User Guide
TOC ix Personal Settings ... 152 Accounts &
Camera and Video 90 Normal: Records a normal video. Live effect: Provides various visual effects when recording a video. Record videos Record
Camera and Video 91 Image size: Set the size of your picture. Choose from 8M 3264x2448 (4:3), W6M 3264x1836(16:9), 5M 2560x1920 (4:3) or 1M 1280x9
Camera and Video 92 Brightness: Adjust the brightness setting compatible with the environment. White balance: Select how the camcorder adjusts
Camera and Video 93 Folders in your storage card or phone memory that contain pictures and videos will also be treated as albums. The actual folder n
Camera and Video 94 Scroll left or right to view more albums. 2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in the a
Camera and Video 95 When viewing a video, use your index finger and thumb in a pinching or spreading motion to zoom in or out. Note: Do not press to
Camera and Video 96 The cropped picture is saved in the album as a copy. The original picture remains unedited. Share Pictures and Videos The Gallery
Camera and Video 97 4. Touch and then touch Messaging. 5. Compose your message and then touch Send MMS . For more information about sending mul
Tools and Calendar 98 Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone‘s productivity-enhancing features. QSlide The QSlide function enables an
Tools and Calendar 99 While viewing the screen you want to capture and create a memo on, slide the Status Bar down and tap . 2. Create a memo usin
Get Started 1 Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and service the first time. Your Phone at a
Tools and Calendar 100 QuickRemote QuickRemote turns your phone into a Universal Remote for your home TV and cable box. 1. From the Home screen, tap
Tools and Calendar 101 Using the Voice Mate application 1. Open the Voice Mate application. 2. Tap the Speak icon (at the bottom of the screen) t
Tools and Calendar 102 Place a Call by Speaking 1. Press > > Voice Command . 2. Say one of the following commands: Call [Name or Phon
Tools and Calendar 103 Note: To go to any day in any Calendar view, tap > Go to date. Change Calendar View You can change the calendar view.
Tools and Calendar 104 Month View Year View
Tools and Calendar 105 Agenda View View Event Details You can view more information about an event in a number of ways, depending on the current
Tools and Calendar 106 You can also touch and hold a spot in Day, Week, or Month view to open the new event screen with that day and time already
Tools and Calendar 107 2. Tap Add reminder to add a reminder. 3. Tap the reminder time to display a pop-up menu and choose your desired setting.
Tools and Calendar 108 Change Calendar Settings You can change the settings for how the Calendar application displays events and how it notifies you
Tools and Calendar 109 Rename a Folder 1. Tap the folder icon to open it. 2. Tap . 3. Enter the new folder name and tap OK. Note: You can also ch
Get Started 2 2. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place. 3. Replace the battery compartment cover, mak
Tools and Calendar 110 4. Tap Repeat to set the days when you want the alarm to sound. (If you don't set a repeat, the alarm will only sound on
Tools and Calendar 111 3. Tap to set the following options: Vibration: Set the phone vibrate along with the alert sound. (A blue checkmark appe
Tools and Calendar 112 2. Tap Add account. 3. Tap Microsoft Exchange to enter your email address and password information. 4. For further informat
Tools and Calendar 113 Tap to access the following options. Sync now: Tap to sync your Microsoft Exchange account tasks. Sort by: Allows you
Tools and Calendar 114 Tap to delete the last number or operator you entered. Touch and hold to delete numbers repeatedly. Tap to clear t
Tools and Calendar 115 ● Exit: Exits the application. Searching in File Manager Tap the Search icon (in the top right corner of the File Manager s
Tools and Calendar 116 Bluetooth Settings Menu The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone's Blue
Tools and Calendar 117 Connect a Bluetooth Headset or Car Kit You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversatio
Tools and Calendar 118 5. If prompted to enter a passcode, try 0000 or 1234, or consult the headset or car kit documentation to find the passcode. 6
Tools and Calendar 119 1. Set the receiving device to discoverable mode. You may also need to set it to ―Receive Beams‖ or ―Receive Files‖. Refer to
Get Started 3 Charge your battery 1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone. 2. Plug the AC adapter
