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Table of Contents Your Phone at a Glance ........................1 Set Up Your Phone ..........................1 Activate Your Phone ..........................4 Complete the Setup Screens ........................ 4 Make Your First Call..........................5 Set Up Your Voicemail .......................... 6 Sprint Account Information and Help ....................6 Sprint Account Passwords ......................
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Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen ................ 25 Change the Phone's Wallpaper ....................25 Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen ..............26 Access Recently-Used Applications ....................27 Home Screen Clean View ........................27 Quick Access ............................27 Change the Screen Orientation ......................
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Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages ..................49 Visual Voicemail Options ......................49 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ................... 49 Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu ..............51 Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu ................51 Phone Call Options ..........................51 In-call Options ..........................
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Open Email ..........................72 Create and Send Email ....................... 72 Reply to or Delete an Email Message ..................73 Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings ................73 Text and Multimedia Messaging ......................75 Compose Text Messages ........................76 Read and Reply to Text Messages ..................... 76 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ...................
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Assign Pictures ......................... 107 Dual Feature ..........................108 Video Options ........................... 108 Live Zoom ..........................109 Dual Play ........................... 110 LG Health ............................111 QSlide ............................... 112 QuickRemote ............................ 112 QuickMemo+ ............................. 114 Dual Window ............................. 115 Calendar ............................116...
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View microSD Card Memory..................... 130 Format the microSD Card ......................130 Unmount the microSD Card ...................... 131 Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG G3 ............. 131 Transfer Via PC or Laptop ......................131 Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection ................... 132 Transfer Via Cloud Storage ......................
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Wi-Fi Calling Settings ........................ 135 Bluetooth Settings ........................135 Mobile Data ..........................135 Call Settings ..........................135 Roaming Settings ........................138 Share & Connect ........................141 More Settings ..........................142 Device Settings ..........................144 Sound Settings .......................... 144 Display Settings ........................148 Home Screen Settings ......................
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Printing ............................169 About Phone ..........................169 Index ................................171 viii...
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Get Started This section gives you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service for the first time. Your Phone at a Glance The following illustration outlines your phone„s primary external features and buttons. Set Up Your Phone You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
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Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place. Replace the back cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. Get Started...
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Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically. 2. Charge your battery. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours.
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If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup process. If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information. 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.
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Note: You may be able to complete the setup screens before your phone has been activated on your Sprint account. Note: During or after setup, you may see a Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice and touch I Agree to allow your phone to connect automatically to the best available data network, including Wi-Fi. To turn Connections Optimizer off at any time, from home, tap >...
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To erase the entire number, touch and hold 3. Tap to dial the number. Note: Your phone's battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible. Set Up Your Voicemail Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off.
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Voicemail Password You‟ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Your Voicemail 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 Premium Service purchases.
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local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge. There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime. ■...
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Phone Basics Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the people and information that are important to you. The topics in this section will introduce the basic functions and features of your phone. Tip: Phone Software Upgrades –...
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Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective case not authorized by LG. ● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
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Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service.” When your phone finds a signal, it enters standby mode – the phone‟s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls. If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is automatically activated.
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Lock and Unlock Your Phone You can prevent accidental screen touches from activating phone functions by locking your phone. Lock Your Phone When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 9-1-1. ■ Press the Power/Lock Button Unlock Your Phone 1.
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Stop alarm: When an alarm rings, press and hold the Volume Up Button to stop the alarm. Note: If you use your phone with a broken display glass, your phone can break even more or you can be injured. Make sure to visit the LG authorized service center to get your phone repaired. 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.
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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.
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● Turn Bluetooth off when not in use. ● Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. ● Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using this function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; each query drains your battery. ●...
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Back Key The Back Key returns you to the previously active screen. If the on-screen keyboard is currently open, the Back Key closes the keyboard. Note: Touch and hold to access Dual window. 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.
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Close Notifications ■ Touch and drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications Panel to the top of the screen. – or – ■ . (The panel will also close when you tap a notification.) Touchscreen Navigation Your device 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.
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Home Screen On the Home screen, you can view Quick Keys at the bottom of the screen. The Quick Keys and application icons provide easy, one-tap access to the functions you use the most. To return to the Home screen: ■...
