LG G Stylo User Guide
User Guide
Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................... 1
About the User Guide............................................................................................................................ 1
Get Started .................................................................................................................................................... 2
Phone Layout ........................................................................................................................................ 2
microSIM Card ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Handling the microSIM Card ......................................................................................................... 4
Insert microSIM Card .................................................................................................................... 4
microSD Card ........................................................................................................................................ 6
Insert microSD Card ..................................................................................................................... 7
Unmount the microSD Card .......................................................................................................... 8
Remove microSD Card ................................................................................................................. 9
Format microSD Card ................................................................................................................... 9
Battery Use ........................................................................................................................................... 9
Battery Capacity ............................................................................................................................ 9
Charge the Battery ........................................................................................................................ 9
Turn Your Phone On and Off .............................................................................................................. 11
Use the Touchscreen .......................................................................................................................... 11
Activate Your Phone ........................................................................................................................... 15
Complete the Setup Screens .............................................................................................................. 16
Basic Operations ......................................................................................................................................... 18
Basics .................................................................................................................................................. 18
Home Screen and Applications List ............................................................................................ 18
Select Options and Navigate Screens ........................................................................................ 18
Menu Operations ........................................................................................................................ 18
Phone Settings Menu .................................................................................................................. 18
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation ................................................................................ 19
Capture Screenshots .................................................................................................................. 19
Applications ......................................................................................................................................... 19
Phone Number .................................................................................................................................... 21
Enter Text ............................................................................................................................................ 22
QWERTY Keyboard .................................................................................................................... 23
Phone Keyboard ......................................................................................................................... 24
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Tips for Editing Text .................................................................................................................... 24
Search Your Phone and the Web ....................................................................................................... 27
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry .................................................................................. 27
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command ........................................................................ 28
Using Clip Tray .................................................................................................................................... 28
Google Account ................................................................................................................................... 29
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................................ 29
Sign into Your Google Account ................................................................................................... 29
Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 30
Find and Install an Application .................................................................................................... 30
Reinstall an Application ............................................................................................................... 31
Lock and Unlock Your Screen ............................................................................................................ 31
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature .......................................................................... 32
Update Your Phone............................................................................................................................. 33
Update PRL................................................................................................................................. 33
Update Profile ............................................................................................................................. 33
Update Firmware ........................................................................................................................ 33
Update LG Software ................................................................................................................... 34
UICC Unlock ............................................................................................................................... 34
Your Phone Interface .................................................................................................................................. 35
Home Screen Basics........................................................................................................................... 35
Home Screen Layout .................................................................................................................. 35
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................................ 36
Status Bar ........................................................................................................................................... 37
Notifications Window ........................................................................................................................... 40
Customize the Home Screen .............................................................................................................. 40
Create Shortcuts ......................................................................................................................... 40
Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen ........................................................................ 41
Change the Phone's Wallpaper .................................................................................................. 42
Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen ................................................................... 42
Phone App................................................................................................................................................... 44
Place and Answer Calls ...................................................................................................................... 44
Call Using the Phone Dialer ........................................................................................................ 44
Answer Phone Calls .................................................................................................................... 45
In-Call Screen Layout and Operations ........................................................................................ 45
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Place Calls from Contacts/Call History ............................................................................................... 47
Place a Call from Contacts ......................................................................................................... 47
Call from Call Logs ...................................................................................................................... 47
Optional Services ................................................................................................................................ 47
Voicemail Setup .......................................................................................................................... 48
Visual Voicemail .......................................................................................................................... 48
Set Up Visual Voicemail .............................................................................................................. 48
Review Visual Voicemail ............................................................................................................. 49
Visual Voicemail Options ............................................................................................................ 49
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ........................................................................................... 50
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu ................................................................. 51
Caller ID Blocking ....................................................................................................................... 51
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................................. 51
Conference Calling ..................................................................................................................... 52
Call Forwarding ........................................................................................................................... 52
Call Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 53
Contacts .............................................................................................................................................. 54
Add a Contact ............................................................................................................................. 55
