Get
Started
All you need to know to get going.
Using This Guide
This Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new
LG Viper 4G LTE™. It’s divided into four sections to help you find the
information you need quickly and easily.
Use Your Device − page 14 − Take
advantage of your device’s features
and Sprint services, from the basics
(Making Calls) to the more advanced
(using Android Market, WiFi, and more).
Get Ready − page 1 − Find out what
you need to do before you use your
device the first time, including inserting a
battery and activating Sprint service
on your device.
Tools & Resources − page 30 − Find
useful tips for your device and discover
resources and other helpful Sprint
information. For additional information
including the full User Guide, videos,
tutorials, and community forums, visit
Android Basics − page 4 − Learn some
basics about how to move around on
your device, use the home screen, and
enter text. If you’re familiar with Android
devices, you can probably skip these
pages (although a refresher course
never hurt anyone).
Your LG Viper 4G LTE™
Power button
Camera lens
Proximity
Sensor
Flash
Headset Jack
Status Bar
Icons
Volume
button
Display
Screen
Applications
Sprint ID
Charger/
Accessory
Jack
Phone
External
Speaker
SEARCH
key
HOME
key
MENU
key
BACK
key
Get Your Device Ready
Install the Battery
Turn the Device On
1. Remove the battery compartment cover on the
back of the device.
• Press and hold the power button..
Unlock the Screen
2. Align the battery’s contacts with those inside the
battery compartment and gently press down
until the battery is seated.
• Drag
to the right to unlock.
3. Replace the back cover.
Charge the Battery
1. Insert the USB cable into the charging head.
2. Insert the small end of the USB cable into the
Charger/Accessory Jack.
3. Plug the charging head into a standard AC
power outlet.
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Activate Your Device
Activate Your Device
• If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it
is probably activated and ready to use.
When you have finished, make a phone call to
confirm your activation. If your device is still not
activated or you do not have access to the
Internet, contact Sprint Customer Service at
1-888-211-4727 for assistance.
• If you received your device in the mail, and it is a
new Sprint account or a new phone number, your
device is designed to activate automatically when
you first turn it on. You will see a Hands Free
Activation screen at startup. When it’s finished,
tap OK to continue. To confirm your activation,
make a phone call.
Turn the Screen On and Off
• To quickly turn the display screen off, press the
power button on top of the device.
• To turn the screen on and display the unlock
screen, press the power button.
• If you received your device in the mail and
it is going to be activated on an existing
number (you’re swapping phones), go to
Turn the Device Off
• Press and hold the power button and then tap
Power off > OK to turn the device off.
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Setup Application
*You do not need to sign up for a Google
account to use your device; however, to
download applications from Android Market, you
must link your device to a Google account.
The setup application helps you set up various
options and applications, including setting up
your Google™ account.*
Complete the Setup Application
1. When you see the Welcome screen, tap the
android icon to begin.
• Set up your Google Account – Create or sign
in to your Google account.
Switch to Spanish Menu (optional)
1. Press
>
and tap Settings >
Language & keyboard.
2. Tap Select language > Español.
• Use Google location – Tap the check marks to
select your Google location options.
• Backup and restore – Choose whether or not
to back up data with your Google account.
2. Tap Finish setup. You will see a Welcome to
your Sprint device screen.
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to learn about
your Home screen. (See "Your Home Screen"
on pages 6 - 7.)
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Android Basics: Getting Around Your Device
Move Around Your Device’s Menus
and Screens Using Gestures
Your device’s touchscreen lets you control
everything through various types of touches, or
gestures.
Tap
Tap: When you want to type using the onscreen
keyboard, select items such as application and
settings icons, or press onscreen buttons, simply
tap them with your finger. A light touch works best.
Press
and hold
Press 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.
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Swipe or slide: Quickly drag your finger vertically
or horizontally across the screen.
Swipe, Slide or
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.
Rotate: Activate the auto-rotate feature to
automatically change the screen orientation
from portrait to landscape by turning the
device sideways.
