User Guide [UG template version 16a] [vgm_lg_Stylo 2_ug_en_070217_d2]
Table of Contents Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................. 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2 About the User Guide ................................................................................................................... 2 Set Up Your Phone .....................
Enter Text.................................................................................................................................... 28 Touchscreen Keyboards ..................................................................................................... 28 QWERTY Keyboard ............................................................................................................ 29 Phone Keyboard ................................................................................................
Call Using the Phone Dialer ................................................................................................ 50 Call Emergency Numbers ................................................................................................... 51 Answer Phone Calls............................................................................................................ 52 In-Call Screen Layout and Operations................................................................................
Text and MMS Options ....................................................................................................... 75 Gmail ........................................................................................................................................... 76 Create and Send a Gmail Message.................................................................................... 77 Check Received Gmail Messages ......................................................................................
Twitter ......................................................................................................................................... 90 Install the Twitter App on Your Phone ................................................................................ 91 Tweet on Twitter ................................................................................................................. 91 Hangouts ..................................................................................................
Edit Pictures .............................................................................................................................. 107 Share Pictures and Videos ....................................................................................................... 108 Send Pictures or Videos by Email .................................................................................... 108 Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message .............................................................
Google Play Music Screen Layout .................................................................................... 123 Create Playlists in Google Play Music .............................................................................. 124 Music Player.............................................................................................................................. 125 YouTube........................................................................................................................
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................ 141 Home Screen ............................................................................................................................ 142 Lock Screen .............................................................................................................................. 143 Theme ........................................................................
Virgin Mobile Account Information and Help ............................................................................. 161 Manage Your Account ...................................................................................................... 161 Top-Up Your Account ....................................................................................................... 162 Anti-Theft Guide ...................................................................................................................
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 Stylo 2. 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. 3.
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 14.5 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 other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. 3.
2. Insert the large end of the micro USB cord into an external USB port on your computer. 3. After charging, remove the micro USB cable from both the phone and the computer. Nano SIM Card The Nano SIM card is an IC (Integrated Circuit) card containing phone number and other customer information. Handling the Nano SIM Card Keep the following in mind when handling a Nano SIM card. ● Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting Nano SIM card in another-brand IC card reader, etc.
● Always power off the phone before inserting/removing a Nano SIM card. Insert Nano SIM Card Follow these instructions to insert a Nano SIM card. Remember to power off your phone before inserting a Nano SIM card. 1. 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 is not responsible for damages from data that is lost or changed. Reading/Writing Data: Never power off or remove the battery while reading or writing data. Handling microSD card: Use/store microSD cards away from the reach of infants. May cause choking if swallowed.
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. 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. 3. Tap . 4. Remove the back cover.
5. Slide the microSD card out of the slot to remove it. 6. Attach the back cover. Format microSD Card When you insert 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. 3. Tap SD card. 4. Tap > Storage settings. 5. Tap Format > FORMAT. All data on the microSD card is erased, and the card is formatted for use on your phone.
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 document – 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 – 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.
■ 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 > Gallery . Applications The following is a listing of the default applications available on your phone. Launch Applications All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the home screen. 1. Tap . The home screen opens.
2. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application. The application opens. Preinstalled Apps The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone. App Function/Service Google Calendar Camera Chrome Access the Google applications. Launches the Calendar application that can sync to either your Google ® or Outlook work calendar. Events can only be synched to a managed account. Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras.
Gallery Management Messaging Phone Play Store QuickMemo+ LG SmartWorld Displays a Gallery of camera images and video saved on your phone. Access power and storage space management apps. Provides access to your text and multimedia messages. Access the dial pad to make calls. Browse, search for, and download applications from the Google Play Store app. Allows you to take screen shots and write a memo using the images. Launches the LG SmartWorld app.
● To stop the Multi-Window feature, touch and hold . Note: The Multi-Window feature is not supported by some apps, including downloaded apps. Overview screen The Overview screen provides a preview of your recently-used apps. To view the list of recently-used apps, tap ■ on the Home touch buttons. Touch and hold an app and drag it to the top of the screen to start the app with the Multi-Window feature. You can also tap at the top of each app preview.
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 > TURN ON. 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. Your phone’s wireless connection features are now restored. Tip: You can also turn off airplane mode through the status bar menu.
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.
Split Keyboard Using Gesture The split keyboard feature allows you to use both hands to type while in landscape view. Each half of the keyboard withdraws to the left and right of the screen. Place both thumbs on the keyboard and slide them outwards in opposite directions. To change the keyboard height: 1. Tap > Keyboard height and layout > Keyboard height. 2. Drag the blue bar to adjust the keyboard height.
To change the bottom row keys: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Language & keyboard > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > QWERTY keyboard layout. 2. Drag to add or delete keys or change the order. To change to another character on the visible key, tap the key and choose the desired character that you want displayed. Note: This function does not support some languages.
Create a Google Account Using Your Phone 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT. 2. Tap Google and then tap Or create a new account. 3. Follow the prompts to set up your account. Tap NEXT to proceed between steps, which may include: Enter your First name and Last name. Enter a desired Username. Enter and reenter a password. Create a security question and answer, enter a secondary email address to help you recover your password if you ever lose it.
Sign into Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account. 1. Tap > Tools Google. > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT > 2. Enter a Google Account and tap NEXT. Note: If you do not already have a Google Account, tap Or create a new account and follow the onscreen prompts to create your new account. 3. Enter your Password and tap NEXT. 4.
2. Browse for an application. Once you have decided on one, tap it to view its details. 3. Read the application descriptions and comments. 4. Tap INSTALL (for free applications) or the price button (for paid applications). Warning: Use caution with applications which request access to any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of data usage times. 5. Check the progress of the current download by opening the Notifications Panel. 6.
The app update is downloaded and installed. Set Automatic App Updates 1. Tap > Play Store 2. Tap > Settings. . 3. Tap Auto-update apps and select an option. The app is set to update automatically whenever an update becomes available (depending on your settings). Note: Automatic updates are unavailable for some apps. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1. Tap 2. Tap > Play Store . > My apps & games. 3.
Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Display Settings. Turn the Screen On and Unlock It 1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock Button. The lock screen appears. 2. Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock it. The screen is unlocked. If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the password or PIN. See Select Screen Lock.
4. Use the 2x2 grid to create a sequence of knocks (or taps) to set your knock code. 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 > General tab > System updates menu.
Back Up All Data Prior to Update To back up your Gmail information: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap the Auto-sync data option to enable the feature. If the Auto-sync option is on, email, Calendar and Contacts automatically synchronize whenever a change is made. If the Auto-sync option is off, tap the sync icon within the account field to reveal the account’s synchronization settings screen. 3.
4. Follow the onscreen instructions. Note: Your Google app purchases are reloaded remotely and can be re-installed after the update is applied. As an added precaution, to preserve any data on your microSD card, please unmount it from your phone prior to starting the update process. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Storage > . Update Your Phone’s Software Once you have backed up all your data, use the Update now option to update your phone’s software. 1.
Update Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > System updates > Update PRL. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. The phone will download and install the PRL update and you will see a confirmation when complete.
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 email New Gmail New text or MMS message New Hangout message Event USB connection Your Phone's Home Screen 45
Warning 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.
Notification Panel Layout The notification panel gives you access both to notifications and the quick settings menu. Customize the Home Screen Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or remove shortcuts, widgets, and folders from the home screen. Operations for Rearranging the Home Screen ● Moving Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to the desired location.
The wallpaper is set. Note: If you select Gallery, you will need to select an album and a picture. Once selected, use the crop tool to resize and position the image and then tap OK. Note: If you select Live Wallpapers, before you tap Set wallpaper, you can tap Settings to select custom animation settings, etc., for the live wallpaper. Add Widgets to the Home Screen You can add widgets to your phone’s home screen. Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a home screen.
Making Connections The following set of topics will cover your phone’s ability to help you make connections, from phone calls and maintaining contacts, to text messages, email, Internet, and international services.
Phone Calls and Voicemail The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, set up and manage contacts, and more. Place and Answer Calls The following topics describe how to directly dial calls, how to answer incoming calls, and how to use the in-call screen options. Adjust In-Call Volume ■ Adjusting Call Volume: Press the Volume Buttons during the call. Troubleshooting Issue: Difficulty during call.
1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dialpad and tap . If you enter a wrong number, tap To erase the entire number, touch and hold You can open other applications during a call. The call is underway. Press the Volume Up/Down Buttons to adjust the call volume. Use the on-screen buttons to add another call, put a call on hold, to use the speakerphone, and for other options, as described in In-Call Screen Layout and Operations. 3.