Check Contacts ........................................................................................................................... 55
Edit a Contact.............................................................................................................................. 55
Delete a Contact ......................................................................................................................... 56
Sharing Contacts ........................................................................................................................ 56
Join and Separate Contacts........................................................................................................ 56
Import and Back Up Contacts ............................................................................................................. 57
Import Contacts from a microSD Card or USB Storage ............................................................. 57
Import Contacts ........................................................................................................................... 57
Back Up Contacts ....................................................................................................................... 57
Messaging and Internet ............................................................................................................................... 58
Text and Multimedia Messaging ......................................................................................................... 58
Compose Text Messages ................................................................................................................... 58
Read and Reply to Text Messages ............................................................................................. 59
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ........................................................................................... 59
Save and Resume a Draft Message ........................................................................................... 60
Managing Message Conversations ............................................................................................ 60
Text and Multimedia Message Options ...................................................................................... 62
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Create and Send Gmail ...................................................................................................................... 64
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................................ 64
Sign in to Your Google Account .................................................................................................. 64
Access Gmail .............................................................................................................................. 65
Send a Gmail Message ............................................................................................................... 65
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages .......................................................................................... 66
Email ................................................................................................................................................... 67
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) ..................................................................................... 67
Corporate Email (Outlook) .......................................................................................................... 67
Open Email ................................................................................................................................. 68
Create and Send Email ............................................................................................................... 68
Reply to or Delete an Email Message ........................................................................................ 69
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings ........................................................................... 69
Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks) ......................................... 72
Sprint Spark LTE ......................................................................................................................... 72
Your User Name ......................................................................................................................... 72
Data Connection Status and Indicators ...................................................................................... 73
Browser ............................................................................................................................................... 73
Learn to Navigate the Browser ................................................................................................... 73
Go to a Specific Website ............................................................................................................. 74
Browser Menu ............................................................................................................................. 75
Adjust Browser Settings .............................................................................................................. 75
Configure Website Settings ........................................................................................................ 76
Create Bookmarks ...................................................................................................................... 76
Chrome Browser ......................................................................................................................... 77
Camera and Video ...................................................................................................................................... 78
Take Pictures and Record Videos ...................................................................................................... 78
Take Pictures .............................................................................................................................. 78
Record Videos ............................................................................................................................ 79
Camera and Video Settings ................................................................................................................ 79
Multi-point Auto-focus ......................................................................................................................... 80
Gesture Shot ....................................................................................................................................... 80
View Your Pictures .............................................................................................................................. 80
Gallery Options ................................................................................................................................... 81
Assign Pictures ................................................................................................................................... 81
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Video Options ...................................................................................................................................... 82
Dual Play ............................................................................................................................................. 83
Useful Apps and Features........................................................................................................................... 84
Navigation ........................................................................................................................................... 84
Google Maps ............................................................................................................................... 84
Scout ........................................................................................................................................... 84
Google Hangouts ................................................................................................................................ 85
Sprint Zone .......................................................................................................................................... 86
QuickMemo+ ....................................................................................................................................... 86
Dual Window ....................................................................................................................................... 87
Music ................................................................................................................................................... 87
Google Play Music ...................................................................................................................... 88
Music Player................................................................................................................................ 88
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files ...................................................................................... 89
Calendar .............................................................................................................................................. 89
Change Calendar View ............................................................................................................... 90
View Event Details ...................................................................................................................... 90
Create an Event .......................................................................................................................... 90
Edit or Delete an Event ............................................................................................................... 91
Set an Event Reminder ............................................................................................................... 91
Respond to an Event Reminder .................................................................................................. 91
Display and Synchronize Calendars ........................................................................................... 92
Change Calendar Settings .......................................................................................................... 92
Folders ................................................................................................................................................ 93
Clock ................................................................................................................................................... 93
Additional Clock Features ........................................................................................................... 94
Calculator ............................................................................................................................................ 95
Connectivity ................................................................................................................................................. 97
Connections Optimizer ........................................................................................................................ 97
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer ........................................................................ 98
Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................................................... 99
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network .................................................................... 99
Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................................................ 100
Disconnect Wi-Fi ....................................................................................................................... 100
Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................................................................... 100
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Wi-Fi Hotspot ............................................................................................................................ 101
Tethering ........................................................................................................................................... 101
Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................................... 102
Bluetooth Information ................................................................................................................ 102
Enable the Bluetooth Feature ................................................................................................... 102
Pair Bluetooth Devices .............................................................................................................. 103
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device ...................................................................................... 103
Send Information Using Bluetooth ............................................................................................ 104
Receive Data via Bluetooth ....................................................................................................... 104
SmartShare ....................................................................................................................................... 105
Enjoy Content Via a Variety of Devices .................................................................................... 105
Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices ......................................................................................... 106
Using Content from the Cloud................................................................................................... 107
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ......................................................................................................... 107
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ................................................................................ 108
Set Up Secure Credential Storage ........................................................................................... 108
Add a VPN Connection ............................................................................................................. 108
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN ..................................................................................... 108
Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 110
Networks Settings ............................................................................................................................. 110
Airplane Mode ........................................................................................................................... 110
Wi-Fi .......................................................................................................................................... 110
Bluetooth ................................................................................................................................... 110
Mobile Data ............................................................................................................................... 110
Call ............................................................................................................................................ 111
Share & Connect ....................................................................................................................... 111
More Settings ............................................................................................................................ 112
Sound Settings .................................................................................................................................. 113
Sound Profile............................................................................................................................. 113
Volume ...................................................................................................................................... 113
Ringtone .................................................................................................................................... 113
Sound with Vibration ................................................................................................................. 114
Vibrate Type .............................................................................................................................. 114
Interruptions .............................................................................................................................. 114
Lock Screen .............................................................................................................................. 114
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Apps .......................................................................................................................................... 115
More Settings ............................................................................................................................ 115
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................ 116
Home Screen ............................................................................................................................ 116
Lock Screen .............................................................................................................................. 117
Home Touch Buttons ................................................................................................................ 120
Font Type .................................................................................................................................. 120
Font Size ................................................................................................................................... 121
Brightness ................................................................................................................................. 121
Auto-Rotate Screen .................................................................................................................. 121
Screen Timeout ......................................................................................................................... 121
More Settings ............................................................................................................................ 122
General Settings ............................................................................................................................... 122
Language & Input ...................................................................................................................... 122
Location ..................................................................................................................................... 123
Accounts & Sync ....................................................................................................................... 123
Cloud ......................................................................................................................................... 123
Accessibility............................................................................................................................... 124
Shortcut Key.............................................................................................................................. 126
Security ..................................................................................................................................... 126
QuickCircle Case ...................................................................................................................... 127
Dual Window ............................................................................................................................. 128
Date & Time .............................................................................................................................. 128
Storage ...................................................................................................................................... 128
Battery & Power saving ............................................................................................................. 128
Activate This Device ................................................................................................................. 128
System Updates ........................................................................................................................ 129
Apps .......................................................................................................................................... 129
Default Message App ................................................................................................................ 129
Backup & Reset ........................................................................................................................ 130
About Phone ............................................................................................................................. 131
Copyright Information ........................................................................................................................ 131
For Assistance .......................................................................................................................................... 132
Sprint Account Information and Help ................................................................................................ 132
Sprint Account Passwords ........................................................................................................ 132
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Manage Your Account .............................................................................................................. 132
Sprint Support Services ............................................................................................................ 133
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 134
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Introduction
The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone.
About the User Guide
Thank you for purchasing your new LG G Stylo. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to
get the most out of your phone.
Before Using Your Phone
Read Get Started and Basic Operations thoroughly for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone's setup at the time of purchase. Unless
otherwise noted, instructions begin from the phone's home screen, which is displayed by pressing .
Some operation descriptions may be simplified.
Screenshots and Key Labels
Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the user guide are
simplified for description purposes and differ from your phone's display.
Other Notations
In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as "phone," "device," or "handset." A microSD™ or
microSDHC™ card is referred to as an "SD Card" or a "memory card."
Introduction 1
Get Started
Part
Description
Earpiece
Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
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.
