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User Guide Smartphone dL1 EB-3901 Model No. Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic smartphone. To ensure safe and proper operation of this product, please read the included Important Information before using this product.
Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ....................5 Getting started ..................6 Inserting the SIM card .......................6 Charging the battery ......................6 Turning the phone on .......................7 Configuring the phone for the first time .................8 Getting to know your phone ..............9 Phone overview .........................9 Indicator ..........................9 Navigation buttons ( ) ..................10...
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Table of Contents Using email accounts .....................39 Gmail ..........................39 Messaging ....................40 Using text and multimedia messaging ................40 Talk ...........................42 Browser ....................43 Browsing the web ......................43 Navigating web pages ....................43 Bookmarking your favourite web pages ...............44 Downloading from web pages ..................45 Using the web browser’s options menu ...............45 Changing web browser settings ..................45 Play Music ....................47...
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Table of Contents Locking the screen ......................74 Hiding your data ......................74 Protecting phone settings with a terminal password ..........76 Protecting your SIM card ....................76 Updating the phone ................77 Downloading updates wirelessly ...................77 Downloading updates with a computer ................78 Phone settings overview ...............79 List of icons ....................80 Troubleshooting ..................84 Need help? ....................88...
• The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Panasonic Mobile Communications Co., Ltd. is under licence. • DLNA® is a trademark, a service mark, or a certification mark of the Digital Living Network Alliance.
If the indicator does not light within a few seconds, make sure the USB cable is connected properly to the power source (i.e., the AC adaptor or computer). If the indicator does not light after a prolonged time, contact your regional Panasonic representative. (Contact information can be found on the included Warranty Card.) Charging the battery using the AC adaptor Connect your phone to a power outlet using the included USB cable and AC adaptor.
Getting started A To power outlet B AC adaptor C USB cable Charging the battery using a computer or other device Connect your phone to the USB port of the computer or other device using the included USB cable. Make sure the computer or other device is turned on and is sending power through the USB cable.
Getting started Turning the phone on for the first time The first time you turn on your phone, you will be prompted to configure various settings. See “Configuring the phone for the first time” (page 8) for more information. Turning the phone off Press and hold on the side of the phone and select the power off option.
Getting to know your phone Getting to know your phone Phone overview SIM card slot cover Headset jack microUSB jack cover Indicator Light sensor, proximity sensor Earpiece and speaker (menu) button (home) button (back) button (power) button (volume) buttons Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS antenna Camera NFC antenna Main antenna...
Getting to know your phone Navigation buttons ( Displays a list of options available in the current screen. (menu) Displays the Home screen; tap and hold to display a list of recently used apps. Once (home) the list is displayed, tap an app to launch it, or flick left or right to remove an app from the list.
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Getting to know your phone Dragging Scrolling Tap an item or icon without releasing Slide your finger on the touch panel your finger from the touch panel screen screen to scroll to a different area of the and slide your finger on the touch panel page, picture, etc.
Getting to know your phone Switching between vertical and horizontal viewing modes Your phone’s motion sensor can detect when you have turned the phone on its side, allowing you to switch to horizontal (also called “landscape”) viewing mode, and when you have turned the phone upright again, allowing you to switch back to vertical (also called “portrait”) viewing mode.
Getting to know your phone Using the app list The app list gives you access to all the apps and widgets stored on your phone. To view the app list, tap in the Home screen. While the app list is displayed, you can customise the order and layout of icons in the app list by tapping and selecting an option.
Getting to know your phone Quitting an app Normally there is no need to quit an app manually, but you can quit any running apps using the following procedure. Tap [Task viewer] in the Home screen or app list. in the upper-right corner of the app’s icon. •...
Getting to know your phone eco mode (auto, on, off) Ringer mode (ringer on, silent, vibrate) Screen brightness (auto, dim, half, full) Wi-Fi (on, off) Bluetooth (on, off) GPS (on, off) Auto-sync for email, contacts, etc. (on, off) Auto screen rotate (on, off) Typing on your phone Your phone’s keyboard is displayed automatically when you tap a text entry field or when you are prompted to enter information.
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Getting to know your phone Android keyboard overview When the Android keyboard is displayed, you can select a different keyboard by tapping and holding the space bar (D in the illustration). A B C E F G The shift key. Tap to change the character case; double-tap to turn on the caps lock. Tap to switch between letters, numbers, and symbols.
Getting to know your phone Using voice recognition when using the Android keyboard When voice recognition is enabled, you can enter words by speaking to your phone. This feature requires an active Internet connection. Speak the words or a sentence. •...
