Table of Contents Getting Started .............................. 1 Introduction ............................2 About the User Guide ........................2 Set Up Your Phone ..........................3 Parts and Functions ........................3 Battery Use ........................... 5 Inserting the Battery ......................5 Remove the Battery ......................7 Charge the Battery ........................
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Tips for Editing Text ......................30 Google Account .......................... 31 Create a Google Account ....................32 Create an Exchange Account ..................... 33 Sign into Your Google Account ................... 33 Google Play Store ........................33 Find and Install an App ....................... 34 Request a Refund for a Paid App ..................
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Call Using the Phone Dialer ....................50 Call Emergency Numbers ....................51 Answer Phone Calls ......................52 In-Call Screen Layout and Operations................53 Place a Call from Contacts ....................54 Call from Call Logs ......................54 Voicemail ............................. 55 Voicemail Setup ........................55 Visual Voicemail Setup .......................
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Text and Multimedia Message Options ................73 Gmail ............................74 Create and Send a Gmail Message ..................75 Check Received Gmail Messages ..................75 Use Gmail Labels ........................ 76 Archive Gmail Threads ....................... 76 Mute Gmail Threads ......................77 Delete Gmail Threads ......................77 Search Gmail Messages .....................
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Enable Global Roaming Mode ....................89 Set the Communications Method for Global Use ................ 89 Select a Carrier ........................... 90 Make and Receive Worldwide Calls ................... 90 Sprint International Voicemail Service ..................91 Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use..........91 Access Your Voicemail Internationally ................
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Various Camera Modes ....................107 Burst Shot ......................... 110 Simple View ........................111 Take Pictures and Record Videos .................... 111 Manual Camera Mode ......................112 Customizing the Camera Options ..................113 Manual Video Mode ........................114 Customizing the Camera Options ..................114 Other Useful Features in the Camera App ................
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Recording Modes ......................132 Studio Mode ........................132 Other Useful Features for Use of the HD Audio Recorder App ........133 Uninstalled Apps ........................133 LG Health ..........................133 QuickRemote ..........................134 Entertainment and Activities ......................136 Google Play Music App ......................136 Play Music with Google Play ....................
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Share & Connect ........................146 Tethering Settings ........................148 More Settings ..........................149 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) ....................150 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection ................ 150 Set Up Secure Credential Storage ................... 150 Add a VPN Connection ..................... 151 Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN................
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General Settings ..........................166 Language & Keyboard ......................167 Location ............................. 168 Accounts & Sync ........................168 Cloud ............................168 Accessibility..........................169 Shortcut Keys ..........................171 Google Services ........................171 Fingerprints & Security ......................172 Smart Settings .......................... 173 Quick Cover Case ........................173 Date &...
Getting Started The following set of topics will introduce you to your phone, help you get set up with service, provide an overview of the phone screen, and get you started with basic phone operations.
The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone. About the User Guide Thank you for purchasing your new LG V20. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to get the most out of your phone.
Proximity/Ambient light sensor Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective case not authorized by LG. Allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets you Front camera lens participate in video chats.
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Returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items Back Key such as menus and dialog boxes. Transmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or Microphone ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos. Returns to the home screen. If you're already viewing one of extension canvases, it opens the central home screen.
Battery Use The following topics explain how to insert and remove your phone’s battery. Battery Cautions Storage: Avoid storing or leaving battery with no charge remaining. Saved information and settings may become lost or changed, or battery may become unusable. Charge once every six months before storing or leaving unused for a long period.
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2. Grab the back cover and remove it from the device. 3. Align the battery with the battery contacts and insert it in place . Then to install the back cover, align it over the back of the phone. 4. First press down on the area labeled in the image below.
Remove the Battery Follow these instructions to remove your phone’s battery. Always power the phone off before removing the battery. 1. Press the back cover release key located at the bottom side of the device. 2. Grab the back cover and remove it from the device. 3.
Charge the Battery Your phone is equipped with a Li-Ion battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 27.0 hours of continuous digital talk time. You can charge your phone’s battery using either the included AC adapter or via a USB connection with your computer.
2. Insert the large end of the micro USB cable into an external USB port on your computer. 3. After charging, remove the micro USB cable from both the phone and the computer. Nano SIM Card The Nano SIM card is an IC (Integrated Circuit) card containing the phone number and other customer information.
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● Always follow emergency procedures to suspend service if your Nano SIM card or your phone (with the Nano SIM card inserted) is lost/stolen. For details, contact Customer Service. ● Always power off the phone before inserting/removing a Nano SIM card. Insert Nano SIM Card Follow these instructions to insert a Nano SIM card.
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3. Insert the Nano SIM card. Gently insert with the gold IC chip facing downward. 4. Align the battery with the battery contacts and insert it in place . Then to install the back cover, align it over the back of the phone. Set Up Your Phone...
5. First press down on the area labeled in the image below. Then press down on until the back cover is tightly fastened. Note: Always use a Nano-SIM card supplied by your service provider. microSD Card Your phone supports the use of an optional microSD card (not included) to expand its storage capacity. Some cards may not operate properly with your phone.
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1. Press the back cover release key located at the bottom side of the device. 2. Grab the back cover and remove it from the device. 3. Insert the microSD card. Set Up Your Phone...
