Table of Contents Get Started Your Phone at a Glance Set Up Your Phone Install the Battery Charge your Battery Activation and Service Activate Your Phone Complete the Setup Screens Set Up Voicemail Phone Basics Your Phone's Layout Turn Your Phone On and Off Turn Your Screen On and Off Touchscreen Navigation Lock and Unlock Your Phone Your Home Screen Home Screen Overview Customize Your Home Screen Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen Change the Phone's Wallpaper Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen Access Recently-Used Applications Home Screen Clean View Quick Access Change the Screen Orientation Status Bar Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard Phone Calls Make Phone Calls Call Using the Phone Dialer Call from Call Logs Call from Contacts Call Using a Speed Dial Number...
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Call a Number in a Text Message or Email Message Call Emergency Numbers Receive Phone Calls Voicemail Voicemail Setup Voicemail Notification Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages Visual Voicemail Set Up Visual Voicemail Review Visual Voicemail Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages Visual Voicemail Options Configure Visual Voicemail Settings Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu Phone Call Options In-call Options Caller ID Call Waiting Conference Calling Call Forwarding Set Up Speed Dialing Call Logs Call Settings Voicemail Settings Call Reject TTY Mode Contacts Get Started with Contacts Access Contacts The Contacts List Contacts List Options Add a Contact Save a Phone Number Edit a Contact Entry Communicate with Your Contacts Import, Export, and Share Contacts...
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Import Contacts From Your Internal Storage Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage Share a Contact Join and Separate Contacts Accounts and Messaging Gmail / Google Create a Google Account Sign In to Your Google Account Access Gmail Send a Gmail Message Read and Reply to Gmail Messages Email Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) Corporate Email (Outlook) Open Email Create and Send Email Reply to or Delete an Email Message Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings Text and Multimedia Messaging Send a Text Message Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) Save and Resume a Draft Message New Messages Notification Manage Message Conversations Text and Multimedia Message Options Social Networking Accounts Facebook Google Hangouts Apps and Entertainment Google Play Store Find and Install an App Create a Google Wallet Account Request a Refund for a Paid App Open an Installed App Uninstall an App Get Help with Google Play Navigation...
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Google Maps Music Google Play Music App Web and Data Connect Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network Add a Wi-Fi Network To Access Additional Wi-Fi Options Wi-Fi Direct Data Services General Information (3G and 4G LTE Networks) 4G Spark LTE Your User Name Launch a Web Connection Data Connection Status and Indicators Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Set Up Secure Credential Storage Add a VPN Connection Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN Browser Launch the Web Browser Learn to Navigate the Browser Browser Menu Select Text on a Web Page Go to a Specific Website Adjust Browser Settings Create Website Settings Reset the Browser to Default Set the Browser Home Page Create Bookmarks Create a New Homepage Camera and Video Take Pictures Record Videos Camera and Video Settings Multi-point Auto-focus Gesture Shot...
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Tools and Calendar Voice Command Calendar Change Calendar View View Event Details Create an Event Edit or Delete an Event Set an Event Reminder Respond to an Event Reminder Synchronize Calendars Change Calendar Settings Folders Clock File Manager File Manager Options Searching in File Manager Bluetooth Turn Bluetooth On and Off Bluetooth Settings Menu Change the Device Name Pairing Bluetooth Devices Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device Send Items via Bluetooth Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call microSD Card Insert a microSD Card Remove a microSD Card View microSD Card Memory Format the microSD Card Unmount the microSD Card Use the Phone's microSD Card as a USB Drive Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG Tribute Transfer Via PC or Laptop Update Your Phone Update Your PRL Update Your Profile Update Your Phone Firmware...
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Update Your LG Software Settings Wireless Networks Airplane Mode Wi-Fi Settings Bluetooth Settings Mobile Data Call Settings Voicemail Settings North American Dialing Incoming Voice Call Pop-up Call Reject Decline with Message Privacy Keeper Auto Answer TTY Mode Hearing Aids Proximity Sensor Voice Clarity Save Unknown Numbers Power Key Ends Call Roaming Settings Roaming Mode Roaming Guard Data Roam Guard Share & Connect Media Server More Settings Bluetooth Tethering Mobile Networks Settings VPN Settings Device Settings Sound Settings Ringtone & Vibration Settings Display Settings Home Screen Lock Screen...
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Gestures Storage Battery Apps Default Message App Personal Settings Accounts & Sync Location Security Language & Input Settings Backup & Reset System Settings Shortcut Key Date & Time Accessibility System Updates Printing About Phone Copyright Information Index...
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and service the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone's primary external features and buttons. Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone. Install the Battery Please follow the steps below to install the battery. 1. Insert your fingernail into the Charger/Accessory Port and lift the cover up gently. Get Started...
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2. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place. Get Started...
3. Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Charge your Battery The following steps will help you charge your battery. 1. Plug the USB connector into the Charger/Accessory Port at the bottom of your phone. 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. Note: Your phone's battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. Get Started...
3. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn the phone on. If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for service, and begin the setup process. If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information. Activation and Service Follow the instructions below to activate your phone and Sprint Prepaid service. Register Your Phone on Sprint Prepaid 1. From your computer, visit sprint.com/prepaidactivate. 2. Choose an activation option and click Next. Then enter your zip code and click Next. 3. When prompted, enter the serial number (MEID DEC) printed on the label on your phone's packaging. 4. Follow the instructions to select a plan and payment method. If you're swapping phones or bringing your number over from a different carrier, follow the prompts to sign in or provide additional information. 5. Continue to follow the instructions to program your phone. Once you see the “Congrats” page, your phone and plan are activated. To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/prepaidsupport for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-855-639-4644 from another phone Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/prepaidsupport for assistance. Activate Your Phone After completing the account setup on sprint.com/prepaidactivate, simply turn your phone on. It is ...
process. Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your account. Note: During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and touch I Agree to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi. To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, tap > touch and hold > System settings > More... > Mobile networks > Connections Optimizer and uncheck the box. See Connections Optimizer for details. 1. Before activation, you can turn on the TalkBack voice navigation feature for the visually impaired. Double tap the center of the screen to activate this feature. To enable other features, tap Accessibility settings. To continue the activation process, tap Next. For more information on Talkback, see Accessibility. 2. Choose your language and tap Next. 3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network if desired. Then tap Next. 4. Configure your Google Account if desired. 5. Set your Google & location settings and tap Next. 6. Enter your name, if desired, to personalize some apps. 7. Tap Set Knock Code to set the lock screen as Knock Code. Otherwise tap Skip. 8. Your initial setup is complete. You can now enjoy your phone and personalize it to your liking. Set Up Voicemail You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always ...
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For more information about voicemail, see Voicemail or Visual Voicemail. Get Started...
Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The following topics will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Your Phone's Layout The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone's basic layout. Key Functions Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. Back Key lets you return to the previous screen, or close a dialog box, options menu, the Notifications panel, or onscreen keyboard. Recent Apps Key allows you to access the recently-used applications window. Touch and hold to open the options available for the current app, feature, function, or screen. Home Key returns you to the Home screen. Touch and hold to open Google Now. Power/Lock Button lets you turn the phone on or off or turn the screen on or off, or switch your phone to silent mode, vibration mode, or airplane mode. Front-Facing Camera Lens takes pictures and records videos while facing the screen, and allows you to video conference. Phone Basics...
Proximity Sensor detects how close an object is to the surface of the screen. This is typically used to detect when your face is pressed up against the screen, such as during a phone call. While talking on the phone, the sensor detects talk activity and locks the keypad to prevent accidental keypresses. Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger or the USB cable. Microphone allows you to transmit your voice to the other caller and is used for voice-activated functions. Speaker lets you hear the different ringtones and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller's voice in speakerphone mode. Volume Buttons allows you to adjust the ringtone or media volume or adjust the voice volume during a call. Flash helps illuminate subjects in low-light environments when the camera is focusing and capturing a picture or video. Back-Facing Camera Lens lets you take pictures and videos. 3.5 mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in either a stereo headset or an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone. Turn Your Phone On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
screen. To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone's screen is off. Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Screen Timeout. Turn the Screen On and Unlock It 1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock Button. 2. Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock 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. Turn the Screen On Using the KnockOn Feature The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn the screen on or off. Quickly double-tap the center of the screen to turn the screen on. Quickly double-tap the Status Bar, an empty area on the Home screen, or the Lock screen to turn the screen off. 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 ...
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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. Phone Basics...
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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. Phone Basics...
Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen. Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notifications screen. Pull down the Notifications bar and touch Rotation to select or deselect the option. 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.) Phone Basics...
Lock and Unlock Your Phone You can prevent accidental screen touches from activating phone functions by locking your phone. Lock Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 9-1-1. Press the Power/Lock Button Unlock Your Phone 1. Press the Power/Lock Button to wake up the phone. Phone Basics...
2. Swipe the screen to any direction to unlock it. Note: The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions. For more security to guard against unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement (such as a pattern, PIN, or password) that will need to be entered to unlock it. Your Home Screen 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 Overview Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Note: The small dots above the primary shortcuts let you know your current screen position. Phone Basics...
Tip: Tap to return to the main home screen from any other screen. Customize Your Home Screen You can customize your Home screen when you do the following. Create Shortcuts Add Widgets Create Contact shortcuts Change the Background (Wallpaper) Customize Application Icons Create Shortcuts Shortcuts are different from the Home screen Widgets. Shortcuts can access a specific contact, activate a feature, action, or launch an application. To add a shortcut from the Applications screen: 1. Tap to access the Home screen. 2. Select a location (canvas) for your new shortcut by scrolling across your available canvases until you reach the desired one. 3. Tap to reveal all your current applications. By default, the applications are listed in a grid view. 4. Scroll left or right through the list and locate your desired application. 5. Touch and hold the on-screen icon. This creates an immediate shortcut of the selected icon and closes the Applications screen. The new shortcut then appears to hover over the Home screen. Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the available canvases (Home or Extended). The application you add to the canvas will still appear within the Applications screen. 6. While holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current canvas. Once complete, release the screen to lock the shortcut into its new position.
1. Tap to access the Home screen. 2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen. 3. Drag the icon over Remove and release it. Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through your Applications screen or on the Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this Widget appears as an on-screen application. To add a Widget: 1. Tap to access the Home screen. 2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. 3. Tap the Widgets tab. 4. Touch and hold an available Widget and drag it to your current screen. To remove a Widget: 1. Go to the Home screen canvas on which the widget is located. 2. Touch and hold the widget. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen. 3. Drag the widget over Remove and release it. This action does not delete the Widget. It just removes it from the current canvas. To place a Widget onto a different screen: 1. ...
