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Bluetooth tethering

Share your phone’s internet connection via Bluetooth . 
1 . From the Home screen, swipe up to access 

Apps

 and tap 

Settings

 .

2 . Tap 

Network & internet

 > 

Hotspot & tethering

 > 

Bluetooth tethering

 .

3 . Slide the 

Bluetooth tethering

 switch to the 

On

 

 position to enable 

Bluetooth tethering .

Data Saver

To help reduce data usage, Data Saver prevents some apps from sending or 
receiving data in the background .
1 . From the Home screen, swipe up to access 

Apps

 and tap 

Settings

 .

2 . Tap 

Network & internet

> 

Data Saver

 .

• 

Use Data Saver: 

Slide the

 Use Data Saver 

switch to the 

On

 

 position 

to enable the data saving feature .

• 

Unrestricted data: 

Set apps to be allowed to use restricted data when 

Data saver is on .

VPN (Virtual Private Networks)

Note:

 You need to set a screen lock PIN or password before you can use a VPN .

Add a VPN profile

1 . From the Home screen, swipe up to access 

Apps

 and tap 

Settings

 .

2 . Tap 

Network & internet

> 

VPN

 .

3 . Tap 

Add VPN

 on the top right corner of the VPN screen to add a VPN 

Summary of Contents for Maestro 3

Page 1: ...1 AT T Maestro 3 User Guide DOC20220115 ...

Page 2: ...lete the setup screens 22 Basic operations 23 Home screen and Apps list 24 Phone settings menu 27 Portrait and landscape screen orientation 28 Capture screenshots 29 Applications 29 Phone number 38 Airplane mode 39 Enter text 40 Google Account 44 Lock and unlock your screen 47 Home screen basics 48 Status bar and Notification panel 51 Customize the Home screen 56 Making connections 62 Phone 63 Con...

Page 3: ...il 87 Internet and social networking 91 Chrome browser 91 Facebook 92 Connectivity 93 Transfer files between your phone and a computer 93 Wi Fi 96 Bluetooth 97 Apps and entertainment 103 Camera 104 Camera overview 104 Take a photo 107 Record a video 108 Scan a QR Code 109 Camera settings 109 Photos 111 View photos and videos 111 Options while reviewing photos or videos 112 Edit photos 113 ...

Page 4: ...tings 136 Basic settings 137 Network internet 139 Wi Fi 139 Wi Fi Calling 142 Mobile network 143 Airplane mode 144 SIM cards 144 Hotspot tethering 144 Data Saver 146 VPN Virtual Private Networks 146 Private DNS 147 Wireless Emergency Alerts 148 Connected devices 149 USB 149 Connection preferences 150 Bluetooth 150 Cast 152 Printing 153 Files received via Bluetooth 153 ...

Page 5: ...story 159 Conversations 159 Bubbles 159 Device app notification 160 Notifications on lock screen 160 Do Not Disturb 160 Wireless emergency alerts 160 Hide silent notifications in status bar 161 Allow notification snoozing 161 Notification dot on app icon 161 Enhanced notifications 161 Battery 162 Battery usage 162 Battery Saver 163 Battery Manager 164 Battery percentage 164 Storage 165 Storage man...

Page 6: ...168 Shortcut to prevent ringing 169 Default notification sound 169 Default alarm sound 169 Dial pad tones 169 Screen locking sound 169 Charging sounds and vibration 169 Touch sounds 169 Touch vibration 169 Display 170 Brightness level 170 Dark theme 170 Night Light 171 Adaptive brightness 171 Wallpaper 171 Screen timeout 171 Advanced 171 Accessibility 173 Real Time text call 173 ...

Page 7: ...stment 176 Accessibility shortcuts 176 Text to speech output 176 Security 177 Google Play Protect 177 Find My Device 178 Security update 178 Google Play system update 179 Screen lock 179 Fingerprint 180 Smart Lock 182 Device admin apps 182 SIM card lock 182 Encryption credentials 183 Trust agents 183 App pinning 183 Privacy 184 Privacy dashboard 184 Permission manager 184 Microphone access 185 ...

Page 8: ... location permissions 188 Location services 188 Safety emergency 189 Emergency information 189 Emergency SOS 190 Emergency Location Service 191 Wireless emergency alerts 191 Passwords accounts 192 Passwords 192 Autofill service 193 Add account 194 Automatically sync app data 194 Digital Wellbeing parental controls 195 Your Digital Wellbeing tools 195 Parental controls 196 Google 197 System 198 Lan...

Page 9: ...ations 214 Licenses 215 Copyright information 215 Safety and use 216 Important health information and safety precautions 217 Electrical safety 217 Safety precautions for proper grounding installation 217 Safety precautions for power supply unit 218 Protect your phone 225 FCC Regulations 229 RF Exposure Information SAR 230 Hearing Aid Compatibility 231 Warranty 232 ...

Page 10: ...10 Getting started The topics in this section will introduce you to your phone help you get set up with service provide an overview of the phone screen and get you started with basic phone operations ...

Page 11: ...in the user guide Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone s setup at the time of purchase Unless otherwise noted instructions begin from the phone s Home screen which is displayed by pressing the Home button Some operation descriptions may be simplified Screenshots and key labels Screenshots and other illustrations in this user guide may appear differently on your phone K...

Page 12: ...These topics illustrate your phone s primary parts and key functions Headset port Receiver Front camera Touch screen Microphone USB Type C charging accessory port Rear cameras Flash Speaker Volume keys Power Lock key Fingerprint sensor SIM tray Eject SIM tray Note Your phone s screens and app layouts are subject to change This user guide uses sample images only ...

Page 13: ...a headset sold separately to listen to music or for convenient hands free conversations Microphone Transmit your voice electronically for a call voice recording or Google Assistant Power key Press to turn the screen on or off Press and hold to turn the phone on or off Press along with the Volume down key to take a screenshot Rear cameras Take pictures and record videos with a 13 5 MP lens Use feat...

Page 14: ...ompts and music Touch screen View information needed to operate your phone Access your phone s features and applications USB Type C charging accessory port Connect the USB cable included for charging or connect other accessories Volume keys Adjust the volume for ringtones media notifications and system sounds CAUTION Inserting an accessory into the incorrect port may damage the phone ...

Page 15: ...d or the battery may become unusable Charge once every six months before storing or leaving unused for a long period of time Charge the battery Follow these instructions to charge your phone s battery using either the included AC adapter or via USB connection on your computer Charge using the AC adapter 1 Connect one end of the data cable to the USB port located on the bottom of your phone 2 Conne...

Page 16: ...will power off automatically when the battery is too low Charge the battery if this happens When the battery is critically low the phone may need a few minutes to build a charge before turning back on Playing games or performing other activities while charging may drain the battery and cause it to power off The battery will gradually discharge if it is left unused for an extended period Before usi...

Page 17: ... 1 Insert the included SIM tray pin into the tray slot and remove the SIM tray 2 Place the Nano SIM card and microSD card not included with metal contacts facing down into the tray 3 Gently slide the SIM tray back into the slot microSD nanoSIM Pin SIM tray ...

Page 18: ...r SD card will erase all files on the card Make sure to back up your files in another location before formatting Set up an SD card 1 Swipe down on the Status bar 2 Tap the SD card notification 3 Select Phone storage or Portable storage Note Setting your SD card as portable storage will allow you to transfer files videos music and photos from your device to another device 4 Tap Done ...

Page 19: ...up and format your SD card via Settings menu refer to the steps described below Format an SD card 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Storage 3 Tap SD CARD Menu 4 Select Format then tap FORMAT SD CARD to confirm All data on the SD card will be erased and the card will be formatted for use on your phone ...

Page 20: ...y Press and hold the Power key until the device turns on Turn your phone off There are two ways you can use to turn your phone off Using Power key 1 Press and hold the Power key 2 Tap Power off Via Quick Settings Panel 1 Swipe down on the Status bar twice to enter Quick Settings panel 2 Tap Power icon Power off Power icon ...

