LG G3 Vigor Specification sheet

Get
Started
All you need to know to get going.

Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces you to the
basics of getting started with Sprint Spark™ and HD™ Voice
capable* LG G3.
ReadyNow – For more help in getting up and running with your
new phone, take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources
at sprint.com/readynow. You can even schedule a one-on-one
appointment at a Sprint Store near you.
For ongoing support and resources, visit sprint.com/support.
There, you’ll ind guides, tutorials, and more to help you get the
most out of your phone.
Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.
* The Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network and HD Voice capability are available in select markets.
Visit sprint.com/coverage for more information.
Welcome!

Using This Guide
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This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new
LG G3. It’s divided into four sections to help you nd the information you
need quickly and easily.
Using This Guide
Get Ready − page 5 − Find out what
you need to do before you use your
phone the rst time, including inserting
a battery and activating Sprint service on
your phone.
Android Basics − page 9 − Learn some
basics about how to move around on
your phone, use the Home screen, and
enter text. If you’re familiar with Android™
phones, you can probably skip these
pages (although a refresher course
never hurt anyone).
Use Your Phone − page 13 − Take
advantage of your phone’s features
and Sprint services, from the basics
(making calls) to the more advanced
(using Google Play™, Wi-Fi®, and more).
Tools & Resources − page 29 − Find
useful tips for your phone and discover
resources and other helpful Sprint
information. For additional information
including the full User Guide, videos,
tutorials, and community forums,
visit sprint.com/support.

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Get Your Phone Ready
Back-Facing
Camera Lens
Laser Detection
AutoFocus
Volume
Buttons
Charger/
Accessory Port
3.5mm
Headset Jack
Recent Apps KeyBack Key
Home Key
Flash
Microphone
Earpiece
Proximity
Sensor
Front-Facing
Camera Lens
Notification
LED
Touchscreen
Power/
Lock Button
IR (infrared) LED
NFC Touch
Point
Speaker
Your LG G3

Get Ready
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Get Your Phone Ready
Before you start: Visit sprint.com/readynow
to learn about transferring contacts,
calendars, and more from your old phone.
Install the Battery
1. Insert your ingernail into the slot on the
lower right of the battery compartment
cover and lift the cover up gently.
2. Insert the battery, contacts end irst, and
gently press the battery into place.
3. Replace the battery compartment cover,
making sure all the tabs are secure and
there are no gaps around the cover.
Charge the Battery
1. Plug the USB connector into the
charger/accessory jack on the bottom
of your phone.
2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical
outlet. Fully charging a battery may take
up to three hours.
Turn the Phone On
•Press and hold the Power/Lock Button
to turn your phone on.
Turn the Screen On and O
•To quickly turn the display screen on and
o, press the Power/Lock Button
on the
back of the phone.
Unlock the Screen
•Swipe any part of the screen to unlock it.
Turn the Phone O
•Press and hold the Power/Lock Button
on the back of the phone and then tap
Power o > OK to turn the phone o.

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Get Your Phone Ready
TalkBack
Before the activation process can begin,
the device will prompt the TalkBack
voice navigation feature. TalkBack is an
Accessibility Service that helps blind and
vision-impaired users interact with their
devices more easily. To bypass this feature,
tap Next.
To disable TalkBack, follow these steps:
1. Tap > Apps > Settings .
2. Place two ingers on the screen to activate
scrolling and move your ingers in an
upward direction to scroll.
3. Tap Accessibility > TalkBack.
4. Tap the OFF/ON toggle switch.
Note: When Talkback is turned on, the
touchscreen settings require the user to
irst tap an item they wish to select, and
then double tap the item again in order to
access the feature.

