Sprint LGLS885 User manual

LGLS885
User Guide

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Table of Contents
Your Phone at a Glance........................................................................................................................1
Set Up Your Phone...............................................................................................................................1
Activate Your Phone .............................................................................................................................4
Complete the Setup Screens................................................................................................................4
Make Your First Call..............................................................................................................................5
Set Up Your Voicemail..........................................................................................................................6
Sprint Account Information and Help....................................................................................................6
Sprint Account Passwords............................................................................................................6
Manage Your Account ..................................................................................................................7
Sprint Support Services................................................................................................................7
Your Phone's Layout.............................................................................................................................9
Turn Your Phone On and Off..............................................................................................................10
Screen On/Off.............................................................................................................................11
Lock and Unlock Your Phone .....................................................................................................12
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature..........................................................................13
Guest Mode.........................................................................................................................................13
Set Up Guest Mode ....................................................................................................................13
Use Guest Mode.........................................................................................................................14
Battery and Charger............................................................................................................................14
Extend Your Battery Life.............................................................................................................15
Phone Function Keys..........................................................................................................................16
Recent Key..................................................................................................................................16
Work with Menus ........................................................................................................................16
Notifications Panel ......................................................................................................................18
Home Key ...................................................................................................................................19
Back Key.....................................................................................................................................19
Touchscreen Navigation .....................................................................................................................19
Your Home Screen..............................................................................................................................20
Home Screen..............................................................................................................................20
Extended Home Screen..............................................................................................................21
Use the Applications Key............................................................................................................21
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch.............................................................................21

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Applications.................................................................................................................................23
Customize Your Home Screen ...................................................................................................25
Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen........................................................................27
Change the Phone's Wallpaper ..................................................................................................27
Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen...................................................................28
Access Recently-Used Applications ...........................................................................................29
Home Screen Clean View...........................................................................................................29
Quick Access ..............................................................................................................................29
Change the Screen Orientation ..................................................................................................30
Status Bar ...........................................................................................................................................30
Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard...........................................................................................33
Tips for Editing Text....................................................................................................................35
Search Your Phone and the Web.......................................................................................................39
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry..................................................................................39
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command........................................................................41
Using Clip Tray....................................................................................................................................41
HD™ Voice .........................................................................................................................................42
Make Phone Calls...............................................................................................................................42
Call Using the Phone Dialer........................................................................................................42
Dialing Options............................................................................................................................43
Missed Call Notification...............................................................................................................43
Wi-Fi Calling................................................................................................................................44
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................................44
In-Call Options ............................................................................................................................45
Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses.............................................................................45
Dial From the Contacts List.........................................................................................................46
Use Direct Dialing .......................................................................................................................46
Plus (+) Code Dialing..................................................................................................................46
Receive Phone Calls...........................................................................................................................46
Visual Voicemail..................................................................................................................................47
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................................48
Review Visual Voicemail.............................................................................................................48
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages.......................................................................................49
Visual Voicemail Options............................................................................................................49
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...........................................................................................49

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Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu.................................................................50
Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu..........................................................................50
Voicemail(Traditional) .........................................................................................................................51
Set Up Voicemail ........................................................................................................................51
Voicemail Notification..................................................................................................................51
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages............................................................................................52
Phone Call Options.............................................................................................................................52
Caller ID......................................................................................................................................52
Call Waiting.................................................................................................................................53
3-way Calling...............................................................................................................................53
Call Forwarding...........................................................................................................................53
In-call Options.............................................................................................................................54
Set Up Speed Dialing..........................................................................................................................55
Call Logs .............................................................................................................................................56
Save a Phone Number........................................................................................................................58
Find a Phone Number.........................................................................................................................58
Text-to-Speech....................................................................................................................................59
Get Started With Contacts ..................................................................................................................60
Add a Contact .....................................................................................................................................61
Add a Contact to Your Favorites.........................................................................................................62
Edit a Contact......................................................................................................................................62
Communicate with Your Contacts.......................................................................................................65
Import, Export, and Share Contacts....................................................................................................67
Import Contacts From Your Internal Storage..............................................................................67
Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage...................................................................................67
Share a Contact..........................................................................................................................67
Join and Separate Contacts........................................................................................................68
Gmail...................................................................................................................................................69
Create a Google Account............................................................................................................69
Sign into Your Google Account...................................................................................................69
Access Gmail..............................................................................................................................70
Send a Gmail Message...............................................................................................................72
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..........................................................................................72
Change Gmail Settings...............................................................................................................74
Email ...................................................................................................................................................76

