Test the limits of speed with the lightning-fast 4g lte network*. and experience quad-core power that pushes the boundaries beyond what you ever thought possible. (123 pages)
Test the limits of speed with the lightning-fast 4g lte network*. and experience quad-core power that pushes the boundaries beyond what you ever thought possible. (113 pages)
Stay in the moment with an immersive and expansive display, camera features that capture the essence of a memory, and processing power ready to fuel unparalleled experiences. (21 pages)
Important Messages IMPORTANT: If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone database, you will be asked to enter more details. You should get all pertinent information for the email account such as incoming and outgoing server settings before you proceed. WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with your phone.
Table of Contents Get Started ..........................1 Your Phone at a Glance ...................... 1 Set Up Your Phone ......................1 Activate Your Phone ......................2 Make Your First Call ......................3 Set Up Your Voicemail ......................3 Sprint Account Information and Help ................... 4 Sprint Account Passwords ...................
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Customize Your Home Screen..................29 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen ............30 Change the Phone's Wallpaper ..................31 Customize Applications Icons on Home screen ............31 Access Recently-Used Applications ................32 Home Screen Clean View ...................33 Change the Screen Orientation...................33 Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard ................33 Tips for Editing Text ....................36 Search Your Phone and the Web ..................37 Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry ..............37...
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Set Up Voicemail ......................50 Voicemail Notification ....................50 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ................51 Phone Call Options ......................52 Caller ID ........................52 Call Waiting ........................52 3-way Calling ......................53 Call Forwarding ......................53 In-call Options ......................54 Set Up Speed Dialing ......................55 Call Logs ..........................56 Save a Phone Number .......................58 Find a Phone Number ......................58 Voice Command ........................59 Text-to-Speech ........................60...
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International Dialing ....................67 TTY mode ........................67 Proximity Sensor ......................68 Noise Reduction ......................68 Voicemail Settings ......................68 Save Unknown Numbers ....................68 Roaming Settings ......................68 Set Roam Mode ......................69 Roaming Guard ......................70 Data Roam Guard.......................70 Device Settings ........................71 Sound Settings ......................71 Ringtones and Notifications ..................72 Touch Feedback &...
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Activate This Device ....................91 System Updates ......................92 About Phone .......................92 Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to LG optimus G .........92 Transfer Via PC or Laptop ..................93 Transfer Via Bluetooth connection ................93 Transfer Via Cloud Storage ..................94 Contacts............................96 Get Started With Contacts ....................96 Add a Contact ........................97...
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Google Maps™ ......................138 Scout by Telenav ....................141 Google Navigation ....................142 LG Tag+ .......................... 142 Web and Data ......................... 144 Connect Wi-Fi ........................144 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network ..............144 Add a Wi-Fi Network ....................145...
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Wi-Fi Direct ....................... 146 Data Services ........................146 Your User Name ....................... 147 Launch a Web Connection ..................147 Data Connection Status and Indicators ..............147 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ..................148 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ..............148 Set Up Secure Credential Storage ................
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Calendar .......................... 170 Change Calendar View ..................... 171 View Event Details ....................173 Create an Event ......................173 Edit or Delete an Event ..................... 174 Set an Event Reminder ..................... 174 Respond to an Event Reminder ................175 Display and Synchronize Calendars ................. 175 Change Calendar Settings ..................
The following illustration outlines your phone„s primary external features and buttons. Set Up Your Phone You must fist charge the phone. 1. Charge your phone. Connect the charging adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the charging adapter should face toward you. Get Started...
Plug one end of the USB cable into the phone's Charger/Accessory Port and the other end into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level. Note: Your phone‟s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call.
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. ●...
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.
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. ●...
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► 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.
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. Your Phone Overview Status Bar Turn Your Phone On and Off...
Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective case not authorized by LG. 3. Status Bar provides information about your phone‟s status and options, such as signal strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge.
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7. Back Key returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items such as menus and dialog boxes. 8. Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of extension panes, it opens the central Home screen. Touch and hold to display recently used applications. 9.
1. 13 Mega Pixel Camera Lens lets you take pictures and record videos. 2. Flash helps you take pictures and video in dim lighting. 3. Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB cable (included). CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
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Icon Description Wi-Fi Connected – Indicates that Wi-Fi is in use. Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on. Bluetooth Connected – Indicates that the phone is connected to a Bluetooth phone. GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on. GPS Communicating –...
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Icon Description New Email – Indicates a new Email message. New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates you have received a new text or multimedia 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.
Icon Description Downloading Data – Indicates that your phone is downloading data. Download Finished – Indicates that a download is complete. Connected To VPN – Indicates that the phone is connected to a Virtual Private Network. Disconnected From VPN – Indicates that the phone is disconnected from the Virtual Private Network.
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 Yes to power off the phone. 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.
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.
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/ >...
> System settings > About phone > Battery > Battery use. Tap any of the listed items for more options. Phone Function Keys The LG optimus G comes equipped with three main function keys that can be used on any screen to access added functions.
● Edit home screens allows you to rearrange the home screen panels and set the default panel. ● Home screen settings provides direct access to the phone's Home screen settings menu. (See Home screen.) ● Lock screen settings provides direct access to the phone's lock screen settings menu. (See Lock screen.)
