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)
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..................26 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen ............27 Change the Phone's Wallpaper ..................28 Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen ............28 Access Recently-Used Applications ................29 Home Screen Clean View ...................30 Change the Screen Orientation...................30 Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard ................30 Tips for Editing Text ....................33 Search Your Phone and the Web ..................34 Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry ..............34...
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Set Up Voicemail ......................46 Voicemail Notification ....................47 Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ................47 Phone Call Options ......................48 Caller ID ........................48 Call Waiting ........................48 3-way Calling ......................48 Call Forwarding ......................49 In-call Options ......................49 Set Up Speed Dialing ......................51 Call Logs ..........................51 Save a Phone Number .......................54 Find a Phone Number ......................54 Voice Command ........................54 Text-to-Speech ........................56...
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Email ..........................74 Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) ..............74 Corporate Email (Outlook) ..................75 Open Email .........................76 Create and Send Email ....................77 Reply to or Delete an Email Message .................77 Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings ............78 Text and Multimedia Messaging..................79 Compose Text Messages ...................79 Read and Reply to Text Messages ................80 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ................81...
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Google Navigation ....................100 LG Tag+ .......................... 101 Web and Data ......................... 102 Connect Wi-Fi ........................102 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network ..............102 Add a Wi-Fi Network ....................103 Wi-Fi Direct ....................... 104 Data Services ........................104 Your User Name .......................
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Send Items via Bluetooth ..................139 Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call ........... 140 System Updates ......................140 Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to LG optimus G ....... 141 Transfer Via PC or Laptop ..................141 Transfer Via Bluetooth connection ................142 Transfer Via Cloud Storage ..................
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Bluetooth Settings..................... 145 Mobile data ....................... 145 File Networking ......................145 Miracast ........................146 NFC Settings ......................146 Android Beam ......................147 VPN Settings ......................147 Mobile Networks Settings ..................147 Call Settings ........................148 Call Reject ........................ 148 Decline with Message ....................148 Privacy Keeper ......................
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App Settings ......................166 Quad Core Control ....................167 Personal Settings ......................167 Accounts & Sync ...................... 167 Location Access ....................... 168 Security ........................169 Language & Input Settings ..................169 Backup & Reset ......................170 System Settings ....................... 171 Date &...
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.
● To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated or you do not have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for assistance. Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Button while the phone is being activated. Pressing Power/Lock Button cancels the activation process.
Note: 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. Sprint Account Information and Help Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding help.
● 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.
2. 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. Phone Basics...
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3. Status Bar provides information about your phone‟s status and options, such as signal strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. The Status Bar displays icons indicating that you‟ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the phone's status (on the right), along with the current time. 4.
Rear View 1. Back-Facing 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. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone. 4.
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Status Icons Icon Description Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength (the more bars there are, the stronger the signal is). No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal. 4G Connected – Indicates that 4G data service is available. 4G In Use –...
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Battery Charging – Indicates that battery is charging. Unknown Battery – Indicates that an unknown battery is inserted. Alarm Clock – Indicates that an alarm is set. NFC Activated – Indicates that NFC is activated. Notification Icons Icon Description New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message. New Email –...
More Notifications Not Displayed – Indicates that there are more notifications which are not displayed in the Status Bar. Call In Progress – Indicates that a call is in progress. Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset – Indicates that a call is in progress using the Bluetooth headset.
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.
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.
● System settings provides quick access to the phone's Settings menu. (See Settings.) Work with Menus There are two Android menu types, Options menus and Context menus. Options Menus Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current screen or application, not to any specific item on the screen.
Select Menu Items To select a menu or option, simply tap it. If there are more menus/options than can fit in a screen, slide the screen up to display more menus/options. For example, to set the phone to play tones when dialing numbers on the dial pad: 1.
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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.
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.
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.
To return to the Home screen: ► Tap at any time, from any application Extended Home Screen The operating system provides multiple Home screen canvases to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more. ► Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The default canvas is in the center with three extension canvases on either side of it.
