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Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.

Summary of Contents for G STYLO

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Page 2: ...ge the Battery 9 Turn Your Phone On and Off 11 Use the Touchscreen 11 Activate Your Phone 15 Complete the Setup Screens 16 Basic Operations 18 Basics 18 Home Screen and Applications List 18 Select Options and Navigate Screens 18 Menu Operations 18 Phone Settings Menu 18 Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation 18 Capture Screenshots 19 Applications 19 Phone Number 21 Enter Text 21 QWERTY Keyboard...

Page 3: ...ate Firmware 34 Update LG Software 34 UICC Unlock 34 Your Phone Interface 35 Home Screen Basics 35 Home Screen Layout 35 Extended Home Screens 36 Status Bar 36 Notifications Window 39 Customize the Home Screen 39 Create Shortcuts 40 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen 40 Change the Phone s Wallpaper 41 Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen 42 Phone App 43 Place and Answer Calls 43 ...

Page 4: ...5 Sharing Contacts 55 Join and Separate Contacts 55 Import and Back Up Contacts 56 Import Contacts from a microSD Card or USB Storage 56 Import Contacts 56 Back Up Contacts 56 Messaging and Internet 57 Text and Multimedia Messaging 57 Compose Text Messages 57 Read and Reply to Text Messages 58 Send a Multimedia Message MMS 58 Save and Resume a Draft Message 59 Managing Message Conversations 59 Tex...

Page 5: ...cators 72 Browser 72 Learn to Navigate the Browser 72 Go to a Specific Website 73 Browser Menu 74 Adjust Browser Settings 74 Configure Website Settings 75 Create Bookmarks 75 Chrome Browser 76 Camera and Video 78 Take Pictures and Record Videos 78 Take Pictures 78 Record Videos 79 Camera and Video Settings 79 Multi point Auto focus 80 Gesture Shot 80 View Your Pictures 80 Gallery Options 81 Assign...

Page 6: ...ngs 92 Folders 93 Clock 94 Additional Clock Features 95 Calculator 96 Connectivity 97 Connections Optimizer 97 Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer 98 Wi Fi 99 Turn Wi Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network 99 Wi Fi Settings 100 Disconnect Wi Fi 100 Wi Fi Direct 100 Wi Fi Hotspot 101 Tethering 101 Bluetooth 102 Bluetooth Information 102 Enable the Bluetooth Feature 102 Pair Bluetooth ...

Page 7: ...VPN 108 Settings 110 Networks Settings 110 Airplane Mode 110 Wi Fi 110 Bluetooth 110 Mobile Data 110 Call 111 Share Connect 111 More Settings 112 Sound Settings 113 Sound Profile 113 Volume 113 Ringtone 113 Sound with Vibration 114 Vibrate Type 114 Interruptions 114 Lock Screen 115 Apps 115 More Settings 115 Display Settings 116 Home Screen 116 Lock Screen 117 Home Touch Buttons 120 Font Type 120 ...

Page 8: ...8 Dual Window 128 Date Time 128 Storage 128 Battery Power saving 128 Activate This Device 129 System Updates 129 Apps 129 Default Message App 130 Backup Reset 130 About Phone 131 Copyright Information 131 For Assistance 132 Sprint Account Information and Help 132 Sprint Account Passwords 132 Manage Your Account 132 Sprint Support Services 133 Index 134 ...

Page 9: ...ns in the User Guide Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone s setup at the time of purchase Unless otherwise noted instructions begin from the phone s home screen which is displayed by pressing Some operation descriptions may be simplified Screenshots and Key Labels Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your phone Key labels in the user guide are simpli...

Page 10: ...splays all the information needed to operate your phone such as the applications call status the Contacts list the date and time and the signal and battery strength Back Key Returns to the previous screen It also closes pop up display items such as menus and dialog boxes Home Key Returns to the Home screen If you re already viewing one of extension canvases it opens the central Home screen Touch a...

Page 11: ...o lets you hear the caller s voice in speakerphone mode Charger Accessory Port Allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB cable Microphone Transmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos Volume Buttons Allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes or to adjust the in call volume during a call Flash Helps you take pictu...

Page 12: ...ecommended that you keep a separate copy of information that is stored on the microSIM card The company is not responsible for damages from stored information that is lost n Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if your microSIM card or phone microSIM card inserted is lost stolen For details contact Customer Service n Always power off the phone before inserting removing a microSIM ...

Page 13: ...Get Started 5 l Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward 3 Insert the battery ...

Page 14: ...ged accidently or as a result of damage It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data The company is not responsible for damages from data that is lost or changed Reading Writing Data Never power off or remove the battery while reading or writing data Handling microSD card Use store microSD cards away from the reach of infants May cause choking if swallowed Insert microSD Card ...

Page 15: ...d 7 l Lift gently in the direction shown 2 Insert the microSD card l Insert the microSD card all the way gently without bending and with the terminals facing down l Insert only microSD cards 3 Insert the battery ...

Page 16: ...ere are no gaps around the cover Unmount the microSD Card Always unmount the microSD card before removing it from your phone 1 Tap Settings General tab 2 Tap Storage 3 Tap Unmount SD card l The menu option name changes from Unmount SD card to Mount SD card The card is now unmounted ...

Page 17: ...one 1 Tap Settings General tab 2 Tap Storage 3 Tap Erase SD card 4 Tap Erase SD card again 5 Tap Erase SD card one last time to confirm l All data on the microSD card is erased and the card is formatted for use on your phone Battery Use The following topics explain how to charge your phone s battery Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Li Ion battery It allows you to recharge your batter...

