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Sprint User Guide

A downloadable, printable guide to your LG Stylo 2 and its
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Page 1: ...Available applications and services are subject to change at any time Sprint User Guide A downloadable printable guide to your LG Stylo 2 and its features ...

Page 2: ...Remove microSD Card 15 Format microSD Card 15 Turn Your Phone On and Off 15 Use the Touchscreen 16 Activate Your Phone 20 Complete the Setup Screens 20 Basic Operations 22 Basics 22 Home Screen 22 Phone Settings Menu 23 Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation 23 Capture Screenshots 24 Applications 24 Launch Applications 24 Preinstalled Apps 25 Phone Number 26 Airplane Mode 26 Enter Text 27 Touch...

Page 3: ... 38 Update Your Profile 41 Update Your PRL 41 Your Phone s Home Screen 42 Home Screen Basics 42 Home Screen Layout 42 Extended Home Screens 43 Status Bar and Notification Panel 43 Status Bar 43 Notification Panel 45 Customize the Home Screen 46 Change the Wallpaper 46 Add Widgets to the Home Screen 46 Add Folders to the Home Screen 47 MAKING CONNECTIONS 48 Phone Calls and Voicemail 49 Place and An...

Page 4: ...ntacts 64 Add a Contact 64 View Contacts 65 Contacts Screen Layout 66 Edit a Contact 67 Delete a Contact 67 Share a Contact 67 Import Contacts 68 Back Up Contacts 68 Messaging 69 Text and Multimedia Messaging 69 Send a Text Message 69 Send a Multimedia Message MMS 70 Save and Resume a Draft Message 71 New Messages Notification 72 Manage Message Conversations 72 Text and MMS Options 74 Gmail 76 Cre...

Page 5: ...hange Email Features 85 Internet and Social Networking 87 Data Services General Information 4G LTE and 3G Networks 87 4G LTE 87 Your User Name 88 Data Connection Status and Indicators 88 Chrome Browser 89 Use the Browser 89 Add a Bookmark 89 View Browser History 89 Open New Browser Tabs 90 Browser Settings 90 Facebook 90 Install the Facebook App on Your Phone 90 Use Facebook 91 Twitter 91 Install ...

Page 6: ...iles Between Your Phone and a Computer 100 Wi Fi 101 Turn Wi Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network 101 Configure Wi Fi Settings 102 Disconnect Wi Fi 102 Wi Fi Direct 102 Hotspot 103 Tethering 104 Bluetooth 104 Bluetooth Information 104 Enable the Bluetooth Feature 104 Pair Bluetooth Devices 105 Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device 106 Send Information Using Bluetooth 106 Receive Information via ...

Page 7: ...a Additional Apps or Social Media 117 Share Videos on YouTube 117 Camera Settings 118 Switch Cameras 118 Set Camera Functions 118 Productivity 119 Calendar 119 Add an Event to the Calendar 119 View Calendar Events 120 Sync Calendars 120 Synchronize a Microsoft Exchange Calendar 120 Navigation Apps 121 Google Maps 121 Scout 122 Google Search 122 Use Google Search 122 Use Google Voice Search 123 Cal...

Page 8: ...8 Airplane Mode 138 Wi Fi Settings 139 Bluetooth Settings 139 Mobile Data Settings 139 Call Settings 139 Roaming Settings 139 Share Connect 142 Tethering Settings 142 More Settings 143 Virtual Private Networks VPN 144 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection 144 Set Up Secure Credential Storage 144 Add a VPN Connection 144 Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN 145 Sound Settings 146 Sound Profile 146 V...

Page 9: ...er Mode 157 Auto Rotate Screen 157 Screen Timeout 157 More Settings 157 General Settings 159 Language Keyboard 160 Location 161 Accounts Sync 161 Accessibility 161 Mini View 163 Shortcut Key 164 Google Services 164 Security 164 Quick Cover View 165 Pen 165 Dual Window 166 Date Time 166 Storage USB 166 Battery Power Saving 166 Memory 167 Activate This Device 167 System Updates 167 Apps 167 Backup R...

Page 10: ...G HELP 170 For Assistance 171 Troubleshooting 171 Sprint Account Information and Help 172 Sprint Account Passwords 172 Manage Your Account 173 Sprint Support Services 173 Anti Theft Guide 174 Copyright Information 175 INDEX 176 ...

Page 11: ...g Started 1 Getting Started The topics in this section will introduce you to your phone help you get set up with service provide an overview of the phone screen and get you started with basic phone operations ...

Page 12: ... contract conditions Descriptions 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 tapping the Home key Some operation descriptions may be simplified Screenshots and Key Labels Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your ph...

Page 13: ...is user guide uses sample images only Phone Layout The following illustration outlines your phone s primary external features and buttons Part Description Front Facing Camera Lens Allows you to take pictures and videos of yourself Also lets you participate in video chats Proximity Sensor Senses proximity towards other objects such as your head so that touch commands are not accidentally activated ...

Page 14: ... commands Supported apps will allow you to write or draw with the stylus pen Power Lock Button Locks the screen Press and hold to open the phone options menu for the following options Power off Power off and restart and Turn on off Airplane mode Speaker Lets you hear the different ringers and sounds The speaker also lets you hear the caller s voice in speakerphone mode Charger Accessory Port Allow...

Page 15: ...nd of battery life This does not affect safety Replacing Battery The battery is a consumable item It needs to be replaced if operating time shortens noticeably Purchase a new battery Cleaning Clean soiled terminals between battery and phone with a clean dry cotton swab Soiled terminals can result in a poor connection and prevent charging etc Insert the Battery Follow these instructions to insert y...

Page 16: ...tery with the contacts in the phone 3 Attach the battery cover l Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover Remove the Battery Follow these instructions to remove your phone s battery Always power the phone off before removing the battery ...

Page 17: ... in the direction shown 2 Remove the battery l Lift upward gently as shown Charge the Battery Your phone is equipped with a Li Ion battery It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained The battery provides up to 14 5 hours of continuous digital talk time ...

Page 18: ...y is fully charged Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours 4 After charging disconnect the phone from the charger l Unplug the AC adapter from 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 Be...

Page 19: ...nt is not responsible in such case n Always keep the IC chip clean n Wipe clean with a dry soft cloth n Avoid applying labels May damage the Nano SIM card n See instructions included with the Nano SIM card for handling n The Nano SIM card is the property of Sprint n The Nano SIM card is replaceable at cost in case of loss damage n Return the Nano SIM card to Sprint when cancelling your subscriptio...

Page 20: ...is lost stolen For details contact Customer Service n Always power off the phone before inserting removing a Nano SIM card Insert Nano SIM Card Follow these instructions to insert a Nano SIM card Remember to power off your phone before inserting a Nano SIM card 1 Remove the back cover l Lift gently in the direction shown 2 Insert the Nano SIM card ...

