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Get Started

3. Tap

Unmount SD card

The menu option name changes from

Unmount SD card

Mount SD card

. The card is

now unmounted.

Remove microSD Card

Follow these instructions to remove a microSD card. Always power the phone off before inserting or
removing a microSD card.

1. Tap

Settings

2. Tap

Storage

3. Tap

Unmount SD card

4. Remove the back cover.

5. Slide the microSD card out of the slot to remove it.

6. Attach the back cover.

Format microSD Card

When you insert an optional microSD card for the first time, it is recommended that you format it on
your phone.

1. Tap

Settings

2. Tap

Storage

3. Tap

Erase SD card

4. Tap

Erase SD card

again.

5. Tap

Erase SD card

one last time to confirm.

All data on the microSD card is erased, and the card is formatted for use on your phone.

Battery Use

The following topics provide important information about your phone's battery.

Battery Cautions

Storage

: Avoid storing or leaving battery with no charge remaining. Saved information and

settings may become lost or changed, or battery may become unusable. Charge once every six
months before storing or leaving unused for a long period.

Bulges

: Depending on use, bulges may appear near end of battery life. This does not affect

safety.

Summary of Contents for Tribute

Page 1: ...Available applications and services are subject to change at any time ...

Page 2: ...move the Battery 11 Battery Capacity 13 Charge the Battery 13 Turn Your Phone On and Off 14 Use the Touchscreen 16 Activation and Service 19 Complete the Setup Screens 20 Basic Operations 22 Basics 22 Home Screen and Applications List 22 Select Options and Navigate Screens 22 Menu Operations 22 Phone Settings Menu 22 Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation 23 Capture Screenshots 23 Applications ...

Page 3: ...ication 35 Reinstall an Application 36 Lock and Unlock Your Screen 36 Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature 37 Update Your Phone 38 Update PRL 38 Update Profile 38 Update Firmware 39 Update LG Software 39 UICC Unlock 39 Your Phone Interface 40 Home Screen Basics 40 Home Screen Layout 40 Extended Home Screens 41 Status Bar 41 Notification Panel 44 Customize the Home Screen 44 Create Short...

Page 4: ...rding 55 Call Settings 56 Contacts 57 Add a Contact 57 Check Contacts 57 Edit a Contact 58 Delete a Contact 58 Merge and Separate Contacts 58 Share a Contact 59 Import and Back Up Contacts 59 Import Contacts 59 Export Contacts 60 Messaging and Internet 61 Text and Multimedia Messaging 61 Compose Text Messages 61 Read and Reply to Text Messages 61 Send a Multimedia Message MMS 62 Save and Resume a ...

Page 5: ...ark LTE 75 Your User Name 75 Data Connection Status and Indicators 76 Browser 76 Add a Bookmark 76 View Browser History 77 Open New Browser Tabs 77 Browser Settings 77 Camera and Video 79 Take Pictures and Record Videos 79 Take Pictures 79 Record Videos 80 Camera and Video Settings 80 Gesture Shot 81 View Your Pictures 81 Gallery Options 81 Assign Pictures 82 Video Options 83 Useful Apps and Featu...

Page 6: ...res 96 Calculator 97 Connectivity 98 Connections Optimizer 98 Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer 99 Wi Fi 100 Turn Wi Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network 100 Wi Fi Settings 101 Disconnect Wi Fi 101 Wi Fi Direct 101 Bluetooth 102 Bluetooth Information 102 Enable the Bluetooth Feature 102 Pair Bluetooth Devices 103 Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device 103 Send Information Using Blu...

Page 7: ...Settings 109 Device Settings 110 Sound 110 Display 113 Home Screen 116 Lock Screen 116 Storage 119 Battery Power Saving 119 Apps 119 Default Message App 120 Personal Settings 120 Location 120 Security 121 Accounts Sync 122 Language Input 122 Backup Reset 123 System Settings 124 Shortcut Key 124 Date Time 124 Accessibility 124 Activate This Device 126 System Updates 127 About Phone 127 Index 128 ...

Page 8: ...ions 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 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 simpl...

Page 9: ...te Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film pouch or a protective case not authorized by LG Touchscreen Displays 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 box...