Page 21: ...s on screen buttons Touch and hold Touch and hold an item to view available options for example a contact or link in a Web page or to move icons or widgets Swipe or slide Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen to swipe or slide Drag Touch and hold your finger with slight pressure then move your finger slowly across the screen to drag While dragging do not release you...

Page 22: ...ar down twice and tapping Auto rotate Pinch and spread Use your thumb and forefinger in a pinching motion on your screen to zoom out or spread them to zoom in when viewing a picture or a web page Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in Complete the setup screens Once your service has been activated you will need to run Setup The Setup Wizard will appear to guide you through the basi...

Page 23: ...23 Basic operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone ...

Page 24: ...iginate from the Home screen or the Apps applications list 1 From any screen press the Home button to display the Home screen 2 From the Home screen swipe up to access the Apps list Home For information about using the Home screen see Home screen basics on page 48 ...

Page 25: ...gned function Tap the Back button to return to the previous screen Recent applications View your recently used applications by tapping the Recent Apps button On recent applications screen tap to take a screenshot of the current displayed card tap to share the card Back Recent Apps Take a screenshot Share a card ...

Page 26: ...r recently opened apps Tap to clear all apps 1 Swipe right or left through the cards to find an app and tap it 2 To close an app swipe up on it 3 To close all of the apps and clear the list slide to the far left of the list and tap CLEAR ALL You can tap the Recent Apps button twice to switch between the two most recently used apps quickly ...

Page 27: ...ings menu There are two ways to access the Settings menu From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings From any screen swipe the Status bar down twice to access Quick Settings Panel and tap Settings Settings Settings or For more information see Basic settings on page 137 ...

Page 28: ...en when the phone is rotated sideways Note Not all screens can be used in landscape orientation Turn screen rotation on or off Drag the Status bar down twice and tap Auto rotate to turn it on or off You can also set the rotation option from the Settings menu From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings Tap Display Advanced Auto rotate screen and slide the switch to the ...

Page 29: ...screen Your screenshots will be stored in the Screenshots folder in the Photos app From the Home screen tap Photos Library Screenshots Applications The following topics describe how to access the Apps list and launch applications on your phone Launch apps All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the Apps list 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access the Apps list 2 Tap an app icon to ...

Page 30: ...folders 1 From the Home screen tap a group app folder to open and tap an app shortcut to launch the app 2 To add more apps to the folder drag each app over to the folder See Add App folders to the Home screen on page 60 Tap folder ...

Page 31: ...31 App shortcuts Tap and hold an app icon on the Home screen or Apps list to display a shortcut menu that lets you quickly access common app functions Note Not all apps support the App shortcuts feature ...

Page 32: ... Settings 2 Tap Apps and tap the app you want to modify permissions for 3 Tap Permissions to view the apps you ve allowed or haven t allowed 4 Tap an app and select Allow or Don t allow to adjust the permission settings Note These options may vary 5 You can also access permission settings by touching and holding the app on the Home screen or Apps list tapping App info to access the app info screen...

Page 33: ...r tap ALWAYS to set that app as the default You can change the default app at any time in the Settings menu 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Apps Default apps To change the default app for opening links continue with the steps below 1 Tap Apps Default apps Opening links 2 Tap the app you want to set and tap Open supported links to allow the listed verified web ...

Page 34: ... data 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Apps See all apps 3 Tap the app you want to disable to access App info screen 4 Tap DISABLE Tip You can also disable apps by touching and holding the app on the Home screen or in the Apps list tapping App info to access the App info screen and tapping DISABLE ...

Page 35: ...ry out a variety of useful tasks Calculator Perform basic and advanced mathematical calculations Calendar Create and manage events meetings and appointments organize your time and schedule reminders for important events Camera Take and share pictures and videos Chrome Surf the Internet with Google s easy to use web browser Clock Set alarms view time zones around the world set a timer use a stopwat...

Page 36: ...es Access all of your documents pictures videos and downloads Gmail Send receive and manage your email messages This app supports email accounts for Gmail Yahoo Hotmail and more Google Search for information saved on the phone and within phone applications as well as on the Internet Google Play Movies TV Buy or rent movies and TV shows and watch them on your TV smartphone tablet etc Home Control t...

Page 37: ... manage contacts and more Photos Manage your photos and back them up to your Google Account Play Store Download new Android apps books movies and music to your phone Settings Adjust options personalize your phone view device information and more Sound Recorder Record sounds and play them back YouTube Watch videos or upload your own with the world s largest video sharing site YT Music Stream and br...

Page 38: ...mber Follow the instructions below to view your phone number 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap About phone 3 You will see the phone number listed under Phone number Phone number ...

Page 39: ...rplane mode You will see the Airplane mode icon in the Status bar To turn off Airplane mode 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Network internet Airplane mode 3 Slide the switch to the Off position to deactivate Airplane mode Your phone s wireless connection features will be restored Tip You can also access Airplane mode through the Quick Settings menu Swipe the S...

Page 40: ...appears automatically on screen when you tap a text entry field and can be used in either portrait or landscape mode You can also use Google Voice Typing to enter text using your voice see Google Voice Typing on page 41 for details Note Keyboard layouts and options may change depending on the app currently in use For example if you re entering text into a web search a Search icon may appear instea...

Page 41: ...t faster and more accurately such as continuous key input personalized usage dictionaries and more Access Google keyboard settings 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap System Languages input On screen keyboard Gboard Google Voice Typing Google Voice Typing uses Google Voice recognition to convert speech to text 1 From Messaging screen tap and speak ...

Page 42: ...ing predictive text and more To edit text you have already entered 1 Touch and hold or double tap the text you would like to edit 2 Drag the tabs to adjust the highlighted selection 3 The following options will appear Cut Copy Paste if you have text copied on the clipboard Share and Select all if there is more than one word available to select Tap and hold or double tap to select text ...

Page 43: ...new text 1 Touch where you want to type the cursor and tab will appear Drag the tab to move the cursor 2 Tap the tab to view the pop up menu then tap Paste to insert any text you have previously copied Tap to insert ...

Page 44: ...using your phone Note You can also create and sign into your Google Gmail account from the Settings menu Create a Google Account online 1 Using a computer visit google com 2 On the main page click Sign in Create account For myself 3 Follow the prompts to set up your account a Enter your first and last name a desired username Gmail address and create and confirm a password b Add a phone number or s...

Page 45: ...and then tap Create account For myself 4 Follow the prompts to set up your account Tap Next to proceed between steps which may include a Enter your basic information such as first and last name b Enter a desired username Gmail address c Create and confirm a password d Add a phone number for security or tap Skip e Review your account info Tap Next to confirm ...

Page 46: ...e instructions to sign in to your Google Account 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Passwords accounts Add account Google 3 Enter your email address or phone number and tap Next 4 Enter your password and tap Next 5 To sync your account information tap your account Select the apps you would like to sync with your phone and then tap Menu Sync now Apps to Sync Tap t...

Page 47: ...when not in use and unlock it when you need it Note For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off see Display on page 170 Turn the screen off when not in use To quickly turn the screen off press the Power key Pressing the Power key again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen and display the lock screen To save battery power your phone screen will auto...

Page 48: ...the starting point for your phone s applications functions and menus You can customize your Home screen by adding application icons shortcuts folders widgets and more Home screen layout Your Home screen extends beyond the initial screen Swipe right to display additional screens Status area App icons Notification area Home button Back button Widgets Recent Apps button Status bar ...

Page 49: ... apps Notification area View notifications for incoming messages missed calls application updates and more Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel Status area View phone and service status information such as signal strength battery status Wi Fi and data connectivity ringer status and time Status bar Icons indicate your phone s status on the right side and notifications on the l...

Page 50: ...ed Home screens to provide more space for adding icons widgets and more Press the Home button to display the main Home screen then swipe to the right to move from the main screen to an extended screen Tip While on an extended screen press the Home button to return to the main Home screen ...

Page 51: ...ides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left To view the Notification panel or access the Quick Settings menu drag the Status bar down from the top of the screen Main status icons Right side Icon Status 4G LTE data service Airplane mode enabled Battery charging Battery full charge Bluetooth connected GPS in use Headphones ...

