LG Volt 2 User manual

User Guide

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Table of Contents
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................1
About the User Guide............................................................................................................................1
Get Started....................................................................................................................................................2
Phone Layout........................................................................................................................................2
microSIM Card ......................................................................................................................................4
Handling the microSIM Card.........................................................................................................4
Insert microSIM Card....................................................................................................................5
microSD Card........................................................................................................................................6
Insert microSD Card .....................................................................................................................7
Unmount the microSD Card..........................................................................................................8
Remove microSD Card.................................................................................................................9
Format microSD Card...................................................................................................................9
Battery Use ...........................................................................................................................................9
Battery Capacity............................................................................................................................9
Charge the Battery........................................................................................................................9
Turn Your Phone On and Off..............................................................................................................11
Use the Touchscreen..........................................................................................................................11
Activation and Service ........................................................................................................................15
Complete the Setup Screens..............................................................................................................16
Basic Operations.........................................................................................................................................18
Basics..................................................................................................................................................18
Home Screen and Applications List............................................................................................18
Select Options and Navigate Screens........................................................................................18
Menu Operations ........................................................................................................................18
Phone Settings Menu..................................................................................................................19
Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation................................................................................19
Capture Screenshots ..................................................................................................................19
Applications.........................................................................................................................................20
Launch Applications....................................................................................................................20
Apps List .....................................................................................................................................20
Phone Number....................................................................................................................................22
Airplane Mode.....................................................................................................................................22

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Airplane Mode.............................................................................................................................22
Enter Text............................................................................................................................................23
QWERTY Keyboard....................................................................................................................24
Phone Keyboard .........................................................................................................................25
Tips for Editing Text....................................................................................................................25
Search Your Phone and the Web.......................................................................................................28
Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry..................................................................................28
Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command........................................................................29
Clip Tray..............................................................................................................................................29
Google Account...................................................................................................................................30
Create a Google Account............................................................................................................30
Sign into Your Google Account...................................................................................................30
Google Play Store...............................................................................................................................31
Find and Install an Application....................................................................................................31
Launch an Installed Application..................................................................................................32
Reinstall an Application...............................................................................................................32
Lock and Unlock Your Screen ............................................................................................................32
Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature..........................................................................33
Update Your Phone.............................................................................................................................34
Update PRL.................................................................................................................................34
Update Profile .............................................................................................................................34
Update Firmware ........................................................................................................................34
Update LG Software ...................................................................................................................35
UICC Unlock ...............................................................................................................................35
Your Phone Interface..................................................................................................................................36
Home Screen Basics...........................................................................................................................36
Home Screen Layout..................................................................................................................36
Extended Home Screens............................................................................................................37
Status Bar ...........................................................................................................................................37
Notifications Window...........................................................................................................................40
Customize the Home Screen..............................................................................................................41
Create Shortcuts.........................................................................................................................41
Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen........................................................................42
Change the Phone's Wallpaper ..................................................................................................43
Phone App...................................................................................................................................................44

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Place and Answer Calls......................................................................................................................44
Call Using the Phone Dialer........................................................................................................44
Answer Phone Calls....................................................................................................................45
In-Call Screen Layout and Operations........................................................................................45
Place Calls from Contacts/Call History...............................................................................................47
Place a Call from Contacts .........................................................................................................47
Call from Call Logs......................................................................................................................47
Optional Services................................................................................................................................47
Voicemail Setup..........................................................................................................................48
Visual Voicemail..........................................................................................................................48
Set Up Visual Voicemail..............................................................................................................48
Review Visual Voicemail.............................................................................................................49
Visual Voicemail Options............................................................................................................49
Configure Visual Voicemail Settings...........................................................................................50
Change Your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu.................................................................51
Caller ID Blocking .......................................................................................................................51
Call Waiting.................................................................................................................................51
Conference Calling .....................................................................................................................52
Call Forwarding...........................................................................................................................52
Call Settings........................................................................................................................................53
Contacts..............................................................................................................................................54
Add a Contact .............................................................................................................................54
Check Contacts...........................................................................................................................55
Edit a Contact..............................................................................................................................55
Delete a Contact .........................................................................................................................56
Join and Separate Contacts........................................................................................................56
Import and Back Up Contacts.............................................................................................................56
Import Contacts...........................................................................................................................56
Back Up Contacts .......................................................................................................................57
Messaging and Internet...............................................................................................................................58
Text and Multimedia Messaging .........................................................................................................58
Compose Text Messages...........................................................................................................58
Read and Reply to Text Messages.............................................................................................59
Send a Multimedia Message (MMS)...........................................................................................59
Save and Resume a Draft Message...........................................................................................60

