LG Tribute 5TM Boost Mobile User Guide

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Note: To remove or replace a picture or an audio attachment, on the Compose screen, tap  next to the 
attachment. 
7. When you are finished creating your new MMS message, tap Send MMS. 
Create a Slideshow 
In a multimedia message, you can add slides, each containing a picture, video, or audio. 
1. In the multimedia message you‘re composing, tap  > Slide to add space for a new slide. 
2. Tap the space for the slide. 
3. To compose your slideshow, do any of the following: 
 Add a picture: Tap  > Images and select a picture. 
 Add a video: Tap  > Video and select a video. (You cannot add both a picture and a 
video on the same slide.) 
 Add music or a voice recording: Tap > Audio and select a file. 
 Add a caption: Tap the ―Tap to add text‖ box. 
 Add a new slide: Tap  > Slide. 
 View the next or previous slide: Slide up and down. 
 Preview your slideshow: Tap  > Preview. 
 For more options, tap  and select an option. 
4. When you have finished composing the multimedia message, tap Send MMS. 
Tip: To compose a slide show, you can also simply attach multiple items separately to the MMS message. 
Tap  and select a file type, location, and file and then repeat it for additional slides. Your phone will 
automatically compile a slide show. 
Save and Resume a Draft Message 
While composing a text or multimedia message, tap  to automatically save your message as a draft.  
To resume composing the message:  
1. On the screen with all message threads, tap the message. The Draft icon  is displayed if a 
saved draft is available. 
2. When you finish editing the message, tap Send or Send MMS.   
						

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New Messages Notification 
Depending on your notification settings, the phone will play a ringtone, vibrate, or display the message 
briefly in the status bar when you receive a new text or multimedia message. To change the notification 
for new text and multimedia messages, see Text and MMS Options for details. 
A new message icon  also appears in the notifications area of the status bar to notify you of a new text 
or multimedia message. The Messages application icon (if shown on the home screen) also displays the 
number of new messages . 
■ To open the message, pull down the status bar to open the notification panel. Tap the new 
message to open and read it. For information on reading and replying to messages see Manage 
Message Conversations. 
Manage Message Conversations  
Text and multimedia messages that are sent to and received from a contact (or a number) are grouped 
into conversations or message threads in the Messaging screen. This allows you to see exchanged 
messages (similar to a chat program) with a contact on the same screen.  
Read a Text Message 
■ Do one of the following:  
 On the Messages screen, tap the message thread to open and read it.  
 If you have a new message notification, drag the Status Bar down to open the Notifications 
Window. Tap the new message to open and read it.  
View a Multimedia Message (MMS) 
1. Tap  >  > Messaging . 
2. On the Messaging screen, tap a message thread to open it. 
3. While viewing a message, tap the play icon (on the video or audio file) to playback the file or tap 
the image to view the picture. 
Tip: The file attachment on the multimedia message can be saved to your phones internal storage. To 
save the attachment, touch and  hold the file and tap Save attachment from the Message options context 
menu. 
Note: W hen Auto-retrieve in multimedia message settings is disabled, only the message header is 
downloaded. To download the entire message, tap the Download button in the message. For details, see 
Text and MMS Options. 
   
						

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Reply to a Message 
1. Tap  >  > Messaging . 
2. On the Messages screen, tap a message thread to open it. 
3. While viewing a message, tap the text field and type your reply message. 
4. Once completed, tap Send or Send MMS. 
To return to the All messages screen from a text message thread, tap . 
Note: To view the details of a particular message, in the message thread, touch and hold the message to 
open the options menu, and then tap Details.  
Note: If a message contains a link to a web page, tap the message and then tap the link to open it in the 
web browser.  
Note: If a message contains a phone number, tap the message and then tap the phone number to dial 
the number or add it to your contacts.  
Protect (Lock) a Message 
You can lock a message so that it will not be deleted even if you delete the other messages in the 
conversation.  
1. Tap  >  > Messaging . 
2. On the Messages screen, tap a message thread to open it.  
3. Touch and hold the message that you want to lock. 
4. Tap Lock message on the options menu. A lock icon is displayed at the right hand side of the 
message.  
Delete Conversations 
1. Tap  >  > Messaging . 
2. On the Messaging screen, tap  > Delete. 
3. Select the conversations you want to delete. 
4. Tap DELETE and then tap YES to confirm. Any locked messages will not be deleted. 
Tip: You can also delete a conversation while youre viewing it. While viewing a conversation, tap  > 
Delete, and then tap YES to confirm. Any locked messages in the conversation will not be deleted unless 
you select the Delete also locked messages check box.  
						

