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User Guide

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Page 2: ... Card 7 Insert SD Card 8 Unmount the SD Card 10 Remove SD Card 11 Format SD Card 13 Battery Use 15 Insert the Battery 15 Remove the Battery 17 Charge the Battery 19 Turn Your Phone On and Off 21 Use the Touchscreen 23 Activation and Service 27 Complete the Setup Screens 28 Basic Operations 33 Basics 33 Home Screen and Applications Apps List 33 Select Options and Navigate Screens 33 Menu Operations...

Page 3: ... Account 50 Sign In to Your Google Account 56 Google Play Store 59 Find and Install an App 60 Request a Refund for a Paid App 61 Update an App 62 Uninstall an App 66 Get Help with Google Play 67 Lock and Unlock Your Screen 68 Update Your Phone 69 Update Your Phone Software 70 Update Your Profile 73 Update Your PRL 74 Your Phone Interface 75 Home Screen Basics 75 Home Screen Layout 75 Extended Home...

Page 4: ...iple Voicemail Messages 107 Visual Voicemail Options 108 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings 110 Caller ID Blocking 112 Call Waiting 113 Conference Calling 115 Call Forwarding 116 Call Settings 117 Contacts 119 Add a Contact 120 Check Contacts 125 Contacts Screen Layout 126 Edit a Contact 127 Delete a Contact 129 Share a Contact 132 Import Contacts 134 Import Contacts from an SD Card or Device Sto...

Page 5: ...sages 150 Use Gmail Labels 150 Archive Gmail Threads 152 Mute Gmail Threads 153 Delete Gmail Threads 155 Search Gmail Messages 156 Report Spam or Phishing Messages 157 Add Another Google Gmail Account 159 Switching Between Gmail Accounts 161 Email 162 Set Up an Email Account 162 Add an Email Account 163 Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account 168 Compose and Send Email 171 Open New Email Messages 173 O...

Page 6: ...View Pictures and Videos 197 Edit Pictures 199 Share Pictures and Videos 203 Send Pictures or Videos by Email 203 Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message 206 Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth 209 Share Videos on YouTube 211 Camera Settings 213 Switch Cameras 213 Adjust Camera Settings 214 Useful Apps and Features 216 1Weather 216 airG 216 Amazon 216 Boost 411 216 Boost Music 217 Boost ...

Page 7: ...le Play Games 237 Google Play Newsstand 238 Google Play Music 238 Google Maps 241 Google Search 243 Use Google Search 243 Use Google Voice Search 245 Google Wallet 246 Gallery 246 View Photos and Videos 248 Working with Photos 250 Share Photos and Videos 251 Memo 253 My Files 254 NBA Game Time 255 Messaging 255 NextRadio 255 Scout 256 Social Networking Accounts 256 Hangouts 256 Uber 258 Video 258 ...

Page 8: ... Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device 280 Share Information Using Bluetooth 281 Settings 286 Basic Settings 286 TTY Mode 289 Wi Fi Settings 291 Bluetooth Settings 295 Hotspot and Tethering Settings 297 Airplane Mode 299 Data Usage Settings 300 Location Settings 303 Printing 306 More Networks Settings 308 Default Messaging App Settings 309 Mobile Networks Settings 310 Virtual Private Networks VPN 3...

Page 9: ...kup and Reset 339 Accessibility Settings 343 Language and Input Settings 345 Date and Time Settings 347 Ultra Power Saving Mode 349 Battery Settings 351 Storage Settings 353 microSD Card 355 Security Settings 360 Activate This Device 362 About Device 363 Copyright Information 364 For Assistance 365 Troubleshooting 365 Boost Account Information and Help 366 Manage Your Account 366 Re Boost 367 Inde...

Page 10: ...e 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 Key Some operation descriptions may be simplified Screenshots and Key Labels Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your phone Key labels in the user guide are s...

Page 11: ...ernal features and buttons Part Description Earpiece Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts Proximity Sensor Detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen such as during a phone call While talking on the phone the sensor detects talk activity and locks the keypad to prevent accidental key presses...

Page 12: ...ey Allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume or adjust the voice volume during a call LED Indicator Illuminates for notifications battery charging low battery and voice recording Microphone Transmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos Headset Jack Allows you to plug in a headset for convenient hands free conversations Speaker ...

Page 13: ...s the property of the company SIM Card is replaceable at cost in case of loss damage Return SIM Card to the company when cancelling 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...

Page 14: ...M Card Follow these instructions to insert a SIM card Remember to power off your phone before inserting a SIM card 1 Remove the battery cover Lift gently in the direction shown 2 Remove the battery Lift upward gently as shown ...

Page 15: ...Get Started 6 3 Insert SIM card Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward 4 Insert the battery Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone ...

Page 16: ... Cautions Data Information stored on SD Card can become lost or changed accidently or as a result of damage It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data The company is not responsible for damages from data that is lost or changed Reading Writing Data Never power off or remove Battery while reading or writing data Battery Level A low battery charge may prevent reading writing t...

Page 17: ...8 Insert SD Card Follow these steps to insert an optional SD card not included Make sure to power your phone off before inserting or removing an SD card 1 Remove the battery cover Lift gently in the direction shown ...

Page 18: ... Insert SD card Insert SD Card all the way gently without bending and with terminals facing down Insert only SD Cards 3 Attach the battery cover Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover ...

Page 19: ...e SD Card Always unmount the SD card before removing it from your phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings Storage 2 Tap Unmount SD Card OK The menu option name changes from Unmount SD Card to Mount SD Card The card is now unmounted ...

Page 20: ...d 11 Remove SD Card Follow these instructions to remove an SD card Always power the phone off before inserting or removing an SD card 1 Remove the battery cover Lift gently in the direction shown 2 Remove SD card ...

Page 21: ...Get Started 12 3 Attach the battery cover Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover ...

Page 22: ...Get Started 13 Format SD Card When you insert an optional SD card for the first time it is recommended that you format it on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings Storage 2 Tap Format SD Card ...

Page 23: ...Get Started 14 3 Tap Format SD Card again 4 Tap Delete all to confirm All data on the SD card is erased and the card is formatted for use on your phone ...

Page 24: ...d for a long period Bulges Depending on use bulges may appear near end of battery life This does not affect safety Replacing Battery The battery is a consumable item It needs to be replaced if operating time shortens noticeably Purchase a new battery Cleaning Clean soiled terminals between battery and phone with a clean dry cotton swab Soiled terminals can result in a poor connection and prevent c...

Page 25: ...ft gently in the direction shown 2 Insert the battery Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone 3 Attach the battery cover Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover ...

Page 26: ... Started 17 Remove the Battery Follow these instructions to remove your phone s battery Always power the phone off before removing the battery 1 Remove the battery cover Lift gently in the direction shown ...

Page 27: ...Get Started 18 2 Remove the battery Lift upward gently as shown 3 Attach the battery cover Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover ...

Page 28: ... port on the bottom of your phone 2 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the charging head 3 Plug the charging head into an electrical outlet The LED indicator illuminates when charging starts The light goes off when the battery is fully charged Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours 4 After charging disconnect the phone from the charger Unplug the charging head from the outlet an...

Page 29: ...d on Depending on the type of connection your phone s battery may not charge 1 Insert the small end of the USB cable into the USB charger accessory port on the bottom of your phone 2 Insert the large end of the USB cable into an USB port on your computer 3 After charging remove the USB cable from both the phone and the computer ...

Page 30: ...ur phone will power on Depending on the settings you 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 ...

Page 31: ...r Phone Off 1 Press and hold the Power Lock Key to open the Device options menu 2 Tap Power off to turn the phone off Your phone will power off Your screen remains blank while your phone is off unless the battery is charging ...

Page 32: ...reen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures Tap or Touch When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard select items onscreen such as application and settings icons or press onscreen buttons simply tap or touch them with your finger ...

Page 33: ...Hold To open the available options for an item for example a contact or link in a Web page touch and hold the item Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen ...

Page 34: ...nger While dragging do not release your finger until you have reached the target position Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping except that you need to swipe your finger in light quick strokes This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction such as when flicking the contacts or message list ...

Page 35: ...s to bring up a bigger keyboard See Touchscreen Keyboards for more details Note The Screen rotation check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change From home tap Apps Settings Display Auto rotate screen Tip You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notification panel Pull down the Status bar and tap Screen rotation to select or deselect the option ...

Page 36: ...ccount Information and Help Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan Set up your Boost Mobile account 1 From your computer visit boostmobile com activate 2 Enter your phone s MEID and click start activation process Your phone s MEID serial number is printed on the sticker located on the back of your phone in the battery compartment This number can also be found on the bottom panel of the phone s pac...

Page 37: ...ctivation process manually From home tap Apps Settings Activate this device Complete the Setup Screens The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone Once your phone has been turned on you will see a Welcome message You can then complete the setup process Note You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your Boost account ...

Page 38: ...Fi If prompted follow the prompts to sign in to an available Wi Fi network For secured Wi Fi networks you will need to enter a password See Wi Fi for more details End User License Agreement Read this document carefully and then tap I understand and agree to the terms and conditions above If you wish to send Samsung error data to help improve your phone tap Yes ...

Page 39: ...and tap Done to sign in to your current Google Account Get an account Follow the instructions to sign up for a new Google Account There will be screens to enter your first and last names create an email address Gmail create a password enter recovery information including a backup email address and recovery question an option to join Google and an option to enable purchases from the Google Play Sto...

Page 40: ...nter your first and last name and tap Done This information is used by the phone to personalize certain apps Samsung account Sign in to or create a new Samsung account for access to various Samsung apps and services such as GALAXY Apps Otherwise tap Skip ...

Page 41: ...ls or just get started Your phone is now set up for use If you skipped any part of the setup you can access additional options through the Apps screen or through Settings Note You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your phone However to download apps from the Google Play Store app you must link your phone to a Google Account ...

Page 42: ...the Home screen or the apps list For information about using the Home screen see Home Screen Basics Select Options and Navigate Screens Tap icons onscreen keys and other items to open or activate the assigned function Tap Back to return to the previous screen Menu Operations You can display options menus using More options any app specific menu icon or by tapping and holding a screen area dependin...

Page 43: ...s 34 Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone s settings and options through the Settings menu From home tap Apps Settings or Drag the Notification panel down and tap Settings For more information see Settings ...

Page 44: ...rotate the phone sideways Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation Note The Screen rotation check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change From home tap Apps Settings Display Auto rotate screen Tip You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notification panel Pull down the Status bar and tap Screen rotation to select or deselect the opt...