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Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) .....................................................................................77
Corporate Email (Outlook)..........................................................................................................77
Open Email .................................................................................................................................78
Create and Send Email...............................................................................................................78
Reply to or Delete an Email Message ........................................................................................79
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings ...........................................................................79
Text and Multimedia Messaging .........................................................................................................81
Compose Text Messages...................................................................................................................82
Read and Reply to Text Messages.............................................................................................82
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...........................................................................................83
Save and Resume a Draft Message...........................................................................................84
Managing Message Conversations ............................................................................................84
Delete Messages ........................................................................................................................85
Text and Multimedia Message Options ......................................................................................86
Social Networking Accounts ...............................................................................................................88
Facebook ....................................................................................................................................88
Google Hangouts........................................................................................................................88
Synchronize Accounts ........................................................................................................................89
Synchronize Your Google Account.............................................................................................89
Synchronize Your Corporate Account.................................................................................................90
Google Play Store...............................................................................................................................91
Sprint ID ..............................................................................................................................................92
Sprint Applications ..............................................................................................................................93
Music...................................................................................................................................................94
Google Play Music......................................................................................................................94
Music Player................................................................................................................................94
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files......................................................................................95
YouTubeTM ..........................................................................................................................................95
GPS Navigation...................................................................................................................................96
Google Maps™ ...........................................................................................................................96
Scout by Telenav ........................................................................................................................98
Connect Wi-Fi .....................................................................................................................................99
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network...................................................................................99
Add a Wi-Fi Network.................................................................................................................100
Wi-Fi Direct ...............................................................................................................................100

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Virtual Private Networks (VPN).........................................................................................................101
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ................................................................................101
Set Up Secure Credential Storage ...........................................................................................101
Add a VPN Connection.............................................................................................................101
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN.....................................................................................102
Browser.............................................................................................................................................102
Learn to Navigate the Browser .................................................................................................102
Go to a Specific Website...........................................................................................................103
Browser Menu...........................................................................................................................104
Adjust Browser Settings............................................................................................................105
Create Website Settings ...........................................................................................................105
Create Bookmarks ....................................................................................................................105
Connections Optimizer......................................................................................................................107
Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks) .............................................................107
4G Spark LTE ...........................................................................................................................108
Your User Name.......................................................................................................................108
Launch a Web Connection........................................................................................................108
Data Connection Status and Indicators ....................................................................................109
Take Pictures....................................................................................................................................110
Record Videos...................................................................................................................................110
Camera and Video Settings......................................................................................................111
Multi-point Auto-focus...............................................................................................................111
Gesture shot..............................................................................................................................111
View Your Pictures....................................................................................................................112
Gallery Options .........................................................................................................................112
Assign Pictures .........................................................................................................................113
Video Options ...........................................................................................................................113
Live Zoom .................................................................................................................................114
Dual Play...........................................................................................................................................115
QSlide ...............................................................................................................................................116
QuickRemote ....................................................................................................................................116
QuickMemo+.....................................................................................................................................117
Calendar............................................................................................................................................119
Change Calendar View.............................................................................................................119
View Event Details....................................................................................................................122

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Create an Event........................................................................................................................122
Edit or Delete an Event.............................................................................................................123
Set an Event Reminder.............................................................................................................123
Respond to an Event Reminder................................................................................................124
Display and Synchronize Calendars.........................................................................................124
Change Calendar Settings........................................................................................................124
Folders ..............................................................................................................................................125
Clock .................................................................................................................................................125
Tasks.................................................................................................................................................128
Calculator..........................................................................................................................................130
Bluetooth...........................................................................................................................................130
Turn Bluetooth On and Off........................................................................................................131
Bluetooth Settings Menu...........................................................................................................131
Pairing Bluetooth Devices.........................................................................................................132
Send Items via Bluetooth..........................................................................................................133
Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call..........................................................133
SmartShare.......................................................................................................................................134
Enjoy Content Via a Variety of Devices....................................................................................134
Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices.........................................................................................135
Using Content from the Cloud...................................................................................................135
microSD Card....................................................................................................................................136
Insert a microSD Card ..............................................................................................................136
Remove a microSD Card..........................................................................................................137
View microSD Card Memory.....................................................................................................138
Format the microSD Card.........................................................................................................138
Unmount the microSD Card......................................................................................................138
Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LGLS885 ................................................138
Transfer Via PC or Laptop........................................................................................................138
Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection...........................................................................................139
Transfer Via Cloud Storage ......................................................................................................140
Wireless Networks ............................................................................................................................142
Airplane Mode...........................................................................................................................142
Wi-Fi Settings............................................................................................................................142
Wi-Fi Calling Settings................................................................................................................143
Bluetooth Settings.....................................................................................................................143