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Use the Applications Key All of your phone‟s applications are located within the Applications screen. This key accesses shortcuts to your currently available applications. Note: The Applications screen houses all default and downloaded applications (installed from Play Store). 1. Tap >...
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Open the Applications Screen ■ Close the Applications Screen ■ Note: The Applications screen closes automatically when you tap an icon to open its application. Dragging an icon onto your Home screen also closes the Applications screen automatically. Open and Switch Applications ™...
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. A list of previews of applications that you‟ve used recently is displayed. 1. Touch 2. Tap the application icon you want to open. – or – to return to the current application. Note: Swipe any application preview to remove it from the recently used apps screen. Pinch in and out to change the view type.
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Icon Description Clock – Access the Clock application. Contacts – Displays the Contacts that can be synchronized with your phone from either your Google or Outlook account. Contacts can only be synched to a managed account. Data Optimizer – Gives you faster access to content from your apps and browser.
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ThinkFree Viewer – Launches the ThinkFree Viewer application so that you can view document files on your phone. Update Center – Launches the Update Center, which allows you to manage LG apps. Voice Command – Allows you to perform various actions by speaking.
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Customize Your Home Screen You can customize your Home screen when you do the following. ● Create Shortcuts ● Add Widgets ● Create Contact shortcuts ● Change the Background (Wallpaper) ● Customize Application Icons Create Shortcuts Shortcuts are different from the Home screen Widgets. Shortcuts can access a specific contact, activate a feature, action, or launch an application.
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2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen. 3. Drag the icon over Remove and release it. Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through your Applications screen or on the Home or Extended screens.
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Gallery to use a picture saved on your phone as a wallpaper. You can crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper. ID Wallpapers to open the available wallpapers that were included in your Sprint ID pack. ...
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Access Recently-Used Applications Your phone keeps a running list of your most recently used applications. 1. Touch to open the recently-used applications window. 2. Tap an icon to open the related application. Home Screen Clean View You can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching out. Pinch in or tap to see applications and widgets again.
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Change the Screen Orientation This phone is capable of changing the orientation of screen content when the orientation of the phone itself has changed. The phone's built-in accelerometer senses movement and changes its angle/orientation. Note that some of the screens, applications and widgets do not support orientation changes.
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Status Icons Icon Status Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength (the more bars there are, the stronger the signal is). No Service – Your phone cannot find a mobile network. Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network (data service) is available. Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network (data service) in use.
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Icon Status Low Battery – Indicates that the battery is low. Battery Drained (40%) – Indicates that the battery is partially drained. Battery Full – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully charged.) Battery Charging – Indicates that the battery is charging. Alarm Clock –...
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Icon Notification 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.
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Icon Notification Carrier Data – Data use threshold approaching or exceeded. TTY – Indicates that your phone is operating in TTY mode. – Hotspot Active Indicates that Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active. Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard The on-screen keyboard displays automatically when you tap a text entry field. To manually display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text.
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QWERTY Keyboard 1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text. 2. Enter the desired text. To enter numbers or symbols, tap To enter letters again, tap 3. When you have finished typing, tap to close the keyboard. Phone Basics...
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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.
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To change the bottom row keys: Touch and drag to add or delete keys or change the order. 1. Tap > > Settings > Language & input > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > QWERTY keyboard layout. Phone Basics...
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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. Phone Keyboard When T9 is off, to enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen.
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Handwriting Write the text with your fingertip. The touchscreen converts your movements into characters. To access handwriting mode, touch and hold and then tap 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.
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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, Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen.) 2.
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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.
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To use Text Link: ● Tap a message bubble with the icon. ● Highlight text on a webpage or emails and select Text Link. ● Tap Share and select Text Link. Phone Basics...
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Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. HD™ Voice Your phone is also HD Voice enabled, which means you can enjoy unparalleled voice quality in areas with HD Voice service. Experience the crystal clear difference of HD Voice from Sprint on calls between Sprint customers each using an HD Voice enabled phone while in areas with available HD Voice service.
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Use the on-screen buttons to add another call, put a call on hold, use the speakerphone, and for other options as described in In-Call Options. 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.
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When Wi-Fi Calling is enabled, all incoming and outgoing calls will be made via your Wi-Fi network. Minutes used while connected to the Wi-Fi network count against your available rate plan minutes. 1. Tap > > Wi-Fi Calling. 2. Tap at the top of the screen to turn Wi-Fi Calling on.