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Context menus Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have Context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no Context menu, nothing will happen. Select Menu Items To select a menu or option, simply tap it.
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.
Back Key closes the keyboard. Touchscreen Navigation The LG optimus G 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.
● Pinch-to-Zoom: Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or spread motion to zoom in or out when using the Browser, Maps, or browsing pictures. ● Rotate the screen: From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen adjusts to the phone‘s physical orientation.
Change the Screen Orientation Home Screen On the Home screen, you can view Quick Keys at the bottom of the screen. The Quick Keys and applications icons provide easy, one-tap access to the functions you use the most. To return to the Home screen: ►...
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: This screen houses all default and downloaded applications (installed from Play Store). 1. Tap > to open the screen.
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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™.
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: . A list of previews of applications that you‟ve used recently is 1.
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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. LG Tag+ – Launches the LG Tag+ application. Local – Allows you to discover and share places using the location-based service.
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Music – Launches the Music Player. Navigation – Launches the GPS Navigation feature on your phone, allowing you to get quick turn-by-turn directions. News – Launches the News application. Notebook – Launches the Notebook application. You can create, view and manage your notebook files.
Voice Command – Launches the phone's speech recognition software and lets you call, send text, redial, open an application, play music, or check the battery. Voice Recorder – Launches your phone„s speech recognition software and initiates a Google search based on the recognized speech. Voicemail –...
Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the available screens (Home or Extended). The application you add to the screen will still appear within the Applications screen. 6. While holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current screen. Once complete, release the screen to lock the shortcut into its new position.
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.
2. Tap the application icon again and select the a desired icon design. – or – Tap Create photo icon to take a new picture or select a picture from the Gallery. Access Recently-Used Applications Your phone keeps a running list of your most recently used applications. 1.
Home Screen Clean View You can see the wallpaper without items on the Home screen by pinching out. Pinch in or tap to see applications and widgets again. Change the Screen Orientation This phone is capable of changing the orientation of screen content when the orientation of the phone itself has changed.
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QWERTY keyboard 1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text. 2. Enter the desired text. To enter numbers or symbols, tap To enter letters again, tap Phone Basics...
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Note: If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically, uncheck the Auto- rotate screen. Tap > > System settings > Display and deselect Auto-rotate screen. 3. When you have finished typing, tap to close the keyboard. Phone keyboard To enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen.
Handwriting Write the text with your fingertip. The touchscreen converts your movements into characters. Tips for Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, customizing the user dictionary, using predictive text, and more.
Search Your Phone and the Web You can search for information on your phone and on the web using the Search application. Some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, and Browser have the ability to search contents within those specific applications. You can conduct the search by typing in the search terms or saying what you‟re looking for.
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 phone features you want to include in searches. To access these settings, tap >...
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● 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™. ● 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.
Phone Calls With the Sprint National Network and your phone, you can enjoy clear calling across the country. Make Phone Calls Receive Phone Calls Visual Voicemail Voicemail(Traditional) Phone Call Options Set Up Speed Dialing Call Logs Save a Phone Number Find a Phone Number Voice Command Text-to-Speech...
Call Using the Phone Dialer The most "traditional" way to place a call is by using the phone's dialer screen. 1. Tap > 2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dialpad and tap If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by one.
● Add to Contacts: Tap to add the entered number as a new contact or to an existing contact entry. (See Save a Phone Number.) ● Speed dial: Tap to access the speed dials list. (See Set Up Speed Dialing.) ●...
3. Tap Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.
● Hard Pause (Wait) sends the next set of numbers when you tap Yes on the pop-up. Note: You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine two-second and hard pauses. To dial or save phone numbers with pauses: 1.
Plus (+) Code Dialing When placing international calls, Plus Code Dialing automatically enters the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls made from the U.S.). until you see a “+” on the display screen. 1. In the Dial screen, touch and hold 2.
► Tap Yes to answer the call. (See Roaming Guard for additional information.) Note: When your phone is off, calls go directly to voicemail. End a Call ► Tap – or – If you opened other applications while on a call: ►...
Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Set Up Voicemail. 1. Tap > > Voicemail. 2. Tap Personalize now and follow the system prompts to: Create a password (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcement. ...
Share to share the selected message using your favorite services like Email, Text, and direct to Voicemail. Reply to reply to the message. You can then reply to the sender or forward it to anyone with either an email or phone number. This allows you to send this voicemail message to several recipients at the same time.
Manage subscription to verify Voicemail-to-Text account information. This may take a minute. Auto forward to email to send a copy of new messages to an email address of your choice. Personalize voicemail to change your voicemail greeting for incoming calls and update password.
2. Tap > Settings > Display name. 3. Tap the text field and enter a new identifying name (used to identify you to recipients of your voice messages). 4. Tap OK to save your information. Voicemail(Traditional) In addition to Visual Voicemail, your phone and Sprint service always offer traditional voicemail service accessed through the phone application.
● By displaying within the Notifications area of the Status Bar when multiple new unheard voicemail messages have been received. Note: When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages. Sprint recommends that you periodically check your voicemail by dialing 1 + area code + your wireless phone number.
– or – Open a message and tap Phone Call Options Your phone application provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience. Caller ID Call Waiting 3-Way Calling Call Forwarding In-call Options Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call.
Tip: For those calls where you don‟t want to be interrupted, you can temporarily disable Call Waiting by pressing before placing your call. Call Waiting is automatically reactivated once you end the call. 3-way Calling With 3-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls.
In-call Options While you‟re on a call, you will see a number of onscreen options. Tap an option to select it. ● Add call to initiate a 3-way call. ● End to end the current call. ● Dialpad to display the dialpad to enter additional numbers, for example, an extension or access code.
● Mute to mute the microphone during an active call. Tap again to unmute the microphone. ● Bluetooth (Only available when a Bluetooth headset is connected to your phone) to route the phone’s audio through a connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through the speaker (Off).
Call Logs The Call Logs tab of the phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls. It offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to your Contacts. Open the Call Logs ►...
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You can also touch and hold the entry to open a menu with more options, to communicate with that contact in other ways. ● Add to Contacts (for entries not saved in Contacts) to save the number to Contacts. ● View contact (for entries saved in Contacts) to view contact information.
> Add to Contacts > Create new contact to save the amended number in your Contacts. Clear the Call Logs 1. From the Call logs, tap > Delete all. 2. If you are certain you want to clear the Call logs, tap Yes. –...
Voice Command You can use your phone‟s automatic speech recognition (ASR) software, called Voice Command, to dial a phone number in your Contacts or to launch Phone functions without having to go through the phone menus. All you have to do is to talk into the phone, and ASR will recognize your voice and complete tasks by itself.
Call a Phone Number with Voice Command 1. Tap > > Voice Command. 2. When you see “Say a command” say “Call” followed immediately by a phone number; for example, say “Call 555 555 5555.” 3. Speak naturally and clearly and remember to speak one digit at a time (1-800 should be pronounced “One Eight Zero Zero.”) Open Menus With Voice Command The Voice Command application allows you to directly open many menu items or applications...
Roaming Settings Device Settings Personal Settings System Settings Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to LG optimus G Wireless & Networks Settings This group of settings lets you control your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, and Mobile networks.
Wi-Fi Settings Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using available computer networks. For details on your phone„s Wi-Fi features and settings, see Connnect Wi-Fi. Bluetooth Settings Your phone‟s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures and files, and more.
Deactivate Airplane Mode 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to reveal the phone options. 2. Tap Airplane mode. – or – 1. Tap > > System settings > More..2. Tap Airplane mode to remove the checkmark. File Networking File Networking requires wireless connection.
Tips: To start Miracast feature quickly, tap the Miracast icon in the notification panel. While mirroring, Wi-Fi or Mobile Hotspot can not be used simultaneously. Bluetooth Tethering When you do not want to share optimus G's Internet connection, checkmark this option. Turn on Bluetooth 1. Tap >...
NFC on your LG optimus G , your phone can exchange data with other NFC-enabled devices or read information from smart tags embedded in posters, stickers, and other products. From the NFC settings menu, you can manage direct sharing and pairing Bluetooth via NFC.
Tap LTE/CDMA to turn on the LTE radio band. Tap CDMA to turn off the LTE radio band. Connections Optimizer Your phone can be set to automatically select the best mobile network. 1. Tap > > System settings > More..2.
to add a new quick message. 3. Enter a message and tap Save. North American Dialing Replace + code as needed for outgoing calls. 1. Tap > > System settings > Call. 2. Tap North American dialing to check or uncheck it. International Dialing Set international dialing code for outgoing calls.
FCC, and the wireless industry and the PSAP community are currently working to resolve this. Proximity Sensor You can access the LG optimus G proximity sensor through the Call Settings menu. When receiving and making calls, this sensor automatically turns the backlight off and locks the touch keypad by sensing when the phone is near your ear.
Set Roam Mode Roaming Guard Data Roam Guard Roaming Icon Your display screen always lets you know when you‟re off the Nationwide Sprint Network. Anytime you are roaming, the phone displays the roaming icon ( ). If you are roaming on a digital system, you will see the roaming icon along with the text –...
Note: With Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi connection. See Connect Wi-Fi. 3. Tap System select to change the CDMA roaming mode. Sprint only to access only the home area mobile network, which is the Nationwide Sprint Network.
1. Tap > > System settings > Roaming > Roaming Guards. 2. Tap Data (Domestic), Data (International) or both to place a checkmark and activate the function. To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active: ► When a pop-up notification appears informing you that data roam charges may apply, tap Connect or Always Connect to connect.
1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Sound profile. 3. Tap Silent. – or – Press the down Volume Button until you see on the screen. Volumes Adjust your phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment. 1.
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2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Phone ringtone. 3. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the ringtone, tap OK. If not, select another ringtone or tap Cancel. To use a song as a ringtone: You can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place of one of the ringtones that come with the phone.
Vibrate Type To set a vibrate type for incoming calls, messages receipt, Email receipt, alarm, and calendar event. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Vibrate Type. Note: Vibrate Type can only be selected when Vibrate only is selected as the sound profile or Ringtone with vibration option is checked in the Sound screen.
1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound. 3. Tap Screen lock sound. (A blue checkmark will appear.) To set the emergency tone option when an emergency call is placed: > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound. 3.
