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 ....................................................
Managing Message Conversations ............................................................................................ 65 Text and Multimedia Message Options ...................................................................................... 67 Create and Send Gmail ...................................................................................................................... 69 Create a Google Account ...........................................................................................
Navigation ........................................................................................................................................... 86 Google Maps ............................................................................................................................... 86 Scout ........................................................................................................................................... 86 Google Hangouts ..................................................
Bluetooth Information ................................................................................................................ 103 Enable the Bluetooth Feature ................................................................................................... 103 Pair Bluetooth Devices .............................................................................................................. 104 Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device .................................................................
Backup & Reset ........................................................................................................................ 124 System Settings ................................................................................................................................ 125 Shortcut Key.............................................................................................................................. 125 Date & Time ....................................................................
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 Duo. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions. Before Using Your Phone Read Get Started and Basic Operations thoroughly for proper usage.
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. 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 Get Started > > 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. Slide the microSD card out of the slot to remove it. 6. Attach the back cover.
Replacing Battery: The battery is a consumable item. It needs to be replaced if operating time shortens noticeably. Purchase a new battery. Cleaning: Clean soiled terminals between battery and phone with a clean, dry cotton swab. Soiled terminals can result in a poor connection and prevent charging, etc. Insert the Battery Follow these instructions to insert your phone‟s battery safely and properly. 1. Insert the battery. Get Started Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone.
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. The indicator light illuminates when charging starts. The light goes off when the battery is fully charged. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. 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.
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 Follow the instructions below to activate your phone and Sprint Prepaid service. Register Your Phone on Sprint Prepaid 1. From your computer, visit sprint.com/prepaidactivate. 1. Choose an activation option and click Next. Then enter your zip code and click Next. 2. When prompted, enter the serial number (MEID DEC) printed on the label on your phone's packaging. 3. Follow the instructions to select a plan and payment method.
Activate Your Phone After completing the account setup on sprint.com/prepaidactivate, simply turn your phone on. It is designed to activate automatically. ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn your phone on. Your phone is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
• Use Google's location service - Helps apps determine location. This means sending anonymous location to Google, even when no apps are running. Tap Learn more for additional information. • 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.
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 Maps Launches a dynamic map that helps you find local businesses, locate friends, view maps and get driving directions. Provides access to your text and multimedia messages. Messaging Launches the Music Player. Music Accesses the dial pad to make calls. Phone Play Store Browse, search for, and download applications from the Google Play store app. Allows you to take screenshots and write a memo using the images. QuickMemo+ Accesses the phone‟s Settings menu.
Phone Number Follow the instructions below to display your phone‟s wireless phone number. 1. Tap > > Settings > About phone. 2. Tap Status. 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.
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to display the phone options menu. 2. Tap Turn on Airplane mode > OK. Your phone is now in airplane mode. You will see the airplane mode icon in the status bar. Tip: You can also access airplane mode through the status bar menu. Drag the status bar down and tap Airplane mode > OK. To turn off airplane mode: 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to display the phone options menu. 2. Tap Turn off Airplane mode > OK.
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.
specific applications. You can conduct the search by typing in the search terms or saying what you‟re looking for. Typing can be useful because the search application can provide suggestions so you don‟t necessarily have to type out your full request. Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry You can search on your phone and on the web by entering text. Note: You need to update Google Play Service to search phone. Tap Settings > > Help & feedback > > > Google > Google > View in Google Play Store > Update.
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. If the phones asks you to select which browser to use, tap your preference.
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. If you don‟t have a Google Account, you will be prompted to create one.
bestselling books and blockbuster movies and music. When you find what you want, you can easily download and install it on your phone. To access the Google Play store app, you must first connect to the Internet using your phone‟s Wi-Fi or mobile data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks) and Sign In to Your Google Account for details.
1. Tap > > Play Store > > My apps. 2. Tap the desired application, then tap OPEN. – or – 1. Tap > . 2. Tap the icon of the newly installed application. Reinstall an Application If the Android Operating System is ever updated, any data contained on the phone will be erased. The only data stored on the phone are Google applications available via Play Store. Note: Pictures, videos, applications and music are stored in the phone's internal memory.
Note: The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions. For more security to guard against unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement (such as a pattern, PIN, or password) that will need to be entered to unlock it. Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks (or taps) on the screen. To activate the Knock Code feature: 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Lock screen. 3.
