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Settings, Wireless Networks Settings, Airplane Mode, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Calling

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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 This group of settings lets you control your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, Mobile networks, and more. 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. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap the Airplane mode switch to turn the function on. While in Airplane Mode, your phone‟s Status bar will display . Deactivate Airplane Mode 1. Tap > > Settings . 2. Tap Airplane mode switch to turn the function off. Wi-Fi Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using available computer networks. For details on your phone„s Wi-Fi features and settings, see Wi-Fi Settings. Wi-Fi Calling You can make and receive calls via a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited. When Wi-Fi Calling is enabled, all incoming and outgoing calls will be made via your Wi-Fi network. Minutes used while connected to the Wi-Fi network count against your available rate plan minutes. 1. Tap > > Settings > Wi-Fi Calling. 2. Tap at the top of the screen to turn Wi-Fi Calling on. 3. Select a Wi-Fi network and follow the instructions to activate Wi-Fi Calling on your phone. Settings 115

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Table of Contents	2
Get Started	9
Phone Layout	9
microSIM Card	11
Handling the microSIM Card	11
Insert microSIM Card	11
microSD Card	13
Insert microSD Card	13
Unmount the microSD Card	15
Remove microSD Card	15
Format microSD Card	16
Battery Use	16
Battery Capacity	16
Charge the Battery	16
Turn Your Phone On and Off	17
Use the Touchscreen	18
Activate Your Phone	21
Complete the Setup Screens	22
Basic Operations	24
Basics	24
Home Screen and Applications List	24
Select Options and Navigate Screens	24
Menu Operations	24
Phone Settings Menu	24
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation	24
Capture Screenshots	25
Applications	25
Phone Number	28
Enter Text	28
Tips for Editing Text	30
Search Your Phone and the Web	34
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry	34
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command	35
Using Clip Tray	35
Google Account	36
Create a Google Account	36
Sign into Your Google Account	36
Google Play Store	37
Lock and Unlock Your Screen	38
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature	39
Update Your Phone	40
Update PRL	40
Update Profile	40
Update Firmware	40
Update LG Software	41
UICC Unlock	41
Your Phone Interface	42
Home Screen Basics	42
Home Screen Layout	42
Extended Home Screens	43
Status Bar	44
Notifications Window	47
Glance View	47
Customize the Home Screen	48
Create Shortcuts	48
Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen	49
Change the Phone's Wallpaper	49
Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen	50
Phone App	51
HD™ Voice	51
Place and Answer Calls	51
Call Using the Phone Dialer	51
Answer Phone Calls	52
In-Call Screen Layout and Operations	53
Place Calls from Contacts/Call History	54
Place a Call from Contacts	54
Call from Call Logs	54
Optional Services	55
Voicemail Setup	55
Visual Voicemail	55
Set Up Visual Voicemail	55
Review Visual Voicemail	56
Visual Voicemail Options	57
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings	57
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu	58
Caller ID Blocking	58
Call Waiting	59
Conference Calling	59
Call Forwarding	59
Call Settings	60
Contacts	61
Add a Contact	62
Check Contacts	62
Edit a Contact	62
Delete a Contact	63
Import Contacts	63
Import Contacts from an microSD card or USB Storage	63
Import Contacts From Your Internal Storage	63
Export Contacts to Your Internal Storage	64
Sharing Contacts	64
Join and Separate Contacts	64
Messaging and Internet	65
Text and Multimedia Messaging	65
Compose Text Messages	65
Read and Reply to Text Messages	66
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)	66
Save and Resume a Draft Message	67
Managing Message Conversations	67
Text and Multimedia Message Options	69
Create and Send Gmail	71
Create a Google Account	71
Sign into Your Google Account	71
Access Gmail	72
Send a Gmail Message	72
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages	73
Email	74
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP)	74
Corporate Email (Outlook)	74
Open Email	75
