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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction..............................1 About the User Guide..........................1 Get Started ..............................2 Phone Layout ............................2 microSIM Card ............................3 Handling the microSIM Card ......................3 Insert microSIM Card ........................4 microSD Card ............................6 Insert microSD Card ........................7 Unmount the microSD Card ......................
  • Page 3 Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature ................32 Update Your Phone..........................33 Update PRL..........................33 Update Profile ..........................33 Update Firmware ........................33 Update LG Software ........................34 UICC Unlock ..........................34 Your Phone Interface ..........................35 Home Screen Basics........................... 35 Home Screen Layout ........................35 Extended Home Screens ......................
  • Page 4 Call from Call Logs ........................47 Optional Services ..........................48 Voicemail Setup .......................... 48 Visual Voicemail .......................... 48 Set Up Visual Voicemail ......................48 Review Visual Voicemail ......................49 Visual Voicemail Options ......................49 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ................... 50 Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu ..............
  • Page 5 Sign in to Your Google Account ....................64 Access Gmail ..........................65 Send a Gmail Message ....................... 65 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..................66 Email ..............................67 Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) ..................67 Corporate Email (Outlook) ......................67 Open Email ..........................
  • Page 6 Navigation ............................84 Google Maps ..........................84 Scout ............................84 Google Hangouts ..........................85 QuickMemo+ ............................86 Dual Window ............................87 Music ..............................87 Google Play Music ........................87 Music Player..........................87 Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files ..................89 Calendar ..............................
  • Page 7 Pair Bluetooth Devices ......................101 Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device ..................102 Send Information Using Bluetooth .................... 102 Receive Data via Bluetooth ....................... 103 SmartShare ............................103 Enjoy Content Via a Variety of Devices ..................103 Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices ..................104 Using Content from the Cloud....................
  • Page 8 Auto-Rotate Screen ........................117 Screen Timeout ......................... 117 More Settings ..........................118 General Settings ..........................118 Language & Input ........................118 Location ............................. 119 Accounts & Sync ........................119 Cloud ............................119 Accessibility..........................120 Shortcut Key..........................122 Security ............................. 122 QuickCircle Case ........................

  • Page 9: Introduction

    The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new LG G Stylo. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone.

  • Page 10: Get Started

    Get Started The following topics provide you all the information you need to set up your phone and Boost service for the first time. Phone Layout The following illustration outlines your phone‘s primary external features and buttons. Part Description Earpiece Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.

  • Page 11: Microsim Card

    Proximity Sensor Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective case not authorized by LG. Allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets you Front-Facing Camera Lens participate in video chats.

  • Page 12: Insert Microsim Card

    ● Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting microSIM card in another-brand IC card reader, etc. The company is not responsible in such case. ● Always keep the IC chip clean. ● Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth. ●...
  • Page 13 1. Remove the back cover.  Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Insert the microSIM card.  Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward. Get Started...

  • Page 14: Microsd Card

    3. Insert the battery. 4. Attach the back cover.  Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. microSD Card Your phone supports the use of an optional microSD card (not included) to expand its storage capacity. Some cards may not operate properly with your phone.

  • Page 15: Insert Microsd Card

    Reading/Writing Data: Never power off or remove the battery while reading or writing data. Handling microSD card: Use/store microSD cards away from the reach of infants. May cause choking if swallowed. Insert microSD Card Follow these steps to insert an optional microSD card (not included). Make sure to power your phone off before inserting or removing a microSD card.

  • Page 16: Unmount The Microsd Card

     Insert only microSD cards. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Attach the back cover.  Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Unmount the microSD Card Always unmount the microSD card before removing it from your phone. 1.

  • Page 17: Remove Microsd Card

    3. Tap Unmount SD card.  The menu option name changes from Unmount SD card to Mount SD card. The card is now unmounted. Remove microSD Card Follow these instructions to remove a microSD card. Always power the phone off before inserting or removing a microSD card.
  • Page 18 Charge Using the AC Adapter 1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone. 2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter. 3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. ...

  • Page 19: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    Turn Your Phone On and Off The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off. Turn Your Phone On ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Button.  Your phone will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the lock screen. ...

  • Page 20: Touch And Hold

    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. Get Started...

  • Page 21: 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. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes.

  • Page 22: Pinch And Spread

    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. >...