Tools and Calendar 120 3. Touch the check box next to your phone name to make your phone visible to unpaired devices. 4. On the sending device, se
Tools and Calendar 121 Enjoying the content from Nearby devices You can enjoy the content from nearby devices (i.e. PC.NAS, Mobile) in the Gallery,
Tools and Calendar 122 Insert a microSD Card Remove the battery cover and battery to insert a compatible microSD card into your phone. 1. Insert you
Tools and Calendar 123 Remove a microSD Card Before removing your phone‘s microSD card, use the Storage settings menu to unmount the card. 1. Inser
Tools and Calendar 124 Format the microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. 1. Press > > Sy
Tools and Calendar 125 Disconnect the phone from the computer. If you want to keep the phone connected to the computer but want the phone to b
Tools and Calendar 126 5. On the Android phone, open the Notifications Panel, tap USB connected > Charge phone (or Turn off USB storage) then dis
Tools and Calendar 127 Note: Any applications supporting Share, such as Music and ThinkFree Viewer, can send files via Bluetooth. Update Your Phone F
Tools and Calendar 128 If the Auto-sync option is on, email, Calendar and Contacts automatically synchronize whenever a change is made. If the
Tools and Calendar 129 Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to chan
Get Started 4 If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for service, and begin the setup process. If your phone is not yet activated,
Settings 130 Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone‘s Settings menus. Wireless Networks This grou
Settings 131 Wi-Fi Settings Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using available computer networks. For de
Settings 132 1. Press > > System settings > Call. 2. Tap the Incoming voice call pop-up checkbox to enable/disable the feature. Call R
Settings 133 1. Press > > System settings > Call > Auto answer. 2. Tap Disable, 1 second, 3 seconds, or 5 seconds. TTY Mode A TTY (
Settings 134 To save unknown numbers: 1. Press > > System settings > Call. 2. Tap the Save unknown numbers checkbox to turn it on. (A
Settings 135 2. Tap the Android Beam switch to activate the feature. (NFC turns on automatically) SmartShare Beam Turn on to receive multimedia co
Settings 136 Bluetooth Tethering This feature allows you to connect other devices to your phone via Bluetooth and share its internet connection. Turn
Settings 137 Connections Optimizer Your phone can be set to automatically connect you to Wi-Fi networks on your device‗s remembered list and, if appl
Settings 138 – or – Press the Volume Down Button until you see on the screen. Volumes Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs a
Settings 139 Phone Ringtone The phone ringtones alert you of incoming calls. To select a ringtone for voice calls: 1. Press > > System set
Get Started 5 ● And more. From Your Phone Access account information and other self-service tools from Boost Zone. Press > > Boost Zone
Settings 140 3. Tap each vibrate type to select it. 4. Tap OK. Voice Notifications To read out the incoming call and the message event automaticall
Settings 141 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Touch feedback & system. 3. Tap the Screen lock sound checkbox. (A blue checkmark will
Settings 142 Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery‗s talk and standby times. For the best battery performance, use the shortest convenient
Settings 143 Font Type Choose the desired font type for device menus. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Displ
Settings 144 Home Button LED Configures the notification LED options. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Displ
Settings 145 Screen Swipe Effect Choose the desired type of effect to display when you swipe from one Home screen canvas to the next. 1. Press >
Settings 146 Select Screen Lock You can increase your phone‘s security by face unlock, creating a screen unlock pattern, creating a PIN, or choosing
Settings 147 If you haven‘t created a Google Account on the phone, you must perform a factory reset. CAUTION! If you perform a factory reset, all use
Settings 148 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen > Shortcuts. 3. Tap each shortcut key to selec
Settings 149 1. Press > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures. 3. Tap the Screen on/off checkbox to set this feat
Get Started 6 Additional Information For more information about your Boost Mobile account, as well as other Boost Mobile services, visit us at: boost
