LG LS860 Users manual
LS860
User Guide
Important Messages
IMPORTANT: If the account type you want to set up is not in the device 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 device. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved
battery and charger may increase the risk that your device will overheat, catch
fire or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death or property damage.
Notice: NFC antenna for this model is on the battery cover and this battery cover is the
only one that is offered with the model.
Important Messages
Get Started
This section gives you all the information you need to set up your device and Sprint service for
the first time.
Your Device at a Glance
Set Up Your Device
Activate Your Device
Complete the Setup Application
Make Your First Call
Set Up Your Voicemail
Sprint Account Information and Help
Your Device at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your device‘s primary external features and buttons.
Set Up Your Device
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your device.
1. Install the battery.
Remove the battery from its packaging.
Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the device, making sure the
connectors align (see step 1 in the following illustration). Gently press down to
secure the battery (see step 2 in the following illustration).
Position the back cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear
a click (see step 3 in the following illustration).
Press and hold the Power/Lock Button located on the top right to turn the
device on.
Activate Your Device
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your device, it may be ready to
use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
● If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to
use.
Get Started
● If you received your device in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new
line of service, it is designed to activate automatically. To confirm your activation, make
a phone call.
● If you received your device 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 follow the instructions.
Activate on your device:
Note: For security reasons, you will need your Sprint phone number and PIN to use this
activation method.
1. Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your device will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
2. Tap Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
Note: If you don't override Hands-Free Activation, your device will attempt to auto activate five
times. Wait for Retry to appear on your screen. Tap Retry and then tap Activate.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.
4. After you have completed the wizard, make a phone call to confirm your activation.
If your phone is still not activated or you do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance.
Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Button while the phone is being activated. Pressing
Power/Lock Button cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by dialing
1-888-211-4727 from any other phone.
Complete the Setup Application
Once your device has been turned on and activated, you will see a Welcome message. You can
then complete the setup application.
1. Touch the Android icon to get started.
2. Set up your Google account. Tap Create or Sign in.
3. Follow the instructions to complete the steps to create or sign in to your Google account.
4. Select the backup and restore options.
Get Started
Checkmark to select your backup and restore options and tap Next.
5. The device will set up your services and you will be directed to the Home screen after
completion.
Note: You do not need to sign up for a Google account to use your device. However, to
download applications from Google Play, you must link your device to a Google account.
Make Your First Call
Once your device is activated, you can make phone calls.
1. Tap > . (Tap the Phone tab, if the screen is not already on the dial screen.)
2. Use the dialpad to enter a phone number.
If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by one.
To erase the entire number, touch and hold .
3. Tap to dial the number.
Note: Your device's battery should have enough charge for your device to turn on and find a
signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as
soon as possible. See Charge the Battery for details.
Set Up Your Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is
in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint voicemail and personal greeting as soon as
your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
4. Tap > . (Tap the Phone tab, if the screen is not already on the dial screen.)
5. Touch and hold or tap .
6. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Note: Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail
to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to
your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
Get Started
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.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you
sign on to www.sprint.com. (Click Need to register for access? to get started.) If you are not
the account owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a subaccount password at www.sprint.com.
Voicemail Password
You‗ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See Set
Up Your Voicemail for more information on your voicemail password.
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control
access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
Data Services Password
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online: sprint.com
● Access your account information.
● Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).
● View and pay your bill.
● Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
● Purchase accessories.
● Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
● View available Sprint service plans and options.
Get Started
● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringers, screensavers,
and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
From the dial screen, tap
service plan or get answers to other questions.
From the dial screen, tap
From the dial screen, tap
balance.
From Any Other Phone
● Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
● Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727.
to access a summary of your Sprint
to make a payment.
to check minute usage and account
Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential,
business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant
reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information
per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.
► From the dial screen, tap
.
Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place
calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
► From the dial screen, tap
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at sprint.com.
Get Started
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Device Basics
Your device is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The topics in this section will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Your Device Overview
View the Display Screen
Turn Your Device On and Off
Battery and Charger
Device Function Keys
Touchscreen Navigation
Your Home Screen
Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard
Tip: Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your device‗s software may become available
from time to time. Sprint will automatically upload critical updates to your device. You
can also use the menu to check for and download updates. Tap > > Settings
> System updates.