  • Page 23: Activation And Service

    Activation and Service Before using your phone, you must set up your service with Boost Mobile. You will need your phone‘s serial number (MEID), printed on a sticker inside the battery compartment. For more information about your Boost Mobile account, see Boost Account Information and Help.

  • Page 24: Complete The Setup Screens

    Activate Your Phone After setting up your account on boostmobile.com, simply turn your device on. Your device is designed to activate automatically. If you are swapping from another Boost Mobile device to a new one, be sure to turn off the old device before swapping the serial number (MEID). Once the MEID swap is complete, turn on the new device and the programming information will be pushed to your device automatically.
  • Page 25  Useful settings - Set the phone name to be used for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct and contact information in case your phone is lost.  Knock Code - Set your personalized Knock Code for your security.  Home touch button combination - Select the desired home touch button combination. 3.

  • Page 26: Basic Operations

    Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your phone‘s basic operations. Home Screen and Applications List Most of your phone‘s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list. For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics.

  • Page 27: Capture Screenshots

    Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. > > Settings > Display tab > Auto-rotate screen. Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the notifications window. Pull down the status bar and tap Rotation to select or deselect the option.
  • Page 28 Function/Service Launches the Calendar application that can sync to either your Google ® or Outlook work calendar. Events can only be synched to a managed Calendar account. Launches the Camera. Camera Launches the Chrome web browser. Chrome Access the Clock application. Clock Displays the Contacts that can be synchronized with your phone from either your Google or Outlook account.

  • Page 29: Phone Number

    Accesses the phone‘s Settings menu. Settings Launches the Setup application to configure various device settings. Setup Launches the Update Center, which allows you to manage LG apps. Update Center Allows you to perform various actions by speaking. Voice Command Launches Voice Recorder application and lets you record and play the Voice Recorder sound files.

  • Page 30: Enter Text

    Google voice typing allows to use Google voice recognition to convert speech to text. ● LG keyboard allows you to use a LG keyboard to enter text. Note: Keyboard layouts and options may change depending on where you‘re using them. For example, if you‘re entering text to do a Web search, a search icon may be available instead of an enter key.

  • Page 31: Qwerty Keyboard

    QWERTY Keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field. Basic Operations...

  • Page 32: Phone Keyboard

    Phone Keyboard When T9 is off, to enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen. For example, tap once for "a", twice for "b", or three times for "c". Tips for Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, customizing the user dictionary, using predictive text, and more.
  • Page 33 1. Touch and hold a word to highlight it. 2. Drag the blue highlight markers to highlight the text you want. – or – To select all the text, tap Select all in the context menu.  To cancel the selection, simply tap unselected text or empty area. 3.
  • Page 34 2. Drag the blue bar to adjust the keyboard height. To change the bottom row keys: 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Language & input > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > QWERTY keyboard layout. Basic Operations...

  • Page 35: Search Your Phone And The Web

    2. Drag to add or delete keys or change the order. To change to another character on the visible key, tap the key and choose the desired character that you want displayed. Note: This function does not support some languages. Search Your Phone and the Web You can search for information on your phone and on the web using the Search application.

  • Page 36: Phone And Web Search Using Voice Command

     You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects of Google web search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the search field as you type), and what phone features you want to include in searches. To access these settings, touch and hold >...

  • Page 37: Google Account

    Note: Saved items are stored in the Clip Tray temporarily. In Clip Tray, tap and an item then select Done to lock the item and prevent deletion. Tap to delete items. This function may not be supported in the downloaded apps. Google Account You will need a Google Account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Hangouts, and the Google Play applications.

  • Page 38: Google Play Store

    5. Checkmark the entries you want to sync (if necessary) and tap NEXT. Your phone then communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information. Important: Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the primary Google Account (the first Google Account set up with your phone).

  • Page 39: Reinstall An Application

    5. Read the app's access requirements and tap ACCEPT if you agree to them. 6. Check the progress of the current download by opening the Notifications Panel. 7. You will be notified when the item is downloaded and installed on your phone. 8.

  • Page 40: Unlock Your Screen Using The Knock Code Feature

    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. Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks (or...

  • Page 41: Update Your Phone

    Note: You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your unlock sequence. To unlock the phone using Knock Code: ■ While the screen is off, tap the same sequence you established anywhere on the screen. The Home screen will be accessed directly.