Gently insert the microSD card all the way without bending and with the terminals facing down. This slot is exclusively meant for MicroSD cards. 4. Align the battery with the battery contacts and insert it in place . Then to install the back cover, align it over the back of the phone.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Storage. 3. Tap 4. Remove the back cover. 5. Slide the microSD card out of the slot to remove it. 6. Attach the back cover. Format microSD Card When you insert a microSD card for the first time, it is recommended that you format it on your phone. 1.
Your phone will power off. Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Tip: The KnockON feature allows you to double-tap the screen to easily turn it on or off. Use the Touchscreen Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control actions through a variety of touch gestures.
Touch and Hold To open the available options for an item (for example, a contact or link in a Web page), touch and hold the item. Swipe or Slide To swipe or slide means to quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Set Up Your Phone...
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Drag To drag, touch and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move your finger. While dragging, do not release your finger until you have reached the target position. Flick Flicking the screen is similar to swiping, except that you need to swipe your finger in light, quick strokes. This finger gesture is always in a vertical direction, such as when flicking the contacts or message list.
Rotate For most screens, you can automatically change the screen orientation from portrait to landscape by turning the phone sideways. When entering text, you can turn the phone sideways to bring up a bigger keyboard. Note: The Auto-rotate switch needs to be selected for the screen orientation to automatically change. Tap >...
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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2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete each section. For each topic, you will have the option to skip it and continue to the next screen. Language Selection - Select a desired language. Set internet connection - If prompted, follow the prompts to sign in to an available Wi-Fi network.
Basic Operations The following topics outline basic features and operations of your phone. Basics The following topics offer an overview of your phone’s basic operations. Home Screen Most of your phone’s operations originate from the home screen. ■ From any screen, tap the Home key to display the home screen.
■ Tap Overview to view a list of recently used applications. Phone Settings Menu You can customize your phone’s settings and options through the Settings menu. ■ > Tools > Settings – or – Drag the status bar down and tap >...
Capture Screenshots You can use your phone’s power and volume buttons to capture screenshots. ■ Press and hold the Power/Lock Button and Volume Down Button at the same time to capture a screenshot of the current screen. The current screenshot will be captured and stored in the Screenshots album in the phone’s Gallery.
The application opens. Preinstalled Apps The following table outlines the primary apps that have been preinstalled on your phone. Function/Service Access Google applications. Google Take pictures and record videos using the front and rear cameras. Camera Browse the Internet. Chrome Displays the Contacts that can be synchronized with your phone from either your Google or Outlook account.
Access the File Manager, Weather, Calculator, Voice Recorder, Tools Downloads applications, and more. Use Visual Voicemail for a quick and easy way to access your voicemail. Now you can find exactly the message you are looking for Voicemail without having to listen to every voicemail message first. Phone Number Follow the instructions below to display your phone’s wireless phone number.
Google voice typing allows to use Google voice recognition to convert speech to text. ● LG Keyboard allows you to use a LG keyboard to enter text. Note: Keyboard layouts and options may change depending on where you’re using them. For example, if you’re entering text to do a Web search, a search icon may be available instead of an enter key.
QWERTY Keyboard You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears on the screen when you tap an available text entry field. Basic Operations...
Phone Keyboard When T9 is off, to enter text, tap the key labeled with the desired letter until it appears on the screen. For example, tap once for "a", twice for "b", or three times for "c". Basic Operations...
Tips for Editing Text Your phone gives you many options to make entering text easier, including copying, cutting, and pasting text, using voice-to-text input, customizing the user dictionary, using predictive text, and more. To cut/copy and paste: 1. Touch and hold a word to highlight it. 2.
> Tools > Settings > General tab > Language & keyboard > LG Keyboard > Keyboard height and layout > QWERTY keyboard layout. 2. Drag to add or delete keys or change the order. To change to another character on the visible key, tap the key and choose the desired character that you want displayed.
Google Account Cautions Be sure not to forget your Google Account ID or password. Create a Google Account You must create and/or sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Hangouts , Google Calendar , and other Google Apps. Signing into a Google Account is also necessary to download applications from the Google Play Store app to sync your data (if applicable) with the Google servers, and to take advantage of any other available Google services on your phone.
Note: When setting up a new Google Account, either on your phone or online, you will be prompted to add a secondary email address. Enter a second Gmail address or any other email address from which you currently send and receive email. This address is used to authenticate your account should you ever encounter problems or forget your password.
To access the Google Play store app, you must first connect to the Internet using your phone’s Wi-Fi or mobile data connection and sign in to your Google Account. See Chrome Browser Sign into Your Google Account for details. Installing Applications Many different kinds of applications can be installed on your phone from Google Play (provided by Google Inc.).
1. Tap > Play Store 2. Tap > My apps & games. 3. Tap the app to uninstall for a refund. The details screen for the app opens. 4. Tap Refund, and then tap Yes to confirm. Your app is uninstalled and the charge is canceled. Update an App Depending on your settings, many apps will update automatically, or you can update apps directly from the Play Store app.
Get Help with Google Play The Google Play store app offers an online help option if you have questions or want to know more about the app. 1. Tap > Play Store 2. Tap > Help & Feedback. The Web browser will take you to the Google Play Help Web page, where you will find comprehensive, categorized information about Google Play.
The screen is unlocked. If you have set up a screen lock, you will be prompted to draw the pattern or enter the password or PIN. See Select Screen Lock. Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks (or taps) on the screen.