Rotate
Swype: This unique feature allows you to enter a
word by sliding a finger from letter to letter, lifting
only between words. See page 10 for instructions
on using this text input method.
Swype
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Your Home Screen
Viewing Your Home Screen
Status Bar
Your device’s Home screen extends horizontally to
five full screens. This gives you room to customize
your device and put the things you need front and
center, just a swipe away.
The status bar at the top of the Home screen lets
you quickly see both your device status
(connections, signal strength, battery, GPS) and
any current notifications.
• To display the main (center) Home screen, press
from any screen.
• To view extended screens, swipe the screen left
or right. There are two additional screens on each
side of the main Home screen.
• To display thumbnails of all five screens, press
and hold one of the extended screen icons. Tap
a thumbnail to display the screen.
Notification
area
Device
status area
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Customize Your Home Screen
Notifications Panel
1. Press
>
and tap Add.
You can expand the notification area to provide
more detailed information about the current
onscreen notification icons.
2. On the Add to Home screen, touch the item
you wish to add (Shortcuts, Widgets, Folders,
or Wallpapers).
1. Tap the status bar to reveal the Notifications tab,
and then drag the tab to the bottom of the
screen to open the Notifications panel.
2. Tap a notification entry to open the associated
application.
For example, to add a Power Control widget:
1. From the Add to Home screen, tap Widgets >
Power Control.
2. If the widget is too large for the free space on
the screen, slide to a screen with sufficient
space, and repeat step 1.
Note: The Notifications panel can also be opened
on the Home screen by pressing
and then
tapping More > Notifications.
From your new Power Control widget, you can
turn wireless capabilities (WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS,
Sync, Brightness) on and off, and adjust the
screen brightness.
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Buttons and Keys
LG Viper 4G LTE™ Buttons and Keys
• Home Key (
Home screen.
) – Press to return to the main
) – Press to open context-specific
) – Press to return to the previous
) – Press to launch a search
The bottom front of your device contains a row of
four static keys that let you perform specific
functions. Above the buttons, there is a
program-dependent row of keys (they’re always
available from the unlocked Home screen).
• Menu Key (
menus.
• Back Key (
screen view.
• Search Key (
within the current screen or application.
Applications
• Phone Button ( ) – Tap to open the phone
screen.
Phone
Sprint ID
• Applications Button ( ) – Tap to display the
applications list.
SEARCH
key
HOME
key
• Sprint ID Button ( ) – Tap to add, remove,
MENU
key
BACK
key
and switch between ID packs.
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Open Applications
Access Recently-Used Applications
Your device keeps a running list of your eight
most recently used applications.
• If an application is on one of yourHome screens,
just tap it to open it.
• If an application is not available from your Home
1. Press and hold
applications window.
to open the recently-used
screen, press
(if you’re not already on the
Home screen), tap
to display the applications
2. Tap an icon to open an application.
list, and then tap the application from the
alphabetical list. You may have
to scroll down to find the
application you’re looking for.
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Entering Text With the Onscreen Keyboard
2. Repeat this process until the desired characters
Your QWERTY Keyboards
have been drawn over. Select from an onscreen list
of possible word matches (if prompted). This occurs
if your current swype has generated more than one
possible word match. For tips on using Swype,
There are two versions of onscreen keyboards
available on yourViper 4G LTE™: the Android
keyboard and Swype (default), which uses a
unique gliding method to let you enter whole
words quickly. When you select a field that requires
text or numbers, an onscreen keyboard will appear
so you can enter the information, or type your
message. (If you don’t see the keyboard when, for
instance, you’re entering contact information, just
touch the field you’re working on to bring it up.)
The device’s onscreen QWERTY keyboards can be
used in either portrait or landscape mode.
touch
and follow the onscreen information.
Recipient
Entry
field
Send
Caps/
ALT
Text Entry with Your Swype Keyboard
Delete
SWYPE
mode
1. Touch an onscreen character, and then, while
maintaining your finger onscreen, drag to the
next character in the desired word.
