User Guide [UG template version 16a] [spr_lg_G5_ug_en_031016_d4]
Table of Contents Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................. 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 2 About the User Guide ................................................................................................................... 2 Set Up Your Phone .....................
Tips for Editing Text ............................................................................................................ 27 Google Account .......................................................................................................................... 29 Create a Google Account ................................................................................................... 29 Sign into Your Google Account ................................................................................
Call from Call Logs .............................................................................................................. 50 Voicemail..................................................................................................................................... 50 Voicemail Setup .................................................................................................................. 50 Visual Voicemail Setup ...........................................................................
Use Gmail Labels ................................................................................................................ 73 Archive Gmail Threads ....................................................................................................... 73 Mute Gmail Threads ........................................................................................................... 74 Delete Gmail Threads ...................................................................................................
Hangouts ..................................................................................................................................... 86 Connectivity......................................................................................................................................... 88 Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer ................................................................ 88 Wi-Fi ..........................................................................................
Burst shot .................................................................................................................................. 103 Taking selfies ............................................................................................................................ 104 Gesture shot ..................................................................................................................... 104 Interval shot .........................................................................
Weather..................................................................................................................................... 120 File Manager ............................................................................................................................. 121 Voice Recorder ......................................................................................................................... 121 Recently uninstalled apps .........................................................
Add a VPN Connection ..................................................................................................... 138 Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN............................................................................. 138 Sound Settings .................................................................................................................................. 139 Sound Profile.........................................................................................................
Fingerprints & security .............................................................................................................. 155 Smart Settings .......................................................................................................................... 156 Date & Time .............................................................................................................................. 157 Storage & USB ..........................................................................
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 G5. 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. Grab the middle of the ejected module and pull it out from the device. 3. Hold the battery and module with both hands and separate them from one another in an outward arc (as indicated below) to disconnect the battery terminals. Note: This device is supplied with the battery inserted. When using the device for the first time, check the battery level and fully charge the battery before using the device if necessary. Inserting the battery 1.
Precautions when using the module ● Failure to follow the instructions provided in your User Guide may result in damage to your product or personal injury. ● When replacing the battery, take extra care to ensure that no foreign substance or water enters the device. ● Do not expose your device to moisture or hot and humid environments. ● Do not expose the inside of your device to water and do not insert foreign objects into the battery compartment.
Charge Using the AC Adapter 1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/USB port at the bottom of your phone. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. The indicator light illuminates when charging starts. The light goes off when the battery is fully charged. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. 4. After charging, disconnect the phone from the charger.
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.
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. Insert a microSD Card Follow these steps to insert an optional microSD card (not included). Make sure to power your phone off before inserting or removing a microSD card. 1. Gently insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray and then pull out the ejected tray. 2.
4. Gently insert the ejection pin into the hole on the card tray and then pull out the ejected tray. 5. Remove the microSD card from the tray. 6. Insert the card tray back into the slot. 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.
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, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. 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 Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
Activate on your phone: • Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation. • Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard. • Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process. To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for assistance.
• Improve location services - Allows apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks even when Wi-Fi is off. • Help improve your Android experience - Allows your device to send diagnostic and usage data to Google automatically. Tap Learn more for additional information. 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.
Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations. Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list. ■ From any screen, tap the Home key to display the home screen and the apps list. For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics.
■ 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 > Gallery .
The application opens. Apps List The apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your phone. The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone. App Function/Service 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. Launches the Camera. Launches the Chrome web browser.
Management Messaging Phone Play Store Quick Help QuickMemo+ Access power and storage space management apps. Provides access to your text and multimedia messages. Accesses the dial pad to make calls. Browse, search for, and download applications from the Google Play Store app. Allows you to get help information about different features. Allows you to take screen shots and write a memo using the images. LG Access the QuickRemote, LG Health, LG SmartWorld, QuickMemo+ applications.
Phone Number Follow the instructions below to display your phone’s wireless phone number. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap About phone. 3. Tap Status. You will see the number listed under My phone number. Airplane Mode Airplane mode turns off all functions that emit or receive signals, while leaving your phone on so you can use apps that don’t require a signal or data. To turn on airplane mode: 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to display the phone options menu. 2.