Page 45: ...and Home Keys to capture screenshots Press and hold the Power Lock Key and Home Key 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 From home tap Apps Gallery ...

Page 46: ...access the applications apps list and launch apps on your phone Launch Applications All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the apps list 1 From home tap Apps The apps list opens 2 Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application The application opens ...

Page 47: ... get up to three pieces of information per call and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge Boost Music Discover millions of DRM free music tracks ring tones and ringback tones from Boost s official music store and player Boost Wallet Boost Mobile Wallet is a convenient and simple way to make payments and manage your cash without carrying anything more than your ph...

Page 48: ...h your phone s camera or downloaded Gmail Send and receive messages using Google s Gmail service Google Search the Internet using Google Search Google Settings Use Google Settings to manage your Google apps and account settings Google Instant message with your friends Set up Circles of friends visit the Stream to get updates from your Circles use Hangouts for fast messaging with everyone in your C...

Page 49: ...e Make and receive phone calls Photos View photos and videos on your phone and sync them with your Google account Play Books Discovering your favorite books and authors has never been easier With Google Play Books you can shop the world s largest selection of eBooks and read them anywhere you like Play Games Google Play Games is the easiest way for you to discover new games track achievements and ...

Page 50: ... by turn directions and it can provide important personalized information about traffic and alternate routes Settings Configure settings and options on your phone Video View videos on your phone Voice Recorder Record voice memos and share them with others Voice Search Search the Internet and your phone using voice commands Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your vo...

Page 51: ...erations 42 Phone Number Follow the instructions below to display your phone s wireless phone number 1 From home tap Apps Settings About device 2 Tap Status You will see the number listed under My phone number ...

Page 52: ...tion sounds notifications etc to avoid disturbing others around you To set silent mode 1 Press and hold the Power Lock Key to display the device options menu 2 Tap Mute Your phone is now in silent mode Tip You can also access silent mode through the Notification panel Drag the Status bar down to reveal the Notification panel and tap the speaker icon until you see Mute To restore sound settings ...

Page 53: ... display the device options menu 2 Tap Sound Your phone s sound settings are now restored Tip You can also access silent mode through the Notification panel Drag the Status bar down to reveal the Notification panel and tap the speaker icon until you see Sound ...

Page 54: ... or data To turn on airplane mode 1 Press and hold the Power Lock Key to display the device options menu 2 Tap Airplane mode Turn on Your phone is now in airplane mode You will see the airplane mode icon in the Status bar Tip You can also access airplane mode through the Notification panel Drag the Status bar down to reveal the Notification panel and tap Airplane mode Turn on ...

Page 55: ...ey to display the device options menu 2 Tap Airplane mode Turn off Your phone s wireless connection features are now restored Tip You can also access silent mode through the Notification panel Drag the Status bar down to reveal the Notification panel and tap Airplane mode Turn off ...

Page 56: ...ions that allow you to enter text faster and more accurately such as continuous key input personalized usage dictionaries and more Assigning the Samsung Keyboard for Text Entry If you have multiple text input methods installed on your device you can select the Samsung keyboard to be your default text input method from Settings or you can choose it at any time while entering text Note The Samsung k...

Page 57: ...switch to Google Voice typing to enter text by speaking See Google Voice Typing If you have more than one language selected in Samsung Keyboard settings you can swipe your finger over to switch between languages Configure Samsung Keyboard From home tap Apps Settings Language and input and then tap beside Samsung keyboard Google Voice Typing Google Voice typing uses Google voice recognition to conv...

Page 58: ...oogle voice typing menu Removing the check mark from the Automatic field allows you to select additional languages Configure Google Voice Typing From home tap Apps Settings Language and input and then tap beside Google voice typing Tips for Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier including copying cutting and pasting text using voice to text input customizing th...

Page 59: ... Google Account you can create one online or by using your phone Note You can also create and sign into your Google Gmail account through your phone s Setup application Note Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your phone such as Google Play you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your phone Create a Google Account Online 1 From a computer launch a Web brows...

Page 60: ...Basic Operations 51 Create a Google Account Using Your Phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts 2 Tap Google and then tap New ...

Page 61: ...Basic Operations 52 3 Enter your First name and Last name and then tap Next 4 Enter a desired Username and then tap Next ...

Page 62: ... new Google Account either on your phone or online you will be prompted to add a secondary email address Enter a second Gmail address or any other email address from which you currently send and receive email This address is used to authenticate your account should you ever encounter problems or forget your password It is strongly encouraged for Android users so you can regain access to Google ser...

Page 63: ...Basic Operations 54 7 Configure your Google data backup and communication and then tap Next 8 Read the Google Terms of Service Privacy Policy and other legal documents and then tap I accept ...

Page 64: ...Basic Operations 55 9 Enter the letters from the Authenticating screen and then tap Next 10 Your phone connects with the Google servers and saves your account information ...

Page 65: ...ps Settings Accounts You are signed in to your Google Account Sign In to Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts Add account ...

Page 66: ...s 57 2 Tap Google and then tap Existing 3 Enter your Gmail username and password and then tap Next 4 Choose whether or not to back up your data to your Google Account and whether to receive communications from Google ...

Page 67: ...yment information for use in the Google Play Store 6 Your Google account is listed in Settings under Apps Settings Accounts You are now signed in to your Google Account and your phone will start synchronizing with your Google Account ...

Page 68: ...Many different kinds of applications can 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 acces...

Page 69: ...re app for the first time the Terms of Service window will appear Tap Accept to continue 3 Browse through the categories Apps Movies TV Music Books Games or Newsstand find an item you are interested in and tap the name Browse through featured apps Scroll through the list of featured apps when you open Google Play Search for an app Tap on the Google Play Store Home screen enter the name or type of ...

Page 70: ... notification carefully Be especially cautious with applications that have access to many functions or a significant amount of your data Once you tap OK on this screen you are responsible for the results of using this item on your phone Purchasing Applications Purchase apps at your own risk The company is not responsible for any disadvantage resulting for user or third parties Request a Refund for...

Page 71: ...ic Operations 62 Update an App Depending on your settings many apps will update automatically or you can update apps directly from the Play Store app Update an App Directly 1 From home tap Apps Play Store ...

Page 72: ...Basic Operations 63 2 Tap Menu My apps 3 Tap the app you want to update and then tap Update Accept The app update is downloaded and installed ...

Page 73: ...Basic Operations 64 Set Automatic App Updates 1 From home tap Apps Play Store 2 Tap Menu My apps ...

Page 74: ...s 65 3 Tap the app you want to set for auto update and then tap More options Auto update The app is set to update automatically whenever an update becomes available Note Automatic updates are unavailable for some apps ...

Page 75: ...Basic Operations 66 Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play 1 From home tap Apps Play Store 2 Tap Menu My apps ...

Page 76: ...want to uninstall and then tap Uninstall OK The app is uninstalled and removed from your phone Get Help with Google Play The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more about the app 1 From home tap Apps Play Store ...

Page 77: ...u need it Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use To quickly turn the screen off press the Power Lock Key Pressing the Power Lock Key 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 when you leave it idle You will still be able to receive messages and calls whil...

Page 78: ...oad and apply updates through the Settings System update menu Software Update Cautions During update The phone cannot be used until the software update is complete It may take time to update your phone s software Signal during update Update your phone where signal reception is good and do not change location during the update process Make sure the battery is adequately charged before beginning an ...

Page 79: ...f the Auto sync option is off tap the sync icon within the account field to reveal the account s synchronization settings screen 3 Tap More options Sync now to sync your Google Account information To back up your Exchange Mail information 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 2 Tap the sync icon within the Corporate account field to reveal the account s synchronizati...

Page 80: ...ded please unmount it from your phone prior to starting the update process From home tap Apps Settings Storage Unmount SD card Update Your Phone s Software Once you have backed up all your data use the Update now option to update your phone s software 1 From home tap Apps Settings System update ...

Page 81: ...our phone automatically downloads and installs any available updates You may be required to power your phone off and back on to complete the software upgrade Confirm Your Current Phone Firmware 1 From home tap Apps Settings About device ...

Page 82: ...e Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online you must then update the user name on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings System update Update Profile ...

Page 83: ...ccount 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 automatically 1 From home tap Apps Settings System update Update PRL 2 Follow the onscreen instructions The phone will download and install the PRL update and you will see a confirmation when complete ...

Page 84: ... the Notification panel Home Screen Basics The Home screen is the starting point for your phone s applications functions and menus You can customize your Home screen by adding application icons shortcuts folders widgets and more Home Screen Layout Your Home screen extends beyond the initial screen Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens ...

Page 85: ...ur phone s Home screen Application Icons Application icons are shortcuts to favorite applications You can add and remove these shortcuts as you wish Primary Shortcuts Primary shortcuts are application shortcuts that appear in the same location on all of your phone s Home screens These are customizable except for the Applications Apps shortcut which remains static Applications Apps List Tap to open...

Page 86: ...icons widgets and more Press Home to display the main Home screen and then drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen There are up to four extended screens available in addition to the main Home screen Swipe left or right to go to an extended Home screen While on an extended screen press Home to return to the main Home screen ...

Page 87: ...Your Phone Interface 78 To go directly to a particular screen 1 From any screen pinch the screen to display thumbnail images of all screens 2 Swipe left or right and tap the screen you want to open ...

Page 88: ...ce status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left To view the Notification panel or access the quick settings menu tap the Status bar and drag it down Status Bar Layout Main Notification Icons Icon Notification Missed call New voicemail New email New Gmail New text or MMS message ...

Page 89: ...w Boost Zone message Event USB connection Alarm is active Warning Update available Update downloading Update successful Keyboard active More notifications available drag down to view Main Status Icons Icon Status Bluetooth active GPS active Wi Fi active Downloading ...

Page 90: ...e Interface 81 Icon Status Vibrate Speakerphone active Network full signal Network roaming Enhanced 4G LTE data service 3G data service Airplane mode Sync active Alarm is set Battery charging Battery full charge ...

Page 91: ...s use the quick settings menu and more Open the Notifications Panel Drag the Status bar down Slide your finger down from the top of the screen The Notifications Panel opens To check notifications tap an item in the list Close the Notifications Panel Drag the Notification panel up Slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen or Tap Back to close the Notification panel ...

Page 92: ...uts widgets and folders from the Home screen Operations for Rearranging the Home Screen Moving Widgets and Icons From home touch and hold an item and then drag it to the desired location Deleting Widgets and Icons From home touch and hold an item and then drag it to Remove Displaying the Home Screen Menu From home touch and hold an empty space to display the Home Screen menu Menu options include W...