Note: You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your unlock sequence. To unlock the phone using Knock Code: ■ While the screen is off, tap the same sequence you established anywhere on the screen. The Home screen will be accessed directly. Update Your Phone From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates through the Settings > System updates menu.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Update LG Software This option allows you to download and update the LG software. 1. Tap > > Settings > System updates > Update LG software. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. UICC Unlock This option allows you to unlock the client initiated UICC. 1. Tap > > Settings > System updates > UICC Unlock. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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. Sprint Spark TM enhanced LTE network (data service) is available. Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network (data service) 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. Wi-Fi Connected – Indicates that Wi-Fi 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.
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.
1. Tap to access the Home screen. 2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. 3. Tap either Apps or Widgets. 4. Touch and hold a selection from the list and drag it to your Home screen. To delete a shortcut: 1. Tap to 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.
1. Tap > > Settings > Home screen > Wallpaper. – or – Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home screen. 2. Tap Wallpaper gallery, Gallery, Live wallpapers, ID Wallpapers, or Photos. 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.
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.
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. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. 1. Tap > > Dial tab. 2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number. 3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting.
Important: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. 4. Once you have completed the setup process, return to the voicemail page (see step 1). 5. Tap the Welcome to Voicemail message on the screen to play a brief explanation of the voicemail services.
Tap to play all new messages. Tap to select multiple messages to delete, save, or mark as unread/read. Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more. 1. Tap > 2. Tap > Settings and select from the following: > Voicemail . Avatar • Disable Avatar to disable Avatar compose features and content store.
• Speakerphone to automatically turn the speaker on or off. 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.
Conference Calling With conference calling, also known as 3-way calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 1. On the dial pad screen, enter a number and tap (or place a call from Log or Contacts). 2. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call, and dial the second number (or place the call from Logs or Contacts). This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number. 3.
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 You can configure your voicemail settings. For details on Voicemail settings, see Configure Visual Voicemail Settings. Smart dialing Activate to make a call to the U.S. from abroad without entering the national code.
Setting Description Power key ends call You can set the phone to end calls with Power/Lock Button on the call screen. Silence Incoming Calls You can set the phone to silence incoming calls by just flipping the phone. Call Settings Menu 1. Tap > Phone 2. Tap Menu . > Call settings. 3. Configure your options. Tap a menu item to display its options. Select your options and follow the prompts to set them.
Check Contacts View a contact‟s details by displaying a contact entry. 1. Tap > > Contacts . 2. Tap a contact to view its details. 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. Select a tab at the top of the screen. Tap Merge suggestion to select entries to merge. Tap Merged contacts to select entries to separate. 4. Checkmark the entry (or entries) you want, then tap Merge or Separate. Share a Contact You can quickly share contacts using Bluetooth, email, Gmail, or text messaging. 1. Tap > > Contacts . You will see the Contacts list. 2. Tap a contact to display it, and then tap Menu > Share. 3.
3. Tap > Manage contacts > Import. 4. If you have more than one account on your phone, tap the account into which you want to import the contacts and then tap OK. 5. Tap the files you wish to import and tap IMPORT and YES to confirm. Export Contacts You can back up and export all of the contacts on your phone, as vCard files. You can then copy this file to a computer or another phone that is compatible with this format, such as an address book application. 1. Tap > > Contacts . 2.
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.
Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your phone is loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly. Allow the phone some time to process your data usage request. Sprint Spark LTE The Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps.
Icon Status Network (full signal): The number of bars indicate the strength of the signal. More bars mean a better signal. Sprint Spark Enhanced LTE data service: Your phone is connected to the Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network. The rays spin when data is being transferred. 3G (data service): Your phone is connected to the 3G network. When the icon is animated, your phone is transferring or receiving data.
Bookmark Options ● Editing Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Menu > Bookmarks, touch and hold a bookmark, tap Edit bookmark, edit the bookmark, and then tap Save. ● Deleting Bookmarks: From the browser, tap Menu bookmark, tap Delete bookmark. > Bookmarks, touch and hold a View Browser History Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history. 1. Tap > > Chrome . The browser opens. 2. Tap Menu > History. The browser history window opens. 3. Tap an entry to open the Web page.
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.
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.
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. Take a Photo There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature. ■ Raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen.
