User Guide
Table of Contents Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 1 About the User Guide............................................................................................................................ 1 Get Started .................................................................................................................................................... 2 Phone Layout ........
Silent Mode ................................................................................................................................. 28 Airplane Mode ............................................................................................................................. 28 Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................ 29 QWERTY Keyboard .....................................................
Phone App................................................................................................................................................... 49 Place and Answer Calls ...................................................................................................................... 49 Call Using the Phone Dialer ........................................................................................................ 49 Answer Phone Calls ....................................................
Create and Send Email ............................................................................................................... 68 Reply to or Delete an Email Message ........................................................................................ 69 Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings ........................................................................... 69 Browser ....................................................................................................................
Create an Event .......................................................................................................................... 87 Edit or Delete an Event ............................................................................................................... 87 Set an Event Reminder ............................................................................................................... 87 Respond to an Event Reminder .................................................................
Bluetooth ................................................................................................................................... 104 Mobile Data ............................................................................................................................... 104 Call ............................................................................................................................................ 104 Share & Connect ........................................................
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 Tribute 2. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone. Before Using Your Phone Read Get Started and Basic Operations thoroughly for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Get Started This section gives you all the information you need to set up your phone and Boost service for the first time. Phone Layout The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons. Part Description Earpiece Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. Senses proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
Part Description 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. Recent Apps Key Allows you to access recently-used apps. Touch and hold to access the available options. Front-Facing Camera Lens Allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets you participate in video chats. Back-Facing Camera Lens Lets you take pictures and record videos.
● Always keep the IC chip clean. ● Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth. ● Avoid applying labels. May damage the microSIM card. ● See instructions included with the microSIM card for handling. ● The microSIM card is the property of the company. ● The microSIM card is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage. ● Return the microSIM card to the company when cancelling your subscription. ● Returned microSIM cards are recycled for environmental purposes.
Insert microSIM Card Follow these instructions to insert a microSIM card. Remember to power off your phone before inserting a microSIM card. 1. Remove the back cover. Get Started Lift gently in the direction shown.
2. Insert the microSIM card. Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward. 3. Insert the battery.
4. Attach the back cover. Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. 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. It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data.
1. Remove the back cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Insert the microSD card. Get Started Insert the microSD card all the way gently without bending and with the terminals facing down.
Insert only microSD cards. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Attach the back cover. Get Started 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. 3. Tap Unmount SD card. The menu option name changes from Unmount SD card to 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.
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. Replacing Battery: The battery is a consumable item.
2. Attach the battery cover. Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Remove the Battery Follow these instructions to remove your phone’s battery. Always power the phone off before removing the battery.
1. Remove the battery cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Remove the battery. Get Started Lift upward gently as shown.
3. Attach the battery cover. Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Battery Capacity 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 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. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. 3. After charging, disconnect the phone from the charger. Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet, and remove the micro USB cable from the phone and the AC adapter. Important: Do not open the back cover while your phone is charging.
Turn Your Phone On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off. Turn Your Phone On ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Button. Your phone will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the lock screen. See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Select Screen Lock for information about using the screen lock. The first time you turn the phone on, you will see the setup screens. See Complete the Setup Screens for details.
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, 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. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes.
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 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.
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/activate. 2. Enter your phone’s MEID and click start activation process.
Activate Your Phone After setting up your account on boostmobile.com, simply turn your device on. Your device is designed to activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Boost Mobile device to a new one, be sure to turn off the old device before swapping the serial number (MEID). Once the MEID swap is complete, turn on the new device and the programming information will be pushed to your device automatically. You can also start the activation process manually.
• Help improve location services - Allows apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks even when Wi-Fi is off. • Help improve your Android experience - Allows your device to send diagnostic and usage data to Google automatically. Tap Learn more for additional information. EULA (End-User License Agreement) - Read the End-User License Agreement and tap the I agree check box if you agree to the terms. 3. Your setup is now complete.
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 and Applications List Most of your phone’s operations originate from the Home screen or the apps list. 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 > > Settings . – or – Tap > touch and hold > System settings. – or – Drag the Status bar down and tap Settings . For more information, see Settings. Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation The default orientation for your phone’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change to landscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the phone sideways. Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation.
