LG LS993 User manual

User Guide
[UG template version 17a]
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Table of Contents
Getting Started..............................................................................................................................................1
Introduction ...........................................................................................................................................2
About the User Guide ...................................................................................................................2
Access Instructions on the Phone ................................................................................................2
Launch the Quick Help..........................................................................................................2
Access Help..........................................................................................................................2
Get Support from Sprint Zone...............................................................................................3
Feature Highlights.........................................................................................................................3
Wide-Angle Cameras............................................................................................................3
FullVision ..............................................................................................................................4
Water and Dust Resistant Properties ...................................................................................5
Set Up Your Phone...............................................................................................................................7
Parts and Functions......................................................................................................................7
Battery Use ...................................................................................................................................9
Charge the Battery................................................................................................................9
Nano SIM Card ...........................................................................................................................10
microSD Card..............................................................................................................................12
Insert microSD Card ...........................................................................................................12
Unmount and Remove the microSD Card..........................................................................13
Format microSD Card.........................................................................................................14
Turn Your Phone On and Off......................................................................................................15
Use the Touchscreen..................................................................................................................15
Activate Your Phone ...................................................................................................................16
Complete the Setup Screens......................................................................................................17
Basic Operations.................................................................................................................................18
Basics..........................................................................................................................................18
Home Screen......................................................................................................................18
Phone Settings Menu..........................................................................................................19
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation .......................................................................19
Capture Screenshots..........................................................................................................20
Applications.................................................................................................................................20
Launch Applications............................................................................................................20
Preinstalled Apps................................................................................................................21

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Fingerprint Recognition...............................................................................................................22
Precautions for Fingerprint Recognition .............................................................................23
Registering Fingerprints......................................................................................................23
Managing Fingerprints........................................................................................................24
Unlocking the Screen with a Fingerprint.............................................................................24
Multi-tasking Feature ..................................................................................................................25
Multi-Window ......................................................................................................................25
Overview Screen.................................................................................................................25
Phone Number............................................................................................................................25
Airplane Mode.............................................................................................................................26
Enter Text....................................................................................................................................26
QWERTY Keyboard............................................................................................................27
Phone Keyboard.................................................................................................................28
Tips for Editing Text............................................................................................................29
Google Account ..........................................................................................................................31
Create a Google Account ...................................................................................................31
Create an Exchange Account.............................................................................................32
Sign into Your Google Account...........................................................................................33
Factory Reset Protection ....................................................................................................33
Google Play Store.......................................................................................................................34
Find and Install an App.......................................................................................................34
Request a Refund for a Paid App.......................................................................................35
Update an App....................................................................................................................35
Uninstall an App..................................................................................................................35
Get Help with Google Play..................................................................................................36
Lock and Unlock Your Screen ....................................................................................................36
Update Your Phone ....................................................................................................................38
Update Your Phone Software.............................................................................................38
Update Your Profile.............................................................................................................40
Update Your PRL................................................................................................................40
Your Phone's Home Screen................................................................................................................41
Home Screen Basics ..................................................................................................................41
Status Bar and Notification Panel...............................................................................................42
Status Bar ...........................................................................................................................42
Notification Panel................................................................................................................44

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Customize the Home Screen......................................................................................................45
Change the Wallpaper........................................................................................................45
Add Widgets to the Home Screen ......................................................................................46
Add Folders to the Home Screen .......................................................................................46
Making Connections....................................................................................................................................47
Phone Calls and Voicemail.................................................................................................................48
Place and Answer Calls..............................................................................................................48
Call Using the Phone Dialer................................................................................................48
Call Emergency Numbers...................................................................................................49
Answer Phone Calls............................................................................................................50
In-Call Screen Layout and Operations................................................................................50
Place a Call from Contacts .................................................................................................52
Call from Call Logs..............................................................................................................52
Voicemail.....................................................................................................................................52
Voicemail Setup..................................................................................................................52
Visual Voicemail Setup.......................................................................................................53
Review Visual Voicemail.....................................................................................................54
Visual Voicemail Options....................................................................................................55
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...................................................................................55
Optional Calling Services............................................................................................................57
Wi-Fi Calling........................................................................................................................57
Caller ID Blocking ...............................................................................................................58
Call Waiting.........................................................................................................................58
Conference Calling .............................................................................................................58
Call Forwarding...................................................................................................................59
Call Settings Menu......................................................................................................................59
Contacts..............................................................................................................................................63
Add Contacts...............................................................................................................................63
View Contacts.............................................................................................................................64
Contacts Screen Layout..............................................................................................................65
Edit Contacts...............................................................................................................................66
Delete Contacts ..........................................................................................................................66
Share Contacts ...........................................................................................................................67
Import Contacts...........................................................................................................................67
Back Up Contacts .......................................................................................................................67

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Messaging...........................................................................................................................................68
Messenger ..................................................................................................................................68
Send a Text Message.........................................................................................................68
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...................................................................................68
Save and Resume a Draft Message...................................................................................69
New Messages Notification ................................................................................................70
Manage Message Conversations .......................................................................................70
Text and MMS Options.......................................................................................................71
Gmail...........................................................................................................................................72
Create and Send Gmail ......................................................................................................73
Open Gmail Messages .......................................................................................................73
Use Gmail Labels................................................................................................................74
Archive Gmail Threads .......................................................................................................74
Mute Gmail Threads ...........................................................................................................75
Delete Gmail Threads.........................................................................................................75
Search Gmail Messages.....................................................................................................75
Report Spam Gmail ............................................................................................................75
Add Another Google (Gmail) Account ................................................................................76
Switch between Gmail Accounts ........................................................................................76
Gmail Settings.....................................................................................................................76
Email...........................................................................................................................................77
Set Up Email Account.........................................................................................................77
Add Email Account..............................................................................................................77
Add Exchange ActiveSync Accounts..................................................................................78
Create and Send Email.......................................................................................................79
Open Email Messages........................................................................................................79
Delete Email Account..........................................................................................................80
Manage Your Email Inbox ..................................................................................................80
Microsoft Exchange Email Features...................................................................................81
Internet and Social Networking...........................................................................................................83
Data Services General Information (4G LTE and 3G Networks)................................................83
4G LTE................................................................................................................................83
Data Connection Status and Indicators ..............................................................................84
Chrome Browser.........................................................................................................................84
Use the Browser .................................................................................................................84

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Add a Bookmark .................................................................................................................84
View Browser History..........................................................................................................85
Open New Browser Tabs....................................................................................................85
Browser Settings.................................................................................................................85
Facebook ....................................................................................................................................86
Twitter .........................................................................................................................................86
Duo..............................................................................................................................................87
Global Services...................................................................................................................................88
Activate Sprint Worldwide Service on Your Account..................................................................88
Your Phone’s SIM Card for International GSM Roaming ...........................................................88
Enable Global Roaming Mode....................................................................................................89
Set the Communications Method for Global Use........................................................................90
Select a Carrier...........................................................................................................................90
Make and Receive Worldwide Calls ...........................................................................................90
Sprint International Voicemail Service........................................................................................91
Set Up Your Voicemail Access Number for International Use............................................91
Access Your Voicemail Internationally................................................................................92
International Data Roaming........................................................................................................92
Contact Sprint for Assistance with International Service............................................................93
Connectivity.........................................................................................................................................95
Wi-Fi............................................................................................................................................95
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network............................................................95
Wi-Fi Settings......................................................................................................................95
Disconnect Wi-Fi.................................................................................................................96
Wi-Fi Direct .........................................................................................................................96
Bluetooth.....................................................................................................................................97
Enable the Bluetooth Feature.............................................................................................97
Pair Bluetooth Devices........................................................................................................98
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device................................................................................98
Send Information Using Bluetooth......................................................................................99
Receive Information via Bluetooth......................................................................................99
Hotspot......................................................................................................................................100
Tethering...................................................................................................................................100
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer..............................................................101
Content Sharing........................................................................................................................102

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Playing Content.................................................................................................................102
Sending or Receiving Files...............................................................................................102
Using Nearby Devices ......................................................................................................103
Apps and Entertainment............................................................................................................................104
Camera and Video............................................................................................................................105
Camera Overview .....................................................................................................................105
Take Pictures and Record Videos ............................................................................................106
Take Pictures....................................................................................................................106
Record Videos ..................................................................................................................110
Zoom In or Out..................................................................................................................110
Take Various Shots...........................................................................................................110
Take Specialty Shots........................................................................................................114
View Pictures and Videos Using Gallery ..................................................................................116
Edit Pictures..............................................................................................................................118
Edit Videos................................................................................................................................120
Share Pictures and Videos .......................................................................................................121
Send Pictures or Videos by Email ....................................................................................121
Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message.............................................................122
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth.........................................................................122
Share Pictures or Videos via Additional Apps or Social Media ........................................123
Share Videos on YouTube................................................................................................123
Camera Settings .......................................................................................................................124
Switch Cameras................................................................................................................124
Set Camera Functions......................................................................................................124
Productivity........................................................................................................................................125
Calendar....................................................................................................................................125
Add an Event to the Calendar...........................................................................................125
View Calendar Events.......................................................................................................126
Sync Calendars.................................................................................................................126
Synchronize an Microsoft Exchange Calendar.................................................................126
Navigation Apps........................................................................................................................127
Google Maps.....................................................................................................................127
Scout.................................................................................................................................127
Google Search..........................................................................................................................128
Use Google Search...........................................................................................................128