Back Key
Returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items
such as menus and dialog boxes.
Home Key
Returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of
extension canvases, it opens the central Home screen. Touch and
hold to access Google Now.
Recent Apps Key
Allows you to access recently-used apps. Touch and hold to
access the available options.
The following topics provide all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service for the
first time.
Phone Layout
The following illustration outlines your phone‟s primary external features and buttons.
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Part
Description
Proximity Sensor
Senses proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so
that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective
film, pouch, or a protective case not authorized by LG.
Front-Facing Camera Lens
Allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets you
participate in video chats.
Stylus Pen
Allows you to use stylus pen.
Laser Detection Auto-focus
Long and short distance focus are quickly and accurately aligned
when taking pictures or recording video with the back-facing
camera.
Power/Lock Button
Locks the screen. Press and hold to open the phone options menu
for the following options: Power off, Power off and restart, and
Turn on/off Airplane mode.
Speaker
Lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also
lets you hear the caller‟s voice in speakerphone mode.
Charger/Accessory Port
Allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB
cable.
Microphone
Transmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or
ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos.
Volume Buttons
Allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the
in-call volume during a call.
Flash
Helps you take pictures and video in dim lighting.
Back-Facing Camera Lens
Lets you take pictures and record videos.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
microSIM Card
The microSIM card is an IC (Integrated Circuit) card containing phone number and other customer
information.
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Handling the microSIM Card
Keep the following in mind when handling a microSIM card.
● Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting microSIM card in another-brand IC
card reader, etc. The company is not responsible in such case.
● Always keep the IC chip clean.
● Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth.
● Avoid applying labels. May damage the microSIM card.
● See instructions included with the microSIM card for handling.
● The microSIM card is the property of the company.
● The microSIM card is replaceable (at cost) in case of loss/damage.
● Return the microSIM card to the company when cancelling your subscription.
● Returned microSIM cards are recycled for environmental purposes.
● Note that microSIM card specifications and performance may change without notice.
● It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of information that is stored on the microSIM
card. The company is not responsible for damages from stored information that is lost.
● Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if your microSIM card or phone
(microSIM card inserted) is lost/stolen. For details, contact Customer Service.
● Always power off the phone before inserting/removing a microSIM card.
Insert microSIM Card
Follow these instructions to insert a microSIM card. Remember to power off your phone before inserting a
microSIM card.
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1. Remove the back cover.
Lift gently in the direction shown.
2. Insert the microSIM card.
Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward.
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3. Insert the battery.
4. Attach the back cover.
Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.
microSD Card
Your phone supports the use of an optional microSD card (not included) to expand its storage capacity.
Some cards may not operate properly with your phone.
microSD card Cautions
Data: Information stored on the microSD card can become lost or changed accidently or as a result of
damage. It is recommended that you keep a separate copy of important data. The company is not
responsible for damages from data that is lost or changed.
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Reading/Writing Data: Never power off or remove the battery while reading or writing data.
Handling microSD card: Use/store microSD cards away from the reach of infants. May cause
choking if swallowed.
Insert microSD Card
Follow these steps to insert an optional microSD card (not included). Make sure to power your phone off
before inserting or removing a microSD card.
1. Remove the back cover.
Lift gently in the direction shown.
2. Insert the microSD card.
Insert the microSD card all the way gently without bending and with the terminals facing down.
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Insert only microSD cards.
3. Insert the battery.
4. Attach the back cover.
Make sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover.
Unmount the microSD Card
Always unmount the microSD card before removing it from your phone.
1. Tap > > Settings > General tab.
2. Tap Storage.
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3. Tap Unmount SD card.
The menu option name changes from Unmount SD card to Mount SD card. The card is
now unmounted.
Remove microSD Card
Follow these instructions to remove a microSD card. Always power the phone off before inserting or
removing a microSD card.
1. Tap > > Settings > General tab.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap Unmount SD card.
4. Remove the back cover.
5. Slide the microSD card out of the slot to remove it.
6. Attach the back cover.
Format microSD Card
When you insert an optional microSD card for the first time, it is recommended that you format it on your
phone.