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Activate Your Phone
Activate Your Phone
If you purchased your phone at a
Sprint Store, it is probably
activated and ready to use.
If you received your phone in the
mail, and it is a new Sprint account
or a new phone number, your
phone is designed to activate
automatically when you irst turn it
on. When you turn the phone on
for the irst time, you should see a
Hands Free Activation screen,
which may be followed by a
PRL Update screen and a
Firmware Update screen. Follow
the onscreen instructions to
continue. To conirm your
activation, make a phone call.
If you received your phone in the
mail and it is going to be activated
on an existing number (you’re
swapping phones), go to
sprint.com/activate and follow the
instructions. When you have
inished, make a phone call to
conirm your activation.
If your phone is still not activated, visit
sprint.com/support for assistance.
If you do not have access to the Internet,
call Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4727 from another phone.

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Android Basics: Getting Around Your PhoneSet Up Your Phone
Once activated, your phone guides you
through various setup options, including
setting up your Google™ Account.*
Complete the Setup Screens
Note: At some point during setup, you will
see a prompt to install Sprint Default
Coniguration. Follow the prompts to install
the package and then continue with the
setup screens.
1. Select a language and tap Next to begin.
2. You’ll see a Wi-Fi setup screen. Follow the
prompts to set your Wi-Fi options and your
phone will activate and reboot.
3. Follow the prompts on the next few
screens to get your phone set up.
Tap Skip or Next to continue.
•Got Google? – Create or sign in to a
Google Account. Select additional
Google preferences, including Google
location options, as prompted.
•This phone belongs to... – Enter
your name to personalize your
phone experience.
•Follow the prompts on the Useful
settings, Knock Code, and Home touch
button combination screens.
4. Tap Done and you will see the Home screen
with a few helpful navigation tutorials.
*You do not need to sign up for a Google
Account to use your phone; however, to
download content from the Google Play
Store app, you must link your phone to a
Google Account.

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Android Basics
Android Basics: Getting Around Your Phone
Move Around Your Phone’s Menus
and Screens Using Gestures
Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control
everything through various types of
touches, or gestures.
Tap: When you want to press onscreen
buttons, select items such as application
and settings icons, or type, simply tap the
screen with your inger. A light tap
works best.
Touch and hold: To open the available
options for an item (for example, options for
a contact), simply touch and hold the item.
Drag: To scroll through a list or move slowly,
drag across the touchscreen horizontally or
vertically. For example, tap Contacts and
then drag the list up or down.
Swipe or slide: To swipe or slide, quickly
move your inger across the surface of the
screen, without pausing when you irst
touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead).
For example, you can slide the screen up or
down to scroll through a list, or browse
through the dierent Home screens by
swiping from left to right (and vice versa).
Pinch-to-Zoom: “Pinch” the screen using
your thumb and foreinger to zoom out or
zoom in when viewing a picture or a Web
page. (Move ingers inward to zoom out and
outward to zoom in.) You can also double-
touch the screen to zoom in and then
double-touch again to zoom out.

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Your Home Screen
Viewing Extended Screens
Your phone’s Home screen extends
horizontally to ive additional screens. This
gives you room to customize your phone
and put the things you need front and
center, just a swipe away.
•To display the Home screen, tap from
any screen.
•To view extended screens, swipe the screen
left or right. There are two and three
additional screens on each side of the
Home screen.
Notiications Panel
When you see a notiication icon on the left
side of the status bar, drag the Status Bar
down to display the Notiications Panel.
Tap a notiication to open the related
application, such as messaging, call list,
or event.
To close the panel, drag the bottom bar up.
Add Items to Your Screens
1. Choose a screen and touch and hold an
empty area of the screen.
2. Tap either Apps, Widgets, or Wallpapers.
3. Touch and hold the desired shortcut and
drag to your screen.
4. Release your inger.