Page 21: ...Getting Started Set Up Your Phone 11 l Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward 3 Insert the battery ...

Page 22: ...e lost or changed accidently or as a result of damage It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data Sprint 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 micr...

Page 23: ...p Your Phone 13 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 24: ... Attach the back cover l Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover Unmount the microSD Card Always unmount the microSD card before removing it from your phone 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab 2 Tap Storage USB ...

Page 25: ...roSD card for the first time it is recommended that you format it on your phone 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab 2 Tap Storage USB 3 Tap SD card 4 Tap Settings 5 Tap Format FORMAT All data on the microSD card is erased and the card is formatted for use on your phone Turn Your Phone On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off Turn Your Phone On n Press and hold the P...

Page 26: ...o turn the phone off 3 Tap POWER OFF 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 Touchscreen Your phone s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures Tap When you want to type using the onscreen keyboa...

Page 27: ... Touch and 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 28: ...ove your finger 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 29: ...needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change Tap Tools Settings Display tab Auto rotate screen Tip You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notifications Window 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 viewin...

Page 30: ...n your computer o Go to sprint com activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone l Activate on your phone o Turn on your new phone Make sure the old one is turned off Your phone will automatically attempt Hands Free Activation o Tap Activate to override auto activation and start the manual activation wizard o Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process To ...

Page 31: ...s means sending anonymous location to Google even when no apps are running Tap Learn more for additional information o Improve location services Allows apps and services to scan for Wi Fi networks even when Wi Fi is off o Help improve your Android experience Allows your device to send diagnostic and usage data to Google automatically Tap Learn more for additional information l Legal document Read ...

Page 32: ...ny screen tap the Home key to display the home screen For information about using the home screen see Home Screen Basics Select Options and Navigate Screens Tap icons onscreen keys and other items to open or activate the assigned function n Tap Back to return 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...

Page 33: ...tings and options through the Settings menu n Tap Tools Settings or Tap touch and hold System settings or Drag the status bar down and tap Settings For more information see Settings Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation The default orientation for your phone s screen is portrait vertical but many apps will change to landscape orientation widescreen when you rotate the phone sideways Note Not a...

Page 34: ...lay tab Auto rotate screen Capture Screenshots You can use your phone s power and volume buttons to capture screenshots n Press and hold the Power LockButton 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 Gallery Applications The following is a listing of th...

Page 35: ...rk calendar Events can only be synched to a managed account Camera Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras Chrome Browse the Internet Contacts Displays the Contacts that can be synchronized with your phone from either your Google or Outlook account Contacts can only be synched to a managed account Email Provides access your POP3 IMAP and Exchange Server Outlook email accou...

Page 36: ...ols Access the File Manager Weather Calculator Voice Recorder Downloads applications and more Voicemail Use Visual Voicemail for a quick and easy way to access your voicemail Now you can find exactly the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first Phone Number Follow the instructions below to display your phone s wireless phone number 1 Tap Tools Settings ...

Page 37: ...e offers you a choice of touchscreen keyboards for entering text The keyboard appears automatically onscreen when you tap a text entry field and they can be used in either portrait or landscape mode The methods available include n Google Keyboard allows you to use a traditional QWERTY setup to enter text Additional options expand your ability to enter text faster and more accurately n Google voice...

Page 38: ...Getting Started Basic Operations 28 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 39: ...r a twice for b or three times for c Tips for 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 1 Touch and hold a word to highlight it 2 Drag the blue highlight markers to highlight the text you want ...

Page 40: ... 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 bar 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 landscape view Each half of the keyboard withdraws...

Page 41: ...board 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 Tools Settings General tab Language keyboard LG Keyboard Keyboard height and layout QWERTY keyboard layout ...

Page 42: ...oogle Account to use Gmail Google Hangouts 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...

Page 43: ... in to your Google Account and your phone will synchronize the selected items Note When setting up a new Google Account either on your phone or online you will be prompted to add a secondary email address Enter a second Gmail address or any other email address from which you currently send and receive email This address is used to authenticate your account should you ever encounter problems or for...

Page 44: ... access your personal information or require us to disclose your customer information to the third party application provider To find out how a third party application will collect access use or disclose your personal information check the application provider s policies which can usually be found on their website If you aren t comfortable with the third party application s policies don t use the ...

Page 45: ... phone If you change your mind you can install the app again but you can t request a refund a second time 1 Tap Play Store 2 Tap My apps 3 Tap the app to uninstall for a refund The details screen for the app opens 4 Tap Refund and then tap Yes to confirm Your app is uninstalled and the charge is canceled Update an App Depending on your settings many apps will update automatically or you can update...

Page 46: ...to the Google Play Help Web page where you will find comprehensive categorized information about Google Play Lock and Unlock Your Screen Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use n To quickly turn the screen off press the Power Lock Button Pressing the Power Lock Button again or rec...

Page 47: ...will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the password or PIN See Select Screen Lock 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 Tools Settings Display tab 2 Tap Lock screen 3 Tap Select screen lock Knock Code ...

Page 48: ...hrough the Settings General tab System updates menu Software Update Cautions During update The phone cannot be used until the software update is complete It may take time to update your phone s software Signal during update Update your phone where signal reception is good and do not change location during the update process Make sure the battery is adequately charged before beginning an update A w...

Page 49: ... the account s synchronization settings screen 3 Select an account and then tap Sync now to sync your Google Account information To back up your Exchange Mail information 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab Accounts sync Microsoft Exchange 2 Select an account and then tap Sync now to sync your Microsoft Exchange account information l Toggle the onscreen buttons to manually synchronize the desired par...

Page 50: ... Software Once you have backed up all your data use the Update now option to update your phone s software 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab System updates 2 Tap Update LG software CHECK FOR UPDATE Your phone automatically downloads and installs any available updates You may be required to power your phone off and back on to complete the software upgrade Alternatively you can access system updates t...

Page 51: ... System updates Update profile 2 Follow the onscreen instructions The phone will download and install the profile update and you will see a confirmation when complete Note If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly use this feature to reconnect with the network Update Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL preferred roaming list automatically...

Page 52: ...nds beyond the initial screen Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens Item Description Notifications Displays your current notifications Phone App 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 Overview Key Tap to access a list of...

Page 53: ...and right to access additional home screen panels n Tap the location dots near the bottom of the home screen to move to the selected panel Status Bar and Notification Panel Your phone s status and notifications are available at a glance at the top of the screen Status Bar The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification a...

Page 54: ...irplane mode Sync active Alarm set Battery charging Battery full charge Main Notification Icons Icon Notification Missed call New voicemail New email New Gmail New text or MMS message New Hangout message New Sprint Zone message Event USB connection Warning Update available Update downloading Update successful ...

Page 55: ...wn the status bar From there you can check notifications download updates open messaging apps use the quick settings menu and more Open the Notification Panel n Pull down the status bar Slide your finger down from the top of the screen The notification panel opens To check notifications tap an item in the list Close the Notification Panel n Slide the notification panel up Slide your finger up from...

