User Guide [UG template version 16a] [vgm_lg_tributehd_ug_en_090516_d1]
Table of Contents Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................. 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2 About the User Guide ................................................................................................................... 2 Set Up Your Phone .....................
Tips for Editing Text ............................................................................................................ 30 Google Account .......................................................................................................................... 31 Create a Google Account ................................................................................................... 31 Create an Exchange Account ...................................................................................
Place a Call from Contacts ................................................................................................. 52 Call from Call Logs .............................................................................................................. 52 Voicemail..................................................................................................................................... 53 Voicemail Setup ........................................................................................
Use Gmail Labels ................................................................................................................ 73 Archive Gmail Threads ....................................................................................................... 73 Mute Gmail Threads ........................................................................................................... 74 Delete Gmail Threads ...................................................................................................
Tethering ..................................................................................................................................... 87 Bluetooth ..................................................................................................................................... 87 Bluetooth Information .......................................................................................................... 87 Enable the Bluetooth Feature .........................................................
Calculator .................................................................................................................................. 103 Clock ......................................................................................................................................... 103 Set Alarms ........................................................................................................................ 103 Additional Clock Features ........................................................
Volume ...................................................................................................................................... 120 Ringtone .................................................................................................................................... 120 Ringtone ID ............................................................................................................................... 121 Sound with Vibration .......................................................
Apps .......................................................................................................................................... 138 Backup & Reset ........................................................................................................................ 138 About Phone ............................................................................................................................. 140 Getting Help .....................................................................
Getting Started The following set of topics will introduce you to your phone, help you get set up with service, provide an overview of the phone screen, and get you started with basic phone operations.
Introduction The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new LG Tribute HD. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone. Before Using Your Phone Read the Get Started guide and Important Information booklet that were packaged with your phone thoroughly for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Set Up Your Phone The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service for the first time. Parts and Functions These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions. Note: Your phone's screens and apps layouts are subject to change. This user guide uses sample images only. Phone Layout The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons.
Touchscreen Displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength. Back Key Returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items such as menus and dialog boxes. 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.
Battery Use The following topics explain how to insert and remove your phone’s battery. Battery Cautions Storage: Avoid storing or leaving battery with no charge remaining. Saved information and settings may become lost or changed, or battery may become unusable. Charge once every six months before storing or leaving unused for a long period. Bulges: Depending on use, bulges may appear near end of battery life. This does not affect safety. Replacing Battery: The battery is a consumable item.
2. Insert the battery. Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone. 3. 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 back cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Remove the battery. Lift upward gently as shown. Charge the Battery Your phone is equipped with a Li-Ion battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 15.0 hours of continuous digital talk time. You can charge your phone’s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a USB connection with your computer.
Charge Using the AC Adapter 1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. 3. 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. Note: Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.
Handling the Nano SIM Card Keep the following in mind when handling a Nano SIM card. ● Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting Nano SIM card in another-brand IC card reader, etc. Virgin Mobile is not responsible in such case. ● Always keep the IC chip clean. ● Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth. ● Avoid applying labels. Doing so may damage the Nano SIM card. ● See instructions included with the Nano SIM card for handling. ● The Nano SIM card is the property of Virgin Mobile.
1. Remove the back cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Insert the Nano SIM 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. Virgin Mobile is not responsible for damages from data that is lost or changed. Reading/Writing Data: Never power off or remove the battery while reading or writing data. Handling microSD card: Use/store microSD cards away from the reach of infants. They may cause choking if swallowed.
2. Insert the microSD card. 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 > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Storage & USB. 3. Tap . 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 > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Storage & USB. 3. Tap . 4.
6. Attach the back cover. Format microSD Card When you insert an optional microSD card for the first time, it is recommended that you format it on your phone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Storage & USB. 3. Tap SD card. 4. Tap > Settings. 5. Tap Format > FORMAT. All data on the microSD card is erased, and the card is formatted for use on your phone. Turn Your Phone On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
Use the Touchscreen Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. Tap When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen, such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons by simply tapping or touching them with your finger. Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.
Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard.
Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Activation and Service Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Virgin Mobile. You will need your phone’s serial numbers (MEID and ICC ID). These numbers can be found on the phone's packaging.
Activate Your Phone After setting up your account on virginmobileusa.com, simply turn your device on. Your device is designed to activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Virgin 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.
Legal documents – Read all of the information about legal documents. • EULA (End-User License Agreement) - Read the End-User License Agreement and tap the I agree check box if you agree to the terms. • Low power location estimation - Read the Low power location estimation information and tap the I agree check box if you agree to the terms. 3. Tap Done. Your setup is now complete. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic touch menu navigation, view tutorials, or just get started.
Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations. Home Screen Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen. ■ From any screen, tap the Home key to display the home screen. For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics. Select Options and Navigate Screens Tap icons, onscreen keys, and other items to open or activate the assigned function.
