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  • Page 2: 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 3 Your Home Screen ......................21 Home Screen ......................21 Extended Home Screen ....................22 Use the Applications Key ....................23 Applications: How to View, Open and Switch ..............23 Applications ........................25 Customize Your Home Screen..................28 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen ............29 Change the Phone's Wallpaper ..................30 Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen ............30 Access Recently-Used Applications ................31 Slide Aside .........................31...
  • Page 4 Use Direct Dialing .......................47 Plus (+) Code Dialing ....................47 Receive Phone Calls ......................48 Visual Voicemail ........................49 Set Up Visual Voicemail....................49 Review Visual Voicemail .....................49 Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages ...............50 Visual Voicemail Options ....................50 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ................51 Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu ..........52 Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu ............52 Voicemail(Traditional) ......................52 Set Up Voicemail ......................52...
  • Page 5 Import Contacts From Your Internal Storage ...............69 Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage ..............69 Share a Contact ......................69 Joining and Separating Contacts ................70 Accounts and Messaging ......................71 Gmail ..........................71 Create a Google Account ....................71 Sign In to Your Google Account ..................71 Access Gmail ......................72 Send a Gmail Message ....................74 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ................75...
  • Page 6 Apps and Entertainment ......................96 Google Play Store ......................96 Sprint ID ..........................97 Sprint Applications ......................98 Music ..........................99 Google Play Music ......................99 Music Player .......................99 Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files ..............100 YouTube .......................... 101 GPS Navigation ....................... 101 Google Maps™ ......................101 Scout™...
  • Page 7 Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN ..............115 Camera and Video ........................116 Take Pictures ........................116 Camera Settings ....................... 116 Multi-point Autofocus ....................118 Super Zooming ......................118 Shot & Clear ......................118 View Your Pictures ....................119 Gallery Options ......................
  • Page 8 Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices ................. 156 Using Content from the Cloud ................... 157 Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG G Flex ........ 157 Transfer Via PC or Laptop ..................158 Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection ................158 Transfer Via Cloud Storage ..................
  • Page 9 Smart Dialing ......................162 North American Dialing ..................... 162 International Dialing ....................163 Incoming Voice Call Pop-up ..................163 Call Reject ........................ 163 Decline with Message ....................163 Privacy Keeper ......................163 Auto Answer ......................164 TTY Mode ......................... 164 Hearing Aids ......................
  • Page 10 Ringtone & Vibration Settings ................... 173 Display Settings ......................176 Home Screen ......................181 Lock Screen......................182 Gestures ........................186 One-handed Operation ..................... 189 Storage ........................190 Battery ........................190 Apps ......................... 190 Multitasking....................... 191 Tap & Pay ......................... 192 Personal Settings ......................

  • Page 11: Get Started

    The following illustration outlines your phone‟s primary external features and buttons. 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. Get Started...

  • Page 12: Activate Your Phone

     Plug one end of the USB cable into the phone's Charger/Accessory Port and the other end into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level. Note: Your phone„s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, set up voicemail, and make a call.

  • Page 13: Make Your First Call

    To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from another phone. Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Button while the phone is being activated.

  • 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. 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. 4. Back Key returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items such as menus and dialog boxes.
  • Page 18 Rear View Note: The back cover of this product applies a “self-healing” technology, which self-repairs minor scratches in just a few minutes. Minor scratches are those caused by ordinary and normal use of the phone. Scratches caused by abrasive surface, misuse, including but not limited to intentional scratches, and damages caused by a fall or dropping the product, may not disappear.

  • Page 19: Plug & Pop

    CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone. 5. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller‟s voice in speakerphone mode. 6. Volume Button allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-call volume during a call.

  • Page 20: Turn Your Screen On And Off

    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 – the phone„s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.

  • Page 21: Lock And Unlock Your Phone

    Turn the Screen Off 1. Double-tap an empty area of the Home screen or the Status Bar. 2. The screen will turn off. Note: If Knock Code is in use and KnockON is activated, the KnockON feature will only support turning the screen off.

  • Page 22: Unlock Your Screen Using The Knock Code Feature

    Note: The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions. For more security to guard against unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement (such as a pattern, PIN, or password) that will need to be entered to unlock it. Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks (or taps) on the screen.

  • Page 23: Touchscreen Navigation

    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. Simply slide up and down through the display with your fingertip. Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your Android phone. With the touch of your finger, you can access available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to your phone.

  • Page 24: Guest Mode

    ● Pinch-to-Zoom: Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or spread motion to zoom in or out when using the Browser, Maps, or browsing pictures. ● Rotate the screen: From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the phone‟s physical orientation.

  • Page 25: Using Guest Mode

    Down Key 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.
  • Page 26 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 27: Extend Your Battery Life

    SUPPORT. In the Search box next to SEARCH PRODUCT SUPPORT, enter the model name or name and click SEARCH. Click the model. On the PRODUCT SUPPORT page, click on Software Update & Drivers. Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.

  • Page 28: Phone Function Keys

    Phone Function Keys Your phone comes equipped with three main function buttons 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. When on the Home screen, tap to view the following options: ●...
  • Page 29 Context Menus Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have Context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no Context menu, nothing will happen. Select Menu Items To select a menu or option, simply tap it.

  • Page 30: Notifications Panel

    – or – ■ Tap to return to the Home screen. 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 31: Home Key

    Close Notifications ■ Touch and drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications Panel to the top of the screen. – or – ■ Tap . (The panel will also close when you tap a notification.) Home Key The Home Key takes you back to your default Home screen canvas (of the 7 total available canvases).

