User Guide
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Important Messages
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. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved
battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch
fire or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death or property damage.
Notice: NFC antenna for this model is on the battery cover and this battery cover is the
only one that is offered with the model.
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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance ...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone ............................................................................................................. 2
Activate Your Phone ........................................................................................................... 2
Make Your First Call ........................................................................................................... 3
Set Up Your Voicemail ........................................................................................................ 4
Sprint Account Information and Help ................................................................................... 4
Sprint Account Passwords ........................................................................................... 4
Manage Your Account ................................................................................................. 5
Sprint Support Services ............................................................................................... 6
Phone Basics ............................................................................................................................. 7
Your Phone Overview ......................................................................................................... 8
View the Display Screen ....................................................................................................10
Turn Your Phone On and Off .............................................................................................13
Lock and Unlock Your Phone .....................................................................................14
Battery and Charger...........................................................................................................14
Extend Your Battery Life .............................................................................................16
Phone Function Keys .........................................................................................................17
Menu Key ...................................................................................................................18
Work with Menus ........................................................................................................18
Notifications Panel ......................................................................................................20
Home Key ...................................................................................................................21
Back Key ....................................................................................................................21
Search Key .................................................................................................................21
Touchscreen Navigation ....................................................................................................21
Your Home Screen ............................................................................................................22
Home Screen ..............................................................................................................23
Extended Home Screens ............................................................................................23
Use the Applications Key ............................................................................................24
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch ..............................................................24
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Applications ................................................................................................................26
Customize Your Home Screen....................................................................................28
Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen .........................................................30
Change the Phone's Wallpaper ..................................................................................30
Customize Applications Icons on the Home screen ....................................................31
Access Recently-Used Applications ............................................................................32
Home Screen Clean View ...........................................................................................32
Change the Screen Orientation...................................................................................32
Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard ...........................................................................33
Search Your Phone and the Web .......................................................................................35
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry ...................................................................35
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command .........................................................36
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................38
Make Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................38
Call Using the Phone Dialer ........................................................................................39
Dialing Options ...........................................................................................................39
Missed Call Notification ..............................................................................................40
Call Emergency Numbers ...........................................................................................40
In-Call Options ............................................................................................................41
Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses ..............................................................41
Dial From the Contacts List .........................................................................................42
Use Direct Dialing .......................................................................................................42
Plus (+) Code Dialing ..................................................................................................42
Receive Phone Calls ..........................................................................................................43
Visual Voicemail ................................................................................................................44
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................44
Review Visual Voicemail .............................................................................................45
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages .......................................................................46
Configure Visual Voicemail Options ............................................................................46
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings ...........................................................................47
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu ..................................................48
Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu ...........................................................48
Voicemail(Traditional) ........................................................................................................48
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Set Up Voicemail ........................................................................................................48
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................49
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................49
Phone Call Options ............................................................................................................50
Caller ID .....................................................................................................................50
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................50
3-way Calling ..............................................................................................................51
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................51
In-call Options .............................................................................................................52
Set Up Speed Dialing .........................................................................................................53
Call Logs ............................................................................................................................54
Save a Phone Number .......................................................................................................56
Find a Phone Number ........................................................................................................57
Voice Dialer .......................................................................................................................57
Text-to-Speech ..................................................................................................................58
Settings .....................................................................................................................................60
Wireless & Networks Settings ............................................................................................60
Wi-Fi Settings .............................................................................................................60
Bluetooth Settings.......................................................................................................61
Data Usage.................................................................................................................61
Airplane Mode ............................................................................................................61
Wi-Fi Direct .................................................................................................................62
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot ................................................................................................62
Bluetooth Tethering ....................................................................................................62
NFC ............................................................................................................................62
Android Beam .............................................................................................................63
VPN Settings ..............................................................................................................63
Mobile Networks Settings ...........................................................................................63
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................63
Quick Messages .........................................................................................................64
North American Dialing ...............................................................................................64
International Dialing ....................................................................................................64
TTY Mode ...................................................................................................................64
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Proximity Sensor ........................................................................................................65
Noise Reduction .........................................................................................................65
Voicemail Settings ......................................................................................................66
Save Unknown Numbers ............................................................................................66
Roaming Settings ..............................................................................................................66
Set Roam Mode ..........................................................................................................67
Roaming Guard ..........................................................................................................67
Data Roam Guard.......................................................................................................68
Device Settings ..................................................................................................................68
Sound Settings ...........................................................................................................69
Ringtone & Notifications..............................................................................................70
Touch Feedback & System .........................................................................................71
Display Settings ..........................................................................................................72
Home Screen ..............................................................................................................74
Lock Screen................................................................................................................76
Gestures .....................................................................................................................79
Storage .......................................................................................................................80
Power Saver ...............................................................................................................80
Apps Settings .............................................................................................................81
Personal Settings ...............................................................................................................82
Accounts & Sync ........................................................................................................82
Location Services .......................................................................................................82
Security ......................................................................................................................83
Language & Input Settings ..........................................................................................84
Backup & Reset ..........................................................................................................85
System Settings .................................................................................................................86
Date & time .................................................................................................................86
Accessibility ................................................................................................................86
Connectivity ................................................................................................................86
Developer Options ......................................................................................................88
Update Your Phone ....................................................................................................89
Display Your Phone Number ......................................................................................90
Contacts....................................................................................................................................91
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Get Started With Contacts .................................................................................................91
Add a Contact ....................................................................................................................92
Add a Contact to Your Favorites ........................................................................................93
Edit a Contacts Entry .........................................................................................................93
Communicate with Your Contacts ......................................................................................97
Import, Export, and Share Contacts ...................................................................................98
Accounts and Messaging ........................................................................................................ 100
Gmail ............................................................................................................................... 100
Create a Google Account .......................................................................................... 100
Sign into Your Google Account ................................................................................. 101
Access Gmail ............................................................................................................ 101
Send a Gmail Message ............................................................................................ 103
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ......................................................................... 104
Change Gmail Settings ............................................................................................. 106
Email ............................................................................................................................... 107
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) .................................................................... 108
Corporate Email (Outlook) ........................................................................................ 109
Open Email ............................................................................................................... 110
Create and Send Email ............................................................................................. 111
Reply to or Delete an Email Message ....................................................................... 112
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings .......................................................... 112
Text and Multimedia Messaging....................................................................................... 113
Compose Text Messages ......................................................................................... 114
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ......................................................................... 114
Save and Resume a Draft Message ......................................................................... 116
Managing Message Conversations ........................................................................... 116
Delete Messages ...................................................................................................... 117
Text and Multimedia Message Options ..................................................................... 118
Synchronize Accounts ..................................................................................................... 120
Synchronize Your Google Account ........................................................................... 120
Synchronize Your Corporate Account ....................................................................... 121
Apps and Entertainment .......................................................................................................... 123
Play Store™ .................................................................................................................... 123
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Google Wallet™ ............................................................................................................... 124
Sprint Applications ........................................................................................................... 125
Sprint ID ................................................................................................................... 126
Sprint Zone ............................................................................................................... 127
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile ..................................................................................... 127
NBA Game Time ...................................................................................................... 128
Sprint TV & Movies .......................................................................................................... 129
Music ............................................................................................................................... 130
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files .................................................................... 131
Sprint Music Plus ...................................................................................................... 131
YouTube™ ...................................................................................................................... 132
GPS Navigation ............................................................................................................... 132
Google Maps™ ......................................................................................................... 132
Scout™ by Telenav .................................................................................................. 135
Google Navigation .................................................................................................... 136
Web and Data ......................................................................................................................... 137
Connect Wi-Fi .................................................................................................................. 137
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network ................................................................. 137
Add a Wi-Fi Network ................................................................................................. 138
Wi-Fi Direct ............................................................................................................... 139
Data Services .................................................................................................................. 139
Your User Name ....................................................................................................... 140
Launch a Web Connection ........................................................................................ 140
Data Connection Status and Indicators ..................................................................... 140
Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ........................................................................................ 141
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ................................................................. 141
Set Up Secure Credential Storage ............................................................................ 141
Add a VPN Connection ............................................................................................. 141
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN ..................................................................... 142
Browser ........................................................................................................................... 142
Learn to Navigate the Browser ................................................................................. 143
Go to a Specific Website........................................................................................... 144
Browser Menu .......................................................................................................... 144
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Adjust Browser Settings ............................................................................................ 145
Create Website Settings ........................................................................................... 146
Create Bookmarks .................................................................................................... 146
Adjust Browser Privacy & Security Settings .............................................................. 147
Tethering and Portable Hotspot ....................................................................................... 148
Camera and Video .................................................................................................................. 149
Take Pictures ................................................................................................................... 149
Camera Settings ....................................................................................................... 150
View Your Pictures ................................................................................................... 151
Gallery Options ......................................................................................................... 151
Assign Pictures ......................................................................................................... 152
Record Videos ................................................................................................................. 153
Video Settings .......................................................................................................... 153
Video Gallery Options ............................................................................................... 154
Tools and Calendar ................................................................................................................. 155
QuickMemo
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SmartShare ..................................................................................................................... 157
Calendar .......................................................................................................................... 158
Open the Calendar and Change View....................................................................... 159
View Event Details .................................................................................................... 161
Create an Event ........................................................................................................ 162
Edit or Delete an Event ............................................................................................. 162
Set an Event Reminder ............................................................................................. 163
Respond to an Event Reminder ................................................................................ 163
Display and Synchronize Calendars ......................................................................... 164
Change Calendar Settings ........................................................................................ 164
Folders............................................................................................................................. 165
Alarm/Clock ..................................................................................................................... 165
Calculator ........................................................................................................................ 168
Bluetooth ......................................................................................................................... 168
Turn Bluetooth On and Off ........................................................................................ 169
Bluetooth Settings Menu ........................................................................................... 169
Pairing Bluetooth Devices ......................................................................................... 170
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Send Items via Bluetooth .......................................................................................... 171
Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call ........................................... 172
microSD Card .................................................................................................................. 172
Remove the microSD Card ....................................................................................... 173
Insert the microSD Card ........................................................................................... 173
microSD Icon Indicators ............................................................................................ 173
microSD Adapter ...................................................................................................... 174
View Memory in the microSD Card ........................................................................... 174
Format the microSD Card ......................................................................................... 174
Connect Your Phone to Your Computer .................................................................... 175
Update Your Phone ......................................................................................................... 176
Index ....................................................................................................................................... 178
Get Started 1
Get Started
This section gives you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service for
the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
Set Up Your Phone
Activate Your Phone
Make Your First Call
Set Up Your Voicemail
Sprint Account Information and Help
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone„s primary external features and buttons.
Get Started 2
Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
1. Install the battery.
Remove the battery from its packaging.
Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the phone, making sure the
connectors align (see step 1 in the following illustration). Gently press down to
secure the battery (see step 2 in the following illustration).
Position the back cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear
a click (see step 3 in the following illustration).
2. Charge your battery.
Connect the charging adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the charging
adapter should face toward you.
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.
3. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button located on the top right to turn the device
on.
Activate Your Phone
Follow the instructions below to activate your phone if it has not already been activated.
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to
use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
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● If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
● If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of
service, it is designed to activate automatically.
● When you turn the phone on for the first time, you should see a Hands Free Activation
screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update
screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.
● If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing
number on your account (you're swapping phones), you can activate on your computer
online or directly on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
• Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your
phone.
Activate on your phone:
• Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.
• Touch Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
• Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.
● To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated or you do not
have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for
assistance.
Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Button while the phone is being activated. Pressing
Power/Lock Button cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by dialing
1-888-211-4727 from any other phone.
Make Your First Call
Once your phone is activated, you can make phone calls.
1. Tap > . (Tap the Dial tab, if the screen is not already on the dial screen.)
2. Use the dialpad to enter a phone number.
If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by one.
To erase the entire number, touch and hold .
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3. Tap to dial the number.
Note: Your phone's battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a
signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as
soon as possible.
Set Up Your Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is
in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint voicemail and personal greeting as soon as
your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
1. Tap > . (Tap the Dial tab, if the screen is not already on the dial screen.)
2. Touch and hold .
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Note: Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail
to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to
your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
Sprint Account Information and Help
Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding
help.
Sprint Account Passwords
Manage Your Account
Sprint Support Services
Sprint Account Passwords
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your
voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to
your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you
sign on to www.sprint.com. (Click Sign in/Register to get started.) If you are not the account
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owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account
password at www.sprint.com.
Voicemail Password
You‟ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See Set
Up Your Voicemail for more information on your voicemail password.
Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control
access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online: sprint.com
● Access your account information.
● Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).
● View and pay your bill.
● Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
● Purchase accessories.
● Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
● View available Sprint service plans and options.
● Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringers, screensavers,
and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
● From the dial screen, tap to access a summary of your Sprint service
plan or get answers to other questions.
● From the dial screen, tap to make a payment.
● From the dial screen, tap to check minute usage and account balance.
From Any Other Phone
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● Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
● Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727.
Sprint Support Services
Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance
from your Sprint phone.
Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential,
business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant
reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information
per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.
► From the dial screen, tap .
Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place
calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
► From the dial screen, tap .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at sprint.com.
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Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The topics in this section will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Your Phone Overview
View the Display Screen
Turn Your Phone On and Off
Battery and Charger
Phone Function Keys
Touchscreen Navigation
Your Home Screen
Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard
Search Your Phone and the Web
Tip: Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your phone‟s software may become available
from time to time. Sprint will automatically upload critical updates to your phone. You can
also use the menu to check for and download updates. Tap > > System
settings > System updates.
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Your Phone Overview
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone„s basic layout.
Front View
1. Power/Lock Button locks the screen. Press and hold to open the phone options menu
for the following options: Power off, Power off and restart, and Airplane mode.
You can also quickly switch to Silent mode , Vibration mode or Sound mode .
2. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
3. Front-Facing Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets
you participate in video chats.
4. 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.
5. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the
applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery
strength.
6. 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.
7. Back Key returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items such as
menus and dialog boxes.
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8. Search Key displays the Quick Search box that can be used to search for a key term
both on the phone and online. See Search Key.
For example, entering the word “Pa” will display any matching entries from your
phone„s Contacts list, installed applications, or will suggest search terms.
Press and hold to launch Voice Search where you can initiate a Google™ search by
verbally entering search terms. The phone recognizes your spoken words and
initiates a Web search.
9. Menu Key allows you to access your phone's main functions menu from the Home
screen: Theme, Home screen settings, Lock screen settings, App settings, System
settings. While using an application, tap to open a list of available options.
10. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
Rear View
1. Flash helps you take pictures and video in dim lighting.
2. Back-Facing Camera Lens lets you take pictures and record videos.
3. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear
the caller‟s voice in speakerphone mode.
4. Fingertip Cutout allows you to easily remove the phone's back cover.
5. Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger or a USB cable.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
6. Volume Buttons allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-
call volume during a call.
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7. 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
8. microSD Slot accommodates the pre-installed microSD™ card (expandable up to
32GB).
View the Display Screen
The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons indicating that you‟ve received
notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the phone‟s status (on the right), along with the
current time.
If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, the icon prompts you to open
the Status Bar to view them all. (See Notifications Panel.)
The following list identifies the symbols you‟ll see on your phone's display screen:
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 – Indicates that 4G data service is in use.
3G/1x Connected – Indicates that 3G/1x data service is available.
3G/1x In Use – Indicates that 3G/1x data service is in use.
Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on.
Bluetooth Connected – Indicates that the phone is connected to a Bluetooth
phone.
GPS On – Indicates that GPS is on.
GPS Communicating – Indicates that the phone is receiving location data from
GPS.
Roaming – Your phone is “roaming” off the Nationwide Sprint Network.
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Icon
Description
Airplane Mode – Indicates that the phone is in Airplane Mode.
Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on.
Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds
are silenced.
Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off.
Very Low Battery – Indicates that battery is very low.
Low Battery – Indicates that battery is low.
Battery Drained (40%) – Indicates that battery is partially drained.
Battery Full – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully
charged.)
Battery Charging – Indicates that battery is charging.
Unknown Battery – Indicates that an unknown battery is inserted.
Alarm Clock – Indicates that an alarm is set.
NFC Activated – Indicates that NFC is activated.
Notification Icons
Icon
Description
New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message.
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.
New Google Talk Message – Indicates you have received a new Google Talk
message.
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Icon
Description
New Voicemail – Indicates you have received a new voicemail message.
Upcoming Event – Alerts you to an upcoming event.
Data Is Syncing – Application sync is active and synchronization is in progress
for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts.
Problem With Sign-In Or Sync – There has been an issue with your connection
to the Google server, or you were not properly signed into your account. In order
to use Google application or sync features, you must set up and sign into an
active Google Account.
Full microSD Card – Indicates that the microSD card is full.
Wi-Fi Networks Available – Indicates that open or secured Wi-Fi networks are
available.
Wi-Fi Direct – Indicates that Wi-Fi Direct is turned on.
USB Connected – The phone has detected an active USB connection.
USB Debugging Connected – The phone has detected an active USB
connection and is in a USB Debugging mode.
More Notifications Not Displayed – Indicates that there are more notifications
which are not displayed in the Status Bar.
Call In Progress – Indicates that a call is in progress.
Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset – Indicates that a call is in progress
using the Bluetooth headset.
Call Being Forwarded – Indicates that a call is being forwarded.
Call On Hold – Indicates that a call is on hold.
Missed Call – Indicates that you have missed calls.
Uploading Data – Indicates that your phone is uploading data.
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.
Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is currently playing.
Carrier data – Data use threshold approaching or exceeded.
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Icon
Description
TTY – Indicates that your phone is operating in TTY mode.
Tethering and Hotspot Active - Indicates that both USB tethering and Portable
Wi-Fi hotspot are active.
Portable Wi-Fi hotspot Active - Indicates that Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active.
Turn Your Phone On and Off
Turn your phone on and off and wake-up the screen by using the Power/Lock Button .
Turn Your Phone On
► Press and hold the Power/Lock Button .
Once your phone is on, it may display “Searching for Service.” When your phone finds a signal,
it enters standby mode – the phone‟s idle state. At this point, you are ready to begin making and
receiving calls.
If your phone is unable to find a signal after 15 minutes of searching, a Power Save feature is
automatically activated. When a signal is found, your phone automatically returns to standby
mode.
In Power Save mode, your phone searches for a signal periodically without your intervention.
You can also initiate a search for Sprint service by pressing any key (when your phone is turned
on).
Tip: The Power Save feature conserves your battery power when you are in an area where
there is no signal.
Turn Your Phone Off
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button for two seconds until you see the Phone
options on the display screen.
2. Tap Power off and then tap OK to power off the phone.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging).
Wake Up the Screen
If you don‟t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight will shut off to conserve battery
power.
1. Press the Power/Lock Button . Your lock screen will appear. See Lock Screen.
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2. Swipe the screen to any direction to unlock it. The last screen you were working on
opens. (This is the default lock screen.)
Lock and Unlock Your Phone
You can prevent accidental screen touches from activating phone functions by locking your
phone.
Lock Your Phone
When your phone is locked, you can only receive incoming calls or make calls to 911.
► Press the Power/Lock Button .
Unlock Your Phone
1. Press the Power/Lock Button to wake up the phone. (See above).
2. Swipe the screen to any direction to unlock it.
Note: The default Lock screen simply locks the screen to prevent unintentional actions. For
more security to guard against unauthorized use, you can set an unlock requirement
(such as a pattern, PIN, password, or face recognition) that will need to be entered to
unlock it.
Battery and Charger
Sprint-approved or LG-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or
through LG or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They‟re also available at www.sprint.com.
WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or LG-approved batteries and chargers with your
phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or LG-approved battery and charger
may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode,
resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property.
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Battery Capacity
Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery
before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 7.0 hours of continuous digital talk time.
When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are
approximately two minutes of talk time left, the phone can sound an audible alert and then turn
off.
Note: Long backlight settings, searching for service, using vibrate mode, browser use, and
other variables may reduce the battery‟s talk and standby times.