To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Lock and Unlock Your Screen. 2. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 3. Tap . As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed. Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E 9-1-1 emergency location services where available.
Reject an Incoming Call ■ When a call arrives, drag in any direction to reject it. 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.
● 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. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume buttons.) Deactivate the speaker to use the phone’s earpiece.
Call from Call Logs The Call logs list lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers. 1. Tap > Phone to display the phone app. 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.
Set Up Visual Voicemail Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same procedures as setting up traditional voicemail. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Voicemail. 1. Tap > Voicemail . You’ll see a Welcome to Visual Voicemail screen. 2.
Important: Voicemail passcode – It is strongly recommended 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. Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review. 1. Tap > Voicemail . You will see the voicemail inbox. 2. Tap a message to review it.
1. Tap > Voicemail . 2. From this initial screen, you can: Tap Tap to access New Voice SMS, New Avatar message, Search, Upgrade to Premium, Store, Help, and Settings. to view the voicemail messages in other folder: Inbox, Sent, Archive, and Trash. 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: .
• Transcriptions displayed to transcribe Voicemails from voice to text. • Enable/Disable Free Trials to opt in or out of future free trials. • 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.
1. Tap > Phone 2. Tap > Dial tab . . 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).
Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding. Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded. 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 .
Digit filter under Call blocking & Decline with message Block calls based on the starting or ending digits in their number. Private numbers under Call blocking & Decline with message You can set call rejections from a private number. End calls with the Power key under Answer and end calls You can set the phone to end calls with the Power/Lock Button. Auto answer under Answer and end calls Allows you to set the time before a connected hands-free device automatically answers an incoming call.
Hearing aids under More Tap to turn on hearing aid compatibility. Use the Call Settings Menu 1. Tap > Phone . The phone app opens. 2. Tap > Call settings. The call settings menu appears. 3. Configure your options. Tap a menu item to display its options. Select your options and follow the prompts to set them. Your call settings options are set.
Warning: 9-1-1 Emergency Calling – It is recommended that TTY users make emergency calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS), analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 9-1-1 may be corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering some communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related to TTY equipment or software used by PSAPs.
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your friends from compatible social networking applications. Contacts Cautions Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery is removed for a long period or left uncharged.
1. Tap > Phone . 2. Enter a phone number. 3. To add the number to an existing contact, tap Update contact. To add a new contact, tap Create contact. For an existing contact, tap the contact name and select a number type for the new number. For a new contact, enter the name and any additional information. 4. Tap SAVE. The contact is added. View Contacts View a contact’s details by displaying a contact entry. 1. Tap Contacts > Contacts .
2. Tap a contact to view its details. Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration shows your Contacts app layout and describes the various features. Item Description Groups tab Show contact groups. Contacts tab Show all contacts. Contact Tap to show a contact’s details.
Image Tap to show a thumbnail of the contact entry. Tap an icon to place a call, send a message, etc. Search Search contacts. Index Browse contacts by letter. Add new Add a new contact. 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.
2. Tap > Share. 3. Tap the contacts you want to share, then tap SHARE. 4. Choose the method for sending. Import Contacts You can import contacts from your internal storage directly to your Contacts application. 1. Copy the vCard files to your phone from your computer. 2. Tap > Contacts . 3. Tap > Manage contacts > Import. 4. Select where to import from and save to, then tap OK. 5. Tap the files you wish to import and tap IMPORT and IMPORT to confirm.
Messaging With wireless service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, text and multimedia messaging. Text and Multimedia Messaging With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and other messaging-ready phones. When you receive a new message, you will be notified by your phone.
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with the contents such as images, videos, etc. Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for multimedia messaging. Compose Multimedia Messages 1. Tap > Messaging 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.
Note: To remove or replace a picture or an audio attachment, on the Compose screen, tap attachment. next to the 7. When you are finished creating your new MMS message, tap Send MMS. Create a Slideshow In a multimedia message, you can add slides, each containing a picture, video, or audio. 1. In the multimedia message you’re composing, tap > Slide to add space for a new slide. 2. Tap the space for the slide. 3.
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.
3. While viewing a message, tap the text field and type your reply message. 4. Once completed, tap Send or Send MMS. To return to the All messages screen from a text message thread, tap . Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, touch and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap Details. Note: If a message contains a link to a web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the web browser.
