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StartedAll you need to know to get going. Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces you to the basics of getting started with Sprint and your LG optimus G™. ReadyNow – For more help in getting up and running with your new phone, take advantage of exclusive Ready Now resources at sprint.com/readynow. You can even schedule a one-on-one appointment at a Sprint Store near you. For ongoing support and resources, visit sprint.com/support. There, you’ll find guides, tutorials, and more to help you get the most out of your phone.

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If you purchased your phone at a If you received your phone in the mail Sprint Store, it is probably activated and it is going to be activated on an and ready to use. existing number (you’re swapping phones), go to sprint.com/activate and follow the instructions. When you have If you received your phone in the mail, finished, make a phone call to confirm and it is a new Sprint account or a new your activation. phone number, your phone is designed to activate automatically when you first If your phone is still not activated or you do not turn it on. You will see a Hands Free have access to the Internet, contact Sprint Activation screen at startup. When it’s Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 for finished, tap OK to continue. To confirm assistance. your activation, make a phone call.

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Move Around Your Phone’s Menus and Screens Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control Tap everything through various types of touches, or gestures. Tap: When you want to type using the onscreen Touch keyboard, select items such as application and and hold settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply tap them with your finger. A light tap works best.

Touch and hold: To display the available options for an item simply touch and hold the item. Flick Flick: Move your finger in lighter, quicker strokes than swiping. This finger gesture is always used in a vertical motion, such as when flicking through contacts or a message list.

4 Swipe or slide: Quickly drag your finger vertically or horizontally across the screen. Swipe or slide, Drag Drag: Press and hold your finger with some pressure before you start to move it. Do not release your finger until you have reached the target position.

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visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 5 Your Home Screen

Viewing Your Home Screen Status Bar Your phone’s Home screen extends horizontally The Status Bar at the top of the Home screen to seven full screens. This gives you room to lets you quickly see both your phone status customize your phone and put the things you (connections, signal strength, battery, GPS) need front and center, just a swipe away. and any current notifications. • To display the main (center) Home screen, tap from any screen. • To view extended screens, swipe the screen left or right. There are three additional screens on Notification icons Status icons each side of the main Home screen. • To display thumbnails of all seven screens, pinch any home screen. Tap a thumbnail to display the screen.

6 Notifications Panel Add Items to Your Home Screen You can expand the notification area to provide 1. Touch and hold an empty area on a home more detailed information about the current screen. onscreen notification icons. 2. Tap the Apps, Downloads, Widgets, or 1. Drag down the Notifications Panel to see your Wallpapers tab. notifications. 3. Touch and hold an item and drag it to an 2. Tap a notification entry to open the associated empty area on a Home screen. application. Android Basics

visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 7 Buttons and Keys

Buttons and Keys • Back Key ( ) – Tap to return to the previous The bottom front of your phone contains three screen view. static keys that let you perform specific • Home Key ( ) – Tap to return to the main Home functions. Above this row is a row of Quick Keys screen. that are available from every Home screen. • Menu Key ( ) – Tap to open context-specific menus. Touch and hold to access and the app. • Phone Key ( ) – Tap to open the dial pad.

Messaging Key Sprint ID Key • Messaging Key ( )- Tap to open the Messaging app. Phone Key Apps • Sprint ID Key ( )- Tap to launch the Sprint ID. Key Back Key Menu • Apps Key ( ) – Tap to display the applications list. Key Home Key

8 Open Apps Access Recently-Used Apps • If an app is on one of your Home screens, just Your phone keeps a running list of your most tap it to open it. recently used apps. • If an app is not available from your Home screen, 1. Touch and hold to open the recently-used tap (if you’re not already on the Home screen), apps window. tap to display the apps list, and then tap the 2. Tap an icon to open an app. app icon from the alphabetical list. You Tap an application may have to scroll right icon to open the application. or left to find the app you’re looking for.

Slide the screen left or Android Basics right to bring more icons into view.