Speech to Text
Text Input mode
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• Auto-spacing automatically inserts spaces
between words. When you finish a word, just
lift your finger to start the next word.
• Auto-capitalization automatically capitalizes
the first letter of the first word in a sentence.
• Show complete trace determines whether to
show the entire path formed by the letters you
are sliding over to form a given word.
• Word suggestion (predictive text) uses a
built-in word database to predict your desired
words while entering text in Swype.
• Speed vs. accuracy sets how quickly Swype
responds to your onscreen input. Move the
slider between Speed (fast response) or
Accuracy (error tolerance) and touch OK.
Your Swype Keyboard Settings
You can customize your onscreen keyboard
settings to suit your needs:
Press
and tap Settings > Language & keyboard >
Swype and select from the following options:
• Select Input Method allows you to choose either
the Swype keyboard or the Android keyboard.
• How to Swype gives you quick and easy steps
for using Swype.
• Personal dictionary to manage your personal
dictionary.
• Preferences allows you to view and modify
Swype settings:
• Audio feedback turns on/off sounds generated
by the Swype application during use.
• Vibrate on keypress activates a vibration as
you enter text.
• Reset Swype’s dictionary allows you to delete
all the words you’ve added to Swype’s dictionary.
• Version displays the current software version.
• Show tips turns on an onscreen flashing
indicator that provides helpful usage information.
Language Options allows you to select the
current text input language. Default language is
US English.
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Entering Text With the Onscreen Keyboard
Entering text with the onscreen Android QWERTY
keyboard is easy: just tap the letters to type the words.
Your Android Keyboard
1. From a screen where you can enter text, tap the
input field to reveal the onscreen keyboard.
2. With the Android keyboard as your text entry method,
select one of the following text mode options:
• ABC to use alphabetic characters from the
onscreen keyboard.
Recipient
Send
Entry
field
Caps/
ALT
• ?123 to enter numbers by pressing the
numbers on the onscreen keyboard.
Delete
• Voice Input allows the device to use its built-in
voice recognition software to hear your voice
and transcript it directly into text.
Text
mode
Voice input
3. Tap the corresponding onscreen keys to begin
typing your word.
Text Entry with the Android Keyboard
Note: To switch from the Swype keyboard (default)
If you make a mistake, tap
character. Touch and hold
entered words.
to erase a single
to erase all previously
to the Android keyboard, press
and tap
Settings > Language & keyboard > Select input
method > Android keyboard.
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Make and Answer Calls
Your Android Keyboard Settings
Make a Phone Call
1. If the screen is locked, drag
side of the screen.
to the right
Press
and tap Settings > Language &
keyboard > Android keyboard to access the
Android keyboard settings such as:
2. Press
and tap
Phone.
Vibrate on keypress, Sound on keypress,
Popup on keypress, Touch to correct words,
Auto-capitalisation, Show settings key, Voice
input, and Input languages.
3. Tap the digits of the number you want to call
on the phone keypad. (The number will
appear just above the keypad as you enter it.
Tap
to delete one or more digits.)
4. Tap
.
Word suggestion settings include:
Answer an Incoming Call
Quick fixes, Show suggestions, and
Auto-complete.
• Drag
to the right on the screen.
Send a Call Directly to Voicemail
• Drag
to the left.
Mute the Ringer on a Call
• Press the volume button on the left side
of the phone to mute the ringer.
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Use Your Device: Voicemail
Set Up YourVoicemail
Retrieve YourVoicemail
All unanswered calls are automatically transferred to
your voicemail, even if your phone is in use or turned
off. You should set up your voicemail and personal
greeting as soon as your phone is activated:
1. Press
and tap Voicemail.
2. Tap a message to listen to it.
From any other phone:
1. Press
and tap Voicemail.
1. Dial your wireless phone number.
2. When your voicemail answers, press
3. Enter your password.
2. Follow the voice prompts to create your
password and record your name and greeting.
.
*
Voicemail Password
__________________
(do not share):
Sprint strongly recommends setting a voicemail
password. Without a password, anyone who has
access to your phone can access your
messages.
