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LG L55C

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USER GUIDE

LG L55C

USER GUIDE

LG L55C

P/NO : MFL67343401 (1.1)

Copyright ©2011 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

L55C User Guide

Some of the contents in this manual may differ from your phone depending on the software of the phone or your service provider.

- English

Table of Contents

Device Basics 4

Your Device Overview 4 Viewing the Display Screen 9 Turning Your Device On and Off 13 Battery and Charger 14 Device Function Keys 20 Touchscreen Navigation 28 Your Home Screen 30 Displaying Your Phone Number 45 Entering Text 45 Creating a Google Account 56

Phone 58

Making Calls 58 Call Log 68 Prepending a Number From

the Call Log 71 Saving a Phone Number 71 Finding a Phone Number 72

Device Settings 73

Wireless & networks settings 73 Roaming settings 76 Display Settings 84 Location & security settings 87

Accounts Settings 95 Removing an Account 97 Configuring Account Sync and

Display Options 98

Contacts 101

Creating a New Contacts Entry 101 Adding a Contact to Your

Favorites 102 Editing a Contacts Entry 103 Adding a Number to a Contacts

Entry 106 Editing a Contacts Entry’s

Numbers107 Assigning Direct Dialing

Numbers 107 Assigning a Picture to an

Entry 108 Selecting which Contacts are

Displayed 110 Communicating with Your

Contacts 110 Importing, Exporting, and

Sharing Contacts 113

Accounts and Messaging 115

Text Messaging and MMS 124 Text Messaging and MMS 133

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Synchronizing Accounts 153 Synchronizing Your Google

Account 154

Applications and Entertainment 159

Android Market Music 161 YouTube GPS Navigation 165 Google Maps Navigation 169

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Web and Data 171

Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks 171 Data Services 174 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) 175 Voice Dialer 190 Opening Menus With Voice

Dialer 192 Text-to-Speech 193

Camera and Video 195

Taking Pictures 195 Recording Videos 200

Tools and Calendar 204

Calendar 204 Folders 213 Clock 214 Alarms 216 Calculator 218 Updating Your PRL 219 Updating Your Profile 219 Updating the Firmware 219 Bluetooth 220 Turning Bluetooth On and Off 220 The Bluetooth Settings Menu 221 Pairing Bluetooth Devices 222 Sending Items via Bluetooth 225 Disconnecting Bluetooth

Connection During an Active Call 227

Your Device's microSD Card and Adapter 228

microSD Card Settings 231 Connecting Your Device to

Your Computer 232

Index 235

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Tip

Phone Software Upgrades – Updates to your device’s software may become available from time to time. Press

Your Device Overview

Front View

and tap >

Settings > About phone > Settings update.

Proximity Sensors

Status Bar

Phone Key

Home K

Menu Key

Microphone

Earpiece

Touchscreen

Appplications Ta b

Browser Key

Search Key

Back Key

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1. Proximity Sensors sense proximity towards other objects (such as your head) 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.

2. Status Bar provides information about your device’s status and options, such as signal strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge. The Status Bar displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the device's status (on the right), along with the current time.

Notification icons

Status icons

3. Phone Key displays the dialpad so you can dial a number. Also provides additional tabs to access

Call log,Contacts

, and your

Favorites

4. Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of extension panes, it opens the central Home screen. Press and hold to display recently used applications.

5. Menu Key allows you to access your device's main functions menu from the Home screen:

Notifications

Add,Wallpaper,Settings,Search,Manage apps

. While in an application, press to open a list of options available.

and

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6. Microphone allows other callers to hear you clearly when you are speaking to them.

7. Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display items such as menus and dialog boxes.

8. Search Key displays the Quick Search box that can be used to search for a key term both on the device and onlin. See Using the Search Key on page 25.

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For example, entering the word “Pa” will display any matching entries from your device’s Contacts list, installed applications, or will suggest search terms.

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Press and hold to launch Voice Search where you can initiate a Google search by verbally entering search terms. The device recognizes your spoken words and initiates a Web search.

9. Browser Key launches the Web Browser.

10. Applications Tab opens the Applications screen to view installed applications.

11. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your device, such

as the applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.

12. Earpiece lets you hear the caller and automated prompts.

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Rear View

3.5 mm Headset Jack

Camera Lens

Camera Key

Fingertip Cutout

1. 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in a headset for convenient, hands- free conversations. CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect jack may damage the device.

2. Camera Lens as part of the built-in camera, lets you take pictures and videos.

3. Camera Key lets you activate the camera and camcorder. Once the Camera function is open, you can access the Video recorder function as well.

4. Fingertip Cutout allows you to lift and remove the device's back cover.

Power/Lock Key

Speaker

Volume Keys

Charger/ Accessory Port

MicroSD Slot

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5. Charger/Accessory Port allows you to connect the device charger or an optional USB cable (included). CAUTION! Inserting an accessory into the incorrect port may damage the device.

6. Volume Keys allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-call volume during a call. When you press and hold the Volume Key, the phone switches to the Sound-off mode.

7. Speaker lets you hear the different ringers and sounds. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode.

8. Power/Lock Key locks the screen. Press and hold to open the Phone options menu (for the following options):

9. microSD Slot accommodates the pre-installed microSD™ card (expandable up to 32GB).

Note

Insert a microSD card to use the camera and other multimedia features. Multimedia contents will be saved in the microSD card. LG L55C has a microSD™card pre-installed.

Silent mode,Airplane mode

, and

Power off.

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Viewing the Display Screen

The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the device’s status (on the right), along with the current time.

Notification icons

Status icons

If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status Bar, a plus icon prompts you to open the Status Bar to view them all. (See Using the Notifications Panel on page 22.) The following list identifies the symbols you’ll see on your device's display screen:

Signal Strength – Shows your current signal strength. (More bars = stronger signal.)