Page 18: ...m the outlet and remove the micro USB cable from the phone and the AC adapter Note Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger Charge Using a PC Connection Before using a PC connection to charge your phone ensure that the computer is turned on Depending on the type of connection your phone s battery may not ch...

Page 19: ... see Activate Your Phone for more information Turn Your Phone Off 1 Press and hold the Power Lock Button to open the phone options menu 2 Tap Power off to turn the phone off 3 Tap OK to confirm Your phone will power off Your screen remains blank while your phone is off unless the battery is charging Tip The KnockON feature allows you to double tap the screen to easily turn it on or off Use the Tou...

Page 20: ...Hold To open the available options for an item for example a contact or link in a Web page touch and hold the item Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen ...

Page 21: ...nger While dragging do not release your finger until you have reached the target position Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping except that you need to swipe your finger in light quick strokes This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction such as when flicking the contacts or message list ...

Page 22: ...to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change Tap Settings Display tab Auto rotate screen Tip You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notifications Panel Drag the Status Bar down and tap Rotation to select or deselect the option Pinch and Spread Pinch the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or spread the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture o...

Page 23: ...tomatically l When you turn the phone on for the first time you should see a Hands Free Activation screen which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen Follow the onscreen instructions to continue n If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number on your account you re swapping phones you can activate on your computer onl...

Page 24: ...ct automatically to the best available data network including Wi Fi To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time tap Settings Networks tab More Mobile networks Connections optimizer and uncheck the box See Connections Optimizer for details 1 On the configuration screen touch Next to get started 2 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section For each topic you will have the option to ...

Page 25: ... Agreement l Useful settings Set the phone name to be used for Bluetooth and Wi Fi Direct and contact information in case your phone is lost l Knock Code Set your personalized Knock Code for your security l Home touch button combination Select the desired home touch button combination 3 Tap Done Your setup is now complete Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic touch menu navigation ...

Page 26: ...turn to the previous screen Menu Operations You can display options menus using the menu key any app specific menu icon or by tapping and holding a screen area depending on your current app n Tap Menu to view available settings and options Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone s settings and options through the Settings menu n Tap Settings or Tap touch and hold System settings or Drag t...

Page 27: ...ure Screenshots You can use your phone s power and volume buttons to capture screenshots n Press and hold the Power Lock Button and Volume Down Button at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current screen The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone s Gallery Tap Apps Gallery Applications The following is a listing of the default applications av...

Page 28: ...y messages and it s settings File Manager Allows you to manage files in your internal memory and SD card if available Gallery Displays a Gallery of camera images and video saved on your phone Maps Launches a dynamic map that helps you find local businesses locate friends view maps and get driving directions Messaging Provides access to your text and multimedia messages Music Launches the Music Pla...

Page 29: ...hone number 1 Tap Settings General tab 2 Tap About phone 3 Tap Status You will see the number listed under My phone number Enter Text You can type on your phone using one of the available touchscreen keyboards or Google voice typing Touchscreen Keyboards Your phone offers you a choice of touchscreen keyboards for entering text The keyboard appear automatically onscreen when you tap a text entry fi...

Page 30: ...ch icon may be available instead of an enter key To change the keyboard 1 From any screen where you can enter text tap the input field to reveal the keyboard 2 Drag the Status Bar down and tap Choose input method QWERTY Keyboard You can enter text using the on screen keyboard The on screen keyboard appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field ...

Page 31: ...Basic Operations 23 Phone Keyboard When T9 is off to enter text tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen For example tap once for a twice for b or three times for c ...

Page 32: ... Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier including copying cutting and pasting text using voice to text input customizing the user dictionary using predictive text and more To cut copy and paste ...

Page 33: ... Touch and hold the text field and tap Paste The text that you pasted also remains in the phone s memory temporarily so you can paste that same text in another location Move Cursor Using the Space Bar Touch and hold the Space Key and slide your finger to the left or right to move the cursor Split Keyboard Using Gesture The split keyboard feature allows you to use both hands to type while in landsc...

Page 34: ...rd height 1 Tap Keyboard height and layout Keyboard height 2 Drag the blue bar to adjust the keyboard height To change the bottom row keys 1 Tap Settings General tab Language input LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout QWERTY keyboard layout ...

Page 35: ...ications such as Gmail Contacts and Browser have the ability to search contents within those specific applications You can conduct the search by typing in the search terms or saying what you re looking for Typing can be useful because the search application can provide suggestions so you don t necessarily have to type out your full request Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry You can search on yo...

Page 36: ...onduct the search 4 If the phones asks you to select which browser to use tap your preference Then make sure that the Use as default app check box is selected to keep this preference setting Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command You can search on your phone and on the Web by voice command n From the Home screen tap the on the Google Search Widget For more information on Google Search touch and ...

Page 37: ...outs Google Calendar and other Google Apps Signing into a Google Account is also necessary to download applications from the Google Play Store app to sync your data if applicable with the Google servers and to take advantage of any other available Google services on your phone If you don t have a Google Account you will be prompted to create one If you have an enterprise account through your compa...

Page 38: ...pps and games to bestselling books and blockbuster movies and music When you find what you want you can easily download and install it on your phone To access the Google Play store app you must first connect to the Internet using your phone s Wi Fi or mobile data connection and sign in to your Google Account See Browser and Sign In to Your Google Account for details Installing Applications Many di...

Page 39: ... screen tap My apps tap the installed application in the list and then tap OPEN Reinstall an Application If the Android Operating System is ever updated any data contained on the phone will be erased The only data stored on the phone are Google applications available via Play Store Note Pictures videos applications and music are stored in the phone s internal memory Contacts and Calendars are stor...

