Home screen, and the two icons will be
combined.

Create a Folder
1. Touch and hold the shortcut on the Home Screen you want to
add into a folder, and drop it over another shortcut icon.
2. A new folder will be created and the icons are added into the
folder.

Rename a Folder
1.

Touch a folder to open it.

Touch the folder name field and enter a new name.

Add Shortcuts to a Folder
1.

Touch and hold a shortcut and then drag it onto a folder icon.

Release the shortcut and it will be added into the folder.

Remove Shortcuts From a Folder
1.

Touch a folder to open it.

Touch and hold the shortcut you want to remove and then
drag it to the Home Screen.

Release the shortcut and it will be removed from the folder.

Rearranging the Favorites Tray
The Home Screen includes a customizable favorites tray at the
bottom visible from all Home Screens. You can drag apps,
shortcuts, folders, and other priority items in or out of the
favorites tray for instant access from any Home Screen.

To remove items from the favorites tray:
Touch and hold an item in the favorites tray and drag it out of the
tray.
To add items to the favorites tray:
Touch and hold an item on the Home Screen and drag it into the
favorites tray.
If the favorites tray is full, you need to remove an item in the tray.

Entering Text
You can enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some apps
open it automatically. In others, you open it by touching where
you want to type. You can touch the Back Key to hide the
onscreen keyboard.

Change Input Methods
1. When you use the onscreen keyboard to enter text, the icon
appears on the notification bar.
2. Open the notification panel and touch Select input method.
3. Select an input method you need.

Android Keyboard
The Android Keyboard provides a layout similar to a desktop
computer keyboard. Turn the phone sideways and the keyboard
will change from portrait to landscape. The landscape keyboard
is not supported in all applications.

•

Touch the alphabetic keys to enter letters. Touch and hold
some specific keys to enter associated accented letters or
numbers. For example, to enter È, touch and hold
and the
available accented letters and number 3 appear. Then slide
to choose È.

•

Touch
to use uppercase. Double-tap
to lock
uppercase. This key also changes to indicate the current
for lowercase,

case you are using:
and

for uppercase,

when locked in uppercase.

•

Touch

to delete the text before the cursor.

•

Touch

to select numbers and symbols. You can then

to find more. Also, often used symbols are
touch
displayed on top of the keyboard.
•

Touch and hold
emoticons.

•

Touch

•

Touch and hold
to change the input languages or set up
the Android keyboard.

and then swipe to choose the

to use Google’s networked voice input.

TouchPal Keyboard
TouchPal Keyboard offers three layouts: Full QWERTY, 12-Key
PhonePad and CooTek T+. You can swipe left or right on the
TouchPal keyboard to switch the layout.
You can also use TouchPal CurveTM to speed up text input by
replacing the key tapping motion of input with a tracing gesture
where you move your finger from letter to letter without lifting the
finger until you reach the end of the word.

To switch the keyboard layout:
1.

Touch the Home Key >
input >

> Settings > Language &

(TouchPal Keyboard) > Keyboard layout.

Check Swipe layout.

In the TouchPal keyboard screen, touch
and clear the
Curve box, and then touch Close.
Swipe left or right on the TouchPal keyboard to select the
Full QWERTY, 12-Key PhonePad or CooTek T+ layout.

Full QWERTY

• Touch the alphabetic keys to enter letters.
• Touch and hold an alphabetic key to enter the number or
symbol indicated on the bottom of the key; touch and hold an
alphabetic key and then slide to
to customize the number
or symbol for the key.

• Touch

to use uppercase or lowercase. This key also

changes to indicate the current case you are using:
for
lowercase,
for uppercase, and
when locked in
uppercase.
to enable word prediction. Slide left on
• Slide right on
to disable word prediction.
• Touch

to change input language.

to enter digits, symbols, emoticons and other
• Touch
pre-defined texts. Touch
to find more. Touch
/
to
lock or unlock the inputting. Touch
to go back to enter
letters.
• Touch

to start a new line.

• Touch or hold

to delete text before the cursor.

• Touch

to access the quick settings of TouchPal keyboard.

• Touch

to set the TouchPal keyboard options.

• Touch
to open text editing options. You can select, cut,
copy, paste, and delete text, or move the cursor.
• Touch

to use voice input.

• Touch
to hide the onscreen keyboard. You can touch the
text field again to show the keyboard.

12-Key PhonePad

• Touch a key repeatedly until the desired letter or symbol
appears. If word prediction is enabled (
), just touch the
keys once and choose the right word.
• Touch and hold a key to enter the number indicated on the
bottom of the key; touch and hold a key and then slide to
to customize the number or symbol for the key.
CooTek T+

• Touch to enter the left letter on the key; Double-tap or flick
right to enter the right letter/symbol on the key. If word
prediction is enabled (
), just touch the keys and choose
the right word.
• Touch and hold a key to enter the number or symbol indicated
on the bottom of the key; touch and hold a key and then slide
to customize the number or symbol for the key.
to
To enable and use TouchPal Curve:
1.

In the TouchPal keyboard screen, touch
Curve, and then touch Close.

and check

Move your finger from letter to letter on the keyboard to
trace a word without lifting the finger until you reach the end
of the word.
NOTE: TouchPal Curve is only available in the Full QWERTY
layout.

End of the
word
Start of
the word

TIPS:
• Touch when you want to. If you want to enter a single letter, go
ahead and touch.
• Lift your finger at the end of the word. A space is added
automatically when you begin to trace the next word.

Touch Input Settings
Choose the touch input settings by touching the Menu Key >
System settings > Language & input from the Home Screen.
In the KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS section, you can touch
Default to set the default input method, or touch
the settings for input methods.

to choose

Editing Text
• Move the insertion point: Touch where you want to type.
The cursor blinks in the new position, and a tab appears
below it. Drag the tab to move the cursor.
• Select text: Touch and hold or double-tap within the text.
The nearest word highlights, with a tab at each end of the
selection. Drag the tabs to change the selection.
• Cut or copy: Select the text you want to manipulate. Then
touch the Cut
or Copy
button to cut or copy the text to
the clipboard.
• Replace text with the clipboard text: Select the text you
want to replace. Then touch
or PASTE.

• Insert text from the clipboard: Move cursor to the insertion
point and then touch and hold the tab below the cursor.
Release the finger and touch PASTE.

Opening and Switching Apps
Open an App
1.
2.

Touch the Home Key >
.
Slide left or right on the screen and touch an app to open it.

Switch Between Recently Opened Apps
1. Touch and hold the Home Key.
A list of the names and thumbnails of apps you’ve used
recently opens. If you’ve been using more apps recently than
can fit on the screen, you can scroll the list up and down.
2. Touch a thumbnail to open that app.
You can swipe a thumbnail sideways to remove it from the
list.

Connecting to Networks and
Devices
Connecting to Mobile Networks
Control Mobile Data Use
To enable or disable data access:
1.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
More > Mobile networks.
2.
Check Data enabled to enable data access over the mobile
network. Clear the check box to disable data access.
To get data services when roaming:
1.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
More > Mobile networks.
2.
Check Data roaming.
IMPORTANT: Data roaming may incur significant roaming
charges.

Switching Roaming Mode
1.
2.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
More > Mobile networks > System select.
Touch Home only or Automatic.

Connecting to Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide
Internet access at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on
the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings.

Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wi-Fi
Network
1.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Wi-Fi.

Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position to turn on Wi-Fi.

Touch a network name to connect to it.

If the network is secured, enter the password and touch
Connect.

NOTE: Your phone automatically connects to previously used
Wi-Fi networks when they are in range.

Get Notified of Open Networks
1.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Wi-Fi.

Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position.

Touch the Menu Key > Advanced.

Check Network notification.
When Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the status bar
when your phone detects an open Wi-Fi network. Uncheck
the option to turn off notifications.

Add a Wi-Fi Network
You can add a Wi-Fi network if the network does not broadcast
its name (SSID), or to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of
range.
To connect to a secured network, you first need to get the
security details from the network's administrator.
1.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Wi-Fi.
2.
Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position.
3.
Touch ADD NETWORK.
4.

Enter the network SSID (name). If necessary, enter security
or other network configuration details.

Touch Save.

Forget a Wi-Fi Network
You can make your phone forget about the details of a Wi-Fi
network that you added - for example, if you don’t want the phone
to connect to it automatically or if it is a network that you no
longer use.
1.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Wi-Fi.
2.
Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position.
3.
Touch the Wi-Fi network name and then touch Forget.

Add WPS Network
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a feature that makes it easy to
add your phone to the access points which supply WPS.
You can use the following method to connect your phone to a
wireless network using WPS.
1.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Wi-Fi.
2.
Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position.
3.
Touch WPS button connection.
4.
Press the WPS button on the wireless router and the
access point will recognize your phone and add it to the
network.
NOTE: After you touch WPS button connection, your phone
gives you two minutes to press the WPS button on the wireless
router.

Adjust Advanced Wi-Fi Settings
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Wi-Fi.
2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the ON position.
3. Touch the Menu Key > Advanced to adjust the following
settings.
f

Network notification: Get notifications in the status bar
when Wi-Fi is on and an open network is available.

Keep Wi-Fi on during sleep: Set whether to keep Wi-Fi
on in sleep mode.

Avoid poor connections: Only use Wi-Fi network when
the Internet connection is good.

MAC address: Check the MAC address.

IP address: Check the phone’s IP address.

Connecting to Bluetooth Devices
Bluetooth® is a short-range wireless communication technology.
Phones or other devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange
information wirelessly within a distance of about 10 meters. The
Bluetooth devices must be paired before the communication is
performed.

Turn Bluetooth On/Off
1.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Bluetooth.

Slide the Bluetooth switch to the ON or OFF position.

When Bluetooth is on, the

icon will appear in the status bar.

Make Your Phone Visible
In order to work with other phones or devices that have Bluetooth,
you need to make your phone ‘visible’ to them.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Bluetooth.
2. Slide the Bluetooth switch to the ON position if Bluetooth is
off.

Touch your device name on the top of the screen to make
your phone visible or invisible.

NOTE: Touch the Menu Key > Visibility timeout to set the
Bluetooth visibility timeout of your phone.

Change the Device Name
1.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Bluetooth.

Slide the Bluetooth switch to the ON position if Bluetooth is
off.

Touch the Menu Key > Rename phone.

Edit the name and touch Rename.

Pair With Another Bluetooth Device
1.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Bluetooth.

Slide the Bluetooth switch to the ON position if Bluetooth is
off.
Your phone automatically scans for and displays the IDs of
all available Bluetooth devices in range. You could touch
SEARCH FOR DEVICES if you want to scan again.

Touch the device you want to pair with.

Confirm that the Bluetooth passkeys are the same between
the two devices and touch Pair. Alternately, enter a
Bluetooth passkey and touch Pair.

Pairing is successfully completed when the other device
accepts the connection or the same passkey is entered.
NOTE: The Bluetooth passkey may be fixed for certain devices,
such as headsets and handsfree car kit. You can try entering
0000 or 1234 (the most common passkeys), or refer to the
documents for that device.

Unpair From a Bluetooth Device
You can make your phone forget its pairing connection with
another Bluetooth device. To connect to the device again, you
may need to enter or confirm a passkey again.
1.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
2.
3.

