Using your smartphone
Turning on for the first time
To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you can use your smartphone.
Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup.
Sign in to or create a Google account
If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information with a google account.
During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to your account, which will be used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If you do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip.
Creating multiple Google accounts
You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts. Open the Application menu and then tap Settings > Add account.
Entering your PIN
When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a PIN using the onscreen number pad.
Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN each time you switch on the phone function.
Activating a new SIM card
If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require activation. Contact your network operator for details on how to do this.
Locking your smartphone
If you will not use your smartphone for a while, briefly press the power button to lock access. This saves power and ensures your smartphone does not unintentionally use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one minute.
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Waking your smartphone
If the screen is off and the smartphone does not react to any taps on the screen or front panel button, then it has been locked and is in sleep mode.
Press the power button to wake your smartphone.
Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger from one side of the screen to the other (it works both ways).
For additional security, you may set an unlock pattern, a set of dots that must be touched in the correct order to access the phone. Open the
Application menu and then tap Settings >
Security > Screen lock.
Note: If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to "Unlock pattern" on
page 53.
You may also directly enter the lock screen applications at the bottom of the screen.
Tap the icon and slide your finger to the left or right across to quickly access the
application. To change the lock screen applications, see "Managing the lock screen" on page 17.
Using the touchscreen
Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information.
Use your finger to tap the screen.
Tap: Touch the screen once to open items and select options.
Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and images.
Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.
Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the screen in the direction that you want to scroll.
Android keyboard
This is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that allows you to enter text. Tap and hold a key with numbers at the top to select alternative characters, such as letters with accents.
Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special characters, and then tap the ALT key to see even more.
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You can choose another input language by tapping and holding the comma key.
Alternatively, you can open the Application menu and then tap Settings >
Language & input. Then tap the Settings button next to "Android keyboard" >
Input languages. The keyboard layout changes according to the selected language.
After setting up more than one language, the world button appears next to the space bar. Tap this button to quickly toggle between multiple input languages.
Text assistance
The Android keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. In the Application menu, tap Settings > Language & input and then tap the Settings button to the right of Android keyboard. From here you can enable or disable several keyboard-related settings.
Changing the text input method
To change the input method, in the Application menu tap Settings > Language &
input > Default and then select your preferred input method.
Predictive text
Both Swype and Android keyboard provide predictive text input for the browser. As you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text.
Swype
Swype is a fast way to enter text. It allows you to type with one continuous motion across the screen keyboard; you create a word by drawing through letters.
Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from letter to letter, lifting up only after the last letter. Swype will insert spaces where necessary.
Swype will usually add a double letter in a word when needed, but you can help Swype recognize you want a double letter by scribbling slightly or making a loop on the letter. For example, to get the "ll" in "hello", scribble (or make a loop) on the "l" key.
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When there are multiple suggestions for the word you want to enter, Swype displays a Word Choice
List. To accept the default word in the Word Choice
List, just keep Swyping. Otherwise, scroll through the list by dragging your finger, and tap the word you want.
Press and hold the Swype key to access settings, features, updates, preferences, and help.
Tap the +!= button to see numbers and special characters; tap the page
(shift) key to see even more.
Additional keys vary depending on the type of text you enter, e.g. a key to add a smiley is available when typing a text message. Like other keys, tap and hold for additional options.
To change the input method, open the Notification area (see "Status and notification area" on page 17.) and tap Choose input method.
Text assistance
The Swype keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. In the
Application menu, tap Settings > Language & input and then tap the Settings button to the right of Swype. You can also tap and hold the Swype key . From here you can enable or disable the following:
Function Description
How to Swype Learn how to use the Swype keyboard.
Preferences Change your text input preferences.
Set the language used by the keyboard.
Language
Options
Swype Connect
• Add contact names and words used in posts to your personal dictionary.
• Change data settings.
Check words added you your personal dictionary.
Personal dictionary
Updates Check for application and dictionary updates.
The Home screen
After rebooting, your smartphone will display the home screen. This screen gives you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These
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display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and direct access to applications and other frequently used features of your smartphone.
Time and Status
Search
Application menu
Navigation
At the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays default applications. Tap an icon to open the application. Tap the Application icon in the middle of the application dock to view your applications. To change applications, see
"Changing application dock icons" on page 16.
Search
To search for applications, files or for information on the Internet, tap the
Google icon in the top-left corner.
Simply enter the text you want to find and tap or tap one of the suggestions, applications or files shown in the list.
Voice search
If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search
request. See "Voice search" on page 31.
Navigation
To navigate through menus and options, three (or more) icons are shown in the bottom-left corner.
Back
Back Home
Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a menu.
This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (such as if the keyboard or list of recent applications is shown).
Home
Recent
Hide
Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen.
Recent
Tap this icon to see recently opened applications. Tap an application to open it, or
tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen. See "Multitasking" on page 20.
