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  • Page 1: User Guide

    All materials in this guide including, without limitation, the design, the text, and any marks are the property of LG Electronics, Inc. Copyright © 2013 LG Electronics, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics, Inc. G2 is a ®...
  • Page 2: Important Messages

    Important Messages IMPORTANT: If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database, you will be asked to enter more details. You should get all pertinent information for the email account such as incoming and outgoing server settings before you proceed. Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with WARNING: your phone.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Get Started ..........................1 Your Phone at a Glance ...................... 1 Set Up Your Phone ......................1 Activate Your Phone ......................2 Make Your First Call ......................3 Set Up Your Voicemail ......................3 Sprint Account Information and Help ................... 4 Sprint Account Passwords ...................
  • Page 4 Customize Your Home Screen..................25 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen ............26 Change the Phone's Wallpaper ..................27 Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen ............27 Access Recently-Used Applications ................28 Home Screen Clean View ...................29 Change the Screen Orientation...................29 Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard ................29 Tips for Editing Text ....................32 Search Your Phone and the Web ..................33 Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry ..............33...
  • Page 5 Set Up Voicemail ......................45 Voicemail Notification ....................46 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ................46 Phone Call Options ......................47 Caller ID ........................47 Call Waiting ........................47 3-way Calling ......................48 Call Forwarding ......................48 In-call Options ......................49 Set Up Speed Dialing ......................50 Call Logs ..........................51 Save a Phone Number .......................53 Find a Phone Number ......................53 Voice Mate .........................54 Text-to-Speech ........................55...
  • Page 6 Email ..........................73 Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) ..............73 Corporate Email (Outlook) ..................74 Open Email .........................75 Create and Send Email ....................76 Reply to or Delete an Email Message .................76 Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings ............77 Text and Multimedia Messaging..................78 Compose Text Messages ...................78 Read and Reply to Text Messages ................79 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ................80...
  • Page 7 Add a Wi-Fi Network ....................98 Wi-Fi Direct .........................99 Data Services ........................99 Your User Name ......................99 Launch a Web Connection ..................99 Data Connection Status and Indicators ..............100 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ..................100 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ..............100 Set Up Secure Credential Storage ................
  • Page 8 Send Items via Bluetooth ..................131 Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call ........... 132 System Updates ......................132 Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to G2 ............ 133 Transfer Via PC or Laptop ..................133 Transfer Via Bluetooth connection ................134 Transfer Via Cloud Storage ..................
  • Page 9 Call reject ......................... 138 Decline with message ....................138 Privacy keeper ......................138 TTY Mode ......................... 139 Hearing aids ......................139 Proximity Sensor ...................... 139 Voice enhancement ....................140 Save unknown numbers ................... 140 Power button ends call ..................... 140 Repeat alert for missed calls ..................
  • Page 10 PC Connection ......................168 Accessory ......................... 168 Activate This Device ....................168 System Updates ....................... 168 About Phone ......................169 Important Information for the G2 ..................... 170 HAC Statement ......................173 Other Important Terms ..................... 196 Index ............................198 Table of Contents...
  • Page 11: Get Started

    Set Up Your Phone You must first charge the phone. 1. Charge your phone. Connect the charging adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the charging  adapter should face toward you. Plug one end of the USB cable into the phone's Charger/Accessory Port and the ...
  • Page 12: Activate Your Phone

    Note: Your phone‘s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. 2. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn the phone on.
  • Page 13: Make Your First Call

    Do not press the Power/Lock Button while the phone is being activated. Pressing Tip: Power/Lock Button cancels the activation process. Note: If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by dialing 1-888-211-4727 from any other phone. Make Your First Call Once your phone is activated, you can make phone calls.
  • Page 14: Sprint Account Information And Help

    Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help. Sprint Account Passwords As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
  • Page 15: Sprint Support Services

    ● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringers, screensavers, and more. From Your Sprint Phone ● From the dial screen, tap to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or get answers to other questions. ●...
  • Page 16: Phone Basics

    Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective case not authorized by LG. 2. Front-Facing Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets you participate in video chats.
  • Page 17 3. LED 4. 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. 5. Application Button 6. Back Button 7. Home Button 8.
  • Page 18: Status Bar

    4. LED 5. Flash helps you take pictures and video in dim lighting. Status Bar The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons indicating that you‘ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the phone‘s status (on the right), along with the current time.
  • Page 19: Icon Description

    Airplane Mode – Indicates that the phone is in Airplane Mode. Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on. Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds are silenced. Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off. Very Low Battery –...
  • Page 20 Data Is Syncing – Application sync is active and synchronization is in progress for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts. Problem With Sign-In Or Sync – There has been an issue with your connection to the Google server, or you were not properly signed into your account. In order to use Google application or sync features, you must set up and sign into an active Google Account.
  • Page 21: Turn Your Phone On And Off

    Turn Your Phone On and Off Turn your phone on and off and wake-up the screen by using the Power/Lock Button Turn Your Phone On ► Press and hold the Power/Lock Button Once your phone is on, it may display ― Searching for Service.‖ When your phone finds a signal, it enters standby mode –...
  • Page 22: Battery And Charger

    (such as a pattern, PIN, or password) that will need to be entered to unlock it. Battery and Charger Sprint-approved or LG-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through LG, or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They‘re also available at www.sprint.com.
  • Page 23: Extend Your Battery Life

    Keeping track of your battery's charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone automatically turns off and you will lose any information you were just working on. 1. Connect the charging adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the charging adapter should face toward you.
  • Page 24: Phone Function Keys

    > System settings > About phone > Battery > Battery use. Tap any of the listed items for more options. Phone Function Keys The G2 comes equipped with three main function keys that can be used on any screen to access added functions. Menu Key The Menu Key activates an available menu function for the current screen or application.
  • Page 25: Work With Menus

