LG Tribute 2 Owners Manual
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i TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION1 About the User Guide1 GET STARTED2 Phone Layout2 microSIM Card3 Handling the microSIM Card3 Insert microSIM Card4 microSD Card6 Insert microSD Card6 Unmount the microSD Card8 Remove microSD Card9 Format microSD Card9 Battery Use9 Insert the Battery10 Remove the Battery11 Battery Capacity13 Charge the Battery13 Turn Your Phone On and Off15 Use the Touchscreen16 Activation and Service19 Complete the Setup Screens20 BASIC OPERATIONS22 Basics22 Home Screen and Applications List22 Select Options and Navigate Screens22 Menu Operations22 Phone Settings Menu22 Portrait and Landscape Screen Orientation23 Capture Screenshots23 Applications24 Phone Number26 Silent Mode/Airplane Mode26 Silent Mode26
ii Airplane Mode27 Enter Text27 QWERTY Keyboard28 Phone Keyboard29 Tips for Editing Text30 Search Your Phone and the Web31 Phone and Web Search Using Text Entry31 Phone and Web Search Using Voice Command33 Using Clip Tray33 Google Account33 Create a Google Account33 Sign into Your Google Account34 Google Play Store34 Find and Install an Application35 Launch an Installed Application35 Reinstall an Application36 Lock and Unlock Your Screen36 Unlock Your Screen Using the Knock Code Feature37 Update Your Phone37 Update PRL38 Update Profile38 Update Firmware38 Update LG Software38 UICC Unlock38 YOUR PHONE INTERFACE39 Home Screen Basics39 Home Screen Layout39 Extended Home Screens40 Status Bar40 Notification Panel43 Customize the Home Screen43 Create Shortcuts43 Add and Remove Widgets on the Home Screen44 Change the Phone's Wallpaper45 PHONE APP46 Place and Answer Calls46 Call Using the Phone Dialer46
iii Answer Phone Calls47 In-Call Screen Layout and Operations47 Place Calls from Contacts/Call History49 Call Settings49 Contacts50 Add a Contact51 Check Contacts51 Edit a Contact51 Delete a Contact52 Merge and Separate Contacts52 Share a Contact52 Import and Back Up Contacts53 Import Contacts53 Back Up Contacts53 MESSAGING AND INTERNET54 Text and Multimedia Messaging54 Compose Text Messages54 Read and Reply to Text Messages54 Send a Multimedia Message (MMSyf55 Save and Resume a Draft Message56 Managing Message Conversations56 Text and Multimedia Message Options58 Create and Send Gmail60 Create a Google Account60 Sign in to Your Google Account60 Access Gmail61 Send a Gmail Message61 Read and Reply to Gmail Messages62 Email63 Add an Email Account (POP3 or IMAPyf63 Corporate Email (Outlookyf63 Open Email64 Create and Send Email64 Reply to or Delete an Email Message65 Configure and Sync Corporate Email Settings65 Browser67 Add a Bookmark68
iv View Browser History68 Open New Browser Tabs68 Browser Settings69 CAMERA AND VIDEO70 Take Pictures and Record Videos70 Take Pictures70 Record Videos71 Camera and Video Settings71 Gesture Shot72 View Your Pictures72 Gallery Options72 Assign Pictures73 Video Options74 USEFUL APPS AND FEATURES76 Navigation76 Google Maps76 Scout76 Google Hangouts77 Google Search78 Use Google Search78 Use Google Voice Search78 QuickMemo+79 Music80 Google Play Music80 Music Player80 Back Up Your Downloaded Music Files81 Calendar81 Open the Calendar81 Change Calendar View82 View Event Details82 Create an Event82 Edit or Delete an Event83 Set an Event Reminder83 Respond to an Event Reminder84 Display and Synchronize Calendars84 Change Calendar Settings84 Folders85
v Clock85 Additional Clock Features86 Calculator87 CONNECTIVITY89 Connections Optimizer89 Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer90 Wi-Fi91 Turn Wi-Fi On and Connect to a Wireless Network91 Wi-Fi Settings91 Disconnect Wi-Fi92 Wi-Fi Direct92 Bluetooth93 Bluetooth Information93 Enable the Bluetooth Feature93 Pair Bluetooth Devices94 Connect to a Paired Bluetooth Device94 Send Information Using Bluetooth95 Receive Data via Bluetooth95 Virtual Private Networks (VPNyf96 Prepare Your Phone for VPN Connection96 Set Up Secure Credential Storage96 Add a VPN Connection96 Connect to or Disconnect From a VPN97 SETTINGS98 Basic Settings98 Wireless Networks Settings99 Airplane Mode99 Wi-Fi99 Bluetooth99 Mobile Data99 Call100 Share & Connect100 Tethering100 More Settings100 Device Settings101 Sound101 Display105
vi Home Screen107 Lock Screen108 Storage110 Battery & Power Saving110 Apps111 Default Message App111 Personal Settings112 Location112 Security112 Accounts & Sync113 Language & Input113 Backup & Reset114 System Settings115 Shortcut Key115 Date & Time115 Accessibility115 Activate This Device117 System Updates117 About Phone118 FOR ASSISTANCE119 Virgin Mobile Account Information and Help119 Manage Your Account119 Top-Up Your Account119 INDEX121
Introduction1 INTRODUCTION The following topics describe the basics of using this guide and your new phone. ABOUT THE USER GUIDE Thank you for purchasing your new LG Tribute 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.”
GetStarted2 GET STARTED The following topics give you all the information you need to set up your phone and wireless service for the first time. PHONE LAYOUT The following illustration outlines your phone’s primary external features and buttons. PartDescription EarpieceLets you hear the caller and automated prompts. Proximity SensorSenses proximity towards other objects (such as your headyf so that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call. Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective case not authorized by LG. TouchscreenDisplays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as the applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength. Back Key Returns to the previous screen. It also closes pop-up display items such as menus and dialog boxes. Home Key Returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of extension canvases, it opens the central Home screen. Touch and hold to access Google Now. Recent Apps Key Allows you to access recently-used apps. Touch and hold to access the available options.
GetStarted3 PartDescription Front-Facing Camera LensAllows you to take pictures and video of yourself. Also lets you participate in video chats. Back-Facing Camera LensLets you take pictures and record videos. Power/Lock ButtonLocks the screen. Press and hold to open the phone options menu for the following options: Power off, Power off and restart, and Turn on/off Airplane mode. SpeakerLets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode. Charger/Accessory PortAllows you to connect the phone charger or an optional USB cable. MicrophoneTransmits your voice for phone calls or records your voice or ambient sounds for voice recordings and videos. Volume ButtonsAllows you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-call volume during a call. FlashHelps you take pictures and video in dim lighting. 3.5mm Headset JackAllows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the phone. MICROSIM CARD The microSIM card is an IC (Integrated Circuityf card containing phone number and other customer information. (SIM Card pre-installed.yf Handling the microSIM Card Keep the following in mind when handling a microSIM card. n Customer is responsible for any damage caused by inserting microSIM card in another-brand IC card reader, etc. The company is not responsible in such case. n Always keep the IC chip clean. n Wipe clean with a dry, soft cloth. n Avoid applying labels. May damage the microSIM card. n See instructions included with the microSIM card for handling. n The microSIM card is the property of the company. n The microSIM card is replaceable (at costyf in case of loss/damage. n Return the microSIM card to the company when cancelling your subscription. n Returned microSIM cards are recycled for environmental purposes.