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Connectivity

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3. Select a tethering option:

USB tethering

Bluetooth tethering



Tethering is turned on, and your phone’s Internet connection can be shared with a connected
device.



For USB tethering, connect your phone to the target device with the supplied USB cable.



For Bluetooth tethering, pair your phone with the other device via Bluetooth.

Tip

: For additional support with tethering, from the tethering menu, tap

Help

Bluetooth

Bluetooth

is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number

of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds,
computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately
30 feet.

Bluetooth Hints

Issue

: Can’t use Bluetooth?

Solution

: Is your phone in airplane mode? Bluetooth is unavailable in airplane mode.

Bluetooth Function Cautions

Information may not appear correctly on connected devices depending on the transferred data.

Bluetooth Information

Bluetooth is a technology that enables wireless connection with PCs, Bluetooth devices with hands-free
features, etc.

Function

Description

Audio output

Listen to music, etc., wirelessly.

Hands-free calls

Call hands-free, using Bluetooth-capable hands-free devices and headsets.

Data exchange

Exchange data with Bluetooth devices.

Enable the Bluetooth Feature

Use the settings menu to enable or disable your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities.

● Wireless connection to all Bluetooth

functions is not guaranteed for the phone.

● The phone may not connect properly depending on the other device.

● Noise may be experienced with wireless calls and hands-free calls depending on the conditions.

Summary of Contents for C6743

Page 1: ...Hydro REACH User Guide UG template version 15b_rev080815 boost_Kyocera_Hydro REACH_ug_en_160126_d2 ...

Page 2: ...8 Turn Your Phone On and Off 9 Use the Touchscreen 9 Activation and Service 13 Complete the Setup Screens 14 Basic Operations 17 Basics 17 Home Screen and Applications Apps List 17 Phone Settings Menu 17 Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation 17 Capture Screenshots 18 Applications 18 Launch Applications 18 Apps List 19 Phone Number 21 Airplane Mode 22 Enter Text 22 Touchscreen Keyboards 22 Goog...

Page 3: ...ICC Unlock 33 Your Phone Interface 34 Home Screen Basics 34 Home Screen Layout 34 Extended Home Screens 36 Status Bar and Notification Panel 37 Status Bar 37 Notification Panel 38 Customize the Home Screen 40 Change the Wallpaper 41 Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen 41 Add Widgets to the Home Screen 42 Add Folders to the Home Screen 42 Phone App 44 Place and Answer Calls 44 Call Using the Phone Dia...

Page 4: ...Caller ID Blocking 55 Call Waiting 56 Conference Calling 56 Call Forwarding 56 Recent Calls 57 Call Settings 58 Contacts 62 Add a Contact 62 View Contacts 64 Contacts Screen Layout 65 Edit a Contact 65 Delete a Contact 66 Add a Group Contact 67 Edit a Group Contact 67 ICE In Case of Emergency 68 Synchronize Contacts 69 Share a Contact 69 Import Contacts 71 Back Up Contacts 72 Messaging and Interne...

Page 5: ...ogle Gmail Account 85 Switching between Gmail Accounts 86 Gmail Settings 87 Email 88 Set Up an Email Account 88 Add an Email Account 89 Add a Corporate Account 90 Compose and Send Email 91 Open Email Messages 92 Delete an Email Account 93 Manage Your Email Inbox 94 Exchange ActiveSync Email Features 95 Browser 95 Use the Browser 96 Add a Bookmark 96 View Browser History 97 Open New Browser Tabs 98...

Page 6: ... Apps and Features 114 Navigation Apps 114 Google Maps 114 Hangouts 115 Google Search 117 Use Google Search 117 Use Google Voice Search 117 Calculator 118 Calendar 119 Add an Event to the Calendar 119 View Calendar Events 121 Sync Calendars 121 Synchronize an Exchange ActiveSync Calendar 122 Clock 122 Set Alarms 124 Additional Clock Features 125 YouTube 126 View YouTube Videos 126 Post a Video to ...

Page 7: ...th Devices 142 Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device 143 Send Information Using Bluetooth 144 Receive Data via Bluetooth 145 Settings 147 Basic Settings 147 Wi Fi Settings Menu 149 Mobile Hotspot Settings 151 Bluetooth Settings 152 Data Usage Settings 153 More Settings 155 Default SMS App Settings 156 Display Settings 157 Sound and Notification Settings 158 Storage Settings 161 Eco Mode 162 Battery...

Page 8: ...uage and Input Settings 176 Backup and Reset 178 Date and Time Settings 180 Accessibility Settings 181 Printing 183 About Phone 184 For Assistance 186 Troubleshooting 186 Specifications 187 Boost Account Information and Help 188 Manage Your Account 188 Re Boost 189 Copyright Information 189 Index 191 ...

Page 9: ...itions Descriptions 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 Some operation descriptions may be simplified Screenshots and Key Labels Screenshots and other illustrations in this user guide may appear differently on your pho...

Page 10: ...ess service the first time Parts and Functions These topics illustrate your phone s primary parts and key functions Note Your phone s screens and apps layouts are subject to change This user guide uses sample images only Phone Layout The following illustration outlines your phone s primary external features and keys ...

Page 11: ...adset for convenient hands free conversations Charger USB Port Allows you to connect the phone charger or the micro USB cable included Microphone Transmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos Back Camera Lets you take pictures and videos Flash Helps illuminate subjects in lowlight environments when taking a picture or recording a video...

Page 12: ...ard to the company when canceling subscription Returned SIM cards are recycled for environmental purposes Note that SIM card specifications and performance may change without notice It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of information that is stored on SIM card The company is not responsible for damages from stored information that is lost Always follow emergency procedures to suspend se...

Page 13: ...ow to lock it Bottom of SIM card should rest against stopper Note Make sure you insert your nano SIM card in the correct orientation Note Putting undue pressure on the flap of the SIM card holder may cause damage Please be careful when inserting removing or handling it 5 Replace the back cover Warning To ensure that your phone is waterproof make sure the back cover is properly sealed microSD Card ...

Page 14: ... the reach of infants May cause choking if swallowed Insert microSD Card Follow these steps to insert an optional microSD card not included Make sure to power your phone off before inserting or removing a microSD card 1 Remove the back cover by inserting your fingernail in the slit on the bottom of your phone and pulling away from the phone 2 Insert the microSD card into the microSD card holder wi...

Page 15: ...at the microSD Card When you insert an optional microSD card for the first time it is recommended that you format it on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Storage 3 Scroll down the screen and tap Erase SD card ERASE SD CARD ERASE EVERYTHING Warning The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card after which the files CANNOT be retrieved To prevent the loss of important...

Page 16: ...cable into the phone s charger USB port 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charger and then plug the charger into an electrical outlet Note Your phone s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal set up voicemail and make a call You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible The indicator light illuminates when charging starts The light goes o...

Page 17: ...ou may see the lock screen See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Screen Lock for information about using the screen lock The first time you turn the phone on you will see the startup screens See Complete the Setup Screens for details If your phone is not yet activated see Activation and Service for more information Turn Your Phone Off 1 Press and hold the Power Button to display the device options m...

Page 18: ...keyboard select items onscreen such as application and settings icons or press onscreen buttons simply tap or touch them with your finger Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item for example a contact or link in a Web page touch and hold the item ...

Page 19: ... 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 ...

Page 20: ...e list Rotate For most screens you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways When entering text you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard See Touchscreen Keyboards for more details Note The Auto rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change From home tap Apps Settings Acces...

Page 21: ...ry compartment For more information about your Boost Mobile account see Boost Account Information and Help Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan Set up your Boost Mobile account 1 From your computer visit boostmobile com and click Activate 2 Choose an activation option and click Next 3 When prompted enter the serial number MEID printed on the sticker located on the back of your phone in the batte...