Device Basics
Your Device Overview
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone‘s basic layout.
Front View
1. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
2. Status Bar provides information about your device‗s status and options, such as signal
strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. The Status Bar
displays icons indicating that you‗ve received notifications (on the left) and icons
indicating the device's status (on the right), along with the current time.
3. Phone Key displays the dialpad so you can dial a number. It also provides additional
tabs to access Call log, Contacts, and your Favorites.
4. Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of extension panes,
it opens the central Home screen. Press and hold to display recently used applications.
5.
Menu Key allows you to access your device's main functions menu from the Home
screen: Add, Wallpaper, Settings, Switch ID, Search, and More (Manage apps and
Notifications). While using an application, press to open a list of options available.
6. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
7. Back Key returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items such as
menus and dialog boxes..
8. Search Key displays the Quick Search box that can be used to search for a key term
both on the device and online. See Search Key.
For example, entering the word ―Pa‖ will display any matching entries from your
device‗s Contacts list, installed applications, or will suggest search terms.
Press and hold to launch Voice Search where you can initiate a Google™ search by
verbally entering search terms. The device recognizes your spoken words and
initiates a Web search.
9. Sprint ID Key launches the Sprint ID application from where you can replace a current
ID or get a new one.
10. Applications Key opens the Applications screen to view installed applications.
11. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your device, such as the
applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery
strength.
12. Proximity Sensor sense proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that
touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
Device Basics
Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective
case not authorized by LG.
13. Front-Facing Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets
you participate in video chats.
14. Power/Lock Button locks the screen. Press and hold to open the Phone options menu
for the following options: Silent mode, Airplane mode, and Power off.
Rear View
1. Flash helps you take pictures and video in dim lighting.
2. Back-Facing Camera Lens lets you take pictures and record videos.
3. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear
the caller‗s voice in speakerphone mode.
4. Fingertip Cutout allows you to lift and remove the device's back cover.
5. Charger/Accessory Jack allows you to connect the device charger or an optional USB
cable (included). CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage
the device.
6. Volume Buttons allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-
call volume during a call. When you press and hold the volume button, the phone
switches to the Sound-off mode.
7. 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the
device.
8.
microSD Slot accommodates the pre-installed microSD™ card (expandable up to
32GB).
Note: Insert a microSD card to use the camera and other multimedia features. Multimedia
contents will be saved in the microSD card. Your LS860 has a microSD™card preinstalled.
View the Display Screen
The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons indicating that you‗ve received
notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the device‗s status (on the right), along with the
current time.
Device Basics
If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, a plus icon prompts you to open the
Status Bar – Service Icons
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.
Status Bar – Service Icons
4G Connected – Indicates that 4G data service is available.
4G In Use – Indicates that 4G data service is in use.
3G/1x Connected – Indicates that 3G/1x data service is available.
3G/1x In Use – Indicates that 3G/1x data service is in use.
Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on.
Bluetooth Connected – Indicates that the phone is connected to a Bluetooth
device.
GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on.
GPS Communicating – Indicates that the device is receiving location data from
GPS.
Roaming – Your phone is ―roaming” off the Nationwide Sprint Network.
Airplane Mode – Indicates that the device is in Airplane Mode.
Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on.
No microSD – Indicates that no microSD card is installed.
Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds
are silenced.
Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off.
Muted – Indicates that phone microphone is muted.
Very Low Battery – Indicates that battery is very low.
Status Bar to view them all. (See Notifications Panel.)
The following list identifies the symbols you‗ll see on your device's display screen:
Device Basics
Low Battery – Indicates that battery is low.
Battery Drained (40%) – Indicates that battery is partially drained.
Battery Full – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully
charged.)
Battery Charging – Indicates that battery is charging.
Unknown Battery – Indicates that an unknown battery is inserted.
Alarm Clock – Indicates that an alarm is set.
Status Bar – Notification Icons
New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message.