Tap to open the Applications screen. Home screen Applications screen visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 9 Entering Text With the Onscreen Keyboard

Your QWERTY Keyboards 2. If needed, select one of the following text mode options: Your LG optimus G uses LG Keyboard, a traditional one-tap key entry (typing). When you select a field • to use alphabetic characters from the onscreen keyboard. that requires text or numbers, an onscreen keyboard will appear so you can enter the • to enter numbers or symbols on the information, or type your message. (If you don’t see onscreen keyboard. the keyboard when, for instance, you’re entering 3. Tap the corresponding onscreen keys to contact information, just tap the field you’re begin typing your word. working on to bring it up.) The phone’s onscreen QWERTY keyboards can be used in either portrait If you make a mistake, tap to erase a single or landscape mode. character. Touch and hold to erase all previously entered words. LG Keyboard (Traditional Text Entry) Note: For additional text entry options, Entering text using the traditional QWERTY including Voice typing, Handwriting, and Path keyboard is easy: just tap the letters to type the keyboard, touch and hold and select an option. words. 1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard.

10 Letters Entry Keyboard Numbers and Symbols Entry Keyboard

Shift Key Alt Keys Tap once to Tap to access additional symbols capitalize the next until you see the one you want. letter you type. Tap again to turn on CAPS lock. And tap again to turn off CAPS lock. Delete Key Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor. Number and Symbols/ Handwriting/Voice Settings Key Tap to to Text Key change input to number Tap to enter text by Enter Key and symbol entry. Touch handwriting. Tap to move to and hold to access the Touch and hold to Letters/Settings Key a new line of text. Android Basics LG Keyboard settings. enter text by voice. Tap to change input to letters entry. Touch and hold to access the LG Space Key Language Key Keyboard settings. Tap to enter space. Tap to change the keyboard layout language.

visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 11 Entering Text With the Onscreen Keyboard Use Your Phone: Make and Answer Calls Your Keyboard Settings • Touch feedback alows you to set the sound, You can customize your onscreen keyboard vibration, and key preview. settings to suit your needs: • Handwriting allows you to set a unique Tap > > System settings > Language & handwriting style. input, and tap the Settings icon next to LG • Path keyboard lets you enter a word by drawing Keyboard. Select from the following options: a path through all the letters. • Input language and type lets you select an input • Hide keyboard lets you swipe the keyboard language and keyboard type. Default is English. down to hide it. • Word suggestion lets you input text easily by • One hand keyboard lets you adjust the position using text prediction. of the LG keyboard left or right. • Auto capitalize automatically capitalizes the first • Split keyboard splits the keyboard to the sides of letter of a sentence. the screen on landscape mode. • Auto punctuation automatically inserts a period • Fuzzy pinyin is used to automatically correct when you tap the space bar twice. common mistakes in Chinese. • Voice typing key displays the voice typing key on the keyboard.

12 Use Your Phone: Make and Answer Calls Make a Phone Call Answer an Incoming Call 1. If the screen is locked, swipe the screen in any • Tap Answer. direction to unlock it. 2. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. Send a Call Directly to Voicemail • Tap Decline. 3. Tap the digits of the number you want to call on the phone keypad. (The number will appear just Send a Quick Text Message above the keypad as you enter it. Tap to • Tap Decline with msg to send the caller a text delete one or more digits.) message instead of answering. Use Your Phone Your Use 4. Tap . Mute the Ringer on a Call • Press the volume button on the left side of the phone to mute the ringer.

visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 13 Voicemail

Set Up Your Voicemail Retrieve Your Voicemail All unanswered calls are automatically transferred to 1. Tap > > Voicemail. your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned 2. Tap a message to listen to it. off. You should set up your voicemail and personal greeting as soon as your phone is activated: From any other phone:

1. Tap > > Voicemail. 1. Dial your wireless phone number. 2. Follow the voice prompts to create your 2. When your voicemail answers, tap . password and record your name and greeting. * 3. Enter your password. Sprint strongly recommends setting a voicemail password. Without a password, anyone who has access to your phone can access your .

14 Messaging

Send a Text Message Note: For information on taking pictures and videos 1. Tap > Messaging. with your phone, see "Camera & Camcorder" on page 20. 2. Tap . Access Messages 3. Enter a phone number, email address, or contact 1. Tap > Messaging. name in the To field. (If the phone recognizes a contact, you’ll see a list. Tap the contact to 2. From the Messaging screen, tap the message complete the address.) you want to view. 4. Tap Enter message and then type your message. –or– 1. Open the Notifications Panel. 5. When you are finished, tap Send. Phone Your Use 2. Tap the message you want to view. Send a Picture or Video Message All your of text and multimedia messages for a (Multimedia Messaging) contact are collected in an ongoing “conversation,” 1. Follow steps 1 – 4 for sending a text message. so when you view a message, you can scroll through the entire history of your messages with 2. Tap . that person. 3. Tap a media type (such as Pictures, Videos, Audio, etc.) and then tap an available album. Be a hero. Don't 4. Tap a picture or clip to select it. (For Audio, tap OK.) drive distracted. 5. If you are satisfied with your message, tap Send MMS. sprint.com/focusondriving visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 15 Contacts

