LG G-Flex User manual

User Guide

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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone............................................................................................................. 1
Activate Your Phone........................................................................................................... 2
Make Your First Call ........................................................................................................... 3
Set Up Your Voicemail........................................................................................................ 3
Sprint Account Information and Help................................................................................... 4
Sprint Account Passwords........................................................................................... 4
Manage Your Account................................................................................................. 4
Sprint Support Services............................................................................................... 5
Phone Basics............................................................................................................................. 6
Your Phone Overview......................................................................................................... 6
Plug & Pop.......................................................................................................................... 9
Turn Your Phone On and Off.............................................................................................. 9
Turn Your Screen On and Off............................................................................................10
Lock and Unlock Your Phone.............................................................................................11
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature..........................................................12
Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................13
Guest Mode.......................................................................................................................14
Setting Up Guest Mode ..............................................................................................14
Using Guest Mode......................................................................................................15
Hardware Key Control Mode..............................................................................................15
Battery and Charger...........................................................................................................15
Extend Your Battery Life.............................................................................................17
Phone Function Keys.........................................................................................................18
Menu Key...................................................................................................................18
Work with Menus........................................................................................................18
Notifications Panel......................................................................................................20
Home Key...................................................................................................................21
Back Key....................................................................................................................21

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Your Home Screen............................................................................................................21
Home Screen..............................................................................................................21
Extended Home Screen..............................................................................................22
Use the Applications Key............................................................................................23
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch..............................................................23
Applications................................................................................................................25
Customize Your Home Screen....................................................................................28
Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen.........................................................29
Change the Phone's Wallpaper ..................................................................................30
Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen....................................................30
Access Recently-Used Applications............................................................................31
Slide Aside .................................................................................................................31
Home Screen Clean View...........................................................................................32
Quick Access..............................................................................................................33
Change the Screen Orientation...................................................................................33
Status Bar..........................................................................................................................33
Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard...........................................................................36
Tips for Editing Text....................................................................................................39
Search Your Phone and the Web.......................................................................................40
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry...................................................................40
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command.........................................................41
Using Clip Tray..................................................................................................................41
Text Link............................................................................................................................41
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................43
HD™ Voice........................................................................................................................43
Make Phone Calls..............................................................................................................43
Call Using the Phone Dialer........................................................................................43
Dialing Options...........................................................................................................44
Missed Call Notification ..............................................................................................45
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................45
In-Call Options............................................................................................................46
Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses..............................................................46
Dial From the Contacts List.........................................................................................47

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Use Direct Dialing.......................................................................................................47
Plus (+) Code Dialing..................................................................................................47
Receive Phone Calls..........................................................................................................48
Visual Voicemail ................................................................................................................49
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................49
Review Visual Voicemail.............................................................................................49
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages .......................................................................50
Visual Voicemail Options............................................................................................50
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...........................................................................51
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu..................................................52
Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu...........................................................52
Voicemail(Traditional)........................................................................................................52
Set Up Voicemail........................................................................................................52
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................53
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................53
Phone Call Options............................................................................................................54
Caller ID .....................................................................................................................54
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................54
3-way Calling..............................................................................................................55
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................55
In-call Options.............................................................................................................56
Set Up Speed Dialing.........................................................................................................57
Call Logs............................................................................................................................58
Save a Phone Number.......................................................................................................60
Find a Phone Number........................................................................................................60
Text-to-Speech..................................................................................................................61
Contacts....................................................................................................................................62
Get Started with Contacts..................................................................................................62
Add a Contact....................................................................................................................63
Add a Contact to Your Favorites........................................................................................64
Edit a Contacts Entry.........................................................................................................64
Communicate with Your Contacts......................................................................................67
Import, Export, and Share Contacts...................................................................................69

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Import Contacts From Your Internal Storage...............................................................69
Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage....................................................................69
Share a Contact..........................................................................................................69
Joining and Separating Contacts................................................................................70
Accounts and Messaging..........................................................................................................71
Gmail.................................................................................................................................71
Create a Google Account............................................................................................71
Sign In to Your Google Account..................................................................................71
Access Gmail..............................................................................................................72
Send a Gmail Message ..............................................................................................74
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages...........................................................................75
Change Gmail Settings...............................................................................................77
Email .................................................................................................................................78
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP)......................................................................79
Corporate Email (Outlook)..........................................................................................80
Open Email.................................................................................................................81
Create and Send Email...............................................................................................81
Reply to or Delete an Email Message.........................................................................82
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings............................................................82
Text and Multimedia Messaging.........................................................................................85
Compose Text Messages...........................................................................................85
Read and Reply to Text Messages.............................................................................85
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...........................................................................86
Save and Resume a Draft Message ...........................................................................87
Managing Message Conversations.............................................................................87
Delete Messages........................................................................................................89
Text and Multimedia Message Options.......................................................................90
Social Networking Accounts...............................................................................................92
Facebook....................................................................................................................92
Google Hangouts........................................................................................................92
Synchronize Accounts .......................................................................................................93
Synchronize Your Google Account.............................................................................93
Synchronize Your Corporate Account.........................................................................94

