Acer Liquid E1 User manual

Acer Liquid E1 V360 User’s Manual

Model: V360

First issue: 2/2013

Acer Liquid E1 V360 Smartphone

Model number: __________________________________

Serial number: ___________________________________

Date of purchase: ________________________________

Place of purchase: ________________________________

Table of contents

Table of contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpacking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Getting to know your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installing or removing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Installing a SIM or microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Using your smartphone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Turning on for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Locking your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the touchscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

The Home screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Managing contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Managing your contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Before making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Making a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

The voice call screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Internet calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adding an Internet calling account . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Editing or removing an Internet calling account. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using Internet calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Receiving Internet calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Calling a contact’s Internet calling address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Calling a phone number using Internet calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Messaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Creating a new message. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Replying to a message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

MMS messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Going online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Browsing the Internet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Setting up your Google email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Composing an email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Setting up Email . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Maps, Navigation, Places and Latitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

AcerCloud setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

AcerCloud setup for Windows 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Using the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Camera icons and indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Taking a photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Shooting a video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Viewing photos and videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Geotagging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Advanced settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Putting your smartphone in Airplane mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjusting settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Connecting to a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

FM radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Multimedia playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Restoring to factory settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Accessories and tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using the headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using a Bluetooth headset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Inserting a microSD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Appendix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

FAQ and troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Other sources of help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Warnings and precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Emergency calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Taking care of your smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

End User License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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Setting up

Unpacking your smartphone

Your new smartphone comes packed in a protective box. Carefully unpack the box

and remove the contents. If any of the following items is missing or damaged,

contact your dealer immediately:

• Acer Liquid E1 V360 Smartphone

•Battery

• Quick Guide

• USB cable

• AC adapter

• Headset

Getting to know your smartphone

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No. Item Description

1 Micro USB connector Connects to a USB cable/charger.

2 3.5 mm headphone jack Connects to stereo headphones.

3 Power button Press to turn the screen on/off or enter sleep

mode; press and hold to turn the smartphone on

or off.

4 Phone speaker Emits audio from your smartphone; suitable for

holding to your ear.

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3

4

5

6

7

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2

8

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12

10

11

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LED Indicators

Installing or removing the battery

Your smartphone uses a replaceable battery to provide power. It is packed

separately from your smartphone and needs to be inserted and charged before you

can use the smartphone.

5 Front-facing camera A 0.3-megapixel camera for video chats and self

portrait images.

6 LED indicator Indicates the phone’s battery, call, and message

status (see table below).

7 Light sensor Detects ambient light and automatically adjusts

screen brightness.

8 Touchscreen 4.5-inch, 960 x 540 pixel capacitive touchscreen

to display data, phone content and enter

information.

9 Microphone Internal microphone.

10 Volume up/down buttons Increases or decreases the phone volume.

11 Handsfree stereo

speakers

Emits stereo audio from your smartphone;

suitable for handsfree use.

12 Microphone Receives audio for video recording.

13 Rear camera A 5-megapixel camera for taking high-resolution

images.

14 Flash LED flash for camera.

Status Description

Blinks red every

eight seconds

Low battery, not plugged in (only in sleep mode).

Blinks red every

three seconds

Critically low battery, not plugged in (only in sleep mode).

Blinks red every two

seconds

Bad battery or charging error.

Red Charging.

Green Fully charged, plugged in.

Blinks green every

ten seconds

Missed call, voice mail, or new message (only in sleep mode).

Blue Plugged in but not ready / not enough charge to power on.

Leave the device plugged in and try again later.

No. Item Description

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Installing the battery

Insert your fingernail into the cutout between the

battery cover and the phone. Unclip the cover and

lift off the battery cover.

Place the battery into the battery compartment,

lining up the battery connectors with those at the

top of the compartment.

Align the tabs on the cover into the slots on the

phone. Gently press the cover until it snaps in

place.

CAUTION: RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN

INCORRECT TYPE.

DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS.

Charging the battery

For initial use, you need to charge your smartphone for eight hours. After that you

can recharge the battery as needed.

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Connect the AC adapter cord to the micro USB connector on your smartphone.

Removing the battery

Open the battery compartment as shown in "Installing the battery" on page 7. Lift

the battery out of the compartment by lifting at the top of the battery on either side of

the camera.