Settings 150 Help Allows you to view help information for the available gestures. Motion Sensor Calibration Improves the accuracy of the tilt and spe
Settings 151 Help Allows you to view help information for one-handed operation features. Storage The Storage menu lets you monitor the used and avail
Settings 152 5. Read the disclaimer and tap OK. To uninstall a downloaded application: 1. Press > > System settings > Apps. 2. Tap th
Settings 153 Use Guest Mode 1. Press > > System settings > Guest mode. 2. To activate Guest mode, tap the Guest mode switch . 3. If
Settings 154 Security Use the Security settings to configure how to help secure your phone and its data. Encrypt Phone Opens a screen that encrypts d
Settings 155 Language & Input Settings Your phone's Language & input settings let you select a language for the devices screens and menu
Settings 156 2. Check if the Backup account is correct. 3. Tap the Back up my data checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) 4. To set to automati
Settings 157 4. Enter your unlock sequence if you have configured one, then tap Erase everything and OK to confirm. System Settings This group of se
Settings 158 Touch zoom: Zoom in or out by triple tapping the screen. Screen shades: Set the brightness to 0% to save power and help with low v
Settings 159 2. Set the following options as you want. Auto-rotate screen: Checkmark to allow the device to rotate the screen depending on the de
Get Started 7 Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against
Settings 160 Activate This Device Follow the onscreen instructions to activate your phone. 1. Press > > System settings > Activate this
Settings 161 1. Press > > System settings > System updates > UICC Unlock. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Printing This menu
Copyright Information 162 Copyright Information © 2014 Boost Worldwide, Inc. Boost, the Logo, Re-Boost and Boost Mobile are trademarks of Boost World
Index 163 Index 4G, 77 About Phone, 161 Access Contacts, 44 Access Gmail, 55 Access Recently-Used Applications, 21 Accessibility, 157 Accessory, 159
Index 164 Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen, 20 Customize Your Home Screen, 17 Data Services Status indicators, 78 Data Services Genera
Index 165 Power Button Ends Call, 134 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection, 78 Printing, 161 Privacy Keeper, 132 Proximity Sensor, 133 QSlide, 98 Qu
Index 166 Using Guest Mode, 16 Using QSlide, 115 Video Camera Settings, 91 Video Gallery Options, 94 View Event Details, 105 View microSD Card Memory
Phone Basics 8 Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and in
Phone Basics 9 ● Power/Lock Button lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch your phone to silent mode, vibration mo
TOC i Table of Contents Get Started ...
Phone Basics 10 Turn Your Screen On and Off Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it
Phone Basics 11 Code. Then follow the instructions to create your unlock sequence, as well as a Backup PIN in case you forget your unlock sequence. P
Phone Basics 12 Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. S
Phone Basics 13 Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger ges
Phone Basics 14 to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically ch
Phone Basics 15 Lock Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 9-1-1. Press the Power/Lock Button
Phone Basics 16 3. Tap Set apps to view which apps can be accessed in Guest mode. Tap the Add icon in the upper right corner of the screen to chang
Phone Basics 17 Note: The small rectangles above the primary shortcuts let you know your current screen position. Tip: Press to return to the main
Phone Basics 18 3. Tap to reveal all your current applications. By default, the applications are listed in a grid view. 4. Scroll left or right t
Phone Basics 19 To remove a Widget: 1. Go to the Home screen canvas on which the widget is located. 2. Touch and hold the widget. This unlocks it f
TOC ii Quick Access ...21 Change the Scree
Phone Basics 20 Wallpapers gallery to view the available wallpapers in the wallpaper gallery. 3. Depending on the type of wallpaper, tap Crop, S
Phone Basics 21 Tip: Tap 1x1 or 2x2 to change the icon size. Access Recently-Used Applications Your phone keeps a running list of your most recently
Phone Basics 22 Change the Screen Orientation This phone is capable of changing the orientation of screen content when the orientation of the phone
Phone Basics 23 Status Icons Icon Status Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength (the more bars there are, the stronger the signal is).