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Managing Message Conversations ............................................................................................60
Text and Multimedia Message Options ......................................................................................62
Create and Send Gmail ......................................................................................................................64
Create a Google Account............................................................................................................64
Sign in to Your Google Account..................................................................................................64
Access Gmail..............................................................................................................................65
Send a Gmail Message...............................................................................................................65
Read and Reply to Gmail Messages ..........................................................................................66
Email ...................................................................................................................................................67
Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAP) .....................................................................................67
Corporate Email (Outlook)..........................................................................................................67
Open Email .................................................................................................................................68
Create and Send Email...............................................................................................................68
Reply to or Delete an Email Message ........................................................................................69
Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings...........................................................................69
Browser...............................................................................................................................................71
Camera and Video ......................................................................................................................................73
Take Pictures and Record Videos ......................................................................................................73
Take Pictures..............................................................................................................................74
Record Videos ............................................................................................................................74
Camera and Video Settings................................................................................................................74
Gesture Shot.......................................................................................................................................75
View Your Pictures..............................................................................................................................75
Gallery Options ...................................................................................................................................75
Edit Pictures........................................................................................................................................76
Share Pictures and Videos .................................................................................................................77
Send Pictures or Videos by Email ..............................................................................................77
Send a Picture or Video by Multimedia Message.......................................................................77
Send Pictures or Videos Using Bluetooth...................................................................................78
Assign Pictures ...................................................................................................................................78
Video Options......................................................................................................................................79
Dual Play.............................................................................................................................................80
Useful Apps and Features...........................................................................................................................81
Navigation ...........................................................................................................................................81
Google Maps...............................................................................................................................81

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Scout...........................................................................................................................................81
Google Hangouts................................................................................................................................82
QuickMemo+.......................................................................................................................................83
Music...................................................................................................................................................84
Google Play Music......................................................................................................................84
Music Player................................................................................................................................84
Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files......................................................................................85
Calendar..............................................................................................................................................86
Open the Calendar......................................................................................................................86
Change Calendar View...............................................................................................................86
View Event Details......................................................................................................................86
Create an Event..........................................................................................................................86
Edit or Delete an Event...............................................................................................................87
Set an Event Reminder...............................................................................................................87
Respond to an Event Reminder..................................................................................................88
Display and Synchronize Calendars...........................................................................................88
Change Calendar Settings..........................................................................................................88
Folders ................................................................................................................................................89
Clock ...................................................................................................................................................90
Additional Clock Features...........................................................................................................90
Calculator............................................................................................................................................92
Connectivity.................................................................................................................................................93
Connections Optimizer........................................................................................................................93
Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer........................................................................94
Wi-Fi....................................................................................................................................................95
Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network....................................................................95
Wi-Fi Settings..............................................................................................................................96
Disconnect Wi-Fi.........................................................................................................................96
Wi-Fi Direct .................................................................................................................................96
Tethering.............................................................................................................................................97
Bluetooth.............................................................................................................................................97
Bluetooth Information..................................................................................................................97
Enable the Bluetooth Feature.....................................................................................................97
Pair Bluetooth Devices................................................................................................................98
Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device........................................................................................99