  • Page 42: Update Lg Software

    2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Update LG Software This option allows you to download and update the LG software. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > System updates > Update LG software. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. UICC Unlock This option allows you to unlock the client initiated UICC.

  • Page 43: Your Phone Interface

    Your Phone Interface The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone‘s home screen, understand the status bar, and use the notifications window. Home Screen Basics The home screen is the starting point for your phone‘s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.

  • Page 44: Extended Home Screens

    Item Description Tap to open the Application screen to view installed applications. Apps Launcher Application Icons Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and use it. Displays useful cards based on your patterns of behavior when Smart Notice using your phone, the current time, and your present location. Shows device status information including the time, signal Status Bar strength, battery status, and notification icons.

  • Page 45: Status Bar

    Status Bar The Status Bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view the Notifications Window or access the quick settings menu, tap the Status bar and drag it down. Main Status Icons Icon Status...
  • Page 46 Icon Status Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off. Very Low Battery – Indicates that the battery is very low. Low Battery – Indicates that the battery is low. Battery Drained (40%) – Indicates that the battery is partially drained. Battery Full –...
  • Page 47 Connected To Basic VPN – Indicates that the phone is connected to a Basic VPN. Connected To LG VPN – Indicates that the phone is connected to a LG VPN. Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is playing.

  • Page 48: Notifications Window

    Icon Notification Hotspot Active – Indicates that Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active. Notifications Window Drag the Status bar down to open the Notifications window. From there, you can check notifications, open messaging apps, use the quick settings menu, and more. Open the Notifications Window ■...

  • Page 49: Add And Remove Widgets On The Home Screen

    2. Select a location (canvas) for your new shortcut by scrolling across your available canvases until you reach the desired one. (See Extended Home Screens.) 3. Tap to reveal all your current applications. By default, the applications are listed in a grid view. 4.

  • Page 50: Change The Phone's Wallpaper

    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.
  • Page 51 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. 4. Tap the application icon again and select a preloaded icon sign. –...

  • Page 52: Phone App

    Phone App The following topics outline the use of your device‘s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, set up and manage contacts, and more. Place and Answer Calls The following topics describe how to directly dial calls, how to answer incoming calls, and how to use the in-call screen options.

  • Page 53: Answer Phone Calls

     You can open other applications during a call. The will appear in the Status Bar while the call is underway.  Press the Volume Up/Down Buttons to adjust the call volume.  Use the on-screen buttons to add another call, put a call on hold, to use the speakerphone, and for other options, as described in In-Call Screen Layout and Operations.

  • Page 54: In-Call Screen Layout And Operations

    In-Call Screen Layout and Operations While you‘re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Tap an option to select it. ● Add call to initiate a 3-way call. ● End to end the current call. ● Dialpad to display the dialpad to enter additional numbers, for example, an extension or access code.

  • Page 55: Place Calls From Contacts/Call History

    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, tap Bluetooth to temporarily use the phone. Tap it again to route the call back to the connected Bluetooth headset. ...

  • Page 56: Optional Services

    Optional Services The following topics outline additional voice-related services available with your phone, including call services, voicemail, and more. Voicemail Setup You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.

  • Page 57: Review Visual Voicemail

     Record your greeting. 3. When prompted to enter information, enter your numeric responses. Important: Voicemail Password – Boost strongly recommends 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.

  • Page 58: Configure Visual Voicemail Settings

     Tap Inbox to view the voicemail messages in other folder: Inbox, Trash, Archive, etc.  to access Search, Settings, Help.  to play all new messages.  to select multiple messages to delete, save, or mark as unread/read. Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more.

  • Page 59: Change Your Main Greeting Via The Voicemail Menu

     Sound • Notifications to determine how you are notified of new voicemails. Set the notification sound and vibrate option. • Speakerphone to automatically turn the speaker on or off.  Updates to search for an upgrade to your Visual message software. ...

  • Page 60: Conference Calling

    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.

  • Page 61: Call Settings

    3. Tap  You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation. Call Settings Your phone‘s Call Settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application. Use the Call Settings Menu 1.

  • Page 62: Contacts

    Setting Description A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications phone that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY phones. TTY mode Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY phone to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.

  • Page 63: Check Contacts

    2. Tap to add a contact. 3. Tap a destination type, Phone contact or Google (if available). 4. Tap to select a picture to display next to the name in your list of contacts and in the Caller ID. 5. Tap the Name field and enter a name for your contact. 6.

  • Page 64: Delete A Contact

    Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., tap on the right side of the entry field. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. Tap > > Contacts 2. Tap a contact to view its details. 3.

  • Page 65: Import Contacts From A Microsd Card Or Usb Storage

    Import Contacts from a microSD Card or USB Storage 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 66: Messaging And Internet

    Messaging and Internet With wireless service and your phone‘s messaging and data 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 Hangouts. Text and Multimedia Messaging With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phones.

  • Page 67: Read And Reply To Text Messages

    Read and Reply to Text Messages When you receive a text message, your phone will notify you. ■ Open the Notification Panel and tap the text message notification. – or – ■ > > Messaging and tap the new message. Reply to a Text Message 1.

  • Page 68: Save And Resume A Draft Message

     Take photo: Opens the Camera application. Take a picture, and then tap OK to use this image in your message. (See Take Pictures.)  Video: Opens the Gallery application. Use the on-screen navigation to select a video and attach it to your outgoing message. ...
  • Page 69  On the Messages screen, tap the message thread to open and read it.  If you have a new message notification, touch and slide the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Window. Tap the new message to open and read it. View a Multimedia Message (MMS) 1.

  • Page 70: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock. 4. Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed at the right hand side of the message. Delete a Message Thread You can delete a single message or several messages at a time. To delete a message thread: 1.
  • Page 71  Notifications: Enable this option if you wish to receive a notification when a new text or multimedia message arrives. • New message pop-up: Enable this option if you wish to see a new message in a pop-up window. • Preview: Enable this option if you wish to preview the contents of messages when new messages arrive.

  • Page 72: Create And Send Gmail

     Signature: Tap this to automatically add a signature to your messages (blue checkmark displays).  Callback number: Check this to automatically add a callback number to your messages (blue checkmark displays).  Delete old messages: Enable this option to delete older text messages when the limit for maximum number of text messages is exceeded.

  • Page 73: Access Gmail

    Note: If you do not already have a Google Account, tap CREATE NEW ACCOUNT and follow the on- screen prompts to create your new account. 3. Enter your Password and tap NEXT. 4. Select if you want to back up your phone's apps, app data, settings, and Wi-Fi passwords and tap NEXT.

  • Page 74: Read And Reply To Gmail Messages

    4. Enter a subject for the message in the Subject field. 5. Continue into the next field to compose your email message. 6. Tap > Attach file to add an attachment to the email. 7. Tap to send the email. –...

  • Page 75: Email

     All of the messages in the conversation are included in the new message; any messages that follow the message you forward are omitted. 4. Tap to send the email. Note: You can change the message action after you've started the message. Simply tap the icon in the message header to the right of the current message action, then tap the one you want.

  • Page 76: Open 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.

  • Page 77: Reply To Or Delete An Email Message

    2. From the Inbox, tap 3. Enter the recipient‘s email address in the To field.  You can add as many message recipients as you want. Note: To send an additional carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other recipients, enter the recipients in the Cc or Bcc field.

  • Page 78: Configure And Sync Corporate Email Settings

    Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings You can sync and configure various settings for your corporate email and create a corporate email signature. Sync Your Accounts 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Microsoft Exchange, then select the Corporate account to reveal the account‘s synchronization settings screen.
  • Page 79 File size for Wi-Fi download: Allows you to choose when to use Wi-Fi for downloading files attached to emails. • Always Cc/Bcc me: Allows you to copy yourself to emails sent out. • Auto resend times: Set the number of tries to resend a failed email message. •...

  • Page 80: Data Services General Information (4G Lte And 3G Networks)

    Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks) The following topics will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user name, launching a data connection, and navigating the Web with your phone. 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 when in fact they are functioning properly.

  • Page 81: Browser

    Icon Status 3G (data service): Your phone is connected to the 3G network. When the icon is animated, your phone is transferring or receiving data. Browser Your phone's web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the go, using data service or Wi-Fi data connections.

  • Page 82: Go To A Specific Website

     As you type, the first word with matching characters is highlighted on the screen and subsequent matches are boxed. 3. Tap to jump to and highlight the previous or next matching word. To copy text from web page: 1. Open a web page and scroll to the beginning of the text you want to copy. 2.

