LG LS991 Users manual
LS991
User Guide
Table of Contents
Your Phone at a Glance ........................................................................................................................ 1
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................................... 1
Activate Your Phone ............................................................................................................................. 1
Complete the Setup Screens ................................................................................................................ 2
Make Your First Call.............................................................................................................................. 3
Set Up Your Voicemail .......................................................................................................................... 3
Sprint Account Information and Help .................................................................................................... 4
Sprint Account Passwords ............................................................................................................ 4
Manage Your Account .................................................................................................................. 4
Sprint Support Services ................................................................................................................ 5
Your Phone's Layout ............................................................................................................................. 6
Turn Your Phone On and Off ................................................................................................................ 7
Turn Your Screen On and Off ............................................................................................................... 8
Screen On/Off ............................................................................................................................... 8
Lock and Unlock Your Phone ....................................................................................................... 8
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature ............................................................................ 9
Hardware Key Control Mode ................................................................................................................. 9
Battery and Charger ............................................................................................................................ 10
Extend Your Battery Life ............................................................................................................. 11
Phone Function Keys .......................................................................................................................... 11
Recent Apps Key ........................................................................................................................ 12
Home Key ................................................................................................................................... 12
Back Key ..................................................................................................................................... 12
Notifications Panel ...................................................................................................................... 12
Touchscreen Navigation ..................................................................................................................... 13
Your Home Screen.............................................................................................................................. 14
Home Screen .............................................................................................................................. 14
Extended Home Screen .............................................................................................................. 14
Use the Applications Key ............................................................................................................ 14
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch ............................................................................. 14
Applications ................................................................................................................................. 16
Customize Your Home Screen ................................................................................................... 18
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Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen ........................................................................ 19
Change the Phone's Wallpaper .................................................................................................. 20
Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen ................................................................... 21
Status Bar ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard ........................................................................................... 24
Tips for Editing Text .................................................................................................................... 25
Search Your Phone and the Web ....................................................................................................... 26
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry .................................................................................. 26
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command ........................................................................ 27
Using Clip Tray .................................................................................................................................... 27
Text Link .............................................................................................................................................. 27
HD™ Voice ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Make Phone Calls ............................................................................................................................... 28
Call Using the Phone Dialer ........................................................................................................ 28
Dialing Options ............................................................................................................................ 28
Missed Call Notification ............................................................................................................... 29
Wi-Fi Calling ................................................................................................................................ 29
Call Emergency Numbers ........................................................................................................... 29
In-Call Options ............................................................................................................................ 30
Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses ............................................................................. 31
Dial From the Contacts List ......................................................................................................... 31
Use Direct Dialing ....................................................................................................................... 31
Plus (+) Code Dialing .................................................................................................................. 32
Receive Phone Calls ........................................................................................................................... 32
Voicemail ............................................................................................................................................. 33
Set Up Voicemail ........................................................................................................................ 33
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................................. 33
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................................ 34
Visual Voicemail .................................................................................................................................. 34
Set Up Visual Voicemail .............................................................................................................. 34
Review Visual Voicemail ............................................................................................................. 35
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages ....................................................................................... 36
Visual Voicemail Options ............................................................................................................ 36
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ........................................................................................... 36
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu ................................................................. 37
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Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu .......................................................................... 38
Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................................. 38
In-call Options ............................................................................................................................. 38
Caller ID ...................................................................................................................................... 39
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................................. 39
3-way Calling............................................................................................................................... 40
Call Forwarding ........................................................................................................................... 40
Set Up Speed Dialing .......................................................................................................................... 41
Call Logs ............................................................................................................................................. 41
Save a Phone Number ........................................................................................................................ 43
Find a Phone Number ......................................................................................................................... 43
Text-to-Speech .................................................................................................................................... 44
Get Started With Contacts .................................................................................................................. 45
Add a Contact ..................................................................................................................................... 46
Add a Contact to Your Favorites ......................................................................................................... 46
Edit a Contact ...................................................................................................................................... 47