Tip: Watch your phone's battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of
power.
Install the Battery
► See Set Up Your Phone.
Remove the Battery
1. Make sure the power is turned off so that you don‟t lose any unsaved items.
2. Lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located at the bottom of the phone and
remove it.
3. Lift the battery using the fingertip cutout and remove it from the phone.
WARNING: Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned.
Charge the Battery
Keeping track of your battery‟s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your
phone automatically turns off and you will lose any information you were just working on.
Always use a Sprint-approved or LG-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power
adapter to charge your battery.
1. Connect the charging adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the charging
adapter should face toward you.
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2. Plug one end of the USB cable into the phone's Charger/Accessory Port and the other
end into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level.
With the Sprint-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes
completely drained.
Battery Temperature Protection
Though extremely rare, if the battery becomes overheated, the phone will automatically turn off.
Charge with USB
You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to charge with the USB cable,
you need to install the necessary USB drivers on your computer first. Connect one end of the
USB cable to the Charger/Accessory Port on your phone and connect the other end to a USB
port on your computer. It is best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop
computer. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.
Note: Low-power USB ports are not supported, such as the USB port on your keyboard or bus-
powered USB hub.
The LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lg.com/us/ >
Select SUPPORT. In the Search box next to SEARCH PRODUCT SUPPORT, enter the
model name or name and click SEARCH. Click the model. On the PRODUCT
SUPPORT page, click on Software Update & Drivers.
Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save
unnecessary power consumption of the charger.
Extend Your Battery Life
You can extend your battery's life between charges by turning off features that run in the
background. You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery
power.
● Reduce your Backlight On time. (See Backlight Time Length.)
● Turn Bluetooth off when not in use. (See Turn Bluetooth On and Off.)
● Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use. (See Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network.)
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● Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using this function will
periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; each query drains your
battery. (See GPS Satellites.)
● Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your phone.
Repeating this process of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the
storage capacity of any battery.
● Turn off Automatic application sync. (See Synchronize Accounts.)
● Use the Power Control Widget to deactivate hardware functions such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,
GPS, Synchronization, or LCD brightness setting. (See Add and Remove Widgets on the
Home Screen.)
● Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications.
Battery Charge Level
Tap > > System settings > About phone > Battery.
The battery status (charging or discharging) and level (as a percentage of fully charged) are
displayed.
Monitor and Control Battery Use
The Battery use screen shows which applications consume the most battery power. You can
also use it to turn off applications that you‟ve downloaded, if they are consuming too much
power.
Tap > > System settings > About phone > Battery > Battery use.
Tap any of the listed items for more options.
Phone Function Keys
The LG VIPER™ 4G LTE comes equipped with four main function keys that can be used on any
screen to access added functions.
Menu Key
Work with Menus
Notifications Panel
Home Key
Back Key
Search Key
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Menu Key
The Menu Key activates an available menu function for the current screen or application. When
on the Home screen, tap to view the following options:
Theme allows you to change the theme.
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.)
App settings provides direct access to the Applications settings menu. (See Apps
Settings.)
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. To open the available options menu, tap .
● Not all applications have Options menus; if you tap on a screen that has no Options
menu, nothing will happen.
Some applications have more Options menu items than can fit in the options menu; tap More to
open the additional items.
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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. If there are more menus/options than can fit in a
screen, slide the screen up to display more menus/options.
For example, to set the phone to play tones when dialing numbers on the dial pad:
1. Tap > .
2. Tap System settings.
3. Tap Sound.
4. Slide the screen up to display more menus.
5. Tap Dial pad touch tones to checkmark it.
For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into:
► Tap > > System settings > Sound > Dial pad touch tones.
Back Up Within a Menu
► Tap to back up within a menu.
– or –
► Tap to return to the Home screen.
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Notifications Panel
Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as
ongoing events, such as when you are on a call.
When you receive a notification, text appears briefly and the notification icon will be displayed in
the Status Bar. For descriptions of the various notification icons, see View the Display Screen.
You can open the Notifications Panel to view a list of all recent notifications. Depending on your
settings, you may hear a notification sound and the phone may vibrate.
Note: Adjusting sound volume and other general notifications settings is described in Sound
Settings.
Applications whose activities produce notifications, such as Gmail™ and Google Talk, have
their own settings, which you can use to configure whether, and how, they send notifications.
See the sections on those applications for details.
Open Notifications
► Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.
The Notifications Panel displays the Quick Settings and a list of your current notifications,
organized into ongoing and event-based notifications.
Respond to Notifications
1. Open the Notifications Panel. Your current notifications are listed in the panel, each with
a brief description.
2. Tap a notification to view it. The Notifications Panel will close and the application that
corresponds to your response will open.
For example, new voicemail notifications dial your voicemail box, and network disconnect
notifications open the list of configured networks so you can reconnect.
Clear Notifications
1. Open the Notifications Panel.
2. Tap at the top right of the panel.
All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing notifications will remain in the list.
Close Notifications
► Touch and drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications Panel to the top of the screen.
– or –
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► Tap . (The panel will also close when you touch a notification.)
Home Key
The Home Key takes you back to your main Home screen (of the 7 total available screens). Tap
to access your main Home screen.
Back Key
The Back Key returns you to the previously active screen. If the on-screen keyboard is currently
open, the Back Key closes the keyboard.
Search Key
The Search Key displays the Quick Search Box that you can use to search for a key term both
on the phone and on the web.
Tap to launch the Quick Search Box.
Touch and hold to launch the Voice Search function.
Touchscreen Navigation
The LG VIPER™ 4G LTE is a touch-sensitive phone which allows you to select an on-screen
option with a single touch and to easily scroll through long lists. Simply slide up and down
through the display with your fingertip.
Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your Android phone. With
the touch of your finger, you can access available applications, make menu selections, and
access data saved to your phone. The following terms are used for describing the different
available actions using the touchscreen:
● Tap: A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen
keyboard.
● Touch and hold: Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting
your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact‘s available options,
touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu opens.
● Drag: Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move
your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag items on the
Home screen to reposition them, as described in Change the Phone‘s Wallpaper, or
drag the Notifications Panel open, as described in Notifications Panel.
● Swipe or slide: To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the
screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don‘t drag an item instead). For
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example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll through a list, or browse through
the different Home screens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa).
● Double-tap: Double-tap to zoom on a web page or a map. For example, quickly double-
tap a section of a web page to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen. You can
also double-tap to zoom in and out when taking a picture (using the Camera), and when
using Maps.
● Pinch-to-Zoom: Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or spread motion to zoom
in or out when using the Browser, Maps, or browsing pictures.
● Rotate the screen: From many applications and menus, the orientation of the screen
adjusts to the phone‘s physical orientation. (See Change the Screen Orientation.)
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 panel and accessible from any menu by tapping .
Home Screen
Extended Home Screens
Use the Applications Key
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch
Applications
Customize Your Home Screen
Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen
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Change the Phone's Wallpaper
Customize Applications Icons on Home screen
Access Recently-Used Applications
Home Screen Clean View
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:
► Tap at any time, from any application
Extended Home Screens
The operating system provides multiple Home screens to provide more space for adding icons,
widgets, and more.
► Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The main screen is in the center
with three extension screens on either side of it. (For more information on sliding, see
Touchscreen Navigation.)
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Use the Applications Key
All of your phone‟s applications are located within the Applications screen. This key accesses
shortcuts to your currently available applications.
Note: The Applications screen houses all default and downloaded applications (installed from
Play Store).
1. Tap > to open the Applications screen.
To close the Applications screen, tap .
2. Scroll left or right through the list and tap an icon to launch the associated application.
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch
All of the applications on your phone, including any applications that you downloaded and
installed from Play Store™ or other sources, are grouped together on one Applications screen
that you access from your Home screen. If you have more applications than you can currently
see on the Applications screen, slide the screen up or down to view more.
The Applications screen contains all of the phone's applications (though not downloaded
widgets and other downloaded material that isn't an application), including the Alarm/Clock,
Browser, Calculator, Camera, Play Store, YouTube, Voice Search, and much more.
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Open the Applications Screen
► Tap .
Close the Applications Screen
► Tap .
Note: The Applications screen closes automatically when you tap an icon to open its
Application. Dragging an icon onto your Home screen also closes the Applications
screen automatically.
Open and Switch Applications
Multi-tasking is easy with Android™. Opened applications can keep running in the background
when you open another application. There‟s no need to quit an application before opening
another. You can easily switch among several open applications. Android manages each
application, pausing and starting them as needed to ensure that unused applications don‟t
waste your phone's resources.
To open an application:
► Simply tap its icon on the screen.
Tip: You can customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the applications you use most
often. Applications are located on the Applications screen, but you can add an
application shortcut to your Home screen for faster access. No matter where the icon is,
on the Applications screen or your Home screen, just touch it to open and use it. See
Add Application Icons to the Home screen for more information.
To open multiple applications:
1. Tap an application icon to open it.
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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 access recently used applications:
1. Touch and hold . A list of applications that you‟ve used recently is displayed.
2. Tap the application icon you want to open.
– or –
Tap to return to the current application.
Note: Swipe any application preview to remove it from the recently used apps screen.
Add Application Icons to the Home Screen
Customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the applications you use most often.
1. Tap > .
2. Touch and hold the application icon you want to add to your Home screen.
3. Lift your finger to place the app on your Home screen, or drag the icon to where you
want it on the screen, then lift your finger.
Applications
The following is a listing of the default applications available on your device.
Icon
Description
Alarm/Clock – Access the Alarm/Clock application.
Browser – Launches the Sprint Powerdeck browser.
Calculator – Launches the Calculator application.
Calendar – Launches the Calendar application that can sync to either your
Google or Outlook
®
work calendar. Events can only be synched to a managed
account.
Camera – Launches the Camera.
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Contacts – Displays the Contacts that can be synchronized with your phone
from either your Google or Outlook account. Contacts can only be synched to a
managed account.
Downloads – Launches the Downloads application that you can view, reopen,
or delete what you've downloaded.
Email – Provides access your POP3, IMAP, and Exchange Server (Outlook)
email accounts. Also provides access to your Gmail account.
Gallery – Displays a Gallery of camera images and video saved on your
microSD™ card.
Gmail – Provides access to your Gmail account.
Google+ – Share and keep up with all the different people in your life.
Latitude – Lets you see your friends' locations and share yours with them. The
application also lets you see your friends' locations on a map or in a list.
Local – Allows you to discover and share places using the location-based
service.
Maps – Launches a dynamic map that helps you find local businesses, locate
friends, view maps and get driving directions.
Messaging – Provides access to your text and multimedia messages.
Messenger – Helps you keep in touch with Google+ Messenger.
Music – Launches the Music Player.
NASCAR – Allows you to follow your favorite drivers and live race action all
season long. You also get exclusive access to Nascar video footage.
Navigation – Launches the GPS Navigation feature on your phone, allowing you
to get quick turn-by-turn directions.
News & Weather – Launches the News & Weather application.
Phone – Accesses the phone keypad.
Play Books – Allows you to purchase and download ebooks from Play Store.
Play Magazines – Allows you to purchase and download emagazines from Play
Store.
Play Movies – Allows you to rent and view videos.
Play Music – Launches the Music Player.
Play Store – Browse, search for, and download applications on the Play Store.
Polaris Office – Launches the Polaris Office application so that you can view,
create, and edit document files on your phone.
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Search – Displays the Quick Search Box to search for a key term both on your
device and the web.
Settings – Accesses the phone„s Settings menu.
Shopper –Use Google Shopper to find products, scan product barcodes,
magazine ads, albums, or book cover art.
SmartShare – Launches SmartShare application that helps you to easily share
and find pictures, music and videos between DLNA certified phones.
Sprint ID – Accesses the Sprint ID application.
Sprint Music Plus – Launches the official Sprint Music Store for music and
ringtones.
Sprint NBA Mobile – Allows you access live broadcasts of NBA games on
Sprint TV's ESPN channel, live radio, video highlights, and more.
Sprint TV & Movies – Provides you with over 15 channels of sports, news, and
entertainment.
Sprint Zone – Accesses the Sprint Zone application.
Talk – Launches the Google Talk application that lets you chat with family and
friends over the Internet for free.
Scout
TM
– Launches Scout
TM
by Telenav, which is a daily personal navigator
that helps you get where you're going.
Video Player – Allows you to view videos.
Voice Dialer – Launches your phone‟s automatic speech recognition (ASR)
software, called Voice Control, to dial a phone number in our Contacts or to
launch phone functions.
Voicemail – Launches Voicemail.
Wallet – Allows you to use your phone as your wallet. You can enter your credit
and debit card information and tap your phone to any NFC-enabled point of sale
terminal.
YouTube – Launches the YouTube application.
Note: The Email application can access both Exchange Server-based email (such as Work
email) and other Internet-based email providers such as Yahoo! and Gmail.
Customize Your Home Screen
You can customize your Home screen when you do the following:
● Create Shortcuts
● Add Widgets
● Create Contact shortcuts
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● Change the Background (Wallpaper)
● Customize Application Icons
Create Shortcuts
Shortcuts are different from the Home screen Widgets. Shortcuts can access a specific contact,
activate a feature, action, or launch an application.
To add a shortcut from the Applications screen:
1. Tap to access the Home screen.
2. Select a location (screen) for your new shortcut by scrolling across your available
screens until you reach the desired one. (See Home Screen.)
3. Tap to reveal all your current applications. By default, the applications are listed in a
grid view.
4. Scroll through the list and locate your desired application.
5. Touch and hold the on-screen icon. This creates an immediate shortcut of the selected
icon and closes the Applications screen. The new shortcut then appears to hover over
the Home screen.
Note: The same shortcut can be added to any of the available 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 add a shortcut via the Home screen:
1. Tap to access the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.
3. Tap either Apps, Downloads, Widgets, or Wallpapers.
4. Touch and hold a selection from the list and drag it to your Home screen.
To delete a shortcut:
1. Tap to access the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current
screen.
3. Drag the icon over Remove and release it.
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Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen
Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed through your Applications screen
or on the Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this Widget appears as an on-screen
application.
To add a Widget:
1. Tap to access the Home screen.
2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.
3. Tap the Widgets tab.
4. Touch and hold an available Widget and drag it to your current screen.
To remove a Widget:
1. Go to the Home screen on which the widget is located.
2. Touch and hold the widget. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen.
3. Drag the widget over Remove and release it.
This action does not delete the Widget. It just removes it from the current screen.
To place a Widget onto a different screen:
1. Touch and hold the widget you want to move.
2. Drag the widget to the edge of the screen (the left side if moving to a screen located on
the left, right side if moving to a screen located on the right).
3. After about one second, the current screen will change. Repeat until you get to the
desired screen.
Change the Phone's Wallpaper
You can select and assign your phone's background wallpaper.
1. From the Home screen, tap > Home screen settings > Wallpaper.
– or –
Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home screen, then tap Wallpapers.
2. Tap Gallery, ID wallpapers, Live wallpapers, Wallpaper gallery, or Wallpapers.
Gallery to use a picture saved on your phone as a wallpaper. You can crop the
picture before setting it as a wallpaper.
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ID wallpapers to open the available wallpapers that were included in your Sprint ID
pack.
Live wallpapers to open a list of animated wallpapers installed on your phone. Live
wallpapers can be animated or even interactive. More Live wallpapers are available
on Play Store.
Wallpaper gallery to open a screen of wallpaper images saved on your phone. Slide
the thumbnail images left and right to view the available images.
Wallpapers to open a list of preintalled wallpapers.
3. Tap Set wallpaper or Save.
Customize Applications Icons on the Home screen
You can customize each application icons on the Home screen.
1. Touch and hold an application icon until it‟s unlocked from its current position. Then drop
it on the screen. The editing icon will appear in the upper right corner of the
application.
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.
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Access Recently-Used Applications
Your phone keeps a running list of your most recently used applications.
1. Touch and hold to open the recently-used applications window.
2. Tap an icon to open the related application.
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. The phone‟s built-in accelerometer senses movement and changes
its angle/orientation. Note that some of the screens, applications and widgets do not support
orientation changes.
The automatic screen orientation feature can be manually enabled to change the orientation for
all enabled screens when rotation is detected.
Note: An example of a screen that automatically re-orients by moving the phone is the
Messaging screen. This only requires you turn the phone to a horizontal position.
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1. Tap > > Settings > Display.
2. Tap Auto-rotate screen to enable (a blue checkmark displays) or disable the screen
auto-rotation.
Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard
The on-screen keyboard displays automatically when you tap a text entry field. To manually
display the keyboard, simply tap a text field where you want to enter text.
Android Keyboard
1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text.
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2. Enter the desired text.
To enter numbers or symbols, tap .
To enter letters again, tap .
To configure Android keyboard settings, tap > > System settings >
Language & input > Android keyboard .
• Input languages allows you to select the current text input language. The default
language depends on the language set when you first activated the phone.
• Auto-capitalization allows you to automatically capitalize the first letter of a
sentence.
• Vibrate on keypress allows you to activate a vibration sensation as you enter
text using the keypad.
• Sound on keypress allows you to activate a sound sensation as you enter text
using the keypad.
• Popup on keypress displays the larger image of each key you tap.
• Show settings key allows you to set whether to display the Settings Key or
always hide it.
• Voice input allows you to set on which on-screen keyboard you want the voice-
input Microphone Key to appear.
• Auto correction allows you to automatically enter a suggested word (highlighted
in the strip above the keyboard) when you enter a space or punctuation.
• Show correction suggestions shows you suggested words in a strip above the
on-screen keyboard as you type.
• Advanced settings to set various options for expert users.
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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.
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.
Typing can be useful because the search application can provide suggestions so you don‟t
necessarily have to type out your full request.
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry
You can search on your phone and on the web by entering text.
1. From the Home screen, touch . The Quick Search Box will open automatically.
– or –
From the Home screen, tap the Search Widget (For information on how to add
widget, see Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen.)
2. Enter the text you're searching for in the Quick Search Box.
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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 > Settings.
3. Tap to search for the entered text.
– or –
If what you want to search for appears in the suggestions list, tap that item to conduct
the search.
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command
You can search on your phone and on the web by voice command.
► Touch . Then, tap .
– or –
Tap from the Search Widget.
When you stop speaking, Google Search by Voice analyzes your speech and displays the
results of your search.
The available Voice Commands are:
● Say “Directions to,” followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or
other destination, to get directions to that location from Google Maps™.
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● Say “Navigate to,” followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or
other destination to get spoken, turn-by-turn directions to that destination.
● Say “Map of,” followed by an address, name, business name, type of business, or other
location, to view that location on Google Maps.
● For additional commands, tap Help.
For more information on Google Search, tap Help, from the Google search screen.
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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 Dialer
Text-to-Speech
Make Phone Calls
There are several convenient ways to place calls from your phone.
Call Using the Phone Dialer
Dialing Options
Missed Call Notification
Call Emergency Numbers
In-Call Options
Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses
Dial From the Contacts List
Use Direct Dialing
Plus (+) Code Dialing
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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.
To erase the entire number, touch and hold .
You can open other applications during a call. The will appear in the Status Bar
while the call is underway and you are using other phone features.
Press the Up/Down Volume Buttons to adjust the call volume.
Use the on-screen buttons to add another call, put a call on hold, to use the
speakerphone, and for other options, as described in In-Call Options.
3. Tap to end the call.
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 log, and using Voice Dialer.
Dialing Options
After entering numbers with the dialpad, you can use the following dialing options.
Tap to view the following options:
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● 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.)
● Add 2-sec pause: Enter digits and select this option to introduce a two-second pause
before the following sequence of digits is dialed by the phone. (See Dial and Save
Phone Numbers With Pauses.)
● Add wait: Enter digits and select this option to have the phone dial the preceding set of
digits first, and then dial the following sequence of digits when you tap Yes on the pop-
up screen. (See Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses.)
● Call settings: Tap to access the Call settings screen. (See Call Settings.)
Missed Call Notification
A missed call icon displays when you do not answer a call. When you do not answer an
incoming call, is displayed in the Status Bar.
1. Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen to open the Notification Panel.
2. Tap the missed call notification. The Call logs screen will be displayed. To dial the
phone number, tap .
Call Emergency Numbers
You can place calls to 911 even if the phone's screen is locked or your account is restricted.
Note: When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode.
To call the 911 emergency number when the phone„s screen is locked with a screen lock:
1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Wake Up the Screen.
2. Tap ..
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 > .
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
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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.
Important: Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an
emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public
Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS location
information from your phone.
In-Call Options
Once you initiate a call, you will see these on-screen options:
● Add call to initiate a 3-way call.
● End to end the call.
● Dialpad to display the dialpad.
● Bluetooth (Only available when a Bluetooth headset is connected to your phone) to
conduct the call via the Bluetooth headset for hands-free conversation. For details about
pairing the phone with a Bluetooth headset, see Pairing Bluetooth Phones.
Note: When using the Bluetooth headset during a call while using other phone features, the
Ongoing Call notification icon is blue in the Status Bar.
● Mute to mute the microphone during a call. To unmute the microphone, tap Mute again.
● Speaker to turn the speakerphone on or off.
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.
There are two types of pauses available on your phone:
● 2-Second Pause automatically sends the next set of numbers after two seconds.
● 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. Enter the phone number.
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2. Tap > Add 2-sec pause or Add wait.
3. Enter the additional numbers.
4. Tap to dial the number.
– or –
Tap > Add to Contacts to save the number in your Contacts.
Note: When dialing a number with a hard pause (Wait), tap Yes on the pop-up to send the next
set of numbers.
Dial From the Contacts List
You can dial directly from your Contacts list.
1. Tap > > Contacts.
– or –
Tap > > Contacts.
2. Find a contact to call and tap it to open its entry, then tap .
Use Direct Dialing
With Direct Dialing, you are able to directly save a contact to your Home screen.
3. Touch and hold an empty area on a Home screen.
4. Tap the Widgets tab.
5. Scroll right and tap Direct dial.
6. Tap a contact from your Contacts List. The contact will appear on your Home screen.
To use Direct Dial:
► Simply tap the contact on the Home screen.
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.).
1. In the Dial screen, touch and hold until you see a “+” on the display screen.
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2. Dial the country code and phone number and then tap . The phone automatically
prepends the access code for international dialing, followed by the country code and
phone number.
Receive Phone Calls
When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens with the caller ID and any other
available information (such as the caller's name, if saved in the Contact‟s list). The most recent
incoming calls are recorded in the Call logs. (See Call Logs.)
Answer an Incoming Call
► If the screen is locked, swipe in any direction.
► If the screen is unlocked, tap to answer the call.
If you were already on a call, the first call is placed on hold while you answer the new call. To
silence the ringer of an incoming call, press the down Volume Key.
Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:
● The phone rings or vibrates.
● The backlight illuminates.
● The screen displays an incoming call message.
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. Please see Roaming Settings for more
information about roaming.
► Tap Yes to answer the call. (See Call Guard for additional information.)
Note: When your phone is off, calls go directly to voicemail.
End a Call
► Tap .
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– or –
If you opened other applications while on a call:
1. Open the Notifications Panel.
Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap Current call to redisplay the phone application.
3. Tap .
Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now you can find
exactly the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first.
This new feature periodically goes out to your voicemail, and gathers the caller information from
all of the current voicemails. It then populates a list with the caller name and number, along with
the length of time and priority level of the voicemail message.
Set Up Visual Voicemail
Review Visual Voicemail
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages
Configure Visual Voicemail Options
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu
Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu
Set Up Visual Voicemail
Setting up Visual Voicemail follows many of the same procedures as setting up traditional Sprint
voicemail. You should set up your Sprint voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your
phone is activated. Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail,
even if your phone is in use or turned off.
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).
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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.
Important: Voicemail Password – 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.
4. Once you have completed the setup process, return to the voicemail page (see step 1).
5. Tap the Welcome to Voicemail message on the screen to play a brief explanation of
the voicemail services.
Review Visual Voicemail
Visual Voicemail lets you easily access and select which messages you want to review.
1. Tap > > Voicemail.
2. Tap a message to review it. The following is a description of the features available while
reviewing a voicemail message.
Timeline provides a visual timeline for the current message. Touch and drag this bar
to scrub through the message to different points.
• Tap to pause the playback, tap to resume.
• Speaker Off/On to turn the speakerphone on or off during playback. If the
speakerphone feature was enabled within the Voicemail Settings menu, the
speakerphone will always be automatically enabled during voicemail playback.
Trash to move the current voice message to the trash folder.
Call to call the person who left the voicemail message.
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. You can tag the reply message for
both Urgency and Privacy.
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• Touch Send to deliver the new message.
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages
When you are done listening to a voicemail message you can easily access other voicemail
messages without returning to the main voicemail screen.
1. Listen to the current voicemail message.
2. Swipe your finger left or right to display the next or previous message. It will begin
playing automatically.
You can navigate through voicemail messages as frequently as you'd like. You can even move
to the next or previous message before you're finished listening to the current one.
Use Visual Voicemail to Delete Your Messages
1. Tap > > Voicemail.
2. Touch and hold a voicemail entry from the list and, select the messages to delete and
tap .
– or –
Open a message and tap .
Configure Visual Voicemail Options
Use the Menu button to access and configure your Visual Voicemail options.
1. Tap > > Voicemail.
2. From this initial screen, you can:
Tap to compose a new voicemail message.
Tap Inbox to view the voicemail messages in other folder: Inbox, Trash, SD card.
Tap to search a voicemail message.
Tap to configures your voicemail application settings.
To access a voicemail message‟s options:
1. Tap > > Voicemail.
2. Tap a voicemail message and tap and select from the following:
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Move to SD to move the message to the SD card.
Settings to set various voicemail settings.
Help to view help information about the voicemail.
Send feedback to send feedback to about the Voicemail application.
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings
The Visual Voicemail settings menu lets you access settings for notifications, pictures, greetings,
and more.
1. Tap > > Voicemail.
2. Tap > Settings and select from the following:
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.
Notifications to determine how your are notified of new voicemails. Set the
notification sound and vibrate option.
Delete messages to set Visual Voicemail to permanently delete messages from the
Trash folder after a specific number of days.
Display name to enter a name to identify yourself to people when replying or
forwarding messages.
View quick tips tutorial to view a visual tutorial about Visual Voicemail.
Help to see the Sprint visual voicemail help.
Send feedback to send some feedbacks to the Voicemail Feedback team by Gmail
or Email.
Check for update to search for an upgrade to your Visual message software.
About Voicemail to view build information about the current visual voicemail
application.
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Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu
Your main greeting can be changed directly via the Visual Voicemail system. This direct access
saves you from having to navigate within the voicemail menu.
1. Tap > > Voicemail.
2. Tap > Settings > Personalize voicemail.
3. Tap OK to connect to the Sprint voicemail system. Follow the prompts to change your
current greeting.
Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu
From your Visual Voicemail menu, you can quickly change the name attached to your voice
messages.
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.
Voicemail(Traditional)
In addition to Visual Voicemail, your phone and Sprint service always offer traditional voicemail
service accessed through the phone application.
Set Up Voicemail
Voicemail Notification
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages
Set Up Voicemail
You should set up your Sprint Voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is
activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access. Your phone
automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or
turned off.
1. Tap > .
2. Touch and hold to dial your voicemail number.
3. Follow the system prompts to:
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Create your password.
Record your name announcement.
Record your greeting.
Important: Voicemail Password – 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.
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.
● 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. When your
voicemail answers, tap and enter your password. Roaming rates apply when you
access voicemail while roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network.
Note: Your phone accepts messages even when it is turned off. However, your phone notifies
you of new messages only when it is turned on and you are in a Sprint service area.
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages
You can review your messages directly from your wireless phone (using either traditional
voicemail or Visual Voicemail) or from any other touch-tone phone.
Use Traditional Voicemail to Access Your Messages
1. Tap > .
2. Touch and hold . If prompted, enter your voicemail password.
3. Follow the voice prompts to listen to and manage your voicemail messages.
Use Visual Voicemail to Access Your Messages
1. Tap > > Voicemail.
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2. Tap an entry to listen to the message.
Note: You are charged for airtime minutes when you are accessing your voicemail from your
wireless phone.
Use Another Phone to Access Messages
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When your voicemail answers, tap the asterisk 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
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. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow
these steps.
1. Tap > (Tap the Dial tab if necessary).
2. Tap .
3. Enter a phone number and tap .
Note: To permanently block your number, call Sprint Customer Service.
Call Waiting
When you‟re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of incoming calls by sounding a beep instead of a
ring. Your phone's screen informs you that another call is coming in and displays the caller‟s
phone number (if it is available).
To respond to an incoming call while you„re on a call:
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► Before accepting the incoming call, tap and drag one of the following on-screen options:
Answer to answer the new call. The first caller is placed on hold.
Decline to send the call to your voicemail box.
To switch back to the first caller:
► From the In-Call options screen, tap Swap .
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.
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. (Your first call is automatically put on hold.)
5. When you‟re connected to the second party, tap Merge calls to combine both calls
into a single 3-way call. If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you
and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang
up, all callers are disconnected.
Call Forwarding
Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls to another phone number – even when
your phone is turned off. You can continue to make calls from your phone when you have
activated Call Forwarding.
Activate Call Forwarding
1. Tap > (Tap the Dial tab if necessary).
2. Tap .
3. Enter the area code and phone number to which you want your calls forwarded.
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4. Tap . You will hear a tone to confirm the activation of Call Forwarding and the call
will end.
Deactivate Call Forwarding
1. Tap > (Tap the Dial tab if necessary).
2. Tap . You will hear a tone to confirm the deactivation and the
call will end.
Note: You are charged a higher rate for calls you have forwarded.
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.
For example: When you call your bank‘s 800 number, use your dialpad to enter your
account number and PIN.
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● Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece
(Off).
Activate Speaker to route the phone‟s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust
the speaker volume using the volume buttons.)
Deactivate Speaker to use the phone‟s earpiece.
Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during
speakerphone use.
● 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). For details about pairing the phone with a Bluetooth headset, see Pairing
Bluetooth Phones.
When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset, the current call area shows the
Bluetooth call icon ( ). (Only when you are using other phone features while in a
call.)
Note: The Headset button is activated to show the current call is routed to the connected
Bluetooth headset.
To route the current call back to the phone, tap Bluetooth to temporarily use the
phone. Tap it again to route the call back to the connected Bluetooth headset.
When Bluetooth or the Bluetooth headset is turned off, the call is routed through
either the earpiece or speaker and shows ( ). (Only when you are using other
phone features while in a call.)
Tap during a call to display a list of additional in-call features. Tap an option to select it.
● Contacts: Display your contacts list.
● Messaging: Create a message while remaining on the call.
Set Up Speed Dialing
Your phone can store up to 99 phone numbers in speed dial locations.
To assign a speed dial number to a contact:
1. Tap > > Contacts tab.
2. Tap > Speed dial.
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3. Tap a desired speed dial location number from 2 to 99.
4. Tap the desired contact and phone number to set it as a speed dial
Note: If you assign a number to an already in-use speed dial location, the new phone number
will automatically replace the previous speed dial assignment.
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
► 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. If you return a call
from the voicemail menu, it will not be included in your phone‟s Call logs.
Call Logs Options
Tap an entry to view the date and time of the call and call duration. The following options are
available:
● to make a call.
● to send a text message.
● to add an entry's number to your Contacts (for entries not saved in Contacts).
– or –
● to view the contact entry (for entries saved in Contacts).
If several calls were made to one number or received by one number, the calls are displayed as
one entry. When you tap this entry, the individual call logs are opened.
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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.
● Edit number before call to edit a number before you redial.
● Copy call number to copy the call number.
● Delete call logs to delete all the call logs.
● Delete all logs of this number to delete all the logs of this number only.
Make a Call From the Call Logs
► From the Call logs, tap at the right of the entry.
Save a Number From the Call Logs
1. Touch and hold an entry and tap Add to Contacts.
2. Tap Create new contact.
– or –
Search for an existing contact name and tap an existing contact to add the new number
to that existing contact.
3. Enter as much information as you want. (For more information about creating and editing
contacts, see Contacts.).
Note: You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as No
ID or Restricted.
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Prepend a Number From the Call Logs
If you need to make a call from the Call logs and you are outside your local area code, you can
add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.
1. Touch and hold an entry and tap Edit number before call.
2. Tap the area immediately to the left of the phone number and enter the prefix.
3. Tap to call the number.
– or –
Tap > 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 OK.
– or –
Tap Cancel.
Save a Phone Number
You can store phone numbers and contact entries in your phone. You can also synchronize
them with your Google
TM
Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that support
syncing contacts. (For more information, see Contacts.)
1. Tap > .
2. Enter a phone number and tap Add to Contacts or > Add to Contacts.
3. Tap Create new contact.
– or –
Search for an existing contact name and tap an existing contact to add the new number
to that existing contact.
For more information about creating and editing contacts, see Contacts.
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Find a Phone Number
Your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. It is easy to search for a contact by name.
1. Tap > > Contacts tab.
2. Scroll and search for the contact or start entering the name of the contact you‟re
searching for. As you type, contacts with matching names will appear above the
keyboard.
3. Tap a matching contact in the list to open its entry. To dial a number, tap .
Voice Dialer
You can use your phone‟s automatic speech recognition (ASR) software, called Voice Dialer, 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.
Note: The Voice Control (Speech-to-Action) feature will not launch if you are currently in an
active menu.
Activate Voice Dialer
► Tap > > Voice Dialer.
The screen displays “Listening” and the phone prompts you to say the name of the command
you want to use. To complete your task, simply follow the voice prompts or touch an on-screen
option.
Available ASR commands include:
● Call <Name> to call an entry in your Contact List. (See Make a Voice Call With Voice
Dialer.)
● Dial <#> to call a spoken phone number.
● Redial to call back the last Contact you dialed.
● Open <Menu> to jump directly to menu items or applications. (See Open Menus With
Voice Dialer.)
Tip: Use Voice Dialer in a quiet environment so it can accurately recognize your commands
Make a Voice Call With Voice Dialer
1. Tap > > Voice Dialer.
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2. When you see “Listening,” say “Call” followed by the name and the label for the phone
number you wish to call. For example, say “Call John Smith Mobile.” The phone dials
the number stored for the contact “John Smith” with the label “Mobile.”
If the location is not recognized or the name does not have a phone number stored in
Contacts, your phone will display a list of possible options.
If a name has only a single number, or if you know the name but are not sure which
number to call, say “Call” followed by the name only. For example, say “Call John.”
If the name is recognized and there is only one phone number for the name, your
phone immediately places the call.
Call a Phone Number with Voice Dialer
1. Tap > > Voice Dialer.
2. When you see “Listening,” say “Dial” followed immediately by a phone number; for
example, say “Dial 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 Dialer
The Voice Dialer application allows you to directly open many menu items or applications by
saying voice commands.
1. Tap > > Voice Dialer.
2. When you see “Listening,” say “Open” followed by a menu or application.
3. If a list of valid actions is displayed, tap an action, the phone opens the selected menu.
Text-to-Speech
The text-to-speech feature allows the phone to provide a verbal readout of on-screen data such
as messages and incoming caller information (based on Caller ID).
Text-to-Speech Settings
1. Tap > > System settings > Language & input > Text-to-speech output.
2. Configure any of the following Text-to-Speech settings:
Preferred Engine: Choose which text-to-speech engine you prefer to use. Tap
to set various engine settings.
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Speech rate: Allows you to adjust the rate at which the displayed text is spoken by
the phone. Choose from: Very slow, Slow, Normal, Fast, and Very fast.
Listen to an example: Plays a short example of what the text-to-speech feature will
sound like on your phone when activated.
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Settings
This section provides an overview of items you can change using your phone‟s System settings
menus.
Wireless & Networks Settings
Call Settings
Roaming Settings
Device Settings
Personal Settings
System Settings
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
Bluetooth Settings
Data Usage
Airplane Mode
Wi-Fi Direct
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
Bluetooth Tethering
NFC
Android Beam
VPN Settings
Mobile Networks Settings
Wi-Fi Settings
Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi for high-speed data access using available
computer networks. For details on your phone„s Wi-Fi features and settings, see Connect Wi-Fi.
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Bluetooth Settings
Your phone‟s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures
and files, and more. For details on your phone„s Bluetooth settings, see Bluetooth Settings
Menu.
Data Usage
You can check the current data usage, set to enable/disable mobile data, or set the mobile data
limit.
Turn on or off the Mobile Data
1. Tap > > System settings > Data usage.
2. Slide the Mobile data switch to the right to turn on this feature.
– or –
Slide the Mobile data switch to the left to turn off this feature.
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. When you set your phone to Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any
calls or access online data.
Activate 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. (A blue checkmark appears.) While in Airplane Mode, your phone‟s
Status Bar will display .
Deactivate Airplane Mode
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to reveal the phone options.
2. Tap Airplane mode.
– or –
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1. Tap > > System settings > More....
2. Tap Airplane mode to remove the checkmark.
Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Direct supports a direct connection between Wi-Fi enabled devices 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.
Turn on Wi-Fi Direct
1. Tap > > System settings > More... > Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Tap Wi-Fi Direct to activate. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot
You can share your phone‟s data connection with a computer by turning on the USB tethering.
You can also share your phone's data connection with up to eight phones at once, by turning
your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. For details on your phone‟s Tethering & portable
hotspot settings, see Tethering and Portable Hotspot.
Bluetooth Tethering
When you want to share LG VIPER™ 4G LTE Internet connection, checkmark this option.
Turn on Bluetooth
1. Tap > > System settings > More....
2. Tap Bluetooth tethering to activate. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
3. If you do not want to share LG VIPER™ 4G LTE internet connection, tap Bluetooth
tethering again to uncheck the box.
NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless technology that enables data transmission
between two objects when they are brought within a few inches of each others. When you
enable NFC on your LG VIPER™ 4G LTE, your phone can exchange data with other NFC-
enabled devices or read information from smart tags embedded in posters, stickers, and other
products.
Turn on NFC
1. Tap > > System settings > More....
2. Tap NFC to activate. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
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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.
Note: Pictures and mp3 can be sent via Bluetooth. You need to turn on Bluetooth as well.
Turn on Android Beam
Note: Please make sure that NFC is turned on, before your turn on Android Beam.
1. Tap > > System settings > More... > Android Beam.
2. Slide Android Beam switch to the right to turn on this feature.
VPN Settings
From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow
you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate
network. For details on your phone's VPN settings, see Virtual Private Networks (VPN).
Mobile Networks Settings
You can choose whether to turn on or off the LTE radio band. You can also set whether to
enable or disable data access on your phone.
Network Mode
1. Tap > > System settings > More... > Mobile networks > Network mode.
2. Choose from the following two options:
Tap LTE/CDMA to turn on the LTE radio band.
Tap CDMA to turn off the LTE radio band.
Enable/Disable Data Access
1. Tap > > System settings > More... > Mobile networks.
2. Tap Data enabled to check or uncheck it.
Call Settings
Your phone's Call settings menu lets you configure International call options and TTY mode.
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Quick Messages
North American Dialing
International Dialing
TTY Mode
Proximity Sensor
Noise Reduction
Voicemail Settings
Save Unknown Numbers
Quick Messages
Quick message is the specified text message to send out when you want to ignore an incoming
call and respond to the caller with a text instead. You can add or edit quick messages.
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Call > Quick messages.
2. Tap a quick message to edit.
- or -
Tap 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.
1. Tap > > System settings > Call > International dialing (The North American
dialing option must be disabled).
2. Enter the international dialing code and tap OK.
TTY Mode
A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications phone that allows
people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to
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communicate by telephone. Your phone is compatible with select TTY phones. Please check
with the manufacturer of your TTY phone to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.
Your phone and TTY phone will connect via a special cable that plugs into your phone's
headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY phone, contact your TTY phone
manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.