Software Update Cautions During update: The phone cannot be used until the software update is complete. It may take time to update your phone’s software. Signal during update: Update your phone where signal reception is good, and do not change location during the update process.
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> Settings > General tab > System updates. 2. Tap Update LG software > CHECK FOR UPDATE. Your phone automatically downloads and installs any available updates. You may be required to power your phone off and back on to complete the software upgrade.
Confirm Your Current Phone Software 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > About phone. 2. Tap Software info. 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.
2. Configure the options as desired. Expandable Notifications When a notification comes in, tap the expandable view icon on the right to view the notification. Basic Operations...
Direct Reply When you receive a message, you can reply to the recipient from the Second screen without closing the current app. When the notification comes in on the Second screen, tap the arrow icon on the right, tap REPLY, then reply to the recipient.
Your Phone's Home Screen The following topics describe how to use and customize your phone’s home screen, understand the status bar, and use the notifications window. Home Screen Basics The home screen is the starting point for your phone’s applications, functions, and menus. You can customize your home screen by adding application icons, shortcuts, folders, widgets, and more.
Application Icons Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and use it. Shows device status information including the time, signal Status Bar strength, battery status, and notification icons. Extended Home Screens In addition to the main home screen, your phone features extended home screens which provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.
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Downloading Vibrate Network (full signal) Network (roaming) 4G LTE data service 3G (data service) Airplane mode Sync active Alarm set Battery (charging) Battery (full charge) Main Notification Icons Icon Notification Missed call New voicemail New Gmail New text or MMS message New Hangout message New Sprint Zone message Your Phone's Home Screen...
Event USB connection Warning Update available Downloading Update successful Keyboard active More notifications available (pull down to view) Note: Additional notification icons may appear. All notifications may be accessed through the notification panel. Notification Panel Your phone’s notifications appear at the left side of the status bar, and you can access the full notification panel by pulling down the status bar.
Customize the Home Screen Learn how to set the wallpaper and add, move, or remove shortcuts, widgets, and folders from the home screen. Operations for Rearranging the Home Screen ● Moving Widgets and Icons: From home, touch and hold an item and then drag it to the desired location.
Note: If you select Photos, you will need to select an album and a picture. Once selected, use the crop tool to resize and position the image and then tap OK. Note: If you select Live Wallpapers, before you tap APPLY, you can tap SETTINGS to select custom animation settings, etc., for the live wallpaper.
Making Connections The following set of topics will cover your phone’s ability to help you make connections, from phone calls and maintaining contacts, to text messages, email, Internet, and international services.
Phone Calls and Voicemail The following topics outline the use of your device’s phone app to place and receive calls, use voicemail, set up and manage contacts, and more. Place and Answer Calls The following topics describe how to directly dial calls, how to answer incoming calls, and how to use the in-call screen options.
1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 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 ...
To call the 9-1-1 emergency number normally or when your account is restricted: 1. Unlock the screen. For more information, see Lock and Unlock Your Screen. 2. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 3. Tap As long as you are in an area covered by wireless service, the emergency call is placed. Enhanced 9-1-1 (E 9-1-1) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E 9-1-1 emergency location services where available.
The ringtone or vibration will stop and call will be sent directly to voicemail. Reject a Call and Send a Text Message You can reject an incoming call and automatically send a text message to the caller. 1. When a call arrives, slide Decline with message up from the bottom of the screen. ...
● Speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker (On) or through the earpiece (Off). Activate the speaker to route the phone’s audio through the speaker. (You can adjust the speaker volume using the volume buttons.) Deactivate the speaker to use the phone’s earpiece. Warning: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the phone near your ear during speakerphone use.
2. Tap the Call logs tab to display the Call logs list. 3. Tap an entry to display the call details. 4. Tap Call to place a call. 5. To end the call, tap Voicemail The following topics describe how to set up and use your phone's voicemail and visual voicemail features. Voicemail Setup You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated.
Note: To set up your traditional voicemail box, see Voicemail. 1. Tap > Voicemail You’ll see a Welcome to Visual Voicemail screen. 2. Scroll through the introduction screens to view a brief explanation of visual voicemail services. 3. At the end of the welcome screens, you'll come to a Personalize your voicemail prompt. 4.
1. Tap > Voicemail You will see the voicemail inbox. 2. Tap a message to review it. Tip: There are several icons at the bottom of the review screen for maintenance, storage, messaging, and other options. For an explanation of all your options, tap Menu >...
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• Avatar Facebook ad signature to enable avatar advertising signature when posting on Facebook. • SMS delivery to allow sending SMS message to recipients who do not have Avatar capability. Display • Themes to change the theme for the visual voicemail app. •...
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 > Preferences > Personalize voicemail. 3.
2. Tap On/Off to turn Wi-Fi Calling on or off. Wi-Fi Calling will be turned off, and the Wi-Fi Calling icon will not appear in the status bar. Tip: You can also turn Wi-Fi Calling on or off through the quick settings menu. Pull down the status bar to display the quick settings menu and tap Wi-Fi Calling to enable or disable the feature.
3. When you’re connected to the second party, tap Merge calls. Your conference call is now in session. 4. To end the three-way call, tap Note: If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected.
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Call Settings Overview Use the Call Settings menu to adjust the following settings: Setting Description You can configure your voicemail settings. For details on Voicemail Voicemail settings, see Configure Visual Voicemail Settings. Decline with message You can send out a simple text message when you want to ignore an under Call blocking &...