ID wallpapers to open a list of wallpapers available with your downloaded ID packs. Live Wallpapers to open a list of animated wallpapers installed on your phone. Live wallpapers can be animated or even interactive. More Live wallpapers are available in the Play Store. Photos to view the available wallpapers in the wallpaper gallery. Wallpapers gallery to view the available wallpapers in the wallpaper gallery. 3. Depending on the type of wallpaper, tap Crop, Set wallpaper or Apply. Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen You can customize each application icon on the Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an application icon until it's unlocked from its current position. Then drop it on the screen. The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the application. Phone Basics...
2. Tap the application icon again and select a preloaded icon sign. Access Recently-Used Applications Your phone keeps a running list of your most recently used applications. 1. Tap to open the recently-used applications window. 2. Tap an icon to open the related application. Home Screen Clean View You can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching out. Pinch in or tap to see applications and widgets again. Quick Access To view the quick access items, touch anywhere in the front key area and drag up. The following options are available: Google Now. Phone Basics...
Change the Screen Orientation This phone is capable of changing the orientation of screen content when the orientation of the phone itself has changed. The phone's built-in accelerometer senses movement and changes its angle/orientation. Note that some of the screens, applications and widgets do not support orientation changes. The automatic screen orientation feature can be manually enabled to change the orientation for all enabled screens when rotation is detected. Note: An example of a screen that automatically re-orients by moving the phone is the Messaging screen. This only requires you turn the phone to a horizontal position. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Display. 2. Tap Auto-rotate screen to enable (a blue checkmark displays) or disable the screen auto- rotation. Status Bar The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons indicating that you've received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the phone's status (on the right), along with the current time. If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, the icon prompts you to open the Status Bar to view them all. The following list identifies the symbols you'll see on your phone's display screen: Phone Basics...
Status Icons Icon Status Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength (the more bars there are, the stronger the signal is). No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal. 4G LTE Connected – Indicates that Sprint Spark 4G LTE data service is available. ...
Notification Icons Icon Notification New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message. New Email – Indicates a new Email message. New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates you have received a new text or ...
Media server – Media server content sharing on. Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard displays automatically when you tap a text entry field. To manually display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text. By default, there are 2 types of touchscreen keyboards: QWERTY keyboard and Phone keyboard. To change the keyboard between QWERTY keyboard and Phone keyboard. 1. Touch on the LG Keyboard. 2. Tap Input language and keyboard layout, then tap next to the desired input language. 3. Tap the desired keyboard type and tap repeatedly to go back to the entry screen. Phone Basics...
QWERTY Keyboard 1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text. 2. Enter the desired text. To enter numbers, symbols, and emojis, tap To enter letters again, tap Phone Basics...
Note: If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically, uncheck the Auto-rotate screen. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Display and deselect Auto-rotate screen. 3. When you have finished typing, tap to close the keyboard. Phone Keyboard To enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen. For example, tap once for "a", twice for "b", or three times for "c". Phone Basics...
Phone Calls With mobile service and your phone's calling features, you can enjoy clear phone calls across the country. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Phone Dialer The most “traditional” way to place a call is by using the phone's dialer screen. 1. Tap > to display the dialpad. 2. Touch the number keys on the dialpad to enter the phone number. As you enter digits, Smart Dial searches for contacts that match. If you see the number you want to dial, touch it to place the call immediately without entering the rest of the number. 3. Touch to call the number. 4. To end the call, touch Call from Call Logs The Call logs list lets you quickly place calls to recent incoming, outgoing, or missed numbers. 1. Tap > to display the dialpad. 2. Touch Call logs to display the Call logs list. Phone Calls...
3. Touch an entry to display the call details. 4. Touch the phone icon to place a call. Call from Contacts You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list. 1. Tap > > to display your contacts. 2. Touch a contact and then touch next to the number you want to call to place a call. For additional information on Contacts, see Contacts. Call Using a Speed Dial Number Speed dial numbers let you dial numbers by touching and holding a single number on the dialpad. See Set Up Speed Dialing for information on assigning speed dial numbers. 1. Tap > to display the dialpad. 2. Touch and hold the speed dial key on the dialpad. The display confirms that you have dialed the number when it shows “Dialing” on the upper right side of the screen. Call a Number in a Text Message or Email Message While viewing a text message or email message, you can place a call to a number that is in the body ...
1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Turn Your Screen On and Off. 2. Tap > 3. Touch 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. When you place an emergency 9-1-1 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location. Important: Always report your location to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone. Receive Phone Calls The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls, mute the ringer on incoming calls, reject incoming calls, and more. When you receive a phone call from a contact, the Incoming call screen appears and displays the caller ID icon, name, and phone number of the calling party. When you receive a phone call from someone who is not stored in Contacts, only the default caller ID icon and phone number appear on the Incoming call screen. Note: If your phone is turned off, all calls automatically go to voicemail. Answer an Incoming Call Swipe the answer call icon in any direction to answer the call.
Reject a Call and Send a Text Message You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller. Drag the Decline with message icon up from the bottom of the screen. Touch Send next to one of the reject messages to send it to the caller. You can edit the reject messages through the Call settings menu. From the dialpad, tap > Call settings > Decline with message and edit or create the reject messages. Voicemail The following topics outline your phone's voicemail service. Note: Your phone also supports the Visual Voicemail app. For information on setting up and using Visual Voicemail, see Visual Voicemail. Voicemail Setup You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. The following steps guide you through the process of setting up your standard voicemail. 1. Tap > 2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number. 3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement. ...
Note: When you are off network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. It is recommended that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your wireless phone number. When your voicemail answers, touch and enter your password. Note: Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, your phone notifies you of new messages only when it is turned on and you are in a network service area. Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone (using either traditional voicemail or Visual Voicemail) or from any other touch-tone phone. Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1. Tap > 2. Touch and hold . If prompted, enter your voicemail password. 3. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage your voicemail messages. Use Visual Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1. Tap > > Voicemail 2. Touch an entry to listen to the message. Use Another Phone to Access Messages 1. ...
current voicemails. It then populates a list with the caller name and number, along with the length of time and priority level of the voicemail message. 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. 1. Tap > > Voicemail . You'll see a Personalize your voicemail prompt. 2. Touch Personalize now and follow the system prompts to: Create a password (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Important: Voicemail Password – 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. 3. Touch the Welcome to Voicemail message on the screen to play a brief explanation of the voicemail services. Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review. 1. Tap > > Voicemail ...
2. Touch 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, touch > Help > Visual Voicemail Menu > Visual Voicemail Menu. Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages When you are done listening to a voicemail message you can easily access other voicemail messages without returning to the main voicemail screen. 1. Listen to the current voicemail message. 2. Swipe your finger left or right to display the next or previous message. (It will begin playing automatically.) You can navigate through voicemail messages as frequently as you'd like. You can even move to the next or previous message before you're finished listening to the current one. Visual Voicemail Options Your visual voicemail options appear as icons at the bottom of the voicemail review screen. 1. Tap > > Voicemail 2. Touch a message to review it. The following options are available while reviewing a voicemail message: Note: Not all options are available for all messages. Subscribe to subscribe to the premium Voice-to-Text transcription service. (Requires an additional monthly charge.) Phone Calls...
Delete to delete selected messages from your current list of available voicemail messages. Call to call the number the message came from. Share to send the message via. Reply to reply to the message via text or voice 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. Select an option to change its settings. Manage subscription to subscribe and unsubscribe from the visual voicemail premium monthly subscription service. This may take a minute. Data consent agreement to agree or disagree to send speech data to assist with the quality of this product. Auto forward to email to send a copy of new messages to an email address of your choice. Personalize voicemail to change your voicemail greeting for incoming calls and update password. Notifications to determine how your are notified of new voicemails. Set the notification ...
Updates to search for an upgrade to your Visual message software. About Voicemail to view build information about the current visual voicemail application. Note: Voicemail settings can also be accessed by tapping > touching and holding > System settings > Call > Voicemail. Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu. 1. Tap > > Voicemail 2. Touch > Settings > Personalize voicemail. 3. Touch OK to connect to the voicemail system. Follow the prompts to change your current greeting. Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your ...
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Add call: Touch to initiate a conference call (3-way call). Merge calls: Join two currently active calls (conference). End last call: Ends the last call you dialed during a conference call. Dialpad/Hide: Toggle the appearance of the onscreen keypad. End: End the current call. Speaker: Route the phone's audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off). Activate Speaker to route the phone's audio through the speaker. Deactivate Speaker to use the phone's earpiece. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. Mute: Mute the microphone during an active call. Touch again to unmute the microphone. Note: If Mute is activated, the speaker mode is deactivated. Bluetooth: Route the phone's audio through a connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through the speaker (Off). When the call is routed to a Bluetooth and get out of the call screen, the current call area shows the Bluetooth call icon ( Note: The Headset button is activated to show the current call is routed to the connected Bluetooth headset. To route the current call back to the phone, touch Bluetooth to temporarily use the phone. Touch it again to route the call back to the connected Bluetooth headset. When Bluetooth or the Bluetooth headset is turned off, the call is routed through either the earpiece or speaker. Phone Calls...
Dialpad: Use the onscreen 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. Touch during a call to display a list of additional in-call features. Touch an option to select it. Contacts: Display your contacts list. Messaging: Access the Messaging app while remaining on the call. Voice clarity: Enhances voice clarity to hear more clearly. Caller ID Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. 1. Tap > 2. Touch 3. Enter a phone number. 4. Touch To permanently block your number, call Sprint customer care. Call Waiting When you're on a call, Call Waiting alerts you to incoming calls by sounding two beeps. Your phone's screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller's phone number (if it is available). To respond to an incoming call while you're on a call: Swipe in any direction. (This puts the first caller on hold and answers the second call.) Phone Calls...
To switch back to the first caller: Touch Swap calls. Note: For those calls where you don't want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing before placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call. 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 dialpad screen, enter a number and touch (or place a call from Log or Contacts). 2. Once you have established the connection, touch Add call, and dial the second number (or place the call from Logs or Contacts). This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number. 3. When you're connected to the second party, touch Merge calls. Your conference call is now in session. Phone Calls...
4. To end the three-way call, touch . To end only the last dialed call, touch Note: If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected. 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 > 2. Touch 3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded. 4. Touch . (You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding.) To deactivate Call Forwarding: 1. Tap > 2. Touch 3. Touch . (You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation.) Set Up Speed Dialing Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations.