  • Page 32: 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 33: Use The Applications Key

    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 >...
  • Page 34 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 Multi-tasking is easy with Android™. Opened applications can keep running in the background when you open another application.

  • Page 35: Applications

    – or – to return to the current application. Add Application Icons to the Home Screen Customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the applications you use most often. 1. Tap > 2. Touch and hold the application icon you want to add to your Home screen. 3.
  • Page 36 Internet for free. You can also use this app to receive your text and multimedia messages. LG Backup – Allows you to perform backup and restore your user data and settings on the phone into internal storage.
  • Page 37 Icon Description Play Newsstand – Allows you to purchase and download Newsstand from Play Store. Play Store – Browse, search for, and download applications on the Play Store. Qualcomm IZat – Launches the Qualcomm Enhanced Location Service application. QuickRemote – Launches the QuickRemote app, which allows you to use your phone as a remote control.

  • Page 38: Customize Your Home Screen

    Icon Description Sprint TV & Movies – With Sprint TV & Movies, you can watch live TV and access movies and other on demand entertainment on the go. Note: The Email application can access both Exchange Server-based email (such as Work email) and other Internet-based email providers such as Yahoo! and Gmail.

  • Page 39: Add And Remove Widgets On The Home Screen

    To add a shortcut via the Home screen: 1. Tap to access the Home screen. 2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. 3. Tap either Apps, Widgets or Wallpapers. 4. Touch and hold a selection from the list and drag it to your Home screen. To delete a shortcut: 1.

  • Page 40: Change The Phone's Wallpaper

    You can crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper.  Wallpapers gallery to view the available wallpapers in the LG wallpaper gallery. 3. Depending on the type of wallpaper, tap Crop, Set wallpaper or Apply. Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen You can customize each application icon on the Home screen.

  • Page 41: Access Recently-Used Applications

    2. Tap the application icon again and select a preloaded icon sign from the Theme icon tab. – or – Tap the Photo icon tab to create a new icon using images from the Gallery. Tip: Tap 1x1 or 2x2 to change the icon size. Access Recently-Used Applications Your phone keeps a running list of your most recently used applications.

  • Page 42: Home Screen Clean View

    1. Place three fingers on the screen which you are currently working on and slide the screen to the left. The current screen is saved and you can perform another task. 2. To reopen the saved screen and continue to use the app, place three fingers on the screen and slide it to the right.

  • Page 43: Quick Access

    Quick Access To view the quick access items, touch anywhere in the front key area and drag up. The following options are available: Voice Mate, Google Now, and QuickMemo. 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 44 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 usable signal. Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network (data service) is available. Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network (data service) in use.
  • Page 45 Notification Icons Icon Notification New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message. New Email – Indicates a new Email message. New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates you have received a new text or multimedia message. High Priority Text or Multimedia Message - Indicates you have received a high priority text or multimedia message.

  • Page 46: Enter Text With The On-Screen Keyboard

    Icon Notification Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is playing. 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.
  • Page 47 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 Phone Basics...
  • Page 48 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 49: Tips For Editing Text

    Handwriting Write the text with your fingertip. The touchscreen converts your movements into characters. To access handwriting mode, hold and tap (or whichever key is displayed), and select 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 50: 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 51: Phone And Web Search Using Voice Command

     You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects of Google web search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the search field as you type), and what phone features you want to include in searches. To access these settings, tap >...
  • Page 52 Note: If your phone is set to English or Korean, Text Link performs more functions than in other language settings. Overly long sentences are subject to limitations. Arithmetic operators (such as +, -, * and /) start the Calculator. If Text Link is not linked to an app, the Browser can be used for searching. To use Text Link: ●...

  • Page 53: Phone Calls

    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.

  • Page 54: Dialing Options

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

  • Page 55: Missed Call Notification

    ● Add wait: Enter digits and select this option to have the phone dial the preceding set of digits first, and then dial the following sequence of digits when you tap the Yes on the pop-up screen. (See Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses.) ●...

  • Page 56: In-Call Options

    Important: Always report your location to the 9-1-1 operator when placing an emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone. In-Call Options Once you initiate a call, you will see these on-screen options.

  • Page 57: Dial From The Contacts List

    4. Tap to dial the number. – or – > Add to Contacts to save the number in your Contacts. Note: When dialing a number with a hard pause (Wait), tap Yes on the pop-up to send the next set of numbers. Dial From the Contacts List You can dial directly from your Contacts list.

  • Page 58: Receive Phone Calls

    Receive Phone Calls When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens with the caller ID and any other available information (such as the caller's name, if saved in the Contact„s list). The most recent incoming calls are recorded in the Call logs. (See Call Logs.) Answer an Incoming Call...

  • Page 59: Visual Voicemail

    – or – ■ Open the Notifications Panel. 1. Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen. 2. Tap End call. 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.

  • Page 60: Listen To Multiple Voicemail Messages

    2. Tap a message to review it. The following is a description of the features available while reviewing a voicemail message.  Timeline provides a visual timeline for the current message. Touch and drag this bar to scrub through the message to different points. •...

  • Page 61: Configure Visual Voicemail Settings

     to access Search, Settings, Help, and Send feedback.  to play all new messages.  to select multiple messages to delete, save, or mark as unread/read. Configure Visual Voicemail Settings The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings, and more.