Enter Text You can type on your phone using one of the available touchscreen keyboards or Google voice typing. Touchscreen Keyboards Your phone offers you a choice of touchscreen keyboards for entering text. The keyboard appear automatically onscreen when you tap a text entry field, and they can be used in either portrait or landscape mode. The methods available include: ● Google Keyboard allows you to use a traditional QWERTY setup to enter text.
QWERTY Keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field.
Phone Keyboard When T9 is off, to enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen. For example, tap Basic Operations once for "a", twice for "b", or three times for "c".
Tips for Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, customizing the user dictionary, using predictive text, and more. To cut/copy and paste: 1. Touch and hold a word to highlight it. 2. Drag the blue highlight markers to highlight the text you want. – or – To select all the text, tap > SELECT ALL in the context menu. To cancel the selection, simply tap unselected text or empty area. 3.
To change the keyboard height: 1. 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. Google Account You will need a Google Account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Hangouts, and the Google Play applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information. These applications sync between your phone and your online Google Account. Google Account Cautions Be sure not to forget your Google Account ID or password.
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. On the Finish account screen, select your Web history and additional Google Play options. Enter the letters from the Authenticating screen. After your phone connects with the Google servers, select the items you would like to sync with your phone and then tap Sync now. 4. Tap Finish setup.
Installing Applications Many different kinds of applications can be installed on your phone from Google Play (provided by Google Inc.). Sprint is not responsible in any way for user-installed applications (quality, reliability, legality, fitness for a purpose, credibility, accuracy, etc.) or resulting malfunctions (viruses, etc.). Important: Our policies often do not apply to third-party applications.
2. Tap > My apps. 3. Tap the app to uninstall for a refund. The details screen for the app opens. 4. Tap Refund, and then tap Yes to confirm. Your app is uninstalled and the charge is canceled. Update an App Depending on your settings, many apps will update automatically, or you can update apps directly from the Play Store app. Update an App Directly 1. Tap > Play Store 2. Tap > My apps. . 3. Tap the app you want to update, and then tap UPDATE > CONTINUE.
Get Help with Google Play The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more about the app. 1. Tap 2. Tap > Play Store . > Help & Feedback. The Web browser will take you to the Google Play Help Web page, where you will find comprehensive, categorized information about Google Play. Lock and Unlock Your Screen Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it.
If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the password or PIN. See Select Screen Lock. Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks (or taps) on the screen. To activate the Knock Code feature: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap Select screen lock > Knock Code. 4.
Software Update Cautions During update: The phone cannot be used until the software update is complete. It may take time to update your phone’s software. Signal during update: Update your phone where signal reception is good, and do not change location during the update process. Make sure the battery is adequately charged before beginning an update. A weak signal or low battery during an update may cause the update to fail. An update failure may disable the phone.
3. Touch and hold on a portion of the text message from the string. The Message options context menu appears. Note: You can back up stored text messages by forwarding them to your own phone number. Open the messages after you have updated your firmware. 4. Tap Forward. 5. Enter your phone number and tap Send. To restore your Google apps following the update: 1. Tap 2. Tap > Play Store . > My apps > ALL tab. 3.
Confirm Your Current Phone Software 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > About phone. 2. Tap Software info. Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your phone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > System updates > Update profile. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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.
Widget Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works like as an onscreen application. Status Bar Shows device status information including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone features extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Swipe across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen.
Downloading Vibrate Network (full signal) Network (roaming) 4G LTE data service 3G (data service) Airplane mode 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 New Sprint Zone message Your Phone's Home Screen 40
Event USB connection 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.
Lock screen to set the wallpaper for your phone’s lock screen. Select from Wallpaper gallery or Gallery. 3. Select a wallpaper and tap OK, SET WALLPAPER or APPLY. 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.
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 Question: 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 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.
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.
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. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use.
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.
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. 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.
Tap Inbox to view the voicemail messages in other folder: Inbox, Trash, Archive, etc. Tap to access Search, Settings, Help. Tap to select multiple messages to delete, save, or mark as unread/read. Tap to compose a new avatar message. 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. • SMS delivery of Voice message to allow voice message delivery via SMS to recipients who do not have VoiceSMS capability always. 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.
Set Up Wi-Fi Calling 1. Tap > Tools > Settings 2. Tap Wi-Fi Calling > Networks tab. and follow the online prompts to set up Wi-Fi Calling. Wi-Fi Calling is set up. You will see in the status bar when Wi-Fi Calling is active, or Wi-Fi Calling is set up but you are not currently connected to a Wi-Fi network. if Tip: For more information about Wi-Fi Calling, visit this FAQ link at sprint.com/support. Enable or Disable Wi-Fi Calling 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > Wi-Fi Calling . 2.