Communicate with Your Contacts ....................................................................................................... 50
Import, Export, and Share Contacts .................................................................................................... 50
Import Contacts From Your Internal Storage .............................................................................. 51
Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage ................................................................................... 51
Sharing Contacts ........................................................................................................................ 51
Join and Separate Contacts........................................................................................................ 51
Gmail ................................................................................................................................................... 53
Create a Google Account ............................................................................................................ 53
Sign into Your Google Account ................................................................................................... 53
Access Gmail .............................................................................................................................. 54
Send a Gmail Message ............................................................................................................... 54
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages .......................................................................................... 55
Email ................................................................................................................................................... 55
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) ..................................................................................... 56
Corporate Email (Outlook) .......................................................................................................... 56
Open Email ................................................................................................................................. 57
Create and Send Email ............................................................................................................... 57
Reply to or Delete an Email Message ........................................................................................ 58
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings ........................................................................... 58
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Text and Multimedia Messaging ......................................................................................................... 60
Compose Text Messages ................................................................................................................... 61
Read and Reply to Text Messages ............................................................................................. 61
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ........................................................................................... 62
Save and Resume a Draft Message ........................................................................................... 63
Managing Message Conversations ............................................................................................ 63
Text and Multimedia Message Options ...................................................................................... 65
Social Networking Accounts ............................................................................................................... 67
Facebook .................................................................................................................................... 67
Google Hangouts ........................................................................................................................ 67
Synchronize Accounts ........................................................................................................................ 68
Synchronize Your Google Account ............................................................................................. 68
Synchronize Your Corporate Account................................................................................................. 69
Google Play Store ............................................................................................................................... 70
Sprint ID .............................................................................................................................................. 71
Sprint Applications .............................................................................................................................. 72
Music ................................................................................................................................................... 73
Google Play Music ...................................................................................................................... 73
Music Player................................................................................................................................ 73
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files ...................................................................................... 74
YouTubeTM .......................................................................................................................................... 74
GPS Navigation ................................................................................................................................... 75
Google Maps™ ........................................................................................................................... 75
Scout by Telenav ........................................................................................................................ 76
Connect Wi-Fi ..................................................................................................................................... 78
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network ................................................................................... 78
Add a Wi-Fi Network ................................................................................................................... 79
Wi-Fi Direct ................................................................................................................................. 79
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ........................................................................................................... 80
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection .................................................................................. 80
Set Up Secure Credential Storage ............................................................................................. 80
Add a VPN Connection ............................................................................................................... 80
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN ....................................................................................... 81
Browser ............................................................................................................................................... 81
Learn to Navigate the Browser ................................................................................................... 81
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Go to a Specific Website ............................................................................................................. 82
Browser Menu ............................................................................................................................. 83
Adjust Browser Settings .............................................................................................................. 83
Create Website Settings ............................................................................................................. 84
Create Bookmarks ...................................................................................................................... 84
Connections Optimizer ........................................................................................................................ 85
Data Services General Information (3G and 4G Networks) ............................................................... 86
4G Spark LTE ............................................................................................................................. 86
Your User Name ......................................................................................................................... 87
Launch a Web Connection .......................................................................................................... 87
Data Connection Status and Indicators ...................................................................................... 88
Take Pictures ...................................................................................................................................... 89
Record Videos ..................................................................................................................................... 89
Camera and Video Settings ........................................................................................................ 89
Multi-point Auto-focus ................................................................................................................. 90
Gesture Shot ............................................................................................................................... 90
Super Zooming ........................................................................................................................... 91
View Your Pictures ...................................................................................................................... 91
Gallery Options ........................................................................................................................... 91
Assign Pictures ........................................................................................................................... 92
Dual Feature ............................................................................................................................... 92
Video Options ............................................................................................................................. 93
Live Zoom ................................................................................................................................... 94
Dual Play ..................................................................................................................................... 94
LG Health ............................................................................................................................................ 95
QSlide ................................................................................................................................................. 95