Page 56: ...e screen Select from Gallery Wallpaper gallery ID wallpapers Live wallpapers and Photos l Lock screen to set the wallpaper for your phone s lock screen Select from Wallpaper gallery or Gallery 3 Select a wallpaper and tap OK SET WALLPAPER or APPLY The wallpaper is set Note If you select Gallery you will need to select an album and a picture Once selected use the crop tool to resize and position th...

Page 57: ...s for convenient access 1 Tap touch and hold a shortcut you want to place in a folder and drag it over another icon you want to place in the folder Then release it A new folder is created 2 To add more app shortcuts to the folder touch and hold a shortcut and drag it on top of the new folder The new shortcut is added to the folder Change Folder Names Once you have added folders you can change the ...

Page 58: ...ions 48 Making Connections The topics in this section will cover your phone s ability to help you make connections from phone calls and maintaining contacts to text messages email Internet and international services ...

Page 59: ...ume Buttons during the call Troubleshooting Issue Difficulty during call Solution 1 It may not be possible to make a call properly in a noisy location Solution 2 When calling using Speaker check the call volume Raising the call volume may make calling difficult Issue Sound pops momentarily during a call Solution Are you changing location while calling Sound pops when signal is weak and the phone s...

Page 60: ...ns as described in In Call Screen Layout and Operations 3 Tap to end the call Tip To redial your last outgoing call follow step 1 to access the Dialer tap the Call logs tab locate the call entry and tap You can also make calls from your Contacts list and from the Call logs Call Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 9 1 1 even if the phone s screen is locked or your account is restricted To call...

Page 61: ...n emergency call Some designated emergency call takers known as Public Safety Answering Points PSAPs may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone Answer Phone Calls The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls mute the ringer on incoming calls reject incoming calls and more When you receive a phone call from a contact the Incoming call screen appe...

Page 62: ...ne or vibration will stop and you will see a list of preset text messages 2 Tap one of the messages to send it to the caller The selected message will be delivered to the caller l You can edit the reject messages through the Call settings menu From the phone app tap Call settings Decline and reject calls Decline with message and edit or create the reject messages In Call Screen Layout and Operatio...

Page 63: ...to your phone to route the phone s audio through a connected Bluetooth headset On or through the speaker Off l When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset the current call area shows the Bluetooth call icon Note The Headset button is activated to show the current call is routed to the connected Bluetooth headset l To route the current call back to the phone tap Bluetooth to temporarily use the ...

Page 64: ...ways use a password to protect against unauthorized access Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail even if your phone is in use or turned off 1 Tap Phone Dial tab 2 Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number 3 Follow the system prompts to l Create your password l Record your name announcement l Record your greeting Important Voicemail passcode It is strongly rec...

Page 65: ...number along with the length of time and priority level of the voicemail message Set Up Visual Voicemail Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same procedures as setting up traditional voicemail You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail even if your phone is in use or...

Page 66: ...ement l Record your greeting Important Voicemail passcode It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access Without a password anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review 1 Tap Voicem...

Page 67: ...through voicemail messages as frequently as you d like You can even move to the next or previous message before you re finished listening to the current one Visual Voicemail Options Use the following options to access and configure your Visual Voicemail options 1 Tap Voicemail 2 From this initial screen you can l Tap to compose a new voicemail message l Tap Inbox to view the voicemail messages in ...

Page 68: ...n email address of your choice o Personalize voicemail to change your voicemail greeting for incoming calls and update password o Transcription language to choose the transcription language if available o Delete messages to set Visual Voicemail to permanently delete messages from the Trash folder after a specific number of days o Transcriptions displayed to transcribe Voicemails from voice to text...

Page 69: ... 1 Tap Voicemail 2 Tap Settings Display Display name 3 Tap the existing identification field and enter a new identifying name or number used to identify you to recipients of your voice messages 4 Tap OK to save your information Optional Calling Services The following topics outline additional voice related services available with your phone including call services and more Caller ID Blocking Calle...

Page 70: ...ing this feature the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls 1 On the dial pad screen enter a number and tap or place a call from Log or Contacts 2 Once you have established the connection tap Add call and dial the second number or place the call from Logs or Contacts This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number 3 When you re connected to the second party t...

Page 71: ...ll Settings Overview Use the Call Settings menu to adjust the following settings Setting Description Decline with message under Decline and reject calls You can send out a simple text message when you want to ignore an incoming call and respond to the caller with a text instead You can add or edit quick messages Reject calls from under Decline and reject calls You can set call rejections and manag...

Page 72: ...tends battery life and prevents the touch keypad from activating unintentionally during calls TTY mode under More A TTY also known as a TDD or Text Telephone is a telecommunications phone that allows people who are deaf hard of hearing or who have speech or language disabilities to communicate by telephone Your phone is compatible with select TTY phones Please check with the manufacturer of your T...

Page 73: ...TTY Mode on or off 1 Tap Phone Dial tab 2 Tap Call settings More TTY mode 3 Tap TTY Full TTY HCO or TTY VCO to turn TTY mode on or Tap TTY Off to turn TTY mode off Your phone s TTY mode is set Note When enabled TTY mode may impair the audio quality of non TTY devices connected to the headset jack Warning 9 1 1 Emergency Calling It is recommended that TTY users make emergency calls by other means i...

Page 74: ... not responsible for any damages from lost or changed contacts Add a Contact You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account Microsoft Exchange account or other accounts that support syncing contacts The Contacts application tries to join new addresses with existing contacts to create a single entry You can also manage that process manually 1 Tap Co...

Page 75: ... contact To add a new contact tap Create contact l For an existing contact tap the contact name and select a number type for the new number l For a new contact enter the name and any additional information 4 Tap SAVE The contact is added View Contacts View a contact s details by displaying a contact entry 1 Tap Contacts ...

Page 76: ...r Contacts app layout and describes the various features Item Description Groups tab Show contact groups Contacts tab Show all contacts Contact Tap to show a contact s details Image Tap to show a thumbnail of the contact entry Tap an icon to place a call send a message etc Search Search contacts Index Browse contacts by letter ...

Page 77: ...tap SAVE Note To select a type label for a phone number email address or postal address such as Home Work etc tap the type to the right of the field Note To add more phone numbers email addresses etc tap on the right side of the entry field Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page 1 Tap Contacts 2 Tap a contact to view its details 3 Tap 4 Tap DELETE Tip You can also...

Page 78: ...e to import from and save to then tap OK 5 Tap the files you wish to import and tap IMPORT and IMPORT to confirm Back Up Contacts You can back up and export all of the contacts on your phone as vCard files You can then copy this file to a computer or another phone that is compatible with this format such as an address book application 1 Tap Contacts 2 Tap More Manage contacts Back up 3 Select a st...