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The extended Home screen
The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you more room to add icons, widgets or features. To view the extended screen, slide your finger to the left or right.
Personalizing the Home screen
You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper.
Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets
To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu icon in the bottom-center of the Home screen.
Tap APPS to see a list of shortcuts to applications you can drag to a Home screen.
Tap WIDGETS to see small applications and links (such as custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add to a Home screen. Widgets are small applications that display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to applications or special functions.
To move an App or Widget to the Home screen, tap and hold an item until it is selected. The Home screen will open.
Drag the item to any free area on the screen. To view information about the App or Widget, drag it to the icon at the top of the screen.
To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the screen in that direction. Release the item when it is positioned correctly.
To remove a shortcut or widget from the Home screen, tap and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen.
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Resizing widgets
Some widgets can be resized. As soon as you place a widget on the Home screen, you can resize it by dragging the corners.
To resize a widget that is already on the Home screen, tap and hold the widget.
Once the Remove icon appears, release the widget. If the widget is resizable, you will be able to drag the sides of the widget to resize it.
Adding or removing folders
You can also add folders to your Home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop an application icon onto another application icon in the Home screen. This will create an Unnamed Folder. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder to rename it.
To delete an application shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the applications inside and then tap and hold the application icon that you want to remove. Drag and drop the icon on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen.
To delete a folder, tap and hold on the folder and then drag and drop the folder on
Remove that will appear at the top of the screen.
Changing application dock icons
You can set icons for installed applications in the application dock. Open the
Application menu and find the application you want to add. Tap and hold the icon, then drag it to any open position in the dock. Dragging the new application to an existing dock icon will create a folder for both icons.
To remove an icon from the dock, tap and hold the icon to select it. Either drag the icon to a different location outside the dock or to Remove at the top of the screen.
Changing the wallpaper
Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen. Tap the Wallpaper tab to change the lock screen and home wallpaper. You can choose from images stored in the
Gallery, standard wallpapers, Live Wallpapers featuring animated or interactive backgrounds, or Video Wallpapers enabling you to use videos as your background.
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Managing the lock screen
Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen. Tap the Lock screen manager tab to turn on and off lock screen icons or change which lock screen icons appear.
Changing home screen settings
Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen. Tap the Home screen settings tab to modify sliding effects. You can change the transition effect when scrolling to different screens. In addition, you can turn on and off automatic scrolling and cycle scrolling.
The Application menu
To access the Application menu, on the Home screen tap in the center of the dock.
Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe the page to the left or right to see more applications.When you are on the last page of applications, swipe to the left to see widgets available on your tablet, or tap WIDGETS at the top of the page.
Tap the Play Store icon to open Google Play to view and purchase apps and/or digital media.
To quickly jump to applications or widgets, tap APPS or
WIDGETS at the top of the Application menu.
Note: All images are for reference only. The applications installed on your device can be different from the applications shown in illustrations.
Status and notification area
The Notification area is at the top of the screen.
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This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your phone’s status. The left side of the Notification area displays event icons that indicate a new event (such as a new message). The icons on the right side indicate signal strength, connection, battery status and the time.
Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more information about new events adjust commonly used settings.
Connection icons
Icon Description
Connected to GPRS mobile network
Connected to EDGE mobile network
Connected to 3G mobile network
Icon
Connected to HSDPA network
Description
Roaming
Cellular signal strength
Bluetooth is on
Bluetooth connected
Mobile data transferring
Connected to a wireless network
No signal
Airplane mode (Wireless connectivity disconnected.
Please disable airplane mode before trying to make a call.)
USB tethering is activated USB and wireless tethering are activated
Wireless tethering is activated
Battery icons
Icon Description
Battery is very low
Battery is low
Battery is charging
Icon Description
Battery is partially drained
Battery is full
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Notification icons
Icon Description
Alarm is set
Speakerphone is on
New Gmail message
New/unread SMS/MMS
Problem with sending SMS/MMS
New Google Talk message
New voicemail
Upcoming event
Syncing data
Warning, open the notification area for more information
SD card or USB storage is full
An open wireless network is available
Phone is connected to PC via
USB
Carrier data use threshold exceeded
Connected to or disconnected from virtual private network
(VPN)
Icon Description
SIM card is invalid or not installed
Vibrate mode
Ringer is silenced
Phone microphone is off
Application update available
System update available
Missed call
Song is playing
More notifications
GPS is on
Receiving location data from
GPS
Uploading data
Downloading data
Download finished
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Multitasking
You can have multiple applications open at the same time.
To open a new application, tap to return to the Home screen, then start the new application.
To view your active applications, tap to go to the application.
. Then tap an icon
Tip: To prolong battery life, it is better to close an application when you’ve finished using it. Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu button and selecting Exit (if available).
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