Page 10: ...l volume during a call Flash Helps you take pictures and video in dim lighting 3 5mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug in a headset for convenient hands free conversations CAUTION Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone microSIM Card The microSIM card is an IC Integrated Circuit card containing phone number and other customer information SIM Card pre installed Handling th...

Page 11: ...mages 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 card Insert microSIM Card Follow these instructions to insert a microSIM card Remember to power off your phone before inserting a...

Page 12: ...Get Started 5 l Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward 3 Insert the battery ...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...Get Started 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 ...

Page 15: ... battery 4 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 Settings 2 Tap Storage ...

Page 16: ... time it is recommended that you format it on your phone 1 Tap Settings 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 provide important information about your phone s battery Battery Cautions Storage Avoid storing or le...

Page 17: ...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 your phone s battery safely and properly 1 Insert the battery l Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone 2 Attach the battery cover ...

Page 18: ...ure 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 1 Remove the battery cover ...

Page 19: ...Get Started 12 l Lift gently in the direction shown 2 Remove the battery l Lift upward gently as shown 3 Attach the battery cover ...

Page 20: ...ge your battery before it is fully drained The battery provides up to 23 hours of continuous digital talk time Charge the Battery Follow these instructions to charge your phone s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a USB connection to your computer Charge Using the AC Adapter 1 Plug the USB connector into the charger accessory port at the bottom of your phone ...

Page 21: ...e 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 charge 1 Insert the small end of the micro USB cord into the charger accessory port at the bottom of ...

Page 22: ...will see the setup screens See Complete the Setup Screens for details l If your phone is not yet activated see Activation and Service 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...

Page 23: ...p or Touch When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard select items onscreen such as application and settings icons or press onscreen buttons by simply tapping or touching them with your finger 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 ...

Page 24: ... to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen Drag To drag press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger While dragging do not release your finger until you have reached the target position ...

Page 25: ...tically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways When entering text you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard Note The Auto rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change Tap Settings Display Auto rotate screen Tip You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notification panel P...

Page 26: ...om your computer visit sprint com prepaidactivate 2 Choose an activation option and click Next Then enter your zip code and click Next 3 When prompted enter the serial number MEID DEC printed on the label on your phone s packaging 4 Follow the instructions to select a plan and payment method l If you re swapping phones or bringing your number over from a different carrier follow the prompts to sig...

Page 27: ...erences on your phone Once your phone has been turned on you will see an Accessibility message You can then complete the setup process Note You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your Sprint account Note During or after setup you may see a Connections Optimizer notice Read the notice and touch I Agree to allow your phone to connect automatically to th...

Page 28: ...en when no apps are running Tap Learn more for additional information o Help 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 EULA End User License Agreement Read the End User License Agre...

Page 29: ...bout 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 a screen area depending on your current app n Tap Menu to view availab...

Page 30: ...all screens will adjust for landscape orientation Note The Auto rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change Tap Settings Display Auto rotate screen Tip You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notification panel Pull down the Status bar and tap Rotation to select or deselect the option Capture Screenshots You can use your phone s power a...

Page 31: ... Tap Gallery Applications The following topics describe how to access the applications apps list and launch apps on your phone Launch Applications All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the apps list 1 Tap The apps list opens 2 Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application The application opens ...

Page 32: ...ts can only be synched to a managed account Camera Launches the Camera Chrome Launches the Chrome Web browser Clock Access the Clock application 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 Downloads Launches the Downloads application where you can view reopen or delete what you ...

Page 33: ...you to take screenshots and write a memo using the images Settings Accesses the phone s Settings menu Task Allows you to create a task and to synchronize with MS Exchange account Sprint ID Accesses the Sprint ID application and allows you to download ID packages to personalize your phone Sprint Zone Access your Sprint account get device information and help find recommended apps and more Voice Com...

Page 34: ...ode Tip You can also access silent mode through the status bar menu Drag the status bar down and tap the speaker icon until you see Silent To restore sound settings 1 Press and hold the Power Lock Button to display the phone options menu 2 Tap Sound Your phone s sound settings are now restored Tip You can also restore sound through the status bar menu Drag the status bar down and tap the speaker i...