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3. Tap Auto-rotate screen to automatically rotate the screen (a blue checkmark will appear). – or – To disable the auto-rotate feature, tap Auto-rotate screen so that the checkmark is removed. Note: Some applications on your phone do not support the Auto-rotate feature. Backlight Time Length Select how long the display screen remains backlit after you touch the screen or press a key before the screen darkens.
1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Front key light. 3. Tap Turn on front key light. (A blue checkmark will appear.) To set how long the front keys remain back while the screen is turned on: 1.
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Animation Display Options Choose whether you want to enjoy animated transitions for some effects (such as when opening menus), for all supported effects (such as when navigating from one screen to another), or to remove all animated transitions (this setting does not affect transitions in non-native applications).
1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen. 3. Tap Scroll screens circularly. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Home Backup & Restore You can backup and restore app/widget configurations and the theme. 1. Tap >...
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From then on, any time you wish to turn the phone on or unlock the screen, you must draw your unlock pattern or enter the PIN or password to unlock the screen. ● If you have set up Unlock PIN or Unlock Password, enter the Unlock PIN or Unlock Password.
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2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen > Clocks & shortcuts. 3. Swipe left or right to select the clock or calendar type. 4. Tap each shortcut key to select the desired shortcut key. 5. After configuration, tap Save. Screen Effect Choose the desired screen effect when you swipe the screen to unlock the phone.
3. Tap Power button instantly locks to turn on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Gestures You can configure various gestures options. Move home screen items If you checkmark this, you can move to other home screens by tilting the phone while you press and hold an item.
1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures. 3. Tap Pause video to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Storage The Storage menu lets you monitor the used and available space on the system memory. 1.
3. Find the application to force stop and tap the application. 4. Tap Stop. 5. Read the disclaimer and tap OK. To uninstall a downloaded application: 1. Tap > > App settings. 2. Tap Downloaded. 3. Find the application to force stop and tap the application. 4.
Personal Settings This group of settings lets you configure accounts & sync, location services, security, language & input, and backup & reset settings. Accounts & sync Location services Security Language & Input Settings Backup & reset Accounts & sync Use the Accounts & sync settings menu to add, remove, and manage your Google and other supported accounts.
GPS satellites You can use your device's global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location to within accuracy as close as several meters (street level). Actual GPS accuracy depends on a clear view of the sky and other factors. 1.
Allows you to view, edit, and add words to your personal dictionary. Default Keyboard & Input Method Shows the default keyboard type. Checkmark the keyboard you want to use from Google voice to configure each keyboard‟s settings. typing, LG Keyboard. Tap Voice Search Tap to configure the Voice Search settings. Settings...
Text-to speech output Tap to set the preferred engine or general settings for text-to-speech output. Pointer speed Adjust the pointer speed. Backup & reset The privacy settings on your device allow you to back-up your data, automatically restore data, and erase all the data on your phone. Back Up My Data You can back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.
System Settings This group of settings lets you configure date & time, accessibility, PC connection and developer options. And you can activate the phone, update the phone, or view the phone information. Date &time Accessibility PC Connection Developer options Activate this device System updates About phone Date &...
3. If the driver is not installed, the MTP driver will be installed automatically and your PC will be rebooted. After rebooting, it is possible to transfer any fi les between the phone and the PC. Note: For Windows® XP, MTP driver is not installed by default. So Autorun will install the MTP driver automatically after checking existence of the driver.
2. Tap Show touch data. To show visual feedback when the screen is tapped: 1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options. 2. Tap Show touches. To set the phone to flash areas of the screen when they are updated: 1.
LG optimus G LG optimus G has microSD card embedded in the phone. If you want to transfer your user contents (i.e., pictures) from an Android Phone to your LG optimus G , you can perform one of the followings.
7. In the USB connection type menu on the LG optimus G , tap Media sync (MTP). 8. On the computer, organize the files in the folder, transfer the files into the LG optimus folder, then safely stop/remove the USB Phone.
For example, to transfer pictures and videos: 1. Tap > > Gallery. 2. Choose the file you want to send (or check Select all to send all files), then tap Share. 3. Tap 4. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth menu appears. 5.
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Note: Recommends to access to your content through the cloud using Wi-Fi connection to avoid data consumption. Settings...
Contacts The Contacts application lets you store and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including contacts you enter and save directly in your phone as well as contacts synchronized with your Google Account, your PC, compatible email programs (including Exchange Server), and your Facebook friends.
If you have a lot of contacts stored, you„ll see a slider on the right when you„re flicking up Tip: or down the list. To go directly to a letter, touch and hold the slider and drag it to a letter. Contacts List Options From the Contacts list, tap to display the main contacts list options.
9. Tap the Group name field and select one of the default groups or tap New group to create a new group. 10. Tap the ringtone field and select the desired ringtone. 11. Enter information as much as you want and when you're finished, tap Save. Add a Contact to Your Favorites Favorites contains a short list of the contacts you communicate with most often.
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If you find duplicate entries in Contacts, you can join them into a single entry. If you find that unrelated contacts were joined in error, you can separate them. Changes made to information from one source do not automatically change the information on the other sources.
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When this contact calls you, your phone will not ring and the caller will be forwarded directly to your voicemail. Select a Ringtone for a Contact 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Tap the name of a contact to view its details. 3.