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.
Apps List The apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your phone. The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone. App Function/Service Access the Google applications. Google Launches the Calculator application. Calculator Calendar Launches the Calendar application that can sync to either your Google ® or Outlook work calendar. Events can only be synched to a managed account. Launches the Camera. Camera Launches the Chrome web browser.
App Function/Service Launches a dynamic map that helps you find local businesses, locate friends, view maps and get driving directions. Maps Provides access to your text and multimedia messages. Messaging Launches the Music Player. Music Accesses the dial pad to make calls. Phone Browse, search for, and download applications from the Google Play store app. Play Store Allows you to take screenshots and write a memo using the images. QuickMemo+ Accesses the phone’s Settings menu.
You will see the number listed under My phone number. Silent Mode/Airplane Mode The following topics explain how to use your phone’s Silent Mode and Airplane Mode settings. Silent Mode Silent mode sets your phone’s ringtone, operation sounds, notifications, etc., not to sound to avoid disturbing others around you. Note: Camera shutter, video start/stop tones, and certain other sounds may still be active during silent mode. To set silent mode: 1. Tap > > Settings > Sound. 2.
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to display the phone options menu. 2. Tap Turn off Airplane mode > OK. Your phone’s wireless connection features are now restored. Tip: You can also access airplane mode through the status bar menu. Drag the status bar down and tap Airplane mode > OK. 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.
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 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. 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.
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 conduct the search by typing in the search terms or saying what you’re looking for. Typing can be useful because the search application can provide suggestions so you don’t necessarily have to type out your full request.
2. Enter the text you're searching for in the search field. 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 3. Tap > Settings. to search for the entered text. – or – If what you want to search for appears in the suggestions list, tap that item to conduct the search. 4.
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command You can search on your phone and on the web by voice command. ■ From the Home screen, tap the on the Google Search Widget. For more information on Google Search, touch and hold screen. > Help & feedback from the Google search Using Clip Tray Easily access the contents you stored in the Clip Tray whenever and wherever you want. You can copy images or texts and keep them in the Clip Tray. Then, you can paste them whenever and wherever you want.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your free account. 4. Log into your provided email address, locate the email from Google, and respond to the new email to both confirm and activate your new account. Sign into Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account. 1. Launch an application that requires a Google Account (such as Play Store or Gmail). 2. Enter a Google Account and tap NEXT.
provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their website. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party application’s policies, don’t use the application.
Note: Pictures, videos, applications and music are stored in the phone's internal 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.
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. 4. Use the 2x2 grid to create a sequence of knocks (or taps) to set your knock code. Note: You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your unlock sequence.
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 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 > > Settings > System updates > Update profile. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Update Firmware This option allows you to download and update the Firmware for your device. 1.
Your Phone Interface The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s Home screen, understand the Status bar, and use the Notification panel. 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. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens.
Item Description 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. Note: Your phone’s Home screens cycle through so that you can keep swiping in one direction and make it back to the main Home screen. The small circles above the primary shortcuts let you know your current screen position.
Main Status Icons Icon Status Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength (the more bars there are, the stronger the signal is). No Service – Your phone cannot find a mobile network. Enhanced 4G LTE Connected – Indicates that 4G LTE data service is available. Enhanced 4G LTE In Use – Indicates that 4G LTE data service is in use. 3G/1x Connected – Indicates that 3G/1x data service is available. 3G/1x In Use – Indicates that 3G/1x data service is in use.
Icon Status Battery Drained (40%) – Indicates that the battery is partially drained. Battery Full – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully charged.) Battery Charging – Indicates that the battery is charging. Alarm Clock – Indicates that an alarm is set. Main Notification Icons Icon Notification New Gmail – Indicates a new Gmail message. New Email – Indicates a new Email message. New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates that you have received a new text or multimedia message.
Icon Notification 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 progress using the Bluetooth headset. Call Being Forwarded – Indicates that a call is being forwarded. Call On Hold – Indicates that a call is on hold. Missed Call – Indicates that you have missed calls.
The Notification panel opens. To check notifications, tap an item in the list. Close the Notification Panel ■ Drag the Notification panel up. (Slide your finger up from the bottom of the screen.) – or – ■ 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.
