Get StartedAll you need to know to get going. Your LG G2 Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet introduces you to the basics of getting started with Sprint Spark™ and HD™ Voice capable* LG G2. 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. Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time. * The Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network and HD Voice capability are available in select markets. Visit sprint.com/coverage for more information. Your LG G2 Proximity Earpiece Sensor Back-Facing Flash Front-Facing Camera Lens Camera Lens Power/ LED Lock Button This Guide Using LED Volume Touchscreen Buttons Speaker Using This Guide Get Your Phone Ready This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new LG G2. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Get Ready − page 5 − Find out what you Use Your Phone − page 14 − Take need to do before you use your phone advantage of your phone’s features the first time, including charging your and Sprint services, from the basics battery and activating Sprint service on (making calls) to the more advanced your phone. (using Email, YouTube, GPS navigation, Android™ Basics − page 9 − Learn and more). some basics about how to move around Tools & Resources − page 30 − Find on your phone, use the Home screen, and useful tips for your phone and discover enter text. If you’re familiar with Android resources and other helpful Sprint phones, you can probably skip these information. For additional information pages (although a refresher course never including the full User Guide, videos, hurt anyone). tutorials, and community forums, visit sprint.com/support. visit sprint.com/readynow for more information to get your phone up and running 5 Get Your Phone Ready Turn the Screen On and Off Before you start: Visit sprint.com/readynow to learn about transferring contacts, calendars, and • To quickly turn the display screen off, press more from your old phone. the Power/Lock button on the back of the phone. Note: Your LG G2 is a solid-state device. The Get Ready • To turn the screen on and display the unlock battery cannot be removed so there is no battery installation required. screen, press the Power/Lock Button . Charge the Battery Unlock the Screen 1. Connect the charging adapter and USB cable. ► Swipe any part of the screen to unlock it. 2. Plug one end of the USB cable into the Turn the Phone Off phone's Charger/Accessory Port and the other end into an electrical outlet. • Press and hold the Power/Lock Button on the back of the phone and then tap Turn the Phone On Power off > OK to turn the phone off. ► Press and hold the Power/Lock Button to turn your phone on. visit sprint.com/readynow for more information to get your phone up and running 5 Get Your Phone Ready TalkBack Note: When Talkback is turned on, the Before the activation process can begin, the touchscreen settings require the user to first tap an item they wish to select, and then double tap device will prompt the TalkBack voice navigation the item again in order to access the feature. feature. TalkBack is an Accessibility Service that helps blind and vision-impaired users interact with their devices more easily. To bypass this feature, tap Next. To disable TalkBack, follow these steps: 1. Tap > > System settings. 2. Place two fingers on the screen to activate scrolling and move your fingers in an upward direction to scroll. 3. Tap Accessibility > TalkBack. 4. Tap the OFF/ON toggle switch. 6 visit sprint.com/readynow for more information to get your phone up and running 7 Activate Your Phone Activate Your Phone 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 Get Ready and ready to use. existing number (you’re swapping phones), go to sprint.com/activate and If you received your phone in the mail, follow the instructions. When you have and it is a new Sprint account or a new finished, make a phone call to confirm phone number, your phone is designed your activation. to activate automatically when you first turn it on. When you turn the phone on If your phone is still not activated, visit for the first time, you should see a sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not Hands Free Activation screen, which have access to the Internet, call Sprint may be followed by a PRL Update Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727 from screen and a Firmware Update screen. another phone. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue. To confirm your activation, make a phone call. visit sprint.com/readynow for more information to get your phone up and running 7 Phone Basics Android™ Basics: Getting Around Your Phone These instructions help you set up various options Set Up a Google Account and applications, including setting up your Setting up a Google Account lets you access Google™ Account.* many features of your Android phone. It also Sprint Connections Optimizer allows you to sync Google contacts and apps you may previously have used. Following phone activation, you may see a Sprint Connections Optimizer notice. Read the notice 1. Tap > > System settings > and tap I Agree to allow your phone to connect Accounts & sync. automatically to the best available data network, 2. Tap Add account > Google. including Wi-Fi. 3. Follow the prompts to set up a new Note: You can turn off Sprint Connections Google Account or sign in to an Optimizer at any time. Tap > > System existing Google Account. settings > More... > Mobile networks > Connections Optimizer. * You do not need to sign up for a Google Account to use your phone; however, to download content from the Google Play™ Store app, you must link your phone to a Google Account. 8 Android™ Basics: Getting Around Your Phone Move Around Your Phone’s Menus Flick: To scroll quickly through a list, flick across and Screens Using Gestures the touchscreen (drag quickly and release). Your phone’s touchscreen lets you control When you’re flicking through a long list, touch everything through various types of touches, the screen to stop scrolling. or gestures. Tip: When you drag or flick a list, a scroll bar may appear. For example, in your Contacts list, Tap: When you want to press onscreen buttons, drag the scroll bar to move quickly to a specific select items such as application and settings letter (A-Z). icons, or type, simply tap the screen with your finger. A light tap works best. Zoom: “Pinch” the screen using your thumb Android Basics and forefinger to zoom out or zoom in when Touch and hold: To open the available options for viewing a picture or a Web page. (Move fingers an item (for example, options for a contact), simply inward to zoom out and outward to zoom in.) touch and hold the item. You can also double-touch the screen to zoom Drag: To scroll through a list or move slowly, drag in and then double-touch again to zoom out. across the touchscreen horizontally or vertically. For example, tap Contacts and then drag the list up or down. visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 9 Your Home Screen Your Home Screen Home Screen Status Bar Tap to display your Home screen. Shows device status information including the Notifications Panel time, signal strength, When you see a notification icon on the left side of battery status, and the status bar, drag the Status Bar down to display notification icons. the Notifications Panel. Tap a notification to open Application Icons the related application, such as messaging, call Tap an icon (application, list, or event. folder, etc.) to open and use it. To close the panel, drag the bottom bar up. Applications Key Tap to open the Applications screen to view installed applications. Phone Key Tap to open the dial pad. Also provides additional tabs to access Call logs, Contacts, Favorites, and your Groups. 10 Your Home Screen Viewing Extended Screens Add Items to Your Screens Your phone’s Home screen extends horizontally to 1. Choose a screen and touch and hold an six additional screens. This gives you room to empty area of the screen. customize your phone and put the things you need front and center, just a swipe away. 2. Tap either Apps, Widgets, or Wallpapers. • To display the Home screen, tap from 3. Touch and hold the desired shortcut and any screen. drag to your screen. • To view extended screens, flick the screen left or 4. Release your finger. right. There are three additional screens on each Android Basics side of the Home screen. Location Indicator The white bar at the bottom of the screen indicates which Home screen canvas you are viewing. visit sprint.com/support for guides, tutorials and more 11 Keys Typing Function Keys • Menu Key ( ) – Tap to open context- Just below the touchscreen, you’ll find a row of three specific menus. static keys that let you perform specific functions. Open Applications • If an application is on one of your screens, just tap it to open it.