    ● Home screen settings provides direct access to the phone's Home screen settings menu. (See Home screen.) ● Lock screen settings provides direct access to the phone's lock screen settings menu. (See Lock screen.) ● System settings provides quick access to the phone's Settings menu. (See Settings.) Work with Menus There are two Android menu types, Options menus and Context menus.
  • Page 26 Select Menu Items To select a menu or option, simply tap it. If there are more menus/options than can fit in a screen, slide the screen up to display more menus/options. For example, to set the phone to play tones when dialing numbers on the dial pad: 1.
  • Page 27: Notifications Panel

    Notifications Panel Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are on a call. When you receive a notification, text appears briefly and the notification icon will be displayed in the Status Bar.
  • Page 28: Home Key

    Touchscreen Navigation The G2 is a touch-sensitive phone which allows you to select an on-screen option with a single touch and to easily scroll through long lists. Simply slide up and down through the display with your fingertip.
  • Page 29: Your Home Screen

    ● Rotate the screen: From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the phone‗ s physical orientation. (See Change the Screen Orientation.) Your Home Screen The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like application shortcuts, or Google widgets to give you instant access to information and applications.
  • Page 30: Extended Home Screen

    To return to the Home screen: ► Tap at any time, from any application Extended Home Screen The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. ► Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The default canvas is in the center with three extension canvases on either side of it.
  • Page 31 The Applications screen contains all of the phone's applications (though not downloaded widgets and other downloaded material that isn't an application), including the Alarm/Clock, Browser, Calculator, Camera, Play Store, YouTube, Voice Search, and much more. Open the Applications Screen ► Tap Close the Applications Screen ►...
  • Page 32: Applications

    To open multiple applications: 1. Tap an application icon to open it. 2. Tap 3. Tap and tap the icon for the other application you want to open. – or – Simply tap the icon if the application you want is already on your Home screen. To switch between multiple applications: 1.
  • Page 33 Google+ pages. Google+ – Share and keep up with all the different people in your life. LG Backup – Allows you to perform backup and restore your user data and settings on the phone into internal storage.
  • Page 34 Notebook – Launches the Notebook application. You can create, view and manage your notebook files. Phone – Accesses the phone keypad. Play Books – Allows you to purchase and download ebooks from Play Store. Play Magazines – Allows you to purchase and download emagazines from Play Store.
  • Page 35: Customize Your Home Screen

    Dictionary – Launches the Dictionary. File Manager – Allows you to manage files. POLARIS Office 5 – Launches the Polaris Office 5 application so that you can view document files on your phone. QuickTranslator – Launches the Quick Translator application so that you can translate words to your language.
  • Page 36: Add And Remove Widgets On The Home Screen

    Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the available screens (Home or Extended). The application you add to the screen will still appear within the Applications screen. 6. While holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current screen. Once complete, release the screen to lock the shortcut into its new position.
  • Page 37: Change The Phone's Wallpaper

    To place a Widget onto a different screen: 1. Touch and hold the widget you want to move. 2. Drag the widget to the edge of the screen (the left side if moving to a screen located on the left, right side if moving to a screen located on the right). 3.
  • Page 38: Access Recently-Used Applications

    2. Tap the application icon again and select the a desired icon design. – or – Tap Photo icon to take a new picture or select a picture from the Gallery. Tap any size to change the icon size. TIP: Access Recently-Used Applications Your phone keeps a running list of your most recently used applications.
  • Page 39: Home Screen Clean View

    Home Screen Clean View You can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching out. Pinch in or tap to see applications and widgets again. Change the Screen Orientation This phone is capable of changing the orientation of screen content when the orientation of the phone itself has changed.
  • Page 40 3. Tap the desired keyboard type and tap repeatedly to go back to the entry screen. QWERTY Keyboard 1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text. 2. Enter the desired text. To enter numbers or symbols, tap ...
  • Page 41 Note: If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically, uncheck the Auto- rotate screen. Tap > > System settings > Display and deselect Auto-rotate screen. 3. When you have finished typing, tap to close the keyboard. Phone Keyboard To enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen.
  • Page 42: Tips For Editing Text

    Handwriting Write the text with your fingertip. The touchscreen converts your movements into characters. To acess handwriting mode, tap and hold and select on the keyboard. Tips for Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, customizing the user dictionary, using predictive text, and more.
  • Page 43: Search Your Phone And The Web

    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.
  • Page 44: Phone And Web Search Using Voice Command

    2. Enter the text you're searching for in the Quick Search Box. You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects of Google web  search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the Quick Search Box as you type), and what phone features you want to include in searches. To access these settings, tap >...
  • Page 45 The available Voice Commands are: ● Say ― Directions to,” followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or other destination, to get directions to that location from Google Maps™. ● Say ― Navigate to,” followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or other destination to get spoken, turn-by-turn directions to that destination.
  • Page 46: Phone Calls

    Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Phone Dialer The most "traditional" way to place a call is by using the phone's dialer screen. 1.
  • Page 47: Dialing Options

    To redial your last outgoing call, follow step 1 to access the Dialer, tap the Call logs tab, Tip: locate the call entry and tap You can also make calls from your Contacts list, from the Call logs, and using Voice Command.
  • Page 48: In-Call Options

    1. Press and hold for 2 seconds. 2. Tap to place the call. To call the 911 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Wake Up the Screen. 2. Tap >...
  • Page 49: Dial And Save Phone Numbers With Pauses

    Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear while WARNING: using the speakerphone. Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers.
  • Page 50: Use Direct Dialing

    Use Direct Dialing With Direct Dialing, you are able to directly save a contact to your Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an empty area on a Home screen. 2. Tap the Widgets tab. 3. Scroll right and tap Direct dial. 4.
  • Page 51: Visual Voicemail

    Reject an Incoming Call ► If the screen is locked, swipe in any direction. ► If the screen is unlocked, tap to decline the call. The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message. Answer a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint Network.
  • Page 52: Review Visual Voicemail

    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, tap Dialpad to bring up the onscreen dialpad to enter your numeric responses.
  • Page 53: Listen To Multiple Voicemail Messages