QuickRemote ...................................................................................................................................... 95
QuickMemo+ ....................................................................................................................................... 96
Dual Window ....................................................................................................................................... 97
Calendar .............................................................................................................................................. 98
Open the Calendar ...................................................................................................................... 98
Change Calendar View ............................................................................................................... 98
View Event Details ...................................................................................................................... 98
Create an Event .......................................................................................................................... 98
Edit or Delete an Event ............................................................................................................... 99
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Set an Event Reminder ............................................................................................................... 99
Respond to an Event Reminder ................................................................................................ 100
Display and Synchronize Calendars ......................................................................................... 100
Change Calendar Settings ........................................................................................................ 100
Folders .............................................................................................................................................. 101
Clock ................................................................................................................................................. 101
Tasks ................................................................................................................................................. 103
Calculator .......................................................................................................................................... 104
Bluetooth ........................................................................................................................................... 104
Turn Bluetooth On and Off ........................................................................................................ 105
Bluetooth Settings Menu ........................................................................................................... 105
Pairing Bluetooth Devices ......................................................................................................... 106
Send Items via Bluetooth .......................................................................................................... 107
Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call .......................................................... 107
SmartShare ....................................................................................................................................... 108
Enjoy Content Via a Variety of Devices .................................................................................... 108
Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices ......................................................................................... 108
Using Content from the Cloud................................................................................................... 108
microSD Card .................................................................................................................................... 109
Insert a microSD Card .............................................................................................................. 109
Remove a microSD Card .......................................................................................................... 109
View microSD Card Memory..................................................................................................... 109
Format the microSD Card ......................................................................................................... 110
Unmount the microSD Card ...................................................................................................... 110
Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to Your LGLS991 ................................................ 110
Transfer Via PC or Laptop ........................................................................................................ 110
Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection ........................................................................................... 111
Transfer Via Cloud Storage ...................................................................................................... 111
Wireless Networks ............................................................................................................................ 112
Airplane Mode ........................................................................................................................... 112
Wi-Fi Settings ............................................................................................................................ 112
Wi-Fi Calling Settings ................................................................................................................ 113
Bluetooth Settings ..................................................................................................................... 113
Mobile Data ............................................................................................................................... 113
Call Settings .............................................................................................................................. 113
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Roaming Settings ...................................................................................................................... 116
Share & Connect ....................................................................................................................... 119
More Settings ............................................................................................................................ 120
Device Settings ................................................................................................................................. 122
Sound Settings .......................................................................................................................... 122
Display Settings ........................................................................................................................ 126
Home Screen Settings .............................................................................................................. 129
Lock Screen Settings ................................................................................................................ 130
Gestures .................................................................................................................................... 133
One-handed Operation ............................................................................................................. 135
Storage ...................................................................................................................................... 136
Battery ....................................................................................................................................... 136
Smart Cleaning ......................................................................................................................... 136
Apps .......................................................................................................................................... 136
Default Message App ................................................................................................................ 137
Dual Window ............................................................................................................................. 137
Personal Settings .............................................................................................................................. 137
Cloud ......................................................................................................................................... 137
Guest mode............................................................................................................................... 138
Location ..................................................................................................................................... 139
Security ..................................................................................................................................... 139
Accounts & Sync ....................................................................................................................... 140
Language & Input ...................................................................................................................... 140
Backup & Reset ........................................................................................................................ 141
System Settings ................................................................................................................................ 142
Shortcut Key.............................................................................................................................. 142
Date & Time .............................................................................................................................. 142
Accessibility............................................................................................................................... 143
QuickCircle Case ...................................................................................................................... 145
Activate This Device ................................................................................................................. 145
System Updates ........................................................................................................................ 146
Printing ...................................................................................................................................... 146
About Phone ............................................................................................................................. 147
Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................. 148
General Precautions ................................................................................................................. 148
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Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone ................................................................ 148
Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device .......................................................................... 150