  • Page 62: Change Your Main Greeting Via The Voicemail Menu

     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. 1.

  • Page 63: Voicemail Notification

    automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned off. 1. Tap > 2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number. 3. Follow the system prompts to:  Create your password. ...

  • Page 64: Phone Call Options

    Use Visual Voicemail to Access Your Messages 1. Tap > > Voicemail. 2. Tap an entry to listen to the message. Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail from your wireless phone. Use Another Phone to Access Messages 1.

  • Page 65: 3-Way Calling

    To switch back to the first caller: ■ From the In-Call options screen, tap Swap calls 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.

  • Page 66: In-Call Options

    Deactivate Call Forwarding 1. Tap > (Tap the Dial tab if necessary). 2. Tap . You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation and the call will end. Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded. In-call Options While you„re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options.

  • Page 67: Set Up Speed Dialing

     Deactivate the speaker to use the phone„s earpiece. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use. ● Mute to mute the microphone during an active call. Tap again to unmute the microphone. ●...

  • Page 68: Call Logs

    4. Tap 5. Tap a desired speed dial location number from 2 to 99. 6. Tap Save. Note: If you assign a number to an already in-use speed dial location, you will be prompted to confirm that you want to replace the previous speed dial assignment. Call Logs The Call Logs tab of the phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.
  • Page 69 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 70: Save A Phone Number

    Note: You cannot save phone numbers 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.

  • Page 71: Text-To-Speech

    1. Tap > 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.

  • Page 72: Contacts

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

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 > > 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 75 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 a Contact 1. Tap > > 2.
  • Page 76 2. Tap the name of a contact. 3. Tap > Delete.  If the contact contains information from a read-only account, you will not be able to delete it; you will only be able to change the sync settings for that account or delete the account itself.

  • Page 77: Communicate With Your Contacts

    3. Tap Add to Home screen > Direct dial. The contact will be shown on the Home screen. Note: If there is no available space on a particular Home screen canvas, you must delete or remove an item before you can add another item. In this case, you have the option of switching to another Home screen canvas.
  • Page 78 To connect by using Quick Contact for Android™: 1. Tap a contact's picture to open Quick Contact for Android. 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.

  • Page 79: Import, Export, And Share Contacts

    (For more information about placing phone calls, see Make Phone Calls.) For more information about sending text and multimedia messages, see Text and Multimedia Messaging. 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.

  • Page 80: Joining And Separating Contacts

    1. Tap > > 2. Open the contact you want to share. 3. Tap > Share. 4. Choose the method for sending. Joining and Separating 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.

  • Page 81: 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 82: Access Gmail

    4. Tap > OK. 5. Read the disclaimer about Backup and restore and checkmark the box to keep the phone backed up with the Google Account. Then, tap Note: If necessary, set up a credit card for Play Store. Your phone then communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information. Important: Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the primary Google Account (the first Google Account set up with your phone).
  • Page 83 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 ■ Tap > > System settings > Accounts & sync > Add account > Google > Existing or New.

  • Page 84: 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 85: Read And Reply To Gmail Messages

    Note: This will start the message from your default Gmail account. To send it from another account, tap the account name at the top left corner of the Inbox, 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 86  You can add one or more people to an ongoing conversation by replying to all and then adding the new person's address(es) to the message.  All of the messages in the conversation are included in the new message; any messages that follow the message you forward are omitted.

  • Page 87: Change Gmail Settings

    Change Gmail Settings You can change a number of settings for Gmail. Each Google Account has its own settings, so your changes affect only the current account. (See Switch Between Accounts). Notification volumes and some synchronization settings can also be changed in the Settings application.

  • Page 88: Email

     Inbox type: Select the default inbox.  Inbox categories: Allows you to choose what categories to display in your inbox.  Notifications: Checkmark to receive a Status Bar notification when mail arrives.  Inbox sound & vibrate: Opens a dialog box to set the Sync download amount for this account and how you want to be notified.

  • Page 89: Add An Email Account (Pop3 Or Imap)

    Although there is a separate Gmail application, the Email application can manage both Internet based email services (Gmail™ and Yahoo!™) and Corporate Work Email (Outlook ® ). The phone can also be manually configured to connect to other email systems. Note: If you have multiple email accounts, you must configure each account with its own settings.

  • Page 90: Corporate Email (Outlook)

    3. Enter the Email address and Password for your email account and then tap Next.  Tap Manual setup to configure your connection settings manually (POP3 , IMAP, or Exchange). Follow the on-screen prompts and enter the information specific to your carrier.

  • Page 91: Open Email

    Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password information can cause completion issues. 5. Read the on-screen activation disclaimer and, if prompted, tap Activate. Note: Depending on the type of account, you might be required to enable security to sync the account.

  • Page 92: Reply To Or Delete An Email Message

     You can add as many message recipients as you want. Note: To send an additional carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other recipients, enter the recipients in the Cc/Bcc field. 3. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject. 4.
  • Page 93 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. 3. Place a checkmark next to each option if you want the phone to automatically synchronize.
  • Page 94  Out of office settings: Allows you to set your out of office settings and message.  Security settings: Set digital signatures and encryption to secure email.  Corporate directory: Searches online directory for the recipient input.  Server policy: View the server policy currently applied. ...