Page 52: ...52 Icon Status Hotspot Mute on Network full signal No Network Mobile data unavailable Speakerphone enabled Vibrate on Wi Fi enabled Wi Fi Calling enabled ...

Page 53: ...Left side Icon Notification Alarm Download Event Keyboard active Missed call New Gmail New text or MMS message New voicemail Software update available USB tethering Update successful Warning Wi Fi Calling Wi Fi network available ...

Page 54: ... phone s notifications appear on the left side of the Status bar Access the full Notification panel by dragging down the Status bar to check notifications download updates open messaging apps access the Quick Settings menu and more Open the Notification panel 1 Swipe down on the Status bar 2 To check notifications tap an item in the list ...

Page 55: ...button Notification panel layout The Notification panel gives you access to both notifications and the Quick Settings menu To access the Quick Settings menu 1 Swipe the Status bar down to display the Notification panel 2 Swipe the Status bar down again to access the full Quick Settings menu ...

Page 56: ... and hold an app or widget and drag it to the desired location To delete widgets and app shortcuts icons From the Home screen touch and hold an app or widget and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen to delete from the Home screen To display the Home screen menu From the Home screen touch and hold an empty space to display the Home screen menu Change wallpapers add widgets and adjust other Ho...

Page 57: ... menu From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings Display Wallpaper Touch and hold an empty space Tap Wallpapers Choose a wallpaper Choose where to apply wallpaper 2 Choose to select the wallpaper from your photos or standard wallpapers on the phone 3 Tap Set wallpaper at the top of the screen and choose to set the wallpaper on the Home screen Lock screen or both ...

Page 58: ...the icon to an empty location on one of the Home screens The shortcut will be added to the Home screen Add widgets to the Home screen Widgets are self contained apps on the Home screen Unlike a shortcut which will open an app widgets can perform certain functions without navigating away from the Home screen You can create widgets for a specific contact for bookmarks to web pages your calendar emai...

Page 59: ...hold an empty space and then tap Widgets in the Home screen menu Touch and hold an empty space Tap Widgets 2 Touch and hold a widget then drag it to an empty location on one of the Home screens The widget will be added to the Home screen ...

Page 60: ...Drag an app icon and release it over another app icon on the Home screen to create a folder Drag an icon over another icon Tap to edit folder name Enter folder name 2 Type a name for the folder and then tap 3 To add more app shortcuts to the folder touch and hold an app icon and drag it on top of the new folder ...

Page 61: ...e folder to open it 2 Tap the folder name type a new name and then tap Remove folder 1 Touch and hold a folder and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen Remove apps from a folder 1 Tap a folder to open it 2 Touch and hold an app in the folder and drag it to the Home screen or to Remove at the top of the screen ...

Page 62: ...62 Making connections The topics in this section will explain how to help you make connections from phone calls and maintaining contacts to text messages email Internet and international services ...

Page 63: ... open it Enter a phone number in the keypad to make a call Tap to make a call To view recent calls tap the Recents tab During a call you can tap at the bottom of the screen to hang up Calls can also be made from other apps that contain your contact information Simply tap the phone number to make a call ...

Page 64: ...e the call 4 During a call you can tap at the bottom of the screen to hang up Note You must have an active Wi Fi connection and have Wi Fi Calling service activated on the device before it can be used To turn on Wi Fi Calling you will need to set up an emergency address to help emergency services find you if you make an emergency call 911 For more information see Wi Fi Calling on page 142 ...

Page 65: ...rmation you ve entered for that contact When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in Contacts only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming Call screen To answer a call swipe up To reject a call swipe down Press any side key to mute the ringer Any missed calls are logged in Recents ...

Page 66: ...rrives swipe up from the bottom left corner of the screen The ringtone or vibration will stop and you will see a list of quick preset responses Tap one of the messages or write your own to send to the caller You can edit the preset quick responses from the Call Settings menu From the Phone app tap Menu Settings Quick responses and edit the quick responses ...

Page 67: ...67 In call screen layout and operations While you re on a call you will see a number of on screen options In call screen layout Tap the on screen options to activate them during a call On screen options ...

Page 68: ...ot place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use Mute Mute the microphone during an active call Tap again to unmute the microphone Keypad Tap to show the on screen keypad Use the keypad to enter additional numbers for example an extension or access code Hold Tap to hold the current call Add call Tap to initiate a 3 way conference call End call End the current call Merge Join two currently ...

Page 69: ...ctivated to show the current call is routed to the connected Bluetooth headset To route the current call back to the phone tap Phone to temporarily use the phone Tap it again to route the call back to the connected Bluetooth headset When Bluetooth or the Bluetooth headset is turned off the call will be routed through either the earpiece or speaker Hang up all Hang up all active calls Hang up holdi...

Page 70: ...acts You can place phone calls directly from your Contacts list 1 From the Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Contacts to display the Contacts list 3 Tap a contact 4 Tap a contact s number to call to place a call 5 To end the call tap ...

Page 71: ...all from Recents The Recents list allows you to view recently received placed or missed calls 1 From the Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Recents to display the Call Log 3 Tap to place a call Tap to return call ...

Page 72: ...g contact Send a message Send a text message to the contact number Block number Block the contact number Call details View detailed call information Tap a contact to display options Call settings Configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for your calls Call settings options 1 From the Home screen tap Phone 2 Tap Menu Settings 3 Configure your phone settings ...

Page 73: ... create quick response text messages See Reject a call and send a text message on page 66 for more information Calls Set call forwarding call barring and more Blocked numbers Manage numbers and contacts you have blocked Voicemail Set up voicemail manage notifications and more Accessibility Configure RTT settings enable or disable hearing aid compatibility and enable or disable noise reduction Abou...

Page 74: ...email addresses mailing addresses and more 1 From the Home screen swipe up and tap Contacts 2 Tap to add a contact 3 If you have multiple accounts on your phone select where you want to save the contact Select Phone contact to save your contact on your phone only they will not be synced with your Google Account ...

Page 75: ...ct to your SIM card or SD card Your contact will be available on any phone your SIM card or SD card is mounted in Add contact information Tap to add photo 4 Use the keyboard to enter information Note To select a type label for a phone number email address or postal address such as Mobile Home Work etc tap the arrow and select the appropriate type 5 When you are finished tap SAVE ...

Page 76: ...d 2 Enter a phone number and tap Create new contact to add a new contact or tap Add to a contact to add the number to an existing contact 3 To add the number to an existing contact tap the contact you want to update and add the number to the desired field To add a new contact enter the name and any additional information 4 Tap SAVE ...

Page 77: ...77 View contacts View a contact s details 1 From the Home screen swipe up and tap Contacts 2 Tap a contact to view their details ...

Page 78: ...78 Contacts screen layout Add new Contact name Search Menu Favorites Contact image Index ...

Page 79: ... to show a contact s details place a call send a message and more Favorites Add a contact as a favorite You can view your favorite contacts in the Phone app Index Browse contacts alphabetically Menu View your contacts by labels or accounts and adjust settings Search Search contacts ...

Page 80: ...ation assign a photo customize with a unique ringtone and more 1 From the Home screen swipe up and tap Contacts 2 Tap a contact to view their details 3 Tap Edit 4 Tap the field you want to change or add 5 Add or edit the information and then tap SAVE ...

Page 81: ... details page 1 From the Home screen swipe up and tap Contacts 2 Tap a contact to view its details 3 Tap Menu Delete 4 Tap DELETE Share a contact You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth Gmail or text messages 1 From the Home screen swipe up and tap Contacts ...

Page 82: ...e information in an existing conversation thread or create a message for a new conversation thread See Send a multimedia message MMS on page 84 for more information about sending messages Gmail Send the vCard as a Gmail attachment See Create and send an email message on page 87 for more information on sending emails Bluetooth Send the vCard via Bluetooth See Bluetooth on page 97 for information on...

Page 83: ...SMS 1 From the Home screen tap Messaging 2 Tap 3 Enter a contact name or mobile number in the To field Enter phone numbers contact names or email addresses directly in the To field If you re sending the message to several contacts separate the phone numbers with a comma As you enter information any matching phone numbers from your contacts list are displayed Tap the matching contact to add them as...

