User Guide [UG template version 17a] [bmu_lg_v20_ug_en_121017_d1]
Table of Contents Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................. 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2 About the User Guide ................................................................................................................... 2 Set Up Your Phone .....................
Tips for Editing Text ............................................................................................................ 30 Google Account .......................................................................................................................... 31 Create a Google Account ................................................................................................... 32 Create an Exchange Account ...................................................................................
Call Using the Phone Dialer ................................................................................................ 50 Call Emergency Numbers ................................................................................................... 51 Answer Phone Calls............................................................................................................ 52 In-Call Screen Layout and Operations................................................................................
Gmail ........................................................................................................................................... 72 Create and Send a Gmail Message .................................................................................... 73 Check Received Gmail Messages ...................................................................................... 73 Use Gmail Labels ..........................................................................................................
Disconnect Wi-Fi ................................................................................................................. 86 Wi-Fi Direct ......................................................................................................................... 86 Hotspot ........................................................................................................................................ 87 Tethering ..................................................................................
Selfie Shot ................................................................................................................................. 107 Gesture Shot ..................................................................................................................... 107 Auto Shot .......................................................................................................................... 107 Interval Shot ................................................................................
Entertainment and Activities ............................................................................................................. 125 Google Play Music App ............................................................................................................. 125 Play Music with Google Play ............................................................................................ 125 Google Play Music Screen Layout ............................................................................
Hi-Fi Quad DAC ........................................................................................................................ 141 More Settings ............................................................................................................................ 142 Display Settings ................................................................................................................................ 143 Second Screen .................................................................
Backup & Reset ........................................................................................................................ 161 About Phone ............................................................................................................................. 162 Getting Help .............................................................................................................................................. 164 For Assistance .......................................................
Getting Started The following set of topics 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.
Introduction The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new LG V20. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone. Before Using Your Phone Read the Get Started guide and Important Information booklet that were packaged with your phone thoroughly for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Set Up Your Phone The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service for the first time. Parts and Functions These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions. Note: Your phone's screens and apps layouts are subject to change. This user guide uses sample images only. Phone Layout The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.
Back Key Returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items such as menus and dialog boxes. Microphone Transmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos. Home Key Returns to the home screen. If you're already viewing one of extension canvases, it opens the central home screen. Touch and hold to access Google Now. Overview Key Allows you to access recently-used apps.
Battery Use The following topics explain how to insert and remove 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. Replacing Battery: The battery is a consumable item.
2. Grab the back cover and remove it from the device. 3. Align the battery with the battery contacts cover, align it over the back of the phone. 4. First press down on the area labeled back cover is tightly fastened. Set Up Your Phone and insert it in place . Then to install the back in the image below.
Remove the Battery Follow these instructions to remove your phone’s battery. Always power the phone off before removing the battery. 1. Press the back cover release key located at the bottom side of the device. 2. Grab the back cover and remove it from the device. 3. Remove the battery. Gently lift upward 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 27.0 hours of continuous digital talk time. You can charge your phone’s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a USB connection with your computer. Charge Using the AC Adapter 1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. 3.
2. Insert the large end of the micro USB cable into an external USB port on your computer. 3. After charging, remove the micro USB cable from both the phone and the computer. Nano SIM Card The Nano SIM card is an IC (Integrated Circuit) card containing the phone number and other customer information. Handling the Nano SIM Card Keep the following in mind when handling a Nano SIM card. ● Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting Nano SIM card in another-brand IC card reader, etc.
● Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if your Nano SIM card or your phone (with the Nano SIM card inserted) is lost/stolen. For details, contact Customer Service. ● 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. Press the back cover release key located at the bottom side of the device. 2.
3. Insert the Nano SIM card. Gently insert with the gold IC chip facing downward. 4. Align the battery with the battery contacts cover, align it over the back of the phone. Set Up Your Phone and insert it in place .
5. First press down on the area labeled back cover is tightly fastened. in the image below. Then press down on until the Note: Always use a Nano-SIM card supplied by your service provider. microSD Card Your phone supports the use of an optional microSD card (not included) to expand its storage capacity. Some cards may not operate properly with your phone. microSD card Cautions Data: Information stored on the microSD card can become lost or changed accidently or as a result of damage.
1. Press the back cover release key located at the bottom side of the device. 2. Grab the back cover and remove it from the device. 3. Insert the microSD card.
Gently insert the microSD card all the way without bending and with the terminals facing down. This slot is exclusively meant for MicroSD cards. 4. Align the battery with the battery contacts cover, align it over the back of the phone. 5. First press down on the area labeled back cover is tightly fastened. and insert it in place . Then to install the back in the image below.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap . 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 a microSD card for the first time, it is recommended that you format it on your phone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap SD card. 4. Tap > Storage settings. 5. Tap Format > FORMAT.
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 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. Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Drag To drag, touch 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. 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.
Rotate For most screens, you can automatically 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 switch 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.
Activation and Service Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your phone’s serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment. For more information about your Boost Mobile account, see Boost Account Information and Help. Create Your Account and Pick Your Plan Set up your Boost Mobile account. 1. From your computer, visit boostmobile.com and click Activate. 2. Choose an activation option and click Next. 3.
Name: Add your name to personalize some apps. Add your fingerprint: Prevent others from using this phone without your permission by activating device protection features. Google services: Read all of the information for the available Google Services and, if you agree, tap NEXT. Otherwise, uncheck the options and tap NEXT. • Help apps find your location: Helps apps determine location. This means sending anonymous location to Google, even when no apps are running.
Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations. Home Screen Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen. ■ From any 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.
■ Tap Overview to view a list of recently used applications. Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu. ■ Tap > Tools > 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.
Capture Screenshots You can use your phone’s power and volume buttons to capture screenshots. ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Button and Volume Down Button at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current screen. The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone’s Gallery. Tap > Photos . Applications All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the home screen. 1. Tap . 2. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application.
The application opens. Preinstalled Apps The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone. App Function/Service Google Camera Chrome Contacts Emergency Alert Management Messages Phone Photos Play Store Quick Help Uninstalled apps Tools Basic Operations Access Google applications. Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras. Browse the Internet.
Phone Number Follow the instructions below to display your phone’s wireless phone number. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap About phone. 3. Tap Status. You will see the number listed under My phone number. Airplane Mode Airplane mode turns off all functions that emit or receive signals, while leaving your phone on so you can use apps that don’t require a signal or data. To turn on airplane mode: 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to display the phone options menu. 2.
Enter Text You can type on your phone using one of the available touchscreen keyboards or Google voice typing. Touchscreen Keyboards Your phone offers you a choice of touchscreen keyboards for entering text. The keyboard 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: ● Google Keyboard allows you to use a traditional QWERTY setup to enter text.
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.
Phone Keyboard When T9 is off, to enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen. For example, tap Basic Operations 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: 1. Touch and hold a word to highlight it. 2. Drag the blue highlight markers to highlight the text you want. – or – To select all the text, tap > SELECT ALL in the context menu. To cancel the selection, simply tap unselected text or empty area. 3.
To change the keyboard height: 1. While the keyboard is open, 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. 2. Drag to add or delete keys or change the order. To change to another character on the visible key, tap the key and choose the desired character that you want displayed.
Google Account Cautions Be sure not to forget your Google Account ID or password. Create a Google Account TM You must create and/or sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Hangouts , Google TM 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.
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 forget your password. It is strongly encouraged for Android users so you can regain access to Google services and purchases on your phone.
To access the Google Play store app, you must first connect to the Internet using your phone’s Wi-Fi or mobile data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Chrome Browser and Sign into Your Google Account for details. Installing Applications Many different kinds of applications can be installed on your phone from Google Play (provided by Google Inc.).
1. Tap 2. Tap > Play Store . > My apps & games. 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 apps directly from the Play Store app. Update an App Directly 1. Tap 2. Tap > Play Store . > My apps & games. 3. Tap the app you want to update, and then tap UPDATE > CONTINUE.
Get Help with Google Play The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more about the app. 1. Tap 2. Tap > Play Store . > Help & Feedback. The Web browser will take you 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.
The screen is unlocked. If you have set up a screen lock, you 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. 4.
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 weak signal or low battery during an update may cause the update to fail. An update failure may disable the phone.
3. Touch and hold on a portion of the text message from the string. The Message options context menu appears. Note: You can back up stored text messages by forwarding them to your own phone number. Open the messages after you have updated your firmware. 4. Tap . 5. Enter your phone number and tap . To restore your Google apps following the update: 1. Tap 2. Tap > Play Store . > My apps & games > ALL tab. 3.
Confirm Your Current Phone Software 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > About phone. 2. Tap Software info. Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your phone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > System updates > Update profile. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
2. Configure the options as desired. Expandable Notifications When a notification comes in, tap the expandable view icon on the right to view the notification.
Direct Reply When you receive a message, you can reply to the recipient from the Second screen without closing the current app. When the notification comes in on the Second screen, tap the arrow icon on the right, tap REPLY, then reply to the recipient.
Your Phone's Home Screen The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s home screen, understand the status bar, and use the notifications window. Home Screen Basics The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Home Screen Layout Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen.
Application Icons Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and use it. Status Bar Shows device status information including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone features extended home screens which provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Swipe across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen.
Downloading Vibrate Network (full signal) Network (roaming) 4G LTE data service 3G (data service) Airplane mode Sync active Alarm set Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Main Notification Icons Icon Notification Missed call New voicemail New Gmail New text or MMS message New Hangout message Event Your Phone's Home Screen 45
USB connection Warning Update available Downloading Update successful Keyboard active More notifications available (pull down to view) Note: Additional notification icons may appear. All notifications may be accessed through the notification panel. Notification Panel Your phone’s notifications appear at the left side of the status bar, and you can access the full notification panel by pulling down the status bar.
Notification Panel Layout The notification panel gives you access both to notifications and the quick settings menu. Customize the Home Screen Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or remove shortcuts, widgets, and folders from the home screen. Operations for Rearranging the Home Screen ● Moving Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to the desired location.
The wallpaper is set. Note: If you select Photos, you will need to select an album and a picture. Once selected, use the crop tool to resize and position the image and then tap OK. Note: If you select Live Wallpapers, before you tap APPLY, you can tap SETTINGS to select custom animation settings, etc., for the live wallpaper. Add Widgets to the Home Screen You can add widgets to your phone’s home screen. Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a home screen.
Making Connections The following set of topics 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.
Phone Calls and Voicemail The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, set up and manage contacts, and more. Place and Answer Calls The following topics describe how to directly dial calls, how to answer incoming calls, and how to use the in-call screen options. Adjust In-Call Volume ■ Adjusting Call Volume: Press the Volume Buttons during the call. Troubleshooting Issue: Difficulty during call.