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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 Alarm/Clock, Browser, Calculator, Camera, Play Store, YouTube, Voice Search, and much more. Open the Applications Screen ► Tap Close the Applications Screen ►...
To open multiple applications: 1. Tap an application icon to open it. 2. Tap 3. Tap and tap the icon for the other application you want to open. – or – Simply tap the icon if the application you want is already on your Home screen. To switch between multiple applications: .
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Google – Displays the Quick Search Box to search for a key term both on your phone and the web. Google+ – Share and keep up with all the different people in your life. LG Tag+ – Launches the LG Tag+ application. Local – Allows you to discover and share places using the location-based service.
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Messaging – Provides access to your text and multimedia messages. Messenger – Helps you keep in touch with Google+ Messenger. Music – Launches the Music Player. Navigation – Launches the GPS Navigation feature on your phone, allowing you to get quick turn-by-turn directions. Notebook –...
Videos – Allows you to view videos. 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.
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 screens (Home or Extended). The application you add to the screen will still appear within the Applications screen.
3. Drag the widget over Remove and release it. This action does not delete the Widget. It just removes it from the current screen. To place a Widget onto a different screen: 1. Touch and hold the widget you want to move. 2.
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. TIP: Tap to make the icons bigger. Access Recently-Used Applications Your phone keeps a running list of your most recently used applications.
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. To acess handwriting mode, tap on the keyboard. 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.
2. Enter the text you're searching for in the Quick Search Box. 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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The available Voice Commands are: ● Say “Directions to,” followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or other destination, to get directions to that location from Google Maps™. ● 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 There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone. Call Using the Phone Dialer The most "traditional" way to place a call is by using the phone's dialer screen. 1.
Tip: To redial your last outgoing call, follow step 1 to access the Dialer, tap the Call logs tab, locate the call entry and tap You can also make calls from your Contacts list, from the Call logs, and using Voice Command.
1. Press and hold for 2 seconds. 2. Tap to place the call. To call the 911 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Wake Up the Screen. 2. Tap >...
WARNING: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear while using the speakerphone. Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers.
Use Direct Dialing With Direct Dialing, you are able to directly save a contact to your Home screen. 1. Touch and hold an empty area on a Home screen. 2. Tap the Widgets tab. 3. Scroll right and tap Direct dial. 4.
Reject an Incoming Call ► If the screen is locked, swipe in any direction. ► If the screen is unlocked, tap to decline the call. The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message. Answer a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside the Nationwide Sprint Network.
1. Tap > > Voicemail. 2. Tap Personalize now and follow the system prompts to: Create a password (part of standard voicemail). Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. 3. When prompted to enter information, tap Dialpad to bring up the onscreen dialpad to enter your numeric responses.
Share to share the selected message using your favorite services like Email, Messaging, and others. 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 subscribe and unsubscribe from the visual voicemail premium monthly subscription service. 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.
1. Tap > > Voicemail. 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. Use Visual Voicemail to Delete Your Messages 1.
password, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new voicemail message. ● By sounding the assigned ringer type. ● By displaying within the Notifications area of the Status Bar when a single new unheard voicemail message is received.
2. When your voicemail answers, tap the pound key on the phone ( 3. Enter your password. Phone Call Options Your phone application provides many useful features and options to help you make the most of your calling experience. Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call.
1. Tap > (Tap the Dial tab if necessary). 2. Make your call to the first recipient. 3. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call 4. Enter the second caller‟s phone number and tap or select a number from your Contacts.
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● 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. For example: When you call your bank‘s 800 number, use your dialpad to enter your account number and PIN.
speaker (Off). For details about pairing the phone with a Bluetooth headset, see Pairing Bluetooth Devices. When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset, the current call area shows the Bluetooth call icon ( Note: The Headset button is activated to show the current call is routed to the connected Bluetooth headset.