New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates you have received a new text or
multimedia message.
New Email – Indicates a new Email message.
Problem With Text Or Multimedia Message Delivery – Indicates a text or
multimedia message is undeliverable.
Urgent Text or Multimedia Message - Indicates you have received an urgent
text or multimedia message.
New Google Talk Message – Indicates you have received a new Google Talk
message.
New Voicemail – Indicates you have received a new voicemail message.
Upcoming Event – Alerts you to an upcoming event.
Data Is Syncing – Application sync is active and synchronization is in progress
for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts.
Problem With Sign-In Or Sync – There has been an issue with your connection
to the Google server, or you were not properly signed into your account. In order
to use Google application or sync features, you must set up and sign into an
active Google account.
Full microSD Card – Indicates that microSD card is full.
Wi-Fi Networks Available – Indicates that open or secured Wi-Fi networks are
available.
Wi-Fi Direct – Indicates that Wi-Fi Direct is turned on.
USB Connected – The device has detected an active USB connection.
Device Basics
Status Bar – Notification Icons
USB Debugging Connected – The device has detected an active USB
connection and is in a USB Debugging mode.
More Notifications Not Displayed – Indicates that there are more notifications
which are not displayed in the Status Bar.
Call In Progress – Indicates that a call is in progress.
Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset – Indicates that a call is in progress
using the Bluetooth headset.
Call Being Forwarded – Indicates that a call is being forwarded.
Call On Hold – Indicates that a call is on hold.
Missed Call – Indicates that you have missed calls.
Uploading Data – Indicates that your device is uploading data.
Downloading Data – Indicates that your device is downloading data.
Download Finished – Indicates that a download is complete.
Connected To VPN – Indicates that the device is connected to a Virtual Private
Network.
Disconnected From VPN – Indicates that the device is disconnected from the
Virtual Private Network.
Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is playing.
Carrier data – Use threshold approaching or exceeded.
TTY – Indicates that your phone is operating in TTY mode.
Tethering Active - Indicates that USB tethering is active.
Tethering and Hotspot Active - Indicates that both USB tethering and Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot are active.
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Active - Indicates that Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active.
Turn Your Device On and Off
Turn your device on and off and wake-up the screen by using the Power/Lock Button
Turn Your Device On
► Press and hold the Power/Lock Button .
Device Basics
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Once your phone is on, it may display ―Searching for Service.” When your phone finds a signal,
it enters standby mode – the phone‗s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and
receiving calls.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to standby
mode.
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention.
You can also initiate a search for Sprint service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned
on).
Tip: The Power Save feature conserves your battery power when you are in an area where
there is no signal.
Turn Your Device Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button for two seconds until you see the
powering-down animation on the display screen.
2. Tap Power off and then tap OK to power off the device.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Wake Up the Screen
If you don‗t use the device for a while, the screen and backlight will shut off to conserve battery
power.
1. Press the Power/Lock Button . Your lock screen will appear. See Set Up Screen
Lock.
2. Touch and drag the Unlock icon to the right. The last screen you were working on
opens. (This is the default lock screen.)
Lock and Unlock Your Device
You can prevent accidental screen touches from activating phone functions by locking your
device.
Lock Your Device
When your device is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911.
► Press the Power/Lock Button .
Unlock Your Device
1. Press the Power/Lock Button to wake up the phone. (See above).
Device Basics
2. On your lock screen, touch and drag the green Unlock icon to the right.
If you have set up an Unlock Pattern, use your fingertip to draw the pattern.
Battery and Charger
Sprint-approved or LG-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or
through LG; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They‗re also available at www.sprint.com.
WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or LG-approved batteries and chargers with your
device. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or LG-approved battery and charger
may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode,
resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property.
Battery Capacity
Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery
before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 7.0 hours of continuous digital talk time.
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are
approximately two minutes of talk time left, the device can sound an audible alert and then turn
off.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, using vibrate mode, browser use, and
other variables may reduce the battery‗s talk and standby times.
Tip: Watch your device's battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of
power.
Install the Battery
► See Set Up Your Device.