Phone Basics 24 Notification Icons Icon Notification New GmailTM Message – Indicates a new Gmail message. New Email – Indicates a new Email messag
Phone Basics 25 Icon Notification Disconnected From VPN – Indicates that the phone is disconnected from the Virtual Private Network. Song Is Playi
Phone Basics 26 QWERTY Keyboard 1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text. 2. Enter the desired text. To enter numbers, symbols, and emo
Phone Basics 27 Note: If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically, uncheck the Auto-rotate screen. Press > > System
Phone Calls 28 Phone Calls With mobile service and your phone‘s calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country. Make Phone Call
Phone Calls 29 2. Touch Call logs to display the Call logs list. 3. Touch an entry to display the call details. 4. Touch the phone icon to place
TOC iii Call Settings ...42 Voicem
Phone Calls 30 To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Turn
Phone Calls 31 Reject an Incoming Call Swipe the reject call icon in any direction to reject the call. The call will be sent directly to voicem
Phone Calls 32 Tip: For information on using the Visual Voicemail app, see Visual Voicemail. Voicemail Notification There are a couple of different w
Phone Calls 33 2. Open a message and touch . Tip: You can restore messages you have sent to the trash folder. Touch Inbox (at the top right corner
Phone Calls 34 3. Touch the Welcome to Voicemail message on the screen to play a brief explanation of the voicemail services. Review Visual Voicemai
Phone Calls 35 2. Touch a message to review it. The following options are available while reviewing a voicemail message: Note: Not all options are a
Phone Calls 36 Transcriptions displayed to transcribe Voicemails from voice to text. Themes to choose the type of theme used for the applicati
Phone Calls 37 In-call Options While you‘re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Touch an option to select it. ● Add call: Touch
Phone Calls 38 Note: The Headset button is activated to show the current call is routed to the connected Bluetooth headset. To route the current
Phone Calls 39 To respond to an incoming call while you‘re on a call: Swipe in any direction. (This puts the first caller on hold and answers th
TOC iv Send a Text Message ...63 Send a Multimedia Mess
Phone Calls 40 4. To end the three-way call, touch . To end only the last dialed call, touch Note: If one of the people you called hangs up d
Phone Calls 41 Set Up Speed Dialing Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. To assign a speed dial number to a contact:
Phone Calls 42 Edit number before call to edit a number before you redial. Copy call number to copy the call number. Reject call to add to
Phone Calls 43 3. Configure your options. TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that
Contacts 44 Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save dir
Contacts 45 Press > . You will see the Contacts list. Contacts List: The Contacts list displays all contacts currently stored in your p
Contacts 46 Join contacts: Allows you to join duplicate contacts. Import/Export: Allows you to import or export contacts to your internal stor
Contacts 47 5. When you have finished adding information, touch Save. Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from th
Contacts 48 from the Google Account are synced to that account on the web, but the information from the Exchange account will remain unchanged. Edit
Contacts 49 3. Tap > Delete. If the contact contains information from a read-only account, you will not be able to delete it; you will only
TOC v Launch the Web Browser...80 Learn to Navigate the Brow
Contacts 50 Note: If there is no available space on a particular Home screen canvas, you must delete or remove an item before you can add another ite
Contacts 51 To connect by using Quick Contact for Android™: 1. Tap a contact's picture to open Quick Contact for Android. 2. Tap the icon cor
Contacts 52 For more information about sending text and multimedia messages, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. Import, Export, and Share Contacts If
Contacts 53 2. Open the contact you want to share. 3. Tap > Share. 4. Choose the method for sending. Joining and Separating Contacts When you
Accounts and Messaging 54 Accounts and Messaging With wireless service and your phone‘s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share inf
Accounts and Messaging 55 Note: When setting up a new Google Account, either on your phone or online, you will be prompted to add a secondary email a
Accounts and Messaging 56 View the inbox of your other Gmail account: • Touch the account name at the top of the inbox, and then touch the accou