Page 22: ... select a language and tap to get started To skip any section tap NEXT or SKIP Note On the Welcome screen there may also be an Accessibility button If you are visually impaired or hard of hearing tap Accessibility to change the accessibility settings 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section For each topic you will have the option to skip it and continue to the next screen Wi Fi ...

Page 23: ... your email and complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account or tap Or create a new account to set up a new Google Account Tap SKIP to skip Google setup The following options may apply depending on your selection Enter your email Enter your Gmail address and password and tap ACCEPT to agree to the terms of service and privacy policy and sign in to your current Google Account Or cre...

Page 24: ...tc from the previous device to your new phone Tap Set up as a new device to skip this step Google services Select your Google location and service options and then tap NEXT Personalize your phone If applicable enter your first and last name and tap NEXT This information is used by the phone to personalize certain apps 3 Tap Finish Your setup is now complete Follow the onscreen instructions to lear...

Page 25: ...Navigate Screens Tap icons onscreen keys and other items to open or activate the assigned function Tap Back to return to the previous screen Overview You can display a list of recently used applications using the Overview key Tap Overview to view a list of recently used applications Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone s settings and options through the Settings menu From home tap Apps...

Page 26: ...ion from the main settings menu From home tap Apps Settings Accessibility Auto rotate screen Capture Screenshots You can use your phone s power and home keys to capture screenshots Press and hold the Power Button and Volume Down Button at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current screen The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone s Gallery Fr...

Page 27: ... Camera Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras Chrome Browse the Internet using Google s Chrome Web browser Located in the Google folder in the apps list Clock Set alarms view time in time zones around the world use a stopwatch set a timer and use your phone as a desk clock Contacts Store and manage contacts from a variety of sources including contacts you enter and save ...

Page 28: ...ccount settings Located in the Google folder in the apps list Hangouts Instant message with your friends and family using Google Hangouts Located in the Google folder in the apps list Maps Use Google Maps to determine your current location with or without GPS get driving and transit directions and find phone numbers and addresses for local businesses Messaging Send and receive text and multimedia ...

Page 29: ...le folder in the apps list Play Store Use the Google Play store app to find new Android apps games movies music and books for your phone Choose from a wide variety of free and paid apps ranging from productivity apps to games Sound Recorder Record voice memos and share them with others Settings Configure settings and options on your phone Voice Search Search the Internet and your phone using voice...

Page 30: ... bar and tap Airplane mode Enter Text You can type on your phone using one of the available touchscreen keyboards or Google voice typing Touchscreen Keyboards Your phone offers you convenient ways to enter letters numbers and symbols whenever you are prompted to enter text The keyboard appear automatically onscreen when you tap a text entry field and they can be used in either portrait or landscap...

Page 31: ...o alter the capitalization You can select the caps lock by double touching or touching and holding to make all letters in a word uppercase In Number Symbol mode tap to display more symbols Some keys have alternate characters In either mode if a key displays an extra character at the upper right corner touch and hold the key to enter the character Or touch and long hold a key to call up a list of a...

Page 32: ...ighted Drag the tabs to expand or reduce the range of the selected text 3 Tap an onscreen option from the edit menu bar Available options may vary Select all Highlights and selects all the text in the field Cut Removes the selected text and saves it to the clipboard Copy Copies the selected text to the clipboard Paste Inserts the last copied or cut text into the current field Google Account You wi...

Page 33: ...secondary email address to help you recover your password if you ever lose it On the Finish account screen select your Web history and additional Google Play options Enter the letters from the Authenticating screen After your phone connects with the Google servers select the items you would like to sync with your phone and then tap Sync now You are signed in to your Google Account and your phone w...

Page 34: ...an be installed on your phone from Google Play provided by Google Inc The company is not responsible in any way for user installed applications quality reliability legality fitness for a purpose credibility accuracy etc or resulting malfunctions viruses etc Important Our policies often do not apply to third party applications Third party applications may access your personal information or require...

Page 35: ...apps when you open Google Play Search for an app Tap on the Google Play home screen enter the name or type of app you re looking for and then tap on the keyboard 4 Tap an app to read a description about the app and user reviews 5 Tap INSTALL for free applications or the price for paid applications Note If you have not already done so you will need to set up a payment method to purchase paid apps f...

Page 36: ...se apps at your own risk The company is not responsible for any disadvantage resulting for user or third parties Request a Refund for a Paid App If you are not satisfied with an app you can ask for a refund within 15 minutes of the purchase Your credit card is not charged and the app is uninstalled from your phone If you change your mind you can install the app again but you can t request a refund...

Page 37: ...kly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use To quickly turn the screen off press the Power Button Pressing the Power Button again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen and show the lock screen To save battery power the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time ...

Page 38: ...ne s software using the System update option Before Updating Your Phone Updating your phone may result in a loss of saved data depending on the condition of your phone malfunctioning damaged water seepage etc You must back up all critical information before updating your phone firmware Back Up All Data Prior to Update To back up your Gmail information 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts Google ...

Page 39: ...of previously downloaded Google apps and choose those you wish to reinstall 4 Follow the onscreen instructions Note Your Google app purchases are reloaded remotely and can be re installed after the update is applied As an added precaution to preserve any data on your microSD card please unmount it from your phone prior to starting the update process From home tap Apps Settings Storage Unmount SD c...

Page 40: ...Apps Settings System update Update profile 2 Follow the onscreen instructions The phone will download and install the profile update and you will see a confirmation when complete Note If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly use this feature to reconnect with the network Update Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL preferred roaming list a...

Page 41: ...ions 33 UICC Unlock UICC Unlock will check and enable the use of an optional SIM card 1 From home tap Apps Settings System update UICC Unlock 2 Select the UICC Unlock check box and follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 42: ...ation icons shortcuts folders widgets and more Home Screen Layout Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens Item Description Status bar The status bar displays icons to notify you of your phone s status on the right side and notifications on the left side Notification area The notification area of the status bar on the left disp...

Page 43: ...up Screen Position Indicator Screen Position Indicator Indicates where you are among the home screens Favorites Tray Favorites Tray Contains up to five icons and appears on every home screen You can customize these icons except the Apps icon in the center of the tray Applications Apps list key Tap to open the applications apps list The apps list key is a primary shortcut available from all home sc...

Page 44: ...main screen to an extended screen If you are not already using the maximum number of screens for your phone you can add more screens by Swiping to the rightmost Home screen and drag an app or widget to the right edge or Touch and hold the background of any Home screen From the thumbnail view tap the thumbnail with a plus sign on it To go directly to a particular screen From any screen pinch the sc...

Page 45: ...rvice status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left To view the notification panel or access the quick settings menu pull down the status bar from the top of the screen Main Status Icons Icon Status Bluetooth enabled Wi Fi active full signal Vibrate Silent Network full signal Network Roaming 3G data service 4G LTE data service Airplane mode Battery charging Battery full ...

Page 46: ...aying Music is paused Mobile Hotspot active Note Additional notification icons may appear All notifications may be accessed through the notification panel Notification Panel Your phone s notifications appear at the left side of the status bar and you can access the full notification panel by pulling down the status bar From there you can check notifications download updates open messaging apps use...

Page 47: ...ication panel opens To check notifications tap an item in the list Close the Notification Panel Slide the notification panel up Slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen or Tap Back to close the notification panel Notification Panel Layout The notification panel gives you access both to notifications and the quick settings menu ...

Page 48: ...able the location feature Sound to configure the sound settings Rotation to enable or disable the auto rotate screen feature Brightness to adjust the screen brightness Eco Mode to enable or disable the Eco Mode feature Airplane to enable or disable the Airplane mode Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off Hotspot to turn Hotspot feature on or off Flashlight to turn the flashlight on or off Interrupt...

Page 49: ... touch and hold an empty space and then tap WALLPAPERS You can also access the wallpaper menu through settings From home tap Apps Settings Wallpaper 2 Tap Pick image to use your own image or browse through the choices 3 Select a wallpaper and tap SET WALLPAPER or Set wallpaper The wallpaper is set Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen You can add shortcuts for quick access to favorite apps from the hom...

