LG MACH User manual

User Guide
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Important Messages
Important Messages
IMPORTANT: If the account type you want to set up is not in the phone 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 phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or manufacturer-approved
battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone 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.

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Table of Contents
Get Started ................................................................................................................................ 1
Your Phone at a Glance...................................................................................................... 1
Set Up Your Phone............................................................................................................. 2
Activate Your Phone........................................................................................................... 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
Phone Basics............................................................................................................................. 7
Your Phone Overview......................................................................................................... 8
Status Bar..........................................................................................................................10
Turn Your Phone On and Off.............................................................................................13
Lock and Unlock Your Phone .....................................................................................14
Battery and Charger...........................................................................................................15
Extend Your Battery Life.............................................................................................17
Phone Function Keys.........................................................................................................17
Menu Key...................................................................................................................18
Work with Menus........................................................................................................18
Notifications Panel......................................................................................................20
Home Key...................................................................................................................21
Back Key....................................................................................................................21
Touchscreen Navigation....................................................................................................21
Your Home Screen............................................................................................................22
Home Screen..............................................................................................................23
Extended Home Screens............................................................................................23
Use the Applications Key............................................................................................24
Applications: How to View, Open and Switch..............................................................24
Applications................................................................................................................27

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Customize Your Home Screen....................................................................................29
Access Recently-Used Applications............................................................................32
Change the Screen Orientation...................................................................................33
Enter Text..........................................................................................................................33
Slide-out QWERTY Keyboard.....................................................................................33
Touchscreen Keyboards.............................................................................................35
Tips for Editing Text....................................................................................................38
Search Your Phone and the Web.......................................................................................39
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry...................................................................39
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command.........................................................40
Phone Calls ..............................................................................................................................42
Make Phone Calls..............................................................................................................42
Call Using the Phone Dialer........................................................................................43
Dialing Options...........................................................................................................43
Missed Call Notification ..............................................................................................44
Call Emergency Numbers...........................................................................................44
In-Call Options............................................................................................................45
Dial and Save Phone Numbers With Pauses..............................................................45
Dial From the Contacts List.........................................................................................46
Use Direct Dialing.......................................................................................................46
Plus (+) Code Dialing..................................................................................................46
Receive Phone Calls..........................................................................................................47
Visual Voicemail ................................................................................................................48
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................49
Review Visual Voicemail.............................................................................................49
Listen to Multiple Voicemail Messages .......................................................................50
Configure Visual Voicemail Options............................................................................50
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...........................................................................51
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu..................................................51
Edit the From Name via the Voicemail Menu..............................................................52
Voicemail(Traditional)........................................................................................................52
Set Up Voicemail........................................................................................................52
Voicemail Notification .................................................................................................53

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Retrieve Your Voicemail Messages ............................................................................53
Phone Call Options............................................................................................................54
Caller ID .....................................................................................................................54
Call Waiting ................................................................................................................54
3-way Calling..............................................................................................................55
Call Forwarding ..........................................................................................................55
In-call Options.............................................................................................................56
Set Up Speed Dialing.........................................................................................................57
Call Logs............................................................................................................................58
Save a Phone Number.......................................................................................................60
Find a Phone Number........................................................................................................61
Voice Dialer .......................................................................................................................61
Text-to-Speech..................................................................................................................62
Settings.....................................................................................................................................64
Wireless & Networks Settings............................................................................................64
Wi-Fi Settings.............................................................................................................64
Bluetooth Settings.......................................................................................................65
Data Usage.................................................................................................................65
Airplane Mode ............................................................................................................65
Wi-Fi Direct.................................................................................................................66
Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot................................................................................................66
Bluetooth Tethering ....................................................................................................66
NFC Settings..............................................................................................................66
Android Beam.............................................................................................................66
VPN Settings..............................................................................................................67
Mobile Networks Settings ...........................................................................................67
Call Settings ......................................................................................................................67
Quick Messages.........................................................................................................67
North American Dialing...............................................................................................68
International Dialing....................................................................................................68
TTY mode...................................................................................................................68
Proximity Sensor ........................................................................................................69
Noise Reduction.........................................................................................................69

