Page 1 User Guide...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Get Started ..............................1 Your Phone at a Glance ........................1 Set Up Your Phone ..........................2 Install the Battery .......................... 2 Charge your Battery ........................3 Activation and Service .......................... 4 Activate Your Phone ........................4 Complete the Setup Screens ........................
Page 3 Call Using a Speed Dial Number ....................24 Call a Number in a Text Message or Email Message ..............24 Call Emergency Numbers ......................24 Receive Phone Calls ........................... 25 Voicemail ............................. 26 Voicemail Setup .......................... 26 Voicemail Notification ........................26 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ....................
Page 4 Edit a Contact Entry ..........................41 Communicate with Your Contacts ....................... 44 Import, Export, and Share Contacts ....................46 Import Contacts From Your Internal Storage ................46 Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage ................... 46 Share a Contact .......................... 46 Join and Separate Contacts......................
Page 5 Request a Refund for a Paid App ....................66 Open an Installed App ........................ 66 Uninstall an App .......................... 67 Get Help with Google Play ......................67 Navigation ............................67 Google Maps ..........................67 Music ..............................68 Google Play Music App ....................... 68 Web and Data .............................
Page 6 Create a New Homepage ......................79 Camera and Video ............................80 Take Pictures ............................80 Record Videos ............................. 80 Camera and Video Settings ......................81 Multi-point Auto-focus ......................... 81 Gesture Shot ..........................81 Tools and Calendar ............................. 83 Voice Command ..........................83 Calendar ..............................
Page 7 Unmount the microSD Card ...................... 100 Use the Phone's microSD Card as a USB Drive ..............100 Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG Tribute ..........101 Transfer Via PC or Laptop ......................101 Update Your Phone........................... 102 Update Your PRL ........................
Page 8 Media Server ..........................109 More Settings ............................ 109 Bluetooth Tethering ........................109 Mobile Networks Settings ......................110 VPN Settings ..........................111 Device Settings ..........................111 Sound Settings .......................... 111 Ringtone & Vibration Settings ....................112 Display Settings ........................113 Home Screen ..........................115 Lock Screen ..........................
Page 9: Get Started
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. Get Started...
Page 10: Set Up Your Phone
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. 2.
Page 11: Charge Your Battery
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.
Page 12: Activation And Service
 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.
Page 13: Set Up Voicemail
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 >...
Page 14: Phone Basics
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.
Page 15: Turn Your Phone On And Off
● 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.
Page 16: Touchscreen Navigation
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.
Page 17: Touch And Hold
Touch When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply touch them with your finger. Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item.
Page 18: Swipe Or Slide
Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Drag To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Phone Basics...
Page 19 Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways.
Page 20: Lock And Unlock Your Phone
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.) Lock and Unlock Your Phone You can prevent accidental screen touches from activating phone functions by locking your phone.
Page 21: Your Home Screen
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.
Page 22: Create Shortcuts
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.
Page 23: Add And Remove Widgets On The Home 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.
Page 24: Customize Applications Icons On The Home Screen
 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. ...
Page 25: Access Recently-Used Applications
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.
Page 26: Status Bar
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.
Page 27 Icon Status No SIM card – No SIM card is inserted. Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on. Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds are silenced. Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off. Very Low Battery –...
Page 28: Enter Text With The On-Screen Keyboard
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.
Page 29: Qwerty Keyboard
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 Note: If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically, uncheck the Auto-rotate screen. >...
Page 30: Phone Keyboard
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...
Page 31: Phone Calls
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.
Page 32: Call From Contacts
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. ...
Page 33: Receive Phone Calls
Enhanced 9-1-1 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 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.
Page 34: Voicemail
 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.
Page 35: Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages
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 .
Page 36: Review Visual Voicemail
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 –...
Page 37: Listen To Multiple Voicemail Messages
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.
Page 38: Change Your Main Greeting Via The Voicemail Menu
 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. ...
Page 39: Edit The Display Name Via The Voicemail Menu
Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name or number attached to your voice messages. 1. Tap > > Voicemail 2. Touch > Settings > Display name. 3. Touch the existing identification field and enter a new identifying name or number (used to identify you to recipients of your voice messages).
Page 40: Caller Id
 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.
Page 41: Call Waiting
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: ■...
Page 42: Call Forwarding
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 –...
Page 43: Set Up Speed Dialing
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.
Page 44: Call Settings
 Copy call number to copy the call number.  Reject call to add to the call reject list.  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.
Page 45: Tty Mode
TTY Mode A TTY (teletypewriter, also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it supports digital wireless transmission.