Page 35: ...xt 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 typing allows to use Google voice recognition to convert speech to text n LG Keyboard allows you to use a LG keyboard to ente...

Page 36: ...ions 29 Phone Keyboard To change the phone keyboard follow the directions below 1 Tap Settings Language input LG Keyboard 2 Tap Input language and keyboard layout next to your desired language 3 Tap Phone keyboard ...

Page 37: ...on the screen For example tap once for 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 ...

Page 38: ...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 Search Your Phone and the Web You can search for information on your phone and on the Web using the Search application Some applications such as Gmail Contacts and Browser have the ability to search contents within those specific applications You can conduc...

Page 39: ... to add widget see Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen 2 Enter the text you re searching for in the search field l You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects of Google Web search for example whether it makes suggestions below the search field as you type and what phone features you want to include in searches To access these settings touch and hold Settings 3 Tap to search ...

Page 40: ... Clip Tray You can also access the Clip Tray by tapping and holding then tapping Note Saved items are stored in the Clip Tray temporarily In Clip Tray tap and an item then select Done to lock the item and prevent deletion Tap to delete items This function may not be supported in the downloaded apps Google Account You will need a Google Account to access several phone features such as Gmail Google ...

Page 41: ...er your Password and tap NEXT 4 Select if you want to back up your phone s apps app data settings and Wi Fi passwords and tap NEXT 5 Checkmark the entries you want to sync if necessary and tap NEXT Your phone then communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information Important Some applications such as Calendar work only with the primary Google Account the first Google Account set up wi...

Page 42: ...arty application s policies don t use the application Find and Install an Application When you install apps from Google Play store app and use them on your phone they may require access to your personal information such as your location contact data and more or access to certain functions or settings of your phone Download and install only apps that you trust 1 Tap Play Store 2 Browse for an appli...

Page 43: ...ernal memory Contacts and Calendars are stored remotely on your remote Google or Outlook servers 1 Tap Play Store My apps 2 Swipe the screen to the left and scroll through the list of previously downloaded Google applications and choose the one you wish to reinstall 3 Follow the on screen instructions Lock and Unlock Your Screen You can prevent accidental screen touches from activating phone funct...

Page 44: ...orized 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 2 Tap Lock screen 3 Tap Select screen lock and tap Knock Code ...

Page 45: ...ime updates may become available for your phone You can download and apply updates through the Settings System updates menu Update PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL Preferred Roaming List automatically 1 Tap Settings System updates Update PRL 2 Follow the on screen instructions Update Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile informatio...

Page 46: ...are 2 Follow the on screen instructions Update LG Software This option allows you to download and update the LG software 1 Tap Settings 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 System updates UICC Unlock 2 Follow the on screen instructions ...

Page 47: ...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 Recent Apps Key Tap to access a list of your most recently used apps Touch and hold to access menu options Apps Laun...

Page 48: ...he 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 display thumbnail images of all screens 2 Tap the screen you want to open Status Bar The Status bar at the top of the Home screen provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on ...

Page 49: ... the phone is in Airplane Mode Vibrate Mode Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds are silenced Priority Indicates that Priority mode is set and only certain features are allowed to interrupt Ringer Silenced Indicates that all sounds are turned off Very Low Battery Indicates that the battery is very low Low Battery Indicates that the battery is low Battery Drained 40 Ind...

Page 50: ...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 which are not displayed in the Status bar Call In Progress Indicates that a call is in progress Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset Indicates that a call is in progre...

Page 51: ...n Drag the Notification panel up Slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen or n Tap Back to close the Notification panel Notification Panel Layout The Notification panel gives you access both to notifications and the quick settings menu Customize the Home Screen You can customize your Home screen with shortcuts widgets wallpaper and more n Create shortcuts n Add widgets n Create contact s...

Page 52: ... 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 to access the Home screen 2 Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen 3 Tap either Apps or Widgets 4 Touch and hold a selection from the list and drag it to your Home screen To delete a shortcut 1 Tap to ac...

