LG Sprint LG-LS997 - Device Settings and Management; Settings

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Settings

The following set of topics will cover your phone’s settings menus and options. For an overview of the

settings menu, see

Basic Settings.

Main Page

Table of Contents2
Getting Started12
Introduction13
About the User Guide13
Set up Your Phone14
Parts and Functions14
Battery Use16
Remove the Battery16
Insert the Battery17
Charge the Battery17
Nano SIM Card18
Microsd Card19
Insert a Microsd Card19
Unmount the Microsd Card19
Remove Microsd Card19
Format Microsd Card20
Turn Your Phone on and off20
Use the Touchscreen22
Activate Your Phone24
Complete the Setup Screens25
Basic Operations27
Basics27
Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List27
Phone Settings Menu27
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation28
Capture Screenshots28
Applications28
Launch Applications28
Preinstalled Apps29
Phone Number31
Airplane Mode31
Enter Text32
Touchscreen Keyboards32
QWERTY Keyboard33
Phone Keyboard34
Tips for Editing Text35
Google Account36
Create a Google Account36
Sign into Your Google Account37
Google Play Store37
Find and Install an App38
Request a Refund for a Paid App38
Update an App39
Uninstall an App39
Get Help with Google Play40
Lock and Unlock Your Screen40
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature40
Update Your Phone41
Update Your Phone Software41
Update Your Profile43
Update Your PRL43
Your Phone's Home Screen45
Home Screen Basics45
Home Screen Layout45
Extended Home Screens45
Status Bar and Notification Panel46
Status Bar46
Notification Panel48
Customize the Home Screen48
Change the Wallpaper48
Add Widgets to the Home Screen49
Add Folders to the Home Screen49
Making Connections51
Phone Calls and Voicemail52
Place and Answer Calls52
Call Using the Phone Dialer52
Call Emergency Numbers53
Answer Phone Calls54
In-Call Screen Layout and Operations55
Place a Call from Contacts56
Call from Call Logs56
Voicemail57
Voicemail Setup57
Visual Voicemail Setup57
Review Visual Voicemail58
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages58
Visual Voicemail Options58
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings59
Optional Calling Services60
Wi-Fi Calling61
Caller ID Blocking61
Call Waiting61
Conference Calling62
Call Forwarding62
Call Settings Menu63
Contacts67
Add a Contact67
View Contacts68
Contacts Screen Layout68
Edit a Contact68
Delete a Contact69
Share a Contact69
Import Contacts69
Back up Contacts70
Messaging71
Text and Multimedia Messaging71
Send a Text Message71
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)71
Save and Resume a Draft Message73
New Messages Notification73
Manage Message Conversations74
Text and MMS Options76
Gmail77
Create and Send a Gmail Message78
Check Received Gmail Messages78
Use Gmail Labels79
Archive Gmail Threads79
Mute Gmail Threads80
Delete Gmail Threads80
Search Gmail Messages80
Report Spam80
Add Another Google (Gmail) Account81
Switching between Gmail Accounts81
Gmail Settings81
Email82
Set up an Email Account82
Add an Email Account82
Add an Exchange Account83
Compose and Send Email84
Open Email Messages84
Delete an Email Account85
Manage Your Email Inbox85
Microsoft Exchange Email Features86
Internet and Social Networking88
Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks)88
4G Lte88
Your User Name88
Data Connection Status and Indicators89
Chrome Browser89
Use the Browser89
Add a Bookmark90
View Browser History90
Open New Browser Tabs90
Browser Settings90
Facebook91
Install the Facebook App on Your Phone91
Use Facebook91
Twitter92
Install the Twitter App on Your Phone92
Tweet on Twitter92
Hangouts92
Global Services94
Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account94
Your Phone's SIM Card for International GSM Roaming94
Enable Global Roaming Mode95
Set the Communications Method for Global Use95
Select a Carrier95
Make and Receive Worldwide Calls96
Sprint International Voicemail Service96
Set up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use97
Access Your Voicemail Internationally97
International Data Roaming98
Access Email and Data Services Internationally98
Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service99
Connectivity101
Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer101
Wi-Fi102