  • Page 95: Text And Multimedia Messaging

     Trusted certificates: Trusted certificate information is available. 4. Tap to return to the previous screen. Text and Multimedia Messaging With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and other messaging-ready phones. When you receive a new message, you will be notified by your phone.

  • Page 96: Send A Multimedia Message (Mms)

    ■ Tap > > Messaging and tap the new message. Reply to a Text Message 1. While viewing a message, tap the text field. 2. Compose your reply or use the preset messages or icons.  To enter a message, use your on-screen keyboard. (See Enter Text With the On- screen Keyboard.)

  • Page 97: Save And Resume A Draft Message

     Video: Opens the Gallery application. Select a video and attach it to your outgoing message.  Record video: Opens the Camcorder application. Record a video, then tap OK to use this video in your message. (See Record Videos.)  Audio: Opens a menu that allows you to browse for audio files using different applications.
  • Page 98 multimedia messages let you see exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the screen. To read a text message: ■ Do one of the following:  On the All messages screen, tap the message thread to open and read it. ...

  • Page 99: Delete Messages

    To protect a message from deletion: You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation. 1. Tap > > Messaging. 2. On the All messages screen, tap a message thread to open it. 3.

  • Page 100: Text And Multimedia Message Options

    Text and Multimedia Message Options The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and multimedia messages including message limits, size settings, and notifications. 1. Tap > > Messaging. 2. On the All messages screen, tap > Settings. 3.
  • Page 101 • Roaming auto-retrieve: Disable this option if you only desire the multimedia message headers to download while roaming. Enable this option to automatically download your complete multimedia messages even while roaming.  Priority: Select Low, Normal, or High. ● Conversation theme: Allows you to select the desired conversation theme for the conversation wallpaper and message bubbles.

  • Page 102: Social Networking Accounts

     AMBER alerts: Enable this option to receive AMBER alerts on child abduction. Social Networking Accounts Stay in touch on the go with all your social networking accounts. Post updates on Facebook and Twitter, review your LinkedIn contacts, see what everyone‟s talking about from YouTube, and more.

  • Page 103: Synchronize Accounts

    Chat with Friends 1. Tap > > Hangouts. 2. Tap to view your contacts list. It includes all of the Google Accounts you've added.  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.

  • Page 104: Synchronize Your Corporate Account

    5. Tap . Your phone then communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information. 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.
  • Page 105  Days to sync email: Allows you to configure how many days of data you want to sync. For more detailed Work/Corporate email information, see Corporate Email (Outlook). Accounts and Messaging...

  • Page 106: Apps And Entertainment

    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 > >...

  • Page 107: Sprint 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 108: Sprint Applications

    5. 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 109: Music

    1. Tap > > [application name]. Then download or update the application. 2. Follow the instructions to customize your application (such as selecting a favorite team or driver) or tap to explore your options. Note: Important Privacy Message – Sprint„s policies often do not apply to third-party applications.

  • Page 110: Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files

     Nearby devices: To browse music files on other DLNA-certified media servers.  Cloud: To browse music files saved on the cloud. Note: Tap > Edit tabs to edit the tabs' order. 3. Once you„ve displayed a list of songs, you can browse through your available titles. ...

  • Page 111: Youtube

    1. Connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable. 2. Select Media sync (MTP) and use your computer to navigate to phone's Music folder. 3. Select and copy the music files to a folder on your computer„s hard drive. YouTube YouTube™...
  • Page 112 Note: Before using any navigation programs, make sure your phone is set to allow location detection, and then select which sources you want to use. > > System settings > Location. Tap the switch and select Mode > High accuracy (GPS and networks), Battery saving (Networks only), and/or Device sensors only (GPS only).

  • Page 113: Scout™ By Telenav

     (Layers) to view locations and additional information overlaid on the map. To search for a location: 1. While viewing a map, tap 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.”...
  • Page 114 Note: Before using any navigation programs, make sure your phone is set to allow location detection, and then select which sources you want to use. > > System settings > Location. Tap the Location switch Use Scout by Telenav 1. Tap >...

  • Page 115: 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 4G 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,...

  • Page 116: 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 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 117: 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 118: Your User Name

    Your User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you„re automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint Network.
  • Page 119 Scrolling As with other menus on your phone, you„ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some websites. To scroll a web page: ■ Slide your finger on the screen in the direction you wish to scroll. Selecting Once you„ve learned how to scroll, you can start navigating the web.

  • Page 120: Go To A Specific Website

    4. Tap Copy on the pop-up menu. The text you selected is copied to the clipboard. You can now use the techniques described in Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard paste the copied text into a text field. Go to a Specific Website Follow the instructions to go to a particular website by entering a URL (website address).

  • Page 121: Adjust Browser Settings

    ● Capture plus: Allows you to capture current web page from top to bottom without cutting. ● Print: Allows you to print the web page. ● Settings: Allows you to configure and manage your Browser settings. ● Exit: Allows you to completely exit the Browser. Adjust Browser Settings You can change the page settings for your browser, including default zoom level, pop-up blocking, display options, setting your home page, and more.

  • Page 122: Create Website Settings

    Reset the Browser to Default 1. Tap to open the Browser menu. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced > Reset to default. 3. Tap Yes to complete the process. Create Website Settings You can create settings for individual websites. 1. Tap to open the Browser menu.

  • Page 123: Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark Lte And 3G Networks)

    – or – Touch and hold an entry from the list to display a context menu. Then, tap Add to bookmarks to add the selected entry to your current list of bookmarks. Create a New Home Page 1. From any open web page, tap to open the option menu and tap Bookmarks.

