User Guide - lg.com

1 User Guide TOC i Table of Contents Get Started .. 1 your phone at a Glance .. 1 Set Up your phone .. 2 Activation and Service .. 4 Connect to an Account .. 4 Build your Own Plan .. 4 Using Custom .. 6 Set Up Voicemail .. 7 phone Basics .. 8 your phone s Layout .. 8 Turn your phone On and Off .. 9 Turn your Screen On and Off ..10 Touchscreen Navigation ..11 Lock and Unlock your phone ..15 Guest Mode ..15 Set Up Guest Mode ..15 Use Guest Mode ..16 your Home Screen ..16 Home Screen Overview ..17 Customize your Home Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen ..18 Change the phone 's Wallpaper ..19 Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen ..20 Access Recently-Used Applications ..21 Home Screen Clean View ..21 Quick Access ..21 Change the Screen Status Bar ..22 Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard ..24 phone Calls ..28 TOC ii Make phone Calls ..28 Call Using the phone Dialer ..28 Call from Call Logs ..28 Call from Contacts ..29 Call Using a Speed Dial Number.

2 29 Call a Number in a Text Message or Email Message ..29 Call Emergency Numbers ..29 Receive phone Calls ..30 Voicemail ..31 Voicemail Setup ..31 Voicemail Notification ..31 Retrieve your Voicemail Messages ..32 phone Call Options ..32 In-call Options ..33 Voice Clarity ..34 Caller ID ..34 Call Waiting ..34 Set Up Speed Dialing ..35 Call Logs ..36 Call Settings ..37 Call Reject ..37 TTY Mode ..37 Get Started with Contacts ..39 Access Contacts ..39 The Contacts List ..40 Contacts List Options ..40 Add a Contact ..41 Save a phone Number ..42 Edit a Contact Entry ..42 Communicate with your Contacts ..45 Import, Export, and Share Contacts ..47 Import Contacts From your Internal Storage ..47 TOC iii Export Contacts to your Internal Storage ..47 Share a Contact ..47 Join and Separate Contacts ..48 Accounts and Messaging ..49 Gmail / Google ..49 Create a Google Account ..49 Sign In to your Google Account ..50 Access Gmail ..50 Send a Gmail Message.

3 51 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..51 Email ..52 Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) ..52 Corporate Email (Outlook) ..53 Open Email ..54 Create and Send Email ..55 Reply to or Delete an Email Message ..55 Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings ..56 Text and Multimedia Send a Text Message ..58 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS) ..59 Save and Resume a Draft Message ..60 New Messages Notification ..61 Manage Message Conversations ..61 Text and Multimedia Message Options ..63 Social Networking Accounts ..65 Facebook ..65 Google Hangouts ..66 Apps and Entertainment ..68 Google Play Store ..68 Find and Install an App ..68 Create a Google Wallet Account ..69 Request a Refund for a Paid App ..69 Open an Installed App ..70 TOC iv Uninstall an App ..70 Get Help with Google Play ..70 Navigation ..70 Google Maps ..70 Music ..71 Music App ..71 Google Play Music App ..71 Web and Data ..73 Connect Wi-Fi ..73 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Network.

4 73 Add a Wi-Fi Network ..74 Wi-Fi Direct ..75 Data Services General Information ..75 your Data Services User Name ..75 Data Connection Status and Indicators ..75 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ..76 Prepare your phone for VPN Connection ..76 Set Up Secure Credential Storage ..76 Add a VPN Connection ..76 Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN ..77 Browser ..77 Launch the Web Learn to Navigate the Browser ..78 Browser Menu ..79 Select Text on a Web Page ..80 Go to a Specific Adjust Browser Settings ..80 Create Website Settings ..81 Reset the Browser to Default ..81 Set the Browser Home Page ..81 Create Bookmarks ..81 Create a New Homepage ..82 Add Bookmarks to your Home Screen ..82 TOC v Connections Optimizer ..83 Camera and Video ..84 Take Pictures ..84 Open or Close the Camera ..84 Viewfinder Screen in Camera Mode ..84 Take a Picture ..85 Multi-point Auto Focus ..85 Light Frame ..86 Review Screen ..87 Record Videos ..87 Viewfinder Screen in Video Mode.

5 87 Record Videos ..87 Camera Settings ..88 Video Camera Settings ..89 View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ..90 Open or Close Gallery ..90 View Pictures and Videos ..91 Zoom In or Out on a Picture ..91 Watch a Video ..91 Video Gallery Options ..92 Work with Pictures ..92 Share Pictures and Send Pictures or Videos by Email ..93 Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message ..94 Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth ..94 Tools and Calendar ..96 QSlide ..96 QuickMemo ..96 Calendar ..98 Change Calendar View ..98 View Event Details .. 101 Create an Event .. 101 Edit or Delete an Event .. 102 TOC vi Set an Event Reminder .. 102 Respond to an Event Reminder .. 103 Display and Synchronize Calendars .. 103 Change Calendar Settings .. 103 104 Alarm/Clock .. 105 Tasks .. 107 Calculator .. 109 File Manager .. 110 File Manager Options .. 110 Search in File Manager .. 111 Using QSlide .. 111 Bluetooth .. 111 Turn Bluetooth On or 111 Bluetooth Settings Menu.