3. When prompted to confirm, tap DELETE. View Contact Information from a Message When you have received a message from someone in your stored contacts, you can tap the contact’s photo or icon in the message thread to open a menu of options. Depending on the stored contact information, you can view the contact details, place a phone call, send an email message to the contact, and more.
• Message reassembly: Enable this option so that multi-segment messages can be reassembled and shown as a single message. Each segment will still count toward your usage. Multimedia messages • Group Messaging: Enable this option to send a single message as a multimedia message when there are multiple recipients. • Auto-retrieve: Enable this option to automatically retrieve the entire content of your multimedia message.
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.
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. Forwarding Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap recipient and an additional message, and tap Send > Forward, enter a .
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 thread is now hidden.
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 > Account & 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. 4. After your phone connects with the Google servers, select the items you would like to sync with your phone and then tap Sync now. 5. Tap Finish setup.
Account settings: Inbox type, Inbox categories, Notifications, Inbox sound & vibrate, Signature, Vacation responder, Sync Gmail, Days of mail to sync, Manage labels, Download attachments, and Images. Note: Available settings are subject to change. Email Use the Email application to send and receive emails from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP, or access your Exchange account for your corporate email needs.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings Email > Yahoo or Other. > General tab > Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT > 2. Enter the EMAIL ADDRESS and PASSWORD for the email account and then tap NEXT. Tapping NEXT prompts your phone to attempt a "regular" email setup and test the incoming and outgoing servers. If you have custom settings you need to configure, tap MANUAL SETUP and enter your settings. These may include mail type, user name, password, server, security type, etc. 3.
Your corporate email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account. Compose and Send an Email Message Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to email messages. 1. Tap > Email . 2. From the Inbox, tap . 3. Enter the recipient’s email address in the To field. You can add as many message recipients as you want.
Options when Reviewing Email Messages ● Resetting Mail as Unread: Tap then tap MARK AS UNREAD. ● Deleting Email: Tap tap DELETE. . Tap the check box on the left side of a read message and . Tap the check box on the left side of a message or messages and then Delete an Email Account You can delete an email account from your phone if you no longer wish to receive messages for the account on your phone. 1. Tap > Email . The email inbox opens. 2. Tap > Settings. 3. Tap > Remove account. 4.
3. If the option is available, turn on each option you want the phone to automatically synchronize. If you want to manually synchronize, tap > Sync now. Sort Email Messages 1. From the inbox, tap > Sort by. 2. Select from the options to sort email messages. Delete an Email Message 1. From the inbox, touch and hold the message you want to delete. 2. On the options menu, tap DELETE. Delete Multiple Email Messages 1. From the inbox, touch and hold each message you want to delete. 2. Tap DELETE.
Email sync period: Choose how many days of email you want to sync. Message size limit: Allows you to set the size limit for messages. Message format: Select the format you want to view email messages in. Auto-download attachments: Allows you to download attachments for new emails while connected to Wi-Fi. Always Cc/Bcc me: Allows you to copy yourself to emails sent out. Auto-resend times: Set the number of tries to resend a failed email message.
Internet and Social Networking The following topics describe how to connect to and use the Internet on your phone, and how to access popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Hangouts. Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks) The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone.
Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Icon Status Network (full signal): The number of bars indicate the strength of the signal. More bars mean a better signal. Enhanced 4G LTE data service: Your phone is connected to the 4G enhanced LTE network. 3G (data service): Your phone is connected to the 3G network.
2. Navigate to the Web page you want to bookmark, and tap > . The Web page is added to bookmarks. Bookmark Options ● Editing Bookmarks: From the browser, tap > Bookmarks > > Edit > edit the favorite > . ● Deleting Bookmarks: From the browser, tap > Bookmarks > > Delete. View Browser History Use the browser menu options to view your browsing history. 1. Tap > Chrome . The browser opens. 2. Tap > History. The browser history window opens. 3. Tap an entry to open the Web page.
Facebook Post updates, read what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins, and more with on-the-go Facebook access. Install the Facebook App on Your Phone Before you use Facebook on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play store app. 1. Tap > Facebook . 2. Tap INSTALL (or UPDATE). The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 3. When the download has completed, tap OPEN. Tap > Facebook .
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 (or UPDATE). The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 5. When the download has completed, tap OPEN. Tap > Twitter. Tweet on Twitter Read Twitter feeds, follow your friends, and tweet your own updates right from your phone.