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Mobile Data...............................................................................................................................143
Call Settings......................................................................................................................................143
Voicemail Settings ....................................................................................................................143
North American Dialing.............................................................................................................143
International Dialing ..................................................................................................................143
Incoming Voice Call Pop-up......................................................................................................144
Call Reject.................................................................................................................................144
Decline with Message...............................................................................................................144
Privacy Keeper..........................................................................................................................144
Auto Answer..............................................................................................................................144
TTY Mode .................................................................................................................................145
Hearing Aids..............................................................................................................................145
Proximity Sensor.......................................................................................................................145
Voice Clarity..............................................................................................................................146
Save Unknown Numbers..........................................................................................................146
Power Key Ends Call ................................................................................................................146
Roaming Settings..............................................................................................................................146
Roaming Mode..........................................................................................................................147
Roaming Guard.........................................................................................................................147
Data Roam Guard.....................................................................................................................148
Share & Connect...............................................................................................................................148
SmartShare Beam ....................................................................................................................148
Media Server.............................................................................................................................149
More Settings....................................................................................................................................149
USB Tethering ..........................................................................................................................149
Wi-Fi Hotspot ............................................................................................................................149
Bluetooth Tethering...................................................................................................................150
Mobile Networks Settings .........................................................................................................150
VPN Settings.............................................................................................................................151
Device Settings.................................................................................................................................151
Sound Settings..........................................................................................................................151
Ringtone and Vibration Settings ...............................................................................................152
Display Settings ........................................................................................................................154
Home Screen............................................................................................................................157
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................................158

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Gestures....................................................................................................................................161
One-handed Operation.............................................................................................................162
Storage......................................................................................................................................163
Battery.......................................................................................................................................163
Smart Cleaning .........................................................................................................................164
Apps..........................................................................................................................................164
Default Message App................................................................................................................165
Personal Settings..............................................................................................................................165
Accounts & Sync.......................................................................................................................165
Cloud.........................................................................................................................................165
Guest Mode...............................................................................................................................166
Location.....................................................................................................................................166
Security.....................................................................................................................................166
Language & Input Settings........................................................................................................167
Backup & Reset ........................................................................................................................168
System Settings................................................................................................................................169
Shortcut Key..............................................................................................................................169
Date & Time..............................................................................................................................169
Accessibility...............................................................................................................................169
QuickCircle case.......................................................................................................................172
Activate This Device .................................................................................................................172
System Updates........................................................................................................................172
Printing......................................................................................................................................173
About Phone .............................................................................................................................173
Important Safety Information.............................................................................................................175
General Precautions .................................................................................................................175
Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone................................................................175
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device..........................................................................177
Caring for the Battery................................................................................................................179
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy..................................................................................................181
Manufacturer‘s Warranty...................................................................................................................184
Manufacturer‘s Warranty...........................................................................................................184
General Terms and Conditions of Service........................................................................................186
Basic Definitions .......................................................................................................................186
The Service Agreement............................................................................................................186