Replace the battery cover as described above.

Installing a SIM or microSD Card

To take full advantage of your smartphone’s telephony capabilities, you must install a

SIM card. The SIM card holder is located at the top of the battery bay.

Additionally, you may wish to increase your smartphone’s storage by inserting a

microSD Card into the slot provided. This is next to the SIM card slot.

1. Turn off the phone by pressing and

holding the power button.

2. Open the cover and remove the battery

as described in "Removing the

battery" on page 8.

3. Insert the SIM or microSD Card as

shown.

4. Replace the battery and battery cover.

Important: Turn off your phone before installing or removing the microSD Card.

Note: Ensure that the microSD Card is inserted all the way into the card slot.

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SIM card lock

Your smartphone may come with a SIM card lock, i.e., you will only be able to use

the SIM card provided by your network operator.

To cancel the SIM lock, contact your network provider.

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Using your smartphone

Turning on for the first time

To turn on your smartphone for the first time, press and hold the power button until

the screen turns on. You will then be asked to configure some settings before you

can use your smartphone.

Follow the onscreen instructions to complete setup.

Sign in to or create a Google account

If you have Internet access, your smartphone allows you to synchronize information

with a google account.

During the start-up process, you may create or sign in to your account, which will be

used to synchronize your contact list, email, calendar and other information. If you

do not yet have Internet access, or do not want to use this feature, then tap Skip.

Creating multiple Google accounts

You can create and easily access multiple Google accounts. Open the Application

menu and then tap Settings > Add account.

Entering your PIN

When you install a SIM card for the first time, you may need to enter a PIN using the

onscreen number pad.

Important: Depending on your settings, you may be required to enter your PIN

each time you switch on the phone function.

Activating a new SIM card

If you are using your SIM card for the first time, it may require activation. Contact

your network operator for details on how to do this.

Locking your smartphone

If you will not use your smartphone for a while, briefly press the power button to lock

access. This saves power and ensures your smartphone does not unintentionally

use any services. Your smartphone will lock automatically if it is not used for one

minute.

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Waking your smartphone

If the screen is off and the smartphone does not

react to any taps on the screen or front panel

button, then it has been locked and is in sleep

mode.

Press the power button to wake your smartphone.

Unlock your smartphone by sliding your finger from

one side of the screen to the other (it works both

ways).

For additional security, you may set an unlock

pattern, a set of dots that must be touched in the

correct order to access the phone. Open the

Application menu and then tap Settings >

Security > Screen lock.

Note: If you forget your unlock pattern, please refer to "Unlock pattern" on

page 53.

You may also directly enter the lock screen applications at the bottom of the screen.

Tap the icon and slide your finger to the left or right across to quickly access the

application. To change the lock screen applications,

see "Managing the lock screen"

on page 17.

Using the touchscreen

Your smartphone uses a touchscreen for selecting items and entering information.

Use your finger to tap the screen.

Tap: Touch the screen once to open items and select options.

Drag: Hold your finger on the screen and drag across the screen to select text and

images.

Tap and hold: Tap and hold an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On

the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform.

Scroll: To scroll up or down the screen, simply drag your finger up or down the

screen in the direction that you want to scroll.

Android keyboard

This is a standard onscreen QWERTY keyboard that

allows you to enter text. Tap and hold a key with

numbers at the top to select alternative characters,

such as letters with accents.

Tap the ?123 button to see numbers and special

characters, and then tap the ALT key to see even

more.

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You can choose another input language by tapping and holding the comma key.

Alternatively, you can open the Application menu and then tap Settings >

Language & input. Then tap the Settings button next to "Android keyboard" >

Input languages. The keyboard layout changes according to the selected

language.

After setting up more than one language, the world button appears next to

the space bar. Tap this button to quickly toggle between multiple input

languages.

Text assistance

The Android keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. In

the Application menu, tap Settings > Language & input and then tap the Settings

button to the right of Android keyboard. From here you can enable or disable

several keyboard-related settings.

Changing the text input method

To change the input method, in the Application menu tap Settings > Language &

input > Default and then select your preferred input method.

Predictive text

Both Swype and Android keyboard provide predictive text input for the browser. As

you tap the letters of a word, a selection of words are displayed above the keyboard

that continue the sequence of letters tapped, or are a close match allowing for

errors. The word list changes after every key press. If the word you need is

displayed, you can tap on it to insert it into your text.