1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dialpad and tap . If you enter a wrong number, tap To erase the entire number, touch and hold You can open other applications during a call. The the call is underway. Press the Volume Up/Down Buttons to adjust the call volume. Use the on-screen buttons to add another call, put a call on hold, to use the speakerphone, and for other options, as described in In-Call Screen Layout and Operations. 3.
To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Lock and Unlock Your Screen. 2. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 3. Tap . As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed. Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E 9-1-1 emergency location services where available.
The ringtone or vibration will stop and call will be sent directly to voicemail. Reject a Call and Send a Text Message You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller. 1. When a call arrives, slide Decline with message up from the bottom of the screen. The ringtone 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.
● Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off). Activate the speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume buttons.) Deactivate the speaker to use the phone’s earpiece. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. ● Mute to mute the microphone during an active call. Tap again to unmute the microphone.
2. Tap the Call logs tab to display the Call logs list. 3. Tap an entry to display the call details. 4. Tap Call to place a call. 5. To end the call, tap . Voicemail The following topics describe how to set up and use your phone's voicemail and visual voicemail features. Voicemail Setup You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Voicemail. 1. Tap > Voicemail . You’ll see a Welcome to Visual Voicemail screen. 2. Scroll through the introduction screens to view a brief explanation of visual voicemail services. 3. At the end of the welcome screens, you'll come to a Personalize your voicemail prompt. 4. Tap PERSONALIZE and follow the system prompts to: Create a password (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcement. Record your greeting.
1. Tap > Voicemail 2. Tap > Settings and select from the following: . Avatar • Disable Avatar to disable Avatar compose features and content store. • Avatar Facebook ad signature to enable avatar advertising signature when posting on Facebook. • SMS delivery to allow sending SMS message to recipients who do not have Avatar capability. Display • Themes to change the theme for the visual voicemail app.
Updates to search for an upgrade to your Visual message software. About Voicemail to view build information about the current visual voicemail application. Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu. 1. Tap > Voicemail . 2. Tap > Settings > Preferences > Personalize voicemail. 3. Tap OK to connect to the voicemail system.
Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: ■ Swipe in any direction. (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.) To switch back to the first caller: ■ Tap Swap calls.
4. Tap . You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding. All calls to your wireless number will be forwarded to the designated phone number. To deactivate Call Forwarding: 1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 2. Tap 3. Tap . . You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation. Call Settings Menu Your phone’s Call Settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application.
Auto answer under Answer and end calls Allows you to set the time before a connected hands-free device automatically answers an incoming call. Voice clarity You can set the phone to enhance voice clarity in noisy environments so you can hear more clearly. Show voice calls while in an app under More Activate to display the incoming call pop-up when using an application. Smart dialing under More Activate to make a call to the U.S. from abroad without entering the national code.
The call settings menu appears. 3. Configure your options. Tap a menu item to display its options. Select your options and follow the prompts to set them. Your call settings options are set. TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device 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 devices.
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your friends from compatible social networking applications. Contacts Cautions Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery is removed for a long period or left uncharged.
1. Tap > Phone . 2. Enter a phone number. 3. To add the number to an existing contact, tap Update contact. To add a new contact, tap Create contact. For an existing contact, tap the contact name and select a number type for the new number. 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 > Contacts .
2. Tap a contact to view its details. Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration show’s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features. Item Description Contacts tab Show all contacts. Search Search contacts. Image Tap to show a thumbnail of the contact entry. Tap an icon to place a call, send a message, etc. Contact Tap to show a contact’s details.
Index Browse contacts by letter. Add new Add a new contact. Groups tab Show contact groups. Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more. 1. Tap > Contacts . 2. Tap the contact to view its details. 3. Tap Edit . 4. Tap any field you want to change or add. 5. Add or edit the information, and then tap SAVE.
3. Tap the contacts you want to share, then tap SHARE. 4. Choose the method for sending. Import Contacts You can import contacts from your internal storage directly to your Contacts application. 1. Copy the vCard files to your phone from your computer. 2. Tap > Contacts . 3. Tap > Manage contacts > Import. 4. Select where to import from and save to, then tap OK. 5. Tap the files you wish to import and tap IMPORT and IMPORT to confirm.
Messaging With wireless service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, text and multimedia messaging. Text and Multimedia Messaging With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and other messaging-ready phones. When you receive a new message, you will be notified by your phone.
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with the contents such as images, videos, etc. Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for multimedia messaging. Compose Multimedia Messages 1. Tap > Messages 2. Tap . . 3. Tap the To field and enter the recipient’s name, phone number, or email information. 4. Tap the text field and enter your message. 5. Tap . 6.
New Messages Notification Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message. To change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Text and MMS Options for details. A new message icon also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message.
4. Once completed, tap . 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 . 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.
Default SMS app: Set your default messaging app as desired. Outgoing message sounds: Enable this option if you wish to receive a sound notification when a new text or multimedia message is sent. Notifications: Enable this option if you wish to receive a sound notification when a new text or multimedia message arrives. Sound: Select a ringer to sound when a new message is received. Tap this option, and then select a ringtone that is specific to new text and multimedia messages.
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 message, and then tap Send . The Gmail message is sent.
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 newest message displayed. Options when Reviewing Gmail Messages ● Replying to Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap Reply reply message, and tap Send ● To reply to all, tap , compose your . > Reply all.