    Share via to share the selected message using your favorite services like Email,  Messaging, and others. Reply to reply to the message. You can then reply to the sender or forward it to  anyone with either an email or phone number. This allows you to send this voicemail message to several recipients at the same time.
  • Page 54: Change Your Main Greeting Via The Voicemail Menu

    Manage subscription to subscribe and unsubscribe from the visual voicemail  premium monthly subscription service. This may take a minute. 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 ...
  • Page 55: Edit The Display Name Via The Voicemail Menu

    Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name attached to your voice messages. 1. Tap > > Voicemail. 2. Tap > Settings > Display name. 3. Tap the text field and enter a new identifying name (used to identify you to recipients of your voice messages).
  • Page 56: Voicemail Notification

    Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password Important: 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. Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new voicemail message.
  • Page 57: Phone Call Options

    Use Another Phone to Access Messages 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2. When your voicemail answers, tap the pound key on the phone ( 3. Enter your password. Phone Call Options Your phone application provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience.
  • Page 58: 3-Way Calling

    3-way Calling With 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. Tap > (Tap the Dial tab if necessary). 2.
  • Page 59: In-Call Options

    In-call Options While you‘re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Tap an option to select it. ● Add call to initiate a 3-way call. ● End to end the current call. ● Dialpad to display the dialpad to enter additional numbers, for example, an extension or access code.
  • Page 60: Set Up Speed Dialing

    ● 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, see Pairing Bluetooth Devices.
  • Page 61: Call Logs

    Call Logs The Call Logs tab of the phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. It offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to your Contacts. Open the Call Logs ►...
  • Page 62 You can also touch and hold the entry to open a menu with more options, to communicate with that contact in other ways. ● Add to Contacts (for entries not saved in Contacts) to save the number to Contacts. ● View contact (for entries saved in Contacts) to view contact information.
  • Page 63: Save A Phone Number

    – or – > Add to Contacts > Create new contact to save the amended number in your Contacts. Clear the Call Logs 1. From the Call logs, tap > Delete all. 2. If you are certain you want to clear the Call logs, tap Yes. –...
  • Page 64: Voice Mate

    Voice activation Tap a checkmark to activate the Speak button by saying voice  launch command Button vibration Tap a checkmark to vibrate when the Speak button is tapped  Voice launch command Set the voice launch command from LG Mobile or Hello  Genie Phone Calls...
  • Page 65: Text-To-Speech

    Voice launch when charging Tap a checkmark to open Voice Mate while charging  with screen on Voice launch on Lock screen Tap a checkmark to open Voice Mate on Lock  screen Skip Lock screen Tap a checkmark to skip Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN or Password ...
  • Page 66: Contacts

    Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends.
  • Page 67: Add A Contact

    ● Speed dial: Allows you to add a speed dial to your contacts. ● Join contacts: Allows you to join duplicate contacts. ● Import/Export: Allows you to import or export contacts to your internal storage. ● Edit tabs: Allows you to edit the tabs, including rearranging them. ●...
  • Page 68: Add A Contact To Your Favorites

    Add a Contact to Your Favorites Favorites contains a short list of the contacts you communicate with most often. 1. Tap > > > Contacts tab (if necessary). 2. Tap a contact to view its details. 3. Tap the star to the right of the contact's name. (A gold star appears.) To remove a contact from your favorites list: 1.
  • Page 69 from the Google Account are synced to that account on the web, but the information from the Exchange account will remain unchanged. For more information about working with multiple accounts, see Synchronize Accounts. Edit Contact 1. Tap > > > Contacts tab (if necessary). 2.
  • Page 70 2. Tap the name of a contact to view its details. 3. Tap 4. Tap the RINGTONE field and tap a ringtone to select it. 5. Tap OK. Delete Contacts 1. Tap > > > Contacts tab (if necessary). 2. Tap the name of a contact. 3.
  • Page 71 4. Tap a phone number to edit. 5. Re-enter or edit the number and tap Save. Assign Direct Dialing Numbers Besides Speed dialing, you are also able to directly save a contact to your Home screen. 1. Tap > > >...
  • Page 72: Communicate With Your Contacts

    3. Start entering the name of the contact you‘re searching for. As you type, contacts with matching names will appear below the search box. 4. Tap a matching contact in the list to open its entry. Communicate with Your Contacts From the Contacts or Favorites tab, you can quickly call or send a text (SMS) or multimedia message (MMS) message to a contact's default phone number.
  • Page 73: Import, Export, And Share Contacts

    You can import contacts from your internal storage directly to your Phone. Note: See Transfer Via PC or Laptop for details about copying files to your G2 from your computer. 1. Copy the vCard files to your phone from your computer.
  • Page 74: Share A Contact

    2. Tap > Import/Export. 3. Tap Export to internal storage. 4. Tap the contacts you want to export, then tap Export and Yes to confirm. 5. Enter a file name and tap OK. Share a Contact You can share a contact with someone by sending it to the person as a vCard file. 1.
  • Page 75: Accounts And Messaging

    Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone‘s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail This email client is Google‘s web-based email service. (See Synchronize Your Google Account.) From a computer, launch your preferred web browser and navigate to www.gmail.com. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail (along with calendar events, phone numbers and other contact information) on your phone is automatically synchronized between your phone and your Gmail account on the web.
  • Page 76: Access Gmail

    4. Tap 5. Select Join Google+ to join or Not now to skip this step and join later. 6. If you have not set up a credit card, tap Set up credit card, otherwise, tap Not now. 7. Read the disclaimer about Backup and restore and checkmark the box to keep the phone backed up with the Google Account.
  • Page 77 View Your Gmail Inbox when Gmail is Running ► If you are viewing a message or another label, tap until you return to your Inbox. Add Another Google Account 1. From your Gmail Inbox, tap > Settings. 2. Tap ADD ACCOUNT in the upper right corner of the screen. 3.
  • Page 78: Send A Gmail Message