■ Tap Overview to view a list of recently used applications. Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings . – or – Tap > touch and hold > System settings. – or – Drag the status bar down and tap Settings . For more information, see Settings.
Note: You can also set the rotation option from the main settings menu. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab > Auto-rotate screen. Capture Screenshots You can use your phone’s power and volume buttons to capture screenshots. ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Button and Volume Down Button at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current screen. The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone’s Gallery. Tap > Photos .
The application opens. Preinstalled Apps The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone. App Function/Service Google Camera Chrome Contacts Emergency Alert Management Messenger Phone Photos Basic Operations Access Google applications. Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras. Browse the Internet. Displays the Contacts that can be synchronized with your phone from either your Google or Outlook account.
Browse, search for, and download applications from the Google Play Store app. Play Store Allows you to take screen shots and write a memo using the images. QuickMemo+ LG SmartWorld Uninstalled apps Launches the LG SmartWorld app. Reinstall apps that have been uninstalled in the past 24 hours. Tools Access the File Manager, Weather, Calculator, Voice Recorder, Downloads applications, and more. Voicemail Use Visual Voicemail for a quick and easy way to access your voicemail.
2. Tap Turn off Airplane mode. 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 . 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 When T9 is off, to enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen. For example, tap Basic Operations once for "a", twice for "b", or three times for "c".
Tips for Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, customizing the user dictionary, using predictive text, and more. To cut/copy and paste: 1. Touch and hold a word to highlight it. 2. Drag the blue highlight markers to highlight the text you want. – or – To select all the text, tap > SELECT ALL in the context menu. To cancel the selection, simply tap unselected text or empty area. 3.
To change the bottom row keys: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Language & keyboard > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > QWERTY keyboard layout. 2. Drag to add or delete keys or change the order. To change to another character on the visible key, tap the key and choose the desired character that you want displayed. Note: This function does not support some languages.
If you don’t have a Google Account, you will be prompted to create one. If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT department may have special instructions on how to sign into that account. Create a Google Account Online 1. From a computer, or from your phone's Browser, navigate to www.google.com. 2. On the main page, tap or click Sign in > Create an account. 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your free account. 4.
1. Tap > Tools Exchange. > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT > 2. Enter the EMAIL ADDRESS and tap NEXT. 3. Enter the PASSWORD and then tap NEXT. 4. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account. 5. Enter an account name and a display name and tap NEXT to complete setup. Your corporate email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account.
Important: Our policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access your personal information or require us to disclose your customer information to the third-party application provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their website.
4. Tap Refund, and then tap Yes to confirm. Your app is uninstalled and the charge is canceled. Update an App Depending on your settings, many apps will update automatically, or you can update apps directly from the Play Store app. Update an App Directly 1. Tap 2. Tap > Play Store . > My apps & games. 3. Tap the app you want to update, and then tap UPDATE > CONTINUE. The app update is downloaded and installed. Set Automatic App Updates 1. Tap > Play Store 2. Tap > Settings. . 3.
The Web browser will take you to the Google Play Help Web page, where you will find comprehensive, categorized information about Google Play. Lock and Unlock Your Screen Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it. Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use ■ To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock Button.
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks (or taps) on the screen. To activate the Knock Code feature: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap Select screen lock > Knock Code. 4. 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.
update. A weak signal or low battery during an update may cause the update to fail. An update failure may disable the phone. Other functions during update: Other phone functions cannot be used during a software update. Update Your Phone Software You can update your phone's software using the System Update option. Before Updating Your Phone Updating your phone may result in a loss of saved data depending on the condition of your phone (malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.).
Note: You can back up stored text messages by forwarding them to your own phone number. Open the messages after you have updated your firmware. 4. Tap . 5. Enter your phone number and tap . To restore your Google apps following the update: 1. Tap 2. Tap > Play Store . > My apps & games > ALL tab. 3. Scroll through the list of previously downloaded Google apps and choose those you wish to reinstall. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Confirm Your Current Phone Software 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > About phone. 2. Tap Software info. Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your phone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > System updates > Update profile. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
Your Phone's Home Screen The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s home screen, understand the status bar, and use the notifications window. Home Screen Basics The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more. Home Screen Layout Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen.
Shows device status information including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. Status Bar Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone features extended home screens provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Swipe across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen. The small circles above the primary shortcuts let you know your current screen position. ■ Tap the Home Key to display the main home screen.
Network (full signal) Network (roaming) 4G LTE data service 3G (data service) Airplane mode Sync active Alarm set Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Main Notification Icons Icon Notification Missed call New voicemail New Gmail New text or MMS message New Hangout message Event USB connection Warning Your Phone's Home Screen 43
Update available Update downloading Update successful Keyboard active More notifications available (pull down to view) Note: Additional notification icons may appear. All notifications may be accessed through the notification panel. Notification Panel Your phone’s notifications appear at the left side of the status bar, and you can access the full notification panel by pulling down the status bar.
Customize the Home Screen Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or remove shortcuts, widgets, and folders from the home screen. Operations for Rearranging the Home Screen ● Moving Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to the desired location. ● Deleting Widgets: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to Remove ● Displaying the Home Screen Menu: From home, touch and hold an empty space to display the home screen menu.
Note: If you select Live Wallpapers, before you tap APPLY, you can tap SETTINGS to select custom animation settings, etc., for the live wallpaper. Add Widgets to the Home Screen You can add widgets to your phone’s home screen. Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works like an onscreen application.
Making Connections The following set of topics will cover your phone’s ability to help you make connections, from phone calls and maintaining contacts, to text messages, email, Internet, and international services.
Phone Calls and Voicemail The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, set up and manage contacts, and more. Place and Answer Calls The following topics describe how to directly dial calls, how to answer incoming calls, and how to use the in-call screen options. Adjust In-Call Volume ■ Adjusting Call Volume: Press the Volume Buttons during the call. Troubleshooting Issue: Difficulty during call.
2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dialpad and tap . If you enter a wrong number, tap To erase the entire number, touch and hold You can open other applications during a call. The the call is underway. Press the Volume Up/Down Buttons to adjust the call volume. Use the on-screen buttons to add another call, put a call on hold, to use the speakerphone, and for other options, as described in In-Call Screen Layout and Operations. 3. Tap to erase digits one by one. .
To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Lock and Unlock Your Screen. 2. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 3. Tap . As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed. Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E 9-1-1 emergency location services where available.
The ringtone or vibration will stop and call will be sent directly to voicemail. Reject a Call and Send a Text Message You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller. 1. When a call arrives, slide Decline with message up from the bottom of the screen. The ringtone or vibration will stop and you will see a list of preset text messages. 2. Tap one of the messages to send it to the caller. The selected message will be delivered to the caller.
● Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off). Activate the speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume buttons.) Deactivate the speaker to use the phone’s earpiece. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. ● Mute to mute the microphone during an active call. Tap again to unmute the microphone.
2. Tap the Call logs tab to display the Call logs list. 3. Tap an entry to display the call details. 4. Tap Call to place a call. 5. To end the call, tap . Voicemail The following topics describe how to set up and use your phone's voicemail and visual voicemail features. Voicemail Setup You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Voicemail. 1. Tap > Voicemail . You’ll see a Welcome to Visual Voicemail screen. 2. Scroll through the introduction screens to view a brief explanation of visual voicemail services. 3. At the end of the welcome screens, you'll come to a Personalize your voicemail prompt. 4. Tap PERSONALIZE and follow the system prompts to: Create a password (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcement. Record your greeting.
You will see the voicemail inbox. 2. Tap a message to review it. Tip: There are several icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance, storage, messaging, and other options. For an explanation of all your options, tap Menu > Help > Visual Voicemail Menu. Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages When you are done listening to a voicemail message you can easily access other voicemail messages without returning to the main voicemail screen. 1. Listen to the current voicemail message. 2.
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more. 1. Tap > Voicemail 2. Tap > Settings and select from the following: . Avatar • Disable Avatar to disable Avatar compose features and content store. • Avatar Facebook ad signature to enable avatar advertising signature when posting on Facebook. • SMS delivery to allow sending SMS message to recipients who do not have Avatar capability.
• SMS delivery of voice message to allow voice message delivery via SMS to recipients who do not always have VoiceSMS capability. Sound • Notifications to determine how you are notified of new voicemails. Set the notification sound and vibrate option. • 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.
3. Enter a phone number. 4. Tap . Your caller information will not appear on the recipient’s phone. To permanently block your number, call Virgin Customer Service. Call Waiting When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone’s screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller’s phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you’re on a call: ■ Swipe in any direction.
To activate Call Forwarding: 1. Tap > Phone 2. Tap > Dial tab. . 3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded. 4. Tap . You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding. All calls to your wireless number will be forwarded to the designated phone number. To deactivate Call Forwarding: 1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 2. Tap 3. Tap . . You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.
Auto answer under Answer and end calls Allows you to set the time before a connected hands-free device automatically answers an incoming call. Incoming voice call pop-up under More Activate to display the incoming call pop-up when using an application. Smart dialing under More Activate to make a call to the U.S. from abroad without entering the national code. Touch and hold or tap the contact.
Your call settings options are set. TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your friends from compatible social networking applications. Contacts Cautions Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery is removed for a long period or left uncharged.
2. Enter a phone number. 3. To add the number to an existing contact, tap Update contact. To add a new contact, tap Create contact. For an existing contact, tap the contact name and select a number type for the new number. For a new contact, enter the name and any additional information. 4. Tap SAVE. The contact is added. View Contacts View a contact’s details by displaying a contact entry. 1. Tap > Contacts . 2. Tap a contact to view its details.
Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration show’s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features. Item Description Contacts tab Show all contacts. Search Search contacts. Image Tap to show a thumbnail of the contact entry. Tap an icon to place a call, send a message, etc. Contact Tap to show a contact’s details. Index Browse contacts by letter. Add new Add a new contact. Groups tab Show contact groups.
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 in each section. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. Tap > Contacts . 2. Tap a contact to view its details. 3. Tap . 4. Tap DELETE.
Back Up Contacts You can back up and export all of the contacts on your phone, as vCard files. You can then copy this file to a computer or another phone that is compatible with this format, such as an address book application. 1. Tap > Contacts . 2. Tap > More > Manage contacts > Back up. 3. Select a storage location and then tap OK. 4. Tap the contacts you want to export, then tap BACK UP and BACK UP to confirm. 5. Enter a file name and tap OK.
Messaging With wireless service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, text and multimedia messaging. Text and Multimedia Messaging With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and other messaging-ready phones. When you receive a new message, you will be notified by your phone.
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with the contents such as images, videos, etc. Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for multimedia messaging. Compose Multimedia Messages 1. Tap > Messenger 2. Tap . . 3. Tap the To field and enter the recipient’s name, phone number, or email information. 4. Tap the text field and enter your message. 5. Tap . 6.
New Messages Notification Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message. To change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Text and MMS Options for details. A new message icon also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message.
4. Once completed, tap . To return to the All messages screen from a text message thread, tap . Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, touch and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap . Note: If a message contains a link to a web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the web browser. Note: If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts.
Default SMS app: Set your default messaging app as desired. Outgoing message sounds: Enable this option if you wish to receive a sound notification when a new text or multimedia message is sent. Notifications: Enable this option if you wish to receive a sound notification when a new text or multimedia message arrives. Sound: Select a ringer to sound when a new message is received. Tap this option, and then select a ringtone that is specific to new text and multimedia messages.
Create and Send a Gmail Message Use your phone to create and send Gmail messages. 1. Tap > Google > Gmail . The Gmail inbox opens. 2. In the inbox, tap . The Gmail composition window opens. 3. Enter the message recipient(s), subject, and message, and then tap Send . The Gmail message is sent.
Open Gmail Messages from the Inbox You can also read and reply to all your Gmail messages from the Gmail inbox. 1. Tap > Google > Gmail . The Gmail inbox opens. 2. Tap the message thread you want to view. The message thread opens, with the newest message displayed. Options when Reviewing Gmail Messages ● Replying to Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap Reply reply message, and tap Send ● To reply to all, tap , compose your . > Reply all.
The thread is now archived. Mute Gmail Threads If registered on a mailing list, there will be threads with always-continuing conversations. For long threads that are not important, mute the threads and they will no longer appear in the inbox. When mail arrives that includes user's address as a recipient or in Cc, mail will again appear in the inbox. 1. Tap > Google > Gmail . The inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap > Mute.
The selected message is reported as spam Gmail. Add Another Google (Gmail) Account If you have multiple Gmail accounts you wish to view on your phone, you can add them from the Settings > Accounts & sync menu. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT. 2. Tap Google, and then tap Enter your email. 3. Enter your Gmail username and password, and then tap NEXT. You are signed in to your Google Account, and you can access both of your Gmail accounts from the Gmail app.
Gmail Settings You can access settings for the Gmail app and for your individual Gmail accounts from the Gmail Settings menu. 1. Tap > Google > Gmail . The Primary inbox opens. 2. Tap > Settings . 3. Tap General settings to access settings for all accounts, or tap an account name to configure settings for a specific Gmail account.
Internet and Social Networking The following topics describe how to connect to and use the Internet on your phone, and how to access popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Hangouts. Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks) The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone. Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process.
Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Icon Status Network (full signal): The number of bars indicate the strength of the signal. More bars mean a better signal. Enhanced 4G LTE data service: Your phone is connected to the 4G enhanced LTE network. 3G (data service): Your phone is connected to the 3G network.
2. Navigate to the Web page you want to bookmark, and tap > . The Web page is added to bookmarks. Bookmark Options ● Editing Bookmarks: From the browser, tap > Bookmarks > > Edit > edit the favorite > . ● Deleting Bookmarks: From the browser, tap > Bookmarks > > Delete. View Browser History Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history. 1. Tap > Chrome . The browser opens. 2. Tap > History. The browser history window opens. 3. Tap an entry to open the Web page.
Facebook Post updates, read what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins, and more with on-the-go Facebook access. Install the Facebook App on Your Phone Before you use Facebook on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play store app. 1. Tap > Play Store . 2. Tap the Search icon and search for "facebook". 3. Tap Facebook from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL, and then tap ACCEPT. The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 5.
Twitter Tweet (post messages) and view other people's tweets on Twitter. Login may be required to use Twitter. For details on Twitter, visit twitter.com. Install the Twitter App on Your Phone Before you can use Twitter on your phone, you have to download and install the app from Google Play. 1. Tap > Play Store . 2. Tap the Search icon and search for "twitter". 3. Tap Twitter from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL. The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 5.
2. Tap and select an ongoing conversation or the type of conversation you want to start. Tap the name of the person in your contacts list. If your friend is not yet on Hangouts, you can invite your friend via SMS. – or – Tap the text field to enter a name, email or number. 3. Enter your message. 4. Tap .
Connectivity The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB connector to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files.
For most transfers, you'll want to use File transfer. To change the option, tap it in the Notifications window to open the storage settings, and then tap the desired option from the USB PC connection window. 4. On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the My Computer menu) and open it. 5. If available, select a drive (SD card for microSD card or Internal storage for internal phone storage). 6.
Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the password again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings or you instruct the phone to forget the network. Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks.
4. Tap > Advanced Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct. 5. Tap a device with which to connect. If connected via Wi-Fi, you will see a confirmation. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Accept the connection on the other device. If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled. To stop a connection, tap the a device > OK. Hotspot Wi-Fi Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Tethering Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via Wi-Fi hotspot or by Bluetooth. Important: Use of the Tethering feature requires an additional subscription. Visit virginmobileusa.com to learn more. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering. 2. Select a tethering option: Wi-Fi hotspot: Allows other devices to connect to your phone via Wi-Fi. Bluetooth tethering: Pair your phone with the other device via Bluetooth.
To enable Bluetooth: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth. 3. Tap the Bluetooth switch to turn Bluetooth on. To disable Bluetooth, tap the switch again. Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the toggle menu in the Notifications window. Drag the status bar down to display the Notifications window and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth. Paired Bluetooth devices appear in the “PAIRED DEVICES” list. 3. Tap a device from the “PAIRED DEVICES” list. Your phone connects to the paired device. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the device is connected to your phone, the Bluetooth paired icon is displayed in the status bar.
Receive Information via Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including pictures, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs. 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your phone via Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. 2. Tap ACCEPT. The file is sent to your phone. When your phone receives a file, you will see a notification.
Apps and Entertainment The following set of topics will explore the features that make your phone so much more than a phone, from the camera and productivity apps to music, entertainment, and more.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 5 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Camera Overview The camera's viewfinder screen lets you view your subject and access camera controls and options. ● Menu to hide/display options. ● Flash to turn the flash On, Off or set it to Auto. ● Swap camera to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens.
● : Take photos with voice commands. (Available choices: cheese, smile, whiskey, kimchi, LG) ● : Display guide grids so that you can take photos or record videos based on the horizontal and vertical reference lines. ● / : Set the locations where you want to save photos and videos. These options appear when an external SD card is inserted. ● : Save to the internal storage. : Save to the external memory card. / : Customize the selfie-taking settings.
Camera Cautions If the Lens Becomes Dirty: Fingerprints/smudges on the lens prevent the capturing of clear still images/videos. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth beforehand. Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight: Be careful not to expose the lens to direct sunlight for long periods. It may discolor the color filter and affect image colors. Flash Warning Do not shine the flash close to your eyes. Do not look directly at the flash when shining it.
Taking Selfies You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take selfies. Note: When using the front camera, selfies default to automatic face detection. Gesture Shot You can take selfies by using gestures. ■ Show your palm to the front camera and then clench your fist. In three seconds, a photo is taken. Note: To use this function, make sure that is selected under camera options.
The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 2. Tap an image to view the picture or video. The picture opens or the video begins playing. Tap a picture or video to view it full screen. When viewing pictures and videos, you can touch and hold an image to open a selection menu and choose what to do with the picture or video.
The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the picture you want to crop. 4. Tap > . A crop box appears on the picture. 5. To adjust the crop box size, touch and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box. To move the crop box to the part of the picture that you want to crop, drag the crop box to the desired size and position. 6.
Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message Multimedia Messaging (MMS) lets you send pictures and videos using your phone’s messaging app. Although you can send several pictures or videos in a multimedia message, it may be better to just send one at a time, especially if the files are large in size. 1. Tap > Photos . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the picture or video you want to share.
1. Tap > Photos . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the picture or video you want to share. To select multiple items, tap include. 4. Tap Share while viewing an album. Then tap all the items you want to and then on the Share via menu, tap the app you want to use. 5. Follow the prompts to complete and post or share your pictures or videos. The upload is completed.
Productivity The following topics detail many of your phone’s tools and features such as maps and navigation, clock, social networking apps, music, memos, and more. Navigation Apps Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you’re going. Enable Location Services on Your Phone Before using any location-based services, you must enable your phone’s location feature.
2. Tap the Search icon and search for "scout". 3. Tap Scout GPS Navigation & Meet Up from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL, and then tap ACCEPT. The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 5. When the download has completed, tap OPEN. To open the app from the home screen, tap > Scout . Use Scout as Your Personal Navigator 1. Tap > Scout . The Scout app will open. If prompted, accept the terms of use before continuing. 2.
To use all of Google Now’s functions, ensure that Google Location Reporting and Location History are turned on in your location settings. Tap > Tools > Settings tab > Location > Google Location History and select your options. > General Use Google Voice Search Use your voice to search instead of typing, with Google Voice Search. 1. Tap > Google > Google 2. Tap in the search bar. . The Voice Search window opens. 3. Say your search terms. Search results appear.
Calculator You can use the Calculator application to solve math problems. 1. Tap > Tools > Calculator . 2. Enter numbers and arithmetic operators on the screen. You can long-press the results to cut, copy, and/or paste the displayed values. Tap to delete the last number or operator you entered. Touch and hold numbers repeatedly. Tap Tap to open an Options menu to view your Calculation history or change panels between Scientific/Basic calculator. to delete to clear the screen.
8. Tap Snooze duration to open a dialog box to set the amount of time to wait before sounding the alarm again if it is not dismissed. You can set the alarm to ring repeatedly from 5 minutes up to 1 hour. 9. Tap Enter memo text to enter a name for the alarm. 10. Tap Auto-start app to set the application you want to automatically open when you stop the alarm. 11. Tap Puzzle lock to checkmark the setting, which requires you to wake up enough to solve a simple puzzle to dismiss the alarm. 12.
Tap to stop the timer. Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second. 1. Tap > Tools > Clock > Stopwatch tab. 2. Tap to start stopwatch time. 3. Tap to stop the stopwatch. While measuring time, tap to view lap times. Capture+ The Capture+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use Capture+ to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or from most phone screens. 1.
3. Tap to save the current memo. 4. Tap QuickMemo+ or Photos to select where to save the note. Discard the current Capture+: ■ Tap until you exit Capture+. View the Saved Memo Your memo can be saved in the QuickMemo+ application or in the Gallery application. To view the memo saved in QuickMemo+: ■ Tap > QuickMemo+ and select the memo. To view the memo saved in your Gallery: ■ Tap > Photos and select the Capture+ album.
File Manager launches. Follow the onscreen instructions for first-time use and permissions. 2. Tap the file type and then tap the file you want to open. The app opens and displays the file. Voice Recorder You can record and save your voice or others’ voices from important events. Recorded voice files can be played back or shared. 1. Tap > Tools . To pause recording, tap 3. Tap . To save the location details of recording, tap Location. 2. Tap > Voice Recorder . to end the recording.
Entertainment and Activities The following topics address your phone’s entertainment and activities options. Google Play Music App The Google Play Music app lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from Google Play as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Play Music library and instantly ready to play via streaming or download. For more information about Google Play Music, visit play.google.com/about/music.
Google Play Music Screen Layout The following diagram outlines the main features of the Play Music app player screen. Feature Description Music list View current playlist or queue. Options menu Access the options menu. Music image/album name Display music images and album names (if available). Shuffle playlist Shuffle the current playlist or queue. Song length The length of the song. Rate (thumbs up/thumbs down) Rate the current song. Next song Play the next song.
Create Playlists in Google Play Music Organize music into playlists to fit every occasion. 1. Tap > Google > Play Music . The Play Music app opens to the Listen Now screen. 2. Tap Menu and tap Music library > Albums or Songs tab. 3. Tap More options next to an item from the category window and then tap Add to playlist. 4. Tap NEW PLAYLIST. 5. Enter a name and tap CREATE PLAYLIST. The playlist is created. 6. Return to the library view and select ALBUMS or SONGS. 7.
YouTube View videos uploaded to YouTube and upload your own videos to your YouTube account. View YouTube Videos You can use the YouTube app to view videos on YouTube even if you aren’t signed in to a YouTube account. 1. Tap > Google > YouTube . The YouTube app launches. If you’re prompted to provide confirmation to use the site, follow the onscreen instructions to continue. 2. Search through the YouTube channels and tap a video you want to see. The video plays on your phone screen.
Settings The following set of topics will cover your phone’s settings menus and options. For an overview of the settings menu, see Basic Settings.
Basic Settings Tap > Tools > Settings to access your phone’s settings menu. Access Settings 1. Tap > Tools > Settings . The settings menu opens. 2. Select a category tab to configure your settings options. Tip: You can also access settings from the notification panel. Pull down the status bar and tap Settings .
Networks Settings Use Networks Settings to configure your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, Mobile networks, and more. Networks Settings Overview The network settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Category Description Airplane mode Turn on or off wireless connections. Wi-Fi Enable and set Wi-Fi options. Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth connections. Mobile data Check your phone’s Mobile data. Call Set various call settings.