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● Dialpad to display the dialpad. ● Bluetooth (Only available when a Bluetooth headset is connected to your phone) to conduct the call via the Bluetooth headset for hands-free conversation. For details about pairing the phone with a Bluetooth headset, see Pairing Bluetooth Devices.
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– or – > > Contacts. 2. Find a contact to call and tap it to view the contact's information, then tap next to the desired number. Use Direct Dialing With Direct Dialing, you are able to directly save a contact to your Home screen. 1.
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● The backlight illuminates. ● The screen displays an incoming call message. Reject an Incoming Call ■ Swipe in any direction. 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.
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Record your greeting. Important: Voicemail Password – Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new voicemail message.
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Visual Voicemail Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now you can find the exact message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first. This new feature periodically goes out to your voicemail, and gathers the caller information from all of the current voicemails.
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• Speaker Off/On to turn the speakerphone on or off during playback. If the speakerphone feature was enabled within the Voicemail Settings menu, the speakerphone will always be automatically enabled during voicemail playback. Call to call the person that left the message. ...
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1. Tap > > Voicemail. 2. Tap > Settings and select from the following: Avatar • Disable Avatar to disable Avatar compose features and content store. • Avatar Facebook Ad Signature to enable avatar advertising signature when posting on Facebook.
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Updates to search for an upgrade to your Visual message software. About Voicemail to view build information about the current visual voicemail application. Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu.
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● 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. For example: When you call your bank‘s 800 number, use your dialpad to enter your account number and PIN.
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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. ...
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Tip: For those calls where you don‟t want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing before placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call. 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.
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Set Up Speed Dialing Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations. To assign a speed dial number to a contact: 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Touch and hold the contact whose phone number you want to store speed dial locations. 3.
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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.
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Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as No ID or Restricted. Prepend a Number from the Call Logs If you need to make a call from the Call logs and you are outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.
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2. Scroll and search for the contact or start entering the name of the contact you‟re searching for in the Search field. As you type, contacts with matching names will appear above the keyboard. You can also scroll using the letters along the right side of the screen. 3.
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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.
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● Edit tabs: Allows you to edit the tabs, including rearranging them. ● Settings: Allows you to set various contact settings. Add a Contact You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts.
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Add a Contact to Your Favorites Favorites contains a short list of the contacts you communicate with most often. 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Tap a contact to view its details. 3. Tap the star at the top right corner of the screen. (A gold star appears.) To remove a contact from your favorites list: 1.
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Edit a Contact 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Touch and hold the contact whose details you want to edit. 3. Tap Edit contact. 4. Edit the desired contact information. 5. Tap Save. Change a Contact's Default Phone Number The default phone number is used when you initiate a call or send a text message using the context menu (by touching and holding a contact).
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4. Tap Yes to confirm that you want to delete the contact. Add a Number to a Contact 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Touch and hold the contact's entry. 3. Tap Edit contact in the menu that opens. 4. Tap in the Phone section.
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1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Touch and hold the contact's entry. 3. Tap Edit contact. 4. Tap 5. Tap Take photo to take a new picture. The camera will launch. – or – Tap Select from Gallery to select a picture from the Gallery. 6.
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2. Tap the icon corresponding to the type of communication you want to start. Depending on the contact information saved, the available actions will be displayed above the name. To communicate with a contact: 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Tap the contact's entry. 3.
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Import, Export, and Share Contacts If you have contacts stored in vCard format on the phone's internal storage, you can import them into your Contacts application on your phone. You can also export contacts in vCard format onto the phone internal storage.
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Join and Separate Contacts When you have two or more entries for the same contact, you can join them into a single entry. You can also separate contacts that were joined. 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Tap > Manage contacts > Join contacts. 3.
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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 can be automatically synchronized between your phone and your Gmail account on the web.
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Your phone may need to communicate with Google servers to confirm your information. Important: Some phone 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.
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– or – If you're not ready to send the message, tap > Save draft instead. You can read your drafts by opening messages with the Drafts label. – or – > Discard to erase the message (including any saved drafts). Note: If you aren't connected to a network - for example, if you‟re working in Airplane mode - the messages that you send are stored on your phone, with the Outbox label until you connect to a network again.