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Additional Terms.......................................................................................................................186
Our Policies...............................................................................................................................187
When You Accept The Agreement ...........................................................................................187
Term Commitments & Early Termination Fees.........................................................................187
When You Don‘t Have To Pay An Early Termination Fee ........................................................187
Our Right To Change The Agreement & Your Related Rights.................................................187
Our Right To Suspend Or Terminate Services.........................................................................188
Your Right To Change Services & When Changes Are Effective ............................................188
Your Right To Terminate Services............................................................................................188
Credit Checks & Credit Information ..........................................................................................189
Account Spending Limits (―ASL‖)..............................................................................................189
Deposits & Returning Deposits.................................................................................................189
Restrictions On Using Services ................................................................................................189
Your Device, Number & Email Address....................................................................................189
Porting/Transferring Phone Numbers.......................................................................................190
Coverage; Where Your Device Will Work; Service Speeds .....................................................190
Roaming....................................................................................................................................190
About Data Services & Content................................................................................................191
Specific Terms & Restrictions On Using Data Services ...........................................................191
Software License ......................................................................................................................191
Fees, Activation & Miscellaneous Charges ..............................................................................191
Account & Service Charges......................................................................................................192
How We Calculate Your Charges For Billing Purposes............................................................192
Your Bill.....................................................................................................................................193
Your Payments; Late Fees .......................................................................................................193
Taxes & Government Fees.......................................................................................................193
Surcharges................................................................................................................................194
Disputing Charges - You Must Still Pay Undisputed Charges..................................................194
Protecting Our Network & Services ..........................................................................................194
Your Privacy..............................................................................................................................194
Location-Enabled Services.......................................................................................................195
911 Or Other Emergency Calls.................................................................................................195
If Your Device Is Lost or Stolen ................................................................................................196
Disclaimer of Warranties...........................................................................................................196
You Agree That We Are Not Responsible For Certain Problems.............................................196

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You Agree That Our Liability Is Limited - No Consequential Damages....................................196
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION........................................................................197
No Trial By Jury and No Class Action.......................................................................................198
Indemnification..........................................................................................................................199
Providing Notice To Each Other Under The Agreement ..........................................................199
Contacting You Regarding Billing and Collections ...................................................................199
Other Important Terms..............................................................................................................199
Important Message from Sprint.........................................................................................................200
Index..........................................................................................................................................................201

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 install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
1. Install the battery.
Insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover
up gently.

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Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.
Replace the back cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around
the cover.

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Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically.
2. Charge your battery.
Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone.
Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to three
hours.
Note: Your phone‘s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, run the
setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as
possible.
3. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn the phone on.

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If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup
process.
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.
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 the
Power/Lock Button cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
Complete the Setup Screens
The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your phone has
been turned on, you will see a Accessibility message. You can then complete the setup process.

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Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your
Sprint account.
Note: During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and touch I
Agree to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi. To
turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, from home, tap > > Settings > More…>
Mobile networks > Connections Optimizer and uncheck the box. See Connections Optimizer for details.
1. On the configuration screen, touch Next to get started.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the
option to skip it and continue to the next screen.
Got Google? –Touch Yes and complete the steps to sign in to your current Google Account,
or touch No and then touch Get an account (to set up a new Google Account) or Not now to
skip Google setup. The following options may apply depending on your selection:
•Sign in –Enter your Gmail address and password and touch Sign in to sign in to your
current Google Account.
•Get an account –Follow the instructions to sign up for a new Google Account. There will
be screens to enter your first and last names, create an email address (Gmail), create a
password, enter recovery information (including a backup email address and recovery
question), an option to join Google+, and an option to enable purchases from the Google
Play Store app. Touch Next between each screen.
•Use Google location –Select your Google location options and then touch Next.
This phone belongs to… - If applicable, enter your first and last name and touch Next. This
information is used by the phone to personalize certain apps.
Useful settings - Set your phone information for your convenience.
Knock Code - Set Knock Code for your security.
Home touch button combination - Select the desired home touch button combination.
3. Touch Next. Your setup is now complete. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic
touch menu navigation, view tutorials, or just get started.
Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your phone. However, to download apps
from the Google Play Store app, you must link your phone to a Google Account.
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.

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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.
Note: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.
For more information about voicemail, see Voicemail or Visual Voicemail.
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.

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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.
●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

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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.

Phone Basics 9
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 > > Settings > System updates.
Your Phone's Layout
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone‗s basic layout.
Key Functions
●Front-Facing Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets you
participate in video chats.
●Notification LED flashes front notification LED when you receive notifications, such as an
incoming call, if you enable this feature.
●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.
●Back Key returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items such as menus and
dialog boxes.
●3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations.