Page 1 Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Get Started Parts and Functions Nano SIM Card microSD Card Insert microSD Card Unmount the microSD Card Remove microSD Card Format microSD Card Battery Use Insert the Battery Remove the Battery Charge the Battery Turn Your Phone On and Off Use the Touchscreen Activate Your Phone Complete the Setup Screens Basic Operations Basics Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List Phone Settings Menu Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation Capture Screenshots Applications Launch Applications Apps List Phone Number Silent Mode Airplane Mode Enter Text Touchscreen Keyboards QWERTY Keyboard Phone Keyboard...
Page 3 Tips for Editing Text Search Your Phone and the Web Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command Google Account Create a Google Account Sign into Your Google Account Google Play Store Find and Install an App Request a Refund for a Paid App Update an App Uninstall an App Get Help with Google Play Lock and Unlock Your Screen Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature Update Your Phone Update Your Phone Software Update Your Profile Update Your PRL Your Phone Interface Home Screen Basics Home Screen Layout Extended Home Screens Status Bar and Notification Panel Status Bar Notification Panel Customize the Home Screen Change the Wallpaper Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen Add Widgets to the Home Screen Add Folders to the Home Screen Phone App Place and Answer Calls Call Using the Phone Dialer Call Emergency Numbers Answer Phone Calls In-Call Screen Layout and Operations...
Page 4 Place a Call from Contacts Call from Call Logs Optional Services Voicemail Setup Visual Voicemail Set Up Visual Voicemail Review Visual Voicemail Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages Visual Voicemail Options Configure Visual Voicemail Settings Caller ID Blocking Call Waiting Conference Calling Call Forwarding Call Settings Contacts Add a Contact View Contacts Contacts Screen Layout Edit a Contact Delete a Contact Share a Contact Import Contacts Back Up Contacts Messaging and Internet Text and Multimedia Messaging Send a Text Message Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) Save and Resume a Draft Message New Messages Notification Manage Message Conversations Text and MMS Options Gmail Create and Send a Gmail Message Check Received Gmail Messages Use Gmail Labels Archive Gmail Threads...
Page 5 Mute Gmail Threads Delete Gmail Threads Search Gmail Messages Report Spam Gmail Add Another Google (Gmail) Account Switching between Gmail Accounts Gmail Settings Email Set Up an Email Account Add an Email Account Add an Exchange Account Compose and Send Email Open Email Messages Delete an Email Account Manage Your Email Inbox Microsoft Exchange Email Features Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks) 4G LTE Data Connection Status and Indicators Chrome Browser Use the Browser Add a Bookmark View Browser History Open New Browser Tabs Browser Settings Camera and Video Camera Overview Take Pictures and Record Videos Take Pictures Record Videos Gesture Shot View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Edit Pictures Share Pictures and Videos Send Pictures or Videos by Email Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth...
Page 6 Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media Share Videos on YouTube Camera Settings Switch Cameras Set Camera Functions Apps and Features Navigation Apps Google Maps Scout Google Hangouts Google Search Use Google Search Google Search Options Use Google Voice Search Capture+ Music Google Play Music Music Player Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files Sprint Music Plus Calendar Add an Event to the Calendar View Calendar Events Sync Calendars Synchronize an Microsoft Exchange Calendar Clock Additional Clock Features Calculator Twitter Install the Twitter App on Your Phone Tweet on Twitter Facebook Install the Facebook App on Your Phone Use Facebook QuickMemo+ File Manager Sprint Zone...
Page 7 Connectivity Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer Wi-Fi Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Wi-Fi Settings Disconnect Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Hotspot Tethering Bluetooth Bluetooth Information Enable the Bluetooth Feature Pair Bluetooth Devices Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device Send Information Using Bluetooth Receive Data via Bluetooth Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Set Up Secure Credential Storage Add a VPN Connection Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN Settings Basic Settings Networks Settings Wi-Fi Settings Bluetooth Settings Mobile Data Settings Call Settings Roaming Settings Share & Connect Tethering More Settings Sound Settings Sound Profile Volume Ringtone Sound with Vibration...
Page 8 Vibrate Type Interruptions Lock Screen Apps More Settings Display Settings Home Screen Lock Screen Home Touch Buttons Font Type Font Size Brightness Auto-Rotate Screen Screen Timeout More Settings General Settings Language & keyboard Location Accounts & Sync Accessibility Shortcut Key Security Date & Time Storage Battery & Power Saving Activate This Device System Updates Apps Default Message App Backup & Reset About Phone For Assistance Sprint Account Information and Help Sprint Account Passwords Sprint Support Services Anti-Theft Guide Copyright Information...
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Page 10: Introduction
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 Tribute 5. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone. Before Using Your Phone Read the Get Started guide and Important Information booklet that were packaged with your phone thoroughly for proper usage. Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions. Descriptions in the User Guide Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone's setup at the time of purchase. Unless otherwise noted, instructions begin from the phone's home screen, which is displayed by tapping the Home key . Some operation descriptions may be simplified. Screenshots and Key Labels Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the user guide are simplified for description purposes and differ from your phone's display. Other Notations In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as "phone," "device," or "handset." A microSD™ or microSDHC™ card is referred to as an "SD Card" or a "memory card." Introduction...
Page 11: Get Started
Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service for the first time. Parts and Functions These topics illustrate your phone’s primary parts and key functions. Note: Your phone's screens and apps layouts are subject to change. This user guide uses sample images only. Phone Layout The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons. Part Description Front-Facing Camera Lens Allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets you participate in video chats. Proximity Sensor Senses proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call. Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective case not authorized by LG. Touchscreen Displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength. Get Started...
Page 12: Nano Sim Card
Part Description Returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display Back Key items such as menus and dialog boxes. Returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of Home Key extension canvases, it opens the central Home screen. Touch and hold to access Google Now. 3.5mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. Allows you to access recently-used apps. Touch and hold to Recent Apps Key access the available options. Earpiece Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts. Power/Lock Button Locks the screen. Press and hold to open the phone options menu for the following options: Power off, Power off and restart, and Turn on/off Airplane mode. Speaker Lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode. Microphone Transmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos. Charger/Accessory Port Allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB cable. Volume Buttons Allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the ...
Page 13 See instructions included with the Nano SIM card for handling. The Nano SIM card is the property of Sprint. The Nano SIM card is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage. Return the Nano SIM card to Sprint when cancelling your subscription. Returned Nano SIM cards are recycled for environmental purposes. Note that Nano SIM card specifications and performance may change without notice. It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of information that is stored on the Nano SIM card. Sprint is not responsible for damages from stored information that is lost. Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if your Nano SIM card or phone (Nano SIM card inserted) is lost/stolen. For details, contact Customer Service. Always power off the phone before inserting/removing a Nano SIM card. Insert Nano SIM Card Follow these instructions to insert a Nano SIM card. Remember to power off your phone before inserting a Nano SIM card. 1. Remove the back cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Insert the Nano SIM card. Get Started...
Page 14 Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward. 3. Insert the battery. 4. Attach the back cover. Get Started...
Page 15: Microsd Card
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. microSD card Cautions Data: Information stored on the microSD card can become lost or changed accidently or as a result of damage. It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data. Sprint is not responsible for damages from data that is lost or changed. 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. 1. Remove the back cover. Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Insert the microSD card. Get Started...
Page 16 Insert the microSD card all the way gently without bending and with the terminals facing down. Insert only microSD cards. 3. Insert the battery. Get Started...
Page 17: Unmount The Microsd Card
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. Tap > > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Storage. 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. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap Unmount SD card. 4. ...
Page 18: Format Microsd Card
5. Slide the microSD card out of the slot to remove it. 6. Attach the back cover. Format microSD Card When you insert an optional microSD card for the first time, it is recommended that you format it on your phone. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap Erase SD card. 4. Tap Erase SD card again. 5. Tap Erase SD card to confirm. All data on the microSD card is erased, and the card is formatted for use on your phone. Battery Use The following topics explain how to insert and remove your phone’s battery. Battery Cautions Storage: Avoid storing or leaving battery with no charge remaining. Saved information and settings may become lost or changed, or battery may become unusable. Charge once every six months before storing or leaving unused for a long period. Bulges: Depending on use, bulges may appear near end of battery life. This does not affect safety. Replacing Battery: The battery is a consumable item. It needs to be replaced if operating time ...
Page 19 2. Insert the battery. Align the contacts of the battery with the contacts in the phone. 3. Attach the battery cover. Get Started...
Page 20: Remove The Battery
Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Remove the Battery Follow these instructions to remove your phone’s battery. Always power the phone off before removing the battery. 1. Remove the battery cover. Get Started...
Page 21 Lift gently in the direction shown. 2. Remove the battery. Lift upward gently as shown. 3. Attach the battery cover. Get Started...
Page 22: Charge The Battery
Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Charge the Battery Your phone is equipped with a Li-Ion battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 14.5 hours of continuous digital talk time. You can charge your phone’s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a USB connection with your computer. 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. Get Started...
Page 23: Turn Your Phone On And Off
The indicator light illuminates when charging starts. The light goes off when the battery is fully charged. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours. 4. After charging, disconnect the phone from the charger. Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet, and remove the micro USB cable from the phone and the AC adapter. Note: Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger. Charge Using a PC Connection Before using a PC connection to charge your phone, ensure that the computer is turned on. Depending on the type of connection, your phone’s battery may not charge. 1. Insert the small end of the micro USB cord into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone. 2. Insert the large end of the micro USB cord into an external USB port on your computer. 3. After charging, remove the micro USB cable from both the phone and the computer. 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. See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Select Screen Lock for information about using the screen lock.
Page 24: Use The Touchscreen
Turn Your Phone Off 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to open the phone options menu. 2. Tap Power off to turn the phone off. 3. Tap OK to confirm. Your phone will power off. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Tip: The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn it on or off. Use the Touchscreen Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures. When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and settings icons, or press onscreen buttons by simply tapping or touching them with your finger. Get Started...
Page 25: 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. Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Get Started...
Page 26 Drag To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list. Get Started...
Page 27: 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. Tap > > Settings > Display tab > Auto-rotate screen. Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notifications Window. Drag the Status Bar down and tap Rotation to select or deselect the option. Pinch and Spread “Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) Get Started...
Page 28: Activate Your Phone
Activate Your Phone Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account. If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number on your account (you’re swapping phones), you can activate on your computer online or directly on your phone. Activate on your computer: Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone. Activate on your phone: Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation. Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process. To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211- 4727 from another phone. Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Button while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power/Lock Button cancels the activation process.
Page 29 1. On the configuration screen, touch Next to get started. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the option to skip it and continue to the next screen. Select language - Select a desired language. Set internet connection - If prompted, follow the prompts to sign in to an available Wi-Fi network. For secured Wi-Fi networks, you will need to enter a password. See Wi-Fi for more details. Google Account - Sign in to (or set up) a Google Account. Name - Add your name to personalize some apps. Set Up Email - Set up your personal or Exchange email account. Protect your phone - Prevent others from using this phone without your permission by activating device protection features.
Page 30: 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 (Apps) List Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list. 1. From any screen, tap the Home key to display the home screen. 2. Tap to display the apps list. For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics. Select Options and Navigate Screens Tap icons, onscreen keys, and other items to open or activate the assigned function. Tap Back to return to the previous screen. Menu Operations You can display options menus using the menu key, any app-specific menu icon, or by tapping and holding a screen area, depending on your current app. Tap to view available settings and options. Basic Operations...
Page 31: Phone Settings Menu
Recent Applications You can display a list of recently used applications using the Recent Apps key. Tap Recent Apps to view a list of recently used applications. Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu. Tap > > Settings – or – Tap > touch and hold > System settings. – or – Drag the status bar down and tap Settings For more information, see Settings. Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation The default orientation for your phone’s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change to landscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the phone sideways. Not all screens will adjust for landscape orientation. Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. Tap > > Settings > Display tab > Auto-rotate screen. Basic Operations...