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Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) The Email application only reveals all currently added email accounts. To view additional email accounts within the main Email screen, they must first be added. 1. Tap > > Email. 2. Do one of the following: ...
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Server: Your exchange server remote email address. Typically starts with mail.XXX.com. Obtain this information from your company's network administrator. Domain: Enter your network domain\login username. If your network requires SSL encryption, tap the Use secure connection (SSL) box to place a checkmark and activate this additional level of security.
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4. 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.
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Configure Corporate Email 1. Tap > > Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Microsoft Exchange, then select Email Settings and tap the desired account to reveal the account‟s synchronization settings screen. 3. The following settings are available. Account name: Displays the name used by the phone to track the account. ...
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• Vibrate Type: Allows you to select the vibration type for new emails. Exchange server settings: Allows you to change the server settings for your account. Remove account: Allows you to remove the account. 4. Tap to return to the previous screen, your changes will be saved. For more detailed Corporate email information, see Corporate Email (Outlook).
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Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for text messaging. Compose Text Messages Quickly compose and send text messages on your phone. 1. Tap > > Messaging > 2. Tap the To field and enter a contact's information, see example below, using the on-screen keyboard.
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To enter emojis, tap , then tap , and select a category at the bottom of the keyboard. 3. You may select additional messaging options by tapping 4. Review your reply and tap Send. 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.
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Draw: Allows you to draw and attach an image like QuickMemo+. 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.
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Reply to a Text or Multimedia Message 1. Tap > > Messaging. 2. On the Messages screen, tap a message thread to open it. 3. While viewing a message, tap the text field and type your reply message. 4. Once completed, tap Send or Send MMS. To return to the All messages screen from a text message thread, tap 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.
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Delete Multiple Message Threads 1. Tap > > Messaging. 2. On the Messages screen, tap > Delete. 3. Tap the Select all checkbox at the top left corner, then tap Delete. 4. 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.
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Message reassembly: Enable this option (blue checkmark displays) so that multi-segment messages can be reassembled and shown as a single message. Each segment will still count toward your usage. ● Multimedia message Group Messaging: Send a single message as multimedia message when there are multiple recipients.
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● Emergency alerts Presidential alerts: This allows presidential alert to be always presented. It is grayed-out because presidential alerts are of high importance and should not be disabled. Extreme alerts: Enable this option to receive extreme alerts. Severe alerts: Enable this option to receive severe alerts.
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Open the Hangouts Application ■ > > Google > Hangouts. Chat with Friends 1. Tap > > Google > Hangouts. 2. Tap to view your contacts list. Tap the name of the person in your contacts list. If your friend is not yet on Hangouts, you can invite your friend via SMS.
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5. 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 > > Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Google and select the desired Google Account to display the account‟s synchronization settings.
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Apps and Entertainment All your phone„s features are accessible through the Apps list. Google 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 > >...
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2. Tap the desired application, then tap OPEN. – or – 1. Tap > 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. The only data stored on the phone are Google applications available via Play Store.
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WARNING: DO NOT interrupt the download process. 4. Open the Notifications Panel if the download is complete, then tap ID ready to install to install the ID Pack. Switch ID Packs 1. Tap > > Sprint ID. 2. Tap , then tap an ID Pack to replace your current pack. Note: Certain features of Sprint ID are subject to change.
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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.
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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.
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1. Tap > > YouTube. 2. To search for videos, tap 3. Enter the text to search for or tap to search by voice. 4. If entering text, tap a suggestion below the search box or tap to search. 5. Scroll through the search results and tap a video to watch it. 6.
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To get an address and additional information for a location: 1. Touch and hold a location on the map. A bar with the address and a thumbnail from Street View (if available) opens at the bottom of the screen. 2. Drag the bar upwards to access additional options. To utilize Google Maps: 1.
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4. Tap a marker to display a bar that contains the name and travel information. Drag the bar upwards to open a screen with more information about the location, as well as options for obtaining directions. To get directions: 1. While viewing a map, tap 2.
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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,...
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By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status Bar when your phone detects an open Wi-Fi network. 1. Tap > > Settings > Wi-Fi. 2. Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn Wi-Fi, if it‟s not already on. 3.