Turn TTY Mode On or Off
1. Tap > > System settings > Call > TTY mode.
2. Tap TTY Off to turn TTY mode off or tap TTY FULL, TTY HCO or TTY VCO.
To access the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for assistance with TTY calls:
► Dial to reach an operator.
For additional information about Sprint Relay Services and TTY compatibility, call Sprint Relay
Customer Service at 800-676-3777 or visit www.sprintrelay.com.
Note: In TTY Mode, your phone will display the TTY access icon. When enabled, TTY mode
may impair the audio quality of non-TTY phones connected to the headset jack.
WARNING: 911 Emergency Calling Sprint recommends that TTY users make emergency
calls by other means, including Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS),
analog cellular, and landline communications. Wireless TTY calls to 911 may be
corrupted when received by public safety answering points (PSAPs), rendering
some communications unintelligible. The problem encountered appears related
to software used by PSAPs. This matter has been brought to the attention of the
FCC, and the wireless industry and the PSAP community are currently working to
resolve this.
Proximity Sensor
You can access the LG VIPER™ 4G LTE proximity sensor through the Call Settings menu.
To enable the Proximity Sensor:
1. Tap > > System settings > Call.
2. Tap Proximity Sensor to enable it. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
Noise Reduction
You can set the phone to reduce the background noise while using a hands-free call.
To set noise reduction
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Call.
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2. Tap Noise reduction to turn it on. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
Voicemail Settings
You can configure your voicemail settings. For details on Voicemail settings, see Configure
Visual Voicemail Settings.
Save Unknown Numbers
You can set the phone to save the phone numbers not saved in Contacts yet.
To save unknown numbers
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Call.
2. Tap Save unknown numbers to turn it on. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
Roaming Settings
With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide
SM
Wireless Service, you can
make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and
GSM/UMTS networks.
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 – Digital Roam – .
Roam on Other Digital Networks
When you‟re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the
quality you receive when making calls on the Nationwide Sprint Network. However, you may not
be able to access certain features, such as data services, depending on the available network.
Note: If you‟re on a call when you leave the Nationwide Sprint Network, your call will be
dropped. If your call is dropped in an area where you think Sprint service is available,
turn your phone off and on again to reconnect to the network.
Check for Voicemail Messages While Roaming
When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive a notification of
new voicemail messages on your phone. Callers can still leave messages, but you will need to
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periodically check your voicemail for new messages if you are in a roaming service area for an
extended period of time.
1. Dial your 10-digit wireless phone number.
2. When you hear your voicemail greeting, tap .
3. Enter your passcode at the prompt and follow the voice prompts.
When you return to the Nationwide Sprint Network, voicemail notification will resume as normal.
Set Roam Mode
Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option,
you can determine which signals your phone accepts.
Choose from three different settings on your dual-band phone to control your roaming
experience.
1. Tap > > System settings > Roaming.
2. Tap Domestic Data, International Data or both to place a checkmark and connect to
data service while roaming. (Requires Domestic Voice or International Voice.)
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. This option also prevents roaming on other networks.
Include roaming to seek service off the Nationwide Sprint Network. When Sprint
service is unavailable, the phone searches for an alternate system.
Roaming Guard
Roaming Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming by requiring confirmation before placing
or answering a roaming call.
To turn Roaming Guard on or off:
1. Tap > > System settings > Roaming > Roaming Guards.
2. Tap Voice (Domestic), Voice (International) or both to activate or deactivate this
function. When active, an extra key press is required for dialing when in a roaming area.
Note: Roaming Guard is turned on by default on your phone. Voice dialing and speed dialing
are not available when you are roaming with Roaming Guard enabled.
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To place roaming calls with Roaming Guard on:
1. Tap > (Tap the Dial tab if necessary).
2. Enter 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and tap .
To answer incoming roaming calls with Roaming Guard on:
1. Swipe in any direction. A message will be displayed notifying you that roaming
charges will apply.
2. Tap Yes.
Data Roam Guard
Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your phone may be able to access
data services while roaming on certain digital systems. You can set your phone to alert you
when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network and try to use data services such as
messaging.
Note: Data Roam Guard is turned on by default on your phone.
To set your Data Roam Guard notification:
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.
Device Settings
This group of settings lets you configure your phone's sound, display, gestures, power saver,
apps, and quad core control settings.
Sound Settings
Ringtone & Notifications
Touch Feedback & System
Display Settings
Home Screen
Lock Screen
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Gestures
Storage
Power Saver
Apps Settings
Sound Settings
In the Sound settings menu, you can configure call and notification ringtones, audio volumes, as
well as some related settings.
Sound Profile
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Sound profile.
3. Tap one of the three options.
To switch to silent mode:
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. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Volumes.
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 & system: Changes the volume for system.
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Music, video, games and other media: Changes the volume of your music, videos
and other media.
Alarms: Changes the volume of your alarms.
4. Tap OK.
Tip: You can adjust the ringer volume on the Home screen or Applications screen, or almost
any screen by using the Volume Buttons on the left side of your phone. In other
applications such as Music, YouTube, spoken directions, and other audio, the Volume
Buttons control the volume of the application.
Ringtone & Notifications
You can select and assign ringtones for your incoming calls.
Phone Ringtone
The phone ringtones alert you of incoming calls.
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.
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.
1. Tap > > Music.
2. Touch and hold a song in your collection. In the context menu, tap Use as ringtone.
– or –
On the Playback screen, tap > Use as ringtone.
For details about using the Music Player application, see Music.
Notification Sound
When you receive a notification such as the arrival of new messages, calendar events, or
alarms, the phone sounds a ringtone.
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1. Tap > > System settings > Sound .
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound > Notification sound.
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.
Vibrate Types
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.
3. Tap each vibrate type to select it.
4. Tap OK.
Quiet Time
To set times to turn off all sounds except alarm and media:
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound.
3. Slide the the Quiet time switch to the right to turn on this feature.
4. Tap Quiet time to set the time and days.
Touch Feedback & System
The Touch feedback & System menu lets you select whether you hear tones when touching
numbers on the dialpad, selecting on-screen options, and more.
To hear tones when you use the dialpad to dial a number:
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound.
3. Tap Dial pad touch tones. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
To hear sound when you tap buttons, icons, and other on-screen items:
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1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound.
3. Tap Touch sounds. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
To hear sound when the screen is locked or unlocked:
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:
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound.
3. Tap Emergency tone.
4. Tap Off, Alert, or Vibrate.
To set your phone to vibrate when touching buttons and keys:
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Sound.
3. Tap Vibrate on touch. (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.
Brightness
Adjust your screen‟s contrast (brightness) to suit your surroundings.
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Brightness.
3. Use the slider to set a brightness level.
Note: For the best battery performance, use the dimmer levels.
4. Tap OK.
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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 > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display.
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 > Screen timeout.
3. Tap 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, or Never.
Note: Long backlight settings reduce the battery‟s talk and standby times. For the best battery
performance, use the shortest convenient timeout.
Font Type
Choose the desired font type.
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Font type.
3. Tap a desired font type.
Font Size
Choose the desired font type.
1. Tap > > System settings.
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2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Font size.
3. Tap a desired font size.
Front Key Light
Configure the Front key light options.
To turn on the front keys:
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. 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.
Motion Sensor Calibaration
You can improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor.
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Display > Motion sensor calibration.
3. Place the phone on a flat surface and tap Calibrate sensor.
Home Screen
Configure your phone's home screen settings.
Home
Choose the desired home option.
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Select Home.
3. Tap Home or Launcher.
Theme
Choose the desired theme.
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1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Theme.
3. Tap the desired theme.
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 > Animation.
3. Tap No animations or All animations.
Screen Swipe Effect
Choose the desired type of effect to display when you swipe from one Home screen canvas to
the next.
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Screen swipe effect.
3. Tap the desired effect and OK.
Wallpaper
Choose the desired wallpaper.
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen > Wallpaper.
3. Choose a location and select the desired wallpaper.
4. Tap Set wallpaper to set it as the wallpaper.
Scroll Wallpaper
Checkmark to allow the wallpaper to scroll with the screen instead of having it as a static image.
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen.
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3. Tap Scroll wallpaper. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
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 Scroll screens circularly. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
Home Backup & Restore
You can backup and restore app/widget configurations and the theme.
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Home screen.
3. Tap Home backup & restore > Backup or Restore.
Lock Screen
Lock screen menu lets you configure screen lock options and when to be locked.
Select Screen Lock
You can increase your phone„s security by face unlock, creating a screen unlock pattern, by
creating a PIN, or by choosing a password. When these features are enabled, you must show
your face, draw the correct unlock pattern, enter the PIN, or enter the password on the screen to
unlock and regain access to the phone.
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen > Select screen lock.
3. Select the desired screen lock option from the below:
None: No lock screen.
Swipe: Swipe any part of the screen to unlock the screen.
Face Unlock: Unlocks the screen through facial recognition. Follow the prompts.
You are asked to set a Pattern and/or PIN as a backup.
Pattern: Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock
pattern. It's recommended that you enter backup PIN as well in case that you might
lost the pattern. Then, you can set vibrate on touch or whether to make the pattern
visible.
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PIN: Enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen.
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.
● If you have set up Unlock PIN or Unlock Password, enter the Unlock PIN or Unlock
Password. After entering it, tap OK. The last screen you were working on opens.
Note: You have five opportunities to enter your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password. If you've
entered the wrong information five times, you must wait 30 seconds before you can
attempt again.
● If you„ve set up a Google Account on the phone, tap the Forgot pattern? button. You
will be able to unlock the phone with your Google Account username and password.
● Google Account on the phone, you must perform a factory reset.
CAUTION! If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted.
Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory
reset.
● When you can„t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password:
1. Turn the power off.
2. Press and hold the following keys for over 10 seconds: Down Volume Button +
Power/Lock Button .
3. When the Factory Hard Reset screen is displayed, release these keys and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Note: If you can't recall your unlock PIN or Password: Call Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4727.
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 Set wallpaper.
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Clocks & Shortcuts
Customize clocks and shortcuts on the lock screen.
1. Tap > > System settings.
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.
Owner Info
Select whether to display the owner information on the lock screen and customize the owner
information.
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen.
3. Tap Owner info to show owner information on the lock screen. (A blue checkmark will
appear.)
4. Tap to enter the owner information.
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 .
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Lock screen.
3. Tap Power button instantly locks to turn on this feature. (A blue checkmark will
appear.)
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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 Move home screen items to turn on this feature. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
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. Tap Test to test out the sensitivity level.
Silence Incoming Calls
You can set the phone to silence incoming calls by just flipping the phone.
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures.
3. Tap Silence incoming calls to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
Snooze or Stop Alarm
You can set the phone to snooze or stop the alarm by just flipping the phone.
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Gestures.
3. Tap Snooze or stop alarm to set this feature on. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
Pause Video
You can set the phone to pause the video by just flipping the phone.
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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 and
the microSD card.
To unmount microSD card so that you can format the card or remove safely:
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Storage > Unmount SD card > OK.
To permanently erase everything on the microSD card:
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Storage > Erase SD card > Erase SD card > Erase
everything.
Note: You must unmount the microSD card before formatting it.
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
this feature.
To select features to turn off or to change value when battery is low:
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the DEVICE section, tap Power saver.
3. From the POWER SAVING ITEMS section, checkmark each feature to turn off.
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Apps Settings
This menu lets you view details about the applications installed on your phone, manage their
data, force them to stop, and set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you
obtain from websites and email.
To view details about the applications:
1. Tap > > Apps.
2. Tap the Downloaded, On SD card, Running, or All.
To force applications to stop:
1. Tap > > Apps.
2. Tap the Running tab.
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 > > Apps.
2. Tap the Downloaded tab.
3. Find the application to force stop and tap the application.
4. Tap Uninstall.
5. Read the disclaimer and tap OK.
To set the phone to end a running application when you open new applications:
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options.
2. Tap Don't keep activities.
To set the limit of the number of processes that can run in the background:
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options > Background process
limit.
2. Tap Standard limit, No background processes, At most 1 process, At most 2
processes, At most 3 processes, or At most 4 processes.
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To set the phone to alert you to unresponsive applications that are running in the background:
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options.
2. Tap Show all ANRs.
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
TM
and other
supported accounts. You also use these settings to control how and whether all applications
send, receive, and sync data on their own schedules and whether all applications can
synchronize user data automatically. Gmail
TM
, Calendar, and other applications may also have
their own settings to control how they synchronize data; see the sections on those applications
for details.
To add an account and enable sync:
1. Tap > > System settings > Account & sync.
2. Tap ADD ACCOUNT to add new account and tap one of the followings:
Email to add a general email account. (See Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP))
Google to add a Google account. (See Sign into Your Google Account.)
Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync to add a Google account. (See Set Up a
Corporate Email.)
3. Slide to the right to enable sync.
Location Services
Use the Location services menu to set your preferences for using and sharing your location
when you search for information and use location-based applications, such as Maps.
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Google's Location Service
You can use information from Wi-Fi and mobile networks to determine your approximate
location, used while searching in Google Maps and other applications. When you checkmark
this option, you‟re asked whether you consent to sharing your location anonymously with
Google‟s location service.
You can use information from Wi-Fi and mobile networks to determine your approximate
location, used while searching in Google Maps and other applications. When you checkmark
this option, you‟re asked whether you consent to sharing your location anonymously with
Google‟s location service.
1. Tap > > System settings > Location services.
2. Tap Google's location service. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
3. When you check this option, you„re asked whether you consent to sharing your location
anonymously with Google„s location service.
4. Read the disclaimer and tap Agree.
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. Tap > > System settings > Location services.
2. Tap GPS satellites. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
Note: Uncheck this option when you do not use Maps to conserve battery.
Location & Google Search
You can let Google use your location to improve search results and other services.
1. Tap > > System settings > Location services.
2. Tap Location & Google search. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
3. When you check this option, you„re asked whether you allow Google to use your location
for improved search results and other services.
4. Read the disclaimer and tap Agree.
Security
Use the Security settings to configure how to help secure your phone and its data.
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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.
Enable Storage Encryption
Opens a screen that encrypts data in the internal storage or SD card for security. You will be
required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you insert a new SD card.
Password Typing Visible
Checkmark to briefly show each character of passwords as you enter them so that you can see
what you enter.
Phone Administrators
Add or remove phone administrators.
Unknown Sources
Allow installation of non-Play Store applications.
Trusted Credentials
Checkmark to allow applications to access your phone‟s encrypted store of secure certificates
and related passwords and other credentials. You use credential storage to establish some
kinds of VPN and Wi-Fi connections. If you have not set a password for the secure credential
storage, this setting is dimmed.
Install From Storage
Touch to install a secure certificate from a microSD card.
Clear Credentials
Deletes all secure certificates and related credentials and erases the secure storage's own
password, after prompting you to confirm that you want to do this.
Language & Input Settings
Your phone's Language & input settings let you select a language for the devices screens and
menus, as well as manage a personal user dictionary. The Keyboard settings let you select a
preferred input method, control keyboard settings, and more.
Display Language
You can choose to display your device's on-screen menus in multiple languages.
1. Tap > > System settings > Language & input > Language.
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2. Tap English, Español, 한국어, 文中(简体), or 文中(繁體).
Spelling correction
Allows spelling correction when using the on-screen keyboard.
Personal dictionary
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 Android
keyboard, Google voice typing, Swype. Tap to configure each keyboard‟s settings.
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.
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.
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Backup & reset.
2. Check whether the Backup account is right.
3. Tap Back up my data. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
4. To set to automatically restore the backups, tap Automatic restore. (A blue checkmark
will appear.)
Factory Data Reset
Resetting the phone restores all the factory defaults, including personal data from internal
phone storage, information about your Google Account, any other accounts, your system and
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application settings, and any downloaded applications. Resetting the phone does not erase any
system software updates you„ve downloaded or any files on your microSD card, 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. See
Activate Your Phone.
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Backup & reset.
2. If you are certain that you would like to restore all factory settings, tap Factory data
reset.
3. Tap Reset phone.
4. Enter your unlock sequence if you have configured one, then tap Erase everything to
confirm.
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
Connectivity
Developer Options
Update Your Phone
Display Your Phone Number
Date & time
Set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed.
► Tap > > System settings > Date & time.
Accessibility
Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your
phone.
Note: Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable.
Connectivity
Your device's PC connection menu lets you configure USB connection type, USB tethering, and
Ask on connection.
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USB connection type
Opens a dialog box to choose the default connection mode when connecting your phone to a
PC via USB. Choose from Charge only, Media sync (MTP), or Camera (PTP).
Media sync(MTP)
Allows the phone to be used as MTP phone when a microSD card is present in the phone. It
allows transfer of protected content from the phone to the PC and vice versa.
To synchronize your phone with your computer using the USB
1. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
2. Autorun will check whether MTP driver is installed or not in your PC.
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. If Windows Media
Player(WMP) over version 10.x is installed on the PC, MTP driver may be installed. For
Windows® 7 except for N edition, the driver is installed.
USB Tethering
You can use your phone to provide a data connection to a computer by activating data tethering
and connecting them with a USB cable.
To tether your phone with your computer using the USB
1. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
2. Tap > > System settings > Connectivity > USB tethering.
3. Tap OK if you agree with the prompt.
Note: Data Tethering requires an appropriate data plan. Phones connected by tethering use
data from your plan. Plans are not unlimited and significant charges may be incurred if
the included data allowance is exceeded. Performance may vary depending on the
number of phones connected and other factors.
You cannot access your phone's microSD card on your computer when using USB
tethering.
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Ask on connection
Checkmark to have the phone ask you to choose which USB connection mode it should connect
with to a PC.
Developer Options
Keep in mind that turning on these developer settings may result in irregular device behavior.
To turn on debug mode when USB is connected:
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options.
2. Tap USB debugging.
To set the phone to flash the screen when applications operate for a long period of time on the
main thread:
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options.
2. Tap Enable strict mode.
To make the tap data visible on the screen:
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options.
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. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options.
2. Tap Show screen updates.
To overlay the current CPU usage on the screen:
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options.
2. Tap Show CPU usage.
To use the 2D hardware acceleration in applications:
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options.
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2. Tap Force GPU rendering.
To select a speed for opening and closing pop-up windows:
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options > Window animation scale.
2. Tap a desired one.
To select a speed for switching between screens:
1. Tap > > Systems settings > Developer options > Transition animation
scale.
2. Tap a desired one.
Update Your Phone
From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply
updates through the Settings menu.
Update Your Android Operating System
This option allows you to update the Android Operating System (OS) on your phone via an over-
the-air connection. There are two components: Sprint User-Interface (UI) firmware and 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.
1. Tap > > System settings > System updates > Update profile.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Update Your PRL
This option allows you to download and update the PRL (Preferred Roaming List) automatically.
1. Tap > > System settings > System updates > Update PRL.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Display Your Phone Number
Display your phone number and other information about your phone and account.
► Tap > > System settings > About phone > Phone identity.
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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.
Get Started With Contacts
Add a Contact
Add a Contact to Your Favorites
Edit a Contacts Entry
Communicate with Your Contacts
Import, Export, and Share Contacts
Get Started With Contacts
Use the Contacts application to add, view, and communicate with your family, friends and
acquaintances.
Access Contacts
► Tap > > > Contacts tab (if necessary).
All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. If you have a new phone and haven't
added any contacts yet, the Contacts application will display hints on how to start adding
contacts to your phone.
► Tap > > > Contacts tab (if necessary).
● To add contacts shortcut to the Home screen, touch and hold an empty spot on one of
the Home screens, and then tap Widgets. Swipe the widgets left or right until you find
Contact or Favorite contacts widgets.
The Contacts List
Learn how to view and navigate through your phone„s Contacts list.
► Tap > > Contacts tab. You will see the Contacts list.
Scroll through the list to view all your contacts. To see a specific entry, scroll to it and touch it.
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Tip: If you have a lot of contacts stored, you„ll see a slider on the right when you„re flicking up
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 following options.