Accounts and Messaging 57 3. To reply to or forward a message, touch Reply to open a reply message. For reply to all or forward, touch Reply from
Accounts and Messaging 58 Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) The Email application only reveals all currently added email accounts. To view addition
Accounts and Messaging 59 Password: Typically your network access password (case-sensitive). 4. Enter a Server address, Domain and tap Next. S
TOC vi Work with Pictures ...95 Share Pictu
Accounts and Messaging 60 Create and Send Email Create and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by
Accounts and Messaging 61 3. Enter a new message and tap . Delete an Email Message Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and tap Delete
Accounts and Messaging 62 Message format: Select the format you want to view email messages in. Message size limit: Allows you to set the size
Accounts and Messaging 63 3. Tap Email Settings and select General settings to set the following settings. Set default account: Allows you to set
Accounts and Messaging 64 Touch the icon, and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select contact groups
Accounts and Messaging 65 Touch the icon, and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select contact groups
Accounts and Messaging 66 Save and Resume a Draft Message While composing a text or multimedia message, touch to automatically save your message as
Accounts and Messaging 67 Note: If a message contains a link to a Web page, touch the message and then touch the link to open it in the Web browser.
Accounts and Messaging 68 3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock. 4. Touch Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed
Accounts and Messaging 69 1. Press > > Messaging . 2. On the Messaging screen, touch and then touch Settings. You can set the followin
TOC vii Reconnect a Headset or Car Kit ... 117 Disconnect or Unpair from
Accounts and Messaging 70 Notifications: Enable this option if you wish to receive a notification in the Status Bar when a new text or multimedia
Apps and Entertainment 71 Apps and Entertainment All your phone‘s features are accessible through the Apps list. Note: Available applications and s
Apps and Entertainment 72 Note: You need a Google Wallet account to purchase items on Google Play. See Create a Google Wallet Account to set up a G
Apps and Entertainment 73 Open an Installed App There are options for opening an installed app. Press > , locate the app, and then touch i
Apps and Entertainment 74 1. Press > > System settings > Location. 2. Touch the switch to turn Location services ON. Mode: Sele
Web and Data 75 Web and Data Your phone‘s data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of con
Web and Data 76 When you're connected to a network, you can tap the network name in the Wi-Fi settings screen for details about the speed, se
Web and Data 77 Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks) The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data service
Web and Data 78 When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the network. Your user name is automatically programmed in
Web and Data 79 Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection. For information about setting u
TOC viii Call Reject ... 132 Decline wit
Web and Data 80 3. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then touch Connect. When you are connected, a VPN connected icon appears in the
Web and Data 81 Selecting To select onscreen items or links: Drag across a page, and then touch an item or touch an onscreen link to select the li
Web and Data 82 Open the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from any page you are viewing. 1. Pre
Web and Data 83 Copy to copy the selected text. Share to share the selected message using your favorite services like Email, Messaging, and ot
Web and Data 84 Bandwidth management • Settings for Search result preloading and image loading. Create Website Settings You can create settings
Web and Data 85 4. Enter a descriptive name and URL for the new bookmark. 5. Tap OK to store the new entry to your Bookmarks list. Create Bookmark
Camera and Video 86 Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 8 megapixel c
Camera and Video 87 Dynamic tone (HDR): Combines photos taken at multiple exposures into one optimal photo to get a better photo in tricky lightin
Camera and Video 88 Super Zooming You can use a zoom up to 4 times while taking pictures. Tip: This function operates automatically while zooming in
Camera and Video 89 Note: Light Frame is supported in the Front Camera mode only. The viewfinder screen area in Light Frame mode looks smaller than
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