  • Page 124: Virtual Private Networks (Vpn)

    Add a VPN Connection Use the Wireless & networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone. 1. Tap > > System settings > More... > VPN. 2. Tap Basic VPN or LG VPN. Web and Data...

  • Page 125: Connect To Or Disconnect From A Vpn

    Basic VPN: Sets your phone to use the built-in Android VPN client supporting basic features.  LG VPN: Sets your phone to use an advanced LG VPN client supporting full IP Security features and interoperability. You can add an LG VPN network or select from your list of VPN connections.

  • Page 126: 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. Note: Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures. A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo"...
  • Page 127 Settings to adjust the following camera settings.  Cheese shutter: Allows you to take pictures with voice commands. When on, you just say "Cheese", "Smile", "Whiskey", "Kimchi", or "LG" to take a picture.  Brightness: Adjusts the brightness setting compatible with the environment.

  • Page 128: Multi-Point Autofocus

     White balance: Select how the camera adjusts colors in different kinds of light in order to achieve the most natural-looking colors for your pictures. Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, or Cloudy.  Color effect: Apply different color effects to your pictures. Choose from None, Mono, Sepia, or Negative.

  • Page 129: View Your Pictures

    1. Open the Camera application. 2. Tap > Shot & Clear. 3. Tap to take the picture. 4. Tap the outlined objects you want to removed. 5. Tap to save the picture. Note: Please take a picture without moving the camera. This function may not be supported if the moving object's color and the background color are similar.

  • Page 130: Assign Pictures

     Tap the screen while the picture is shown to display the following icons: • Camera: Opens the Camera. • Share: You can share the picture via various methods such as Messaging or Bluetooth. • Delete: Deletes the picture.  Tap a picture in an album then tap for the following options: Set image as, Move, Copy, Copy to Clip Tray, Rename, Rotate left, Rotate right, Crop, Edit,...

  • Page 131: Record Videos

     Wallpaper to assign the picture as a background image, crop the image and tap Set wallpaper to assign the picture. Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone's built-in video camera. 1.

  • Page 132: Dual Recording

    ● Settings to adjust the following video settings.  Audio zoom: Allows you to zoom in a certain area to increase sound sensitivity and decrease noise. Available only in landscape view.  Video size: Set the size of your video. Choose from UHD 3840x2160, FHD 1920x1080 (60fps), FHD 1920x1080 (30fps), HD 1280x720, QVGA 320x240 (MMS) or QCIF 176x144 (MMS).

  • Page 133: Tracking Zoom

    3. Touch to start dual recording. Note: Drag the small screen to move it to your desired location. Touch and hold the small screen to resize it. Tap on the small screen to switch screens. to change small window's frame. 4.

  • Page 134: Audio Zoom

    4. Touch to start recording. 5. Touch to stop recording. Note: Drag the small screen to move it to your desired location. Touch and hold the small screen to resize it. This function may not work properly depending on the object. Audio Zoom Increase sound sensitivity in zooming area and decrease noise when recording.

  • Page 135: Video Gallery Options

    2. Change to video mode and tap to start recording. 3. Tap on the subject in the preview screen to track it. 4. Tap to refine the focus. Video Gallery Options The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored video images. You can view them, share them with your friends, and delete and edit them.

  • Page 136: Live Zoom

     to access Subtitles, Play speed(x0.5~x1.5), Share, Trim, Delete, Settings, Details, and Help. Play a Video 1. Tap > > Gallery to view videos stored in the internal storage.  Scroll left or right to view more albums. 2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order.) 3.

  • Page 137: Video Editor

    Note: Connect two devices using wired (Slimport-HDMI) cable or a wirelessly (Miracast). The connectable device can be a TV or a monitor supported by an HDMI cable or Miracast. The Gallery, Videos and Polaris Viewer 5 apps are supported on Dual Play. once when two displays are a different status (i.e.
  • Page 138 Project Edit Screen ● List : Tap to exit the Project edit screen and access the project list screen. The current project is saved automatically. ● Play : Tap to play the video. ● Undo : Tap to remove the last action. ●...

  • Page 139: Tools And Calendar

    Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone's productivity-enhancing features. QuickTheater The QuickTheater feature allows you to directly play movies and view photos. 1. Hold the phone horizontally while on the lock screen. 2. Touch the center of the screen with both thumbs and slide in opposite directions. 3.

  • Page 140: Quickmemo

    2. Use the slider to adjust the transparency of the overlay. 3. You can make a call, or choose other phone options. to exit the QSlide function. Note: The QSlide function can support up to two windows at the same time. QuickMemo The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots.

  • Page 141: Quickremote

     : Tap to save the memo you‟ve created. Note: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo feature. Do not use your fingernail. 3. Tap to save the current memo. 4. Tap Notebook or Gallery to select where to save the QuickMemo. Discard QuickMemos: ■...
  • Page 142 Tip: To quickly use the QuickRemote feature, touch and slide the Status Bar downward and tap on the Quick Settings bar to activate it. Touch the Menu Key to select Magic Remote setting, Edit remote name, Learn remote, Move remote, Delete remote, Edit room, Settings, and Help. Note: QuickRemote features an ordinary remote control and infrared (IR) signals to operate the same way.