1. Tap > > Settings > General tab.
2. Tap Storage.
3. Tap Erase SD card.
4. Tap Erase SD card again.
5. Tap Erase SD card one last time to confirm.
All data on the microSD card is erased, and the card is formatted for use on your phone.
Battery Use
The following topics explain how to charge your phone‟s battery.
Battery Capacity
Your phone is equipped with a Li-Ion battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully
drained. The battery provides up to 23 hours of continuous digital talk time.
Charge the Battery
Follow these instructions to charge your phone‟s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a
USB connection on your computer.
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Charge Using the AC Adapter
1. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone.
2. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the AC adapter.
3. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet.
The indicator light illuminates when charging starts. The light goes off when the battery is fully
charged. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours.
4. After charging, disconnect the phone from the charger.
Unplug the AC adapter from the outlet, and remove the micro USB cable from the phone and
the AC adapter.
Note: Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save
unnecessary power consumption of the charger.
Charge Using a PC Connection
Before using a PC connection to charge your phone, ensure that the computer is turned on. Depending
on the type of connection, your phone‟s battery may not charge.
1. Insert the small end of the micro USB cord into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your
phone.
2. Insert the large end of the micro USB cord into an external USB port on your computer.
3. After charging, remove the micro USB cable from both the phone and the computer.
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Turn Your Phone On and Off
The instructions below explain how to turn your phone on and off.
Turn Your Phone On
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Button.
Your phone will power on. Depending on the settings, you may see the lock screen.
See Lock and Unlock Your Screen and Select Screen Lock for information about using the
screen lock.
The first time you turn the phone on, you will see the setup screens. See Complete the Setup
Screens for details.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to open the phone options menu.
2. Tap Power off to turn the phone off.
3. Tap OK to confirm.
Your phone will power off.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Tip: The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn it on or off.
Use the Touchscreen
Your phone‟s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Tap or Touch
When you want to type using the onscreen keyboard, select items onscreen such as application and
settings icons, or press onscreen buttons by simply tapping or touching them with your finger.
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Touch and Hold
To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold
the item.
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Swipe or Slide
To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen.
Drag
To drag, press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While
dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.
Flick
Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes.
This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
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Rotate
For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by
turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger
keyboard.
Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change.
Tap > > Settings > Display tab > Auto-rotate screen.
Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notifications Panel. Drag the Status Bar
down and tap Rotation to select or deselect the option.
Pinch and Spread
“Pinch” the screen using your thumb and forefinger to zoom out or “spread” the screen to zoom in when
viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.)
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Activate Your Phone
Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on
your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to
activate it on your Sprint account.
● If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, it
is designed to activate automatically.
When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation
screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen.
Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
● If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing number
on your account (you’re swapping phones), you can activate on your computer online or directly
on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your phone.
Activate on your phone:
• Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
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• Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the activation process.
To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for
assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727
from another phone.
Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock key while the phone is being activated. Pressing the Power/Lock key
cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having any difficulty with activation, visit sprint.com/support.
Complete the Setup Screens
The setup screens help you set up certain features and preferences on your phone. Once your phone has
been turned on, you will see a Accessibility message. You can then complete the setup process.
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, tap > > Settings > Networks tab > More >
Mobile networks > Connections optimizer and uncheck the box. See Connections Optimizer for details.
1. On the configuration screen, touch Next to get started.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the
option to skip it and continue to the next screen.
Select language - Select a desired language.
Set internet connection - If prompted, follow the prompts to sign in to an available Wi-Fi
network. For secured Wi-Fi networks, you will need to enter a password. See Wi-Fi for more
details.
Tap & Go - Allows you to quickly copy any Google Accounts, backed up apps and data from
your existing Android device. Tap SKIP if you want to skip this step.
Google Services - Read all of the information for the available Google Services and, if you
agree, tap Next. Otherwise, uncheck the options and tap Next.
• Use Google's location service - Helps apps determine location. This means sending
anonymous location to Google, even when no apps are running. Tap Learn more for
additional information.
• Help improve location services - Allows apps and services to scan for Wi-Fi networks
even when Wi-Fi is off.