In the list of paired devices, touch the icon
Bluetooth device you want to unpair from.
Touch Unpair.

beside the

Send Data via Bluetooth
1. Open the appropriate application and select the file or item
you want to share.
2. Select the option for sharing via Bluetooth. The method may
vary by application and data type.
3. Touch a Bluetooth device the phone has paired with or wait
for it to search for new devices and touch one of them.

Receive Data via Bluetooth
1. Turn Bluetooth on before trying to receive data via Bluetooth.
NOTE: If the phone has not been paired with the sending
device, you may need to touch Bluetooth > [your phone’s
name] in Settings to keep the phone detectable through
Bluetooth.
.
2. Flick down the status bar and touch
3. Touch Accept to start receiving the data.
Received files are stored automatically in a dedicated folder
(Bluetooth, for instance). You can access them with the File
Manager app. Received contacts (vCard files) are automatically
imported to your contact list.

Connecting to Your Computer via USB
You can connect your phone to a computer with a USB cable and
transfer music, pictures, and other files in both directions. Your
phone stores these files in internal storage or on a removable
microSD card.

Set the PC Connection Type
You can set the default PC connection type when you connect
your phone to a computer with a USB cable.
1.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Connect to PC > Connect type.
2.
Choose one of the following options as the default
connection type:

Charge only: Charge your phone via USB.

Media device (MTP): Transfer media files on Windows,
or using Android File Transfer on Mac.
NOTE: For Windows XP, please install the drivers and
Media Player 11(or later version) when you use Media
Transfer for the first time.

Camera (PTP): Transfer photos using camera software.

NOTE: To make your phone prompt you to choose the USB
connection type whenever you connect the phone to the
computer, check Ask me.

Connect Your Phone to a Computer via USB
1.
2.

3.
4.

Connect your phone to the computer with a USB cable.
The phone may prompt you to choose a connection type or
connect to the computer automatically using the default
type according to your settings.
If you want to change the connection type, you can open
the Notification panel and touch Connected as ….
Choose Media device (MTP) or Camera (PTP).

Connect With Windows Media Player
You can sync music on your phone and the computer installed
with Windows Media Player.
1. Connect the phone with your computer via USB and choose
Media device (MTP).
2. Open Windows Media Player and synchronize music files.

Disconnect Your Phone From the Computer
To disconnect the phone from the computer, simply unplug the
USB cable when you’re finished.

Remove the microSD Card From Your Phone
If you need to remove the microSD card while the phone is on,
you must unmount it first.
1.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Storage.
2.
Scroll down and touch Unmout SD card > OK.
3.

appears in the status bar and then you can
The icon
safely remove the microSD card from the phone.

Erase microSD Card
1.
2.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Storage.
Scroll down and touch Erase SD card > Erase SD card >
Erase everything.

CAUTION: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the
microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved.

Connecting to Virtual Private Networks
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to the
resources inside a secured local network. VPNs are commonly
deployed by corporations, schools, and other institutions to let
people access local network resources when not on campus, or
when connected to a wireless network.
Depending on the type of VPN you are using, you may be
required to enter your login credentials or install security
certificates before you can connect to your VPN. You can get this
information from your network administrator.

Add a VPN
1.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
More > VPN.
2.
Touch Add VPN network and fill in the information
provided by your network administrator.
3.
Touch Save.
The VPN is added to the list on the VPN screen.
NOTE: You must set a lock screen pattern, PIN or password
before using VPN.

Connect to a VPN
1.
2.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
More > VPN.
Touch the VPN that you want to connect to.

When prompted, enter any requested credentials, and then
touch Connect.
When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in
the status bar.

Modify a VPN
1.
2.
3.
4.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
More > VPN.
Touch and hold the VPN that you want to modify.
Touch Edit network and edit the VPN settings you want.
Touch Save.

Delete a VPN
1.
2.
3.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
More > VPN.
Touch and hold the VPN that you want to delete.
Touch Delete network.

Phone Calls
You can place calls from the Phone app, the People app, or other
apps or widgets that display contact information. Wherever you
see a phone number, you can usually touch it to dial.

Placing and Ending Calls
Place a Call by Dialing
1. Touch the Home Key >

2. In the dialer tab
, enter the phone number with the
on-screen keypad. Touch
to delete wrong digits.
NOTE: As you enter digits, your phone searches for contacts
that match. If you see the number you want to dial, touch
next to it to place the call immediately without entering the
rest of the number.
below the keypad to dial.
3. Touch the Phone icon
TIP: To make an international call, touch and hold the 0 key to
enter the plus (+) symbol. Then enter the international prefix for
the country, followed by the full phone number.

End a Call
During a call, touch

on the screen.

Answering or Rejecting Calls
When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens,
displaying the caller ID and any additional information about the
caller that you've entered in People. You can answer or reject the
call, or reject it with a text message.

Answer a Call
When you receive a phone call, drag
over
to answer
the call.
NOTE: To silence the ringer before answering the call, press the
Volume Keys up or down.

Reject a Call
When you receive a phone call, drag
call.

over

to reject the

You can also drag
over
to reject the call and select a
preset text message to send to the caller.
TIP: To edit the text response from within the Phone app, touch
the Menu Key > Settings > Quick responses.

Working With the Call Log
The Call log is a list of all the calls you've placed, received, or
missed. It provides a convenient way to redial a number, return a
call, or add a number to your Contacts.

To open the call log, you can touch the Home Key >
log or touch the

> Call

tab in the Phone app.

Place a Call From the Call Log
1.
2.

Open the call log.
Touch a number for more information about the call, or
touch

beside it to call back.

NOTE: You can touch
on the bottom of the screen and
select the call log type you want to view.

Add a Call Log Number as a Contact
1.
2.

Open the call log.
Touch a number to view more call information.

3.
4.

.
Touch
To add the number to an existing contact, touch a contact in
the list. To add a new contact, touch CREATE NEW
CONTACT.

Take Other Actions on a Call Log Entry
1.
2.

Open the call log.
Touch a number to view more call information. While
viewing the call details, you can:
X Touch the number to call it.
X

Touch the Menu Key > Edit number before call to edit
the number in the dialer before calling it.

Touch

to send a message.

If the number belongs to a contact you have, touch
to view contact details.

Delete the Call Log
1.
2.
3.

Open the call log.
Touch the Menu Key > Select item(s).
Touch the call log items you want to delete and then touch

> OK to delete the call logs.
NOTE: You can also touch a number in the call log screen, and
touch the Menu Key > Remove from call log to delete the call
log of the number.

Calling Your Contacts
Call a Contact
1. Touch the Home Key >

and then touch the Contact tab

.
2. Flick the screen up or down to view all your contacts with
phone numbers.
TIP: You can search for a contact by touching
on the
screen.
3. Touch a contact or number to call it.

Call a Favorite Contact
1.

Touch the Home Key >

.
tab
Your favorite contacts and frequently called contacts or
numbers are listed at the top of the screen. Touch a contact
or number to call it.

and then touch the Contact

Checking Voicemail
If you have set the phone to divert certain calls to the voicemail,
callers can leave voicemail messages when they cannot reach
you. Here’s how to check the messages they left.
1. Touch the Home Key >

2. Touch and hold
in the dialer. If prompted, enter your
voicemail password.
3. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage your
voicemail messages.
NOTE: For detailed information, please contact the service
provider.

Using Options During a Call
During a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Touch
an option to select it.

•

Touch

to turn on or off the speaker.

•

Touch

to mute or unmute your microphone.

•

Touch
to make another call separately from the first call,
which is put on hold.

•

Touch
code.

to switch to the dialer, for example to enter a

•

Touch
call.

to merge separate calls as a single conference

•

Touch the Menu Key or

for more call options.

•

Touch
to end the current call.
WARNING! Because of higher volume levels, do not place the
phone near your ear during speakerphone use.

Managing Multi-party Calls
When the call waiting and three-way call features are available,
you can switch between two calls or set up a conference call.
NOTE: The call waiting and three-way call features need network
supports and may result in additional charges. Please contact
your service provider for more information.

Switch Between Current Calls
When you’re on a call, your phone screen informs you that
another call is coming in and displays the caller ID.
To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call:
Drag
over
to answer the call. (This puts the first caller
on hold and answers the second call.)

To switch between two calls:
Touch

> Manage calls on the screen.

Set Up a Conference Call
With this feature, you can talk to two people at the same time.
1.

On the dialer screen, enter a number and touch

Once you have established the connection, touch
and
dial the second number. (This puts the first caller on hold
and dials the second number.)

3.
When you’re connected to the second party, touch
.
If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and
the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and
are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected.
To end the conference call, touch

Adjusting Your Call Settings
Edit Quick Response to Rejected Callers
1.
2.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Call settings > Quick responses.
Touch a text message to edit it.

Set Voicemail
1.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Call settings.

Touch Voicemail service to select a voicemail service
provider. Your carrier is the default.

View Call Timers
1.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Call settings > Call Timers.
2.
You can view the duration of your last call, outgoing calls,
incoming calls, all calls and lifetime calls. Touch one option
to clear the timer.
NOTE: The lifetime call timer cannot be cleared.

Set TTY Mode
Your phone is a TTY compatible device. A TTY device can allow
people who have hearing or speech disabilities to communicate by
telephone. Simply connect the TTY device to the phone’s headset
jack.
Select a TTY mode for your phone to work with a TTY device, or
turn TTY off.
1.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Call settings > TTY mode.
2.
Select one of the following options.
X TTY Off: Users who can hear and talk can disable TTY
support.
X TTY Full: Users who cannot talk or hear may use this
mode to send and receive text messages through TTY
device.

TTY HCO: Users who can hear, but cannot talk, may use
this mode to listen to conversation of the other party, and
respond via text messages.
TTY VCO: Users who can talk, but cannot hear, may use
this mode to talk through the phone and receive
responses via text messages.

Set Hearing Aids
Your phone supports HAC (Hearing Aid Compatibility) function.
When you turn on the hearing aid compatibility and use a hearing
aid with a Telecoil to answer the phone, it will help you hear more
clearly during the phone call.
1.
Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Call settings.
2.
Check Hearing aids to turn on hearing aid compatibility.

Set DTMF Tones
You can set the length of Dual-tone multi-frequency (DTMF)
signal tones.
1.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Call settings > DTMF Tones.

Touch Normal or Long.

Set Speed Dials
You can touch and hold the 1 ~ 9 key from the dialer to call the
corresponding speed dial number.
The number key 1 is reserved to speed dial your voicemail.

To assign a speed dial key:
1.

Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Call settings > Speed dial.

Touch a speed dial key.

3.
4.

Enter a phone number or select one from the contact list.
Touch OK.

People
You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with
the contacts in your Google account or other accounts that
support contact syncing.
. From there,
To see your contacts, touch the Home Key >
you can touch the tabs on the top of the screen to quickly switch
to the contact groups
or favorite contacts
.

Checking Contact Details
1.

Touch the Home Key >
and touch the all contacts tab
to access your contact list.

Scroll through the list to view all your contacts.

Touch a contact to view its details.

TIP: If you have a lot of contacts stored, you'll see a slider when
you touch the right side of the screen. To go directly to a letter,
touch and hold the slider and drag it to a letter.

Adding a New Contact
1.

Touch the Home Key >
.

Touch

and touch the all contacts tab

to add a new contact.

Touch the account field on the top of the screen to choose
where to save the contact. If a sync account is selected, the
contacts will be synced automatically with your account
online.

Enter the contact name, phone numbers, email addresses,
and other information.

Touch DONE to save the contact.

Setting Up Your Own Profile
You can create your own name card in your phone.
1.