Page 40: ...urity to guard against unauthorized use you can set an unlock requirement such as a pattern PIN or password that will need to be entered to unlock it Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks or taps on the screen To activate the Knock Code feature 1 Tap Settings Display tab 2 Tap Lock screen 3 Tap...

Page 41: ...come available for your phone You can download and apply updates through the Settings General tab System updates menu Update PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL Preferred Roaming List automatically 1 Tap Settings General tab System updates Update PRL 2 Follow the on screen instructions Update Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile info...

Page 42: ...Follow the on screen instructions Update LG Software This option allows you to download and update the LG software 1 Tap Settings General tab System updates Update LG software 2 Follow the on screen instructions UICC Unlock This option allows you to unlock the client initiated UICC 1 Tap Settings General tab System updates UICC Unlock 2 Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 43: ... extends beyond the initial screen Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens Item Description Phone Key Tap to open the dial pad Also provides additional tabs to access Call logs Contacts Favorites and Groups Back Key Tap to return to the previous screen Home Key Tap to display the main home screen Touch and hold to access the Google Now shortcut Recent Apps Key Tap to access a ...

Page 44: ... the main home screen from any other screen Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen your phone features extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons widgets and more Tap Home to display the main home screen and then drag across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen To go directly to a particular screen 1 From any screen pinch the screen to ...

Page 45: ...Your phone is roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network CDMA Roaming Indicates that the phone is roaming Airplane Mode Indicates that the phone is in Airplane Mode Vibrate Mode Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds are silenced Priority only Indicates that Interruptions is set to Priority only mode and only certain features are allowed to interrupt Ringer Silenced Indic...

Page 46: ...been an issue with your connection to the Google server or you were not properly signed into your account In order to use Google application or sync features you must set up and sign into an active Google Account Full Storage Indicates that storage is full USB Connected The phone has detected an active USB connection More Notifications Not Displayed Indicates that there are more notifications whic...

Page 47: ...ifications Window From there you can check notifications open messaging apps use the quick settings menu and more Open the Notifications Window n Drag the Status Bar down Slide your finger down from the top of the screen The Notifications Window opens To check notifications tap an item in the list Close the Notifications Window n Drag the Notifications Window up Slide your finger up from the botto...

Page 48: ...ppears to hover over the Home screen Note The same shortcut can be added to any of the available canvases Home or Extended The application you add to the canvas will still appear within the Applications screen 6 While holding the on screen icon position it on the current canvas Once complete release the screen to lock the shortcut into its new position To add a shortcut via the Home screen 1 Tap t...

Page 49: ...e widget to the edge of the screen the left side if moving to a screen located on the left right side if moving to a screen located on the right 3 After about one second the current screen will change Repeat until you get to the desired screen Change the Phone s Wallpaper You can select and assign your phone s background wallpaper 1 Tap Settings Display tab Home screen Wallpaper or Touch and hold ...

Page 50: ... Set wallpaper or Apply Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen You can create your own custom application icon s using the images in your Gallery Your customized application icon s are only applied to icons on your Home screen The Applications screen is not affected 1 Touch and hold an application icon until it s unlocked from its current position Then drop it on the screen The editing ic...

Page 51: ...w to use the in call screen options Adjust In Call Volume n Adjusting Call Volume Press the Volume Buttons during the call Emergency Call Cautions Emergency calls are restricted in Airplane mode Call Using the Phone Dialer The most traditional way to place a call is by using the phone s dialer screen 1 Tap Dial tab 2 Enter a phone number using the on screen dialpad and tap l If you enter a wrong n...

Page 52: ...alls mute the ringer on incoming calls reject incoming calls and more When you receive a phone call from a contact the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon name and phone number of the calling party When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in People only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen Note If your phone is ...

Page 53: ... higher volume levels do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use n Mute to mute the microphone during an active call Tap again to unmute the microphone n Bluetooth Only available when a Bluetooth headset is connected to your phone to route the phone s audio through a connected Bluetooth headset On or through the speaker Off For details about pairing the phone with a Bluetooth hea...

Page 54: ...nd Call History Place a Call from Contacts You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list 1 Tap to display the phone app 2 Tap Contacts to display the Contacts list 3 Tap a contact 4 Tap Call next to the number you want to call 5 To end the call tap Call from Call Logs The Call logs list lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming outgoing or missed numbers 1 Tap to disp...

Page 55: ...ou can find the exact message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first This new feature periodically goes out to your voicemail and gathers the caller information from all of the current voicemails It then populates a list with the caller name and number along with the length of time and priority level of the voicemail message Set Up Visual Voicemail Setting up...

Page 56: ...ual timeline for the current message Touch and drag this bar to scroll through the message to different points o Tap to pause the playback tap to resume o Speaker Off On to turn the speakerphone on or off during playback If the speakerphone feature was enabled within the Voicemail Settings menu the speakerphone will always be automatically enabled during voicemail playback l Call to call the perso...

Page 57: ...e used for the application o Display name to enter a name to identify yourself to people when replying or forwarding messages l Help to see the Sprint visual voicemail help l Preferences o Manage subscription to subscribe and unsubscribe from the visual voicemail premium monthly subscription service This may take a minute o Auto forward to email to send a copy of new messages to an email address o...

Page 58: ...ing Caller ID Blocking Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call follow these steps 1 Tap Dial tab 2 Tap 3 Enter a phone number 4 Tap Your caller information will not appear on the recipient s phone To permanently block your number call Sprint Customer Service Call Waiting Wh...

Page 59: ...o the second party tap Merge calls Your conference call is now in session 4 To end the three way call tap Note If one of the people you called hangs up during your call you and the remaining caller stay connected If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up all callers are disconnected Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number even w...