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Apps and Entertainment............................................................................................................96
Google Play Store..............................................................................................................96
Sprint ID.............................................................................................................................97
Sprint Applications.............................................................................................................98
Music.................................................................................................................................99
Google Play Music......................................................................................................99
Music Player...............................................................................................................99
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files....................................................................100
YouTube..........................................................................................................................101
GPS Navigation...............................................................................................................101
Google Maps™.........................................................................................................101
Scout™ by Telenav ..................................................................................................103
Web and Data.........................................................................................................................105
Connect Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................105
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network.................................................................105
Add a Wi-Fi Network.................................................................................................106
Wi-Fi Direct...............................................................................................................107
4G ............................................................................................................................107
Your User Name.......................................................................................................108
Launch a Web Connection........................................................................................108
Browser ...........................................................................................................................108
Learn to Navigate the Browser .................................................................................108
Go to a Specific Website...........................................................................................110
Browser Menu ..........................................................................................................110
Adjust Browser Settings............................................................................................111
Create Website Settings...........................................................................................112
Create Bookmarks....................................................................................................112
Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks)........................113
Sprint Spark LTE ......................................................................................................113
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)........................................................................................114
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection.................................................................114
Set Up Secure Credential Storage............................................................................114
Add a VPN Connection.............................................................................................114

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Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN.....................................................................115
Camera and Video..................................................................................................................116
Take Pictures...................................................................................................................116
Camera Settings.......................................................................................................116
Multi-point Autofocus................................................................................................118
Super Zooming.........................................................................................................118
Shot & Clear.............................................................................................................118
View Your Pictures ...................................................................................................119
Gallery Options.........................................................................................................119
Assign Pictures.........................................................................................................120
Record Videos.................................................................................................................121
Video Settings ..........................................................................................................121
Dual Recording.........................................................................................................122
Tracking Zoom..........................................................................................................123
Audio Zoom..............................................................................................................124
Tracking Focus.........................................................................................................124
Video Gallery Options...............................................................................................125
Live Zoom.................................................................................................................126
Dual Play..................................................................................................................126
Video Editor.....................................................................................................................127
Tools and Calendar.................................................................................................................129
QuickTheater...................................................................................................................129
QSlide..............................................................................................................................129
QuickMemo .....................................................................................................................130
QuickRemote...................................................................................................................131
QuickTranslator ...............................................................................................................133
VuTalk .............................................................................................................................134
Voice Mate.......................................................................................................................136
Voice Command..............................................................................................................137
Dual Window....................................................................................................................137
Notebook.........................................................................................................................138
Calendar..........................................................................................................................140
Change Calendar View.............................................................................................140

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View Event Details....................................................................................................143
Create an Event........................................................................................................143
Edit or Delete an Event.............................................................................................144
Set an Event Reminder.............................................................................................144
Respond to an Event Reminder................................................................................145
Display and Synchronize Calendars .........................................................................145
Change Calendar Settings........................................................................................145
Folders.............................................................................................................................146
Alarm/Clock .....................................................................................................................147
Tasks...............................................................................................................................149
Calculator ........................................................................................................................151
Bluetooth .........................................................................................................................152
Turn Bluetooth On and Off........................................................................................152
Bluetooth Settings Menu...........................................................................................152
Pairing Bluetooth Devices.........................................................................................153
Send Items via Bluetooth..........................................................................................154
Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call...........................................155
SmartShare .....................................................................................................................155
Enjoy Content Via a Variety of Devices.....................................................................155
Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices.........................................................................156
Using Content from the Cloud...................................................................................157
Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG G Flex................................157
Transfer Via PC or Laptop........................................................................................158
Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection...........................................................................158
Transfer Via Cloud Storage ......................................................................................159
Settings...................................................................................................................................161
Wireless Networks...........................................................................................................161
Airplane Mode ..........................................................................................................161
Wi-Fi Settings...........................................................................................................162
Bluetooth Settings.....................................................................................................162
Mobile Data ..............................................................................................................162
Call Settings ....................................................................................................................162
Voicemail Settings....................................................................................................162