Page 32: Capture Screenshots
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. Turn Screen Rotation On or Off 1. Pull down the status bar to display the quick settings menu. 2. Tap Screen rotation to turn the option on or off. You may need to scroll left or right to see the Screen rotation option. If the Screen rotation option is not available, tap Edit to display the full options list. Note: You can also set the rotation option from the main settings menu. Tap > > Settings > Display tab > Auto-rotate screen. Capture Screenshots You can use your phone’s power and volume buttons to capture screenshots. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button and Volume Down Button at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current screen. The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone’s Gallery. Tap > > Gallery Applications The following is a listing of the default applications available on your phone. Launch Applications All installed apps can be accessed and launched from the apps list. 1. ...
Page 33: Apps List
The apps list opens. 2. Tap an app icon to launch the corresponding application. The application opens. Apps List The apps list expands to include any apps you download and install on your phone. The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone. Function/Service Access the Google applications. Google Launches the Calculator application. Calculator Basic Operations...
Page 34 Access the Clock application. Clock Displays the Contacts that can be synchronized with your phone from Contacts either your Google or Outlook account. Contacts can only be synched to a managed account. Launches the Downloads application where you can view, reopen, or Downloads delete what you've downloaded. Provides access your POP3, IMAP, and Exchange Server (Outlook) Email email accounts. Also provides access to your Gmail account. Allows you to manage files in your internal memory and SD card (if File Manager available). Displays a Gallery of camera images and video saved on your phone. Gallery Allows you to perform backup and restore your user data and settings LG Backup on the phone into internal storage. Provides access to your text and multimedia messages. Messaging Launches the Music Player. Music Accesses the dial pad to make calls. Phone Displays a Gallery of camera images and video saved on your phone. Photo Browse, search for, and download applications from the Google Play Play Store Store app. Allows you to take screen shots and write a memo using the images. QuickMemo+ Accesses the phone’s Settings menu. Settings Allows you to access the newest apps and games. Sprint Fun &...
Page 35: Phone Number
Function/Service Launches the LG SmartWorld app. LG SmartWorld Allows you to create a task and to synchronize with MS Exchange Tasks account. Allows you to perform various actions by speaking. Voice Command Launches Voice Recorder application and lets you record and play Voice Recorder the sound files. Launches the visual voicemail app. Voicemail Launches the Weather application. Weather Phone Number Follow the instructions below to display your phone’s wireless phone number. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap About phone. 3. Tap Status. You will see the number listed under My phone number. Silent Mode Silent mode sets your phone’s ringtone, operation sounds, notifications, etc., not to sound to avoid disturbing others around you. Note: Camera shutter, video start/stop tones, and certain other sounds may still be active during silent mode.
Page 36: Airplane Mode
To turn off airplane mode: 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to display the phone options menu. 2. Tap Turn off Airplane mode. Your phone’s wireless connection features are now restored. Tip: You can also access airplane mode through the status bar menu. Drag the status bar down and tap Airplane mode Enter Text You can type on your phone using one of the available touchscreen keyboards or Google voice typing. Touchscreen Keyboards Your phone offers you a choice of touchscreen keyboards for entering text. The keyboard appear automatically onscreen when you tap a text entry field, and they can be used in either portrait or landscape mode. The methods available include: Google Keyboard allows you to use a traditional QWERTY setup to enter text. Additional options expand your ability to enter text faster and more accurately. 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. To change the keyboard: Basic Operations...
Page 37: Qwerty Keyboard
1. From any screen where you can enter text, tap the input field to reveal the keyboard. 2. Drag the Status Bar down and tap Change 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. 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". Basic Operations...
Page 38: Tips For Editing Text
Tips for Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, customizing the user dictionary, using predictive text, and more. To cut/copy and paste: 1. Touch and hold a word to highlight it. 2. Drag the blue highlight markers to highlight the text you want. – or – To select all the text, tap Select all in the context menu. Basic Operations...
Page 39 To cancel the selection, simply tap unselected text or empty area. 3. Tap Cut or Copy in the context menu. 4. Place the cursor on the location where you want to paste the text. 5. Touch and hold the text field and tap Paste. The text that you pasted also remains in the phone's memory (temporarily), so you can paste that same text in another location. Move Cursor Using the Space Bar Touch and hold the Space Key and slide your finger to the left or right to move the cursor. Split Keyboard Using Gesture The split keyboard feature allows you to use both hands to type while in landscape view. Each half of the keyboard withdraws to the left and right of the screen. Place both thumbs on the keyboard and slide them outwards in opposite directions. Basic Operations...
Page 40 To change the keyboard height: 1. Tap > Keyboard height and layout > Keyboard height. 2. Drag the blue bar to adjust the keyboard height. To change the bottom row keys: 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Language & keyboard > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > QWERTY keyboard layout. Basic Operations...
Page 41: 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. Some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, and Browser have the ability to search contents within those specific applications. You can conduct the search by typing in the search terms or saying what you’re looking for. Typing can be useful because the search application can provide suggestions so you don’t necessarily have to type out your full request. Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry You can search on your phone and on the Web by entering text. 1. From the Home screen, tap the Search Widget . (For information on how to add widget, see Add Widgets to the Home Screen.) Basic Operations...
Page 42: Phone And Web Search Using Voice Command
2. Enter the text you're searching for in the search field. 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 > Settings. 3. Tap to search for the entered text. – or – If what you want to search for appears in the suggestions list, tap that item to conduct the search. 4. If the phones asks you to select which browser to use, tap your preference. Then, make sure that the Use as default app check box is selected to keep this preference setting. Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command You can search on your phone and on the Web by voice command. From the Home screen, tap the on the Google Search Widget. For more information on Google Search, touch and hold > Help & feedback from the Google search screen. Google Account You will need a Google Account to access several phone features such as Gmail, Google Maps, Hangouts, and the Google Play applications. Before you are able to access Google applications, you must enter your account information. These applications sync between your phone and your online Google Account.
Page 43: Create A Google Account
Be sure not to forget your Google Account ID or password. Create a Google Account You must create and/or sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Hangouts™, Google Calendar™, and other Google Apps. Signing into a Google Account is also necessary to download applications from the Google Play Store app to sync your data (if applicable) with the Google servers, and to take advantage of any other available Google services on your phone. If you don’t have a Google Account, you will be prompted to create one. If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT department may have special instructions on how to sign into that account. Create a Google Account Online 1. From a computer, or from your phone's Browser, navigate to www.google.com. 2. On the main page, tap or click Sign in > Create an account. 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your free account. 4. Log into your provided email address, locate the email from Google, and respond to the new email to both confirm and activate your new account. Create a Google Account Using Your Phone 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Accounts &...
Page 44: Sign Into Your Google Account
Note: When setting up a new Google Account, either on your phone or online, you will be prompted to add a secondary email address. Enter a second Gmail address or any other email address from which you currently send and receive email. This address is used to authenticate your account should you ever encounter problems or forget your password. It is strongly encouraged for Android users so you can regain access to Google services and purchases on your phone. Sign into Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account. 1. Launch an application that requires a Google Account (such as Play Store or Gmail). 2. Enter a Google Account and tap NEXT. Note: If you do not already have a Google Account, tap Or create a 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. 5. Checkmark the entries you want to set up payment info (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). If you plan to use more than one Google Account with your phone, be sure to sign into the one you want to use with such applications first. When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other information from these applications and services on the Web can be synchronized with your phone. You will be prompted to sign in or to create a Google Account the first time you start an application that requires one, such as Gmail or Play Store. Google Play Store Google Play™ is the place to go to find new Android apps, books, movies, and music for your phone. ...
Page 45: Find And Install An App
Important: Our policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access your personal information or require us to disclose your customer information to the third- party application provider. To find out how a third-party application will collect, access, use, or disclose your personal information, check the application provider’s policies, which can usually be found on their website. If you aren’t comfortable with the third-party application’s policies, don’t use the application. Find and Install an App When you install apps from Google Play app and use them on your phone, they may require access to your personal information (such as your location, contact data, and more) or access to certain functions or settings of your phone. Download and install only apps that you trust. 1. Tap > > Play Store 2. Browse for an application. Once you have decided on one, tap it to view its details. 3. Read the application descriptions and comments. 4. Tap INSTALL (for free applications) or the price button (for paid applications). Warning: Use caution with applications which request access to any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of data usage times. 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. On the Play Store screen, tap > My Apps, tap the installed application in the list, and then tap OPEN. Request a Refund for a Paid App If you are not satisfied with an app, you can ask for a refund within 15 minutes of the purchase. Your ...
Page 46: Update An App
Update an App Depending on your settings, many apps will update automatically, or you can update apps directly from the Play Store app. Update an App Directly 1. Tap > > Play Store 2. Tap > My apps. 3. Tap the app you want to update, and then tap UPDATE > ACCEPT. The app is downloaded and installed. Set Automatic App Updates 1. Tap > > Play Store 2. Tap > Settings. 3. Tap Auto-update apps and select an option. The app is set to update automatically whenever an update becomes available (depending on your settings). Note: Automatic updates are unavailable for some apps. Uninstall an App You can uninstall any app that you have downloaded and installed from Google Play.
Page 47: Lock And Unlock Your Screen
The Web browser will take you to the Google Play Help Web page, where you will find comprehensive, categorized information about Google Play. Lock and Unlock Your Screen Your phone allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it. Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use To quickly turn the screen off, press the Power/Lock Button. Pressing the Power/Lock Button again or receiving an incoming call will turn on your phone screen and show the lock screen. To save battery power, the phone automatically turns off the screen after a certain period of time when you leave it idle. You will still be able to receive messages and calls while the phone’s screen is off. Note: For information on how to adjust the time before the screen turns off, see Display Settings. Turn the Screen On and Unlock It. 1. To turn the screen on, press the Power/Lock Button. The lock screen appears. 2. Swipe your finger across the screen to unlock it. The screen is unlocked. ...
Page 48: Unlock Your Screen Using The Knock Code Feature
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks (or taps) on the screen. To activate the Knock Code feature: 1. Tap > > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap Select screen lock > Knock Code. 4. Use the 2x2 grid to create a sequence of knocks (or taps) to set your knock code. 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. Update Your Phone From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply updates through the Settings > General tab > System updates menu. Software Update Cautions Basic Operations...
Page 49: Update Your Phone Software
During update: The phone cannot be used until the software update is complete. It may take time to update your phone’s software. Signal during update: Update your phone where signal reception is good, and do not change location during the update process. Make sure the battery is adequately charged before beginning an update. A weak signal or low battery during an update may cause the update to fail. An update failure may disable the phone. Other functions during update: Other phone functions cannot be used during a software update. Update Your Phone Software You can update your phone's software using the System Update option. Before Updating Your Phone Updating your phone may result in a loss of saved data depending on the condition of your phone (malfunctioning, damaged, water seepage, etc.). You must back up all critical information before updating your phone firmware. Back Up All Data Prior to Update To back up your Gmail information: 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync > Google. 2. ...
Page 50 > > Settings > General tab > Storage > Unmount SD card. Update Your Phone’s Software Once you have backed up all your data, use the Update now option to update your phone’s software. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > System updates. 2. Tap Update LG software > CHECK FOR UPDATE. Your phone automatically downloads and installs any available updates. You may be required to power your phone off and back on to complete the software upgrade. Alternatively, you can access system updates through the notification panel. 1. Locate the System Update Available icon in notifications. 2. Pull down the status bar. 3. Tap to open the System Updates screen. 4. Tap Download and follow the onscreen instructions. The downloading icon appears within the status bar to indicate the phone is downloading ...