Page 79: ... a Text Message 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 you will see a match if the information matches a current contact s entry information When you see a match tap the associated name to complet...

Page 80: ... and then tap OK to use this image in your message See Take Pictures l Video Opens the Gallery application Use the on screen navigation to select a video and attach it to your outgoing message l Record video Opens the Camcorder application Record a video then tap OK to use this video in your message See Record Videos l Audio Opens a menu that allows you to browse for audio files using different ap...

Page 81: ...elect a picture l Add a video Tap Video and select a video You cannot add both a picture and a video on the same slide l Add music or a voice recording Tap Audio and select a file l Add a caption Tap the Tap to add text box l Add a new slide Tap Slide l View the next or previous slide Slide up and down l Preview your slideshow Tap Preview l For more options tap and select an option 4 When you have...

Page 82: ...nformation on reading and replying to messages see Manage Message Conversations Manage Message Conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact or a number are grouped into conversations or message threads in the Messaging screen This allows you to see exchanged messages similar to a chat program with a contact on the same screen Read a Text Message n Do one ...

Page 83: ... menu and then tap Details Note If a message contains a link to a Web page tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the Web browser Note If a message contains a phone number tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts Protect Lock a Message You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the c...

Page 84: ...tion you can view the contact details place a phone call send an email message to the contact and more Text and MMS Options The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and multimedia messages including message limits size settings and notifications 1 Tap Messaging 2 On the Messages screen tap Settings 3 Adjust the following settings according to your needs n Notification sett...

Page 85: ...o automatically retrieve the entire content of your multimedia message When checked the multimedia message header message body and any attachments will automatically download to your phone when the message is received If you disable this option only the multimedia message header will be retrieved and displayed Roaming auto retrieve Disable this option if you only desire the multimedia message head...

Page 86: ...n your phone See Google Account for details Gmail Cautions Gmail is handled as email from a PC Restricting email from PCs on your phone prevents your phone from receiving Gmail Create and Send a Gmail Message Use your phone to create and send Gmail messages 1 Tap Google Gmail The Gmail inbox opens 2 In the inbox tap The Gmail composition window opens 3 Enter the message recipient s subject and mes...

Page 87: ...ap the new message from the notification panel The new Gmail message opens l If you have two or more new Gmail messages tapping the notification opens the Gmail inbox Open Gmail Messages from the Inbox You can also read and reply to all your Gmail messages from the Gmail inbox 1 Tap Google Gmail The Gmail inbox opens 2 Tap the message thread you want to view The message thread opens with the newes...

Page 88: ...t appear in the inbox When replies arrive for archived threads they appear in the inbox again 1 Tap Google Gmail The inbox opens 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it and then tap Archive The thread is now archived Mute Gmail Threads If registered on a mailing list there will be threads with always continuing conversations For long threads that are not important mute the ...

Page 89: ...t spam Gmail messages from your phone s Gmail inbox 1 Tap Google Gmail The inbox opens 2 Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it and then tap Report spam The selected message is reported as spam Gmail Add Another Google Gmail Account If you have multiple Gmail accounts you wish to view on your phone you can add them from the Settings Account sync menu 1 Tap Tools Settings Gen...

Page 90: ...l accounts from the Gmail Settings menu 1 Tap Google Gmail The Primary inbox opens 2 Tap Settings 3 Tap General settings to access settings for all accounts or tap an account name to configure settings for a specific Gmail account l General settings Gmail default action Conversation view Swipe actions Sender image Reply all Auto fit messages Auto advance Confirm before deleting Confirm before arch...

Page 91: ...Email Account You can add several types of personal email accounts such as POP3 and IMAP accounts on your phone Add an Email Account from the Email App You can add email accounts directly from the email app even if you have another email account set up 1 Tap Email The email inbox opens 2 Tap Settings 3 Tap Add account 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the account setup The email accou...

Page 92: ... account However you can also access some powerful Exchange features Important Before setting up a Microsoft Exchange Account contact your company s Exchange Server administrator for required account settings information 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab Accounts sync ADD ACCOUNT Microsoft Exchange 2 Enter the EMAIL ADDRESS and PASSWORD for the email account and then tap NEXT 3 Enter the required i...

Page 93: ...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 6 Tap to send the email Note If you close the messaging window before sending it the message will be stored in Drafts Open Email Messages You can open and read email messages directly from the email inbox Reading and replying to email on your phone i...

Page 94: ...hone 1 Tap Email The email inbox opens 2 Tap Settings 3 Tap Remove account 4 Select the account s to delete and then tap REMOVE 5 Tap REMOVE to confirm The account is deleted from your phone Manage Your Email Inbox Your email inbox provides management options for viewing sorting and deleting your email messages View Your Email Inbox 1 Tap Email The email inbox opens 2 Tap to select a different inb...

Page 95: ...tures Set options for your corporate Microsoft Exchange email messages including synchronization options flagging messages out of office messages meeting requests and message priority 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab Accounts sync 2 Tap Microsoft Exchange then select Email Settings and tap the desired account to reveal the account s synchronization settings screen 3 The following settings are avai...

Page 96: ...r new emails while connected to Wi Fi l Always Cc Bcc me Allows you to copy yourself to emails sent out l Auto resend times Set the number of tries to resend a failed email message l Out of office Allows you to set your out of office settings and message l Security settings Set digital signatures and encryption to secure email l Calendar sync period Allows you to set the period of time to sync wit...

Page 97: ...sage request 4G LTE The 4G enhanced LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps To connect your phone to 4G you need to be in an area covered by the 4G enhanced LTE network For more information about the availability of 4G in your location visit sprint com coverage Note The availability and range ...

Page 98: ...You will see your user name under the Username heading Update Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online or make any changes to your services you must then update the profile on your phone 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab System update 2 Tap Update Profile Your phone will download and install the profile update Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone...

Page 99: ...enter search words for a Google search or a Web address Chrome Support n To find help in the Chrome browser tap Help feedback A Web page will open displaying Google help for Chrome Tip For more information from your computer visit google com intl en chrome browser mobile Add a Bookmark Bookmark favorite sites using the browser menu options 1 Tap Chrome The browser opens 2 Navigate to the Web page ...

Page 100: ...h tabs tap Recent tabs Browser Settings Customize your experience with the Internet through the browser settings menu 1 Tap Chrome The browser opens 2 Tap Settings and customize your browser settings Your browser settings are saved Facebook Post updates read what your friends are up to upload pictures and check ins and more with on the go Facebook access Install the Facebook App on Your Phone Befo...

Page 101: ...launches l If this is the first time you ve used Facebook on your phone enter your Email or Phone and password and tap LOG IN to sign in to an existing account or tap Sign Up for Facebook to set up a new Facebook account 2 Tap STATUS and type an update tap PHOTO and upload a picture from the gallery tap CHECK IN to share your location Like and comment on friends posts and more Twitter Tweet post m...