To delete a shortcut: 1. Tap to access the Home screen. 2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen. 3. Drag the icon over Remove and release it. Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through your Applications screen or on the Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this Widget appears as an on-screen application. To add a Widget: 1. Tap > . 2. Tap the Widgets tab. 3.
Wallpaper gallery to use a default wallpaper from the wallpaper gallery. Gallery to use a picture saved on your phone as a wallpaper. You can crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper. Live wallpapers to open a list of animated wallpapers installed on your phone. Live wallpapers can be animated or even interactive. More Live wallpapers are available in the Google Play store app. ID Wallpapers to open the available wallpapers that were included in your Boost ID pack.
Phone App 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 Up/Down Buttons during the call. Emergency Call Cautions Emergency calls are restricted in Airplane mode.
You can open other applications during a call. 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. Tap will appear in the Status bar while the to end the call. Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, follow step 1 to access the Dialer, tap the Call logs tab, locate the call entry and tap .
● Add call to initiate a 3-way call. ● End to end the current call. ● Dialpad to display the dialpad to enter additional numbers, for example, an extension or access code. For example: When you call your bank‘s 800 number, use your dialpad to enter your account number and PIN. ● 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.
When Bluetooth or the Bluetooth headset is turned off, the call is routed through either the earpiece or speaker and shows ( Tap ). during a call to display a list of additional in-call features. Tap an option to select it. ● Contacts: Display your contacts list. ● QuickMemo+: Open the QuickMemo+ app. ● Messaging: Opens the Messaging app. Place Calls from Contacts/Call History Make calls quickly using Contacts and Call History.
Call Settings Your phone’s Call Settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application. Call Settings Options Use the Call Settings menu to adjust the following settings: Setting Description Voicemail Allows you to configure your voicemail settings. Smart dialing Make a call to the U.S. from abroad without entering the national code. Touch and hold 0 or tap the contact.
Select your options and follow the prompts to set them. Your call settings options are set. 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.
3. Tap Edit . 4. Tap any field you want to change or add. 5. Add or edit the information, and then tap SAVE. Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or postal address (such as Home, Work, etc.), tap the type to the right of the field. Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., tap on the 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.
3. In the Share menu, select a method: Bluetooth to send the information via Bluetooth. See Bluetooth for information on pairing and sending via Bluetooth. Email to send the information as an email attachment. If prompted, select an email account. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then tap Send. See Create and Send Email for details on sending email. Gmail to send the information as a Gmail attachment. Address the message, add a subject and a message, and then tap Send.
4. Tap the contacts you want to export, then tap EXPORT and YES to confirm. 5. Enter a file name and tap OK.
Messaging and Internet With wireless service and your phone’s messaging and data 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, social networking accounts, and Hangouts. 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.
Read and Reply to Text Messages When you receive a text message, your phone will notify you. ■ Open the Notification Panel and tap the text message notification. – or – ■ Tap > > Messaging and tap the new message. Reply to a Text Message 1. While viewing a message, tap the text field to open the keyboard. 2. Compose your reply or use the preset messages or icons. To enter a message, use your on-screen keyboard. To enter a smiley from the menu options, tap list to insert it into the message.
Video: Opens the Gallery application. Use the on-screen navigation to select a video and attach it to your outgoing message. Record video: Opens the Camcorder application. Record a video, then tap OK to use this video in your message. (See Record Videos.) Audio: Opens a menu that allows you to browse for audio files using different applications. Record voice: Opens the message recorder. • After recording your message, tap to attach it to your message.
View a Multimedia Message (MMS) 1. Tap > > Messaging . 2. On the Messaging screen, tap a message thread to open it. 3. While viewing a message, tap the play icon (on the video or audio file) to playback the file or tap the image to view the picture. Tip: The file attachment on the multimedia message can be saved to your phone's internal storage. To save the attachment, touch and hold the file and tap Save attachment from the Message options context menu.