Save unknown numbers You can set the phone to save the phone numbers not saved in under More Contacts yet. When receiving and making calls, this sensor automatically turns the Proximity Sensor backlight off and locks the touch keypad by sensing when the phone is under More near your ear.
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To turn TTY Mode on or off: 1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. 2. Tap > Call settings > More > TTY mode. 3. Tap TTY Full, TTY HCO, or TTY VCO to turn TTY mode on. – or – Tap TTY Off to turn TTY mode off.
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 friends from compatible social networking applications.
1. Tap > Phone 2. Enter a phone number. 3. To add the number to an existing contact, tap Update contact. To add a new contact, tap Create contact. For an existing contact, tap the contact name and select a number type for the new number. ...
2. Tap a contact to view its details. Contacts Screen Layout The following illustration show’s your Contacts app layout and describes the various features. Item Description Contacts tab Show all contacts. Search Search contacts. Tap to show a thumbnail of the contact entry. Tap an icon to place a call, send a Image message, etc.
Index Browse contacts by letter. Add new Add a new contact. Groups tab Show contact groups. Edit a Contact Once you’ve added a contact, you can add or edit any of the information in the entry, assign a caller ID picture, customize with a unique ringtone, and more.
3. Tap the contacts you want to share, then tap SHARE. 4. Choose the method for sending. Import Contacts You can import contacts from your internal storage directly to your Contacts application. 1. Copy the vCard files to your phone from your computer. 2.
Messaging With wireless service and your phone’s messaging capabilities, you have the opportunity to share information through many different channels and accounts, including Gmail (Google), personal and corporate email, text and multimedia messaging. Text and Multimedia Messaging With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and other messaging-ready phones.
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 the contents such as images, videos, etc. Note: See your service plan for applicable charges for multimedia messaging. Compose Multimedia Messages 1.
New Messages Notification Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the message briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message. To change the notification for new text and multimedia messages, see Text and MMS Options for details.
4. Once completed, tap 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 tap 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.
Default SMS app: Set your default messaging app as desired. Outgoing message sounds: Enable this option if you wish to receive a sound notification when a new text or multimedia message is sent. Notifications: Enable this option if you wish to receive a sound notification when a new text or multimedia message arrives.
Create and Send a Gmail Message Use your phone to create and send Gmail messages. 1. Tap > Google > Gmail The Gmail inbox opens. 2. In the inbox, tap The Gmail composition window opens. 3. Enter the message recipient(s), subject, and message, and then tap Send ...
Open Gmail Messages from the Inbox You can also read and reply to all your Gmail messages from the Gmail inbox. 1. Tap > Google > Gmail The Gmail inbox opens. 2. Tap the message thread you want to view. ...
The thread is now archived. Mute Gmail Threads If registered on a mailing list, there will be threads with always-continuing conversations. For long threads that are not important, mute the threads and they will no longer appear in the inbox. When mail arrives that includes user's address as a recipient or in Cc, mail will again appear in the inbox.
The selected message is reported as spam Gmail. Add Another Google (Gmail) Account If you have multiple Gmail accounts you wish to view on your phone, you can add them from the Settings > Accounts & sync menu. 1. Tap >...
Gmail Settings You can access settings for the Gmail app and for your individual Gmail accounts from the Gmail Settings menu. 1. Tap > Google > Gmail The Primary inbox opens. 2. Tap > Settings 3. Tap General settings to access settings for all accounts, or tap an account name to configure settings for a specific Gmail account.
Internet and Social Networking The following topics describe how to connect to and use the Internet on your phone, and how to access popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Hangouts. Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks) The following topics 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.
Find Your User Name You can find your user name through your phone's device menu. ■ > Tools > Settings > General tab > About phone. You will see your user name under the "Username" heading. Update Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, or make any changes to your services, you must then update the profile on your phone.
The browser opens. 2. Tap the address bar at the top and enter search words (for a Google search) or a Web address. Chrome Support ■ To find help in the Chrome browser, tap > Help & feedback. A Web page will open displaying Google help for Chrome. Tip: For more information, from your computer, visit: google.com/intl/en/chrome/browser/mobile/.
2. Tap > New tab. A new tab appears. Tip: To view a list of recently closed tabs, tap > Recent tabs. Browser Settings Customize your experience with the Internet through the browser settings menu. 1. Tap > Chrome ...
Use Facebook Once you’ve downloaded the app and signed in, you can post and read updates, upload pictures, tag locations, and more, all from your phone. 1. Tap > Facebook The Facebook app launches. If this is the first time you’ve used Facebook on your phone, enter your Email or Phone and password and tap LOG IN to sign in to an existing account, or tap Sign Up for Facebook to set up a new Facebook account.
Hangouts Hangouts is Google's instant messaging service. Use to communicate with other Hangout users, and also use video calling. Log in to a Google Account beforehand (see Google Account). The Google Hangouts application lets you have real-time text conversations with your friends. Open the Hangouts Application ■...
Global Services With your phone and global roaming service from Sprint Worldwide Wireless Service, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA and GSM/UMTS networks. For a country-specific travel guide, select your phone and destination from sprint.com/traveltips. Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account Before using your phone in global roaming mode, you must activate Sprint Worldwide service.
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1. Press the back cover release key located at the bottom side of the device. 2. Grab the back cover and remove it from the device. Global Services...