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Android Basics
Keys
Back
Key Home Key
Recent
Apps
Key
Open Apps
Function Keys
Just below the touchscreen, you’ll ind a row
of three static keys that let you perform
speciic functions.
•Back Key ( ) – Tap to return to the previous
screen view.
• Home Key ( ) – Tap to return to the
Home screen.
•Recent Apps Key ( ) – Tap to open context
specific menus.
Touch and hold to
view a list of recently-used apps.
Open Apps
•If an app is on one of your Home screens,
just tap it to open it.
•If an app is not available from your Home
screen, tap (if you’re not already on the
Home screen), tap Apps to display the
apps list, and then tap the app from the list.
You may have to scroll to the side to ind
the app you’re looking for.

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Language and Keyboard Settings
You can change your text entry options
through the Language & input settings
menu. These may include selecting
touchscreen keyboard options (LG Keyboard,
Google Keyboard, and Swype™), or Google
voice typing, spelling correction, personal
dictionary, and language.
•Tap > Apps > Settings >
Language & input and then tap an option.
•To change the language for your phone,
tap Language.
•To select a keyboard type, tap Default
and select an input method.
•To change the language and keyboard
settings, tap next to Google Keyboard,
LG Keyboard, Swype or Google
voice typing.
LG Keyboard and Google Keyboard
Use the LG Keyboard and Google Keyboard to
enter text one letter at a time.
Using Swype to Enter Text
Swype lets you enter words by tracing over
the letters in a single motion.
•Touch an onscreen character, and then,
while maintaining your inger onscreen, drag
to the next character in the desired word.
Google Voice Typing
Use your voice to enter text instead of typing.
1. From any screen where you can enter text,
touch the input ield to reveal the keyboard.
2. Touch and hold and touch and
speak clearly.
Typing

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Use Your Phone
Use Your Phone: Calls
Make a Phone Call
1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab to display the
phone dialpad.
2. Tap the digits of the number you want to
call on the dialpad. Tap to delete one or
more digits.
3. Tap to place the call.
Respond to an Incoming Call
•On the incoming call screen, lick the
Answer icon in any direction.
•Flick the Decline icon in any direction to
send the call to your voicemail inbox.
• Flick the Decline with message icon in any
direction
to ignore the call and send a
message to the caller.
Note: While on a call and holding the phone
near your face to speak, the touchscreen
automatically deactivates to avoid accidental
screen presses. When you move the phone
away from your face, the touchscreen
automatically reactivates.

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Voicemail
Set Up Your Voicemail
All unanswered calls are automatically
transferred to your voicemail, even if your
phone is in use or turned o. You should set
up your voicemail and personal greeting as
soon as your phone is activated:
1. Tap > Phone (Tap the Dial tab,
if the screen is not already on the
dial screen.)
2. Touch and hold .
3. Follow the voice prompts to create
your password and record your name
and greeting.
Sprint strongly recommends setting
a voicemail password.
Retrieve Your Voicemail
•Tap > Phone and then touch
and hold .
From any other phone:
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When your voicemail answers, tap # .
Visual Voicemail
This gives you a quick and easy way to
access your voicemail. Now you can ind the
exact message you are looking for without
having to listen to every voicemail irst.
1. Tap > > Voicemail .
2. Tap Personalize now and follow the system
prompts to set up your Visual Voicemail.

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Use Your Phone
Contacts
Your phone’s Contacts application lets you
access and manage contacts from a variety
of sources, including Gmail, Exchange,
Facebook, Twitter, contacts synced from
your computer, and old-fashioned contacts
entered by hand.
View Contacts
1. Tap > Apps > Contacts .
2. Scroll through the list to view your contacts.
Add a New Contact
1. Tap > Apps > Contacts > .
Note: You may be prompted to select an
account to sync your new contact with.
2. Add as much or as little information as
you want.
•To add information in a ield, tap the ield
to display the touchscreen keyboard.
• To assign a number or address type (such as
HOME, WORK, OTHER or CUSTOM), tap the
label next to the number or address ield.
•To assign a picture, tap the icon next to
the name, select a location, and tap a
picture. You can also take a new picture.
3. Tap Save when you’re inished.
Note: If you have contacts associated with
your Gmail account, they are automatically
synced with your phone.
Edit Contacts
1. Tap > Apps > Contacts .
2. Tap a contact to open it, and then tap .
•Tap a ield to add or edit information.
3. Tap Save when you’re inished.
Note: To delete a contact, tap >
Delete >Yes.