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Send Information Using Bluetooth..............................................................................................99
Receive Data via Bluetooth.......................................................................................................100
Settings .....................................................................................................................................................101
Basic Settings ...................................................................................................................................101
Airplane Mode...................................................................................................................................102
Wi-Fi Settings....................................................................................................................................103
Bluetooth Settings.............................................................................................................................103
Mobile Data.......................................................................................................................................103
Call Settings......................................................................................................................................103
Share & Connect...............................................................................................................................103
Media Server.............................................................................................................................103
Printing......................................................................................................................................103
Tethering...................................................................................................................................104
Mobile Networks................................................................................................................................104
Sound Settings..................................................................................................................................105
Sound Profile.............................................................................................................................105
Volume......................................................................................................................................106
Ringtone....................................................................................................................................106
Sound with Vibration.................................................................................................................107
Vibrate Type..............................................................................................................................107
Interruptions..............................................................................................................................107
Lock Screen..............................................................................................................................107
App............................................................................................................................................107
Notification LED ........................................................................................................................108
Notification Sound.....................................................................................................................108
Vibrate on Tap ..........................................................................................................................108
Sound Effects............................................................................................................................108
Message/Call Voice Notifications..............................................................................................109
Display Settings ................................................................................................................................109
Font Type..................................................................................................................................109
Font Size...................................................................................................................................110
Brightness.................................................................................................................................110
Auto-Rotate Screen ..................................................................................................................110
Screen Timeout.........................................................................................................................110
Home Touch Buttons ................................................................................................................111

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Daydream..................................................................................................................................111
Motion Sensor Calibration.........................................................................................................111
Home Screen Settings......................................................................................................................112
Wallpaper..................................................................................................................................112
Screen Swipe Effect..................................................................................................................112
Allow Home Screen Looping.....................................................................................................112
Help...........................................................................................................................................112
Lock Screen Settings........................................................................................................................112
Screen Lock..............................................................................................................................113
Smart Lock................................................................................................................................114
Screen Swipe Effect..................................................................................................................114
Wallpaper..................................................................................................................................114
Shortcuts...................................................................................................................................114
Contact Info for Lost Phone......................................................................................................115
Lock Timer ................................................................................................................................115
Power Button Instantly Locks....................................................................................................115
Storage Settings................................................................................................................................115
Battery & Power Saving Settings......................................................................................................116
App Settings......................................................................................................................................116
Default Message App........................................................................................................................117
Location Settings...............................................................................................................................117
Security Settings...............................................................................................................................117
Accounts & Sync...............................................................................................................................118
Language & Input Settings................................................................................................................119
Backup & Reset ................................................................................................................................120
Shortcut Key......................................................................................................................................122
Date & Time Settings........................................................................................................................122
Accessibility Settings.........................................................................................................................123
Vision ........................................................................................................................................123
Hearing......................................................................................................................................124
Motor & Cognition .....................................................................................................................124
General .....................................................................................................................................124
Services ....................................................................................................................................125
QuickCircle Case ..............................................................................................................................125
Activate This Device..........................................................................................................................125

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System Updates................................................................................................................................125
About Phone .....................................................................................................................................125
Copyright Information........................................................................................................................126
For Assistance ..........................................................................................................................................128
Boost Account Information and Help ................................................................................................128
Manage Your Account ..............................................................................................................128
Re-Boost...................................................................................................................................129
Index..........................................................................................................................................................130

Introduction 1
Introduction
The following topic provides basic information for using this guide and your new phone.
About the User Guide
Thank you for purchasing your new LG Volt 2. The following topics explain how best to use this guide to
get the most out of your phone.
Before Using Your Phone
Read Get Started and Basic Operations thoroughly for proper usage.
Accessible services may be limited by subscription contract conditions.
Descriptions in the User Guide
Note that most descriptions in this guide are based on your phone’s setup at the time of purchase. Unless
otherwise noted, instructions begin from the phone’s home screen, which is displayed by tapping .
Some operation descriptions may be simplified.
Screenshots and Key Labels
Screenshots in the user guide may appear differently on your phone. Key labels in the user guide are
simplified for description purposes and differ from your phone’s display.
Other Notations
In the user guide, the phone may be referred to either as “phone,”“device,”or “handset.”A microSD™ or
microSDHC™ card is referred to as an “SD Card”or a “memory card.”