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Open the Call Logs ► Tap > > Call logs. Calls are listed in the Call logs tab, the most recent calls are located at the top of the list. Scroll down to see older entries. Note: Call logs record only calls that occur while the phone is turned on. If a call is received while your phone is turned off, it will not be included in the call logs.
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● View contact (for entries saved in Contacts) to view contact information. ● Edit number before call to edit a number before you redial. ● Copy call number to copy the call number. ● Delete call log to delete all the call logs. ●...
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. – or – Tap No. Save a Phone Number You can store phone numbers and contact entries in your phone. You can also synchronize them with your Google Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts.
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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. Note: The Voice Control (Speech-to-Action) feature will not launch if you are currently in an active menu.
Call a Phone Number with Voice Command 1. Tap > > Voice Command. 2. When prompted, 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...
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.
● Speed dial: Allows you to add a speed dial to your contacts. ● Join contacts: Allows you to join duplicate contacts. ● Import/Export: Allows you to import or export contacts to your internal storage. ● Edit tabs: Allows you to edit the tabs, including rearranging them. ●...
Add a Contact to Your Favorites Favorites contains a short list of the contacts you communicate with most often. 1. Tap > > > Contacts tab (if necessary). 2. Tap a contact to view its details. 3. Tap the star to the right of the contact's name. (A gold star appears.) To remove a contact from your favorites list: 1.
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from the Google Account are synced to that account on the web, but the information from the Exchange account will remain unchanged. For more information about working with multiple accounts, see Synchronize Accounts. Edit Contact 1. Tap > > > Contacts tab (if necessary). 2.
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2. Tap the name of a contact to view its details. 3. Tap 4. Tap the RINGTONE field and tap a ringtone to select it. 5. Tap OK. Delete Contacts 1. Tap > > > Contacts tab (if necessary). 2. Tap the name of a contact. 3.
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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. 1. Tap > > >...
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) message 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.
2. Tap > Import/Export. 3. Tap Export to internal storage. 4. Tap the contacts you want to export, then tap Export and Yes to confirm. 5. Enter a file name and tap OK. Share a Contact You can share a contact with someone by sending it to the person as a vCard file. 1.
Accounts and Messaging With Sprint service and your phone‟s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts. Gmail This email client is Google‟s web-based email service. (See Synchronize Your Google Account.) From a computer, launch your preferred web browser and navigate to www.gmail.com. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail (along with calendar events, phone numbers and other contact information) on your phone is automatically synchronized between your phone and your Gmail account on the web.
4. Tap 5. Select Join Google+ to join or Not now to skip this step and join later. 6. If you have not set up a credit card, tap Set up credit card, otherwise, tap Not now. 7. Read the disclaimer about Backup and restore and checkmark the box to keep the phone backed up with the 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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Hide pictures in messages: Pictures will not be displayed automatically until you allow by sender. 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. ...
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 Email application can manage both Internet based email services (Gmail™...
If this is your first time to add an email account, tap Other on the Select email provider screen. If you have already added an email account in Email, tap > Accounts > > Add account. If the Select email provider screen is displayed, tap Other. 3.
If your network requires SSL encryption, tap the Use secure connection (SSL) box to place a checkmark and activate this additional level of security. If your exchange server requires this feature, leaving this field unchecked can prevent connection. Note: Signal interruptions or incorrect username or password information can cause completion issues.
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. ...
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings You can sync and configure various settings for your corporate email and create a corporate email signature. Sync Your Accounts 1. Tap > > System settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Microsoft Exchange, then select the Corporate account to reveal the account‟s synchronization settings screen.
• Split View: Allows you to email list with email contents in landscape orientation. • Notifications: Allows you to decide whether to notify you of new email. • Notification sound: Allows you to select the notification sound for new emails. •...
2. Tap the To field and enter the recipient‟s phone number or email information using the on-screen keyboard. Contacts: As you enter either a phone number or email address, if the information matches a current contact‟s entry information, you will see a match. When you see a match, tap the associated name to complete the addressing.