2. Tap the Airplane mode switch phone’s status bar will display to turn the function on. While in Airplane Mode, your . Deactivate Airplane Mode 1. Tap > Tools > Settings 2. Tap Airplane mode switch > Networks tab. to turn the function off. Wi-Fi Settings Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using available computer networks. For details on your phone‘s Wi-Fi features and settings, see Configure Wi-Fi Settings.
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. Mobile Networks This menu allows you to configure various mobile network settings. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks. Mobile Data Enable and disable data access over the mobile network. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings 2.
2. Tap Mobile networks > Access Point Names. Printing The Printing menu allows you to manage your Google Cloud Print settings and print jobs. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More > Printing. Virtual Private Networks (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.
Connect to a VPN 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More > VPN. 2. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 3. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap CONNECT. When you are connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the status bar. 4. Open the web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate network. Disconnect From a VPN 1. Drag the status bar down to open the Notification panel. 2.
Sound Settings In the Sound settings menu, you can configure call and notification ringtones, audio volume, as well as some related settings. Sound Settings Overview The sound settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Category Description Sound profile Set your phone's sound profile. Volume Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. Ringtone Set ringtones to alert you of incoming calls.
Sound Profile Set your phone's sound profile. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Sound profile. 3. Tap one of the three options: Sound Vibration only Silent Volume Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Volume. 3. Adjust each volume level. Ringtone: Changes the volume of your call ringtones (if applicable). Notification sound: Allows you to set this volume level.
3. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the ringtone, tap OK. If not, select another ringtone or tap CANCEL. To use a song as a ringtone: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Ringtone. 3. Tap and tap a song. For details about using the Music Player application, see Music. Ringtone ID Set incoming calls with ringtones composed automatically from their phone number. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Ringtone ID. 3.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Do not disturb. 3. Set the desired options as needed. Lock Screen Allows you to choose if you want to show or hide notifications on the lock screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap the desired option. 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 > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Apps. 3.
2. Tap More > Vibrate on tap. 3. Tap the switch to turn on the feature. Sound Effects This menu lets you select whether you hear tones when touching numbers on the dialpad, selecting onscreen options, and more. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap More > Sound effects. 3. Tap the switch next to a desired option to enable or disable the feature. Voice Notifications To read out the incoming call and the message event automatically. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2.
Display Settings Adjusting your phone's display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life. Display Settings Overview The display settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Category Description Home screen Configure your phone's home screen settings. Lock screen Configure your phone's lock screen settings. Home touch button combination Configure options for your home touch buttons. Font type Choose the desired font type.
Home Screen Configure your phone's home screen settings. Select Home Choose the desired Home theme. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Select Home. 3. Tap Home (standard Android layout), EasyHome (simplified version for users less familiar with Android navigation). Wallpaper Choose the desired wallpaper for the home screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Wallpaper. 3. Choose a location and select the desired wallpaper. 4.
3. Tap the option you want to sort apps by. Grid Set the layout of the home screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Grid. 3. Tap the desired grid type and then tap OK. Hide Apps Choose if you want to show or hide apps on the home screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Hide apps. 3. Tap the app(s) that you want to hide and APPLY. Lock Screen Lock screen menu lets you configure screen lock options.
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.
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 > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap Contact info for lost phone, then tap the Always on Lock screen checkbox to show owner information on the lock screen. (A checkmark will appear.) 4.
Font Type Choose the desired font type. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Font type. 3. Tap a desired font type. Font Size Choose the desired font size. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Font size. 3. Tap a desired font size. Bold Text Choose whether the phone displays bold text. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings 2. Tap the Bold text switch > Display tab. to set the bold text. Brightness Adjust your screen’s contrast (brightness) to suit your surroundings. 1.
Auto-Rotate Screen Choose whether the phone automatically switches the orientation of the screen as you turn it sideways or even upside down. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings 2. Tap the Auto-rotate screen switch > Display tab. to automatically rotate the screen. – or – To disable the auto-rotate feature, tap the Auto-rotate screen switch again. Note: Some applications on your phone do not support the Auto-rotate feature.
General Settings This group of settings lets you configure general settings such as accounts & sync, location, and more. General Settings Overview You can set the following options in the General settings menu: Category Description Language & keyboard Set the language and keyboard type. Location Enable location service. Accounts & sync Manage and sync your accounts. Accessibility Configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone.
Backup & reset Back-up your data, automatically restore data, and erase all the data on your phone. About phone Displays information such as the network, battery, hardware, and software. Access General Settings 1. Tap > Tools > Settings . 2. Tap the General tab. 3. Set your general options. Your general settings are saved and applied.
Location Allows you to turn on location service. Your phone determines your approximate location using GPS, WiFi and mobile networks. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Location. Mode – Set the location mode as High accuracy (GPS and networks), Battery saving (Networks only), or Device sensors only (GPS only). Accounts & Sync Use the Accounts & sync settings menu to add, remove, and manage your Google and other supported accounts.
