Contents
Getting started............................................................................... 7
About this User guide........................................................................ 7
Overview............................................................................................ 7
Assembly........................................................................................... 8
Screen protection.............................................................................10
Starting your device for the first time...............................................10
Why do I need a Google™ account?...............................................11
Device security.............................................................................12
Making sure your device is protected..............................................12
Screen lock...................................................................................... 12
Unlocking your device automatically............................................... 14
SIM card protection......................................................................... 17
Finding the identification number of your device.............................18
Finding a lost device ....................................................................... 19
Learning the basics...................................................................... 21
Using the touchscreen..................................................................... 21
Locking and unlocking the screen................................................... 23
Home screen....................................................................................23
Application screen........................................................................... 25
Navigating applications....................................................................26
Widgets............................................................................................ 26
Shortcuts and folders...................................................................... 27
Background and themes..................................................................28
Taking a screenshot......................................................................... 29
Notifications..................................................................................... 29
Icons in the status bar..................................................................... 31
Application overview........................................................................33
Battery and maintenance............................................................. 35
Charging your device....................................................................... 35
Battery and power management..................................................... 36
Updating your device.......................................................................37
Maintenance using a computer....................................................... 38
Storage and memory....................................................................... 39
Backing up and restoring content....................................................41
Downloading applications............................................................44
Downloading applications from Google Play™............................... 44
Downloading applications from other sources................................ 44
Internet and networks.................................................................. 45
Browsing the web............................................................................ 45
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Internet and MMS settings ............................................................. 45
Wi-Fi.................................................................................................46
Sharing your mobile data connection.............................................. 48
Controlling data usage.....................................................................49
Selecting mobile networks...............................................................50
Virtual private networks (VPNs)........................................................51
Synchronising data on your device..............................................52
Synchronising with online accounts................................................ 52
Synchronising with Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®................. 52
Basic settings...............................................................................54
Accessing settings...........................................................................54
Volume settings................................................................................54
Do not disturb mode settings.......................................................... 55
Screen settings................................................................................ 56
Application settings......................................................................... 57
Resetting your applications............................................................. 58
Daydream.........................................................................................59
Language settings............................................................................59
Date and time...................................................................................60
X-Reality™ for mobile...................................................................... 60
Super-vivid mode.............................................................................60
Enhancing the sound output............................................................61
Noise cancellation............................................................................61
Multiple user accounts.....................................................................61
Typing text....................................................................................64
On-screen keyboard........................................................................ 64
Phonepad.........................................................................................65
Entering text using voice input........................................................ 66
Editing text....................................................................................... 66
Personalising the on-screen keyboard............................................ 67
Calling.......................................................................................... 69
Making calls..................................................................................... 69
Receiving calls................................................................................. 70
Ongoing calls................................................................................... 72
Using the call log............................................................................. 72
Forwarding calls...............................................................................73
Restricting calls................................................................................73
Multiple calls.................................................................................... 74
Conference calls.............................................................................. 74
Voicemail..........................................................................................75
Emergency calls...............................................................................75
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Contacts.......................................................................................76
Transferring contacts....................................................................... 76
Searching and viewing contacts......................................................77
Adding and editing contacts............................................................78
Adding medical and emergency contact information...................... 79
Favourites and groups..................................................................... 80
Sending contact information............................................................81
Avoiding duplicate entries in the Contacts application................... 81
Backing up contacts........................................................................ 81
Messaging and chat.....................................................................83
Reading and sending messages......................................................83
Organising your messages.............................................................. 84
Calling from a message................................................................... 85
Messaging settings.......................................................................... 85
Instant messaging and video chat................................................... 85
Email.............................................................................................86
Setting up email............................................................................... 86
Sending and receiving email messages...........................................86
Organising your email messages.....................................................87
Email account settings.....................................................................88
Gmail™............................................................................................ 88
Music............................................................................................90
Transferring music to your device....................................................90
Listening to music............................................................................90
Music home screen menu................................................................91
Playlists............................................................................................ 92
Sharing music.................................................................................. 93
Enhancing the sound....................................................................... 93
Recognising music with TrackID™.................................................. 93
FM radio....................................................................................... 95
Listening to the radio....................................................................... 95
Favourite radio channels..................................................................96
Sound settings................................................................................. 96
Camera.........................................................................................97
Taking photos and recording videos................................................97
Face detection................................................................................. 98
Using Smile Shutter™ to capture smiling faces.............................. 98
Adding the geographical position to your photos........................... 99
General camera settings.................................................................. 99
Still camera settings.......................................................................103
Video camera settings................................................................... 107
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Photos and videos in Album...................................................... 110
Viewing photos and videos............................................................110
Sharing and managing photos and videos.................................... 111
Editing photos with the Photo editor application...........................112
Editing videos with the Video editor application............................113
Hiding photos and videos.............................................................. 113
Album home screen menu............................................................. 114
Viewing your photos on a map...................................................... 115
Videos.........................................................................................117
Watching videos in the Video application...................................... 117
Transferring video content to your device..................................... 118
Managing video content................................................................ 118
Movie Creator................................................................................ 118
Connectivity............................................................................... 120
Mirroring the screen of your device on a TV using a cable............120
Mirroring the screen of your device wirelessly on a TV................. 120
Sharing content with DLNA Certified™ devices............................ 121
Connecting your device to USB accessories................................ 123
Connecting your device to a DUALSHOCK™ series wireless
controller........................................................................................ 124
NFC................................................................................................124
Bluetooth® wireless technology.................................................... 126
Smart apps and features that save you time............................. 129
Controlling accessories and settings with Smart Connect™........ 129
Using your device as a fitness hub with ANT+™...........................131
Using your device as a wallet........................................................ 131
Travel and maps......................................................................... 132
Using location services.................................................................. 132
Google Maps™ and navigation..................................................... 132
Using data traffic when travelling.................................................. 133
Using your device with a car infotainment system........................ 133
Airplane mode................................................................................134
Calendar and alarm clock.......................................................... 135
Calendar.........................................................................................135
Alarm and clock............................................................................. 136
Accessibility............................................................................... 139
Magnification gestures...................................................................139
Large text....................................................................................... 139
Colour correction........................................................................... 139
Simple Home screen......................................................................139
Hearing aid compatibility............................................................... 140
TalkBack.........................................................................................140
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TTY (Teletypewriter) mode............................................................. 140
Slow talk........................................................................................ 140
Support and legal.......................................................................141
Support application....................................................................... 141
Help in menus and applications.....................................................141
Running diagnostic tests on your device.......................................141
Restarting, resetting and repairing.................................................141
Help us improve our software........................................................143
Warranty, SAR and usage guidelines.............................................143
Recycling your device....................................................................143
Legal information........................................................................... 144
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