Page 102: ...ext box type a tweet and tap Tweet The tweet is sent and appears on your Twitter feed 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 G...

Page 103: ... Worldwide Customer support at 1 888 226 7212 Your Phone s SIM Card for International GSM Roaming Your phone comes with a preinstalled SIM Subscriber Identity Module card to support roaming on compatible GSM networks Note Your SIM card should be preinstalled If you need to reinstall your SIM card follow the instructions below Note The SIM card included with your phone contains information specific...

Page 104: ...or Automatic The selected roaming method is set 4 Tap Roaming guard 5 Select roaming guard options for each category The selected options are set Set the Communications Method for Global Use Select a communications method for an overseas carrier as needed 1 Tap Tools Settings Networks tab More Mobile networks 2 Tap Network mode Automatic LTE CDMA CDMA GSM UMTS The communications method is set Note...

Page 105: ...rnational calls placed from the United States Note Plus Code Dialing is only available when roaming internationally on GSM networks and on certain CDMA networks in the United States Canada and the Caribbean Note International access codes and dialing information are available online at sprint com sww To use Plus Code Dialing to place an international call 1 Tap Phone Dial tab to display the phone ...

Page 106: ...is will make it faster and easier to access your messages while roaming internationally 1 Tap Contacts 2 Tap to add a contact 3 Type the contact information for example My Voicemail 4 Touch and hold and then tap 1 your area code and your wireless phone number 5 Tap SAVE Your voicemail access number is saved as a contact Access Your Voicemail Internationally You will need to call your voicemail num...

Page 107: ...e services available where you are traveling Note Prior to using your Sprint Worldwide GSM UMTS Data Services you must establish and utilize your CDMA data services domestically on the Sprint Network Get Started With Sprint Worldwide Data Services To use Sprint Worldwide Data Services you will need to have these services activated on your account n To activate call Sprint Worldwide Customer Suppor...

Page 108: ...e of the United States Sprint offers customer support 24 hours a day In the event that you do experience an issue try the following actions n First try powering your phone off and then back on this will force your phone to reregister with the network n Try manually selecting another network Information for selecting networks can be found in the phone guide If neither of these actions resolves your...

Page 109: ...698 4199 Access or connection fees may apply The toll free numbers below can also be used to contact Sprint Worldwide Customer Support in the following countries Country From Landline Phone Caribbean Anguilla Barbados Cayman Islands and Dominica 1 888 226 7212 France 0800 903200 Germany 0800 180 0951 Italy 800 787 986 Mexico 001 877 294 9003 Trinidad and Tobago 1 800 201 7545 United Kingdom 0808 2...

Page 110: ...the battery or microSD card while transferring data n Data exchange may use the methods outlined in the following table Method Description File transfer Transfer files between your phone and PC such as pictures videos and music Photo transfer 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 c...

Page 111: ...s on a number of factors including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes Turn Wi Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Use the Wireless networks setting menu to enable your phone s Wi Fi radio and connect to an available Wi Fi network 1 Tap Tools Settings Networks tab 2 Tap Wi Fi 3 Tap the Wi Fi switch to turn Wi Fi on You will see the names and security settings of in...

Page 112: ...nection options 1 Tap Tools Settings Networks tab 2 Tap Wi Fi 3 Tap the Wi Fi switch to turn Wi Fi on You will see the names and security settings of in range Wi Fi networks l To disable Wi Fi tap the switch again 4 Tap Advanced Wi Fi 5 Configure your Wi Fi settings Disconnect Wi Fi You may wish to disconnect from a connected Wi Fi network without turning Wi Fi off 1 Tap Tools Settings Networks ta...

Page 113: ...ces although 3G service can also be used Important Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription Sign on to your account at sprint com mysprint or access your account via Sprint Zone Tap Sprint Zone to learn more Note Turning on Hotspot will disable your phone s connection to other Wi Fi networks Set Up Wi Fi Hotspot 1 Tap Tools Settings Networks tab 2 Tap Tethering Wi Fi hotspot ...

Page 114: ...support with tethering tap Help from the tethering menu Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices such as headsets and hands free car kits and Bluetooth enabled handhelds computers printers and wireless phones The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet Bluetooth Function Cautions Inf...

Page 115: ...oth when not in use to conserve battery power or in places where using a wireless phone is prohibited such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals Pair Bluetooth Devices Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth devices Registered Bluetooth devices can be connected simply n Enable the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth devices being paired beforehand To pair Bluetooth devices 1 Tap Tools Settings Netwo...

Page 116: ...he device is connected to your phone the Bluetooth paired icon is displayed in the status bar Depending on the type of device you have connected you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive phone calls Note Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth compatible devices display and operations may be different and functions such as transf...

Page 117: ...To open the file immediately drag the status bar down to display the Notifications window and then tap the notification l When you open a received file what happens next depends on the file type o Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application For example if you open a music track it starts playing in the default music application o For a vCalendar file select th...

Page 118: ...turned on in the notification panel of both the device and the target device Sending Files to Another Device 1 Select a file and tap SmartShare Beam You can also share multiple files at once by tapping from the file list selecting the desired files then tapping SHARE SmartShare Beam l When the search permit confirmation window appears tap OK 2 Select a device from the list of nearby devices that s...

Page 119: ...Entertainment 109 Apps and Entertainment The topics in this section will explore the features that make your phone so much more than a phone from the camera and productivity apps to music entertainment and more ...

Page 120: ...o of a panoramic view Hold the phone horizontally press the shutter once to start and slowly sweep the camera across the scene n Settings to adjust the following camera and video settings l Image Video size Allows you to set the resolution for your pictures and videos For pictures choose from 4 3 16 9 and 1 1 For videos choose from FHD and HD l Dynamic tone HDR Captures photo with multiple exposur...

Page 121: ...ou have an SD card installed pictures and videos can be stored to the SD card If no card is installed pictures and videos are saved to your phone s memory Capturing Pictures Videos n File Format for Pictures File format for pictures is JPEG n File Format for Videos File format for videos is MPEG4 Camera Cautions If the Lens Becomes Dirty Fingerprints smudges on the lens prevent the capturing of cl...

Page 122: ...recording Your video will be automatically saved to the Gallery Taking Selfies You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take selfies Note When using the front camera selfies default to automatic face detection Gesture Shot You can take selfies by using gestures Show your palm to the front camera and then clench your fist n In three seconds a photo is taken Note To use this ...

Page 123: ...loaded or copied onto your storage card or phone memory For pictures that are on your storage card or phone memory you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping You can also easily assign a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends View Pictures and Videos You can access and view all your stored pictures and videos from your phone s Gallery 1 Tap Ga...

Page 124: ...r video to view it in full screen By default the pictures and videos in an album are displayed in grid view Note When viewing pictures you can touch and hold on a picture or video to open a selection menu and choose what to do with the picture or video Edit Pictures Whether you re browsing pictures in filmstrip or grid view in the Gallery application you can touch and hold on a picture to open a s...