Create and Send Email	76
Reply to or Delete an Email Message	76
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings	77
Data Services General Information (Sprint Spark LTE and 3G Networks)	79
Sprint Spark LTE	79
Your User Name	79
Data Connection Status and Indicators	80
Browser	80
Learn to Navigate the Browser	80
Go to a Specific Website	81
Browser Menu	82
Adjust Browser Settings	82
Create Website Settings	83
Create Bookmarks	83
Camera and Video	85
Take Pictures	85
Record Videos	85
Camera and Video Settings	86
Multi-point Auto-focus	87
Gesture Shot	87
Gesture View	87
8X Zooming	88
Dual Feature	88
View Your Pictures	89
Gallery Options	89
Assign Pictures	90
Video Options	90
Live Zoom	91
Dual Play	92
Useful Features	93
Navigation	93
Google Maps	93
Scout	93
Hangouts	94
Google Hangouts	94
Sprint Zone	95
LG Health	95
QSlide	96
QuickRemote	97
QuickMemo+	98
Dual Window	99
Music	100
Google Play Music	100
Music Player	100
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files	102
Calendar	102
Open the Calendar	102
Change Calendar View	102
View Event Details	102
Create an Event	103
Edit or Delete an Event	103
Set an Event Reminder	104
Respond to an Event Reminder	104
Display and Synchronize Calendars	104
Change Calendar Settings	105
Folders	105
Clock	106
Tasks	108
Calculator	109
Connectivity	110
Connections Optimizer	110
Connect to a PC via USB	110
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer	111
Wi-Fi	112
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network	112
Wi-Fi Settings	112
Disconnect Wi-Fi	113
Wi-Fi Direct	113
Wi-Fi Hotspot	114
Tethering	114
Bluetooth	115
Bluetooth Information	115
Enable the Bluetooth Feature	115
Pair Bluetooth Devices	116
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device	116
Send Information Using Bluetooth	117
Receive Data via Bluetooth	117
SmartShare	118
Enjoy Content Via a Variety of Devices	118
Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices	119
Using Content from the Cloud	120
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)	120
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection	121
Set Up Secure Credential Storage	121
Add a VPN Connection	121
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN	121
Settings	123
Wireless Networks Settings	123
Airplane Mode	123
Wi-Fi	123
Wi-Fi Calling	123
Bluetooth	124
Mobile Data	124
Call	124
Roaming Settings	124
Share & Connect	126
More Settings	128
Device Settings	130
Sound	130
Display	134
Home Screen	137
Lock Screen	138
Gestures	141
One-handed Operation	143
Storage	144
Battery	144
Smart Cleaning	144
Apps	144
Default Message App	145
Dual Window	145
Personal Settings	146
Accounts & Sync	146
Cloud	146
Location	147
Security	147
Language & Input	148
Backup & Reset	149
System Settings	150
Shortcut Key	150
Date & Time	150
Accessibility	150
QuickCircle Case	153
Activate This Device	153
System Updates	153
Printing	153
About Phone	153
Copyright Information	154
For Assistance	155
Sprint Account Information and Help	155
Sprint Account Passwords	155
Manage Your Account	155
Sprint Support Services	156

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Settings

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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

This group of settings lets you control your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, Mobile

networks, and more.

Airplane Mode

Airplane Mode (f

light 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. Tap

Settings

2. Tap the

Airplane mode

switch

to turn the function on. While in Airplane Mode, your

phone‟s Status

bar will display

Deactivate Airplane Mode

1. Tap

Settings

2. Tap

Airplane mode

switch

to turn the function off.

Wi-Fi

Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using available

computer networks. For details on your phone„s Wi

-Fi features and settings, see

Wi-Fi Settings

Wi-Fi Calling

You can make and receive calls via a Wi-Fi network. Wi-Fi Calling is an excellent solution for coverage

issues in and around the home or wherever cellular coverage is limited. When Wi-Fi Calling is enabled, all

incoming and outgoing calls will be made via your Wi-Fi network. Minutes used while connected to the

Wi-Fi network count against your available rate plan minutes.

1. Tap

Settings

Wi-Fi Calling

2. Tap

at the top of the screen to turn Wi-Fi Calling on.

Select a Wi-Fi network and follow the instructions to activate Wi-Fi Calling on your phone.