Page 53: ...nd assign your phone s background wallpaper 1 Tap Settings Home screen Wallpaper or Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home screen 2 Tap Wallpaper gallery Gallery Live wallpapers ID Wallpapers or Photos l Wallpaper gallery to use a default wallpaper from the wallpaper gallery l Gallery to use a picture saved on your phone as a wallpaper You can crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper l ...

Page 54: ...n Adjusting Call Volume Press the Volume Up Down 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 number tap to erase digits one by one l To erase th...

Page 55: ...ming 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 turned off all calls automatically go to voicemail...

Page 56: ...f 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 he...

Page 57: ...u 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 display the phone app 2 Tap Call logs to display ...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...des a visual 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 ...

Page 60: ...me 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 ...

Page 61: ...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 62: ...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 63: ...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 TTY phone to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones Your phone and TTY phone will connect via a special cable that plugs into your pho...

Page 64: ...nchronize 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 Contacts 2 Tap to add a contact 3 Tap a destination type Phone contact or Google if available 4 Tap to select a picture ...

Page 65: ...sses etc tap on the bottom 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 Menu Delete 4 Tap Yes Tip You can also touch and hold the contact from the contact list and then tap Delete contact YES Merge and Separate Contacts When you have two or more entries for the same contact you can merge them in...

Page 66: ...ntact or enter a wireless phone number or email address enter any additional information and then tap Send For more information on text messaging see Send a Multimedia Message MMS 4 Complete the required steps as prompted for the selected method The selected contact will be shared Import and Back Up Contacts If you have contacts stored in vCard format on the phone s internal storage you can import...

Page 67: ...ou 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 Manage contacts Back up 3 Select where to back up to 4 Tap the contacts you want to export then tap EXPORT and YES to confirm 5 Enter a file name and tap OK ...

Page 68: ...ickly 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 the associated name to complete the addressing l...

Page 69: ... 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 field and enter the recipient s name phone number or email information 3 Tap the text field and enter your ...

Page 70: ...se 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 draft To resume composing the message 1 On the screen with all message threads tap the message The Draft icon is displayed if a saved draft is available 2 When you finish edit...

Page 71: ...en 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 message thread touch and hold the message to open the options menu and then tap Details Note If a message contains a link to a Web...

Page 72: ...ges in the thread will not be deleted unless you select the Delete 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 menu of options Depending on the stored contact information you can view the contact details call or send an email message to...

Page 73: ...n 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 attachments will automatically download to your phone when the message is received If you disable this option only the mu...

Page 74: ... on your phone prevents your phone from receiving Gmail 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 servers and to take advantage of any other available Go...

Page 75: ...b 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 Vi...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...il 2 Do one of the following l If this is your first time to add an email account tap 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 Yahoo or Other 3 Enter the Email address and Password for your email account and then tap NEXT l Tap MANUAL SETUP to configure your...

Page 78: ...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 Syn...

Page 79: ...pose your email l To add an attachment such as image video audio contact 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 an email is simple Reply ...

Page 80: ...me used by the phone to track the account l Signature To add a signature or other information to outgoing email o Edit Signature Displays a signature Tap this to change it l Notifications Allows you to decide whether to notify you of new email o Notification sound Allows you to select the notification sound for new emails o Vibrate Allows you to configure vibrate options for new emails o Vibrate T...

Page 81: ...rate email information see Corporate Email Outlook For more information on Corporate Calendar synchronizing Configure General Email Settings 1 Tap Settings 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 Allows you to set how many lines of email to display as a preview in the mail...

Page 82: ...it 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 networks Network mode 2 Select desired option By default the phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and wi...

Page 83: ...in 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 The Chrome mobile Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go using data service or Wi Fi data connections If you are signed in with a Google Account the Chrome browser will import all your...

Page 84: ...ks From the browser tap Menu Bookmarks touch and hold a bookmark tap Delete bookmark View Browser History Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history 1 Tap Chrome The browser opens 2 Tap Menu History The browser history window opens 3 Tap an entry to open the Web page Open New Browser Tabs Use tabbed browsing to switch between websites quickly and easily 1 Tap Chrome The browser ope...

Page 85: ...Messaging and Internet 78 2 Tap Menu Settings and customize your browser settings Your browser settings are saved ...