  • Page 143: Quicktranslator

    5. Tap the button to be learned. 6. Point the original remote 4 inches away from the IR receiver at the back of the phone. 7. Press and hold the button on the original remote for 2 seconds. QuickTranslator Simply aim the camera of your smartphone at the foreign sentence you want to understand. You can get the real-time translation anywhere and anytime.

  • Page 144: Vutalk

    VuTalk. Note: You can also register VuTalk service while you are in a call. 3. Tap the checkmark boxes to agree to the LG apps terms and conditions and the privacy policy and tap OK (if necessary).
  • Page 145  Show request: Checkmark this option to display a pop-up when a VuTalk request is received.  Contact sync: Checkmark this option to sync contacts. Communicate Visually with VuTalk 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Tap to display only the contacts who use the VuTalk feature. 3.

  • Page 146: Voice Mate

    6. When you finish VuTalk, tap to exit the VuTalk feature. The created VuTalk screen is stored in Notebook. Note: If you tap and go back to the Home screen, the VuTalk feature still runs in the background. Voice Mate You can ask Voice Mate to perform phone functions using your voice, such as calling a contact, setting alarms or searching the web.

  • Page 147: Voice Command

     Voice launch command: Set the voice launch command to LG Mobile or Hello Genie.  Voice launch when charging: Activate to allow the device to open Voice Mate while charging with the screen on.  Voice launch on Lock screen: Activate to allow the device to open Voice Mate from the Lock screen.

  • Page 148: Notebook

    2. Touch or drag an app icon to the desired space. 3. Tap to display the following options. You can also drag the tabs to change the size of the windows.  : Switch two screens.  : Change the apps list. ...
  • Page 149  Read only/Edit mode: Tap to view the note in read-only mode and prevent any unintentional drawings. To go back to the Edit mode, tap  Undo/Redo: Undo and redo the previous actions.  Text: Tap to select the font type, size and color. Then, tap any place where you want to enter text on the white paper.

  • Page 150: Calendar

    Calendar With the Calendar application you can view the events you have scheduled in the coming days, weeks, or months. Open the Calendar ■ Tap > > Calendar. If you have created or subscribed to more than one calendar through Google Calendar on the web, events from each calendar are displayed in a different color.
  • Page 151  Day View  Week View Tools and Calendar...
  • Page 152  Month View  Year View Tools and Calendar...

  • Page 153: 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 154: Edit Or Delete An Event

     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).

  • Page 155: Respond To An Event Reminder

    Delete an Event Reminder 1. Open Calendar and tap the event to open it. 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.)

  • Page 156: Folders

     Week starts on: Opens a dialog box to configure from when the week starts on.  Hide declined events: When checkmarked, declined events so that they are not displayed in your calendar views. Tap to remove the checkmark and display all events in your calendar views.

  • Page 157: Alarm/Clock

    Organize Items in a Folder ■ Just drag a shortcut, an icon, or a folder and drop in a folder. Alarm/Clock You can use the Alarm/Clock application to monitor several types of information at once, in addition to the current date and time. Open the Alarm The Alarm/Clock application also allows you to set alarms.
  • Page 158 7. Tap Alarm sound to select a ringtone for the alarm. The ringtone plays briefly when you select it. 8. Slide the button on the Alarm volume slider to the right to increase the alarm volume and to the left to decrease it. 9.

  • Page 159: Tasks

    4. Tap  to reset the timer and start over.  to resume the timer after it's stopped.  to stop the timer. Set the World Clock 1. Tap > > Alarm/Clock > World clock tab. 2. Tap to add a city. 3.
  • Page 160 For further information about adding a Microsoft Exchange account, see Set Up a Corporate Email. 4. Make sure that you place a checkmark on Tasks. Add a Task 1. Tap > > Tasks. 2. Tap to add a new task. 3.

  • Page 161: Calculator

    ● Sort by: Allows you to sort tasks by Due date, Priority and Creation order. ● Delete: Allows you to delete tasks. ● View completed tasks: Allows you to view completed tasks. ● Lists to display: Allows you to select task lists to be shown. ●...

  • Page 162: Bluetooth

     to view your calculation(s) history, change between the scientific and basic calculators, and access the calculator settings. 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.

  • Page 163: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    To access the Bluetooth Settings menu: 1. Tap > > System settings > Bluetooth. 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.

  • Page 164: Send Items Via Bluetooth

    Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible phones, display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible phones. Pairing between two Bluetooth phones is a one-time process. Once a pairing has been created, the phones will continue to recognize their partnership and exchange information without having to re-enter a passcode again.

  • Page 165: Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During An Active Call

    Send Pictures and/or Videos 1. Tap > > Gallery. 2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order.) 3. Tap , then checkmark pictures and/or videos to share. 4.

  • Page 166: Enjoy Content From Nearby Devices

    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: Transferring the content feature 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, Music, Videos app, etc.

  • Page 167: Using Content From The Cloud

    Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LG G Flex If you want to transfer your user contents (i.e., pictures) from an Android phone to your LG G Flex, you can perform one of the following steps. Tools and Calendar...

  • Page 168: Transfer Via Pc Or Laptop

    7. In the USB connection type menu on the LG G Flex, tap Media sync (MTP). 8. On the computer, organize the files in the folder, transfer the files into the LG G Flex folder, then safely stop/remove the USB Phone.