Caring for the Battery ................................................................................................................ 152
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy .................................................................................................. 153
Manufacturer‘s Warranty ................................................................................................................... 156
Manufacturer‘s Warranty ........................................................................................................... 156
General Terms and Conditions of Service ........................................................................................ 158
Basic Definitions ....................................................................................................................... 158
The Service Agreement ............................................................................................................ 159
Additional Terms ....................................................................................................................... 159
Our Policies ............................................................................................................................... 159
When You Accept The Agreement ........................................................................................... 159
Term Commitments & Early Termination Fees ......................................................................... 160
When You Don‘t Have To Pay An Early Termination Fee ........................................................ 160
Our Right To Change The Agreement & Your Related Rights ................................................. 160
Our Right To Suspend Or Terminate Services ......................................................................... 160
Your Right To Change Services & When Changes Are Effective ............................................ 161
Your Right To Terminate Services ............................................................................................ 161
Credit Checks & Credit Information .......................................................................................... 161
Account Spending Limits (―ASL‖) .............................................................................................. 161
Deposits & Returning Deposits ................................................................................................. 162
Restrictions On Using Services ................................................................................................ 162
Your Device, Number & Email Address .................................................................................... 162
Porting/Transferring Phone Numbers ....................................................................................... 162
Coverage; Where Your Device Will Work; Service Speeds ..................................................... 163
Roaming .................................................................................................................................... 163
About Data Services & Content ................................................................................................ 163
Specific Terms & Restrictions On Using Data Services ........................................................... 164
Software License ...................................................................................................................... 164
Fees, Activation & Miscellaneous Charges .............................................................................. 164
Account & Service Charges ...................................................................................................... 164
How We Calculate Your Charges For Billing Purposes ............................................................ 165
Your Bill ..................................................................................................................................... 166
Your Payments; Late Fees ....................................................................................................... 166
Taxes & Government Fees ....................................................................................................... 166
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Surcharges ................................................................................................................................ 166
Disputing Charges - You Must Still Pay Undisputed Charges .................................................. 167
Protecting Our Network & Services .......................................................................................... 167
Your Privacy .............................................................................................................................. 167
Location-Enabled Services ....................................................................................................... 168
911 Or Other Emergency Calls ................................................................................................. 168
If Your Device Is Lost or Stolen ................................................................................................ 168
Disclaimer of Warranties ........................................................................................................... 169
You Agree That We Are Not Responsible For Certain Problems ............................................. 169
You Agree That Our Liability Is Limited - No Consequential Damages .................................... 169
DISPUTE RESOLUTION AND ARBITRATION ........................................................................ 169
No Trial By Jury and No Class Action ....................................................................................... 171
Indemnification .......................................................................................................................... 171
Providing Notice To Each Other Under The Agreement .......................................................... 172
Contacting You Regarding Billing and Collections ................................................................... 172
Other Important Terms .............................................................................................................. 172
Important Message from Sprint ......................................................................................................... 172
Index .......................................................................................................................................................... 175
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Get Started
This section gives you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service for the first
time.
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone‗s primary external features and buttons.
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
1. Install the battery.
Insert your fingernail into the slot located on the lower left of the back cover and lift the cover
up gently.
Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place.
Replace the back cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around
the cover.
Note: When you insert the battery, your phone may power on automatically.
2. Charge your battery.
Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone.
Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to three
hours.
Note: Your phone‘s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, run the
setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge the battery as soon as
possible.
3. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn the phone on.
If your phone is activated, it will turn on, search for Sprint service, and begin the setup
process.
If your phone is not yet activated, see Activate Your Phone for more information.
Activate Your Phone
Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated. Depending on
your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to use or you may need to
activate it on your Sprint account.
● If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
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● 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 on-screen 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.
• Touch Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the on-screen 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 Button while the phone is being activated. Pressing the
Power/Lock Button 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 an 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, from home, tap > > Settings > 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 on-screen 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.
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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 Connect Wi-Fi
for more details.
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.
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 on-screen instructions to learn about basic
touch menu navigation, view tutorials, or just get started.
Make Your First Call
Once your phone is activated, you can make phone calls.
1. Tap > .
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 phone's battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a signal, set up
your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as soon as possible.
Set Up Your Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off. 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.
1. Tap > .
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2. Touch and hold .
3. 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.
For more information about voicemail, see Voicemail or Visual Voicemail.
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
sprint.com/mysprint. (Click Sign in/Register > Sign up now! to get started.) If you are not the account
owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account password at
sprint.com/mysprint.
Voicemail Password
You‘ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See Set Up Your
Voicemail for more information on your voicemail password.
Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and
authorize Premium Service purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to sprint.com/mysprint.
Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online: sprint.com/mysprint
● Access your account information.
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● 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.
● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringers, screensavers, and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
● From the dial screen, tap to access a summary of your Sprint service plan or
get answers to other questions.
● From the dial screen, tap to make a payment.
● From the dial screen, tap to check minute usage and account balance.
Sprint Support Services
Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance from
your Sprint phone.
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/mysprint.
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Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay connected to the
people and information that are important to you. The topics in this section will introduce the basic
functions and features of your phone.