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) When you need to add a little more to a text message, you can send a multimedia message (MMS) with pictures, voice recordings, audio or video files, or contact cards (vCard). Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for multimedia messaging. Compose Multimedia Messages 1.
6. When you are finished creating your new MMS message, tap Send MMS. Save and Resume a Draft Message While composing a text or multimedia message, tap to automatically save your message as a draft. To resume composing the message: 1.
1. Tap > > Messaging. 2. On the All messages screen, tap a message thread to open it. 3. While viewing a message, tap the text field and type your reply message. 4. Once completed, tap Send or Send MMS. To return to the All messages screen from a text message thread, tap Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, touch and hold the message to open the options menu, and then tap View message details.
To delete several message threads: 1. Tap > > Messaging. 2. On the All messages screen, tap > Delete lists. 3. Tap the Select all checkbox at the top left corner, then tap Delete. 4. When prompted to confirm, tap Yes. Any locked messages in the thread will not be deleted unless you select the Delete locked messages check box.
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Message reassembly: Enable this option (blue checkmark displays) so that multi- segment messages can be reassembled and shown as a single message. Each segment will still count toward your usage. ● Multimedia message Auto-retrieve: Enable this option to automatically retrieve the entire content of your multimedia message.
Presidential alert: Enable this option if you wish presidential alerts to be always presented. This is set to enabled by default. Extreme alert: Enable this option to receive extreme alerts. Severe alert: Enable this option to receive severe alerts. ...
Configure Google Sync Settings 1. Tap > System settings > Accounts & sync. 2. Tap Google and select the Google account to reveal the account‟s synchronization settings screen. 3. Tap the type of data you wish to synchronize (Calendar, Contacts, Gmail, Google Photos, Google Play Books, and many more).
Apps and Entertainment All your phone„s features are accessible through the Apps list. 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 > > Play Store.
Launch an Installed Google Application 1. Tap > – or – > > Play Store > > My Apps. 2. Tap the icon of the newly installed application. Reinstall a Google Application If the Android Operating System is ever updated, any data contained on the phone will be erased.
3. Browse the ID packs and tap the desired one. 4. Read the information screen for a description of the ID Pack and touch Install. 5. Touch Agree to accept the Terms & Conditions of the ID Pack. 6. If prompted, touch Continue on any following screens until you see the Downloading icon in the Status Bar.
2. Scroll down and tap the Sprint category. 3. Tap any of the available Sprint ID Packs and follow the on-screen prompts to install the Sprint ID Pack. Note: Once you download and install one of the Sprint ID packs, various Sprint applications will appear on your Applications screen.
Tap to view the latest news via articles, videos, and social media. Tap to view information about NASCAR drivers. Tap to view the upcoming schedule. Tap to view the current standings. Tap to purchase tickets. ...
• Feedback: Allows you to send feedback to the application developer. • FAQ: Allows you to view the frequently asked questions. • About NBA Game Time: Allows you to view version information about the application. • Terms & Conditions: Allows you to view the Terms & Conditions. •...
4. Select the songs you want to add to the playlist and tap Add. Assign a Song as a Ringtone 1. Tap > > Music > Songs tab. 2. Touch and hold a song you‟d like to use as your new ringtone. A context menu is displayed.
2. Tap My Library, Downloads, Music Store, Ringtone Store, or Ringback Tone Store to begin your music selection. My Library allows you to access your music library. Downloads allows you to view any pending downloads. Music Store provides access to various menus to download music. ...
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When Auto-launch and auto-off is set to off, slide the Status Bar down and tap Media Home. 2. Select a video, music, or picture to view. 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.
GPS Navigation Your phone's built-in GPS capability gives you access to a number of location-based services, including Maps, Navigation, and Scout by TeleNav. Google Maps™ You can use Google Maps to find your current location, to view real-time traffic conditions, to get detailed directions by foot, public transportation, bicycle, or car, and to navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions using the Google Maps Navigation (beta) service.
