LG LS970 Sprint User manual

LS970
User Guide
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Important Messages
Important Messages
IMPORTANT: If the account type you want to set up is not in the device database, you will be
asked to enter more details. You should get all pertinent information for the email
account such as incoming and outgoing server settings before you proceed.
WARNING: Use only Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved batteries and chargers with
your device. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved
battery and charger may increase the risk that your device will overheat, catch
fire or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death or property damage.
Notice: NFC antenna for this model is on the battery cover and this battery cover is the
only one that is offered with the model.

TOC i
Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance...................................................................................................... 1
Activate Your Device........................................................................................................... 1
Complete the Setup Application.......................................................................................... 2
Make Your First Call ........................................................................................................... 3
Set Up Your Voicemail........................................................................................................ 3
Sprint Account Information and Help................................................................................... 4
Sprint Account Passwords........................................................................................... 4
Manage Your Account................................................................................................. 4
Sprint Support Services............................................................................................... 5
Device Basics ............................................................................................................................ 7
Your Device Overview ........................................................................................................ 8
Status Bar..........................................................................................................................10
Turn Your Device On and Off.............................................................................................13
Lock and Unlock Your Device.....................................................................................14
Battery and Charger...........................................................................................................14
Extend Your Battery Life.............................................................................................15
Device Function Keys........................................................................................................16
Menu Key...................................................................................................................16
Work with Menus........................................................................................................17
Notifications Panel......................................................................................................18
Home Key...................................................................................................................20
Back Key....................................................................................................................20
Touchscreen Navigation....................................................................................................20
Your Home Screen............................................................................................................21
Home Screen..............................................................................................................21
Extended Home Screens............................................................................................22
Use the Applications Key............................................................................................23
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch..............................................................23
Applications................................................................................................................25

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Customize Your Home Screen....................................................................................28
Access Recently-Used Applications............................................................................31
Change the Screen Orientation...................................................................................32
Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard...........................................................................32
Search Your Device and the Web......................................................................................35
Device and Web Search Using Text Entry..................................................................35
Device and Web Search Using Voice Command........................................................36
Phone.......................................................................................................................................38
Make Phone Calls..............................................................................................................38
Call Using the Phone Dialer........................................................................................39
Dialing Options...........................................................................................................39
Missed Call Notification ..............................................................................................40
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................40
In-Call Options............................................................................................................41
Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses..............................................................41
Dial From the Contacts List.........................................................................................42
Use Direct Dialing.......................................................................................................42
Plus (+) Code Dialing..................................................................................................43
Receive Phone Calls..........................................................................................................43
Visual Voicemail ................................................................................................................44
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................44
Review Visual Voicemail.............................................................................................45
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages .......................................................................46
Configure Visual Voicemail Options............................................................................46
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...........................................................................47
Automatically Enable the Speakerphone ....................................................................48
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu..................................................48
Edit the From Name via the Voicemail Menu..............................................................48
Voicemail(Traditional)........................................................................................................48
Set Up Voicemail........................................................................................................49
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................49
Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................50
Phone Call Options............................................................................................................50

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Caller ID .....................................................................................................................51
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................51
3-way Calling..............................................................................................................51
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................52
In-call Options.............................................................................................................52
Set Up Speed Dialing.........................................................................................................54
Call Logs............................................................................................................................54
Save a Phone Number.......................................................................................................57
Find a Phone Number........................................................................................................57
Voice Command................................................................................................................57
Voice Search .....................................................................................................................59
Text-to-Speech..................................................................................................................59
Device Settings.........................................................................................................................61
Networks............................................................................................................................61
Airplane Mode ............................................................................................................61
Wi-Fi Settings.............................................................................................................62
Data networks.............................................................................................................62
Bluetooth Settings.......................................................................................................62
Connectivity................................................................................................................63
PC connection............................................................................................................65
Call Settings ...............................................................................................................66
Roaming Settings .......................................................................................................68
Sound Settings ..................................................................................................................71
General Sound Settings..............................................................................................71
Incoming Calls............................................................................................................72
Notifications................................................................................................................73
Sound Feedback Settings...........................................................................................74
Display Settings.................................................................................................................74
Brightness ..................................................................................................................74
General Settings................................................................................................................75
Location & Security Settings.......................................................................................75
Wireless Networks......................................................................................................76
GPS Satellites ............................................................................................................76