Page 86: ...ures 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 of images...

Page 87: ... the screen to adjust the following camera settings 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 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 ...

Page 88: ...e to get ready or Raise your hand in a clenched fist until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen Then unclench your fist to start the timer allowing you time to get ready Tip Use Interval shot by making a fist twice or touch and hold the camera consecutively takes 4 photos at a time View Your Pictures You can access your camera images from the Gallery application You can view...

Page 89: ...hare 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 Set image as Move Copy Copy to Clip Tray Rotate Crop Rename Print and Details 4 Tap to return to the Album Assign Pictures After taking a picture assign it as a picture ID for a Contacts entry or as the Home screen background i...

Page 90: ...n 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 right side of the screen up or down to adjust the sound Slide your finger from left ...

Page 91: ...Camera and Video 84 l Volume Tap to adjust the playback volume l Lock Unlock Locks the touch keys to prevent unintentional touches ...

Page 92: ...sinesses and attractions 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 Google Maps opens l If prompted follow the onscreen instructions to accept terms of use 2 Tap the search bar 3 Enter an address city facility name etc and then tap a candidate in the results list or tap the Search icon in the keyboard...

Page 93: ...ng 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: ...n Changing Search Information In the search window tap Menu Settings Phone search and select where to search n Using Google Now Google Now automatically searches for information 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 enable Google Now in the search window tap Menu Settings Googl...

Page 95: ...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 most recently undone action l Tap to add text to the memo l Tap to add freehand notations to the memo l Tap to use the eraser on the drawing you ve added to the memo l Tap to save the current memo l Tap to select the desired options Note Please use a fingertip whi...

Page 96: ... Play store app as well as songs you have loaded to Google s server from your own music library The music you choose is automatically 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 Use the Music application to listen to your music and select tracks to use as your ringtone 1...

Page 97: ...enu is displayed 3 Tap Set as ringtone and select Phone ringtone to set it as the default ringtone or Contact ringtone 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 Note You can modify the Ringtones with the following methods l Tap Settings Sound Ringtone l Open the Contact entry and check the Ringtone f...

Page 98: ...rough Google Calendar on the Web events from each calendar are displayed in a different color For information about which calendars are displayed on your phone see Display and Synchronize Calendars Note To go to any day in any Calendar view tap Go to date Change Calendar View You can change the calendar view n Tap Day Week Month Year Agenda Each view displays the events in your calendar for the pe...

Page 99: ...more than one calendar you can choose the calendar to which to add the event Tap to add more reminders See Set an Event Reminder 3 Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap SAVE l The event will be added to your Calendar You can also access and configure the event from Google Calendar on the Web Edit or Delete an Event Depending on Calendars you ve configured you may be able to edit or delete an ...

Page 100: ... Tap Calendar and then open the specific event 2 Tap to remove a reminder Respond to an Event Reminder If you set a reminder for an event the reminder notification appears in the Status bar when the reminder time arrives See Notification Panel 1 If you receive notifications in the Status bar drag the Notification panel down to your notifications Tap the event notification to open the list of Calen...

Page 101: ...how tasks Show tasks in all event views l Show events by Select event display type Event brief or Timeline l Show week number Displays the week number out of the year l Lock default time zone Lock event times and dates to default time zone l Clear search history Allows you to remove all the searches you have performed n Tap Calendar and then tap Settings Notification settings l Default reminder ti...

Page 102: ...lder 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 Check the Time You can check the phone any time on your phone The current time displays in the upper right corner of the Status bar Many widgets and lock screens also display the time and provide options for how time is displayed Set...

Page 103: ...o decrease it 9 Tap Auto start app to set the application you want to automatically open when you stop the alarm 10 Tap Puzzle lock to checkmark the setting which requires you to wake up enough to solve a simple puzzle to dismiss the alarm 11 Tap Memo to enter a name for the alarm 12 When you re finished tap SAVE Additional Clock Features Your phone s clock app provides additional useful features ...