    If you want to contact the sender, tap the Contact's picture ID to open Quick Contact. (See Communicate with Your Contacts.) When reading messages in a conversation, you can use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to archive the entire or delete it. After you delete a conversation, you can tap UNDO in a dark gray box that appears on the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 79: Read And Reply To Gmail Messages

    Note: This will start the message from your default Gmail account. To send it from another account, on the Accounts screen, tap the triangle icon by the email account, then tap the account you want to use. 3. Enter a recipient's address. As you enter text, matching addresses are displayed from your Contact list.
  • Page 80 The message will open in a new screen where you can add or remove addresses,  edit the subject, and add or remove text or attachments. You can add one or more people to an ongoing conversation by replying to all and ...
  • Page 81: Change Gmail Settings

    2. Tap (Archive), (Delete), (Labels), (Read/Unread), (Starred) or (More). The chosen action affects the selected batch of messages. If you accidentally delete  a batch of conversations, you can tap UNDO in the grey bar (that appears briefly after the action) at the bottom of the Inbox screen to return the messages to the Inbox or appropriate label.
  • Page 82 Individual Account Settings You can set each of your accounts with specific, individual settings. 1. Tap > > Gmail. 2. Tap > Settings. 3. Tap the account whose settings you want to modify. Priority Inbox: Checkmark to make Priority Inbox the default Inbox for this account. ...
  • Page 83: Email

    Email Use the Email application to send and receive Emails from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP, or access your Exchange ActiveSync account for your corporate Email needs. Although there is a separate Gmail application, the Email application can manage both Internet based email services (Gmail™...
  • Page 84: Corporate Email (Outlook)

    If this is your first time to add an email account, tap Other on the Select email  provider screen. If you have already added an email account in Email, tap > Settings > >  Add account. If the Select email provider screen is displayed, tap Other. 3.
  • Page 85: Open Email

    If your network requires SSL encryption, tap the Use secure connection (SSL) box to  place a checkmark and activate this additional level of security. If your exchange server requires this feature, leaving this field unchecked can  prevent connection. Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password information can cause completion issues.
  • Page 86: Create And Send Email

    Create and Send Email Create and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to email messages. 1. From the Inbox, tap 2. Enter the recipient‘s email address in the To field. You can add as many message recipients as you want.
  • Page 87: Configure And Sync Corporate Email Settings

    Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings You can sync and configure various settings for your corporate email and create a corporate email signature. Sync Your Accounts 1. Tap > > System settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Microsoft Exchange, then select the Corporate account to reveal the account‘s synchronization settings screen.
  • Page 88: Text And Multimedia Messaging

    • Split View: Allows you to email list with email contents in landscape orientation. • Notifications: Allows you to decide whether to notify you of new email. • Notification sound: Allows you to select the notification sound for new emails. •...
  • Page 89: Read And Reply To Text Messages

    2. Tap the To field and enter the recipient‘s phone number or email information using the on-screen keyboard. Contacts: As you enter either a 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.
  • Page 90: 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 pictures, voice recordings, audio, video files, contacts(vCard), location or memos. Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for multimedia messaging. Compose Multimedia Messages 1.
  • Page 91: Save And Resume A Draft Message

    Note: To remove or replace a picture or an audio attachment, on the Compose screen, tap next to the attachment. 6. When you are finished creating your new MMS message, tap Send MMS. Save and Resume a Draft Message While composing a text or multimedia message, tap to automatically save your message as a draft.
  • Page 92: Delete Messages

    To reply to a text or multimedia message: 1. Tap > > Messaging. 2. On the All messages screen, tap a message thread to open it. 3. While viewing a message, tap the text field and type your reply message. 4.
  • Page 93: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    5. When prompted to confirm, tap Yes. Any locked messages in the thread will not be deleted unless you select the Delete locked messages check box. To delete several message threads: 1. Tap > > Messaging. 2. On the All messages screen, tap >...
  • Page 94 ● Multimedia message Auto-retrieve: Enable this option to automatically retrieve the entire content of your  multimedia message. When checked, the multimedia message header, message body, and any attachments will automatically download to your phone. • If you disable this option, only the multimedia message header will be retrieved and displayed.
  • Page 95: Synchronize Accounts

    Presidential alert: Enable this option if you wish presidential alerts to be always  presented. This is set to enabled by default. Extreme alert: Enable this option to receive extreme alerts.  Severe alert: Enable this option to receive severe alerts. ...
  • Page 96: Synchronize Your Corporate Account

    6. Read the disclaimer about Backup and restore and checkmark to keep the phone backed up with the Google Account. Then, tap Configure Google Sync Settings 1. Tap > System settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Google and select the Google account to reveal the account‘s synchronization settings screen.
  • Page 97: Apps And Entertainment

    Apps and Entertainment All your phone‗ s features are accessible through the Apps list. Play Store Play Store provides direct access to Android applications and games to download and install on your phone. Access the Play Store 1. Tap > >...
  • Page 98: Mobile Id

    Launch an Installed Google Application 1. Tap > – or – > > Play Store > > My apps. 2. Tap the icon of the newly installed application. Reinstall a Google Application If the Android Operating System is ever updated, any data contained on the phone will be erased.
  • Page 99: Sprint Applications

    6. If prompted, touch Continue on any following screens until you see the Downloading icon in the Status Bar. Note: While the ID Pack is downloading in the background, you can begin to explore the features of your new phone from the Home screen. When the download is complete, you will see the Download finished icon in the Status Bar.
  • Page 100: Music

    Note: Once you download and install one of the Sprint ID packs, various Sprint applications will appear on your Applications screen. When you switch from the Sprint pack to another ID pack, or choose a new ID pack, the Sprint applications will remain installed and visible on your Applications screen.
  • Page 101: Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files

    Cloud: To display contents using the cloud service.  3. Once you‘ve displayed a list of songs, you can browse through your available titles. To listen to a song or playlist, tap it to begin playing.  Create a Playlist 1.
  • Page 102: Gps Navigation