Getting to know your phone Follow the on-screen instructions. • If the account cannot be set up using this procedure, you may need to set up the account manually. In this case consult your email service provider for details about settings. Registering your Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account If your institution supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, you can register your account to the phone and access your corporate email, contacts, calendar, etc.
Getting to know your phone Setting the time zone You can set the time zone automatically using network-provided information, or you can select a specific time zone if you prefer. ® [Settings]. From the Home screen, tap Tap [Date & time]. To set the time zone automatically: →...
Getting to know your phone Note • You can turn off the screen at any time by pressing Turning automatic screen rotation on and off ® [Settings]. From the Home screen, tap Tap [Display]. Turn the [Auto-rotate screen] checkbox on or off. Setting the screen to stay on while the phone is charging ®...
Getting to know your phone Setting the phone to vibrate when operated ® [Settings]. From the Home screen, tap Tap [Sound]. Turn on the [Vibrate on touch] checkbox. eco mode eco mode is a suite of features that help you save battery power. When the remaining battery power drops below the preset level, the phone can switch to eco mode and change certain phone features and settings so that your phone consumes less battery power.
Getting to know your phone Storage Your phone can store apps and data in two different storage areas. Storage area Description Main contents Internal storage An area of the phone’s internal memory • Apps that is not visible when the phone is •...
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Getting to know your phone Connecting the stereo headset Headset button Microphone Note • Make sure you insert the headset plug completely into the headset jack. User Guide...
Connecting to networks Connecting to networks Connecting to mobile networks In order to use a mobile network to send text and multimedia messages and to connect to the Internet, your phone must be configured to connect to a mobile network. For most mobile networks and mobile network operators, your phone is configured at the time of purchase and you do not need to configure your phone manually.
Connecting to networks Turn on the [Mobile data] switch. Turn on the [Set mobile data limit] checkbox and then tap [OK]. Tap the item next to [Data usage cycle] and change the cycle if necessary. Drag the right edge of the orange bar up or down to set the threshold for displaying the data usage warning.
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Connecting to networks Adding a Wi-Fi network manually Some Wi-Fi networks do not broadcast their availability. In this case you need to enter the name of the network (also called the “network SSID”) as well as the network’s password. Consult the network system administrator for more information.
Connecting to networks Using Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct allows you to use your phone to create peer-to-peer connections with other devices that are compatible with Wi-Fi Direct. ® [Settings]. From the Home screen, tap Tap [More…]. Turn on the [Wi-Fi direct] checkbox and then tap [OK]. •...
Connecting to networks Connecting to VPNs If your company or organisation uses a Virtual Private Network (VPN), you can use your phone to connect to the VPN. For information about configuring your phone to connect to a VPN, consult your network administrator.
Phone Phone You can use the [Phone] app to make and receive calls, as well as use services supported by your mobile network operator, such as voicemail and call forwarding. For information about available services, contact your mobile network operator. Making calls Making an emergency call Your phone supports international emergency numbers, such as 112 and 911.
Phone Using other features during a call Adjusting the earpiece or speaker volume Press repeatedly during a call. Muting the microphone during a call to mute your phone’s microphone so that the other party cannot hear you. Tap again to turn the mute off. Using the speakerphone to turn on the speakerphone during a call.
Phone Select the desired setting. Turns the ringer off Turns the vibrate feature on Turns the ringer on Call log Viewing the call log You can view your call log while using the [Phone] app by tapping . The following icons are used in the call log to indicate different types of calls.
Phone Setting the voicemail access number For the correct setting, contact your mobile network operator. ® [Settings]. From the Home screen, tap Tap [Call settings] ® [Voicemail settings] ® [Voicemail number]. Enter your mobile network operator’s voicemail access number and then tap [OK]. Call forwarding If your phone has call forwarding service, you can forward your calls to another phone number.
Phone Making a second call While on a call, tap Enter the other party’s phone number and then tap • The first call is put on hold. Handling multiple calls While on a call, make or answer a second call. To switch between calls: →...
People People Adding contacts to your phone You can use the [People] app to store all your contact information. Entries (also called “contacts”) contain information about your friends, family, and colleagues, such as their addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. There are several ways you can get contact information into your phone. •...
People Tap [DONE]. Adding yourself to your contacts Tap [People] in the Home screen or app list. Tap [Set up my profile]. • ® If [Set up my profile] is not displayed, tap the content displayed under [ME], and then tap [Edit].
People Creating a group You can create groups of contacts for simplified management. Tap [People] in the Home screen or app list. Tap the tab. and, if prompted, select the account that the contact will be added to. Tap [Group’s name] and enter a name for the group. Tap [Type person’s name], enter the name of someone you want to add to the group, and then tap the person’s name when it is displayed.