Swype

Swype is a fast way to enter text. It allows you to type

with one continuous motion across the screen

keyboard; you create a word by drawing through

letters.

Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw

a path from letter to letter, lifting up only after the last

letter. Swype will insert spaces where necessary.

Swype will usually add a double letter in a word when

needed, but you can help Swype recognize you want

a double letter by scribbling slightly or making a loop

on the letter. For example, to get the "ll" in "hello",

scribble (or make a loop) on the "l" key.

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When there are multiple suggestions for the word

you want to enter, Swype displays a Word Choice

List. To accept the default word in the Word Choice

List, just keep Swyping. Otherwise, scroll through the

list by dragging your finger, and tap the word you

want.

Press and hold the Swype key to access settings, features, updates,

preferences, and help.

Tap the +!= button to see numbers and special characters; tap the page

(shift) key to see even more.

Additional keys vary depending on the type of text you enter, e.g. a key to add a

smiley is available when typing a text message. Like other keys, tap and hold for

additional options.

To change the input method, open the Notification area (see "Status and

notification area" on page 17.) and tap Choose input method.

Text assistance

The Swype keyboard has various features that assist you to enter correct text. In the

Application menu, tap Settings > Language & input and then tap the Settings

button to the right of Swype. You can also tap and hold the Swype key . From

here you can enable or disable the following:

The Home screen

After rebooting, your smartphone will display the home screen. This screen gives

you quick access to information and simple controls with widgets or shortcuts. These

Function Description

How to Swype Learn how to use the Swype keyboard.

Preferences Change your text input preferences.

Language

Options

Set the language used by the keyboard.

Swype Connect

• Add contact names and words used in posts to your personal

dictionary.

• Change data settings.

Personal

dictionary

Check words added you your personal dictionary.

Updates Check for application and dictionary updates.

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display information such as the time and weather, or provide additional controls and

direct access to applications and other frequently used features of your smartphone.

At the bottom of the screen is the application dock which displays default

applications. Tap an icon to open the application. Tap the Application icon in the

middle of the application dock to view your applications. To change applications, see

"Changing application dock icons" on page 16.

Search

To search for applications, files or for information on the Internet, tap the

Google icon in the top-left corner.

Simply enter the text you want to find and tap or tap one of the suggestions,

applications or files shown in the list.

Voice search

If voice search is available, tap the microphone and speak your search

request. See "Voice search" on page 31.

Navigation

To navigate through menus and options, three (or

more) icons are shown in the bottom-left corner.

Back

Tap this icon to go to the previous page, or to go up one level in a menu.

This icon may be replaced with the hide icon in certain cases (such as if

the keyboard or list of recent applications is shown).

Home

Tap this icon to go directly to the Home screen.

Recent

Tap this icon to see recently opened applications. Tap an application to open it, or

tap anywhere on the screen to return to the Home screen.

See "Multitasking" on

page 20.

Search

Time and Status

Navigation

Application menu

Back Home Recent

Hide

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The extended Home screen

The Home screen extends to either side of the screen, giving you more room to add

icons, widgets or features. To view the extended screen, slide your finger to the left

or right.

Personalizing the Home screen

You may personalize your Home screen by adding or removing application shortcuts

or widgets, and by changing the wallpaper.

Adding and removing shortcuts and widgets

To add shortcuts or widgets, tap the Application menu icon

in the bottom-center of the Home screen.

Ta p APPS to see a list of shortcuts to applications you can

drag to a Home screen.

Ta p WIDGETS to see small applications and links (such as

custom shortcuts, contacts or bookmarks) that you can add

to a Home screen. Widgets are small applications that

display constantly-updated information or quick shortcuts to

applications or special functions.

To move an App or Widget to the Home screen, tap and

hold an item until it is selected. The Home screen will open.

Drag the item to any free area on the screen. To view

information about the App or Widget, drag it to the icon at

the top of the screen.

To move the item to a different Home screen, drag it to the

side of the screen, the Home screen will switch to the

screen in that direction. Release the item when it is

positioned correctly.

To remove a shortcut or widget from the Home screen, tap

and drag it to Remove at the top of the screen.

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Resizing widgets

Some widgets can be resized. As soon as you place a widget on the Home screen,

you can resize it by dragging the corners.