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Settings > More... > VPN. 2. Tap Basic VPN or LG VPN. 3. Tap Add Basic VPN network or Add LG VPN network. Note: A screen lock is required to configure VPN. 4. Configure the settings according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator.
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LG VPN: Sets your phone to use an advanced LG VPN client supporting full IP Security features and interoperability. You can add a LG VPN network or select from your list of VPN connections. 3. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
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Selecting To select items or links: ■ Simply tap a link or an item. Links, which are often displayed as underlined text, direct you to web pages, select special functions, or even place calls. Go Back To go back one page: ■...
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– or – Tap Go on the keyboard. Browser Menu The Browser menu offers additional options to expand your use of the web on your phone. Open the Browser Menu The Browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from any page you are viewing.
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Advanced: Adjust JavaScript settings and other Browser configuration preferences. Bandwidth management: Provides you the option to download, or not, images from websites. Set the Browser Home Page Customize your web experience by setting your browser's home page. 1. Tap to open the Browser menu.
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Saving Websites To Your Bookmarks 1. From any open web page, tap > Add to bookmarks. 2. Enter a descriptive name and URL for the new bookmark. 3. Tap OK to store the new entry to your Bookmarks list. Create Bookmarks from Other Tabs 1.
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The Connections Optimizer works by searching for available "remembered" Wi-Fi networks. If you do not leave your Wi-Fi antenna on all the time, you will only notice the Connections Optimizer operating at certain times of the day in a small number of locations on the network. Your Wi-Fi antenna will conserve battery by scanning for connections periodically (not continuously), and if no connection is achieved, the antennas will be turned off.
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2. Tap Mobile networks > Network mode. 3. Select LTE/CDMA or CDMA. The phone will scan for the best available Sprint network and will automatically connect to it. When your phone is connected via Sprint Spark, the Sprint Spark icon appears in the Status Bar and tells you the approximate signal strength (number of bands displayed).
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Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone notifies you of the current status of your data connection through status icons in the Status Bar. The following symbols can be displayed: Your phone is connected to the high-speed 4G Sprint Mobile Broadband Network. When the signal bands are animated, your phone is scanning and connecting.
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Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 13 megapixel camera with an auto-focus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Note: Be sure to clean the lens with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo"...
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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.
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Multi-point Auto-focus When you take a picture, the Multi-point Auto-focus (AF) function operates automatically and will allow you to see a clear image. Gesture Shot The Gesture shot feature allows you to take a picture with a hand gesture using the front camera. To take photo, raise your hand, with an open palm, until the front camera detects it and a box appears on the screen (or reverse).
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Tap the screen while viewing a picture to access the following icons: • Edit: Allows you to edit the picture • Camera: Opens the Camera. • Share: You can share the picture via various methods, such as Messaging or Bluetooth.
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Lock screen wallpaper to assign the picture as a background image for your lock screen. Wallpaper to assign the picture as a background image, crop the image and tap SET WALLPAPER to assign the picture. Dual Feature The Dual feature allows you to take a picture or record video with the front and rear cameras at the same time.
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Menu: Tap to access Screen ratio, Subtitles, Share, Trim, Settings, and Details. Screenshot: When Screenshot capturing is enabled, this captures a screenshot while playing a video. Note: To activate screenshots, tap > Settings > Screenshot > On. Volume: Tap to adjust the playback volume.
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Dual Play Dual Play (connected wired or wirelessly two displays) can be run on a different screen. Note: Connect two devices using a wired (Slimport-HDMI) cable or wirelessly (Miracast). The connectable device can be a TV or a monitor supported by a HDMI cable or Miracast. The Gallery and Video apps are supported on Dual Play.
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Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone's productivity-enhancing features. LG Health The LG Health helps you manage your health and maintain good exercise habits by tracking logs and competing with people. 1. Tap > once on the Home screen, slide the screen to the far left, until you reach the last Home screen.
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Note: This feature is provided for user convenience. Please use for reference only. QSlide The QSlide function enables an overlay on your phone's display for easy multi-tasking. 1. While using an app that supports QSlide, tap to access QSlide. – or – Open the Notifications Panel and touch QSlide to view the available QSlide apps.