  • Page 83: Adjust Browser Settings

    ● Desktop view: Requests the website to provide you with the desktop version of the website, instead of the mobile version of the website. ● 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.

  • Page 84: Configure Website Settings

    Restore the Browser to Default Settings 1. From any open web page, tap to open the Browser menu. 2. Tap Settings > Content settings > Reset to default. 3. Tap Yes to complete the process. Configure Website Settings You can create settings for individual websites. 1.

  • Page 85: Chrome Browser

    3. Tap the star icon adjacent to a web page entry. Enter the desired information and tap OK. – or – Touch and hold an entry from the list to display a context menu. Then, tap Add to bookmarks to add the selected entry to your current list of bookmarks.

  • Page 86: 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 13 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 87: Record Videos

    1. Tap > > Camera 2. Frame your subject on the screen. 3. Focus indicators will turn to green when the camera is focused. 4. 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.

  • Page 88: Multi-Point Auto-Focus

     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.

  • Page 89: Gallery Options

    Gallery Options The Gallery application presents the pictures and videos in your storage, including those you‘ve taken with the Camera application and those you downloaded from the web or other locations. 1. Tap > > Gallery to view your stored images. 2.

  • Page 90: Video Options

    1. Tap > > Gallery 2. Tap an album and tap an image to view it. 3. With the picture displayed, tap > Set image as. 4. Select an option.  Contact photo to assign the picture to a Contact entry as a picture ID. Tap an entry from Contacts, crop the image and tap OK to assign the picture.

  • Page 91: Dual Play

    3. Tap a video to view it. While the video is playing, you can access the following options:  SmartShare: Shares media files with the DLNA-compatible devices.  Menu: Tap to access Screen ratio, Subtitles, Share, Trim, Settings, and Details. ...

  • Page 92: Useful Apps And Features

    Useful Apps and Features The following topics detail many of your phone‘s tools and features such as maps and navigation and more. Navigation Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you‘re going.

  • Page 93: Google Hangouts

    1. Tap > > Play Store 2. Tap the Search icon and search for "scout". 3. Tap Scout GPS Navigation & Meet Up from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL, and then tap ACCEPT.  The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 5.

  • Page 94: Quickmemo

    4. Tap QuickMemo+ The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use QuickMemo+ to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or from most phone screens. 1. While viewing the screen you want to capture and create a memo on, slide the Status Bar down and tap 2.

  • Page 95: Dual Window

    ■ > > QuickMemo+ and select the memo. To view QuickMemo+ saved in your Gallery: ■ > > Gallery and select the QuickMemo+ album. Dual Window The Dual window feature splits the screen to enable multi-tasking, drag and drop interaction, auto-linking and recently used apps.

  • Page 96: Play A Song

    2. You can select music tracks from the following tabs:  Songs: To browse through your downloaded music library.  Albums: To display your music library sorted by album.  Artists: To display your music library sorted by artist.  Genres: To display your music library sorted by genre.

  • Page 97: Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files

    4. Confirm the song has been successfully assigned by navigating to your phone's ringtone menu. You can modify the Ringtones with the following methods:  > > Settings > Sound > Ringtone.  Open the Contact entry and check the Ringtone field. Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files Boost recommends that you back up your downloaded music files to your computer.

  • Page 98: Create An Event

    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. Tap > > Calendar >  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.

  • Page 99: Set An Event Reminder

    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 saved in your Calendar. 1.

  • Page 100: Change Calendar Settings

    To select calendars to display: 1. Tap > > Calendar and then tap > Calendars to display. 2. Use the check box to select or deselect 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.

  • Page 101: Clock

    Add a Folder 1. On the Home screen, drag and drop an app icon over another app icon. – or – On the Apps screen, tap > Edit/Uninstall apps. Then drag and drop an app icon over another app icon. 2.

  • Page 102: Additional Clock Features

    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.

  • Page 103: Calculator

    World Clock The world clock lets you keep track of the current time in multiple cities around the globe. 1. Tap > > Clock > World clock tab. 2. Tap to add a city. 3. Enter the city name in the search field and tap on the keyboard.

  • Page 104: Connectivity

    Connectivity The following topics address your phone‘s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR connectivity, and more. Connections Optimizer The Connections Optimizer is a tool that automatically selects the best mobile network for your phone, including "remembered" Wi-Fi networks. About Connections Optimizer The Connections Optimizer helps you manage and enhance your data experience by finding and connecting to "remembered"...

