LG G STYLO User manual

User Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................1
About the User Guide............................................................................................................................1
Get Started....................................................................................................................................................2
Phone Layout........................................................................................................................................2
microSIM Card ......................................................................................................................................3
Handling the microSIM Card.........................................................................................................3
Insert microSIM Card....................................................................................................................4
microSD Card........................................................................................................................................6
Insert microSD Card .....................................................................................................................7
Unmount the microSD Card..........................................................................................................8
Remove microSD Card.................................................................................................................9
Format microSD Card...................................................................................................................9
Charge the Battery................................................................................................................................9
Turn Your Phone On and Off..............................................................................................................11
Use the Touchscreen..........................................................................................................................11
Activation and Service ........................................................................................................................15
Complete the Setup Screens..............................................................................................................16
Basic Operations.........................................................................................................................................18
Basics..................................................................................................................................................18
Home Screen and Applications List............................................................................................18
Select Options and Navigate Screens........................................................................................18
Menu Operations ........................................................................................................................18
Phone Settings Menu..................................................................................................................18
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation................................................................................18
Capture Screenshots ..................................................................................................................19
Applications.........................................................................................................................................19
Phone Number....................................................................................................................................21
Enter Text............................................................................................................................................22
QWERTY Keyboard....................................................................................................................23
Phone Keyboard .........................................................................................................................24
Tips for Editing Text....................................................................................................................24
Search Your Phone and the Web.......................................................................................................27

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Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry..................................................................................27
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command........................................................................28
Using Clip Tray....................................................................................................................................28
Google Account...................................................................................................................................29
Create a Google Account............................................................................................................29
Sign into Your Google Account...................................................................................................29
Google Play Store...............................................................................................................................30
Find and Install an Application....................................................................................................30
Reinstall an Application...............................................................................................................31
Lock and Unlock Your Screen ............................................................................................................31
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature..........................................................................32
Update Your Phone.............................................................................................................................33
Update PRL.................................................................................................................................33
Update Profile .............................................................................................................................33
Update Firmware ........................................................................................................................33
Update LG Software ...................................................................................................................34
UICC Unlock ...............................................................................................................................34
Your Phone Interface..................................................................................................................................35
Home Screen Basics...........................................................................................................................35
Home Screen Layout..................................................................................................................35
Extended Home Screens............................................................................................................36
Status Bar ...........................................................................................................................................37
Notifications Window...........................................................................................................................40
Customize the Home Screen..............................................................................................................40
Create Shortcuts.........................................................................................................................40
Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen........................................................................41
Change the Phone's Wallpaper ..................................................................................................42
Customize Applications Icons on the Home Screen...................................................................42
Phone App...................................................................................................................................................44
Place and Answer Calls......................................................................................................................44
Call Using the Phone Dialer........................................................................................................44
Answer Phone Calls....................................................................................................................45
In-Call Screen Layout and Operations........................................................................................46
Place Calls from Contacts/Call History...............................................................................................47
Place a Call from Contacts .........................................................................................................47

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Call from Call Logs......................................................................................................................47
Optional Services................................................................................................................................48
Voicemail Setup..........................................................................................................................48
Visual Voicemail..........................................................................................................................48
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................................48
Review Visual Voicemail.............................................................................................................49
Visual Voicemail Options............................................................................................................49
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...........................................................................................50
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu.................................................................51
Caller ID Blocking .......................................................................................................................51
Call Waiting.................................................................................................................................51
Conference Calling .....................................................................................................................52
Call Forwarding...........................................................................................................................52
Call Settings........................................................................................................................................53
Contacts..............................................................................................................................................54
Add a Contact .............................................................................................................................54
Check Contacts...........................................................................................................................55
Edit a Contact..............................................................................................................................55
Delete a Contact .........................................................................................................................56
Sharing Contacts ........................................................................................................................56
Join and Separate Contacts........................................................................................................56
Import and Back Up Contacts.............................................................................................................56
Import Contacts from a microSD Card or USB Storage .............................................................57
Import Contacts...........................................................................................................................57
Back Up Contacts .......................................................................................................................57
Messaging and Internet...............................................................................................................................58
Text and Multimedia Messaging .........................................................................................................58
Compose Text Messages...........................................................................................................58
Read and Reply to Text Messages.............................................................................................59
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...........................................................................................59
Save and Resume a Draft Message...........................................................................................60
Managing Message Conversations ............................................................................................60
Text and Multimedia Message Options ......................................................................................62
Create and Send Gmail ......................................................................................................................64
Create a Google Account............................................................................................................64

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Sign in to Your Google Account..................................................................................................64
Access Gmail..............................................................................................................................65
Send a Gmail Message...............................................................................................................65
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..........................................................................................66
Email ...................................................................................................................................................67
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) .....................................................................................67
Corporate Email (Outlook)..........................................................................................................67
Open Email .................................................................................................................................68
Create and Send Email...............................................................................................................68
Reply to or Delete an Email Message ........................................................................................69
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings...........................................................................70
Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks)........................................................72
4G LTE........................................................................................................................................72
Data Connection Status and Indicators ......................................................................................72
Browser...............................................................................................................................................73
Learn to Navigate the Browser ...................................................................................................73
Go to a Specific Website.............................................................................................................74
Browser Menu.............................................................................................................................74
Adjust Browser Settings..............................................................................................................75
Configure Website Settings ........................................................................................................76
Create Bookmarks......................................................................................................................76
Chrome Browser.........................................................................................................................77
Camera and Video ......................................................................................................................................78
Take Pictures and Record Videos ......................................................................................................78
Take Pictures......................................................................................................................................78
Record Videos.....................................................................................................................................79
Camera and Video Settings................................................................................................................79
Multi-point Auto-focus .........................................................................................................................80
Gesture Shot.......................................................................................................................................80
View Your Pictures..............................................................................................................................80
Gallery Options ...................................................................................................................................81
Assign Pictures ...................................................................................................................................81
Video Options......................................................................................................................................82
Dual Play.............................................................................................................................................83
Useful Apps and Features...........................................................................................................................84