Page 50: ...ds of widgets including links to a specific contact Internet bookmarks Facebook status windows Gmail and email accounts and many others 1 Touch and hold the background of any Home screen 2 Tap WIDGETS and choose a widget 3 Tap and hold the widget and drag it to a Home screen thumbnail where you want to add it 4 Release your finger The widget is added to the home screen Add Folders to the Home Scre...

Page 51: ...ing options are available If this is a new folder tap the Unnamed Folder field The keyboard opens and you can name the folder To rename a folder tap the name To remove an app drag it out of the folder and drop it anywhere on the Home screen To remove an app completely from the Home screen drag it to REMOVE at the top of the screen Favorites Tray Add a new icon to the favorites tray 1 Touch and hol...

Page 52: ...during the call Troubleshooting Issue Difficulty during call Solution 1 It may not be possible to make a call properly in a noisy location Solution 2 When calling using Speaker check the call volume Raising the call volume may make calling difficult Issue Sound pops momentarily during a call Solution Are you changing location while calling Sound pops when signal is weak and the phone switches to a...

Page 53: ...l tap The call ends Troubleshooting Issue Call does not connect Solution 1 Was the number dialed using the area code If not try dialing using the full 10 digit number including the area code Solution 2 Are you in an area with poor wireless coverage Try calling again from another area Call Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 9 1 1 even if the phone s screen is locked or your account is restric...

Page 54: ...r location to the 9 1 1 operator when placing an emergency call Some designated emergency call takers known as Public Safety Answering Points PSAPs may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone Answer Phone Calls The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls mute the ringer on incoming calls reject incoming calls and more When you receive a phone ca...

Page 55: ...ll see a number of onscreen options In Call Screen Layout Tap options to activate them during a call Hold Tap to hold the current call End call End the current call Add call Tap to initiate a conference call Mute Mute the microphone during an active call Tap again to unmute the microphone Note If Mute is activated the speaker mode is deactivated Speaker Route the phone s audio through the speaker ...

Page 56: ...tly from entries in your Contacts list 1 From home tap Apps Contacts CONTACTS tab The contacts list appears 2 Tap a contact Tip Tap to search for your contact 3 Tap next to the number you want to call The phone dials the number The call begins when the other party answers 4 To end the call tap The call ends Place a Call from Recent Calls You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Cont...

Page 57: ... Enter additional numbers 5 Tap to dial the number Call Using a Speed Dial Number You can place calls using a speed dial number assigned to a selected contact 1 From home tap Phone DIALPAD tab 2 For speed dial numbers 2 9 touch and hold the number on the dialpad or For speed dial numbers 10 99 tap the first digit and then touch and hold the second digit on the dialpad Set Up Speed Dialing 1 From h...

Page 58: ...ils and tap SAVE Receive Internet Calls 1 From home tap Phone 2 Tap Menu Call settings Internet call settings 3 Select the Receive incoming calls check box Note This requires the phone to maintain a connection with a Wi Fi data network which reduces the life of your phone s battery Make an Internet Call 1 From home tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap a contact and tap Internet Call Settings 1 From home tap Ph...

Page 59: ... number Your phone dials the voicemail access number 3 Follow the system prompts to Create your password Record your name announcement Record your greeting Important Voicemail Password It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access Without a password anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail mes...

Page 60: ... box see Voicemail Setup 1 From home tap Apps Visual Voicemail You ll see a Personalize your voicemail prompt 2 Tap Personalize now and follow the system prompts to Create a password part of standard voicemail Record your name announcement Record your greeting 3 Tap the Welcome to Voicemail message on the screen to play a brief explanation of the voicemail services Important Voicemail Password It ...

Page 61: ...l screen 1 Listen to the current voicemail message 2 Swipe your finger left or right to display the next or previous message The next or previous message will begin playing automatically You can navigate through voicemail messages as frequently as you d like You can even move to the next or previous message before you re finished listening to the current one Visual Voicemail Options Your visual vo...

Page 62: ...xt account information Auto forward to email to send a copy of new messages to an email address of your choice Personalize voicemail to change your voicemail greeting for incoming calls and update password See Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu Notifications to determine how you are notified of new voicemails Delete messages to set the timing to permanently delete the messages in the...

Page 63: ...he Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages 1 From home tap Apps Visual Voicemail 2 Tap Menu Settings Display name 3 Tap the existing identification field and enter a new identifying name or number used to identify you to recipients of your voice messages 4 Tap OK to save your information Caller ID Blocking Caller ID i...

Page 64: ...e time When using this feature the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls 1 On the Phone screen enter a number and tap or place a call from RECENT CALLS tab or Contacts 2 Once you have established the connection tap Add call and dial the second number or place the call from Logs or Contacts This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number 3 When you re connect...

Page 65: ... designated phone number To deactivate Call Forwarding 1 From home tap Phone DIALPAD tab 2 Tap 3 Tap You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation Recent Calls The Recent calls tab of the Phone application lists all recent incoming outgoing and missed calls View Recent Calls 1 From home tap Phone 2 Tap the RECENT CALLS tab to display the recent calls list Incoming calls Outgoing calls Missed ca...

Page 66: ...ome tap Phone 2 Tap the RECENT CALLS tab to display the recent calls list 3 Tap Menu Delete recent calls 4 Tap the entry you want to delete to place a check mark in the adjacent box 5 Tap DONE OK Call Settings Your phone s Call Settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application Call Settings Options Use the Call Settings menu to adjust ...

Page 67: ...one numbers North American dialing Replace with the international dialing code except when entering 1 International dialing Enter the international dialing code automatically only when North American dialing is disabled TTY mode Enable the service on your phone See TTY Mode for details Auto answer Automatically answer incoming calls after a set time Select Hands free or Speakerphone Use the Call S...

Page 68: ...te These Voicemail settings do not affect settings for Visual Voicemail TTY Mode A TTY teletypewriter also known as a TDD or Text Telephone is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf hard of hearing or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ens...

Page 69: ...nded that TTY users make emergency calls by other means including Telecommunications Relay Services TRS analog cellular and landline communications Wireless TTY calls to 9 1 1 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points PSAPs rendering some communications unintelligible The problem encountered appears related to TTY equipment or software used by PSAPs This matter has been brou...

Page 70: ... recommended that you keep a separate copy of contacts and other important information The company is not responsible for any damages from lost or changed contacts Add a Contact You can add contacts from your phone s Phone application Enter details such as name phone numbers email addresses mailing addresses and more 1 From home tap Apps Contacts CONTACTS tab You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap t...

Page 71: ...ress tap the box to the left of the field and select the appropriate type Note To add more phone numbers email addresses etc tap Add new under the current numbers or addresses 4 When you have finished adding information tap SAVE The contact is added Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad 1 From home tap Phone DIALPAD tab 2 Enter a phone number an...

Page 72: ...o use Then enter the name and any additional information and tap SAVE The contact is added View Contacts View a contact s details by displaying a contact entry 1 From home tap Apps Contacts You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap a contact to view its details The contact s detailed listing appears ...

Page 73: ...age Tap to show thumbnail of contact entry Tap an icon to place a call send a message etc Search Search contacts Index Browse contacts by letter Add new Add a new contact Edit a Contact Once you ve added a contact you can add or edit any of the information in the entry assign a caller ID picture customize with a unique ringtone and more 1 From home tap Apps Contacts CONTACTS tab You will see the C...

Page 74: ...postal address tap the type to the left of the field Note To add more phone numbers email addresses etc tap on the right side of the entry field Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page 1 From home tap Apps Contacts CONTACTS tab You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap a contact to view its details The contact s detailed listing appears 3 Tap Menu Delete 4 Tap OK The co...