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3. Insert the Nano SIM card. Insert gently with gold IC chip facing downward. 4. Align the battery with the battery contacts and insert it in place . Then to install the back cover, align it over the back of the phone. Global Services...
5. First press down on the area labeled in the image below. Then press down on until the back cover is tightly fastened. Note: Always use a Nano-SIM card supplied by your service provider. Enable Global Roaming Mode Your phone is designed to enter global roaming mode automatically when you activate your Sprint Worldwide service, meaning that it should automatically connect to an appropriate CDMA/LTE network or GSM/UMTS network when you travel.
Note: At the time of purchase, your phone is set to the Automatic mode by default. This allows global usage and normally will not need to be changed. Select a Carrier You can select a specific local carrier to use when traveling internationally. At the time of purchase, your phone is preset to connect automatically to an appropriate carrier in your current area.
Sprint International Voicemail Service Your Sprint voicemail will follow you as you travel. All of your unanswered calls will be forwarded to your Sprint voicemail. You will need to be sure your voicemail box is already set up and that you know your voicemail passcode.
Retrieve Voicemail Messages The voicemail retrieval process while traveling is the same as on the Sprint Network; however, you will be required to enter your voicemail passcode. To retrieve your voicemail messages: 1. Tap > Contacts 2. Tap the voicemail entry and then tap the number to call it. ...
Access Email and Data Services Internationally on CDMA Networks If data service is available on an international CDMA network, then you only need to set the phone to CDMA; you will not need to select the specific carrier. Selecting a specific carrier is only necessary for providers on the GSM network.
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Country From Landline Phone Caribbean (Anguilla, Barbados, 1-888-226-7212 Cayman Islands, and Dominica) France 0800-903200 Germany 0800-180-0951 Italy 800-787-986 Mexico 001-877-294-9003 Trinidad and Tobago 1-800-201-7545 United Kingdom 0808-234-6616 Note: This toll free service is available on ordinary landline phones and some public pay phones. This service does not cover any hotel access charges.
Connectivity The following topics address your phone’s connectivity options, including USB file transfer and tethering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Computer You can use the supplied USB connector to connect your phone directly to your computer and transfer music, pictures, and other content files.
For most transfers, you'll want to use File transfer. To change the option, tap it in the Notifications window to open the storage settings, and then tap the desired option from the USB PC connection window. 4. On your computer, navigate to the detected device (such as through the My Computer menu) and open it.
Note: The next time your phone connects to a previously accessed secured wireless network, you will not be prompted to enter the password again, unless you reset your phone to its factory default settings or you instruct the phone to forget the network. Note: Wi-Fi networks are self-discoverable, which means no additional steps are required for your phone to connect to a Wi-Fi network.
4. Tap > Advanced Wi-Fi > Wi-Fi Direct. 5. Tap a device with which to connect. If connected via Wi-Fi, you will see a confirmation. Follow the onscreen instructions. 6. Accept the connection on the other device. If a connection is not accepted after a certain period, the connection request is cancelled. ...
Tethering Use Tethering to share your device’s Internet connection with a computer that connects to your device via USB tethering, Wi-Fi hotspot or by Bluetooth. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > Tethering. 2. Select a tethering option: ...
To enable Bluetooth: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth. 3. Tap the Bluetooth switch to turn Bluetooth on. To disable Bluetooth, tap the switch again. Tip: You can also turn Bluetooth on or off with the toggle menu in the Notifications window. Drag the status bar down to display the Notifications window and then tap Bluetooth to turn Bluetooth on or off.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Bluetooth. Paired Bluetooth devices appear in the “PAIRED DEVICES” list. 3. Tap a device from the “PAIRED DEVICES” list. Your phone connects to the paired device. The pairing and connection status is displayed below the device’s name in the Bluetooth devices section. When the device is connected to your phone, the Bluetooth paired icon is displayed in the status bar.
Content Sharing Share your device’s data to another devices via various method. Sending or Receiving Files You can share files between your device and another LG device, or a tablet or computer. Sending Files From the File Manager app, tap >...
Sending Files to a Computer You can quickly send large files to your computer. 1. Install LG Bridge on your computer. 2. Start LG Bridge on the computer, then sign in using your LG account. 3. Tap > Tools > Settings >...
Apps and Entertainment The following set of topics will explore the features that make your phone so much more than a phone, from the camera and productivity apps to music, entertainment, and more.
Camera and Video You can use the camera or camcorder to take and share pictures and videos. Your phone comes with a 16 megapixel camera that lets you capture sharp pictures and videos and an 8 megapixel camera for wide angle pictures. Changing the Camera Mode You can select a camera mode that suits your environment to take a photo or record a video easily and conveniently.
Learn More About Your Phone's Camera For an overview of your phone's camera and its features, you can access more information through the phone's settings menu. 1. Tap > Camera The camera viewfinder appears. 2. Tap > Help, and scroll through the topics to learn more. Customizing the Camera Options You can customize a variety of camera options to suit your preferences.
Help Provide help information for each camera menu. Additional options on the front camera Feature Description Customize the selfie shot settings. ● Selfie shot Gesture shot: Take a photo using the Gesture shot feature. ● Auto shot: Take a photo when the camera detects a face. Gesture view Check your selfie after you take it by bringing your phone closer.
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4. Tap to take a photo. To record a video, tap Multi-view You can take multiple photos or videos in the form of a collage by using the front and rear cameras. Photos and videos can be saved with different layouts. 1.