– 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, IR connectivity, 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 Tap to change USB options 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. 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: Pair your phone with the other device via Bluetooth. Tip: For additional support with tethering, tap Help from the tethering menu.
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.
Note: Make sure that File sharing is turned on in the notification panel of both the device and the target device. Sending Files to Another Device 1. Select a file and tap tapping Beam. > SmartShare Beam. You can also share multiple files at once by from the file list, selecting the desired files, then tapping SHARE > SmartShare When the search permit confirmation window appears, tap OK. 2. Select a device from the list of nearby devices that support SmartShare Beam.
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. ● 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. ● Mode to select the mode from: Auto, Panorama.
SD card: Menu displayed if you have inserted an SD card. Set the storage location for your videos or pictures. 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. Learn More About Your Phone's Camera For an overview of your phone's camera and its features, you can access more information through the phone's settings menu. 1. Tap > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears.
2. Frame your subject on the screen. 3. Tap . Your picture will be automatically saved to the Gallery. Record Videos Record high-quality videos using your phone’s 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 5. Tap 6. Tap to take pictures while recording video. to pause recording video. You can resume recording again tapping . to stop recording.
Note: To use this function, make sure that is selected under camera options. Taking Photos Automatically When you switch to the front camera, the front camera detects your face and takes a selfie automatically. Note: To use this function, make sure that is selected under camera options. View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied onto your storage card or phone memory.
After selecting an album from the Albums tab, you can browse through the pictures and videos of that album. Tap a picture or video to view it in full screen. By default, the pictures and videos in an album are displayed in grid view. Note: When viewing pictures, you can touch and hold on a picture or video to open a selection menu and choose what to do with the picture or video.
The cropped picture is saved in the album as a copy. The original picture remains unedited. Share Pictures and Videos The Gallery application lets you send pictures and videos using email or multimedia messages. You can share pictures on your social networks (such as Facebook, Flickr, and Twitter) and share videos on YouTube. You can also send them to another phone or your computer using Bluetooth.
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 Messaging. 5. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the message. For more information about sending multimedia messages, see Send a Multimedia Message (MMS). Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several pictures, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. Tap > Gallery .
4. Tap Share 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. For confirmation, check the status bar for the upload information. Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube™. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone. 1. Tap > Gallery . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera).
Set Camera Functions You can configure your camera’s settings to fit any situation and event. 1. Tap > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap . The camera settings menu opens. 3. Select your desired settings. The settings are applied. Items that can be set differ depending on the camera type in use.
Productivity The following topics detail many of your phone’s tools and features such as maps and navigation, calendar, clock, social networking apps, music, memos, and more. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your calendar stays in sync with Microsoft Exchange calendar or Google calendar.
• You can create multiple Google Calendars only in Google Calendar on the Web. After creating them in Google Calendar on the Web, you’ll be able to see them in the Calendar application on your phone. For more information about creating and managing multiple Google Calendars, visit the Google website: calendar.google.com. If you have synchronized your phone with an Microsoft Exchange account on your computer, you can also select these calendars.
To confirm your sync settings, tap the account name and make sure the Calendar switch is on. Tap 2. Tap to return to the sync menu. > Sync now. Note: If Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync doesn’t appear under the Accounts heading in the Settings menu, you do not have an Exchange ActiveSync account configured on the phone. For information about adding an account, see Add an Exchange Account.
1. Tap > Play Store . 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 enable this option if desired, which requires you to wake up enough to solve a simple puzzle to dismiss the alarm. 12.
Tap to pause 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 pause 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 Gallery 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 > Gallery and select the Capture+ album.
File Manager launches. Follow 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 > Voice Recorder . To save the location details of recording, tap Location. To add an event, tap Event and add an event to the date you want. 2.
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 title/Artist Displays music title and artist (if available). Repeat/Play next Repeat the current song or play the next song queued. Elapsed time Amount of time the song has been playing. Rate (thumbs up/thumbs down) Rate the current song. Previous song Play the previous song. Play/Pause Play or pause the current song. Next song Play the next song.
Music list View the current playlist or queue. 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.
Music Player You can play music and set as ringtone. 1. Tap > Tools > Music . 2. You can select music tracks from the following tabs: Songs: To browse through your downloaded music library. Albums: To display your music library sorted by album. Artists: To display your music library sorted by artist. Genres: To display your music library sorted by genre. 3. Tap to see the additional options. Favorites: To display your music library sorted by favorites.