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 threads and they will no longer appear in the inbox. When mail arrives that includes user's address as a recipient or in Cc, mail will again appear in the inbox. 1. Tap > Google > Gmail . The inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap > Mute.
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 > Accounts & sync menu. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT. 2. Tap Google, and then tap Enter your email. 3. Enter your Gmail username and password, and then tap NEXT. You are signed in to your Google Account, and you can access both of your Gmail accounts from the Gmail app.
Gmail Settings You can access settings for the Gmail app and for your individual Gmail 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.
Internet and Social Networking The following topics describe how to connect to and use the Internet on your phone, and how to access popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Hangouts. Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks) The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Icon Status Network (full signal): The number of bars indicate the strength of the signal. More bars mean a better signal. Enhanced 4G LTE data service: Your phone is connected to the 4G enhanced LTE network. 3G (data service): Your phone is connected to the 3G network.
2. Navigate to the Web page you want to bookmark, and tap > . The Web page is added to bookmarks. Bookmark Options ● Editing Bookmarks: From the browser, tap > Bookmarks > > Edit > edit the favorite > . ● Deleting Bookmarks: From the browser, tap > Bookmarks > > Delete. View Browser History Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history. 1. Tap > Chrome . The browser opens. 2. Tap > History. The browser history window opens. 3. Tap an entry to open the Web page.
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 Before you use Facebook on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play store app. 1. Tap > Play Store . 2. Tap the Search icon and search for "facebook". 3. Tap Facebook from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL, and then tap ACCEPT. The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 5.
Twitter Tweet (post messages) and view other people's tweets on Twitter. Login may be required to use Twitter. For details on Twitter, visit twitter.com. Install the Twitter App on Your Phone Before you can use Twitter on your phone, you have to download and install the app from Google Play. 1. Tap > Play Store . 2. Tap the Search icon and search for "twitter". 3. Tap Twitter from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL. The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 5.
2. Tap and select an ongoing conversation or the type of conversation you want to start. Tap the name of the person in your contacts list. If your friend is not yet on Hangouts, you can invite your friend via SMS. – or – Tap the text field to enter a name, email or number. 3. Enter your message. 4. Tap .
Connectivity The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB connector to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files.
For most transfers, you'll want to use File transfer. To change the option, tap it in the Notifications window to open the storage settings, and then tap the desired option from the USB PC connection window. 4. On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the My Computer menu) and open it. 5. If available, select a drive (SD card for microSD card or Internal storage for internal phone storage). 6.
Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the password again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings or you instruct the phone to forget the network. Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks.
4. Tap > Advanced Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct. 5. Tap a device with which to connect. If connected via Wi-Fi, you will see a confirmation. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Accept the connection on the other device. If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled. To stop a connection, tap the a device > OK. Hotspot Wi-Fi Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Tethering Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB tethering, Wi-Fi hotspot or by Bluetooth. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering. 2. Select a tethering option: USB tethering: Allows other devices to connect to your phone via USB cable. Wi-Fi hotspot: Allows other devices to connect to your phone via Wi-Fi. Bluetooth tethering: Pair your phone with the other device via Bluetooth.
To enable Bluetooth: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth. 3. Tap the Bluetooth switch to turn Bluetooth on. To disable Bluetooth, tap the switch again. Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the toggle menu in the Notifications window. Drag the status bar down to display the Notifications window and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth. Paired Bluetooth devices appear in the “PAIRED DEVICES” list. 3. Tap a device from the “PAIRED DEVICES” list. Your phone connects to the paired device. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the device is connected to your phone, the Bluetooth paired icon is displayed in the status bar.
Receive Information via Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including pictures, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your phone via Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. 2. Tap ACCEPT. The file is sent to your phone. When your phone receives a file, you will see a notification.
Sending Files to a Computer You can quickly send large files to your computer. 1. Install LG Bridge on your computer. 2. Start LG Bridge on the computer, then sign in using your LG account. 3. Tap > Tools > Settings using your LG account. > Networks > Share & connect > LG AirDrive, then sign in Note: You can download LG Bridge from the LG Mobile website (www.lg.com). Viewing Content from Your Cloud You can directly view the content saved on your cloud account, without downloading it to your device. 1.
Apps and Entertainment The following set of topics 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.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 16 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos and an 8 megapixel camera for wide angle pictures. Changing the Camera Mode You can select a camera mode that suits your environment to take a photo or record a video easily and conveniently. Launch the Camera app, then select the desired camera mode from the Second screen, see Second Screen.
Learn More About Your Phone's Camera For an overview of your phone's camera and its features, you can access more information through the phone's settings menu. 1. Tap > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap > Help, and scroll through the topics to learn more. Customizing the Camera Options You can customize a variety of camera options to suit your preferences. ■ Tap on the screen.
Help Provide help information for each camera menu. Additional options on the front camera Feature Description Customize the selfie shot settings. Selfie shot ● Gesture shot: Take a photo using the Gesture shot feature. ● Auto shot: Take a photo when the camera detects a face. Gesture view Check your selfie after you take it by bringing your phone closer. Save as flipped Save as flipped images after taking selfies.
4. Tap to take a photo. To record a video, tap . Multi-view You can take multiple photos or videos in the form of a collage by using the front and rear cameras. Photos and videos can be saved with different layouts. 1. In the AUTO mode, tap MODE > 2. Tap . and select a layout. 3. Tap to take photos. To record a video, tap . To switch between front and rear (standard or wide-angle) cameras, drag each section in any direction.