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Messaging
Note: For information on taking pictures and videos
with your device, see "Camera & Camcorder" on
page 20.
Send a Text Message
1. Press
and tap Messaging
.
2. Tap New message, or press
and tap Compose.
Access Messages
3. Enter a phone number, email address, or contact
name in the To: field. (If the device recognizes a
contact, you’ll see a list. Touch the contact to
complete the address.)
4. Tap Type to compose and then type your message.
5. When you are finished, tap Send.
1. Press
and tap Messaging
.
2. From the Messaging screen, tap the message
you want to view.
–or–
1. Open the Notifications panel.
2. Tap the message you want to view.
All your of text and MMS messages for a contact
are collected in an ongoing “conversation,” so when
you view a message, you can scroll through the
entire history of your messages with that person.
Send a Picture orVideo Message
(Multimedia Messaging)
1. Follow steps 1 – 4 for sending a text message.
2. Press
and tap Attach.
3. Tap a media type (such as Pictures, Videos,
Be a hero. Don't
drive distracted.
Audio, etc.) and then tap an available album.
4. Tap a picture or clip to select it. (For Audio, tap OK.)
5. If you are satisfied with your message, tap Send MMS.
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Contacts
Your device’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
Retrieve a Phone Number
1. Press
and tap
.
1. Press
> Contacts
, and then press
.
2. Enter a phone number using the onscreen
keypad.
2. Enter the first letter or letters of an entry.
3. Tap the contact to display the contact’s phone
number(s).
3. Press
and tap Add to contacts >
Create new contact.
Add a New Entry to Contacts
4. Tap First name and Last name fields, and enter
a name for the new entry.
1. Press
and tap Contacts
.
2. Press
and tap New Contact.
5. Tap Mobile (default) to select a label such as
Mobile, Home, Work, Work Fax, Home Fax,
Pager, Other, or Custom.
3. Tap any field and use the onscreen keyboard to
enter the name, phone number, and other
contact details.
6. Tap Done to complete and save the entry.
4. Add more data fields or a picture if desired, and
tap Done.
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• More to add additional categories such
as IM, Notes, Nickname, or Website.
Edit a Contact Entry
1. Press
you'd like to edit].
2. Press and tap Edit contact.
3. Tap an option:
and tap Contacts
> [contact
4. Tap Done to save your updates.
• [image icon] to assign a picture to the entry.
• First name/Last name to edit the current
name.
• Phone to add or delete a phone number.
• Email to add or delete an email address.
• Postal address to enter a physical address for
the contact. Choose from Home, Work, Other,
or Custom.
• Organization to enter business information
such as a company name.
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Email
Your device’s Email applications let you access
and manage multiple email accounts simultaneously
in one convenient location. Although there is a
separate Gmail application, the main email
Set Up a POP3/IMAP Email Account
1. Press
and tap
> Email
.
2. Enter the Email address and Password for the
email account.
application can manage both Internet-based email
services (Gmail™ and Yahoo™) and Corporate Work
3. Tap Next and follow on the onscreen instructions.
®
Email (Outlook ). The device can also be manually
Set Up a Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
Account
configured to connect to other email systems.
1. Press
and tap
> Email
.
Set Up a Gmail Account
2. Enter your Email address and Password
information and then tap Next.
• Contact your Exchange Server administrator for
required sign-in information.
1. Press
and tap
> Gmail
.
2. Follow the instructions to set up or sign in to a
Gmail account.
Note: Although you need a Gmail account to use
certain features such as Android Market, you do
not have to use Gmail as the default account for
your device.
3. Tap Manual setup.
4. Tap Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (from the
add email account screen).
5. When prompted to provide additional detailed
information, scroll down the screen and tap Next.
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6. Enter a Domain\Username, Password, and
Exchange Server information.
Send an Email Message
1. Press
and tap
> Email
or
>
7. Read the onscreen activation disclaimer and, if
prompted, tap Next.
Gmail
.
2. If necessary, tap the selection arrow (
and tap the email account you want to use.