Email Email Using email Composing and sending an email message If you need to add an email account to your phone, see “Account settings” (page 17). Tap [Email] in the Home screen or app list. • If you have multiple accounts, you can select the account from which your message will be sent. Tap the folder name in the upper-left corner of the screen and then select the desired account.
Email Adding a sender’s email address to your contacts Tap [Email] in the Home screen or app list. Select the desired message. Tap the sender’s image icon at the top of screen and then tap [OK]. To add the sender to an existing contact: →...
Email Searching for an email message You can search for email messages containing specific text in the message body or subject, and search for email messages to and from specific people. Note that you cannot search by entering partial words or names.
Messaging Messaging Using text and multimedia messaging You can use your phone to send and receive text messages using SMS (Short Message Service). If you have subscribed to your mobile network operator’s MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service), you can also send and receive messages that contain media files, such as pictures and videos. For details about these services, contact your mobile network operator.
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Messaging Searching for a message You can search for messages containing specific text. Tap [Messaging] in the Home screen or app list. Enter the text and then tap Locking a message to prevent deletion You can lock individual messages in a conversation. If you delete the conversation later, the locked messages will be retained.
Messaging Talk You can use the Google Talk instant messaging app to have text, voice, and video chats with friends. Adding a friend to your friend list Tap [Talk] in the Home screen or app list. Select the desired account if necessary. Enter the email address of the friend then tap [DONE].
Browser Browser Your phone includes a full-featured web browser that allows you to view web pages, manage bookmarks, download pictures and files, etc. Note • A data plan is required to access the Internet when using your operator’s mobile network. Contact your mobile network operator regarding data plans and rates.
Browser Returning to the previous web page while browsing Using a link to open another web page while browsing Tap the link. To open the link in a new window, tap and hold the link until the menu appears, and then tap [Open in new tab].
Browser Tap and hold the desired bookmark and then tap [Delete bookmark] ® [OK]. Adding a web page shortcut to the Home screen ® [Save to bookmarks]. While viewing the desired page, tap Edit the name and web address of the web page as desired. Tap the setting displayed next to [Add to] and then tap [Home screen].
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Browser – [General] ® [Set homepage]: Sets the web page that opens when you open a new web browser window. – [Privacy & security] ® [Clear history]: Clears the content of the [HISTORY] tab. – [Accessibility] ® [Text scaling]: Changes the text size displayed in the web browser. –...
Play Music Play Music The [Play Music] app gives you instant access to your music collection stored on your phone. Note • App features, service availability, and service content may vary by region. Copying audio files to your phone The [Play Music] app detects supported audio files stored in your phone and allows you to listen to them. For information about copying data between your computer and phone, see “Copying data between your computer and the phone via USB”...
Play Music Adjusting the equaliser ® [Equaliser]. While playing a song, tap Using playlists Adding a song to a playlist You can create and manage playlists of your favourite songs. Tap [Play Music] in the Home screen or app list. Tap and hold a song title until the context menu appears.
Camera Camera Taking pictures and recording videos Your phone offers a full-featured camera that can shoot pictures and record videos. Launch the [Camera] app by tapping [Camera] in the Home screen or app list. Note • If the power turns off or the phone becomes excessively hot or cold when shooting a still image or recording a movie, the image or movie may not be saved, or the saved file may be unplayable.
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Camera Video mode screen Scene mode selector Resolution selector Exposure adjustment Settings panel Available recording time Picture/video mode selector Zoom controls Record button Review screen Recording a video Tap [Camera] in the Home screen or app list. to select video mode if necessary. Select the desired scene mode, options, and zoom.
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Camera Changing picture mode settings The following settings are available when using picture mode. [Shooting Mode] Select a shooting mode according to the kind of pictures you want to take. You can also use the [Scene] mode for more options. [Normal] Use this mode for typical picture taking.
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Camera Settings panel [Scene] Select a scene mode according to the shooting conditions and the kind of pictures you want to take. Note • Certain scene modes are not available depending on the current shooting mode. [Normal] The phone sets the shutter speed and aperture value according to the brightness of the subject.
Camera Changing video mode settings The following settings are available when using video mode. [Scene Mode] Select a scene mode according to the shooting conditions and the kind of videos you want to take. [Normal] Use this mode for typical video recording. [Portrait] Makes skin tones look healthier.
Camera Browsing your picture album You can use the [Picture Album] app to view your pictures and videos. Files can be viewed by category, such as folder, date, and location. Tap [Picture Album] in the Home screen or app list. Tap the category name in the upper-left corner of the screen and then select the desired category.