Page 51: Update Your Profile
Confirm Your Current Phone Software 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > About phone. 2. Locate the Software version read-only field. Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your phone. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > System updates > Update profile. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. The phone will download and install the profile update and you will see a confirmation when complete. Note: If your data services or account syncing ever seems to go out unexpectedly, use this feature to reconnect with the network. Update Your PRL This option allows you to download and update the PRL (preferred roaming list) automatically. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > System updates > Update PRL.
Page 52: 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. Home Screen Layout Your home screen extends beyond the initial screen. Swipe the screen left or right to display additional screens. Item Description Notifications Drag down to open the Notiications Panel. Tap to open the dial pad. Also provides additional tabs to access Phone App Call logs, Contacts, Favorites, and Groups. Tap to return to the previous screen. Back Key Tap to display the main home screen. Home Key Tap to access a list of your most recently-used apps. Touch and Recent Apps Key hold to access menu options. 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. Your Phone Interface...
Page 53: Extended Home Screens
Item Description Widget Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through the Apps drawer or on the Home screen. Unlike a shortcut, a Widget can function as an on-screen application. Status Bar Shows device status information including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons. Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone features extended home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. Swipe across the screen to move from the main screen to an extended screen. The small circles above the primary shortcuts let you know your current screen position. Tap the Home Key to display the main home screen. To go directly to a particular screen: 1. From any screen, pinch the screen to display thumbnail images of all screens. 2. Tap the screen you want to open. Status Bar and Notification Panel Your phone’s status and notifications are available at a glance at the top of the screen. 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, drag the Status bar down. Your Phone Interface...
Page 54 Main Status Icons Icon Status ® Bluetooth active GPS active ® Wi-Fi active Downloading Vibrate ...
Page 55: Notification Panel
Icon Notification New Sprint Zone message Event USB connection ...
Page 56: Customize The Home Screen
Customize the Home Screen Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or remove shortcuts, widgets, and folders from the home screen. Operations for Rearranging the Home Screen Moving Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to the desired location. Deleting Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to Remove Displaying the Home Screen Menu: From home, touch and hold an empty space to display the home screen menu. Menu options include Wallpapers, Widgets, and Home screen settings, and you also have the option to add or remove home screens. Change the Wallpaper Select and assign your phone’s background wallpaper. 1. Tap , touch and hold an empty space, and then tap Wallpapers. You can also access the wallpaper menu through settings. Tap > ...
Page 57: Add Widgets To The Home Screen
2. Touch and hold an app icon. The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your home screens. 3. Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the home screens. The shortcut is added to the home screen. Add Widgets to the Home Screen You can add widgets to your phone’s home screen. Widgets are self-contained apps that display on a home screen. Unlike a shortcut, the Widget works like as an onscreen application. There are all kinds of widgets, including links to a specific contact, Internet bookmarks, Facebook® status windows, Gmail and email accounts, and many others. 1. Tap > The Apps list opens. 2. Tap the Widgets tab at the top of the Apps list. 3. Touch and hold a widget icon. The icon will disengage and you will see thumbnails of your home screens. 4. Drag the icon to an empty location on one of the home screens. The widget is added to the home screen. Add Folders to the Home Screen You can group home screen shortcuts into folders for convenient access. 1. Tap , touch and hold a shortcut you want to place in a folder, and then drag it. A new folder is created. 2. To add more app shortcuts to the folder, touch and hold a shortcut and drag it on top of the new folder.
Page 58: 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. Adjust In-Call Volume Adjusting Call Volume: Press the Volume Buttons during the call. Troubleshooting Question: Difficulty during call. Answer 1: It may not be possible to make a call properly in a noisy location. Answer 2: When calling using Speaker, check the call volume. Raising the call volume may make calling difficult. Question: Sound pops momentarily during a call. Answer: Are you changing location while calling? Sound pops when signal is weak and the phone switches to a different area. Emergency Call Cautions Emergency calls are restricted in Airplane mode. Call Using the Phone Dialer The most "traditional" way to place a call is by using the phone's dialer screen. 1. Tap > Phone ...
Page 59: Call Emergency Numbers
2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dialpad and tap If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by one. To erase the entire number, touch and hold 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. 3. Tap to end the call. Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, follow step 1 to access the Dialer, tap the Call logs tab, locate the call entry and tap You can also make calls from your Contacts list and from the Call logs. Call Emergency Numbers You can place calls to 9-1-1 even if the phone’s screen is locked or your account is restricted. To call the 9-1-1 emergency number when the phone’s screen is locked with a screen lock: 1. From the lock screen, tap Emergency call. 2. Tap As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed. To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: Phone App...
Page 60: Answer Phone Calls
1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Lock and Unlock Your Screen. 2. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 3. Tap As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed. Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E 9- 1-1 emergency location services where available.When you place an emergency 9-1-1 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location. Important: Always report your location to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs), may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone. Answer Phone Calls The following information lets you know how to answer incoming calls, mute the ringer on incoming ...
Page 61: In-Call Screen Layout And Operations
Reject a Call and Send a Text Message You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller. 1. When a call arrives, slide Reject call with message up from the bottom of the screen. The ringtone or vibration will stop and you will see a list of preset text messages. 2. Tap one of the messages to send it to the caller. The selected message will be delivered to the caller. You can edit the reject messages through the Call settings menu. From the phone app, tap > Call settings > Decline with message and edit or create the reject messages. 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. In-Call Screen Layout Tap options to activate them during a call. 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 ...
Page 62: Place A Call From Contacts
Activate the speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume buttons.) Deactivate the speaker to use the phone’s earpiece. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. Mute to mute the microphone during an active call. Tap again to unmute the microphone. Bluetooth (Only available when a Bluetooth headset is connected to your phone) to route the phone's audio through a connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through the speaker (Off). For details about pairing the phone with a Bluetooth headset. When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset, the current call area shows the Bluetooth call icon ( Note: The Headset button is activated to show the current call is routed to the connected Bluetooth headset. To route the current call back to the phone, tap Bluetooth to temporarily use the phone. Tap it again to route the call back to the connected Bluetooth headset. When Bluetooth or the Bluetooth headset is turned off, the call is routed through either the earpiece or speaker and shows ( Tap during a call to display a list of additional in-call features: Contacts: Display your contacts list. QuickMemo+: Open the QuickMemo+ app. Messaging: Opens the Messaging app. Place a Call from Contacts You can place phone calls directly from entries in your Contacts list. 1. Tap >...
Page 63: Optional Services
1. Tap > Phone to display the phone app. 2. Tap the Call logs tab to display the Call logs list. 3. Tap an entry to display the call details. 4. Tap Call to place a call. 5. To end the call, tap 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. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. 1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number. 3. Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting.
Page 64: Review Visual Voicemail
phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Voicemail Setup. 1. Tap > > Voicemail 2. Tap Personalize now and follow the system prompts to: Create a password (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. 3. When prompted to enter information, enter your numeric responses. Important: Voicemail Password – It is strongly recommended that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. 4. Once you have completed the setup process, return to the voicemail page (see step 1). 5. Tap the Welcome to Voicemail message on the screen to play a brief explanation of the voicemail services. Review Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review. 1. Tap > > Voicemail 2. Tap a message to review it. The following is a description of the features available while reviewing a voicemail message. ...
Page 65: Listen To Multiple Voicemail Messages
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages When you are done listening to a voicemail message you can easily access other voicemail messages without returning to the main voicemail screen. 1. Listen to the current voicemail message. 2. Swipe your finger left or right to display the next or previous message. The next or previous message will begin playing automatically. You can navigate through voicemail messages as frequently as you'd like. You can even move to the next or previous message before you're finished listening to the current one. Visual Voicemail Options Use the following options to access and configure your Visual Voicemail options. 1. Tap > > Voicemail 2. From this initial screen, you can: Tap to compose a new voicemail message. Tap Inbox to view the voicemail messages in other folder: Inbox, Trash, Archive, etc. Tap to access Search, Settings, Help. Tap to select multiple messages to delete, save, or mark as unread/read. Tap ...
Page 66: Change Your Main Greeting Via The Voicemail Menu
Themes to choose the type of theme used for the application. Display name to enter a name to identify yourself to people when replying or forwarding messages. Help to see the visual voicemail help. Preferences Manage subscription to subscribe and unsubscribe from the visual voicemail premium monthly subscription service. This may take a minute. Auto forward to email to send a copy of new messages to an email address of your choice. Personalize voicemail to change your voicemail greeting for incoming calls and update password. Transcription language to choose the transcription language (if available). Delete messages to set Visual Voicemail to permanently delete messages from the ...
Page 67: Caller Id Blocking
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. Tap > Settings > Display > Display name. 3. Tap the existing identification field and enter a new identifying name or number (used to identify you to recipients of your voice messages). 4. Tap OK to save your information. Caller ID Blocking Caller ID identifies a caller before you answer the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. 1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 2. Tap 3. Enter a phone number. 4. Tap Your caller information will not appear on the recipient’s phone.
Page 68: Conference Calling
Conference Calling With conference calling, also known as 3-way calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. 1. On the dial pad screen, enter a number and tap (or place a call from Log or Contacts). 2. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call, and dial the second number (or place the call from Logs or Contacts). This puts the first caller on hold and dials the second number. 3. When you’re connected to the second party, tap Merge calls. Your conference call is now in session. 4. To end the three-way call, tap Note: If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all callers are disconnected. Call Forwarding Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have activated Call Forwarding. Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded. To activate Call Forwarding: 1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 2. 3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded. 4. Tap You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding. All calls to your wireless number will be forwarded to the designated phone number. To deactivate Call Forwarding: 1. ...
Page 69: Call Settings
Call Settings Your phone’s Call Settings menu lets you configure your voicemail options and a number of other settings for the phone application. Call Settings Options Use the Call Settings menu to adjust the following settings: Setting Description Voicemail You can configure your voicemail settings. For details on Voicemail settings, see Configure Visual Voicemail Settings. Smart dialing Activate to make a call to the U.S. from abroad without entering the national code. Touch and hold or tap the contact. Call reject You can set call rejection and manage the reject list. Decline with message You can send out a simple text message when you want to ignore an incoming call and respond to the caller with a text instead. You can add or edit quick messages. Auto answer Allows you to set the time before a connected hands-free device automatically answers an incoming call. TTY mode 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. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY phone to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones. Your phone and TTY phone will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone's headset jack. If this cable was not provided with ...
Page 70: Tty Mode
Use the Call Settings Menu 1. Tap > Phone The phone app opens. 2. Tap > Call settings. The call settings menu appears. 3. Configure your options. Tap a menu item to display its options. Select your options and follow the prompts to set them. Your call settings options are set. 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. Your phone and TTY device will connect using a special cable that plugs into your phone’s headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable. To turn TTY Mode on or off: 1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 2. Tap > Call settings > TTY mode. 3. ...
Page 71 answering points (PSAPs), rendering some communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related to TTY equipment or software used by PSAPs. This matter has been brought to the attention of the FCC, and the wireless industry and the PSAP community are currently working to resolve this. Phone App...
Page 72: 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 friends from compatible social networking applications. Contacts Cautions Information saved in Contacts may be lost or changed if the battery is removed for a long period or left uncharged. Accident or malfunction may also cause loss or change to information. It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of contacts and other important information. Sprint is not responsible for any damages from lost or changed contacts. Add a Contact You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts. The Contacts application tries to join new addresses with existing contacts, to create a single entry. You can also manage that process manually. 1. Tap > > 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. Tap the Phone field and enter a phone number. 7. Enter any additional information you may want to save and when you're finished, tap SAVE. Save a Phone Number You can save a phone number to Contacts directly from the phone keypad.
Page 73: View Contacts
1. Tap > > Phone 2. Enter a phone number. 3. To add the number to an existing contact, tap Update contact. To add a new contact, tap Create contact. For an existing contact, tap the contact name and select a number type for the new number. For a new contact, enter the name and any additional information. 4. Tap SAVE. The contact is added. View Contacts View a contact’s details by displaying a contact entry. 1. Tap > > Contacts Contacts...
Page 74: Contacts Screen Layout
2. Tap a contact to view its details. Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration show’s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features. Item Description Groups tab Show contact groups. Favorites tab Show favorite contacts. Contacts tab Show all contacts. Contact Tap to show contact’s details. Image Tap to show thumbnail of contact entry. Tap an icon to place a call, send a message, etc. Contacts...
Page 75: Edit A Contact
Item Description Search Search contacts. Index Browse contacts by letter. Add new Add a new contact. Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more. 1. Tap > > Contacts 2. Tap the contact to view its details. 3. Tap Edit 4. Tap any field you want to change or add. 5. Add or edit the information, and then tap SAVE. Note: To select a type (label) for a phone number, email address, or postal address (such as HOME, WORK, etc.), tap the type to the right of the field. Note: To add more phone numbers, email addresses, etc., tap on the right side of the entry field. Delete a Contact You can delete a contact from the contacts details page. 1. Tap > > Contacts 2. Tap a contact to view its details. 3. ...
Page 76: Import Contacts
3. Tap the contacts you want to share, then tap SHARE. 4. Choose the method for sending. Import Contacts You can import contacts from your internal storage directly to your Contacts application. 1. Copy the vCard files to your phone from your computer. 2. Tap > > Contacts 3. Tap > Manage contacts > Import. 4. Select where to import from and save to, then tap OK. 5. Tap the files you wish to import and tap IMPORT and YES to confirm. Back Up Contacts You can back up and export all of the contacts on your phone, as vCard files. You can then copy this file to a computer or another phone that is compatible with this format, such as an address book application. 1. Tap > > Contacts 2. Tap > Manage contacts > Back up. 3. Select a storage location and then tap OK. 4. Tap the contacts you want to export, then tap EXPORT and YES to confirm. 5. ...
Page 77: 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. When you receive a new message, you will be notified by your phone. Messaging is available via the Messaging application in your Applications screen. The icon appears in Status Bar when a new text message is received. Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for text messaging. Send a Text Message Quickly compose and send text messages on your phone. 1. Tap > > Messaging 2. Tap 3. Tap the To field and enter a contact's information, see example below, using the on-screen keyboard. Contacts: As you enter either a name, phone number, or email address, if the information matches a current contact’s entry information, you will see a match. When you see a match, tap the associated name to complete the addressing. Mobile: You can enter a wireless phone number directly. Email: You can enter an email address directly. 4. Tap a matching entry from the on-screen dropdown list. This list is populated by matches found from your contact list.
Page 78: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with the contents such as images, videos, etc. Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for multimedia messaging. Compose Multimedia Messages 1. Tap > > Messaging 2. Tap 3. Tap the To field and enter the recipient’s name, phone number, or email information. 4. Tap the text field and enter your message. 5. Tap 6. Select a multimedia attachment type: Image: Opens the Gallery application. Use the on-screen navigation to select the picture you wish to send with the outgoing message. Take photo: Opens the Camera application. 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. Record video: Opens the Camcorder application. Record a video, then tap OK to use this video in your message. (See Record Videos.) Audio: Opens a menu that allows you to browse for audio files using different applications.
Page 79: Save And Resume A Draft Message
7. When you are finished creating your new MMS message, tap Send MMS. Create a Slideshow In a multimedia message, you can add slides, each containing a picture, video, or audio. 1. In the multimedia message you’re composing, tap > Slide to add space for a new slide. 2. Tap the space for the slide. 3. To compose your slideshow, do any of the following: Add a picture: Tap > Images and select a picture. Add a video: Tap > Video and select a video. (You cannot add both a picture and a video on the same slide.) Add music or a voice recording: Tap > Audio and select a file. Add a caption: Tap the “Tap to add text” box. Add a new slide: Tap > Slide.
Page 80: Manage Message Conversations
A new message icon also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text or multimedia message. The Messages application icon (if shown on the home screen) also displays the number of new messages To open the message, pull down the status bar to open the notification panel. Tap the new message to open and read it. For information on reading and replying to messages see Manage Message Conversations. Manage Message Conversations Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped into conversations or message threads in the Messaging screen. This allows you to see exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the same screen. Read a Text Message Do one of the following: On the Messages screen, tap the message thread to open and read it. If you have a new message notification, drag the Status Bar down to open the Notifications Window. Tap the new message to open and read it. View a Multimedia Message (MMS) 1. Tap > > Messaging 2. On the Messaging screen, tap a message thread to open it. 3. While viewing a message, tap the play icon (on the video or audio file) to playback the file or tap the image to view the picture. Tip: The file attachment on the multimedia message can be saved to your phone's internal storage. To save the attachment, touch and hold the file and tap Save attachment from the Message options ...
Page 81: Delete A Single Message
Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, touch and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap Details. Note: If a message contains a link to a Web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the Web browser. Note: If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts. Protect (Lock) a Message You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. Tap > > Messaging 2. On the Messaging screen, tap a message thread to open it. 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 Conversations 1. Tap > > Messaging 2. On the Messaging screen, tap > Delete. 3. Select the conversations you want to delete. 4. Tap DELETE and then tap YES to confirm. Any locked messages will not be deleted. Tip: You can also delete a conversation while you're viewing it. While viewing a conversation, tap > Delete, and then tap YES to confirm. Any locked messages in the conversation will not be deleted unless you select the Delete also locked messages check box.
Page 82: Text And Mms Options
contact information, you can view the contact details, phone or send an email message to the contact, and more. Text and MMS Options The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and multimedia messages including message limits, size settings, and notifications. 1. Tap > > Messaging 2. On the Messaging screen, tap > Settings. 3. Adjust the following settings according to your needs: Notification settings 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. Notification sound: Allows you to select a ringer to sound when a new message is received. Tap this option, and then select a ringtone that is specific to new text and multimedia messages. A sample will briefly be played upon selection, then tap OK to save your new setting. Vibrate: Enable this option if you want the phone to vibrate when a new text or multimedia message is received. ...
Page 83: Gmail
Roaming auto-retrieve: Disable this option if you only desire the multimedia message headers to download while roaming. Enable this option to automatically download your complete multimedia messages even while roaming. Priority: Allows you to set the default priority as Low, Normal, or High. General settings Quick message: Tap this to add or edit quick messages. Quick message is the specified text message to send out when you choose to ignore an incoming call and respond to the caller with a message instead. Send message with Enter key: You can opt to send a message by simply using the Enter key. This menu allows you to select when this feature should be enabled. Signature: Tap this to automatically add a signature to your messages (a checkmark displays). Callback number: Check this to automatically add a callback number to your messages (checkmark displays). Delete old messages: Enable this option to delete older text messages when the limit for maximum number of text messages is exceeded. Text message limit: Sets the maximum number of text messages that can be stored on the phone (per message thread). ...
Page 84: Check Received Gmail Messages
2. In the inbox, tap . The Gmail composition window opens. 3. Enter the message recipient(s), subject, and message, and then tap Send The Gmail message is sent. Gmail Composition Options Adding Cc/Bcc: In the mail composition window, tap and then add recipients. Attaching Pictures or Videos: In the mail composition window, tap Attach . Locate and then tap the picture or video you want to attach. Save as a Draft (Send Later): While composing your message, tap > Save draft. The message is saved as a draft for later. Delete Mail Being Composed: In the mail composition window, tap > Discard. Note: To view your draft email messages, in the inbox, tap > Drafts. Note: To view your sent messages, in the inbox, tap > Sent.
Page 85: Use Gmail Labels
Options when Reviewing Gmail Messages Replying to Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap Reply , compose your reply message, and tap Send To reply to all, tap > Reply all. Forwarding Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap > Forward, enter a recipient and an additional message, and tap Send Use Gmail Labels Gmail saves all mail in one box, but you can add labels that allow you to sort your Gmail conversation threads. For example, when a new thread starts with a received mail, the label "Inbox" is automatically added to the thread. By then adding the label "travel," all threads with "travel" are shown in a list. 1. Tap > > Google > Gmail The inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap > Change labels. 3. Tap a label for the thread. The thread is added to the selected label.
Page 86: Delete Gmail Threads
1. Tap > > Google > Gmail The inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap > Mute. The thread is now hidden. Delete Gmail Threads If you no longer wish to keep a Gmail conversation thread, you can simply delete it from the inbox. 1. Tap > > Google > Gmail The inbox opens. 2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Delete The thread is deleted. Search Gmail Messages If you need to find a specific message or message thread, you can search Gmail from the inbox. 1. Tap > > Google > Gmail The inbox opens. 2. Tap 3. Enter your search text and tap The search results appear. Tap a message or thread from the list to display it. Report Spam Gmail You can report spam Gmail messages from your phone’s Gmail inbox.
Page 87: Add Another Google (Gmail) Account
Add Another Google (Gmail) Account If you have multiple Gmail accounts you wish to view on your phone, you can add them from the Settings > Account & sync menu. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT. 2. Tap Google, and then tap Enter your email. 3. Enter your Gmail username and password, and then tap NEXT. 4. After your phone connects with the Google servers, select the items you would like to sync with your phone and then tap Sync now. 5. Tap Finish setup. You are signed in to your Google Account, and you can access both of your Gmail accounts from the Gmail app. Note: You can also sign up for a new Gmail account from the Settings menu. In step 2 above, tap Or create a new account and follow the prompts. Switching between Gmail Accounts If you have more than one Gmail account set up, you can switch between them in the Gmail app.
Page 88: Email
General settings: Gmail default action, Conversation view, Swipe actions, Sender image, Reply all, Auto-fit messages, Auto advance, Confirm before deleting, Confirm before archiving, and Confirm before sending. Account settings: Inbox type, Inbox categories, Notifications, Inbox sound & vibrate, Signature, Vacation responder, Sync Gmail, Days of mail to sync, Manage labels, Download attachments, and Images. Note: Available settings are subject to change. Email Use the Email application to send and receive emails from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP, or access your Exchange account for your corporate email needs. Set Up an Email Account Your phone supports several types of email accounts and allows you to have multiple email accounts set up at one time. Before setting up an email account, make sure you have the username (user ID), password, server name, etc., so you can get set up successfully. 1. Tap > > Email A popup window for adding an account appears if no email account has been previously set 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your email account. The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email. Add an Email Account You can add several types of personal email accounts, such as POP3 and IMAP accounts, on your phone. Add an Email Account from the Email App You can add email accounts directly from the email app, even if you have another email account set ...
Page 89: Add An Exchange Account
The email account is added and you will begin receiving email for the account. Add an Email Account from the Settings Menu You can also set up email accounts from the Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync menu. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT > Email > Yahoo or Other. 2. Enter the Email address and Password for the email account and then tap NEXT. Tapping NEXT prompts your phone to attempt a "regular" email setup and test the incoming and outgoing servers. If you have custom settings you need to configure, tap MANUAL SETUP and enter your settings. These may include mail type, user name, password, server, security type, etc. 3. Select your sync settings and then tap NEXT. 4. Enter an account name and a display name and tap DONE to complete setup. The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account.
Page 90: Compose And Send Email
Use client certificate: Tap to place a checkmark in the box, if your system requires certification. 4. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure options for the account. 5. Enter an account name and a display name and tap DONE to complete setup. Your corporate email account is set up and you will begin receiving email for the account. Compose and Send Email Compose and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to email messages. 1. Tap > > Email 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. 4. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject. 5. Tap the body field and compose your email. To add an attachment (such as picture, video, contact, event, audio, etc.), tap You can access the internal storage and navigate to the file you wish to attach. Tap the file you wish to attach. 6. Tap to send the email.