Tip: Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your phone‘s software may become available from time to
time. Sprint will automatically upload critical updates to your phone. You can also use the menu to check
for and download updates. Tap > > Settings > System updates.
Your Phone's Layout
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone‗s basic layout.
Key Functions
● Front-Facing Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets you
participate in video chats.
● Notification LED flashes front notification LED when you receive notifications, such as an
incoming call, if you enable this feature.
● 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. Touch and hold to access the Dual window feature.
● 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 phone.
● Microphone transmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or ambient sounds for
voice recordings and videos.
● Recent Apps Key allows you to access recently-used apps. Touch and hold to access the
available options.
● 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.
● 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.
● Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
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● 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.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
● NFC Touch Point allows you to tap the back of your phone to an NFC tag or another NFC
compatible device in this location.
● 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.
● IR (Infrared) LED uses infrared to communicate with devices using the QuickRemote app.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
Turn your phone on and off and wake-up the screen by using the Power/Lock Button .
Turn Your Phone On
■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Button .
Once your phone is on, it may display ―Searching for Service.‖ When your phone finds a signal, it enters
standby mode – the phone‘s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and receiving calls.
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 Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button for two seconds until you see the Phone options on
the display screen.
2. Tap Power off and then tap OK to power off the phone.
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Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Wake Up the Screen
If you don‘t use the phone 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 Lock Screen Settings.
2. Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it. The last screen you were working on opens. (This
is the default lock screen.)
Note: When turning the screen on, make sure you do not cover the proximity sensor. Doing so will not
allow you to turn the screen on.
Turn Your Screen On and Off
Turn your screen on and off and wake-up the screen by tapping the screen.
Screen On/Off
The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn it on or off.
To Turn the Screen On
1. Double-tap the center of the Lock screen to turn the screen on.
2. Unlock the screen or access any of the available shortcuts or widgets.
To Turn the Screen Off
1. Double-tap an empty area of the Home screen or the Status Bar.
2. The screen will turn off.
Lock and Unlock Your Phone
You can prevent accidental screen touches from activating phone functions by locking your phone.
Lock Your Phone
When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 9-1-1.
■ Press the Power/Lock Button .
Unlock Your Phone
1. Press the Power/Lock Button to wake up the phone.
2. Swipe the screen in any direction to unlock it.
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Note: The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions. For more security
to guard against unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement (such as a pattern, PIN, or
password) that will need to be entered to unlock it.
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature
The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks (or
taps) on the screen.
To activate the Knock Code feature:
1. Tap > > Settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen.
3. Tap Select screen lock and tap Knock Code.
4. Use the 2x2 grid to create a sequence of knocks (or taps) to set your knock code.
Note: You have to create a Backup PIN as a safety measure in case you forget your unlock sequence.
To unlock the phone using Knock Code:
■ While the screen is off, tap the same sequence you established anywhere on the screen. The
Home screen will be accessed directly.
Hardware Key Control Mode
If your phone display is damaged or broken, you can answer an incoming call, end a call, or turn off an
alarm using the hardware keys.
1. Turn your phone off.
2. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button and the Volume Buttons at the same time
for more than 6 seconds to enter the Hardware key control mode.
3. Press the Volume Buttons to scroll to the desired option, then press the Power/Lock
Button to confirm.
Answer call: Press both Volume Buttons at the same time.
Stop alarm: When an alarm rings, press and hold the Volume Up Button to stop the alarm.
Note: If you use your phone with a broken display glass, your phone can break even more or you can be
injured. Make sure to visit the LG authorized service center to get your phone repaired.
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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.
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 24 hours of continuous digital talk time.
When the battery reaches 2% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are approximately two
minutes of talk time left, the phone can sound an audible alert and then turn off.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, using vibrate mode, browser use, and other variable
may reduce the battery‘s talk and standby times.
Tip: Watch your phone's battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power.
Charge the Battery
Keeping track of your battery's charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your phone
automatically turns off and you will lose any information you were just working on.
1. Connect the charging adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the charging adapter
should face toward you.
2. Plug one end of the USB cable into the phone's Charger/Accessory Port and the other end into
an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level.
Battery Temperature Protection
Though extremely rare, if the battery becomes overheated, the phone will automatically turn off.