Device Basics
Remove the Battery
1. Make sure the power is turned off so that you don‗t lose any unsaved items.
2. Lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located at the bottom of the cover and
remove it.
3. Lift the battery using the fingertip cutout and remove it from the device.
WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned.
Charge the Battery
Keeping track of your battery‗s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your
device automatically turns off and you will lose any information you were just working on.
Always use a Sprint-approved or LG-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power
adapter to charge your battery.
1. Connect the charging adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the charging
adapter should face toward you.
2. Plug one end of the USB cable into the device's Charger/Accessory Port and the other
end into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level.
With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes
completely rundown.
Battery Temperature Protection
Though extremely rare, if the battery becomes overheated, the phone will automatically turn off.
Charge with USB
You can use your computer to charge your device. To be able to charge with the USB cable,
you need to install the necessary USB drivers on your computer first. Connect one end of the
USB cable to the Charger/Accessory Port on your device and connect the other end to a USB
port on your computer. It is best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop
computer. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.
Note: Low-power USB ports are not supported, such as the USB port on your keyboard or bus-
powered USB hub.
Device Basics
LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lg.com/us/ > Select
Mobile > Drivers & Downloads. Under the Download Drivers/ Phone Updates section,
click on Click here to download your mobile driver.
Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save
unnecessary power consumption of the charger.
Extend Your Battery Life
You can extend your battery's life between charges by turning off features that run in the
background. You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery
power.
● Reduce your Backlight On time. (See Backlight Time Length.)
● Turn Bluetooth off when not in use. (See Turn Bluetooth On and Off.)
● Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. (See Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network.)
● Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using this function will
periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; each query drains your
battery. (See Activate Location Mode.)
● Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your device.
Repeating this process of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the
storage capacity of any battery.
● Turn off Automatic application sync. (See Synchronize Accounts.)
● Use the Power Control Widget to deactivate hardware functions such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,
GPS, Synchronization, or LCD brightness setting. (See Add and Remove Widgets.)
● Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications.
Battery Charge Level
Tap > > Settings > About phone > Status.
The battery status (charging or discharging) and level (as a percentage of fully charged) are
displayed at the top of the screen.
Monitor and Control Battery Use
The Battery use screen shows which applications consume the most battery power. You can
also use it to turn off applications that you‗ve downloaded, if they are consuming too much
power.
Tap > > Settings > About phone > Battery use.
Device Basics
Tap any of the listed items for more options.
Device Function Keys
The Viper™ 4G LTE comes equipped with four main function keys that can be used on any
screen to access added functions.
Menu Key
Work with Menus
Notifications Panel
Home Key
Back Key
Search Key
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:
Add ( ) adds one of the following functions to a selected screen. Options include:
Shortcuts, Widgets, Folders, and Wallpapers. (See Customize Your Home
Screen.)
Wallpaper ( ) provides the ability to customize the current screen‗s wallpaper
image. This image can be obtained from either your Pictures folder or from any of the
available images within the device‗s Wallpaper gallery.
Settings ( ) provides quick access to the device‗s settings menu. (See Device
Settings.) The Settings menu can also be accessed by tapping > >Settings.
Switch ID ( ) allows you to switch between the ID packs which you have installed
on your device.
Search ( ) displays the Quick Search box that can be used to search for a key
term both on the device and on the Web. (See Search Key.)
• For example, entering the word ―Pa‖, will display any matching entries from your
device‗s Contacts list, installed applications, or will suggest search terms.
More ( ) allows you to manage applications and notifications.
Device Basics
• Manage apps displays the Manage applications screen. You can manage how
applications use memory, stop a misbehaving application, or uninstall an
application.
• Notifications allows you to expand the Status Bar to provide more detailed
information about the current on-screen notification icons. (See Notifications
Panel.)
Work with Menus
There are two Android menu types: Options menus and Context menus.
Options menus
Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current screen or application, not
to any specific item on the screen. To open the available options menu, tap .
● Not all applications have Options menus; if you tap on a screen that has no Options
menu, nothing will happen.
Some applications have more Options menu items than can fit in the options menu; tap More to
open the additional items.