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1. Touch and hold a location on the map. A balloon with the address and a thumbnail from Street View (if available) opens over the location. 2. Tap the balloon to access additional options. To utilize Google Maps: 1. Tap >...
to open a menu with options for selecting an address from your Contacts or a point that you touch on a map. To reverse directions, tap > Reverse Start & End. 3. Tap the icon for car, public transit, bicycling, or walking directions. 4.
Get Scout™ by Telenav 1. Tap > > Play Store. 2. Tap Apps > Sprint > Scout by Telenav and follow the prompts to download and install the app. 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.
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.
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.
When you're connected to a network, you can tap the network name in the Wi-Fi settings screen for details about the speed, security, address, and related settings. To receive notifications when open or secured networks are in range: By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status Bar when your phone detects an open Wi-Fi network.
Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi Direct supports a direct connection between Wi-Fi enabled phones without an access point. Due to the high battery usage of Wi-Fi direct, it is recommended that you plug your phone into a power outlet while using the Wi-Fi Direct feature. To turn on Wi-Fi Direct: 1.
► Tap > > Browser. Note: You can connect to the Internet via Mobile network or via Wi-Fi (access by tapping > System settings > Wi-Fi). Once the Browser loads, you are directed to the home page. Tip: To change the default home page, tap >...
network. You can get this information from your network administrator. Before you can initiate a VPN connection, your phone must first establish a Wi-Fi or data connection. For information about setting up and using these connections on your phone, see Launch a Web Connection Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network.
Disconnect From a VPN 1. Touch and drag down the Status Bar to open the Notifications Panel. 2. Tap the VPN connection to return to the VPN settings screen, and then tap the VPN connection to disconnect from it. When your phone has disconnected from the VPN, the VPN disconnected icon is displayed in the notification area of the Status Bar.
Find and Copy Text on a Web Page To find text on a web page: 1. Tap > Find on page. 2. Enter the text you're looking for. As you type, the first word with matching characters is highlighted on the screen and subsequent matches are boxed.
► From any open web page, tap Options available within the Browser menu include: ● Refresh: Reloads the current web page and displays the most current information. ● Save to bookmarks: Allows you to save the current page to your bookmarks. ●...
3. Select one of the available options and enter the necessary information. Reset the Browser to Default 1. Tap to open the Browser menu. 2. Tap Settings > Advanced > Reset to default. 3. Tap Yes to complete the process. Create Website Settings You can create settings for individual websites.
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3. Tap the star icon adjacent to a web page entry. Enter the desired information and tap – or – Touch and hold an entry from the list to display a context menu. Then, tap Save to bookmarks to add the selected entry to your current list of bookmarks. Create a New Home Page 1.
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. You can take pictures and record videos using the Camera application. You can also view your pictures and videos with the Gallery 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.
White balance to select how the camera adjusts colors in different kinds of light in order to achieve the most natural-looking colors for your pictures. Choose from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, or Cloudy. Color effect to apply different color effects to your pictures. Choose from None, Mono, Sepia, or Negative.
Tap a picture again to reveal the following icons: • SmartShare: Shares media files with DLNA certified devices. • Camera: Opens the Camera. • Share: You can share the picture via various methods such as Messaging or Bluetooth. • Delete: Deletes the picture.
Record Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your phone's built-in video camera. 1. Tap > > Camera. 2. Tap to switch to Camcorder mode. 3. Select MMS video to record a short video for email or messaging or Long video. 4.
Color effect to apply different color effects to your videos. Choose from None, Mono, Sepia, or Negative. Geotagging to use your phone's location-based services. Take pictures wherever you are and tag them with the location. If you upload tagged pictures to a blog that supports geotagging, you can see the pictures displayed on a map.
2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order.) 3. Tap a video in an album to play. Tap the video to view the playback controls. Video Wiz You can make your own movie using your images/video and music.
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9. Tap to save the video. Note: Tap to view the help information on using this feature. Camera and Video...