Page 75: ...e the group contacts you create 1 From home tap Apps Contacts GROUPS tab 2 Tap a group contact and tap 3 The following options are available Tap the group s name to rename it Tap Add remove contacts to add or remove entries 4 Tap SAVE Assign a Ringtone to a Group Contact 1 From home tap Apps Contacts GROUPS tab 2 Tap a group contact and tap 3 Tap Incoming settings Phone ringtone or Message rington...

Page 76: ...ICE Contacts To add an ICE contact 1 From home tap Apps Contacts CONTACTS tab and then tap ICE In Case of Emergency 2 Tap Note You will be prompted to enable the Location access settings if they are disabled Read the onscreen information and follow the instructions 3 Tap the entry to register To change or remove an ICE contact 1 From home tap Apps Contacts CONTACTS tab and then tap ICE In Case of ...

Page 77: ...th associated contacts and be signed into your account with the phone With syncing any contacts with phone numbers email addresses pictures etc are updated and synced with your phone For more information about syncing existing managed accounts see Manage Existing Accounts 1 From home tap Apps Contacts 2 Tap Menu Settings Accounts 3 Select the account type and tap the account you want to sync your ...

Page 78: ... File Commander Wi Fi DirectTM to handle any file on your phone via Wi F Direct Gmail to send the information as a Gmail attachment Address the message add a subject and a message and then tap Send See Create and Send a Gmail Message for details Messaging to send the information in a text message Select a contact or enter a wireless phone number or email address enter any additional information an...

Page 79: ...nto your phone before you can import contacts See SD Card for SD card information Import Contacts from an SD Card or USB Storage 1 From home tap Apps Contacts You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap Menu Import export You will see the Import Export contacts menu 3 Tap Import from SD card or Import from USB storage 4 Select a destination for the imported contacts 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to ...

Page 80: ... an SD card with previously backed up contacts information into your phone before you can back up your contacts See SD Card for SD card information Back Up Contacts to Your SD Card 1 From home tap Apps Contacts You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap Menu Import export You will see the Import export contacts menu 3 Tap Export to SD card 4 Tap OK to confirm the export 5 Follow the onscreen instruction...

Page 81: ...een your wireless phone and another messaging ready phone Multimedia messages or MMS can contain text and pictures recorded voice audio or video files picture slideshows contact cards vCard or appointments vCalendar See your service plan for applicable charges for messaging Send a Text Message Quickly compose and send text messages on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Messaging 2 On the Messaging sc...

Page 82: ...ard or appointments vCalendar 1 From home Apps Messaging 2 On the Messaging screen tap The Compose screen opens 3 Fill in one or more recipients You can Enter phone numbers or email addresses directly in the To field If you re sending the message to several phone numbers separate the phone numbers with a comma As you enter information any matching phone numbers from your contacts list are displaye...

Page 83: ...ose your slideshow do any of the following Add a picture Tap Pictures and select a picture Add a video Tap Videos and select a video You cannot add both a picture and a video on the same slide Add music or a voice recording Tap Audio and select a file Add a caption Tap the Tap to add text box Add a new slide Tap Menu Add slide View the next or previous slide Tap up or down Preview your slideshow T...

Page 84: ...e number of new messages On the Messaging screen tap the message thread to open and read it If you have a new message notification swipe down from the top of the screen to open the notification panel Tap the new message to open and read it For information on reading and replying to messages see Manage Message Conversations Manage Message Conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to ...

Page 85: ...umber and then tap Save on the options menu Note When Auto retrieve in MMS settings is disabled only the message header is downloaded To download the entire message tap the Download button at the right side of the message For details see Text and MMS Options Note If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads check the multimedia message size before you download it Reply to a Message 1...

Page 86: ...have received a message from someone in your stored contacts you can tap the contact s picture or icon in the conversation to open a menu of options Depending on the stored contact information you can view the contact details place a phone call or send an email message to the contact and more Text and MMS Options The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages in...

Page 87: ...an send as an attachment If you select Restricted you cannot attach following files File format is other than jpg jpeg gif wbmp 3gp amr mid midi vcf and vcs File resolution is over 640x480 File size is over 280KB Signature Select this option to append text to messages that you send Notifications Select this option if you want to receive a notification in the status bar when a new text or multimedi...

Page 88: ...e 6 After composing your message tap The Gmail message is sent Gmail Composition Options Attaching Pictures or Videos In the mail composition window tap Locate and then tap the picture or video you want to attach Save as a Draft Send Later While composing your message tap Save draft The message is saved as a draft for later Delete Mail Being Composed In the mail composition window tap Discard Disc...

Page 89: ...mail messages from the Gmail inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The Gmail inbox opens 2 Tap the message thread you want to view The message thread opens with the newest message displayed Options when Reviewing Gmail Messages Replying to Gmail Messages With the Gmail message open tap compose your reply message and tap To reply to all tap Reply all Forwarding Gmail Messages With the Gmail messa...

Page 90: ...bel travel all threads with travel are shown in a list 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The inbox opens 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it and then tap Options Move to 3 Tap a label for the thread The thread is added to the selected label Archive Gmail Threads Remove sent and received Gmail threads so they do not appear in the inbox When replies arrive for archived th...

Page 91: ...s with always continuing conversations For long threads that are not important mute the threads and they will no longer appear in the inbox When mail arrives that includes user s address as a recipient or in Cc mail will again appear in the inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The inbox opens 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it and then tap Options Mute The thread is...

Page 92: ...e it from the inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The inbox opens 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it and then tap Delete OK The thread is deleted Search Gmail Messages If you need to find a specific message or message thread you can search Gmail from the inbox 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail ...

Page 93: ...1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The inbox opens 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it and then tap Options Report spam or Report phishing The selected message is reported as spam or phishing Gmail Add Another Google Gmail Account If you have multiple Gmail accounts you wish to view on your phone you can add them from the Settings Accounts menu 1 From home tap Apps Setti...

Page 94: ...o your Google Account and you can access both of your Gmail accounts from the Gmail app Note You can also sign up for a new Gmail account from the Settings menu In step 2 above tap Or create a new account and follow the prompts Switching between Gmail Accounts If you have more than one Gmail account set up you can switch between them in the Gmail app 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The Primary i...

Page 95: ...top of the menu The selected account inbox is displayed Gmail Settings You can access settings for the Gmail app and for your individual Gmail accounts from the Gmail Settings menu 1 From home tap Apps Google Gmail The Primary inbox opens 2 Tap Menu at the top left of the screen to display menu ...

Page 96: ...o change Email Use the Email application to send and receive email from your webmail or other accounts using POP3 or IMAP or access your Exchange ActiveSync account for your corporate email needs Set Up an Email Account Your phone supports several types of email accounts and allows you to have multiple email accounts set up at one time Before setting up an email account make sure you have the user...

Page 97: ...s and tap then enter your password and tap To set up your account manually tap MANUAL SETUP 4 Enter any other necessary information and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the account setup The email account is added and you will begin receiving email for the account Important If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database you will be asked to enter more details You s...

Page 98: ... account Important If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database you will be asked to enter more details You should get all pertinent information for the email account such as incoming and outgoing server settings before you proceed Add a Corporate Account If you synchronize your phone with your corporate account you can read manage and send email in the same easy way as with...

Page 99: ... tap NEXT to complete setup Your corporate email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures videos or documents to your email messages 1 From home tap Apps Email The email inbox opens If you want to switch to a differ...

Page 100: ...ail message is sent Open Email Messages You can open and read email messages directly from the email inbox Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer 1 From home tap Apps Email The email inbox opens 2 Tap the message you want to view The email message opens 3 Tap Reply or Reply all to reply to the message Tip Tap the account name at the top of the screen to switch...

Page 101: ... to the account you want to sync and then tap Sync Replying to Email Messages With an email message open tap Reply or Reply all compose your reply message and tap Send Forwarding Email Messages With the email message open tap Forward enter a recipient and an additional message and tap Send Delete an Email Account You can delete an email account from your phone if you no longer wish to receive mess...