Page 125: ... pictures on your social networks such as Facebook Flickr and Twitter and share videos on YouTube You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth Send Pictures or Videos by Email You can send several pictures videos or both in an email or Gmail message They are added as file attachments in your email For more information about using email and Gmail see Compose and Send Ema...

Page 126: ...t multiple items tap while viewing an album Then tap all the items you want to include 4 Tap Share and then on the Share via menu tap Messaging 5 Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the message For more information about sending multimedia messages see Send a Multimedia Message MMS Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several pictures videos or both and send them to ...

Page 127: ...lect multiple items tap while viewing an album Then tap all the items you want to include 4 Tap Share and then on the Share via menu tap the app you want to use 5 Follow the prompts to complete and post or share your pictures or videos The upload is completed l For confirmation check the status bar for the upload information Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to Yo...

Page 128: ...a screen and the full camera settings menu Switch Cameras Your phone lets you use different types of cameras depending on your settings and downloads 1 Tap Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Tap The camera switches Set Camera Functions You can configure your camera s settings to fit any situation and event 1 Tap Camera The camera viewfinder appears 2 Tap The camera settings menu opens 3 Select...

Page 129: ...dar tap Day Week Month Year or Agenda to change the current view n View Next Previous Month Month View From the Calendar flick the screen left or right n View Next Previous Week Week View From the Calendar flick the screen left or right n View Next Previous Day Day View From the Calendar flick the screen left or right Add an Event to the Calendar Add events to your calendar directly from the Calen...

Page 130: ...left corner and then tap Year Month Week Day Agenda or Tasks 1 Tap Calendar The Calendar app opens 2 Tap a date and then tap an event The event details appear l In event details tap to edit the event l In event details tap and follow the prompts Sync Calendars You can select which calendars you d like to sync on your phone along with what types of information you want to sync 1 Tap Calendar The Ca...

Page 131: ...s to help you figure out where you are and get you where you re going Enable Location Services on Your Phone Before using any location based services you must enable your phone s location feature For information about setting your phone s location options see Location Google Maps Use the Google Maps app to determine your location find directions browse local businesses and attractions rate and rev...

Page 132: ...ap INSTALL and then tap ACCEPT The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone 5 When the download has completed tap OPEN l To open the app from the home screen tap Scout Use Scout as Your Personal Navigator 1 Tap Scout The Scout app will open l If prompted accept the terms of use before continuing 2 Follow the on screen instructions to access launch and use Google Search Search information...

Page 133: ...nformation based on search keywords used your current location etc and presents search results in the search screen Google Now also informs users of scheduled events l To use all of Google Now s functions ensure that Google Location Reporting and Location History are turned on in your location settings Tap Tools Settings General tab Location Google Location History and select your options Use Goog...

Page 134: ...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 Basic calculator Clock Your phone has a clock app that lets you set alarms view time in time zones around the world use a stopwatch set a timer and use your phone as a desk clock Checking the Time You can check the phone any time on your phone Th...

Page 135: ...eft to decrease it 7 Tap Alarm with vibration to have the phone vibrate in addition to playing the ringtone 8 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 9 Tap Enter memo text to enter a name for the alarm 10 Tap Auto start app to set the applic...

Page 136: ...cond sections to set the timer 3 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 Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second 1 Tap Tools Clock Stopwatch tab 2 Tap to start stopwatch time 3 Tap to stop the stopwatch l While measuring time tap to view lap times Capture The Capture feature all...

Page 137: ...memo l Tap to crop the memo l Tap to save the current memo l Tap to share the memo or change the background paper style Note Please use a fingertip while using the Capture feature Do not use your fingernail 3 Tap to save the current memo 4 Tap QuickMemo or Gallery to select where to save the note Discard the current Capture n Tap until you exit Capture View the Saved Memo Your memo can be saved in...

Page 138: ...ou want l On the detailed weather screen tap or swipe the screen left or right to view the weather for other cities File Manager View files stored on your phone 1 Tap Tools File Manager File Manager launches l Follow onscreen instructions for first time use and permissions 2 Tap the file type and then tap the file you want to open The app opens and displays the file Voice Recorder You can record a...

Page 139: ... event tap Event and add an event to the date you want 2 Tap l To pause recording tap 3 Tap to end the recording l The file is saved automatically and the Recorded files screen appears 4 Tap to play the recorded voice Note If you tap recorded voice files appear You can play a recorded voice file from the list ...

Page 140: ... stored in your Google Music library and instantly ready to play or download n Tap Google Play Music Note Learn more about Google Play Music at music google com Music Player You can play music and set as ringtone 1 Tap Tools Music 2 You can select music tracks from the following tabs l Songs To browse through your downloaded music library l Albums To display your music library sorted by album l Ar...

Page 141: ...lect Phone ringtone to set it as the default ringtone or Caller ringtones to set it as a ringtone for a specific contact 4 Confirm the song has been successfully assigned by navigating to your phone s ringtone menu Tip To modify Ringtones open the Contact entry and check the Ringtone field or tap Tools Settings Sound tab Ringtone Sprint Music Plus With Sprint Music Plus and the Music Store Rington...

Page 142: ... tap Menu Settings About or Help Note If you have loaded music on to your phone from your computer see Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer you will need to sync your music to listen to it through Sprint Music Plus From the Sprint Music Plus app tap Settings Synchronize your music library Once synced you will see your music in the library Purchase and Download Music from the Sprint Mus...

Page 143: ...s Music folder 4 Select and copy the music files to a folder on your computer s hard drive YouTube View videos uploaded to YouTube and upload your own videos to your YouTube account View YouTube Videos You can use the YouTube app to view videos on YouTube even if you aren t signed in to a YouTube account 1 Tap Google YouTube The YouTube app launches l If you re prompted to provide confirmation to ...

Page 144: ...ign in to and manage your Sprint account Support to get help with your device or service Sprint News to learn the latest Sprint information or Network to see or test your current data connectivity Note Sprint Zone categories and options are subject to change Check back frequently for new content and updates NASCAR MOBILE Now you have the ability to get every bit of NASCAR coverage news and stats r...

Page 145: ...m the results list 4 Tap INSTALL and then tap ACCEPT The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone 5 When the download has completed tap OPEN To open the app from the home screen tap NASCAR Use the NASCAR MOBILE App 1 Tap NASCAR The NASCAR Mobile app opens 2 Follow the prompts to customize your app and begin following your favorite racers ...

Page 146: ... The topics in this section will cover your phone s settings menus and options For an overview of the settings menu see Networks Settings Overview Sound Settings Overview Display Settings Overview General Settings Overview ...

Page 147: ...ur phone s settings menu Access Settings 1 Tap Tools Settings The settings menu opens 2 Select categories and then select your settings options Settings are made and applied Tip You can also access settings from the notification panel Pull down the status bar and tap Settings ...