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Edit a Contact„s Entry Number 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Touch and hold a contact's entry. 3. Tap Edit contact. 4. Tap a phone number to edit. 5. Re-enter or edit the number and tap Save. Assign Direct Dialing Numbers Besides Speed dialing, you are also able to directly save a contact to your Home screen.
Find Contacts by Name 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Tap the Search contacts field. 3. Start entering the name of the contact you‟re searching for. As you type, contacts with matching names will appear below the search box. 4. Tap a matching contact in the list to open its entry. Communicate with Your Contacts From the Contacts or Favorites tab, you can quickly call or send a text (SMS) or multimedia message (MMS) to a contact's default phone number.
You can import contacts from your internal storage directly to your Phone. Note: See Transfer Via PC or Laptop for details about copying files to your LG optimus G from your computer. 1. Copy the vCard files to your phone from your computer.
3. Tap > Import/Export > Import from internal storage. 4. If you have more than one account on your phone, tap the account into which you want to import the contacts. 5. Tap the files you wish to import and tap Import and OK to confirm. Export contacts to your internal storage You can export all of the contacts on your phone, as vCard files.
Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone‟s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail Email Text and Multimedia Messaging Synchronize Accounts Gmail This email client is Google‟s web-based email service. (See Synchronize Your Google Account.) From a computer, launch your preferred web browser and navigate to www.gmail.com.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your free account. 4. Log into your provided email address, locate the email from Google, and respond to the new email to both confirm and activate your new account. Sign into Your Google Account If you have a Google Account but have not yet signed in with your phone, follow these instructions to sign in to your Google Account.
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View Your Gmail Inbox when Gmail is running ► If you are viewing a message or another label, tap until you return to your Inbox. Add Another Google Account 1. From your Gmail Inbox, tap > Settings. 2. Tap ADD ACCOUNT in the upper right corner of the screen. 3.
When you open a conversation, the first unread or starred message is displayed. If you want to contact the sender, tap the Contact's picture ID to open Quick Contact. (See Communicate with Your Contacts.) When reading messages in a conversation, you can use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to archive the entire or delete it.
2. Tap Note: This will start the message from your default Gmail account. To send it from another account, on the Accounts screen, tap the triangle icon by the email account, then tap the account you want to use. 3. Enter a recipient's address. As you enter text, matching addresses are displayed from your Contact list.
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The message will open in a new screen where you can add or remove addresses, edit the subject, and add or remove text or attachments. You can add one or more people to an ongoing conversation by replying to all and then adding the new person's address(es) to the message.
2. Tap (Archive), (Delete), (Labels), (Read/Unread), (Starred) or (more). The chosen action affects the selected batch of messages. If you accidentally delete a batch of conversations, you can tap UNDO in the grey bar (that appears briefly after the action) at the bottom of the Inbox screen to return the messages to the Inbox or appropriate label.
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Individual Account Settings You can set each of your accounts with specific, individual settings. 1. Tap > > Gmail. 2. Tap > Settings. 3. Tap the account whose settings you want to modify. Priority Inbox: Checkmark to make Priority Inbox the default Inbox for this account. ...
Email Use the Email application to send and receive Emails from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 or IMAP, or access your Exchange ActiveSync account for your corporate Email needs. Although there is a separate Gmail application, the main email application can manage both Internet based email services (Gmail™...
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) The Email application only reveals all currently added Email accounts. To view additional email accounts within the main Email screen, they must first be added. 1. Tap >...
Email address: Your Outlook work email address. Password: Typically your network access password (case-sensitive). 4. Enter a Server address, domain and tap Next. Server: Your exchange server remote email address. Typically starts with mail.XXX.com. Obtain this information from your company network administrator. ...
Create and Send Email Create and send email using any account you have set up on your phone. Increase your productivity by attaching files such as pictures, videos, or documents to email messages. 1. From the Inbox, tap 2. Enter the recipient‟s email address in the To field. ...
3. Enter a new message body and tap Delete an Email Message ► Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and tap Delete from the pop-up context menu. – or – With the email message displayed, tap Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings You can sync and configure various settings for your corporate email and create a corporate email signature.
Message size limit: Allows you to set the size limit for messages. Entire settings: Allows you to set the general setting and notification settings, etc. • Set default account: Allows you to set the default account. • Roaming: Allows you to retrieve Emails automatically while roaming. •...
Read and Reply to Text Messages Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) Save and Resume a Draft Message Managing Message Conversations Delete Messages Text and Multimedia Message Options Compose Text Messages Quickly compose and send text messages on your phone. 1. Tap >...
Reply to a Text Message 1. While viewing a message, tap Enter message. 2. Compose your reply or use the preset messages or icons. To enter a message, use your on-screen keyboard. (See Enter Text With the On- screen Keyboard.) 3.
Video: Opens the Gallery application. Use the on-screen navigation to select a video and attach it to your outgoing message. Capture video: Opens the Camcorder application. Record a video, then tap OK to use this video in your message. (See Record Videos.) ...
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multimedia messages let you see exchanged messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the screen. To read a text message: ► Do one of the following: On the All messages screen, tap the text message or message thread to open and read it.