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. Tap on an album to access the photos and use the following options: • • Camera: Opens the Camera. Share: You can share the picture via various methods, such as Messaging or Bluetooth. • 4. Tap Delete: Deletes the picture.
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. Wallpaper to assign the picture as a background image, crop the image and tap SET WALLPAPER to assign the picture.
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.
4. Select and copy the music files to a folder on your computer‟s hard drive. 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.
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 and then open the specific event. 2. Tap to remove a reminder.
● 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 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 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.
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.
Allows you to enable and disable data access over the mobile network. 1. Tap > > Settings > More > Mobile networks. 2. Tap the Mobile data checkbox to enable/disable the feature. 4G Settings Allows you to view your 4G network provider and IP address. 1. Tap > > Settings > More > Mobile networks. 2. Tap the 4G settings to check Network operator and IP address. Network Mode Allows you to choose your preferred network mode. 1. Tap > > Settings > More > Mobile networks > Network mode. 2.
Sound Profile Set your phone's sound profile. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Sound > Sound profile. 3. Tap Sound or Vibrate only. Volume Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Sound > Volume. 3. Adjust each volume level. Ringtone & notifications: Changes the volume of your call ringtones and notifications (if applicable). Touch feedback & system: Changes the volume for feedback taps and system notifications.
2. Tap Sound > Ringtone. 3. Tap and tap a song. For details about using the Music Player application, see Music. Sound with Vibration Allows you to set the phone to vibrate accompanying the ringtone. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Sound > Sound with vibration checkbox to turn on the feature. (A checkmark will appear.) Vibrate Type Allows you to set a vibrate type for incoming calls, incoming messages and email, alarms, and calendar events. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Sound > Vibrate type.
Apps Allows you to prevent apps from displaying notifications or set apps to show notifications with priority when Do not disturb is set to Priority only. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Sound > Apps. 3. Tap the desired apps. 4. Choose None to show no notifications from the app or choose Priority to show notifications with priority above others and when Do not disturb is set to Priority only.
1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Sound > Message/call voice notifications. 3. Tap to turn the feature on and set the desired options. Display Adjusting your phone's display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life. Font Type Choose the desired font type. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Display > Font type. 3. Tap a desired font type. Font Size Choose the desired font size. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Display > Font size. 3. Tap a desired font size.
2. Tap the Auto-rotate screen checkbox to automatically rotate the screen. (A checkmark will appear.) – or – To disable the auto-rotate feature, tap the Auto-rotate screen checkbox again so that the checkmark is removed. Note: Some applications on your phone do not support the Auto-rotate feature. Screen Timeout Select how long the display screen remains backlit after you touch the screen or press a key before the screen darkens. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Display > Screen timeout. 3.
3. Tap the feature you want to use and configure it. 4. To activate the daydream feature, tap the Daydream switch . Motion Sensor Calibration Improves the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Display. 3. Tap Motion sensor calibration. 4. Place the phone on a flat surface and tap CALIBRATE SENSOR. Home Screen Configure your phone's Home screen settings. Wallpaper Choose the desired wallpaper for the Home screen. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2.
Help Allows you to view help tips for the Home screen. Lock Screen Lock screen menu lets you configure screen lock options. Select Screen Lock You can increase your phone's security by setting up a knock-code, pattern, PIN, or Password. When these features are enabled, you must show your face, draw the correct unlock pattern, enter the PIN, or enter the password on the screen to unlock and regain access to the phone. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Lock screen > Select screen lock. 3.
1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Lock screen > Smart Lock. Note: If you use this function, set a screen lock first. Screen Swipe Effect Choose the desired screen swipe effect when you swipe the screen. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen swipe effect. 3. Tap Hula hoop, Circle mosaic, Light particle, Vector circle, or Soda. Wallpaper Select the wallpaper to display for your lock screen. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Lock screen > Wallpaper. 3. Select Gallery or Wallpaper gallery. 4.
4. Enter the desired information in the field provided and tap Save. Lock Timer Choose the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed-out. 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Lock screen > Lock timer. 3. Tap the desired time. Power Button Instantly Locks Allows you to instantly lock the screen when you press the Power/Lock Button 1. Tap > > Settings . . 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap the Power button instantly locks checkbox to turn on the feature.