Page 91: Delete An Email Account
3. Tap to reply to the message. Tip: Tap the account name at the top of the screen to switch to a different email account. Tip: You can also access new email messages from the notification panel. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel, and then tap an email notification. The email inbox will open and display the new email message. Options when Reviewing Email Messages Resetting Mail as Unread: Tap > Select. Tap the check box on the left side of a read message and then tap MARK AS UNREAD. Deleting Email: Tap > Select. Tap the check box on the left side of a message or messages and then tap DELETE. Delete an Email Account You can delete an email account from your phone if you no longer wish to receive messages for the account on your phone. 1. Tap > > Email The email inbox opens. 2. Tap > Settings. 3. ...
Page 92: Microsoft Exchange Email Features
Refresh an Email Account Whatever your automatic synchronization settings are, you can also synchronize your sent and received email messages manually at any time. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Microsoft Exchange, then select the Corporate account to reveal the account‘s synchronization settings screen. 3. If the option is available, place a checkmark next to each option if you want the phone to automatically synchronize. If you want to manually synchronize, tap > Sync now. Sort Email Messages 1. From the account inbox, tap > Sort by. 2. Select from the options to sort email messages. Delete an Email Message 1. From the inbox, touch and hold the message you want to delete. 2. On the options menu, tap DELETE. Delete Multiple Email Messages 1. ...
Page 93: Data Services General Information (4G Lte And 3G Networks)
Vibrate: Allows you to configure vibrate options for new emails. Vibrate Type: Allows you to select the vibration type for new emails. Auto-sync email: Allows you to automatically sync email. Sync schedule: Allows you to choose when to sync your email. Folders to sync: Select the folders you want to synchronize. Email sync period: Choose how many days of email you want to sync. ...
Page 94: 4G Lte
4G LTE The 4G enhanced LTE network provides your phone with wireless Internet access over greater distances than Wi-Fi and delivers data transfer rates of up to 60 Mbps. To connect your phone to 4G, you need to be in an area covered by the 4G enhanced LTE network. For more information about the availability of 4G in your location, visit sprint.com/coverage. Note: The availability and range of the network depends on a number of factors including your distance to the base station, and infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Set Your Network Options 1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks > Network mode. 2. Select the desired option. By default, the phone will scan for the best available network and will automatically connect to When your phone is connected via 4G, the LTE icon appears in the status bar. Note: The 4G network is self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to it. Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicators at the top of the ...
Page 95: Add A Bookmark
1. Tap > > Chrome The Browser opens. 2. Tap the address bar at the top and enter search words (for a Google search) or a Web address. Chrome Support To find help in the Chrome browser, tap > Help & feedback. A Web page will open displaying Google help for Chrome. Tip: For more information, from your computer, visit: google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/mobile/. Add a Bookmark Bookmark favorite sites using the browser menu options. 1. Tap > > Chrome The browser opens. 2. Navigate to the Web page you want to bookmark, and tap > The add bookmark window opens. 3. Check or change the bookmark title, URL, etc., and then tap Save. The Web page is added to bookmarks. Bookmark Options Editing Bookmarks: From the browser, tap > Bookmarks, touch and hold a bookmark, tap Edit bookmark, edit the bookmark, and then tap Save. ...
Page 96: Open New Browser Tabs
Open New Browser Tabs Use tabbed browsing to switch between websites quickly and easily. 1. Tap > > Chrome The browser opens. 2. Tap > New tab. A new tab appears. Tip: To switch tabs, tap > Recent tabs. Browser Settings Customize your experience with the Internet through the browser settings menu. 1. Tap > > Chrome The browser opens. 2. Tap > Settings and customize your browser settings. Your browser settings are saved. Messaging and Internet...
Page 97: Camera And Video
Camera Overview The camera's viewfinder screen lets you view your subject and access camera controls and options. Flash to turn the flash On, Off or set it to Auto. Swap camera to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens. Settings to adjust the following camera and video settings. Image/Video size: Allows you to set the resolution for your pictures and videos. For pictures, choose from 4:3, 16:9, and 1:1. For videos, choose from HD. 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. Grid: Allows you to easily take pictures by displaying grid lines for easy alignment. SD card: Menu displayed if you have inserted an SD card. Set the storage location for your videos or pictures. Choose from IN (internal storage) or SD (microSD card). Note: This option will be displayed when you insert a microSD card into the phone. Help: Allows you to learn how a function works. This icon will provide you with a quick guide. Learn More About Your Phone's Camera For an overview of your phone's camera and its features, you can access more information through the phone's settings menu.
Page 98: Take Pictures And Record Videos
1. Tap > > Camera The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap > , and tap a topic to learn more. Take Pictures and Record Videos You can take high-resolution pictures using your phone’s camera. Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos can be stored to the SD card. If no card is installed, pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory. Capturing Pictures/Videos File Format for Pictures: File format for pictures is JPEG. File Format for Videos: File format for videos is MPEG4. Camera Cautions If the Lens Becomes Dirty: Fingerprints/smudges on the lens prevent the capturing of clear still images/videos. Wipe the lens with a soft cloth beforehand. Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight: Be careful not to expose the lens to direct sunlight for long periods. It may discolor the color filter and affect image colors.
Page 99: Gesture Shot
3. Tap to start recording the video. 4. The length of the recording is displayed on the top right of the screen. Note: Tap to take pictures while recording video. 5. Tap to pause recording video. You can resume recording again tapping . 6. Tap to stop recording. Your video will be automatically saved to the Gallery. Gesture Shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. Take a Photo There are two methods for using the Gesture shot feature. Raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen. Then close your hand into a fist to start the timer, allowing you time to get ready. – or – Raise your hand, in a clenched fist, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen. Then unclench your fist to start the timer, allowing you time to get ready. Tip: Use the Interval shot feature by making a fist twice or touching and holding . The camera takes 4 consecutive photos at a time. View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery Using the Gallery application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied onto your storage card or phone memory. For pictures that are on your storage card or phone memory, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping. You can also easily assign a picture as your contact picture or wallpaper and share pictures with your friends.
Page 100: Edit Pictures
View Pictures and Videos You can access and view all your stored pictures and videos from your phone’s Gallery. 1. Tap > > Gallery The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. To select another album, tap Back to return to the Albums tab. 3. Tap an image to view the picture or video. The picture opens or the video begins playing. Tap a picture or video to view it full screen. When viewing pictures and videos, you can touch and hold an image to open a selection menu and choose what to do with the picture or video. Pictures and Videos: Review Screen After capturing a picture or video, from the camera screen, tap the thumbnail image at the bottom right corner of the screen to see the item in the review screen. From there, you can access options such as save, view, send, or delete the picture or video. Pictures and Videos: Options while Viewing Zoom In or Out on a Picture or Video: Tap the screen twice or pinch the screen to zoom in or out on a picture or video.
Page 101: Share Pictures And Videos
Rotate and Save a Picture 1. Tap > > Gallery The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the picture you want to rotate. 4. Tap > Rotate, then select either Rotate left or Rotate right. The picture is rotated and saved to the phone or SD card, depending on your settings. Crop a Picture 1. Tap > > Gallery The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the picture you want to crop. 4. Tap > Crop. A crop box appears on the picture. 5. To adjust the crop box size, touch and hold the edge of the box. When directional arrows appear, drag your finger inward to or outward to resize the crop box.
Page 102: Send Pictures Or Videos By Email
Send Pictures or Videos by Email You can send several pictures, videos, or both in an email or Gmail message. They are added as file attachments in your email. For more information about using email and Gmail, see Compose and Send Email or Create and Send a Gmail Message. 1. Tap > > Gallery The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the album that contains the pictures or videos you want to share. 4. Tap the picture or video you want to share. To select multiple items, tap while viewing an album. Then tap all the items you want to include. 5. Tap Share and then on the Share via menu, tap Email or Gmail. Follow onscreen prompts to complete and send the message. Note: If you selected Email and you have multiple email accounts, the default email account will be used. For more information about using email and Gmail, see Compose and Send Email or Create and Send a Gmail Message. Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message Multimedia Messaging (MMS) lets you send pictures and videos using your phone’s messaging app. ...
Page 103: Send Pictures Or Videos Using Bluetooth
5. Tap Share and then on the Share via menu, tap Messaging. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the message. For more information about sending multimedia messages, see Send a Multimedia Message (MMS). Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth You can select several pictures, videos, or both and send them to someone’s phone or your computer using Bluetooth. 1. Tap > > Gallery The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the album that contains the pictures or videos you want to share. 4. Tap the picture or video you want to share. To select multiple items, tap while viewing an album. Then tap all the items you want to include. 5. Tap Share and then on the Share via menu, tap Bluetooth. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete and send the files. For more information, see Bluetooth. Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media From Gallery, you can share your pictures and videos from a variety of apps and social media sites, ...
Page 104: Share Videos On Youtube
To select multiple items, tap while viewing an album. Then tap all the items you want to include. 5. Tap Share and then on the Share via menu, tap the app you want to use. 6. Follow the prompts to complete and post or share your pictures or videos. The upload is completed. For confirmation, check the status bar for the upload information. Share Videos on YouTube You can share your videos by uploading them to YouTube™. Before you do this, you must create a YouTube account and sign in to that account on your phone. 1. Tap > > Gallery The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the album that contains the videos you want to share. 4. Tap the video you want to share. To select multiple videos, tap while viewing an album. Then tap all the videos you want to include. 5. Tap Share and then on the Share via menu, tap YouTube. 6. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 7. Tap Upload The upload is completed.
Page 105: Set Camera Functions
2. Tap The camera switches. Set Camera Functions You can configure your camera’s settings to fit any situation and event. 1. Tap > > Camera The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap The camera settings menu opens. 3. Select your desired settings. The settings are applied. Items that can be set differ depending on the camera type in use. Camera and Video...
Page 106: Apps And Features
Apps and Features The following topics detail many of your phone’s tools and features such as maps and navigation, calendar, clock, social networking apps, music, memos, and more. Navigation Apps 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. Enable Location Services on Your Phone Before using any location-based services, you must enable your phone’s location feature. For information about setting your phone’s location options, see Location. Google Maps Use the Google Maps app to determine your location, find directions, browse local businesses and attractions, rate and review places, and more. View Maps of Specified Places Use Google Maps to locate and map a specific address or destination. 1. Tap > > Maps to view videos stored in the storage. Google Maps opens. If prompted, follow the onscreen instructions to accept terms of use. 2. Tap the search bar. 3. Enter an address, city, facility name, etc., and then tap a candidate in the results list or tap the Search icon in the keyboard. A map of the specified location opens.
Page 107: 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. When the download has completed, tap OPEN. To open the app from the home screen, tap > > Scout Use Scout as Your Personal Navigator 1. Tap > > Scout The Scout app will open. If prompted, accept the terms of use before continuing. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to access, launch, and use. Google Hangouts Hangouts is Google's instant messaging service. Use to communicate with other Hangout users, ...
Page 108: Google Search
3. Enter your message. 4. Tap Google Search Search information saved on the phone and in phone applications as well as on the Internet. Use Google Search Type search terms in the Google Search bar to find information on your phone and around the globe. 1. From the Home screen, tap the Google search bar or tap > Google > Google The Search window opens. If confirmation appears, follow onscreen instructions. 2. Type your search keywords and tap Search results appear. To search by voice, tap in the search bar and speak your search terms. Google Search Options Configure Google search options. Changing Search Information: In the search window, touch and hold > Settings > Phone search and select where to search. Using Google Now: Google Now automatically searches for information based on search keywords used, your current location, etc., and presents search results in the search screen. Google Now also informs users of scheduled events. To use all of Google Now’s functions, ensure that Google Location Reporting and Location ...