Page 60: ...l You can configure your voicemail settings For details on Voicemail settings see Configure Visual Voicemail Settings Smart dialing Activate to make a call to the U S from abroad without entering the national code Touch and hold or tap the contact Incoming voice call pop up Activate to display the incoming call pop up when using an application Call reject You can set call rejection and manage the ...

Page 61: ...sy environments so you can hear more clearly Save unknown numbers You can set the phone to save the phone numbers not saved in Contacts yet Power key ends call You can set the phone to end calls with Power Lock Button on the call screen Silence incoming calls You can set the phone to silence incoming calls by just flipping the phone Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage conta...

Page 62: ...OTHER CUSTOM 8 Tap the Email field and enter an email address and select the label from HOME WORK OTHER CUSTOM 9 Tap the Address field and enter an address and select the label from HOME WORK OTHER CUSTOM 10 Tap the Groups field and select one of the default groups or tap to create a new group 11 Tap the Ringtone field and select the desired ringtone for this contact 12 Enter any additional inform...

Page 63: ...touch and hold the contact from the contact list and then tap Delete contact YES Sharing Contacts You can share contacts with others by sending as vCard files 1 Tap Contacts 2 Tap Share 3 Tap the contacts you want to share then tap SHARE 4 Choose the method for sending Join and Separate Contacts When you have two or more entries for the same contact you can join them into a single entry You can al...

Page 64: ...rt contacts from your internal storage directly to your Contacts application 1 Copy the vCard files to your phone from your computer 2 Tap Contacts 3 Tap Manage contacts Import 4 Select where to import from and save to then tap OK 5 Tap the files you wish to import and tap IMPORT and YES to confirm Back Up Contacts You can back up and export all of the contacts on your phone as vCard files You can...

Page 65: ...es for text messaging Compose Text Messages Quickly compose and send text messages on your phone 1 Tap Messaging 2 Tap 3 Tap the To field and enter a contact s information see example below using the on screen keyboard l Contacts As you enter either a name phone number or email address if the information matches a current contact s entry information you will see a match When you see a match tap th...

Page 66: ... the keyboard 3 You may select additional messaging options by tapping 4 Review your reply and tap Send Send a Multimedia Message MMS When you need to add a little more to a text message you can send a multimedia message MMS with the contents such as images videos etc Note See your service plan for applicable charges for multimedia messaging Compose Multimedia Messages 1 Tap Messaging 2 Tap the To...

Page 67: ...ide You can also enter text to each slide l Draw Allows you to draw and attach an image like QuickMemo Note To remove or replace a picture or an audio attachment on the Compose screen tap next to the attachment 6 When you are finished creating your new MMS message tap Send MMS Save and Resume a Draft Message While composing a text or multimedia message tap to automatically save your message as a d...

Page 68: ...r details see Text and Multimedia Message Options Reply to a Text or Multimedia Message 1 Tap Messaging 2 On the Messages screen tap a message thread to open it 3 While viewing a message tap the text field and type your reply message 4 Once completed tap Send or Send MMS To return to the All messages screen from a text message thread tap Note To view the details of a particular message in the mess...

Page 69: ...3 Tap the Select all checkbox at the top left corner then tap DELETE 4 When prompted to confirm tap YES Any locked messages in the thread will not be deleted unless you select the Delete also locked messages check box View Contact Information from a Message When you have received a message from someone in your stored contacts you can tap the contact s photo or icon in the message thread to open a ...

Page 70: ...ingle message Each segment will still count toward your usage n Multimedia messages l Group Messaging Enable this option blue checkmark displays to send a single message as multimedia message when there are multiple recipients l Auto retrieve Enable this option to automatically retrieve the entire content of your multimedia message When checked the multimedia message header message body and any at...

Page 71: ...mation on your phone can be automatically synchronized between your phone and your Gmail account on the Web Create a Google Account You must create and or sign into a Google Account to use Gmail Google Hangouts and other Google Apps Signing into a Google Account is also necessary to download updates and applications from the Google Play Store app to sync your data if applicable with the Google ser...

Page 72: ... can be synchronized with your phone You will be prompted to sign in or to create a Google Account the first time you start an application that requires one such as Gmail or Play Store Access Gmail Access your personal Gmail account directly on your phone When you open the Gmail application the most recent conversations are displayed in your Inbox 1 Tap Google Gmail 2 Do any of the following l Vie...

Page 73: ...rafts Note If you aren t connected to a network for example if you re working in Airplane mode the messages that you send are stored on your phone with the Outbox label until you connect to a network again Read and Reply to Gmail Messages You can continue an email conversation by replying to a message or by forwarding it 1 Tap Google Gmail 2 Touch a message to display it 3 At the bottom of the mes...

Page 74: ...owing l If this is your first time to add an email account tap Microsoft Exchange Yahoo or Other on the Select email provider screen l If you have already added an email account in Email tap Settings Add account If the Select email provider screen is displayed tap Microsoft Exchange Yahoo or Other 3 Enter the Email address and Password for your email account and then tap Next l Tap Manual setup to...

Page 75: ... security l If your exchange server requires this feature leaving this field unchecked can prevent connection Note Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password information can cause completion issues 5 Read the on screen activation disclaimer and if prompted tap Activate Note Depending on the type of account you might be required to enable security to sync the account 6 Configure your Up...

Page 76: ...dy field and compose your email l To add an attachment such as picture video contact event audio etc tap l You can access the internal storage and navigate to the file you wish to attach l Tap the file you wish to attach 5 Tap to send the email Note If you close the messaging window before sending it the message will be stored in Drafts Reply to or Delete an Email Message Replying to or deleting a...