Note: For those calls where you don’t want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing end the call. before placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you Conference Calling With conference calling, also known as 3-way calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 1. On the dial pad screen, enter a number and tap (or place a call from Log or Contacts).
3. Tap . You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation. Call Settings Your phone’s Call Settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application. Call Settings Options Use the Call Settings menu to adjust the following settings: Setting Description Decline with message under Decline and reject calls You can send out a simple text message when you want to ignore an incoming call and respond to the caller with a text instead.
Proximity Sensor under More When receiving and making calls, this sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch keypad by sensing when the phone is near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents the touch keypad from activating unintentionally during calls. TTY mode under More A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications phone that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone.
To turn TTY Mode on or off: 1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 2. Tap > Call settings > More > TTY mode. 3. Tap TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO to turn TTY mode on. – or – Tap TTY Off to turn TTY mode off. Your phone’s TTY mode is set. Note: When enabled, TTY mode may impair the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack.
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. 4. 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. 5. 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 Groups tab Show contact groups. Contacts tab Show all contacts. Contact Tap to show contact’s details. Image Tap to show thumbnail of 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.
5. Add or edit the information, and then tap SAVE. Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or postal address (such as Home, Work, etc.), tap the type to the right of the field. Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., tap on the right side of the entry field. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. Tap > Contacts . 2. Tap a contact to view its details. 3. 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 another messaging-ready phones. When you receive a new message, you will be notified by your phone.
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. Select a multimedia attachment type: Image: Opens the Gallery application. Use the on-screen navigation to select the picture you wish to send with the outgoing message. Take photo: Opens the Camera application.
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. To compose your slideshow, do any of the following: Add a picture: Tap Add a video: Tap > Video and select a video. (You cannot add both a picture and a video on the same slide.
A new message icon also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message. The Messages application icon (if shown on the home screen) also displays the number of new messages ■ . To open the message, pull down the status bar to open the notification panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. For information on reading and replying to messages see Manage Message Conversations.
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. 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.
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, phone or send an email message to the contact, and more. Text and MMS Options The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and multimedia messages including message limits, size settings, and notifications. 1.
• 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 multimedia message when there are multiple recipients. • Auto-retrieve: Enable this option to automatically retrieve the entire content of your multimedia message.
Gmail Cautions Gmail is handled as email from a PC. Restricting email from PCs on your phone prevents your phone from receiving Gmail. 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.
If you have two or more new Gmail messages, tapping the notification opens the Gmail inbox. 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.
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Archive . 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.
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap > Report spam. 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 > 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.
General settings: Gmail default action, Conversation view, Swipe actions, Sender image, Reply all, Auto-fit messages, Auto advance, Confirm before deleting, Confirm before archiving, and Confirm before sending. 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.
Add an Email Account from the Settings Menu You can also set up email accounts from the Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync menu. 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.
Client certificate: Tap to place a checkmark in the box, if your system requires certification. 4. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account. 5. Enter an account name and a display name and tap DONE to complete setup. Your corporate email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account. Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone.
Tip: Tap the account name at the top of the screen to switch to a different email account. Tip: You can also access new email messages from the notification panel. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel, and then tap an email notification. The email inbox will open and display the new email message. Options when Reviewing Email Messages ● Resetting Mail as Unread: Tap then tap MARK AS UNREAD. ● Deleting Email: Tap tap DELETE. .
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Microsoft Exchange, or Email, then select the account to reveal the account‘s synchronization settings screen. 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.
Sync schedule: Allows you to choose when to sync your email. Folders to sync: Select the folders you want to synchronize. 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.
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.
Find Your User Name You can find your user name through your phone's device menu. Update Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your services, you must then update the profile on 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.
Tip: For more information, from your computer, visit: google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/mobile/. Add a Bookmark Bookmark favorite sites using the browser menu options. 1. Tap > Chrome . The browser opens. 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.
1. Tap > Chrome . The browser opens. 2. Tap > Settings and customize your browser settings. Your browser settings are saved. 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. The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 3.