Page 109: Capture
The Voice Search window opens. 2. Speak your search terms. Search results appear. Capture+ The Capture+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use Capture+ to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or from most phone screens. 1. While viewing the screen you want to capture and create a memo on, slide the Status Bar down and tap Apps and Features...
Page 110 2. Create a memo using the following options: : Tap to undo the most recent action. : Tap to redo the most recently undone action. : Tap to add typed text to the memo. : Tap to add freehand notations to the memo. : Tap to use the eraser on the drawing you've added to the memo. : Tap to crop the memo. : Tap to save the current memo. : Tap to share the memo or change the background paper style. Note: Please use a fingertip while using the Capture+ feature. Do not use your fingernail. 3. Tap to save the current memo. 4. Tap QuickMemo+ or Gallery to select where to save the note. Discard the current Capture+: Tap until you exit Capture+. View the Saved Memo Your memo can be saved in the QuickMemo+ application or in the Gallery application. To view the memo saved in QuickMemo+: Tap > > QuickMemo+ and select the memo. To view the memo saved in your Gallery: ...
Page 111: Music
Music You can play audio files that are stored in your phone's storage. Copy audio files from your computer onto your phone before you open the Music application. The Music Player application supports audio files in numerous formats. Google Play Music Google Play Music lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from the Google Play Store app, as well as songs you have loaded to Google's server from your own music library. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Music library and instantly ready to play or download. Tap > > Google > Play Music Note: Learn more about Google Play Music at music.google.com. Music Player You can play music and set as ringtone. 1. Tap > > Music 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. 3. Tap to see the additional options. Favorites: To display your music library sorted by favorites. ...
Page 112: Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files
Create a Playlist 1. Tap > > Music 2. Tap > Add to playlist. 3. Select the songs you want to add to the playlist and tap ADD. 4. Tap New playlist and enter a name. 5. Tap OK to save the playlist. Assign a Song as a Ringtone 1. Tap > > Music > Songs tab. 2. Touch and hold a song you’d like to use as your new ringtone. A context menu is displayed. 3. Tap Set as ringtone and select Phone ringtone to set it as the default ringtone or Caller ringtones to set it as a ringtone for a specific contact. 4. Confirm the song has been successfully assigned by navigating to your phone's ringtone menu. Tip: To modify Ringtones, open the Contact entry and check the Ringtone field or tap ...
Page 113 1. Tap > > Play Store 2. Tap the Search icon and search for "sprint music plus". 3. Tap Sprint Music Plus from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL, and then tap ACCEPT. The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 5. When the download has completed, tap OPEN. To open the app from the home screen, tap > > Sprint Music Plus Access Sprint Music Plus 1. Tap > > Sprint Music Plus . The app opens. The first time you use the app, tap Accept to agree to the Premium Services Terms of Use. 2. Tap a store option from the main page (Ringbacks Store, Music Store, or Ringtones Store), or tap ...
Page 114: Calendar
4. Follow the onscreen instructions to preview or purchase the song. Tap at any time to display the Sprint Music Plus menu. Tip: For ringtones or ringback tones, tap Ringtone Store or Ringback Tone Store from the Sprint Music Plus main menu. Calendar Use Calendar to create and manage events, meetings, and appointments. Your Calendar helps organize your time and reminds you of important events. Depending on your synchronization settings, your phone’s Calendar stays in sync with your Calendar on the Web, Microsoft Exchange calendar, Google Calendar, and Outlook calendar. In order to sync with your Google calendar, you must sign in to a Google account on your phone. See Google Account. Calendar Operations View Today’s Calendar: From the Calendar, tap Today. Change Calendar View: From the Calendar, tap Day, Week, Month, Year or Agenda to change the current view. View Next/Previous Month (Month View): From the Calendar, flick the screen left or right. View Next/Previous Week (Week View): From the Calendar, flick the screen left or right. ...
Page 115: View Calendar Events
You can create multiple Google Calendars only in Google Calendar on the Web. After creating them in Google Calendar on the Web, you’ll be able to see them in the Calendar application on your phone. For more information about creating and managing multiple Google Calendars, visit the Google website: calendar.google.com. If you have synchronized your phone with an Microsoft Exchange account or Outlook on your computer, you can also select these calendars. View Calendar Events You can display the Calendar in daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda view. To change the Calendar view, tap Year, Month, Week, Day, Agenda, or Agenda along the side. 1. Tap > > Calendar The Calendar app opens. 2. Tap a date and then tap an event. The event details appear. In event details, tap to edit the event. In event details, tap and follow the prompts. Sync Calendars You can select which calendars you’d like to sync on your phone, along with what types of information you want to sync. 1. Tap > > Calendar The Calendar app opens. 2. Tap > Calendars to display. 3. ...
Page 116: Clock
1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Accounts & sync > Microsoft Exchange. To confirm your sync settings, tap the account name and make sure the Calendar box is selected. Tap to return to the sync menu. 2. Tap > Sync now. Note: If Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync doesn’t appear under the Accounts heading in the Settings menu, you do not have an Exchange ActiveSync account configured on the phone. For information about adding an account, see Add an Exchange ActiveSync Account. Clock Your phone has a clock app that lets you set alarms, view time in time zones around the world, use a stopwatch, set a timer, and use your phone as a desk clock. Checking the Time You can check the phone any time on your phone. The current time displays in the upper right corner of the status bar. Many widgets and lock screens also display the time and provide options for how time is displayed. Set Alarms Set multiple alarms using your phone’s Clock app. 1. Tap > > Clock 2. Tap an existing alarm to change its time and other attributes or tap Add alarm to add a new one. 3. ...
Page 117: Additional Clock Features
9. Tap Auto-start app to set the application you want to automatically open when you stop the alarm. 10. Tap Puzzle lock to checkmark the setting, which requires you to wake up enough to solve a simple puzzle to dismiss the alarm. 11. Tap Memo to enter a name for the alarm. 12. When you're finished, tap SAVE. Additional Clock Features Your phone’s clock app provides additional useful features including world clock, stopwatch, and timer functions. All features are available from the clock app display. Tap > > Clock Timer The timer provides a countdown timer. 1. Tap > > Clock > Timer tab. 2. Tap the Hour/Minute/Second sections to set the timer. 3. Tap > Settings to set the following options: Alert with vibration: Set the phone vibrate along with the alert sound. (A checkmark appears.) Alert sound: Select the alert sound. ...
Page 118: Calculator
– or – Scroll through the cities list and tap the city. 4. You can add as many cities as you want. Repeat steps 2 and 3. Stopwatch The stopwatch lets you time events down to the hundredth of a second. 1. Tap > > Clock > Stopwatch tab. 2. Tap to start stopwatch time. 3. Tap to stop the stopwatch. While measuring time, tap to view lap times. Calculator You can use the Calculator application to solve math problems. 1. Tap > > Calculator 2. Enter numbers and arithmetic operators on the screen. You can long-press the results to cut, copy, and/or paste the displayed values. Tap to delete the last number or operator you entered. Touch and hold to delete numbers repeatedly. Tap to clear the screen. Tap to open an Options menu to view your Calculation history or change panels ...
Page 119: Tweet On Twitter
3. Tap Twitter from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL, and then tap ACCEPT. The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 5. When the download has completed, tap OPEN. Tap > > Twitter. Tweet on Twitter Read Twitter feeds, follow your friends, and tweet your own updates right from your phone. 1. Tap > > Twitter. The Twitter app launches. If this is the first time you’ve used Twitter on your phone, tap Sign in to sign in to an existing account, or tap Create my account or Sign up a different account to set up a new Twitter account. 2. Tap the “What’s happening?” text box, type a tweet, and tap TWEET. The tweet is sent and appears on your Twitter feed. Facebook Post updates, read what your friends are up to, upload pictures and check-ins, and more with on- the-go Facebook access. Install the Facebook App on Your Phone Before you use Facebook on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google ...
Page 120: Use Facebook
Sign in to Your Facebook Account from Account Settings 1. Tap > > Settings > Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT. 2. Tap Facebook 3. Read the disclaimer and tap I accept to continue. 4. Enter your Facebook username and password and tap LOG IN. Your Facebook account is added to your phone. Use Facebook Once you’ve downloaded the app and signed in, you can post and read updates, upload pictures, tag locations, and more, all from your phone. 1. Tap > > Facebook The Facebook app launches. If this is the first time you’ve used Facebook on your phone, enter your Facebook ID and password and tap LOG IN to sign in to an existing account, or tap Sign Up for Facebook to set up a new Facebook account.
Page 121: Sprint Zone
2. Tap the file type and then tap the file you want to open. The app opens and displays the file. Sprint Zone Access your Sprint account, get phone information and help, find recommended apps, and more. 1. Tap > > Sprint Zone 2. Tap My Account to sign in to and manage your Sprint account, Support to get help with your device or service, Sprint News to learn the latest Sprint information, or Network to see or test your current data connectivity. Note: Sprint Zone categories and options are subject to change. Check back frequently for new content and updates. Apps and Features...
Page 122: Connectivity
Connectivity The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, IR connectivity, and more. Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB connector to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files. For 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. File Transfer Tips If you want to save data to a microSD card on your phone, make sure the microSD card is installed and active. See microSD Card. Avoid removing the battery or microSD card while transferring data. Data exchange may use the methods outlined in the following table: Method Description Media device (MTP) Transfer files between your phone and PC such as pictures, videos, and music. Send images (PTP) Transfer image files between your phone and PC. Transfer Files Between the Phone and a Computer 1. ...
Page 123: Wi-Fi
To change the option, tap it in the Notifications window to open the storage settings, and then tap the desired option from the USB PC connection window. 4. On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the My Computer menu) and open it. 5. If available, select a drive (SD card for microSD card or Internal storage for internal phone storage). 6. 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. The transferred files are now saved to your phone or microSD card. Wi-Fi To use your phone’s Wi-Fi, you need access to a wireless access point or “hotspot.” The availability and range of the Wi-Fi signal depends on a number of factors, including infrastructure and other objects through which the signal passes. Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network Use the Wireless & networks setting menu to enable your phone’s Wi-Fi radio and connect to an available Wi-Fi network. 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 124: Wi-Fi Settings
Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the password again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings or you instruct the phone to forget the network. Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network. It may be necessary to provide a user name and password for certain closed wireless networks. 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. To disable Wi-Fi, tap the switch again 4. Tap > Advanced Wi-Fi. 5. Configure your Wi-Fi settings. Disconnect Wi-Fi You may wish to disconnect from a connected Wi-Fi network without turning Wi-Fi off. 1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Wi-Fi. 3. Tap the name of the connected access point and then tap FORGET. After disconnecting from an access point, you may need to re-enter the password to ...
Page 125: Wi-Fi Hotspot
4. Tap > Advanced Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct. 5. Tap a device with which to connect. If connected via Wi-Fi, you will see a confirmation. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Accept the connection on the other device. If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled. To stop a connection, tap the a device > OK. Wi-Fi Hotspot Wi-Fi Hotspot allows you to turn your phone into a Wi-Fi hotspot. When this feature is turned on, you can share your phone's mobile data services via Wi-Fi with other Wi-Fi enabled devices. The feature works best when used in conjunction with 4G data services (although 3G service can also be used). Important: Use of the Hotspot feature requires an additional subscription. Sign on to your account at sprint.com/mysprint or access your account via Sprint Zone (Tap > > Sprint Zone ) to learn more. Note: Turning on Hotspot will disable your phone's connection to other Wi-Fi networks. Set Up Wi-Fi Hotspot 1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Tethering > Wi-Fi Hotspot. 3. Tap the switch to turn Wi-Fi hotspot on Wi-Fi hotspot is enabled.
