Raymond42262
Member
I know most of the people on here will probably roll their eyes, but I have several questions from a rookie.
I bought a new Nexus 5 Friday.
I have not found a central location that will explain all the features of the phone. The only thing in the box was a warranty. I have been to youtube and found a few links, but most relate to 'problems' and not general use for a new user.
1. But, when I cut it on...it seems like the phone remains 'on' for about 5 seconds before it cuts off. Is there someway I can increase the time that the start page remains on the phone before it cuts off.........? Otherwise, I have to hit the on off button to the right and cut it back on.
2. If I call someone, how can I add it to a list of phone numbers and their ID so I can just scroll down later and call them without typing it in every time.
3. How do I use google/ yahoo to search something on the web . I found the shortcut, but when i hit it, I see the address box for searching, but I can't find the way to type it.
4. How do I change my google plus profile ? The clerk helped me set up my phone but I did not know that my full name would show up...I want to eliminate my last name or just use the first initial of my last name. How do I do this ?
5. Under the time it has the day and date.........is there anyway I can increase the size of the date ? It must be font size 2. A little larger would be helpful.
6. Is there any way I can check to see how much data has been used during the month .......I have T Mobile.
7. How can I check to see if I am online using wifi or if I am using the data plan. I did manage to find the entry for wifi and it says it is on, I have gotten that far.
8. I would ask how to add an app, but that might be premature now.....I might have a panic attack trying this early..........lol
9. Does the map function on the phone use data space when I am using (when I figure out how to use it) it ? The clerk tried to sell me on a monthly program that allowed more data time. But the last phone I had with Verizon, once I called up the map function and dialed it up.....I could get turn by turn instructions but I was not charged for any thing other than the initial phone call. There was no charge against data.
10. It says that Caller ID is disabled by Google. How do I enable it ?
11. My phone is not locked, primarily because I did not want to lock MYSELF out of it until I got comfortable with it. Do most people here lock it ?
12. I have heard there are apps you can add that will track the phone if it is stolen. Do many people here use it ?
13. What are the most popular apps here that people use......I want to add some after I figure out how to use the thing.....lol......what are the most popular apps that people use here ?
That is enough for now.......figuring these out will keep my Saturday filled.
Thanks......
I bought a new Nexus 5 Friday.
I have not found a central location that will explain all the features of the phone. The only thing in the box was a warranty. I have been to youtube and found a few links, but most relate to 'problems' and not general use for a new user.
1. But, when I cut it on...it seems like the phone remains 'on' for about 5 seconds before it cuts off. Is there someway I can increase the time that the start page remains on the phone before it cuts off.........? Otherwise, I have to hit the on off button to the right and cut it back on.
2. If I call someone, how can I add it to a list of phone numbers and their ID so I can just scroll down later and call them without typing it in every time.
3. How do I use google/ yahoo to search something on the web . I found the shortcut, but when i hit it, I see the address box for searching, but I can't find the way to type it.
4. How do I change my google plus profile ? The clerk helped me set up my phone but I did not know that my full name would show up...I want to eliminate my last name or just use the first initial of my last name. How do I do this ?
5. Under the time it has the day and date.........is there anyway I can increase the size of the date ? It must be font size 2. A little larger would be helpful.
6. Is there any way I can check to see how much data has been used during the month .......I have T Mobile.
7. How can I check to see if I am online using wifi or if I am using the data plan. I did manage to find the entry for wifi and it says it is on, I have gotten that far.
8. I would ask how to add an app, but that might be premature now.....I might have a panic attack trying this early..........lol
9. Does the map function on the phone use data space when I am using (when I figure out how to use it) it ? The clerk tried to sell me on a monthly program that allowed more data time. But the last phone I had with Verizon, once I called up the map function and dialed it up.....I could get turn by turn instructions but I was not charged for any thing other than the initial phone call. There was no charge against data.
10. It says that Caller ID is disabled by Google. How do I enable it ?
11. My phone is not locked, primarily because I did not want to lock MYSELF out of it until I got comfortable with it. Do most people here lock it ?
12. I have heard there are apps you can add that will track the phone if it is stolen. Do many people here use it ?
13. What are the most popular apps here that people use......I want to add some after I figure out how to use the thing.....lol......what are the most popular apps that people use here ?
That is enough for now.......figuring these out will keep my Saturday filled.
Thanks......
