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  • Page 1 Started All you need to know to get going.
  • Page 2 There, you’ll find guides, tutorials, and more to help you get the most out of your phone. Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time. * The Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network and HD Voice capability are available in select markets. Visit sprint.com/coverage for more information.
  • Page 3 Your LG G2 Earpiece Proximity Sensor Back-Facing Flash Camera Lens Front-Facing Camera Lens Power/ Lock Button Volume Buttons Touchscreen Speaker...
  • Page 4: Using This Guide

    Using This Guide This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new LG G2. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Get Ready − page 5 − Find out what you Use Your Phone −...
  • Page 5: Get Your Phone Ready

    Turn the Phone On Power off > OK to turn the phone off. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button ► turn your phone on. visit sprint.com/readynow for more information to get your phone up and running...
  • Page 6 Get Your Phone Ready TalkBack Note: When Talkback is turned on, the touchscreen settings require the user to first tap Before the activation process can begin, the an item they wish to select, and then double tap device will prompt the TalkBack voice navigation the item again in order to access the feature.
  • Page 7: Activate Your Phone

    Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from may be followed by a PRL Update another phone. screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. To confirm your activation, make a phone call. visit sprint.com/readynow for more information to get your phone up and running...
  • Page 8: Phone Basics

    Android phone. It also allows you to sync Google contacts and apps Sprint Connections Optimizer you may previously have used. Following phone activation, you may see a Sprint Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice 1. Tap >...
  • Page 9 Drag: To scroll through a list or move slowly, drag across the touchscreen horizontally or vertically. For example, tap Contacts and then drag the list up or down. visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more...
  • Page 10: Your Home Screen

    Your Home Screen Home Screen Status Bar Shows device status to display your Home screen. information including the Notifications Panel time, signal strength, battery status, and When you see a notification icon on the left side of notification icons. the status bar, drag the Status Bar down to display Application Icons the Notifications Panel.
  • Page 11 4. Release your finger. right. There are three additional screens on each side of the Home screen. Location Indicator The white bar at the bottom of the screen indicates which Home screen canvas you are viewing. visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more...
  • Page 12: Function Keys

    Keys Function Keys • Menu Key ( ) – Tap to open context- specific menus. Just below the touchscreen, you’ll find a row of three static keys that let you perform specific functions. Open Applications • If an application is on one of your screens, just tap it to open it.
  • Page 13: Language And Keyboard Settings

    Voice input/Handwriting/Clip Tray/Settings Key settings, tap next to Android keyboard, LG Tap and hold to select entering text by Keyboard, Google voice typing, or Swype. handwriting or voice or clip tray and access the LG Keyboard settings. visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more...
  • Page 14: Visual Voicemail

    1. Tap > > Voicemail. Sprint strongly recommends setting a voicemail password. Without a password, anyone who has 2. Tap Personalize now and follow the system access to your phone can access your messages.
  • Page 15: Make A Phone Call

    Tap to turn the your face to speak, the touchscreen automatically the call. speaker on or off. deactivates to avoid accidental screen presses. When you move the phone away from your face, the touchscreen automatically reactivates. visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more...
  • Page 16: View Contacts

    Contacts Your phone’s Contacts application lets you access and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including Gmail, Exchange, Facebook, Twitter, contacts synced from your computer, and old-fashioned contacts entered by hand. View Contacts • To assign a picture, tap the icon next to the name, select a location, and tap a picture.
  • Page 17: Send A Message

    –or– • If you have a new message notification, drag the sprint.com/focusondriving Status Bar down to open the Notifications Panel. Tap a message to open and read it. visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more...
  • Page 18: Email Setup

    Email Setup You can link multiple email accounts to your LG G2, including Exchange server accounts. You can set up email accounts directly through the settings menu or email application. Set Up a Gmail™ Account Note: When setting up a new Google Account, you will be prompted to add a secondary email You can add a Gmail account at any time.
  • Page 19: Set Up An Email Account

    • Contact your Exchange Server administrator then be asked to configure it manually. for required sign-in information. 4. Select the type of information you want to synchronize and tap Done. visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more...
  • Page 20: Using E-Mail

    Using Email Access Email Messages Send an Email Message 1. Tap > > Email or Gmail. 1. Tap > > Email or Gmail. • If necessary, tap the email account you want • If necessary, tap Inbox and tap the email to use.
  • Page 21: Connect To A Wi-Fi Network