Delete a Message Thread You can delete a single message or several messages at a time. To delete a message thread: 1. Tap > > Messaging . 2. On the Messages screen, tap the message thread that you want to delete. 3. Tap > Delete. 4. Tap Select all or choose the desired messages and tap DELETE. 5. When prompted to confirm, tap YES. Any locked messages in the thread will not be deleted unless you select the Delete also locked messages check box. Delete Multiple Message Threads 1. Tap > > Messaging .
● ● • New message pop-up: Enable this option if you wish to see a new message in a pop-up window. • Preview: Enable this option if you wish to preview the contents of messages when new messages arrive. • Notification sound: Allows you to 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. A sample will briefly be played upon selection, then press OK to save your new setting.
Callback number: Check this to automatically add a callback number to your messages (blue checkmark displays). Delete old messages: Enable this option to delete older text messages when the limit for maximum number of text messages is exceeded. • Text message limit: Sets the maximum number of text messages that can be stored on the phone (per message thread). • Multimedia message limit: Sets the maximum number of multimedia messages that can be stored on the phone (per message thread).
Note: If you do not already have a Google Account, tap Or create new account and follow the on-screen prompts to create your new account. 3. Enter 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.
4. Enter a subject for the message in the Subject field. 5. Continue into the next field to compose your email message. 6. Tap > Attach file to add an attachment to the email. 7. Tap to send the email. – or – If you're not ready to send the message, tap by opening messages with the Drafts label. > Save draft instead. You can read your drafts – or – Tap > Discard to erase the message (including any saved drafts).
All of the messages in the conversation are included in the new message; any messages that follow the message you forward are omitted. 4. Tap to send the email. Note: You can change the message action after you've started the message. Simply tap the icon in the message header to the right of the current message action, then tap the one you want. For example, if you chose Reply but decide you want to Reply all.
2. Tap Microsoft Exchange (from the add new email account screen). 3. Enter your Email address and Password information, then tap NEXT. Consult your Network Administrator for further details. Email address: Your Outlook work email address. Password: Typically your network access password (case-sensitive). 4. If needed, enter a Server address, Domain and tap NEXT. Server: Your exchange server's remote email address. Typically starts with mail.XXX.com.
2. Enter the recipient’s email address in the To field. You can add as many message recipients as you want. Note: To send an additional carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other recipients, enter the recipients in the Cc/Bcc field. 3. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject. 4. Tap the body field and compose your email. To add an attachment (such as image, video, audio, contact, etc.
2. Tap Microsoft Exchange, then select the Corporate account to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. 3. If the option is available, place a checkmark next to each option if you want the phone to automatically synchronize. If you want to manually synchronize, tap > Sync now. Configure Corporate Email 1. Tap > > Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Microsoft Exchange, then select Email Settings and tap the desired account to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. 3.
4. Tap • Security settings: Set digital signatures and encryption to secure email. • Calendar sync period: Allows you to set the period of time to sync with your calendar. • Corporate directory: Searches online directory for the recipient input. • Server policy: View the server policy currently applied. • Exchange server settings: Allows you to change the server settings for your account. to return to the previous screen, your changes will be saved.
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 bookmarks and other Web preferences for use on your phone. 1. Tap > > Chrome . 2. Tap the address bar at the top and enter search words (for a Google search) or a Web address.
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 opens. 2. Tap Menu > New tab. A new tab appears. Tip: To switch tabs, tap Menu > Recent tabs. Browser Settings Customize your experience with the Internet through the browser settings menu. 1. Tap > > Chrome . The browser opens. 2.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 5 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Note: Be sure to clean the lens with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo" effect. Take Pictures and Record Videos The following topics teach you how to take pictures and record videos with your phone’s camera.
To take a picture: 1. Tap > > Camera . 2. Frame your subject on the screen. 3. Tap . Your picture will be automatically saved to the Gallery. Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone's built-in video camera. 1. Tap > > Camera . 2. Frame your subject on the screen. 3. Tap to start recording the video. 4. The length of the recording is displayed on the top right of the screen. Note: Tap to take pictures while recording video. 5. Tap 6.
SD card: Menu displayed if you have inserted an SD card. Set the storage location for your videos or pictures. Choose from IN (internal storage) or SD (microSD card). Note: This option will be displayed when you insert a microSD card into the phone. Help: Allows you to learn how a function works. This icon will provide you with a quick guide. Gesture Shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera.