Touch the Home Key >
.

and touch the all contacts tab

Scroll to the top of the screen and touch Set up my profile.

Edit your profile information and touch DONE.

Importing, Exporting, and Sharing
Contacts
You can import/export contacts from/to your microSD card. This
is especially useful when you need to transfer contacts between
different devices. You can also quickly share your contacts using
Bluetooth, Email or Messages, etc.

Import Contacts From the microSD Card
1.

Touch the Home Key >

Touch the Menu Key > Import/export > Import from SD
card.

Select an account in which to save the contacts.

Select the vCard file(s) in the microSD card and touch OK.

Export Contacts to the microSD Card
1.

Touch the Home Key >

Touch the Menu Key > Import/export > Export to SD
card.

The phone will prompt you with the name of the vCard file.
Touch OK to create the file in the microSD card.

Share Contacts
1.

Touch the Home Key >
.

and touch the all contacts tab

Touch the Menu Key > Select item(s).

Touch to select the contacts you want to share and then
touch
.

Choose to share the contacts via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail
or Messaging.

Working With Favorite Contacts
In the favorite contacts tab
, you can find your favorite
contacts and frequently contacted contacts.

Add a Contact to Favorites
You can add the contacts used frequently to Favorites, so you
can find them quickly.
1.

Touch the Home Key >
.

and touch the all contacts tab

Touch a contact and then touch
name.

next to the contact

Remove a Contact From Favorites
1.

Touch the Home Key >
contacts tab
.

and touch the favorite

Touch a favorite contact and then touch
contact name.

next to the

Working With Groups
View Your Contact Groups
1.

Touch the Home Key >
tab
.

and touch the contact groups

Scroll through the list to view the preset groups and the
groups you create.

Touch a group to view its members.

NOTE: To send messages to the group members, you can touch
next to the group and select message recipients from the
listed group members.

Set Up a New Group
1.

Touch the Home Key >
tab
.

and touch the contact groups

Touch

Touch the account field on the top of the screen to choose
an account for the group.

Enter the group name and touch DONE.

Touch
and select the contacts you wish to be the
group members.

Touch

to create a new group.

Delete a Group
1.

Touch the Home Key >
tab
.

and touch the contact groups

Touch a group and then touch the Menu Key > Disband
group.

Touch OK to disband the group. The contacts in the group
will not be deleted.

Edit a Group
1.

Touch the Home Key >
.
tab

and touch the contact groups

Touch a group and then touch the Menu Key.

Touch Rename group to edit the group name. Or touch
Select item(s) to select the members you don’t need and
remove them.

Searching for a Contact
1.

Touch the Home Key >

Touch

Input the contact name you want to search for. The contacts
matched will be listed.

on the bottom of the screen.

Editing Contacts
Edit Contact Details
1.

Touch the Home Key >

Touch a contact you need to edit and then touch the Menu
Key > Edit.

Edit the contact and touch DONE.

Set a Ringtone for a Contact
Assign a special ringtone to a contact, so you know who is
calling when you hear the ringtone.
1.

Touch the Home Key >

Touch a contact you want to set a ringtone for and then
touch the Menu Key > Set ringtone.

Select a ringtone you like and touch OK.

Delete a Contact
1.

Touch the Home Key >

Touch a contact you want to delete and touch the Menu
Key > Delete.

Touch OK to confirm.

To delete several contacts, you can:
1.

Touch the Menu Key > Select item(s) in the all contacts
screen.

Touch to select the contacts you want to remove and then
touch
.

Touch OK to confirm.

Join Contacts
Your phone can synchronize with multiple accounts containing
your contact information (such as Google and Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync). When you synchronize your phone with
those accounts, each account adds a separate contact entry in
the Contacts list.
You can merge all the separate information of one account into
one record in the Contacts list.
1.

Touch the Home Key >

Touch a contact entry to display the contact’s details. This
is the contact you will see in the Contacts list after merging.

Touch the Menu Key > Join. The phone will list the
suggested contacts to join.

Touch the contact whose information you want to join with
the first entry.
The information from the second contact is added to the
first contact, and the second contact is no longer displayed
in the Contacts list.

You can repeat these steps to join another contact to the main
contact.

Separate Contact Information
If contact information from different sources was joined in error,
you can separate the information back into individual contacts on
your phone.

Touch the Home Key >

Touch a contact entry you have merged and want to
separate.

Touch the Menu Key > Separate.

Touch OK to confirm.

The contact information is separated into individual contacts in
the list of contacts.

Accounts
Adding or Removing Accounts
You can add multiple Google accounts and Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync accounts. You may also add other kinds of accounts,
depending on the apps installed on your phone.

Add an Account
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Accounts & sync.
2. Touch ADD ACCOUNT.
3. Touch the type of account you want to add.
4. Follow the onscreen steps to enter the information about the
account. Most accounts require a username and password,
but the details may vary. You may also need to obtain some
information from IT support or system administrator.
When the account is successfully added, it is displayed in the
Accounts & sync screen.

Remove an Account
Removing an account will delete it and all information
associated with it from your phone, such as emails and
contacts.

1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Accounts & sync.
2. Touch the account.
3. Touch the Menu Key > Remove account > Remove
account.

Configuring Account Sync
Configure Auto Sync Setting
1. Open the Accounts & sync settings screen.
Your accounts and sync status are displayed. The icon
turns green if automatic sync is enabled for some or all of
the accounts data, and gray if automatic sync is disabled.
2. Touch the ON/OFF switch to turn on or off automatic sync.
X

When automatic sync is turned on, changes you make to
information on your phone or on the web are
automatically synced with each other.

When automatic sync is turned off, you need to sync
manually to collect emails, contacts, or other recent
information.

Sync Manually
1. Open the Accounts & sync settings screen.
2. Touch the account whose data you want to sync.

3. Touch the Menu Key > Sync now.

Change an Account’s Sync Settings
1. Open the Accounts & sync settings screen and turn on
automatic sync.
2. Touch the account whose sync settings you want to change.
The Sync settings screen appears, showing a list of
information the account can sync.
3. Check or uncheck items as you need. Checked types of
information on the phone and the web will be kept in sync
when auto-sync is turned on.

Email
Touch
in the Home Screen and select Email. Use it to
read and send emails from services other than Gmail.

Setting Up the First Email Account
1. When you open Email for the first time, enter your email
address and password.
2. Touch Next to let the phone retrieve the network parameters
automatically.
NOTE: You can also enter these details manually by touching
Manual setup or when automatic setup fails.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the setup.
Your phone will show the inbox of the email account and start to
download email messages.

Checking Your Emails
Your phone can automatically check for new emails at the
interval you set when setting up the account.
You can also check new emails manually by touching
in
any of the email account’s boxes. Touch Load more messages
at the bottom of the email list to download earlier messages.

Responding to an Email
You can reply to or forward a message that you receive. You
can also delete messages and manage them in other ways.

Reply to or Forward an Email
1. Open the email you want to reply to or forward from the Inbox.
2. Do the following as you need:
To…

do…

Reply to the sender,

touch

> Reply.

Reply to the sender and all
recipients of the original
message,

touch

> Reply all.

Forward the message,

touch

> Forward.

3. Edit your message and touch

Mark an Email as Unread
You can return a read email to the unread state - for example, to
remind yourself to read it again later. You can also mark a batch
of emails as unread.

•

While reading a message, touch the Menu Key > Mark as
unread.

•

While in a message list (for instance, the Inbox), touch the
checkboxes before the messages and then touch
.

Delete an Email
You can delete an email from its folder. You can also delete a
batch of emails.

•

While reading a message, touch

•

While in a message list (for instance, the Inbox), touch the

> OK.

checkboxes before the messages and then touch

OK.

Writing and Sending an Email
1. Open your email Inbox and touch

NOTE: If you have more than one email account added on
the phone, touch the sender line to select the account you
want to use for sending the message.
2. Enter a contact name or email address in the ‘To’ field.
Separate each recipient with a comma. You can also touch
to select recipients from your contacts.
NOTE: Touch the Menu Key > Add Cc/Bcc to send a carbon
copy or blind carbon copy to other recipients.
3. Enter the email subject and compose the email text.

4. Touch the Menu Key > Attach file to add audio files,
images, videos and other types of files as attachment.
at the top right of the screen to send the
5. Touch
message.

Adding Signature to Your Emails
You can set a few lines of plain text as signature for every
outgoing email message from an account, such as your name
and contact information.
1. Open the Email app.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Account settings and select the
account you want to add signature to.
3. Touch Signature and enter the text.
4. Touch OK.

Adding and Editing Email Accounts
Add an Email Account
After setting up your first email account (see Email – Setting Up
the First Email Account), you can add more email accounts and
manage them separately.
1. Open Email to get the Inbox screen.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Account settings and touch ADD
ACCOUNT at the top right of the screen.

3. Set up the account as you would with the first one.

Edit an Email Account
You can change a number of settings for an account, including
how often you check for email, how you’re notified of new mails,
and details about the servers the account uses to send and
receive mails.
1. Open Email to get the Inbox screen.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Account settings and touch the
account whose settings you want to change.
3. Make the changes you want and touch the Back Key when
you’re finished.

Remove an Email Account
1. Open Email to get the Inbox screen.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Account settings and touch the
account you want to remove.
3. Touch Remove account at the bottom of the screen and
then touch OK.

Changing General Email Settings
General settings apply to all email accounts you add.
1. Open Email to get the Inbox screen.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Account settings > General.

3. Make the changes you want and touch the Back Key when
you’re finished.

GmailTM
After you sign in to your Google account on the phone, you can
send and retrieve Gmail messages with the Gmail app.

Opening Your Gmail Inbox
Touch

in the Home Screen and select Gmail. The Inbox

screen appears.
If you haven’t signed in, you will be prompted to do so or create
a new account.
Touch
at the bottom right of the screen to refresh your
Inbox and download new messages.

Switching Accounts
Gmail displays conversations, messages, and settings from
one Google account at a time. If you have signed in to more
than one Google account on your phone, you can switch
accounts and view information in each account.
1. From your Inbox, touch the current account at the top of the
screen.
2. From the drop-down menu, touch the account you want to
see. The account’s Inbox will open.

Writing and Sending a Message
1. Open your Gmail Inbox and switch to the account you want
to use for sending the message.
2. Touch

3. Enter a contact name or email address in the ‘To’ field.
Separate each recipient with a comma.
4. Enter the email subject and compose the email text.
5. To attach an image, touch the Menu Key > Attach file and
select a file from the image gallery.
6. Touch
at the top right of the screen to send the
message.

Adding Signature to Your Gmail
Messages
You can set a few lines of plain text as signature for every
outgoing Gmail message. The signature you set on the phone
is independent of the signature you use for Gmail on the web.
1. Open the Gmail app.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Settings and select the account you
want to add signature to.
3. Touch Signature and enter the text.
4. Touch OK.

Replying to or Forwarding a Message
1. Open the Gmail message you want to reply to or forward to
another person.
2. Do the following as you need:
To…

do…

Reply to the sender,

touch

in the

message header.
Reply to the sender and all
recipients of the original
message,

touch in the message

Forward the message,

touch in the message

header

header
3. Edit your message and touch the send icon

> Reply all.

> Forward.
.

Working With Received Attachments
When a message has an attachment, Gmail displays
information about that attachment at the top of the message.
Depending on the attachment type, the applications installed on
your phone as well as your settings, you may preview, view,
play, save the attachment, or check information about the
attachment.