    4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect. If necessary, Bookmarks or Add to Bookmarks. enter the security key and tap Connect. • When you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network, you’ll see the Wi-Fi icon ( ) in the Status Bar. visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more...
  • Page 22: Google Play™ Store App

    Google Play™ Store App Google Play™ Store is the place to go to find new Android apps, books, movies, and music for your phone. Download Applications and Games 4. Tap an app or game to read a description and user reviews. 1. Tap >...
  • Page 23: Camera And Camcorder

    Tap this to switch between Flash Camera mode and Video mode. Swap lens Tap to take a picture Camera mode or to begin recording a video (in Video mode). Camera settings Tap to access your Gallery. visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more...
  • Page 24: Camera And Camcorder Settings

    Camera & Camcorder Camera & Camcorder Settings Share Pictures and Videos by Email, Gmail, or Messaging • From the camera or camcorder screen, tap open the capture settings menu. These settings 1. Tap > > Gallery. include Brightness, Focus, Image size, Color 2. Tap an album to display the thumbnails. effect and much more.
  • Page 25: Google Mobile™ Services

    Google Mobile™ Services Your LG G2 provides easy access to a variety of • Google Maps – The Google location program lets you track your current location, view Google services including Gmail™, Google real-time traffic situations, and receive detailed Hangouts™, Google Maps™, and YouTube™.
  • Page 26 Bluetooth Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth Device Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures Using ® Bluetooth 1. Tap > System settings > > 1. Open the application containing the file Bluetooth. you want to share. (For example, tap > • If Bluetooth is not turned on, drag the >...
  • Page 27: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot allows you to turn your LG G2 into a Wi-Fi hotspot. Set Up and Activate Your Mobile Hotspot • Password — Add a password depending on your Security settings. Note: Risks can be associated with connecting to •...
  • Page 28: Getting Music

    Music Open Your Music Player Getting Music Before you can listen to your music, you need ► > > Music. The Music library to load songs into your phone. screen appears. • Music is stored in categories Songs, Albums, Here’s one way to do it: Artists, Genres, Playlists, Folders, Nearby 1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect devices, and Cloud.
  • Page 29: Sprint Applications

    > Sprint Zone. 2. From the Choose your ID screen, tap an ID pack 2. From the Sprint Zone Web page, scroll up or to apply it, or tap Get New ID Packs to search for down and tap an item to check your new ID packs.
  • Page 30: Battery Saving Tips

    Sprint Applications Battery-Saving Tips Sprint TV & Movies Manage the Display Brightness and Screen Timeout Note: The Sprint TV & Movies application does not come preinstalled on your phone, unless you have > > System settings > ► downloaded the Sprint ID pack. You will need to Display >...
  • Page 31: Accessing Settings

    • Slide Aside • About phone • Mobile data • Accounts & sync For detailed information about • Call • Cloud settings, please see the • Roaming • Guest mode User Guide at sprint.com/support. visit sprint.com/support for complete user guide...
  • Page 32: Manage Your Account

    • Sprint Customer Service: online billing. Dial 1-888-211-4727 • Check minute usage and account balance. • Business Customer Service: • See or modify the details of your Sprint service plan. Dial 1-888-788-4727 • Get detailed instructions and download content. From Your Sprint Phone •...
  • Page 33 Resources Resources For Your Phone • Community – Visit community.sprint.com to join the discussion about all things Sprint. • This Get Started Guide to get you up and running. Here people help each other make the most of • Ready Now – Visit sprint.com/readynow for their wireless services with tips, forums, blogs, additional help to get started on your new phone.
  • Page 34 Sustainability What else has Sprint been doing? At Sprint, environmental responsibility is more than talk. We’re continuously working to reduce our Plenty. To find out just what we’ve been up to, carbon footprint and decrease our use of use your phone to scan the QR code below or natural resources.
  • Page 35 Please tell us what you think about your new phone. We are interested in your initial impressions of this new Sprint phone. Within two weeks of your phone purchase, please go to the website http://labs.sprint.com/sprintphonesurvey to complete a brief survey. Your feedback will help us provide the wireless features and services you want most.
  • Page 36 The services described in this guide may require a subscription to a service plan and/or may incur additional charges. Not all services will work on all phones. Sprint coverage is not available in all markets. See sprint.com/coverage for more details.

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