)
8. Configure your Email check frequency, Amount
to synchronize (days to synchronize between
your device and server), and activate any other
email settings, and then tap Next.
3. Press
and tap Compose.
4. Enter an email address in the To: field.
5. Enter a subject and a message.
9. Identify your new account with a unique name and
provide the outgoing name text then tap Done.
• To add attachments, tap Attach (on the
bottom of the screen) and select an
attachment.
Access Email Messages
1. Press
Gmail
and tap
> Email
or
>
)
6. Tap Send.
.
• 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.
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Camera & Camcorder
3. Using the device’s display screen as a viewfinder,
aim the lens at your subject, and tap to begin
recording.
Take a Picture
1. Press
and tap
> Camera.
2. Using your display as a viewfinder, aim the
camera lens at your subject, and tap
4. Tap to stop recording.
.
View videos
View Pictures
1. Press
and tap
> Gallery.
1. Press
Camera folders.
2. Tap a picture and then tap
options, including sharing the picture using
Google+, Messaging, Picasa, Bluetooth, Gmail,
or SmartShare.
and tap
> Gallery to view the
2. Tap a video icon to view the video.
to explore other
Share Pictures and Videos
1. Press
and tap
> Gallery.
2. Tap Camera to reveal your pictures and videos,
and then press and hold a picture or video to
send.
Record a Video
1. Press
and tap
> Camcorder to activate
3. Tap Share and select a sharing option, such as
Google+, Messaging, Picasa, YouTube, Bluetooth,
Gmail or SmartShare. Follow the onscreen
instructions to send your picture or video clip.
camcorder mode.
2. Choose a video length recording mode by
tapping MMS or Long video.
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Web
Find sports scores, news, and weather. Shop online. On-the-go access lets you browse full-color
versions of your favorite websites.
Go Online
Downloading Applications From the Web
You can download applications while browsing
the Web, but you must first set permissions in
settings to allow applications from unknown
sources. Applications downloaded from Android
Market (see page 23) do not require additional
permissions.
1. Press
and tap
> Browser.
2. From the Sprint home page, select categories,
navigate to websites, read blogs, download
content, and more.
• Tap a category to open it.
• For more options, press
from any page.
1. Press
>
and tap Settings > Applications.
Options may include New window,
Bookmarks, Windows, Refresh, (or Stop) and
Forward. Tap More for additional options
including Add bookmark, Find on page,
Select text, Page info, Share page,
Downloads, and Settings.
2. Select the Unknown sources check box.
3. When the Attention dialog box opens, read the
disclaimer and tap OK.
Note: All downloaded applications are saved to
your device’s microSD storage card. Your device
came with a pre-installed microSD card. For
information on installing a new card, please see
the User Guide at sprint.com/support.
• To scroll, slide your finger up or down the page.
• To zoom in or out, pinch the screen.
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Wi-Fi
Note: When you’re not using Wi-Fi, clear the Wi-Fi
check box in the Wireless & networks settings
page to extend battery life.
Connect to a Wi-Fi Network
When you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi
network you can use your device’s Wi-Fi feature to
access the Internet and other data services.
1. Press
>
and tap Settings >
Wireless & networks.
2. Tap the Wi-Fi check box to turn Wi-Fi on.
3. Tap Wi-Fi settings to display a list of available
networks.
4. Tap a Wi-Fi network to connect. If necessary,
enter the security key and tap Connect.
• When you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network,
you’ll see the Wi-Fi icon ( ) in the status bar.
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Android Market
Android Market™ gives you access to more than 100,000 applications to boost your productivity
and increase your fun.
Download Applications and Games
6. Tap an app or game to read a description and
user reviews.
1. Press
and tap
> Market
.
7. Tap Install (for free applications) or Buy (for
paid applications).
2. The first time you visit Android Market, tap
Accept to accept the Terms of Service.
3. If not already logged in with your Google
account, tap Next.
Note: You must have a Google (Gmail) account set
up on your device to purchase and download
applications from Android Market.