Page 126: Tethering
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. 1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering. 2. Select a tethering option: Wi-Fi hotspot or Bluetooth tethering. Wi-Fi hotspot: Allows other devices to connect to your phone via Wi-Fi. Bluetooth: Pair your phone with the other device via Bluetooth. Tip: For additional support with tethering, tap Help from the tethering menu. Bluetooth ® Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually approximately 30 feet. Bluetooth Function Cautions Information may not appear correctly on connected devices depending on the transferred data. Bluetooth Information Bluetooth is a technology that enables wireless connection with PCs, Bluetooth devices with hands- free features, etc. Function Description Audio output Listen to music wirelessly. Hands-free calls Call hands-free, using Bluetooth-capable hands-free devices and headsets.
Page 127: Pair Bluetooth Devices
1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth. 3. Tap the switch to turn Bluetooth on To disable Bluetooth, tap the switch again Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the toggle menu in the Notifications window. Drag the Status bar down to display the Notifications window and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off. Note: Turn off Bluetooth when not in use to conserve battery power, or in places where using a wireless phone is prohibited, such as aboard an aircraft and in hospitals. Pair Bluetooth Devices Search for and pair nearby Bluetooth devices. Registered Bluetooth devices can be connected simply. Enable the Bluetooth function on the Bluetooth devices being paired beforehand. To pair Bluetooth devices: 1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth. Nearby devices appear in the “AVAILABLE DEVICES” list. If a target device is not detected, tap SEARCH to search again. 3. Tap a device from the “AVAILABLE DEVICES” list, and follow the onscreen instructions to pair with the device. Methods to accept a Bluetooth connection differ depending on the devices used. Unpairing from a Paired Device 1. ...
Page 128: Send Information Using Bluetooth
1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth. Paired Bluetooth devices appear in the “PAIRED DEVICES” list. 3. Tap a device from the “PAIRED DEVICES” list. Your phone connects to the paired device. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the device is connected to your phone, the Bluetooth paired icon is displayed in the Status bar. Depending on the type of device you have connected, you can then start using the headset or car kit to listen to music or make and receive phone calls. Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth-compatible devices. Send Information Using Bluetooth You can use Bluetooth to transfer information between your phone and another Bluetooth-enabled device such as a phone or notebook computer. Types of Data You Can Send via Bluetooth You can send the following types of information, depending on the device you are sending to: Images and videos Calendar events Contacts ...
Page 129: Receive Data Via Bluetooth
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. 1. When another device attempts to send a file to your phone via Bluetooth, you will see a request to accept the file. 2. Tap ACCEPT. The file is sent to your phone. When your phone receives a file, you will see a notification. To open the file immediately, drag the Status bar down to display the Notifications window, and then tap the notification. When you open a received file, what happens next depends on the file type: Media files and documents are usually opened directly in a compatible application. For example, if you open a music track, it starts playing in the default music application. For a vCalendar file, select the calendar where you want to save the event, and then tap Import. The vCalendar is added to your Calendar events. (For more information on using the Calendar, see Calendar.) For a vCard contact file, if there are multiple vCard files on your storage card, you can choose to import one, several, or all of those contacts to your contacts list. Virtual Private Networks (VPN) From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company’s local network. ...
Page 130: Add A Vpn Connection
Add a VPN Connection Use the Wireless & networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab >More > VPN. 2. Tap Add VPN network. Note: A screen lock is required to configure VPN. 3. Configure the settings according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator. 4. When finished, tap SAVE. The VPN is then added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings screen. Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, use the Wireless networks settings menu to connect to or disconnect from the VPN. Connect to a VPN 1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab > More > VPN. 2. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to. 3. ...
Page 131: Settings
Settings The following topics provide an overview of items you can change using your phone’s System settings menus. Basic Settings Tap > > Settings to access your phone’s settings menu. The table below outlines the top-level settings categories. Category Description Wi-Fi Enable and set Wi-Fi options Bluetooth Enable Bluetooth connections Mobile data Check your phone’s Mobile data Call Set various call settings Roaming Set roaming settings. Share & connect Set wireless and network functions Tethering Connect other devices to your phone's internet connection More Set mobile networks and VPN Sound Set ringtone, operation tones, etc. Display Set font, brightness, etc. Home screen Set wallpaper, etc. Lock screen Set your phone’s lock screen options Storage Get memory information, etc.
Page 132: Networks Settings
Category Description Battery & power Set battery saver and check battery usage status, etc. saving Activate this device Activate the your phone System updates Get system updates on your phone Apps Get apps information on the phone Default message app Set default message app Backup & reset Set backup options, factory set, etc. About phone Get your phone information Networks Settings This group of settings lets you control your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, Mobile networks, and more. Wi-Fi Settings Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using available computer networks. For details on your phone‘s Wi-Fi features and settings, see Wi-Fi Settings. Bluetooth Settings Your phone’s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures and files, and more. For details on your phone‘s Bluetooth settings, see Bluetooth. Mobile Data Settings You can check the current data usage, set to enable/disable mobile data, or set the mobile data limit.
Page 133: Roaming Settings
Roaming Settings With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide℠ Wireless Service, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. Roaming Icon Your display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint Network. Anytime you are roaming, the phone displays the CDMA roaming icon ( ) or the GSM roaming icon ( ). If you are roaming on a digital system, you will see the roaming icon along with the text – Digital Roam –. Roam on Other Digital Networks When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on the Nationwide Sprint Network. However, you may not be able to access certain features, such as data services, depending on the available network. Note: If you’re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint Network, your call will be dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint service is available, turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the network. Check for Voicemail Messages While Roaming When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive a notification of new voicemail messages on your phone. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an extended period of time. 1. Dial your 10-digit wireless phone number. 2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, tap 3. Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice prompts. When you return to the Nationwide Sprint Network, voicemail notification will resume as normal.
Page 134: Roaming Guard
Home only to access only the home area mobile network, which is the Nationwide Sprint Network. This option also prevents roaming on other networks. Automatic to seek service off the Nationwide Sprint Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system. 3. Tap each Domestic roaming option and International roaming option to place a checkmark and connect to voice and data service while roaming. Note: With Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi connection. See Wi-Fi Settings. Roaming Guard Roaming guard makes it easy to manage your roaming by requiring confirmation before placing or answering a roaming call. To turn Call Guard on or off: 1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab > Roaming > Roaming guard. 2. Tap each roaming guard option activate or deactivate this function. When active, an extra key press is required for dialing when in a roaming area. Note: Call Guard is turned on by default on your phone. Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available when you are roaming with Call Guard enabled. To place roaming calls with Call Guard on: 1. Tap > Phone 2. Enter 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and tap To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: 1. Swipe in any direction. A message will be displayed notifying you that roaming charges will apply. 2. ...
Page 135: Share & Connect
1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab > Roaming > Roaming guard. 2. Tap the Domestic data roaming, International data roaming checkboxes or both to place a checkmark and activate the function. To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active: When a pop-up notification appears informing you that data roam charges may apply, tap Connect or Always Connect to connect. Share & Connect Your phone lets you use the wireless technology that enables data transmission between devices. Printing The Printing menu allows you to manage your Google Cloud Print settings and print jobs. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab > Share & connect > Printing. 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. Important: Use of the Tethering feature requires an additional subscription. 1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering. 2. ...
Page 136: Sound Settings
4G Settings Allows you to view your 4G network provider and IP address. 1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks. 2. Tap the 4G settings to check Network operator and IP address. Network Mode Allows you to choose your preferred network mode. 1. Tap > > Settings > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks > Network mode. 2. Choose from the following options: Tap LTE/CDMA to turn on the LTE/CDMA radio band. Tap CDMA to turn on the CDMA radio band. Access Point Names Allows you to manage APN information. 1. Tap > ...
Page 137: Volume
Volume Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1. Tap > > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Volume. 3. Adjust each volume level. Ringtone: Changes the volume of your call ringtones (if applicable). Notification sound: Allows you to set this volume level. This is the volume of the ringtone when you receive a notification. Touch feedback & system: Changes the volume for feedback taps and system notifications. Music, video, games & other media: Changes the volume of your music, videos and other media.
Page 138: Sound With Vibration
Sound with Vibration Allows you to set the phone to vibrate accompanying the ringtone. 1. Tap > > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap the Sound with vibration checkbox to turn on the feature. (A checkmark will appear.) Vibrate Type Allows you to set a vibrate type for incoming calls, incoming messages and email, alarms, and calendar events. 1. Tap > > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Vibrate type. Note: Vibrate type can only be selected when Vibrate only is selected as the sound profile or Sound with vibration option is checked in the Sound screen. 3. Set each vibrate type to the desired option. 4. Tap OK. Interruptions Allows you to set a schedule when to prevent interruptions from notifications. You can set to allow certain features to interrupt when Priority only is set. 1. Tap > ...
Page 139: More Settings
1. Tap > > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Apps. 3. Tap the desired apps. 4. Choose None to show no notifications from the app or choose Priority to show notifications with priority on top of others and when Do not disturb set to Priority only. More Settings This menu allows you to adjust additional sound settings. Notification Sound When you receive a notification such as the arrival of new messages, calendar events, or alarms, the phone sounds a ringtone. 1. Tap > > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap More > Notification sound. 3. Tap a sound to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the sound, tap OK. If not, select another sound or tap CANCEL. Vibrate on Tap Vibrate when tapping the Home touch buttons and during other UI interactions. 1. Tap > > Settings > Sound tab. 2. ...
Page 140: Display Settings
1. Tap > > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap More > Message/call voice notifications. 3. Tap to turn the feature on and set the desired options. Display Settings Adjusting your phone's display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life. Home Screen Configure your phone's home screen settings. Select Home Choose the desired Home theme. 1. Tap > > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Select Home. 3. Choose Home (standard Android layout) or EasyHome (simplified version for users less familiar with Android navigation). Theme Choose the desired theme. 1. Tap > > Settings ...
Page 141: Lock Screen
1. Tap > > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Screen swipe effect. 3. Tap the desired effect and OK. Allow Home Screen Looping Displays the first screen after the last screen when scrolling the Home screen. 1. Tap > > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen. 3. Tap the Allow Home screen looping checkbox. (A checkmark will appear.) Help Allows you to view help tips for the Home screen. Lock Screen Lock screen menu lets you configure screen lock options. Select Screen Lock You can increase your phone's security by setting up a knock-code, pattern, PIN, or Password. When these features are enabled, draw the correct unlock pattern, enter the PIN, or enter the password on the screen to unlock and regain access to the phone.
Page 142 From then on, any time you wish to turn the phone on or unlock the screen, you must draw your unlock pattern or enter the PIN or password to unlock the screen. Note: You have five opportunities to enter your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password. If you've entered wrong information five times in a row, you must wait 30 seconds before you can attempt again. Note: When using Knock Code, failing to enter the correct sequence 5 times will display an outlined grid box to allow you precise entry. If you fail 1 more time, the backup PIN or Google account sign-in is required. If you‘ve set up a Google Account on the phone, tap the Forgot pattern? button. You will be able to unlock the phone with your Google Account username and password or entering you Backup PIN. Smart Lock Allows you to set when to automatically unlock the phone. 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. Tap > > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Screen swipe effect. 3. Tap Hula hoop, Circle mosaic, Light particle, Vector circle, or Soda. Wallpaper Select the wallpaper to display for your lock screen.
Page 143: Home Touch Buttons
3. Tap a shortcut and select the desired app. You can also select Delete shortcut so that no icon is displayed. 4. Tap SAVE. Contact Info for Lost Phone Select whether to display the owner information on the lock screen and customize the owner information. 1. Tap > > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen. 3. Tap Contact info for lost phone, then tap the Always on Lock screen checkbox to show owner information on the lock screen. (A checkmark will appear.) 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.