Page 102: ...p of the screen to select a different inbox or tap Combined view to see all your email inboxes at once Refresh an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are you can also synchronize your sent and received email messages manually at any time While viewing the account you want to synchronize tap Delete an Email Message On the email account inbox swipe an email message left or...

Page 103: ...nvitation and send it Set Email Message Priority You can set the priority for an email message you send with your Exchange ActiveSync account Browser Your phone s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go using 3G 4G or Wi Fi data connections SSL Secure Sockets Layer and TLS Transport Layer Security are protocols for encrypting sent received data While in ...

Page 104: ...ernet you may be prompted to enter your 10 digit wireless phone number to access the Boost home page You can also launch the browser by tapping a URL in a text message email message or Gmail message Browser Use Options Searching within a Web Page With a Web page displayed tap Menu Find on page and enter your search text Tip To change the phone s default launch page to your current page tap Menu Se...

Page 105: ...ap Edit bookmark edit the bookmark and then tap OK Deleting Bookmarks From the browser tap Bookmarks touch and hold a bookmark tap Delete bookmark and then tap OK Show Saved Web Pages From the browser tap Bookmarks SAVED PAGES tab Saved pages and then tap a saved page to open it View Browser History Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history 1 From home tap Apps Browser The browser...

Page 106: ... entry The Web page opens Open New Browser Tabs Use tabbed browsing to switch between websites quickly and easily 1 From home tap Apps Browser The browser opens 2 Tap Tabs The tabs window opens If you don t see Tabs drag the Web page down to display the address bar ...

Page 107: ...enu Settings and customize your browser settings Your browser settings are saved Chrome Browser In addition to the default Internet Web browser your phone supports the Chrome mobile Web browser If you are signed in with a Google Account the Chrome browser will import all your bookmarks and other Web preferences for use on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Google Chrome Chrome opens 2 Tap the address...

Page 108: ...ar or a Web page opens Chrome Support To find on phone help with Chrome from Chrome tap Menu Help Feedback A Web page will open displaying Google help for Chrome Tip For more information from your computer visit google com intl en chrome browser mobile ...

Page 109: ...Camera Settings Shooting Recording Mode Opens the navigation drawer to switch the shooting recording mode Quick Settings Panel Displays the settings you use most frequently Thumbnail Displays the thumbnail of the latest image Shutter Button Takes a picture Record Button Records a video Note You can customize the onscreen shortcuts on the left side of the screen Touch and hold an icon to display th...

Page 110: ...a Capturing Pictures Videos File Format for Pictures File format for pictures is JPEG File Format for Videos File format for videos is MPEG4 Camera Cautions If Lens Becomes Dirty Fingerprints smudges on lens prevent capturing of clear still images videos Wipe lens with a soft cloth beforehand Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight Be careful not to expose lens to direct sunlight for long periods May di...

Page 111: ...s memory 1 From home tap Apps Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Frame your subject on the screen 3 Tap to take a picture The shutter clicks and the picture is captured and saved to your phone or microSD card Record Videos You can record high quality videos using your phone s video camera Note If you have a miniSD card installed pictures and videos are stored to the microSD card If no card is ...

Page 112: ...at you ve taken with your phone s camera downloaded or copied onto your storage card or phone memory You can also take a look at your pictures and your friends pictures that are on your social networks Facebook and Flickr only For pictures that are on your storage card or phone memory you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping You can also easily assign a picture as your contact pictur...

Page 113: ...camera screen tap the thumbnail image at the bottom right corner of the screen to see the item in the review screen From there you can access options such as save view send or delete the picture or video Pictures and Videos Options while Viewing Zoom In or Out on a Picture or Video Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom in or out on a picture or video Viewing Videos Use the onscreen cont...

Page 114: ...ap Apps Gallery The album list opens 2 Tap an album such as Camera The list of pictures and videos for the album opens 3 Tap the picture you want to edit 4 Tap to display the editing screen 5 Select from the following options EFFECT Displays options to adjust the exposure contrast sharpness etc FRAME Displays options to add a frame TRIM Displays options to crop rotate or mirror image PAINT Display...

Page 115: ...eral pictures videos or both in an email or Gmail message They are added as file attachments in your email For more information about using email and Gmail see Compose and Send Email or Create and Send a Gmail Message 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The album list opens 2 Tap an album such as Camera The list of pictures and videos for the album opens 3 Tap the album that contains the pictures or vide...

Page 116: ...age Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message Multimedia Messaging MMS lets you send pictures and videos using your phone s messaging app Although you can send several pictures or videos in a multimedia message it may be better to just send one at a time especially if the files are large in size 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The album list opens 2 Tap an album such as Camera The list of picture...

Page 117: ...nd send the message For more information about sending multimedia messages see Send a Multimedia Message MMS Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several pictures videos or both and send them to someone s phone or your computer using Bluetooth 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The album list opens 2 Tap the folder that contains the pictures or videos you want to share The list of pict...

Page 118: ...lery you can share your pictures and videos on Google Note You need to be signed in to a Google Account to share pictures and videos on Google 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The album list opens 2 Tap an album such as Camera The list of pictures and videos for the album opens 3 Touch and hold the picture or video until you see a blue frame around it or tap Select Tap multiple pictures and videos to ...

Page 119: ...me tap Apps Gallery The album list opens 2 Tap the folder that contains the videos you want to share The list of pictures and videos for the album opens 3 Touch and hold the video until you see a blue frame around it or tap Select Tap multiple videos to select them 4 Tap Share YouTube 5 Enter the prompted information such as description and tags and select a privacy option 6 Tap The upload is comp...

Page 120: ... 5M 2560x1920 3 2M 2048x1536 or 3 6M 1920x1920 Flash to choose a flash setting back camera only Select from Auto ON or OFF Self timer to choose a timer setting Select from 10 seconds 5 seconds 2 seconds or OFF HDR to combine multiple exposures into a single image back camera only Select ON or OFF Image stabilization to minimize the effect of camera movement while shooting Select Auto ON or OFF Tou...

Page 121: ...ure back camera only Tap the slider bar to increase or decrease the value White balance to set the white balance back camera only Select from Auto Sunlight Cloudy Fluorescent White daylight Fluorescent Daylight or Incandescence lamp Focus to choose areas of the screen to focus on back camera only Select from Face priority or Center Auto exposure to adjust the metering mode of pictures back camera ...

Page 122: ...ing any location based services you must enable your phone s location feature For information about setting your phone s location options see Location Access Settings Google Maps Use the Google Maps app to determine your location find directions browse local businesses and attractions rate and review places and more View Maps of Specified Places Use Google Maps to locate and map a specific address...

Page 123: ...ffic Information Aerial Photos Etc in Maps From the Maps app tap Menu and then tap Traffic Public transit Bicycling Satellite Terrain Google Earth etc Check Route to Destination From the Maps app tap enter your current location and your destination tap a method of transport car public transit bicycle or on foot and then tap Search for route Route candidates appear in a list Check Detailed Operatio...

Page 124: ...Send invitation to invite them to join the Hangout Hangouts Operations Ending a Chat In the Hangouts window flick the chat from left to right Ending a Video Chat In the video chat window tap Disabling Chat History If you don t want to keep chat history in the chat window tap Menu Turn history off Delete Chat History To delete all your chat histories in the chat window tap Menu Delete Delete Note Y...

Page 125: ... onscreen instructions If a description for Google Now appears tap GET STARTED and read information Tap YES I M IN on the last page if you want to use Google Now 2 Type your search keywords and tap Search Search results appear To search by voice tap in the search bar and speak your search terms Google Search Operations Changing Search Information In the search window tap Menu Settings Phone search...

Page 126: ... opens 2 Speak your search terms Search results appear Calculator Your phone s convenient built in calculator lets you perform basic mathematical equations 1 From home tap Apps Calculator The calculator app launches 2 Tap onscreen keys for calculations Calculation results appear ...