4. Tap Sign in and enter your Google account
information.
Opening Installed Applications
and Games
5. To find what you want quickly:
• Browse through featured apps and games. Scroll
through the options or browse by categories
within Apps, Games, Music, Books, or Movies.
• Press
and tap . Locate the downloaded
item and tap it to launch. You can also launch
from the Market >
and tap My apps
• Search for an app or game. Tap Search on the
screen.
Android Market home screen, enter the name
or key word, and then tap
search box.
to the right of the
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Google™ Mobile Services
Your LG Viper 4G LTE™ provides easy access to a variety of Google services including Gmail™,
Google Talk™, Google Mobile Wallet™, Google Maps™, Google Navigation, and YouTube™.
• Gmail – The Google mail service. Your Gmail
account lets you access many Google-related
services as well as the Android Market. (See
“Set Up a Gmail Account” on page 18.)
• Google Maps and Google Navigation – The
Google location programs let you track your
current location, view real-time traffic situations,
and receive detailed directions to your destination.
They also provide search tools where you can
locate places of interest or an address on a vector
or aerial map, or view locations in street level. Press
• Google Talk – Google’s instant messaging
service. Press
and tap
> Talk to begin
using the service. (If you’re signed in to your
Gmail account, you are already signed in to
Google Talk.)
and tap
> Maps or Navigation to begin
using the services.
• YouTube – View and share videos on one of the
• Google Mobile Wallet – A smart, virtual wallet that
Web’s most popular video sites. Press
and tap
stores your payment cards, offers, and more on
> YouTube to browse through and view
available videos. Sign in with your Gmail account
to upload your own videos.
your phone and online. Press
and tap
>
Wallet > Get Started to set up and begin using
the app.
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Bluetooth
®
Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures Using
Bluetooth
Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth -
Capable Device
1. Open the application containing the file you
1. Verify your Bluetooth is active. (Press
>
and tap Settings > Wireless & networks >
Bluetooth to turn on Bluetooth. A green
checkmark will appear.)
want to share (for example, press
tap > Contacts ).
2. Locate the file or entry you want to share.
and
2. From the Bluetooth settings page, tap
Discoverable. Your device must be visible to
successfully pair with an external device.
• You can send pictures and videos directly
from the camera or from Gallery, Calendar
events, Contacts (as vCards), music tracks,
and voice recordings. Not all devices will be
able to receive all file types.
3. Tap Scan for devices. (Your device will display a
list of discovered in-range Bluetooth devices.)
4. Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing.
3. Depending on the application, tap
>
5. Enter the passkey or PIN code and tap OK.
Bluetooth or press and hold the file and select
Share (or Send) > Bluetooth.
6. The external device will then have to also accept
the connection and enter your device’s PIN code.
4. Tap the name of the device to which you’re
sending the file. (If prompted, tap Yes to turn
Bluetooth on.)
7. Once you’re paired with a device, your
connection should launch. The
current connection status.
shows your
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Music
Adding Music to Your Music Folder
Listening to Music
and tap
1. Press
> Music.
Before you can listen to music with the Music
application on your device, you will need to load
songs into your Music folder.
2. Tap Artists, Albums, Songs, or Playlists.
3. Tap a song to begin playing.
1. Use the supplied USB cable to connect your
device to an available USB port on your
computer.
• Use the controls at the bottom to play, pause,
or skip songs.
2. When you see the USB connected screen, tap
Mass storage and then tap Done > OK.
3. On your computer, locate the your device’s
internal storage, and open or create the Music
folder.
4. Copy music files from your computer to the
music folder.
5. When you are done, follow your computer’s
procedures to safely remove the drive, and then
disconnect the device from the USB cable.
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Sprint ID
3. Tap an ID Pack on the Sprint ID screen.
4. Read the information screen for a description
of the ID Pack and tap Install.
ID Packs are bundles of applications, ringtones,
wallpapers, settings, and more. ID Packs are installed
using an application called Sprint ID.