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Camera Select the desired colour and then draw on the picture. • While drawing, you can change the colour and continue drawing in a different colour. Use other editing tools to continue editing the picture, or tap [SAVE]. • The edited picture is saved in the [Edited] album. The original picture is retained. Adjusting lighting and colours ®...
Location services Location services You can use your phone to find your location. Different apps can use this information to provide a variety of services, such as helping you find nearby shops and restaurants, adding location information to pictures you take with your phone, or showing you your location on a map.
Location services Switches to compass mode. Your position indicator on the map will rotate to match the direction the phone is facing while the map stays stationary. Tap again and the map will rotate to match the direction the phone is facing while the position indicator stays stationary. Viewing details about a place Search for the desired place on the map.
Location services Local The [Local] app provides you with details about nearby places of interest. Note • Maps, place information, and other features may not be available in certain regions. Using [Local] Tap [Local] in the Home screen or app list. Select a category and then select a place and view the information.
Other apps Other apps NFC Starter NFC tags are microchips that can be embedded in stickers, posters, plastic cards, etc. You may have an NFC tag embedded in your driver’s licence, rail pass, or credit card. You can register NFC tags to the phone and use them to trigger actions on your phone, such as opening a frequently-used web site or app, changing the app used to display the Home screen, or unlocking the phone.
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Other apps Note • In order to use this app, you must register a Google account or a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync account to the phone. See “Account settings” (page 17). Changing the calendar view You can view your calendar by day, week, month, etc. Tap [Calendar] in the Home screen or app list.
Other apps ® [OK]. Dismissing or snoozing an event When appears in the status bar, open the notifications panel by tapping and holding the status bar and then sliding your finger down. Tap the event. Tap [Snooze all] or [Dismiss all]. Changing calendar settings Tap [Calendar] in the Home screen or app list.
Other apps Adding a new note Tap [Notepad] in the Home screen or app list. Tap [New note]. Enter the title and then enter the note text. Press twice when finished. Editing a note Tap [Notepad] in the Home screen or app list. Tap the desired note.
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Other apps Select the desired method and then follow the on-screen instructions. • When sharing a video link with a Bluetooth-compatible device, make sure the other device’s Bluetooth feature is turned on and that the device is set to discoverable mode. Uploading a video Tap [YouTube] in the Home screen or app list.
Play Store Play Store Google Play Google Play is an online service where you can buy apps and other content. You can use the [Play Store] app to purchase and download Google Play content. Note • A Google account and Internet access are required to use [Play Store]. ®...
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Play Store Note • You may not be able to clear the data for some apps. Deleting an installed app ® [Settings]. From the Home screen, tap Tap [Apps] and then select the desired app. Tap [Uninstall] ® [OK]. Note •...
Connecting to other devices Connecting to other devices Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology enables short-range (about 10 m) communication, including voice, audio, and data transfer, between Bluetooth-compatible devices such as phones, hands-free accessories, and computers. Bluetooth wireless technology allows you to take advantage of a wide variety of features. For example, you can connect a compatible headset and talk on the phone or listen to music, or connect to your car stereo and listen to music and other content stored on your phone through your car stereo and enjoy hands-free phone conversations in the car.
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Connecting to other devices Follow the on-screen instructions. Note • You can confirm the pairing and connection status of other Bluetooth devices in the [PAIRED DEVICES] list. Connecting to a paired Bluetooth device Once you have paired another Bluetooth device with your phone, you may need to connect to the device in order to use it.
Connecting to other devices Select the destination device. Operate the other device to accept the incoming file. • Refer to the operating instructions included with the other device for details. Note • You can confirm the status of the data transfer in the notifications panel. If necessary, you can stop or retry the data transfer.
• You may need to install drivers in your computer to be able to access the Internet when using USB tethering. Visit http://panasonic.net/pmc/support/software/index.html for the latest drivers. • You may need to configure your computer to be able to access the Internet when using USB tethering.
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Connecting to other devices Note • Refer to the operating instructions for your DLNA-compatible device for more information. • In order to use this feature, each device must be connected on the same network. Additionally, your phone must be connected to this network via Wi-Fi. Watching content stored on another device Tap [DLNA] in the Home screen or app list.
Synchronise, backup, and restore Synchronise, backup, and restore Synchronisation and backup are two methods for making sure your data is stored in more than one location. Data in your phone can be synchronised or backed up using the following services and apps. Synchronisation service Backup method Google Sync...
Synchronise, backup, and restore Tap [Accounts & sync]. Turn on the [Accounts & sync] switch. • Turn off the switch to disable synchronisation for all accounts. Select the desired account. Turn on the checkbox for each item you would like to synchronise. Synchronising manually ®...