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Use Google Voice Search ................................................................................................129
Calculator..................................................................................................................................130
Clock.........................................................................................................................................130
Set Alarms ........................................................................................................................130
Additional Clock Features.................................................................................................131
Capture+ ...................................................................................................................................132
QuickMemo+.............................................................................................................................133
File Manager.............................................................................................................................133
LG Mobile Switch......................................................................................................................133
HD Audio Recorder...................................................................................................................134
Studio Mode......................................................................................................................134
Entertainment and Activities .............................................................................................................136
Music.........................................................................................................................................136
Music Player .....................................................................................................................136
Sprint Music Plus ......................................................................................................................137
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files............................................................................138
YouTube....................................................................................................................................139
Sprint Zone................................................................................................................................139
NASCAR MOBILE ....................................................................................................................140
LG Health..................................................................................................................................141
Settings .....................................................................................................................................................143
Networks Settings.............................................................................................................................144
Basic Settings ...........................................................................................................................144
Airplane Mode...........................................................................................................................145
Wi-Fi Calling..............................................................................................................................145
Wi-Fi Settings............................................................................................................................145
Bluetooth Settings.....................................................................................................................145
Mobile Data Settings.................................................................................................................145
Call Settings..............................................................................................................................146
Share & Connect Settings.........................................................................................................146
Tethering Settings.....................................................................................................................148
More..........................................................................................................................................148
Roaming Settings......................................................................................................................149
Virtual Private Networks (VPN).................................................................................................151
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection........................................................................151

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Set Up Secure Credential Storage ...................................................................................151
Add a VPN Connection.....................................................................................................151
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN.............................................................................152
Sound Settings..................................................................................................................................153
Sound Profile.............................................................................................................................154
Volume......................................................................................................................................154
Ringtone....................................................................................................................................154
Ringtone ID...............................................................................................................................155
Vibration Strength .....................................................................................................................155
Sound with Vibration.................................................................................................................155
Vibrate Type..............................................................................................................................155
Do Not Disturb ..........................................................................................................................156
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................................156
Apps..........................................................................................................................................156
More..........................................................................................................................................156
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................158
Home Screen............................................................................................................................159
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................................161
Theme.......................................................................................................................................163
Home Touch Buttons ................................................................................................................164
Font Type..................................................................................................................................164
Font Size...................................................................................................................................164
Bold Text...................................................................................................................................164
App Scaling...............................................................................................................................165
Display Size ..............................................................................................................................165
Comfort View.............................................................................................................................165
Brightness.................................................................................................................................165
Always-on Display.....................................................................................................................165
Auto-Rotate Screen ..................................................................................................................166
Screen Timeout.........................................................................................................................166
More Settings............................................................................................................................166
General Settings ...............................................................................................................................168
Language & Keyboard..............................................................................................................169
Location.....................................................................................................................................170
Accounts & Sync.......................................................................................................................170

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Cloud.........................................................................................................................................170
Accessibility...............................................................................................................................171
Shortcut Keys............................................................................................................................173
Google Services........................................................................................................................173
Fingerprints & Security..............................................................................................................173
Smart Settings ..........................................................................................................................174
Date & Time..............................................................................................................................175
Storage......................................................................................................................................175
Battery & Power Saving............................................................................................................175
Memory.....................................................................................................................................175
Smart Cleaning .........................................................................................................................175
System Updates........................................................................................................................176
Apps..........................................................................................................................................176
Tap & Pay .................................................................................................................................176
Backup & Reset ........................................................................................................................176
Factory Data Reset...........................................................................................................177
About Phone .............................................................................................................................178
Getting Help ..............................................................................................................................................180
For Assistance ..................................................................................................................................181
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................181
Sprint Account Information and Help........................................................................................182
Sprint Account Passwords................................................................................................182
Manage Your Account ......................................................................................................183
Sprint Support Services....................................................................................................183
Anti-Theft Guide........................................................................................................................184
Copyright Information................................................................................................................185
Index..........................................................................................................................................................186