Gallery Options Use the Gallery application to access your stored pictures and videos, including those you’ve taken with the Camera application and those you downloaded from the web or other locations. 1. Tap > > Gallery to view the images stored in the storage. 2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order.) 3. Tap a picture in an album to view it.
2. Tap an album and tap an image to view it. 3. With the picture displayed, tap > Set image as. 4. Select an option. Home screen wallpaper to assign the picture as a background image, crop the image and tap OK to assign the picture. Contact photo to assign the picture to a Contact entry as a picture ID. Tap an entry from Contacts, crop the image and tap OK to assign the picture. Lock screen wallpaper to assign the picture as a background image for your lock screen.
Screenshot: When Screenshot capturing is enabled, this captures a screenshot while playing a video. Note: To activate screenshots, tap > Settings > Screenshot > On. Volume: Tap to adjust the playback volume. Lock/Unlock: Locks the touch keys to prevent unintentional touches.
Useful Apps and Features The following topics detail many of your phone’s tools and features such as navigation, calendar, clock, music, memos, and more. Navigation 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. For information about setting your phone’s location options, see Location.
1. Tap > > Play Store . 2. Tap the Search bar 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.
4. Tap . Google Search Search information saved on the phone and in phone applications as well as on the Internet. Use Google Search Type search terms in the Google Search bar to find information on your phone and around the globe. 1. Tap > > Google > Google . The Search window opens. If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. If a description for Google Now appears, tap Next and read information. Tap Enable on the last page if you want to use Google Now. 2.
The Voice Search window opens. 2. Speak your search terms. Search results appear. QuickMemo+ The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screenshots. You can use QuickMemo+ to easily and efficiently create memos during a call with a saved picture or from most phone screens. 1. While viewing the screen you want to capture and create a memo on, slide the Status bar down and tap . 2. Create a memo using the following options: : Tap to undo the most recent action.
View the Saved QuickMemo+ Your QuickMemo+ can be saved in the QuickMemo+ application or in the Gallery application. To view QuickMemo+ saved in one of your QuickMemo+: ■ Tap > > QuickMemo+ and select the memo. To view QuickMemo+ saved in your Gallery: ■ Tap > > Gallery and select the QuickMemo+ album. Music You can play audio files that are stored in your phone's storage. Copy audio files from your computer onto your phone before you open the Music application.
4. Once you’ve displayed a list of songs, you can browse through your available titles. To listen to a song or playlist, tap it to begin playing. Play a Song 1. Tap > > Music > Songs tab. 2. Select the song you want to play. Create a Playlist 1. Tap > > Music 2. Tap > Add to playlist. . 3. Select the songs you want to add to the playlist and tap ADD. 4. Tap New playlist and enter a name. 5. Tap OK to save the playlist. Assign a Song as a Ringtone 1. Tap > > Music > Songs tab. 2.
Calendar With the Calendar application you can view the events you have scheduled in the coming days, weeks, or months. Open the Calendar You can open and use the calendar. ■ Tap > > Calendar . TM If you have created or subscribed to more than one calendar through 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.
Create an Event You can use the Calendar tool on your phone to create events that appear on your phone and in your Google Calendar on the web. 1. Tap > > Calendar and then . You can also touch and hold a spot in Day, Week, or Month view to open the new event screen with that day and time already entered. 2. Add details about the event. Enter a name and other optional details about the event, just as you would on Google Calendar (on the web).
At the designated time, you will receive a notification to remind you about the event. (See Respond to an Event Reminder.) If you're using a calendar from your Google Account, you can also use Google Calendar (on the web) to configure additional reminders. Delete an Event Reminder 1. Tap > > Calendar 2. Tap to remove a reminder. and then open the specific event.
● Weather: Show weather info on the Calendar in Monthly view, for the current date and following 4 days. Show tasks: Show tasks in all event views. Show events by: Select event display type Event brief or Timeline. Show week number: Displays the week number out of the year. Lock default time zone: Lock event times and dates to default time zone. Clear search history: Allows you to remove all the searches you have performed.
Organize Items in a Folder ■ Just drag a shortcut or an icon to the desired location within a folder. 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.