2. Tap STATUS and type an update, tap PHOTO and upload a picture from the gallery, tap CHECK IN to share your location, “Like” and comment on friends’ posts, and more. 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.
Chat with Friends 1. Tap > Google 2. Tap and choose the type of conversation you want to have. > Hangouts . 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, 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 USB PC connection window. 4. On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the My Computer menu) and open it. 5. If available, select a drive (SD card for microSD card or Internal storage for internal phone storage). 6.
Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the password again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings or you instruct the phone to forget the network. Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks.
4. Tap > Advanced Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct. 5. Tap a device with which to connect. If connected via Wi-Fi, you will see a confirmation. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Accept the connection on the other device. If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled. To stop a connection, tap the a device > OK. Hotspot Wi-Fi Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot.
Tethering Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB tethering, Wi-Fi hotspot or by Bluetooth. Important: Use of the Tethering feature requires an additional subscription. 1. Tap > Tools 2. Tap the switch > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering. to enable/disable the feature. USB tethering: Connect your phone to the target device with the supplied USB cable. Wi-Fi hotspot: Allows other devices to connect to your phone via Wi-Fi.
● Noise may be experienced with wireless calls and hands-free calls depending on the conditions. To enable Bluetooth: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth. 3. Tap the 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 16 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos and an 8 megapixel camera for wide angle pictures. 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.
Configuring camera options You can customize a variety of camera options to suit your preferences. On the camera screen, tap . Note: Available options vary depending on the selected camera mode. : Select an aspect ratio for photos or quality for videos. : Combines photos taken at different exposures into one optimal photo. : Apply film effects to photos. : Set the timer to automatically take photos after a specified period of time. : Take photos with voice commands.
• : Turn off Gesture View. / : Flip images. These options appear when using the front camera. • : Do not flip the image. • : Flip the image horizontally. Learn More About Your Phone's Camera For an overview of your phone's camera and its features, you can access more information through the phone's settings menu. 1. Tap > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap > , and scroll through the topics to learn more. Switching between cameras You can switch between the front and rear camera.
● Pinching fingers activates the wide-angle camera. Spreading fingers activates the general camera. ● Tap / to switch between the general and wide-angle camera. Wide-angle lens You can use the wide-angle lens to take photos of a range that is wider than the actual field of vision. This feature is useful when you take a photo or record a video of a landscape or a wide area from a narrow area. Note: See Switch to dual camera for details.
● File Format for Videos: File format for videos is MPEG4. 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.
Manual mode You can create photos featuring professional touch by using a variety of advanced features. Adjust the white balance, focus, brightness, ISO, shutter speed and other options. 1. On the camera screen, tap > . 2. Customize the desired camera options. 3. Tap . Saving in RAW file format You can compensate the images of photos by saving them in the RAW file format. While taking a photo, a DNG file is created along with the JPEG file.
Taking selfies You can use the front camera to view your face on the screen and take selfies. Note: When using the front camera, you can change in camera options how selfies are taken. See Configuring camera options for details. 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.
Taking auto-selfies You can use the face detection feature to take selfies easily and conveniently. You can set the device so that, when you look at the screen, the front camera detects your face and takes a selfie automatically. ● When the front camera detects your face, the frame turns white. Then if you stop moving, the frame turns blue and the front camera takes a photo. Note: Tap , then tap until appears to activate the auto-selfie function.
1. Tap > Gallery . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. To select another album, tap Back to return to the Albums tab. 3. 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.
Pictures and Videos: Options while Viewing ● Zoom In or Out on a Picture: Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom in or out on a picture. ● Viewing Videos: Use the onscreen controls to play, pause, or stop the video playback. 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.
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. Tap OK to apply the changes to the picture. The cropped picture is saved in the album as a copy. The original picture remains unedited.
1. Tap > Gallery . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the album that contains the pictures or videos you want to share. 4. Tap the picture or video you want to share. To select multiple items, tap include. 5. Tap Share while viewing an album. Then tap all the items you want to and then on the Share via menu, tap Messaging. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the message.
1. Tap > Gallery . The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the album that contains the pictures or videos you want to share. 4. Tap the picture or video you want to share. To select multiple items, tap include. 5. 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. 6. Follow the prompts to complete and post or share your pictures or videos.
Camera Settings You can adjust your camera’s settings using the icons on the main camera screen and the full camera settings menu. Switch Cameras Your phone lets you use different types of cameras depending on your settings and downloads. 1. Tap > Camera . The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap . The camera switches. 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 .