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Smart Dialing............................................................................................................162
North American Dialing.............................................................................................162
International Dialing..................................................................................................163
Incoming Voice Call Pop-up......................................................................................163
Call Reject................................................................................................................163
Decline with Message...............................................................................................163
Privacy Keeper.........................................................................................................163
Auto Answer.............................................................................................................164
TTY Mode.................................................................................................................164
Hearing Aids.............................................................................................................164
Proximity Sensor ......................................................................................................165
Voice Enhancement..................................................................................................165
Save Unknown Numbers..........................................................................................165
Power Button Ends Call............................................................................................165
Roaming Settings ............................................................................................................165
Roaming Mode.........................................................................................................166
Roaming Guard........................................................................................................167
Data Roam Guard.....................................................................................................167
Share & Connect .............................................................................................................168
NFC Settings............................................................................................................168
Android Beam...........................................................................................................168
SmartShare Beam....................................................................................................168
Media Server............................................................................................................169
Miracast....................................................................................................................169
Wireless Storage ......................................................................................................169
More Settings...................................................................................................................169
USB Tethering..........................................................................................................170
Wi-Fi Hotspot............................................................................................................170
Bluetooth Tethering ..................................................................................................171
Mobile Networks Settings .........................................................................................171
VPN Settings............................................................................................................172
Device Settings................................................................................................................172
Sound Settings.........................................................................................................172

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Ringtone & Vibration Settings...................................................................................173
Display Settings........................................................................................................176
Home Screen............................................................................................................181
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................182
Gestures...................................................................................................................186
One-handed Operation.............................................................................................189
Storage.....................................................................................................................190
Battery......................................................................................................................190
Apps.........................................................................................................................190
Multitasking...............................................................................................................191
Tap & Pay.................................................................................................................192
Personal Settings.............................................................................................................192
Accounts & Sync ......................................................................................................192
Cloud........................................................................................................................192
Guest Mode..............................................................................................................193
Location....................................................................................................................193
Security ....................................................................................................................194
Language & Input Settings........................................................................................195
Backup & Reset........................................................................................................195
System Settings...............................................................................................................197
Date & Time..............................................................................................................197
Accessibility..............................................................................................................197
PC Connection .........................................................................................................199
Accessory.................................................................................................................199
Activate This Device.................................................................................................200
System Updates.......................................................................................................200
Printing.....................................................................................................................201
About Phone.............................................................................................................201
Copyright Information..............................................................................................................202
Index.......................................................................................................................................204

Get Started 1
Get Started
This section gives you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service for
the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone‟s primary external features and buttons.
Set Up Your Phone
You must first charge the phone.
1. Charge your phone.
Connect the charging adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the charging
adapter should face toward you.

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Plug one end of the USB cable into the phone's Charger/Accessory Port and the
other end into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery
level.
Note: Your phone„s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a
signal, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as
possible.
2. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn the phone on.
If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the
setup application.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Activate Your Phone
Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated.
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to
use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
●If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
●If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of
service, it is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free
Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware
Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
●If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing
number on your account (you‟re swapping phones), you can activate on your computer
online or directly on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
•Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your
phone.
Activate on your phone:
•Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
•Touch Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
•Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.

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To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit
sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from another phone.
Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Button while the phone is being activated. Pressing
Power/Lock Button cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
Make Your First Call
Once your phone is activated, you can make phone calls.
1. Tap > .
2. Use the dialpad to enter a phone number.
If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by one.
To erase the entire number, touch and hold .
3. Tap to dial the number.
Note: Your phone's battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a
signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as
possible.
Set Up Your Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is
in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint voicemail and personal greeting as soon as
your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
1. Tap > .
2. Touch and hold .
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Important: Voicemail Password - Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password
when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password,
anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.

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Sprint Account Information and Help
Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding
help.
Sprint Account Passwords
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your
voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to
your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you
sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. (Click Sign in/Register > Sign up now! to get started.) If you
are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get
a sub-account password at sprint.com/mysprint.
Voicemail Password
You„ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See Set
Up Your Voicemail for more information on your voicemail password.
Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control
access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint.
Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online: sprint.com/mysprint
●Access your account information.
●Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).
●View and pay your bill.
●Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
●Purchase accessories.
●Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
●View available Sprint service plans and options.

