LG Expo, GW820 Quick Start Manual

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LG eXpo

Left Right

Stylus

connector

slot

Volume keys

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Hands-free connector/

charger/cable connector

Proximity

sensor

Touch

screen

Power

Earpiece

Fingerprint
navigation
sensor

MicroSD
card slot

Task manager
key

Camera key

Send key

End key

Microphone

Back button

Table of Contents

What’s in the Box .............................................................................................................................................. 4

Device Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

Learn to Use the Basic Functions ................................................................................................................... 9

Voice Calls & Voicemail ..................................................................................................................................13

Contacts & Appointments .............................................................................................................................. 14

Ringtone ............................................................................................................................................................ 15

Sending a Text Message .................................................................................................................................16

Camera & Multimedia Messages ...................................................................................................................17

Web/Internet ...................................................................................................................................................19

Email...................................................................................................................................................................20

AT&T Navigator ................................................................................................................................................22

Video Share .......................................................................................................................................................23

Bluetooth ..........................................................................................................................................................24

Music & Video ................................................................................................................................................... 25

Wi-Fi ...................................................................................................................................................................27

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................... 28

Tips & Tricks ......................................................................................................................................................29

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The following items are included in the box to help you set up your LG eXpo.

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Data cable

Hands-free

Stylus

Power adapter

Battery

headset
with 3.5mm
adapter

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Device SetupWhat’s in the Box

Insert the SIM card and battery

1. Pull the latch and and remove the battery cover.

2. Remove battery (if present).

3. If your SIM card is already inserted, proceed to step 5.

4. With the gold metal contacts on the SIM card facing down
and the cutoff corner towards the bottom of the device, slide
the SIM card into the SIM card holder.

5. Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on the battery
align with the metal contacts on your device.

6. Slide the battery cover back onto the device so that it clicks
into place.

Note: Your battery can take up to 3 hours to fully charge

using the power adapter. It will take much longer using
the data cable connected to your computer.

Device Setup (cont.)

Charge the battery

1. Before connecting the charger to the phone, check to make sure the
battery is installed.

2. Connect the small end of the data cable to the USB port on the top of
your LG eXpo.

3. Connect the large end of the data cable to the power adapter.

4. Plug the power adapter into a power outlet.

5. Charge the battery until “Battery full” appears on the screen.

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Top of device

Power on the device

To turn on the device, press the button.

USB
port

Power
button

Calibrate the touchscreen

When turning on your phone for the first time, a touch calibration screen will
appear. Calibrating the device screen involves tapping with the stylus in the
center of the cross as it moves around the screen.

1. Tap Start > Settings > System > Screen.

2. On the Alignment tab, tap the Align Screen button and follow the
instructions on the screen. After calibration is completed, Align
Screen reappears. Click OK on upper right corner to return to the
home screen.

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Insert a microSD™ memory card (Sold separately)

Use a memory card to extend the memory available on your

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LG eXpo
pictures or songs.

for storing media files such as ringtones, videos,

1. Lift the top edge of the cover and rotate to expose the
memory card slot.

2. Insert the memory card into the slot with the metal contacts
facing down.

3. Slide the card into the memory card slot until the card clicks
into place.

4. Rotate the cover back to its original position and press into
place.

5. To remove the card, open the memory card slot cover.

Push on the memory card. The card will partially eject.
Grab the end of the card and gently pull to remove
completely.

Note: Do not force the memory card into the slot.

If the card does not slide in easily, please check
that the card is being inserted the correct way or
if there is a foreign object in the slot.

Device Setup (Cont.)

Explore the Today screen

The Today screen will appear when you turn on your LG eXpo.™ The Today screen displays current
information and alerts, including new email, text messages, upcoming appointments, voicemails
and missed calls.

• Pictures: Displays pictures and videos saved on
your smartphone.

• Music: Quickly play your stored music.

• Getting started: A shortcut for setting up your

smartphone features.

• Phone: Displays the number of missed calls.

• Voicemail: Displays the number of new voicemails.

• Clock: Shows the current time and date (if highlighted)

and allows you to set alarms.

• Text: Displays the number of new messages.

• Email: Displays the number of new emails.

• Calendar: Displays upcoming appointments.

• Favorites: Displays bookmarked websites.

Note: Swipe your finger up or down to scroll through

the menu. Tap on the item to open it.

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Start menu

Network status
indicator

Volume icon

Battery strength
indicator

Learn to Use the Basic Functions

The title bar contains important icons that display the current status of your wireless signal, connection
type and signal strength, battery power and any alerts received. Always check to make sure that your
device’s phone function is turned on and that your device is receiving a signal before placing a call or
using any data service.

Message List Status Indicators

New email or text messages.

New voicemail.

There are notifications. Tap the icon to view all.

Battery Strength Indicators

Indicates the remaining battery power.

Indicates the battery is very low.

Indicates the battery is charging.

Network Status Indicators

Maximum signal strength and connected to the 3G network.

Maximum signal strength.

Searching for phone service.

No phone service.

No signal.

Learn to Use the Basic Functions (Cont.)

Touchscreen menu navigation

• There’s no need to press hard, the touchscreen is sensitive enough to pick up on a light yet
firm touch.

• Use the tip of your finger to touch the icon or application you want to open.

• Do not cover the phone with any screen cling as the touchscreen will not work with any
material covering it.

Scrolling

• Slide your finger from side to side on the touchscreen to scroll left and right. On some

screens, such as the Today screen or web pages, you can also scroll up or down.

• Optionally, slide your finger across the fingerprint sensor to scroll.

• Press the fingerprint sensor key to select the highlighted item.

Zooming in or out

• When viewing web pages, tap the touchscreen twice to zoom in. Tap the touchscreen twice

again to zoom out.

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