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Voicemail Settings......................................................................................................69
Save Unknown Numbers............................................................................................69
Roaming Settings ..............................................................................................................69
Set Roam Mode..........................................................................................................70
Roaming Guard..........................................................................................................71
Data Roam Guard.......................................................................................................71
Phone Settings ..................................................................................................................72
Sound Settings...........................................................................................................72
Display Settings..........................................................................................................76
Home screen..............................................................................................................78
Lock screen................................................................................................................79
Gestures.....................................................................................................................82
Storage.......................................................................................................................83
Power saver................................................................................................................83
Apps Settings .............................................................................................................84
Personal Settings...............................................................................................................85
Accounts & sync.........................................................................................................85
Location services........................................................................................................85
Security ......................................................................................................................86
Language & Input Settings..........................................................................................87
Backup & reset...........................................................................................................88
System Settings.................................................................................................................89
Date & time.................................................................................................................89
Accessibility................................................................................................................90
Connectivity................................................................................................................90
Developer Options......................................................................................................91
Display Your Phone Number ......................................................................................92
Contacts....................................................................................................................................93
Get Started With Contacts .................................................................................................93
Add a Contact....................................................................................................................94
Add a Contact to Your Favorites........................................................................................95
Edit a Contacts Entry.........................................................................................................95
Communicate with Your Contacts......................................................................................99

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Import, Export, and Share Contacts.................................................................................100
Import contacts from your microSD card...................................................................100
Export contacts to your microSD card.......................................................................101
Share a contact ........................................................................................................101
Accounts and Messaging........................................................................................................102
Gmail...............................................................................................................................102
Create a Google Account..........................................................................................102
Sign into Your Google Account.................................................................................103
Access Gmail............................................................................................................103
Send a Gmail Message ............................................................................................105
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages.........................................................................106
Email ...............................................................................................................................110
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP)....................................................................111
Corporate Email (Outlook)........................................................................................111
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings..........................................................114
Text and Multimedia Messaging.......................................................................................116
Compose Text Messages.........................................................................................116
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS).........................................................................117
Save and Resume a Draft Message .........................................................................118
Managing Message Conversations...........................................................................118
Text and Multimedia Message Options.....................................................................120
Synchronize Accounts .....................................................................................................122
Synchronize Your Google Account...........................................................................123
Synchronize Your Corporate Account.......................................................................123
Apps and Entertainment..........................................................................................................125
Play Store™ ....................................................................................................................125
Sprint ID...........................................................................................................................126
Sprint Applications...........................................................................................................128
Sprint Zone...............................................................................................................128
NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile .....................................................................................129
Sprint NBA Mobile ....................................................................................................130
Sprint TV & Movies..........................................................................................................131
Music...............................................................................................................................132

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Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files....................................................................133
Sprint Music Plus......................................................................................................133
YouTube™ ......................................................................................................................134
GPS Navigation...............................................................................................................134
Google Maps™.........................................................................................................134
TeleNav™ GPS Navigator........................................................................................137
Google Navigation....................................................................................................140
Web and Data.........................................................................................................................142
Connect Wi-Fi..................................................................................................................142
Wi-Fi Protected Setup...............................................................................................144
Wi-Fi Direct...............................................................................................................144
Data Services ..................................................................................................................144
Your User Name.......................................................................................................145
Launch a Web Connection........................................................................................145
Data Connection Status and Indicators.....................................................................146
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)........................................................................................146
Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection.................................................................146
Set Up Secure Credential Storage............................................................................146
Add a VPN Connection.............................................................................................147
Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN.....................................................................147
Browser ...........................................................................................................................148
Learn to Navigate the Browser .................................................................................148
Go to a Specific Website...........................................................................................149
Browser Menu ..........................................................................................................150
Adjust Browser Page Content Settings.....................................................................150
Adjust Browser Privacy Settings...............................................................................152
Adjust Browser Security Settings..............................................................................152
Create Website Settings...........................................................................................153
Create Bookmarks....................................................................................................154
Tethering and Portable Hotspot .......................................................................................155
Camera and Video..................................................................................................................157
Take Pictures...................................................................................................................157
Camera Settings.......................................................................................................158

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View Your Pictures ...................................................................................................159
Gallery Options.........................................................................................................160
Assign Pictures.........................................................................................................161
Record Videos.................................................................................................................161
Video Settings ..........................................................................................................161
Video Gallery Options...............................................................................................162
Video Wiz ........................................................................................................................163
Tools and Calendar.................................................................................................................165
QuickMemoTM ..................................................................................................................165
FileShare.........................................................................................................................167
SmartShare .....................................................................................................................167
Calendar..........................................................................................................................169
View Event Details....................................................................................................171
Create an Event........................................................................................................172
Edit or Delete an Event.............................................................................................172
Set an Event Reminder.............................................................................................173
Respond to an Event Reminder................................................................................173
Display and Synchronize Calendars .........................................................................174
Change Calendar Settings........................................................................................174
Alarm/Clock .....................................................................................................................175
Calculator ........................................................................................................................176
Bluetooth .........................................................................................................................177
Turn Bluetooth On and Off........................................................................................177
Bluetooth Settings Menu...........................................................................................178
Pairing Bluetooth Phones .........................................................................................179
Send Items via Bluetooth..........................................................................................180
Disconnect Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call...........................................180
microSD Card..................................................................................................................181
Remove the microSD Card.......................................................................................181
Insert the microSD Card ...........................................................................................182
microSD Icon Indicators............................................................................................182
microSD Adapter ......................................................................................................182
View Memory in the microSD Card...........................................................................183