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●Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringers, screensavers,
and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
●From the dial screen, tap to access a summary of your Sprint service
plan or get answers to other questions.
●From the dial screen, tap to make a payment.
●From the dial screen, tap to check minute usage and account balance.
Sprint Support Services
Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance
from your Sprint phone.
Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential,
business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; 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.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.
■From the dial screen, tap .
Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place
calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
■From the dial screen, tap .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at
sprint.com/mysprint.

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Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The topics in this section will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Tip: Phone Software Upgrades –Updates to your phone„s software may become available from
time to time. Sprint will automatically upload critical updates to your phone. You can also use
the menu to check for and download updates. Tap > > System settings > System
updates.
Your Phone Overview
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone‟s basic layout.
Front View
1. Proximity Sensor senses proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that
touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective
case not authorized by LG.
2. Front-Facing Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets
you participate in video chats.

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3. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the
applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery
strength.
4. Back Key returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items such as
menus and dialog boxes.
5. Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of extension
canvases, it opens the central Home screen. Touch and hold to display recently used
applications.
6. Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller and is used for voice-activated
functions.
7. 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
8. Menu Key allows you to access your phone's main functions menu from the Home
screen: Add apps & widgets, Theme, Home screen settings, Lock screen settings and
System settings. While using an application, tap to open a list of available options.
9. Apps Icon opens the Applications screen to view installed applications.
10. Notification LED flashes front notification LED when you receive notifications, such as
an incoming call, if you enable this feature.
11. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.

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Rear View
Note: The back cover of this product applies a “self-healing” technology, which self-repairs
minor scratches in just a few minutes. Minor scratches are those caused by ordinary and normal
use of the phone. Scratches caused by abrasive surface, misuse, including but not limited to
intentional scratches, and damages caused by a fall or dropping the product, may not disappear.
The “self-healing” results may vary depending on the extent of the damage as well as other
conditions. Any warranty on the “self-healing” is hereby expressly excluded.
CAUTION! The flexibility of this product is limited to withstand ordinary and normal use. This
phone may be bent flat up to 180 degrees for a limited period of time but should not be bent
inward. Damages caused by misuse, including but not limited to intentionally bending or
continually exerting force on the product, may lead to permanent damage to the display and/or
other parts and functions of the phone.
1. IR (infrared) LED uses infrared to communicate with devices using the QuickRemote
app.
2. Power/Lock Button locks the screen. Press and hold to open the phone options menu
for the following options: Power off, Power off and restart, and Turn on/off Airplane
mode. You can also quickly switch to Silent mode , Vibration mode or Sound
mode .
3. NFC Touch Point tap the back of your phone to an NFC tag or another NFC compatible
device in this location.
4. Charger/ Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB
cable.

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CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
5. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear
the caller‟s voice in speakerphone mode.
6. Volume Button allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-call
volume during a call.
7. LED flashes rear notification LED when you receive notifications, such as an incoming
call, if you enable this feature.
8. Flash helps you take pictures and video in dim lighting.
9. Back-Facing Camera Lens lets you take pictures and record videos.
10. Micro SIM card tray insert the micro SIM into this tray.
Plug & Pop
Plug & Pop allows you to quickly choose apps to use when plugging in an earphone or On-the-
Go device, such as a mouse or keyboard.
1. Plug in an earphone or OTG (On-the-Go) devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, etc.).
2. The applications panel will display at the bottom of the screen and you can select an app
to run.
Note: You can edit the applications to display on the panel and set not to show the applications
panel.
To access this menu, tap > > System settings > Accessory > QuickWindow case,
USB storage Plug & Pop or Earphone Plug & Pop. Select the applications you want to make
available or tap the switch to activate or deactivate the feature.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
Turn your phone on and off and wake-up the screen by using the Power/Lock Button .

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Turn Your Phone On
■Press and hold the Power/Lock Button .
Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service.”When your phone finds a signal,
it enters standby mode –the phone„s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and
receiving calls.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to standby
mode.
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention.
You can also initiate a search for Sprint service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned
on).
Tip: The Power Save feature conserves your battery power when you are in an area where
there is no signal.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button for two seconds until you see the Phone
options on the display screen.
2. Tap Power off and then tap OK to power off the phone.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Wake Up the Screen
If you don„t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight will shut off to conserve battery
power.
1. Press the Power/Lock Button . Your lock screen will appear. See Lock Screen.
2. Swipe the screen to any direction to unlock it. The last screen you were working on
opens. (This is the default lock screen.)
Turn Your Screen On and Off
You can set the phone to turn the screen on or off by quickly double-tapping the screen.
Turn the Screen On
1. Double-tap the center of the Lock screen to turn the screen on.
2. Unlock the screen.