Page 77: ...s screen 3 The following settings are available l Account name Displays the name used by the phone to track the account l Your name Displays your name Tap this to change it l Signature Displays a signature Tap this to change it o Edit signature To add a signature or other information to outgoing email l Notifications Allows you to decide whether to notify you of new email o Notification sound Allo...

Page 78: ...us screen your changes will be saved For more detailed Corporate email information see Corporate Email Outlook For more information on Corporate Calendar synchronizing Configure General Email Settings 1 Tap Settings General tab Accounts sync 2 Tap Email to display the account s synchronization settings screen 3 Tap Email Settings General settings to set the following settings l Email preview Allow...

Page 79: ...he Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network For more information about the availability of Sprint Spark in your location visit sprint com coverage Note The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors including your distance to the base station and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes Set Your Network Options 1 Tap Settings Networks tab More Mobile netw...

Page 80: ...ber of bars indicate the strength of the signal More bars mean a better signal Sprint Spark Enhanced LTE data service Your phone is connected to the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network The rays spin when data is being transferred 3G data service Your phone is connected to the 3G network When the icon is animated your phone is transferring or receiving data Browser Your phone s Web browser gives you ...

Page 81: ...ght the previous or next matching word To copy text from Web page 1 Open a Web page and scroll to the beginning of the text you want to copy 2 Touch and hold the first word of the text you want to copy 3 Drag either selection tab to expand or reduce the range of selected text l To cancel the selection simply tap unselected text or empty area 4 Tap Copy on the pop up menu The text you selected is c...

Page 82: ...age for a word n Desktop view Requests the website to provide you with the desktop version of the website instead of the mobile version of the website n Save page Allows you to save the current page for reading offline n Capture plus Allows you to capture a screen shot of the current Web page from top to bottom without cutting n Print Allows you to print the Web page n Settings Allows you to confi...

Page 83: ...s for individual websites 1 From any open Web page tap to open the Browser menu 2 Tap Settings Content settings Website settings Allows you to remove websites from having access to Location information 3 Tap OK to complete the process Create Bookmarks Make browsing easier by setting up and using custom bookmarks Accessing Your Bookmarks You can bookmark Web pages so that you can quickly return to ...

Page 84: ...m any open Web page tap 2 Tap either the Bookmarks or History tab 3 Touch and hold an entry from the list to display a context menu 4 Tap Set as homepage to assign the selected entry as your new homepage Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen 1 From any open Web page tap 2 Touch and hold an existing entry from the list to display a context menu 3 Tap Add shortcut to home to add the selected entry to yo...

Page 85: ...nd Internet 77 Chrome Support n To find help while using Chrome tap Menu Help Feedback A Web page will open displaying Google help for Chrome Tip For more information visit google com intl en chrome browser mobile ...

Page 86: ...for Pictures File format for pictures is JPEG n File Format for Videos File format for videos is MPEG4 Camera Cautions If Lens Becomes Dirty Fingerprints smudges on lens prevent capturing of clear still images videos Wipe lens with a soft cloth beforehand Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight Be careful not to expose lens to direct sunlight for long periods May discolor color filter and affect color o...

Page 87: ...top recording Your video will be automatically saved to the Gallery Camera and Video Settings You can adjust your camera s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu n Flash to turn the flash On Off or set it to Auto n Swap camera to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens n Mode to select the mode from Auto and Panorama l Auto Default ...

Page 88: ...ion for your videos or pictures Choose from IN internal storage or SD microSD card Note This option will be displayed when you insert a microSD card into the phone l Help Allows you to learn how a function works This icon will provide you with a quick guide Multi point Auto focus When you take a picture the Multi point Auto focus AF function operates automatically and will allow you to see a clear...

Page 89: ...3 Tap a picture in an album to view it l Tap on an album to access the photos and use the following options o Edit Tap to edit the photo o Camera Opens the Camera o Share You can share the picture via various methods such as Messaging or Bluetooth o Delete Deletes the picture l While viewing a picture tap to access the following options SmartShare Set image as Move Copy Copy to Clip Tray Slideshow...

Page 90: ...allery to view your stored videos l Scroll up or down to view more albums 2 Tap an album to open it and view its contents The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order 3 Tap a video in an album to play it l Tap the screen to view the playback controls Tip While playing a video slide the left side of the screen up or down to adjust the screen brightness and slide the rig...

Page 91: ...ional touches Dual Play Dual Play connected with a wire or wirelessly two displays can be run on a different screen 1 Connect two devices using a wired Slimport HDMI cable or wirelessly Miracast The connectable device can be a TV or a monitor supported by a HDMI cable or Miracast Note The Gallery and Video apps are supported on Dual Play 2 Tap once when two displays are a different status i e the ...

Page 92: ...s rate and review places and more View Maps of Specified Places Use Google Maps to locate and map a specific address or destination 1 Tap Maps to view videos stored in the storage Google Maps opens l If prompted follow the onscreen instructions to accept terms of use 2 Tap Search 3 Enter an address city facility name etc and then tap a candidate in the results list or tap the Search icon in the ke...

Page 93: ...ing 2 Follow the on screen instructions to access launch and use Google Hangouts Hangouts is Google s instant messaging service Use to communicate with other Hangout users and also use video calling Log in to a Google account beforehand see Google Account The Google Hangouts application lets you have real time text conversations with your friends Open the Hangouts Application n Tap Google Hangouts...

Page 94: ...mo The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create memos during a call with a saved picture or from most phone screens 1 While viewing the screen you want to capture and create a memo on slide the Status Bar down and tap 2 Create a memo using the following options l Tap to undo the most recent action l Tap to redo the...

