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Samsung Galaxy Nexus - User Manual

Samsung Galaxy Nexus
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USER GUIDE
GH68-35981A Printed in U.S.A.
USER GUIDE
GUÍA DEL USUARIO
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Summary

Get started

Set up your phone

Instructions for initial phone setup and welcome screen guidance.

Why use a Google Account?

Details benefits of a Google Account for data backup and synchronization.

Get around

Explanation of phone navigation, including home screen and navigation buttons.

Touch & type

Guide to using touchscreen gestures and the onscreen keyboard for input.

Use the lock screen

Steps to set up and manage screen lock security for device protection.

Search the web

How to use Google Search for finding information on the internet and device.

Make yourself at home

Change the wallpaper

Guide on how to customize the phone's background with images from Gallery or live wallpapers.

Set ringtone & other sounds

Customizing ringtones, notification sounds, and vibration settings for calls and alerts.

Make a phone call

Instructions on initiating and managing phone calls, including using the dialer and call log.

Get your contacts

How to import, manage, and sync contacts using a Google Account and SIM card.

Arrange & work with apps

Managing app icons on the home screen, creating folders, and using widgets.

Add widgets

Steps to add and manage interactive widgets on the home screen for quick access.

Manage notifications

How to view, respond to, and dismiss notifications from apps and the system.

Try some apps

Start Gmail

Using the Gmail app for sending, receiving, and organizing emails.

Find People

Managing contacts and viewing contact information and activity in the People app.

Manage your Calendar

Using the Calendar app to view, edit, and manage schedules and events.

Use your Camera

How to take photos and videos using the device's camera and its various modes.

Beam screen content

Sharing content between devices using NFC and Android Beam technology.

Manage downloads

Viewing, opening, and deleting downloaded files and apps from the device.

Tune performance

Optimize battery life

Tips and settings to extend battery life by managing features and power consumption.

Optimize data usage

Monitoring and managing mobile data usage, including setting warnings and limits.

Optimize memory usage

Understanding and managing internal storage and RAM usage by apps.

Learn the Phone app

Dial stored numbers

Making calls using stored numbers, contacts, and the dialer interface.

Answer or divert calls

How to answer, silence, send to voicemail, or send a message for incoming calls.

Work with the Call log

Reviewing call history, redialing numbers, and managing call log entries.

Place an Internet (SIP) call

Configuring and making voice calls over the internet using an account.

Listen to your voicemail

Accessing and managing voicemail messages through the phone interface.

Dial by voice

Using voice commands to initiate phone calls and other voice-activated tasks.

Options during a call

Managing call options like muting, holding, switching calls, and audio output.

Enter & edit text

Use the keyboard

Guide to using the onscreen keyboard for typing and text input.

Type text by speaking

Using voice input for text entry and dictation with Google's speech-recognition service.

Connect to networks & devices

Connect to mobile networks

Configuring and managing mobile network connections and data access.

Connect to Wi-Fi networks

Steps to turn on Wi-Fi, connect to networks, and manage Wi-Fi settings.

Connect to Bluetooth devices

Pairing, connecting, and managing Bluetooth devices like headsets and speakers.

Connect to keyboards, mice, and other devices

Connecting USB or Bluetooth input devices like keyboards and mice.

Connect to a Windows computer via USB

Transferring files between the phone and a Windows computer using a USB cable.

Connect to a Macintosh computer via USB

Transferring files between the phone and a Mac computer using a USB cable and Android File Transfer.

Share your mobile data connection

Using USB, Bluetooth tethering, or portable Wi-Fi hotspot to share the phone's data.

Connect to virtual private networks

Setting up and connecting to secure Virtual Private Networks (VPNs).

Control airplane mode & other network settings

Managing airplane mode, VPN, tethering, NFC, Android Beam, and mobile network settings.

Search by text & voice

Refine Google Search

Tips for using Google Search effectively by typing or speaking search terms.

Manage Google Search privacy settings

Adjusting privacy settings for Google Search, including web history and location.

Search tips & tricks

Examples of search queries for sports, pictures, conversions, movies, and more.

Use Voice Actions

Using voice commands to perform tasks like making calls, sending messages, and getting directions.

Voice Action commands

List of commands for Voice Actions, including calling, navigation, and messaging.

Manage accounts

Add or remove accounts

Adding and deleting Google, Exchange, and other types of accounts on the device.

Add an account

Step-by-step guide to adding new accounts with necessary credentials and sync options.

Remove an account

Procedure for deleting an account and its associated data from the device.

Configure account sync options

Customizing synchronization settings for individual apps and accounts.

Configure general sync settings

Managing auto-sync settings for account information across the device and web.

Sync information manually

Performing manual synchronization for specific accounts to update data.

Change an accounts sync settings

Modifying sync options for specific types of information within an account.

Secure your phone

Set screen lock

Setting up screen locks like PIN, pattern, or password to protect device access.

Encrypt your phone

Enabling phone encryption for comprehensive data protection.

Work with certificates

Using digital certificates for secure network access and app authentication.

Install client and CA certificates

Installing client and Certificate Authority (CA) certificates from the phone's storage.

Work with CA certificates

Managing Certificate Authority (CA) certificates, including disabling or removing them.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Specifications

General IconGeneral
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels
ProcessorDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
RAM1 GB
Storage16/32 GB
Rear Camera5 MP, AF
Front Camera1.3 MP
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Announced2011, October
StatusDiscontinued
Weight135 g (4.76 oz)
SIMMicro-SIM
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
GPUPowerVR SGX540
Card slotNo
LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
GPSYes, with A-GPS
NFCYes
RadioNo
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlack
DisplaySuper AMOLED
BatteryLi-Ion 1750 mAh
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
USBmicroUSB 2.0
ModelsGT-I9250, SPH-L700
Dimensions135.5 x 67.9 x 8.9 mm

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