  • Page 169: Transfer Via Cloud Storage

    For example, to transfer pictures and videos: 1. Tap > > Gallery. 2. Tap , then Choose the file you want to send (or check Select all to send all files). 3. Tap Share and tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth menu appears. 4.
  • Page 170 Note: It is recommended that you access your content through the cloud using a Wi-Fi connection to avoid data consumption. Tools and Calendar...

  • Page 171: 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 172: 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 173: International Dialing

    2. Tap the North American dialing checkbox to enable/disable the feature. International Dialing Set international dialing code for outgoing calls. The Smart dialing and North American dialing options must be disabled. 1. Tap > > System settings > Call > International dialing. 2.

  • Page 174: Auto Answer

    Auto Answer Activate to set auto answer with handsfree. 1. Tap > > System settings > Call > Auto answer. 2. Tap Disable, 1 second, 3 seconds, or 5 seconds. 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.

  • Page 175: Proximity Sensor

    Proximity Sensor You can access the proximity sensor through the Call Settings menu. 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.

  • Page 176: Roaming Mode

    Roaming Icon Your display screen always lets you know when you„re off the Nationwide Sprint Network. Anytime you are roaming, the phone displays the CDMA roaming icon ( ) or the GSM roaming icon ( ). If you are roaming on a digital system, you will see the roaming icon along with the text –...

  • Page 177: Roaming Guard

    3. Tap each Domestic roaming option and International roaming option to place a checkmark and connect to voice and data service while roaming. Note: With Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi connection. See Connect Wi-Fi. Roaming Guard Roaming guard makes it easy to manage your roaming by requiring confirmation before placing or answering a roaming call.

  • Page 178: Share & Connect

    2. Tap the Android Beam switch to activate the feature. (NFC turns on automatically) SmartShare Beam Turn on to receive multimedia contents via SmartShare Beam from LG phones or tablets. Turn On SmartShare Beam 1. Tap > > System settings > Share & connect.

  • Page 179: Media Server

    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 180: Usb Tethering

    USB Tethering You can share your phone’s data connection with a computer by turning on the USB tethering. To share your phone's data connection via USB cable: 1. Press > > System settings > More..2. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable. 3.

  • Page 181: Bluetooth Tethering

    Bluetooth Tethering This feature allows you to connect other devices to your phone via Bluetooth and share its internet connection. Turn on Bluetooth Tethering 1. Press > > System settings > More..2. Tap the Bluetooth tethering switch to activate. Help Displays help information for USB tethering, Wi-Fi hotspot, and Bluetooth tethering.

  • Page 182: Vpn Settings

    Connections Optimizer Your phone can be set to automatically connect you to Wi-Fi networks on your device„s remembered list and, if applicable, to the Sprint 4G Network. 1. Tap > > System settings > More..2. Tap Mobile networks > Connections Optimizer. 3.

  • Page 183: Ringtone & Vibration Settings

    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 184 Phone Ringtone The phone ringtones alert you of incoming calls. 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 185 Vibrate Type To set a vibrate type for incoming calls, messages receipt, Email receipt, alarm, and calendar event. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Vibrate type. Note: Vibrate type can only be selected when Vibrate only is selected as the sound profile or Ringtone with vibration option is checked in the Sound screen.

  • Page 186: Display Settings

    Touch Feedback & System The Touch Feedback & System menu lets you select whether you hear tones when touching numbers on the dialpad, selecting on-screen options, and more. To hear tones when you use the dialpad to dial a number: 1.
  • Page 187 Brightness Adjust your screen„s contrast (brightness) to suit your surroundings. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Brightness. 3. Use the slider to set a brightness level. Note: For the best battery performance, use the dimmer levels. You can also set Automatic brightness to adjust brightness depending on the surrounding lighting.
  • Page 188 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display. 3. Tap the Auto-rotate screen checkbox to automatically rotate the screen (a blue checkmark will appear). – or – To disable the auto-rotate feature, tap the Auto-rotate screen checkbox again so that the checkmark is removed. Note: Some applications on your phone do not support the Auto-rotate feature.
  • Page 189 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Font size. 3. Tap a desired font size. Smart Screen Keep the screen on when device detects your eyes looking at the screen. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Smart screen (A blue checkmark will appear). Smart Video Video pauses when the phone detects you are not looking at the screen.
  • Page 190 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Front touch buttons. 3. Tap the Swipe front touch buttons checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) To select which apps hide the front touch buttons: 1. Tap >...

  • Page 191: Home Screen

    Home Screen Configure your phone's home screen settings. Select Home Allows you to select the default Home screen launcher. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Select Home. 3. Choose Home (standard Android layout) or EasyHome (simplified version for users less familiar with Android navigation).

  • Page 192: Lock Screen

    Allow Home Screen Looping Displays the first screen after the last screen when scrolling. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen. 3. Tap the Allow Home screen looping checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Portrait View Only Allows the wallpaper to scroll with the screen instead of having it as a static image.
  • Page 193 Select Screen Lock You can increase your phone‟s security by face unlock, creating a screen unlock Knock Code, pattern, PIN, or 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 194 CAUTION! If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset. When you can‟t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password: 1. Turn the phone off. 2.
  • Page 195 Weather Animation Show weather animation for current location or primary city set in Weather based on auto data updates. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen. 3. Tap the Weather animation checkbox to show weather animation. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Wallpaper Select the wallpaper to display for your lock screen.