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.
Device Basics
Select Menu Items
To select a menu or option, simply tap it. If there are more menus/options than can fit in a
screen, slide the screen up to display more menus/options.
For example, to set the phone to play tones when dialing numbers on the dial pad:
1. Tap > .
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap Sound.
4. Slide the screen up to display more menus.
5. Tap Audible touch tones to checkmark it.
For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into:
► Tap > > Settings > Sound > Audible touch tones.
Back Up Within a Menu
► Tap to back up within a menu.
► 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. For descriptions of the various notification icons, see View the Display Screen.
Device Basics
You can open the Notifications Panel to view a list of all recent notifications. Depending on your
settings, you may hear a notification sound and the device may vibrate.
Note: Adjusting sound volume and other general notifications settings is described in Sound
Settings
Applications whose activities produce notifications, such as Gmail™ and Google Talk, have
their own settings, which you can use to configure whether, and how, they send notifications.
See the sections on those applications for details.
Open Notifications
► Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.
– or –
► Tap > > More > Notifications.
The Notifications Panel displays your wireless provider and a list of your current notifications,
organized into ongoing and event-based notifications.
Respond to Notifications
1. Open the Notifications Panel. Your current notifications are listed in the panel, each with
a brief description.
2. Tap a notification to view it. The Notifications Panel will close and the application that
corresponds to your response will open.
For example, new voicemail notifications dial your voicemail box, and network disconnect
notifications open the list of configured networks so you can reconnect.
Clear Notifications
1. Open the Notifications Panel.
2. Tap Clear at the top right of the panel.
All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing notifications will remain in the list.
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 touch a notification.)
Device Basics
Home Key
The Home Key takes you back to your main Home screen (of the 5 total available screens).
Press to access your main Home screen.
Back Key
The Back Key returns you to the previously active screen. If the on-screen keyboard is currently
open, the Back Key closes the keyboard.
Search Key
The Search Key displays the Quick Search Box that you can use to search for a key term both
on the device and on the Web. When you tap , some applications, such as Contacts,
Gmail™, and Google Maps™, have the ability to search contents within those specific
applications. In addition to being able to search by typing in search terms, you can also search
by voice.
Tap to launch the Quick Search Box.
Touch and hold to launch the Voice Search function.
Device and Web Search Using Text Entry
1. Tap > .
When you press on the Home screen or in the other applications that support this, the
Quick Search Box will open automatically.
In some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, Browser, and Google PlayTM, the
application‗s own search box opens when you tap . This is indicated by the
application's icon on the left side of the search box.
2. Enter the text you're searching for in the Quick Search Box.
Device Basics
You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects of Google Web
search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the Quick Search Box as
you type), and what device features you want to include in searches.
3. Tap to search for the entered text.
– or –
If what you want to search for appears in the suggestions list, tap that item to conduct
the search.
To search by type:
► Tap the Menu Key > Search settings > Searchable items. Then tap each item
you wish to search in.
To search using voice command:
► Touch and hold .
– or –
Tap from the Quick Search Box.
When you stop speaking, Google Search by Voice analyzes your speech and displays the
results of your search.
The available Voice Commands are:
● Say ―Directions to,‖ followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or
other destination, to get directions to that location from Google Maps™.
Device Basics
● Say ―Navigate to,” followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or
other destination to get spoken, turn-by-turn directions to that destination.
● Say ―Map of,” followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or other
location, to view that location on Google Maps.
● For additional commands, tap Help.
Touchscreen Navigation
The Viper™ 4G LTE is a touch-sensitive device 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 device. The following terms are used for describing the different
available actions using the touchscreen:
● Tap: A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen
keyboard.
● Touch and hold: Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting
your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact‘s available options,
touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu opens.
● Drag: Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move
your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag items on the
Home screen to reposition them, as described in Change the Device‘s Wallpaper, or
drag the Notifications Panel open, as described in Notifications Panel.
● Swipe or slide: To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the
screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don‘t drag an item instead). For
example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list, or browse through
the different Home screens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa).