Your phone’s Contacts function lets you access and manage contacts from a variety of sources, including Google and Corporate email accounts, contacts synced from your computer, and old-fashioned contacts entered by hand. Save a Phone Number 7. Tap Save to complete and save the entry. 1. Tap > Phone > Dial tab. Retrieve a Phone Number 2. Enter a phone number using the onscreen keypad. 1. Tap > > Contacts, and then tap Search 3. Tap > Add to Contacts > Create new contacts. contact 2. Enter the first letter or letters of an entry. 4. Select an account for the contact. Select Google 3. Tap the contact to display the contact’s phone to save the contact to your , number(s). which will update automatically across all your Add a New Entry to Contacts Google devices. Select Phone to save the 1. Tap > > Contacts. contact to your phone only. 2. Tap . 5. Tap Name and enter a name for the new entry. 3. Tap any field and use the onscreen keyboard to 6. Tap MOBILE (default) to select a label such as enter the name, phone number, and other MOBILE, WORK, HOME, MAIN, WORK FAX, contact details. HOME FAX, PAGER, OTHER, or CUSTOM. 16 4. Add more data fields or a picture if desired, • Default vibration to set a vibration type. and tap Save. 4. Tap Save to save your updates. Edit a Contact Entry Note: To add a phone number, email address, or other field to an existing contact, tapAdd 1. Tap > > Contacts > [contact you'd like another field at the bottom of the entry and to edit]. select a data type (such as Organization, IM, 2. Tap . Address, etc.). 3. Tap an option:

• [image icon] to assign a picture to the entry. Phone Your Use • Name to edit the current name. • Phone to add or delete a phone number. • Email to add an email address. • Address to add a physical address. • Group name to assign the contact to a group. • Default ringtone to assign a specific ringtone for when that contact calls.

visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 17 Email

Your phone’s Email applications let you access Set Up a POP3/IMAP Email Account and manage multiple email accounts simultaneously 1. Tap > > Email. in one convenient location. Although there is a 2. Follow the on-screen instructions to setup an separate application, the main email Email account. . application can manage both Internet-based email services (Gmail™ and Yahoo™) and Corporate Work • Tap Manual setup to configure your connection settings manually (POP3, IMAP, or Email (Outlook®). The phone can also be manually Exchange). Follow the on-screen prompts and configured to connect to other email systems. enter the information specific to your carrier. Set Up a Gmail Account Set Up a Exchange ActiveSync 1. Tap > > Gmail. Account 1. Tap > > Email . 2. Follow the instructions to set up or sign in to a Gmail account. 2. If another email account is already set up, tap > Accounts > > Add account. Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use 3. Tap Microsoft Exchange then enter your Email certain features such as ™, you do not address and Password information and then have to use Gmail as the default account for tap Next. your phone. • Contact your Exchange Server administrator for required sign-in information. 18 4. When prompted to provide additional detailed Send an Email Message information, scroll down the screen and tap Next. 1. Tap > > Email or Gmail. 5. Enter a server address and domain and tap Next. • If necessary, tap the selection arrow ( ) 6. Read the onscreen activation disclaimer and, if and tap the email account you want to use. prompted, tap Next. 2. Tap or . 7. Configure your Update schedule, Days to sync 3. Enter an email address in the To: field. email (days to synchronize between your phone and server), and activate any other email 4. Enter a subject and a message.

settings, and then tap Next. • To add attachments, tap (on the top of Phone Your Use 8. Identify your new account with a unique name and the screen) or > Attach picture or Attach provide the outgoing name text then tap Done. video and select an attachment. Access Email Messages 5. Tap or . 1. Tap > > Email or Gmail. • If necessary, tap the selection arrow ( ) and tap the email account you want to use. 2. From the inbox, tap the message you want to view.

visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 19 Camera & Camcorder

Take a Picture 3. Tap to stop recording. 1. Tap > > Camera. View videos 2. Using your display as a viewfinder, aim the camera lens at your subject, and tap . 1. Tap > > Gallery. View Pictures 2. Tap a video icon to view the video. 1. Tap > > Gallery to view the Gallery of Share Pictures and Videos pictures. 1. Tap > > Gallery. 2. Tap a picture and then tap to explore other 2. Tap Camera to reveal your pictures and videos, options. For sharing photos, tap at the top of and then touch and hold a picture or video to the screen. send. Record a Video 3. Tap Share and select any of several methods such as Messaging, Bluetooth, Email, and more. 1. Tap > > Camera, and then toggle the Follow the onscreen instructions to send your control from camera to the camcorder. picture or video clip. 2. Using the phone’s display screen as a viewfinder, aim the lens at your subject, and tap to begin recording.