Page 46: Contacts
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.
Page 47: Contacts List Options
■ > > . 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. ...
Page 48: Add A Contact
• 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.  Settings: Allows you to set various contact settings. Add a Contact You can add contacts by using the Phone application.
Page 49: Save A Phone Number
5. When you have finished adding information, touch Save. 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.
Page 50: Delete 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).
Page 51 4. Tap Yes to confirm that you want to delete the contact. 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.
Page 52: Communicate With Your Contacts
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.
Page 53 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.
Page 54: Import, Export, And Share 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.
Page 55: Join And Separate Contacts
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.
Page 56: Accounts And Messaging
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.
Page 57: Sign In To Your Google Account
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.
Page 58: Read And Reply To Gmail Messages
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.
Page 59: Add An Email Account (Pop3 Or Imap)
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.
Page 60: Corporate Email (Outlook)
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.
Page 61: Open Email
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.
Page 62: Reply To Or Delete An Email Message
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.
Page 63  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. ...
Page 64: Text And Multimedia Messaging
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.
Page 65: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)
 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.
Page 66: Save And Resume A Draft Message
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.
Page 67: New Messages Notification
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.
Page 68: Delete A Single Message
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, Text and Multimedia Message Options.
Page 69: Text And Multimedia Message Options
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.
Page 70  Priority: Select Normal or High.  Message reassembly: Enable this option (blue checkmark displays) so that multi-segment messages can be reassembled and shown as a single message. Each segment will still count toward your usage. ● Multimedia messsage  Group Messaging: Enable this option to send a single message as multimedia message when there are multiple recipients.
Page 71: Social Networking Accounts
● 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.  Severe alerts: Enable this option to receive severe alerts. ...
Page 72 Open the Hangouts Application ■ > > Google > Hangouts Chat with Friends 1. Tap > > Google > Hangouts 2. Tap to view your contacts list. It includes all of the Google Accounts you've added.  Tap the name of the person in your contacts list. If your friend is not yet on Hangouts, you can invite your friend via SMS.
Page 73: Apps And Entertainment
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.
Page 74: Create A Google Wallet Account
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. ...
Page 75: Uninstall An App
■ > , 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.
Page 76: Music
 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 • Google Location Reporting: Allows you to configure your Google location settings. Use Google Maps ■...
Page 77: Web And Data
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,...
Page 78: Add A Wi-Fi Network
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.
Page 79: Wi-Fi Direct
● 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.
Page 80: Your User Name
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.
Page 81: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)
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.
Page 82: Add A Vpn Connection
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. ...
Page 83: Learn To Navigate The Browser
■ 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.
Page 84: Browser Menu
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.
Page 85: Select Text On A Web Page
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 > > Browser and navigate to a Web page. 2. Touch and hold to the area of the page containing the desired text. 3.
Page 86: Create Website Settings
• 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 • Settings for loading images. Create Website Settings You can create settings for individual websites.
Page 87: Create A New Homepage
 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.  Saved pages: Displays the pages you've saved for offline reading. 3. In the Bookmarks tab, tap 4.
Page 88: Camera And Video
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"...
Page 89: Camera And Video Settings
 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.
Page 90 Camera and Video...
Page 91: Tools And Calendar
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.
Page 92: Change Calendar View
Note: To go to any day in any Calendar view, tap > Go to date. Change Calendar View You can change the calendar view. ■ > Day, Week, Month, Year, Agenda. Each view displays the events in your calendar for the period of time that you specify.
Page 93  Week View  Month View Tools and Calendar...
Page 94  Year View  Agenda View Tools and Calendar...
Page 95: View Event Details
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. 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.
Page 96: Edit Or Delete An Event
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. Edit an Event 1.
Page 97: Synchronize Calendars
– or – Tap Dismiss in the Calendar Notifications list to delete all reminders in the list. 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.
Page 98: Folders
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.
Page 99 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.
Page 100 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.
Page 101: File Manager
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 ■...
Page 102: Searching In File Manager
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.
Page 103: Change The Device Name
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.
Page 104: Disconnect From A Bluetooth Device
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.
Page 105: Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During An Active Call
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.
Page 106 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. 3. Re-install the back cover. Tools and Calendar...
Page 107: Remove A Microsd Card
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.
Page 108: Format The Microsd Card
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.
Page 109: Transfer User Contents From An Android Phone To Your Lg Tribute
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.
Page 110: Update Your 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 >...
Page 111: 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...
Page 112: Settings
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.
Page 113: Mobile Data
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.
