Sounds & Alerts
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Sounds & Alerts

Change volume settings, ringtones, notification alerts and do not disturb.
INSTRUCTIONS & INFO
  1. ADJUST RING VOLUME: Press the Volume buttons located on the right side of the device to adjust the volume.
    Step 1

  2. ACTIVATE VIBRATE MODE: Press the Volume down button until the Vibrate mode icon appears.
    Step 2

  3. When Vibrate mode is active, the Vibrate mode icon will display in the Notification bar.
    Step 3

  4. ACCESS ADDITIONAL VOLUME SETTINGS: Swipe down from the Notification bar, then select the Settings icon.
    Step 4

  5. Scroll to and select Sound, then select Advanced.
    Step 5

  6. CHANGE RINGTONE: Select Phone ringtone. Select the desired ringtone, then select OK.

    Note: For steps to assign a ringtone to a contact, please see the Contacts tutorial.
    Step 6

  7. CHANGE NOTIFICATION ALERTS: From the Sound screen, select Advanced > Default notification sound > desired option > OK.

    Note: To block or unblock notifications from appearing when the device is locked, swipe down from the Notification bar > select the Settings icon > Apps & notifications > Notifications > On the lock screen > desired option.
    Step 7

  8. TURN ON/OFF DO NOT DISTURB MODE: Swipe down from the Notification bar with two fingers then swipe left. Select Do not disturb.|

    Note: Do not disturb mode mutes sounds and the screen will remain off for incoming calls and alerts, but not alarms.
    Step 8

  9. When Do not disturb mode is active, the Do not disturb icon will be displayed in the Notification bar.
    Step 9

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