Page 148: ...ces Tethering Connect other devices to your phone s internet connection More Adjust additional network settings Access Networks Settings 1 Tap Tools Settings 2 Tap Networks tab 3 Set your networks options Your networks settings are saved and applied Airplane Mode Airplane Mode flight mode allows you to use many of your phone s features such as games and music when you are in an airplane or in any ...

Page 149: ...ooth settings see Bluetooth Mobile Data Settings You can check the current data usage set to enable disable mobile data or set the mobile data limit Turn Mobile Data On or Off 1 Tap Tools Settings Networks tab Mobile data 2 Tap the Mobile data switch to turn it on or Tap the Mobile data switch to turn it off Call Settings Your phone s Call settings menu lets you configure options For details on yo...

Page 150: ...r an extended period of time 1 Dial your 10 digit wireless phone number 2 When you hear your voicemail greeting tap 3 Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice prompts When you return to the Nationwide Sprint Network voicemail notification will resume as normal Roaming Mode Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities By using the Roaming menu option you can determine wh...

Page 151: ...s with Call Guard on 1 Swipe in any direction A message will be displayed notifying you that roaming charges will apply 2 Tap YES Data Roam Guard Depending on service availability and roaming agreements your phone may be able to access data services while roaming on certain digital systems You can set your phone to alert you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network and try to use dat...

Page 152: ...me LG Account on your phone and PC you can use the LG AirDrive function 1 Log in to the same LG account on a mobile devices and a PC 2 Tap Tools Settings Networks tab Share connect LG AirDrive 3 Run the LG Bridge application on your PC and select LG AirDrive Printing The Printing menu allows you to manage your Google Cloud Print settings and print jobs n Tap Tools Settings Networks tab Share conne...

Page 153: ...work 1 Tap Tools Settings Networks tab More Mobile networks 2 Tap the Mobile data switch 4G Settings View your 4G network provider and IP address 1 Tap Tools Settings Networks tab More Mobile networks 2 Tap the 4G settings to check Network operator and IP address Network Mode Choose your preferred network mode 1 Tap Tools Settings Networks tab More Mobile networks Network mode 2 Choose from the fo...

Page 154: ...irst establish a Wi Fi or data connection Set Up Secure Credential Storage If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates follow the instructions below 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab Security 2 Tap Certificate management Install from storage for desired certificates You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network Y...

Page 155: ... VPNs section tap the VPN that you want to connect to 3 When prompted enter your login credentials and then tap Connect When you are connected the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the status bar 4 Open the Web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate network Disconnect From a VPN 1 Drag the status bar down to open the Notification panel 2 Tap the V...

Page 156: ...tomatically from their phone number Sound with vibration Set the phone to vibrate accompanying the ringtone Vibrate type Set a vibrate type Do not disturb Set a schedule when to prevent interruptions from notifications Lock screen Choose if you want to show or hide notifications on the lock screen Apps Prevent apps from displaying notifications or set apps to show notifications with priority Notif...

Page 157: ... system notifications l Music video games other media Changes the volume of your music videos and other media 4 Tap OK Tip You can adjust the ringer volume on the home screen or Applications screen or almost any screen by using the Volume Buttons on the back of your phone In other applications such as Music YouTube spoken directions and other audio the Volume Buttons control the volume of the appl...

Page 158: ... ringtones for everyone your contacts or your favorites Sound with Vibration Allows you to set the phone to vibrate accompanying the ringtone 1 Tap Tools Settings Sound tab 2 Tap the Sound with vibration switch to turn on the feature Vibrate Type Allows you to set a vibrate type for incoming calls incoming messages and email alarms and calendar events 1 Tap Tools Settings Sound tab 2 Tap Vibrate t...

Page 159: ...n Do not disturb is set to Priority only 1 Tap Tools Settings Sound tab 2 Tap Apps 3 Tap the desired apps 4 Choose Block to show no notifications from the app or choose Priority to show notifications with priority on top of others and when Do not disturb is set to Priority only Notification LED Configure the notification flash options 1 Tap Tools Settings Sound tab 2 Tap Notification LED 3 To acti...

Page 160: ...g other UI interactions 1 Tap Tools Settings Sound tab 2 Tap More Vibrate on tap 3 Tap the switch to turn on the feature Sound Effects This menu lets you select whether you hear tones when touching numbers on the dialpad selecting on screen options and more 1 Tap Tools Settings Sound tab 2 Tap More Sound effects 3 Tap the switch next to a desired option to enable or disable the feature Message Cal...

Page 161: ...e whether the phone displays bold text Brightness Adjust your screen s contrast brightness to suit your surroundings Reader mode Set to reduce the amount of blue light on screen to reduce eye strain Auto rotate screen Choose whether the phone automatically switches the orientation of the screen as you turn it sideways or even upside down Screen timeout Select how long the display screen remains ba...

Page 162: ...T WALLPAPER or APPLY to set it as the wallpaper Screen Swipe Effect Choose the desired type of effect to display when you swipe from one home screen canvas to the next 1 Tap Tools Settings Display tab 2 Tap Home screen Screen swipe effect 3 Tap the desired effect and then tap OK Theme Choose the desired theme 1 Tap Tools Settings Display tab 2 Tap Home screen Theme Sort Apps By Sort apps by name o...

Page 163: ...elect screen lock 3 Select the desired screen lock option from the following options l None No screen lock set l Swipe Swipe any part of the screen to unlock the screen l Knock Code The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks on the screen You can access the home screen directly when the screen is off by tapping the same sequence on the screen l P...

Page 164: ...password or entering you Backup PIN Smart Lock Allows you to set when to automatically unlock the phone 1 Tap Tools Settings Display tab 2 Tap Lock screen Smart Lock Note If you use this function set a screen lock first Screen Swipe Effect Choose the desired screen swipe effect when you swipe the screen 1 Tap Tools Settings Display tab 2 Tap Lock screen Screen swipe effect 3 Tap Particle Soda Basi...

Page 165: ...red information in the field provided and tap SAVE Lock Timer Choose the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed out 1 Tap Tools Settings Display tab 2 Tap Lock screen Lock timer 3 Tap the desired time Power Key Instantly Locks Allows you to instantly lock the screen when you press the Power LockButton 1 Tap Tools Settings Display tab 2 Tap Lock screen 3 Tap...

Page 166: ...size 1 Tap Tools Settings Display tab 2 Tap Font size 3 Tap a desired font size Bold Text Choose whether the phone displays bold text 1 Tap Tools Settings Display tab 2 Tap the Bold switch to set the bold text Brightness Adjust your screen s contrast brightness to suit your surroundings 1 Tap Tools Settings Display tab 2 Scroll down to Brightness and use the slider to set the brightness level Tip ...