Tools and Calendar Learn how to use many of your phone's productivity-enhancing features. 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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: Tap to enable an overlay on your phone's display for easy multitasking while keeping the memo in the background. Note: Tap to exit the overlay mode and go back to the QuickMemo. : Tap to select whether to use the background screen or not use it. ...
Notebook Notebook can make your own notes using handwriting tools or attaching preferred multimedia files. With the Notebook application, you can manage and personalize a wide variety of information. To make and decorate a notebook 1. Tap > > Notebook. 2.
Eraser: Tap to select the eraser. Tap Erase all to clear up. Attach: Tap to attach multimedia files from Sticker, Image, Take photo, Video, Record video, Audio, Record voice, Location, Date and time, or Schedule. Lock/Unlock the Front Keys: Tap to lock or unlock the front keys ( ...
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Checkmark Always accept requests to automatically accept sharing requests from other phones. Checkmark Receive files to allow other phones to upload media files to your phone. 4. Under the SHARED CONTENTS section, tap to checkmark the types of content you would like to share: Photos, Videos, Music.
2. Tap the From icon at the top left of the screen, then select My phone. 3. You can browse through the local content library to find the content(s) you want. 4. Touch and hold a content thumbnail, then tap Upload in the context menu. 5.
displayed in a different color. (For information about which calendars are displayed on your phone, see Display and Synchronize Calendars.) Note: To go to any day in any Calendar view, tap > Go to date. Change Calendar View You can change the calendar 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.
The event will be added to your Calendar. You can also access and configure the event from Google Calendar on the web. Edit or Delete an Event You can edit or delete an event that you created on the phone or on the web. You can also edit or delete events created by others, if they have given you permission.
1. If you receive notifications in the Status Bar, drag the Notifications Panel down to your notifications. Tap the event notification to open the list of Calendar notifications. 2. Tap an event in the Calendar Notifications list to view more information about that event. 3.
Use home time zone: When checkmarked, the phone displays calendars and event times in your home time zone when traveling. Home time zone: Opens a dialog where you can set the time zone to use in Calendar when you're traveling, if you have the Use home time zone setting checked.
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. 1. Tap > > Alarm/Clock. 2. Tap an existing alarm to change its time and other attributes or tap Add alarm add a new one.
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8. Slide the button on the Alarm volume slider to the right to increase the alarm volume and to the left to decrease it. 9. Tap Auto app starter to set the application you want to automatically open when you stop the alarm.
2. Tap to add a city. 3. Enter the city name in the search field and tap Done. As you key in, the cities which starts from the letters are displayed. – or – Scroll through the cities list and tap the city. 4.
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3. Tap Tasks and select the account. 4. Enter the corresponding information on each field and tap Save. Tasks Options 1. Tap > > Tasks. 2. The following options are available. : Tap to view All tasks, Overdue tasks, and Due today tasks. : Tap to search for tasks.
• Notifications: Allows you to enable or disable reminder notifications. • Notification sound: Allows you to set the reminder notification sound. • Vibrate: Allows you to set the vibrate setting for reminder notifications. • Pop-up notification: Checkmark to display a pop-up reminder notification. –...
to view your calculator history. You can tap an entry to calculate it again or edit it. to open an Options menu to clear your calculation(s) history or change panels between Advanced and Basic. 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.
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 device breaks the connection between the device and your LG optimus , but retains the pairing. At a later point when you wish to reconnect the device, there is no need to setup the connection information again.
The external Bluetooth phone must be visible and communicating for the pairing to be successful. Send Pictures and/or Videos 1. Tap > > Gallery. 2. Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order.) 3.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions. Transfer User Contents From an Android Phone to LG optimus G 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 following steps.
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.
3. Tap Bluetooth. The Bluetooth menu appears. 4. Tap Search for devices at the bottom of the screen to find the phone you want to send the file to. Then tap the phone and pair the devices to start the transfer. - or - If the phone that may receive your file was already paired, it would be on the list of PAIRED PHONES.