Note: If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial the number or add it to your contacts. To protect a message from deletion: You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the conversation.
When you have received a message from someone in your stored contacts, you can tap the contact‟s photo or icon in the message thread to open a menu of options. Depending on the stored contact information, you can view the contact details, phone or send an email message to the contact, and more.
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Auto-retrieve: Enable this option to automatically retrieve the entire content of your MMS message. When checked, the MMS message header, message body, and any attachments will automatically download to your phone. • If you disable this option, only the MMS message header will be retrieved and displayed.
Synchronize Accounts Your phone is able to synchronize data from a variety of different sources or sites. These accounts can range from Google, a Corporate Exchange Server, and other social sites, including Facebook, Twitter, and MySpace. Synchronize Your Google Account Synchronize Your Corporate Account Enable Auto-Sync 1.
4. Tap to return to the previous screen. Synchronize Your Corporate Account Your phone is capable of synchronizing with your company‟s Exchange Servers. To add a new Corporate account: 1. Tap > > System settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap ADD ACCOUNT > Microsoft Exchange. 3.
Sprint Applications Sprint TV & Movies Music YouTube™ Media Home GPS Navigation LG Tag+ Play Store™ Play Store provides direct access to Android applications and games to download and install on your phone. Access the Play Store 1. Tap >...
4. Tap Install (for free applications) or the price button (for paid applications). Note: Use caution with applications which request access to any personal data, functions, or significant amounts of data usage times. 5. Tap Accept & download (for free applications) or follow the on-screen instructions to pay for the application and tap Accept &...
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the Sprint ID Pack, Sprint applications such as Sprint TV, Scout, NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, and Sprint NBA Mobile will remain in your applications. Install Your First ID Pack Note: Your phone must be activated, your battery should be fully charged, and you should be in a network coverage area before you install an ID Pack.
– or – Tap Get New ID Packs to install a new ID Pack and follow steps 2–7 on the previous page. Note: Certain features of Sprint ID are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information about using Sprint ID, please visit www.sprint.com. Sprint Applications You can access a wide variety of Sprint applications in many different categories with your phone and data service.
NBA Game Time Sprint Zone Sprint Zone is a free application that lets you stay connected to all the latest news and information from Sprint. Included here are Sprint customer promotions, news, feedback, featured apps and tips/tricks for your phone. 1.
News Provides you with quick access to NASCAR-specific news, editorials, and photos. Tweets Allows you to view the latest Twitter updates. NBA Game Time Get access to in-game and post-game video highlights, news, stats, scores, and live radio broadcasts.
Sprint TV & Movies The Sprint TV & Movies application offers a wide variety of accessible channels. Subscription options include comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of a la carte channels. Visit sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information on channels and pricing. Note: You can download the Sprint TV &...
2. You can select music tracks from the following tabs: Songs: To browse through your downloaded music library. Albums: To display your music library sorted by album. Artists: To display your music library sorted by artist. Genres: To display your music library sorted by genre.
1. Connect your phone to your PC using a USB cable or the built-in connection on Bluetooth -enabled phones. 2. Use your computer to navigate to phone's Music folder. 3. Select and copy the music files to a folder on your computer‟s hard drive. Sprint Music Plus The Sprint Music Plus store lets you purchase and download digital music files to play on your phone or computer.
1. Tap > > YouTube. 2. To search for videos, tap 3. Enter the text to search for or tap to search by voice. 4. If entering text, tap a suggestion below the search box or tap to search. 5. Scroll through the search results and tap a video to watch it. 6.
3. Tap to configure the following settings: Auto-launch and auto-off: Place a checkmark on this to launch or exit Media Home automatically when a device is connected or disconnected to MHL cable or desk cradle. Video settings: You can configure to view group videos by located folders or how to sort the list.
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Note: Before using any navigation programs, make sure your phone is set to allow location detection, and then select which sources you want to use. Location services. Select Google‟s location System settings > > > service and/or GPS satellites for location sources. 2.
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(Directions) to get directions. (Local) to find restaurants, bars and more. (Layers) to view locations and additional information ovelaid on the Maps. To search for a location: 1. While viewing a map, tap 2. In the search box, enter the place you're looking for. ...
To discover and share places: 1. While viewing a map, tap 2. Tap a category to begin browsing. Results will appear on the map for the area you're currently viewing. 3. After discovering a place, you can see the location, get directions, or call. To add layers for familiar features such as Traffic, Terrain or Google Latitude: 1.
(maps.google.com). LG Tag+ LG Tag+ lets you set up tags as NFC touch points that apply your own custom settings to your phone by just tapping the phone to the tag. For example, you could have one tag with the settings you want at work and one for settings when you‟re at home.
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Using Tag+ reading Tap the NFC tag or NFC-enabled phone with the back of your phone. When tapping the set tag or a phone, the preconfigured mode will be activated right away. Note: Two tags come in the box. These tags are re-writable. Apps and Entertainment...
Web and Data Your phone's data capabilities let you wirelessly access the Internet or your corporate network through a variety of connections, including Wi-Fi, Sprint 4G, Data Services (Sprint 3G Network), and Virtual Private Networks (VPN). This section addresses your phone's data connections and the built-in web browser. Additional data-related features can be found in Accounts and Messaging, Applications and Entertainment, and Tools and Calendar.