Page 127: ...ndar From the Calendar tap Today Change Calendar View From the Calendar tap Year Month Week Day List or Task to change the current view View Next Previous Month Month View From the Calendar flick the screen up or down View Next Previous Week Week View From the Calendar flick the screen left or right View Next Previous Day Day View From the Calendar flick the screen left or right View the Next Prev...

Page 128: ...s to your event and add the event descriptions 8 If the event occurs on a regular basis tap the REPETITION field and set the frequency 9 Set the event reminder time and select how you are notified Tap the default option to change or tap Add reminder to add another reminder 10 Select your status to be displayed on your calendar 11 Set the privacy status of this event 12 Tap DONE The event is added ...

Page 129: ... view To change the Calendar view tap at the upper left corner and tap Month Week Day Agenda or Task Note The Google Calendar options may vary depending on the version installed on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Calendar The Calendar app opens 2 Tap a date and then tap an event The event details appear In event details tap to edit the event In event details tap Menu Delete and follow the prompts ...

Page 130: ...Calendar box is selected Tap to return to the sync menu 2 Tap Sync all Note If Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync doesn t appear under the Accounts heading in the Settings menu you do not have an Exchange ActiveSync account configured on the phone For information about adding an account see Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account Clock Your phone has a clock app that lets you set alarms view time in time zo...

Page 131: ...p OK when finished 4 Tap Set time Adjust the hour and minute and select AM or PM by scrolling each value Tap OK when finished 5 Turn the Automatic time zone option to OFF If set to ON you cannot set the time zone values manually 6 Tap Select time zone and then select a time zone from the onscreen list Scroll down the list to view additional time zones 7 Tap the Use 24 hour format option to switch ...

Page 132: ...nd set the alarm time 3 Set the hours and minutes you want and tap OK 4 Select the Repeat check box and choose the days of the week you want the alarm to repeat 5 Tap to select a ringtone that will play as an alarm 6 Select the Vibrate check box to add a vibration feature to the alarm 7 Tap Add label to enter a name for the alarm The alarm is set Phone at Alarm Time At the set alarm time the phone...

Page 133: ...k screen 4 Tap Back or in the top left corner of the screen to confirm You will see the clocks you selected and what time it is in those locations Tip You can enable daylight saving time by tapping on the world clock screen Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second 1 From the clock app tap STOPWATCH 2 Tap START to begin timing 3 Tap Stop to stop timing Addition...

Page 134: ...ouTube even if you aren t signed in to a YouTube account 1 From home tap Apps Google YouTube The YouTube app launches If you re prompted to provide confirmation to use the site follow the onscreen instructions to continue 2 Search through the YouTube channels and tap a video you want to see The video plays on your phone screen Tap the screen to pause or resume play while watching ...

Page 135: ... from your phone Before posting you must set up a YouTube account and sign in to it on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Google YouTube The YouTube app launches 2 Tap Uploads The Open from menu appears 3 Select a video to upload Enter a title description and tags and select a privacy setting ...

Page 136: ... Play Music visit play google com about music Note For information about loading music onto your phone see Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer Play Music with Google Play Use the Google Play Music app to listen to all your music on your phone Compatible music file formats include MP3 mp3 AAC m4a WMA wma FLAC flac OGG ogg DRM protected AAC m4p and ALAC m4a 1 From home tap Apps Google P...

Page 137: ...hone in shuffle mode My Library Your music is sorted by PLAYLISTS GENRES ARTISTS ALBUMS and SONGS Shop Launches the Google Play Music store Downloaded only Allows you to show only the downloaded music on your device Tap the switch to turn the feature on or off Settings Allows you to change your settings on the Google Play Music Help Feedback Displays Play Music help page Play pause Plays or pauses...

Page 138: ... next to an item from the category window and then tap Add to playlist 4 Tap New playlist 5 Enter a name and tap OK The playlist is created 6 Return to the library view and select Albums or Songs 7 Tap next to an item and then tap Add to playlist playlist name The song or album is added to the playlist Repeat to add more items to the playlist Adding Currently Playing Music to a Playlist From the p...

Page 139: ...d Features 131 Notepad Use your phone s notepad app to save text memos lists and more 1 From home tap Apps Notepad The notepad list appears 2 Tap and enter your memo title and text 3 Tap SAVE The memo is saved ...

Page 140: ...icrosoft Office Word Excel PowerPoint on your phone 1 From home tap Apps File Commander File Commander launches Follow onscreen instructions for first time use and permissions 2 Tap the file type and then tap the file you want to open The app opens and displays the file ...

Page 141: ... Card Avoid removing the battery or microSD card while transferring data Data exchange may use the methods outlined in the following table Method Description Media Device MTP Transfer files between your phone and PC such as pictures videos and music Camera PTP Transfer picture and video files between your phone and PC Mass Storage Mode Exchange data with a PC using your phone as an external storag...

Page 142: ...usic for songs and albums and copy files to it from your computer 6 When you are done disconnect your phone from your computer The transferred files are now saved to your phone or SD card Wi Fi Wi Fi provides wireless Internet access over distances of up to 300 feet To use your phone s Wi Fi you need access to a wireless access point or hotspot The availability and range of the Wi Fi signal depend...

Page 143: ...ap the ON OFF switch to turn Wi Fi on Wi Fi is enabled You will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks To disable Wi Fi tap the switch again 4 Tap a Wi Fi network to connect enter the password if it s not an open network and then tap Connect ...

Page 144: ...otected Note The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network you will not be prompted to enter the password again unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings or you instruct the phone to forget the network Note Wi Fi networks are self discoverable which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi Fi network It may be ...

Page 145: ...N OFF switch to turn Wi Fi on Wi Fi is enabled You will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks To disable Wi Fi tap the switch again 4 Tap Menu Advanced The advanced Wi Fi settings menu appears 5 Configure your Wi Fi settings Your Wi Fi settings changes are saved ...

Page 146: ...settings menu appears 3 Tap the name of the connected access point and then tap FORGET Wi Fi is disconnected After disconnecting from an access point you may need to re enter the password to reconnect Wi Fi Direct Use Wi Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi Fi Direct devices simply via Wi Fi without an access point or via the Internet 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 147: ...ept the connection on the other device The phone is connected via Wi Fi Direct If a connection is not accepted after a certain period the connection request is canceled To stop a connection tap End connection OK Hotspot Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi Fi hotspot When this feature is turned on you can share your phone s mobile data services via Wi Fi with other Wi Fi enabled devices...

Page 148: ...le Wi Fi wireless functionality on your target device laptop media device etc 2 Scan for Wi Fi networks from the device and select your phone hotspot from the network list The default name for your phone hotspot is DEVICE XXX You can change the name by tapping Hotpot Settings Router name from the Hotspot screen 3 Select this phone and follow your onscreen instructions to enter the passkey provided...

Page 149: ...Bluetooth Hints Issue Can t use Bluetooth Solution Is your phone in airplane mode Bluetooth is unavailable in airplane mode Bluetooth Function Cautions Information may not appear correctly on connected devices depending on the transferred data Bluetooth Information Bluetooth is a technology that enables wireless connection with PCs Bluetooth devices with hands free features etc Function Descriptio...

Page 150: ...status bar to display the notification panel and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off Note Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power or in places where using a wireless phone is prohibited such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals Pair Bluetooth Devices Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth devices Registered Bluetooth devices can be connected simply Enable the Blueto...

Page 151: ...onnection differ depending on the devices used Unpairing from a Paired Device 1 From the Bluetooth settings menu tap Settings next to the paired device you wish to unpair 2 Tap Unpair The device is unpaired from your phone To make another connection with the device you will need to pair again Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset or have hands...

Page 152: ... start using the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive phone calls Note 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 Bluetooth compatible devices Send Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information betwe...