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Find sports scores, news, and weather. Shop online. On-the-go access lets you browse full-color versions of your favorite . Go Online Downloading Apps From the Web 1. Tap > > Browser. The first time, you may You can download Apps while browsing the be prompted to enter your wireless phone number. Web, but you must first set permissions in settings to allow applications from unknown 2. From the Sprint home page, select categories, sources. Applications downloaded from the navigate to websites, read , download Google Play™ Store app (see page 23) do not content, and more. require additional permissions. Phone Your Use • Tap a category to open it. 1. Tap > > System settings > Security. • For more options, tap from any page. 2. Select the Unknown sources check box. Options may include Refresh, Save to 3. When the Attention dialog box opens, read the bookmarks, Go to homepage, Share page, disclaimer and tap OK. Find on page, Desktop view, Save for offline Note: All downloaded applications are saved to reading, Settings, and Exit. your phone’s memory. For information on • To scroll, slide your finger up or down the page. installing a new card, please see the User Guide at sprint.com/support. • To zoom in or out, pinch the screen.

visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 21 Wi-Fi

Connect to a Wi-Fi Network Note: To quickly toggle Wi-Fi on or off, pull down When you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi the Notifications Panel from any screen and tap Wi-Fi. network you can use your phone’s Wi-Fi feature to access the Internet and other data services. 1. Tap > > System settings . 2. Tap the icon next to Wi-Fi and tap the switch to the “ON” position to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Tap SEARCH to display a list of available networks. 4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect. If necessary, enter the security key (password) and tap Connect. • When you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network, you’ll see the Wi-Fi icon ( ) in the Status Bar.

22 Google Play™ Store App

Google Play™ Store is the place to go to find new Android apps, books, movies, and music for your phone.

Download Apps and Games 5. Tap Install (for free apps) or the Price button 1. Tap > > ePlay. Stor (for paid applications) and follow the onscreen prompts. 2. The first time you visit the Google Play Store app, tap Accept to accept the Terms of Service. Note: You must have a Google (Gmail) Account 3. To find what you want quickly: set up on your phone to purchase and download applications from the Google Play Store app. • Browse through featured apps and games.

Scroll through the options or browse by Opening Installed Apps Phone Your Use categories within Apps, Games, Music, Books, Magazines, or Movies & TV. and Games • Search for an app or game. Tap at the top • Tap > . Locate the downloaded item of the Google Play Store app home screen, and tap it to launch. You can also launch from enter the name or key word, and then tap Play Store > > My Apps. in the bottom right corner of the keyboard. 4. Tap an app or game to read a description and user reviews.

visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 23 Google™ Mobile Services

Your LG optimus G provides easy access to a variety of Google services including Gmail™, ™, ™, Google Navigation, and YouTube™. • Gmail – The Google mail service. Your Gmail • Google Maps and Google Navigation – The account lets you access many Google-related Google location programs let you track your services as well as Google Play™. (See “Set Up current location, view real-time traffic situations, a Gmail Account” on page 18.) and receive detailed directions to your destination. They also provide search tools where you can • Google Talk – Google’s locate places of interest or an address on a vector service. Tap > > Talk to begin using the or aerial map, or view locations in street level. Tap service. (If you’re signed in to your Gmail > > Maps or Navigation to begin using the account, you are already signed in to Google services. Talk.) • YouTube – View and share videos on one of the Web’s most popular video sites. Tap > > YouTube to browse through and view available videos. Sign in with your Gmail account to upload your own videos.

