Setting Up Your Device

When you turn on your wireless device for the first time, you have the option to quickly set up various accounts. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup of your wireless device.

To set up your device, follow the steps below:
  1. Select your language and touch Next.

  2. Your SIM card will be activated now (if necessary). Otherwise, touch Start the Setup Wizard.

  3. Read the Welcome message and touch Continue.

  4. Select whether to Skip or Start the Backup Assistant Plus application.

  5. Set up your email accounts or touch Skip.

  6. Read the Verizon backup information and touch Next to continue or Skip.

  7. Select whether to Skip or Start the Google Account setup. With a Google Account, Google applications are automatically synced between your phone and computer regardless of where you make an update.

  8. Read the Privacy caution and touch Next. Then set your Location settings (VZW Location Services/ Standalone GPS Services/ Google Location Services) and touch Next.

    [Note]

    After successfully setting up your device, you can choose to view options that teach you about your new phone including Watch & Learn / My Verizon Mobile Video / Guided tours / Go to My Verizon. These options can be viewed later by accessing the Tools section of the Applications screen.

  9. Touch Finish to start using the phone.

For more information on how to set up your email, visit smartphones.verizonwireless.com/. Hover over the Suppport tab and under Get Help With Your click on the Device. Then search for your phone.