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 > > Clock . Timer The timer provides a countdown timer. 1. Tap > > Clock > Timer tab. 2. Tap the Hour/Minute/Second sections to set the timer. 3. Tap > Settings to set the following options: Alarm with vibration: Set the phone vibrate along with the alert sound. (A checkmark appears.
Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second. 1. Tap > > Clock 2. Tap to start stopwatch time. 3. Tap > Stopwatch tab. to stop the stopwatch. 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. Tap to delete the last number or operator you entered. Touch and hold numbers repeatedly.
Connectivity The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR connectivity, and more. Connections Optimizer The Connections Optimizer is a tool that automatically selects the best mobile network for your phone, including "remembered" Wi-Fi networks. About Connections Optimizer The Connections Optimizer helps you manage and enhance your data experience by finding and connecting to "remembered" Wi-Fi networks on your phone.
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 example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your phone with any of the music apps, just attach your phone to the computer and copy the files to the music folder.
5. If available, select a drive (SD card for microSD card or Internal storage for internal phone storage). 6. Select a folder (for example, Music for songs and albums) and copy files to it from your computer. 7. When you are done, disconnect your phone from your computer. The transferred files are now saved to your phone or microSD card. Wi-Fi To use your phone’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.
Wi-Fi Settings Use the Wi-Fi settings menu to manually set your Wi-Fi connection options. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Wi-Fi. 3. Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn Wi-Fi on . You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. To disable Wi-Fi, tap the switch again 4. Tap Menu . > Advanced Wi-Fi. 5. Configure your Wi-Fi settings. Disconnect Wi-Fi You may wish to disconnect from a connected Wi-Fi network without turning Wi-Fi off. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Wi-Fi. 3.
If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled. To stop a connection, tap the a device > OK. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet.
Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless phone is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals. Pair Bluetooth Devices Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth devices. Registered Bluetooth devices can be connected simply. ■ Enable the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth devices being paired beforehand. To pair Bluetooth devices: 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Bluetooth. Nearby devices appear in the “AVAILABLE DEVICES” list.
Depending on the type of device you have connected, you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive phone calls. Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth-compatible devices.
When your phone receives a file, you will see a notification. To open the file immediately, drag the Status bar down to display the Notification panel, and then tap the notification. When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type: • Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application. For example, if you open a music track, it starts playing in the default music application.
4. When finished, tap SAVE. The VPN is then added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings screen. Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, use the Wireless networks settings menu to connect 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.
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s System settings menus. Basic Settings Tap > ■ > Settings to access your phone’s settings menu. Alternatively, you can drag the Status bar down and tap Settings . The table below outlines the top-level settings categories.
Category Description Default message app Set default message app Location Set location options Security Set security options Account & sync Check account, add account, etc. Language & input Set language and language options Backup & reset Set backup options, factory set, etc. Shortcut key Set keys for quick action Date & time Set date and time options Accessibility Set accessibility options such as screen magnification, hearing aid compatibility, etc.
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 high-speed data access using available computer networks. For details on your phone‘s Wi-Fi features and settings, see Wi-Fi Settings. Bluetooth Your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures and files, and more. For details on your phone‘s Bluetooth settings, see Bluetooth.
1. Tap > > Settings > Share & connect > Tethering. 2. Select a tethering option: Wi-Fi hotspot or Bluetooth tethering. 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. Tip: For additional support with tethering, tap Help from the tethering menu. More Settings This menu allows you to personalize additional wireless feature settings.
2. Tap Mobile networks > Connections optimizer. 3. Read the message and, 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 additional device settings.
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 as a ringtone: You can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place of one of the ringtones that come with the phone. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Sound > Ringtone. 3. Tap and tap a song.
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 Sound > Lock screen. 3. Tap the desired option.
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 onscreen 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 checkmark will appear.
3. Tap a desired font size. Brightness Adjust your screen’s contrast (brightness) to suit your surroundings. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Display > Brightness. 3. Scroll down to Brightness and use the slider to set the brightness level. Tip: For the best battery performance, use the dimmer levels. You can also set Night brightness to adjust brightness to 0% between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 am.
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/or charging. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Display > Daydream. 3. Tap the feature you want to use and configure it. 4.