Page 93: ...the Wallpaper Select and assign your phone s background wallpaper 1 From home touch and hold an empty space and then tap Wallpapers You can also access the wallpaper menu through settings From home tap Apps Settings Display Wallpaper ...

Page 94: ...r for your phone s Lock screen Select from Gallery or Wallpapers Home and lock screens to set a wallpaper for both your Home screen and your Lock screen Select from Gallery or Wallpapers 3 Select a wallpaper and tap Set as wallpaper The wallpaper is set Note If you select Gallery you will need to select an album and a picture Once selected use the crop tool to resize and position the image and the...

Page 95: ...ccess to favorite apps from the Home screen 1 From home tap Apps The Apps list opens 2 Touch and hold an app icon The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your Home screens 3 Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the Home screens The shortcut is added to the Home screen ...

Page 96: ...pplication There are all kinds of widgets including links to a specific contact Internet bookmarks Gmail and email accounts and many others 1 From home touch and hold an empty space and then tap Widgets 2 Tap Widgets 3 Touch and hold a widget icon The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your Home screens 4 Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the Home screens The widget is a...

Page 97: ...e folder 2 Type a name for the folder and tap Done A new folder is created 3 To add more app shortcuts to the folder touch and hold a shortcut and drag it on top of the new folder The shortcut is added to the folder Change Folder Names Once you have added folders you can change the name easily from the folder display 1 From home tap the folder to open it and then tap the folder name 2 Type a new n...

Page 98: ... screen options Adjust In Call Volume Adjusting Call Volume Press the volume key up or down during the call Troubleshooting Issue Difficulty during call Answer 1 It may not be possible to make a call properly in a noisy location Answer 2 When calling using Speaker check the call volume Raising the call volume may make calling difficult Issue Sound pops momentarily during a call Answer Are you chan...

Page 99: ...the Phone Dialer The most traditional way to place a call is by using the phone s dialer screen 1 From home tap Phone to display the phone screen The phone app opens If necessary tap the Keypad tab to display the dialer screen ...

Page 100: ... As you enter digits Smart Dial searches for contacts that match If you see the number you want to dial tap it to place the call immediately without entering the rest of the number 3 Tap to call the number The phone dials the number The call begins when the other party answers ...

Page 101: ...ed 1 Unlock the screen For more information see Lock and Unlock Your Screen 2 From home tap Phone Keypad tab 3 Tap As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service the emergency call is placed Enhanced 9 1 1 E9 1 1 Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System GPS chip necessary for utilizing E9 1 1 emergency location services where available When you place an emer...

Page 102: ...ing call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon name and phone number of the calling party 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 Note If your phone is turned off all calls automatically go to voicemail Answer an Incoming Call 1 When a call arrives drag to the right to answ...

Page 103: ...Phone App 94 2 To end the call tap The call ends Mute the Ringing Sound To mute the ringer without rejecting the call press the volume button down ...

Page 104: ...Phone App 95 Reject an Incoming Call When a call arrives drag to the left to reject it The ringtone or vibration will stop and call will be sent directly to voicemail ...

Page 105: ...up from the bottom of the screen You will see a list of preset text messages 2 Tap one of the messages to send it to the caller The selected message will be delivered to the caller You can edit the reject messages through the Call settings menu From the phone app tap More options Settings Call Set up call rejection messages and edit or create the reject messages ...

Page 106: ... or through the earpiece Off Activate Speaker to route the phone s audio through the speaker You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume buttons Deactivate Speaker to use the phone s earpiece Warning Because of higher volume levels do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use Mute Mute the microphone during an active call Tap again to unmute the microphone Bluetooth Route th...

Page 107: ...creen keypad to enter additional numbers for example an extension or access code For example When you call your bank s 800 number use your keypad to enter your account number and PIN Additional In Call Options Tap More options during a call to display a list of additional in call features Tap an option to select it Contacts Display your contacts list Memo Create a new memo while remaining on the c...

Page 108: ...Calls from Contacts Call Logs Make calls quickly using Contacts and Call Logs Place a Call from Contacts You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list 1 From home tap Phone to display the phone app ...

Page 109: ...p 100 2 Tap Contacts to display the Contacts list The contacts list appears 3 Tap a contact 4 Tap Call next to the number you want to call The phone dials the number The call begins when the other party answers ...

Page 110: ...ctly from the Contacts list Swipe the entry you want to call from left to right to place a call to the entry s primary number Call from Call Logs The Call logs list lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming outgoing or missed numbers 1 From home tap Phone to display the phone app ...

Page 111: ...y the Call logs list The call logs list appears 3 Tap an entry to display the call details 4 Tap Call to place a call The phone dials the number The call begins when the other party answers For additional options tap the name or number ...

Page 112: ...line additional voice related services available with your phone including call services voicemail and more Voicemail Setup You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail even if your phone is in use or turned off 1 From h...

Page 113: ...ess Without a password anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail Now you can find exactly the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first This feature periodically goes out to your voicemail and gathers the caller information from a...

Page 114: ...d Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail even if your phone is in use or turned off Note To set up your traditional voicemail box see Voicemail Setup 1 From home tap Apps Voicemail 2 Scroll through the Welcome to Visual Voicemail introduction screens to view a brief explanation of the visual voicemail services 3 At the end of the welcome screens a Personalize you...

Page 115: ...ithout a password anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review 1 From home tap Apps Voicemail You will see the voicemail inbox 2 Tap a message to review it Tip There are several icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance storage messaging and o...

Page 116: ...urning to the main voicemail 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 appears You can navigate through voicemail messages as frequently as you d like You can even move to the next or previous message before you are finished listening to the current one ...

Page 117: ...n viewing new voicemail messages Subscribe to subscribe to the premium Voice to Text transcription service Requires an additional monthly charge Play all new Play all new messages Select multiple Perform an action on multiple messages Compose Avatar message Send an animated voice message to friends You can also compose an Avatar message by tapping More options Access Search Settings and Help featu...

Page 118: ... selected messages Reply Reply to the message via text or voice message More options Archive Settings and Help features 4 Touch and hold a message to manage your messages The following options are available All Select all messages Delete Delete selected messages Archive Save this message Mark as Read Mark this voicemail as being read Mark as Unread Mark this voicemail as not being read Note Not al...

Page 119: ...ual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications pictures greetings and more 1 From home tap Apps Voicemail 2 Tap More options Settings You will see the voicemail settings menu ...

Page 120: ...eferences Sound Change your sound speakerphone options Updates Check for updates About Voicemail View information about the application Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu 1 From home tap Apps Voicemail 2 Tap More options Settings Pr...

Page 121: ...ying 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 identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call follow these steps 1 From home tap Phone Keypad tab 2 Tap 3 Enter a phone number 4 Tap Your caller info...

Page 122: ... calls by sounding two beeps Your phone s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller s phone number if it is available To respond to an incoming call while you are on a call Slide to the right This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call ...

Page 123: ...to the first caller Tap Swap Note For those calls where you don t want to be interrupted you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing before placing your call Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call ...

Page 124: ...s 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 Log 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 ...

Page 125: ...arding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number even when your phone is turned off You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding Note You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded To activate Call Forwarding 1 From home tap Phone Keypad tab 2 Tap 3 Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forward...

Page 126: ...ll answering ending settings Additional settings See options for TTY mode and Hearing aids listed below TTY mode Configure settings for use with a TTY device Hearing aids Improve the sound quality of device when used with hearing aids Ringtones and keypad tones Select ringtones set your phone to vibrate when ringing and play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped Noise reduction Suppress backgro...

Page 127: ...Phone App 118 Setting Description DDTM Make receive voice calls or use voicemail while using mobile networks Use the Call Settings Menu 1 From home tap Phone The phone app opens ...

Page 128: ...enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account your PC compatible email programs including Exchange Server and your Facebook friends Contacts Cautions Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery is removed for a long period or left uncharged Accident or malfunction may also cause loss or change to information It is recommende...

Page 129: ...details such as name phone numbers email addresses mailing addresses and more 1 From home tap Phone Contacts tab You will see the Contacts list You can also access contacts directly from the Contacts shortcut or the apps list From home tap Contacts or if there s no shortcut tap Apps Contacts ...

Page 130: ... associated with your phone select a contact type Select Google if you want to save contacts to your Google Account these will be synced automatically with your Google Account online Select Device as the sync account if you want your contacts on your phone only they will not be synced with your Google Account ...

Page 131: ...contact groups Ringtone Select a specific ringtone for this contact Add another field Tap Add another field to include additional information such as IM Address Notes Nickname Website etc Note To select a type label for a phone number email address or postal address such as Mobile Home Work etc tap the type to the left of the field and select the appropriate type Note To add more phone numbers ema...

Page 132: ... App 123 5 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 Keypad tab ...

Page 133: ... number to an existing contact tap Update existing To add a new contact tap Create contact For an existing contact tap the contact name and select a number type for the new number For a new contact enter the name and any additional information 4 Tap Save The contact is added ...

Page 134: ...tails by displaying a contact entry 1 From home tap Phone Contacts tab You will see the Contacts list You can also access contacts directly from the Contacts shortcut or the apps list From home tap Contacts or if there s no shortcut tap Apps Contacts ...

Page 135: ...one App 126 2 Tap a contact to view its details The contact s detailed listing appears Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration show s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features ...

Page 136: ...d a message etc Search Search contacts 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 Phone Contacts tab You will see the Contacts list You can also access contacts directly from the Contacts shortcut or the apps list From home tap Conta...

Page 137: ...tact to view its details The contact s detailed listing appears 3 Tap Edit 4 Tap any field you want to change or add See Add a Contact 5 Add or edit the information and then tap Save Your changes are saved to the contact entry ...

Page 138: ...dd 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 Phone Contacts tab You will see the Contacts list You can also access contacts directly from the Contacts shortcut or the apps list From home tap Contacts or if there s no shortcut tap Apps Contacts ...

Page 139: ...Phone App 130 2 Tap a contact to view its details The contact s detailed listing appears 3 Tap More options Delete ...

Page 140: ...Phone App 131 4 Tap OK The contact is deleted Tip You can also touch and hold the contact from the contact list and then tap Delete OK ...

Page 141: ...ickly share contacts using Bluetooth email Gmail or text messaging 1 From home tap Phone Contacts tab You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap a contact to display it and then tap More options Share name card You will see the Share name card menu ...