3. Tap SAVE. Panorama You can create a panoramic photo by moving the camera in one direction to photograph and stitch continuous shots of a wide view. 1. In the AUTO mode, tap MODE > 2. Tap 3. Tap . and then slowly move the camera in one direction. Move the device by following the direction of the arrow in the guideline. to stop capturing the panoramic. Slo-mo You can create an entertaining video by changing the moving speeds of subjects in your video.
1. In the AUTO mode, tap MODE > 2. Tap 3. Tap . and record a video. to end the video recording. Time-lapse You can take a sequence of frames at set intervals to record changes that take place slowly over time, such as cloud movements, celestial motions, traffic, and more. 1. In the AUTO mode, tap MODE > 2. Tap 3. Tap . and record a video. to end the video recording. Note: While recording a Time-lapse video, voices are not recorded.
Simple View In the AUTO mode, tap them. > Simple view to hide the menus on the camera screen. Tap to display Take Pictures and Record Videos You can take high-resolution pictures using your phone’s camera. Note: If you 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 ● File Format for Pictures: File format for pictures is JPEG.
3. Tap To pause the video recording, tap . To resume the video recording, tap . to end the video recording. Manual Camera Mode You can create photos featuring professional touch by using a variety of advanced features. Adjust the white balance, focus, brightness, ISO, shutter speed and other options. 1. Launch the Camera app, then select MANUAL ( ) on the Second screen, see Second Screen. 2. Customize the following camera settings. 3. Tap to take the photo.
Customizing the Camera Options You can customize a variety of camera options to suit your preferences. ■ Tap on the screen. Feature Description Photo size Select values for aspect ratio and size for taking photos. Timer Set the timer to automatically take photos after a specified period of time. Cheese shutter Take photos with voice commands. Tracking focus When the subject is touched, the camera tracks and maintains focus on a moving object. (Available when the standard camera is in use.
Manual Video Mode You can record a video by manually customizing various options. Adjust values for the white balance, focus, brightness, ISO, shutter speed and more. 1. Launch the Camera app, then select MANUAL ( ) on the Second screen, see Second Screen. 2. Customize the camera settings. 3. Tap to record a video. Customizing the Camera Options You can customize a variety of camera options to suit your preferences. ■ Tap on the screen.
Tag locations Save the image with GPS location data. Grid Display guide grids so that you can take photos or record videos based on the horizontal and vertical reference lines. Storage Select if you want to store the pictures and videos in the Internal storage or SD card. Help Provide help information for each camera menu. Other Useful Features in the Camera App You can take advantage of other useful features while using the camera app.
Focus Peaking You can check the focus status easily and visually. 1. In the MANUAL camera or MANUAL video mode, tap FOCUS. 2. Use the focus peaking control slide bar on the right of the screen to bring the subject into focus. To turn off the feature, tap Focus peaking.
Switching between Cameras You can switch between the front and rear cameras to suit your environment. On the camera screen, tap cameras. or swipe the screen in any direction to switch between the front and rear Note: Use the front camera to take selfies. See Selfie Shot for details. Switch between the Standard and Wide-Angle Camera Switch between the standard and wide-angle cameras to take photos or record videos to suit your preferences.
Selfie Shot You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take selfies. Gesture Shot You can take selfies by using gestures. Show your palm to the front camera and then clench your fist. You can also clench your fist and then open it towards the front camera. ■ In three seconds, a photo is taken. Note: To use this feature, switch to the front camera mode, then tap > Selfie shot > Gesture shot.
Note: Tap > Selfie shot > Auto shot to enable the Auto shot feature. Interval Shot You can take selfies at an interval. While using the front camera, touch and hold clench your fist twice quickly. ■ . You can also show your palm to the camera, then Four photos are taken at about two seconds interval after a timer delay of three seconds. Gesture View After taking a selfie with the front camera, you can preview the selfie immediately by placing the screen close to your face.
Note: Tap > Gesture view to enable the Gesture view feature. Note: Only one preview is available each time a photo is taken. Note: If you rotate the device while in preview screen, the screen switches to camera mode. Save as Flipped Image Before taking a photo or recording a video with the front camera, tap flipped horizontally. > Save as flipped. The image is Note: When using the front camera, you can change how selfies are taken in the camera options. See Customizing the Camera Options for details.
After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse through the pictures and videos of that album. Tap a picture or 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.
The cropped picture is saved in the album as a copy. The original picture remains unedited. Share Pictures and Videos The Photos application lets you send pictures and videos using email or multimedia messages. You can share 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.
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 someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. Tap > Photos . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the picture or video you want to share. To select multiple items, tap include. 4. Tap Share while viewing an album.
Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube™. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone. 1. Tap > Photos . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the video you want to share. To select multiple videos, tap include. 4. Tap Share while viewing an album. Then tap all the videos you want to and then on the Share via menu, tap YouTube.
Productivity The following topics detail many of your phone’s tools and features such as maps and navigation, clock, social networking apps, music, memos, and more. Navigation Apps Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs 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.
2. Tap the Search icon and search for "scout". 3. Tap Scout GPS Navigation & Meet Up from 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 > Scout . Use Scout as Your Personal Navigator 1. Tap > Scout . The Scout app will open. If prompted, accept the terms of use before continuing. 2.
