Pantech Pantech Perception User manual

Pantech Perception User Guide 5U000692C0A REV.00

Pantech Perception™
User Guide
This smartphone’s stylish design and
careful craftsmanship showcase a
vast range of advanced, convenient
and cutting-edge features. Our
state-of-the-art technology turns an
otherwise simple smartphone into a
comprehensive communication and
lifestyle tool.
This user guide has important
information to help maximize your
Perception experience.

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Table of Contents
Read This First 9
Legal Notices..........................................................................................................................9
Getting Started 11
Overview ..............................................................................................................................11
Inserting the SIM card, microSD Card and Battery................................................13
Charging the Battery........................................................................................................15
Elementary Controls.........................................................................................................16
Turning the Smartphone On and Off.................................................................16
Initial Setup .................................................................................................................16
Locking and unlocking the Smartphone..........................................................17
Securing the Smartphone......................................................................................18
On-screen Buttons....................................................................................................19
Finger Gestures..........................................................................................................20
Hand Motions.............................................................................................................22
Rotating the Screen..................................................................................................24
Using the Speed Dialpad........................................................................................25
Geomagnetic Compass...........................................................................................26
Signing Up for a Google Account ...............................................................................27

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Basic Operations 28
Status Icons..........................................................................................................................28
Mode change......................................................................................................................33
Standard Mode...................................................................................................................34
Home Screen...............................................................................................................34
Apps Screen ................................................................................................................37
Notifications................................................................................................................40
Starter Mode .......................................................................................................................42
Home Screen...............................................................................................................42
Apps Screen ................................................................................................................44
Notifications................................................................................................................45
Networking..........................................................................................................................46
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network ............................................................................46
Tethering or Mobile Hotspot.................................................................................47
Pairing with a Bluetooth Device ..........................................................................48
Wi-Fi Direct ..................................................................................................................50
Transferring Files via USB Connection...............................................................51
Exchanging Data via NFC .......................................................................................52
Net Media.....................................................................................................................53
Location-Based Services .................................................................................................56
Emergency Call ..................................................................................................................57
Capturing a Screenshot ..................................................................................................57

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Calling & Messaging 58
Phone.....................................................................................................................................58
Phone Calls ..................................................................................................................58
Phone Settings...........................................................................................................60
Voice Dialer..........................................................................................................................61
People....................................................................................................................................62
Messaging............................................................................................................................64
Entering Text .......................................................................................................................66
Internet 68
Browser .................................................................................................................................68
Browser Interface ......................................................................................................68
Viewing Webpages ...................................................................................................70
Bookmarks...................................................................................................................72
Browser Settings........................................................................................................73
Email.......................................................................................................................................76
Gmail......................................................................................................................................79
Talk..........................................................................................................................................82
Google+................................................................................................................................85

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Media Center 87
Camera..................................................................................................................................87
Taking Photos.............................................................................................................87
Taking Videos..............................................................................................................91
Videos....................................................................................................................................94
Playing Videos ............................................................................................................94
Managing Videos.......................................................................................................96
Gallery ...................................................................................................................................97
Viewing Pictures ........................................................................................................97
Managing Pictures....................................................................................................98
Editing Pictures ..........................................................................................................99
Music....................................................................................................................................101
Playing Music............................................................................................................101
Managing Songs......................................................................................................104
Playlists........................................................................................................................106
Sleep Mode................................................................................................................107
Music Settings ..........................................................................................................107
Mini App .....................................................................................................................108
Play Music...........................................................................................................................109
Playing Music............................................................................................................109
YouTube ..............................................................................................................................111
IMDb.....................................................................................................................................111

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Menu Functions 112
Amazon ..............................................................................................................................112
Amazon Kindle.................................................................................................................113
Purchasing Books....................................................................................................114
Reading Books..........................................................................................................114
Alarm/Clock.......................................................................................................................116
Alarm ...........................................................................................................................116
World Time.................................................................................................................117
Timer............................................................................................................................118
Stopwatch..................................................................................................................118
Audible................................................................................................................................119
Purchasing Audiobooks........................................................................................119
Listening to Audiobooks ......................................................................................119
Camnote.............................................................................................................................121
Finger Gestures........................................................................................................121
Camnote Settings....................................................................................................121
Taking a Picture........................................................................................................122
Editing a Picture.......................................................................................................122
Managing Pictures..................................................................................................123
Calculator ...........................................................................................................................124
Calendar..............................................................................................................................125
Managing Events.....................................................................................................125
Calendar Settings....................................................................................................126
Document Viewer............................................................................................................128
Viewing Documents...............................................................................................128
Managing Documents...........................................................................................129
Downloads.........................................................................................................................130
Latitude...............................................................................................................................131
Maps.....................................................................................................................................132
Play Store............................................................................................................................133