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3. Tap SAVE. Panorama You can create a panoramic photo by moving the camera in one direction to photograph and stitch continuous shots of a wide view. 1. In the AUTO mode, tap MODE > 2. Tap and then slowly move the camera in one direction. ...
1. In the AUTO mode, tap MODE > 2. Tap and record a video. 3. Tap to end the video recording. Time-lapse You can take a sequence of frames at set intervals to record changes that take place slowly over time, such as cloud movements, celestial motions, traffic, and more.
Simple View In the AUTO mode, tap > Simple view to hide the menus on the camera screen. Tap to display them. Take Pictures and Record Videos You can take high-resolution pictures using your phone’s camera. Note: If you have an SD card installed, pictures and videos can be stored to the SD card. If no card is installed, pictures and videos are saved to your phone’s memory.
To pause the video recording, tap . To resume the video recording, tap 3. Tap to end the video recording. Manual Camera Mode You can create photos featuring professional touch by using a variety of advanced features. Adjust the white balance, focus, brightness, ISO, shutter speed and other options.
Customizing the Camera Options You can customize a variety of camera options to suit your preferences. ■ on the screen. Feature Description Photo size Select values for aspect ratio and size for taking photos. Timer Set the timer to automatically take photos after a specified period of time. Cheese shutter Take photos with voice commands.
Manual Video Mode You can record a video by manually customizing various options. Adjust values for the white balance, focus, brightness, ISO, shutter speed and more. 1. Launch the Camera app, then select MANUAL ( ) on the Second screen, see Second Screen.
Tag locations Save the image with GPS location data. Display guide grids to so that you can take photos or record videos based on the horizontal a Grid nd vertical reference lines. Select if you want to store the pictures and videos in the Internal storage or Storage SD card.
Focus Peaking You can check the focus status easily and visually. 1. In the MANUAL camera or MANUAL video mode, tap FOCUS. 2. Use the focus peaking control slide bar on the right of the screen to bring the subject into focus. ...
Note: Use the front camera to take selfies. See Selfie Shot for details. Switch between the Standard and Wide-Angle Camera Switch between the standard and wide-angle cameras to take photos or record videos to suit your preferences. ● to switch between the standard and wideangle camera. ●...
■ In three seconds, a photo is taken. Note: To use this feature, switch to the front camera mode, then tap > Selfie shot > Gesture shot. Note: Make sure that your palm and fist are within the reference line so that the camera can detect them. Note: This feature may not available while using some of the camera features.
Interval Shot You can take selfies at an interval. While using the front camera, touch and hold . You can also show your palm to the camera, then clench your fist twice quickly. ■ Four photos are taken at about two seconds interval after a timer delay of three seconds. Gesture View After taking a selfie with the front camera, you can preview the selfie immediately by placing the screen close to your face.
View Pictures and Videos Using Photos Using the Photos application, you can view pictures and watch videos that you’ve taken with your phone’s camera, downloaded, or copied onto your storage card or phone memory. For pictures that are on your storage card or phone memory, you can do basic editing such as rotating and cropping.
Rotate and Save a Picture 1. Tap > Photos The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the picture you want to rotate. 4.
1. Tap > Photos The album list opens. 2. Tap an album (such as Camera). The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the picture or video you want to share. To select multiple items, tap while viewing an album.
The list of pictures and videos for the album opens. 3. Tap the picture or video you want to share. To select multiple items, tap while viewing an album. Then tap all the items you want to include. 4.
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3. Tap the video you want to share. To select multiple videos, tap while viewing an album. Then tap all the videos you want to include. 4. Tap Share and then on the Share via menu, tap YouTube. 5. Enter the prompted information, such as description and tags, and select a privacy option. 6.
Productivity The following topics detail many of your phone’s tools and features such as maps and navigation, clock, social networking apps, music, memos, and more. Navigation Apps Your phone offers a number of location-based navigation programs to help you figure out where you are and get you where you’re going.
2. Tap the Search icon and search for "scout". 3. Tap Scout GPS Navigation & Meet Up from the results list. 4. Tap INSTALL, and then tap ACCEPT. The app will be downloaded and installed on your phone. 5. When the download has completed, tap OPEN. ...
To use all of Google Now’s functions, ensure that Google Location Reporting and Location History are turned on in your location settings. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > Location > Google Location History and select your options. Use Google Voice Search Use your voice to search instead of typing, with Google Voice Search.
Calculator You can use two types of calculators: the simple calculator and the scientific calculator. 1. Tap > Google > Calculator 2. Use the keypad to make a calculation. To use scientific calculator, drag the green colored slide bar located in the right side of the screen to the left.
10. Tap Puzzle lock to checkmark the setting, which requires you to wake up enough to solve a simple puzzle to dismiss the alarm. 11. When you're finished, tap SAVE. Additional Clock Features Your phone’s clock app provides additional useful features including world clock, stopwatch, and timer functions.
2. Tap to start stopwatch time. 3. Tap to pause the stopwatch. While measuring time, tap to record lap times. Capture+ The Capture+ feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots. You can use Capture+ to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or from most phone screens. 1.
View the Saved Memo Your memo can be saved in the QuickMemo+ application or in the Photos application. To view the memo saved in QuickMemo+: ■ > LG > QuickMemo+ and select the memo. To view the memo saved in your Photos: ■...