6 112 Change the Device Name .. 112 Pairing Bluetooth Devices .. 113 Send Items via Bluetooth .. 114 Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call .. 114 microSD Card .. 115 Insert a microSD Card .. 115 Remove a microSD Card .. 116 View microSD Card Memory .. 117 Format the microSD Card .. 117 Unmount the microSD Card .. 117 Use the phone s microSD Card as a USB Drive .. 117 Transfer User Contents From an Android phone to your LG PULSE .. 118 Transfer Via PC or Laptop .. 118 Transfer Via Bluetooth Connection .. 119 Update your phone .. 120 Update your PRL .. 120 Update your Profile .. 120 Update your phone Firmware .. 120 TOC vii Update your LG Software .. 122 Settings .. 123 Wireless Networks .. 123 Airplane Mode .. 123 Wi-Fi Settings .. 124 Bluetooth 124 Mobile Data .. 124 Call Settings .. 124 North American Dialing .. 124 International Dialing .. 124 Incoming Voice Call Pop-up .. 124 Call Reject .. 125 Decline with Message.

7 125 Privacy Keeper .. 125 Auto Answer .. 125 TTY Mode .. 125 Hearing Aids .. 126 Proximity Sensor .. 126 Save Unknown Numbers .. 126 Power Button Ends Call .. 127 More 127 Wi-Fi Hotspot .. 127 Mobile Networks Settings .. 128 Default Message App .. 128 VPN Settings .. 128 Device Settings .. 128 Sound Settings .. 129 Ringtone & Vibration Settings .. 130 Display Settings .. 132 Home Screen .. 135 Lock 136 Gestures .. 139 Storage .. 140 TOC viii Battery .. 141 Apps .. 141 Personal Settings .. 142 Accounts & Sync .. 142 Guest Mode .. 142 Location .. 143 Security .. 143 Language & Input Settings .. 144 Backup & Reset .. 145 System Settings .. 146 Date & Time .. 146 Accessibility .. 146 PC Connection .. 148 Accessory .. 148 Activate This Device .. 149 System Updates .. 149 Printing .. 150 About phone .. 150 Copyright Information .. 151 Index .. 152 Get Started 1 Get Started The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and service the first time.

8 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. Insert your fingernail into the charger/accessory port and lift the cover up gently. Insert the battery, contacts end first, and gently press the battery into place. Get Started 3 Replace the battery compartment cover, making sure all the tabs are secure and there are no gaps around the cover. 2. Charge your battery. Plug the USB connector into the charger/accessory port at the bottom of your phone . Plug the AC adapter into an electrical outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to three and half hours. Note: your phone s battery should have enough charge for the phone to turn on and find a signal, run the setup application, set up voicemail, and make a call.

9 You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn the phone on. Get Started 4 Activation and Service Before using your phone , you must set up your service with virgin Mobile Custom. Prepare your phone for Activation 1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn on your new phone . 2. Tap Next to bypass the Talkback feature. 3. Select a language setting and tap Next. 4. If desired, select a Wi-Fi connection and tap Next. 5. your device will automatically begin the initial activation process. This can take several minutes and your device may reboot a few times during the process. 6. Once the intial update is completed, the Custom application will appear and you can start setting up your account. Connect to an Account your Custom app should start automatically, but you can access it at anytime by tapping Custom from the phone s home screen. Create a New Account 1. Tap Create a New Account.

10 2. Follow the on-screen steps to complete your account setup. or Add This phone to an Existing Account You ll need the account holder s email and password or OnCode. 1. Tap Add to Account. 2. Enter the account holder s email and password or OnCode. 3. Accept and pay for the new line fee. 4. Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the device setup. Build your Own Plan Build your Custom plan and select your payment options. Get Started 5 Plan Builder Use the Plan Builder to select the talk, text, and data that fit your needs. or For unlimited talk or text, swipe left on the Plan Builder until the unlimited option is displayed. Follow the onscreen steps to confirm your selection. Remember: You can adjust or change your plan at anytime using the Custom app . Payment Options When prompted, choose a payment option. You can use a Custom Top-Up Card or credit/debit card. Establish your Number When prompted, choose one of the following: Use the phone s existing phone number Request a new phone number in your area code Transfer your previous phone number to this phone To transfer your previous phone number, you ll need the following handy: Username and password from your previous carrier A copy of a recent bill that contains: Account number Get Started 6 Billing address The last 4 digits of your Social Security number or Tax ID on the account OR PIN number To start your transfer: 1.