LG MACH User manual

User Guide
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separately. All features, functionality, and other product specifications are subject to change.
Screen shots are simulated and subject to change.
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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