Settings This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone‟s System settings menus. Wireless & Networks Settings This group of settings lets you control your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, and Mobile networks. Airplane Mode Airplane Mode (Flight mode) allows you to use many of your phone‟s features, such as games, and music, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited.
Wi-Fi Settings Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using available computer networks. For details on your phone„s Wi-Fi features and settings, see Connect Wi-Fi. Bluetooth Settings Your phone‟s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures and files, and more.
2. Tap the Miracast switch to turn on this feature. 3. Turn on the Miracast feature on your TV or connect to a LG Miracast dongle. Tips: To start the Miracast feature quickly, tap the Miracast icon in the Notifications Panel.
Android Beam When this feature is turned on, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. For example, you can beam Browser pages, YouTube videos, contacts, and more. Just bring the devices together (typically back to back) and then touch your screen. The app determines what gets beamed.
2. Tap Mobile networks > Connections Optimizer. 3. Read the message and tap I Agree. – or – Tap More Information for further details. Read the message and leave the check box checked if you agree, or tap the check box to uncheck if you do not agree. Call Settings Your phone's Call settings menu lets you configure International call options and TTY mode.
To set to end calls with Power button 1. Tap > > Systems settings > Call. 2. Tap Power button ends call to enable it. (A blue checkmark will appear.) North American Dialing Replace + code as needed for outgoing calls. 1.
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.
Roaming Settings With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. 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 ( ).
Home only to access only the home area mobile network, which is the Nationwide Sprint Network. This option also prevents roaming on other networks. Automatic to seek service off the Nationwide Sprint Network. When Sprint service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system. 3.
To set your Data Roam Guard notification: 1. Tap > > System settings > Roaming > Roaming guard. 2. Tap the Domestic data roaming, International data roaming checkboxes or both to place a checkmark and activate the function. To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active: ►...
3. Adjust each volume level. Phone ringtone: Changes the volume of your call ringtones (if applicable). Notification sound: Allows you to set this volume level. This is the volume of the ringtone when you receive a notification. Touch feedback &...
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To select a ringtone for voice calls: 1. Tap > > System settings . 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Phone ringtone. 3. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the ringtone, tap OK. If not, select another ringtone or tap Cancel.
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. 3.
1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound. 3. Tap the Vibrate on touch checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Display Settings Adjusting your phone's display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life.
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Auto-Rotate Screen Choose whether the phone automatically switches the orientation of the screen as you turn it sideways or even upside down. 1. Tap > > Systems settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display. 3. Tap the Auto-rotate screen checkbox to automatically rotate the screen (a blue checkmark will appear).
To set how long the front keys remain back while the screen is turned on: 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Front key light > Front key light duration. 3. Tap 1.5 seconds, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, or Always on. Notification Flash Configures the notification flash options.
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2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Theme. 3. Select the desired theme and tap Apply. 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).
Scroll Screens Circularly Checkmark to show the first screen after last screen when scrolling. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen. 3. Tap the Scroll screens circularly checkbox. (A blue checkmark will appear.) Home Backup &...
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Password: Enter a password to unlock screen. 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. ●...
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Wallpaper Select the wallpaper to display for your lock screen. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen > Wallpaper. 3. Select Gallery or Wallpaper gallery. 4. Select the desired wallpaper and tap OK or Set wallpaper. Clocks &...
Lock Timer Choose the amount of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed-out. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen > Lock timer. 3. Tap the desired time. Power Button Instantly Locks Checkmark to instantly lock the screen when you press the Power/Lock Button .
Tilt Sensitivity When the Move home screen items is checkmarked, you can test and adjust sensitivity of tilt sensor for the Home screen and applications. 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures > Tilt sensitivity. 3.
Power Saver The Power saver menu lets you turn on the power saver and configure various options to save power. To turn on Power saver: 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the DEVICE section, slide the Power saver switch to the right to turn on.