Charge with a PC Using a USB Cable
You can use your computer to charge your phone. 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 phone 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.
The LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lg.com/us/ > Select SUPPORT. In
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the Search box next to SEARCH PRODUCT SUPPORT, enter the model name or name and click
SEARCH. Click the model. On the PRODUCT SUPPORT page, click on Software Update & Drivers.
Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary
power consumption of the charger.
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 the amount of time your backlight is on.
● Turn Bluetooth off when not in use.
● Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use.
● Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using this function will periodically query
the GPS satellites for your current location; each query drains your battery.
● Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your phone. Repeating this
process of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage capacity of any
battery.
● Turn off Automatic application sync.
● Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications.
Note: If you accidently press the Power/Lock Button while the device is in your pocket, the screen will turn
off automatically in order to save battery power.
Battery Charge Level
■ Tap > > Settings > About phone > Battery.
The battery status (charging or discharging) and level (as a percentage of fully charged) are displayed.
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 > Battery use.
Tap any of the listed items for more options.
Phone Function Keys
Your phone comes equipped with three main function buttons that can be used on any screen to access
added functions.
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Recent Apps Key
The Recent Apps Key allows you to tap to view your most recently-used apps and also displays an
available menu function for the current screen or application when you touch and hold it.
Home Key
The Home Key takes you back to your default Home screen canvas (of the 7 total available canvases).
Tap to access your main Home screen.
Note: Touch and hold to access Google Now.
Back Key
The Back Key returns you to the previously active screen. If the on-screen keyboard is currently open, the
Back Key closes the keyboard.
Note: Touch and hold to access Dual window.
Notifications Panel
Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events,
such as when you are on a call.
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 Status Bar.
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 phone 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 HangoutsTM, 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.
The Notifications Panel displays the Quick Settings 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.
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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 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 tap a notification.)
Touchscreen Navigation
Your device is a touch-sensitive phone which allows you to select an on-screen option with a single touch
and to easily scroll through long lists. Simply slide up and down through the display with your fingertip.
Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your Android phone. With the touch
of your finger, you can access available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to
your phone. 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 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen, 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.
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● Rotate the screen: From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to
the phone‗s physical orientation. (See Auto-Rotate Screen.)
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, or Google widgets to give you instant access to information and applications.
This is the default canvas and accessible from any menu by tapping .
Home Screen
On the Home screen, you can view Quick Keys at the bottom of the screen. The Quick Keys and
application icons provide easy, one-tap access to the functions you use the most.
To return to the Home screen:
■ Tap at any time, from any application
Extended Home Screen
The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space for adding icons,
widgets, and more.
■ Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The default canvas is in the center with 2
extension canvases on either side of it. (For more information on sliding, see Touchscreen
Navigation.)
Use the Applications Key
All of your phone‘s applications are located within the Applications screen. This key accesses shortcuts to
your currently available applications.
Note: The Applications screen houses all default and downloaded applications (installed from Play Store).
1. Tap > to open the Applications screen.
To close the Applications screen, tap .
2. Scroll left or right through the list and tap an icon to launch the associated application.
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch
All of the applications on your phone, including any applications that you downloaded and installed from
Play Store 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 left or right to view more.
The Applications screen contains all of the phone's applications (though not downloaded widgets and
other downloaded material that isn't an application), including the Clock, Browser, Calculator, Camera,
Play Store, YouTube, Voice Search, and much more.
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Open the Applications Screen
■ Tap .
Close the Applications Screen
■ Tap .
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 opened applications. Android manages each application, pausing and starting them
as needed to ensure that unused applications don‘t waste your phone'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 tap it to open and use it. See Add Application Icons to the Home screen for more information.
1. 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 . A list of previews of applications that you‘ve used recently is displayed.
2. Tap the application icon you want to open.
– or –
Tap to return to the current application.
Note: Pinch in and out to change the view type.
Add Application Icons to the Home Screen
Customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the applications you use most often.
1. Tap > .
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2. Touch and hold the application icon you want to add to your Home screen.
Icon
Description
Google – Access the Google applications.
Box – Access, manage and share your files easily from the cloud.
Browser – Launches the 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.
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.
Data Optimizer –
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.
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 your phone.
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Icon
Description
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.