Page 84: ...pears above Send to tell you how many characters you have entered and how many characters are left 5 When done tap Send to send the text message Note Your text message automatically becomes a multimedia message if you enter an email address as the recipient attach an item or compose a very long message Send a multimedia message MMS 1 From the Home screen tap Messaging ...

Page 85: ...box to compose your message 5 Tap Add to the left side of the text box to attach files To field Menu Send MMS Add attachments Delete the picture Text box 6 Select a multimedia item to attach to your message Camera Take a photo or record a video Photos Select a saved photo or video Audio Record and send a voice recording Contacts Send vCard ...

Page 86: ...ng audio alert This can only be accessed when Notifications are enabled Vibrate Enable or disable vibration when receiving messages This can only be accessed when Notifications are enabled Advanced Group messaging Enable or disable the ability to send MMS messages to multiple recipients in a group Your phone number View your phone number Auto retrieve Enable or disable the ability to automatically...

Page 87: ...ssages Before using Gmail you must sign into your Google Account on your phone See Google Account on page 44 for details on signing in or creating an account Note You can use the Gmail app to manage email for other accounts such as Yahoo Hotmail Outlook and more Create and send an email message 1 From the Home Screen open the Google folder tap Gmail Compose new mail Send email Attach File Recipien...

Page 88: ...n the To bar to add Cc Bcc recipients Attach photos or videos In the mail composition window tap Attach file Tap the file you want to attach Save as a draft Send later While composing your message tap Menu Save draft or press the Back button to save as a draft Delete mail being composed While composing your message tap Menu Discard Note View your drafts and sent mail from the inbox by tapping Draf...

Page 89: ...ew email is received you will see in the Status bar 1 Swipe the Status bar down to display the Notification panel 2 Tap the new message from the Notification panel If you have two or more new email messages tapping the notification will open the Gmail app ...

Page 90: ...accounts from the Gmail Settings menu 1 From the Home Screen open the Google folder tap Gmail 2 Tap Menu Settings 3 Tap General settings to access settings for all accounts or tap an account name to configure settings for a specific email account Note Available settings are subject to change ...

Page 91: ...s for convenient access Browsing web pages 1 Tap the address field 2 Enter a web address or a keyword to browse for web pages Adding a bookmark 1 Open the web page you want to bookmark 2 Tap Menu Opening a bookmark 1 From the Chrome browser screen tap Menu Bookmarks 2 Select the website you want to view Customizing browser settings 1 From the Chrome browser screen tap Menu Settings 2 In the Settin...

Page 92: ...rd and tap Log In or tap Create New Facebook Account to join Facebook 3 Once completed your Facebook account will be added to your phone Use Facebook Once you ve either created an account or signed in you can post and view updates upload pictures tag locations and more all from your phone 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Facebook 2 Tap What s on your mind to type an update Yo...

Page 93: ...ant to transfer to your phone you can connect your phone to the computer and copy the files to the music folder File transfer tips If you want to save data to an SD card on your phone make sure the SD card is installed and active For more information see SD card on page 166 Important Avoid removing the battery or SD card while transferring data Data exchange may use the methods outlined in the fol...

Page 94: ...the end of the cable to the charger accessory jack at the bottom of the phone Insert the USB end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer You may need to remove the USB cable from the AC adapter to access it 2 Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel You will see Charging this device via USB ...

Page 95: ...You can also select other options available 4 On your computer navigate to the detected device such as through the My Computer menu and open it 5 If available select a drive Internal shared storage or SD card 6 Select a folder and copy files from your computer to your phone or from your phone to your computer 7 When done disconnect your phone from your computer ...

Page 96: ...tap Settings 2 Tap Network internet Wi Fi 3 Slide the Wi Fi switch to the On position 4 Wi Fi is enabled Tap Wi Fi to see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks 5 To disable Wi Fi slide the Wi Fi switch to the Off position 6 Tap a Wi Fi network to connect enter the password if applicable and then tap CONNECT Your phone will be connected to the Wi Fi network You will see in the ...

Page 97: ...rs printers and wireless phones The communication range for Bluetooth is approximately 30 feet The following table describes different options and functions available with certain Bluetooth accessories Function Description Audio output Wirelessly listen to music podcasts etc Hands free calls Call hands free using Bluetooth capable hands free devices and headsets Data exchange Exchange data with Bl...

Page 98: ...o access Bluetooth from Quick Settings panel Slide the Status bar down twice To disable Bluetooth slide the Bluetooth switch to the Off position Note Turning on Airplane mode disables all network features including calling messaging mobile data Wi Fi and Bluetooth To continue to use Wi Fi and Bluetooth turn them on in Settings or in the notification panel Tip Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to ...

Page 99: ... Nearby devices will appear under Available devices If a target device is not detected ensure that the device is powered on and is discoverable then refresh to search again 3 Tap a device under Available devices and follow the on screen instructions to pair with the device Methods to accept a Bluetooth connection differ depending on the devices being used ...

Page 100: ...reen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Connected devices 3 Tap Settings next to the device you wish to forget 4 Tap FORGET FORGET DEVICE The device will be unpaired from your phone To reconnect with the device you will need to pair again ...

Page 101: ... icon will be displayed in the Status bar You can then use the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive phone calls Note Noise may be experienced with wireless calls and hands free calls Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth compatible devices display and operations may be different and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all B...

Page 102: ...mmediately drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel and then tap the notification Select the file you wish to open from the Inbound transfers menu Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible app For example if you received and opened a photo it will open in the Photos app For a Calendar file select the calendar where you want to save the event and then t...

Page 103: ...103 Apps and entertainment The topics in this section will explore the features that make your phone so much more than a phone from the camera and productivity apps to music entertainment and more ...

Page 104: ...and share photos and videos Camera overview The camera s viewfinder screen lets you view your subject and access camera controls and options Flash Options Picture size ratio Switch Cameras Capture a photo Gallery Useful modes HDR Photo filters Wide angle lens ...

Page 105: ...High Dynamic Range enhance mode for clearer more vivid photos Photo filters Choose from a variety of photo color filters Picture size ratio Set the photo quality and aspect ratio Wide angle lens Capture more detail in landscape photos Gallery View the last photo or video taken Capture Capture a photo Switch cameras Switch between the front and back cameras ...

Page 106: ...d of time than speed it up for a fast action moment Video Record videos and access video settings Photo Capture photos and access camera settings Portrait Blur the background around the subject for a professional look Beauty Smooth imperfections and brighten facial features for flawless photos Night Optimize photos in low light conditions Note Camera options vary based on mode camera in use etc ...

Page 107: ...talled set up and formatted photos and videos will automatically be saved to the SD card See First Time Setup after Inserting an SD Card on page 18 for more details If no card is installed photos and videos will be saved to your phone s memory 1 From the Home screen tap Camera You can also access the Camera with one of the following methods From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Came...

Page 108: ...Video mode 3 Aim the camera at your subject and tap or press the Volume key to start recording a video 4 Tap to hold the recording and tap to resume Tap to stop recording and save your video To take a picture during the recording tap Stop recording Capture a photo Hold recording ...

Page 109: ... QR code you want to scan 3 Your phone will recognize the code and display the relevant information Usually a notification will appear at the top of the screen then tap it to trigger the code s action Camera settings You can adjust your camera s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu 1 From the Home screen tap Camera 2 Tap Settings on the top right cor...

Page 110: ...g on the camera screen Self timer Set a countdown timer Shutter sound Activate or deactivate the shutter sound when taking a photo Framing lines Show grid lines to help take professionally composed photos Geo tagging Add location information to your photo Picture size Adjust photo size and ratio ...

Page 111: ...e on your storage card or phone memory you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping You can easily assign contact photos or wallpapers and share photos with your friends View photos and videos 1 From the Home screen tap Photos Tip You can also access Photos by swiping up on the Home screen to access Apps and tapping Photos 2 Tap an image or a video to view ...