Page 142: ... on sending email 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 Messages to send the information in a text message Select a contact or enter a wireless phone number or email address enter any additional information and then tap Send For more information on text messaging see Send...

Page 143: ... contacts that have been backed up on an optional SD Card not included Before Importing Contacts from an SD Card You will need to have installed an optional SD card with previously backed up contacts information into your phone before you can import contacts See SD Card for SD card information Import Contacts from an SD Card or Device Storage 1 From home tap Phone Contacts tab You will see the Con...

Page 144: ...the selected account Back Up Contacts If you are saving contacts to an account that does not automatically back them up via the Cloud you can manually back them up for re import if needed Back Up Contacts to an SD Card You can back up your contacts to an installed SD card not included Before Backing Up Contacts to an SD Card You will need to have installed an optional SD card with previously backe...

Page 145: ...ne App 136 Back Up Contacts to Your SD Card 1 From home tap Phone Contacts tab You will see the Contacts list 2 Tap More options Settings Contacts Import Export You will see the Import Export contacts menu ...

Page 146: ...Phone App 137 3 Tap Export to SD card 4 Tap OK to confirm the export 5 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the export The contacts are exported and saved to the installed SD card ...

Page 147: ...eshows 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 Messages 2 On the Messaging screen tap Compose The Compose screen opens 3 Fill in one or more recipients You can Enter phone numbers directly in the Enter recipient field If you are sending the ...

Page 148: ...ictures voice recordings audio or video files contact cards vCard or appointments vCalendar 1 From home tap Apps Messages 2 On the Messaging screen tap Compose The Compose screen opens 3 Fill in one or more recipients You can Enter phone numbers directly in the Enter recipient field If you are sending the message to several phone numbers separate the phone numbers with a comma As you enter informa...

Page 149: ...age to attach a stored picture Maps Add your current location requires GPS to be turned on or a location you pick on a map to your message See Google Maps Memo Attach a memo See Memo Video Select Record video to capture a video and attach it or Video to attach a stored video 7 To make changes to or remove your attachment touch and hold the item 8 Tap Send to send the MMS message Create a Slideshow...

Page 150: ... save your message as a draft Your message will display Draft on the main Messaging screen To resume composing the message 1 From home tap Apps Messages 2 Tap the message to resume editing it 3 When you finish editing the message tap Send New Messages Notification Depending on your notification settings the phone will play a ringtone vibrate or display the message briefly in the Status bar when yo...

Page 151: ...contains a phone number tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts To return to the Messaging screen from a conversation tap Back View a Multimedia Message MMS 1 From home tap Apps Messages 2 On the Messaging screen tap a multimedia message or conversation to open it 3 Tap the attachment to open it If the attachment is a vCard contact it is imported...

Page 152: ...elete Conversations 1 From home tap Apps Messages 2 On the Messaging screen tap More options Select 3 Select the conversations you want to delete and then tap Delete 4 Tap Delete to confirm Delete Message 1 From home tap Apps Messages 2 While viewing a conversation tap Delete 3 Select the messages you want to delete and then tap Done 4 When prompted to confirm tap Delete View Contact Information f...

Page 153: ...lly retrieve all your multimedia messages completely When selected the multimedia message header plus the message body and attachments will automatically download to your phone If you clear this check box only the multimedia message header will be retrieved and shown in your Messaging screen MMS alert Receive an alert when mode changes to multimedia message Delete old messages Automatically delete...

Page 154: ...am numbers or containing spam phrases Add to spam numbers Add numbers that will be blocked when they send you a message Add to spam phrases Add phrases that will cause messages to be blocked Create and Send Gmail Use Google s Gmail service and your Google Account to send receive and manage your Gmail messages Before using Gmail you must register a Google Gmail Account on your phone See Google Acco...

Page 155: ...g and Internet 146 Create and Send a Gmail Message Use your phone to create and send Gmail messages 1 From home tap Apps Gmail The Gmail inbox opens 2 In the inbox tap Compose The Gmail composition window opens ...

Page 156: ... Videos In the mail composition window tap More options Attach file Locate and then tap the picture or video you want to attach Save as a Draft Send Later While composing your message tap More options Save draft The message is saved as a draft for later Delete Mail Being Composed In the mail composition window tap More options Discard Discard Note To view your draft email messages in the inbox tap...

Page 157: ... Status bar 1 Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel 2 Tap the new message from the Notification panel The new Gmail message opens If you have two or more new Gmail messages tapping the notification opens the Gmail inbox Read and Reply to Gmail Messages You can also read and reply to all your Gmail messages from the Gmail inbox 1 From home tap Apps Gmail The Gmail inbox opens ...

Page 158: ...isplayed Options when Reviewing Gmail Messages Replying to Gmail Messages With the Gmail message open tap Reply compose your reply message and tap Send To reply to all tap Options Reply all Forwarding Gmail Messages With the Gmail message open tap Options Forward enter a recipient and an additional message and tap Send ...

Page 159: ...e Google Accounts and more Use Gmail Labels Gmail saves all mail in one box but you can add labels that allow you to sort your Gmail conversation threads For example when a new thread starts with a received mail the label Inbox is automatically added to the thread By then adding the label travel all threads with travel are shown in a list 1 From home tap Apps Gmail The inbox opens ...

Page 160: ...Messaging and Internet 151 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 ...

Page 161: ...Gmail threads so they do not appear in the inbox When replies arrive for archived threads they appear in the inbox again 1 From home tap Apps Gmail The inbox opens 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it and then tap Archive The thread is now archived ...

Page 162: ...hreads 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 Gmail The inbox opens ...

Page 163: ...Messaging and Internet 154 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it and then tap Options Mute The thread is now hidden ...

Page 164: ...s If you no longer wish to keep a Gmail conversation thread you can simply delete it from the inbox 1 From home tap Apps Gmail The inbox opens 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it and then tap Delete The thread is deleted ...

Page 165: ...aging and Internet 156 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 Gmail The inbox opens 2 Tap More options Search ...

Page 166: ...h text and tap Search The search results appear Tap a message or thread from the list to display it Report Spam or Phishing Messages You can report spam or phishing messages from your phone s Gmail inbox 1 From home tap Apps Gmail The inbox opens ...

Page 167: ...Messaging and Internet 158 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it and then tap More options Report spam or Report phishing The selected message is reported as spam or phishing ...

Page 168: ...59 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 Settings Accounts 2 Tap Google and then tap Existing ...

Page 169: ...d then tap Next 4 After your phone connects with the Google servers select the items you would like to sync with your phone and then tap Sync now 5 Tap Finish setup You are signed in to your Google Account and you can access both of your Gmail accounts from the Gmail app ...

Page 170: ...ssaging and Internet 161 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 Gmail The inbox opens 2 Tap Inbox ...

Page 171: ...s 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 username user ID password server name etc so you can get set up successfully 1 From home tap Apps Email A popup window for adding an account appears if no email account has been previously set up 2 ...

Page 172: ... types of personal email accounts such as POP3 and IMAP accounts on your phone Add an Email Account from the Email App You can add email accounts directly from the email app even if you have another email account set up 1 From home tap Apps Email The email inbox opens ...

Page 173: ...nternet 164 2 Tap More options Settings Manage accounts 3 Tap Add account 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the account setup The email account is added and you will begin receiving email for the account ...

Page 174: ...Messaging and Internet 165 Add an Email Account from the Settings Menu You can also set up email accounts from the Settings Accounts menu 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts 2 Tap Email ...

Page 175: ...ing Next prompts your phone to attempt a regular email setup and test the incoming and outgoing servers If you have custom settings you need to configure tap Manual setup and enter your settings These may include mail type user name password server security type etc 4 Select your sync settings and then tap Next ...

Page 176: ...ccount is set up 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 should get all pertinent information for the email account such as incoming and outgoing server settings before you proceed ...

Page 177: ... read manage and send email in the same easy way as with a POP3 IMAP account However you can also access some powerful Exchange features Important Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync Account contact your company s Exchange Server administrator for required account settings information 1 From home tap Apps Settings Accounts ...

Page 178: ...Messaging and Internet 169 2 Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 3 Enter the Email address and Password for the email account and then tap Manual setup ...

Page 179: ...ormation from your company network administrator Use secure connection SSL Tap to place a checkmark in the box if your system requires SSL encryption Use client certificate Tap to place a checkmark in the box if your system requires certification 5 Follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account 6 Enter an account name and a display name and tap Done to complete setup Your corpora...

Page 180: ... 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 different email account tap the account name at the top of the screen and select another account ...

Page 181: ...Messaging and Internet 172 2 Tap Compose The email composition window opens 3 Enter the message recipient s subject and message 4 Tap Send The email message is sent ...

Page 182: ...t 173 Open New Email Messages When new email arrives you will see in the Status bar 1 Drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel 2 Tap the new message from the Notification panel The new email message opens ...

Page 183: ...your computer 1 From home tap Apps Email The email inbox opens 2 Tap the message you want to view The email message opens Tip Tap the account name at the top of the screen to switch to a different email account 3 Tap Reply or Reply all to reply to the message Options when Reviewing Email Messages Resetting Mail as Unread Tap the check box on the left side of a read message and then tap Mark as unr...

Page 184: ...o 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 messages for the account on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Email...

Page 185: ...Messaging and Internet 176 2 Tap More options Settings Manage accounts 3 Tap Delete ...

Page 186: ...Messaging and Internet 177 4 Select the account s to delete and then tap Done 5 Tap OK to confirm The account is deleted from your phone ...

Page 187: ...e top 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 Sync Filter Email Messages 1 On the email account inbox tap More options Filt...

Page 188: ...Email Features Set options for your corporate Exchange ActiveSync email messages including synchronization options signature out of office messages default account and so on Synchronize Exchange ActiveSync Email You can set Exchange ActiveSync to automatically check for new Exchange ActiveSync email messages Add a Signature to Emails You can automatically append your signature to the bottom of ema...

Page 189: ...al time to process While your phone is loading the requested service the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly Allow the phone some time to process your data usage request 4G LTE The Enhanced 4G LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps...

Page 190: ...rnet 181 Set Your Network Options 1 From home tap Apps Settings More networks Mobile networks Network mode 2 Select LTE CDMA or CDMA The phone will scan for the best available network and will automatically connect to it ...

Page 191: ... 3G data service Your phone is connected to the 3G network When the icon is animated your phone is transferring or receiving data Browser Your phone s Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go using 3G 4G LTE or Wi Fi data connections SSL TLS SSL Secure Sockets Layer and TLS Transport Layer Security are protocols for encrypting sent received data While in ...