Searching for Messages
You can search for messages using words that appear in
addresses, subjects, or contents.
NOTE: If you search while the phone doesn’t have an active
Internet connection, only messages synchronized onto your
phone can be searched.
1. Open the Gmail app and touch

2. Enter the words to search for and touch the search key on
the screen keyboard.
As you type, suggestions may appear below the search field.
You can touch a suggestion to search for it right away, or
touch the arrow next to it to add its text to the search field.
3. In the search results, touch the message you need and
work with it just as you would with any Gmail message.

Working With Labels
Message labels include both labels you create and default
labels such as Sent, Starred, and Outbox. You can organize
your emails by labeling them or adding stars to them. Labels
also help you sort your messages, just like folders.
To label or change labels:
1. Open the Gmail app and touch in the message list the
checkboxes before the messages you want to label.

2. Touch the label icon

at the bottom of the screen.

3. Check or uncheck labels in the new screen and touch OK.
To add stars to messages:
1. Open the Gmail app and touch in the message list the
checkboxes before the messages you want to star.
2. At the bottom of the screen, touch

To view messages by label:
1. Open the Gmail app and touch the label icon
at the
bottom of the message list without checking any message.
2. Touch the label to view messages with that label.
TIP: You can also touch the name of your account at the top of
the screen. Then touch one of the labels listed in the RECENT
section, below account names.

Changing Gmail Settings
Touch the Menu Key > Settings in any Gmail screen to change
General settings, which apply to all Gmail accounts, or other
settings that only apply to specific accounts.

Messaging
You can use Messaging to exchange text messages (SMS) and
multimedia messages (MMS).

Opening the Messaging Screen
Touch
in the Home Screen and select Messaging.
The Messaging screen opens, where you can create a new
message, search for messages, or open an ongoing message
thread.

•

Touch

•
•

Touch
to search for a message with keywords.
Touch an existing message thread to open the conversation
you’ve had with a certain number.

to write a new text or multimedia message.

Sending a Text Message
1. On the Messaging screen, touch

at the bottom.

2. Add recipients by one of the following ways.
X

Touch the To field and manually enter the recipient’s
number or the contact name. If the phone presents a few
suggestions, touch the one you want to add.

Select recipients from your contacts by touching

3. Touch the Type to compose field, and enter the content of
your text message.
NOTE: You can touch the Menu Key to insert signature,
quick text, smiley or contact in text format.
4. Touch

Sending a Multimedia Message
1. On the Messaging screen, touch

at the bottom.

2. Enter the recipient and the text of the message, as you do
when sending a text message.

3. Touch the Menu Key > Add subject to add a message
subject.

4. Touch the paper clip icon

to attach a file to the

message.

5. Touch

or Send.

NOTE: When you add a subject, or attach a file, the message is
automatically converted to a multimedia message. When you
delete such information, the message is converted to a text
message.

Replying to a Message
Messages you receive are appended to existing threads of the
same number. If the new message comes from a new number,
a new thread is created.
1. On the Messaging screen, touch the thread that has the
message you want to reply to.
2. Type your reply in the text box at the bottom. You can touch
the icon
if you want to reply with an MMS.
3. Touch

Forwarding a Message
1. On the Messaging screen, touch the thread that has the
message you want to forward.
2. Touch and hold the message.
3. Touch Forward in the menu that opens.
4. Enter a recipient for the message and edit the content if you
want.
5. Touch

Viewing Details About a Message
1. Touch and hold a message in a thread.
2. Touch View details to see information about the message,
such as message type, recipient, and date.

Deleting Messages or Threads
To delete messages in a thread:
1. On the Messaging screen, touch a thread.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Select item(s).
3. Touch the messages you want to delete. The ones you
touch will have a check in the box in front of them.
4. Touch

at the bottom.

5. Touch Delete.
To delete message threads:
1. On the Messaging screen, touch and hold one thread you
want to delete.
2. If there are more threads you want to delete, touch them
one by one.
3. Touch

at the bottom.

4. Touch Delete.

Changing Message Settings
Touch the Menu Key > Settings in the Messaging screen to
change the Messaging settings.

Calendar
Calendar on the phone works with the web-based Google
Calendar service for creating and managing events, meetings,
and appointments. It also works with the Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync calendar once you sign into your Exchange account
on the phone.
To open Calendar, touch
Calendar.

in the Home Screen and select

Viewing Your Calendars and Events
Select Visible Calendars
1. Open the Calendar app.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Calendars to display.
3. Touch the calendars to check the ones you want to see or
uncheck the ones you’d like to hide.
Events from hidden calendars are not shown in the Calendar
app.

Change Calendar Views
You can view your calendars in different forms. The app offers
four view types: Month, Week, Day, and Agenda.
To change calendar views, touch the date shown at the top left
of the screen and select the view you prefer.

•
•
•

In Month view, swipe vertically to see earlier months and
later months.
In Week or Day view, swipe horizontally to see earlier
weeks/days and later weeks/days.
When you are viewing earlier or later days, weeks, or
months, touch

at the top to quickly switch to today.

View Event Details
In Agenda, Day, or Week view, touch an event to view its
details.
In Month view, touch a day to switch to Day view or Agenda
view. Then touch an event to view its details.

Creating an Event
1. In any Calendar view, touch the Menu Key > New event to
open an event details screen for a new event.
You can also touch a spot in Day or Week view twice to add
an event to that time spot.
2. Add details about the event.
Enter a name, location, time span, and other additional
details about the event.
NOTE: If you have more than one calendar account, you
can choose a calendar account to which to add the event by
touching the current calendar above the Event name box.
3. Touch DONE at the top of the screen to save the new event.

Editing or Deleting an Event
1. Find the event you want to edit or delete.
2. Open its details screen (see Viewing Your Calendars and
Events – View Event Details in this chapter).
3. Do one of the following as you need.
To…

do…

Edit the event,

touch

at the top of the screen.

Touch DONE to save your changes.

Delete the event,

touch

at the top of the screen and

then touch OK.
Share the event,

at the top of the screen and

touch

choose a method to send the event.

Changing Calendar Settings
To change Calendar settings, open a Calendar view (Day,
Week, Month, or Agenda). Then touch the Menu Key >
Settings.
You can change General settings, which apply to all accounts,
or other settings that only apply to specific accounts.

Google Talk
Google Talk is Google’s instant messaging service. You can
use it to communicate in real time with other people who also
use Google Talk, on a phone, on the web, or with a desktop
application.

Signing In to See Your Friends
You must sign in to your Google account before you can use
Google Talk.
Touch

in the Home Screen and select Talk. The first time

you launch Talk, touch the account you want to sign in with.
Your friends list is then displayed.
NOTE: You remain signed in to Google Talk after launching the
Talk app even if you switch to other apps, until you explicitly
sign out. To sign out, go back to your friends list and touch the
Menu Key > Sign out.

Adding a Friend
1. In the friends list, touch

at the top right of the screen.

2. Enter your friend’s address and touch DONE.
Your friend’s address in Google Talk is a Gmail or other email
address that is configured to connect to Google Talk.

NOTE: If other people try to add you as a friend, you will
receive a notification in the status bar and the invitation appears
in your friends list. You can touch the invitation to Accept,
Decline, or Block.

Changing Your Online Status
1. Touch your own entry at the top of your friends list.
2. In the screen that opens, touch your current status to
change it (or to sign out of Talk).

3. Enter a status message or if you already have one, edit it.
In addition to the standard status settings, you can also
touch Change to a recently-used status to select a
message that you’ve entered previously.

4. Touch the Back Key to return to your friends list.

Chatting With Friends
You can use Google Talk to chat with friends by exchanging text
messages. If your friends have a microphone or camera on the
device where they're using Google Talk, you can also invite
them to chat by voice and video.

1. Touch a friend in your friends list. The chat screen for that
friend opens.

2. Enter your message and touch
or

. You can also touch

to initiate a video chat or voice chat if the friend is

online.

Switch Between Active Chats
If you have more than one chat going, you can switch between
these chats in one of the following ways.

•

Touch the Back Key to return from one chat to the friends
list. Then touch another friend you want to chat with.

•

While you are in one chat screen with a friend, swipe left or
right to switch to the chat screens with other friends.

Use Group Chat
When you’re chatting, you can invite additional friends to join a
group chat.

1. On a chat screen, touch the Menu Key > Add to chat.
2. Touch the name of the friend to invite.
The friend you invited and the current participants receive an
invitation to a group chat. Each one who accepts the invitation
joins the group chat. In a group chat, everyone can see
everyone else’s messages. Group chats appear at the top of
your friends list, with a group chat icon.

End the Chat
While on a chat screen, touch the Menu Key > End chat.
You can also touch the Menu Key > End all chats while in the
friends list to end all active chats.

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Changing Google Talk Settings
On any chat screen or the friends list, touch the Menu Key >
Settings to change Google Talk settings for your account.

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Google+
Google+ is a social networking service offered by Google. The
Google+ application on your phone enables you to manage your
data, chat with online contacts, organize them in different circles,
and share your selected information.
in the Home Screen and select Google+. The first
Touch
time you open the Google+ app, select the instant upload and
contact sync options.

Organizing Your Contacts
1. Open the Google+ app.
2. Touch

> Circles.

3. Enter the person you want to search for or select a suggested
person, and touch Add.
4. Check the circles you want the person to be added to, or
touch Create a new circle.

Getting Updates
1. Open the Google+ app.
2. Touch

> Home.

3. Swipe up or down to see different information shared with you
by other users. Touch
to choose what groups of
information are shown.

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Nearby shows posts shared with you by users near your
current location.

All circles, Acquaintances, Family, Following and
Friends show updates from people you’ve added to your
circles.

What’s hot shows popular posts on Google+.

Chatting With Contacts
You can chat with your Google+ contacts through instant
messaging, similar to sending a text with the Messages app.
1. Touch

> Messenger in the Google+ app or touch the

Home Key >
2. Touch

> Messenger.

to create a new message.

If you touched
at the top, touch
They can be contacts or circles.

to add recipients.

3. Enter the message.
4. Touch
TIP: Touch
friends.

to send the message.
> Hangouts to hold a video chat with your

Checking Photos
You can see your own photo albums.

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Touch

> My photos in the Google+ app to see all available

albums.

Checking and Managing Your Profile
1. Touch

> Profile in the Google+ app.

2. Swipe up or down to see your posts and personal info.
Touch

and you can change your profile photo.

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Browser
Use Browser to view web pages and search for information.

Opening the Browser
Touch
in the Home Screen and select Browser to use the
web browser.
Browser also opens when you touch a web link - for example, in
an email or a text message.

Open a Web Page or Search the Web
1. Open the Browser app.
2. Touch the address box at the top of the web page. If the
address box isn’t visible, swipe down a little to show it.
3. Enter the address (URL) of a web page. Or, enter terms you
want to search for. You can also touch

to search by

voice.
4. Touch a URL or search suggestion or touch Go on the
keyboard to open the web page or search results.
TIP: Touch the X to the left of the address box if you want to
stop opening the page.

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Set the Homepage
1. Open the page you want to set as your home page.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Settings > General > Set
homepage.
3. Touch Current page or one of the following options.
X

Blank page: Open browser tab without opening a web
page by default. This can make new Browser tabs open
more quickly.
Default page: Set the factory default URL as the
homepage.
Most visited sites: Every new browser tab displays a list
of your frequently visited sites for you to choose from.
Other: Type a URL as the homepage.