5. Read the Terms & Conditions and tap Agree.
6. Wait for the download and install to finish. (If
prompted, tap Complete Install.)
You can install as many as five ID Packs at any one
time in addition to the default My ID pack. You can
easily switch from one ID Pack to another without
losing any applications already installed. For example,
when you install the Sprint ID Pack, Sprint applications
such as Sprint TV & Movies, Sprint Music Plus, Sprint
Mobile Wallet and TeleNav™ GPS Navigator will
remain in your applications.
7. Tap OK.
Switch ID Packs
1. Press
and tap
.
2. Tap an ID Pack to replace your current pack.
Install an ID Pack
—or—
Note: Your device must be activated, your battery
should be fully charged, and you should be in a
network coverage area before you install an ID Pack.
Tap Get New ID Packs to install a new ID
Pack and follow steps 4-8 of “Install Your
First ID Pack.”
Note: Certain features of Sprint ID are subject to
change. For the most up-to-date information about
1. From the home screen, tap
.
2. Tap Get New ID Packs on the Choose your ID
screen. (My ID is the default ID Pack.)
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Sprint Applications
Access additional exclusive Sprint features right from
your phone when you install the Sprint ID Pack.
Sprint Music Plus
In addition to the Music application (see page
26), your phone offers Sprint Music Plus, an
all-in-one music store and player for full songs,
ringtones, and ringback tones.
Sprint TV and Movies
Live TV and video on demand. Complete episodes
and clips of your favorite primetime shows and
movies. Over 50 channels of news, entertainment,
weather, sports, and streaming music.
• Press
and tap
> Sprint Music Plus.
• Tap My Library to access all your music,
including items you have purchased or loaded
onto your phone’s microSD card.
Use Sprint TV and Movies
• Tap Downloads to access your list of
1. Press
and tap
> Sprint TV & Movies.
downloaded music.
2. In the top bar, touch Home, Live TV, On
Demand, Movies, or Shop to find what you
want to watch.
• Tap Music Store to access the music store,
where you can search for, sample, and
purchase DRM-free music.
• For quick access, touch a featured item in the
center of the screen or select a live option in
the bottom bar.
• Tap Ringtone Store or Ringback Tone Store to
find and purchase new ringtones and ringback
tones for your phone.
Visit sprint.com/tvguide for more information on
channels and pricing.
• For more information, press
More > Help & About.
and tap
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TM
TeleNav GPS Navigator
Sprint Zone
TeleNav™ GPS Navigator lets you see and hear
Enhance your Sprint experience. The free Sprint
turn-by-turn directions to a known address, or find Zone application makes it a snap to manage
nearby restaurants, stores, banks, or gas stations.
Get information about traffic and alternate routes
your account, get tips and tricks for your device,
find recommended apps, and more.
1. Press
and tap
>TeleNav GPS Navigator. 1. Press
and tap
> Sprint Zone
.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to access,
launch, and use.
2. From the Sprint Zone Web page, scroll up or
down and tap an item to check your account,
read the latest news about your device, load an
application, and more.
Note: Before using any navigation programs, make
sure your device is set to allow location detection,
and then select which sources you want to use.
Press
> Settings > Location & security. Select
Use wireless networks and/or Use GPS satellites
for location sources.
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Tools & Resources: Settings
Explore ways to customize your device, set permissions, update your phone, and more in the Settings menu.
Accessing Settings
• Applications
• Accounts & sync
• Privacy
1. Press
– or –
and tap
> Settings.
• Storage
Press
> and tap Settings.
• Language & keyboard
• Voice input & output
• Connectivity
• Accessibility
• Date & time
• Activate this device
• System updates
• About phone
2. Select the settings category you want to change.
To select or clear check boxes (a common
setting method), tap the check box.
Categories include:
• Wireless & networks
• Call settings
• Roaming
• Sound
• Display
For detailed information about settings, please
see the User Guide at sprint.com/support.
• Location & security
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Battery-Saving Tips
Manage the Display Brightness and Screen Manage Your Device’s Wireless Functions
Timeout
• Press
Disable the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS functions
of the device when you’re not using them.