Page 192: ...it wireless phone number to access the Boost Mobile 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 More options Find on page and enter your search text Tip To change the phone s default launch page to your current page tap More options Settings General Set home...

Page 193: ...Messaging and Internet 184 Add a Bookmark Bookmark favorite sites using the browser menu options 1 From home tap Apps Internet The browser opens ...

Page 194: ...change the bookmark title URL etc and then tap Save The Web page is added to bookmarks Bookmark Options Editing Bookmarks From the browser tap Bookmarks touch and hold a bookmark tap More options Edit bookmark edit the bookmark and then tap Save Deleting Bookmarks From the browser tap Bookmarks touch and hold a bookmark tap Delete and then tap OK ...

Page 195: ...Messaging and Internet 186 View Browser History Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history 1 From home tap Apps Internet The browser opens 2 Tap Bookmarks The bookmark window opens ...

Page 196: ...nd Internet 187 3 Tap the History folder and then tap an entry The Web page opens Open New Browser Windows Use windows to switch between websites quickly and easily 1 From home tap Apps Internet The browser opens ...

Page 197: ...Messaging and Internet 188 2 Tap Windows manager The window opens If you don t see Windows manager drag the Web page down to display the address bar 3 Tap New window A new window appears ...

Page 198: ...ternet 189 To switch windows tap Windows manager and then touch a thumbnail Browser Settings Customize your experience with the Internet through the browser settings menu 1 From home tap Apps Internet The browser opens ...

Page 199: ...Messaging and Internet 190 2 Tap More options Settings and customize your browser settings Your browser settings are saved ...

Page 200: ... 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 Chrome Chrome opens ...

Page 201: ...or a Web address URL The search results appear or a Web page opens Chrome Support To find on phone help with Chrome from Chrome tap More options 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 202: ...ns 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 This may discolor color filter and affect color of images Mobile Light Warning Do not shine Mobile Light close to eyes Do not look directly at Mobile Light when shining...

Page 203: ...tap Apps Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Aim the camera at your subject and then touch and hold Auto focus activates 3 Release to take the picture The shutter clicks and the picture is captured and saved to your phone or SD card ...

Page 204: ...u Quickly access frequently used camera settings To customize the Shortcuts Menu touch and hold an icon to display the available options and then drag an available icon to the option you want to replace Camera Settings Opens the camera settings menu and lets you change additional camera settings See Camera Settings Record Video Begin recording video Capture Picture Take a picture Shooting Modes Se...

Page 205: ... Note If you have an SD card installed pictures and videos are stored to the SD card If no card is installed pictures and videos are saved to your phone s memory 1 From home tap Apps Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Aim the camera at your subject and then tap Record Video recording begins ...

Page 206: ...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 picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends View Pictures and Vi...

Page 207: ...ng a picture or video from the 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 Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom in or out on a picture Viewing Videos Use the ...

Page 208: ...at to do with the picture or video Edit Pictures Whether you are browsing pictures in filmstrip or grid view in the Gallery application you can touch and hold on a picture to open a selection menu and choose to delete the picture rotate or crop it and more Rotate and Save a Picture 1 From home tap Apps Gallery The album list opens ...

Page 209: ...mera The list of pictures and videos for the album opens 3 Tap the picture you want to rotate 4 Tap More options and then select either Rotate left or Rotate right The picture is rotated and saved to the phone or SD card depending on your settings ...

Page 210: ...Camera and Video 201 Crop a Picture 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 picture you want to crop ...

Page 211: ...e 5 To adjust the crop box size touch and hold the edge of the box When directional arrows appear drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box To move the crop box to the part of the picture that you want to crop drag the crop box to the desired size and position ...

Page 212: ...pictures on your social networks such as Facebook Flickr Picasa and Twitter and share videos on YouTube You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth Send Pictures or Videos by Email You can send several 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 Se...

Page 213: ...tures and videos for the album opens 3 Tap the album that contains the pictures or videos you want to share 4 Tap the pictures or videos you want to share To select multiple items touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select Tap all the items you want to include ...

Page 214: ...s to complete and send the message Note If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts the default email account is used Check the From line to determine which email account is being used For more information about using email and Gmail see Compose and Send Email or Create and Send a Gmail Message ...

Page 215: ...ging 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 ...

Page 216: ...tures and videos for the album opens 3 Tap the album that contains the pictures or videos you want to share 4 Tap the pictures or videos you want to share To select multiple items touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select Tap all the items you want to include ...

Page 217: ...eo 208 5 Tap Share via and then on the Share via menu tap Messages Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the message For more information about sending multimedia messages see Send a Multimedia Message MMS ...

Page 218: ...luetooth 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 an album such as Camera The list of pictures and videos for the album opens ...

Page 219: ...ictures or videos you want to share To select multiple items touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select Tap all the items you want to include 5 Tap Share via and then on the Share via menu tap Bluetooth Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the files For more information see Bluetooth ...

Page 220: ...r videos by uploading them to YouTube Before you do this you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone 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 ...

Page 221: ...o share To select multiple videos touch and hold an image to turn on multiple select Tap all the videos you want to include 5 Tap Share via and then on the Share via menu tap YouTube 6 Enter the prompted information such as description and tags and select a privacy option 7 Tap Upload The upload is completed ...

Page 222: ...he icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu Switch Cameras Your phone lets you switch between the front and back cameras 1 From home tap Apps Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Tap Switch cameras The viewfinder switches between the front and back cameras ...

Page 223: ...d Video 214 Adjust Camera Settings You can configure your camera s settings to fit any situation and event 1 From home tap Apps Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Tap Settings The camera settings menu opens ...

Page 224: ...Camera and Video 215 3 Select your desired settings The settings are applied Settable items differ depending on the camera and camera mode in use ...

Page 225: ...eds allow you to browse through the latest community activity or just see what your friends are up to From home tap Apps airG The airG app launches Amazon Shop at Amazon com from your phone From home tap Apps Amazon The Amazon app launches Boost 411 Boost 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information including residential business and government listings movie listings or show time...

Page 226: ...overnment listings movie listings or show times driving directions restaurant reservations and major local event information You can get up to three pieces of information per call and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge From home tap Apps Boost Wallet The Boost Wallet app launches Boost Zone Stay connected to all the latest news and information from Boost Inclu...

Page 227: ...Useful Apps and Features 218 Calculator Your phone s convenient built in calculator lets you perform basic mathematical equations 1 From home tap Apps Calculator The calculator app launches ...

Page 228: ...ys for calculations Calculation results appear 3 To use the scientific calculator make sure Screen rotation is turned on Notification panel Screen rotation and rotate the screen to the landscape orientation Keys for the scientific calculator appear ...

Page 229: ...you must sign in to a Google account on your phone See Google Account Calendar Operations View Today s Calendar From the Calendar tap Today Change Calendar View From the Calendar tap and then tap Year Month Week Day or Agenda to change the current view View Next Previous Month Month View From the Calendar flick the screen left or right View Next Previous Week Week View From the Calendar flick the ...

Page 230: ...Useful Apps and Features 221 Add an Event to the Calendar Add events to your calendar directly from the Calendar application 1 From home tap Apps Calendar The Calendar app opens ...

Page 231: ...endars on the Web select one in which to add your event You can create multiple Google Calendars only in Google Calendar on the Web After creating them in Google Calendar on the Web you ll be able to see them in the Calendar application on your phone For more information about creating and managing multiple Google Calendars visit the Google website calendar google com If you have synchronized your...

Page 232: ...iew Calendar Events You can display the Calendar in daily weekly monthly or agenda view To change the Calendar view tap the Year Month Week Day Agenda or Task tabs along the side 1 From home tap Apps Calendar The Calendar app opens ...

Page 233: ...Useful Apps and Features 224 2 Tap a date and then tap an event The event details appear Tap the event to view details and then tap to edit the event ...

Page 234: ... Apps and Features 225 Sync Calendars You can select which calendars you d like to sync on your phone along with what types of information you want to sync 1 From home tap Apps Calendar The Calendar app opens ...

Page 235: ...Useful Apps and Features 226 2 Tap More options Calendars 3 Select sync options by adding or removing check marks from the items The sync settings have been updated ...

Page 236: ...Useful Apps and Features 227 4 Tap Back to return to Calendar view and then tap More options Sync The selected calendars sync ...

Page 237: ...hronize with the Exchange ActiveSync Server 1 To check if Exchange ActiveSync items are set to be synchronized from home tap Apps Settings Accounts Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync 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 Exch...

Page 238: ...n check the current time any time on your phone The current time displays in the upper right corner of the Status bar Many widgets and Lock screens also display the time and provide options for how time is displayed Setting Date and Time Your phone automatically receives the current date and time from the wireless network You can set the date by hand by overriding the default setting 1 From home t...

Page 239: ...Useful Apps and Features 230 2 Tap Date and time 3 Set available date and time options Your date and time settings are applied and saved ...

Page 240: ...Useful Apps and Features 231 Set Alarms Set multiple alarms using your phone s Clock app 1 From home tap Apps Clock The Clock appears 2 Tap the Alarm tab and then tap Create alarm ...

Page 241: ...options including time days repeat pattern alarm type alarm tone and volume and then tap Save The alarm is set Phone at Alarm Time At alarm time the phone sounds the alarm tone and or vibrates When the alarm sounds drag to the right to dismiss it ...

Page 242: ...Useful Apps and Features 233 World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe 1 From home tap Apps Clock The Clock appears 2 Tap World Clock ...

Page 243: ...Apps and Features 234 3 Tap Create and select a city 4 Repeat to add multiple cities Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second 1 From home tap Apps Clock The Clock appears ...

Page 244: ...ps and Features 235 2 Tap Stopwatch 3 Tap Start to begin timing 4 Tap Stop to stop timing Additional options include Lap to keep track of laps Restart to continue timing and Reset to reset the stopwatch to zero ...

Page 245: ...236 Timer The timer provides a countdown timer for up to 99 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds 1 From home tap Apps Clock The Clock appears 2 Tap Timer 3 Use the keypad to set the length of the timer 4 Tap Start to begin the timer ...

Page 246: ...ies TV allows you to watch movies and TV shows purchased on Google Play You can stream instantly on your Android phone or download so you can watch from anywhere even when you are not connected Also get quick access to your personal video collection including those taken on your phone Learn more about Google Play Movies TV at play google com about movies From home tap Apps Play Movies TV Google Pl...

Page 247: ...well as songs you have loaded from your own music library The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Play Music library and instantly ready to play via streaming or download For more information about Google 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 Using Google Play Mu...