Recording Modes You can record a highly defined audio file by selecting and configuring the audio mode to suit the recording environment. ■ > Tools > HD Audio Recorder Custom You can configure the desired settings to record audio. Concert You can record audio in a concert or other music events.
Note: This feature is activated on the default home screen only. If you uninstall apps while using the EasyHome screen or other launcher, they are immediately and permanently removed from the device. LG Health You can set a daily exercise goal and check the amount of physical exercise to monitor your health and fitness information.
Getting started with LG Health You can configure LG Health when launching the app for the first time or after having already used it. 1. Tap > LG > LG Health 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
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Note: This feature may not be supported, depending on the device manufacturer or service provider. Register a Device for Remote Control You can register a device you want to control remotely with your device. 1. Tap > LG > QuickRemote 2. Tap to specify locations where you want to use the remote control.
Entertainment and Activities The following topics address your phone’s entertainment and activities options. Google Play Music App The Google Play Music app lets you browse, shop, and play back songs purchased from Google Play as well as songs you have loaded from your own music library. The music you choose is automatically stored in your Google Play Music library and instantly ready to play via streaming or download.
Google Play Music Screen Layout The following diagram outlines the main features of the Play Music app player screen. Feature Description Music list View current playlist or queue. Options menu Access the options menu. Music image/album Display music images and album names (if available). name Shuffle playlist Shuffle the current playlist or queue.
Music title/artist Displays music title and artist (if available). Create Playlists in Google Play Music Organize music into playlists to fit every occasion. 1. Tap > Google > Play Music The Play Music app opens to the Listen Now screen. 2.
Sprint Music Plus With Sprint Music Plus and the Music Store, Ringtone Store, and Ringback Tone Store, you can purchase, download, and play music, ringtones, and ringback tones for your phone. Install the Sprint Music Plus App on Your Phone Before you use Sprint Music Plus on your phone, you must download and install the app from the Google Play store app.
The app will open and display the Music Store. 2. Enter a song or artist in the search field or browse through options in the tabs in the center of the screen. 3. Tap a song to select it. ...
Post a Video to YouTube You can post videos to your YouTube account from your phone. Before posting, you must set up a YouTube account and sign in to it on your phone. 1. Tap > Google > YouTube The YouTube app launches. 2.
NASCAR Mobile Now you have the ability to get every bit of NASCAR coverage, news, and stats right on your phone. Install the NASCAR Mobile App on Your Phone Before you use the NASCAR Mobile app on your phone, you must download and install the app from Google Play.
Basic Settings to access your phone’s settings menu. > Tools > Settings Access Settings 1. Tap > Tools > Settings The settings menu opens. 2. Select a category tab to configure your settings options. Tip: You can also access settings from the notification panel. Pull down the status bar and tap Settings Basic Settings...
Networks Settings Use Networks Settings to configure your phone's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, Tethering, VPN, Mobile networks, and more. Networks Settings Overview The Network settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Category Description Airplane mode Turn on or off wireless connections. Wi-Fi Enable and set Wi-Fi options.
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 > Tools > Settings > Networks tab. 2. Tap Airplane mode switch to turn the function off. Wi-Fi Settings Your phone lets you take advantage of Wi-Fi hotspots for high-speed data access using available computer networks.
Connect to your PC to manage your phone. Download LG Bridge from the LG Electronics website on your PC before use. When you sign in to the same LG Account on your phone and PC, you can use the LG AirDrive function.
Tip: For additional support with tethering, tap Help from the tethering menu. More Settings This menu allows you to personalize additional wireless feature settings. Mobile Networks This menu allows you to configure various mobile network settings. ■ > Tools > Settings >...
4G Settings View your 4G network provider and IP address. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More > Mobile networks. 2. Tap the 4G settings to check Network operator and IP address. Network Mode Choose your preferred network mode. 1.
> Settings > Networks tab > More > VPN. 2. Tap Basic VPN or LG VPN. Note: A screen lock is required to configure a VPN. 3. Configure the settings according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator.
Sound Settings In the Sound settings menu, you can configure call and notification ringtones, audio volume, as well as some related settings. Sound Settings Overview The sound settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Category Description Sound profile Set your phone's sound profile.
Your sound settings are saved and applied. Sound Profile Set your phone's sound profile. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Sound tab. 2. Tap Sound profile. 3. Tap one of the three options: Sound Vibration only ...
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: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings >...
3. Set each vibrate type to the desired option. 4. Tap OK. Do Not Disturb Set a schedule when to prevent interruptions from notifications. You can set to allow certain features to interrupt when Priority only is set. 1. Tap >...
More Settings This menu allows you to adjust additional sound settings. Notification Sound When you receive a notification such as the arrival of new messages, calendar events, or alarms, the phone sounds a ringtone. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings >...
Display Settings Adjusting your phone's display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life. Display Settings Overview The display settings menu allows you to configure the following options: Category Description Second screen Customize the settings and options for the Second screen.
3. Set your display options. Your display settings are saved and applied. Second Screen To customize the settings and options for the Second screen, see Second Screen. Home Screen Configure your phone's home screen settings. Select Home Choose the desired Home theme. 1.
2. Tap Home screen > Sort apps by. 3. Tap the option you want to sort apps by. Grid Set the layout of the home screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Home screen > Grid. 3.
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Swipe: Swipe any part of the screen to unlock the screen. Knock Code: The Knock Code feature allows you to create your own unlock code using a combination of knocks on the screen. You can access the home screen directly when the screen is off by tapping the same sequence on the screen.