Get Information About the Current Page
Touch the page icon, to the left of the address box.

Working With an Opened Page
While viewing most web pages, you can do the following
operation.

• Scroll: Swipe the screen in any direction.
• Zoom out: Touch the screen with two fingers and pinch them
together.

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• Zoom in: Touch the screen with two fingers and spread them
apart.

• Go back: Touch the Back Key to return to the page you’ve
viewed previously in the same window.

• Go forward: Touch the Menu Key > Forward.
• Refresh the page: Touch the Menu Key > Refresh. Or touch
the address box and then touch

• Find text on the page: Touch the Menu Key > Find on page
and type the terms you search for.

• Send the page URL to friends: Touch the Menu Key >
Share page and select how you want to send the URL.

• Follow a link: Touch a link on the web page to open it.
• Save the page for offline reading: Touch the Menu Key >
Save for offline reading. You can touch the Menu Key >
Bookmarks > SAVED PAGES to read them.

• Some web sites may redirect you to the mobile version of their
web pages, which mostly do not support scrolling or zooming.
If you want to view the desktop version, touch the Menu Key
and check Request desktop site.

• Besides links, Browser also recognizes some phone numbers,
addresses, and similar information for you to act on. Try
touching them and see what happens.

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Using Multiple Browser Tabs
You can open several web pages at the same time (one page in
each tab) and switch between them freely.
To open a new browser tab:
1. Touch the tabs icon

to the right of the address box.

2. Touch + at the top right of the screen. A new browser
window opens and the homepage is loaded.
To switch between tabs:
1. Touch the tabs icon

to the right of the address box.

2. Swipe vertically to scroll through the list of opened tabs.
3. Touch the thumbnail of the tab you want to open.
TIP: Swipe a thumbnail horizontally or touch its X to close the
tab. Touch X on the top right of the screen to close all tabs.
To use incognito tab for privacy browsing:
Pages you view in incognito tabs won’t appear in your browsing
history or search history. No trace will be left on your phone
once you close the tab.
1. Touch the tabs icon

to the right of the address box.

2. Touch the Menu Key > New incognito tab.

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Downloading Files
1. Touch and hold an image or a link to a file or to another
webpage.
2. In the menu that opens, touch Save image or Save link.
You can view or open the downloaded files in the Downloads
app (

> Downloads).

Using Bookmarks
Save web URLs as bookmarks to open them easily in the
future.
To open a bookmark, touch the Menu Key > Bookmarks in a
browser window and then touch the bookmark.

Bookmark a Web Page
1. Open the web page.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Save to bookmarks.
3. Edit the bookmark label and address if necessary, or
choose a different account.
Touch the name beside Add to to change the place where
the bookmark will be stored.
4. Touch OK.

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Edit a Bookmark
1. Touch the Menu Key > Bookmarks in the web page
screen.
2. Touch and hold the bookmark to edit.
3. Touch Edit bookmark.
4. Edit the label, address, account, or location of the bookmark
in the dialog that opens.
5. Touch OK.
NOTE: Preinstalled bookmarks may not be edited.

Delete a Bookmark
1. Touch the Menu Key > Bookmarks in the web page
screen.
2. Touch and hold the bookmark to delete.
3. Touch Delete bookmark.
4. Touch OK.
NOTE: Preinstalled bookmarks may not be deleted.

Viewing Your Browsing History
1. Open the Browser app and touch the Menu Key >
Bookmarks.
2. Touch the HISTORY tab.

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3. Touch a time span to view the web pages you browsed
during then, or touch Most visited to view your frequently
visited web pages. You can touch an item to reopen the web
page.

Changing Browser Settings
You can configure a number of Browser settings to customize
the way you browse the web, including several that you can use
to control your privacy.
To open the Browser settings screen, touch the Menu Key >
Settings in the web page screen.

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Maps, Navigation, Local, and
Latitude
Activating Location Services
To use Navigation, Local, Latitude, and find your location on
Google Maps, you must enable location services on your
phone.
1. Touch the Home Key > Menu Key > System settings >
Location services.
2. Select the location options you want to use.
Check Google’s location service to use Wi-Fi and mobile
networks to determine your approximate location; check
GPS satellites to use GPS satellites to determine your
location.

Getting Your Location
1. Touch the Home Key >
2. Touch

> Maps.

at the top right.

The map centers on a blue blinking dot that indicates your
location.

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Searching for a Location
1. Touch the Home Key >
2. Touch

> Maps.

3. Enter the place you’re looking for in the search box at the
top. You can enter an address, a city, or a type of business
or establishment, for example, “museums in Shanghai.” As
you enter information, suggestions from your previous
searches and from popular searches appear in a list below
the search box. You can touch a suggestion to search for it.
TIP: You can also touch
voice search.

beside the search box to use

4. Touch the search key on the keyboard. Search results
appear as lettered balloons on the map.
5. Touch a balloon to open a label with summary information
about the location.
6. Touch the label to open a screen with more information, as
well as options for obtaining directions and more.

Getting Directions to Your Destination
Maps can provide directions for travel by foot, public
transportation, car, etc.
1. Touch the Home Key >
2. Touch

> Maps.

at the bottom.

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3. Enter a start and end point and select the mode of
transportation (car, public transit, or walking). If you have
enabled My Location, this will appear in the start point field
by default.
4. Touch GET DIRECTIONS. The directions to your
destination are marked on the map. Touch the left or right
arrow to see the direction step by step. You can also touch
DIRECTIONS LIST to see your route displayed in a list.
> Navigation from the Home Screen to use
NOTE: Touch
Google Maps Navigation (beta) and get turn-by-turn voice
directions.

Searching for Local Places
Google Local helps you find all kinds of businesses and
establishments around you. You can rate these places and get
recommendations
1. Touch the Home Key >
> Local. Or from the Maps app,
touch the top left of the screen and select Local.
2. Wait while you are being located. Your location, when found,
is shown at the top.
3. Select a place category and the information of that type of
place near you will be displayed.
You can also use the
button at the top to find the place
you need.
NOTE: Touch the Menu Key > Add a search to add new
place categories.

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4. Touch a result you are interested in and check out the
details and reviews about that place. You can also see the
place on Maps, find out how to get there, give that place a
call, add your rating and review, and more.

Sharing Location
Google Latitude lets you and your friends view each others’
locations on maps and share status messages with each other.
Touch the Home Key >
> Latitude to start location
reporting and sharing. For first time use, touch the Menu Key >
Location settings and check Report from this device and
Enable location sharing.
You can then do the following operations.

•

Touch

•

Touch MAP VIEW to see friends on Maps. You can touch the
left/right arrow to switch between each friends and yourself.

•

Touch
to add new friends to Latitude from contacts, via
email addresses, or from suggested friends.

•

Touch the Menu Key > Show/Hide stale friends to show or
hide stale friends, who haven’t updated their location with you
for a while.

•

Touch the Menu Key > Location settings to change Latitude
settings.

to refresh friends’ status.

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Google Search, Voice Search, and
Voice Actions
You can search for information on the web or on your phone
using Google Search. You can also search the web or perform
certain tasks by speaking.

Searching With Text
1. Start the Search app in one of the following ways.
X
X

Touch the Home Key >
> Search.
Touch the Google Search box at the top of the Home
Screen.

2. Enter the terms you want to search for and touch the search
button on the screen keyboard, or touch a search
suggestion.

Searching by Speaking
1. Touch the microphone icon to the right of the search box.
2. Speak the terms you want to search for. When you’re
finished speaking, your speech is analyzed and the search
is initiated.
If Google Search didn’t quite understand what you said, you
are presented with a list of similar-sounding terms. Touch
the correct term to start the search.

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Using Voice Actions
1. Touch the microphone icon to the right of the search box.
2. Speak the voice action you want to use. For example, say
‘send a text’.
Your speech is analyzed before the action is initiated.
3. Some voice actions need you to complete by speaking or
typing more information. For example, a send text window
appears after you say ‘send a text’. You need to enter the
recipient and message text by typing or speaking.
NOTE: You can also use Voice Dialer (
> Voice Dialer) to
dial a phone number in your Contacts, open menus or launch
phone functions.

Changing Search and Voice Search
Settings
Open the Search app and touch the Menu Key > Settings to
set Searchable items and Google Search options.
To set Voice Search settings, touch the Home Key >
Settings > Language & input > Voice Search.

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Camera
You can use your phone to take photos and record videos.
Photos and videos are stored to the phone’s memory card or
the phone’s internal storage. You can copy them to your
computer or access them in the Gallery app.

Capturing a Photo
1. Touch the Home Key >

> Camera.

2. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary
adjustment.

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Number Function
1

Hold the blue dot and slide to adjust brightness.

Hold the circle and slide to zoom in or out. You can
also press the Volume Keys to zoom in or out.

Change the camera settings.

Switch to the camcorder or panorama.

Capture a photo.

View photos and videos you have captured.

Switch between the front and the back cameras.

Change the flash setting, only available for the back
camera.

Photo counter: Shows how many pictures you have
taken and how many more pictures you can take.

3. If Touch AF/AEC is turned on in camera settings, touch the
area where you want the camera to focus. Green brackets
appear around the area you touched.
4. Lightly touch the blue button

to take a picture.

WARNING! Keep a safe distance when using the flash. Do not
point the flash toward people or animals’ eyes.

Customize Camera Settings
Before taking a photo, you can touch
camera setting options.

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to open the following

NOTE: Some options are not available for the front camera.
Geo-tagging
or

Set whether your location is stored with each
photo you take.

White balance Select how the camera adjusts colors in
different kinds of light, to achieve the most
natural-looking colors for your shots. Or allow
the camera to adjust the white balance
automatically.
Exposure

Adjust the exposure. To let the camera set the
exposure without adjustment, touch 0.

Camera
settings

Set the focus mode, picture size, touch AF
(automatic focus) / AEC (automatic exposure
control), shutter tones, timing photo,
composition line, picture quality, color effect,
ISO, sharpness, face detection, redeye
reduction or restore default camera settings.

Taking a Panoramic Photo
1. Touch the Home Key >

> Camera.

2. Touch the switch
and then touch
enable the panorama mode.

3. Frame one side or the other of the scene you want to
include in the panorama.

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For example, if you're photographing a bridge, frame the
end of the bridge where you want to start your panorama.
and slowly start panning
4. Touch the green button
across the area you want to include in the panorama.
In the bridge example, pan slowly and steadily from one end
to the other.
. The
5. When you reach the end of your shot, touch
panorama appears immediately, and the phone displays a
progress indicator while it saves the image.
6. To view the image, touch the thumbnail near the green
button.

Recording a Video
1. Touch the Home Key >
2. Touch the switch
the camcorder.

> Camera.
and then touch

to open

3. Aim the camera at the subject and make any necessary
adjustment.

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Number Function
1

Hold the circle and slide to zoom in or out. You can
also press the Volume Keys to zoom in or out.

Change the camcorder settings.

Switch to the camera or panorama.

Record a video.

View photos and videos you have captured.

Switch between the front and the back cameras.

4. Touch

to start recording.

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5. Touch

to stop recording.

TIP: While the recording is in progress, you can touch the
screen to save the frame as a separate photo.

Customizing Camcorder Settings
Before recording a video, you can touch
to open the
following camcorder setting options.
NOTE: Some options are not available for the front camera.
Flash mode

Turn flash off or on.

or
Geo-tagging
or

Set whether your location is stored with each
video you record.