● Delete: Allows you to delete contacts.
● Share: Allows you to share contacts.
● Send message: Allows you to send a message to a contact.
● Send email: Allows you to send an email to a contact.
● Speed dial: Allows you to add a speed dial to your contacts.
● Display options: Allows you to set the display options for your contact list.
● Call settings: Allows you to set various call settings.
Add a Contact
You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google™
Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts.
The Contacts application tries to join new addresses with existing contacts, to create a single
entry. You can also manage that process manually.
1. Tap > > Contacts tab.
2. Tap to add a contact.
3. Tap a destination type (Phone, Google), if applicable.
4. Tap to select a picture to display next to the name in your list of contacts and in the
Caller ID.
5. Tap the Name field and enter a name for the new entry.
6. Tap the Phone field and enter a phone number.
7. Tap the label button (to the right of the phone number field) to select one of the following
categories: MOBILE, WORK, HOME, MAIN, WORK FAX, HOME FAX, PAGER,
OTHER, CUSTOM.
8. Tap the Email field and enter an email address and select the label from HOME, WORK,
OTHER, CUSTOM.
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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.
1. Tap > > Contacts.
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. Tap > > Favorites tab.
2. Tap a contact to view its details.
3. Tap the gold star to the right of the contact's name. The star will turn gray, meaning it
has been removed from your Favorites.
Edit a Contacts Entry
You can change or add details saved in your contact entries, such as setting specific ringtones
to specific contacts or setting calls from specific contacts to divert to your voicemail. Some
contact entries contain information from multiple sources: information that you added manually,
information joined from multiple accounts to consolidate duplicates, etc.
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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. For example, if you have information about a contact from a Google Account
and an Exchange account and both are configured to sync contacts, changes to the contact
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.
2. Touch and hold the contact whose details you want to edit.
3. Tap Edit contact.
4. Edit the desired contact information.
5. Tap Save.
Change a Contact's Phone Number
The default phone number is used when you initiate a call or send a text message using the
context menu (by touching and holding a contact).
1. Tap > > Contacts.
2. Tap the name of a contact to view its details.
3. Touch and hold the phone number you want to set as the contact's default phone
number.
4. Tap Set as default number. (A checkmark will appear next to the default phone
number.)
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. Tap .
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4. Tap Ringtone and tap a ringtone to select it.
5. Tap OK.
Delete Contacts
1. Tap > > Contacts.
2. Tap the name of a contact.
3. Tap > Delete.
If the contact contains information from a read-only account, you will not be able to
delete it; you will only be able to change the sync settings for that account or delete
the account itself.
If the contact contains information joined from a read-only account, a dialog box will
inform you that you must separate the contact entry into individual contacts to delete
the contact.
4. Tap OK to confirm that you want to delete the contact.
Add a Number to a Contact„s Entry
1. Tap > > Contacts.
2. Touch and hold the contact's entry.
3. Tap Edit contact in the menu that opens.
4. Tap .
5. Tap the label button to the right of the phone number field and select the relevant label.
To create your own label, tap CUSTOM.
6. Enter a phone number and tap Save.
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.
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Assign Direct Dialing Numbers
Besides Speed dialing, you are also able to directly save a contact to your Home screen.
1. Tap > > Contacts tab.
2. Touch and hold a contact's entry.
3. Tap Add to home screen > Direct dial. The contact will be shown on the Home screen.
Note: If there is no available space on a particular Home screen panel, you must delete or
remove an item before you can add another item. In this case, you have the option of
switching to another Home screen pane.
To use direct dial:
Simply tap the contact on the Home screen.
Assign a Picture to an Entry
Assign a picture to display each time a certain contact calls you.
1. Tap > > Contacts.
2. Touch and hold the contact's entry.
3. Tap Edit contact.
4. Tap .
5. Tap Take photo to take a new picture. The camera will launch.
– or –
Tap Select from Gallery to select a picture from the Gallery.
6. After cropping the picture as you want, (see Gallery Options) tap Save.
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.
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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 also open a menu to access
different methods of communicating with that contact.
The Contacts application shares your contacts with many other applications, such as Gmail™
(see Gmail) and messaging (see Text and Multimedia Messaging).
To connect by using Quick Contact for Android™:
1. Tap a contact's picture to open Quick Contact for Android.
2. Tap the icon corresponding to the type of communication you want to start.
Depending on the contact information saved, the available actions will be displayed above the
name. (For more information, see Communicate with Your Contacts.)
To communicate with a contact:
1. Tap > > Contacts.
2. Tap the contact's entry.
3. In the contact's details screen, tap the method you wish to communicate with the contact.
Tap next to the number you want to call to directly.
Tap next to the number you want to message.
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Note: Anytime you see the green Call Key next to a number, such as in your Favorites or
Call logs, just tap it to call that number.
To call a contact„s default number:
1. Tap > > Contacts.
2. Tap next to the contact entry..
3. If multiple numbers are stored, a pop-up window to select the number will open.
4. To set a number as default number when you make a call, tap Set as default number,
then select the default number.
(For more information about placing phone calls, see Make Phone Calls.)
For more information about sending text and multimedia messages, see Text and Multimedia
Messaging.
Import, Export, and Share Contacts
If you have contacts stored in vCard format on a microSD card you can import them into your
Contacts application on your phone. You can also export contacts in vCard format onto a
microSD card. Export your contacts to back them up to a computer or another phone.
Import Contacts From Your microSD Card
You can import contacts from your microSD card directly to your phone.
Note: See Connect Your Phone to Your Computer for details about copying files to a microSD
card from your computer.
1. Insert the microSD card (that contains the vCard files) into your phone.
2. Tap > > Contacts.
3. Tap > Import/Export > Import from SD card.
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.
Export Contacts to Your microSD Card
You can export all of the contacts on your phone to your microSD card, as vCard files. You can
then copy this file to a computer or another phone that is compatible with this format, such as an
address book application. (See Connect Your Phone to Your Computer.)
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1. Tap > > Contacts.
2. Tap > Import/Export.
3. Tap Export to SD card.
4. Tap the contacts you want to export, then tap Export and OK to confirm.
Share a Contact
You can share a contact with someone by sending it to the person as a vCard file.
1. Tap > > Contacts.
2. Open the contact you want to share.
3. Tap > Share.
4. Select the contacts you want to share and tap Attach.
5. Choose the method for sending.
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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.
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.
Create a Google Account
Sign into Your Google Account
Access Gmail
Send a Gmail Message
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages
Change Gmail Settings
Create a Google Account
You must create and/or sign into a Google Account to use Gmail
TM
, Google Talk
TM
, Google
Calendar
TM
, and other Google Apps. Signing into a Google Account is also necessary to
download applications from the Play Store
TM
, to sync your data (if applicable) with the Google
servers, and to take advantage of any other available Google services on your phone.
If you don‟t have a Google Account, you will be prompted to create one. If you have an
enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT department may have
special instructions on how to sign into that account.
1. From a computer, or from your phone's Browser, navigate to www.google.com.
2. On the main page, select Sign In > SIGN UP.
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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.
1. Launch an application that requires a Google Account (such as Play Store or Gmail).
2. Tap Existing.
Note: If you do not already have a Google Account, tap New and follow the on-screen prompts
to create your new account.
3. Tap the Email and Password fields and enter your information.
4. Tap Sign in.
5. Select Join Google+ to join or Not now to skip this step and join later.
6. Read the disclaimer about Backup and restore and checkmark to keep the phone
backed up with the Google Account. Then, tap Next.
Your phone then communicates with the Google servers to confirm your information.
Important: Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the primary Google
Account (the first Google Account set up with your phone). If you plan to use
more than one Google Account with your phone, be sure to sign into the one you
want to use with such applications first. When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail
messages, Calendar events, and other information from these applications and
services on the web can be synchronized with your phone. You will be prompted
to sign in or to create a Google Account the first time you start an application that
requires one, such as Gmail or Play Store.
Access Gmail
Access your personal Gmail account directly on your phone.
When you open the Gmail application, the most recent conversations are displayed in your
Inbox.
► Tap > > Gmail.
All of your conversations are displayed in your Inbox unless you delete, archive, or filter them.
Conversations with new messages are displayed with bold subject lines. To read a message in
a conversation, tap the conversation. (See Read Your Messages.)
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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. Tap Existing or New, then enter the necessary information.
Switch Between Accounts
Gmail displays conversations and messages from one Google Account at a time. If you have
more than one account, you can open the Accounts screen to view how many unread
messages you have in each account and switch accounts.
► From your Inbox, tap by the email account, then tap the account that contains the
messages you want to read..
Read Your Messages
► Tap a conversation that contains the message you want to read.
When you open a conversation, the first unread or starred message is displayed.
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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 conversation or delete it. After you
delete a conversation, you can tap UNDO in a dark gray box that appears on the bottom of the
screen. You can scroll to the bottom of a message to access buttons for replying to or
forwarding the message, as described in Read and Reply to Gmail Messages.
To reread a message:
When you open a conversation, messages that you‟ve already read are minimized into a tab
that indicates the number of hidden messages.
1. Tap > > Gmail.
2. Tap the conversation you want to view.
3. Tap the contact name to open that message.
When reading a message or when its tab is selected, you can tap to return a read message
to the unread state. For example, to remind yourself to read it again later.
Send a Gmail Message
You can compose and send a message to people or groups with Gmail addresses or other
email addresses.
1. Tap > > Gmail.
2. Tap .
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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. You can tap a suggested address or continue entering text to enter a
new one.
4. Tap > Add Cc/Bcc to copy (normal or blind status) recipients, if necessary.
5. Enter a subject for the message in the Subject field.
6. Continue into the next field to compose your email message.
7. Tap > Attach file to add an attachment to the email.
8. Tap to send the email.
– or –
If you're not ready to send the message, tap > Save draft instead. You can read
your drafts by opening messages with the Drafts label.
– or –
Tap > Discard to erase the message (including any saved drafts).
Note: If you aren't connected to a network - for example, if you‟re working in Airplane mode -
the messages that you send are stored on your phone, with the Outbox label until you
connect to a network again.
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages
You can continue an email conversation by replying to a message or by forwarding it.
1. On a message, tap to reply to the message.
2. Tap > to Reply all or Forward.
Replying to or forwarding messages without changing the subject adds your reply to
the current conversation. Changing the subject starts a new conversation.
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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.
All of the messages in the conversation are included in the new message; any
messages that follow the message you forward are omitted.
3. Tap to send the email.
Note: You can change the message action after you've started the message. Simply tap the
message action icon in the message header to the right of the current message
action, then tap the one you want. For example, if you chose Reply but decide you want
to Reply all.
Work with Conversations in Batches
With Gmail, you can archive, label, delete, or perform other actions on a batch of conversations
at once.
1. From the Inbox or another label, tap the checkmark box to the left of each message for
all the messages you want to include in the batch.
When you checkmark a conversation, the (Archive), (Delete), (Labels),
(Read/Unread) and (more) buttons appear at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap (Archive), (Delete), (Labels), (Read/Unread), or (more).
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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. You can also use UNDO after archiving, and reporting
spam. If you never work with batches of messages, you can hide the check boxes to
leave more room for the subjects of conversations. (See Change Gmail Settings.)
Change Gmail Settings
You can change a number of settings for Gmail. Each Google Account has its own settings, so
your changes affect only the current account. (See Switch Between Accounts).
Notification volumes and some synchronization settings can also be changed in the Settings
application.
1. Tap > > Gmail.
2. Tap > Settings > General settings.
Confirm before deleting: Checkmark the checkbox to ask to confirm before deleting
a message.
Confirm before archiving: Checkmark the checkbox to ask to confirm before
archiving a message.
Confirm before sending: Checkmark the checkbox to ask to confirm before sending
a message.
Reply all: Checkmark the checkbox to make Reply all the default message action.
Auto-advance: Opens a dialog box to set which conversation list is viewed next.
Message text size: Opens a dialog box to set your message text size.
Hide checkboxes: Checkmark the checkbox to hide checkboxes so that tap and
hold will select an item.
Message actions: Opens a dialog box to set when to show message actions.
Clear search history: Tap to clear your search history.
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.
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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 notifications: Checkmark to receive a Status Bar notification when mail
arrives.
Ringtone & vibrate: Opens a dialog box to set the Sync download amount for this
account and how you want to be notified.
Signature: Opens a dialog box to enter the signature you want to send at the end of
your email.
Gmail Sync is ON: Opens the Accounts & Sync screen to modify your sync settings
for this account, or remove this account.
Days of mail to sync: Opens a dialog box to set the number of days of mail to sync.
Modifying this setting affects the sync download in the Ringtone & vibrate setting.
Manage labels: Opens a dialog box to set which mail labels are synced.
Download attachments: Checkmark to automatically download attachments to
recent messages using a Wi-Fi connection.
Respond with Quoted Text
When you respond to a Gmail message you can choose to type within the previous text. For
example, if the previous text includes multiple questions, you can insert your responses
immediately after each question instead of responding as a separate message.
1. Open a Gmail message and initiate your response action (e.g., Reply, Forward, etc.).
2. Make sure the QUOTE TEXT checkbox below the Compose field is checkmarked, then
tap RESPOND INLINE.
3. Tap where you want to insert your text, then enter your text as necessary.
4. Tap in the upper right corner of the screen to send it.
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.
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Although there is a separate Gmail application, the main email application can manage both
Internet based email services (Gmail™ and Yahoo!™) and Corporate Work Email (Outlook®).
The phone can also be manually configured to connect to other email systems.
Note: If you have multiple email accounts, you must configure each account with its own
settings.
If you want to send and receive email messages through an ISP (Internet Service Provider)
account (such as Outlook), you will first need to set up an IMAP or POP account.
Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) – This mail retrieval protocol is frequently
used in large networks and commercial and institutional settings. IMAP4 is the
current standard.
Post Office Protocol (POP) - This protocol is supported by most ISPs and is currently
more common among consumer applications. POP3 is the current standard.
Note: For more information, review your email carrier‟s support documents or contact your IT
administrator.
Email Icons/Shortcuts
- Email shortcut
- Gmail shortcut
Status Bar - Notifications
- New Email message received
- New Gmail message received
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP)
Corporate Email (Outlook)
Open Email
Create and Send Email
Reply to or Delete an Email Message
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.
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1. Tap > > Email.
2. Do one of the following:
If this is your first time to add an Email account, enter your information.
If you have already added an Email account in Email, tap > Settings > ADD
ACCOUNT.
3. Enter the Email address and Password for the Email account and then tap Next.
Tap Manual setup to configure your connection settings manually (POP3 , IMAP, or
Exchange). Follow the on-screen prompts and enter the information specific to your
carrier.
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.
4. Enter the Account name and Your name and tap Done.
Corporate Email (Outlook)
The main Email application also provides access to your Outlook Exchange server via your
phone. If your company uses Microsoft Exchange Server 2003, 2007 and 2010 as the corporate
email system, you can use this email application to wirelessly synchronize your email, Contacts
and directly with your company‟s Exchange server.
Important: This Outlook application does not utilize Microsoft® ActiveSync to synchronize
the phone to your remote Exchange Server. This synchronization is done
wirelessly over the air (OTA) and not via a direct connection.
Set Up a Corporate Email
1. Tap > > Email.
2. Tap > Settings.
3. Tap ADD ACCOUNT.
4. Enter your Email address and Password information, then tap Manual setup and
Exchange. Consult your Network Administrator for further details.
Email address: Your Outlook work email address.
Password: Typically your network access password (case-sensitive).
5. Enter a Server address, domain and tap Next.
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Server: Your exchange server remote email address. Typically starts with
mail.XXX.com. Obtain this information from your company network administrator.
Domain: Enter your network domain\login username.
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.
6. Read the on-screen activation disclaimer and, if prompted, tap Next.
7. Configure your Inbox checking frequency, Days to sync email (days to synchronize
between your phone and server), and activate any other email settings, then tap Next.
8. Identify your new account with a unique name and provide the outgoing name, then tap
Next.
Important: You can synchronize over the air (not directly) with an Exchange Server running
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 (SP2) or Microsoft Exchange
Server 2010.
Note: You can have multiple Work Email (Microsoft Exchange) accounts active on your phone.
Open Email
Reading and replying to email on your phone is as simple as on your computer.
1. Tap > > Email.
2. Tap a message to read, manage, or reply to.
From your Inbox screen, tap an option from the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
The following options are available: Search , Compose , Accounts , or
tap for additional options..
While in a message, tap to select messaging options, such as Folders , Delete ,
Respond , Reply all, or Forward.
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.
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.
You can add as many message recipients as you want.
Note: To send an additional carbon copy (Cc) or a blind carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email
to other recipients, enter the recipients in the Cc or Bcc field.
3. Tap the Subject field and enter the email subject.
4. Tap the Body field and compose your email.
To add an attachment (such as picture, video, contact, event, audio, etc), tap the
Menu Key > Attach file.
You can access the microSD card and navigate to the file you wish to attach.
Tap the file you wish to attach.
5. Tap to send the email.
Note: If you close the messaging window before sending it, it is stored in Drafts.
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Reply to or Delete an Email Message
Replying to or deleting an email is also simple.
Reply to an Email Message
1. From the Inbox, tap an email message to view it.
2. With the email message displayed, tap or and choose from Reply all or Forward.
If you select Forward, you must specify the message‟s recipients.
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.
Sync Your Accounts
1. Tap > > System settings > Accounts & sync.
2. Tap the Corporate account to reveal the account‟s synchronization settings screen.
3. Place a checkmark next to each option if you want the phone to automatically
synchronize. If you want to manually synchronize, tap > Sync now.
Configure Corporate Email
1. Tap > > System settings > Accounts & sync.
2. Tap the Corporate account field to reveal the account‟s synchronization settings screen.
3. Tap Account settings and select the desired account.
Account name: Displays the name used by the phone to track the account.
Your name: Displays your name. Tap this to change it.
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Signature: To add a signature or other information to outgoing email.
Quick responses: Allows you to edit text that you frequently insert when composing
emails.
Default account: Allows you to select the current account as the default account to
send emails from.
Sort by: Allows you to sort the emails by date, subject, sender, or size.
Update schedule: Choose the update schedule.
Days to sync: Choose how many days of email you want to sync.
Message size limit: Allows you to set the size limit for messages.
Days to sync calendar: Choose how many days of calendar you want to sync.
Sync email: Place a checkmark to synchronize email for this account.
Sync contacts: Place a checkmark to synchronize contacts for this account.
Sync calendar: Place a checkmark to synchronize calendar for this account.
Auto-download attachments: Allows you to automatically download email
attachments.
Email notifications: Allows your device to notify you of incoming email with a
notification on the Status Bar.
Choose ringtone: Allows you to choose the ringtone for the notification.
Vibrate: Allows you to choose the vibrate level for your notifications.
Vibrate Type: Allows you to choose the vibrate type for your notifications
Incoming settings: Allows you to edit the incoming settings.
Out of office: Allows you to set your out of office settings and message.
Remove account: Allows you to remove the account.
4. Tap to return to the previous screen.
For more detailed Corporate email information, see Corporate Email (Outlook). For more
information on Corporate Calendar synchronizing, see Synchronize Your Corporate Account.
Text and Multimedia Messaging
With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your
wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone. When you receive a new message, you
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will be notified by your phone. Messaging is available via the Messaging application in your
Applications screen. The icon appears in Status Bar when a new text message is received.
Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for text messaging.
Compose 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 > > Messaging > .
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.
Mobile: Tap to use the keypad to enter a wireless phone number directly.
Email: You can also enter the recipient‟s email address.
3. Tap a matching entry from the on-screen dropdown list. This list is populated by matches
found from your managed accounts.
4. Tap the text field and enter your message.
5. Insert a Smiley.
To enter a smiley from the menu options, tap > Insert smiley. Make a selection
from the list to insert it into your current message.
6. Review your message and tap Send.
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).
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Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for multimedia messaging.