To assign a speed dial number to a contact: 1. Tap > > 2. Touch and hold the contact whose phone number you want to store speed dial locations. 3. Tap Edit contact. 4. Tap 5. Tap a desired speed dial location number from 2 to 99. 6. Tap Save. Note: If you assign a number to an already in-use speed dial location, you will be prompted to confirm that you want to replace the previous speed dial assignment. Call Logs The Logs tab of the Phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. View Call Logs 1. Tap > to display the dialpad. 2. Touch Call logs to display the call log list. To filter the call logs, touch > Filter and choose from Received calls, Dialed calls, and Missed calls. Call Log Options ...
Delete call log to delete all the call logs. Delete all logs of this number to delete all the logs of this number only. Clear Call Logs Use the menu option to clear your call log. 1. Tap > to display the dialpad. 2. Touch Call logs to display the call log. 3. Touch > Delete. 4. Touch individual entries or the check box next to Select all. 5. Touch Delete and then touch Yes to clear the selected logs. Tip: You can also delete all of the call logs at once by tapping > Delete all > Yes. Call Settings Your phone's Call Settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application. Voicemail Settings If you need to adjust your voicemail provider or access settings, use the Voicemail settings menu. 1. Tap > ...
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Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission. Your phone and TTY device will connect using a special cable that plugs into your phone's headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable. To turn TTY Mode on or off: 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Call > TTY mode. 2. Touch TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO to turn TTY mode on. – or – Touch TTY Off to turn TTY mode off. Note: When enabled, TTY mode may impair the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack. 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. This matter has been brought to the attention of the FCC, and the wireless industry and the PSAP community are currently working to resolve this. Phone Calls...
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 Facebook friends. Get Started with Contacts Before using Contacts, it's best to learn a few basics. Before Getting Started Before using Contacts, it's best to learn a few basics. Your phone automatically sorts the Contacts entries alphabetically. You can create a Google contact, a phone contact, or a Corporate (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync) contact. Google contacts are synchronized between your phone and a Google Account you set up on your phone. Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync contacts are synchronized between your phone and an ® ® Exchange Server or Microsoft Outlook account set up on your phone. Phone contacts are stored locally on the phone. Note: If the phone is ever reset to its factory default parameters, locally stored contacts (phone contacts) can be lost. Access Contacts There are a few ways to display Contacts. Tap > > Contacts tab. – or – Tap ...
The Contacts List Learn how to view and navigate through your phone's Contacts list. Tap > > . You will see the Contacts list. Contacts List: The Contacts list displays all contacts currently stored in your phone, including Google contacts, Exchange ActiveSync contacts, Phone contacts, and Facebook contacts. Create Contacts: Touch to add a contact. Groups: Create groups of contacts, such as friends, family, or coworkers. Scroll through the list to view all your contacts. To see a specific entry, scroll to it and touch it. Tip: If you have a lot of contacts stored, you'll see a slider on the right when you're flicking up or down the list. To go directly to a letter, touch and hold the slider and drag it to a letter. Contacts List Options The menu icon provides access to optional features in the Contacts list. 1. Tap > > 2. Touch to display the main contacts list options. Delete: Allows you to delete contacts. ...
Speed dial: Allows you to add a speed dial to your contacts. Manage contacts Copy contacts: Allows you to copy contacts from one account to another. Import/Export: Allows you to import and export contacts. Join contacts: Allows you to join contacts to avoid duplicate entries for the same contact. Edit tabs: Allows you to edit the tabs, including rearranging them. ...
Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone dialpad. 1. Tap > 2. Enter a phone number. 3. To add the number to an existing contact, touch Update contact. To add a new contact, touch New contact. For an existing contact, touch the contact name, select a number type for the new number, and then touch Save. For a new contact, enter the name and any additional information, and then touch Save. See Add a Contact. Edit a Contact Entry You can change or add details saved in your contact entries, such as setting specific ringtones to specific contacts or setting calls from specific contacts to divert to your voicemail. Some contact entries contain information from multiple sources: information that you added manually, information joined from multiple accounts to consolidate duplicates, etc. If you find duplicate entries in Contacts, you can join them into a single entry. If you find that unrelated contacts were joined in error, you can separate them. Changes made to information from one source do not automatically change the information on the other sources. For example, if you have information about a contact from a Google Account and an Exchange account and both are configured to sync contacts, changes to the contact from the Google Account are synced to that account on the web, but the information from the Exchange account will remain unchanged. Contacts...
Edit a Contact 1. Tap > > 2. Touch and hold the contact whose details you want to edit. 3. Tap Edit contact. 4. Edit the desired contact information. 5. Tap Save. Change a Contact's Default Phone Number The default phone number is used when you initiate a call or send a text message using the context menu (by touching and holding a contact). 1. Tap > > 2. Tap the name of a contact to view its details. 3. Touch and hold the phone number you want to set as the contact's default phone number. 4. Tap Set as default number. (A checkmark will appear next to the default phone number.) Select a Ringtone for a Contact 1. ...
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Add a Number to a Contact 1. Tap > > 2. Touch and hold the contact's entry. 3. Tap Edit contact in the menu that opens. 4. Tap under the Phone section. 5. Tap the label button to the right of the phone number field and select the relevant label. To create your own label, tap CUSTOM. 6. Enter a phone number and tap Save. Edit a Contact's Number 1. Tap > > 2. Touch and hold a contact's entry. 3. Tap Edit contact. 4. Tap a phone number to edit. 5. Re-enter or edit the number and tap Save. Assign Direct Dialing Numbers Besides speed dialing, you are also able to directly save a contact to your Home screen.
1. Tap > > 2. Touch and hold the contact's entry. 3. Tap Edit contact. 4. Tap 5. Tap Take photo to take a new picture. The camera will launch. – or – Tap Select from Gallery to select a picture from the Gallery. 6. After cropping the picture as you want, tap Save. Find Contacts by Name 1. Tap > > 2. Tap the Search contacts field. 3. Start entering the name of the contact you're searching for. As you type, contacts with matching names will appear below the search box. 4. Tap a matching contact in the list to open its entry. Communicate with Your Contacts From the Contacts or Favorites tab, you can quickly call or send a text (SMS) or multimedia ...
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2. Tap the icon corresponding to the type of communication you want to start. Depending on the contact information saved, the available actions will be displayed above the name. To communicate with a contact: 1. Tap > > 2. Tap the contact's entry. 3. In the contact's details screen, tap the method you wish to communicate with the contact. Tap next to the number you want to call to directly. Tap next to the number you want to message. Note: Anytime you see the green Call Key next to a number, such as in your Favorites or Call logs, just tap it to call that number. To call a contact's default number: 1. Tap > > 2. Tap next to the contact entry. 3. If multiple numbers are stored, a pop-up window to select the number will open. (For more information about placing phone calls, see Make Phone Calls.) For more information about sending text and multimedia messages, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. Contacts...
Import, Export, and Share Contacts If you have contacts stored in vCard format on the phone's internal storage, you can import them into your Contacts application on your phone. You can also export contacts in vCard format onto the phone internal storage. Export your contacts to back them up to a computer or another phone. Import Contacts From Your Internal Storage You can import contacts from your internal storage directly to your phone. Note: See Transfer Via PC or Laptop for details about copying files to your phone from your computer. 1. Copy the vCard files to your phone from your computer. 2. Tap > > 3. Tap > Manage contacts > Import/Export > Import from internal storage. 4. If you have more than one account on your phone, tap the account into which you want to import the contacts. 5. Tap the files you wish to import and tap Import and Yes to confirm. Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage You can export all of the contacts on your phone, as vCard files. You can then copy this file to a ...
3. Tap > Share. 4. Choose the method for sending. Join and Separate Contacts When you have two or more entries for the same contact, you can join them into a single entry. You can also separate contacts that were joined. 1. Tap > > 2. Tap > Manage contacts > Join contacts. 3. Select a tab at the top of the screen. Tap Join suggestion to select entries to merge. Tap Joined contacts to select entries to separate. 4. Checkmark the entry (or entries) you want, then tap Join or Separate. Contacts...
Accounts and 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, social networking accounts, and Google Hangouts™. Gmail / Google 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. Create a Google Account If you do not already have a Google Account, you can create one online or using your phone. Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use certain features of your phone, such as Google Play, you do not need to use Gmail as the default account for your phone. Create a Google Account Online 1. From a computer, launch a Web browser and navigate to google.com. 2. On the main page, click Sign in > Create an account. 3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account. 4. Look for an email from Google in the email box you provided, and respond to the email to confirm and activate your new account. Create a Google Account Using Your Phone 1. ...
which you currently send and receive email. This address is used to authenticate your account should you ever encounter problems or forget your password. It is strongly encouraged for Android users so you can regain access to Google services and purchases on your phone. 7. On the Finish account screen, select your web history and additional Google Play options and then touch . 8. Enter the letters from the Authenticating screen and then touch . 9. Your phone connects with the Google servers and completes the setup. Sign In to 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 > touch and hold > System settings > Accounts & sync > Add account. 2. Touch Google, and then touch Existing. 3. Enter your Gmail username and password, and then touch . 4. Your phone connects with the Google servers and completes the setup. Access Gmail Access your personal Gmail account directly on your phone. 1. Tap > ...
1. Tap > > Google > Gmail 2. In the inbox, touch 3. Enter the message recipient's email address in the To field. If you are sending the email message to several recipients, separate the email addresses with a comma. As you enter email addresses, any matching addresses from your contacts list are displayed. Touch a match to enter that address directly. 4. If you want to send a carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the email to other recipients, touch > Add Cc/Bcc. 5. Enter the email subject, and then compose your email. Note: If you want to attach a picture, touch and then touch Attach file. Locate and then touch the picture you want to attach. 6. After composing your message, touch Send Note: While composing the message, touch > Save draft or touch to save it as a draft. To view your draft email messages, in the inbox, touch > Drafts. Note: To view your sent messages, in the inbox, touch > Sent. Read and Reply to Gmail Messages Your phone allows you to access, read, and reply to all your Gmail messages. 1. ...
Although there is a separate Gmail application, the Email application can manage both Internet ® based email services (Gmail™ and Yahoo!™) and Corporate Work Email (Outlook ). The phone can also be manually configured to connect to other email systems. Note: If you have multiple email accounts, you must configure each account with its own settings. If you want to send and receive email messages through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) account (such as Outlook), you will first need to set up an IMAP or POP account. Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) – This mail retrieval protocol is frequently used in large networks and commercial and institutional settings. IMAP4 is the current standard. Post Office Protocol (POP) - This protocol is supported by most ISPs and is currently more common among consumer applications. POP3 is the current standard. Note: For more information, review your email carrier's support documents or contact your IT administrator. Email Icons/Shortcuts - Email shortcut - Gmail shortcut Status Bar - Notifications - New Email message received - New Gmail message received Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) The Email application only reveals all currently added email accounts. To view additional email accounts within the main Email screen, they must first be added. 1. Tap > > Email 2. Do one of the following: ...