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 tab > Location > Google Location History and select your options. > General Use Google Voice Search Use your voice to search instead of typing, with Google Voice Search. 1. Tap > Google > Google 2. Tap in the search bar. . The Voice Search window opens. 3. Say your search terms. Search results appear.
Calculator You can use two types of calculators: the simple calculator and the scientific calculator. 1. Tap > Google > Calculator . 2. Use the keypad to make a calculation. To use scientific calculator, drag the green colored slide bar located in the right side of the screen to the left. To restart a calculation, touch and hold the DEL button.
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. When you're finished, tap SAVE. Additional Clock Features Your phone’s clock app provides additional useful features including world clock, stopwatch, and timer functions. All features are available from the clock app display. ■ Tap > Tools > Clock . World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1.
2. Tap to start stopwatch time. 3. Tap to pause the stopwatch. While measuring time, tap to record lap times. Capture+ The Capture+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use Capture+ to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or from most phone screens. 1. While viewing the screen you want to capture and create a memo on, slide the status bar down and tap . 2.
Discard the current Capture+: ■ Tap until you exit Capture+. View the Saved Memo Your memo can be saved in the QuickMemo+ application or in the Photos application. To view the memo saved in QuickMemo+: ■ Tap > LG > QuickMemo+ and select the memo. To view the memo saved in your Photos: ■ Tap > Photos and select the Capture+ album. QuickMemo+ Use your phone’s QuickMemo+ app to save text, memos, lists, and more. 1. Tap > LG > QuickMemo+ . The memo list appears. 2.
Recording Modes You can record a highly defined audio file by selecting and configuring the audio mode to suit the recording environment. ■ Tap > Tools > HD Audio Recorder . Custom You can configure the desired settings to record audio. Concert You can record audio in a concert or other music events. Normal You can record audio without extra settings.
Other Useful Features for Use of the HD Audio Recorder App GAIN You can adjust the sensitivity of the sound recorded by the microphone. The higher the GAIN value is set, the more sensitively the sound is recorded. LCF (Low Cut Filter) You can filter any low-pitched noises such as the low hum of the air conditioner. The higher the LCF value is set, the better high-frequency noises are filtered. LMT (Limiter) It prevents clipping of the recorded sound.
Getting started with LG Health You can configure LG Health when launching the app for the first time or after having already used it. 1. Tap > LG > LG Health . 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup. Using LG Health 1. Tap > LG > LG Health . 2. Do the following: Display your exercise log. Begin tracking an exercise. Set various LG Health settings, including your profile and goals.
Note: This feature may not be supported, depending on the device manufacturer or service provider. Register a Device for Remote Control You can register a device you want to control remotely with your device. 1. Tap 2. Tap 3. Tap > LG > QuickRemote . to specify locations where you want to use the remote control. and select the type and manufacturer of the device you want to set up. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions to make sure that the QuickRemote feature works properly on the device.
Entertainment and Activities The following topics address your phone’s entertainment and activities options. Google Play Music App The Google Play Music app lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from Google Play as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Play Music library and instantly ready to play via streaming or download. For more information about Google Play Music, visit play.google.com/about/music.
Google Play Music Screen Layout The following diagram outlines the main features of the Play Music app player screen. Feature Description Music list View current playlist or queue. Options menu Access the options menu. Music image/album name Display music images and album names (if available). Shuffle playlist Shuffle the current playlist or queue. Song length The length of the song. Rate (thumbs up/thumbs down) Rate the current song. Next song Play the next song.
Music title/artist Displays music title and artist (if available). Create Playlists in Google Play Music Organize music into playlists to fit every occasion. 1. Tap > Google > Play Music . The Play Music app opens to the Listen Now screen. 2. Tap Menu and tap Music library > Albums or Songs tab. 3. Tap More options next to an item from the category window and then tap Add to playlist. 4. Tap NEW PLAYLIST. 5. Enter a name and tap CREATE PLAYLIST. The playlist is created. 6.
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. If you’re prompted to provide confirmation to use the site, follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 2. Search through the YouTube channels and tap a video you want to see. The video plays on your phone screen.
Settings The following set of topics will cover your phone’s settings menus and options. For an overview of the settings menu, see Basic Settings.
Basic Settings Tap > Tools > Settings to access your phone’s settings menu. Access Settings 1. Tap > Tools > Settings . The settings menu opens. 2. Select a category tab to configure your settings options. Tip: You can also access settings from the notification panel. Pull down the status bar and tap Settings .
Networks Settings Use Networks Settings to configure your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, Mobile networks, and more. Networks Settings Overview The Network settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Category Description Airplane mode Turn on or off wireless connections. Wi-Fi Enable and set Wi-Fi options. Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth connections. Mobile data Check your phone’s Mobile data. Call Set various call settings.
2. Tap the Airplane mode switch phone’s status bar will display to turn the function on. While in Airplane Mode, your . Deactivate Airplane Mode 1. Tap > Tools > Settings 2. Tap Airplane mode switch > Networks tab. to turn the function off. Wi-Fi Settings Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using available computer networks. For details on your phone‘s Wi-Fi features and settings, see Configure Wi-Fi Settings.
posters, stickers, and other products. From the NFC settings menu, you can manage direct sharing and pairing. To turn on NFC: 1. Tap > Tools 2. Tap the NFC switch > Settings > Networks tab > Share & connect. to activate the NFC feature. Note: When NFC is turned on, you can use the Tap & pay feature to pay for items just by touching your phone to a reader at a register. If your device doesn't have a default app, you can browse Google Play for other payment apps.