1. Tap > > System settings > Wi-Fi. 2. Slide the Wi-Fi switch to the right to turn Wi-Fi on and scan for available Wi-Fi networks. A list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon.
The phone will connect to the wireless network. Any credentials that you entered are saved, so you are connected automatically the next time you come within range of this network. To forget a Wi-Fi network: You can also make the phone forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that you have added. For example, if you don't want the phone to connect to it automatically or if it is a network that you no longer use.
Your User Name When you buy your phone and sign up for service, you‟re automatically assigned a user name, which is typically based on your name and a number, followed by “@sprintpcs.com.” (For example, the third John Smith to sign up for Sprint data services might have [email protected] as his user name.) When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide Sprint Network.
Your phone is connected to the high-speed Sprint Mobile Broadband Network(3G/1x). When the arrows are animated, your phone is transferring data. When the arrows are gray, your phone is connected to the network but is not currently transferring data. In either state, you can receive incoming calls.
3. Configure the settings according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator. 4. When finished, tap Save. The VPN is then added to the VPNs section of the VPN settings screen. Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN Once you have set up a VPN connection, use the Wireless &...
Learn to Navigate the Browser Navigating through menus and websites during a data session is easy once you‟ve learned a few basics. Here are some tips for getting around: Note: Prior to gaining access to Sprint‟s Powerdeck web page, you may be asked to enter your 10-digit PCS phone number and tap Ok.
1. Open a web page and scroll to the beginning of the text you want to copy 2. Touch and hold the first word of the text you want to copy. 3. Drag either selection tab to expand or reduce the range of selected text. ...
● Save for offline reading: Allows you to save the current page for reading offline. ● Settings: Allows you to configure and manage your Browser settings. ● Exit: Allows you to completely exit the Browser. Adjust Browser Settings You can change the page settings for your browser, including default zoom level, pop-up blocking, display options, setting your home page, and more.
1. Tap to open the Browser menu. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced > Website settings. These advanced settings that can be configured for individual sites (ex: Clear location access). 3. Tap OK to complete the process. Create Bookmarks Make browsing easier by setting up and using custom bookmarks. You can bookmark web pages so that you can quickly return to them.
3. Touch and hold an entry from the list to display a context menu. 4. Tap Set as homepage to assign the selected entry as your new homepage. Add Bookmarks to Your Home Screen 1. From any open web page, open the toolbar at the bottom of the screen and tap 2.
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dialog box, enter a password. You will need to enter this password when you connect the phone‟s hotspot with a computer or other phone. Tap the SSID Visibility field to decide if you want your hotspot to be displayed to other devices.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 13 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos. Take Pictures Record Videos Video Wiz You can take pictures and record videos using the Camera application.
Swap lens to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens. ● Cheese shutter to turn on or off the voice shot. When on, you just say "Cheese", "Smile", "Whisky", "Kimchi", or "LG" to take a picture. ● Time catch shot to capture the missing moment before pressing the shutter.
Zoom to zoom in or out. Brightness to adjust the brightness setting compatible with the environment. Focus to set a focus mode. Choose from Auto or Face tracking Image size to set the size of your picture. ...
If you have one of your phone's Google™ Accounts, you‟ll also see your Picasa web albums in Gallery. 1. Tap > > Gallery to view the images stored in the internal storage. Drag left or right to view more albums. 2.
4. Select an option. Contact photo to assign the picture to a Contact entry as a picture ID. Tap an entry from Contacts, crop the image and tap OK to assign the picture. Home screen wallpaper to assign the picture as a background image, crop the image and tap OK to assign the picture.
● Flash to turn on or off the flash. ● Settings to adjust the following video settings. Edit quick menu to edit the quick menus (above) on the viewfinder. Zoom to zoom in or out. Brightness to adjust the brightness setting compatible with the environment. ...
SmartShare: With DLNA certified devices, you can share media files. Lock/Unlock: Locks the touch keys to prevent unintentional touches. to access Subtitle, Share, Trim, Brightness, Delete, Details, and Help options. Play a Video 1. Tap > > Gallery to view videos stored in the internal storage.
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To rearrange them, touch and hold an image/video, drag and drop it to the desired position. 5. Tap Select style to select the desired movie style. Scroll through and select the style you want. As you scroll through the styles, a preview is displayed.
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone's productivity-enhancing features. QuickMemo Notebook FileShare SmartShare Calendar Folders Alarms/Clock Calculator Bluetooth System Updates QuickMemo The QuickMemo feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen.
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– or – While viewing the screen you want to capture and create a memo on, slide the Status Bar down and tap 2. Create a memo using the following options: : Tap to enable an overlay on your phone's display for easy multitasking while keeping the memo on top.
3. After capturing the screen, tap . You can crop the screen using the triangles in each corner. Touch and drag to the desired part of the screen. 4. Tap to show the Edit menu and tap to save the current memo. 5.
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Undo/Redo: Undo/ Redo Text: Tap to select the font type size and color. Then, tap any place where you want to enter text on the white paper. Then, the keyboard will show up. Pen: Tap to select the pen type, thickness, opacity and color. Then draw a picture.