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.
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. View Calendar Events You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. To change the Calendar view, tap Day, Week, Month, Year or Agenda along the side. 1. Tap > Calendar . The Calendar app opens. 2.
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 > Voice Search . The Voice Search window opens. 2. Speak 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 switch on 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 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 > LG > QuickMemo+ and select the memo. To view the memo saved in your Gallery: ■ Tap > Gallery and select the Capture+ album.
File Manager View files stored on your phone. 1. Tap > Tools > File Manager . 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 .
Recently uninstalled apps You can view the uninstalled apps on the Home screen. You can also reinstall apps which were uninstalled within 24 hours from now. 1. Tap > Recently uninstalled apps . 2. Activate the desired function: Reinstall: Reinstall the selected app. : Remove the uninstalled apps permanently from the device. Note: Uninstalled apps are automatically removed from the device 24 hours after it was uninstalled.
Display your exercise log. Begin traking an exercise. Set various LG Health settings, including your profile and goals. Note: Health-related information provided by LG Health is designed for user convenience and cannot be used for purposes of disease prevention, treatment, diagnosis or other medical issues. Note: LG Health may vary or may not be available, depending on the country and the mobile service provider.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to make sure that the QuickRemote feature works properly on the device. Creating a universal remote control You can create a customized universal remote control by assigning remote control functions to your device. 1. Tap 2. Tap 3. Tap > LG > QuickRemote . to specify locations where you want to use the remote control. > Universal remote. 4. Enter a remote control name and tap OK. 5. Tap and hold the button you want, then drag it to the position you want. 6.
Entertainment and Activities The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR connectivity, and more. Music You can play audio files that are stored in your phone's storage. Copy audio files from your computer onto your phone before you open the Music application. The Music Player application supports audio files in numerous formats.
To listen to a song or playlist, tap it to begin playing. Play a Song 1. Tap > Tools > Music > Songs tab. 2. Select the song you want to play. Create a Playlist 1. Tap > Tools > Music 2. Tap > Add to playlist. . 3. Select the songs you want to add to the playlist and tap ADD. 4. Tap New playlist and enter a name. 5. Tap OK to save the playlist. Assign a Song as a Ringtone 1. Tap > Tools > Music > Songs tab. 2. Touch and hold a song you’d like to use as your new ringtone.
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. Tap the screen to pause or resume play while watching.
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. The table below outlines the top-level settings categories. 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. Share & connect Share data and media with other devices. Tethering Connect other devices to your phone's internet connection.
Google services Manage your Google apps and account settings. Fingerprints & security Set security options. Smart Settings Turn on/off, open or change something such as Wi-Fi, Music, Sound profile according to where you are or what you do. Date & time Set date and time options. Storage & USB Get memory information, etc. Battery & power saving Set battery saver and check battery usage status, etc. Memory Monitor the memory used on average and the memory used by apps in the device.
Networks Settings This group of settings lets you control your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, Mobile networks, and more. Access Networks Settings 1. Tap > Tools > Settings . 2. Tap Networks tab. 3. Set your networks options. Your networks settings are saved and applied.
Turn Mobile Data On or Off 1. Tap > Tools > Settings 2. Tap the Mobile data switch > Networks tab > Mobile data. to turn it on. – or – Tap the Mobile data switch to turn it off. Call Settings Your phone's Call settings menu lets you configure options. For details on your phone's Call settings, see Call Settings.
When you return to the Nationwide Sprint Network, voicemail notification will resume as normal. Roaming Mode Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts. Choose from two different settings on your dual-band phone to control your roaming experience. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > Roaming. 2. Tap Roaming mode to change the CDMA roaming mode.
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. You can set your phone to alert you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network and try to use data services such as messaging. Note: Data Roam Guard is turned on by default on your phone. To set your Data Roam Guard notification: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > Roaming > Roaming guard. 2.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings 2. Tap the Android Beam switch > Networks tab > Share & connect. to activate the feature. (NFC turns on automatically.) File Sharing Send and receive files with computers and LG devices. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > Share & connect > File Sharing. Media Server Share media content with nearby DLNA-compatible devices. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > Share & connect. 2.
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. 2. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > Share & connect > LG AirDrive. 3. Run the LG Bridge application on your PC and select LG AirDrive.