    Note: YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Sprint recommends that you upgrade to an unlimited data plan to avoid additional data charges. 1. Tap > > YouTube. 2. To search for videos, tap 3. Enter the text to search for or tap to search by voice.
  • Page 103 To get an address and additional information for a location: 1. Touch and hold a location on the map. A balloon with the address and a thumbnail from Street View (if available) opens over the location. 2. Tap the balloon to access additional options. To utilize Google Maps: 1.
  • Page 104 2. In the search box, enter the place you're looking for. You can enter an address, a city, or a type of business or establishment. For  example, ― theater in New York‖. 3. Tap . Markers with letter labels indicate search matches on the map. 4.
  • Page 105: Scout Tm By Telenav

    1. While viewing a map, tap . A dialog opens with a list of layers as well as shortcuts to any recent searches. 2. Tap the layer you'd like to view to place a blue checkmark. You can add multiple layers. If you turn a layer on, the layer will remain on the map until you specifically turn it off ...
  • Page 106 Speak destination to use the voice recognition feature to search for matching  locations in your area. Type destination to manually enter a destination address.  Go home to navigate to your home.  Map to open maps view.  Apps and Entertainment...
  • Page 107: Web And Data

    Web and Data Your phone's data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including Wi-Fi, Sprint 4G, Data Services (Sprint 3G Network), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). This section addresses your phone's data connections and the built-in web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Applications and Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar.
  • Page 108: Add A Wi-Fi Network

    When you're connected to a network, you can tap the network name in the Wi-Fi  settings screen for details about the speed, security, address, and related settings. To receive notifications when open or secured networks are in range: By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status Bar when your phone detects an open Wi-Fi network.
  • Page 109: Wi-Fi Direct

    Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct supports a direct connection between Wi-Fi enabled phones without an access point. Due to the high battery usage of Wi-Fi direct, it is recommended that you plug your phone into a power outlet while using the Wi-Fi Direct feature. To turn on Wi-Fi Direct: 1.
  • Page 110: Data Connection Status And Indicators

    Note: You can connect to the Internet via Mobile network or via Wi-Fi (access by tapping > System settings > Wi-Fi). Once the Browser loads, you are directed to the home page. To change the default home page, tap > Settings > General > Set homepage. Tip: Note: The Browser automatically launches when a web link is touched from within an email or text message.
  • Page 111: Set Up Secure Credential Storage

    about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see Launch a Web Connection Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network. Set Up Secure Credential Storage If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, follow the instructions below.
  • Page 112: Browser

    Disconnect From a VPN 1. Touch and drag down the Status Bar to open the Notifications Panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When your phone has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon is displayed in the notification area of the Status Bar.
  • Page 113: Go To A Specific Website

    Find and Copy Text on a Web Page To find text on a web page: 1. Tap > Find on page. 2. Enter the text you're looking for. As you type, the first word with matching characters is highlighted on the screen and ...
  • Page 114: Adjust Browser Settings

    ► From any open web page, tap Options available within the Browser menu include: ● Refresh: Reloads the current web page and displays the most current information. ● Forward: Allow you to go one page backed. ● New tab: Allow you to add new browser tab. ●...
  • Page 115: Create Website Settings

    Advanced: Adjust JavaScript and other web content settings.  Bandwidth management: Settings for Search result preloading and Load images.  Set the Browser Home Page Customize your web experience by setting your browser's home page. 1. Tap to open the Browser menu. 2.
  • Page 116 4. Enter a descriptive name and URL for the new bookmark. 5. Tap OK to store the new entry to your Bookmarks list. Create Bookmarks from Other Tabs 1. From any open web page, tap to open the option menu and tap Bookmarks. 2.
  • Page 117: Camera And Video

    Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 13 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. You can take pictures and record videos using the Camera application. You can also view your pictures and videos with the Gallery application.
  • Page 118: Camera Settings

    4. Tap until the shutter sounds. Your phone automatically saves the picture to the internal storage. Camera Settings From the camera mode, tap each icon to adjust the following camera settings. ● Swap camera to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens. ●...
  • Page 119: View Your Pictures

     Cheese shutter to turn on or off the voice shot. When on, you just say "Cheese",  "Smile", "Whisky", "Kimchi", or "LG" to take a picture. Flash Sets the Flash mode. Choose from Off, On, or Auto.  Brightness to adjust the brightness setting compatible with the environment.
  • Page 120: Gallery Options

    Gallery Options The Gallery application presents the pictures and videos in your internal storage, including those you‘ve taken with the Camera application and those you downloaded from the web or other locations. If you have one of your phone's Google™ Accounts, you‘ll also see your Picasa web albums in Gallery.
  • Page 121: Record Videos

    2. Tap an album and tap an image to view it. 3. With the picture displayed, tap > Set image as. 4. Select an option. Contact photo to assign the picture to a Contact entry as a picture ID. Tap an entry ...
  • Page 122: Video Gallery Options

    Live effect: Provides various visual effects when recording a video.  Dual recording: Captures a video using both of camera lens. Press and hold the  small screen to resize or move it. Tracking zoom: Defines focus to enlarge before taking a video.Press and hold the ...
  • Page 123 QSlide: Enables an overlay on your phone's display for easy multitasking.  Screen ratio: Allows you to adjust the screen ratio.  SmartShare: Shares media files with DLNA certified devices.  Lock/Unlock: Locks the touch keys to prevent unintentional touches. ...
  • Page 124: Tools And Calendar

    Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone's productivity-enhancing features. QuickMemo The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen.
  • Page 125: Notebook

    : Tap to redo the most recently deleted action.  : Tap to select the pen type and color.  : Tap to use the eraser to erase the memo that you created.  : Tap to share the memo with others via any of the available applications. ...
  • Page 126 3. Select the desired cover, paper, paper color, and enter the title for the notebook. Then, tap OK. 4. Make or create a note using the available tools. Read only/Edit mode: Tap to view the note in read-only mode and ...
  • Page 127: Calendar