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Navigation ...........................................................................................................................................84
Google Maps...............................................................................................................................84
Scout...........................................................................................................................................84
Google Hangouts................................................................................................................................85
QuickMemo+.......................................................................................................................................86
Dual Window.......................................................................................................................................87
Music...................................................................................................................................................87
Google Play Music......................................................................................................................87
Music Player................................................................................................................................87
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files......................................................................................89
Calendar..............................................................................................................................................89
Change Calendar View...............................................................................................................89
View Event Details......................................................................................................................89
Create an Event..........................................................................................................................90
Edit or Delete an Event...............................................................................................................90
Set an Event Reminder...............................................................................................................91
Respond to an Event Reminder..................................................................................................91
Display and Synchronize Calendars...........................................................................................91
Change Calendar Settings..........................................................................................................92
Folders ................................................................................................................................................92
Clock ...................................................................................................................................................93
Additional Clock Features...........................................................................................................94
Calculator............................................................................................................................................95
Connectivity.................................................................................................................................................96
Connections Optimizer........................................................................................................................96
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer........................................................................97
Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................................................98
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network....................................................................98
Wi-Fi Settings..............................................................................................................................99
Disconnect Wi-Fi.........................................................................................................................99
Wi-Fi Direct .................................................................................................................................99
Tethering...........................................................................................................................................100
Bluetooth...........................................................................................................................................100
Bluetooth Information................................................................................................................100
Enable the Bluetooth Feature...................................................................................................100

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Pair Bluetooth Devices..............................................................................................................101
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device......................................................................................102
Send Information Using Bluetooth............................................................................................102
Receive Data via Bluetooth.......................................................................................................103
SmartShare.......................................................................................................................................103
Enjoy Content Via a Variety of Devices....................................................................................103
Enjoy Content from Nearby Devices.........................................................................................104
Using Content from the Cloud...................................................................................................105
Settings .....................................................................................................................................................106
Networks Settings.............................................................................................................................106
Airplane Mode...........................................................................................................................106
Wi-Fi..........................................................................................................................................106
Bluetooth...................................................................................................................................106
Mobile Data...............................................................................................................................106
Call............................................................................................................................................107
Share & Connect.......................................................................................................................107
More Settings............................................................................................................................107
Sound Settings..................................................................................................................................108
Sound Profile.............................................................................................................................108
Volume......................................................................................................................................109
Ringtone....................................................................................................................................109
Sound with Vibration.................................................................................................................110
Vibrate Type..............................................................................................................................110
Do Not Disturb ..........................................................................................................................110
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................................110
Apps..........................................................................................................................................111
Notification LED ........................................................................................................................111
More Settings............................................................................................................................111
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................112
Home Screen............................................................................................................................112
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................................113
Home Touch Buttons ................................................................................................................116
Font Type..................................................................................................................................116
Font Size...................................................................................................................................117
Brightness.................................................................................................................................117

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Auto-Rotate Screen ..................................................................................................................117
Screen Timeout.........................................................................................................................117
More Settings............................................................................................................................118
General Settings ...............................................................................................................................118
Language & Input......................................................................................................................118
Location.....................................................................................................................................119
Accounts & Sync.......................................................................................................................119
Cloud.........................................................................................................................................119
Accessibility...............................................................................................................................120
Shortcut Key..............................................................................................................................122
Security.....................................................................................................................................122
QuickCircle Case ......................................................................................................................124
Dual Window.............................................................................................................................124
Date & Time..............................................................................................................................124
Storage......................................................................................................................................124
Battery & Power saving.............................................................................................................124
System Updates........................................................................................................................125
Apps..........................................................................................................................................125
Default Message App................................................................................................................126
Backup & Reset ........................................................................................................................126
About Phone .............................................................................................................................127
Copyright Information........................................................................................................................127
For Assistance ..........................................................................................................................................128
Boost Account Information and Help ................................................................................................128
Manage Your Account ..............................................................................................................128
Re-Boost...................................................................................................................................129
Index..........................................................................................................................................................130

Introduction 1
Introduction
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 G Stylo. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to
get the most out of your phone.
Before Using Your Phone
Read Get Started and Basic Operations thoroughly for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone's setup at the time of purchase. Unless
otherwise noted, instructions begin from the phone's home screen, which is displayed by pressing .
Some operation descriptions may be simplified.
Screenshots and Key Labels
Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the user guide are
simplified for description purposes and differ from your phone's display.
Other Notations
In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as "phone," "device," or "handset." A microSD™ or
microSDHC™ card is referred to as an "SD Card" or a "memory card."

Get Started 2
Get Started
The following topics provide you all the information you need to set up your phone and Boost service for
the first time.
Phone Layout
The following illustration outlines your phone‘s primary external features and buttons.
Part
Description
Earpiece
Lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
Touchscreen
Displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such
as the applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time,
and the signal and battery strength.
Back Key
Returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items
such as menus and dialog boxes.
Home Key
Returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of
extension canvases, it opens the central Home screen. Touch and
hold to access Google Now.
Recent Apps Key
Allows you to access recently-used apps. Touch and hold to
access the available options.