White balance Select how the camera adjusts colors in
different kinds of light, to achieve the most
natural-looking colors for your videos. Or allow
the camera to adjust the white balance
automatically.
Video quality

Adjust video quality.

Camera
settings

Select a color effect for your videos, or restore
default camera settings.

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Gallery
Opening Gallery
Touch the Home Key >

> Gallery to view albums of your

pictures and videos.

Working With Albums
When you open Gallery, all pictures and videos on your phone
are displayed in a number of albums.
To view album contents:
Touch an album to view the pictures and videos it contains.
To share albums:
1. Touch and hold an album until it is selected.
2. Touch more albums that you want to share.
3. Touch

at the top of the screen and select how you want

to share the albums.
To view details of an album:
1. Touch and hold an album until it is selected.
2. Touch

> Details.

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To delete albums:
1. Touch and hold an album until it is selected.
2. Touch more albums that you want to delete.
3. Touch

> OK.

Working With Pictures
Touch a picture in an album to view the picture in full screen.
Double-tap the picture, or pinch two fingers together or spread
them apart to zoom out or in. Slide left or right to view other
pictures in the album.

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Number

Function

Touch to return to the album, where all its contents
are displayed in a grid.

Thumbnails of all the pictures and videos in the
album. Swipe left or right to see more; touch a
thumbnail to view it in full screen.

Share the picture.

Touch the Menu Key to delete the picture, browse the album
contents in a slideshow, rotate or crop the picture, view picture
file detail, set it as contact icon or wallpaper, or edit it.
NOTE: Some options may not be available for certain albums
or pictures.

Retouch Your Pictures
You can edit any photos you took and some other pictures in
Gallery. The changed picture is saved in the Edited album,
while the original image is never affected.
1. Touch the Menu Key > Edit while viewing a picture in full
screen to open the Edit interface.
2. Touch the icons along the bottom of the screen to edit the
picture.

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Add fill light, emphasize highlight or shadows, or set to
auto-fix.
Apply effects such as cross-processing, posterizing,
lomography, documentary, vignetting, film grain and
fisheye.
Apply color filters for warmth, saturation, B&W, sepia,
negative, and other effects - including doodling on the
image.
Crop, fix red eye, straighten, rotate, flip, or sharpen the
picture.
3. To undo or redo the changes you’ve made to the picture,
touch

at the top of the screen.

4. Touch SAVE to save the new picture to the Edited album.

Share Your Pictures
1. Touch an album in the gallery and then touch a picture.
2. Touch

at the top of the screen. If the icon is invisible,

touch the screen first.
3. Select how you want to share the picture.

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Working With Videos
Play Videos
1. Touch an album in the gallery and then touch the thumbnail
of a video to start playing.
2. Touch the screen to view the playback controls.

Share Videos
1. Touch an album in the gallery and then touch and hold the
thumbnail of a video.
2. Touch

at the top of the screen.

3. Select how you want to share the video.

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Music
Touch the Home Key >
> Music to play audio files stored
on your phone. Music supports a wide variety of audio formats,
so it can play music you purchase from online stores, music you
copy from your CD collection, and so on.

Copying Music Files to Your Phone
Copy From a Computer
1. Connect your phone and the computer with a USB cable.
2. Open the Notification panel and touch Connected as ….
3. Touch Media device (MTP) (if supported on the PC) to
browse the files on the phone storage and the microSD card.
4. Copy the music files from the PC and paste them to the
phone storage or microSD card.

Download From the Internet
You can download music files when browsing web pages. See
Downloading Files.

Receive via Bluetooth
You can receive music files from other devices via Bluetooth.
See Receive Data via Bluetooth.

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Viewing Your Music Library
Touch the Home Key >
> Music and your music library is
displayed. All your audio files are cataloged, according the
information stored in the files.
Touch the tabs at the top of the screen to view your music
library organized by Artists, Albums, Songs, Playlists, or
Favorite.
NOTE: If an audio file is being played, its summary information
is displayed at the bottom of the music library screen. Touch the
summary area to open the playback screen.

Set a Song as the Default Ringtone
The song will be used as the ringtone for all incoming calls,
except those from contacts you have assigned special
ringtones to (see People – Editing Contacts – Set a Ringtone
for a Contact).
1. Touch the Home Key >
library.

> Music to see the music

NOTE: If you are in the playback screen, touch the Menu
Key > Library to return to the music library.
2. Touch

next to a song in any list.

3. In the menu that opens, touch Use as phone ringtone.
TIP: If the song is being played, you can touch the Menu Key >
Use as ringtone in the playback screen.

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Delete a Song
1. Touch the Home Key >

> Music to see the music library.

NOTE: If you are in the playback screen, touch the Menu
Key > Library to return to the music library.
2. Touch

next to a song in any list.

3. In the menu that opens, touch Delete > OK.

Playing Music
Touch a song in the music library to listen to it. The following
playback screen appears.

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Number Function
1

Touch to open the current playlist.

Song, artist and album information.

Touch to toggle repeat mode: no repeat, repeat the
current song, or repeat the current playlist

Playback control. Skip songs or pause and resume
playback. Drag the slider to jump to any part of the song.

Touch to play the current playlist in shuffle mode, where
tracks are played in random order.

Album artwork.

Touch for more options, the same as touching the Menu
Key.

Managing Playlists
Create playlists to organize your music files into sets of songs,
so that you can play the songs you like in the order you prefer.

Create a Playlist
1. Touch

next to the song in the music library.

2. In the menu that opens, touch Add to playlist.
3. Touch New.
4. Type the playlist name and touch Save.

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The playlist is created and the song you selected is added to
the playlist.

Add a Song to a Playlist
1. Touch

next to the song in the music library.

2. In the menu that opens, touch Add to playlist.
3. Touch the name of the playlist you want the song added to.
The song is added to the playlist.
TIP: You can rearrange the songs in the playlists you created.
Open the playlist and touch and hold
in front of a song.
Drag up or down to change its order in the playlist.

Remove Songs From a Playlist
1. Open a playlist.
2. Touch the Menu Key > Remove Songs.
3. Touch the song or songs you want to remove.
4. Touch

> OK.

Delete or Rename a Playlist
1. Touch the Playlists tab in the music library to see all the
playlists.
2. Touch
next to a playlist and touch Rename or Delete in
the menu that opens.
NOTE: These options may not be available for certain
automatically created playlists, such as Recently added.

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Play Music
The Play Music application ( ) works with Google Music,
Google’s online music store and streaming service. You can
stream via mobile data or Wi-Fi and listen to your favorite songs
that you’ve added to your online Google Music library. You can
also play audio files you’ve copied directly to your phone from a
computer.
NOTE: The availability of Google Music is dependent on your
region. If it is not available, or you don’t have a mobile data or
Wi-Fi connection, you can only play music stored on your
phone.

Playing Your Music
Touch the Home Key >
> Play Music. If you are prompted,
select an account to access its online music library.
The app searches your online library and your phone for music
and playlists before displaying your combined music library,
organized by RECENT, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS,
PLAYLISTS, and GENRES. To change views of your library,
swipe left or right when holding the phone upright, or touch the
view name at the top left of the screen when holding the phone
on its side.
Touch a song to play it. When the song is playing, touch the
album artwork to display more options.

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Number Function
1

Touch to return to the library.

Song and artist names.

Album artwork.

Playback control. Skip songs, pause and resume
playback, use shuffle or repeat. Drag the progress bar
to jump to any part of the song.

Rate the song.

Touch to see the current playlist (queue).

Search for music.

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You can still control the music when you are not in the playback
screen.

•

In the Play Music app, touch the Now Playing bar at the
bottom (portrait mode) of the screen to restore the playback
screen.

•

In other apps, flick down the notification panel. Touch the
song title to restore the playback screen, or just pause/
resume playback, skip to the next song, or stop the
playback.

•

When the screen is locked, the song information, album
cover as well as playback control is displayed on top of the
screen. You can pause/resume playback or skip songs.

Managing Playlists
Create playlists to organize your music files into sets of songs,
so that you can play the songs you like in the order you prefer.
To create a playlist or add a song to a playlist:
Touch and hold the song or touch
select Add to playlist.

next to the song, and

To rearrange songs in a playlist:
1. Open a playlist in the PLAYLISTS tab of the music library.
2. Touch and hold the small grid in front of a song.
3. Drag the grid up or down to change its order in the playlist.

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To remove songs from a playlist:
1. Open the playlist in the PLAYLISTS tab of the music library.
2. Touch and hold the song or touch
want to remove.

next to the song you

3. Select Remove from playlist.
To rename or delete a playlist:
1. Swipe to the PLAYLISTS tab in the music library to see all
the playlists.
2. Touch and hold a playlist or touch

next to the playlist.

3. Touch Rename or Delete in the menu that opens.
NOTE: Certain automatically created playlists such as Last
added cannot be renamed or deleted.

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Video Player
Use the video player to play various kinds of videos.

Opening the Video Library
Touch the Home Key >
library.

> Video Player to view your video

Touch the tabs at the top of the screen to view the available
videos.

•

ALL: all videos on your phone.

•

RECENTLY: recently added videos on your phone.

•

CAMERA: videos you have recorded with the phone’s
camera.

Playing and Controlling Videos
Touch a video in the video library to play it. Rotate the phone on
its side to watch the video in landscape view.
Touch the video to show the playback controls. You can pause
and resume the playback, or jump to any part of the video. You
at the top left of the
can also exit the video by touching
screen.

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Managing Video Files
To delete videos:
1. Touch and hold a video in the video library. The video is
highlighted.
2. To remove more videos, touch them.
3. Touch

> Delete at the bottom left of the screen.

To share videos:
1. Touch and hold a video in the video library. The video is
highlighted.
2. To share more videos, touch them.
3. Touch
at the bottom right of the screen and select how
you want to share them.
To rename a video:
1. Touch

next to the video you want to rename.

2. Touch Rename.
3. Type the new video name and touch OK.
To view details of a video:
1. Touch

next to the video you want to view the details of.

2. Touch Details.

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Sound Recorder
Sound Recorder enables you to record voice memos and
listen to them whenever you like.

Recording a Voice Memo
1. Touch the Home Key >

> Sound Recorder.

to start recording. Touch
2. Touch
if you change your mind.
3. Touch
saved.

to cancel recording

to stop recording. The memo is automatically

If you don’t want to save the memo after recording it, touch
to delete it.

Playing a Voice Memo
To play a memo you just recorded:
Touch

at the bottom of the screen.

To play any saved memo:
1. Touch
at the top right of the screen to see all recordings.
2. Touch the title of a memo to play it.
NOTE: You can also touch
in front of the memo to play,
share, rename, delete it, check its file information, or set it as
your phone ringtone.

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More Apps
Alarm
Set alarms or turn the phone into a bedside clock.

Set a New Alarm
1. Touch the Home Key >

> Alarm.

2. Touch a default alarm to configure it, or touch + at the
bottom of the screen to create a new alarm.
3. Check Turn alarm on and set up the alarm options, such as
time, repeat, and ringtone.
4. Touch the Back Key to save and exit.

Use Bed Clock
Bed clock displays the current time and the next alarm.
1. Touch the Home Key >

> Alarm.

2. If necessary, touch the Menu Key > Bed Clock Preferences
in the Alarm screen to set up bed clock options.
X

Enable bed clock: Turn on or off the bed clock function.