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Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth®- Share Contacts, , or Pictures Using Capable Device Bluetooth 1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. (Tap > > 1. Open the application containing the file you System settings > Bluetooth to turn on Bluetooth.) want to share (for example, tap > > 2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap the check box Contacts). next to Make phone visible to make your phone discoverable by other devices.Your phone must be 2. Locate the file or entry you want to share. visible to successfully pair with an external phone. • You can send pictures and videos directly 3. Tap Search for devices. (Your phone will display from the camera or from Gallery, Calendar

a list of discovered in-range Bluetooth phones.) events, Contacts (as vCards), music tracks, Phone Your Use 4. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. and voice recordings. Not all devices will be 5. Enter the passkey or PIN code, or verify the able to receive all file types. shared key, and tap OK. 3. Depending on the application, tap > 6. Tap Done > OK if you entered a passkey or PIN code or passkey. Bluetooth or tap and select Share (or Send) > Bluetooth. 7. The external device will then have to also accept the connection and enter your phone’s PIN code. 4. Tap the name of the device to which you’re 8. Once you’re paired with a device, your sending the file. (If prompted, tap Yes to turn connection should launch. The shows your Bluetooth on.) current connection status. visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 25 Music

Adding Music to Your Music Folder Listening to Music Before you can listen to music with the Music 1. Tap > > Music. application on your phone, you will need to load 2. Tap Songs, Albums, Artists, Genres, Playlists, songs into your Music folder. or Folders. 1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your 3. Tap a song to begin playing. phone to an available USB port on your • Use the controls at the bottom to play, pause, computer. or skip songs. 2. Copy audio files from your computer onto the Note: Your phone includes additional music phone. playing options, including Google Play™ Music 3. When you are done, follow your computer’s (Play Music) and Sprint Music Plus. procedures to safely remove the drive, and then disconnect the phone from the USB cable. Back Up Your Phone Since this phone does not support a microSD card, please back up all content (music, pictures, contacts, etc.) by connecting your phone to a computer with your USB cable.

26 Social Networking: Facebook, Twitter & More

You can set up and access all your favorite social media apps on the go. Set Up Social Networking Accounts Use Social Networking Accounts Before using your social networking accounts, 1. Tap > > Facebook (or Twitter, you may need to download them from the Google Instagram, etc.). Play Store app. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to sign into 1. Tap > > ePlay. Stor your account, for example, by entering a user name and password. 2. Browse or search for the app you want to 3. Update your status, post pictures, follow your download, for example Facebook for Android, Phone Your Use Twitter, or Instagram. favorite tweets, and more, all on your LG optimus G. Note: Tap to access settings for your apps, 3. Tap the app and then tap Install. Follow the depending on the account type. prompts to download and install the app. Tip: You can add Home screen widgets for many social networking apps. Touch and hold an empty space, tap an app, download, widget, or wallpaper, and then drag the item to the empty space.

visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 27 NFC Tags Your LG optimus G is NFC capable, meaning you In My Car can spend less time managing your phone and Here is an example of how to create a NFC more time taking advantage of its benefits. You for settings you may want to use while in your car: can instantly apply custom settings to your phone by simply touching the NFC tag to the back cover 1. Tap > > LG Tag+. of your phone. The number and types of tags you 2. Tap the My tag tab > In my Car. can create are endless. 3. Tap or to add or remove actions from your Use LG Tag+ list (such as Data network, GPS, Wi-Fi, etc.). 1. Tap > > LG Tag+. 4. If desired, tap Apps to select an app to add to 2. Tap either My tag or Tag write to start your list. customizing your settings. 5. Tap Write on NFC tag and swipe the back of 3. Once you have selected what you want assigned your phone over the NFC tag. to the NFC tag, tap Write on NFC tag and swipe Note: To download other NFC tag apps, visit the the back of your phone over the NFC tag. Google Play Store. Tip: You can add another location and rename the NFC tag by tapping on the LG Tag+ home screen.

28 Sprint Applications

Access additional exclusive Sprint features right from • Tap Downloads to access your list of your phone. downloaded music. Sprint Music Plus • Tap Music Store to access the music store, In addition to the Music application (see page where you can search for, sample, and 26), your phone offers Sprint Music Plus, an purchase DRM-free music. all-in-one music store and player for full songs, • Tap Ringtone Store or Ringback Tone Store ringtones, and ringback tones. to find and purchase new ringtones and Get Sprint Music Plus ringback tones for your phone.