Turn Wi-Fi on and Connect to a Wireless Network102
Configure Wi-Fi Settings103
Disconnect Wi-Fi103
Wi-Fi Direct103
Hotspot104
Tethering104
Bluetooth105
Bluetooth Information105
Enable the Bluetooth Feature105
Pair Bluetooth Devices106
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device106
Send Information Using Bluetooth107
Receive Information Via Bluetooth107
Content Sharing108
Playing Content108
Sending or Receiving Files108
Using Nearby Devices109
Viewing Content from Your Cloud109
Apps and Entertainment110
Camera and Video111
Camera Overview111
Configuring Camera Options112
Switching between Cameras113
Switch to Dual Camera113
Wide-Angle Lens113
Connecting with LG Friends Cameras114
Take Pictures and Record Videos114
Take Pictures114
Record Videos114
Simple Mode115
Manual Mode115
Burst Shot116
Taking Selfies116
Gesture Shot116
Interval Shot116
Taking Auto-Selfies116
Gesture View117
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery117
Edit Pictures118
Share Pictures and Videos119
Send Pictures or Videos by Email119
Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message120
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth120
Share Pictures or Videos Via Additional Apps or Social Media121
Share Videos on Youtube121
Camera Settings122
Switch Cameras122
Set Camera Functions122
Productivity123
Calendar123
Add an Event to the Calendar123
View Calendar Events124
Sync Calendars124
Synchronize an Microsoft Exchange Calendar124
Navigation Apps125
Google Maps125
Scout125
Google Search126
Use Google Search126
Use Google Voice Search127
Calculator128
Clock128
Set Alarms128
Additional Clock Features129
Capture130
Quickmemo131
Weather131
File Manager131
Voice Recorder132
Recently Uninstalled Apps132
LG Health132
Quickremote133
Entertainment and Activities135
Music135
Google Play Music135
Music Player135
Sprint Music Plus136
Back up Your Downloaded Music Files138
Youtube138
View Youtube Videos138
Post a Video to Youtube138
Sprint Zone139
Settings140
Basic Settings141
Networks Settings143
Airplane Mode143
Wi-Fi Settings143
Bluetooth Settings143
Mobile Data Settings143
Call Settings144
Roaming Settings144
Share & Connect146
Tethering Settings148
More Settings148
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)149
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection149
Set up Secure Credential Storage149
Add a VPN Connection150
Connect to or Disconnect from a VPN150
Sound Settings151
Sound Profile152
Volume152
Ringtone152
Ringtone ID153
Vibration Strength153
Sound with Vibration153
Vibrate Type153
Do Not Disturb154
Lock Screen154
Apps154
Notification LED154
More Settings155
Display Settings156
Home Screen157
Lock Screen158
Home Touch Buttons161
Font Type161
Font Size161
Bold Text162
Brightness162
Always-On Display162
Auto-Rotate Screen162
Screen Timeout163
More Settings163
General Settings164
Language & Keyboard165
Location166
Accounts & Sync166
Cloud166
Accessibility167
Shortcut Key169
Google Services169
Fingerprints & Security169
Smart Settings171
Date & Time171
Storage & USB171
Battery & Power Saving171
Memory171
Smart Cleaning171
Activate this Device172
System Updates172
Apps172
Tap & Pay173
Backup & Reset173
About Phone174
Regulatory and Safety174
Getting Help175
For Assistance176
Sprint Account Information and Help176
Sprint Account Passwords176
Manage Your Account176
Sprint Support Services177
Anti-Theft Guide178
Copyright Information178
Type C-HDMI179
Regulatory and Safety179
Important Information for the LGLS997180
Safety Information180
Important Information180
Before You Start180
HAC Statement180
FCC RF Exposure Information180
Body-Worn Operation180
Consumer Information about Radio Frequency Emissions181
Consumer Information on SAR183
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices184
Caution: Avoid Potential Hearing Loss185
TIA Safety Information186
Part 15.19 Statement188
Part 15.21 Statement188
Part 15.105 Statement188
Safety Information189
FDA Consumer Update192
Driving196
10 Driver Safety Tips197
Precautions When Using the Device198
Important Information about the Device198
Read before Use199
Laser Safety Statement199
Anti-Theft Guide199
Open Source Software Notice Information200
Trademarks200
Regulatory and Safety200
Warranty201
Limited Warranty Statement201
Index205

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