Page 112: ...reviewing photos or videos Zoom in or out on a photo or video Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom in or out on a photo or video Viewing videos Use the on screen controls to play pause or stop video playback ...

Page 113: ...e and save a photo 1 From the Home screen tap Photos 2 Tap the photo you want to rotate 3 Tap Edit to access the Edit screen 4 Tap Crop and adjust the slider to rotate the photo 5 Tap Save copy to save a copy of your photo ...

Page 114: ...access the Edit screen 4 Tap Crop A crop box appears on the photo 5 To adjust the crop box size drag the corners inward or outward to resize the crop box 6 Tap Save copy to apply the changes to the photo and save The cropped photo is saved in the album as a copy The original photo will remain unedited ...

Page 115: ... another phone or your computer via Bluetooth 1 From the Home screen tap Photos 2 Tap the photos or videos you want to share Tip To select multiple items touch and hold an image to turn on Multi select mode Tap to select the items you want to share 3 Tap Share then select to share using Bluetooth Gmail Duo Messaging and more Follow the on screen prompts to send the photo or video ...

Page 116: ...ge events meetings and appointments Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events In order to sync with your Google calendar you must sign in to a Google Account on your phone See Google Account on page 44 for more information on signing in or creating a Google Account Calendar view 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Calendar ...

Page 117: ... days Display the previous day today and the next day Slide the screen to the left and right to view the previous and next three days Week Display the current week Slide the screen to the left and right to view the previous and next week respectively Month Display the current month Slide the screen to the left and right to view the previous and next month respectively Schedule View Day View 3 Day ...

Page 118: ...event 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Calendar 2 Tap Add to add an event 3 Set the event details such as title time location people to join in notification and more 4 When finished tap Save ...

Page 119: ...ccess Apps and tap Calendar 2 Tap a date and an event to view the details Edit an event 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Calendar 2 Tap a date and an event to view the details 3 Tap Edit to edit the event 4 When you are done editing tap Save ...

Page 120: ... location get directions browse local businesses and attractions rate and review places and more Enable location services on your phone Before using Google Maps you must enable your phone s location feature For information about setting your phone s location options see Location on page 187 Search for destinations Use Google Maps to locate and map a specific address or destination 1 From the Home ...

Page 121: ... search result You will see your location on the map Google Maps operations View current location Tap to find your current location on the map Explore nearby venue categories Browse nearby venues by selecting a category such as restaurants parks hotels and more Select map types for different views Tap Map Type and choose your map view or select to view map details such as traffic street view etc ...

Page 122: ...your destination Google Search Search for information saved on the phone in apps and on the Internet Use Google Search 1 From the Home screen tap the Google Search widget You can also access Google Search by swiping up on the Home screen to access Apps and tapping Google 2 Type your search keywords and tap Search To search by voice tap Google Voice Search in the search bar and say your search term...

Page 123: ...arch Tip To quickly access Google Voice Search from any screen press and hold Home 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Google 2 Tap Google Voice Search 3 Say your search terms and search results will appear ...

Page 124: ...ts you perform basic and advanced mathematical equations 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Calculator 2 Enter the first number 3 Tap a mathematical function key then enter the second number 4 Tap to view the result 5 Tap to clear the results ...

Page 125: ...wipe up to access Apps and tap Calculator 2 Tap Menu History or drag down on the History bar to view the calculator history 3 To clear the calculator history tap Menu Clear 4 To return to the calculator drag the History bar back up or tap the Back button ...

Page 126: ...one as a desk clock Set the date and time manually Your phone uses the wireless network to receive the current date and time automatically You can also set the date and time manually 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Clock 2 Tap Menu Settings Change date time Set time automatically Off 3 Set the date and time manually ...

Page 127: ... From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Clock 2 Tap Alarm 3 Tap 4 Set the time for the alarm and tap OK You can also tap to enter the time directly 5 Set more alarm details if desired Keyboard entry Alarm options ...

Page 128: ...or the alarm Repeat Select the days to repeat the alarm Alarm sound Select a sound to play for the alarm Vibrate Activate alarm vibration Google Assistant Routine Add the current alarm to your Google Assistant Routine Delete Delete the current alarm ...

Page 129: ...k to Stop 2 To snooze the alarm for 10 minutes drag the Alarm Clock to Snooze Swipe left to snooze Swipe right to dismiss Delete an alarm 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Clock 2 Tap the alarm you want to delete from the alarm list 3 Tap Delete ...

Page 130: ...ies around the globe 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Clock 2 Tap Clock if not already selected Tap to access the World clock screen 3 Type to enter a city name and select the city you want to add from the list To remove a city swipe the city to the left side and tap ...

Page 131: ...mer to access the Timer screen 3 Enter the amount of time into the Timer 4 Tap to begin timing 5 Tap to pause timing Tap again to resume timing Tap Reset to reset the timer back to zero Tap to delete the timer Tap to add another timer Swipe up and down to view other active timers ...

Page 132: ...screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Clock 2 Tap Stopwatch to access the Stopwatch screen 3 Tap to begin the stopwatch 4 Tap to stop the stopwatch Tap again to resume timing Tap to reset the stopwatch to zero Tap to add lap splits ...

Page 133: ...e up alarm will be set automatically to wake you up at the wake up time you ve set There are the following options for you to manage your sleep See recent bedtime activity Keep track of your screen time and see estimates of time spent in bed This is based on when your phone remained motionless in a dark room Listen to sleep sounds You can play soothing music to help you fall asleep Sleep sounds do...

Page 134: ...own videos View YouTube videos Note You can use the YouTube app to view videos on YouTube even if you aren t signed in to a YouTube account 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap YouTube Note You can also access YouTube from the Google folder on the Home screen If you are prompted to provide confirmation to use the on screen instructions to continue ...

Page 135: ...re posting you must set up a YouTube account and sign in on your phone 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap YouTube 2 Tap Record Post Video Upload a video Note You may be prompted to allow access to your photos camera and microphone Tap ALLOW ACCESS to continue 3 Select a video to upload record a new video to upload or stream a live video Enter a title description and tags and se...

Page 136: ...136 Settings The topics in this section will cover your phone s settings and options ...

Page 137: ...et Wi Fi mobile network Airplane mode Hotspot VPN Data Saver etc Connected devices Manage the settings on devices connected by Bluetooth Cast USB etc Apps View your recently opened apps adjust the settings on default apps permissions etc Notifications Manage the settings on notifications Battery Monitor your phone s battery usage Storage Manage internal storage on your phone and provide menu choic...

Page 138: ...emergency contacts enable Emergency SOS and Emergency Location services etc Passwords Accounts Manage all your email social networking and picture and video sharing accounts Digital Wellbeing parental controls Statistics screen usage time app timers bedtime schedules manage notifications etc Google Check and set Google service options System Set language and time manage reset options enable backup...

Page 139: ...n swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Network internet 3 Slide the Wi Fi switch to the On position to turn it on Your phone will automatically search for available networks and you will be able to see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks To disable Wi Fi slide the Wi Fi switch to the Off position ...

Page 140: ... network Wi Fi Password The password for a household wireless LAN router is sometimes found on a sticker on the router WEP WPA KEY etc or QR code Contact the router manufacturer for information For the password for a public wireless LAN check with user s service provider Entering a password is not required if an access point is not security protected ...

Page 141: ...e Wi Fi switch to the On position to turn it on 4 Tap Add network 5 Enter the required information and tap SAVE to continue Scan network QR code if available Enter network name Network name Enter the network name Security Select a security option and enter your password Advanced options Show advanced options such as IP settings and Proxy settings ...

Page 142: ...ll certificates Allow authentication to access files Wi Fi Direct Connect to devices with Wi Fi Direct Saved networks Tap to view your saved Wi Fi networks Wi Fi data usage Tap to view the Wi Fi data used by each app Wi Fi Calling 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Network internet Wi Fi Calling 3 Slide the switch to the On position to enable Wi Fi Calling Note T...

Page 143: ...national Data Roaming Slide the switch to the On position to enable international data roaming App data usage View the mobile data usage of each app Data warning limit View the following data management options Mobile data usage cycle Set the date the data usage cycle resets Set data warning Slide the switch to the On position to enable alerts when your mobile data usage reaches the amount set Dat...

