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LG G3 Get Started

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  • Page 1 Started All you need to know to get going.
  • Page 2 Welcome! Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces you to the basics of getting started with Sprint Spark™ and HD™ Voice capable* LG G3. ReadyNow – For more help in getting up and running with your new phone, take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources at sprint.com/readynow.

  • Page 3: Using This Guide

    Using This Guide This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new LG G3. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Get Ready − page 5 − Find out what Use Your Phone −...
  • Page 4 Your LG G3 Front-Facing Earpiece IR (infrared) LED Camera Lens Back-Facing Proximity Notification Camera Lens Sensor Laser Detection AutoFocus Flash Power/ Volume Lock Button Buttons Touchscreen Speaker NFC Touch Point Home Key Back Key Recent Apps Key Charger/ 3.5mm Microphone...

  • Page 5: Get Your Phone Ready

    Get Your Phone Ready 2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical Before you start: Visit sprint.com/readynow outlet. Fully charging a battery may take to learn about transferring contacts, up to three hours. calendars, and more from your old phone. Turn the Phone On Install the Battery • Press and hold the Power/Lock Button...
  • Page 6 Get Your Phone Ready TalkBack Note: When Talkback is turned on, the touchscreen settings require the user to Before the activation process can begin, first tap an item they wish to select, and the device will prompt the TalkBack then double tap the item again in order to voice navigation feature.

  • Page 7: Activate Your Phone

    Activate Your Phone Activate Your Phone If you purchased your phone at a If you received your phone in the mail and it is going to be activated Sprint Store, it is probably on an existing number (you’re activated and ready to use. swapping phones), go to If you received your phone in the sprint.com/activate and follow the...

  • Page 8: Set Up Your Phone

    Set Up Your Phone Once activated, your phone guides you • Got Google? – Create or sign in to a through various setup options, including Google Account. Select additional setting up your Google™ Account.* Google preferences, including Google location options, as prompted. Complete the Setup Screens • This phone belongs to...
  • Page 9 Android Basics: Getting Around Your Phone Move Around Your Phone’s Menus Swipe or slide: To swipe or slide, quickly and Screens Using Gestures move your finger across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead).

  • Page 10: Your Home Screen

    Your Home Screen Viewing Extended Screens Notifications Panel Your phone’s Home screen extends When you see a notification icon on the left horizontally to five additional screens. This side of the status bar, drag the Status Bar gives you room to customize your phone down to display the Notifications Panel.

  • Page 11: Function Keys

    Keys Open Apps Function Keys Open Apps Just below the touchscreen, you’ll find a row • If an app is on one of your Home screens, of three static keys that let you perform just tap it to open it. specific functions. • If an app is not available from your Home screen, tap (if you’re not already on the...

  • Page 12: Language And Keyboard Settings

    Typing Language and Keyboard Settings LG Keyboard and Google Keyboard Use the LG Keyboard and Google Keyboard to You can change your text entry options enter text one letter at a time. through the Language & input settings menu. These may include selecting...
  • Page 13 Use Your Phone: Calls Make a Phone Call Note: While on a call and holding the phone near your face to speak, the touchscreen > Phone > Dial tab to display the 1. Tap automatically deactivates to avoid accidental phone dialpad. screen presses.
  • Page 14 Voicemail Set Up Your Voicemail Retrieve Your Voicemail • Tap > Phone All unanswered calls are automatically and then touch transferred to your voicemail, even if your and hold phone is in use or turned off. You should set From any other phone: up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated: 1.

  • Page 15: View Contacts

    Contacts Your phone’s Contacts application lets you • To assign a number or address type (such as HOME, WORK, OTHER or CUSTOM), tap the access and manage contacts from a variety label next to the number or address field. of sources, including Gmail, Exchange, Facebook, Twitter, contacts synced from • To assign a picture, tap the icon next to your computer, and old-fashioned contacts...

  • Page 16: Access Messages

    Messaging Send a Message Read and Reply to Messages 1. Tap > Apps > Messaging > • Tap > Apps > Messaging 2. Enter a phone number or email address in • To open a message, tap it. Tapping a text the “To” field. message or a social networking message 3.
  • Page 17 You can link multiple email accounts to your Note: When setting up a new Google Account, you will be prompted to add a LG G3, including Exchange server accounts. secondary email address. Enter a second You can set up email accounts directly...
  • Page 18 Email Set Up a Microsoft ® Exchange ® Account Set Up an Email Account > Apps > Email 1. Tap Use the Microsoft Exchange option to set up Exchange server work email accounts. 2. Follow the instructions to sign in to your Contact your IT administrator for account email account.
  • Page 19 Email Access Email Messages Access Gmail Messages 1. Tap > Apps > Email > Apps > Google > Gmail 1. Tap • If necessary, tap the email account you 2. Select the inbox you want to view. want to use. 3. Touch a message to view it. 2.

