LG LS777 User manual

LG-LS777
User Guide
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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
Insert the Battery...................................................................................................................5
Remove the Battery..............................................................................................................6
Charge the Battery................................................................................................................6
Nano SIM Card .............................................................................................................................7
microSD Card................................................................................................................................8
Insert microSD Card .............................................................................................................8
Unmount the microSD Card..................................................................................................9
Remove microSD Card.........................................................................................................9
Format microSD Card...........................................................................................................9
Turn Your Phone On and Off......................................................................................................10
Use the Touchscreen..................................................................................................................10
Activation and Service ................................................................................................................12
Complete the Setup Screens......................................................................................................12
Basic Operations.................................................................................................................................14
Basics..........................................................................................................................................14
Home Screen and Applications (Apps) List........................................................................14
Phone Settings Menu..........................................................................................................14
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation .......................................................................15
Capture Screenshots..........................................................................................................15
Applications.................................................................................................................................15
Launch Applications............................................................................................................15
Apps....................................................................................................................................16
Phone Number............................................................................................................................17
Airplane Mode.............................................................................................................................17
Enter Text....................................................................................................................................18
Touchscreen Keyboards.....................................................................................................18
QWERTY Keyboard............................................................................................................19

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Phone Keyboard.................................................................................................................20
Tips for Editing Text............................................................................................................21
Google Account ..........................................................................................................................22
Create a Google Account ...................................................................................................22
Sign into Your Google Account...........................................................................................23
Google Play Store.......................................................................................................................23
Find and Install an App.......................................................................................................24
Request a Refund for a Paid App.......................................................................................24
Update an App....................................................................................................................25
Uninstall an App..................................................................................................................25
Get Help with Google Play..................................................................................................26
Lock and Unlock Your Screen ....................................................................................................26
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature .................................................................26
Update Your Phone ....................................................................................................................27
Update Your Phone Software.............................................................................................27
Update Your Profile.............................................................................................................29
Update Your PRL................................................................................................................29
Your Phone's Home Screen................................................................................................................31
Home Screen Basics ..................................................................................................................31
Home Screen Layout..........................................................................................................31
Extended Home Screens....................................................................................................31
Status Bar and Notification Panel...............................................................................................32
Status Bar ...........................................................................................................................32
Notification Panel................................................................................................................34
Customize the Home Screen......................................................................................................34
Change the Wallpaper........................................................................................................34
Add Widgets to the Home Screen ......................................................................................35
Add Folders to the Home Screen .......................................................................................35
Making Connections....................................................................................................................................37
Phone Calls and Voicemail.................................................................................................................38
Place and Answer Calls..............................................................................................................38
Call Using the Phone Dialer................................................................................................38
Call Emergency Numbers...................................................................................................39
Answer Phone Calls............................................................................................................40
In-Call Screen Layout and Operations................................................................................41

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Place a Call from Contacts .................................................................................................42
Call from Call Logs..............................................................................................................42
Voicemail.....................................................................................................................................43
Voicemail Setup..................................................................................................................43
Visual Voicemail Setup.......................................................................................................43
Review Visual Voicemail.....................................................................................................44
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages...............................................................................44
Visual Voicemail Options....................................................................................................45
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...................................................................................45
Optional Calling Services............................................................................................................47
Caller ID Blocking ...............................................................................................................47
Call Waiting.........................................................................................................................47
Conference Calling .............................................................................................................47
Call Forwarding...................................................................................................................48
Phone Call Settings ....................................................................................................................49
Contacts..............................................................................................................................................52
Add a Contact .............................................................................................................................52
View Contacts.............................................................................................................................53
Contacts Screen Layout..............................................................................................................53
Edit a Contact..............................................................................................................................53
Delete a Contact .........................................................................................................................54
Share a Contact..........................................................................................................................54
Import Contacts...........................................................................................................................54
Back Up Contacts .......................................................................................................................55
Messaging...........................................................................................................................................56
Text and Multimedia Messaging.................................................................................................56
Send a Text Message.........................................................................................................56
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...................................................................................56
Save and Resume a Draft Message...................................................................................58
New Messages Notification ................................................................................................58
Manage Message Conversations.......................................................................................59
Text and MMS Options.......................................................................................................61
Gmail...........................................................................................................................................62
Create and Send a Gmail Message....................................................................................63
Check Received Gmail Messages......................................................................................63