Page 153: ...ooth 4 Tap a paired device to receive the data The contact information is sent If you see a message to confirm follow the onscreen instructions Receive Data via Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth including pictures music tracks and documents such as PDFs 1 When another device attempts to send a file to your phone via Bluetooth you will see a re...

Page 154: ... files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application For example if you open a music track it starts playing in the Music application For a vCalendar file select the calendar where you want to save the event and then tap Import The vCalendar is added to your Calendar events For more information on using the Calendar see Calendar For a vCard contact file if there are multipl...

Page 155: ...Wi Fi Enable and set Wi Fi options Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth connections Data usage Check your phone s data usage More Provide access to additional wireless and network options such as default messaging app mobile networks VPN roaming NFC and more Display Set wallpaper brightness etc Sound notification Set ringtone notification tones etc Storage View total and available system memory Eco Mode Con...

Page 156: ...r settings and credential storage options Accounts Set up accounts such as Samsung Google and more Language input Set up language and input methods for your phone Backup reset Set up backup options for your phone as well as resetting the phone to its factory defaults Date time Set your phone s date and time Accessibility Set accessibility options such as screen magnification hearing aid compatibil...

Page 157: ...de and applied Tip You can also access settings from the notification panel Pull down the status bar and tap Settings Wi Fi Settings Menu The Wi Fi settings menu lets you turn Wi Fi on or off set up and connect to available Wi Fi networks and configure advanced Wi Fi options For more information about Wi Fi settings see Wi Fi 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 158: ...s enabled You will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks To disable Wi Fi tap the ON OFF switch again 4 Tap a Wi Fi network enter the password and tap Connect Your phone is connected to the selected Wi Fi network 5 Configure your Wi Fi settings Your Wi Fi settings changes are saved ...

Page 159: ...sleep and then select a setting Enable Wi Fi only for Stable Connection From Wi Fi settings tap Menu Advanced Avoid poor connections The setting is available when Wi Fi is turned on Tap Avoid poor connections to turn the option on or off Check MAC Address From Wi Fi settings tap Menu Advanced MAC Address appears below MAC Address Check IP Address From Wi Fi settings tap Menu Advanced IP Address ap...

Page 160: ...are allowed to connect to the Hotspot in the Hotspot window tap Allowed devices Add enter a device name and MAC address and then tap OK To remove allowed devices tap Remove Set Hotspot Timeout Settings From the Hotspot window tap Menu Timeout settings select an option and tap OK IP Address appears below IP Address Set Local Area Network LAN Settings From the Hotspot window tap Menu LAN settings co...

Page 161: ...the following options Refresh to update the Available devices list Rename this device to rename your phone for Bluetooth access Show received files to view all files you have received via Bluetooth Save to to select the location to store the files to be received via Bluetooth Data Usage Settings The data usage menu lets you view your phone s mobile and Wi Fi data usage set data limits restrict hot...

Page 162: ...is measured by your phone Your carrier s data usage accounting may differ and the usage in excess of your data limit plan can result in charges Data usage limit set in this menu is not guaranteed to prevent additional charges 1 From the Home screen Apps Settings Data usage 2 Tap the ON OFF switch next to Set cellular data limit to turn it on Read the message and tap OK 3 To change the cycle reset ...

Page 163: ... The more settings menu provides access to additional wireless and network options such as default messaging app mobile networks VPN roaming NFC and more More Settings Options Setting Description Airplane mode Disable all settings that emit or receive signals Phone stays powered on Default SMS app Set a default SMS app Tethering Hotspot Use the Tethering Hotspot feature to share your phone s data ...

Page 164: ...ngs If you have multiple messaging apps installed on your phone you can choose the app your phone uses for messaging The app you select here will be used when you choose Messages in other apps such as when sharing items like pictures or video 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap More Default SMS app ...

Page 165: ...gs Overview The display settings menu allows you to configure the following options Display Setting Description Brightness level Set the display brightness Adaptive brightness Set the display brightness Wallpaper Set a wallpaper Sleep Select a delay time to enter sleep mode Daydream Enable or disable the Daydream mode and select the options Font size Set font size for display When device is rotate...

Page 166: ...und settings menu allows you to configure the following options Sound Setting Description Media volume Adjust the volume level settings for the media Alarm volume Adjust the volume level settings for the alarm Ring volume Adjust the volume level settings for the ring volume System volume Adjust the volume level settings for the system volume Also vibrate for calls Enable or Disable Call Vibrations...

Page 167: ...cked Configure the sound and notification settings when device is locked Interruptions Manage your settings for when calls and notifications arrive Notification access View a list of apps that can access your notifications Access Sound Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Sound notification 3 Set your sound options Your sound settings are saved and applied Persistent Alerts 1 From home tap...

Page 168: ... and notifications arrive 1 From home tap Apps Settings Sound notification 2 Tap Interruptions 3 Tap Interruptions settings and select from the following Always interrupt All Allows you to always allow interruptions Priority only Priority Allows you to only allow priority interruptions When selected a star icon appears on the status bar Don t interrupt None Allows you to prevent any sort of interr...

Page 169: ...n 2 Tap Interruptions 3 Under the Downtime set the following options Days Select the days of the week you wish to allow priority notifications only Start time Adjust the time you want downtime to begin End time Adjust the time you want downtime to end Interruptions allowed Select the type of interruptions allowed Select from Priority only or None Storage Settings The storage settings menu lets you...

Page 170: ...ory card for use as storage in the phone Mount SD card or for safe removal Unmount SD card or tar Erase SD card to remove permanently all content Access Storage Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Storage 3 Check or tap items Review your storage settings Eco Mode Eco Mode allows you to conserve battery life while using your phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 171: ...s the Eco Mode when the remaining battery level falls below the set level Tap to set the battery level The Eco Standby icon appears on the status bar when selected Off Disables the Eco Mode Battery Settings Monitor your phone s battery usage through this settings menu View which functions are consuming your battery s charge and at what percentage 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 172: ... and settings options tap a usage category Check your battery condition and access additional options Connectivity Settings The following topics address your phone s connectivity options 1 From home tap Apps Settings Tap Connectivity 2 Select an option ...

Page 173: ... that do not support MTP Charge only Charges the battery USB tethering Lets the PC use your phone to connect to Internet Apps Settings Check installed applications and running applications Applications Settings Overview Items that can be checked in the Apps settings menu are the following Apps Setting Description DOWNLOADED Check downloaded apps ON SD CARD Check apps on your optional installed SD ...

Page 174: ...n Access Settings Your Location Services settings menu lets you select how your phone determines its location using the wireless networks GPS satellites both or neither Location Settings Overview Your Location settings menu allows you to configure the following options Location Setting Description Mode Select a locating method High accuracy Power saving or Device only Enable Location Services Befo...

Page 175: ...n on Your phone s location services are enabled If you see a confirmation follow the onscreen instructions to connect Access Location Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Location 3 Configure the desired settings Your location settings are applied and saved ...

Page 176: ...e phone s control keys buttons and touchscreen In order from least secure to most secure the available screen lock options are None Turn off the screen lock Swipe Tap and swipe up Pattern Draw a pattern to unlock PIN Enter four to sixteen digits PIN code to unlock Password Enter four to sixteen letters digits or symbols to unlock Important To protect your phone and data from unauthorized access it...

Page 177: ... screen unlock pattern again and then tap CONFIRM The screen unlock pattern is saved 5 Enter a backup PIN tap CONTINUE re enter the PIN and tap OK to save your screen unlock pattern The screen lock is set 6 Choose how you want notifications displayed when your phone is locked and tap DONE If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts you will be prompted to wait ...

Page 178: ... setting The screen lock is set If you fail to enter the correct PIN after five attempts you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again Use a Screen Unlock Password 1 From the Screen lock settings menu tap Password 2 Enter a password tap CONTINUE and then enter your password again and tap OK to confirm it The screen lock is set ...