3. Select a device from the list of nearby devices. If the desired device does not appear, tap SEARCH to refresh the list. After connecting to the device, the device displays the device screen. Note: Miracast turns off automatically if there is no sharing-compatible device in the vicinity. MirrorLink You can connect your device to an automobile via USB and use the automobile's head unit to run MirrorLink apps on the device. You may need to set USB connection to File transfer for using MirrorLink.
More Settings This menu allows you to personalize additional wireless feature settings. Mobile Networks This menu allows you to configure various mobile network settings. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks. Mobile Data Enable and disable data access over the mobile network. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings 2. Tap the Mobile data switch > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks. .
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 mode. > Settings > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks > Network 2. Choose from the following options: Tap Automatic to turn on the Automatic radio band. Tap LTE/CDMA to turn on the LTE/CDMA radio band.
You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this. Add a VPN Connection Use the Wireless & networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More > VPN. 2. Tap Basic VPN or LG VPN. Note: A screen lock is required to configure a VPN. 3. Configure the settings according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator. 4.
Sound Settings In the Sound settings menu, you can configure call and notification ringtones, audio volume, as well as some related settings. Sound Settings Overview The sound settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Category Description Sound profile Set your phone's sound profile. Volume Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. Ringtone Set ringtones to alert you of incoming calls.
Your sound settings are saved and applied. Sound Profile Set your phone's sound profile. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Sound profile. 3. Tap one of the three options: Sound Vibration only Silent Volume Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Volume. 3. Adjust each volume level. Ringtone: Changes the volume of your call ringtones (if applicable).
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 as a ringtone: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Ringtone. 3. Tap and tap a song. For details about using the Music Player application, see Google Play Music App. Ringtone ID Set incoming calls with ringtones composed automatically from their phone number. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Ringtone ID. 3.
3. Set each vibrate type to the desired option. 4. Tap OK. Do Not Disturb 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 > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Do not disturb. 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 > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap the desired option.
More Settings This menu allows you to adjust additional sound settings. Notification Sound When you receive a notification such as the arrival of new messages, calendar events, or alarms, the phone sounds a ringtone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap More > Notification sound. 3. Tap a sound to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the sound, tap OK. If not, select another sound or tap CANCEL.
Display Settings Adjusting your phone's display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life. Display Settings Overview The display settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Category Description Second screen Customize the settings and options for the Second screen. Home screen Configure your phone's home screen settings. Lock screen Configure your phone's lock screen settings. Theme Choose the desired theme.
3. Set your display options. Your display settings are saved and applied. Second Screen To customize the settings and options for the Second screen, see Second Screen. Home Screen Configure your phone's home screen settings. Select Home Choose the desired Home theme. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Select Home. 3.
2. Tap Home screen > Sort apps by. 3. Tap the option you want to sort apps by. Grid Set the layout of the home screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Grid. 3. Tap the desired grid type and then tap OK. Hide Apps Choose if you want to show or hide apps on the home screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Hide apps. 3. Tap the app(s) that you want to hide and APPLY. Smart Bulletin Include an additional Home screen showing customized info.
Swipe: Swipe any part of the screen to unlock the screen. 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. Pattern: Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. Then, you can set vibrate on touch or whether to make the pattern visible. PIN: Enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen.
3. Select the position of the clock on the lock screen. Shortcuts Allows you to choose the shortcuts available on the lock screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Shortcuts. 3. Tap a shortcut and select the desired app. You can also select to delete the shortcuts. 4. Tap SAVE. 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.
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/Lock Button. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap Power key instantly locks to turn on the feature. Theme Choose the desired theme. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Theme. Home Touch Buttons Configure options for your home touch buttons.
Font Type Choose the desired font type. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Font type. 3. Tap a desired font type. Font Size Choose the desired font 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 2. Tap the Bold text switch > Display tab. to set the bold text. Brightness Adjust your screen’s contrast (brightness) to suit your surroundings. 1.
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 > Tools > Settings 2. Tap the Auto-rotate screen switch > Display tab. to automatically rotate the screen. – or – To disable the auto-rotate feature, tap the Auto-rotate screen switch again. Note: Some applications on your phone do not support the Auto-rotate feature.
Mini View Turn on this menu to shrink the screen for use with one hand by swiping left or right across the Home touch buttons. Motion Sensor Calibration Improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor.
General Settings This group of settings lets you configure general settings such as accounts & sync, location, and more. General Settings Overview You can set the following options in the General settings menu: Category Description Language & keyboard Set the language and keyboard type. Location Enable location service. Accounts & sync Manage and sync your accounts. Cloud Manage the cloud accounts for LG apps. Accessibility Configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone.
System updates From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates through the Settings menu. Apps 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. Tap & pay You can make payments with your device instead of a credit card.
Text-to-Speech Output Tap to set the preferred engine or general settings for text-to-speech output. Pointer Speed Adjust the pointer speed. Reverse Buttons Reverse the mouse buttons to use the primary button on the right side. Location Allows you to turn on location service. Your phone determines your approximate location using GPS, WiFi and mobile networks. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Location. Mode: Select a method to provide your location information.