Page 144: ...ternet Airplane mode 3 Slide the switch to the On position to activate Airplane mode You can directly enable or disable Airplane mode via Quick Settings Panel SIM cards Manage SIM card settings Hotspot tethering Share your phone s internet connection with other devices Note Using your phone as a mobile hotspot increases battery consumption and data usage Mobile hotspot Use your phone as a Mobile h...

Page 145: ... speed Mobile Hotspot turn off timer Set a timer for the hotspot to automatically turn off Maximum connections Tap to set the maximum number of users allowed to connect to the hotspot Connected users View your connected users Blocked users View your blocked users USB tethering Share your phone s internet connection via USB 1 Connect your phone to the device that you want to share your internet wit...

Page 146: ...ta in the background 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Network internet Data Saver Use Data Saver Slide the Use Data Saver switch to the On position to enable the data saving feature Unrestricted data Set apps to be allowed to use restricted data when Data saver is on VPN Virtual Private Networks Note You need to set a screen lock PIN or password before you can ...

Page 147: ... and tap SAVE or tap FORGET to delete the VPN Connect to a VPN 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Network internet VPN 3 Tap a VPN enter your login information and tap CONNECT To disconnect tap the VPN and tap DISCONNECT Private DNS 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Network internet Private DNS 3 Select your Private DNS mode ...

Page 148: ...ch to the On position to receive severe threat alerts AMBER alerts Child abduction emergency bulletins Slide the switch to the On position to receive AMBER alerts Public safety messages Recommended actions that can save lives and property Slide the switch to the On position to receive public safety messages State and local tests Slide the switch to the On position to receive test messages from sta...

Page 149: ...using a USB cable to transfer data share network connectivity or charge your phone 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Connected devices USB USB controlled by Connected device Set the connected device to control the USB This device Set your phone to control the USB ...

Page 150: ...oth Wirelessly hear calls connect speakers transfer data and more Activate Bluetooth 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Connected devices Connection preferences Bluetooth 3 Slide the Bluetooth switch to the On position to turn it on You can directly enable or disable Bluetooth via Quick Settings Panel Rename this device 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access A...

Page 151: ...with is discoverable via Bluetooth Depending on the device you may be required to enter or accept a passkey Rename a paired device 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Connected devices 3 Under Previously connected devices tap Settings next to a paired device name 4 Tap Edit enter a new name and tap RENAME to save Disconnect from a paired device 1 From the Home scr...

Page 152: ...d tap Bluetooth share Received files or locate the file from Bluetooth settings menu Open received files 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Connected devices Connection preferences 3 Tap Files received via Bluetooth 4 Tap an item to open it Cast Scan for nearby devices to connect to and set them up A notification will appear when there are available devices to co...

Page 153: ...option to add a printer by IP address or by Wi Fi Direct Files received via Bluetooth 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Connected devices Connection preferences Files received via Bluetooth 3 Tap an item to open it Chromebook 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Connected devices Connection preferences Chromebook 3 Tap to manage ...

Page 154: ...Rename your device Enter a new name and tap RENAME to save Device visibility Set your device s visibility You can make yourself visible to Everyone or some people from Contacts or Hidden Data Set data usage method You can choose Data Wi Fi Only or Without internet Files shared offline Show notification Slide the switch to the On position to show notification when devices are sharing nearby Note Ne...

Page 155: ...cted devices Connection preferences Android Auto 3 Download and install the Android Auto app from the Google Play Store to your phone 4 Tap to view connection details 5 Plug your phone into this car s Android Auto compatible USB port 6 When connected supported apps will be mirrored from your phone to your car s display Note Hands free operation through voice commands is encouraged to minimize driv...

Page 156: ...wipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Apps Recently opened apps 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Apps See all apps 3 Tap an app to view detailed information Tap OPEN to access this app tap DISABLE to disable this app or tap FORCE STOP to stop this app ...

Page 157: ...of most apps to set daily timers When the app timer ends the app is paused for the rest of the day Unused apps 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Apps Unused apps 3 Tap to view apps that you have not used for a long time You can un install them to free up some space Special app access 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Apps Spec...

Page 158: ...settings Control notifications from individual apps 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Notifications App settings 3 Apps were categorized into four types MOST RECENT MOST FREQUENT ALL APPS TURNED OFF Select a category from the drop down list and choose the app you want to adjust the notification settings for ...

Page 159: ...he Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Notifications Conversations 3 Your priority and modified conversations are displayed To change conversation settings follow the below steps 1 Swipe the Status bar down to display the Notification panel 2 Touch and hold a conversation Bubbles Enable message conversations display as bubbles floating on top of other apps 1 From the Home sc...

Page 160: ...lock screen 3 Select how you want notifications to be displayed on the lock screen Do Not Disturb 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Notifications Do Not Disturb 3 Tap to enable Do Not Disturb mode 4 You can set Do Not Disturb behavior exceptions schedule etc Wireless emergency alerts 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Notificat...

Page 161: ...notification snoozing 3 Slide the switch to the On position to allow temporarily snoozing certain notifications Notification dot on app icon 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Notifications Notification dot on app icon 3 Slide the switch to the On position to allow the display of notification dots on an app icon Enhanced notifications 1 From the Home screen swipe...

Page 162: ...umption and percentage 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Battery Battery usage View battery usage from last full charge 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Battery Battery usage 3 You can view the battery percentage that each apps used ...

Page 163: ...attery Saver switch to the On position to turn the battery saver mode on The Battery Saver will automatically turn off when the phone is plugged in Set a schedule Tap Based on percentage and drag the slider to the percentage you need The Battery Saver will turn on automatically when your phone reaches that battery percentage ...

Page 164: ...tion to enable the battery manager 4 Monitor the amount of battery being used by apps If battery usage increases too much your phone will suggest actions you can take Battery percentage 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Battery Battery percentage 3 Slide the switch to the On position to show the battery percentage in the Status bar ...

Page 165: ... card not included Note The descriptions of this section are based on the scenarios that an SD card is inserted in your phone 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Storage 3 Tap THIS DEVICE then tap a category to view the storage amount used by each app 4 Delete backed up files by tapping Free up space ...

Page 166: ... Storage manager switch to the On position to enable the storage manager SD card From the Storage page tap SD CARD to view files stored on your SD card Tap Menu to access the following options Rename change the SD card name Eject eject the SD card to allow for safe removal Format format the SD card ...

Page 167: ...io from ringtones and alerts to tap tones and notifications 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Sound Media volume Drag the slider to adjust the media and alert notification volume Call volume Drag the slider to adjust the call volume ...

Page 168: ...o Not Disturb behavior exceptions schedule etc Phone ringtone Select a ringtone for incoming phone calls You can customize your own ringtone by tapping Add ringtone Media Slide the Pin media player switch to the On position to have media player stays open in the Quick Settings Panel when the media session has ended Slide the Show media recommendations switch to the On position to show media recomm...

Page 169: ...fault alarm sound Select the default alarm sound You can customize your own alarm sound by tapping Add alarm Dial pad tones Slide the switch to the On position to enable dial pad tones Screen locking sound Slide the switch to the On position to enable screen locking sounds Charging sounds and vibration Slide the switch to the On position to enable the charging sounds and vibration Touch sounds Sli...

Page 170: ...ess screen timeout and more 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Display Brightness level Tap to adjust the screen brightness level Drag the slider to adjust the brightness level manually Dark theme Slide the switch to the On position to enable the dark theme ...

Page 171: ...htness When turned on your phone will automatically adjust screen brightness based on the lighting conditions Wallpaper Set the wallpaper on the phone Choose from Photos and Wallpapers Screen timeout Tap to set screen timeout Your screen will automatically go to sleep after the set amount of time Advanced Auto rotate screen Slide the switch to the On position to enable screen rotation Colors Selec...

Page 172: ...aver settings and set the time to activate the screen saver Lock screen Manage what will show on the lock screen Lift to wake Slide the switch to the On position to enable Lift to wake function It allows you to turn on the phone display by simply lifting your phone from a table or removing it from your pocket ...