Page 248: ...in features of the Play Music app player screen Feature Description Return to music list Return to the music list Show music image album name Display music images and album names if available Music title artist Display music title and artist if available Repeat play next Repeat the current song or play the next song queued Options menu Access the options menu Previous song Play the previous song P...

Page 249: ...rganize music into playlists to fit every occasion 1 From home tap Apps Play Music The Play Music app opens to the library 2 Tap to listen to your library playlists or access Google Play Music online 3 Tap a song to play it Adding Currently Playing Music to a Playlist From the player view tap More options Add to playlist New playlist Playlist name The music is added to the playlist ...

Page 250: ...nd 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 or destination 1 From home tap Apps Maps Google Maps opens If prompted follow the onscreen instructions to accept terms of use ...

Page 251: ...Useful Apps and Features 242 2 Tap Search 3 Enter an address city facility name etc and then tap a candidate in the results list A map of the specified location opens ...

Page 252: ... Destination From the Maps app tap route icon 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 Operation for Maps From the Maps app tap Menu Help Google Search Search information saved on the phone and in phone applications as well as on the Internet Use Go...

Page 253: ...ere to search Using Google Now Google Now automatically searches for information based on search keywords used your current location etc and presents search results in the search screen Google Now also informs users of scheduled events To enable Google Now in the search window tap More options Settings Google Now On Yes I m in To use all of Google Now s functions ensure that Google Location Report...

Page 254: ... Features 245 Use Google Voice Search Use your voice to search instead of typing with Google Voice Search 1 From home tap Apps Voice Search The Voice Search window opens 2 Speak your search terms Search results appear ...

Page 255: ...m using it without your permission For more information see Screen Lock Gallery Using the Gallery application you can view pictures and watch videos that you ve taken with your phone s camera downloaded or copied to an optional memory card not included For pictures stored on an optional memory card you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping You can also set a picture as your contact pi...

Page 256: ...and Features 247 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 Select an album or tap a thumbnail to view the picture or video ...

Page 257: ...e pictures or record video Tap More options for options Available options depend on which Gallery screen you are viewing and may include Select item album Depending on the view tap albums or items to select them After selection you can tap More options again for options you can use with the selected item s Slideshow Choose options to create a slideshow for viewing your pictures and videos View Pho...

Page 258: ... Modify your picture Delete Erase the current picture More options Choose other options including Slideshow Create a slideshow Print Print the picture to a compatible Wi Fi printer not included Rename Change the name of the file Rotate left Rotate the image ninety degrees to the left Rotate right Rotate the image ninety degrees to the right Crop Adjust the size of the picture Set as Set the pictur...

Page 259: ...Change the name of the video file Details View file details Working with Photos While viewing a photo you can choose to delete the photo rotate or crop it and more Rotate and Save a Photo To rotate or save your photo follow the procedures below 1 From home tap Apps Gallery 2 Select a folder location such as Camera and tap an image to view your picture 3 Tap More options Rotate left or Rotate right...

Page 260: ...Gallery 2 Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to share 3 Tap the photo or video you want to send To select multiple pictures to send touch and hold a thumbnail to display the selection screen and then touch additional pictures 4 Tap the screen and then tap Share via Gmail or Email 5 Address and compose your message and then tap Send or Send Note If you have multiple email or ...

Page 261: ...om a variety of apps and social media sites such as Facebook Google Hangouts Instagram and more Available apps will vary depending on what you have installed on your phone 1 From home tap Apps Gallery 2 Tap the album that contains the photos or videos you want to send 3 Select the items you want to send 4 Tap the screen tap Share via and then tap the app you want to use 5 Follow the prompts to com...

Page 262: ...Useful Apps and Features 253 Memo Use your phone s memo app to save text memos lists and more 1 From home tap Apps Memo The memo list appears ...

Page 263: ...nt location This application allows you to launch a file if the associated application is already on your phone 1 From home tap Apps My Files 2 Folders display including Recent files View recently saved files Images View image files Videos View video files Audio View audio files Documents View document files Downloaded apps View downloaded apps DOWNLOAD HISTORY View all apps and files that have be...

Page 264: ... or folders 3 Tap a file or folder to open it NBA Game Time The award winning NBA Game Time is the official app to follow the NBA wherever you are From home tap Apps NBA Game Time The NBA Game Time app launches Messaging Messaging Plus gives you the highest quality video calling group chat and sharing experience on your mobile phone From home tap Apps Messaging The Messaging app launches NextRadio...

Page 265: ... The Scout app launches Social Networking Accounts Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts Stay connected with friends and family with Hangouts and see what everyone s talking about on YouTube and more Hangouts Hangouts is Google s instant messaging service Use it to communicate with other Hangout users and also use video calling Log in to a Google account beforehand see G...

Page 266: ...Useful Apps and Features 257 2 Tap New Hangout to start a new Hangout 3 Type a name email number or circle or select a contact from the list ...

Page 267: ...ll your chat history in the chat window tap More options Delete Delete Note You can use Hangouts as your phone s default messaging app or as a standalone IM app If you set Hangouts as the default messaging app the Messages app will be disabled For more information see Default Messaging App Settings Uber Search and find transportation service using the Uber app Request a ride and get picked up with...

Page 268: ...o continue playing the video in a floating window Drag the window to any location on the screen and use two fingers to pinch or spread to resize the floating window YouTube View videos uploaded to YouTube and upload your own videos to your YouTube account View YouTube Videos You can use the YouTube app to view videos on YouTube even if you aren t signed in to a YouTube account 1 From home tap Apps...

Page 269: ...video plays on your phone screen Tap the screen to pause or resume play while watching Post a Video to YouTube You can post videos to your YouTube account 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 YouTube The YouTube app launches ...

Page 270: ...s 261 2 Tap Options Uploads More options Upload The Open from menu appears 3 Select a video to upload Enter a title description and tags and select a privacy setting 4 Tap Upload The video is uploaded to your YouTube channel ...

Page 271: ...ve a music album stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your phone with any of the music apps just attach 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 See SD Card Avoid removing the battery or SD card while transferring data Data exchange may use...

Page 272: ...ble Insert the larger end of the cable to the USB charger accessory port 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 charging head to access it 2 When appears in the notifications area drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel ...

Page 273: ...the My Computer menu and open it 5 If available select a drive Card for SD card Phone for internal phone storage 6 Select a folder for example Music for songs and albums and copy files to it from your computer 7 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 t...

Page 274: ...o a Wireless Network Use the Wireless networks setting menu to enable your phone s Wi Fi radio and connect to an available Wi Fi network 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi The Wi Fi settings menu appears 2 Tap the ON OFF slider to turn Wi Fi on ...

Page 275: ...a household wireless LAN router is sometimes found on a sticker on the router WEP WPA KEY etc Contact the router manufacturer for information For 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 Note The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network you will not b...

Page 276: ...et your Wi Fi connection options 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi The Wi Fi settings menu appears 2 Tap the ON OFF slider 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 ON OFF slider again ...

Page 277: ...Connectivity 268 3 Tap More options Advanced The advanced Wi Fi settings menu appears 4 Configure your Wi Fi settings Your Wi Fi settings changes are saved ...

Page 278: ...move a Wi Fi Network You may wish to remove a connected Wi Fi network 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi The Wi Fi settings menu appears 2 Press and hold the name of the connected access point and then tap Forget network ...

Page 279: ...need to enter the correct password and other network settings if required to reconnect Wi Fi Direct Use Wi Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi Fi Direct devices using only Wi Fi without a wireless access point network or through the Internet 1 From home tap Apps Settings Wi Fi The Wi Fi settings menu appears ...

Page 280: ...ider to turn Wi Fi on Wi Fi is enabled You will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks 3 Tap More options Wi Fi Direct The Wi Fi Direct settings menu appears Wi Fi Direct and Wi Fi are unavailable at the same time ...

Page 281: ...ith a computer that connects to your phone via Hotspot or via Bluetooth 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 The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G data services although 3G service can also be used Important Use of the Hotspot fea...

Page 282: ...Connectivity 273 Set Up Hotspot 1 From home tap Apps Settings Hotspot and Tethering 2 Tap Hotspot ...

Page 283: ...ble 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 s hotspot is its Device Name You can change the name by tapping About device Device name from the main Settings screen 3 Select this phone and follow your onscreen instructions to enter the passk...

Page 284: ...ne s Internet connection with other devices via Bluetooth 1 From home tap Apps Settings Hotspot and Tethering 2 Tap Bluetooth tethering to enable the feature See Bluetooth Bluetooth tethering is enabled To disable Bluetooth tethering uncheck Bluetooth tethering ...

Page 285: ... depending on the transferred data Bluetooth Information Bluetooth is a technology that enables wireless connection with PCs Bluetooth devices with hands free features and other Bluetooth enabled devices 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...

Page 286: ...ity 277 To enable Bluetooth 1 From home tap Apps Settings Bluetooth The Bluetooth settings open 2 Tap the ON OFF slider to turn on Bluetooth Bluetooth is enabled To disable Bluetooth tap the ON OFF slider again ...

Page 287: ...es Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth devices Before pairing turn on Bluetooth on the other device and make sure it is visible or discoverable Pairing Bluetooth Devices 1 From home tap Apps Settings Bluetooth The Bluetooth settings open Nearby devices that are visible or discoverable appear in the Available devices list If a target device is not detected tap Scan to search again 2 Tap a device f...

Page 288: ... 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 ...

Page 289: ...our phone connects to the paired device The pairing and connection status is displayed below the device s name in the Bluetooth devices section When the device is connected to your phone the Bluetooth connected icon is displayed in the Status bar Depending on the type of device you have connected you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive phone calls Not...

Page 290: ...Types of Data You Can Share via Bluetooth You can share the following types of information depending on the device you are connected to Images and videos Calendar events Contacts Audio files The instructions below illustrate sharing information via Bluetooth by describing how to share a contact Sending Contacts Data via Bluetooth Note Your phone must be paired with another Bluetooth enabled device...

Page 291: ...Connectivity 282 2 Tap a contact to send 3 Tap More options Share name card Bluetooth ...

Page 292: ...Connectivity 283 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 ...

Page 293: ...ote Your phone must be paired with another Bluetooth enabled device in order to share information 1 When another device attempts to send a file to your phone via Bluetooth you will see a request to accept the file 2 Tap Accept The file is sent to your phone ...

Page 294: ...then tap the notification When you open a received file what happens next depends on the file type 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 received contacts are stored in the Contacts list ...