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3. Select the position of the clock on the lock screen. Shortcuts Allows you to choose the shortcuts available on the lock screen. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Shortcuts. 3. Tap a shortcut and select the desired app. You can also select to delete the shortcuts.
1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Lock screen > Lock timer. 3. Tap the desired time. Power Key Instantly Locks Allows you to instantly lock the screen when you press the Power/Lock Button. 1. Tap >...
Font Type Choose the desired font type. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap Font type. 3. Tap a desired font type. Font Size Choose the desired font size. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2.
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 > Tools > Settings > Display tab. 2. Tap the Auto-rotate screen switch to automatically rotate the screen. –...
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Mini View Turn on this menu to shrink the screen for use with one hand by swiping left or right across the Home touch buttons. Motion Sensor Calibration Improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor. Display Settings...
Accounts & sync Manage and sync your accounts. Cloud Manage the cloud accounts for LG apps. Accessibility Configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone. Access to apps by pressing the Volume Buttons twice when the screen is off Shortcut keys or locked.
From time to time, updates may become available for your phone. You can System updates download and apply updates through the Settings menu. View details about the applications installed on your phone, manage their Apps data, force them to stop, and set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you obtain from websites and email.
> General tab. 2. Tap Accounts & sync. Tap ADD ACCOUNT to add new account. Tap Auto-sync data to automatically sync your account data. Cloud The Cloud menu allows you to manage the cloud accounts for LG apps. General Settings...
You can add your cloud account on the list and then you can browse, play and download your content on LG apps. To add a cloud account: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Cloud. 3. To add an account, tap ADD ACCOUNT and select Drive, Box, Dropbox, or OneDrive.
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Touch zoom: Zoom in or out by tapping the screen three times. Window zoom: Zoom in or out within a window and invert the color. Large mouse pointer: Magnify the mouse pointer. High contrast screen: Turn the background color into black for a high contrast screen. ...
Auto mouse click: Automatically click the mouse pointer in case of no movement. Touch and hold for calls: Answer or decline calls by touching and holding the call button instead of dragging it. Screen timeout: Turn off the screen automatically when the device is left idle for a specified period of time.
■ > Tools > Settings > General tab > Google services. Fingerprints & Security Use the Fingerprints & security settings to help secure your phone and its data. ■ > Tools > Settings > General tab > Fingerprints & security. Fingerprints Use your fingerprint to unlock the screen or content.
Screen Pin This feature allows you to lock your device so that the current user can only access the pinned app. This is useful for users with children. Usage Access Allows you to set access to App usage. Smart Settings Allows you to turn on/off, open or change something such as Wi-Fi, Music, Sound profile according to where you are or what you do.
Battery & Power Saving The Battery menu lets you show any battery information and configure options. 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab. 2. Tap Battery & power saving. Tap Battery usage to display the apps that use the most battery power. ...
> Tools > Settings > General tab > Backup & reset. LG Backup Backs up all information on the device and restores it in the event of data loss or replacement. Back Up My Data Allows you to back up app data, Wi-Fi passwords, and other settings to Google servers.
Check your software information such as the Android version, software Software info version and etc. Review various types of important legal information for LG software, open Legal info source licenses, Google and etc. Patent information Check patent information for this model.
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Access About Phone Options 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > General tab > About phone. 2. Tap the desired menu. General Settings...
For Assistance The following topics address areas of support for your device, such as account information. Troubleshooting Check the questions and answers below for troubleshooting solutions for common phone issues. Check Here First Issue: Phone freezes/operation is unstable. Solution: Turn the phone on again. If you are unable to turn the phone off, remove and replace the Battery, and then turn the phone on again.
Solution 5: Is a disabled access point set? To reset to initial settings: 1. Tap > Tools > Settings > Networks tab > More. 2. Tap Mobile networks > Access Point Names. 3. Tap > Reset to default. Issue: Battery level goes down quickly. Solution: Are you where signal is weak or have been out of service area for a long period? Calling where signal is weak or being out of service area uses a lot of Battery.
Manage Your Account Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone. Online: sprint.com/mysprint ● Access your account information. ● Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan). ● View and pay your bill. ●...
Index 4G LTE, 80 Call from Call Logs, 54 About Phone, 176 Call Settings, 146 About the User Guide, 2 Call Settings Menu, 61 Access Email and Data Services Internationally, Call Using the Phone Dialer, 50 Call Waiting, 60 Access Your Voicemail Internationally, 91 Caller ID Blocking, 60 Accessibility, 169 Capture Screenshots, 24...
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Review Visual Voicemail, 56 Interval Shot, 119 Ringtone, 153 Language & Keyboard, 167 Ringtone ID, 154 LG Health, 133 Save and Resume a Draft Message, 71 Location, 168 Save as Flipped Image, 119 Lock and Unlock Your Screen, 36 Scout, 125...
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Selfie Shot, 117 Theme, 162 Send a Multimedia Message (MMS), 71 Tips for Editing Text, 30 Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message, Touchscreen Keyboards, 27 Transfer Files between Your Phone and a Send a Text Message, 70 Computer, 95 Send Information Using Bluetooth, 101 Troubleshooting, 179 Send Pictures or Videos by Email, 121...
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YouTube, 140 Zoom Lever, 115 Zoom In or Out, 117 Index...
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