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Tip: To quickly use the QuickRemote feature, touch and slide the Status Bar downward and tap the Quick Settings bar to activate it. to select Magic Remote settings (only for LG TVs), Edit remote name, Learn remote, Move remote, Delete remote, Settings, and Help.
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6. Point original remote 4 inches away from the IR (located on the top edge of the phone). 7. Press and hold the button on the original remote for 2 seconds. 8. Tap Save to save the configurations. QuickMemo+ The QuickMemo+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use QuickMemo+ to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or from most phone screens.
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View the Saved QuickMemo+ Your QuickMemo+ can be saved in the QuickMemo+ application or in the Gallery application. To view QuickMemo+ saved in one of your QuickMemo+: ■ > > QuickMemo+ and select the memo. To view QuickMemo+ saved in your Gallery: ■...
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: Close the application currently selected (with the blue window frame). Calendar With the Calendar application you can view the events you have scheduled in the coming days, weeks, or months. Open the Calendar You can open and use the calendar. ■...
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You can also touch and hold a spot in Day, Week, or Month view to open the new event screen with that day and time already entered. 2. Add details about the event. Enter a name and other optional details about the event, just as you would on Google Calendar (on the web).
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2. Tap to remove a reminder. Respond to an Event Reminder If you set a reminder for an event, the reminder notification appears in the Status Bar when the reminder time arrives. (See Notifications Panel.) 1. If you receive notifications in the Status Bar, drag the Notifications Panel down to your notifications.
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Show week number: Displays the week number out of the year. Lock default time zone: Lock event times and dates to default time zone. Clear search history: Allows you to remove all the searches you have performed. ...
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Clock You can use the Clock application to monitor several types of information at once, in addition to the current date and time. Open the Clock App The Clock application also allows you to set alarms. 1. Tap > > Clock.
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Puzzle lock: Allows you to choose the puzzle type to use during the puzzle lock. Vibrate type: Allows you to set the vibrate type. Set a Timer 1. Tap > > Clock > Timer tab. 2. Tap the Hour/Minute/Second sections to set the timer. 3.
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Tasks You can add your tasks in the Tasks application and synchronize with MS Exchange account (if supported by your MS Exchange account). Synchronize MS Exchange 1. Tap > > Settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Add account. 3. Tap Microsoft Exchange to enter your email address and password information. For further information about adding a Microsoft Exchange account, see Set Up a Corporate Email.
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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.
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2. Tap to activate the feature. When active, appears within the Status Bar. 3. Set the following Bluetooth options: Tap the check box next to your device name to place a checkmark and make your phone visible to other phones for pairing and communication. Tap again to uncheck and make your phone invisible.
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Disconnect a Paired Phone Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection between the device and your phone, 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.
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The external Bluetooth phone must be visible and communicating for the pairing to be successful. Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call You can manually disconnect or unpair from a Bluetooth phone through the Bluetooth settings menu. ■ During an active call, where the audio is being routed through a connected Bluetooth phone (headset or hands-free connection), tap Bluetooth to route the phone‟s audio through the connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through the speaker (Off).
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Playing / Sending ● Play: You can play the content via a TV, a Bluetooth speaker, etc. ● Beam: You can send the content to the device of Bluetooth and SmartShare Beam supported. SmartShare Beam: Transfers the content fast via Wi-Fi Direct. Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices You can enjoy the content from nearby devices (i.e., PC, NAS, Mobile) in the Gallery and Music apps.
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Connecting Devices Connect your device and other devices supported by DLNA in the same Wi-Fi network. Searching Other Devices 1. Tap Nearby devices, then you can see the DLNA-supported devices. 2. Connect to the device to view the content. Using Content from the Cloud You can use content from the cloud (i.e., Dropbox) in the Gallery and Music apps.
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Insert a microSD Card To insert a compatible microSD card into your phone. 1. Insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently. 2. Carefully insert the microSD card into the slot located above the SIM card slot. 3.
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Remove a microSD Card Before removing your phone‟s microSD card, use the Storage settings menu to unmount the card. 1. Tap > > Settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. 2. Insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover up gently.
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Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG G3 If you want to transfer your user contents (i.e., pictures) from an Android phone to your LG G3, 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.