Important: If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database, you will be asked to enter more details. You should get all pertinent information for the email account, such as incoming and outgoing server settings, before you proceed. 4. Enter the account name and your name and tap Done. Corporate Email (Outlook) The Email application also provides access to your Outlook Exchange server via your phone. If your company uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, 2007, 2010 and 2013 as the corporate email system, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts and directly with your company's Exchange server. ® Important: This Outlook application does not utilize Microsoft ActiveSync to synchronize the phone to your remote Exchange Server. This synchronization is done wirelessly over the air (OTA) and not via a direct connection. Set Up a Corporate Email 1. Tap > > Email 2. Tap Microsoft Exchange (from the add new email account screen). 3. Enter your Email address and Password information, then tap Next. Consult your Network Administrator for further details. Email address: Your Outlook work email address. Password: Typically your network access password (case-sensitive). 4. Enter a Server address, Domain and tap Next. ...
6. Configure your Update schedule, Days to sync email (days to synchronize between your phone and server), and activate any other email settings, then tap Next. 7. Identify your new account with a unique name and provide the outgoing name, then tap Done. Important: You can synchronize over the air (not directly) with an Exchange Server running Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Microsoft Exchange Server 2010. Note: You can have multiple Work Email (Microsoft Exchange) accounts active on your phone. Open Email Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer. 1. Tap > > Email 2. Tap a message to read, manage, or reply to. From your Inbox screen, tap to select the following options: Search, Refresh, Folders, Sort by, Downloads, and Settings. While in a message, the options described in the image below are available. Create and Send Email Create 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. From the Inbox, tap 2. Enter the recipient's email address in the To field. You can add as many message recipients as you want. Note: To send an additional carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to ...
To add an attachment (such as picture, video, contact, event, audio, etc), tap You can access the internal storage and navigate to the file you wish to attach. Tap the file you wish to attach. 5. Tap to send the email. Note: If you close the messaging window before sending it, it is stored in Drafts. Reply to or Delete an Email Message Replying to or deleting an email is also simple. Reply to an Email 1. From the Inbox, tap an email message to view it. 2. With the email message displayed, tap and choose Reply or Reply all. If you select Forward, you must specify the message's recipients. 3. Enter a new message and tap Delete an Email Message Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and tap Delete from the pop-up context menu. Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings You can sync and configure various settings for your corporate email and create a corporate email ...
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Account name: Displays the name used by the phone to track the account. Your name: Displays your name. Tap this to change it. Use signature: To add a signature or other information to outgoing email. Signature: Displays a signature. Tap this to change it. Update schedule: Choose the update schedule. Folders to sync: Select the folders you want to synchronize. Days to sync email: Choose how many days of email you want to sync. Message format: Select the format you want to view email messages in. Message size limit: Allows you to set the size limit for messages. Download over Wi-Fi: Attachments will be queued until Wi-Fi is connected. File size to download over Wi-Fi: Choose the limit for files required to be downloaded over Wi-Fi.
Configure General Email Settings 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Email to display the account's synchronization settings screen. 3. Tap Email Settings and select General settings to set the following settings. Set default account: Allows you to set the default account. Select download storage: Allows you to choose where to store your downloads. Email preview: Allows you to set how much lines of email to display as a preview in the mailbox. Conversation view: View email messages sent or received with the same subject in one thread. Split view: Allows you to email list with email contents in landscape orientation. Load linked images: Select when you want to load linked images. ...
3. Fill in one or more recipients. You can: Enter phone numbers directly in the To field. If you're sending the message to several phone numbers, separate the phone numbers with a comma. As you enter information, any matching phone numbers from your contacts list are displayed. Touch a match to enter that number or address directly. Touch the icon, and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message recipients, touch Done. 4. Touch the “Enter message” box and then start composing your message. Note: A counter appears in the text box to tell you how many characters you have entered and how many characters are left. Once you go over the 160-character limit, a new message is created but automatically joined into one when received. 5. When done, touch Send to send the text message. 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 pictures, voice recordings, audio or video files, contact cards (vCard), or appointments (vCalendar). 1. Tap > > Messaging 2. On the Messaging screen, touch Compose . The Compose screen opens. 3. Fill in one or more recipients. You can: Enter phone numbers directly in the To field. If you're sending the message to several phone numbers, separate the phone numbers with a comma. As you enter information, any Accounts and Messaging...
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matching phone numbers from your contacts list are displayed. Touch a match to enter that number or address directly. Touch the icon, and then select the contacts to whom you want to send the message. You can also select contact groups as recipients. When you have selected all the message recipients, touch Done. Note: You can add a subject line by touching > Add subject. 4. Touch the “Enter message” box, and then start composing your message. 5. Touch and select the type of attachment you want to add. 6. In the Attach window, select the file attachments. 7. Touch Send MMS to send the MMS message. 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, touch > Slide to add space for a new slide. 2. Touch the space for the slide. 3. To compose your slideshow, do any of the following: Add a picture: Touch > Image and select a picture. Add a video: Touch > Video and select a video. (You cannot add both a picture and a ...
Save and Resume a Draft Message While composing a text or multimedia message, touch to automatically save your message as a draft. To resume composing the message: 1. Tap > > Messaging 2. Touch the message with the icon to resume editing it. 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 Multimedia Message 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. The Messages application icon (if shown on the Home screen) also displays the number of new messages To open the message, touch and hold the Status Bar, and then slide the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Panel. Touch the new message to open and read it. For information on reading and replying to messages see Manage Message Conversations below. Manage Message Conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or message threads in the Messaging screen. Threaded text or multimedia messages let you see exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the screen. Read a Text Message ...
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Note: If a message contains a link to a Web page, touch the message and then touch the link to open it in the Web browser. Note: If a message contains a phone number, touch the message and then touch the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts. View a Multimedia Message (MMS) 1. Tap > > Messaging 2. On the Messaging screen, touch a multimedia message or message thread to open it. 3. Touch the attachment to open it. If the attachment is a vCard contact, it is imported to your phone's contacts list. For more information, see Contacts. If the attachment is a vCalendar file, you can choose the calendar where you want to save the event. For information on using Calendar, see Calendar. 4. To save the attachment to the storage card, touch and hold the attachment and touch Save attachment. Note: When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is downloaded. To download the entire message, touch the Download button at the right side of the message. For details, see Text and Multimedia Message Options. Note: If you are concerned about the size of your data downloads, check the multimedia message size before you download it. Reply to a Message 1. Tap > > Messaging 2. On the Messaging screen, touch a text or multimedia message thread to open it. 3. Touch the text box at the bottom of the screen, enter your reply message, and then touch Send Note: To reply to a text message with a multimedia message, open the text message, touch ...
Delete a Single Message 1. While viewing a message thread, touch and hold the message that you want to delete. 2. Touch Delete on the options menu. 3. When prompted to confirm, touch Yes. If the message is locked, you will be prompted that the locked message will be deleted. Delete Multiple Messages 1. Tap > > Messaging 2. On the Messaging screen, touch the message thread that you want to delete. 3. Touch > Delete. 4. Touch the messages you want to delete, then touch Delete. 5. When prompted to confirm, touch Yes. Any locked messages in the thread will not be deleted unless you select the Delete locked messages check box. Delete Multiple Message Threads 1. Tap > > Messaging 2. On the Messaging screen, touch > Delete. ...
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Storage Delete old messages: Enable this option to delete older text messages when the limit for maximum number of text messages is exceeded. Text message limit: Sets the maximum number of text messages that can be stored on the phone (per conversation). Multimedia message limit: Sets the maximum number of multimedia messages that can be stored on the phone (per conversation). ...
New message pop-up: Enable this option if you wish to see a new message as a pop- Preview: Enable this option if you wish to preview the contents of messages when new messages arrive. Notification sound: Allows you to select a ringer to sound when a new message is received. Tap this option, and then select a ringtone that is specific to new text and multimedia messages. A sample will briefly be played upon selection. Vibrate: Enable this option if you want the phone to vibrate when a new text or multimedia message is received. Vibrate type: Choose what type of vibration you wish to apply to new messages. Quick message: Tap this to add or edit quick messages. Quick message is the specified text message to send out when you want to ignore an incoming call and respond to the caller with instead. Send message with Enter key: Enable this option if you want to send messages by tapping the Enter key on the keyboard. Emergency alerts Presidential alerts: This setting allows presidential alert to be always presented. This setting is greyed-out because it cannot be changed. Extreme alerts: Enable this option to receive extreme alerts. ...
1. Tap > > Play Store 2. Touch the Search icon and search for "facebook". 3. Touch Facebook from the results list. 4. Touch INSTALL, and then touch ACCEPT. 5. When the download is complete, touch OPEN. Or to open the app from the Home screen, touch > Facebook. Sign in to Your Facebook Account from Account Settings 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Accounts & sync > Add account. 2. Touch Facebook. 3. Enter your Facebook username and password and touch Log In. 4. Choose to sync or not to sync your contacts, then touch Done. Google Hangouts The Google Hangouts application lets you have real-time text conversations with your friends.
Apps and Entertainment All your phone's features are accessible through the Apps list. Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time. Google Play Store Google Play™ is the place to go to find new Android apps, books, movies, and music for your phone. Choose from a wide variety of free and paid content ranging from productivity apps and games to bestselling books and blockbuster movies and music. When you find what you want, you can easily download and install it on your phone. To access the Google Play store app, you must first connect to the Internet using your phone's Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, or data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Connect Wi-Fi and Sign In to Your Google Account for details. Important: Third-party applications may access your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information to the third-party application provider. To find out how a third- party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal information, check the application provider's policies, which can usually be found on their website. If you aren't comfortable with the third-party application's policies, don't use the application. Find and Install an App When you install apps from Google Play app and use them on your phone, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. Download and install only apps that you trust. 1. Tap > > Play Store 2. When you open the Google Play store app for the first time, the Terms of Service window will appear. Touch Accept to continue. 3. Browse through the categories (Apps, Games, Movies & TV, Music, Books, and Newsstand), find an app you're interested in, and touch the name.