Bed clock never sleeps: Keep the bed clock screen
turned on when charging the phone.

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3. Touch the Back Key to return to the Alarm screen. Then
touch the Menu Key > Bed Clock to open the bed clock
screen.

Backup and Restore
Touch the Home Key >
> Backup & restore. You can
back up your user data, such as contacts and messages, and
installed applications to the memory card regularly. If the data
get lost, restore it from the memory card.
Touch the Menu Key > Help to view detailed guide.

Calculator
Touch the Home Key >

> Calculator.

TIP: Touch
or
, or swipe left or right to switch
between different panels. You can also hold the phone on its
side to see all calculator buttons.

Chrome
Touch the Home Key >
> Chrome. Google Chrome is a
web browser on your phone. When you sign in to Chrome with
your Google Account, you can enable sync to access your
Chrome bookmarks, browsing history, and open tabs from other
devices where you’re also signed in.
For detailed information, touch the Menu Key > Help in the
browser.

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Downloads
The Downloads app keeps a record of the files you have
downloaded using the apps such as Browser, Email, or Gmail.
Touch the Home Key >

> Downloads to check the record.

•

Touch a file to open it with the appropriate application.

•

Touch and hold a file, or check the box in front of it, to delete
or share it.

Easy WiFi
By using the Public Mobile Easy WiFi app, you can
automatically connect to Easy WiFi hotspots all over the world.
> Easy WiFi. For detailed
Touch the Home Key >
instructions, touch Help in the app.

File Manager
Quickly access all of your images, videos, audio clips, and other
types of files on your phone and the memory card.
Touch the Home Key >
> File Manager. Touch the folder
name at the top of the screen to switch between the external
microSD card storage and the internal phone storage.

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News and Weather
News & Weather offers weather forecasts and news stories
about common topics. You can also customize the news topics
that are displayed.
Touch the Home Key >
> News & Weather. Swipe left or
right to view weather forecast and news headlines under
different news topics.
Touch the Menu Key to refresh news and forecast data, or to
change the settings.

Note pad
Touch the Home Key >
text notes.

> Note pad to save and view your

Touch ADD NOTE to create a new note. Then enter your text
and touch
to save it.
Touch a note to view its entire content. You can also delete,
share it, or change its title.

Play Books
Touch the Home Key >
> Play Books to read ebooks
purchased from Play Store.

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Touch a book cover displayed in Play Books to start reading it.
You can also touch the shop bag icon at the top to buy more
books from Play Store, or touch

to search by book title or

author name.

Play Movies & TV
Touch the Home Key >
> Play Movies & TV to watch
movies from Play Store as well as your personal videos stored
on the phone.

Siren
Touch the Home Key >
> Siren. Siren is an unlimited
music service from Public Mobile. You can use Siren to browse,
download and listen to all kinds of songs from your phone.
You may need to update and install the app when you open it.

Software Update
Touch the Home Key >
> Software updates. You can
check your system’s software status, check for updates, or
change update settings.

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Task Manager
Touch the Home Key >
applications.

> Task Manager to view or stop

•

Touch a task in the TASKS tab to see its detail. Touch Close
beside a task name to stop the task.

•

Touch the APPS tab to manage all the apps on your phone
and memory card.

•

Touch the RESOURCES tab to view the real-time system
resources information.

Timer
Touch the Home Key >
countdown.

> Timer to use stopwatch or time

Stopwatch allows you to record lap times, while countdown
allows you to set a time and count down to 0.

World Time
Touch the Home Key >
> World time to check local time
for cities around the world.
Touch + at the bottom to add a new city.

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YouTube
Touch the Home Key >

> YouTube.

You can watch YouTube videos or upload your own.

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Play Store
Touch the Home Key >
> Play Store. You can buy or rent
music, books, movies, apps, and download them to your phone.
NOTE: The content you can access in Play Store depends on
your region and your service provider.

Browsing and Searching for Apps
You can browse apps by category. Touch a top-level category,
such as GAMES and touch the app from any subcategory.
You can also search for apps using an app’s name or
description, or the developer’s name. Just touch
and enter
the search terms.

Downloading and Installing Apps
When you find the app you are interested in through browsing
or searching, touch it to open its details screen, where more
information about the app is displayed.
1. Touch INSTALL (free apps) or the price (paid apps) in the
app details screen.
NOTE: If the app is not free, you need to sign in to your
Google Wallet account and select a payment method.

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2. Touch ACCEPT to accept the permissions for the app. Your
app will start downloading immediately or once payment is
successfully authorized.

Managing Your Downloads
After you’ve downloaded and installed an app, you can rate it,
view it in a list with your other downloaded apps, configure it to
update itself automatically, and so on.

View Your Downloaded Apps
1. On the Apps screen of Play Store, touch the Menu Key >
My apps.
2. Your list of installed apps opens, you can touch one to rate it,
uninstall it, request a refund, and so on.

Uninstall an App
1. On the Apps screen of Play Store, touch the Menu Key >
My apps.
2. Touch an app to open its details screen.
3. Touch Uninstall > OK.

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Settings
Touch
in the Home Screen and select Settings. The
Settings app contains most of the tools for customizing and
configuring your phone.

Wireless and Networks
Wi-Fi
Turn on or off Wi-Fi and configure your Wi-Fi connections. See
Connecting to Networks and Devices – Connecting to Wi-Fi.

Bluetooth
Turn on or off Bluetooth and configure your Bluetooth
connections. See Connecting to Networks and Devices –
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices.

Data Usage
Touch the ON/OFF switch to turn on or off mobile data.
You can check how much data has been used during the time
circle you set, set mobile data limit and warning, see what app
has been using mobile data, allow data roaming or restrict
background data for individual apps.
NOTE: The data usage is measured by your phone, and your
carrier’s data usage accounting may differ.

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Call
Customize the settings for phone calls. See Phone Calls –
Adjusting Your Call Settings.

Airplane Mode
In the Settings app, touch More under WIRELESS &
NETWORKS and check Airplane mode. All the phone’s radios
that transmit voice or data are turned off.

VPN
Set up and connect to virtual private networks. See Connecting
to Networks and Devices – Connecting to Virtual Private
Networks.

Mobile Networks
Control mobile data use and select the roaming mode. See
Connecting to Networks and Devices – Connecting to Mobile
Networks.

Device
Sound
Adjust volumes (see Personalizing – Adjusting Volumes),
toggle sound and mute (see Switching to Silent Mode), set up
ringtone and notification sound (see Personalizing – Changing
Ringtone and Notification Sound), and select system sounds.

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Display
•

Brightness: Set the brightness of the display.

•

Wallpaper: Select a background image for the Home
Screen.

•

Auto-rotate screen: Allow the screen to rotate the contents
it displays when you rotate the phone.

•

Sleep: Set the length of time of inactivity before the screen
turns off automatically.

•

Font size: Set the font size of the text on the screen.

•

Pulse notification light: Flash the LED light to notify you of
missed calls, new messages, and other events.

Storage
Check memory information for your memory card and internal
storage.
•

Unmount SD card: Unmount the memory card from your
phone so that you can safely remove the card while the
phone is on.

•

Erase SD card: Erase all data on your memory card and
prepare it for use with your phone.

Battery
Check how much power remains for the battery and what has
been using the battery.

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Apps
See apps installed on your phone and manage them.
Touch an app in the DOWNLOADED, ON SD CARD,
RUNNING, or ALL tab to see its information. You can stop the
app, uninstall the app, clear data and cache, or move the app
between the internal storage and the memory card.
NOTE: Not all applications can be moved or uninstalled.

Connect to PC
Set the connection type for your phone.
Touch Connect type to select the default connection type to
use when you connect your phone to the computer with a USB
cable.
Check Ask me to make the phone prompt which connection
type to use when you connect your phone to the computer.

Personal
Accounts and Sync
Manage your accounts and synchronization settings.
•

Touch the ON/OFF switch to turn on or off auto-sync.

•

Touch ADD ACCOUNT to sign in or create accounts on
your phone.

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•

Touch an account to set the sync settings for that account.
You can then touch the Menu Key > Sync now to sync all
checked items.

•

Touch an account and then touch the Menu Key > Remove
account to remove the account and all information related
to it from your phone.

Location Services
Activate location services to determine your location. See Maps,
Navigation, Local and Latitude – Activating Location Services.
Check Location & Google search to improve Google search
results and other services using your location information.

Security
•

Screen lock: Lock the screen with long press, pattern, PIN,
or password. See Personalizing – Protecting Your Phone
With Screen Locks.

•

Make pattern visible: Show the pattern as you draw it.

•

Automatically lock: Set the time needed for the lock
protection to be activated after the screen turns off.

•

Vibrate on touch: Vibrate as you draw the pattern or enter
the PIN/password to unlock the phone.

•

Owner info: Set the text that you may display on the lock
screen.

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•

Encrypt phone: Encrypt your data on the phone to protect
your privacy. See Personalizing – Protecting Your Phone
With Encryption.

•

Make passwords visible: Display passwords as you enter
them.

•

Device administrators: View or deactivate apps you have
authorized to be device administrators.

•

Unknown sources: Check this option to permit installation
of apps from sources other than the Play Store.

•

Trusted credentials: Display trusted CA certificates.

•

Install from SD card: Install certificates from the memory
card.

•

Clear credentials: Delete all certificates.

Language and Input
•

Language: Select a language for your system.

•

Personal dictionary: Add new words to the phone
dictionary or remove words from the dictionary. The words
you add are used for spelling check and word suggestion.

•

KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS: Choose the default text
input method and configure text input settings. See Knowing
the Basics – Entering Text – Touch Input Settings.

•

Voice Search:
X

Language: Select the language you use when entering
text by speaking or searching by speaking.

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•

Text-to-speech output:
X

•

SafeSearch: You can use Google SafeSearch filtering
to block some results when you use Google search by
voice.
Block offensive words: Hide recognized offensive
words when you use Google voice recognition to
transcribe your voice into text.
PREFERRED ENGINE: Select the speech synthesis
engine you want to use or change its settings.
Speech rate: Adjust the speed at which the onscreen text
is spoken.
Listen to an example: Play a brief sample of the
speech synthesizer, using your current settings.

Pointer speed: Select how fast the pointer/mouse should
scroll when you connect the phone to a trackpad or mouse
accessory.

Backup and Reset
•

•
•

Back up my data: Back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and
other settings to Google servers after you sign in to your
Google account.
Automatic restore: Restore previously backed up settings
and data when you reinstall an app.
Factory data reset: Reset your phone to factory status. All
your personal data from the phone’s internal storage will be
erased. You can also erase the data on the memory card
during the process.

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System
Date and Time
Set how date and time are displayed.

Accessibility
Configure the system accessibility options and accessibility
plug-ins on your phone, such as using TalkBack for low-vision
users.

Developer Options
Developer options contains settings that are useful for
developing Android applications.

About Phone
View phone status, legal information and other information. You
can also check for system updates.

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Troubleshooting
If you encounter problems while using the phone, or if it
performs abnormally, you can refer to the chart below. If your
particular problem cannot be resolved using the information in
the chart, contact the dealer where you purchased the phone.
Problem

Poor
reception

Possible causes

Possible solution

The network signal is too
weak at your current
location, for example, in
a basement or near a
tall building, because
wireless transmissions
cannot effectively reach
it.