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6. Connect the LG G3 to the computer using the supplied USB cable. 7. In the PC connection menu on the LG G3, tap Media device (MTP). 8. On the computer, organize the files in the folder, transfer the files into the LG G3 folder, then safely stop/remove the USB Phone.
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– or – If the phone that may receive your file was already paired, it would be on the list of PAIRED PHONES. Tap the phone to start the transfer. Note: Any applications supporting Share, such as Music can send files via Bluetooth. Transfer Via Cloud Storage You can transfer user contents via the cloud service as Dropbox, Box Cloud, etc.
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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, Mobile networks, and more. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode (flight mode) allows you to use many of your phone‟s features, such as games, and music, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
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Wi-Fi Calling Settings You can make and receive calls via a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited. When Wi-Fi Calling is enabled, all incoming and outgoing calls will be made via your Wi-Fi network. Minutes used while connected to the Wi-Fi network count against your available rate plan minutes, see Wi-Fi Calling.
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International Dialing Set international dialing code for outgoing calls. The Smart dialing and North America dialing options must be disabled. 1. Tap > > Settings > Call > International dialing. 2. Enter the international dialing code and tap OK. Incoming Voice Call Pop-up Activate to display the incoming call pop-up when using an application.
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Auto Answer Allows you to set the time before a connected hands-free device automatically answers an incoming call. 1. Tap > > Settings > Call > Auto answer. 2. Tap Off, 1 sec, 3 sec or 5 sec. 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.
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Proximity Sensor When receiving and making calls, this sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch keypad by sensing when the phone is near your ear. This extends battery life and prevents the touch keypad from activating unintentionally during calls. To enable the Proximity Sensor: 1.
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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.
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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 > 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.
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> Settings > Share & connect. 2. Tap the SmartShare Beam switch to activate the feature. 3. Turn on the SmartShare Beam feature on other LG phones or tablets supporting SmartShare Beam to send/receive photos, music, videos and documents. Settings...
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Settings > Share & connect. 2. Tap Media sever and checkmark the Content sharing checkbox to allow nearby devices to access your content. Miracast You can mirror the phone screen and sound onto a LG Miracast dongle or TV wirelessly. 1. Tap > >...
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2. Tap the Wi-Fi hotspot switch to activate it. After a moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID), so you can connect it with up to eight (8) computers or other phones. 3. To change the network name (SSID) or secure its Wi-Fi network, tap Set up Wi-Fi hotspot. 4.
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4G Settings Allows you to view your 4G Network operator and IP address. 1. Tap > > Settings > 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.
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Sound Profile Allows you to set the sound profile to desired options. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Sound profile. 3. Tap one of the three options. To switch to silent mode: 1. Tap >...
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To select a ringtone for voice calls: 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > 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.
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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. Do Not Disturb Allows you to set a schedule when to prevent interruptions from notifications.
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Sound Effects This menu lets you select whether you hear tones when touching numbers on the dialpad, selecting on- screen options, and more. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound. 3. Tap Sound effects, then tap the desired options checkbox to turn on the feature. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Message/Call Voice Notifications To read out the incoming call and the message event automatically.
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3. Tap 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. Screen-off Effect Select the screen-off effect when locking and turning off the screen.
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Font Type Choose the desired font type. 1. Tap > > 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 > > Settings. 2.
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> Settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Smart Bulletin. 3. Tap the desired options you want to display on the Home screen (LG Health or Smart Tips). Wallpaper Choose the desired wallpaper for the Home screen.
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4. Tap OK, Set wallpaper or Apply to set it as the wallpaper. Screen Swipe Effect Choose the desired type of effect to display when you swipe from one Home screen canvas to the next. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2.
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None: No screen lock set. Swipe: Swipe any part of the screen to unlock the screen. Knock Code: The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks on the screen. You can access the Home screen directly when the screen is off by tapping the same sequence on the screen.
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7. Highlight reboot system now and press the Power/Lock Button to reboot the phone. Note: If you can't recall your unlock PIN or Password, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727. Smart Lock Allows you to set when to automatically unlock the phone. 1.
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Weather Animation Show weather animation effect on the lock screen based on auto-updated weather data. 1. Tap > > Settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen. 3. Tap the Weather animation checkbox to show weather animation. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Contact Info for Lost Phone Select whether to display the owner information on the lock screen and customize the owner information.