Note: You need a Google Wallet account to purchase items on Google Play. See Create a Google Wallet Account to set up a Google Wallet account if you do not have one. 6. The subsequent screen notifies you whether the app will require access to your personal information or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. If you agree to the conditions, touch ACCEPT to begin downloading and installing the app. If you selected a paid application, after touching OK, you're redirected to the Google Wallet screen to pay for the application before it's downloaded to your phone. Warning: Read the notification carefully! Be especially cautious with applications that have access to many functions or a significant amount of your data. Once you touch ACCEPT on this screen, you are responsible for the results of using this item on your phone. Create a Google Wallet Account You must have a Google Wallet account associated with your Google Account to purchase items from the Google Play Store app. Do one of the following: On your computer, go to google.com/wallet to create a Google Wallet account. – or – The first time you use your phone to buy an item from Google Play, you're prompted to enter your billing information to set up a Google Wallet account. Warning: When you've used Google Wallet once to purchase an application from the Google Play Store app, the phone remembers your password, so you don't need to enter it the next time. For this reason, you should secure your phone to prevent others from using it without your permission. (For more information, see Select Screen Lock.) Request a Refund for a Paid App If you are not satisfied with an app, you can ask for a refund within 15 minutes of the purchase. Your ...
Open an Installed App There are options for opening an installed app. Tap > , locate the app, and then touch its icon. – or – 1. Tap > > Play Store 2. Touch > My apps > INSTALLED tab. 3. Touch the app and then touch OPEN to open it. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play. 1. Tap > > Play Store 2. Touch > My apps. 3. On the Installed screen, touch the app you want to uninstall, and then touch UNINSTALL. 4. When prompted, touch OK to remove the app from your phone. Get Help with Google Play The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more ...
1. Tap > > Settings > Location. 2. Touch the switch to turn Location services ON. Mode: Select High accuracy (GPS and networks), Battery saving (Networks only), Device sensors only (GPS only), or Accelerated location. Recent Location Requests: Displays apps that have recently requested your location information. Location services ...
Web and Data Your phone's data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including Wi-Fi, 4G LTE, Data Services (3G Network), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). The following topics address your phone's data connections and the built-in Web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Apps and Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar. Connect Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings. To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access point, or hotspot. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them without entering any information. Others are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure your phone to connect to them. Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to extend the life of your battery. When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the phone obtains a network address and other information it needs from the network, using the DHCP protocol. To configure the phone with a static IP address and other advanced settings, tap > Advanced Wi-Fi from the Wi-Fi settings menu. Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network Use the Wi-Fi menu to enable your phone's Wi-Fi radio and connect to an available Wi-Fi network. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn Wi-Fi on and scan for available Wi-Fi networks. A list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. Secured networks are indicated by a lock ...
By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status Bar when your phone detects an open Wi-Fi network. 1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on. 2. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap > Advanced Wi-Fi, then tap the Wi-Fi notification check box to activate the feature. Add a Wi-Fi Network You can add a Wi-Fi network manually if it does not broadcast its name (SSID) or if you want to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of its range. To add a secured network, you need to contact the network's administrator to obtain the password or other required security credentials. 1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on. 2. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap > Add network. 3. Enter the Wi-Fi name (SSID) of the network. If the network is secured, tap the Security drop- down menu and tap the type of security used for the network. 4. Enter the required passwords and security credentials. 5. Tap Connect. The phone will connect to the wireless network. Any credentials that you entered are saved, so you are connected automatically the next time you come within range of this network. To forget a Wi-Fi network: You can also make the phone forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that you have added. For example, if you don't want the phone to connect to it automatically or if it is a network that you no longer use. 1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on. 2. ...
Wi-Fi Direct: Connect to other Wi-Fi Direct devices. Advanced Wi-Fi: Configure additional settings. Interactive tutorial: Learn about setting up and using Wi-Fi networks, and other settings. Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct supports a direct connection between Wi-Fi enabled phones without an access point. Due to the high battery usage of Wi-Fi Direct, it is recommended that you plug your phone into a power outlet while using the Wi-Fi Direct feature. To turn on Wi-Fi Direct: 1. Tap > > Settings > Wi-Fi > tap > Wi-Fi Direct. 2. Tap Search to search for available phones. 3. Tap the available phones. Note: Tap > Help for more information. Data Services General Information (3G and 4G LTE Networks) With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. 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. Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your phone is loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive ...
Set Your Network Options 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > More.. 2. Tap Mobile networks > Network mode. 3. Select LTE/CDMA or CDMA. The phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically connect to it. When your phone is connected via Sprint Spark, the Sprint Spark icon appears in the Status Bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands displayed). Check 4G LTE Network Status 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > More... > Mobile networks. 2. Touch 4G LTE settings. The network provider name and IP address are displayed. Your User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you„re automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint ...
Note: The Browser automatically launches when a web link is touched from within an email or text message. Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone notifies you of the current status of your data connection through status icons in the Status Bar. The following symbols can be displayed: Your phone is connected to the high-speed 4G LTE Sprint Mobile Broadband Network. When the signal bands are animated, your phone is scanning and connecting. During data transfer, the animated icon is not used (for example, when you are opening a web page). When the signal bands are gray, your phone is connected to the network, signal is weak. When both the bands and the 4G LTE icon are gray, there is no coverage and you are disconnected from the 4G LTE network. Your phone is connected to the high-speed Sprint Mobile Broadband Network(3G/1x). When the arrows are animated, your phone is transferring data. When the arrows are gray, your phone is connected to the network but is not currently transferring data. In either state, you can receive incoming calls. If you do not see an indicator, your phone does not have a current data connection. To launch a connection, see Launch a Web Connection. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company's local network. You can get this information from your network administrator. Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network.
1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Lock screen, and then touch Select screen lock > Password. 2. Enter a new password (at least eight characters without any spaces). 3. Touch to return to the main settings menu, and then touch Security. 4. Touch Trusted credentials and then touch your preferred system and user credentials. 5. Touch and select Install from storage to install saved credentials. 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 > touch and hold > System settings > More... > VPN. 2. Touch Add VPN network, and then enter the information for the VPN you want to add. Information may include Name, Type, Server address, PPP encryption (MPPE), and advanced options.
Disconnect from a VPN 1. Drag the title bar down to open the Notifications Panel. 2. Touch the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then touch the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When your phone has disconnected from the VPN, you will see a VPN disconnected icon in the notification area of the title bar. Browser Your phone's Web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using 3G, 4G LTE, or Wi-Fi data connections. Launch the Web Browser Launching the browser is as easy as touching an icon. From the Home screen, tap > Browser Tip: Your phone may support additional Web browsers, such as Google Chrome. Learn to Navigate the Browser Navigating through menus and websites during a data session is easy once you have learned a few basics. Note: Before you access the default home page, you may be asked to enter your 10-digit wireless phone number and touch OK. Entering your phone number is not required for access to other Web pages. Scrolling As with other parts of your phone's menu, you'll have to drag up and down to see everything on some websites. To scroll through a website's page: In a single motion, touch and drag across or up and down a page. Selecting To select onscreen items or links: ...
Pinching and Zooming Zooming in and out on a Web page can be done now without the need of an onscreen zoom tool. Just use your fingers to pinch in or spread out on the screen. To zoom in: 1. Place your thumb and index finger on the screen. 2. Expand them outward (spread) to zoom in. To zoom out: 1. Place your thumb and index finger on the screen. 2. Bring them together (pinch) to zoom out. Go Back To go back one page: Touch on your phone. Repeat this process to keep going back through your Web page history of recently visited pages. Tip: You can use for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text. Go to a Web Page 1. Touch the Address field (top of the browser window) and enter a new Web address. As you enter the address, possible matches are displayed within an onscreen list. Touch an entry to launch the desired website. 2. Touch to launch the new page. Browser Menu The browser menu offers additional options to expand your use of the Web on your phone. Open the Browser Menu The browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from any page you are ...
Bookmarks: Allows you to set up and use custom bookmarks. Add to bookmarks: Allows you to add the current page to your bookmarks. Homepage: Allows you to go to the homepage. History: Allows you to show the history what you visited. Share: Allows you to send a URL via any supported apps. Find on page: Allows you to search the current Web page for a word. Desktop view: Allows you to view the current page in desktop view. Save for offline reading: Allows you to save the current page for reading offline. Capture plus: Allows you to capture a screen shot of the current web page from top to bottom without cutting. Settings: Allows you to configure and manage your Browser settings. Exit: Allows you to completely exit the Browser. Select Text on a Web Page You can highlight text on a Web page and copy it, search for it, or share it. 1. Tap > ...
As you type the address, if your desired website appears within the suggested sites list, touch the entry to begin surfing. 2. Touch Note: Not all websites are viewable on your phone. Adjust Browser Settings You can control many of the settings for your browser through the browser settings menu, including general page settings, privacy and security, accessibility settings, advanced settings such as JavaScript and plug-ins, and bandwidth management. 1. Tap > > Browser 2. From any open Web page, touch > Settings. You will see the browser settings menu. 3. You can access the following settings menus: General Set the homepage, Form auto-fill and Auto-fill text. Privacy & Security Settings for managing personal data from web browsing and usage. Accessibility Adjust screen and text size. Advanced Adjust JavaScript and other web content settings. Bandwidth management ...
1. Tap > > Browser 2. From any open Web page, touch > Settings > Advanced > Reset to default. 3. Touch Yes to complete the process. Set the Browser Home Page Customize your Web experience by setting your browser's home page. 1. Tap > > Browser 2. From any open Web page, touch > Settings > General > Set homepage. 3. Select one of the available options and enter the necessary information. Create Bookmarks Make browsing easier by setting up and using custom bookmarks. 1. From any open web page, tap to open the option menu. 2. Tap Bookmarks. Three tabs are revealed: Bookmarks: Displays a list of your current bookmarks. History: Displays a record of your browsing history. These records are organized into folders such as: Today, Yesterday, Last 7 days, Last month, and Most visited. ...
Create a New Homepage Select any previously visited Web page to display as your home page. 1. From any open web page, tap to open the option menu and tap Bookmarks. 2. Tap either the Bookmarks or History tab. 3. Touch and hold an entry from the list to display a context menu. 4. Tap Set as homepage to assign the selected entry as your new homepage. Web and Data...
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 with an auto-focus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Note: Be sure to clean the lens with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo" effect. Take Pictures Taking pictures with your phone's built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. To take a picture: 1. Tap > > Camera 2. Frame your subject on the screen. 3. A group of squares will indicate when the camera has focused. 4. Tap the screen to take a picture. If the on-screen options are displayed, tap . Your picture will be automatically saved to the Gallery. Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone's built-in video camera. 1. Tap > > Camera > Menu 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 of the screen. Camera and Video...