Page 95: ...e multi tasking drag and drop interaction auto linking and recently used apps 1 From any screen tap Dual window to split the screen 2 A window will pop up with the applications available for Dual Window functionality Drag them to the desired location 3 Tap to display the following options You can also drag the tabs to change the size of the windows l Switch the two screens l Return to the apps lis...

Page 96: ...ollowing tabs l Songs To browse through your downloaded music library l Albums To display your music library sorted by album l Artists To display your music library sorted by artist l Genres To display your music library sorted by genre 3 Tap to see the additional options l Favorites To display your music library sorted by favorites l Playlists To select a customized playlist you ve created l Fold...

Page 97: ...sing the following methods l Tap Settings Sound Ringtone l Open the Contact entry and check the Ringtone field Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files Sprint recommends that you back up your downloaded music files to your computer Although the downloaded files can only be played on your phone and on your account backing them up to your computer lets you access the files in case your phone is misplaced...

Page 98: ...od of time that you specify View Event Details You can view more information about an event in a number of ways depending on the current view n In Agenda Day Week or Month tap an event to view its details and to use the options below Create an Event You can use the Calendar tool on your phone to create events that appear on your phone and in your Google Calendar on the Web 1 Tap Calendar l You can...

Page 99: ...change event information see Create an Event 3 Make your changes to the event 4 Tap SAVE Delete an Event n Tap an event to view the event details then tap Tap YES to confirm Set an Event Reminder You can set one or more reminders for an event saved in your Calendar 1 Tap Calendar and then tap the event to open it See View Event Details 2 Tap Add reminder to add a reminder 3 Tap the reminder time t...

Page 100: ...ide on the phone and which to keep synchronized Only the calendars that you ve created or subscribed to on the Web are shown in the Calendars list To select calendars to display 1 Tap Calendar Calendars to display 2 Use the check box to select or deselect the desired accounts to display those calendars Change Calendar Settings You can change the settings for how the Calendar application displays e...

Page 101: ...ou to organize other Home screen shortcuts and icons or folders that contain all your contacts contacts with phone numbers or starred contacts Your folder s contents are kept up to date automatically Organizing in folders can create space to add more shortcuts widgets or applications on the Home screen Add a Folder 1 On the Home screen drag and drop an app icon over another app icon or On the Apps...

Page 102: ...h the keyboard 4 Tap Repeat to select the days when you want the alarm to sound If you don t set a repeat the alarm will only sound on the assigned day 5 Tap Snooze duration to open a dialog box to set the amount of time to wait before sounding the alarm again if it is not dismissed You can set the alarm to ring repeatedly from 5 minutes up to 1 hour 6 Tap Alarm with vibration to have the phone vi...

Page 103: ...th the alert sound A blue checkmark appears l Alert sound Select the alert sound l Alert volume Set the alert volume 4 Tap to start l Tap to reset the timer and start over l Tap to resume the timer after it s stopped l Tap to stop the timer World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe 1 Tap Clock World clock tab 2 Tap to add a city 3 Enter...

Page 104: ...solve math problems 1 Tap Calculator 2 Enter numbers and arithmetic operators on the screen l You can long press the results to cut copy and or paste the displayed values l Tap to delete the last number or operator you entered Touch and hold to delete numbers repeatedly l Tap to clear the screen l Tap to open an Options menu to view your Calculation history or change panels between Scientific Basi...

Page 105: ...you do not leave your Wi Fi antenna on all the time you will only notice the Connections Optimizer operating at certain times of the day in a small number of locations on the network Your Wi Fi antenna will conserve battery by scanning for connections periodically not continuously and if no connection is achieved the antennas will be turned off You may also manually turn the antennas off during th...

Page 106: ...eos and music Send images PTP Transfer image files between your phone and PC Transfer Files Between the Phone and a Computer 1 Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB charging cable l Insert the larger end of the cable into the charger accessory port at the bottom of the phone l Insert the USB end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer You may need to remove th...

Page 107: ...security settings of in range Wi Fi networks l To disable Wi Fi tap the switch again 4 Tap a Wi Fi network to connect enter the password if it s not an open network and then tap Connect Your phone is connected to the Wi Fi network You will see in the Status bar l The password for a household wireless LAN router is sometimes found on a sticker on the router WEP WPA KEY etc Contact the router manufa...

Page 108: ...tworks tab 2 Tap Wi Fi 3 Tap the name of the connected access point and then tap Forget l After disconnecting from an access point you may need to re enter the password to reconnect Wi Fi Direct Use Wi Fi Direct to connect directly to other Wi Fi Direct devices simply via Wi Fi without an access point or the Internet 1 Tap Settings Networks tab 2 Tap Wi Fi 3 Tap the Wi Fi switch to turn Wi Fi on Y...

Page 109: ... Tap Settings Networks tab 2 Tap Tethering Wi Fi hotspot 3 Tap the switch to turn Wi Fi hotspot on Wi Fi hotspot is enabled l To disable Wi Fi hotspot tap the switch again Note The best way to keep using the phone as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply Important Write down the passkey password for this communication shown onscreen Connect to Wi Fi Hotspot 1 Enable Wi Fi wireless fu...

Page 110: ...free features etc Function Description Audio output Listen to music wirelessly Hands free calls Call hands free using Bluetooth capable hands free devices and headsets Data exchange Exchange data with Bluetooth devices Enable the Bluetooth Feature Use the settings menu to enable or disable your phone s Bluetooth capabilities n Wireless connection to all Bluetooth functions is not guaranteed for th...

Page 111: ...onnection differ depending on the devices used Unpairing from a Paired Device 1 From the Bluetooth settings menu tap Settings next to the paired device you wish to unpair 2 Tap Unpair The device is unpaired from your phone To make another connection with the device you will need to pair again Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset or have hands...

