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StartedAll you need to know to get going.

Thanks for choosing Sprint. This booklet helps you get started with your Sprint Spark™ capable* Sprint LivePro™.ReadyNow – For more help in getting up and running with your new device, 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 device.Note: Available applications and services are subject to change at any time.

* The Sprint Spark enhanced LTE network is available in select markets. Visit sprint.com/coverage for more information.

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Using This GuideThis Get Started guide is designed to help you set up and use your new Sprint LivePro. 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 need to do before you use your Sprint LivePro the first time, including setting up the device and activating Sprint service.

Device Basics − page 8 − Learn the basics about how to use the projector, navigate Home screens, access apps, and more.

Web and Data − page 14 − Take advantage of your device’s features such as setting up a mobile hotspot, connecting to Wi-Fi, pairing Bluetooth® devices, and more.

Tools & Resources − page 19 − 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 sprint.com/support.

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Touchscreen

Menu Key

Home Key

Back Key

VolumeUp Key

Projector Key

Card Slot

Power Button

Power Bank ButtonReset Button

Adjust FocusWheel

Projector Lens

3.5 mm Headset Jack

USB Jack

Sleep Key

HDMI Jack

Power Socket

VolumeDown Key

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Set Up Your DeviceCharge the Battery1. Plug the AC adapter into the power socket

on your device.2. Plug the AC adapter into an electrical

outlet. Fully charging a battery may take up to three hours.

Note: Your device’s battery should have enough charge for the device to turn on. You should fully charge the battery as soon as possible.

Turn Your Device On1. Press and hold the Power Button.2. When you feel a slight vibration, release

the Power Button.

Turn Your Device Off1. To completely power off the device, press

and hold the Power Button – a selection window will appear with 3 options:• Restart• Power Off• Airplane Mode

2. Select Power Off.

Your screen remains blank while your device is off (unless the battery is charging).

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Turn the Screen On and OffYour device allows you to quickly turn the screen off when not in use and to turn it back on and unlock it when you need it.

Turn the Screen Off When Not in Use• Touch to quickly turn the screen

on or off. • To save battery power, the device

automatically turns the screen off after a certain period of time (2 min. by default) when you leave it idle. Touching will turn the screen on and display the lock screen.

Unlock the Screen• Touch and hold the lock icon to unlock

the screen.

Turn the Projector On and Off• Touch the Projector Key to turn the

projector on or off.

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If you purchased your device at a Sprint Store, it is probably activated.

If you received your device in the mail, and it is a new Sprint account, your device is designed to activate automatically. When you turn the device on for the first time, you should see a Hands-Free-Activation screen, which may be followed by a PRL Update screen and a Firmware Update screen. Follow the onscreen instructions to continue.

If you received your device in the mail and it is going to be activated on an existing Sprint account, go to sprint.com/activate and follow the instructions.

If your device is still not activated, visit sprint.com/support for assistance. If you do not have access to the Internet, call Sprint Customer Service at 1-888-211-4727.

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Home Screen• Touch the Home Key to display your Home screen.

Device Basics: Touchscreen

Status bar

All Apps

Settings

Favorites Tray

Widgets

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Extended Home ScreensThere are a total of five home screens available, two on each side of the main Home screen.• To view additional screens, swipe your

finger left or right across the screen.• To return to the main Home screen,

touch Home .The Notifications BarThe notifications bar at the top of the home screen provides device and service status information and alerts. • To view alerts and status, drag the

notifications bar downwards with your finger.

• To access quick settings, touch the Quick Settings icon ( ) while the notifications bar is open.

Customize the Home ScreensYou can customize your home screens by adding widgets, application shortcuts, wallpapers, and more.

To add a widget or app shortcut:1. Touch > Apps .2. Touch either APPS or WIDGETS.3. To place an item on a home screen,

touch and hold it and then drag it to the home screen.

To change the wallpaper:1. Touch and hold an empty area on the

home screen.2. Select a location, and then select

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• Just below the touchscreen, you’ll find the Home Key, Back Key, and Menu Key.

• The right side of the touchscreen contains a column of favorite apps that are available from every Home screen.

• If an app is on one of your Home screens, just tap it to open it.

• If an app is not available from your Home screen, touch , tap Apps , and then tap the app icon. You may have to scroll right or left to find your app.

Buttons and Keys Open Apps

Menu Key

Back Key

Home Key

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Touchscreen KeyboardsYour device offers three touchscreen keyboards: Android keyboard, Swype™ (default), and TouchPal Keyboard. Select a field that requires text or numbers to display a keyboard.Switch keyboards:• Drag the notifications bar down, touch

Choose input method, and then select a keyboard type.

Keyboard SettingsYou can customize touchscreen keyboard settings to suit your needs:

1. Touch > Apps > Settings > Language and input.

2. Touch next to a keyboard.

Note: Available settings vary by input method and may include language (English or Español), audio or touch feedback (sound or vibration), auto-capitalization, auto-correct, and user dictionary options.