Mode to select the mode from Auto and Panorama. Auto: Automatically focuses on a subject. Panorama: Creates a wide photo of a panoramic view. Hold the phone horizontally, press the shutter to start and slowly sweep the camera across the scene. Settings to adjust the following camera and video settings. Image size: Set the size of your pictures and videos. Choose from 5M 2560x1920, W4M 2560x1536, 3M 1920x1920 and 1M 1280x960 for pictures. Choose from FHD 1920x1080 and HD 1280x720 for videos. Cheese shutter: Allows you to take pictures with voice commands. When on, just say "Cheese", "Smile", "Whiskey", "Kimchi", or "LG" to take a picture. Timer: Set your camera's timer. This is ideal if you want to be a part of the picture or video. Grid: Allows you to easily take pictures and record video by displaying grid lines for easy alignment. SD card: Set the storage location for your pictures and videos. Choose from IN (internal storage) or IN (microSD card). Help: Allows you to learn how a function works. This icon will provide you with a quick guide. Multi-point Auto-focus When you take a picture, the Multi-point Auto-focus (AF) function operates automatically and will allow you to see a clear image. Camera and Video...
Gesture Shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. To take a photo, raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen. Then close your hand into a fist and a timer will start, allowing you time to get ready. Camera and Video...
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone's productivity-enhancing features. Voice Command You can search for and dial a contact by speaking, rather than by manually dialing a contact or opening installed applications. Place a Call by Speaking 1. Tap > > Voice Command 2. Say one of the following commands: Call [Name or Phone Number] Send Text [Name or Phone Number] Redial Open [App Name] Play Music Check [Item] 3. If Voice Command finds a match, it performs the requested action, otherwise, it will display options. Calendar With the Calendar application you can view the events you have scheduled in the coming days, weeks, or months. Open the Calendar ...
Note: To go to any day in any Calendar view, tap > Go to date. Change Calendar View You can change the calendar view. Tap > Day, Week, Month, Year, Agenda. Each view displays the events in your calendar for the period of time that you specify. Day View Tools and Calendar...
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Year View Agenda View View Event Details You can view more information about an event in a number of ways, depending on the current view. In Agenda, Day, Week view, Year view, or Month view, tap an event to view its details. Tools and Calendar...
Create an Event You can use the Calendar tool on your phone to create events that appear on your phone and in your Google Calendar on the web. 1. Open the Calendar, and tap You can also touch and hold a spot in Day, Week, or Month view to open the new event screen with that day and time already entered. 2. Add details about the event. Enter a name, and other optional details about the event, just as you would on Google Calendar (on the web). If you have more than one calendar, you can choose the calendar to which to add the event. Tap to add more reminders. (See Set an Event Reminder.) 3. Invite guests to the event. In the Guests field, enter the email addresses of everyone you want to invite to the event. Separate multiple addresses with commas ( , ). If the people to whom you send invitations use Google Calendar, they'll receive an invitation through their Google Calendar and by email. 4. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap Save. The event will be added to your Calendar. You can also access and configure the event from Google Calendar on the web. Edit or Delete an Event You can edit or delete an event that you created on the phone or on the web. You can also edit or delete events created by others, if they have given you permission. Tools and Calendar...
Edit an Event 1. Open Calendar and tap the event to open it. (See View Event Details.) 2. Tap . (For information on how to create or change event information, see Create an Event.) 3. Make your changes to the event. 4. Tap Save. Delete an Event Tap an event to view the event details. Then, tap . Tap Yes to confirm. Set an Event Reminder You can set one or more reminders for an event, whether or not you created the event or have permission to edit its other details. 1. Open Calendar and tap the event to open it. (See View Event Details.) 2. Tap Add reminder to add a reminder. 3. Tap the reminder time to display a pop-up menu and choose your desired setting. At the designated time, you will receive a notification to remind you about the event (See Respond to an Event Reminder.). You can also use Google Calendar (on the web) to configure additional reminders. Delete an Event Reminder 1. ...
4. Tap when viewing the Calendar Notifications list to keep the reminders. The reminders will remain in the Status Bar. Synchronize Calendars Initially, all calendars that you create or subscribe to through Google Calendar on the web are also displayed in the Calendar application on your phone. You can select which calendars to keep synchronized. Only the calendars that you've created or subscribed to on the web are shown in the Calendar list. To select calendars to synchronize: 1. Tap > Calendars to sync. 2. Checkmark the desired accounts to display those calendars. Change Calendar Settings You can change the settings for how the Calendar application displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events. Open the Calendar, and tap > Settings > Calendar settings. Week starts on: Opens a dialog box to configure from when the week starts on. Hide declined events: When checkmarked, declined events are not displayed in your calendar views. Tap to remove the checkmark and display all events in your calendar views. Show events by: Select event display type Event brief or Timeline. ...
Folders Folders allow you to organize other Home screen shortcuts and icons, or folders that contain all your contacts, contacts with phone numbers, or starred contacts. Your folder's contents are kept up to date automatically. Organizing in folders can create space to add more shortcuts, widgets, or applications on the Home screen. Add a Folder 1. Drag and drop an app icon over another app icon. 2. A folder will be created with both app icons in it. Rename a Folder 1. Tap the folder icon to open it. 2. Tap 3. Enter the new folder name and tap OK. Note: You can also change the folder color. Organize Items in a Folder Just drag a shortcut, an icon, or a folder and drop in a folder. Clock You can use the Clock application to monitor several types of information at once, in addition to the current date and time. Open the Clock The Clock application also allows you to set alarms. 1. Tap > > Clock Tools and Calendar...
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2. Tap an existing alarm to change its time and other attributes or tap Add alarm to add a new one. 3. Set the time of the alarm. You can change the time by scrolling up/down the hour and minute and AM/PM field or tap the hour and minutes fields to enter the time with the keyboard. 4. Tap Repeat to set the days when you want the alarm to sound. (If you don't set a repeat, the alarm will only sound on the assigned day.) 5. 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. 6. Tap Vibration to have the phone vibrate, in addition to playing the ringtone. 7. Tap Alarm sound to select a ringtone for the alarm. The ringtone plays briefly when you select 8. Slide the button on the Alarm volume slider to the right to increase the alarm volume and to the left to decrease it. 9. Tap Auto app starter to set the application you want to automatically open when you stop the alarm. 10. Tap Puzzle lock to checkmark the setting, which requires you to wake up enough to solve a simple puzzle to dismiss the alarm. 11. Tap Memo to enter a name for the alarm. 12. ...
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3. You can set the following options: Alarm in silent mode: Tap to place a checkmark and allow your phone to play alarms even when it is in Silent mode. Volume button behavior: Allows you to set the desired behavior of the volume buttons when pressed during an alarm. Puzzle lock: Allows you to choose the puzzle type to use during the puzzle lock. Vibrate type: Allows you to set the vibrate type. Set a Timer 1. Tap > > Clock > Timer tab. 2. Tap the Hour/Minute/Second sections to set the timer. 3. Tap > Settings to set the following options: Vibration: Set the phone vibrate along with the alert sound. (A blue checkmark appears.) Alert sound: Select the alert sound. Alert volume: Set the alert volume. 4. ...
Start Stopwatch 1. Tap > > Clock > Stopwatch tab. 2. Tap to start stopwatch time. 3. Tap to stop the stopwatch. Tip: While measuring time, tap to view lap times. File Manager Use the File Manager application to manage your applications and documents stored in your phone. Open the File Manager Application Tap > > File Manager File Manager Options File Manager makes it easy to view and manage your files. Simply tap a file type (All files, Music, Image, Video, Document, or Dropbox), then tap the necessary folders to find your files. Open the File Manager application, tap All files, then tap the Internal storage folder to access to the following File Manager options (at the bottom of the screen): ...
Searching in File Manager Tap the Search icon (in the top right corner of the File Manager screen) to search for your files or information. Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet. Turn Bluetooth On and Off By default, your phone's Bluetooth feature is set to off. Note: Activating Bluetooth can drain your battery faster and reduce your available usage times. To conserve your phone's battery, turn off Bluetooth when not in use. Always turn off your Bluetooth when you are in locations that prohibit its use. Turn Bluetooth On 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Bluetooth. 2. Tap to activate the feature. When active, appears within the Status Bar. Turn Bluetooth Off 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Bluetooth. 2. ...
To access the Bluetooth Settings menu: 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Bluetooth. 2. Tap to activate the feature. When active, appears within the Status Bar. 3. The following options are available: LG Tribute: Checkmark to allow other Bluetooth devices to see your phone for pairing and connection. This name changes if you change the name for the device. Note: Your phone is visible for up to 2 minutes. This value appears as a countdown within this field. You can change the visibility timeout. From the Bluetooth settings screen, tap > Visibility timeout, then tap your preference. AVAILABLE DEVICES The list of all of the available in-range Bluetooth devices. Touch Search for devices to search for other visible in-range Bluetooth devices. Touch > Edit phone name to rename your phone for Bluetooth access. Touch > Visibility timeout to set your visibility timeout for Bluetooth. Touch > Show received files to view all files you have received via Bluetooth.
Pair Your Phone 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the check box next to your device name to make your phone visible. Your phone must be visible to successfully pair with an external device. If you want to search a new device, you also need to make that device visible.(See the instruction manual from the manufacturer.) 3. Tap Search for devices. (Your phone will display a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.) 4. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. 5. Depending on the device, you might have to tap Pair to accept the passkey (if they match), confirm matching passkeys, or enter the passkey or PIN Code. 6. Tap Done > OK if you entered a passkey or PIN code. 7. The external device will then have to accept the connection and enter your phone's PIN code. Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible phones, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible phones. Pairing between two Bluetooth phones is a one-time process. Once a pairing has been created, the phones will continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re- enter a passcode again. Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device You can manually disconnect from a Bluetooth device through the Bluetooth settings menu. Disconnect a Paired Phone Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection between the device and your phone, but ...
Send Items via Bluetooth Depending on your paired phone's settings and capabilities, you may be able to send pictures, videos, Contacts information, or other items using a Bluetooth connection. Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be enabled, and the recipient's phone must be visible. If no phones are detected, tap Search for devices to begin a new search. Send Contact Information 1. Tap > > 2. Tap an entry to open its details page. 3. Tap > Share > Bluetooth. 4. Tap a paired phone. The external Bluetooth phone must be visible and communicating for the pairing to be successful. Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call You can manually disconnect or unpair from a Bluetooth phone through the Bluetooth settings menu. During an active call, where the audio is being routed through a connected Bluetooth phone (headset or hands-free connection), tap Bluetooth to route the phone's audio through the connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through the speaker (Off). ...
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1. Insert your fingernail into the Charger/Accessory Port and lift the cover up gently. 2. Carefully insert the microSD card into the slot. The label side should face up. Tools and Calendar...