Move to a location
where the network
signal can be properly
received.

The network is busy at
the current time (for
Try again after waiting a
example, during peak
times, there may be too short time.
much network traffic to
handle additional calls).
You are too far away
from a base station for
your service provider.

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You can request a
service area map from
your service provider.

Problem

Echo or
noise

Unable to
select
certain
features

Possible causes

Possible solution

Poor network trunk
quality on the part of
your service provider.

End the call and dial
again. You may be
switched to a
better-quality network
trunk or phone line.

End the call and dial
again. You may be
Poor local telephone line
switched to a
quality.
better-quality network
trunk or phone line.
Your service provider
does not support these
Contact your service
features, or you have not
provider.
applied for services that
provide these features.
The battery or battery
charger is damaged.

Battery not
charge

Contact the store.

Adjust the battery
The phone’s
charging environment to
temperature is below
avoid extremes of
0 °C or higher than 45 °C.
temperature.
Check all connectors to
Poor contact between
make sure all
the battery and charger. connections have been
properly made.

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Problem

Possible causes

Possible solution

The standby time is
related to your service
provider system
configuration. The same
phone used with
different service
providers’ systems will
not provide exactly the
same length of standby
time.

If you are located in an
area where signaling is
weak, temporarily power
off the phone.

The battery is depleted. In
Shortened
high-temperature
standby time
Use a new battery.
environments, battery
life will be shortened.
If you are not able to
connect to the network,
the phone will continue
to send out signals as it
attempts to locate a
base station. Doing so
consumes battery power
and will consequently
shorten standby time.

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Change your location to
one where the network
is accessible, or
temporarily turn off your
phone.

Problem

Possible causes

Cannot
switch your
phone on

Possible solution

Battery power has been Recharge the phone’s
depleted.
battery.

You are not within the
network’s service area.

Check the service area
with your service
provider.

Poor signal.

Move to an open space,
or if you are inside a
building, move closer to
a window.

Unable to
enter
information
into the
phonebook

The phonebook’s
memory is already full.

Delete unnecessary
data from the contacts.

Phone
crashes,
reboots,
freeze, or
cannot be
powered on

Some third-party
software is not
compatible with your
phone.

Uninstall the software
that may cause the
problem.

Unable to
connect to
the network

Upgrade the phone
software.
Reset the phone to
factory status.

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For Your Safety
General Safety
Don’t make or receive
handheld calls while
driving. Never text
while driving.

Don’t use at gas
stations.

For body-worn
operation maintain a
separation of 15 mm.

Your phone may
produce a bright or
flashing light.

Small parts may cause
choking.

Don’t dispose of your
phone in fire.

Your phone can
produce a loud sound.

To prevent possible
hearing damage, do
not listen at high
volume levels for long
periods.

Avoid contact with
anything magnetic.

Avoid extreme
temperatures.

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Keep away from
pacemakers and other
electronic medical
devices.

Avoid contact with
liquids. Keep your
phone dry.

Turn off when asked to
in hospitals and
medical facilities.

Do not attempt to
disassemble your
phone.

Turn off when told to in
aircrafts and airports.

Only use approved
accessories.

Turn off when near
explosive materials or
liquids.

Don’t rely on your
phone as a primary
device for emergency
communications.

Radio Frequency (RF) Energy
This phone is designed and manufactured not to exceed the
emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set
by the Federal Communications Commission of the United
States, Industry Canada of Canada.
During SAR testing, this device is set to transmit at its highest
certified power level in all tested frequency bands, and placed in
positions that simulate RF exposure in usage against the head
with no separation, and near the body with the separation of

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10 mm. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified
power level, the actual SAR level of the device while operating
can be well below the maximum value. This is because the
phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels so as to
use only the power required to reach the network. In general, the
closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the
power output.
The exposure standard for wireless devices employs a unit of
measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR.
The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg, and 1.6 W/kg by
Industry Canada.
This device is compliance with SAR for general population/
uncontrolled exposure limits in ANSI/IEEE C95.1-1992 and
Canada RSS 102, and had been tested in accordance with the
measurement methods and procedures specified in OET Bulletin
65 Supplement C, and Canada RSS 102. This device has been
tested, and meets the FCC, IC RF exposure guidelines when
tested with the device directly contacted to the body.
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this model
phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance
with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this
model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the
Display Grant section of www.fcc.gov/oet/ea/fccid after searching
on FCC ID: Q78-ZTEN861C.
For this device, the highest reported SAR value for usage against
the head is 0.94 W/kg, for usage near the body is 1.31 W/kg.

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While there may be differences between the SAR levels of
individual ZTE N861 phones and at various positions, they all
meet the government requirement.
SAR compliance for body-worn operation is based on a
separation distance of 10 mm between the unit and the human
body. Carry this device at least 10 mm away from your body to
ensure RF exposure level compliant or lower to the reported level.
To support body-worn operation, choose the belt clips or holsters,
which do not contain metallic components, to maintain a
separation of 10 mm between this device and your body.
RF exposure compliance with any body-worn accessory, which
contains metal, was not tested and certified, and using such
body-worn accessory should be avoided.

FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved
by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules.

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These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.

IC Notice
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.

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This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
The County Code Selection feature is disabled for products
marketed in the US/Canada.
IC: 5200A-ZTEN861C
IMPORTANT NOTE:
IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This EUT is compliance with SAR for general population/
uncontrolled exposure limits in IC RSS-102 and had been
tested in accordance with the measurement methods and
procedures specified in IEEE 1528. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 1.5 cm between
the radiator & your body.

Distraction
Driving
Full attention must be given to driving at all times in order to
reduce the risk of an accident. Using a phone while driving (even
with a hands free kit) can cause distraction and lead to an
accident. You must comply with local laws and regulations
restricting the use of wireless devices while driving.

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Operating Machinery
Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in
order to reduce the risk of an accident.

Product Handling
General Statement on Handling and Use
You alone are responsible for how you use your phone and any
consequences of its use.
You must always switch off your phone wherever the use of a
phone is prohibited. Use of your phone is subject to safety
measures designed to protect users and their environment.

•

Always treat your phone and its accessories with care and
keep it in a clean and dust-free place.

•

Keep the screen and camera lens clean. Unclean screen or
camera lens may slow down the phone's reaction to your
operations or lower image quality.

•

Clean your phone and its accessories with a soft material
such as cleaning cloth for eyeglass lenses. Do not use
alcohol or other corrosive substances for cleaning or allow
them to get inside.

•

Do not expose your phone or its accessories to open flames
or lit tobacco products.

•

Do not expose your phone or its accessories to liquid,
moisture or high humidity.

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•

Do not drop, throw or try to bend your phone or its
accessories.

•

Do not paint your phone or its accessories.

•

Do not attempt to disassemble your phone or its accessories,
only authorized personnel must do so.

•

Do not expose or use your phone or its accessories in an
environment with or that can reach extreme temperatures,
minimum - [5] and maximum + [50] degrees Celsius.

•

Do not place your phone inside or near heating equipments or
high pressure containers, such as water heaters, microwave
ovens, or hot cooking utensils. Otherwise, your phone may be
damaged.

•

Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.

•

Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it could break
when you sit down.

Small Children
Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of
small children or allow them to play with it.
They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally
damage the phone.
Your phone contains small parts with sharp edges that may
cause an injury or may become detached and create a choking
hazard.

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Demagnetization
To avoid the risk of demagnetization, do not allow electronic
devices or magnetic media close to your phone for a long time.

Antenna
GPS antenna

Bluetooth & Wi-Fi
antenna

Main antenna

Do not touch the antenna unnecessarily.

Normal Use Position
When placing or receiving a phone call, hold your phone to your
ear, with the bottom toward your mouth.

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Antenna

Air Bags
Do not place a phone in the area over an air bag or in the air bag
deployment area as an airbag inflates with great force and
serious injury could result.
Store the phone safely before driving your vehicle.

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Seizures/Blackouts
The phone can produce a bright or flashing light. A small
percentage of people may be susceptible to blackouts or
seizures (even if they have never had one before) when exposed
to flashing lights or light patterns such as when playing games or
watching video. If you have experienced seizures or blackouts or
have a family history of such occurrences, please consult a
physician. To reduce the risk of blackouts or seizures, you can
use your phone in a well lit room and take frequent breaks.

Repetitive Strain Injuries
To minimize the risk of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) when texting
or playing games with your phone:

•

Do not grip the phone too tightly.

•

Press the buttons lightly.

•

Use the special features which are designed to minimize the
times of pressing buttons, such as Message Templates and
Predictive Text.

•

Take frequent breaks to stretch and relax.

Emergency Calls
This phone, like any wireless phone, operates using radio
signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
Therefore, you should not rely solely on any wireless phone for
emergency communications.

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Loud Noise
This phone is capable of producing loud noises, which may
damage your hearing. Turn down the volume before using
headphones, Bluetooth headsets or other audio devices.

Phone Heating
Your phone may become warm during charging and during
normal use.

Electrical Safety
Accessories
Use only approved accessories.
Do not connect with incompatible products or accessories.
Take care not to touch or allow metal objects, such as coins or
key rings, to contact or short-circuit in the battery terminals.
Never puncture the surface of the battery with sharp objects.

Connection to a Car
Seek professional advice when connecting a phone interface to
the vehicle electrical system.

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Faulty and Damaged Products
Do not attempt to disassemble the phone or its accessories.
Only qualified personnel can service or repair the phone or its
accessories.
If your phone (or its accessories) has been submerged in water,
punctured, or subjected to a severe fall, do not use it until you
have taken it to be checked at an authorized service center.

Radio Frequency Interference
General Statement on Interference
Care must be taken when using the phone in close proximity to
personal medical devices, such as pacemakers and hearing aids.
Please consult your doctor and the device manufacturer to
determine if operation of your phone may interfere with the
operation of your medical device.

Pacemakers
Pacemaker manufacturers recommend that a minimum
separation of 15 cm be maintained between a mobile phone and
a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker.
To achieve this, use the phone on the opposite ear to your
pacemaker and do not carry it in a breast pocket.

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Hearing Aids
People with hearing aids or other cochlear implants may
experience interfering noises when using wireless devices or
when one is nearby.
The level of interference will depend on the type of hearing
device and the distance from the interference source, increasing
the separation between them may reduce the interference. You
may also consult your hearing aid manufacturer to discuss
alternatives.

Medical Equipment
Switch off your wireless device when requested to do so in
hospitals, clinics or health care facilities. These requests are
designed to prevent possible interference with sensitive medical
equipment.

Aircraft
Switch off your wireless device whenever you are instructed to do
so by airport or airline staff.
Consult the airline staff about the use of wireless devices on
board the aircraft and enable the airplane mode of your phone
when boarding an aircraft.

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Interference in Vehicles
Please note that because of possible interference to
electronic equipment, some vehicle manufacturers forbid the
use of mobile phones in their vehicles unless a hands-free kit
with an external antenna is included in the installation.

Explosive Environments
Gas Stations and Explosive Atmospheres
In locations with potentially explosive atmospheres, obey all
posted signs to turn off wireless devices such as your phone or
other radio equipment.
Areas with potentially explosive atmospheres include fueling
areas, below decks on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage
facilities, areas where the air contains chemicals or particles,
such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

Blasting Caps and Areas
Power off your mobile phone or wireless device when in a
blasting area or in areas posted power off “two-way radios” or
“electronic devices” to avoid interfering with blasting operations.

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