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Delete a Single Message 
1. While viewing a conversation, touch and hold the message that you want to delete. 
 If the message is locked, tap Unlock on the options menu and hold the message to display 
the options menu again. 
2. Tap Delete on the options menu. 
3. When prompted to confirm, tap YES. 
View Contact Information from a Message 
When you have received a message from someone in your stored contacts, you can tap the contact‘s 
photo or icon in the message thread to open a menu of options. Depending on the stored contact 
information, you can view the contact details, phone or send an email message to the contact, and more.  
Text and MMS Options 
The messages settings menu lets you control options for your text and multimedia messages including 
message limits, size settings, and notifications. 
1. Tap  >  > Messaging . 
2. On the Messages screen, tap  > Settings. 
3. Adjust the following settings according to your needs: 
● Notification settings 
 Notifications: Enable this option if you wish to receive a notification when a new text or 
multimedia message arrives. 
• New message pop-up: Enable this option if you wish to see a new message in a pop-up 
window. 
• Preview: Enable this option if you wish to preview the contents of messages when new 
messages arrive. 
• Notification sound: Allows you to select a ringer to sound when a new message is 
received. Tap this option, and then select a ringtone that is specific to new text and 
multimedia messages. A sample will briefly be played upon selection, then tap OK to 
save your new setting. 
• Vibrate: Enable this option if you want the phone to vibrate when a new text or 
multimedia message is received. 
• Vibrate type: Choose what type of vibration you wish to apply to new messages. 
● Text messages 
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 Message reassembly: Enable this option (a checkmark displays) so that multi-segment 
messages can be reassembled and shown as a single message. Each segment will still 
count toward your usage. 
● Multimedia messages 
 Group Messaging: Enable this option (a checkmark displays) to send a single message as 
multimedia message when there are multiple recipients. 
 Auto-retrieve: Enable this option to automatically retrieve the entire content of your 
multimedia message. W hen checked, the multimedia message header, message body, and 
any attachments will automatically download to your phone when the message is received. If 
you disable this option, only the multimedia message header will be retrieved and displayed. 
• Roaming auto-retrieve: Disable this option if you only desire the multimedia message 
headers to download while roaming. Enable this option to automatically download your 
complete multimedia messages even while roaming. 
 Priority: Allows you to set the default priority as Low, Normal, or High. 
● General settings 
 Quick message: Tap this to add or edit quick messages. Quick message is the specified text 
message to send out when you choose to ignore an incoming call and respond to the caller 
with a message instead. 
 Send message with Enter key: You can opt to send a message by simply using the Enter 
key. This menu allows you to select when this feature should be enabled. 
 Signature: Tap this to automatically add a signature to your messages (a checkmark 
displays). 
 Callback number: Check this to automatically add a callback number to your messages 
(checkmark displays). 
 Delete old messages: Enable this option to delete older text messages when the limit for 
maximum number of text messages is exceeded.  
• Text message limit: Sets the maximum number of text messages that can be stored on 
the phone (per message thread). 
• Multimedia message limit: Sets the maximum number of multimedia messages that can 
be stored on the phone (per message thread). 
 Save to: Allows you to set the default storage location for files received through Messages to 
Internal storage or SD card. 
Gmail 
Use Google‘s Gmail service and your Google Account to send, receive, and manage your Gmail 
messages. Before using Gmail, you must register a Google (Gmail) Account on your phone. See Google 
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 Gmail Cautions 
Gmail is handled as email from a PC. Restricting email from PCs on your phone prevents your phone 
from receiving Gmail. 
Create and Send a Gmail Message 
Use your phone to create and send Gmail messages. 
1. Tap  >  > Google  > Gmail . 
 The Gmail inbox opens. 
2. In the inbox, tap . 
 The Gmail composition window opens. 
3. Enter the message recipient(s), subject, and message, and then tap Send . 
 The Gmail message is sent. 
Gmail Composition Options 
● Adding Cc/Bcc: In the mail composition window, tap  and then add recipients. 
● Attaching Pictures or Videos: In the mail composition window, tap Attach . Locate and then 
tap the picture or video you want to attach. 
● Save as a Draft (Send Later): While composing your message, tap  > Save draft. The 
message is saved as a draft for later. 
● Delete Mail Being Composed: In the mail composition window, tap  > Discard. 
Note: To view your draft email messages, in the inbox, tap  > Drafts. 
Note: To view your sent messages, in the inbox, tap  > Sent. 
Check Received Gmail Messages 
Your phone allows you to access, read, and reply to all your Gmail messages. 
Open Gmail Messages from Notifications 
When new Gmail arrives, you will see  in the status bar. 
1. Pull down the status bar to display the notification panel. 
2. Tap the new message from the notification panel. 
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 If you have two or more new Gmail messages, tapping the notification opens the Gmail inbox. 
Open Gmail Messages from the Inbox 
You can also read and reply to all your Gmail messages from the Gmail inbox. 
1. Tap  >  > Google  > Gmail . 
 The Gmail inbox opens. 
2. Tap the message thread you want to view. 
 The message thread opens, with the newest message displayed. 
Options when Reviewing Gmail Messages 
● Replying to Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap Reply , compose your 
reply message, and tap Send . 
 To reply to all, tap  > Reply all. 
● Forwarding Gmail Messages: With the Gmail message open, tap  > Forward, enter a 
recipient and an additional message, and tap Send . 
Use Gmail Labels 
Gmail saves all mail in one box, but you can add labels that allow you to sort your Gmail conversation 
threads. For example, when a new thread starts with a received mail, the label Inbox is automatically 
added to the thread. By then adding the label travel, all threads with travel are shown in a list. 
1. Tap  >  > Google  > Gmail . 
 The inbox opens. 
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap  > Change 
labels. 
3. Tap a label for the thread. 
 The thread is added to the selected label. 
Archive Gmail Threads 
Remove sent and received Gmail threads so they do not appear in the inbox. When replies arrive for 
archived threads, they appear in the inbox again. 
1. Tap  >  > Google  > Gmail . 
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2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Archive . 
 The thread is now archived. 
Mute Gmail Threads 
If registered on a mailing list, there will be threads with always-continuing conversations. For long threads 
that are not important, mute the threads and they will no longer appear in the inbox. When mail arrives 
that includes users address as a recipient or in Cc, mail will again appear in the inbox. 
1. Tap  >  > Google  > Gmail . 
 The inbox opens. 
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap  > Mute. 
 The thread is now hidden. 
Delete Gmail Threads 
If you no longer wish to keep a Gmail conversation thread, you can simply delete it from the inbox. 
1. Tap  >  > Google  > Gmail . 
 The inbox opens. 
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap Delete . 
 The thread is deleted. 
Search Gmail Messages 
If you need to find a specific message or message thread, you can search Gmail from the inbox. 
1. Tap  >  > Google  > Gmail . 
 The inbox opens. 
2. Tap . 
3. Enter your search text and tap . 
 The search results appear. Tap a message or thread from the list to display it. 
Report Spam Gmail 
You can report spam Gmail messages from your phone‘s Gmail inbox. 
1. Tap  >  > Google  > Gmail .  
						