3. Re-install the back cover. Remove a microSD Card Before removing your phone's microSD card, use the Storage settings menu to unmount the card. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. 2. Insert your fingernail into the Charger/Accessory Port and lift the cover up gently. 3. Gently pull the microSD card out from the slot. 4. Replace the back cover. Note: You can easily damage the microSD card by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing, or handling the microSD card. Note: Make sure your battery is fully charged before using the microSD card. Your data may become damaged or unusable if the battery runs out while using the microSD card. View microSD Card Memory The Storage settings menu gives you access to your microSD card memory information. Tools and Calendar...
With the microSD card inserted, tap > touch and hold > System settings > Storage. (The total and available memory space will be displayed.) Format the microSD Card Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Storage. 2. Scroll down the screen, touch Erase SD card > Erase SD card. 3. Touch Erase everything to confirm the process. Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after which the files CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before you format the card. Unmount the microSD Card When you need to remove the microSD card, you must unmount the microSD card first to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the microSD card. Since you will remove the battery first before you can remove the microSD card, close all running applications on your phone and save any data first. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Storage.
Disconnect the phone from the computer. If you want to keep the phone connected to the computer but want the phone to be able to access and use the storage card, open the Notifications panel, touch USB connected > Charge phone. Note: The phone will not recognize the microSD card when it is connected to a computer as a disk drive. You will not be able to use some of the phone's applications such as the camera or Music. Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG Tribute If you want to transfer your user contents (i.e., pictures) from an Android phone to your LG Tribute, you can perform one of the following steps. Transfer Via PC or Laptop You can transfer user contents via a desktop or laptop using a USB cable. 1. Connect the Android phone to a computer using a USB cable. Then open the Android phone's Notifications Panel. 2. Tap USB connected, then (depending on the phone) tap Charge phone, Media device (MTP) or Send images (PTP).
5. On the Android phone, open the Notifications Panel, tap USB connected > Charge phone (or Turn off USB storage) then disconnect the previous Android Phone from the computer. 6. Connect the LG Tribute to the computer using the supplied USB cable. 7. In the USB connection type menu on the LG Tribute, tap Media device (MTP). 8. On the computer, organize the files in the folder, transfer the files into the LG Tribute folder, then safely stop/remove the USB Phone. 9. On the LG Tribute, open the Notifications Panel, tap USB connected > Charge phone, then disconnect it from the computer. Update Your Phone From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates through the Settings > System updates menu. Update Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > System updates > Update PRL. ...
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1. Tap > > System settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Touch the Auto-sync data option to enable the feature (checkmark). 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, touch the account to reveal the account's synchronization settings screen and then touch an account field to sync now. To back up your Google apps: Your Google app purchases are reloaded remotely and can be re-installed after the update is applied. 1. Tap > > Play Store 2. Touch > My apps > ALL tab. 3. Scroll through the list of previously downloaded Google apps and choose those you wish to reinstall. 4. Follow the onscreen instructions. Warning: Sprint Mobile is not responsible for the security or reliability of the Google servers for backing up your phone. Sprint Mobile does not provide any guarantee for these services functionality or compatibility with future devices. 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 > > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card.
Update Your LG Software This option allows you to update the Android Operating System (OS) on your phone via an over-the- air connection. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > System updates > Update LG software. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. Tools and Calendar...
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone's Settings menus. Wireless Networks This group of settings lets you control your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, Mobile networks, and more. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode (Flight mode) allows you to use many of your phone's features, such as games and music when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When you set your phone to Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online data. Activate Airplane Mode 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to display the phone options. 2. Tap Turn on Airplane mode. – or – 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. Tap the Airplane mode switch to turn the function on. While in Airplane Mode, your phone's Status Bar will display Deactivate Airplane Mode 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to reveal the phone options.
Bluetooth Settings Your phone's Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures and files, and more. For details on your phone's Bluetooth settings, see Bluetooth Settings Menu. Mobile Data You can check the current data usage, set to enable/disable mobile data, or set the mobile data limit. Turn Mobile Data On or Off 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Mobile data. 2. Tap the Mobile data switch to turn it on or off. Call Settings Your phone's Call settings menu lets you configure voicemail, International call options and TTY mode. Voicemail Settings You can configure your voicemail settings. For details on Voicemail settings, see Configure Visual Voicemail Settings. North American Dialing Replace + code as needed for outgoing calls. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Call. 2. ...
1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Call > Call reject. 2. Tap Call reject mode and set an option. 3. Tap Reject calls from to set up the rejection list. Decline with Message 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. You can add or edit quick messages. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Call > Decline with message. 2. Tap a quick message to edit it. – or – Tap to add a new quick message. 3. Enter a message and tap Save. Privacy Keeper You can set whether the phone to display the caller's information or not when you receive a call. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Call > Privacy keeper. 2. ...
Turn TTY Mode On or Off 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Call > TTY mode. 2. Tap TTY Off to turn TTY mode off or tap TTY Full, TTY HCO or TTY VCO to set a TTY mode. To access the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for assistance with TTY calls: Dial to reach an operator. Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon. When enabled, TTY mode may impair the audio quality of non-TTY phones connected to the headset jack. WARNING: 9-1-1 Emergency Calling recommends 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 software used by PSAPs. This matter has been brought to the attention of the FCC, and the wireless industry and the PSAP community are currently working to resolve this. Hearing Aids Activate to turn on hearing aid compatibility. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Call. 2. ...
Save Unknown Numbers You can set the phone to save the phone numbers not saved in Contacts yet. To save unknown numbers: 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Call. 2. Tap the Save unknown numbers checkbox to turn it on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Power Key Ends Call You can set the phone to end calls with Power/Lock Button , in addition to on the call screen. To set to end calls with Power key: 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Call. 2. Tap Power key ends call to enable it. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Roaming Settings You can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. Roaming Mode Depending on your Sprint Prepaid plan, your device may be allowed to use roaming networks. 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.
Roaming Guard Roaming guard makes it easy to manage your roaming by requiring confirmation before placing or answering a roaming call. To turn Call Guard on or off: 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Roaming > Roaming guard. 2. Tap each roaming guard option activate or deactivate this function. When active, an extra key press is required for dialing when in a roaming area. Note: Call Guard is turned on by default on your phone. Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available when you are roaming with Call Guard enabled. To place roaming calls with Call Guard on: 1. Tap > 2. Enter 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and tap To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: 1. Swipe in any direction. A message will be displayed notifying you that roaming charges will apply. 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. 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 > touch and hold > System settings > Roaming > Roaming guard. 2. ...
Share & Connect Your phone lets you use the wireless technology that enables data transmission between devices using DLNA. Media Server Share media content with nearby devices via DLNA. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Share & connect. 2. Tap Media sever and checkmark the Content sharing checkbox to allow nearby devices to access your content. More Settings You can change more settings in the Wireless Networks category. Bluetooth Tethering This feature allows you to connect other devices to your phone via Bluetooth and share its internet connection. Turn On Bluetooth Tethering 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > More.. 2. Tap the Bluetooth tethering switch to activate. Help Displays help information for Wi-Fi hotspot and Bluetooth tethering.
1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > More... > Mobile networks. 2. Tap 4G LTE settings to check your network provider and IP address. Network Mode Allows you to choose your preferred network mode. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > More... > Mobile networks > Network mode. 2. Choose from the following options: Tap LTE/CDMA to turn on the LTE/CDMA radio band. Tap CDMA to turn on the CDMA radio band. Connections Optimizer Your phone can be set to automatically connect you to Wi-Fi networks on your device's remembered list and, if applicable, to the 4G LTE Network. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > More.. 2. Tap Mobile networks > Connections Optimizer. 3. Read the message and tap I agree. VPN Settings From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you ...
3. Tap one of the three options. To switch to silent mode: 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Sound profile. 3. Tap Silent. – or – Press the Volume Down Button until you see on the screen. Volumes Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Volumes. 3. Adjust each volume level. Ringtone: Changes the volume of your call ringtones (if applicable). Notification sound: Allows you to set this volume level. This is the volume of the ringtone when you receive a notification. Touch feedback & system: Changes the volume for feedback taps and system notifications.
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1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Ringtone. 3. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the ringtone, tap OK. If not, select another ringtone or tap Cancel. Notification Sound When you receive a notification such as the arrival of new messages, calendar events, or alarms, the phone sounds a ringtone. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > 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. Ringtone with Vibration To set the phone to vibrate accompanying the ringtone: 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound. 3. Tap the Ringtone with vibration checkbox to turn on the feature. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Vibrate Type To set a vibrate type for incoming calls, messages, Email, alarms, and calendar events.
Sound Effects This menu lets you select whether you hear tones when touching numbers on the dialpad, selecting on-screen options, and more. 1. Tap > > Settings 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound. 3. Tap Sound effects, then tap the desired options checkbox to turn on the feature. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Message/Call Voice Notifications To read out the incoming call and the message event automatically. 1. Tap > > Settings > Sound. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Message/call voice notifications. 3. Tap 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. Brightness Adjust your screen's contrast (brightness) to suit your surroundings. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. ...
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Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery's talk and standby times. For the best battery performance, use the shortest convenient timeout. Screen-off Effect Select the screen-off effect when locking and turning off the screen. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Screen-off effect. 3. Tap the desired option. 4. Tap OK. Note: To preview the screen-off effect, tap Preview. Auto-Rotate Screen Choose whether the phone automatically switches the orientation of the screen as you turn it sideways. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display. 3. Tap the Auto-rotate screen checkbox to automatically rotate the screen (a blue checkmark will appear). – or – To disable the auto-rotate feature, tap the Auto-rotate screen checkbox again so that the checkmark is removed. Note: Some applications on your phone do not support the Auto-rotate feature. Daydream Screensaver will be on when the phone is sleeping while docked and/or charging. 1. ...
1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Font type. 3. Tap a desired font type. Font Size Choose the desired font size for device menus. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Font size. 3. Tap a desired font size. Home Screen Configure your phone's home screen settings. Wallpaper Choose the desired wallpaper. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Wallpaper. 3. Choose a location and select the desired wallpaper. 4. Tap Set wallpaper or Apply to set it as the wallpaper. Screen Swipe Effect Choose the desired type of effect to display when you swipe from one Home screen canvas to the ...
Home Backup & Restore You can backup and restore app/widget configurations and the theme. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen. 3. Tap Home backup & restore > Backup or Restore. Help Allows you to view help tips for the Home screen. Lock Screen Lock screen menu lets you configure screen lock options and when to be locked. Select Screen Lock You can increase your phone's security by using a Knock Code, face unlock, creating a screen unlock pattern, creating a PIN, or choosing a password. When these features are enabled, you must show your face, draw the correct unlock pattern, enter the PIN, or enter the password on the screen to unlock and regain access to the phone. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen > Select screen lock. 3. ...