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Format the microSD Card.........................................................................................183
Connect Your Phone to Your Computer....................................................................183
Update Your Phone .........................................................................................................185
Update Your Android Operating System...................................................................185
Update Your Profile ..................................................................................................185
Update Your PRL .....................................................................................................185
Index.......................................................................................................................................186

Get Started 1
Get Started
This section gives you all the information you need to set up your phone and Sprint service for
the first time.
Your Phone at a Glance
Set Up Your Phone
Activate Your Phone
Set Up Voicemail
Sprint Account Information and Help
Your Phone at a Glance
The following illustration outlines your phone„s primary external features and buttons.

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Set Up Your Phone
You must first install and charge the battery to begin setting up your phone.
1. Install the battery.
Remove the battery from its packaging.
Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the phone, making sure the
connectors align (see step 1 in the following illustration). Gently press down to
secure the battery (see step 2 in the following illustration).
Position the back cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear
a click (see step 3 in the following illustration). Press and hold the Power/Lock Button
located on the top right to turn the phone on.
Activate Your Phone
Depending on your account or how and where you purchased your phone, it may be ready to
use or you may need to activate it on your Sprint account.
●If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated and ready to use.
●If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of
service, it is designed to activate automatically. To confirm your activation, make a
phone call.
●If you received your phone in the mail and you are activating a new phone for an existing
number on your account (you're swapping phones), you can activate on your computer
online or directly on your phone.
Activate on your computer:
•Go to sprint.com/activate and complete the online instructions to activate your
phone.
Activate on your phone:
•Turn on your new phone. (Make sure the old one is turned off.) Your phone will
automatically attempt Hands-Free Activation.

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•Touch Activate to override auto-activation and start the manual activation wizard.
•Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the activation process.
●To confirm activation, make a phone call. If your phone is still not activated or you do not
have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for
assistance.
Tip: Do not press the Power/Lock Button while the phone is being activated. Pressing
Power/Lock Button cancels the activation process.
Note: If you are having difficulty with activation, contact Sprint Customer Service by dialing 1-
888-211-4727 from any other phone.
Make Your First Call
Once your phone is activated, you can make phone calls.
1. Tap > . (Tap the Dial tab, if the screen is not already on the dial screen.)
2. Use the dialpad to enter a phone number.
If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by one.
To erase the entire number, touch and hold .
3. Tap to dial the number.
Note: Your phone's battery should have enough charge for your phone to turn on and find a
signal, set up your voicemail, and make a call. You should fully charge your battery as
soon as possible.
Set Up Your Voicemail
Your phone automatically transfers all unanswered calls to your voicemail, even if your phone is
in use or turned off. You should set up your Sprint voicemail and personal greeting as soon as
your phone is activated. Always use a password to protect against unauthorized access.
1. Tap > . (Tap the Dial tab, if the screen is not already on the dial screen.)
2. Touch and hold .
3. Follow the system prompts to:
Create your password.
Record your name announcement.

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Record your greeting.
Note: Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail
to protect against unauthorized access. Without a password, anyone who has access to
your phone is able to access your voicemail messages.
Sprint Account Information and Help
Find out about account passwords and information about managing your account and finding
help.
Sprint Account Passwords
Manage Your Account
Sprint Support Services
Sprint Account Passwords
As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your
voicemail account, and your data services account. To ensure that no one else has access to
your information, you will need to create passwords to protect your privacy.
Account User Name and Password
If you are the account owner, you will create an account username and password when you
sign on to www.sprint.com. (Click Sign in/Register to get started.) If you are not the account
owner (if someone else receives the bill for your Sprint service), you can get a sub-account
password at www.sprint.com.
Voicemail Password
You‟ll create your voicemail password (or passcode) when you set up your voicemail. See Set
Up Your Voicemail for more information on your voicemail password.
Data Services Password
With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control
access and authorize Premium Service purchases.
For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to www.sprint.com or call Sprint
Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.
Manage Your Account
Manage your Sprint account from your computer, your Sprint phone, or any other phone.
Online: sprint.com
●Access your account information.