Page 114: Privacy Keeper
2. Tap a quick message to edit it. – or – 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.
Page 115: Hearing Aids
Hearing Aids Activate to turn on hearing aid compatibility. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Call. 2. Tap the Hearing aids checkbox to enable/disable the feature. Proximity Sensor When receiving and making calls, this sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch keypad by sensing when the phone is near your ear.
Page 116: Roaming Settings
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.
Page 117: Data Roam Guard
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.
Page 118: Mobile Networks Settings
2. Tap the Bluetooth tethering switch to activate. Help Displays help information for Wi-Fi hotspot and Bluetooth tethering. Mobile Networks Settings You can choose whether to turn on or off the LTE radio band. You can also set whether to enable or disable data access on your phone.
Page 119: Vpn Settings
VPN Settings 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. For details on your phone's VPN settings, see Virtual Private Networks (VPN).
Page 120: Notification Sound
 Music, video, games & other media: Changes the volume of your music, videos and other media. 4. Tap OK. Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume on the Home screen or Applications screen, or almost any screen by using the Volume Buttons. In other applications such as Music, YouTube, spoken directions, and other audio, the Volume Buttons control the volume of the application.
Page 121: Display Settings
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Vibrate type. Note: Vibrate type can only be selected when Vibrate only is selected as the sound profile or the Ringtone with vibration option is checked in the Sound screen. 3. Tap each vibrate type to select it. 4.
Page 122: Screen Timeout
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Brightness. 3. Use the slider to set a brightness level. Note: For the best battery performance, use the dimmer levels. You can also set Night brightness to adjust the brightness level to 0% automatically between 12:00 AM ~ 6:00 AM. 4.
Page 123: Home Screen
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. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Daydream. 3.
Page 124: Lock Screen
1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Screen swipe effect. 3. Tap the desired effect and then tap OK. Allow Home Screen Looping Displays the first screen after the last screen when scrolling. 1.
Page 125 + Power/Lock 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.
Page 126 Wallpaper Select the wallpaper to display for your lock screen. 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen > Wallpaper. 3. Select the desired wallpaper and tap Yes or Set wallpaper. Widgets Show widgets on the lock screen.
Page 127: Gestures
4. Enter a phone number to call in case you lose your phone and tap Save. This number will be displayed on the lock screen. Lock Timer Choose the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed-out. 1.
Page 128: Storage
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures. 3. Tap the Pause video checkbox to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Help Allows you to view help information for the available gestures. Motion Sensor Calibration Improves the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor. 1.
Page 129: Default Message App
2. Tap the DOWNLOADED, ON SD CARD, RUNNING, or ALL tab to view your apps. 3. Tap the desired app to view its information. To force applications to stop: 1. Tap > touch and hold > System settings > Apps. 2.
Page 130: Location
2. From the PERSONAL section, tap Accounts & sync. 3. Tap Add account to add an account for any of the available apps and services. Note: Tap Auto-sync data to automatically sync your account data. 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.
Page 131: Language & Input Settings
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. Voice Search Tap to configure the Voice Search settings.
Page 132: Pointer Speed
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.
Page 133: System Settings
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 &...
Page 134  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.
Page 135: System Updates
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. System Updates From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates through the Settings menu.
Page 136: Printing
> 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.
Page 137: Copyright Information
All materials in this guide including, without limitation, the design, the text, and any marks are the property of LG Electronics, Inc. Copyright © 2014 LG Electronics, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics, Inc. LG Tribute is a trademark of LG Electronics, Inc. ®...
Page 138: Index
Index 4G Spark LTE, 71 Change the Device Name, 95 About Phone, 128 Change the Phone's Wallpaper, 15 Access Contacts, 38 Change the Screen Orientation, 17 Access Gmail, 49 Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Access Recently-Used Applications, 17 Menu, 30 Accessibility, 125 Charge your Battery, 3...
Page 139 Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage, 46 Open Email, 53 Facebook, 63 Pairing Bluetooth Devices, 95 File Manager, 93 Personal Settings, 121 File Manager Options, 93 Phone Call Options, 31 Find and Install an App, 65 Power Key Ends Call, 107 Folders, 90 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection, 73 Format the microSD Card, 100...
Page 140 Visual Voicemail Options, 29 Touchscreen Navigation, 8 Voice Clarity, 107 Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone Voice Command, 83 to Your LG Tribute, 101 Voicemail, 26 Transfer Via PC or Laptop, 101 Voicemail Notification, 26 TTY Mode, 37, 106...

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