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Backup PIN. If you haven't created a Google Account on the phone, you must perform a factory reset. CAUTION! If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset. When you can't recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password: 1. Turn the phone off. 2. Press and hold the following keys at the same time: Volume Up Button + Power/Lock Key on the side of the phone. 3. Release the Power/Lock Key only when the LG logo is displayed, then immediately press and hold the Power/ Lock Key again. 4. Release all keys when the Factory hard reset screen is displayed. 5. Press the Volume Buttons to highlight Yes, then press the Power/Lock Key to continue. 6. Press the Volume Buttons to highlight Yes once more, then press the Power/Lock Key to confirm. 7. Your phone will perform a factory reset.
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1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen. 3. Tap the Widgets checkbox to show widgets.(A blue checkmark will appear) Missed Calls & New Messages Show notifications of missed calls and new messages on the Lock screen. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock Screen. 3. Tap the Missed calls & new messages checkbox to turn on the feature.(A blue checkmark will appear.) Shortcuts Customize clocks and shortcuts on the lock screen. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen > Shortcuts. 3. ...
Power Button Instantly Locks Allows you to instantly lock the screen when you press the Power/Lock Button 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen. 3. Tap the Power button instantly locks checkbox to turn on the feature. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Gestures You can configure various gestures options. Silence Incoming Calls You can set the phone to silence incoming calls by just flipping the phone. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures. 3. Tap the Silence incoming calls checkbox to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Snooze or Stop Alarm You can set the phone to snooze or stop the alarm by just flipping the phone.
1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures. 3. Tap Motion sensor calibration. 4. Place the phone on a flat surface and tap Calibrate sensor. Storage The Storage menu lets you monitor the used and available space on the system memory. You can also mount/unmount the SD card and format it. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Storage. Battery The Battery menu lets you view any battery information and configure options. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Battery. 3. Tap Battery percentage on status bar to display the battery percentage indicator on the Status Bar. 4. Tap Battery saver to set the Battery saver feature on or off and select which functions are changed when the feature is activated.
3. Find the application to force stop and tap the application. 4. Tap Force stop. 5. Read the disclaimer and tap OK. To uninstall a downloaded application: 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Apps. 2. Tap the DOWNLOADED tab. 3. Find the application you want to uninstall and tap it. 4. Tap Uninstall. 5. Read the disclaimer and tap OK. Default Message App This menu allows you to choose your default messaging application. 1. Tap > > Settings 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Default message app. 3. Tap the desired option. Personal Settings This group of settings lets you configure accounts & sync, location, security, language & input, and backup & reset settings. Accounts & Sync Use the Accounts & sync settings menu to add, remove, and manage your Google™ and other ...
Location Use the Location menu to set your preferences for using and sharing your location when you search for information and use location-based applications, such as Maps. Access to My Location You can use information from Wi-Fi and mobile networks to determine your approximate location, used while searching in Google Maps and other applications. When you checkmark this option, you're asked whether you consent to sharing your location anonymously with Google's location service. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Location. Mode – Set the location mode from High accuracy (GPS and networks), Battery saving (Networks only), and Device sensors only (GPS only). You can also enable ® Accelerated location to use the Qualcomm IZat™ hardware accelerated location service. Security Use the Security settings to configure how to help secure your phone and its data. Encrypt Phone Opens a screen that encrypts data on the phone for security. You will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on. Encrypt SD Card Storage Allows you to encrypt SD card storage and keep data unavailable for other devices.
Install from Storage Touch to install a secure certificate from storage. Clear Credentials Deletes all secure certificates and related credentials and erases the secure storage's own password, after prompting you to confirm that you want to do this. Language & Input Settings Your phone's Language & input settings let you select a language for the devices screens and menus, as well as manage a personal user dictionary. The keyboard settings let you select a preferred input method, control keyboard settings, and more. Language You can choose to display your device's on-screen menus in multiple languages. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Language & input > Language. 2. Select a language from the list. Spelling Correction Allows spelling correction when using the on-screen keyboard. Keyboard & Input Methods Shows the default keyboard type. Checkmark the keyboard you want to use from Google Keyboard, Google voice typing, LG Keyboard or Swype. Tap to configure each keyboard's settings. Settings...
Voice Search Tap to configure the Voice Search settings. Text-to-Speech Output Tap to set the preferred engine or general settings for text-to-speech output. Pointer Speed Adjust the pointer speed. (e.g., mouse, trackpad). Backup & Reset The privacy settings on your device allow you to back-up your data, automatically restore data, and erase all the data on your phone. Back Up My Data You can back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Backup & reset. 2. Check if the Backup account is correct. 3. Tap the Back up my data checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) 4. To set to automatically restore the backups, tap the Automatic restore checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Backup Account Allows you to choose an account to use to back up data. 1. ...
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 Activate Your Phone. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Backup & reset. 2. If you are certain that you would like to restore all factory settings, tap Factory data reset. 3. Tap Reset phone. 4. Enter your unlock sequence if you have configured one, then tap Erase everything and OK to confirm. System Settings This group of settings lets you configure date & time, accessibility and PC connection. You can activate the phone, update the phone, or view the phone information. Shortcut Key Get quick access to the Camera by pressing and holding the Volume Buttons when the screen is off or locked. Tap > > Settings > Shortcut key. Date & Time Set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed. Tap > touch and hold ...
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feature. Font size: Tap to increase the size of the text. Invert colors: Checkmark to invert the screen and content colors. Color adjustment: Activate to adjust the screen and content colors. Enter the menu and drag your finger across the screen to adjust the screen. Touch zoom: Allows you to zoom in or out by triple tapping the screen. Message/call voice notifications: Announces incoming calls and messages out loud. Screen shades: Sets the device to 0% brightness to save battery power. Accessibility shortcut: Open accessibility options quickly on any screen. Text-to-speech output: Text-to-speech output provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages, and the Caller ID for incoming calls. Hearing Allows you to configure the following hearing options. 1. Tap > touch and hold > Systems settings > Accessibility. 2. Set the following options as you want. Audio type: Allows you to change the sound to Stereo or Mono. ...
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Persistent notification: Tap the Persistent notification switch to alert sound repeatedly when there are unread notifications for certain apps. Auto-rotate screen: Checkmark to allow the device to rotate the screen depending on the device orientation (portrait or landscape). Password voice confirmation: Checkmark to allow voice confirmation of characters when inputting passwords. Power key ends call: Checkmark so that you can end voice calls by pressing the Power/Lock Key When this option is enabled, pressing the Power/Lock Button during a call does not lock the screen. Accessibility settings shortcut: Sets quick, easy access to selected features when you triple-tap the Home Key . Choose Off, Show all, TalkBack, Invert colors, Touch assistant, or Accessibility settings. One-touch input: Each finger touch enters letters/characters on the LG Keyboard. Services Displays the services installed for Accessibilities use. Settings...
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Update Firmware This option allows you to download and update the Firmware for your device. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > System updates > Update Firmware. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Update LG Software This option allows you to download and update the LG software. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > System updates > Update LG software. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Printing This menu allows you to manage your Google Cloud Print settings and print jobs. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Printing. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. About Phone Display information about the network, phone identity, battery, hardware, software, legal, and ...
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1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > About phone. 2. Tap the desired menu. Settings...
Index Call Reject 39, 110 Call Settings 39, 110 4G Spark LTE 74 Call Using a Speed Dial Number 26 Call Using the Phone Dialer 25 Call Waiting 35 Caller ID 35 About Phone 134 Camera and Video Settings 85 Access Contacts 41 Change Calendar Settings 93 Access Gmail 52 Change Calendar View 88 Access Recently-Used Applications 18 Change the Device Name 99 Accessibility 131 Change the Phone's Wallpaper 16 Accounts & Sync 127 Change the Screen Orientation 19 Activate Your Phone 4 Change Your Main Greeting via the Activation and Service 4 Voicemail Menu 33 Add a Contact 43 Charge your Battery 3 Add a VPN Connection 77 Communicate with Your Contacts 47 Add a Wi-Fi Network 73 Complete the Setup Screens 4 Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) 54 Conference Calling 36 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Configure and Sync Corporate Email Screen 16 Settings 57 Adjust Browser Settings 81 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings 32 Airplane Mode 109 Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN 77 Alarm/Clock 94 Connect Wi-Fi 72 Apps 126...
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Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Install the Battery 1 Active Call 101 Disconnect from a Bluetooth Device 100 Display Settings 119 Join and Separate Contacts 50 Edit a Contact Entry 44 Language & Input Settings 129 Edit or Delete an Event 91 Launch a Web Connection 75 Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Launch the Web Browser 78 Menu 33 Learn to Navigate the Browser 78 Email 53 Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages 31 Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard 22 Location 128 Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage 49 Lock and Unlock Your Phone 13 Lock Screen 122 Facebook 66 File Manager 97 Make Phone Calls 25 File Manager Options 97 Manage Message Conversations 62 Find and Install an App 68 Media Server 115 Folders 94 microSD Card 101 Format the microSD Card 104 Mobile Data 110 Mobile Networks Settings 115 More Settings 115 Multi-point Auto-focus 85 Gesture Shot 86 Music 71 Gestures 125 Get Help with Google Play 70 Get Started with Contacts 41 Gmail / Google 51 Navigation 70 Go to a Specific Website 80...
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Quick Access 18 Take Pictures 84 Text and Multimedia Message Options 64 Text and Multimedia Messaging 59 The Contacts List 42 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages 53 To Access Additional Wi-Fi Options 73 Receive Phone Calls 27 Touchscreen Navigation 9 Record Videos 84 Transfer User Contents From an Android Remove a microSD Card 103 Phone to Your LG Tribute 105 Reply to or Delete an Email Message 57 Transfer Via PC or Laptop 105 Request a Refund for a Paid App 69 TTY Mode 39, 111 Reset the Browser to Default 81 Turn Bluetooth On and Off 98 Respond to an Event Reminder 92 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network 72 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages 29 Turn Your Phone On and Off 8 Review Visual Voicemail 30 Turn Your Screen On and Off 8 Ringtone & Vibration Settings 117 Roaming Guard 114 Roaming Mode 113 Roaming Settings 113 Uninstall an App 70 Unmount the microSD Card 104 Update Your LG Software 108 Update Your Phone 106 Save a Phone Number 44 Update Your Phone Firmware 106 Save and Resume a Draft Message 62 Update Your PRL 106 Save Unknown Numbers 113 Update Your Profile 106 Searching in File Manager 98 Use the Phone's microSD Card as a USB ...
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Your Home Screen 14 Your Phone's Layout 7 Your Phone at a Glance 1 Your User Name 75 Index...