Page 295: ...ata usage Location Select your phone s location access options Printing Set up print services to enable printing from your phone More networks Set wireless and network functions including selecting a default messaging app accessing mobile network settings and setting up a Virtual Private Network VPN Sound Set ringtone operation tones etc Display Set wallpaper brightness etc Lock screen Set your ph...

Page 296: ...lable apps Battery Display the battery charge as a percentage on the Status bar and view battery usage by application and system process Storage View total and available system memory and mount unmount and format memory cards not included Security Set security features such as device administrators encryption and trusted credentials Activate this device Activate your device with the Boost Mobile n...

Page 297: ...Settings 288 Access Settings From home tap Apps Settings The settings menu opens ...

Page 298: ...hone is compatible with select TTY devices Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission Your phone and TTY device will connect using a special cable that plugs into your phone s headset jack If this cable was not provided with your TTY device contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable To turn TTY Mode on or...

Page 299: ...ngs TTY mode 3 Tap TTY Full TTY HCO or TTY VCO to turn TTY mode on or Tap TTY Off to turn TTY mode off Your phone s TTY mode is set Note When enabled TTY mode may impair the audio quality of non TTY devices connected to the headset jack ...

Page 300: ...mmunications unintelligible The problem encountered appears related to TTY equipment or software used by PSAPs This matter has been brought to the attention of the FCC and the wireless industry and the PSAP community are currently working to resolve this Wi Fi Settings 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 ...

Page 301: ...e ON OFF slider 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 ON OFF slider again 3 Tap a Wi Fi network enter the password and tap Connect ...

Page 302: ...ecurity protected Manually Scan for Wi Fi Networks To update the list of available Wi Fi networks perform a manual scan From Wi Fi settings tap More options Scan The list of available Wi Fi networks is updated Connect to a Wi Fi Network via WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is a network security standard that allows you to easily secure a wireless network connection between your phone and a router To ...

Page 303: ...om Wi Fi settings tap More options Advanced Keep Wi Fi on during sleep and then select a setting Allow Background Scanning for Wi Fi Networks Even When Wi Fi Is Turned Off From Wi Fi settings tap More options Advanced Always allow scanning to turn the option on or off Switch between Wi Fi and Cellular Service to Maintain a Stable Internet Connection From Wi Fi settings tap More options Advanced Sm...

Page 304: ...ngs tap the ON OFF slider to enable When enabled confirmation appears for your phone to be discoverable by other devices Follow the onscreen instructions Enable Your Phone to be Discoverable to Other Devices From Bluetooth settings tap your phone name Tap the phone name to toggle visible not visible setting The indication below the phone name shows its visibility status After the predetermined tim...

Page 305: ...ing is available when Bluetooth is enabled Enable Service from Paired Device From Bluetooth settings tap Settings next to a paired device name and then tap the listing under Profiles If a confirmation prompt appears follow the onscreen instructions This setting is available when Bluetooth is enabled This setting is available when the paired device is providing a service Tap the ON OFF switch to tu...

Page 306: ... menu to configure your Hotspot which allow you to share your phone s data service with multiple Wi Fi capable devices For more information on using Hotspot and Tethering see Hotspot and Tethering 1 From home tap Apps Settings Hotspot and Tethering 2 Tap Hotspot ...

Page 307: ...onfigure hotspot Network SSID enter a name for your hotspot and then tap Save Set Hotspot Security From the Hotspot window tap More options Configure hotspot Security select a security settings option and then tap Save Set Hotspot Password From the Hotspot window tap More options Configure hotspot Password enter a password and then tap Save Set Allowed Devices To select which devices are allowed t...

Page 308: ...ble Airplane mode your phone disconnects from all networks meaning you cannot use make calls send or receive messages or access the Internet It also disables other connectivity features such as Wi Fi and Bluetooth While in airplane mode you can use other features of your phone such as playing music watching videos or other applications To use Wi Fi and Bluetooth after turning on Airplane mode turn...

Page 309: ... Airplane mode to enable or disable the feature Data Usage Settings The Data usage menu lets you view your phone s mobile and Wi Fi data usage set data limits restrict hotspot usage and more 1 From home tap Apps Settings ...

Page 310: ...he Data usage window insert a check mark next to Alert me about data usage and then drag the horizontal warning slider up and down to set an amount Data usage amounts are approximate Actual amounts may differ This setting is available when Mobile data is enabled Enable Restrictions on Mobile Data Usage From the Data usage window tap Limit mobile data usage OK to enable restriction A check mark wil...

Page 311: ...pendent on your service plan Check with carrier and service plan for details This setting stops some apps and services from working unless your phone is connected to a Wi Fi network If a confirmation appears tap OK This setting is available when Limit mobile data usage is on Enable Auto Sync Data in Background From the Data usage window tap More options Auto sync data OK Changes made to accounts o...

Page 312: ...u select how your phone determines its location using the wireless networks GPS satellites both or neither Enable Location Services Before using any features that require location assistance you must enable your phone s location services 1 From home tap Apps Settings Location ...

Page 313: ...Settings 304 2 Tap the ON OFF switch to enable Location services Your phone s location services are enabled If you see a confirmation follow the onscreen instructions to connect ...

Page 314: ...Settings 305 Change Locating Method You can change the methods used for determining your location Note Location must be turned on to change locating method 1 From home tap Apps Settings 2 Tap Mode ...

Page 315: ... your phone via Wi Fi to an optional compatible printer not included Your phone and the optional printer must be connected to the same Wi Fi network Add and Set Up a Printer Before you can print to a printer you must add and set it up on your phone You ll need to know the IP address of the printer consult the printer s documentation for this information 1 From home tap Apps Settings Printing ...

Page 316: ...s of the printer Set Up a Printer Add a printer to a print service and configure settings Note Below settings are examples only Available settings will differ depending on the type of print service and printer you are using 1 From the Printing settings screen select a print service from the list 2 Tap the ON OFF switch to turn the service on The service must be on to add a printer 3 Tap More optio...

Page 317: ...saging app VPN mobile networks and roaming if available More Network Settings Options Setting Description Default messaging app Set a default text messaging app Mobile networks Set a network mode etc VPN Add a Virtual Private Network VPN Access More Networks Options From home tap Apps Settings More networks The More networks page appears ...

Page 318: ...pps 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 More networks 2 Tap Default messaging app ...

Page 319: ...default messaging app other than Messages for example Google Hangouts you will not be able to use the standard Messages app unless you restore it as the default messaging app Mobile Networks Settings Set options for network selection and data service 1 From home tap Apps Settings More networks ...

Page 320: ...ivate networks VPNs that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network such as your corporate network Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company s local network You can get this information from your net...

Page 321: ...ential Storage If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates you must first set up the phone s secure credential storage 1 From home tap Apps Settings Lock screen 2 Tap Screen lock Password ...

Page 322: ...ast eight characters without any spaces for the credential storage scroll down and confirm the password and then tap OK The password is set allowing secure credential storage 4 Tap Back to return to the main settings menu and then tap Security ...

Page 323: ...s and then tap your preferred system and user credentials Your secure credentials storage is set You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network Your network administrator can tell you how to do this ...

Page 324: ...Settings 315 Add a VPN Connection Use the More networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings More networks 2 Tap VPN The VPN settings window appears ...

Page 325: ...u want to add Information may include Name Type Server address PPP encryption MPPE and advanced options Set up all options according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator 4 Tap Save Your VPN is added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings window ...

Page 326: ... Disconnect from a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection connecting and disconnecting from the VPN is easy Access the VPN Settings Window 1 From home tap Apps Settings More networks 2 Tap VPN The VPN settings window appears ...

Page 327: ...t you want to connect to 2 When prompted enter your login credentials and then tap Connect You will connect to the selected VPN When you are connected a VPN connected icon appears in the notification area 3 Open the Web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate network ...

Page 328: ...Settings 319 Disconnect from a VPN 1 Drag the Status bar down to open the Notification panel 2 Tap the VPN connection to see details of the VPN connection ...

Page 329: ... ringtones and alerts to tap tones and notifications Sound Settings Overview The sound settings menu allows you to configure the following options Sound Setting Description Volume Set volume for ringtones alarms system features etc Ringtones Set your phone s default ringtone Notifications Set a tone for default phone notifications Vibrate when ringing Enable vibration when ringing Dialing keypad t...

Page 330: ...een lock sound Set a tone when locking unlocking the screen Emergency tone Set a tone for incoming emergency alerts Configure Sound Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Sound 2 Set your sound options Your sound settings are saved and applied ...

Page 331: ...ng low battery notifications and voice recording Notification panel Set options menu for the Notification panel including brightness adjustment and quick menu items Brightness Set the display brightness Auto rotate screen Set whether to allow the screen to rotate the display with the phone orientation where applicable Screen timeout Set a screen timeout duration Note Longer durations drain the bat...

Page 332: ...Settings 323 Access Display Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Display 2 Set your display options Your display settings are saved and applied ...

Page 333: ...Settings 324 Home Settings Select the TouchWiz home display theme or a custom display theme if available 1 From home tap Apps Settings Home 2 Configure your home settings Your display theme is changed ...

Page 334: ...the screen enter the correct PIN or enter the correct password to unlock the phone s control keys buttons and touchscreen In order from least secure to most secure the available screen lock options are None Swipe Pattern PIN Password Important To protect your phone and data from unauthorized access it is recommended that you use the highest security level available Password protection It is also r...

Page 335: ...Settings 326 2 Tap Screen lock The Select screen lock menu opens Use Swipe to Unlock the Screen From the Select screen lock menu tap Swipe to save the setting The screen lock is set ...

Page 336: ...om the Select screen lock menu tap Pattern 2 Draw the screen unlock pattern by connecting at least four dots in a vertical horizontal or diagonal direction Lift your finger from the screen when finished The phone records the pattern 3 Tap Continue ...

Page 337: ...en 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 If you fail to draw the correct unlock pattern on the screen after five attempts you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again ...

Page 338: ...nlock screen pattern from home tap Apps Settings Lock Screen Screen lock Use a Screen Unlock PIN 1 From the Select screen lock menu tap PIN 2 Enter a PIN tap Continue re enter your PIN and tap OK to save the 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 ...

Page 339: ...set If you fail to enter the correct password after five attempts you will be prompted to wait for 30 seconds before you can try again Important To protect your phone and data from unauthorized access it is recommended that you use the screen unlock password highest security It is also recommended that you frequently change your password to ensure the safety of your phone and personal data ...