Page 144: Font Type
1. Tap > > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home touch buttons > Color. 3. Tap the desired color theme from the list. Font Type Choose the desired font type. 1. Tap > > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Font type. 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. Tap > ...
Page 145: Screen Timeout
Note: Some applications on your phone do not support the Auto-rotate feature. Screen Timeout Select how long the display screen remains backlit after you touch the screen or press a key before the screen darkens. 1. Tap > > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Screen timeout. 3. Select 15 sec, 30 sec, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min, 10 min, 15 min, or Keep screen turned on. Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and standby times. For the best battery performance, use the shortest convenient timeout. More Settings The More settings menu allows you to adjust additional display settings. Daydream Screensaver will be on when the phone is sleeping while docked and/or charging. 1. Tap > > Settings ...
Page 146: Location
1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Language & keyboard > Language. 2. Select a language from the list. Spelling Correction Allows spelling correction when using the on-screen keyboard. Keyboard & Input Methods Shows the current keyboard type and the available input methods. Tap the options configure each keyboard’s settings. Voice Search Tap to configure the Voice Search settings. Text-to-Speech Output Tap to set the preferred engine or general settings for text-to-speech output. Pointer Speed Adjust the pointer speed. Reverse buttons Reverse the mouse buttons to use the primary button on the right side. Location Allows you to turn on location service. Your phone determines your approximate location using GPS, Wi-Fi and mobile networks. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Location. Mode – Set the location mode as High accuracy (GPS and networks), Battery saving (Networks only), or Device sensors only (GPS only).
Page 147: Accessibility
Tap ADD ACCOUNT to add new account. Tap Auto-sync data to automatically sync your account data. Accessibility Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. Note: Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable. Vision The Vision setting allows you to configure the visual options. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Accessibility > Vision. 2. Set the following options: TalkBack: Tap the TalkBack switch to turn it on. Tap Settings at the bottom of the screen to adjust the TalkBack settings. When TalkBack is turned on, the touchscreen settings require the user to first tap an item they wish to select, and then double tap the item again in order to access this feature. Message/call voice notifications: Use automatic spoken alerts for incoming calls and messages. Screen shade: Set to 0% brightness of device for saving power and low vision. Font size: Checkmark to increase the size of the text. Touch zoom: Zoom in or out by triple tapping the screen. Screen color inversion: Checkmark to invert the colors of the screen and content. ...
Page 148 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Accessibility > Hearing. 2. Set the following options as you want. Captions: Customize caption settings for those with hearing impairments. Flash alerts: The flash will blink for incoming calls and notifications. Turn off all sounds: Activate to turn off all sounds. Audio type: Checkmark to change the sound to Mono or Stereo. Sound balance: To manually adjust the sound direction. Motor & Cognition The Motor & cognition setting allows you to configure physical and motor options. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Accessibility > Motor & cognition. 2. Set the following options as you want. Touch feedback time: Allows you to set the touch and hold delay (short, medium, or long). ...
Page 149: Shortcut Key
Services The Services setting allows you to configure the service option. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Accessibility. 2. Tap Switch Access to control your device using configurable key combinations. Shortcut Key The Shortcut Key provides quick access to apps by pressing and holding the Volume Buttons when the screen is off or locked. Capture+: Press and hold the Volume Up Button twice. Camera: Press and hold the Volume Down Button twice. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Shortcut key. Security Use the Security settings to configure how to help secure your phone and its data. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Security. Content lock Select lock types to lock files in the QuickMemo+ app. Encrypt Phone Opens a screen that encrypts data on the phone for security. You will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on. Encrypt SD Card Storage Encrypt SD card storage and keep data unavailable for other devices.
Page 150: Date & Time
Verify Apps Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm. Storage Type Displays the storage type for credentials. Certificate Management Allows you to manage the certificate. Trusted Credentials Checkmark to allow applications to access your phone’s encrypted store of secure certificates and related passwords and other credentials. You use credential storage to establish some kinds of VPN and Wi-Fi connections. If you have not set a password for the secure credential storage, this setting is dimmed. Install from Storage Touch to install a secure certificate from storage. Clear Credentials Deletes all secure certificates and related credentials and erases the secure storage's own password, after prompting you to confirm that you want to do this. Trust Agents View or deactivate Trust agents. Screen Pin This feature allows you to lock your device so that the current user can only access the pinned app. This is useful for users with children. App Usage Access Allows you to set to access App usage. Date & Time Set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed. You can also select a time zone.
Page 151: Battery & Power Saving
Battery & Power Saving The Battery menu lets you show any battery information and configure options. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Battery & power saving. Tap Battery usage to display the apps that use the most battery power. 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. Tap Help to view tips about the Battery saver feature. Activate This Device Follow the onscreen instructions to activate your phone. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Activate this device. 2. ...
Page 152: Default Message App
Default Message App Set your default messaging app as desired. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Default message app. 3. Tap the desired option. 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. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Backup & reset. LG Backup Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement. Back Up My Data Allows you to back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers. Backup Account Allows you to choose an account to use to back up data. Automatic Restore When reinstalling an app, enabling this option restores backed up settings and data. Settings...
Page 153: About Phone
Factory Data Reset Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including personal data from phone storage, information about your Google Account, any other accounts, your system and application settings, and any downloaded applications. After resetting the phone, the next time you turn on the phone, you‘re prompted to reenter the same kind of information as when you first started the phone. See Activate Your Phone. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > Backup & reset. 2. If you are certain that you would like to restore all factory settings, tap Factory data reset. 3. Tap RESET PHONE. 4. Enter your unlock sequence if you have configured one, then tap Delete all and OK to confirm. About Phone The About Phone menu displays information such as the network, battery, hardware, and software. 1. Tap > > Settings > General tab > About phone. 2. Tap the desired menu. Settings...
Page 154: For Assistance
For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your device, such as account information. Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help. Sprint Account Passwords You will need to create passwords to protect access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to all your information. Account User Name and Password If you are the account owner, you will create an account user name and password when you sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. (Click Sign in/Register and then click Sign up now! to get started.) If you are not the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at sprint.com/mysprint. Voicemail Password You’ll create your voicemail password when you set up your voicemail. See Voicemail Setup for more information on your voicemail password. Data Services Password With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize purchases. For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint. Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Page 155: Sprint Support Services
View available Sprint service plans and options. Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringtones, screen savers, and more. From Your Sprint Phone 1. Tap > > Phone > Dial tab. 2. Do any of the following: Tap to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions. Tap to access the “Pay My Bill” section of Sprint Zone to make a payment. Tap to check minute usage and account balance. Sprint Support Services Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance from your Sprint phone. Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and ...
Page 156: Copyright Information
Set a screen lock: If your device is lost or stolen but you have a screen lock set, the device can’t be erased using the Settings menu unless your screen is unlocked. Add your Google account on your device: If your device is wiped but you have your Google account on it, the device can’t finish the setup process until your Google account information is entered again. After your device is protected, you’ll need to either unlock your screen or enter your Google account password if you need to do a factory reset. This ensures that you or someone you trust is doing the reset. Note: Do not forget your Google account and password you had added to your device prior to performing a factory reset. If you can’t provide the account information during the setup process, you won’t be able to use the device at all after performing the factory reset. Copyright Information © 2015 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are trademarks of their respective owners. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Corp. LG Tribute 5 is a trademark of LG Corp. ® ® Wi-Fi and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide. Google is a trademark of Google Inc. microSD™ is a trademark of SanDisk. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. Unless otherwise specified herein, all accessories referenced herein are sold separately. All features, functionality, and other product specifications are subject to change. Screen shots are simulated and subject to change. Note: Open Source Software To obtain the source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL, and other open source licenses, that is contained in this product, please visit opensource.lge.com/. In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG ...
Page 157 Index Browser Settings 87 4G LTE 85 Calculator 109 Calendar 105 About Phone 144 Call Emergency Numbers 50 About the User Guide 1 Call Forwarding 59 Accessibility 138 Call from Call Logs 53 Accounts & Sync 137 Call Settings 60, 123 Activate This Device 142 Call Using the Phone Dialer 49 Activate Your Phone 19 Call Waiting 58 Add a Bookmark 86 Caller ID Blocking 58 Add a Contact 63 Camera and Video 88 Add a VPN Connection 121 Camera Overview 88 Add an Email Account 79 Camera Settings 95 Add an Event to the Calendar 105 Capture Screenshots 23 Add an Exchange Account 80 Capture+ 100 Add Another Google (Gmail) Account 78 Change the Wallpaper 47 Add Folders to the Home Screen 48 Charge the Battery 13 Add Shortcuts to the Home Screen 47 Check Received Gmail Messages 75 Add Widgets to the Home Screen 48 Chrome Browser 85 Additional Clock Features 108 Clock 107 Airplane Mode 27 Complete the Setup Screens 19 Answer Phone Calls 51 Compose and Send Email 81...
Page 158 Disconnect Wi-Fi 115 Insert the Battery 9 Display Settings 131 Install the Facebook App on Your Phone 110 Install the Twitter App on Your Phone 109 Interruptions 129 Edit a Contact 66 Introduction 1 Edit Pictures 91 Email 79 Enable the Bluetooth Feature 117 Enter Text 27 Language & keyboard 136 Extended Home Screens 44 Launch Applications 23 Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages 56 Location 137 Lock and Unlock Your Screen 38 Facebook 110 Lock Screen 129, 132 File Manager 111 Find and Install an App 36 Font Size 135 Font Type 135 Manage Message Conversations 71 For Assistance 145 Manage Your Email Inbox 82 Format microSD Card 9 Messaging and Internet 68 microSD Card 6 Microsoft Exchange Email Features 83 Mobile Data Settings 123 General Settings 136 More Settings 126, 130, 136 Gesture Shot 90 Music 102 Get Help with Google Play 37 Music Player 102 Get Started 2 Mute Gmail Threads 76 Gmail 74 Gmail Settings 78...
Page 159 Phone Number 26 Share Videos on YouTube 95 Phone Settings Menu 22 Shortcut Key 140 Place a Call from Contacts 53 Sign into Your Google Account 35 Place and Answer Calls 49 Silent Mode 26 Portrait and Landscape Screen Sound Profile 127 Sound Settings 127 Orientation 22 Sound with Vibration 129 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Sprint Account Information and Help 145 Connection 120 Sprint Account Passwords 145 Sprint Music Plus 103 Sprint Support Services 146 QuickMemo+ 111 Sprint Zone 112 QWERTY Keyboard 28 Status Bar 44 Status Bar and Notification Panel 44 Storage 141 Receive Data via Bluetooth 120 Switch Cameras 95 Record Videos 89 Switching between Gmail Accounts 78 Remove microSD Card 8 Sync Calendars 106 Remove the Battery 11 Synchronize an Microsoft Exchange Report Spam Gmail 77 Calendar 106 Request a Refund for a Paid App 36 System Updates 142 Review Visual Voicemail 55 Ringtone 128 Roaming Settings 124 Take Pictures 89 Take Pictures and Record Videos 89 Tethering 117, 126...
Page 160 Use Facebook 111 Use Gmail Labels 76 Use Google Search 99 Use Google Voice Search 99 Use the Browser 85 Use the Touchscreen 15 Vibrate Type 129 View Browser History 86 View Calendar Events 106 View Contacts 64 View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery 90 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 120 Visual Voicemail 54 Visual Voicemail Options 56 Voicemail Setup 54 Volume 128 Wi-Fi 114 Wi-Fi Direct 115 Wi-Fi Hotspot 116 Wi-Fi Settings 115, 123 Wireless Networks Settings 123 Your Phone Interface 43 Index...

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