Control volume 
If you have trouble hearing your phone ringing in 
noisy environments, or calls are too loud, you can 
change the volume to your liking by using the 
volume buttons on the side of your phone. 
Do not connect to products that create an output 
signal, as this may damage the device. Do not 
connect any voltage source to the audio 
connector. If you connect an external device or 
headset, other than those approved for use with 
this device, to the audio connector, pay special 
attention to volume levels. 
CHANGE THE VOLUME SETTINGS 
Press a volume button on the side of your phone 
to see the volume status bar, tap  , and drag the 
sliders on the volume bars left or right. 
SET THE PHONE TO SILENT 
To set the phone to silent, press a volume button, 
tap   to set your phone to vibrate only and tap 
 to set it to silent. 
Google Assistant 
Google Assistant can help you search information 
online, translate words and sentences, make 
notes and calendar appointments, for example. 
USE THE GOOGLE ASSISTANT BUTTON 
To access the Google Assistant services, use the 
Google Assistant button on the side of your 
phone: 
•  Press the button once to start Google 
Assistant. When you press the button for 
the first time, you are asked to sign in with 
your Google account or create a new 
account. 
•  Press and hold the button to speak with 
Google Assistant. Ask your question and 
release the button. You see Google 
Assistant’s answer on your phone’s 
display. 
SWITCH OFF THE GOOGLE ASSISTANT 
BUTTON 
To switch off the Google Assistant button, tap 
Settings > System > Gestures > Google 
Assistant Button, and switch Google Assistant 
Button off. 
Extend battery life 
To save power: 
•  Always charge the battery fully. 
•  Mute unnecessary sounds, such as touch 
sounds. Tap 
Settings > Sound >