To resize a widget that is already on the Home screen, tap and hold the widget.

Once the Remove icon appears, release the widget. If the widget is resizable, you

will be able to drag the sides of the widget to resize it.

Adding or removing folders

You can also add folders to your Home screen. To create a new folder drag and drop

an application icon onto another application icon in the Home screen. This will

create an Unnamed Folder. Tap the folder icon and then tap the name of the folder

to rename it.

To delete an application shortcut from a folder, tap on the folder icon to display the

applications inside and then tap and hold the application icon that you want to

remove. Drag and drop the icon on Remove that will appear at the top of the screen.

To delete a folder, tap and hold on the folder and then drag and drop the folder on

Remove that will appear at the top of the screen.

Changing application dock icons

You can set icons for installed applications in the application dock. Open the

Application menu and find the application you want to add. Tap and hold the icon,

then drag it to any open position in the dock. Dragging the new application to an

existing dock icon will create a folder for both icons.

To remove an icon from the dock, tap and hold the icon to select it. Either drag the

icon to a different location outside the dock or to Remove at the top of the screen.

Changing the wallpaper

Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen. Tap the Wallpaper tab to change

the lock screen and home wallpaper. You can choose from images stored in the

Gallery, standard wallpapers, Live Wallpapers featuring animated or interactive

backgrounds, or Video Wallpapers enabling you to use videos as your background.

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Managing the lock screen

Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen. Tap the Lock screen manager

tab to turn on and off lock screen icons or change which lock screen icons appear.

Changing home screen settings

Tap and hold any open area on the Home screen. Tap the Home screen settings

tab to modify sliding effects. You can change the transition effect when scrolling to

different screens. In addition, you can turn on and off automatic scrolling and cycle

scrolling.

The Application menu

To access the Application menu, on the Home screen tap in the center of the

dock.

Applications are displayed in alphabetical order. Swipe the

page to the left or right to see more applications.When you

are on the last page of applications, swipe to the left to see

widgets available on your tablet, or tap WIDGETS at the top

of the page.

Tap the Play Store icon to open Google Play to view and

purchase apps and/or digital media.

To quickly jump to applications or widgets, tap APPS or

WIDGETS at the top of the Application menu.

Note: All images are for reference only. The applications installed on your device

can be different from the applications shown in illustrations.

Status and notification area

The Notification area is at the top of the screen.

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This area contains a variety of icons to inform you of your

phone’s status. The left side of the Notification area displays

event icons that indicate a new event (such as a new

message). The icons on the right side indicate signal

strength, connection, battery status and the time.

Drag the Notification area down the screen to view more

information about new events adjust commonly used

settings.

Connection icons

Battery icons

Icon Description Icon Description

Connected to GPRS mobile

network

Roaming

Connected to EDGE mobile

network

Cellular signal strength

Connected to 3G mobile network Mobile data transferring

Connected to HSDPA network Connected to a wireless

network

Bluetooth is on No signal

Bluetooth connected Airplane mode (Wireless

connectivity disconnected.

Please disable airplane mode

before trying to make a call.)

USB and wireless tethering are

activated

USB tethering is activated

Wireless tethering is activated

Icon Description Icon Description

Battery is very low Battery is partially drained

Battery is low Battery is full

Battery is charging

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Notification icons

Icon Description Icon Description

Alarm is set SIM card is invalid or not

installed

Speakerphone is on Vibrate mode

New Gmail message Ringer is silenced

New/unread SMS/MMS Phone microphone is off

Problem with sending SMS/MMS Application update available

New Google Talk message System update available

New voicemail Missed call

Upcoming event Song is playing

Syncing data More notifications

Warning, open the notification

area for more information

GPS is on

SD card or USB storage is full Receiving location data from

GPS

An open wireless network is

available

Uploading data

Phone is connected to PC via

USB

Downloading data

Carrier data use threshold

exceeded

Download finished

Connected to or disconnected

from virtual private network

(VPN)

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Multitasking

You can have multiple applications open at the same time.

To open a new application, tap

to return to the Home

screen, then start the new application.

To view your active applications, tap . Then tap an icon

to go to the application.

Tip: To prolong battery life, it is better to close an application when you’ve

finished using it. Do this by either pressing the Back key or the Menu button and

selecting Exit (if available).

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