Compose Multimedia Messages
1. Tap > > Messaging > .
2. Tap the To field and enter the recipient‟s phone number or email information. As you
enter the phone number or email address, matching contacts appear on-screen. Tap an
available matching recipient or continue entering the phone number or email address.
3. Tap the text field and enter your message.
4. Tap .
5. Select a multimedia attachment type:
Pictures: Opens the Gallery application. Use the on-screen navigation to select the
picture you wish to send with the outgoing message.
Capture picture: Opens the Camera application. Take a picture, and then tap OK to
use this image in your message. (See Take Pictures.)
Videos: 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.)
Audio: Opens a menu that allows you to browse for audio files using different
applications.
Record voice: Opens the message recorder.
• After recording your message, tap Done to attach it to your message.
Slideshow: Opens the Edit slideshow menu.
• Tap Add slide to create a new slide.
• Tap the created slide (example, Slide 1), tap Add picture, and then select the
picture you want to add to the slide.
• Tap the text field below the image to enter a caption for the picture.
• When finished, tap Done to attach the slideshow to your message.
Contact(vCard): Opens your Contacts list and allow you to select a picture of a
Contact to send.
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Note: To remove or replace a picture or an audio attachment, on the Compose screen, tap
button next to the attachment.
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. On the All messages screen, touch > Draft.
2. Tap the message to resume editing it.
3. When you finish editing the message, tap Send or Send MMS.
Managing Message Conversations
Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are
grouped into conversations or message threads in the All messages screen. Threaded text or
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.
If you have a new message notification, touch and slide the Status Bar down to open
the Notifications panel. Tap the new message to open and read it.
To view a multimedia message (MMS):
1. Tap > > Messaging.
2. On the All messages screen, tap a multimedia message or message thread to open it.
3. While viewing a message, tap the play icon (on the video or audio file) to playback the
file or tap the image to view the picture.
Tip: The file attachment on the MMS message can be saved to the microSD card. To save
the attachment, touch and hold the file and tap Save to SD card from the Message
options context menu.
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Note: When Auto-retrieve in MMS settings is disabled, only the message header is
downloaded. To download the entire message, tap the Download button at the right
side of the message. For details, see Text and Multimedia Message Options.
To reply to a text or multimedia message:
1. Tap > > Messaging.
2. On the All messages screen, tap a multimedia message or 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 touch View message details.
Note: If a message contains a link to a web page, tap the message and then tap the link to
open it in the web browser.
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.
1. Tap > > Messaging.
2. On the All messages screen, tap a multimedia message or message thread to open it.
3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock.
4. Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed at the right hand side
of the message.
Delete Messages
You can delete a single message or several messages at a time.
To delete a message thread:
1. Tap > > Messaging.
2. On the All messages screen, tap the message thread that you want to delete.
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3. Tap > Delete.
4. Tap Select all and tap Delete.
5. When prompted to confirm, tap OK. Any locked messages in the thread will not be
deleted unless you select the Delete locked messages check box.
To delete several message threads:
1. Tap > > Messaging.
2. On the All messages screen, tap the message thread that you want to delete.
3. Tap > Delete.
4. Checkmark the message threads you want to delete and tap Delete.
5. When prompted to confirm, tap OK. Any locked messages in the thread will not be
deleted unless you select the Delete locked messages check box.
To view contact details and communicate with a contact:
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.
Text and Multimedia Message Options
The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and MMS messages
including message limits, size settings, and notifications.
1. Tap > > Messaging.
2. On the All messages screen, tap > Settings.
3. Adjust the following settings according to your needs:
● Storage Settings
Delete old messages: Enable this option to delete older text messages when the
limit for maximum number of text messages is exceeded.
Text message limit: Sets the maximum number of text messages that can be stored
on the phone (per conversation).
Multimedia message limit: Sets the maximum number of multimedia messages that
can be stored on the phone (per conversation).
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Signature: Tap this to automatically add signature (blue checkmark displays).
Callback number: Check this to automatically add callback number (blue checkmark
displays).
● Text Message (SMS) Settings
Set priority: Select Normal or High.
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.
Quick messages: Tap this to add or edit quick messages. Quick message is the
specified text message to send out when you want to ignore an incoming call and
respond to the caller with instead.
● Multimedia Message (MMS) Settings
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.
Roaming auto-retrieve.: Disable this option if you only desire the MMS message
headers to download while roaming. Enable this option to automatically download
your complete multimedia messages even while roaming.
Set priority: Select Low, Normal, or High.
● Notification Settings
Notifications: Enable this option if you wish to receive a notification in the Status
Bar when a new text or multimedia message arrives.
Select ringtone: Allows you to select a ringer to sound when a new message is
received. Tap this option, and then select a ringtone that is specific to new text and
multimedia messages. A sample will briefly be played upon selection.
Vibrate: Enable this option if you want the phone to vibrate when a new text or
multimedia message is received.
Vibrate type: Choose what type of vibration you wish to apply to new messages.
New message popup: Enable this option if you wish to see a new message as a
pop-up.
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● Emergency Alerts Settings
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.
AMBER alert: Enable this option to receive AMBER alerts on child abduction.
Test alert: Enable this option to allow monthly test alerts.
Font size: Allows you to select the font size for emergency alerts.
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. Tap > > System settings > Accounts & sync.
2. Slide to the right to turn on synchronization.
Tap an account you've already set up to choose the type of data you want to
synchronize. For example, you can choose to sync your Google Calendar and/or
Gmail data.
Synchronize Your Google Account
By default, there are no accounts managed by the phone. These must be added manually.
1. Tap > > System settings > Accounts & sync.
2. Tap ADD ACCOUNT > Google.
3. Tap Existing.
Note: If you do not already have a Google Account, tap New and follow the on-screen prompts
to create your new account.
4. Tap the Email and Password fields and enter your information.
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5. Tap Sign in. Your phone then communicates with the Google servers to confirm your
information.
6. Read the disclaimer about Backup and restore and checkmark to keep the phone
backed up with the Google Account. Then, tap Next.
Configure Google Sync Settings
1. Tap > System settings > Accounts & sync.
2. Tap the Google Account to reveal the account‟s synchronization settings screen.
3. Tap the type of data you wish to synchronize (Sync Calendar, Sync Contacts, Sync
Gmail, Sync Google Photos, Sync Google Play Books, Sync Google Play
Magazines, Sync Google Play Movies & TV, Sync Picasa Web Albums, Sync
Google Play Music, etc.).
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 ActiveSync.
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your new Corporate email account. (See
Corporate Email (Outlook).)
4. Tap the options you wish to configure:
Update schedule: Allows you to configure when to update emails.
Days to sync email: Allows you to configure how many days of data you want to
sync.
Set as default: Checkmark this if you wish to set as the default account.
Sync Email: Checkmark this option to sync emails.
Sync Contacts: Checkmark this option to sync contacts.
Sync Calendar: Checkmark this option to sync calendar.
5. Tap Next.
6. Read the disclaimer and tap Activate.
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Apps and Entertainment
All your phone„s features are accessible through the Apps list.
Play Store™
Google Wallet™
Sprint Applications
Sprint TV & Movies
Music
YouTube™
GPS Navigation
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.
2. If not already logged in with your Google Account, tap Existing.
3. Tap Sign in and enter your Google Account information.
4. Tap Accept to agree to the Play Store terms of service.
Note: Play Store options may vary depending on the version installed in your phone. Your Play
Store application will update automatically when available.
Select and Install a Google Application
1. Tap > > Play Store.
2. Browse for an application. Once you have decided on one, tap it to view its details.
3. Read the application descriptions and comments.
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.
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5. Tap Accept & download (for free applications) or follow the on-screen instructions to
pay for the application and tap Accept & buy.
6. Check the progress of the current download by opening the Notifications Panel.
7. You will be notified when the item is downloaded and installed on your phone.
8. On the Play Store screen, tap > My Apps, tap the installed application in the list,
and then tap Open.
Launch an Installed Google Application
1. Tap > .
– or –
Tap > > 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. The only data stored on the phone are Google applications available via Play Store.
Note: Pictures, videos and music are stored on the microSDcard. Applications can be stored
on the microSD card as well as on the phone. Contacts and Calendars are stored
remotely on your remote Google or Outlook servers.
1. Tap > > Play Store > > My Apps.
2. Swipe the screen to the left and scroll through the list of previously downloaded Google
applications and choose the one you wish to reinstall.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Google Wallet™
Google Wallet
TM
is an app that will make your phone your wallet. It stores virtual versions of
your existing plastic cards on your phone, along with your coupons, and loyalty and gift cards.
For more information on Google Wallet visit sprint.com/googlewallet.
Note: You can download the Google Wallet application from the Play Store. (For more detailed
Play Store information, see Play Store™.)
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Activate and Set Up Google Wallet
Your Google Wallet is quick and easy to setup. You may first be prompted to activate your
device‟s NFC (Near Field Communication) setting which enables your device to exchange data
with other NFC enabled devices or read information from smart tags embedded in posters,
stickers, and other products.
1. Tap > > Wallet.
2. Tap Get started. (If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to activate NFC on your
device.)
3. Read the Terms of Service Agreement and tap Accept to continue.
4. On the Select an account screen, tap the account you want to permanently link to your
payment information and tap Continue.
5. Enter the password and tap Next. Your account will activate.
6. Enter a PIN on the Set Your PIN screen. You will be prompted to re-enter the PIN.
7. Follow the on-screen instructions to add your payment information.
Note: Google Wallet screens may vary depending on the version installed in your phone. You
will get noticed updates when available.
How to Make a Google Wallet Purchase
When you are ready to make a purchase with Google Wallet you simply wake up your phone
screen, tap and pay. It is not necessary to open the Google Wallet app on your device.
1. Press Power/Lock Button to wake up your Viper‟s display screen.
2. If prompted at checkout, always select the “pay with credit” option on the cashier.
3. To tap and pay, hold the back of the phone against the terminal where you see the
contactless symbol. Your default card will be used unless you select another card
manually.
4. If necessary, enter your Google Wallet PIN on the phone and tap the terminal again.
5. Remove the phone when the information is sent. Look for confirmation from the cashier.
Sprint Applications
You can access a wide variety of Sprint applications in many different categories with your
phone and data service. Currently, various applications, such as NASCAR, Sprint NBA Mobile,
Scout™ by Telenav, Sprint Music Plus, and Sprint TV are available when you download them
from Play Store, Sprint Zone, or Sprint ID.
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Note: Some Sprint data applications may not work with a Wi-Fi connection present. If
prompted, disable your phone's Wi-Fi feature while using these applications.
Sprint ID
Sprint Zone
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
NBA Game Time
Sprint ID
ID Packs are bundles of applications, ringtones, wallpapers, settings, and more. ID Packs are
installed using an application called Sprint ID.
You can have up to five ID Packs installed at any one time and you can easily switch from one
ID Pack to another without losing any applications already installed. For example, when you
install the Sprint ID Pack, Sprint applications such as Sprint TV, Scout
TM
by Telenav, 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.
1. Tap from the Home screen.
If your phone is in Power Save mode, press the Power/Lock Button to
reactivate the screen.
If the lock screen appears, unlock it by dragging the Unlock icon in any direction.
Note: You also have the ability to place an emergency call directly from the Welcome to Sprint
ID screen.
2. Tap Get New ID Packs in the Choose your ID screen.
Note: There are multiple Sprint ID Packs with wallpapers, ringtones, and applications such as
Sprint TV & Movies, Scout
TM
by TeleNav, Sprint Music Plus, Sprint NBA Mobile,
and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile.
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.
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6. If prompted, touch Continue on any following screens until you see the Downloading
icon in the Status Bar.
Note: While the ID Pack is downloading in the background, you can begin to explore the
features of your new phone from the Home screen.
When the download is complete, you will see the Download finished icon in the
Status Bar.
WARNING: DO NOT interrupt the download process.
7. Open the Notifications Panel if the download is complete, then tap ID ready to install to
install the ID Pack.
Switch ID Packs
1. Tap > (Sprint ID).
2. Tap an ID Pack to replace your current 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 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. Tap > > Sprint Zone.
2. Navigate through the list to find your relevant topics.
3. Tap a topic link to continue to that page.
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile
Now you have the ability to get every bit of NASCAR coverage, news, and stats right on your
phone.
Note: You can download the NASCAR application from the Play Store. (For more detailed Play
Store information, see Play Store™.)
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1. Tap > > NASCAR.
When you access this app for the first time, you will be prompted to download or update
it from Play Store.
2. On the Welcome screen, tap Select My Driver and choose your favorite driver from the
list.
3. After selecting your driver, you will be directed to the main page.
4. Navigate the main page using your finger.
5. Tap an on-screen option to activate features that include:
Provides access to Live Race Center, Drivers, News, Standings, Schedule,
Videos, Miss Sprint Cup, NASCAR On SPEED, Fantasy, Fan Zone, and
Settings/Help.
Allows you to choose from Sprint Cup Series, Nationwide Series, and
Camping World Series.
Allows you to watch the current qualifying leaderboard.
Allows you to view race and schedule info.
My Driver Allows you to customize your NASCAR experience by following specific
drivers. Information includes driver-specific stats and social media content.
Videos displays a list of selectable multimedia content.
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 NBA Mobile also provides direct access to live ESPN NBA Games via Sprint
TV„s ESPN Channel.
1. Tap > > Sprint NBA Mobile.
When you access this app for the first time, you will be prompted to download or update
it from Play Store.
2. Browse the application menus to stay up-to-date with the NBA.
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3. Tap the Menu Key for the following options:
Home: Allows you to return to the Sprint NBA Mobile Home page.
Scores: Allows you to view the scores of current and past games.
Video: Allows you to watch video highlights and live games.
League: Allows you to view Conference, Division, standings.
More: Allows you to access the following options.
• Settings: Allows you to set up various application options.
• Favorite Team: Allows you to select your favorite team.
• NBA Store: Allows you to access the NBA Store.
• Feedback: Allows you to send feedback to the application developer.
• FAQ: Allows you to view the frequently asked questions.
• About Sprint NBA Mobile: Allows you to view version information about the
application.
• Terms & Conditions: Allows you to view the Terms & Conditions.
• Blackout Information: Allows you to view information about game blackouts.
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: Available categories and content are subject to change.
Watch TV
1. Tap > > Sprint TV & Movies. Depending on your settings, your phone may
prompt you to accept a data connection.
2. Select Live TV, On Demand, or Movies to display channel options.
3. Tap an entry to select a channel from the Sprint TV listings or to select an available
category.
Note: The first time you access a channel, the system will prompt you to purchase access
(unless the channel doesn't have a monthly fee). Tap Subscribe to purchase access.
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4. If applicable, tap a desired clip to view the program. The clip will automatically load and
begin playing.
Tip: Scroll through the channels to view more selections. Once you find a channel that you
want to watch or listen to, simply touch it and wait approximately three seconds, and the
channel begins loading.
Music
You can play audio files that are stored on your phone's microSD card. Copy audio files from
your computer onto the microSD card before you open the Music application. The Music Player
application supports audio files in numerous formats, including MP3, WMA, M4A (DRM-free
AAC files, from iTunes
®
), AMR, MIDI, and OGG Vorbis.
Music Player
1. Tap > > Music.
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.
Playlists: To select a customized playlist you‟ve created.
Folders: To browse for music files using folders.
3. Once you‟ve displayed a list of songs, you can browse through your available titles.
To listen to a song or playlist, tap it to begin playing.
Create a Playlist
1. Tap > > Music > Songs. All compatible music files are displayed.
2. Touch and hold a song you‟d like to add to a playlist. A context menu is displayed.
3. Tap Add to playlist and select either Now playing list or New (to create a new playlist).
If you select New, delete the current default name, enter a name for your new playlist,
then tap OK.
Assign a Song as a Ringtone
1. Tap > > Music > Songs.
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2. Touch and hold a song you‟d like to use as your new ringtone. A context menu is
displayed.
3. Tap Set as ringtone to set the selected song as your new default ringtone.
4. Confirm the song has been successfully assigned by navigating to your phone's ringtone
menu.
Tap > > System settings > Sound > Phone ringtone.
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files
Sprint recommends that you back up your downloaded music files to your computer. Although
the downloaded files can only be played on your phone and on your account, backing them up
to your computer lets you access the files in case your microSD card is lost or damaged, or if
you install a new microSD card. (See Connect Your Phone to Your Computer.)
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 the microSD card'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.
Note: You can download the Sprint Music Plus application from the Play Store. (For more
detailed Play Store information, see Play Store™.)
Access Sprint Music Plus
1. Tap > > Sprint Music Plus. Depending on your settings, your phone may
prompt you to accept a data connection.
2. If prompted, follow the on-screen instructions to download the application.
Purchase and Download Music from Sprint Music Plus
1. Tap > > Sprint Music Plus.
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.
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Music Store provides access to various menus to download music.
Ringtone Store provides access to various menus to download ringtones.
Ringback Tone Store provides access to various menus to download ringback
tones.
YouTube™
YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is
used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips,
and music videos, aswell as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts and
other original videos.
Note: YouTube is a data-intensive feature. Sprint recommends that you upgrade to an
unlimited data plan to avoid additional data charges.
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 Search.
5. Scroll through the search results and tap a video to watch it.
6. Tap to return to the previous page.
GPS Navigation
Your phone's built-in GPS capability gives you access to a number of location-based services,
including Maps, Navigation, and Scout
TM
by TeleNav.
Google Maps™
Scout™ by Telenav
Google Navigation
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. You can
search on a street map or a satellite image to locate an address or a landmark, and you can
view some locations as if you were strolling down the street. If you join Google Latitude, you can
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view your friends' locations on your maps and share your location and other information with
them. There are some locations that Maps does not have information about.
Launch Google Maps
1. Tap > > Maps
2. Tap . The map centers on a blue arrow that indicates your location. A blue circle
around the arrow indicates that your actual location is with in the circle.
To get an address and additional information for a location:
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 > > Maps
If prompted, read the What‟s new message and tap OK.
2. Pinch out or in to zoom in or out of the current map view.
– or –
Tap each icon at the bottom of the screen.
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(Search) to search for a location.
(Directions) to get directions.
(Local) to find restaurants, bars and more.
(Layers) to view locations and additional information overlaid 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.
You can enter an address, a city, or a type of business or establishment. For
example, “theater in New York”.
3. Tap . Markers with letter labels indicate search matches on the map.
4. Tap a marker to open a balloon that contains a label. Tap the balloon to open a screen
with more information about the location, as well as options for obtaining directions.
To get directions:
1. While viewing a map, tap .
2. Enter a starting point in the My Location field, or leave as is to allow GPS to find your
location, and your destination in the End point field.
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. Tap GET DIRECTIONS. The directions to your destination appear as a route.
5. You can choose the directions format:
Tap DIRECTIONS LIST to read directions as text
Tap to see turn-by-turn directions.
Tap to launch turn-by-turn GPS Navigation (beta) (if available for your region and
transportation method).
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When you're finished, tap > Clear Map to clear the map.
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. While viewing a map, tap . A dialog opens with a list of layers as well as shortcuts to
any recent searches.
2. Tap the layer you'd like to view to place a green checkmark. You can add multiple layers.
If you turn a layer on, the layer will remain on the map until you specifically turn it off
or clear the map.
3. To clear the map of all layers, tap > Clear Map.
Scout™ by Telenav
Scout™ by Telenav is a daily personal navigator that helps you get where you‟re going. It lets
you see and hear turn-by-turn directions and it can provide important, personalized information
about traffic and alternate routes.
Get Scout
1. Tap > > Play Store.
2. Tap Apps > Sprint > Scout and follow the prompts to download and install the app.
3. Tap Install, read the user agreement, then tap Agree.
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.
Tap > > System settings > Location services. Select Google’s location
service and/or GPS satellites for location sources.
Select an option and follow the on-screen instructions to take advantage of TeleNav‟s
full suite of features.
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Use Scout
1. Tap > > Downloads tab > Scout.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to access, launch, and use.
Google Navigation
Another Google Maps navigation application is available on your phone. It uses your current
location (provided by GPS communication to your phone) to provide various location-based
services.