Page 173: ...use for those with certain physical disabilities 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Accessibility Real Time text call 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Accessibility Real Time text call 3 Manage RTT call options RTT call button Tap to select Always Visible to always have access to the RTT call button ...

Page 174: ... displayed on your screen Color correction Enable color correction This may affect performance Color inversion Enable color inversion This may affect performance Remove animations Enable or disable animations Large mouse pointer Enable the large mouse pointer function High contrast text Enable high contrast text display Extra dim Slide the switch to the On position to dim screen beyond your phone ...

Page 175: ...ion Autoclick dwell timing Enable automatic clicking when using a mouse and adjust the amount of time between the mouse stopping and the click System controls System navigation Set system navigation by gestures or using Back Home and Recent apps buttons located at the bottom of the screen Power button ends call Enable ending calls by pressing the Power key Auto rotate screen Enable or disable scre...

Page 176: ... button such as location size etc Shortcut from lock screen Allow feature shortcut to turn on from the lock screen Text to speech output 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Accessibility Text to speech output Preferred engine Tap to set the text to speech engine Google is default Tap to manage text to speech settings Language Tap to set the language for this funct...

Page 177: ...p your privacy 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Security Google Play Protect Google will regularly check your device and prevent warn you of potential harm Only apps from Play Store will be checked 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings ...

Page 178: ...to Google for better detection Find My Device Find My Device helps you locate your device remotely keeping your data safe if your phone is lost 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Security Find My Device 3 Slide the switch to the On position to activate Find My Device There are several ways available to locate your device Security update Check for new software upd...

Page 179: ... tap Settings 2 Tap Security Google Play system update 3 Follow any steps on the screen Screen lock 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Security Screen lock None Disable any screen lock Swipe Tap to set swipe to unlock Pattern Tap to set an unlock pattern Follow the prompts to finish the settings ...

Page 180: ...be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again 3 Tap next to Screen lock to adjust some settings on screen lock Make pattern visible Slide the switch to the On position to make the pattern visible Lock after screen timeout Tap to set an automatic lock timer Power button instantly locks Slide the switch to the On position to activate instant lock with the power button Note Make pattern...

Page 181: ...Note To add a fingerprint you must set your backup screen lock method first 4 Tap Next Put your finger on the sensor on the back of your phone and lift after you feel a vibration Keep pressing and lifting your finger to add the different parts of your fingerprint 5 Tap the to delete a saved fingerprint 6 Tap Add fingerprint to add another fingerprint ...

Page 182: ...emain unlocked Trusted devices Tap to add a second device that keeps your device unlocked when it is nearby Device admin apps 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Security Device admin apps 3 Enable or disable Device admin apps according to your preference SIM card lock 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Security SIM card lock Sli...

Page 183: ...ap to remove all certificates Certificate management app Tap to view apps where the credentials can be used for authentication Trust agents 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Security Trust agents 3 View your trusted agents Slide the switch to the On or Off position to turn them on or off App pinning 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings...

Page 184: ...ata and keep your privacy 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Privacy Privacy dashboard Show which apps used permissions in the pass 24 hours Permission manager Control permission for apps that use your camera location microphone contacts storage etc ...

Page 185: ...reen Show clipboard access Slide the switch to the On position to show a message when apps access text images or other content you ve clipped Autofill service from Google Autofill your information from your Google Account 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Privacy Autofill service from Google CONTINUE 3 Fill in the categories with information you would like to au...

Page 186: ...e to save Ads Tap to control advertising ID and personalization Usage diagnostics Share data to help improve Android 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Privacy Usage diagnostics Slide the switch to the On position to enable Usage diagnostics ...

Page 187: ...vice protect your data and keep your privacy 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Location 3 Slide the switch to the On position to turn location services on Recent access View a list of apps that have recently requested your location ...

Page 188: ...ocation Accuracy Slide the Google Location Accuracy switch to the On position to use GPS Wi Fi Bluetooth mobile networks and sensors to determine your location Google Location History Tap to view your location history Google Location Sharing Tap to share your real time location from your devices with people you choose Wi Fi scanning Improve location accuracy by allowing system apps and services to...

Page 189: ...e screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Safety emergency Emergency information Add medical information and emergency contacts to help first responders in an emergency Anyone can read this information from your lock screen and dial your emergency contacts without unlocking your phone 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings ...

Page 190: ...rom the lock screen in case of an emergency Emergency SOS 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Safety emergency Emergency SOS 3 Slide the switch to the On position to turn the Emergency SOS function on 4 If you have an emergency and need emergency services press the Power key 5 or more times quickly Play countdown alarm Slide the switch to the On position to play a...

Page 191: ... ELS on When you call or text an emergency number your device will use ELS to automatically send your location to emergency responders Wireless emergency alerts Slide the switch to the On position to turn wireless emergency alerts on You can also view emergency alert history and manage alert preferences ...

Page 192: ...r password settings Offer to save passwords Save passwords to your Google account Auto sign in Sign in to websites automatically using saved credentials Password alerts Notify you when you saved passwords are found online Export passwords Download a copy of your passwords for other uses Declined site or app List out the sites and apps you ve chosen not to save passwords You can add more into the l...

Page 193: ...ch in listed passwords Autofill service Autofill your information when needed from your Google Account 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Passwords Accounts Autofill service 3 Tap next to Autofill service 4 Slide the Use Autofill with Google switch to the On position to activate the autofill function 5 Fill in the categories with information you would like to aut...

Page 194: ...ps and tap Settings 2 Tap Passwords Accounts Add account 3 Tap the type of account you want to add 4 Follow the prompts to enter your credentials and set up the account For more information about setting up a Google Account see Google Account on page 44 Automatically sync app data 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Passwords Accounts Automatically sync app data 3...

Page 195: ...the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Digital Wellbeing parental controls Show your data Ways to disconnect Dashboard View your screen time and set timers for your apps Bedtime mode Set a bedtime schedule to disconnect from your phone and avoid interruptions while you sleep Focus mode Pause distracting apps when you need time to focus ...

Page 196: ...one while walking Follow the steps to set up Heads Up feature Show icon in the app list Slide the switch to the On position to enable icons in the app list Parental controls Add content restrictions and set other limits to help your child balance their screen time 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap Digital Wellbeing parental controls Set up parental controls 3 Fo...

Page 197: ...fications Select your region and turn on Exposure Notifications to get notified if you ve been exposed to someone who reports having COVID 19 Note Not all regions have Exposure Notifications available Tap Learn more on the middle of the screen to get more information on detailed steps to set this up and how it works Services on this device Select an option to customize your Google Account settings...

Page 198: ...res date and time reset options etc Languages input Set the language for the phone s menus and keyboards select and configure keyboard settings configure speech input settings and more Languages 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap System Language input Languages ...

Page 199: ...board settings Manage on screen keyboards Activate or deactivate your virtual keyboards Physical keyboard View your physical keyboard settings Use on screen keyboard Slide the switch to the On or Off position to enable or disable displaying a virtual keyboard while a physical keyboard is active Keyboard shortcuts Tap to set keyboard shortcuts Spell checker Slide the switch to the On or Off positio...

Page 200: ...ings 2 Tap System Gestures Quickly open camera Open the Camera app from any screen by quickly pressing the Power key twice Slide the switch to the On position to enable System navigation Gesture navigation Select the checkbox to enable the following navigation gestures To go to the Home screen swipe up from the bottom of the screen To switch apps swipe up from the bottom hold then release To go ba...

Page 201: ...nging Press the Power key and the Volume up key together to activate Vibrate or Mute mode Slide the switch to the On position to enable the Prevent ringing function Note Prevent ringing option will be grayed out when the Press and hold power button function is enabled and vice versa Date time 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap System Date time Set time automatica...

Page 202: ...ion to automatically set the time zone Disable this function to select the time zone manually Select time zone Manually select your time zone This option is available only when the Automatic time zone function is disabled Use location to set time zone Slide the switch to the On position to use location to set the time zone Use locale default Slide the switch to the On position to use the default t...