>
and tap Settings > Display >
Brightness to modify the backlight setting
as desired.
• Press
>
and tap Settings > Wireless &
networks and disable any of these functions
that are not in use.
• To turn off the screen, press the Power button.
The device will continue to function.
— or —
— or —
• Press
>
and tap Settings > Location
& security and disable any My Location options
that are not in use.
Add a Power Control widget to your Home
screen. (See “Customize Your Home Screen” on
page 7 in this guide for more information about
adding widgets.)
— or —
• Add a Bluetooth, GPS, and Wi-Fi widget to your
Home screen. (See “Customize Your Home
Screen” on page 7 in this guide for more
information about adding widgets.)
For more useful tips about battery care and safety,
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Manage Your Account
From Any Other Phone
• Sprint Customer Service:
Dial 1-888-211-4727
• make a payment, see your bills, enroll in online
billing
• check minute usage and account balance
• see or modify the details of your Sprint service
plan
• Business Customer Service:
Dial 1-888-788-4727
• get detailed instructions and download content
From Your Sprint Phone
4
G
H
I
• Press
and account balance.
to check minute usage
3
D
E
F
• Press
to make a payment.
2
A
B
C
• Press
to access the Sprint Zone,
where you can check your account, update your
device, watch video tutorials, or contact Sprint
Customer Service.
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Resources
Responsibility
At Sprint, environmental responsibility is more
than talk. We’re continuously working to reduce
our carbon footprint and decrease our use of
natural resources.
Resources ForYour Phone
• This Get Started Guide to get you up and running.
User Guide, along with videos, tutorials, and
community forums for your LG Viper 4G LTE.
So where is my user guide?
To support our increased responsibility efforts,
we’ve put expanded instructional materials online
computer to access your complete user guide
and other support materials.
• Sprint Zone – Press
and tap
> Sprint
Zone to access account services, Sprint news,
phone information, suggested applications, and
more.
Sprint 411
What else has Sprint been doing?
Plenty. To find out just what we’ve been up to, visit
Dial 411 for nationwide listings, movie show
times, restaurant reservations, driving directions
and more. Spanish-speaking operators are
This guide is printed with soy inks and contains
up to 80% post consumer paper.
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Index
Gmail 18
Google 24
GPS Navigation 29
Sprint Zone 29
Status Bar 6
A
P
Activate 2
Phone Call 14
Android Market 23
Answer a Phone Call 13
Applications 9, 21
Phone Number 16
Picture Messages 15
Pictures 20
Swype 5, 10-11
H
T
Home Screen 6
Tap 4
Predictive Text 11
B
I
Total Equipment Protection 32
Battery 1
Q
Internet 21
U
Battery Saving Tips 31
Bluetooth 25
Buttons 8
QWERTY Keyboards
10–13
K
Unlock Screen 1
Keyboards 10-13
Keys 8
V
R
Videos 20
Resources 33
C
M
Voicemail 14
S
Camera 20
Contacts 16-17
Make a Phone Call 13
Maps 24
W
Settings 30
Wallpaper 7
Web 21
Widgets 7
Wi-Fi 22
Screen 1
Shortcuts 7
Slide 5
Sprint Applications 28-29
Sprint Customer Service 32
D
Microsoft Exchange
ActiveSync 18–19
Mute 13
Music 26
Messages 15
Drag screen 5
E
Email 18-19
Y
G
YouTube 24
N
Sprint ID 27
Games 23
Gestures 4–5
Navigation 29
Sprint TV & Movies 28
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The services described in this guide may require a subscription to a service plan and/or may incur additional
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 device is capable of determining its/your geographical location. To set
controls for access and use of your location information by others, press
and tap Settings > Location &
security. Select Use wireless networks and/or Use 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 device 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 website.
©2012 Sprint. SPRINT and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are property of their respective
owners. LG Viper 4G LTE™ is a trademark of LG Electronics, Inc.. Other marks are property of their respective
owners. Screen images simulated.
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