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Use Gmail Labels................................................................................................................64
Archive Gmail Threads .......................................................................................................64
Mute Gmail Threads ...........................................................................................................65
Delete Gmail Threads.........................................................................................................65
Search Gmail Messages.....................................................................................................65
Report Spam or Phishing Gmail.........................................................................................65
Add Another Google (Gmail) Account ................................................................................66
Switching between Gmail Accounts....................................................................................66
Gmail Settings.....................................................................................................................66
Email...........................................................................................................................................67
Set Up an Email Account....................................................................................................67
Add an Email Account.........................................................................................................67
Add an Exchange Account .................................................................................................68
Compose and Send Email..................................................................................................69
Open Email Messages........................................................................................................69
Delete an Email Account ....................................................................................................70
Manage Your Email Inbox ..................................................................................................70
Microsoft Exchange Email Features...................................................................................71
Internet and Social Networking...........................................................................................................73
Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks)................................................73
4G LTE................................................................................................................................73
Data Connection Status and Indicators ..............................................................................74
Chrome Browser.........................................................................................................................74
Use the Browser .................................................................................................................74
Add a Bookmark .................................................................................................................74
View Browser History..........................................................................................................75
Open New Browser Tabs....................................................................................................75
Browser Settings.................................................................................................................75
Facebook ....................................................................................................................................76
Install the Facebook App on Your Phone...........................................................................76
Use Facebook.....................................................................................................................76
Twitter .........................................................................................................................................76
Install the Twitter App on Your Phone................................................................................77
Tweet on Twitter .................................................................................................................77
Hangouts.....................................................................................................................................77

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Connectivity.........................................................................................................................................79
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer................................................................79
Wi-Fi............................................................................................................................................80
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network............................................................80
Configure Wi-Fi Settings.....................................................................................................81
Disconnect Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................81
Wi-Fi Direct.........................................................................................................................81
Hotspot........................................................................................................................................82
Tethering.....................................................................................................................................83
Bluetooth.....................................................................................................................................83
Bluetooth Information..........................................................................................................83
Enable the Bluetooth Feature.............................................................................................83
Pair Bluetooth Devices........................................................................................................84
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device................................................................................84
Send Information Using Bluetooth......................................................................................85
Receive Information via Bluetooth......................................................................................86
Content Sharing..........................................................................................................................86
Viewing Content..................................................................................................................86
Sending or Receiving Files.................................................................................................86
Using Nearby Devices ........................................................................................................87
Apps and Entertainment..............................................................................................................................88
Camera and Video..............................................................................................................................89
Camera Overview .......................................................................................................................89
Take Pictures and Record Videos ..............................................................................................90
Take Pictures......................................................................................................................90
Record Videos ....................................................................................................................90
Taking Selfies..............................................................................................................................91
Gesture Shot.......................................................................................................................91
Interval Shot........................................................................................................................91
Taking Photos Automatically ..............................................................................................91
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ....................................................................................92
Edit Pictures................................................................................................................................93
Share Pictures and Videos .........................................................................................................93
Send Pictures or Videos by Email ......................................................................................94
Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message...............................................................94

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Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth...........................................................................95
Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media ..........................................95
Share Videos on YouTube..................................................................................................96
Camera Settings .........................................................................................................................96
Switch Cameras..................................................................................................................96
Set Camera Functions........................................................................................................97
Productivity..........................................................................................................................................98
Calendar......................................................................................................................................98
Add an Event to the Calendar.............................................................................................98
View Calendar Events.........................................................................................................99
Sync Calendars...................................................................................................................99
Synchronize an Microsoft Exchange Calendar...................................................................99
Navigation Apps........................................................................................................................100
Google Maps.....................................................................................................................100
Scout.................................................................................................................................100
Google Search..........................................................................................................................101
Use Google Search...........................................................................................................101
Use Google Voice Search ................................................................................................102
Calculator..................................................................................................................................102
Clock.........................................................................................................................................102
Set Alarms ........................................................................................................................102
Additional Clock Features.................................................................................................103
Capture+ ...................................................................................................................................104
QuickMemo+.............................................................................................................................105
File Manager.............................................................................................................................105
Entertainment and Activities .............................................................................................................107
Music.........................................................................................................................................107
Google Play Music............................................................................................................107
Music Player .....................................................................................................................107
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files............................................................................108
YouTube....................................................................................................................................108
View YouTube Videos.......................................................................................................109
Post a Video to YouTube..................................................................................................109
Settings .....................................................................................................................................................110
Basic Settings ...................................................................................................................................111