Synchronise, backup, and restore Backing up to a computer via Wi-Fi If your phone and computer are connected to the same network using Wi-Fi, you can use the [PC Backup] app to back up the pictures and videos on your phone and save them on your computer. Configuring [PC Backup] In order to make backups, you must first specify information about the computer including the computer name or network address, user name, password, and the name of the shared folder where the backups...
Phone security Phone security There are various ways you can lock your phone. – Locking the screen: This prevents you from accidentally tapping your phone and operating it unintentionally. You can also lock the screen using a PIN, password, or other secure method to prevent unauthorised access to your phone.
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Phone security cannot be seen while the safe is closed. A PIN, password, or other secure unlock method is required to open the safe. Once you open the safe, it will close automatically when the screen locks. Configuring the data security feature for the first time Tap [Data Security] in the Home screen or app list.
Phone security Tap [Delete]. Select the desired option and then tap [OK]. Protecting phone settings with a terminal password A terminal password (phone password) is required when changing certain settings. Configuring the terminal password ® [Settings]. From the Home screen, tap Tap [Security] ®...
Once the phone has been updated, you cannot revert to an older version of the software. • If an error occurs while updating the phone, contact your regional Panasonic representative. (Contact information can be found on the included Warranty Card.) Downloading updates wirelessly When software updates have been released for your phone, you can download them wirelessly.
Downloading updates with a computer If software updates for your phone are available on the Panasonic web site, you can use your computer to download them and copy them to the phone. You can then use the following procedure to update the software manually.
Phone settings overview Phone settings overview You can customise general phone settings to suit your needs using the [Settings] app. Settings are grouped into the categories explained below. Settings category Description [Wi-Fi] Contains wireless network settings. [Bluetooth] Contains Bluetooth wireless technology settings. [Data usage] Contains settings related to network usage.
List of icons List of icons Icons may vary by region and mobile network service operator. Notification icons New Gmail received New email message received New SMS message received Error when sending SMS message New voicemail received New instant message received Calendar event reminder Song is being played Open (unsecured) wireless network is available...
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List of icons Panasonic Smartphone Site update notification Safe was opened GPS is activated Temperature error Charging error Status icons Mobile network is available No mobile network is available Roaming on another mobile network HSPA network is available HSPA network is in use...
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List of icons App icons Preinstalled apps may vary by region. Phone Phone calls People Address book Messaging Text messaging Gmail Email client for Gmail accounts Email Email client Browser Internet browser Camera Picture and video capture Picture Album Picture and video viewing Play Music Music playback DLNA...
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Software purchase and download Calculator Calculator PC Backup Data backup Settings General device configuration NFC Starter NFC tag utility Task viewer App management Panasonic Smartphone Site Link to Panasonic web site Calendar Appointment management Notepad Text memos Polaris Office Office apps User Guide...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Basic troubleshooting If you experience any difficulty with the phone, try to resolve the problem by performing the following troubleshooting tips. Perform each operation one by one until the problem is resolved. – Turn the phone off and then on again. –...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause and/or solution Battery performance is poor • Try using eco mode to save battery power. See “eco mode” (page 21). • Check all connections and charge the battery again. • Ambient temperature is too hot or too cold. •...
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause and/or solution Other party cannot hear your • Make sure you are not covering the microphone. voice • Make sure that you are speaking into the microphone and that the microphone is not too far from your mouth. •...
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[Forgotten pattern?] and entering your Google account information. • If you forgot the PIN or password, contact your regional Panasonic service centre. Phone is hot during use or when •...
Refer to the Troubleshooting section of this document for assistance in solving any problems you might be having with your phone. Support on the web Visit the support web site at http://www.panasonic.eu/customer_service.html for the latest support information, software downloads, FAQs, and more. User Guide...
Index Index Earpiece volume eco mode Email Accounts Composing AC adaptor Default account Aeroplane mode Deleting Android Beam File attachments Forwarding Reading Backup 72, 73 Removing account Battery Replying Charging Searching Saving power Sending Bluetooth wireless technology Emergency calls Pairing 66, 67 Entering text Receiving data...
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Index Replying Brightness Searching Browser Settings Call forwarding Microphone 22, 30 Call waiting Missed calls Camera 51, 53 Mobile networks Data roaming Music Data usage limit Copying audio files to the phone Date & time Listening Dialling touch tones Playlists Disabling network data connection Mute First time...
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Index Vibrate Videos 50, 53 Sharing Voice recognition Voicemail Playing messages Settings Volume 20, 30 Wallpaper Web browser Widgets Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi hotspot YouTube User Guide...