1. Tap > > Navigation.
2. Read the on-screen disclaimer and tap Accept.
3. Choose from the following on-screen options:
SHORTCUTS tab
• Speak Destination to use the voice recognition feature to search for matching
locations in your area.
• Type Destination to manually enter a destination address.
• Go home to set your home address for easy access.
• Map to display your current location on a map.
CONTACTS tab: to receive turn-by-turn directions to the address stored for a
selected Contacts entry.
STARRED tab: to obtain directions to locations that have been starred within Google
maps (maps.google.com).
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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, Apps and Entertainment, and
Tools and Calendar.
Connect Wi-Fi
Data Services
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Browser
Tethering and Portable Hotspot
Connect Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access at distances of up to
100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your surroundings.
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access point, or hotspot. Some
access points are open and you can simply connect to them without entering any information.
Others are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure your phone to
connect to them.
Note: Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to extend the life of your battery.
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network
Add a Wi-Fi Network
Wi-Fi Direct
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network
Use the Wireless & networks setting menu to enable your phone's Wi-Fi radio and connect to an
available Wi-Fi network.
1. Tap > > System settings.
2. From the WIRELESS & NETWORKS list, tap WI-FI.
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3. 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.
If the phone finds a network that you have connected to previously, it automatically
connects to it.
4. Tap a network to connect to it.
If the network is open, it will be connected by tapping the network.
If the network is secured, you will be prompted to enter a password. (Ask your
network administrator for details.)
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.
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on.
2. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap Network notification and select "Open networks"
or "Any Wi-Fi networks". Select "Off" if you want to stop receiving notifications.
Add a Wi-Fi Network
You can add a Wi-Fi network manually if it does not broadcast its name (SSID) or if you want to
add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of its range.
To add a secured network, you need to contact the network‟s administrator to obtain the
password or other required security credentials.
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on.
2. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap ADD NETWORK.
3. Enter the Network SSID (name) of the network. If the network is secured, tap the
Security drop-down menu and tap the type of security used for the network.
4. Enter the required passwords and security credentials.
5. Tap Save.
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.
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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.
1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on.
2. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, touch and hold the name of the network.
3. Tap Forget 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 > > System settings > More... > Wi-Fi Direct.
2. Tap Wi-Fi Direct. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
3. Read the disclaimer and tap OK.
4. Tap CREATE GROUP to create a group.
- or -
Tap SEARCH to search for available phones.
Data Services
With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services. This
section will help you learn the basics of using your data services, including managing your user
name, launching a data connection, and navigating the web with your phone.
Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your
phone is loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard
may appear unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly. Allow the
phone some time to process your data usage request.
Your User Name
Launch a Web Connection
Data Connection Status and Indicators
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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
jsmith003@sprintpcs.com as his user name.)
When you use data services, your user name is submitted to identify you to the Nationwide
Sprint Network. Your user name will be automatically programmed into your phone. You don‟t
have to enter it.
Update Your User Name
If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the
user name on your phone.
► Tap > > Settings > System updates > Update profile.
Your profile will be automatically updated by the network.
Launch a Web Connection
Launching a web connection is as simple as opening the browser on your phone.
► Tap > > Browser.
Note: You can connect to the Internet via Mobile network or via Wi-Fi (access by tapping >
Settings > Wi-Fi).
Once the Browser loads, you are directed to the home page.
Tip: To change the default home page, tap > Settings > General > Set homepage.
Note: The Browser automatically launches when a web link is touched from within an email or
text message.
Data Connection Status and Indicators
Your phone notifies you of the current status of your data connection through status icons in the
Status Bar. The following symbols can be displayed:
Your phone is connected to the high-speed 4G Sprint Mobile Broadband Network. When
the signal bands are animated, your phone is scanning and connecting. During data
transfer, the animated icon is not used (for example, when you are opening a web page).
When the signal bands are gray, your phone is connected to the network, signal is weak.
When both the bands and the 4G icon are gray, there is no coverage and you are
disconnected from the 4G network.
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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.
If you do not see an indicator, your phone does not have a current data connection. To launch a
connection, see Launch a Web Connection.
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow
you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate
network.
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection
Set Up Secure Credential Storage
Add a VPN Connection
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection
Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login
credentials or install security certificates before you can connect to your company‟s local
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
and Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network.
Set Up Secure Credential Storage
If your network administrator instructs you to download and install security certificates, follow the
instructions below.
1. Tap > > System settings > Security.
2. Tap Install from storage and browse for desired certificates.
You can then download and install the certificates needed to access your local network. Your
network administrator can tell you how to do this.
Add a VPN Connection
Use the Wireless & networks settings menu to add a VPN connection to your phone.
1. Tap > > System settings > More... > VPN.
2. Tap Add VPN network.
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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 & networks settings menu to
connect to or disconnect from the VPN.
Connect to a VPN
1. Tap > > System settings > More... > VPN.
2. In the VPNs section, tap the VPN that you want to connect to.
3. When prompted, enter your login credentials, and then tap Connect. When you are
connected, the VPN connected icon appears in the notification area of the Status
Bar.
4. Open the web browser to access resources such as intranet sites on your corporate
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 connected icon disappears in
the notification area of the Status Bar.
Browser
Your phone's web browser gives you full access to both mobile and traditional websites on the
go, using 3G, 4G, or Wi-Fi data connections.
Learn to Navigate the Browser
Go to a Specific Website
Browser Menu
Adjust Browser Settings
Create Website Settings
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Create Bookmarks
Adjust Browser Privacy & Security Settings
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. Entering your phone number is not required for
access to other web pages.
Scrolling
As with other menus on your phone, you‟ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on
some websites.
To scroll a web page:
► Slide your finger on the screen in the direction you wish to scroll.
Selecting
Once you‟ve learned how to scroll, you can start navigating the web.
To select items or links:
► Simply tap a link or an item.
Links, which are displayed as underlined text, direct you to web pages, select special functions,
or even place calls.
Go Back
To go back one page:
► Tap on your phone. Repeat this process to keep going back through your recently
visited pages.
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.
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3. Tap the left or right arrow to jump to and highlight the previous or next matching word.
To copy text from web page:
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.
To cancel the selection, simply tap unselected text or empty area.
4. Tap the selected text. The text you selected is copied to the clipboard. You can now use
the techniques described in Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard to paste the copied
text into a text field.
Go to a Specific Website
Follow the instructions to go to a particular website by entering a URL (website address).
1. Tap the URL field (top of the Browser window) and enter a new web address.
As you enter the address, possible matches are displayed. Tap an entry to launch
the desired website.
2. Tap the suggested website or the Go key on the keyboard.
Browser Menu
The Browser menu offers additional options to expand your use of the web on your phone.
Open the Browser Menu
The Browser menu may be opened anytime you have an active data session, from any page
you are viewing.
► 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.
● Go to Homepage: Allows you to go directly to the homepage.
● Share page: Allows you to send a URL via Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, and Messaging.
● Find on page: Allows you to search the current web page for a word.
● Request desktop site: Allows you to view the current page in desktop view.
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● Save for offline reading: Allows you to save the current page for reading offline.
● Brightness: Allows you to adjust the Browser's brightness level.
● 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.
3. Select a sub-category and make the desired changes.
General: Settings for Homepage, Toolbar & Form auto fill.
Privacy & Security: Settings for managing personal data from web browsing and
usage.
Accessibility: Settings for better visibilities.
Advanced: Adjust JavaScript and other web content settings.
Bandwidth management: Settings for Search result preloading and Load images.
Labs: Experimental functions provided by Google.
Set the Browser Home Page
Customize your Web experience by setting your browser's home page.
1. Tap to open the Browser menu.
2. Tap More... > Settings > General > Set homepage.
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 More... > Settings > Advanced > Reset to default.
3. Tap OK to complete the process.
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Create Website Settings
You can create settings for individual websites.
1. Tap to open the Browser menu.
2. Tap More… > 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.
1. From any open web page, open the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
2. Tap . Three tabs are revealed:
Bookmarks: Displays a list of your current bookmarks.
History: Displays a record of your browsing history. These records are organized
into folders such as: Today, Yesterday, 5 days ago, and 1 month ago.
Saved pages: Displays the pages you've saved for offline reading.
3. In the Bookmarks tab, tap the Menu Key > Add bookmark.
4. Enter a descriptive name and URL for the new bookmark
5. Tap OK to store the new entry to your Bookmarks list.
Create Bookmarks from Other Tabs
1. From any open web page, open the toolbar at the bottom of the screen and tap .
2. Tap the History tab.
3. Tap the star icon adjacent to a web page entry. The star now turns gold. This adds the
“starred” website to your current Bookmarks list.
– 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.
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Create a New Home Page
1. From any open web page, open the toolbar at the bottom of the screen and tap .
2. Tap either the Bookmarks or History tab.
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. Touch and hold an existing entry from the list to display a context menu.
3. Tap Add shortcut to home to add the selected entry to your Home screen.
Adjust Browser Privacy & Security Settings
Manage personal data from web browsing and usage.
1. Tap to open the Browser menu.
2. Tap Settings > Privacy & Security.
3. Tap an each option to perform.
Clear cache to clear locally cached content and databases.
Clear history to clear the browser navigation history.
Show security warnings to show warning if there is a problem with site's security.
Accept cookies to allow sites to save and read cookie data.
Clear all cookie data to clear all browser cookies.
Remember form data to remember data I type in forms for later use.
Clear form data to clear all saved form data.
Enable location to allow sites to request access to your location.
Clear location access to clear location access for all websites.
Remember passwords to save username and passwords for websites.
Clear passwords to clear all saved passwords.
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Tethering and Portable Hotspot
You can share your phone‟s data connection with up to five phones at once, by turning your
phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
When your phone is sharing its data connection, appears in the Status Bar. For the latest
information about portable hotspots, including supported operating systems and other details,
please visit http://www.android.com/tether#wifi.
To share your phone's data connection via USB cable:
1. Tap > > System settings > Connectivity.
2. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
3. Tap USB tethering to activate it. (A blue checkmark will appear.)
Note: You cannot access your phone's microSD card on your computer when using USB
tethering.
To share your phone„s data connection as a portable Wi-Fi hotspot:
1. Tap > > System settings > More... > Portable Wi-Fi hotspot.
2. Tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot to activate it. (A blue checkmark will appear.) After a
moment, the phone starts broadcasting its Wi-Fi network name (SSID), so you can
connect it with up to 8 computers or other phones.
3. To change the network name (SSID) or secure its Wi-Fi network, tap Configure Wi-Fi
hotspot.
4. In the dialog box, configure the options.
Tap the Network SSID field and enter a new network SSID (name) that other
computers see when scanning for Wi-Fi networks.
To secure the Wi-Fi network, tap the Security menu and select WPA2 PSK (Wi-Fi
Protected Access 2 with a Preshared Key). When a password field is added to the
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.
To limit the number of phones to share your phone„s data connection, tap Max users
and select the number of the phones to limit.
5. Tap Save.
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Camera and Video
You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone
comes with a 5 megapixel camera with an autofocus feature that lets you capture sharp pictures
and videos.
Take Pictures
Record Videos
You can take pictures and record videos using the Camera application. You can also view your
pictures and videos with the Gallery application.
Note: Pictures and videos are stored in a microSD card. Please make sure that the phone has
a microSD card inserted before taking pictures or recording video.
Be sure to clean the protective lens cover with a microfiber cloth before taking pictures.
A lens cover with smudges from fingers can cause blurry pictures with a "halo" effect.
Take Pictures
Taking pictures with your phone's built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing
the lens, and pressing a button.
To take a picture:
1. Tap > > Camera to activate camera mode. (Additional camera options are
available through the camera settings page. See Camera Settings for more information.)
2. Frame your subject on the screen.
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3. Tap the subject on the screen to focus on it. A green square around the subject indicates
that the camera has focused.
Note: To zoom in, press the Volume Buttons.
4. Tap until the shutter sounds. (Your phone automatically saves the picture to the
microSD card.)
Camera Settings
View Your Pictures
Gallery Options
Assign Pictures
Camera Settings
From the camera mode, tap each icon to adjust the following camera settings.
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.
Brightness to set the brightness level.
Shot mode to select the shot mode from: Normal, Panorama, and Continuous
shot.
• Normal: Captures a normal photo shot.
• Panorama: Multiple continuous photos are assembled into one single panoramic
image. Tap the Capture button to start then slowly turn the camera from one side
of the screen to the other.
• Continuous shot: Six continuous photos are taken, one after another.
Settings to adjust the following camera settings.
• Flash to set the Flash mode. Choose from Off, On, or Auto.
• Focus to set a focus mode. Choose from Auto or Face tracking.
• Image size to set the size of your picture.
• Scene mode to choose a scene mode setting.
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• ISO to control the camera's sensitivity to light. Choose from Auto (default), 400,
200, or 100.
• 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.
• Timer to set your camera's timer.
• 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.
• Shutter sound to adjust the sound the shutter makes when taking a picture.
• Auto review to set whether to view the picture that was just taken. Choose from
Off (default), On, 2 sec, or 5 sec.
• Reset to restore all camera default settings.
• Camera help guide to see the help guide whenever you want to know how a
function operates.
View Your Pictures
The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored camera images. You can view them
in a slideshow, share them with your friends, and delete and edit them.
1. Tap > > Gallery.
2. Select a location and tap an image to view your picture.
Gallery Options
The Gallery application presents the pictures and videos on your microSD card, including those
you‟ve taken with the Camera application and those you downloaded from the web or other
locations.
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 on the microSD card.
Drag left or right to view more albums.
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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 picture in an album to view it.
Tap a picture again to reveal the following icons:
• SmartShare: With DLNA certified devices, you can share media files.
• Camera: Opens the Camera.
• Share via: You can share the picture via various methods such as
Messaging or Bluetooth or any other installed application that supports sharing.
• Delete: Deletes the picture.
Tap for options, such as Set image as, Move, Rename, Rotate left, Rotate
right, Crop, Edit, Slideshow, and Details.
Tap to return to the previous screen.
Assign Pictures
After taking a picture, assign it as a picture ID for a Contacts entry or as the Home screen
background image (wallpaper).
1. Tap > > Gallery.
2. Tap an album and tap an image to view it.
3. With the picture displayed, tap > Set image as.
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.
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Lock screen wallpaper to assign the picture as a background image for your lock
screen.
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. Point the lens to frame the scene where you want to start.
5. Tap to start recording the video. The length of the recording is displayed on the
bottom left part of the screen.
6. Tap to stop recording. Your video will be automatically saved to the Gallery.
Video Settings
Video Gallery Options
Video Settings
From video mode, tap each icon to adjust the following camcorder settings.
Swap lens to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens.
Zoom to zoom in on the subject of your video.
Brightness to choose a brightness setting compatible with the environment.
Flash to turn on or off the flash.
Settings to adjust the following video settings.
• Video size to select the size of your video.
• White balance to select how the camcorder adjusts colors in different kinds of
light in order to achieve the most natural-looking colors for your videos. Choose
from Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent, or Cloudy.
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• 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.
• Audio recording to apply audio recording settings for your video.
• Auto review to enable auto review of your video.
• Reset to restore all camera default settings.
Video Gallery Options
The Gallery is where you can access the Gallery of stored video images. You can view them,
share them with your friends, and delete them.
1. Tap > > Gallery to view the videos stored on the microSD card.
Scroll left or right to view more albums.
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 to view it, then tap to access the following options:
Tap Screen ratio to adjust the screen ratio.
Tap Brightness to adjust the brightness.
Tap Details to view the details of the video.
Play a Video
1. Tap > > Gallery to view videos stored in the internal storage.
Scroll left or right to view more albums.
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.
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Learn how to use many of your phone's productivity-enhancing features.
QuickMemo
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SmartShare
Calendar
Folders
Alarms/Clock
Calculator
Bluetooth
microSD Card
Update Your Phone
QuickMemo
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The QuickMemo
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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.
1. While viewing the screen you want to capture and create a memo on, press and hold
both Volume Buttons at the same time for one second to access the QuickMemo feature.
– or –
While viewing the screen you want to capture and create a memo on, slide the Status
Bar down and tap .
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2. Create a memo using the following options:
: Tap to select whether to use the background screen.
: Tap to undo the most recent action.
: Tap to redo the most recently deleted action.
: Tap to select the pen type and color.
: Tap to use the eraser to erase the memo that you created.
: Tap to share the memo with others via any of the available applications.
: Tap to save the memo you’ve created.
Note: Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo feature. Do not use your fingernail.
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.
Discard QuickMemos:
► Tap until you exit QuickMemo.
View the Saved QuickMemo
Your QuickMemos are saved in the Gallery application.
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To view QuickMemos saved in your Gallery:
► Tap > > Gallery and select the QuickMemo album.
SmartShare
The SmartShare application uses DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) technology to share
digital content through a wireless network. Both phones must be DLNA certified to support this
feature. A separate accessory purchase of an MHL(Mobile High-definition Link) adapter is
needed to perform this function.
Turn SmartShare on and Allow Content Sharing
1. Tap > > SmartShare.
2. Tap > Settings.
3. Tap Discoverable to checkmark it which enables your phone to be detected by other
phones.
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.
5. SmartShare is now activated and ready to share the available content type(s) you
selected for sharing.
Control Your Renderer Phones
Let your renderer phone (e.g., TV) play multimedia contents from your remote content library
(e.g., PC).
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.
3. Tap the From icon at the top left of the screen, then tap the device that has your
remote content library.
4. You can browse through the content library to find the content(s) you want.
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5. Touch and hold a content thumbnail and tap Play or tap > Play.
Download Content from the Remote Content Library
1. Tap > > SmartShare.
2. Tap the From icon at the upper left of the screen, then tap the device that has your
remote content library.
3. You can browse through the content library to find the content(s) you want.
4. Touch and hold a content thumbnail, then tap Download in the context menu.
Note: Some content types are not supported.
Upload Content from the Remote Content Library
1. Tap > > SmartShare.
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. Select the device you want to upload the content to.
Note: Some DLNA enabled phones do not support the DMS upload functionality and will not
upload files. Some content types are not supported.
Calendar
With the Calendar application you can view the events you have scheduled in the coming days,
weeks, or months.
Open the Calendar and Change View
View Event Details
Create an Event
Edit or Delete an Event
Set an Event Reminder
Respond to an Event Reminder
Display and Synchronize Calendars
Change Calendar Settings
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Open the Calendar and Change View
You can display the Calendar in agenda, daily, weekly, or monthly view.
► Tap > > Calendar. If you have created or subscribed to more than one
calendar through Google Calendar
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on the web, events from each calendar are
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
► Tap > Day, Week, Month, Agenda, or Today. Each view displays the events in your
calendar for the period of time that you specify.
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Day View
Week View
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Month View
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.
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Create an Event
You can use the Calendar tool on your phone to create events that appear on your phone and in
your Google Calendar on the web.
1. Open the Calendar, and tap .
You can also touch and hold a spot in Day, Week, or Month view to open the new
event screen with that day and time already entered.
2. Add details about the event.
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.)
3. Invite guests to the event.
In the Guests field, enter the email addresses of everyone you want to invite to the
event. Separate multiple addresses with commas ( , ). If the people to whom you
send invitations use Google Calendar, they'll receive an invitation through their
Google Calendar and by email.
Note: The option to invite guests may only be available when creating events for one of your
Google Account Calendars with the Calendar App.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap Save.
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.
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Edit an Event
1. Open Calendar and tap the event to open it. (See View Event Details.)
2. Tap . (For information on how to create or change event information, see Create an
Event.)
3. Make your changes to the event.
4. Tap Save.
Delete an Event
► Tap an event to view the event details. Then, tap . Tap Yes to confirm.
Set an Event Reminder
You can set one or more reminders for an event, whether or not you created the event or have
permission to edit its other details.
1. Open Calendar and tap the event to open it. (See View Event Details.)
2. Tap Add reminder to add a reminder.
3. Tap the reminder time to display a popup menu and choose your desired setting.
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. Tap to remove a reminder.