Cloud The Cloud menu allows you to manage the cloud accounts for LG apps. You can add your cloud account on the list and then you can browse, play and download your content on LG apps. To add a cloud account: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Cloud. 3. To add an account, tap ADD ACCOUNT and select Drive, Box, Dropbox, or OneDrive. 4. After signing in, tap the cloud menu in File manager app to use cloud content. To set which apps to use the cloud with: 1.
Bold text: Tap to set bold text. Display size: Set the items on the screen to a size that is easy for you to see. Some items may change position. Touch zoom: Zoom in or out by tapping the screen three times. Window zoom: Zoom in or out within a window and invert the color. Large mouse pointer: Magnify the mouse pointer. High contrast screen: Turn the background color into black for a high contrast screen. Screen color inversion: Tap to invert the colors of the screen and content.
Touch input: Enter text by touching and holding the screen or modify it by simply touching the screen. Physical keyboard: Customize the keyboard settings. Auto mouse click: Automatically click the mouse pointer in case of no movement. Touch and hold for calls: Answer or decline calls by touching and holding the call button instead of dragging it. Screen timeout: Turn off the screen automatically when the device is left idle for a specified period of time.
Shortcut Keys Shortcuty Key provides quick access to apps by pressing the Volume Buttons twice when the screen is off or locked. Capture+: Press the Volume Up Button twice. Camera: Press the Volume Down Button twice. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Shortcut keys. Google Services Use Google Services to manage your Google apps and account settings. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Google services.
Credential Protection Displays the storage type for credentials. Certificate Management Allows you to manage the certificate. 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 Allows you to set access to App usage.
3. Tap YES to proceed with deleting the files. Storage The Storage 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. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Storage. 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.
To force applications to stop: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Apps. 2. Find the application to force stop and tap the application. 3. Tap Force stop. 4. Read the disclaimer and tap OK. To uninstall a downloaded application: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Apps. 2. Find the application you want to uninstall and tap it. 3. Tap Uninstall. 4. Read the disclaimer and tap OK. Tap & pay You can make payments with your device instead of a credit card.
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 on the phone, you‘re prompted to reenter the same kind of information as when you first started the phone. See Activation and Service. 1.
Legal info Review various types of important legal information for LG software, open source licenses, Google and etc. Patent information Check patent information for this model. Access About Phone Options 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > About phone. 2. Tap the desired menu.
Getting Help The following set of topics will cover phone specifications and how to contact Boost Mobile and manage your wireless service.
For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your device, such as account information. Troubleshooting Check the questions and answers below for troubleshooting solutions for common phone issues. Check Here First Issue: Phone freezes/operation is unstable. Solution: Turn the phone on again. If you are unable to turn the phone off, remove and replace the Battery, and then turn the phone on again. Data that was being edited is erased after your phone is powered on again.
Solution 5: Is a disabled access point set? To reset to initial settings: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More. 2. Tap Mobile networks > Access Point Names. 3. Tap > Reset to default. Issue: Battery level goes down quickly. Solution: Are you where signal is weak or have been out of service area for a long period? Calling where signal is weak or being out of service area uses a lot of Battery. Issue: Cannot install applications.
You can also dial directly for access to certain information: ● Dial (#BAL) to check account balance. ● Dial (#ADD) to add money to your account. ● Dial to launch My Boost or call Boost Customer Care (depending on your Settings) to get answers to other questions. From Your Computer ■ Visit boostmobile.com, click My Account, and log in with your wireless phone number and account PIN. From Any Other Phone ■ Boost Customer Care: 1-888-BOOST-4U (1-888-266-7848).
Anti-Theft Guide You can set up your device to prevent other people 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: ● 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 menu unless your screen is unlocked.
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Index 4G LTE, 78 About Phone, 162 About the User Guide, 2 Accessibility, 155 Accounts & Sync, 154 Activation and Service, 20 Add a Bookmark, 79 Add a Contact, 63 Add a VPN Connection, 137 Add Another Exchange Account, 76 Add Another Google (Gmail) Account, 76 Add Folders to the Home Screen, 48 Add Widgets to the Home Screen, 48 Additional Clock Features, 118 AE/AF Lock, 104 Airplane Mode, 26, 131 Answer Phone Calls, 52 Anti-Theft Guide, 168 Applications, 24 Apps, 141, 160 Archive Gmail Threads, 74 Auto Came
Focus Peaking, 105 Font Size, 149 Font Type, 149 Format microSD Card, 15 Gesture Shot, 107 Gesture View, 108 Get Help with Google Play, 36 Gmail, 72 Gmail Settings, 77 Google Account, 31 Google Maps, 114 Google Play Music App, 125 Google Play Music Screen Layout, 126 Google Play Store, 33 Google Search, 115 Google Search Options, 115 Google Services, 158 Hangouts, 82 HD Audio Recorder, 120 Hi-Fi Quad DAC, 141 Home Screen, 22, 144 Home Screen Basics, 43 Home Screen Layout, 43 Home Touch Buttons, 148 Hotspot,
Set Up Secure Credential Storage, 136 Share & Connect, 132 Share a Contact, 66 Share Pictures and Videos, 111 Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media, 112 Share Videos on YouTube, 113 Shortcut Keys, 158 Sign into Your Google Account, 33 Simple View, 100 Smart Settings, 159 Sound Profile, 139 Sound with Vibration, 140 Status Bar, 44 Status Bar and Notification Panel, 44 Storage, 160 Studio Mode, 121 Switch between the Standard and Wide-Angle Camera, 106 Switching between Cameras, 106 Swi