4. Tap Uninstall. 5. Read the disclaimer and tap OK. To set the phone to end a running application when you open a new applications: 1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options. 2. Tap the Don't keep activities checkbox (A blue checkmark will appear). To set the limit of the number of processes that can run in the background: 1.
1. Tap > > System settings. 2. From the PERSONAL list, tap Accounts & sync. Location Access Use the Location access menu to set your preferences for using and sharing your location when you search for information and use location-based applications, such as Maps. Access to My Location You can use information from Wi-Fi and mobile networks to determine your approximate location, used while searching in Google Maps and other applications.
Security Use the Security settings to configure how to help secure your phone and its data. Encrypt Phone Opens a screen that encrypts data on the phone for security. You will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on. Password Typing Visible Checkmark to briefly show each character of passwords as you enter them so that you can see what you enter.
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 or LG Keyboard. Tap Voice Search Tap to configure the Voice Search settings. Text-to-speech Output Tap to set the preferred engine or general settings for text-to-speech output.
application settings, and any downloaded applications. Resetting the phone does not erase any system software updates you„ve downloaded or any files you have saved, such as music, pictures, or applications. After resetting the phone, the next time you turn on the phone, you„re prompted to reenter the same kind of information as when you first started the phone.
System Allows you to configure the following system options. 1. Tap > > Systems settings > Accessibility. 2. Set the following options as you want. Large text: Checkmark to increase the size of the text. Power button ends call: Checkmark so that you can end voice calls by pressing the Power/Lock Button .
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 files between the phone and the PC. Note: For Windows® XP, the MTP driver is not installed by default. So Autorun will install the MTP driver automatically after checking existence of the driver.
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To set the screen to never timeout while charging: 1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options. 2. Tap the Stay awake checkbox (A blue checkmark will appear). To protect the microSD card: 1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options. 2.
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1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options. 2. Tap the Show touch data checkbox (A blue checkmark will appear). To show clip bounds, margins, etc.: 1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options. 2. Tap the Show layout bounds checkbox (A blue checkmark will appear). flash views inside windows when drawn with the GPU: 1.
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options. 2. Tap the Force GPU rendering checkbox (A blue checkmark will appear). To set the phone to flash the screen when applications operate for a long period of time on the main thread: 1.
Phone Google OS. 1. Tap > > System 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, 48 About Phone, 177 Access Gmail, 67 Access Recently-Used Applications, 29 Accessibility, 171 Accounts & Sync, 167 Add a VPN Connection, 106 Add a Wi-Fi Network, 103 Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP), 74 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen, 27 Adjust Browser Settings, 109 Airplane Mode, 144 Android Beam, 147...
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Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings, 78 Configure Visual Voicemail Settings, 44 Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN, 106 Contacts, 57 Corporate Email (Outlook), 75 Create a Google Account, 66 Create an Event, 128 Create and Send Email, 77 Create Bookmarks, 110 Create Website Settings, 110 Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen, 28...
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Launch a Web Connection, 104 Learn to Navigate the Browser, 107 Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages, 44 Location Access, 168 Lock Screen, 161 Make Phone Calls, 37 Managing Message Conversations, 82 Menu Key, 15 Miracast, 146 Missed Call Notification, 38 Mobile data, 145 Mobile Networks Settings, 147 Music Player, 93...
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Send a Multimedia Message (MMS), 81 Send Items via Bluetooth, 139 Set an Event Reminder, 129 Set Roam Mode, 151 Set Up Secure Credential Storage, 106 Set Up Visual Voicemail, 42 Set Up Voicemail, 46 Set Up Your Voicemail, 3 Settings, 144 Share a Contact, 65 Sign into Your Google Account, 66...
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Password, 4 Voicemail Notification, 47 Voicemail Settings, 150 Voicemail(Traditional), 46 VPN Settings, 147 Wake Up the Screen, 12 Web, 102 Wi-Fi Direct, 104 Work with Menus, 16 Your User Name, 104 Index...