    5. Tap to save the note. 6. Tap to send the note via Gmail, Email, or other apps. Then, complete as necessary. Calendar With the Calendar application you can view the events you have scheduled in the coming days, weeks, or months. Open the Calendar ►...
  • Page 128  Day View  Week View Tools and Calendar...
  • Page 129  Month View  Year View Tools and Calendar...
  • Page 130: View Event Details

     Agenda View View Event Details You can view more information about an event in a number of ways, depending on the current view. ► In Agenda, Day, Week view, or Month view, tap an event to view its details. Create an Event You can use the Calendar tool on your phone to create events that appear on your Phone and in your Google Calendar on the web.
  • Page 131: Edit Or Delete An Event

    Enter a name, and other optional details about the event, just as you would on  Google Calendar (on the web). If you have more than one calendar, you can choose the calendar to which to add the event. Tap to add more reminders.(See Set an Event...
  • Page 132: Respond To An Event Reminder

    At the designated time, you will receive a notification to remind you about the event  (See Respond to an Event Reminder.). You can also use Google Calendar (on the web) to configure additional reminders. Delete an Event Reminder 1. Open Calendar and tap the event to open it. 2.
  • Page 133: Change Calendar Settings

    Change Calendar Settings You can change the settings for how the Calendar application displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events. ► Open the Calendar, and tap > Settings > Calendar view settings. Hide declined events: When checkmarked, declined events so that they are not ...
  • Page 134: Alarm/Clock

    Rename a Folder 1. Tap the folder icon to open it. 2. Tap 3. Enter the new folder name and tap OK. Note: You can also change the folder color. Organize Items in a Folder ► Just drag a shortcut, an icon, or a folder and drop in a folder. Alarm/Clock You can use Alarm/Clock application to monitor several types of information at once, in addition to the current date and time.
  • Page 135 4. Tap Repeat to set the days when you want the alarm to sound. (If you don't set a repeat, the alarm will only sound on the assigned day.) 5. Tap Snooze duration to open a dialog box to set the amount of time to wait before sounding the alarm again if it is not dismissed.
  • Page 136: Tasks

    3. Tap to set next option: Vibration: set the phone vibrate along with the alert sound. (A blue checkmark  appears.) Alert sound: select the alert sound.  Alert volume: set the alert volume.  4. Tap Set World Clock 1.
  • Page 137 For further information about adding a Microsoft Exchange account, see Set Up a Corporate Email. 4. Make sure that you place a checkmark on Sync Tasks. Add a Task 1. Tap > > Tasks. 2. Tap to add a new task. 3.
  • Page 138: Calculator

     Delete:  View completed tasks: Lists to display:  Settings: Allows you to set the following settings.  • Notifications • Nitification sound: • Vibrate: Pop-up notification: Checkmark to display a pop-up reminder notification. • • Add account: – or – The following options are available when you touch and hold a task in the tasks list.
  • Page 139: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet. Turn Bluetooth On and Off By default, your phone‘s Bluetooth feature is set to Off.
  • Page 140: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    Pair Your Phone 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap My LG Mobile to make your phone visible. Your phone must be visible to successfully pair with an external device. 3. Tap SEARCH FOR DEVICES. (Your phone will display a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.)
  • Page 141: Send Items Via Bluetooth

    Disconnect a Paired Phone Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection between the device and your G2, but retains the pairing. At a later point when you wish to reconnect the device, there is no need to setup the connection information again.
  • Page 142: Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During An Active Call

    Phone Google OS. 1. Tap > > Settings > System updates > Update Firmware and Update LG software. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 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.
  • Page 143: Transfer User Contents From An Android Phone To G2

    2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to If you want to transfer your user contents (i.e., pictures) from an Android Phone to your G2, you can perform one of the following steps. Transfer Via PC or Laptop You can transfer user contents via a desktop or laptop using a USB cable.
  • Page 144: Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection

    6. Connect the G2 to the computer using the supplied USB cable. 7. In the USB connection type menu on the G2, tap Media sync (MTP). 8. On the computer, organize the files in the folder, transfer the files into the G2 folder, then safely stop/remove the USB Phone.
  • Page 145: Transfer Via Cloud Storage

    Note: Any applications supporting Share, such as Music and POLARIS Office, can send files via Bluetooth. Transfer Via Cloud Storage You can transfer user contents via the Box Cloud application. Note: It is recommended that you access your content through the cloud using a Wi-Fi connection to avoid data consumption.
  • Page 146: Settings

    Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone‘s System settings menus. Wireless & Networks This group of settings lets you control your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, and Mobile networks. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode (Flight mode) allows you to use many of your phone‘s features, such as games, and music, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
  • Page 147: Wi-Fi Settings

    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 Connect Wi-Fi. Bluetooth Settings Your phone‘s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures and files, and more.
  • Page 148: International Dialing

    2. Tap the North American dialing checkbox to enable/disable the feature. International dialing Set international dialing code for outgoing calls. 1. Tap > > System settings > Call > International dialing (The North American dialing option must be disabled). 2. Enter the international dialing code and tap OK. Incoming call pop-up Tap to place the checkmark to display incoming call popup when using an application.
  • Page 149: Tty Mode

    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.
  • Page 150: Voice Enhancement

    When receiving and making calls, this sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch keypad by sensing when the phone is near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents the touch keypad from activating unintentionally during calls. To enable the Proximity Sensor: 1.
  • Page 151: 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 roaming icon ( ).
  • Page 152: 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.
  • Page 153: Share & Connect

    When you enable NFC on your G2, your phone can exchange data with other NFC-enabled devices or read information from smart tags embedded in posters, stickers, and other products. From the NFC settings menu, you can manage direct sharing and pairing Bluetooth via NFC.
  • Page 154: Miracast

    2. Tap the Miracast switch to turn on this feature. 3. Turn on the Miracast feature on your TV or connect to a LG Miracast dongle. Tips: To start the Miracast feature quickly, tap the Miracast icon in the Notifications Panel.
  • Page 155: Vpn Settings