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Search..................................................................................................................................135
Smart Voice........................................................................................................................136
Task Manager....................................................................................................................137
Voice Recorder..................................................................................................................138
Weather...............................................................................................................................140
Settings 142
Personalize.........................................................................................................................142
Mode change............................................................................................................142
Personalization.........................................................................................................142
Wireless & Networks.......................................................................................................145
Airplane mode..........................................................................................................145
Wi-Fi..............................................................................................................................145
Bluetooth....................................................................................................................145
Data usage.................................................................................................................145
Call settings...............................................................................................................146
More.............................................................................................................................146
Device..................................................................................................................................148
Sound ..........................................................................................................................148
Display.........................................................................................................................149
Storage........................................................................................................................149
USB connection settings.......................................................................................150
Battery.........................................................................................................................150
Apps.............................................................................................................................151
Power saver ...............................................................................................................153
Motion recognition.................................................................................................153
Personal ..............................................................................................................................154
Accounts & sync.......................................................................................................154
Backup Assistant Plus ............................................................................................154
Setup Wizard.............................................................................................................154

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Location services.....................................................................................................154
Security .......................................................................................................................154
Language & input....................................................................................................156
Backup & reset..........................................................................................................156
System.................................................................................................................................157
Date & time................................................................................................................157
Accessibility...............................................................................................................157
Developer options ..................................................................................................159
About phone.............................................................................................................159
Appendix 160
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................160
Cautions when Using External Memory Cards.............................................163
Updating the Software..........................................................................................165
End User License Agreement (EULA)........................................................................166
Safety Information ..........................................................................................................166
Safety Information for Wireless Handheld Phones..............................................168
Safety Information for FCC RF Exposure ................................................................173
SAR Information...............................................................................................................174
Hearing Aid Compatibility (HAC) for wireless telecommunication devices175
Teletypewriter (TTY) Devices......................................................................................177
FDA Consumer Updates................................................................................................178
FCC compliance information ......................................................................................187
12-month limited warranty .........................................................................................188
Note
The smartphone is under continuous development. Due to changes or
improvements, some description in this guide may differ slightly from
the actual product.

Read This First 9
Legal Notices
Bluetooth® is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Google™, YouTube™, Picasa™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ and Play Store™ are
trademarks of Google, Inc.
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) technology targets
home networks, proximity networks and networks
in small businesses and commercial buildings. It
enables data communication between any two
devices under the command of any control device
on the network. UPnP technology is independent
of any particular operating system, programming
language, or network technology.
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)
You will find the DLNA Certified™ logo on all kinds
of new digital devices for your home and on the
go—TVs, PCs, mobile phones, you name it. But
they aren’t the same TVs, PCs and mobile phones
you’re used to. They may look familiar, but they
have new capabilities of DLNA Device Classes.
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition
Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
Read This First

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Dolby® Digital Plus
Dolby® Digital Plus is a trademark of Dolby
Laboratories. It is an advanced surround sound
audio codec. From home theaters and PCs to
mobile phones and online streaming, Dolby
Digital Plus defines high-fidelity audio.
Visit www.dolby.com for more information.
About DivX video
DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX,
LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an
official DivX Certified® device that plays DivX
video. Visit www.divx.com for more information
and software tools to convert your files into DivX
videos.
About DivX Video-On-Demand
This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased
DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code,
locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com
for more information on how to complete your registration.
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium
content.
DivX®, DivX Certified®, and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi
Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under licence.
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents:
7,295,673; 7,460,668; 7,515,710; 7,519,274

Getting Started 11
Overview
Touchscreen
Microphone
Front camera
Proximity Sensor
Volume keys
Earpiece
Getting Started

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Flash
Headset jack
Power/Lock key
Rear cameraSpeaker
Micro USB/
Charger port
NFC touch point
SIM Card Slot
microSD Card Slot

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Inserting the SIM card, microSD Card and
Battery
Insert the SIM card provided by the wireless carrier and the battery.
Use a microSD card to expand available file storage. The microSD card is sold
separately.
1. If the smartphone is on, press and hold the Power/Lock key and choose
Power off to turn it off.
2. Remove the battery cover. Use the groove at the bottom of the
smartphone to lift the cover from the smartphone.
3. Position the microSD and SIM cards with the logos facing up and slide
them into place until they are fully inserted.

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4. Insert the battery into the battery compartment with the contacts
aligned.
5. Replace the cover. Insert the top of the cover, press the sides into place,
and then press the bottom into place.
Removing the SIM Card
1. Turn off the phone and remove the battery cover and battery.
2. Locate the SIM Card slot and gently pull the SIM Card out to remove it.
Note
A Subscriber Identity Module (SIM Card) is a“smartcard”that houses
personal information, such as your mobile phone number, calling plan,
and account information, such as contacts, text messages, and call
history. The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE SIM Card is compatible with any
Verizon Wireless 4G LTE certified device. The 4G LTE SIM Card can move
from one device to another and your wireless service will support the
services that are compatible with your new device. To see which devices
are compatible with the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE SIM Card, visit
http://www.verizonwireless.com/certifieddevice.