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●Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan).
●View and pay your bill.
●Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment.
●Purchase accessories.
●Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
●View available Sprint service plans and options.
●Learn more about data services and other products like games, ringers, screensavers,
and more.
From Your Sprint Phone
From the dial screen, tap to access a summary of your Sprint
service plan or get answers to other questions.
From the dial screen, tap to make a payment.
From the dial screen, tap to check minute usage and account
balance.
From Any Other Phone
●Sprint Customer Service: 1-888-211-4727.
●Business Customer Service: 1-888-788-4727.
Sprint Support Services
Sprint 411 and Sprint Operator Services let you easily access information and calling assistance
from your Sprint phone.
Sprint 411
Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential,
business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant
reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information
per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
There is a per-call charge to use Sprint 411, and you will be billed for airtime.
►From the dial screen, tap .

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Sprint Operator Services
Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when you place collect calls or when you place
calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party.
►From the dial screen, tap .
For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at sprint.com.

Phone Basics 7
Phone Basics
Your phone is packed with features that simplify your life and expand your ability to stay
connected to the people and information that are important to you. The topics in this section will
introduce the basic functions and features of your phone.
Your Phone Overview
Status Bar
Turn Your Phone On and Off
Battery and Charger
Phone Function Keys
Touchscreen Navigation
Your Home Screen
Enter Text With the On-screen Keyboard
Search Your Phone and the Web
Tip: Phone Software Upgrades –Updates to your phone‟s software may become available
from time to time. Sprint will automatically upload critical updates to your phone. You can
also use the menu to check for and download updates. Tap > > System
settings > System updates.

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Your Phone Overview
The illustrations and descriptions below outline your phone„s basic layout.
Front View
1. Power/Lock Button locks the screen. Press and hold to open the Phone options menu
for the following options: Power off, Power off and restart, and Airplane mode.
You can also quickly switch to Silent mode, Vibration mode or Sound mode.
2. Front-Facing Camera Lens allows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets
you participate in video chats.
3. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.
4. Proximity Sensor sense proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that
touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.
Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective
case not authorized by LG.
5. Indicator
6. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the
applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery
strength.
7. Back Key returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items such as
menus and dialog boxes.

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8. Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of extension panes,
it opens the central Home screen. Touch and hold to display recently used applications.
9. Menu Key allows you to access your phone's main functions menu from the Home
screen: Theme, Home screen settings, Lock screen settings, App settings, System
settings. While using an application, press to open a list of options available.
10. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.
11. QWERTY Keyboard allows you to enter text using your thumbs easily and comfortably.
Rear View
1. 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free
conversations.
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.
2. 5 Mega Pixel Camera Lens lets you take pictures and record videos.
3. Flash helps you take pictures and video in dim lighting.
4. Camera Key lets you activate the camera and camcorder to take pictures and videos.
5. Fingertip Cutout allows you to lift and remove the phone's back cover.
6. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear
the caller‟s voice in speakerphone mode.
7. Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB
cable (included).
CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone.

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8. Volume Buttons allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-
call volume during a call. When you press and hold the volume button, the phone
switches to the Sound-off mode.
9. microSD Slot accommodates the pre-installed microSD™ card (expandable up to
32GB).
Status Bar
The status bar at the top of the home screen provides phone and service status information on
the right side and notification alerts on the left. To view notification alerts, touch the status bar
and drag it down.
If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, a plus icon prompts you to open the
Status Bar to view them all. (See Notifications Panel.)
Icon
Description
Signal Strength –Shows your current signal strength (the more bars there are,
the stronger the signal is).
No Service –Your phone cannot find a usable signal.
4G Connected –Indicates that 4G data service is available.
4G In Use –Indicates that 4G data service is in use.
3G/1x Connected –Indicates that 3G/1x data service is available.
3G/1x In Use –Indicates that 3G/1x data service is in use.
Wi-Fi Connected –Indicates that Wi-Fi is in use.
Bluetooth On –Indicates that Bluetooth is on.
Bluetooth Connected –Indicates that the phone is connected to a Bluetooth
phone.
GPS On –Indicates that GPS is on.
GPS Communicating –Indicates that the phone is receiving location data from
GPS.
Roaming –Your phone is “roaming”off the Nationwide Sprint Network.