    Connections Optimizer Your phone can be set to automatically select the best mobile network. 1. Tap > > System settings > More..2. Tap Mobile networks > Connections Optimizer. 3. Read the message and tap I Agree. – or – Tap More Information for further details.
  • Page 156: Ringtones & Vibrations

    Volumes Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Volumes. 3. Adjust each volume level. Ringtone: Changes the volume of your call ringtones (if applicable). ...
  • Page 157 To select a ringtone for voice calls: 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Phone ringtone. 3. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the ringtone, tap OK. If not, select another ringtone or tap Cancel.
  • Page 158 Gentle Vibration To place the checkmark to gradually increase vibration up to current strength set. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Gentle vibration. Ringtone with Vibration To set the phone to vibrate accompanying the ringtone. 1.
  • Page 159: Display Settings

    3. Tap the Dial pad touch tones checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) To hear sound when you tap buttons, icons, and other on-screen items: 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound. 3. Tap the Touch sounds checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) To hear sound when the screen is locked or unlocked: 1.
  • Page 160 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Screen timeout. 3. Tap 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 15 minutes,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.
  • Page 161 Font Type Choose the desired font type. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Font type. 3. Tap a desired font type. Font Size Choose the desired font size. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2.
  • Page 162: Home Screen

    1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Front touch buttons. 3. Tap the Transparent background checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Notification LED Configures the notification flash options. > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Notification LED. 3.
  • Page 163: Lock Screen

    4. Tap Set wallpaper or Apply to set it as the wallpaper. Screen swipe effect Choose the desired type of effect to display when you swipe from one Home screen canvas to the next. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2.
  • Page 164 Select screen lock You can increase your phone‗ s security by face unlock, creating a screen unlock pattern, by creating a PIN, or by choosing a password. When these features are enabled, you must show your face, draw the correct unlock pattern, enter the PIN, or enter the password on the screen to unlock and regain access to the phone.
  • Page 165 ● When you can‗ t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password: 1. Turn the phone off. 2. Press and hold the following keys for 5 seconds: Volume Down Key Power/Lock Key 3. Release the keys as soon as the three (3) bottom touch keys flash. 4.
  • Page 166: Gestures

    1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen > Shortcuts. 3. Tap each shortcut key to select the desired shortcut key. 4. After personalizing, tap Save. Owner Info Select whether to display the owner information on the lock screen and customize the owner information.
  • Page 167 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures. 3. Tap the KnockON checkbox to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Silence Incoming Calls You can set the phone to silence incoming calls by just flipping the phone. 4.
  • Page 168: One-Handed Operation

    1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures. 3. Tap the Snooze or stop alarm checkbox to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Pause video You can set the phone to pause the video by just flipping the phone. 1.
  • Page 169: Storage

    > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap One-handed operation. 3. Tap the LG keyboard checkbox to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Gesture Control To swipe the keyboard left or right to adjust the position of LG keypad.
  • Page 170: Apps

    Apps This menu lets you view details about the applications installed on your phone, manage their data, force them to stop, and set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you obtain from websites and email. To view details about the applications: 1.
  • Page 171: Slide Aside

    1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options. 2. Tap the Show all ANRs checkbox (A blue checkmark will appear). Slide Aside Use three-finger swipe to save running apps to the left or bring them back to the display. 1.
  • Page 172: Location Access

    Set pattern 1. Tap > > System settings > Guest mode. 2. Tap the Set pattern to set the drawing pattern to unlock for Guest mode. Set apps 1. Tap > > System settings > Guest mode. 2. Tap the Set apps to select apps to be viewed in Guest mode. Help Location Access Use the Location access menu to set your preferences for using and sharing your location when...
  • Page 173: Security

    Wi-Fi & mobile network location You can let Google use your location to improve search results and other services. 1. Tap > > System settings > Location access. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi & mobile network location checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) 3.
  • Page 174: Language & Input Settings

    Allows you to view, edit, and add words to your personal dictionary. Keyboard & Input Method Shows the default keyboard type. Checkmark the keyboard you want to use from Android keyboard (AOSP), Google voice typing, LG Keyboard, or Swype. Tap to configure each keyboard‘s settings.
  • Page 175 Backup my data You can back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers. 1. Tap > > Systems settings > Backup & reset. 2. Check whether the Backup account is right. 3. Tap the Backup my data checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) 4.
  • Page 176: System Settings

    System Settings This group of settings lets you configure date & time, accessibility, PC connection and developer options. And you can activate the phone, update the phone, or view the phone information. Date & time Set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed. You can also select a time zone. ►...
  • Page 177 Shades: Set to 0% brightness of device for saving power and low vision.  HEARING Allows you to configure the following hearing options. 1. Tap > > Systems settings > Accessibility. 2. Set the Mono audio feature as you want. Mono audio: Combine both audio channels to play in each ear.
  • Page 178: Pc Connection

    PC Connection Your phone's PC connection menu lets you configure USB connection type, USB tethering, and Ask on connection. Select USB Connection Method Opens a dialog box to choose the default connection mode when connecting your phone to a PC via USB. Choose from Charge Phone, Media sync (MTP), or Send images (PTP). Media Sync (MTP) Allows the phone to be used as MTP phone.
  • Page 179: About Phone

    This option allows you to download and update the PRL (Preferred Roaming List) automatically. 1. Tap > > System settings > System updates > Update LG software. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. UICC Unlock This option allows you to download and update the PRL (Preferred Roaming List) automatically.
  • Page 180: Important Information For The G2

    Important Information for the G2 Important Safety Information This booklet contains important operational and safety information that will help you safely use your phone. Failure to read and follow the information provided in this phone guide may result in serious bodily injury, death, or property damage.
  • Page 181 RF devices to set off explosives. Turn your phone off when you‗ re in any area that has a potentially explosive atmosphere. Although it‗ s rare, your phone and accessories could generate sparks. Sparks can cause an Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 182: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device