  • Page 20: Camera And Video

    Camera & Video Take a Picture Camera & Camcorder Settings 1. Tap > Apps > Camera • From the camera or camcorder screen, tap and tap the icons on the screen to adjust 2. Tap to take the picture. the settings. Record a Video 1.
  • Page 21 Camera & Video View Pictures and Videos Share Pictures and Videos by Email, Gmail, or Messaging 1. Tap > Apps > Gallery 1. Tap > Apps > Gallery 2. Select a folder to display pictures or videos. 2. Tap an album to display the thumbnails. • Tap a picture or video to display it full size.
  • Page 22 Wi-Fi Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Find sports scores, news, and weather. Shop online. Tabbed browsing lets you When you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi browse the Web just the way you want to. network, you can use your phone’s Wi-Fi feature to access the Internet and other Go Online data services.
  • Page 23 Google Play and Google Mobile Services Google Mobile™ Services Google Play is the place to go to find new apps, games, movies, and more • Gmail – The Google mail service. Your Gmail for your phone. account lets you access many Google-related services as well as Google Play.
  • Page 24 Bluetooth® Pair and Connect With a Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures Bluetooth-Capable Device Using Bluetooth 1. Tap > Apps > Settings > Bluetooth. 1. Open the application containing the file you want to share. (For example, tap > • If Bluetooth is not turned on, tap the Apps >...

  • Page 25: Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot allows you to turn • Security — Select the type of security you want. Other users can access your your LG G3 into a Wi-Fi hotspot. mobile hotspot only if they enter the Set Up and Activate Your Mobile Hotspot correct password.

  • Page 26: Sprint Applications

    Sprint Applications Sprint ID Download Sprint Applications > Apps > Sprint Zone Sprint ID lets you instantly personalize your 1. Tap phone with mobile ID packs featuring apps, 2. From the Sprint Zone Web page, scroll up ringtones, wallpapers, widgets, and more, or down and tap an item to check your customized to suit your lifestyle.
  • Page 27 Sprint Applications Sprint TV & Movies Visit sprintchannels.mobitv.com for more information on channels and pricing. Note: The Sprint TV & Movies application does not come preinstalled on your phone, unless you have downloaded the Sprint ID pack. You will need to download it from Play Store. Live TV and video on demand.

  • Page 28: Getting Music

    Music Open Your Music Player Getting Music Before you can listen to your music, you • Tap > Apps > Music . The Music need to load songs into your phone. library screen appears. • Music is stored in categories Songs, Here’s one way to do it: Albums, Artists, and Genres.

  • Page 29: Accessing Settings

    Settings Explore ways to customize • Sound • Accounts & sync your phone, set permissions, • Display • Language & input update your phone, and more • Home screen • Backup & reset in the Settings menu. • Lock screen • Shortcut key Accessing Settings • Gestures • Date & time • One-handed operation • Accessibility >...

  • Page 30: Battery Saving Tips

    Battery-Saving Tips Manage the Display Brightness and Manage Your Phone’s Wireless Functions Screen Timeout Disable the Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth, and GPS functions of the phone when you’re not • Tap > Apps > Settings > Display > using them. Brightness or Screen timeout to modify your settings.

  • Page 31: Manage Your Account

    Manage Your Account Online: www.sprint.com From Any Other Phone • Make a payment, see your bills, enroll in • Sprint Customer Service: online billing. Dial 1-888-211-4727 • Check minute usage and account balance. • Business Customer Service: • See or modify the details of your Sprint Dial 1-888-788-4727 service plan.
  • Page 32 Plus, you can even schedule a personalized one-on-one Ready Now appointment at a Sprint Store near you. • Online Support – For ongoing help over the life of your phone, visit sprint.com/support to find videos, tutorials, troubleshooting tips, and the complete User Guide for your LG G3.
  • Page 33 Sustainability Feedback We are interested in your initial At Sprint, environmental responsibility is more than talk. To find out just what we’ve impressions of this new Sprint phone. been up to, use your phone to scan the QR Within two weeks of your purchase, please go Code®...
  • Page 34 ©2015 Sprint. Sprint, Sprint Spark and the logos are trademarks of Sprint. HD Voice logo is a trademark of the GSM Association. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Electronics, Inc. Gmail, Google+, Hangouts, Google Maps, YouTube, Android, Google, Google Books, Google Mobile Services, and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc.

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