4G Settings Allows you to 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 Allows you to choose your preferred network mode. 1. Tap > Tools mode. > Settings > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks > Network 2. Choose from the following options: Tap Automatic to turn on the Automatic radio band. Tap LTE/CDMA to turn on the LTE/CDMA radio band.
You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your network administrator can tell you how to do this. Add a VPN Connection Use the Wireless & networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More > VPN. 2. Tap Basic VPN or LG VPN. Note: A screen lock is required to configure a VPN. 3. Configure the settings according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator. 4.
Sound Settings In the Sound settings menu, you can configure call and notification ringtones, audio volume, as well as some related settings. Access Sound Settings 1. Tap > Tools > Settings . 2. Tap Sound tab. 3. Set your sound options. Your sound settings are saved and applied. Sound Profile Set your phone's sound profile. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Sound profile. 3. Tap one of the three options.
Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume on the Home screen or Applications screen, or almost any screen by using the Volume Buttons on the back of your phone. In other applications such as Music, YouTube, spoken directions, and other audio, the Volume Buttons control the volume of the application. Ringtone The phone ringtones alert you of incoming calls. To select a ringtone for voice calls: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Ringtone. 3. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it.
Sound with Vibration Allows you to set the phone to vibrate accompanying the ringtone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap the Sound with vibration switch to turn on the feature. Vibrate Type Allows you to set a vibrate type for incoming calls, incoming messages and email, alarms, and calendar events. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Vibrate type. 3. Set each vibrate type to the desired option. 4. Tap OK.
3. Tap the desired apps. 4. Choose Block to show no notifications from the app or choose Priority to show notifications with priority on top of others and when Do not disturb set to Priority only. Notification LED Configure the notification flash options. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Notification LED. 3. To activate LED lights for notifications, tap the Notification LED switch . 4. Select the notification type(s) you want the LED to flash for.
3. Tap the switch next to a desired option to enable or disable the feature. Message/Call Voice Notifications To read out the incoming call and the message event automatically. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap More > Message/call voice notifications. 3. Tap Sound Settings to turn the feature on and set the desired options.
Display Settings Adjusting your phone's display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life. Access Display Settings 1. Tap > Tools > Settings . 2. Tap Display tab. 3. Set your display options. Your display settings are saved and applied. 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.
3. Tap the desired effect and then tap OK. Theme Choose the desired theme. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Theme. Sort Apps by Sort apps alphabetically by names on the Home screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 1. Tap Home screen > Sort apps by. 2. 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.
Lock Screen Lock screen menu lets you configure screen lock options. Select Screen Lock You can increase your phone's security by setting up a Knock Code, Pattern, PIN, or Password. When these features are enabled, tap your Knock Code, draw the correct unlock pattern, enter the PIN, or enter the password on the screen to unlock and regain access to the phone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Select screen lock. 3.
Note: If you use this function, set a screen lock first. Screen Swipe Effect Choose the desired screen swipe effect when you swipe the screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen swipe effect. 3. Tap Particle, Soda, Basic circle, or Vector circle. 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.
2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap Contact info for lost phone, then tap the Always on Lock screen switch to show owner information on the lock screen. 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.
3. Tap the switch next to the apps you want to hide the home touch buttons. Font Type Choose the desired font type. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Font type. 3. Tap a desired font type. Font Size Choose the desired font size. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Font size. 3. Tap a desired font size. Bold Text Choose whether the phone displays bold text. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap the Bold switch to set the bold text.
To display your signature instead of the current time, select Signature. Use Set signature to enter a signature and change the font. 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 > Display tab. 2. Tap the switch to automatically rotate the screen. – or – To disable the auto-rotate feature, tap the switch again.
General Settings This group of settings lets you configure general settings such as accounts & sync, cloud, location, etc. Access General Settings 1. Tap > Tools > Settings . 2. Tap General tab. 3. Set your general options. Your general settings are saved and applied. Language & keyboard Your phone's Language & keyboard settings let you select a language for the devices screens and menus, as well as manage a personal user dictionary.
Location Allows you to turn on location service. Your phone determines your approximate location using GPS, Wi-Fi 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.
To remove an account: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings 2. Select a cloud and tap > General tab > Cloud. > Remove account > OK. Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. Note: Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable. Vision The Vision setting allows you to configure the visual options. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Accessibility > Vision. 2.