Page 203: ... Backup 3 Slide the Backup by Google One switch to the On or Off position to enable or disable automatic backup to your Google One Backup details You can check what data and which apps are included in your backup 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap System Backup Backup details Advanced settings Back up using mobile data Slide the switch to the On or Off position t...

Page 204: ...ustomize with apps wallpaper and so on Users can also adjust device settings like Wi Fi that affect everyone 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap System Multiple users Edit your profile info 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap System Multiple users You Owner 3 Enter a name ...

Page 205: ...p System Multiple users 3 Tap Add guest You can switch to guest turn on phone calls for the guest or remove the guest Switch users 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap System Multiple users 3 Tap the name of the user you want to switch to 4 Restart the phone to switch back to the Owner Admin profile Delete users 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and ta...

Page 206: ...screen Not only can you switch between profiles from the lock screen but you can also add users directly from it 1 From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings 2 Tap System Multiple users 3 Slide the Add users from lock screen switch to the On position to enable it 4 From lock screen drag the status bar down to display the quick settings panel 5 Tap to access the User settings scr...

Page 207: ...cluding disabled apps disabled app notifications default apps background data restrictions etc Tap RESET APPS to reset Erase downloaded SIMs Erase all data on your downloaded SIMs Erase all data factory reset Completely erase all data from your phone s internal storage and reset the device to factory settings Tap Erase all data to reset Note Performing a factory reset will also erase any data on a...

Page 208: ...ame Tap to edit your phone s display name Phone number Display your phone number Legal information View your device s legal information including third party licenses Google legal system web view licenses etc SIM status View your SIM status information such as the Network Phone number on SIM Mobile network state etc Model hardware View your device model and hardware information ...

Page 209: ... address Wi Fi MAC address View your Wi Fi MAC address Device Wi Fi MAC address View your device s fixed MAC address Bluetooth address View your Bluetooth address Up time View your up time Build number View your build number Custom build version View your Custom build version Software Update Check for new software updates for your device ...

Page 210: ...210 Getting help The topics in this section will cover troubleshooting tips and phone specifications ...

Page 211: ...n The newly installed app may be causing the device to freeze Uninstall the app in Safe mode To enable Safe mode Press and hold the Power key then touch and hold Power off Read the disclaimer for Safe mode and then tap OK After turning the phone on in Safe mode Safe mode will appear at the bottom left corner After restarting in Safe mode your phone can be powered on as usual Before enabling Safe m...

Page 212: ...and ensure the switch is in the Off position Solution 4 Make sure mobile data is enabled From the Home screen swipe up to access Apps and tap Settings Network internet Mobile network and ensure the switch is in the On position Problem The battery drains too quickly Solution Making calls or connecting to a mobile network outside of your service area will drain the battery Certain apps and functions...

Page 213: ... space see Privacy on page 184 Solution 2 The app is not supported by your phone Make sure your software version is up to date and download any updates Problem The phone will not unlock Solution 1 Make sure you entered your pattern PIN password correctly Solution 2 Restart the device Press and hold the Power key then tap Restart Note Data that was being edited will be erased when the device is res...

Page 214: ...me Up to 25 hours Continuous standby time Up to 707 hours Charging time 3 hours Dimensions L x W x H Approx 167 08 x 77 08 x 8 59 mm Display 6 5 HD 20 9 aspect ratio 1600 x 720 resolution Processor 2 0 GHz 4 core MediaTek MT6761WB Cameras Rear cameras 13 5 MP Front camera 5 MP Memory 3 GB RAM 32 GB ROM Communication speed 4G LTE B2 4 5 12 14 30 Android version Android 12 ...

Page 215: ...owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by its affiliates is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners AT T Maestro 3 Smartphone Bluetooth Declaration ID D047694 The Wi Fi Logo is a certification mark of the Wi Fi Alliance Copyright information Google Android Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google LLC All other trademarks are...

Page 216: ...216 Safety and use The topics in this section will introduce how to use your mobile device safely ...

Page 217: ...llowing precautions Electrical safety This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated battery or power supply unit Other usages may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product Safety precautions for proper grounding installation Warning Connecting to an improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric shock to your device This product is...

Page 218: ...e and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack Do not disassemble crush puncture short circuit the external contacts or circuits dispose of in fire or water or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 140 F 60 C The operating temperature for the phone is 14 F 10 C to 113 F 45 C The charging temperature for the phone is 32 F 0 C to ...

Page 219: ...e or expose to water or other liquids expose to fire explosion or other hazards Device usage by children should be supervised Only use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per CTIA Certification Requirement for Battery System Compliance to IEEE1725 Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire explosion leakage or other hazards Avoid drop...

Page 220: ...side a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 113 F 45 C such as on a car dashboard window sill or behind a glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time This may damage or overheat the product or pose a risk to the vehicle Prevention of hearing loss Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at a high vol...

Page 221: ...such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often but n...

Page 222: ...evice consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy Your healthcare provider may be able to assist you in obtaining this information Turn your phone OFF in healthcare facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so Hospitals or healthcare facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external ...

Page 223: ... impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life 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 t...

Page 224: ...protective case and only use the device stylus or your finger when interacting with the touch screen Cracked display screens due to improper handling are not covered by the warranty Device getting warm after prolonged use When using your device for prolonged periods of time such as when you re talking on the phone charging the battery or browsing the Web the device may become warm In most cases th...

Page 225: ...pt to disassemble your phone or its accessories only authorized personnel must do so Do not expose your phone or its accessories to extreme temperatures minimum 14 F 10 C and maximum 113 F 45 C Please check local regulations for disposal of electronic products Do not carry your phone in your back pocket as it can break when you sit down Damage requiring service Unplug the product from the electric...

Page 226: ... To avoid damaging the device allow sufficient time for the moisture to evaporate before using the device NOTICE When taking the device from low temperature conditions into a warmer environment or from high temperature conditions into a cooler environment allow the device to acclimate to room temperature before turning on the power Avoid pushing objects into the product Never push objects of any k...

Page 227: ...ust the volume Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices Cleaning Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning but NEVER use water to clean the LCD screen Small children Do not leave your phone and its accessories within the reach of small children or allow them to play with it They co...

Page 228: ...mplates and predictive text Take lots of breaks to stretch and relax Operating machinery Full attention must be given to operating the machinery in order to reduce the risk of an accident Loud noise This phone is capable of producing loud noises which may damage your hearing Emergency calls This phone like any wireless phone operates using radio signals which cannot guarantee connection in all con...

Page 229: ... 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 interfere...

Page 230: ... 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 the lower the power output The highest SAR value for the model phone as reported to the FCC when tested for use at the ear is 1 19 W kg in hot spot mode is 1 12 W kg and when worn on the body as described in this us...

Page 231: ...tively use these wireless telecommunications devices The standard for compatibility of digital wireless phones with hearing aids is set forth in American National Standard Institute ANSI standard C63 19 There are two sets of ANSI standards with ratings from one to four four being the best rating an M rating for reduced interference making it easier to hear conversations on the phone when using the...

Page 232: ...s The Warranty Period as defined in the table below takes effect on the date of purchase of the product as indicated on the proof of purchase 1 Warranty period see table below Phone 24 Months USB Cable and Charger 12 Months Other Accessories if included in the box 12 Months 2 Warranty period for repaired or replaced parts Subject to special provisions of local laws in force the repair or replaceme...

Page 233: ...al and customary manner to the non compliance with the recommendations of this User Manual to an accident regardless of the cause Instructions for use and maintenance of the product can be found in your product s User Manual 3 The opening unauthorized disassembly modification being carried out or repair of the product by the end user or by persons or by service providers not approved by Manufactur...

Page 234: ...hat does not comply with the technical or security standards of regulations in force in the country where it s installed or used 9 Modification alteration degradation or illegibility of the IMEI number serial number or EAN of the product 10 Absence of proof of purchase Upon expiration of the warranty period or upon an exclusion of warranty Manufacturer may at its discretion provide a quote for the...

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