Lookout Security – Lookout Security provides mobile device-specific security
features that are coupled with a minimal performance hit. Lookout Mobile
Security provides key security options that are unique to the mobile market.
Along with the antivirus and anti-malware tech, there's a lost and stolen phone
locator service, an application privacy adviser, and a backup service.
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.
Play Store – Browse, search for, and download applications on the Play Store.
QuickRemote – Launches the QuickRemote app, which allows you to use your
phone as a remote control.
QuickMemo+ – Allows you to take screen shots and write a memo using the
images.
Settings – Accesses the phone‗s Settings menu.
Sprint Fun & Games – Allows you to access the newest apps and games.
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.
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Icon
Description
Tasks – Allows you to create a task and to synchronize with MS Exchange
account.
ThinkFree Viewer – Launches the ThinkFree Viewer application so that you can
view document files on your phone.
Update Center – Launches the Update Center, which allows you to manage LG
apps.
Voice Command – Allows you to perform various actions by speaking.
Voice Recorder – Launches Voice Recorder application and lets you record and
play the sound files.
Voicemail – Launches the visual voicemail app.
Weather – Launches the Weather application.
Wi-Fi Calling - Allows you to make and receive calls via a Wi-Fi network.
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.
Customize Your Home Screen
You can customize your Home screen when you do the following.
● Create Shortcuts
● Add Widgets
● Create Contact shortcuts
● Change the Background (Wallpaper)
● Customize Application Icons
Create Shortcuts
Shortcuts are different from the Home screen Widgets. Shortcuts can access a specific contact, activate a
feature, action, or launch an application.
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To add a shortcut from the Applications screen:
1. Tap to access the Home screen.
2. Select a location (canvas) for your new shortcut by scrolling across your available canvases until
you reach the desired one. (See Extended Home Screen.)
3. Tap to reveal all your current applications. By default, the applications are listed in a grid view.
4. Scroll through the list and locate your desired application.
5. Touch and hold the on-screen icon. This creates an immediate shortcut of the selected icon and
closes the Applications screen. The new shortcut then appears to hover over the Home screen.
Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the available canvases (Home or Extended). The
application you add to the canvas will still appear within the Applications screen.
6. While holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current canvas. Once complete, release the
screen to lock the shortcut into its new position.
To add a shortcut via the Home screen:
1. Tap to access the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.
3. Tap either Apps or Widgets.
4. Touch and hold a selection from the list and drag it to your Home screen.
To delete a shortcut:
1. Tap to access the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen.
3. Drag the icon over Remove and release it.
Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen
Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through your Applications screen or on the
Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this Widget appears as an on-screen application.
To add a Widget:
1. Tap to access the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.
3. Tap the Widgets tab.
4. Touch and hold an available Widget and drag it to your current screen.
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To remove a Widget:
1. Go to the Home screen canvas on which the widget is located.
2. Touch and hold the widget. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen.
3. Drag the widget over Remove and release it.
This action does not delete the Widget. It just removes it from the current canvas.
To place a Widget onto a different screen:
1. Touch and hold the widget you want to move.
2. Drag the widget to the edge of the screen (the left side if moving to a screen located on the left,
right side if moving to a screen located on the right).
3. After about one second, the current screen will change. Repeat until you get to the desired
screen.
Change the Phone's Wallpaper
You can select and assign your phone's background wallpaper.
1. Tap > > Settings > Home screen > Wallpaper.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home screen, then tap the Wallpapers tab.
2. Tap Wallpaper gallery, Gallery, ID Wallpapers, Live wallpapers, Multi-photo, or Photos.
Wallpaper gallery to use a default wallpaper from the wallpaper gallery.
Gallery to use a picture saved on your phone as a wallpaper. You can crop the picture before
setting it as a wallpaper.
ID Wallpapers to open the available wallpapers that were included in your Sprint ID pack.
Live wallpapers to open a list of animated wallpapers installed on your phone. Live
wallpapers can be animated or even interactive. More Live wallpapers are available in the
Play Store.
Multi-photo to combine and use pictures saved on your phone as a wallpaper. You can crop
the picture before setting it as a wallpaper.
Photos to use the Photos app and set a picture saved on your phone as a wallpaper. You
can crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper.
3. Depending on the type of wallpaper, tap OK, Set wallpaper or Apply.
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