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Project a Saved FileYou can project a file stored on your Sprint LivePro.

1. Touch the Projector Key to turn on the projector.

2. Open the file you want to project.3. Adjust the projection distance and place

the device on a flat surface.Note: For best results, project onto a flat screen at a 90° angle to the floor.

4. Adjust the projector view:• To adjust the focus, rotate the

Adjust Focus Wheel.5. Touch the Projector Key to turn off

the projector.

Project an HDMI SourceYou can project an HDMI source when connecting your Sprint LivePro to a PC or TV Box.1. Connect your device with your PC or

TV Box via an HDMI cable.2. Touch the Projector Key to turn on

the projector.3. From the home screen, touch .4. Operate your PC or TV Box to select the

program you want to view.

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ProjectorProject a File Saved in Your USB Device You can project a file stored on your USB device. 1. Connect your USB device to your

Sprint LivePro. Note: Portable hard disk is not supported.

2. Touch the Projector Key to turn on the projector.

3. On the Home screen, touch . 4. Touch USB DEVICE to open the file you

want to project.

Project a Source on Your Phone You can display the content of your phone on your Sprint LivePro with a wireless link.

1. Touch the Projector Key to turn on the projector.

2. Touch > Apps > Miracast™ . 3. Open a Wi-Fi Display application on the

phone to scan for available devices within range.

4. When you see the name of your Sprint LivePro displayed in the available devices section, touch the name. The phone then automatically tries to pair with your Sprint LivePro.

5. Touch Accept on your Sprint LivePro. After successful connection, the contents in the phone will be displayed on the projector.

6. Choose the content you want to display.

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Activate Mobile Hotspot1. From the home screen, touch .2. Touch to activate the service.

• Using both LTE service and hotspot drains your device’s battery at a much faster rate than when using any other feature combination.

Note: The best way to keep using the device as a hotspot is to have it connected to a power supply.Important: Write down the security key (password).

Connect to Mobile HotspotUse other devices to connect to your hotspot.1. Enable Wi-Fi (wireless) functionality on your

target device (laptop, media device, etc.).

2. Scan for Wi-Fi networks from the device and select your device hotspot from the network list.• The default name for your device hotspot

is ZTE. You can change the name by touching > > Set up Wi-Fi hotspot > Network SSID.

Note: You must have the hotspot function turned off to change the SSID and Password.

3. Select this device and follow the onscreen instructions to enter the passkey.

4. Launch a Web browser on your target device to confirm the hotspot connection.

Mobile Hotspot allows you to turn your Sprint LivePro into a Wi-Fi hotspot. The feature works best when used in conjunction with LTE data services (although 3G service can also be used).

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Connect to a Wi-Fi NetworkWhen you’re in range of an available Wi-Fi network, use your device’s Wi-Fi feature to access the Internet and other data services.

1. Touch > Apps > Settings .2. Under WIRELESS & NETWORKS, touch the

ON/OFF switch next to Wi-FI to turn Wi-Fi on. 3. Touch Wi-Fi to display a list of available

networks.4. Touch a Wi-Fi network to connect. If

necessary, enter the security key and touch Connect.• When you’re connected to a Wi-Fi

network, you’ll see the Wi-Fi icon ( ) in the status bar.

Note: When you’re not using Wi-Fi, turn it off to extend battery life.

Go Online1. Touch > Apps > Browser .2. Touch the menu bar to enter a Web page

address or touch Bookmarks and touch a bookmark. • For more options, touch from any

page. Options may include Home, Bookmarks, Add to Bookmarks, Share page, Find on page, Save for offline reading, Downloads, Page info, Settings, and About Browser.

• To scroll, slide your finger up or down the page.

• To zoom in or out, pinch the screen.

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Power Bank allows you to charge other devices through your Sprint LivePro.

Charging Other Devices when Powered On1. Connect your Sprint LivePro to your phone

or other devices via a USB cable.2. Press and hold the Power Bank Button

until the power bank icon is displayed in the status bar.Note: Projector and Power Bank cannot be enabled at the same time.

Charging Other Devices when Powered Off1. Connect your Sprint LivePro to your phone

or other devices via a USB cable.2. Press and hold the Power Bank Button

until the indicator turns green.Note: Charging is unavailable when the power is lower than 15%.

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Pair and Connect With a Bluetooth Device1. Touch > Apps > Settings >

Bluetooth.• If Bluetooth is turned off, touch the

Bluetooth slider to turn it on.2. Touch SEARCH FOR DEVICES to scan for

available Bluetooth devices.3. Select an available device and follow the

prompts to pair the devices. You may be required to enter a passcode (often 0000) to complete pairing.