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Answer an Incoming Call During an incoming call, bring the phone to your ear to answer the call. Note: If the proximity sensor is covered by an item, such as a phone case, it may cause incorrect action. 1. Tap >...
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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.) Lock Screen To adjust the position of the PIN entry to the left or right.
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3. Tap the Lock screen checkbox to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Help Allows you to view help information for one-handed operation features. Storage The Storage menu lets you monitor the used and available internal memory and SD card (if available). you can also mount/unmount the SD card and erase its contents.
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2. Tap the DOWNLOADED, ON SD CARD, RUNNING , ALL, or DISABLED tab to view your apps. 3. Tap the desired app to view its information. To force applications to stop: 1. Tap > > Settings > Apps. 2. Tap the RUNNING tab. 3.
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Settings. 2. From the PERSONAL section, tap Cloud. 3. To add an account, tap Add account and select Box, Dropbox, or LG Cloud. 4. After signing in, tap the cloud menu in Gallery or Music app to use cloud content.
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Set the Guest Mode Pattern 1. Tap > > Settings > Guest mode. 2. Tap Lock screen type to set the drawing pattern to unlock for Guest mode. Set the Apps Available for Guests 1. Tap > > Settings > Guest mode. 2.
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Phone Administrators Allows you to view or deactivate device administrators. Unknown Sources Allows installation of non-Play Store applications. Verify Apps Disallow or warn before installation of apps that may cause harm. Storage Type Displays the storage type for credentials. Trusted Credentials Checkmark to allow applications to access your phone‟s encrypted store of secure certificates and related passwords and other credentials.
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Keyboard & Input Methods Shows the default keyboard type. Checkmark the keyboard you want to use from Google Keyboard, to configure each keyboard‟s settings. Swype, Google voice typing, or LG Keyboard. Tap Voice Search Tap to configure the Voice Search settings.
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Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement. ■ > > Settings > Backup & reset > LG Backup service. Note: Tap > Help to learn more about LG Backup Service. Factory Data Reset...
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: To access the QuickMemo+. : To access the Camera. ■ > > Settings > Shortcut key. Date & Time Set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed. You can also select a time zone. ■ > >...
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Hearing Allows you to configure the following hearing options. 1. Tap > > Settings > Accessibility. 2. Set the following options as you want. Audio type: Checkmark to change the sound to Mono or Stereo. Sound balance: To manually adjust the sound direction. ...
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Home Key . Choose Off, Show all, TalkBack, Invert colors, Touch assistant or Accessibility settings. One-touch input: Checkmark so that each finger touch enters a letter/character on the LG Keyboard. Services Allows you to configure the service options.
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> > Settings > System updates > Update Firmware. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Update LG Software This option allows you to download and update the LG software. 1. Tap > > Settings > System updates > Update LG software.
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1. Tap > > Settings > System updates > UICC Unlock. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Printing This menu allows you to manage your Google Cloud Print settings and print jobs. ■ > > Settings > Printing. About Phone Display information about the network, phone identity, battery, hardware, software, legal, and regulations and safety.
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In addition to the source code, all referred license terms, warranty disclaimers and copyright notices are available for download. LG Electronics will also provide open source code to you on CD-ROM for a charge covering the cost of performing such distribution (such as the cost of media, shipping, and handling) upon email request to opensource@lge.com.
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Index 3-way Calling, 54 Change the Phone's Wallpaper, 25 4G Spark LTE, 101 Change the Screen Orientation, 28 About Phone, 169 Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Access Gmail, 69 Menu, 51 Access Recently-Used Applications, 27 Clock, 120 Accessibility, 165 Cloud, 160 Accounts &...
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Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices, 127 More Settings, 142 Enjoy Content Via a Variety of Devices, 126 Multi-point Auto-focus, 106 Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard, 32 Music, 88 Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage, 66 Music Player, 88 Extend Your Battery Life, 14 Notifications Panel, 16 Extended Home Screen, 18 One-handed Operation, 157...
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Text-to-Speech, 58 Wireless Networks, 134 Tips for Editing Text, 34 Your Home Screen, 17 Touchscreen Navigation, 17 Your Phone's Layout, 9 Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone Your User Name, 102 to Your LG G3, 131 YouTubeTM, 89 Index...
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