4. Tap OK, Set wallpaper or Apply to set it as the wallpaper. Screen Swipe Effect Choose the desired type of effect to display when you swipe from one Home screen canvas to the next. 1. Tap > > 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 screen looping checkbox. (A checkmark will appear.
PIN: Enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen. 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 times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before you can attempt again.
Shortcuts The Shortcuts menu allows you to choose the shortcuts 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 > > Settings > Storage. Battery & Power Saving The Battery & power saving menu lets you show any battery information and configure options. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Battery & power saving. Tap Battery usage to see which apps are consuming the most battery power. Tap Battery percentage on status bar to display the battery percentage indicator on the Status bar.
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. Location The Location menu allows you to enable location services. Your phone determines your approximate location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
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 Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm. Storage Type Displays the storage type for credentials. Certificate Management Allows you to manage the certificate.
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 synchronize data; see the sections on those applications for details. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2.
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. ■ 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 Backup. Back Up My Data Allows you to back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.
Camera: Press the Volume Down Button twice. ■ Tap > > Settings > Shortcut key. Date & Time Set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed. You can also select a time zone. ■ Tap > > Settings > Date & time. Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. Note: Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable. Vision The Vision setting allows you to configure the visual options. 1.
Hearing The Hearing setting allows you to configure hearing options. 1. Tap > > Settings > Accessibility > Hearing. 2. Set the following options as you want. Captions: Customize caption settings for those with hearing impairments. Flash alerts: The flash will blink for incoming calls and notifications. Turn off all sounds: Activate to turn off all sounds. Audio type: Checkmark to change the sound to Mono or Stereo. Sound balance: To manually adjust the sound direction.
Auto-rotate screen: Checkmark to allow the device to rotate the screen depending on the device orientation (portrait or landscape). Services The Services setting allows you to configure the service option. 1. Tap > > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Tap Switch Access to control your device using configurable key combinations. Activate This Device Follow the onscreen instructions to activate your phone. 1. Tap > > Settings > Activate this device. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your device, such as account information. Boost Account Information and Help Find out about managing your account online and on your phone, buying additional minutes for your plan, and getting help. For more information about your Boost Mobile account, as well as other Boost Mobile services, visit us at: boostmobile.com. Manage Your Account Access information about your account. You can: ● Check your minutes.
Re-Boost Boost Mobile makes it easy to add money to your account. You decide exactly how and where you want to pay. Keep your account active by using your phone and adding money to your account. Pay with Cash Find an Authorized Re-Boost Retailer near you. Pick up a Re-Boost Card or recharge for as low as $10 at the register, where available. Pay Anytime with a Credit/Debit Card Dial #ADD ( ) to add money from your phone or visit My Account at boostmobile.com to do it online.
Index About Phone, 122 About the User Guide, 1 Access Gmail, 65 Accessibility, 120 Accounts & Sync, 118 Activate This Device, 122 Activation and Service, 20 Add a Bookmark, 72 Add a Contact, 54 Add a VPN Connection, 100 Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP), 67 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen, 47 Additional Clock Features, 91 Airplane Mode, 28, 103 Answer Phone Calls, 50 Applications, 25 Apps, 115 Assign Pictures, 77 Back Up Contacts, 56 Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files, 85 Backup & Reset, 119 Ba
Home Screen Layout, 41 Import and Back Up Contacts, 56 Import Contacts, 56 In-Call Screen Layout and Operations, 50 Insert microSD Card, 7 Insert microSIM Card, 5 Insert the Battery, 11 Language & Input, 118 Launch an Installed Application, 37 Location, 116 Lock and Unlock Your Screen, 38 Lock Screen, 112 Manage Your Account, 123 Managing Message Conversations, 60 Menu Operations, 23 Merge and Separate Contacts, 55 microSD Card, 7 microSIM Card, 3 Mobile data, 104 More Settings, 105 Music, 84 Music Player,
Video Options, 78 View Browser History, 72 View Event Details, 86 View Your Pictures, 76 Virtual Private Networks (VPN), 100 Index Wi-Fi, 95, 104 Wi-Fi Direct, 96 Wi-Fi Settings, 96 Wireless Networks Settings, 103 127