Page 167: ... feature tap the Auto Rotate Screen switch again Note Some applications on your phone do not support the Auto rotate feature Screen Timeout Select how long the display screen remains backlit after you touch the screen or press a key before the screen darkens 1 Tap Tools Settings Display tab 2 Tap Screen timeout 3 Select 15 sec 30 sec 1 min 2 min 5 min 10 min 15 min or Keep screen turned on Note Lo...

Page 168: ...ools Settings Display tab More 2 Tap Daydream 3 Tap the feature you want to use and configure it 4 To activate the daydream feature tap the Daydream switch Motion Sensor Calibration Improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor ...

Page 169: ...Google Settings to manage your Google apps and account settings Security Use the Security settings to help secure your phone and its data Quick cover view Select apps to be used directly on the cover in small view using QuickCircle Pen Use the Pen settings to configure options for when the pen is removed Dual window Configure the Dual Window feature Date time Set your preferences for how the date ...

Page 170: ...plied Language Keyboard Your phone s Language keyboard settings let you select a language for the devices screens and menus as well as manage a personal user dictionary The keyboard settings let you select a preferred input method control keyboard settings and more Language You can choose to display your device s on screen menus in multiple languages 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab Language keybo...

Page 171: ...hese 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 applications may also have their own settings to control how they synchronize data see the sections on those applications for details 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab 2 Tap Accounts sync l Tap ADD A...

Page 172: ...scale screen l End calls with the Power key Tap so that you can end voice calls by pressing the Power Lock Button When this option is enabled pressing the Power Lock Button during a call does not lock the screen Hearing The Hearing setting allows you to configure hearing options 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab Accessibility Hearing 2 Set your preferred options l Captions Customize caption setting...

Page 173: ...l settings allows you to configure general system options 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab Accessibility 2 Set your preferred options l Accessibility features shortcut Sets quick easy access to selected features when you triple tap the Home Key l Persistent notification Tap the switch to turn it on Alerts sound repeatedly when there are unread notifications for certain apps l Auto rotate screen Ta...

Page 174: ...ne and its data n Tap Tools Settings General tab Security Content Lock Select lock types to lock files in the QuickMemo app Encrypt Phone Opens a screen that encrypts data on the phone for security You will be required to enter a Knock Code Pattern PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on Encrypt SD Card Storage Encrypt SD card storage and keep data unavailable for other dev...

Page 175: ...om storage n Clear Credentials Deletes all secure certificates and related credentials and erases the secure storage s own password after prompting you to confirm that you want to do this Trust Agents View or deactivate Trust agents Screen Pin This feature allows you to lock your device so that the current user can only access the pinned app This is useful for users with children Usage Access for ...

Page 176: ...rage menu lets you monitor the used and available internal memory and SD card if available You can also mount unmount the SD card and erase its contents n Tap Tools Settings General tab Storage USB Battery Power Saving The Battery menu lets you show any battery information and configure options 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab 2 Tap Battery power saving l Tap Battery usage to display the apps that...

Page 177: ...al tab System updates Apps The Apps settings 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 your applications 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab Apps 2 Tap the desired app to view its information To force applica...

Page 178: ... enabling this option restores backed up settings and data Network Settings Reset Reset all network settings Factory Data Reset Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults including personal data from phone storage information about your Google Account any other accounts your system and application settings and any downloaded applications After resetting the phone the next time you turn ...

Page 179: ...Settings General Settings 169 About Phone The About Phone menu displays information such as the network battery hardware and software 1 Tap Tools Settings General tab About phone 2 Tap the desired menu ...

Page 180: ...Getting Help 170 Getting Help The topics in this section will cover phone specifications and how to contact Sprint and manage your wireless service ...

Page 181: ... Safe mode See Uninstall an App To turn the phone on in Safe mode l Press and hold the Power Lock key touch and hold Power off read the disclaimer for safe mode and then tap OK o After turning the phone on in Safe mode Safe Mode appears at lower left o After restarting in Safe mode your phone can be powered on as usual o Before turning the phone on in Safe mode it is recommended that you back up i...

Page 182: ...eplace the Battery and then power the phone on again Data that was being edited is erased after the phone is powered on again Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help Sprint Account Passwords You will need to create passwords to protect access to your personal account information your voicemail account and you...

Page 183: ... pay your bill n Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment n Purchase accessories n Shop for the latest Sprint phones n View available Sprint service plans and options n Learn more about data services and other products like games ringtones screen savers and more From Your Sprint Phone 1 Tap Phone Dial tab 2 Do any of the following l Tap to access a summary of your Sprint service plan ...

Page 184: ...e from using it if it s been reset to factory settings without your permission For example if your device is lost stolen or wiped only someone with your Google Account or screen lock information can use the device All you need to make sure your device is protected is n Set a screen lock If your device is lost or stolen but you have a screen lock set the device can t be erased using the Settings me...

Page 185: ...sories referenced herein are sold separately All features functionality and other product specifications are subject to change Screen shots are simulated and subject to change Note Open Source Software To obtain the source code under GPL LGPL MPL and other open source licenses that is contained in this product please visit http opensource lge com In addition to the source code all referred license...

Page 186: ...Power Saving 166 Battery Use 4 Bluetooth 104 Bluetooth Information 104 Bluetooth Settings 139 Bold Text 156 Brightness 156 Browser Settings 90 C Calculator 124 Calendar 119 Call Emergency Numbers 50 Call Forwarding 60 Call from Call Logs 54 Call Settings 139 Call Settings Menu 61 Call Using the Phone Dialer 49 Call Waiting 60 Caller ID Blocking 59 Camera and Video 110 Camera Overview 110 Camera Se...

Page 187: ...le Play Store 34 Google Search 122 Google Search Options 123 Google Services 164 H Hangouts 92 Home Screen 22 151 Home Screen Basics 42 Home Screen Layout 42 Home Touch Buttons 155 Hotspot 103 I Import Contacts 68 In Call Screen Layout and Operations 52 Insert microSD Card 12 Insert the Battery 5 Install the Facebook App on Your Phone 90 Install the Twitter App on Your Phone 91 International Data ...

Page 188: ...n Timeout 157 Search Gmail Messages 79 Security 164 Select a Carrier 94 Send a Multimedia Message MMS 70 Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message 116 Send a Text Message 69 Send Information Using Bluetooth 106 Send Pictures or Videos by Email 115 Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth 116 Sending or Receiving Files 108 Set Alarms 125 Set Camera Functions 118 Set the Communications Method for...

Page 189: ...eature 37 Unmount the microSD Card 14 Update an App 35 Update Your Phone 38 Update Your Phone Software 38 Update Your PRL 41 Update Your Profile 41 Use Facebook 91 Use Gmail Labels 78 Use Google Search 122 Use Google Voice Search 123 Use the Browser 89 Use the Touchscreen 16 Using Nearby Devices 108 V Vibrate Type 148 View Browser History 89 View Calendar Events 120 View Contacts 65 View Pictures ...

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