Touch zoom: Zoom in or out by triple tapping the screen. Screen color inversion: Tap to invert the colors of the screen and content. Screen color adjustment: Set the color contrast for better screen viewing. Grayscale: Tap to set grayscale screen. End calls with the Power key: Tap so that you can end voice calls by pressing the Power/Lock Button. When this option is enabled, pressing the Power/Lock Button during a call does not lock the screen.
General The General settings allows you to configure general system options. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Accessibility. 2. Set your preferred options. Accessibility features shortcut: Sets quick, easy access to selected features when you triple-tap the Home Key . Persistent notification: Tap the switch to turn it on. Alerts sound repeatedly when there are unread notifications for certain apps.
Content Lock Select lock types to lock files in the QuickMemo+ app. Encrypt Phone Opens a screen that encrypts data on the phone for security. You will be required to enter a Knock Code, Pattern, PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on. Encrypt SD Card Encrypt SD card storage and keep data unavailable for other devices. Password Typing Visible Checkmark to briefly show each character of passwords as you enter them so that you can see what you enter.
Screen Pin This feature allows you to lock your device so that the current user can only access the pinned app. This is useful for users with children. Usage Access for Apps Allows you to set access to App usage. Date & Time Set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed. You can also select a time zone. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Date & time. Storage & USB The Storage menu lets you monitor the used and available internal memory and SD card (if available).
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Activate this device. 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. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > System updates.
Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement. Back Up My Data Allows you to back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers. Backup Account Allows you to choose an account to back up data. Automatic Restore When reinstalling an app, enabling this option restores backed up settings and data. Network Settings Reset Reset all network settings.
About Phone The About Phone menu lets you access important phone information. About Phone Overview The following About Phone items may be reviewed or set: About Phone Item Description Phone name Change the name of your device. Update Center Check updates for apps provided by LG Electronics. Network Check network information such as the signal power, IP address and etc. Status Check your phone's status such as your phone number, MEID/IMEI and etc.
Getting Help The following set of topics will cover phone specifications and how to contact Virgin Mobile and manage your wireless service.
For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your device, such as account information. Troubleshooting Check the questions and answers below for troubleshooting solutions for common phone issues. Check Here First Issue: Phone freezes/operation is unstable. Solution: Turn the phone on again. If you are unable to turn the phone off, remove and replace the Battery, and then turn the phone on again. Data that was being edited is erased after your phone is powered on again.
Solution 5: Is a disabled access point set? To reset to initial settings: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More. 2. Tap Mobile networks > Access Point Names. 3. Tap > Reset to default. Issue: Battery level goes down quickly. Solution: Are you where signal is weak or have been out of service area for a long period? Calling where signal is weak or being out of service area uses a lot of Battery. Issue: Cannot install applications.
Top-Up Your Account Sign up for Auto Pay to keep your service working month after month. Or, you can buy Top-Up cards at thousands of retailers and add money to your account from your phone or by logging in at virginmobileusa.com. Auto Pay Auto Pay is the easiest way to keep your service working. Once you register your credit card, debit card or PayPal account, you can set it to automatically pay your monthly plan.
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Index 4G LTE, 77 About Phone, 140 About the User Guide, 2 Accessibility, 133 Accounts & Sync, 133 Activate This Device, 137 Activation and Service, 19 Add a Bookmark, 78 Add a Contact, 62 Add a VPN Connection, 117 Add Another Exchange Account, 75 Add Another Google (Gmail) Account, 75 Add Folders to the Home Screen, 46 Add Widgets to the Home Screen, 46 Additional Clock Features, 104 Airplane Mode, 26, 114 Answer Phone Calls, 50 Anti-Theft Guide, 144 Applications, 24 Apps, 122, 138 Archive Gmail Threads, 73
Google Play Music Screen Layout, 109 Google Play Store, 33 Google Search, 101 Google Search Options, 101 Google Services, 135 Hangouts, 81 Home Screen, 22, 125 Home Screen Basics, 41 Home Screen Layout, 41 Home touch button combination, 128 Hotspot, 86 Import Contacts, 65 In-Call Screen Layout and Operations, 51 Insert microSD Card, 12 Insert the Battery, 5 Install the Facebook App on Your Phone, 80 Install the Twitter App on Your Phone, 81 Interval Shot, 95 Language & Keyboard, 132 Listen to Multiple Voice
Top-Up Your Account, 144 Touchscreen Keyboards, 27 Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer, 83 Troubleshooting, 142 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network, 84 Turn Your Phone On and Off, 15 Tweet on Twitter, 81 Twitter, 81 Uninstall an App, 35 Uninstalled Apps, 107 Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature, 37 Unmount the microSD Card, 14 Update an App, 35 Update Your Phone, 37 Update Your Phone Software, 38 Update Your PRL, 40 Update Your Profile, 40 Use Facebook, 80 Use Gmail Label