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Removing the microSD card
Before removing the microSD card, first unmount it for safe removal.
Go to Apps > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.
In Starter mode: Apps > Settings > System > Storage > Unmount SD card
Push the microSD card until it is disengaged from the slot, and pull it out.
Charging the Battery
1. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the Micro USB/Charger port.
2. Insert the other end of the USB cable into the power adapter.
3. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet to begin charging.
A computer can be also used to charge the smartphone by connecting via
the USB cable.
Caution
Avoid acts that may cause the battery to explode or catch fire.
• Do not disassemble, bend, crush, puncture or shred the battery.
• Do not dip the battery in water or other liquids.
• Do not short (connect) the contacts on the battery with a metallic
object.

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Elementary Controls
Turning the Smartphone On and Off
Press the Power/Lock key for a few seconds until the screen lights up. To turn
the Smartphone off, press and hold the Power/Lock key, then tap Power off
in the pop-up menu that appears.
Initial Setup
When the smartphone is activated for the first time, the setup wizard guides
users through the initial setup process. At each step, make a choice or skip
the step:
• Interface language: Select a language for the interface. This can be
changed later under Apps > Settings > Language & input > Language.
In Starter mode: Apps > Settings > System > Language & input >
Language
• Backup service: Subscribe to Verizon’s Backup Assistant Plus service. This
service keeps a copy of the smartphone’s contacts on Verizon’s server, in
case the phone is lost or stolen. If skipped during setup, this service can
be activated later under Apps > Settings > Backup Assistant Plus.
In Starter mode: Apps > Settings > System > Backup Assistant Plus
• Email: Enter the relevant email service provider and other login data
necessary to open an account using the Email app. If skipped during
setup, this can be performed later under Apps > Settings >
Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT.
In Starter mode: Apps > Settings > System > Accounts & sync >
ADD ACCOUNT
• Location services: This feature requires user consent. Location services
keep track of the precise location of the smartphone and allow certain
apps to access this data. This presents some security risks. If skipped
during setup, this can be activated later under Apps > Settings >
Location services.

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In Starter mode: Apps > Settings > Wireless & network > GPS or Apps
> Settings > System > Location services
• Interface mode: Select Starter mode or Standard mode. Standard
mode is selected by default. This can be changed under Apps > Settings
> Mode change. See “Mode change”on page 33 for details about
interface modes.
In Starter mode: Apps > Settings > Mode & application > Mode
change or Apps > Settings > System > Mode change
• Help: A couple of help videos are available. Watch the videos for easier
understanding about the smartphone’s basics.
• Google account: A Google account is necessary to maximize the
utility of this phone’s many features. If skipped during setup, this can
be activated later under Apps > Settings > Accounts & sync > ADD
ACCOUNT.
In Starter mode: Apps > Settings > System > Accounts & sync >
ADD ACCOUNT
The Setup Wizard app can be run any time to initialize this process again.
This app can be also found under Apps.
Locking and unlocking the Smartphone
When not in use, lock the smartphone to prevent unwanted operation.
Pressing the Power/Lock key turns the screen off and puts the smartphone
in lock mode.
The smartphone automatically locks if it is not used for a specified period.
Go to Apps > Settings > Display > Sleep, then set the length of time that
the smartphone waits before locking.
In Starter mode: Apps > Settings > Display > > Sleep or Apps > Settings
> System > Display > Sleep
To unlock the Smartphone, press the Power/Lock key to turn the screen on,
then swipe the lock icon ‡.
Note
The direction in which to drag the lock icon varies depending on the
lock screen type. Several types of lock screens are available. Refer to
“Screen lock”on page 142 for details.

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Securing the Smartphone
Prevent others from using or accessing personal data and information
stored in the smartphone by using the available security features.
Go to Apps > Settings > Security > Screen lock or Apps > Settings >
Personalization > Screen lock > Select screen lock.
In Starter mode: Apps > Settings > Mode & application > Screen lock
> Select screen lock or Apps > Settings > System >
Personalization > Screen lock > Select screen lock
Unlocking with the Visual lock
Choose Visual lock.
Unlocking with the Modern lock
Choose Modern lock.
Unlocking with a Pattern
Choose Pattern, draw a pattern by connecting four or more dots, and then
redraw the pattern for confirmation.
Unlocking with a PIN
Choose PIN, enter at least four numbers, and then re-enter the password for
confirmation.
Unlocking with a Password
Choose Password, enter at least four letters, including numbers and
symbols, and then enter the password again for confirmation.
Unlocking with the User’s Face
Choose Face unlock. Stare at the front camera and put the user’s face in the
dotted oval on screen. The oval turns green when the face is successfully
recognized. Set a pattern or PIN in case the phone fails to recognize the face.

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On-screen Buttons
Use the three permanent on-screen buttons that appear at the bottom of
the screen to navigate between screens.
ABack Return to the previous screen.
BHome Return to the Home screen
CRecent
Apps
Display recently-used apps. Scroll through the list to see
more apps, and tap an app entry to reactivate it. To clear
an app entry from the list, slide it left or right.
Menu Icon
The Menu icon Dappears on the top or bottom of the screen when a menu
is available. Each application and screen has a different set of menu options,
and they can only be viewed using the Menu icon.
Menu icon
Menu icon