  • Page 105: Transfer Files Between Your Phone And A Computer

    Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB connector to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files. For example, if you have a music album stored on your computer that you want to listen to on your phone with any of the music apps, just attach your phone to the computer and copy the files to the music folder.

  • Page 106: Wi-Fi

    5. If available, select a drive (SD card for microSD card or Internal storage for internal phone storage). 6. Select a folder (for example, Music for songs and albums) and copy files to it from your computer. 7. When you are done, disconnect your phone from your computer. ...

  • Page 107: Wi-Fi Settings

    Wi-Fi Settings Use the Wi-Fi settings menu to manually set your Wi-Fi connection options. 1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Wi-Fi. 3. Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn Wi-Fi on  You will see the names and security settings of in-range Wi-Fi networks. ...

  • Page 108: Tethering

     If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled.  To stop a connection, tap the a device > OK. Tethering Use Tethering to share your device‘s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via Wi-Fi hotspot or by Bluetooth.

  • Page 109: Pair Bluetooth Devices

    ● The phone may not connect properly depending on the other device. ● Noise may be experienced with wireless calls and hands-free calls depending on the conditions. To enable Bluetooth: 1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth. 3.

  • Page 110: Connect To A Paired Bluetooth Device

    Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device You can listen to music over a Bluetooth stereo headset, or have hands-free conversations using a compatible Bluetooth headset or car kit. It‘s the same procedure to set up stereo audio and hands-free devices. 1.

  • Page 111: Receive Data Via Bluetooth

    4. Tap a paired device to receive the data.  The contact information is sent.  If you see a message to confirm, follow the onscreen instructions. Receive Data via Bluetooth Your phone is capable of receiving a wide variety of file types with Bluetooth, including pictures, music tracks, and documents such as PDFs.

  • Page 112: Enjoy Content From Nearby Devices

    ■ > SmartShare to share the contents. Playing / Sending ● Play: You can play the content via a TV, a Bluetooth speaker, etc. ● Beam: You can send the content to the device of Bluetooth and SmartShare Beam supported. ...

  • Page 113: Using Content From The Cloud

    Connecting Devices Connect your device and the DLNA-compatible devices in the same Wi-Fi network. Searching Other Devices 1. Tap Nearby devices, then you can see the DLNA-compatible devices. 2. Connect to the device to view the content. Using Content from the Cloud You can use content from the cloud (i.e., Dropbox) in the Gallery and Music apps.

  • Page 114: Settings

    Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone‘s System settings menus. Networks Settings 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 115: Call

    > Networks tab > Share & connect > Smartshare Beam. 2. Tap the SmartShare Beam switch to activate the feature. 3. Turn on the SmartShare Beam feature on other LG phones or tablets supporting SmartShare Beam to send/receive photos, musics, videos and documents. Media Server Share media content with nearby the DLNA-compatible devices.

  • Page 116: Sound Settings

    Mobile Data Allows you to enable and disable data access over the mobile network. 1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks. 2. Tap the Mobile data checkbox to enable/disable the feature. 4G Settings Allows you to view your 4G network provider and IP address. 1.

  • Page 117: Volume

    2. Tap Sound profile. 3. Tap one of the three options. To switch to silent mode: 1. Tap > > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Sound profile. 3. Tap Do not disturb. Volume Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1.

  • Page 118: Sound With Vibration

    1. Tap > > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Ringtone. 3. Tap and tap a song. For details about using the Music Player application, see Music. Sound with Vibration Allows you to set the phone to vibrate accompanying the ringtone. 1.

  • Page 119: Apps

    3. Tap the desired option. Apps Allows you to prevent apps from displaying notifications or set apps to show notifications with priority when Do not disturb is set to Priority only. 1. Tap > > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Apps. 3.

  • Page 120: Display Settings

    3. Tap the checkbox to turn on the feature. (A blue checkmark will appear.) 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 > >...

  • Page 121: Lock Screen

    3. Choose a location and select the desired wallpaper. 4. Tap OK, 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 next. 1.
  • Page 122  Pattern: Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. It's recommended that you enter backup PIN as well in case that you might lost the pattern. Then, you can set vibrate on touch or whether to make the pattern visible. ...
  • Page 123 1. Tap > > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Smart Lock. Note: If you use this function, set a screen lock first. Screen Swipe Effect Choose the desired screen swipe effect when you swipe the screen. 1.