Page 340: ...k 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 Screen lock 3 Draw your unlock screen pattern enter your PIN or enter your password ...

Page 341: ...ing on the screen lock selected Lock Screen Setting Description Screen Lock Set your screen lock Dual clock Show both local and home time zones when roaming Show date Display the date on the Lock screen Camera shortcut Display a shortcut to the camera app for taking pictures without unlocking the screen Owner information Show your information on the Lock screen Unlock effect Set the effect shown w...

Page 342: ...ou draw it Lock automatically Screen will be locked in 5 seconds after the screen automatically turns off Lock instantly with power key Lock the screen whenever you press the Power Lock Key Access Lock Screen Options From home tap Apps Settings Lock screen The Lock screen settings menu opens ...

Page 343: ... a TTY device Hearing aids Improve the sound quality of device when used with hearing aids Ringtones and keypad tones Select or create your default ringtone set the phone to vibrate when ringing and play a tone when the dialing keypad is tapped Noise reduction Suppress background noise during calls Voicemail settings Configure your voicemail US dialing Replace with the international dialing code e...

Page 344: ...ication Manager Check installed applications and running applications Apps Settings Overview Items that can be checked in the Apps settings menu are the following Apps Setting Description Downloaded Check downloaded apps SD Card Check apps on your optional installed SD card Running Check running apps All Check all apps ...

Page 345: ...s Application manager 2 Tap items to view details Check your application settings condition and access additional options Note Depending on the app and its location you may be able to force the app closed uninstall or disable the app clear cache and data and more ...

Page 346: ...he 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 2 Tap Accounts Add account An Add account window appears ...

Page 347: ...llow 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 2 Tap Accounts account name The account settings menu appears ...

Page 348: ...and Reset Overview The following options are available in the Back up and 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 the account used to back up data Automatic restore When reinstalling an application backed up settings and data will be restored Factory data reset Reset...

Page 349: ...p Apps Settings Backup and reset The Backup and reset menu opens 2 Set options The backup and reset settings are applied and saved If you are performing a Factory data reset follow the prompts to confirm the data removal The phone will erase all data and reboot ...

Page 350: ...reset on your phone you may want to unmount the microSD card to avoid losing any data you may have stored on it From home tap Apps Settings Storage Unmount SD card to unmount the storage card 1 From home tap Apps Settings Backup and reset The Backup and reset menu opens ...

Page 351: ...Settings 342 2 From the Backup and reset menu tap Factory data reset 3 Read the factory data reset information page and tap Reset device ...

Page 352: ... manage accessibility related applications Accessibility Settings Overview The following Accessibility options may be configured Accessibility Option Description Direct access Open your accessibility settings by pressing the Home Key three times in quick succession Answering ending calls Answer calls by pressing the Home Key and end calls by pressing the Power Lock Key Single tap mode Dismiss or s...

Page 353: ...ng the Power Lock Key and touching the screen Text to speech options Set options for the Google text to speech feature Flash notification Use the camera flash to notify you of notifications Turn off all sounds Mute all phone sounds for privacy Google subtitles CC Display closed captions from Google when available Samsung subtitles CC Display closed captions from Samsung when available Mono audio S...

Page 354: ...us and keyboards select and configure keyboard settings configure speech input settings and set your phone s mouse trackpad options Language and Input Settings Overview You can set the following options in the Language and input settings menu Language and Input Setting Description Language Set the language for your display and menus Default Set the default method for entering text Samsung keyboard...

Page 355: ...eed of the pointer for a mouse trackpad Access Language and Input Setting Options 1 From home tap Apps Settings Language and input The Language and input settings menu opens 2 Set options The language and input settings are applied and saved Select the Default Language for Your Phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings Language and input Language 2 Tap an available language ...

Page 356: ...nstructions Set Output for Text to Speech Output From the Language and input settings menu tap Text to speech output tap a settings option and follow the onscreen instructions Set Speed of Pointer for Mouse Trackpad From the Language and input settings menu tap Pointer speed drag the bar to adjust the speed and tap OK Date and Time Settings Use the Date and Time settings menu either to automatical...

Page 357: ...when Automatic time zone is disabled Use 24 hour format Enable or disable 24 hour format Select date format Set the date display format Access Date and Time Options 1 From home tap Apps Settings Date and time 2 Set available date and time options Your date and time settings are applied and saved ...

Page 358: ...e number of usable apps turning off mobile data when the screen is off and turning off connectivity features such as Wi Fi and Bluetooth Turn On Ultra Power Saving Mode 1 From home tap Apps Settings Ultra power saving mode 2 Tap the ON OFF switch and follow the prompts to enable Ultra power saving mode Ultra power saving mode is activated ...

Page 359: ...Settings 350 Turn Off Ultra Power Saving Mode 1 From home tap More options Turn off Ultra power saving mode 2 Tap Turn off to disable Ultra power saving mode The phone returns to normal power mode ...

Page 360: ...which functions are consuming your battery s charge and at what percentage You can also display the battery charge remaining as a percentage on the Status bar 1 From home tap Apps Settings Battery 2 Tap Show battery percentage to display the percentage of battery charge remaining on the Status bar ...

Page 361: ...Settings 352 3 Tap items to view details Check your battery condition and access additional options ...

Page 362: ...ce free space in your phone memory and in an optional installed SD card The following are listed System memory Used space Cached data Miscellaneous files Available space Unmount SD card If an optional SD card is installed tap to unmount the card to allow for safe removal Mount SD card If an optional SD card is installed tap to mount the card and make it available for use Format SD card If an optio...

Page 363: ...Settings 354 Access Storage Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Storage 2 View memory usage for the different types of information stored in your phone s memory Tap an item for more information ...

Page 364: ...usic documents and other data on your phone Important You can damage a microSD card by improper installation Please be careful when inserting removing or handling it Install a microSD Card Follow the instructions below to install an optional memory card not included 1 Remove the battery cover Lift gently in the direction shown ...

Page 365: ...Insert SD card Insert SD Card all the way gently without bending and with terminals facing down Insert only SD Cards 3 Attach the battery cover Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover ...

Page 366: ...SD card from your phone Important Before removing an optional installed microSD card you must unmount the card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card For more information see Unmount a microSD Card 1 Using the slot provided gently lift the cover off the phone ...

Page 367: ...Settings 358 2 Carefully slide the card out of the slot 3 Replace the battery compartment cover making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover ...

Page 368: ...Settings 359 Access Storage Settings 1 From home tap Apps Settings Storage 2 The total space and available space on the microSD card are displayed ...

Page 369: ... your storage settings Security Settings The Security settings menus let you set encryption options password visibility administrator settings and credential storage options Security Settings Overview Many security settings are dependent on Screen lock settings SIM lock settings etc The following table outlines the settings available through the Security settings menu Security Setting Description ...

Page 370: ...ted CA certificates Install from phone storage Install certificates from storage Clear credentials Remove all credentials from the phone Access Security Settings Before using any features that require location assistance you must enable your phone s location services 1 From home tap Apps Settings Security The Security settings menu opens 2 Set your security options Your security settings are appli...

Page 371: ...ecking the status of an in service phone 1 From home tap Apps Settings Activate this device The Device Self Service menu appears 2 Follow the onscreen prompts to activate your phone or review your summary Your phone activates To check your device usage go to http www boostmobile com or dial 611 on your phone and we will be happy to assist you ...

Page 372: ...ware version Hardware version Check your current hardware version Status Check your phone s status Legal information Check copyright information terms of use etc Device name Change the name of your device other devices see this name when using Hotspot or Bluetooth Model number Check the phone s model number Android version Check the Android version number Baseband version Check the phone s baseban...

Page 373: ...spective owners 2014 Samsung Samsung and Galaxy are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Android Chrome Gmail Google Maps Play Music Play Movies TV Play Books Play Newsstand Play Games Drive YouTube Photos Hangouts Google Mobile Services and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc Other marks are property of their respective owners Screen images simulated Appearance of device may vary The act...

Page 374: ... the application See Uninstall an App Problem Cannot use phone mail or Internet Solution 1 Check whether you are in an area where signal is weak or outside of service Solution 2 Power the phone on again Solution 3 Is the phone in Airplane mode To check whether Airplane mode is enabled From home tap Apps Settings Airplane mode Solution 4 Is mobile data disabled To check that mobile data is enabled ...

Page 375: ...ces 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 service tools from Boost Zone From home tap App Boost Zone You can also dial directly for access to certain information Dial BAL to check account balance Dial ADD to ma...

Page 376: ...r where available Pay Anytime with a Credit Debit Card Dial ADD to add money from your phone or visit My Account at boostmobile com to do 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 ...

Page 377: ...let 217 Boost Zone 217 Brightness 322 Browser Bookmark 184 History 186 Launch connection 183 Settings 189 Windows 187 Calculator 218 Calendar 220 Add event 221 Sync Exchange ActiveSync calendar 228 View events 223 Call Forwarding 116 Call Logs Make call from 101 Call Waiting 113 Caller ID 112 Camera 193 Settings 213 Take a picture 193 Viewfinder 195 Car Kit Connect 280 Charger Accessory Port 3 Chr...

Page 378: ...55 Labels 150 Mute threads 153 New messages 148 Read and reply 148 Read messages 148 Report phishing 157 Report spam 157 Search 156 Send message 146 Share pictures 203 Switch accounts 161 Google Chrome 191 Create account 50 Hangouts 256 Sign in 56 Voice search 245 Google Maps 241 Google Play Find and install apps 60 Help 67 Store 59 Google Play Books 237 Google Play Games 237 Google Play Movies TV...

Page 379: ...contacts 123 Phone Status 363 Phone Update PRL 74 Profile 73 Software 70 Pictures Crop 201 Rotate 199 Share via Bluetooth 209 Share via email 203 Share via messaging 206 Take with camera 193 View 197 Pinch 27 Play Music 238 Play Store 59 Find and install apps 60 Pointer Speed 346 Power Key 3 Power Off 22 Power On 21 Power Saving Mode 349 PRL Update 74 Reject Incoming Call 95 Ringtone 320 Rotate 26...

Page 380: ...On 21 Typing 47 Uber 258 Ultra Power Saving Mode 349 Video App 258 Pop Up Play 259 Video Camera Record video 196 Videos Record 196 Share via Bluetooth 209 Share via messaging 206 Share via YouTube 211 View 197 Visual Voicemail 104 Listen to multiple messages 107 Options 108 Review 106 Set up 105 Settings 110 Voice Search 245 346 Voice Typing 48 Configuring 49 Using 48 Voicemail Display name 112 Gr...

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