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Networks Settings.............................................................................................................................113
Airplane Mode...........................................................................................................................113
Wi-Fi Settings............................................................................................................................113
Bluetooth Settings.....................................................................................................................113
Mobile Data Settings.................................................................................................................113
Call Settings..............................................................................................................................114
Roaming Settings......................................................................................................................114
Share & Connect.......................................................................................................................116
Tethering...................................................................................................................................117
More Settings............................................................................................................................117
Virtual Private Networks (VPN).................................................................................................118
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection........................................................................118
Set Up Secure Credential Storage ...................................................................................118
Add a VPN Connection.....................................................................................................118
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN.............................................................................119
Sound Settings..................................................................................................................................120
Sound Profile.............................................................................................................................120
Volume......................................................................................................................................120
Ringtone....................................................................................................................................121
Ringtone ID...............................................................................................................................121
Sound with Vibration.................................................................................................................121
Vibrate Type..............................................................................................................................122
Do Not Disturb ..........................................................................................................................122
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................................122
Apps..........................................................................................................................................122
Notification LED ........................................................................................................................122
More Settings............................................................................................................................123
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................125
Home Screen............................................................................................................................125
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................................126
Home Touch Buttons ................................................................................................................129
Font Type..................................................................................................................................129
Font Size...................................................................................................................................129
Bold Text...................................................................................................................................129
Brightness.................................................................................................................................130

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Auto...........................................................................................................................................130
Reader mode ............................................................................................................................130
Auto-Rotate Screen ..................................................................................................................130
Screen Timeout.........................................................................................................................130
More Settings............................................................................................................................131
General Settings ...............................................................................................................................132
Language & Keyboard ..............................................................................................................132
Location.....................................................................................................................................133
Accounts & Sync.......................................................................................................................133
Accessibility...............................................................................................................................133
Mini View...................................................................................................................................135
Shortcut Key..............................................................................................................................135
Google Services........................................................................................................................135
Security.....................................................................................................................................136
Quick Cover View .....................................................................................................................137
Pen............................................................................................................................................137
Dual Window.............................................................................................................................137
Date & Time..............................................................................................................................137
Storage & USB..........................................................................................................................138
Battery & Power Saving............................................................................................................138
Memory.....................................................................................................................................138
Activate This Device .................................................................................................................138
System Updates........................................................................................................................138
Apps..........................................................................................................................................138
Backup & Reset ........................................................................................................................139
About Phone .............................................................................................................................140
Getting Help ..............................................................................................................................................141
For Assistance ..................................................................................................................................142
Boost Account Information and Help ........................................................................................142
Manage Your Account ......................................................................................................142
Re-Boost...........................................................................................................................143
Anti-Theft Guide........................................................................................................................143
Copyright Information................................................................................................................144
Important Information for the LGLS777 ............................................................................................145
Safety Information.....................................................................................................................145

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Important Information........................................................................................................145
Before You Start ...............................................................................................................145
HAC statement..................................................................................................................145
FCC RF Exposure Information .........................................................................................145
Body-worn Operation........................................................................................................145
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions..............................................146
Consumer Information on SAR.........................................................................................148
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices........................149
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss. ..............................................................................151
TIA Safety Information......................................................................................................151
Part 15.19 statement.........................................................................................................153
Part 15.21 statement.........................................................................................................153
Part 15.105 statement.......................................................................................................154
Safety Information.............................................................................................................154
FDA Consumer Update.....................................................................................................157
Driving...............................................................................................................................162
10 Driver Safety Tips ........................................................................................................162
Anti-Theft Guide................................................................................................................163
Open Source Software Notice Information.......................................................................164
Trademarks.......................................................................................................................164
Warranty....................................................................................................................................164
Limited Warranty Statement .............................................................................................164
Index..........................................................................................................................................................169