Page 104: ...ties as you want Repeat steps 2 and 3 Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second 1 Tap Clock Stopwatch tab 2 Tap to start stopwatch time 3 Tap to stop the stopwatch l While measuring time tap to view lap times Calculator You can use the Calculator application to solve math problems 1 Tap Calculator 2 Enter numbers and arithmetic operators on the screen l Tap to ...

Page 105: ...t 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 the scan pe...

Page 106: ...s videos 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 remo...

Page 107: ... 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 manufacturer f...

Page 108: ...ngs 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 2 Tap Wi Fi 3 Tap the Wi Fi switch to turn Wi Fi on You will see the name...

Page 109: ... 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 t...

Page 110: ...nection 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 f...

Page 111: ...Data 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 a contact to send 3 Tap Menu Share Bluetooth 4 Tap a paired device to receive the data Th...

Page 112: ... virtual private networks VPNs that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network such as your corporate network Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company s local network You can get this information fr...

Page 113: ...nnect to or disconnect from the VPN Connect to a VPN 1 Tap Settings More VPN 2 In the 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 Discon...

Page 114: ... call mode Share connect Set wireless and network functions More Set mobile networks an VPN Sound Set ringtone operation tones etc Display Set font brightness etc Home screen Set wallpaper etc Lock screen Set your phone s lock screen options Storage Get memory information etc Battery power saving Set battery saver and check battery usage status etc Apps Get apps information on the phone Default me...

Page 115: ... set your phone to Airplane Mode it cannot send or receive any calls or access online data Activate Airplane Mode 1 Tap Settings 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 2 Tap Airplane mode switch to turn the function off Wi Fi Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi Fi hotspots for h...

Page 116: ...inting menu allows you to manage your Google Cloud Print settings and print jobs n Tap Settings Share connect Printing More Settings This menu allows you to personalize additional wireless feature settings Mobile Networks This menu allows you to configure various mobile network settings Mobile Data Allows you to enable and disable data access over the mobile network 1 Tap Settings More Mobile netw...

Page 117: ...if you agree tap I Agree VPN From your phone you can add set up and manage virtual private networks VPNs that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network such as your corporate network For details on your phone s VPN settings see Virtual Private Networks VPN Device Settings The following topics provide information on how to personalize device settings Sound In the Soun...

Page 118: ... applications such as Music YouTube spoken directions and other audio the Volume Buttons control the volume of the application Ringtone The phone ringtones alert you of incoming calls To select a ringtone for voice calls 1 Tap Settings 2 Tap Sound Ringtone 3 Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it If you want to set the ringtone tap OK If not select another ringtone or tap CANCEL To use a song ...

Page 119: ... type to the desired option 4 Tap OK Interruptions Allows you to set a schedule when to prevent interruptions from notifications You can set to allow certain features to interrupt when Priority only is set 1 Tap Settings 2 Tap Sound Interruptions 3 Set the desired options as needed Lock Screen Allows you to choose if you want to show or hide notifications on the lock screen 1 Tap Settings 2 Tap So...

Page 120: ...uring other UI interactions 1 Tap Settings 2 Tap Sound Vibrate on tap 3 Tap the checkbox to turn on the feature A checkmark will appear Sound Effects This menu lets you select whether you hear tones when tapping numbers on the dialpad selecting on screen options and more 1 Tap Settings 2 Tap Sound Sound effects 3 Tap the checkbox next to a desired option to enable or disable the feature A checkmar...

Page 121: ...ss level Tip For the best battery performance use the dimmer levels You can also set Automatic brightness 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 2 Tap the Auto rotate screen checkbox to automatically rotate the screen A chec...

Page 122: ...he Home touch button options To select home touch buttons combination 1 Tap Settings 2 Tap Display Home touch buttons Button combination 3 Drag the icons to rearrange the Home touch buttons To select home touch buttons color 1 Tap Settings 2 Tap Display Home touch buttons Color 3 Tap the desired color theme from the list Daydream Screensaver will be on when the phone is sleeping while docked and o...

Page 123: ... 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 Settings 2 Tap Home screen Screen swipe effect 3 Tap the desired effect and OK Allow Home Screen Looping Displays the first screen after the last screen when scrolling the Home screen 1 Tap Settings 2 Tap Home screen 3 Tap the Allow Home...