  • Page 196: Gestures

    Owner Info Select whether to display the owner information on the lock screen and customize the owner information. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen. 3. Tap the Owner info checkbox to show owner information on the lock screen. (A blue checkmark will appear.) 4.
  • Page 197 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures. 3. Tap the Screen on/off checkbox to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Note: If Knock Code is in use and KnockON is activated, the KnockON feature will only support turning the screen off.
  • Page 198 Silence Incoming Calls You can set the phone to silence incoming calls by just flipping the phone. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures. 3. Tap the Silence incoming calls checkbox to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Snooze or Stop Alarm You can set the phone to snooze or stop the alarm by just flipping the phone.

  • Page 199: One-Handed Operation

    > 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.) Lock Screen To adjust the position of the PIN to the left or right.

  • Page 200: Storage

    Storage The Storage menu lets you monitor the used and available space on the system memory. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Storage. Battery The Battery menu lets you view any battery information and configure options. 1.

  • Page 201: Multitasking

    1. Tap > > System settings > Apps. 2. Tap the DOWNLOADED tab. 3. Find the application you want to uninstall and tap it. 4. Tap Uninstall. 5. Read the disclaimer and tap OK. Multitasking The Multitasking menu allows you enable various useful features used for multitasking. Slide Aside Allows you to use a three-finger swipe to save running apps to the left or bring them back to the display.

  • Page 202: Tap & Pay

    Note: Tap Auto-sync data to automatically sync your account data. Cloud The Cloud menu allows you to manage the cloud accounts for LG apps. You can add your cloud account on the list and then you can browse, play and download your content on LG apps.

  • Page 203: Guest Mode

    1. Tap > > System settings > Cloud. 2. Select a cloud and tap the apps you want to use with it. To remove an account: 1. Tap > > System settings > Cloud. 2. Select a cloud and tap >...

  • Page 204: Security

     Mode – Set the location mode from High accuracy (GPS and networks), Battery saving (Networks only), and Device sensors only (GPS only). Security Use the Security settings to configure how to help secure your phone and its data. ■ Tap >...

  • Page 205: Language & Input Settings

    Allows you to view, edit, and add words to your personal dictionary. Keyboard & Input Methods Shows the default keyboard type. Checkmark the keyboard you want to use from Android Keyboard, LG Keyboard, Google voice typing, or Swype. Tap to configure each keyboard„s settings.
  • Page 206 1. Tap > > System settings > Backup & reset > LG Backup service. 2. Read the LG apps rights agreement and tap the check box (if necessary). 3. Tap Accept, if not previously accepted. Note: Tap > Help to learn more about LG Backup Service.

  • Page 207: System Settings

    3. Tap Reset phone. 4. Enter your unlock sequence if you have configured one, then tap Erase everything and OK to confirm. System Settings This group of settings lets you configure date & time, accessibility and PC connection. You can activate the phone, update the phone, print, or view the phone information.
  • Page 208  Persistent alerts: Alerts sound repeatedly when there are unread notifications for certain apps.  Text-to-speech output: Text-to-speech output provides audible readout of text, for example, the contents of text messages, and the Caller ID for incoming calls. Hearing Allows you to configure the following hearing options. 1.

  • Page 209: Pc Connection

     Read passwords: Checkmark so that the device reads out passwords as you enter them.  Power key ends call: Checkmark so that you can end voice calls by pressing the Power/Lock Button . When this option is enabled, pressing the Power/Lock Button during a call does not lock the screen.

  • Page 210: Activate This Device

    to activate the feature. Tap Select apps to choose which apps are displayed when using the QuickWindow case. USB Storage Plug & Pop Checkmark to display the app panel automatically when USB storage is connected to the phone via OTG (On-the-Go) USB cable. Tap the checkbox next to the apps you want to make available and tap to activate the feature.

  • Page 211: Printing

    > System 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 > > System settings > System updates > Update LG software.

  • Page 212: Copyright Information

    All materials in this guide including, without limitation, the design, the text, and any marks are the property of LG Electronics, Inc. Copyright © 2014 LG Electronics, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics, Inc. LG G Flex is ®...

  • Page 213: 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. WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with your phone.

  • Page 214: Index

    Index 3-way Calling, 55 Call Settings, 162 4G, 107 Call Using the Phone Dialer, 43 About Phone, 201 Call Waiting, 54 Access Gmail, 72 Caller ID, 54 Access Recently-Used Applications, 31 Camera Settings, 116 Accessibility, 197 Change Calendar Settings, 145 Accessory, 199 Change Calendar View, 140 Accounts &...
  • Page 215 Dual Play, 126 Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages, 50 Dual Recording, 122 Live Zoom, 126 Dual Window, 137 Location, 193 Edit a Contacts Entry, 64 Lock and Unlock Your Phone, 11 Edit or Delete an Event, 144 Lock Screen, 182 Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Make Phone Calls, 43 Menu, 52...
  • Page 216 Tracking Zoom, 123 Save a Phone Number, 60 Transfer User Contents From an Android Save and Resume a Draft Message, 87 Phone to Your LG G Flex, 157 Save Unknown Numbers, 165 Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection, 158 Scout™ by Telenav, 103...
  • Page 217 Voicemail(Traditional), 52 Wireless Storage, 169 VPN Settings, 172 Work with Menus, 18 VuTalk, 134 Your Home Screen, 21 Wi-Fi Direct, 107 Your Phone at a Glance, 1 Wi-Fi Hotspot, 170 Your User Name, 108 Wi-Fi Settings, 162 YouTube, 101 Wireless Networks, 161 Index...

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