Apps This menu lets you view details about the applications installed on your phone, manage their data, force them to stop, and set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you obtain from websites and email. To view details about the applications: 1. Tap > > Settings > Apps. 2. Tap the DOWNLOADED, ON SD CARD, RUNNING or ALL tab to view your apps. 3. Tap the desired app to view its information. To force applications to stop: 1. Tap > > Settings > Apps. 2. Tap the RUNNING tab. 3.
Location The Location menu allows you to enable location services. Your phone determines your approximate location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks. ■ Tap > > Settings > Location. Mode – Set the location mode as High accuracy (GPS and networks), Battery saving (Networks only), and Device sensors only (GPS only). Security Use the Security settings to configure how to help secure your phone and its data. ■ Tap > > Settings > Security.
Certificate Management Allows you to manage the certificate. ● Trusted Credentials Checkmark to allow applications to access your phone‟s encrypted store of secure certificates and related passwords and other credentials. You use credential storage to establish some kinds of VPN and Wi-Fi connections. If you have not set a password for the secure credential storage, this setting is dimmed. ● Install from Storage Touch to install a secure certificate from storage.
Language You can choose to display your device's on-screen menus in multiple languages. 1. Tap > > Settings > Language & input > Language. 2. Select a language from the list. Spelling Correction Allows spelling correction when using the on-screen keyboard. Keyboard & Input Methods Shows the default keyboard type. Checkmark the keyboard you want to use from Google Keyboard, LG Keyboard, or Google voice typing. Tap to configure each keyboard‟s settings.
Automatic Restore When reinstalling an app, enabling this option restores backed up settings and data. Factory Data Reset Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, 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.
1. Tap > > Settings > Accessibility > Vision. 2. Set the following options: TalkBack: Tap the TalkBack switch to turn it on. Tap Settings at the bottom of the screen to adjust the TalkBack settings. When TalkBack is turned on, the touchscreen settings require the user to first tap an item they wish to select, and then double tap the item again in order to access this feature. Message/call voice notifications: Use automatic spoken alerts for incoming calls and messages.
Motor & Cognition The Motor and cognition setting allows you to configure motor and cognition options. 1. Tap > > Settings > Accessibility > Motor & cognition. 2. Set the following options as you want. Touch feedback time: Allows you to set the touch and hold delay (short, medium, or long). Touch assistant: Provide a touch board with easy use for general buttons or gestures to access in short.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. System Updates From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates through the Settings menu. 1. Tap > > Settings > System updates. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. About Phone The About Phone menu displays information such as the network, battery, hardware, and software. 1. Tap > > Settings > About phone. 2. Tap the desired menu.
Index About Phone, 128 About the User Guide, 1 Access Gmail, 70 Accessibility, 125 Accounts & Sync, 123 Activate This Device, 128 Activate Your Phone, 20 Add a Bookmark, 78 Add a Contact, 59 Add a VPN Connection, 106 Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP), 72 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen, 47 Additional Clock Features, 97 Airplane Mode, 28, 109 Answer Phone Calls, 50 Applications, 25 Apps, 121 Assign Pictures, 83 Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files, 91 Backup & Reset, 124 Basic Settings, 108 Basics
Google Account, 34 Google Hangouts, 87 Google Maps, 86 Google Play Music, 90 Google Play Store, 35 Google Search, 88 Handling the microSIM Card, 3 Home Screen, 117 Home Screen and Applications List, 23 Home Screen Basics, 41 Home Screen Layout, 41 Import and Back Up Contacts, 61 Import Contacts, 61 In-Call Screen Layout and Operations, 50 Insert microSD Card, 7 Insert microSIM Card, 5 Insert the Battery, 11 Language & Input, 123 Launch an Installed Application, 36 Location, 122 Lock and Unlock Your Screen,
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature, 38 Unmount the microSD Card, 9 Update Firmware, 39 Update LG Software, 40 Update PRL, 39 Update Profile, 39 Update Your Phone, 39 Use Google Search, 88 Use Google Voice Search, 88 Use the Touchscreen, 16 Using Clip Tray, 34 Video Options, 84 Index View Browser History, 79 View Event Details, 92 View Your Pictures, 82 Virtual Private Networks (VPN), 106 Visual Voicemail, 53 Visual Voicemail Options, 54 Voicemail Setup, 53 Wi-Fi, 101, 110 Wi-Fi Direct, 102 Wi