1. Tap > > Play Store. • For more information, tap > Phone Your Use 2. Tap Apps > Sprint > Sprint Music Plus and follow More > Help & About. the prompts to download and install the app. Use Sprint Music Plus ►►Tap > > Sprint Music Plus. • Tap My Library to access all your music, including items you have purchased or loaded onto your phone.

visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 29 Sprint Applications

Scout™ Tap > > System settings > Location Scout™ by Telenav is a daily personal navigator access. Tap Access to my location and select that helps you get where you’re going. It lets you GPS satellites or Wi-Fi & mobile network see and hear turn-by-turn directions and it can location for location sources. provide important, personalized information about traffic and alternate routes. Sprint Zone Get Scout Enhance your Sprint experience. The free Sprint Zone application makes it a snap to manage 1. Play Store. Tap > > your account, get tips and tricks for your phone, 2. Tap Apps > Sprint > Scout by TeleNav and find recommended apps, and more. follow the prompts to download and install the app. 1. Tap > > Sprint Zone. Use Scout 2. From the Sprint Zone Web page, scroll up or 1. Tap > > Downloads tab > Scout. Follow down and tap an item to check your account, the onscreen instructions to access, launch, and read the latest news about your phone, load use. an application, and more. Note: Before using any navigation programs, make sure your phone is set to allow location detection, and then select which sources you want to use.

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Tools &Resources:Settings 2. 1. Accessing Settings Explore ways tocustomize your phone,setpermissions,updateyour phone,andmore menu. intheSettings Tap or– – Categories include: categoryyou Select thesettings want tochange. Tap • • • • • • • • • • •

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Tools & Resources Battery-Saving Tips

Manage the Display Brightness and Screen Manage Your Phone’s Wireless Functions Timeout Disable the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS functions • Tap > > System settings > Display > of the phone when you’re not using them. Brightness or Screen timeout to modify the • Use the toggle options in the Notifications panel backlight setting as desired. to turn these off when not in use. Pull down the • To turn off the screen, press the Power/Lock Notifications panel and tap Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, Button . The phone will continue to to toggle these options on or off. function. • To turn off GPS functions, tap > > • Turn on Power saving mode. Tap > > System settings > Location access and System settings > Power saver and tap the uncheck the boxes. switch to the “ON” position. For more useful tips about battery care and safety, see the User Guide at www.sprint.com/support.

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Tap Get detailedinstructionsanddownload content. service plan. See or modif Check minuteusageandaccountbalance. online billing. Make apayment, seeyour bills,enroll in Tap Tap account balance. Customer Service. phone, watchvideo tutorials,or contact Sprint where you cancheckyour account,update your

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Tools & Resources Resources

Resources For Your Phone • Community – Visit community.sprint.com to join the discussion about all things Sprint. • This Get Started Guide to get you up and Here people help each other make the most of running. their wireless services with tips, forums, blogs, • Ready Now – Visit sprint.com/readynow for and the latest news. additional help to get started on your new • On Your Phone – Tap > > Sprint phone. You’ll find more information on basic Zone to access account services, Sprint news, setup, activation, maximizing your phone’s phone information, suggested applications, performance, and personalization. Plus, you can troubleshooting, and more. even schedule a personalized one-on-one Ready Now appointment at a Sprint Store near you. • Online Support – For ongoing help over the life of your phone, visit sprint.com/support to find videos, tutorials, troubleshooting tips, and the complete User Guide for your LG optimus G™.

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Sustainability The services described in this guide may require a subscription to a service plan and/or may incur additional charges. Not all services will work on all phones. See sprint.com/coverage for more details. Portions of this guide are reproductions of work created and shared by Google and used according to terms described in the Creative Commons 3.0 Attribution License. Important Privacy Message. This phone is capable of determining its/your geographical location. To set controls for access and use of your location information by others, tap > > System settings > Location access. Select Wi-Fi & mobile network location and/or GPS satellites for location sources. Follow any applicable prompts These settings for the use of location information can be turned on and off. For some applications and services you select, a phone must be turned on and set to allow collection of location information in order to function. Please be advised that if you use a third party application, the application may collect your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information, including location information (when applicable), to the application provider or some other third party. Sprint’s policies do not apply to these third party applications. Please carefully review the application’s terms of use and/or the application provider’s policies for more information about how the application will collect, access, use or disclose your information before using a third- party application. Terms of use and other policies usually are available on the application provider’s . ©2012 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. LG optimus G is a trademark of LG Electronics, Inc. Gmail, Google Talk, Google Maps, YouTube, Android, Google, , Beta, , , and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc. LTE is a registered trademark of ETSI. Other marks are property of their respective owners. Screen images simulated.

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