Captions: Customize caption settings for those with hearing impairments. Notification LED: Turn on the LED light for incoming calls and notifications. Flash alerts: The flash will blink for incoming calls and notifications. Turn off all sounds: Activate to turn off all sounds. Audio type: Tap to change the sound to Mono or Stereo. Sound balance: To manually adjust the sound direction. Motor & Cognition The Motor & cognition setting allows you to configure physical and motor options.
Services The Services setting allows you to configure the service option. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Accessibility. 2. Tap Switch Access to control your device using configurable key combinations. Shortcut Key Shortcuty Key provides quick access to apps by pressing the Volume Buttons twice when the screen is off or locked. Capture+: Press the Volume Up Button twice. Camera: Press the Volume Down Button twice. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Shortcut key.
Phone Administrators Allows you to view or deactivate device administrators. Unknown Sources Allows installation of non-Play Store applications. Verify Apps Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm. Notification Access Set that apps can not read notifications. Storage Type Displays the storage type for credentials. Certificate Management Allows you to manage your secure certificates. ● Trusted credentials Shows system root CA certificates and user added CA certificates.
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). you can also mount/unmount the SD card and erase its contents. ■ Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Storage & USB. Battery & Power Saving The Battery menu lets you show any battery information and configure options. 1.
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.
LG Backup 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 use 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.
Getting Help The following set of topics will cover phone specifications and how to contact Sprint and manage your wireless service.
For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your device, such as account information. Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help. Sprint Account Passwords You will need to create passwords to protect access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to all your information.
● View available Sprint service plans and options. ● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers, and more. From Your Sprint Phone 1. Tap > > Dial tab. 2. Do any of the following: Tap questions. to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to other Tap to access the “Pay My Bill” section of Sprint Zone to make a payment. Tap to check minute usage and account balance.
Anti-Theft Guide You can set up your device to prevent other people from using it if it’s been reset to factory settings without your permission. For example, if your device is lost, stolen, or wiped, only someone with your Google account or screen lock information can use the device. All you need to make sure your device is protected is: ● Set a screen lock: If your device is lost or stolen but you have a screen lock set, the device can’t be erased using the Settings menu unless your screen is unlocked.
Type C-HDMI ● You may not need to connect the charger with Type C-HDMI adaptor to display the content of the screen. Connect the charger to reduce battery consumption. ● When you connect the device with Type C-HDMI adaptor or HDMI cable, you can view the UHD video on the TV, projector, or monitor. You need the UHD supporting adaptor and HDMI cable for UHD output. ● Copyright protected content (DRM/HDCP) may be limited depending on your output device.
Index 4G LTE, 82 About Phone, 159 About the User Guide, 2 Accessibility, 153 Accounts & Sync, 152 Activate This Device, 157 Activation and Service, 15 Add a Bookmark, 84 Add a Contact, 60 Add a VPN Connection, 138 Add an Email Account, 76 Add an Event to the Calendar, 112 Add an Exchange Account, 77 Add Another Google (Gmail) Account, 75 Add Folders to the Home Screen, 43 Add Widgets to the Home Screen, 43 Additional Clock Features, 118 Airplane mode, 131 Airplane Mode, 23 Always-on display, 149 Answer Phon
File Manager, 121 Find and Install an App, 31 Fingerprints & security, 155 Font Size, 149 Font Type, 149 Format microSD Card, 11 General Settings, 151 Gesture shot, 104 Gesture View, 105 Get Help with Google Play, 33 Getting started with LG Health, 122 Gmail, 71 Gmail Settings, 75 Google Account, 29 Google Maps, 114 Google Play Music, 125 Google Play Store, 30 Google Search, 115 Google Services, 155 Hangouts, 86 Home Screen, 144 Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List, 18 Home Screen Basics, 38 Home Screen
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth, 109 Sending or receiving files, 95 Set Alarms, 117 Set Camera Functions, 111 Set Up an Email Account, 76 Set Up Secure Credential Storage, 137 Share & Connect, 134 Share a Contact, 63 Share Pictures and Videos, 108 Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media, 109 Share Videos on YouTube, 110 Shortcut Key, 155 Sign into Your Google Account, 30 Simple mode, 102 Smart Cleaning, 157 Smart Settings, 156 Sound Profile, 139 Sound with Vibration, 141 Sprint