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Messaging
Send a Message
1. Tap > Apps > Messaging > .
2. Enter a phone number or email address in
the “To” ield.
3. Tap the “Enter message” ield and type your
message.
• To insert pictures or other iles, tap .
4. When you are inished, tap Send.
Note: For information on taking pictures and
recording videos with your phone, see
“Camera & Video” on page 20.
Access Messages
•Tap > Apps > Messaging .
Tap a message to open and read it.
–or–
• If you have a new message notiication, drag
the Status Bar down to open the Notiications
Panel. Tap a message to open and read it.
Read and Reply to Messages
•Tap > Apps > Messaging .
•To open a message, tap it. Tapping a text
message or a social networking message
opens the message and all its replies.
•To reply to a text or social networking
message, open it and enter your reply in
the text box at the bottom.
•To forward a text message, touch and
hold the message to bring up an options
menu, tap Forward, and select or enter
a recipient.
Be a hero. Don’t
drive distracted.
sprint.com/focusondriving

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Use Your Phone
Email
You can link multiple email accounts to your
LG G3, including Exchange server accounts.
You can set up email accounts directly
through the settings menu or
email application.
Set Up a Gmail™Account
1. Tap > Apps > Google >Gmail .
2. Follow the instructions to set up or sign in
to a Gmail account.
Note: Although you need a Gmail account to
use certain features such as Google Play, you
do not have to use Gmail as the default
account for your phone.
Note: When setting up a new Google
Account, 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. It is
strongly encouraged for Android users so
you can regain access to Google services
and purchases on your phone.

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Set Up an Email Account
1. Tap > Apps > Email .
2. Follow the instructions to sign in to your
email account.
•Tap Manual setup to conigure your
connection settings manually (POP3 ,
IMAP, or Exchange). Follow the on-screen
prompts and enter the information
speciic to your carrier.
Note: If you‘re not sure about your account,
tap Next after entering your email address and
password. If your phone can’t autoconigure
your account, you’ll then be asked to
conigure it manually.
Set Up a Microsoft®Exchange®Account
Use the Microsoft Exchange option to set
up Exchange server work email accounts.
Contact your IT administrator for account
sign-in requirements.
1. Tap >Apps > Settings >
Accounts & sync.
2. Tap Add account > Microsoft Exchange.
3. Enter the Exchange server account details
and then tap Next.
• Contact your Exchange Server administrator
for required sign-in information.
4. Select the type of information you want to
synchronize and tap Done.
Email

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Use Your Phone
Access Email Messages
1. Tap > Apps > Email .
•If necessary, tap the email account you
want to use.
2. From the inbox, tap the message you want
to view.
Send an Email Message
1. Tap > Apps > Email .
•If necessary, tap Inbox and tap the
email account you want to use.
2. Tap .
3. Enter an email address in the To ield.
4. Enter a subject and a message.
•To add an Email attachment, tap
and select an attachment.
5. Tap .
Access Gmail Messages
1. Tap > Apps > Google >Gmail .
2. Select the inbox you want to view.
3. Touch a message to view it.
Send a Gmail Message
1. Tap > Apps > Google >Gmail .
2. Tap .
3. Enter an email address or contact name.
4. Enter a subject and a message.
•To add attachments, tap > Attach ile.
5. Touch to send the message.
Email

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Camera & Video
Take a Picture
1. Tap > Apps > Camera .
2. Tap to take the picture.
Record a Video
1. Tap > Apps > Camera .
2. Tap to begin recording.
3. Tap to pause.
4. Tap to resume recording.
5. Tap to stop.
Camera & Camcorder Settings
•From the camera or camcorder screen, tap
and tap the icons on the screen to adjust
the settings.