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Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces you to the basics of getting started with Sprint and your LG Optimus F3™. ReadyNow – For more help in getting up and running with your new phone, take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources at sprint.com/readynow.
Using This Guide This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new LG Optimus F3. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Use Your Phone − page 10 − Take Get Ready −...
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Your LG Optimus F3 Proximity Earpiece Sensor Front-Facing Back-Facing Camera Lens Camera Lens Volume Buttons Power/ Lock Button Flash Touchscreen Speaker Menu Key Microphone Back Home Key Charger/Accessory Port...
Get Your Phone Ready Turn the Phone On Before you start: Visit sprint.com/readynow to learn about transferring contacts, calendars, and Press and hold the Power/Lock Button ► more from your old phone. to turn your phone on. Install the Battery Turn the Screen On and Off 1. Remove the battery from its packaging.
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Get Your Phone Ready TalkBack Note: When Talkback is turned on, the touchscreen settings require the user to first tap an item they wish Before the activation process can begin, the to select, and then double tap the item again in order device will prompt the TalkBack voice navigation to access the feature.
Activate Your Phone Activate Your Phone If you received your phone in the mail If you purchased your phone at a and it is going to be activated on an Sprint Store, it is probably activated and existing number (you’re swapping ready to use.
Phone Basics Set Up a Google Account These instructions help you set up various options and applications, including setting up Setting up a Google Account lets you access your Google™ Account.* many features of your Android phone. It also allows you to sync Google contacts and apps Sprint Connections Optimizer you may previously have used.
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Android™ Basics: Getting Around Your Phone Flick: To scroll quickly through a list, flick across Move Around Your Phone’s Menus the touchscreen (drag quickly and release). When and Screens Using Gestures you’re flicking through a long list, touch the screen Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control to stop scrolling.
Your Home Screen Home Screen Notifications Panel Press to display your Home screen. When you see a notification icon on the left side of the status bar, drag the Status Bar down to Status Bar display the Notifications Panel. Tap a notification Shows device status to open the related application, such as information including the...
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Viewing Extended Screens Add Items to Your Screens Your phone’s Home screen extends horizontally to 1. Choose a screen and touch and hold an six additional screens. This gives you room to empty area of the screen. customize your phone and put the things you 2. Tap either Apps, Downloads, Widgets, or need front and center, just a swipe away.
Keys Function Keys • Menu Key ( ) – Tap to open context-specific menus. Tap and hold to access Google Now Just below the touchscreen, you’ll find a row of three and the Google search app. static keys that let you perform specific functions. Open Applications •...
Typing Language and Keyboard Settings LG Keyboard Use the LG Keyboard to enter text one letter You can change your text entry options through the at a time. Language & keyboard settings menu. These may include selecting touchscreen keyboard options (LG...
Use Your Phone: Voicemail Retrieve Your Voicemail Set Up Your Voicemail Press > and then touch and ► All unanswered calls are automatically transferred hold to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. You should set up your voicemail and From any other phone: personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated:...
Phone Calls Make a Phone Call In-Call Options 1. Press > Phone > Dial tab to display the phone dialpad. 2. Tap the digits of the number you want to call on Call Timer the dialpad. Tap to delete one or more digits. Add call 3. Tap to place the call.
Contacts Your phone’s Contacts application lets you access and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including Gmail, Exchange, Facebook, Twitter, contacts synced from your computer, and old-fashioned contacts entered by hand. View Contacts • To assign a picture, tap the icon next to the name, select a location, and tap a picture.
Messaging Read and Reply to Messages Send a Message ► Press > > Messaging . 1. Press > > Messaging > 2. Enter a phone number or email address in the • To open a message, tap it. Tapping a text “To”...
Email Setup You can link multiple email accounts to your LG Optimus F3, including Exchange server accounts. You can set up email accounts directly through the settings menu or email application. Set Up a Gmail™ Account Note: When setting up a new Google Account, you will be prompted to add a secondary email You can add a Gmail account at any time.
Email Setup Set Up an Email Account Set Up a Microsoft Exchange Account ® ® 1. Press > > Email . Use the Microsoft Exchange option to set up Exchange server work email accounts. Contact 2. Follow the instructions to sign in to your email your IT administrator for account sign-in account.
Using Email Access Email Messages Send an Email Message 1. Press > > Email or Gmail. 1. Press > > Email or Gmail. • If necessary, tap the email account you want • If necessary, tap the selection arrow ( to use.
Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi Network When you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi network, you can use your phone’s Wi-Fi feature to access the Internet and other data services. 1. Press > > System settings. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi ON/OFF icon to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Tap Wi-Fi to display a list of available networks.
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Find sports scores, news, and weather. Shop online. Tabbed browsing lets you browse the Web just the way you want to. Go Online Press > > Browser. ► • To go to a specific website, tap the address bar and enter the Web address. •...
Google Play™ Store App Google Play™ Store is the place to go to find new Android apps, books, movies, and music for your phone. Download Applications and Games 5. Tap Install (for free applications) or the price button (for paid applications). 1. Press >...
Camera & Camcorder Take a Picture 2. Drag the camera mode control to the video position 1. Press > > Camera. 3. Select MMS (for max 30 second videos to 2. Tap to take the picture. attach to email or messages) or Long video Record a Video (for longer videos).
Camera & Camcorder Camera & Camcorder Settings Share Pictures and Videos by Email, Gmail, or Messaging • From the camera or camcorder screen, tap open the capture settings menu. These settings 1. Press > > Gallery. include Flash, Brightness, Focus, Image size, and 2. Tap an album to display the thumbnails. much more.
Google Mobile™ Services Your LG Optimus F3 provides easy access to a • Google Maps and Google Navigation – The variety of Google services including Gmail™, Google location programs let you track your Google Talk™, Google Maps™, Google Navigation, current location, view real-time traffic situations, and YouTube™.
Bluetooth Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures ® Device Using Bluetooth 1. Press > > System settings > 1. Open the application containing the file you want to share. (For example, press > Bluetooth. > Gallery.) •...
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot allows you to turn your LG Optimus F3 into a Wi-Fi hotspot. Set Up and Activate Your Mobile Hotspot • Password — Add a password depending on your Security settings. Note: Risks can be associated with connecting to •...
GPS Navigation Get turn-by-turn directions to a known address, and find nearby restaurants, stores, and other points of interest. Google Maps™ Tap to switch Press > > Maps. ► between various features on Google Maps. My Location Search Directions Local Layers visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more...
Music Open Your Music Player Getting Music Press > > Play Music. The Music ► Before you can listen to your music, you need library screen appears. to load songs into your phone’s microSD card. Here’s one way to do it: • Music is stored in categories PLAYLISTS, RECENT, ARTISTS, ALBUMS, SONGS, and 1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your GENRES.
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NFC Tags In My Car Your LG Optimus F3 is NFC capable, meaning you can spend less time managing your phone and Here is an example of how to create a NFC tag more time taking advantage of its benefits. You...
Sprint Applications Access additional exclusive Sprint features right 1. Press > > Sprint TV & Movies. from your phone. 2. In the top bar, tap Home, Live TV, On Demand, Movies, or Shop to find what you want to watch. Download Sprint Applications • For quick access, touch a featured item in the 1. Press >...
Battery-Saving Tips Sprint ID Manage the Display Brightness and Sprint ID lets you instantly personalize your phone with mobile ID packs featuring apps, ringtones, Screen Timeout wallpapers, widgets, and more, customized to suit ► Press > > System settings > your lifestyle. Display >...
Tools & Resources: Settings Explore ways to customize your phone, set permissions, update your phone, and more in the Settings menu. Accessing Settings • Roaming • Language & input • Share & Connect • Backup & reset 1. Press > >...
Manage Your Account Online: www.sprint.com From Any Other Phone • Make a payment, see your bills, enroll in online • Sprint Customer Service: billing. Dial 1-888-211-4727 • Check minute usage and account balance. • Business Customer Service: • See or modify the details of your Sprint service plan.
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Ready Now applications, troubleshooting, and more. appointment at a Sprint Store near you. • Online Support – For ongoing help over the life of your phone, visit sprint.com/support to find videos, tutorials, troubleshooting tips, and the complete User Guide for your LG Optimus F3.
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Sustainability What else has Sprint been doing? At Sprint, environmental responsibility is more than talk. We’re continuously working to reduce our Plenty. To find out just what we’ve been up to, carbon footprint and decrease our use of natural use your phone to scan the QR code below or resources.
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Survey Please tell us what you think about your new phone. We are interested in your initial impressions of this new Sprint phone. Within two weeks of your phone purchase, please go to the website http://labs.sprint.com/sprintphonesurvey to complete a brief survey. Your feedback will help us provide the wireless features and services you want most.