2. Touch and hold a song you’d like to use as your new ringtone. A context menu is displayed. 3. Tap Set as ringtone and select Phone ringtone to set it as the default ringtone or Caller ringtones to set it as a ringtone for a specific contact. 4. Confirm the song has been successfully assigned by navigating to your phone's ringtone menu. Tip: To modify Ringtones, open the Contact entry and check the Ringtone field or tap Settings > Tools > > Sound tab > Ringtone.
Settings The following set of topics will cover your phone’s settings menus and options. For an overview of the settings menu, see Networks Settings Overview, Sound Settings Overview, Display Settings Overview, General Settings Overview.
Basic Settings Tap > Tools > Settings to access your phone’s settings menu. Access Settings 1. Tap > Tools > Settings . The settings menu opens. 2. Select categories and then select your settings options. Settings are made and applied. Tip: You can also access settings from the notification panel. Pull down the status bar and tap Settings .
Networks Settings This group of settings lets you control 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.
Media Server Share media content with nearby DLNA-compatible devices. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > Share & connect. 2. Tap Media server > Content sharing to allow nearby devices to access your content. LG AirDrive Connect to your PC to manage your phone. Download LG Bridge from the LG Electronics website on your PC before use. When you sign in to the same LG Account on your phone and PC, you can use the LG AirDrive function. 1. Log in to the same LG account on a mobile devices and a PC.
4G Settings View your 4G network provider and IP address. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks. 2. Tap the 4G settings to check Network operator and IP address. Network Mode Choose your preferred network mode. 1. Tap > Tools mode. > Settings > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks > Network 2. Choose from the following options: Tap Automatic to turn on the Automatic radio band. Tap LTE/CDMA to turn on the LTE/CDMA radio band.
Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint Network, your call will be dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the network. Check for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive a notification of new voicemail messages on your phone.
To place roaming calls with Call alerts on: 1. Tap > Phone . 2. Enter 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and tap . To answer incoming roaming calls with Call alerts on: 1. Swipe apply. in any direction. A message will be displayed notifying you that roaming charges will 2. Tap YES. Data Roam Guard Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your phone may be able to access data services while roaming on certain digital systems.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Security. 2. Tap Certificate management > Install from storage for desired certificates. You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this. Add a VPN Connection Use the Wireless & networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More > VPN. 2. Tap Basic VPN > Add Basic VPN or LG VPN > Add LG VPN.
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 Vibrate 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 Google Play Music App. Ringtone ID Allows you to 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.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap More > Notification sound. 3. Tap a sound to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the sound, tap OK. If not, select another sound or tap CANCEL. Vibrate on Tap Vibrate when tapping the Home touch buttons and during other UI interactions. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap More > Vibrate on tap. 3. Tap the switch to turn on the feature.
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. Theme Choose the desired theme. Home touch buttons Configure options for your home touch buttons.
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), or Home & app drawer (provides separate layout for the Home screen and apps list). Wallpaper Choose the desired wallpaper for the home screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2.
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. Select Screen Lock You can increase your phone's security by setting up a knock-code, pattern, PIN, or Password.
Smart Lock Allows you to set when to automatically unlock the phone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Smart Lock. Note: If you use this function, set a screen lock first. Wallpaper Select the wallpaper to display for your lock screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Wallpaper. 3. Select Gallery or Wallpaper gallery. 4. Select the desired wallpaper and tap SAVE or SET WALLPAPER. Clock Choose the position of the clock on the lock screen. 1.
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. 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 > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Lock timer. 3. Tap the desired time.
To select the color of your home touch buttons: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home touch buttons > Color. 3. Tap the desired color theme from the list. 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.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Comfort view. 3. Tap the switch to use comfort view and select the blue light filter. 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.
Mini View Turn on this menu to shrink the screen for use with one hand by swiping left or right across the Home touch buttons. Motion Sensor Calibration Improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor.
General Settings The following topics detail your phone's general settings, including Language & keyboard, Location, Accounts & sync, 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.
Apps View details about the applications installed on your phone, manage their data, force them to stop, and set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you obtain from websites and email. 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 General tab. 3. Set your general options.
Reverse Buttons Reverse the mouse buttons to use the primary button on the right side. Location The Location settings menu allows you to enable location service. Your phone determines your approximate location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Location. Mode: Select a method to provide your location information. RECENT LOCATION REQUEST: View apps that recently requested location information. Camera: Tag photos or videos with locations.