Respond to an Event Reminder
If you set a reminder for an event, the reminder notification appears in the Status Bar when the
reminder time arrives. (See Notifications Panel.)
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. Tap Snooze all in the Calendar Notifications list to receive the reminder again 5 minutes
later.
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4. Tap Dismiss all in the Calendar Notifications list to delete all reminders in the list.
5. Tap when viewing the Calendar Notifications list to keep the reminders. The
reminders will remain in the Status Bar.
Display and Synchronize Calendars
Initially, all calendars that you create or subscribe to through Google Calendar on the web are
also displayed in the Calendar application on your phone. You can select which calendars to
show or hide on the phone, and which to keep synchronized.
(For more information, see Synchronize Accounts.)
Only the calendars that you've created or subscribed to on the web are shown in the Calendars
list.
To select calendars to display:
1. Tap > Calendars to display.
2. Checkmark to display the account.
Change Calendar Settings
You can change the settings for how the Calendar application displays events and how it
notifies you of upcoming events.
► 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.
Show week number: Displays the week number out of the year.
Week starts on: Opens a dialog box to configure from when the week starts on.
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.
Clear search history: Allows you to remove all the searches you have performed.
Notifications: Checkmark to allow notifications of new events. When Notifications is
set, you can select the notification sound or vibrate type, and whether to popup the
notification or not.
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Default reminder time: Allows you to select the default time set for event reminders.
Folders
Folders allow you to organize other Home screen shortcuts and icons, or folders that contain all
your contacts, contacts with phone numbers, or starred contacts. Your folder's contents are kept
up to date automatically. Organizing in folders can create space to add more shortcuts, widgets,
or applications on the Home screen.
Add a Folder
1. Touch and hold an app until it becomes unlocked from the Home Screen.
2. Drag and drop an app icon over another app icon.
3. A folder will be created with both app icons in it.
Rename a Folder
1. Tap the folder icon to open it.
2. Tap .
3. Enter the new folder name and tap OK.
Note: You can also change the folder color.
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/Clock Application
The Alarm/Clock application also allows you to set alarms.
1. Open the Alarm/Clock application.
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2. Tap an existing alarm to change its time and other attributes or tap Add alarm to
add a new one.
3. Set the time of the alarm. You can change the time by taping the and buttons
and the AM or PM buttons or tap the hour and minutes fields to enter the time with the
keyboard.
4. Tap Repeat to set the days when you want the alarm to sound. (If you don't set a repeat,
the alarm will only sound on the assigned day.)
5. Tap Snooze duration to set how long the clock waits before play an alarm again.
6. Tap Vibration to have the phone vibrate, in addition to playing the ringtone.
7. Tap Alarm sound to select a ringtone for the alarm. The ringtone plays briefly when you
select it.
8. Tap Puzzle lock to set a simple puzzle to stop the alarm.
9. Tap Memo to enter a name for the alarm.
10. When you're finished, tap Save.
Change Alarm/Clock Settings
1. Open the Alarm/Clock application.
2. Tap > Settings.
3. You can set the following options:
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Alarm in silent mode: Tap to place a checkmark and allow your phone to play
alarms even when it is in Silent mode.
Alarm volume: Allows you to set the volume of alarms.
Side button behavior: Allows you to set the desired behavior of the Volume Buttons
when pressed during an alarm.
Puzzle lock options: Allows you to choose the puzzle type to use during the puzzle
lock.
Vibrate type: Allows you to set the vibrate type.
Use the Timer
1. Tap > > Alarm/Clock > Timer tab.
2. Tap Hour/Minute/Second to set the timer.
3. Tap Vibration to have the phone vibrate along with the alert sound. (A blue checkmark
appears.)
4. Tap Alert sound to select the alert sound.
5. Use the Alert volume slider to set the alert volume.
6. When you're finished, tap Start.
Use the World Clock
1. Tap > > Alarm/Clock > World clock tab.
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. You can add cities as many as you want. Repeat steps 2 and 3.
Use the Stopwatch
1. Tap > > Alarm/Clock > Stopwatch tab.
2. Tap Start to start stopwatch time.
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3. Tap Stop to stop the stopwatch.
While measuring time, tap Lap to view lap times.
Calculator
You can use the Calculator application to solve math problems.
1. Tap > > Calculator.
2. Enter numbers and arithmetic operators on the basic panel.
3. Drag the basic panel to the left to open the advanced panel.
4. Touch and hold the Calculator‟s display to open a menu where you can copy what
you‟ve entered and access other tools.
5. Tap to delete the last number or operator you entered. Touch and hold to
delete all of the entered information.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a
number of Bluetooth devices, 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 Devices
Send Items via Bluetooth
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Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call
Turn Bluetooth On and Off
By default, your phone‟s Bluetooth feature is set to Off. Turning Bluetooth on makes your phone
“discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices.
Note: Activating Bluetooth can drain your battery faster and reduce your available usage times.
To conserve your phone‟s battery, turn off Bluetooth when not in use. Always turn off
your Bluetooth when you are in locations that prohibit its use.
Turn Bluetooth On
1. Tap > > System settings > Bluetooth.
2. Slide to the right to activate the feature. When active, appears within the
Status Bar.
Turn Bluetooth Off
1. Tap > > System settings > Bluetooth.
2. Slide to the left to deactivate Bluetooth.
Bluetooth Status Indicators
The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance:
– Bluetooth is active
– Bluetooth is connected to a Bluetooth phone
Bluetooth Settings Menu
The Bluetooth settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone's
Bluetooth service.
Includes the following:
● Entering or changing the name your phone uses for Bluetooth communication
● Setting your phone's visibility (or “discoverability”) for other Bluetooth devices
To access the Bluetooth Settings menu:
1. Tap > > System settings > Bluetooth.
2. Slide to turn on the feature. When active, appears within the Status Bar.
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3. Set the following Bluetooth options:
LG VIPER™ 4G LTE (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 devices for pairing and communication. Tap again to uncheck and make your
phone invisible.
Note: Your phone is visible for up to 2 minutes. This value appears as a countdown within this
field. You can change the visibility timeout. From the Bluetooth settings screen, tap
> Visibility timeout, then tap your preference.
Device type to be searched: Tap to select the type of devices you want to search
for. The default settings is All devices.
4. Tap Search for devices at the bottom of the screen to search for in-range Bluetooth-
compatible devices. Make sure the target device is set to be discoverable.
Pairing Bluetooth Devices
The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone
and another Bluetooth device. When you pair devices, they share a passkey, allowing for fast,
secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process.
Pair Your Phone
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap Make phone visible to make your phone visible.
Your phone must be visible to successfully pair with an external device.
3. Tap Search for devices. (Your phone will display a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth
devices.)
4. Tap a phone from the list to initiate pairing.
5. Depending on the phone, you might have to tap Pair to accept the passkey (if they
match on both phones), confirm matching passkeys, or enter the passkey or PIN Code.
6. Tap Done > OK if you entered a passkey or PIN code or passkey.
7. The external device will then have to accept the connection and enter your phone‟s PIN
code.
Once successfully paired to an external device, appears within the Status Bar.
Note: Due to different specifications and features of other Bluetooth-compatible devices,
display and operations may be different, and functions such as transfer or exchange
may not be possible with all Bluetooth compatible devices.
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Pairing between two Bluetooth devices is a one-time process. Once a pairing has been
created, the devices will continue to recognize their partnership and exchange
information without having to re-enter a passcode again.
Disconnect a Paired Device
Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection between the device and your LG VIPER™
4G LTE, 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.
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active.
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap next to the previously paired device (under the
PAIRED PHONES section).
3. Tap Unpair.
Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the paired device
goes out of range of your LG VIPER™ 4G LTE or if it is powered off.
Send Items via Bluetooth
Depending on your paired phone's settings and capabilities, you may be able to send pictures,
videos, Contacts information, or other items using a Bluetooth connection.
Note: Prior to using this feature, Bluetooth must first be enabled, and the recipient‟s phone
must be visible. If no phones are detected, tap Search for phones to begin a new
search.
Send Contact Information
1. Tap > > Contacts.
2. Tap an entry to open its details page.
3. Tap > Share > Bluetooth.
4. Tap a paired device.
The external Bluetooth device 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.)
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3. Tap , then checkmark pictures and/or videos to share.
4. Tap Share > Bluetooth.
5. Tap a paired device.
The external Bluetooth device must be visible and communicating for the pairing to
be successful.
Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call
You can manually disconnect or unpair from a Bluetooth device through the Bluetooth settings
menu.
► During an active call, where the audio is being routed through a connected Bluetooth
phone (headset or hands-free connection), tap Bluetooth to route the phone‟s audio
through the connected Bluetooth headset (On) or through the speaker (Off).
When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset, the current call area is surrounded by
a blue box, the Bluetooth button indicates it‟s on, and the Bluetooth call icon is
displayed in the Status Bar.
When Bluetooth is turned off, the call is routed through either the earpiece or
speaker, the call area is surrounded by a green box, the Bluetooth button indicates
it's off, and the Call icon is displayed in the Status Bar.
Note: Communication can be toggled between the Bluetooth headset and the phone earpiece
or speaker by tapping the Bluetooth button On or Off.
microSD Card
Your phone is equipped with a preinstalled microSD™ (Secure Digital) memory card to expand
the phone's available memory space. It allows you to store images, videos, music, and voice
data in your phone.
Remove the microSD Card
Insert the microSD Card
microSD Icon Indicators
microSD Adapter
View Memory in the microSD Card
Format the microSD Card
Connect Your Phone to Your Computer
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Remove the microSD Card
To safely remove the microSD card from your phone, first you need to unmount the microSD
card.
WARNING: On the Android OS 4.0, downloaded applications from Play Store can store data
on a microSD card as well as on the phone. Due to this feature, if you skip the
unmount procedure, it can cause an error because information between the
microSD card and the phone is not accorded properly. In the worst case, the
microSD card can be corrupted or damaged.
1. Tap > > System settings > Storage > Unmount SD card. Confirm your
selection by tapping OK. Now you can safely remove the microSD card.
2. Lift off the back cover using the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the cover.
3. Carefully remove the microSD card from the slot.
Note: You can easily damage the microSD card by improper operation. Please be careful
when inserting, removing, or handling it.
Insert the microSD Card
Remove the battery cover and battery to insert a compatible microSD card into your phone.
1. Lift off the back cover using the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the cover.
2. Position the microSD card with the label side facing up and slide it into place until it is
fully inserted and locked in place.
Note: Be sure to use only recommended microSD cards (up to 32GB). Using non-
recommended microSD cards could cause data loss and damage your phone.
microSD Icon Indicators
The following icons show your microSD card connection status at a glance:
- microSD card has been unmounted from the phone and is safe to remove.
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- microSD card is being prepared for use and for mounting.
Note: DO NOT remove a microSD card while files are being accessed or transferred. Doing so
will result in loss or damage of data. Make sure your battery is fully charged before using
the microSD card. Your data may become damaged or unusable if the battery runs out
while using the microSD card.
microSD Adapter
The microSD adapter allows you to use microSD cards in other SD-compatible phones, like
computers, cameras, and printers. Before using the microSD card with an SD-compatible phone,
you will need to insert the microSD card into the microSD adapter.
Note: You can purchase the microSD Adapter and microSD card separately.
To insert the microSD card into the microSD adapter:
► With the label side of the microSD card facing up, insert the card into the supplied
microSD adapter, and gently slide the card until it is fully inserted.
To remove the microSD card from the microSD adapter:
► Hold the front edge of the microSD card, and gently pull it out to remove it from the
adapter.
Write Protection
The microSD adapter has a built-in Write Protection lock to prevent accidental overwriting or
removal of your data when the microSD card and adapter are inserted in another phone.
► Slide the Write Protection lock tab down into the Lock position to prevent overwriting of
data. To allow data to be added or removed from the microSD card, slide the Write
Protection lock tab up into the normal position.
View Memory in the microSD Card
The Storage settings menu gives you access to your microSD card memory information.
1. Tap > > System settings > Storage.
2. Review the available information.
The storage capacity page is divided into two sections: SYSTEM MEMORY and SD
CARD.
Format the microSD Card
Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card.
1. Tap > > System settings > Storage.
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2. Tap Unmount SD card and confirm your selection by tapping OK to release the
microSD card from its use by the phone. The icon appears in the Status Bar to indicate
an unmounted microSD card.
3. Once unmounted, tap Erase SD card > Erase SD card > Erase everything.
Once completely formatted, you will have to remount the microSD card in order to
use it.
Note: The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after which the files
CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents
before you format the card.
Connect Your Phone to Your Computer
Before using your phone's mass storage capabilities, you need to prepare your phone's data
services to synchronize with your desktop or laptop computer. Once you have connected the
phone to the computer, you can transfer your data to or from the microSD card.
Connect via USB
1. Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a USB port on
your computer.
2. Open the Notifications Panel and tap the USB icon .
3. Select Media sync (MTP) or Camera (PTP) in the dialog box that opens to confirm that
you want to transfer files.
When the phone is connected as Media sync (MTP) or Camera (PTP), you receive a
notification on your computer.
You phone's microSD card is mounted as a removable drive on your computer. You
can now copy files to and from the microSD card. For more information, see the
documentation for your computer.
During this time, you will not be able to access the microSD card in your phone, so
you can't use applications that rely on the microSD card, such as Camera, Gallery,
and Music.
Disconnect Your Phone
WARNING: Carefully follow your computer's instructions to unmount, remove, or disconnect
any removable USB phones or disks, to avoid losing information on the microSD
card when disconnecting your phone from your computer.
1. On your computer, complete the process to safely Stop, or Remove, the USB phone (in
this case, the phone). For example, use the Safely Remove Hardware option to Stop the
USB Mass Storage Phone on Windows® XP.
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2. Open the Notifications Panel (on your phone) and tap the USB icon and select
Charge only to unmount the microSD card.
Important Connection Information
● To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB cable, the microSD card, or the battery
while accessing or transferring files.
● DO NOT use your computer to change or edit folder or file names on the microSD card,
and do not attempt to transfer large amounts of data from the computer to the microSD
card. Doing so may cause the microSD card to fail.
● DO NOT turn off or restart your computer, or put it into standby mode, while using a
mass storage phone. Doing so will result in loss or damage of data.
● The microSD card can only be mounted for use by either the phone or a connected
computer. Prior to accessing the card via a different method, it must first be unmounted
from its current phone (phone or computer-USB).
Important: The microSD card can only share a connection with one phone at a time, either
your phone or your computer (via its USB connection), not both. You cannot
browse the contents of the card via your phone if they are currently being
browsed via your computer.
Update Your Phone
From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can download and apply
updates through the Settings menu.
Update Your Android Operating System
This option allows you to update the Android Operating System (OS) on your phone via an over-
the-air connection. There are two components: Sprint User-Interface (UI) firmware and 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.
1. Tap > > Settings > System updates > Update profile.
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2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Update Your PRL
This option allows you to download and update the PRL (Preferred Roaming List) automatically.
1. Tap > > Settings > System updates > Update PRL.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Index
3-way Calling, 51
Access Gmail, 101
Access Recently-Used Applications, 32
Accessibility, 86
Accounts & Sync, 82
Add a VPN Connection, 141
Add a Wi-Fi Network, 138
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP), 108
Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen, 30
Adjust Browser Privacy & Security Settings, 147
Adjust Browser Settings, 145
Airplane Mode, 61
Android Beam, 63
Applications, 26
Apps Settings, 81
Assign Pictures, 152
Back Key, 21
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files, 131
Backup & Reset, 85
Bluetooth Settings, 61
Bluetooth Settings Menu, 169
Bluetooth Tethering, 62
Browser Menu, 144
Calendar, 158
Call Emergency Numbers, 40
Call Forwarding, 51
Call Using the Phone Dialer, 39
Call Waiting, 50
Caller ID, 50
Camera Settings, 150
Change Calendar Settings, 164
Change Gmail Settings, 106
Change the Phone's Wallpaper, 30
Change the Screen Orientation, 32
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu, 48
Compose Text Messages, 114
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings, 112
Configure Visual Voicemail Options, 46
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings, 47
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN, 142
Index 179
Connect Your Phone to Your Computer, 175
Connectivity, 86
Contacts, 91
Corporate Email (Outlook), 109
Create a Google Account, 100
Create an Event, 162
Create and Send Email, 111
Create Bookmarks, 146
Create Website Settings, 146
Customize Applications Icons on the Home screen, 31
Customize Your Home Screen, 28
Data Connection Status and Indicators, 140
Data Roam Guard, 68
Data Usage, 61
Delete Messages, 117
Developer Options, 88
Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses, 41
Dial From the Contacts List, 42
Dialing Options, 39
Display and Synchronize Calendars, 164
Display Settings, 72
Display Your Phone Number, 90
Edit or Delete an Event, 162
Edit the Display Name via the Voicemail Menu, 48
Extend Your Battery Life, 16
Extended Home Screens, 23
Format the microSD Card, 174
Gallery Options, 151
Gestures, 79
Go to a Specific Website, 144
Google Maps™, 132
Google Navigation, 136
Home Key, 21
Home Screen, 23, 74
Home Screen Clean View, 32
In-call Options, 52
In-Call Options, 41
Insert the microSD Card, 173
International Dialing, 64
Language & Input Settings, 84
Launch a Web Connection, 140
Learn to Navigate the Browser, 143
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages, 46
Location Services, 82
Index 180
Lock and Unlock Your Phone, 14
Lock Screen, 76
Manage Your Account, 5
Managing Message Conversations, 116
Menu Key, 18
microSD Adapter, 174
microSD Icon Indicators, 173
Missed Call Notification, 40
Mobile Networks Settings, 63
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile, 127
NBA Game Time, 128
NFC, 62
Noise Reduction, 65
North American Dialing, 64
Notification Icons, 11
Notifications Panel, 20
Open Email, 110
Open the Calendar and Change View, 159
Pairing Bluetooth Devices, 170
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry, 35
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command, 36
Plus (+) Code Dialing, 42
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot, 62
Power Saver, 80
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection, 141
Proximity Sensor, 65
Quick Messages, 64
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages, 104
Remove the microSD Card, 173
Reply to or Delete an Email Message, 112
Respond to an Event Reminder, 163
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages, 49
Review Visual Voicemail, 45
Roaming Guard, 67
Save and Resume a Draft Message, 116
Save Unknown Numbers, 66
Scout™ by Telenav, 135
Security, 83
Send a Gmail Message, 103
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS), 114
Send Items via Bluetooth, 171
Set an Event Reminder, 163
Set Roam Mode, 67
Set Up Secure Credential Storage, 141
Index 181
Set Up Visual Voicemail, 44
Set Up Voicemail, 48
Settings, 60
Sign into Your Google Account, 101
Sound Settings, 69
Sprint 411, 6
Sprint Account Passwords, 4
Sprint ID, 126
Sprint Music Plus, 131
Sprint Operator Services, 6
Sprint Support Services, 6
Sprint Zone, 127
Status Icons, 10
Storage, 80
Synchronize Your Corporate Account, 121
Synchronize Your Google Account, 120
Text and Multimedia Message Options, 118
TTY Mode, 64
Turn Bluetooth On and Off, 169
Turn on or off the Mobile Data, 61
Turn TTY Mode On or Off, 65
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network, 137
Turn Your Phone Off, 13
Turn Your Phone On, 13
Update Your Android Operating System, 176
Update Your Phone, 89
Update Your PRL, 177
Update Your Profile, 176
Use Direct Dialing, 42
Use the Applications Key, 24
Video Gallery Options, 154
Video Settings, 153
View Event Details, 161
View Memory in the microSD Card, 174
View Your Pictures, 151
Voicemail
Notification, 49
Voicemail Settings, 66
Voicemail(Traditional), 48
VPN Settings, 63
Wi-Fi Direct, 62, 139
Wi-Fi Settings, 60
Work with Menus, 18
Your User Name, 140