Page 179: ...en Lock Follow the instructions below to turn off your current screen lock 1 From home tap Apps Settings Lock screen The Lock screen settings menu opens 2 Tap Security type 3 Draw your unlock screen pattern enter your PIN or enter your password 4 Tap None The screen lock is disabled Note If you fail to enter the correct password after five attempts you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds befor...

Page 180: ... to show instructions Owner info Show your information on the lock screen Lock screen background Set the Lock screen background Smart Lock Select from Trusted devices Trusted places Trusted face Trusted voice or On body detection Access Lock Screen Options From home tap Apps Settings Lock screen The Lock screen settings menu opens ...

Page 181: ... set or change the password for performing device reset and factory data reset Device administrators View or turn off device administrators Unknown sources Allow or deny installation of apps from sources other than the Google Play store app Storage type Allows you to see the supported credentials storage type Trusted credentials Display trusted CA certificates Install from SD card Allows you to in...

Page 182: ...settings menu opens 4 Set your security options Your security settings are applied and saved Accounts The Accounts settings menu lets you add and manage all your email social networking and picture and video sharing accounts Set Up a New Account 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 183: ...hen follow the onscreen instructions to add the required account information and then tap Done The account is added to the accounts list Manage Existing Accounts 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts 2 Select an account type 3 Manage the settings or select an account and tap for additional options ...

Page 184: ...u Language and Input Setting Description Language Set the language for your display and menus Spell checker Use for spell checking Personal dictionary Manage your personal dictionary Current Keyboard Adjust the switches to enable or disable the keyboards Google Keyboard Set Google keyboard options Google voice typing Set options for Google Voice text entry Voice input Select the voice input servic...

Page 185: ...t From the Language and input settings menu tap Google voice typing to toggle the option on or off Set Google Keyboard Options From the Language and input settings menu tap Google Keyboard and configure your keyboard options Set Voice Output when Using Voice Input Select the voice input service you want to use Tap to configure its settings Set Output for Text to Speech Output From the Language and...

Page 186: ...reset menu Backup and Reset Option Description Back up my data Enable backup for application data Wi Fi passwords and other settings to Google servers Backup account Select a Google account used to back up data Automatic restore When reinstalling an application backed up settings and data will be restored Factory data reset Reset all settings and delete all data on phone Performing a factory data ...

Page 187: ... all data and reboot Factory Data Reset Tip Before performing a factory data reset on your phone you may want to unmount an installed SD memory card to avoid losing any data you may have stored on it From home tap Apps Settings Storage Unmount SD card to unmount the microSD card 1 From the Backup reset menu tap Factory data reset 2 Read the factory data reset information select the Erase SD card c...

Page 188: ...rk provided date and time or manually set these values as well as select time and date format options Date and Time Overview The following date and time options may be configured Date and Time Option Description Automatic date time Set the date and time automatically via the connected wireless network Automatic time zone Set the time zone automatically via the connected wireless network Set date S...

Page 189: ...bility Settings The accessibility menu lets you enable and manage accessibility related applications Accessibility Settings Overview The following accessibility options may be configured Accessibility Option Description TalkBack Provide spoken feedback to help visually impaired users Switch Access Configure hard buttons to perform certain tasks to enable better navigation for the visually impaired...

Page 190: ...the display color correction on or off and select color correction mode Captions Set captions on or off and select the options Mono audio Set the Mono audio on or off Sound balance Adjust the sound balance Touch hold delay Set the touch and hold delay time Select Short Medium or Long Power button ends call Set the Power button ends call function on of off Accessibility shortcut Quickly turns on ac...

Page 191: ...rvice and configure settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Printing 3 Select an available print service and follow the online instructions 4 Tap the ON OFF switch to turn the service on or off The service must be ON to configure settings or print 5 Tap for more options including adding a printer and print settings 6 Follow the onscreen instructions to proceed ...

Page 192: ...for IP MAC and Bluetooth and more It also includes the phone number and username assigned to your phone Legal information Check copyright information terms of use etc Model number Check the phone s model number Processor info Check the Processor information Android version Check the Android version number Software version Check the phone s software version Hardware version Check the phone s hardwa...

Page 193: ...Settings 185 2 Tap About phone 3 Select or view available options Your phone information is displayed ...

Page 194: ...ode See Uninstall an App To turn the phone on in Safe mode Press and hold the Power Lock Button 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 appears at lower left After restarting in Safe mode your phone can be powered on as usual Before turning the phone on in Safe mode it is recommended that you back up important dat...

Page 195: ...ings Applications not supported by your phone cannot be installed Issue Cannot unlock screen Solution Power the phone on again If you are unable to turn the phone off remove and replace the Battery and then power the phone on again Data that was being edited is erased after the phone is powered on again Specifications The following tables list your phone s and battery s specifications Phone Specif...

Page 196: ... and on your phone buying additional minutes for your plan and getting help For more information about your Boost Mobile account as well as other Boost Mobile services visit us at boostmobile com Manage Your Account Access information about your account You can Check your minutes Re Boost add money to your account Change plans And more From Your Phone Access account information and other self serv...

Page 197: ... it online Securely register your credit debit card with Boost for more convenient one time payments or to set up easy Auto Re Boost payments Set Up Worry Free Payments with Auto Re BoostSM It s the easiest way to make sure your account stays on and active Use a credit card debit card or bank account whatever s best for you Visit boostmobile com reboost to get the details on all your Re Boost opti...

Page 198: ... product is a product of Morpho Inc MovieSolid is a registered trademark of Morpho Inc Morpho HDR the high dynamic range technology product is a product of Morpho Inc Morpho HDR is a trademark of Morpho Inc Morpho Rapid Effect a visual effect technology product is a product of Morpho Inc Morpho Rapid Effect is a trademark of Morpho Inc microSD microSDHC and microSDXC Logos are trademarks of SD 3C ...

Page 199: ...ent 119 Sync Exchange ActiveSync calendar 122 View events 121 Call Forwarding 56 Call Waiting 56 Caller ID 55 Camera 101 Settings 112 Take a picture 103 Viewfinder 101 Car Kit Connect 143 Charger Port 3 Chrome 99 Clock Alarm 124 Stopwatch 125 Timer 125 World Clock 125 Conference Calling 56 Contacts 62 Add contact 62 Delete 66 Edit 65 Import 71 Make call from 48 Save a phone number 63 Share 67 69 V...

Page 200: ...re 26 Google Play Music 128 Google Search 117 Google Voice Typing 23 176 GPS Satellites 166 Hangouts 115 Headset Connect 143 Headset Jack 3 Home Screen 34 Add Folders 42 Add Shortcuts 41 Add Widgets 42 Customize 40 Extended 36 Hotspot 139 Settings 151 Import Contacts 71 Incoming Call Answer 46 Reject 47 Input Settings 176 Internet 73 Keyboard Android keyboard 22 Default settings 176 Touchscreen 22...

Page 201: ... Lock 168 Screen Mode 157 Screen Unlock Motion 169 Swipe 169 Screen Unlock Password 170 Screen Unlock Pattern 169 Screen Unlock PIN 170 SD Card Encrypt 173 Unmount 162 Search Google 117 Security Settings 173 Settings 147 Overview 147 Setup Screens 14 Share Contacts 67 69 Silent Mode 158 Slide 11 Sound Settings 158 Speaker 3 Spread 13 Status Bar 37 Status Icons 37 Stopwatch 125 Storage Settings 161...

Page 202: ...51 Listen to multiple messages 53 Options 53 Review 52 Set up 52 Settings 54 Voice Search 117 176 Voice Typing 23 Voicemail Display name 55 Greeting 55 Setup 51 Volume 158 Key 3 Wallpaper 41 157 Web Launch connection 96 Widgets 42 Wi Fi 134 Settings 149 Turn on and connect 134 World Clock 125 YouTube 126 Share videos 111 Zoom 13 ...

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