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. Font size: Tap to set the size of the text. Bold text: Tap to set bold text.
Motor & Cognition The Motor & cognition setting allows you to configure physical and motor options. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Accessibility > Motor & cognition. 2. Set your preferred options. Touch assistant: Provide a touch board with easy use for general buttons or gestures to access in short. Tap the Touch assistant icon to access the Power Button, Home Button, Volume Down Button, Volume Up Button, and the Next button (Screen capture, Accessibility, Pinch).
2. Tap Switch Access to control your device using configurable key combinations. Shortcut Keys Shortcuty keys provide quick access to apps by pressing the Volume Buttons twice when the screen is off or locked. Capture+: Press the Volume Up Button twice. Camera: Press the Volume Down Button twice. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Shortcut keys. Google Services Use Google Services to manage your Google apps and account settings. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Google services.
Credential Protection Displays the storage type for credentials. Certificate Management Allows you to manage the certificate. Trust Agents View or deactivate Trust agents. Screen Pin This feature allows you to lock your device so that the current user can only access the pinned app. This is useful for users with children. Usage Access Allows you to set access to App usage.
Battery & Power Saving The Battery menu lets you show any battery information and configure options. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Battery & power saving. Tap Battery usage to display the apps that use the most battery power. Tap Battery percentage on status bar to display the battery percentage indicator on the status bar. Tap Battery saver to set the Battery saver feature on or off and select which functions are changed when the feature is activated.
To force applications to stop: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Apps. 2. Find the application to force stop and tap the application. 3. Tap Force stop. 4. Read the disclaimer and tap OK. To uninstall a downloaded application: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Apps. 2. Find the application you want to uninstall and tap it. 3. Tap Uninstall. 4. Read the disclaimer and tap OK.
Factory Data Reset Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including personal data from phone storage, information about your Google Account, any other accounts, your system and application settings, and any downloaded applications. After resetting the phone, the next time you turn on the phone, you‘re prompted to reenter the same kind of information as when you first started the phone. See Activation and Service. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Backup & reset. 2.
Getting Help The following set of topics will cover phone specifications and how to contact Virgin and manage your wireless service.
For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your phone, including troubleshooting, account information, and customer service contact information. Troubleshooting Check the questions and answers below for troubleshooting solutions for common phone issues. Check Here First Question: Phone freezes/operation is unstable. Answer: 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.
2. Tap the Mobile data switch to turn it on. Answer 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. Question: Battery level goes down quickly. Answer: 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. Question: Cannot install applications.
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Index 4G LTE, 87 About Phone, 158 About the User Guide, 2 Accessibility, 151 Accounts & Sync, 151 Activate This Device, 156 Activation and Service, 19 Add a Bookmark, 88 Add a Contact, 65 Add a VPN Connection, 135 Add an Email Account, 81 Add an Event to the Calendar, 112 Add an Exchange Account, 82 Add Another Google (Gmail) Account, 80 Add Folders to the Home Screen, 48 Add Widgets to the Home Screen, 48 Additional Clock Features, 118 Airplane Mode, 27, 129 Answer Phone Calls, 52 Anti-Theft Guide, 162 App
Font Type, 146 Format microSD Card, 15 General Settings, 150 Gesture Shot, 105 Get Help with Google Play, 37 Gmail, 76 Gmail Settings, 80 Google Account, 33 Google Maps, 114 Google Play Music App, 122 Google Play Music Screen Layout, 123 Google Play Store, 35 Google Search, 115 Google Search Options, 115 Google Services, 154 Hangouts, 91 Home Screen, 22, 142 Home Screen Basics, 43 Home Screen Layout, 43 Home Touch Buttons, 145 Hotspot, 96 Import Contacts, 69 In-Call Screen Layout and Operations, 53 Insert m
Set Up Secure Credential Storage, 134 Share & Connect, 130 Share a Contact, 68 Share Pictures and Videos, 108 Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media, 109 Share Videos on YouTube, 110 Shortcut Keys, 154 Sign into Your Google Account, 35 Sound Profile, 137 Sound with Vibration, 138 Status Bar, 44 Status Bar and Notification Panel, 44 Storage, 155 Switch Cameras, 110 Switching between Gmail Accounts, 80 Sync Calendars, 113 Synchronize a Microsoft Exchange Calendar, 113 System Updates, 156