● Double-tap: Double-tap to zoom on a Web page or a map. For example, quickly double-
tap a section of a Web page to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen. You can
also double-tap to zoom in and out when taking a picture (using the Camera), and when
using Maps.
● 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 device‘s physical orientation. (See Change the Screen Orientation.)
Device Basics
Device Basics
Your Home Screen
The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to
add items like application shortcuts, folders, or Google widgets to give you instant access to
information and applications. This is the default page and accessible from any menu by tapping
.
Home Screen
Extended Home Screens
Use the Applications Key
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch
Applications
Customize Your Home Screen
Access Recently-Used Applications
Change the Screen Orientation
Home Screen
To return to the Home screen:
► Tap at any time, from any application.
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Extended Home Screens
The operating system provides multiple Home screens to provide more space for adding icons,
widgets, and more.
► Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The main screen is in the center
with two extension screens on either side of it. (For more information on sliding, see
Touchscreen Navigation.)
► Touch and hold the Home screen dots on the lower left or right of the screen to view
thumbnails of the Extended Home screens, then touch one to go to that specific screen
(see the following image).
Use the Applications Key
All of your device‗s applications are located within the Applications screen. This key accesses
shortcuts to your currently available applications.
Device Basics
Note: This screen houses all default and downloaded applications (installed from Google Play).
1. Tap > to open the screen.
To close the Applications screen, tap or tap .
2. Scroll though the list and tap an icon to launch the associated application.
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch
All of the applications on your device, including any applications that you downloaded and
installed from Google Play™ or other sources, are grouped together on one Applications screen
that you access from your Home screen. If you have more applications than you can currently
see on the Applications screen, slide the screen up or down to view more.
The Applications screen contains all of the device's applications (though not downloaded
widgets and other downloaded material that isn't an application), including the Clock, Browser,
Calculator, Camera, Play Store, NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, Sprint Navigation, Sprint TV &
Movies, YouTube, Voice Search, and much more.
Open the Applications Screen
► Tap .
Close the Applications Screen
► Tap .
– or –
► Tap .
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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. There‗s no need to quit an application before opening
another. You can easily switch among several open applications. Android manages each
application, pausing and starting them as needed to ensure that unused applications don‗t
waste your device's resources.
To open an application:
► Simply tap its icon on the screen.
Tip: You can customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the applications you use most
often. Applications are located on the Applications screen, but you can add an
application shortcut to your Home screen for faster access. No matter where the icon is,
on the Applications screen or your Home screen, just touch it to open and use it. See
Add Application Icons to the Home screen for more information.
To open multiple applications:
1. Tap an application icon to open it.
2. Tap .
3. Tap and tap the icon for the other application you want to open.
– or –
Simply tap the icon if the application you want is already on your Home screen.
To switch between multiple applications:
1. Touch and hold . A small window opens with icons of applications that you‗ve used
recently.
2. Tap the application icon you want to open.
– or –
Tap 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.
Device Basics
1. Tap > .
Application Icons
Play Books – Allows you to purchase and download ebooks from Google Play.
Browser – Launches the Sprint Powerdeck browser.
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.
Camcorder – Launches the Camcorder.
Camera – Launches the Camera.
Clock – Access the Clock application.
Contacts – Displays the Contacts that can be synchronized with your device
from either your Google or Outlook account. Contacts can only be synched to a
managed account.
Downloads – Launches the Downloads application that 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.
Flash Player Settings – Lets you control how applications run in Flash Player.
Gallery – Displays a Gallery of camera images and video saved on your
microSD™ card.
Gmail – Provides access to your Gmail account.
Google Search – Displays the Quick Search Box to search for a key term both
on your device and the Web.
Google+ – Share and keep up with all the different people in your life.
Latitude – Lets you see your friends' locations and share yours with them. The
application also lets you see your friends' locations on a map or in a list.
2. Touch and hold the application icon you want to add to your Home screen.
3. Lift your finger to place the app on your Home screen, or drag the icon to where you
want it on the screen, then lift your finger.
Applications
The following is a listing of the default applications available on both the Home/Extended
screens and the Applications screen.
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