Do not disturb mode

Use Do not disturb mode to reject calls, and silence audible alerts and notifications, but still keep a data connection available.

1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification.
2. Tap Do not disturb, and then tap Do not disturb mode to turn it on and off, or to choose priority mode.

The Do not disturb icon or the priority icon will appear in the status bar. Even when Do not disturb mode is on, you'll still see notification icons in the status bar to alert you of missed calls, new messages, calendar events, alarms, and other notifications.

Tip: When the screen is on, press VOLUME to manage Do not disturb mode quickly. When Priority is selected, tap More settings to set priority notifications such as events and reminders or calls and messages.

Note: If Do not disturb is on, the notification LED will not flash.

Allowing prioritized notifications to bypass Do not disturb mode

Add important contacts to an exceptions list so that you can still receive their calls even when Do not disturb mode is on.

1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification.
2. Tap Do not disturb.
3. Tap Do not disturb mode, and then select Priority.
4. Select a specific length of time for Do not disturb mode to last, or select Until turned off to end the mode when your phone is turned off, and then tap OK.
5. Tap the priority notifications On/Off switch next to the items you wish to bypass Do not disturb mode.
6. Tap Messages from or Calls from to select who can contact you while in Do not disturb mode.
7. Tap Manage approved contacts, and then tap to add Do not disturb exceptions.

   To remove contacts or numbers from the exceptions list, tap > Remove contacts.

Setting a Do not disturb schedule

Schedule Do not disturb to turn on automatically and how long will it last. For example, you can set it to turn on during a weekly meeting.

1. From the Home screen, tap > Settings > Sound & notification.
2. Tap Do Not Disturb > Schedules.
3. Tap Add rule.
4. Enter a name for the rule, and then select whether to base it on time or an event.

   Time rule	Set the days. Set the start and end times. Select a Do not disturb level.
   Event rule	Select a calendar you want to make the rule for. Set a condition for the type of reply. Select a Do not disturb level.

Tip: You can turn a schedule on or off by tapping the On/Off switch when viewing the details of the schedule.