    Not all phones have been rated for compatibility with hearing devices. Phones that have been rated have a label located on the box. Your G2 has an M4 rating. These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user‗ s hearing device and individual type and degree of hearing loss.
  • Page 183: Hac Statement

    Getting the Best Hearing Device Experience With Your Phone To further minimize interference:  Set the phone’s display and keypad backlight settings to ensure the minimum time interval: 1. Press > > and tap System settings > Display > Screen timeout. Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 184: Caring For The Battery

    Don’t store the battery in high temperature areas for long periods of time. It‘s best to follow these storage rules: Less than one month:  -4° F to 140° F (-20° C to 60° C) More than one month:  Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 185 For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov. If you are concerned about RF exposure, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure.  Reduce the amount of time spent using your cell phone. Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 186 (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Part 15.21 statement Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user‘s authority to operate the equipment. Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 187 Part 15.105 statement Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 188 Sprint offers a number of optional plans to cover your equipment for non-warranty claims. Sprint Total Equipment Protection provides the combined coverage of the Sprint Equipment Replacement Program and the Sprint Equipment Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 189 (6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion of service under this limited warranty.
  • Page 190 (11) Consumables (such as fuses). 3. WHAT LG WILL DO: LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty. LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units.
  • Page 191: General Terms And Conditions Of Service

    P.O. Box 240007, Huntsville, AL 35824 DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS. Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty claims. General Terms and Conditions of Service Please note that these terms may not be the most current version.
  • Page 192 Fee‖) for each line of Service that you terminate early (i.e., prior to satisfying the Term Commitment) or for each line of Service that we terminate early for good reason (for example, violating the payment or other terms of the Agreement) but such Early Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 193 Agreement and Policies; (g) breaching, failing to follow, or abusing the Agreement or Policies; (h) providing false, inaccurate, dated, or unverifiable identification or credit information or becoming insolvent or bankrupt; (i) modifying a Device from its manufacturer specifications Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 194 Account Spending Limits (“ASL”) An ASL is a temporary or permanent limit (typically based on credit history, payment history, or to prevent fraud) that we place on the amount of unpaid charges you can accumulate on your Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 195 Device, or your account. We‘ll notify you if we decide to change or reassign them. Your CDMA Sprint PCS phone may have software programming lock that protects certain of the handset‘s operating parameters against unauthorized reprogramming. If your device has Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 196 Depending on your Services, separate charges or limits on the amount of minutes used while roaming may apply. Certain Services may not be available or work the same when roaming (for example, data Services, voicemail, call waiting, etc.). Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 197 (by Sprint or by a third party), then Sprint grants you a limited, revocable, non-exclusive, nontransferable license to use the software to access the Services for your own individual use. You will not sell, resell, transfer, copy, translate, publish, create Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 198 Call time for a single call may be subject to a maximum duration and may be automatically terminated if the maximum duration is exceeded. Rates that vary based on the time of access will be determined based on the location Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 199 Bill cycles and dates may change from time to time. Your bill may also Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 200 Services that we provide to you. These charges may change from time to time without advance notice. If you‘re claiming any tax exemption, you must provide us with a valid exemption certificate. Tax exemptions generally won‘t be applied retroactively. Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 201: Your Privacy

    (for example, your conversations with our customer service or sales departments). Authentication and Contact: You (the account holder) may password protect your account information by establishing a personal identification number (― PIN‖). You may also set a backup Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 202 Network coverage or environmental factors (such as structures, buildings, weather, geography, landscape, and topography) can significantly impact the ability to access your Device‗ s location information and use of location-enabled services. Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 203: Disclaimer Of Warranties

    EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW) ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, NONINFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE CONCERNING YOUR SERVICES (INCLUDING YOUR DEVICE). WE DON‗ T PROMISE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE SERVICES AND DON‗ T AUTHORIZE ANYONE TO MAKE WARRANTIES ON OUR BEHALF. Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 204 Instead of suing in court, you and Sprint agree to arbitrate all Disputes (as defined below) on an individual, non-representative, basis. You agree that, by entering into this Agreement, you and Sprint are waiving the right to a trial by jury or to participate in a Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 205 (1) Unless you and Sprint agree otherwise, the arbitration will be conducted by a single, neutral arbitrator and will take place in the county of the last billing address of the Service. The arbitration will be governed by either: (a) rules that we mutually agree upon; or (b) the JAMS Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 206: Other Important Terms

    IF FOR ANY REASON A CLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT IN ANY WAY PROCEEDS IN COURT RATHER THAN IN ARBITRATION, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE CLAIM IS AN ACTION, COUTERCLAIM OR ANY OTHER COURT Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 207 Other Important Terms Subject to federal law or unless the Agreement specifically provides otherwise, this Agreement is governed solely by the laws of the state encompassing the billing address of the Device, Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 208: Important Message From Sprint

    Damage related to websites visited or downloads to your device may not be covered by Sprint‘s Service and Repair policy, or your device insurance policy. For more information about Sprint‘s policies, products or services, please visit us at www.sprint.com. Important Information for the G2...
  • Page 209: Index

    Index 3-way Calling, 48 Caller ID, 47 About Phone, 169 Camera Settings, 108 Access Gmail, 66 Change Calendar Settings, 123 Access Recently-Used Applications, 28 Change Calendar View, 117 Accessibility, 166 Change Gmail Settings, 71 Accessory, 168 Change the Phone's Wallpaper, 27 Accounts &...
  • Page 210 Edit a Contacts Entry, 58 Managing Message Conversations, 81 Edit or Delete an Event, 121 Menu Key, 14 Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Miracast, 144 Menu, 45 Missed Call Notification, 37 Email, 73 Mobile data, 137 End a Call, 41 Mobile ID, 88 Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard, Mobile Networks Settings, 144...
  • Page 211 Save unknown numbers, 140 Transfer User Contents From an Android Scout by Telenav, 95 Phone to G2, 133 Search Your Phone and the Web, 33 Transfer Via Bluetooth connection, 134 Security, 163 Transfer Via Cloud Storage, 135 Send a Gmail Message, 68...

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