Page 124: ... well in case you forget the pattern l PIN Enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen l Password Enter a password to unlock screen From then on any time you wish to turn the phone on or unlock the screen you must draw your unlock pattern or enter the PIN or password to unlock the screen Note You have five opportunities to enter your unlock Pattern PIN or Password If you ve entered wrong information five...

Page 125: ...tcuts available on the lock screen 1 Tap Settings 2 Tap Lock screen Shortcuts 3 Tap a shortcut and select the desired app You can also select Delete shortcut so that no icon is displayed 4 Tap SAVE Contact Info for Lost Phone Select whether to display the owner information on the lock screen and customize the owner information 1 Tap Settings 2 Tap Lock screen 3 Tap Contact info for lost phone then...

Page 126: ...r saving menu lets you show any battery information and configure options 1 Tap Settings 2 Tap Battery power saving l Tap Battery usage to see which apps are consuming the most battery power l Tap Battery percentage on status bar to display the battery percentage indicator on the Status bar l Tap Battery saver to set the Battery saver feature on or off and select which functions are changed when t...

Page 127: ... downloaded application 1 Tap Settings Apps 2 Tap the DOWNLOADED tab 3 Find the application you want to uninstall and tap it 4 Tap Uninstall 5 Read the disclaimer and tap OK Default Message App Set your default messaging app as desired 1 Tap Settings 2 Tap Default message app 3 Tap the desired option Personal Settings The following topics provide information on how to customize personal settings L...

Page 128: ...me you power it on Encrypt SD Card Storage Encrypt SD card storage and keep data unavailable for other devices Password Typing Visible Checkmark to briefly show each character of passwords as you enter them so that you can see what you enter Phone Administrators Allows you to view or deactivate device administrators Unknown Sources Allows installation of non Play Store applications Verify Apps Dis...

Page 129: ...e 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 applications may also have their own settings to control how they ...

Page 130: ...general settings for text to speech output Pointer Speed Adjust the pointer speed Backup Reset The privacy settings on your device allow you to back up your data automatically restore data and erase all the data on your phone n Tap Settings Backup reset LG Backup Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement Note Tap Help to learn more about LG Bac...

Page 131: ...our unlock sequence if you have configured one then tap Delete all and OK to confirm System Settings The following topics provide information on how to personalize system settings Shortcut Key Shortcuty Key provides quick access to apps by pressing the Volume Buttons twice when the screen is off or locked QuickMemo Press the Volume Up Button twice Camera Press the Volume Down Button twice n Tap Se...

Page 132: ...right corner of the screen to turn it on Then tap the screen and drag across the screen in any direction until you see the color contrast you want to use l Screen color filter Set the color filter for better screen viewing Tap the Screen color filter switch at the top right corner of the screen to turn it on l Power key ends call Checkmark so that you can end voice calls by pressing the Power Lock...

Page 133: ...General The System setting allows you to configure system options 1 Tap Settings Accessibility 2 Set the following options according to your preferences 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 Au...

Page 134: ...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 terms warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such...

Page 135: ...ndar Settings 94 Change Calendar View 91 Change the Phone s Wallpaper 46 Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu 54 Charge the Battery 13 Check Contacts 57 Clock 95 Complete the Setup Screens 20 Compose Text Messages 61 Conference Calling 55 Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings 73 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings 53 Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device 103 Connect to or Disconne...

Page 136: ...erge and Separate Contacts 58 microSD Card 6 microSIM Card 3 Mobile data 108 More Settings 109 Music 89 Music Player 89 N Navigation 85 Notification Panel 44 O Open Email 71 Open New Browser Tabs 77 Open the Calendar 91 Optional Services 50 P Pair Bluetooth Devices 103 Personal Settings 120 Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry 31 Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command 33 Phone Keyboard 29 Phone...

Page 137: ...nd Record Videos 79 Text and Multimedia Message Options 65 Text and Multimedia Messaging 61 Tips for Editing Text 30 Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer 99 Turn Wi Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network 100 Turn Your Phone On and Off 14 U UICC Unlock 39 Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature 37 Unmount the microSD Card 8 Update Firmware 39 Update LG Software 39 Update PRL 38...

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