Page 112: ... You Can Send via Bluetooth You can send the following types of information depending on the device you are sending to n Images and videos n Calendar events n Contacts n Audio files In the instructions below Contacts data is being used as an example Sending Contacts Data via Bluetooth 1 Tap Contacts 2 Tap the contact you want to send 3 Tap Menu Share Bluetooth 4 Tap a paired device to receive the ...

Page 113: ...aying in the default music application o For a vCalendar file select the calendar where you want to save the event and then tap Import The vCalendar is added to your Calendar events For more information on using the Calendar see Calendar o For a vCard contact file if there are multiple vCard files on your storage card you can choose to import one several or all of those contacts to your contacts l...

Page 114: ... a TV a Bluetooth speaker etc n Beam You can send the content to the device of Bluetooth and SmartShare Beam supported l SmartShare Beam Transfers the content fast via Wi Fi Direct Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices You can enjoy the content from nearby devices i e PC NAS Mobile in the Gallery and Music apps ...

Page 115: ...d Music apps Using the Cloud Note The supported features may vary depending on the cloud Retrieving data may take some time depending on the cloud 1 Tap or Cloud 2 Select the cloud what you want to use and log in 3 You can use the content of the cloud after logging in 4 Set the cloud settings to select the app to use the cloud Virtual Private Networks VPN From your phone you can add set up and man...

Page 116: ... can tell you how to do this Add a VPN Connection Use the Wireless networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone 1 Tap Settings Networks tab More VPN 2 Tap Add VPN network Note A screen lock is required to configure VPN 3 Configure the settings according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator 4 When finished tap Save The VPN is then added to the VP...

Page 117: ...Connectivity 109 Disconnect From a VPN 1 Drag the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Window 2 Tap the VPN connection and then tap the Disconnect VPN to disconnect ...

Page 118: ...line data Activate Airplane Mode 1 Tap Settings Networks tab 2 Tap the Airplane mode switch to turn the function on While in Airplane Mode your phone s Status Bar will display Deactivate Airplane Mode 1 Tap Settings Networks tab 2 Tap Airplane mode switch to turn the function off Wi Fi Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi Fi hotspots for high speed data access using available computer networks...

Page 119: ...a SmartShare Beam from LG phones or tablets To turn on SmartShare Beam 1 Tap Settings Networks tab Share connect Smartshare Beam 2 Tap the SmartShare Beam switch to activate the feature 3 Turn on the SmartShare Beam feature on other LG phones or tablets supporting SmartShare Beam to send receive photos musics videos and documents Media Server Share media content with nearby the DLNA compatible dev...

Page 120: ... Settings Allows you to view your 4G network provider and IP address 1 Tap Settings Networks tab More Mobile networks 2 Tap the 4G settings to check Network operator and IP address Network Mode Allows you to choose your preferred network mode 1 Tap Settings Networks tab More Mobile networks Network mode 2 Choose from the following options l Tap LTE CDMA to turn on the LTE CDMA radio band l Tap CDM...

Page 121: ... settings to suit your needs and your environment 1 Tap Settings Sound tab 2 Tap Volume 3 Adjust each volume level l Ringtone notifications Change the volume level for your call ringtones if applicable and incoming notifications l Touch feedback system Change the volume level for touch feedback and system notifications l Music video games other media Change the volume level for your music videos a...

Page 122: ...vibration checkbox to turn on the feature A blue checkmark will appear Vibrate Type The Vibrate type menu allows you to set a vibrate type for incoming calls incoming messages and email alarms and calendar events 1 Tap Settings Sound tab 2 Tap Vibrate type Note Vibrate type can only be selected when Vibrate only is selected as the sound profile or Sound with vibration option is checked in the Soun...

Page 123: ... top of others and when Do not disturb set to Priority only More Settings More options are available to adjust additional sound settings Notification Sound When you receive a notification such as the arrival of new messages calendar events or alarms the phone sounds a ringtone 1 Tap Settings Sound tab 2 Tap More Notification sound 3 Tap a sound to select it and to hear it If you want to set the so...

Page 124: ...gs Sound tab 2 Tap More Message call voice notifications 3 Tap to turn the feature on and set the desired options Display Settings Adjusting your phone s display settings not only helps you see what you want it can also help increase battery life Home Screen Configure your phone s home screen settings Select Home Choose the desired Home theme 1 Tap Settings Display tab 2 Tap Home screen Select Hom...

Page 125: ... the Home screen Lock Screen The Lock screen menu lets you configure screen lock options Select Screen Lock You can increase your phone s security by setting up a Knock Code pattern PIN or Password When these features are enabled you must draw the correct unlock pattern enter the PIN or enter the password on the screen to unlock and regain access to the phone 1 Tap Settings Display tab 2 Tap Lock ...

Page 126: ...oogle Account on the phone tap the Forgot pattern button You will be able to unlock the phone with your Google Account username and password or entering you Backup PIN n If you haven t created a Google Account on the phone you must perform a factory reset CAUTION If you perform a factory reset all user applications and user data will be deleted Please remember to back up any important data before ...

Page 127: ...allpaper Select the wallpaper to display for your lock screen 1 Tap Settings Display tab 2 Tap Lock screen Wallpaper 3 Select Gallery or Wallpaper gallery 4 Select the desired wallpaper and tap OK or SET WALLPAPER Shortcuts Allows you to choose the shortcuts available on the lock screen 1 Tap Settings Display tab 2 Tap Lock screen Shortcuts 3 Tap a shortcut and select the desired app You can also ...