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 The inbox opens. 
2. Touch and hold a conversation thread to add a checkmark to it, and then tap  > Report spam. 
 The selected message is reported as spam Gmail. 
Add Another Google (Gmail) Account 
If you have multiple Gmail accounts you wish to view on your phone, you can add them from the Settings 
> Account & sync menu. 
1. Tap  >  > Settings  > General tab > Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT. 
2. Tap Google, and then tap Enter your email. 
3. Enter your Gmail username and password, and then tap NEXT. 
4. After your phone connects with the Google servers, select the items you would like to sync with 
your phone and then tap Sync now. 
5. Tap Finish setup. 
 You are signed in to your Google Account, and you can access both of your Gmail accounts 
from the Gmail app. 
Note: You can also sign up for a new Gmail account from the Settings menu. In step 2 above, tap Or 
create a new account and follow the prompts. 
Switching between Gmail Accounts 
If you have more than one Gmail account set up, you can switch between them in the Gmail app. 
1. Tap  >  > Google  > Gmail . 
 The inbox opens. 
2. Tap . 
3. Tap the account you want to view from the list at the top of the menu. 
 The selected account inbox is displayed. 
Gmail Settings 
You can access settings for the Gmail app and for your individual Gmail accounts from the Gmail Settings 
menu. 
1. Tap  >  > Google  > Gmail . 
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2. Tap  > Settings . 
3. Tap General settings to access settings for all accounts, or tap an account name to configure 
settings for a specific Gmail account. 
 General settings: Gmail default action, Conversation view, Swipe actions, Sender image, 
Reply all, Auto-fit messages, Auto advance, Confirm before deleting, Confirm before 
archiving, and Confirm before sending. 
 Account settings: Inbox type, Inbox categories, Notifications, Inbox sound & vibrate, 
Signature, Vacation responder, Sync Gmail, Days of mail to sync, Manage labels, Download 
attachments, and Images. 
Note: Available settings are subject to change. 
Email 
Use the Email application to send and receive emails from your webmail or other accounts, using POP3 
or IMAP, or access your Exchange account for your corporate email needs. 
Set Up an Email Account 
Your phone supports several types of email accounts and allows you to have multiple email accounts set 
up at one time. 
Before setting up an email account, make sure you have the username (user ID), password, server name, 
etc., so you can get set up successfully. 
1. Tap  >  > Email . 
 A popup window for adding an account appears if no email account has been previously set up. 
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your email account. 
 The email account is set up and you will begin receiving email. 
Add an Email Account 
You can add several types of personal email accounts, such as POP3 and IMAP accounts, on your 
phone. 
Add an Email Account from the Email App 
You can add email accounts directly from the email app, even if you have another email account set up. 
1. Tap  >  > Email . 
 The email inbox opens. 
2. Tap  > Settings.