• Help improve your Android experience - Allows your device to send diagnostic and
usage data to Google automatically. Tap Learn more for additional information.
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EULA (End-User License Agreement) - Read the End-User License Agreement.
Useful settings - Set the phone name to be used for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct and contact
information in case your phone is lost.
Knock Code - Set your personalized Knock Code for your security.
Home touch button combination - Select the desired home touch button combination.
3. Tap Done. Your setup is now complete. Follow the onscreen instructions to learn about basic
touch menu navigation, view tutorials, or just get started.
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Basic Operations
The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone.
Basics
The following topics offer an overview of your phone‟s basic operations.
Home Screen and Applications List
Most of your phone‟s operations originate from the home screen or the apps list.
For information about using the home screen, see Home Screen Basics.
Select Options and Navigate Screens
Tap icons, onscreen keys, and other items to open or activate the assigned function.
■ Tap Back to return to the previous screen.
Menu Operations
You can display options menus using the menu key, any app-specific menu icon, or by tapping and
holding a screen area, depending on your current app.
■ Tap Menu to view available settings and options.
Phone Settings Menu
You can customize your phone‟s settings and options through the Settings menu.
■ Tap > > Settings .
– or –
Tap > touch and hold > System settings.
– or –
Drag the status Bar down and tap Settings .
For more information, see Settings.
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Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation
App
Function/Service
Google
Access the Google applications.
Browser
Launches the browser.
The default orientation for your phone‟s screen is portrait (vertical), but many apps will change to
landscape orientation (widescreen) when you rotate the phone sideways. Not all screens will adjust for
landscape orientation.
Note: The Auto-rotate check box needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change.
Tap > > Settings > Display tab > Auto-rotate screen.
Tip: You can also access the screen rotation setting from the Notifications Window. Pull down the Status
Bar and tap Rotation to select or deselect the option.
Capture Screenshots
You can use your phone‟s power and volume buttons to capture screenshots.
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Button and Volume Down Button at the same time to capture
a screenshot of the current screen.
The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone‟s
Gallery. Tap Apps > Gallery .
Applications
The following is a listing of the default applications available on your phone.
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App
Function/Service
Calculator
Launches the Calculator application.
Calendar
Launches the Calendar application that can sync to either your Google
or Outlook® work calendar. Events can only be synched to a managed
account.
Camera
Launches the Camera.
Chrome
Launches the Chrome web browser.
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.
Downloads
Launches the Downloads application where you can view, reopen, or
delete what you've downloaded.
Email
Provides access your POP3, IMAP, and Exchange Server (Outlook)
email accounts. Also provides access to your Gmail account.
Emergency Alerts
Provides access to your emergency messages and it's settings.
File Manager
Allows you to manage files in your internal memory and SD card (if
available).
Gallery
Displays a Gallery of camera images and video saved on your phone.
Maps
Launches a dynamic map that helps you find local businesses, locate
friends, view maps and get driving directions.
Messaging
Provides access to your text and multimedia messages.
Music
Launches the Music Player.
Phone
Accesses the dial pad to make calls.
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App
Function/Service
Play Store
Browse, search for, and download applications from the Google Play
Store app.
QuickMemo+
Allows you to take screen shots and write a memo using the images.
Settings
Accesses the phone‟s Settings menu.
Setup
Launches the Setup application to configure various device settings.
Sprint ID
Accesses the Sprint ID application and allows you to download ID
packages to personalize your phone.
Sprint Zone
Access your Sprint account, get device information and help, find
recommended apps, and more.
Update Center
Launches the Update Center, which allows you to manage LG apps.
Voice Command
Allows you to perform various actions by speaking.
Voice Recorder
Launches Voice Recorder application and lets you record and play the
sound files.
Voicemail
Launches the visual voicemail app.
YouTube
Launches the YouTube application.
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.
Phone Number
Follow the instructions below to display your phone‟s wireless phone number.
1. Tap > > Settings > General tab.
2. Tap About phone.
3. Tap Status.
You will see the number listed under My phone number.
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