Page 128: ...tton Instantly Locks Allows you to instantly lock the screen when you press the Power Lock Button 1 Tap Settings Display tab 2 Tap Lock screen 3 Tap the Power button instantly locks checkbox to turn on the feature A blue checkmark will appear Home Touch Buttons Configure options for your home touch buttons To select the combination of your home touch buttons 1 Tap Settings Display tab 2 Tap Home t...

Page 129: ...ightness to adjust brightness depending on the surrounding lighting Auto Rotate Screen Choose whether the phone automatically switches the orientation of the screen as you turn it sideways or even upside down 1 Tap Settings Display tab 2 Tap the Auto rotate screen checkbox to automatically rotate the screen A blue checkmark will appear or To disable the auto rotate feature tap the Auto rotate scre...

Page 130: ...e the daydream feature tap the Daydream switch Motion sensor calibration Allows you to improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor General Settings This group of settings lets you configure general settings such as accounts sync cloud location etc Language Input Your phone s Language input settings let you select a language for the devices screens and menus as well as manage a persona...

Page 131: ...ks Battery saving Networks only and Device sensors only GPS only Accounts Sync Use the Accounts sync settings menu to add remove and manage your Google and other supported accounts You also use these settings to control how and whether all applications send receive and sync data on their own schedules and whether all applications can synchronize user data automatically Gmail Calendar and other app...

Page 132: ... become selectable Vision The Vision setting allows you to configure the visual options 1 Tap Settings General tab Accessibility Vision 2 Set the following options l TalkBack Tap the TalkBack switch to turn it on Tap Settings at the bottom of the screen to adjust the TalkBack settings When TalkBack is turned on the touchscreen settings require the user to first tap an item they wish to select and ...

Page 133: ... l Notification LED Turn on the LED light for incoming calls and notifications l Flash alerts The flash will blink for incoming calls and notifications l Turn off all sounds Activate to turn off all sounds l Audio type Checkmark to change the sound to Mono or Stereo l Sound balance To manually adjust the sound direction Motor Cognition The Motor cognition setting allows you to configure physical a...

Page 134: ...u to configure the service option 1 Tap Settings General tab Accessibility 2 Tap Switch Access to control your device using configurable key combinations Shortcut Key Shortcuty Key provides quick access to apps by pressing and holding the Volume Buttons when the screen is off or locked QuickMemo Press and hold the Volume Up Button Camera Press and hold the Volume Down Button n Tap Settings General...

Page 135: ...s n Trusted Credentials Checkmark to allow applications to access your phone s encrypted store of secure certificates and related passwords and other credentials You use credential storage to establish some kinds of VPN and Wi Fi connections If you have not set a password for the secure credential storage this setting is dimmed n Install from Storage Touch to install a secure certificate from stor...

Page 136: ...ttings General tab Dual window 2 Tap the Dual window switch to activate 3 Tap the Auto open to option to open links or email attachments in Dual window A blue checkmark will appear 4 Tap Help to view additional information on using Dual window Date Time Set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed You can also select a time zone n Tap Settings General tab Date time Storage The Stora...

Page 137: ...s may become available for your phone You can download and apply updates through the System updates menu n Tap Settings General tab System updates Apps The Apps menu lets you view details about the applications installed on your phone manage their data force them to stop and set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you obtain from websites and email To view details about yo...

Page 138: ...ice and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement Back Up My Data You can back up app data Wi Fi passwords and other settings to Google servers Backup Account Allows you to choose an account to use to back up data Automatic Restore When reinstalling an app enabling this option restores backed up settings and data Factory Data Reset Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults i...

Page 139: ...re simulated and subject to change DivX Mobile This DivX Certified device has passed rigorous testing to ensure it plays DivX video To play purchased DivX movies first register your device at vod divx com Find your registration code in the DivX VOD section of your device setup menu DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 720p including premium content DivX DivX Certified and associated logos ar...

Page 140: ...arted If you are not the account owner if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service you can get a sub account password at sprint com mysprint Voicemail Password You ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail See Voicemail Setup for more information on your voicemail password Data Services Password With your Sprint phone you may elect to set up an optional data se...

Page 141: ...t 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information including residential business and government listings movie listings or showtimes driving directions restaurant reservations and major local event information You can get up to three pieces of information per call and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge There is a per call charge to use...

Page 142: ...mera and Video Settings 79 Capture Screenshots 19 Change Calendar Settings 92 Change Calendar View 90 Change the Phone s Wallpaper 41 Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu 50 Charge the Battery 9 Check Contacts 54 Chrome Browser 76 Clock 94 Cloud 123 Complete the Setup Screens 16 Compose Text Messages 57 Conference Calling 51 Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings 69 Configure Visu...

Page 143: ...120 I Import and Back Up Contacts 56 Import Contacts 56 Import Contacts from a microSD Card or USB Storage 56 In Call Screen Layout and Operations 44 Insert microSD Card 6 Insert microSIM Card 4 Interruptions 114 J Join and Separate Contacts 55 L Language Input 122 Learn to Navigate the Browser 72 Location 123 Lock and Unlock Your Screen 31 Lock Screen 115 117 M Manage Your Account 132 Managing Me...

Page 144: ...Sign into Your Google Account 29 SmartShare 105 Sound Profile 113 Sound Settings 113 Sound with Vibration 114 Sprint Account Information and Help 132 Sprint Account Passwords 132 Sprint Spark LTE 71 Sprint Support Services 133 Sprint Zone 86 Status Bar 36 Storage 128 System Updates 129 T Take Pictures 78 Take Pictures and Record Videos 78 Tethering 101 Text and Multimedia Message Options 61 Text a...

Page 145: ...Index 137 Wi Fi Hotspot 101 Wi Fi Settings 100 Wireless Networks Settings 110 Y Your User Name 71 ...

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