  • Page 124: Home Touch Buttons

    4. Enter the desired information in the field provided and tap Save. Lock Timer Choose the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed-out. 1. Tap > > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Lock timer. 3.

  • Page 125: Font Size

    3. Tap a desired font type. Font Size Choose the desired font size. 1. Tap > > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Font size. 3. Tap a desired font size. Brightness Adjust your screen‘s contrast (brightness) to suit your surroundings. 1.

  • Page 126: More Settings

    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, LG to configure each keyboard‘s settings. Keyboard, or Google voice typing. Tap...

  • Page 127: Location

    > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Cloud. 3. To add an account, tap Add account and select Box, Dropbox, or LG Cloud. 4. After signing in, tap the cloud menu in Gallery or Music app to use cloud content. Settings...

  • Page 128: Accessibility

    To set which apps to use the cloud with: 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Cloud. 2. Select a cloud and tap the apps you want to use with it. To remove an account: 1. Tap > >...
  • Page 129  Power key ends call: Checkmark so that you can end voice calls by pressing the Power/Lock Button. When this option is enabled, pressing the Power/Lock Button during a call does not lock the screen. Hearing The Hearing setting allows you to configure hearing options. 1.

  • Page 130: Shortcut Key

    General The System setting allows you to configure system options. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Accessibility. 2. Set the following options as you want.  Accessibility features shortcut: Sets quick, easy access to selected features when you triple-tap the Home Key ...
  • Page 131 Encrypt SD Card Storage Encrypt SD card storage and keep data unavailable for other devices. Password Typing Visible Checkmark to briefly show each character of passwords as you enter them so that you can see what you enter. Phone Administrators Allows you to view or deactivate device administrators.

  • Page 132: Quickcircle Case

    App Usage Access Allows you to set to access App usage. QuickCircle Case This menu allows you to select apps to be used directly on the cover in small view using QuickCircle. Keep in mind that turning on these QuickCircle case settings may result in irregular device behavior. 1.

  • Page 133: System Updates

     Tap Battery percentage on status bar to display the battery percentage indicator on the Status Bar.  Tap Battery saver to set the Battery saver feature on or off and select which functions are changed when the feature is activated. ...

  • Page 134: Default Message App

    > > Settings > General tab > Backup & reset. LG Backup Service Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement. Back Up My Data Allows you to back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.

  • Page 135: About Phone

    © 2015 Boost Worldwide All rights reserved. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Corp. LG G Stylo is a trademark of LG Corp. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. microSD™ is a trademark of SanDisk.

  • Page 136: For Assistance

    For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your device, such as account information. Boost Account Information and Help Find out about managing your account online and on your phone, buying additional minutes for your plan, and getting help. For more information about your Boost Mobile account, as well as other Boost Mobile services, visit us at: boostmobile.com.

  • Page 137: Re-Boost

    Re-Boost Boost Mobile makes it easy to add money to your account. You decide exactly how and where you want to pay. Keep your account active by using your phone and adding money to your account. Pay with Cash Find an Authorized Re-Boost Retailer near you. Pick up a Re-Boost Card or recharge for as low as $10 at the register, where available.

  • Page 138: Index

    Index 4G LTE, 72 Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail About Phone, 127 Menu, 51 About the User Guide, 1 Charge the Battery, 9 Access Gmail, 65 Check Contacts, 55 Accessibility, 120 Chrome Browser, 77 Accounts & Sync, 119 Clock, 93 Activate Your Phone, 15 Cloud, 119...
  • Page 139 Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices, 104 Notifications Window, 40 Enjoy Content Via a Variety of Devices, 103 Open Email, 68 Enter Text, 22 Optional Services, 48 Extended Home Screens, 36 Pair Bluetooth Devices, 101 Find and Install an Application, 30 Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry, 27 Folders, 92 Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command,...
  • Page 140 Status Bar, 37 Update LG Software, 34 Storage, 124 Update PRL, 33 System Updates, 125 Update Profile, 33 Take Pictures, 78 Update Your Phone, 33 Take Pictures and Record Videos, 78 Use the Touchscreen, 11 Tethering, 100 Using Clip Tray, 28...

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