FileShare FileShare application allows you to share multimedia files and documents to other phones via Wi-Fi Direct. 1. Tap > > FileShare. 2. Choose the types of content you would like to share. Tap Images, Videos, Music, or Documents. 3. Tap in the upper right corner of the screen, then checkmark the file(s) you want to share.
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Note: Make sure that the DLNA functionality of your phones is properly configured (e.g., TV and PC). 1. Tap > > SmartShare. 2. Tap the To icon at the upper right of the screen, then tap the device you want to use from the renderer device list.
1. While watching your photos or videos using the Gallery application, tap on the Title area. 2. Select the device from renderer lists to play the files. Note: Follow the similar steps to use the Music Player and Video Player to share contents. ...
Note: To go to any day in any Calendar view, tap > Go to date. Change Calendar View You can change the calendar view. ► Tap Day, Week, Month, Agenda. Each view displays the events in your calendar for the period of time that you specify. ...
Agenda View View Event Details You can view more information about an event in a number of ways, depending on the current view. ► In Agenda, Day, or Week view, tap an event to view its details. ► In Month view, tap a day to switch to Day view. Then tap an event to open the event summary.
Enter a name, and other optional details about the event, just as you would on Google Calendar (on the web). If you have more than one calendar, you can choose the calendar to which to add the event. Tap the Plus button to add more reminders.(See Set an Event Reminder.)
At the designated time, you will receive a notification to remind you about the event. (See Respond to an Event Reminder.)You can also use Google Calendar (on the web) to configure additional reminders. Delete an Event Reminder 1. Open Calendar and tap the event to open it. 2.
► Open the Calendar, and tap > Settings > General preferences. Hide declined events: When checkmarked, declined events so that they are not displayed in your calendar views. Tap to remove the checkmark and display all events in your calendar views. ...
Organize Items in a Folder ► Just drag a shortcut, an icon, or a folder and drop in a folder. Alarm/Clock You can use Alarm/Clock application to monitor several types of information at once, in addition to the current date and time. Open the Alarm The Alarm/Clock application also allows you to set alarms.
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7. Tap Memo to enter a name for the alarm. 8. When you're finished, tap Save. Change Alarm/Clock Settings 1. Tap > > Alarm/Clock. 2. Tap > Settings. 3. You can set the following options: Alarm in silent mode: Tap to place a checkmark and allow your phone to play alarms even when it is in Silent mode.
– or – Scroll through the cities list and tap the city. 4. You can add cities as many as you want. Repeat steps 2 and 3. Play Stopwatch 1. Tap > > Alarm/Clock > Stopwatch tab. 2. Tap Start to start stopwatch time. 3.
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth phones, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and wireless phones. The Bluetooth communication range is usually up to approximately 30 feet. Turn Bluetooth On and Off Bluetooth Settings Menu Pairing Bluetooth Phones...
Status Bar. 3. Set the following Bluetooth options: LG-LS970 (by default): Tap to rename your phone's Bluetooth name. Make phone visible: Tap to place a checkmark and make your phone visible to other phones for pairing and communication. Tap again to uncheck and make your phone invisible.
Disconnect a Paired Phone Disconnecting a paired phone breaks the connection between the phone and your LG optimus , but retains the pairing. At a later point when you wish to reconnect the phone, there is no need to setup the connection information again.
Send Contact Information 1. Tap > > Contacts. 2. Tap an entry to open its details page. 3. Tap > Share > Bluetooth. 4. Tap a paired phone. The external Bluetooth phone must be visible and communicating for the pairing to be successful.
Phone Google OS. 1. Tap > > Settings > System updates > Update Firmware and Update LG Software. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Update Your Profile This option allows you to automatically update your online user profile information. If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your Phone.
Index 3-way Calling, 53 Access Gmail, 106 Access Recently-Used Applications, 32 Accounts & sync, 85 Add a VPN Connection, 148 Add a Wi-Fi Network, 145 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen, 30 Adjust Browser Settings, 152 Airplane Mode, 62 Android Beam, 65 Answer an Incoming Call, 45 Applications, 26...
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Corporate Email (Outlook), 114 Create a Google Account, 105 Create an Event, 173 Create Bookmarks, 153 Create Website Settings, 152 Customize Applications Icons on Home screen, 31 Customize Your Home Screen, 29 Data, 144 Data Roam Guard, 70 Data Services Password, 4 Data Usage, 62 Delete Messages, 123...
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Miracast, 64 Missed Call Notification, 42 Mobile Networks Settings, 65 NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, 132 NBA Game Time, 133 NFC Settings, 64 Noise Reduction, 68 North American Dialing, 67 Notifications Panel, 20 Pairing Bluetooth Phones, 181 PC connection, 89 Phone Calls, 40 Plus (+) Code Dialing, 45 Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot, 64 Power saver, 83...
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Sprint Music Plus, 136 Sprint Operator Services, 6 Sprint Zone, 132 Status Bar, 10 Synchronize Your Corporate Account, 127 Synchronize Your Google Account, 126 System Updates, 92 Text and Multimedia Message Options, 124 Touchscreen Navigation, 21 TTY mode, 67 Turn Bluetooth On and Off, 180 Turn Your Phone Off, 14 Turn Your Phone On, 13 Update Your Android Operating System, 184...