4. Once you’re paired, your connection should launch.

Share Contacts, Files, or Pictures Using Bluetooth1. Open the application containing the file

you want to share (for example, touch > Apps > Gallery ).

2. Locate the file you want to share.• You can send pictures and videos

directly from the Gallery. You can also send other file types. Not all devices will be able to receive all file types.

3. Depending on the application, touch > Bluetooth or touch > Share > Bluetooth.

4. Touch the name of the device to which you’re sending the file. (If prompted, touch Turn on to turn Bluetooth on.)

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The Google Play Store™ is the place to find new apps, games, movies, and more.Download Apps and Games1. Touch >Apps > Play Store .2. Browse through featured apps and

games, or tap at the top of the app to start a search.

3. Tap an item to read a description and reviews.

4. Tap INSTALL (for free apps) or the price (for paid applications) and follow the onscreen prompts.

Note: You must have a Google Account set up on your Sprint LivePro to purchase and download applications from Google Play.

Google Mobile Services• Gmail – The Google mail service. Your

Gmail account lets you access many Google-related services as well as the Google Play.

• Hangouts™ – Google’s instant messaging service. Touch > Apps > Hangouts

to begin using the service.• Google Maps™ – The Google location

program. Touch > Apps > Maps to begin using the service.

• YouTube™ – View and share videos. Touch > Apps > YouTube to browse through and view available videos. Sign in with your Google Account to upload your own videos.

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Tools & Resources: Settings

Access Settings1. Touch > Apps > Settings .

2. Select the settings category you want to change. To select or clear check boxes (a common setting method), touch the check box. Categories include WIRELESS & NETWORKS, DEVICE, PERSONAL, ACCOUNTS, and SYSTEM.

For detailed information about settings, please see the User Guide at sprint.com/support.

The Settings menu allows you to customize your device, set permission, download updates, and more.

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Manage the Display Brightness and Screen Timeout• Touch > Apps > Settings >

Display > Brightness or Sleep to modify your settings.

Use Task Manager to Stop Applications 1. Touch > Apps > Settings > Apps. 2. Flick the screen right to left until you reach

the RUNNING tab.3. Touch any currently running application

you aren’t using and then touch Stop to end it. Repeat for any other applications that are running but aren’t in use.

Manage Your Device’s Wireless Functions Disable the Projector, Mobile Hotspot, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS functions of the device when you’re not using them.

• Touch > Apps > Settings and disable any of these functions that are not in use.

For more useful tips about battery care and safety, see the User Guide at sprint.com/support.

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Manage Your AccountOnline: sprint.com/mysprint• Make a payment, see your bills, enroll in

online billing.• Check data usage and account balance.• See or modify the details of your Sprint

service plan.• Get detailed instructions and download

content.

From Any Phone• Sprint Customer Service:

Dial 1-888-211-4727• Business Customer Service:

Dial 1-888-788-4727

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Resources For Your Device• This Get Started Guide to get you up

and running.

• Ready Now – Visit sprint.com/readynow for additional help to get started on your new device. You’ll find more information on basic setup, activation, maximizing your device’s performance, and personalization. Plus, you can 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 device, visit sprint.com/support to find videos, tutorials, troubleshooting tips, and the complete User Guide for your Sprint LivePro.

• Community – Visit community.sprint.com to join the discussion about all things Sprint. Here people help each other make the most of their wireless services with tips, forums, blogs, and the latest news.

Resources

FeedbackWe are interested in your initial impressions of this new Sprint device.Within two weeks of your purchase, please go to http://labs.sprint.com/sprintphonesurvey to complete a brief survey. Your feedback will help us provide the wireless features and services you want most.

Thank you for choosing Sprint.

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SustainabilityAt Sprint, environmental responsibility is more than talk. We’re continuously working to reduce our carbon footprint and decrease our use of natural resources.

So where is my user guide?We took the full printed user guide out of the box and put it, along with expanded support resources, online for you. Less paper, more and better information. Just visit sprint.com/support from any computer to access your complete user guide and the rest of our support materials.

What else has Sprint been doing?Plenty. To find out just what we’ve been up to, visit sprint.com/green for more information.

To scan the code, download and install a QR Code reader from the Google Play Store app, launch the reader, and aim your phone’s camera at the image.

This guide is printed with soy inks and contains 75% post consumer paper.

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 devices. 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 device is capable of determining its/your geographical location. To set controls for access and use of your location information by others, touch > Apps > Settings > Location access. Touch the ON/OFF switch to turn location access on or off. Select Wi-Fi & mobile network location and/or Location & Google search 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.©2014 Sprint. Sprint and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Gmail, Google+, Hangouts, Google Maps, YouTube, Android, Google, Picasa, Google Books, Google Mobile Services, and Google Play are trademarks of Google, Inc. Other marks are property of their respective owners. Screen images simulated. Appearance of device may vary.