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Set Up Screen Lock....................................................................................................76
Credential Storage Settings........................................................................................78
Applications Settings ..................................................................................................80
Accounts & Sync Settings...........................................................................................80
Privacy Settings..........................................................................................................83
Storage Settings.........................................................................................................84
Language & Keyboard Settings ..................................................................................84
Date & Time Settings..................................................................................................84
Display Your Phone Number ......................................................................................84
Transfer User Contents From an Android Device to LS970 ........................................84
Contacts....................................................................................................................................88
Get Started With Contacts .................................................................................................88
Add a Contact....................................................................................................................89
Add a Contact to Your Favorites........................................................................................90
Edit a Contacts Entry.........................................................................................................90
Communicate with Your Contacts......................................................................................94
Import, Export, and Share Contacts...................................................................................95
Import contacts from your microSD card.....................................................................95
Export contacts to your microSD card.........................................................................96
Share a contact ..........................................................................................................96
Accounts and Messaging..........................................................................................................97
Gmail.................................................................................................................................97
Create a Google Account............................................................................................97
Sign into Your Google Account...................................................................................98
Access Gmail..............................................................................................................98
Send a Gmail Message ............................................................................................101
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages.........................................................................102
Email ...............................................................................................................................108
Set Up other Email accounts via the Device .............................................................109
Corporate Email (Outlook)........................................................................................109
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings..........................................................111
Text and Multimedia Messaging.......................................................................................113
Compose Text Messages.........................................................................................114

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Read and Reply to Text Messages...........................................................................114
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS).........................................................................115
Text and Multimedia Message Options.....................................................................117
Synchronize Accounts .....................................................................................................119
Synchronize Your Google Account...........................................................................119
Synchronize Your Corporate Account.......................................................................120
Applications and Entertainment...............................................................................................122
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My Wallet.........................................................................................................................123
Sprint ID...........................................................................................................................124
Sprint Applications...........................................................................................................126
Sprint Zone...............................................................................................................127
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile .....................................................................................127
Sprint NBA Mobile ....................................................................................................128
Sprint TV & Movies..........................................................................................................129
Music...............................................................................................................................130
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files....................................................................131
Sprint Music Plus......................................................................................................131
 ......................................................................................................................132
GPS Navigation...............................................................................................................132
.........................................................................................................132
Te ........................................................................................135
Navigation ................................................................................................................138
LG Tag+ ..........................................................................................................................139
Web and Data.........................................................................................................................140
Connect Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................140
Wi-Fi Protected Setup...............................................................................................142
Wi-Fi Direct...............................................................................................................142
Data Services ..................................................................................................................142
Your User Name.......................................................................................................143
Launch a Web Connection........................................................................................143
Data Connection Status and Indicators.....................................................................143
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)........................................................................................144

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Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection ................................................................144
Set Up Secure Credential Storage............................................................................144
Add a VPN Connection.............................................................................................145
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN.....................................................................145
Browser ...........................................................................................................................145
Learn to Navigate the Browser .................................................................................146
Go to a Specific Website...........................................................................................147
Browser Menu ..........................................................................................................147
Adjust Browser Page Content Settings.....................................................................148
Adjust Browser Privacy Settings...............................................................................149
Adjust Browser Security Settings..............................................................................150
Create Website Settings...........................................................................................151
Create Bookmarks....................................................................................................151
Tethering and Portable Hotspot .......................................................................................153
Camera and Video..................................................................................................................155
Take Pictures...................................................................................................................155
Camera Settings.......................................................................................................156
View Your Pictures ...................................................................................................157
Gallery Options.........................................................................................................157
Assign Pictures.........................................................................................................158
Record Videos.................................................................................................................159
Video Settings ..........................................................................................................159
Video Gallery Options...............................................................................................160
Video Wiz ........................................................................................................................161
Tools and Calendar.................................................................................................................162
QuickMemoTM ..................................................................................................................162
Notebook.........................................................................................................................164
FileShare.........................................................................................................................166
SmartShare .....................................................................................................................166
Calendar..........................................................................................................................168
View Event Details....................................................................................................170
Create an Event........................................................................................................171
Edit or Delete an Event.............................................................................................172

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Set an Event Reminder.............................................................................................172
Respond to an Event Reminder................................................................................173
Display and Synchronize Calendars.........................................................................173
Change Calendar Settings........................................................................................174
Folders.............................................................................................................................174
Alarm/Clock .....................................................................................................................175
Calculator ........................................................................................................................177
Bluetooth .........................................................................................................................177
Turn Bluetooth On and Off........................................................................................178
Bluetooth Settings Menu...........................................................................................178
Pairing Bluetooth Devices.........................................................................................179
Send Items via Bluetooth..........................................................................................180
Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call...........................................181
Update Your Device.........................................................................................................181
Update Your Android Operating System...................................................................181
Update Your Profile ..................................................................................................182
Update Your PRL .....................................................................................................182
Safety .....................................................................................................................................183
Consumer Information About Radio Frequency Emissions ..............................................184
Consumer Information on SAR ........................................................................................187
FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices.........................188
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss...............................................................................190
TIA Safety Information.....................................................................................................190
Safety Information............................................................................................................194
FDA Consumer Update....................................................................................................199
Driving .............................................................................................................................204
10 Driver Safety Tips .......................................................................................................204
Limited Warranty Statement.............................................................................................206
Index.......................................................................................................................................209

Get Started 1
Get Started
This section gives you all the information you need to set up your device and Sprint service for
the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
Set Up Your Phone
Activate Your Phone
Complete the Setup Application
Set Up Voicemail
Sprint Account Information and Help
Your Phone at a Glance
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Activate Your Device
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your device, it may be ready to
use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to
use.