No Service – Your phone cannot find a usable signal.

3G Connected – Indicates that 3G data service is available.

3G In Use – Indicates that 3G data service is in use.

1x Data Connected – Indicates that 1x data service is available.

1x Data Service In Use – Indicates that 1x data service is in use.

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Bluetooth On – Indicates that Bluetooth is on.

Bluetooth Connected – Indicates that the phone is connected to a Bluetooth device.

GPSOn– Indicates that GPS is on.

GPS Communicating – Indicates that the device is receiving location data from GPS.

Roaming – Your phone is roaming.

Airplane Mode – Indicates that the device is in Airplane Mode.

Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on.

No microSD – Indicates that no microSD card is installed.

Vibrate Mode – Indicates that the ringer volume is set to vibrate and any sounds are silenced.

Ringer Silenced – Indicates that all sounds are turned off.

Muted – Indicates that phone microphone is muted.

Very Low Battery – Indicates that battery is very low.

Low Battery – Indicates that battery is low.

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Battery Drained (40%) – Indicates that battery is partially drained.

Battery Full – Shows your current battery charge level. (Icon shown is fully charged.)

Battery Charging – Indicates that battery is charging.

Unknown Battery – Indicates that an unknown battery is inserted.

Alarm Clock – Indicates that an alarm is set up.

New Gmail Message – Indicates a new Gmail message.

New Text or Multimedia Message – Indicates you have received a new text or multimedia message.

New Email – Indicates a new Email message.

Problem With Text Or Multimedia Message Delivery – Indicates a text or multimedia message is

undeliverable.

New Google Talk Message – Indicates you have received a new Google Talk message.

New Voicemail – Indicates you have received a new voicemail message.

Upcoming Event – Alerts you to an upcoming event.

Data Is Syncing – Application sync is active and synchronization is in progress for Gmail, Calendar,

and Contacts.

Problem With Sign-In Or Sync – There has been an issue with your connection to the Google server, or you were not properly signed into your account. In order to use Google application or sync features, y

ou must set up and sign into an active Google account.

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Full microSD Card – Indicates that microSD card is full.

An Open Wi-Fi Network Available – Indicates that an open Wi-Fi network is available.

USB Connected – The device has detected an active USB connection.

USB Debugging Connected – The device has detected an active USB connection and is in a USB

Debugging mode.

More Notifications Not Displayed – Indicates that there are more notifications which are not displayed in the Status Bar.

Call In Progress – Indicates that a call is in progress.

Call In Progress Using Bluetooth Headset – Indicates that a call is in progress using the Bluetooth

headset.

Call Being Forwarded – Indicates that a call is being forwarded.

Call On Hold – Indicates that a call is on hold.

Missed Call – Indicates that you have missed calls.

Uploading Data – Indicates that your device is uploading data.

Downloading Data – Indicates that your device is downloading data.

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Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is playing.

inished

– Indicates that a download is complete.

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Turning Your Device On and Off

Turn your device on and off and wake-up the screen by using the Power/Lock Key.

Turning Your Device On

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Press and hold .

Turning Your Device Off

1. Press and hold for two seconds until you see the Phone Options menu.

2. Press

Power off

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

Wake Up the Screen

If you don’t use the device for a while, the screen and backlight will shut off to conserve battery power. To wake up the device's screen:

1. Press . Your lock screen will appear. See Your Device's Lock Feature on page 89.

2. Touch and drag the green Unlock icon to the right. The last screen you were working on opens. (This is the default lock screen.)

and then tap OKto power off the device.

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Battery and Charger

Warning! Use only LG-approved batteries and chargers with your device. The failure to use a LG-approved battery and charger may increase the risk that your phone will overheat, catch fire, or explode, resulting in serious bodily injury, death, or property.

Battery Capacity

Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to 5 hours of continuous digital talk time.

When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks. When there are approximately two minutes of talk time left, the device can sound an audible alert and then turn off.

Note

Long backlight settings, searching for service, using vibrate mode, browser use, and other variables may reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.

Tip

Watch your device's battery level indicator and charge the battery before it runs out of power.

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Installing the Battery

1. Install the battery.

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Remove the battery from its packaging.

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Insert the battery into the battery compartment in the back of the device, making sure the connectors align (see step in the following illustration). Gently press down to secure the battery (see step in the following illustration).

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Position the back cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a click (see step in the following illustration).

2. Press and hold located on the top left of the phone to turn the device on.

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Removing the Battery

1. Make sure the power is turned off so that you don’t lose any unsaved items.

2. Lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout located on bottom of the cover and remove it.

3. Lift the battery using the fingertip cutout and remove it from the device.

Warning! Do not handle a damaged or leaking Li-Ion battery as you can be burned.

Charging the Battery

Keeping track of your battery’s charge is important. If your battery level becomes too low, your device automatically turns off, and you will lose any information you were just working on.

Always use a LG-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.

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1. Connect the wall adapter and USB cable as shown; the LG logo on the USB cable should face toward you.

2. Plug one end of the USB cable into the device's Charger/Accessory Port and the other end into an electrical outlet. The charge time varies depending upon the battery level.

With the LG-approved Li-Ion battery, you can recharge the battery before it becomes completely discharged.

Battery Temperature Protection

Though extremely rare, if the battery becomes overheated, the phone will automatically turn off.

Charging with USB

You can use your computer to charge your device. To be able to charge with the USB cable, you need to install the necessary USB drivers on your computer first. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Charger/Accessory Port on your device and connect the other end to a USB port on your computer. It is best to

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use the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop computer. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.

Note

Low-power USB ports are not supported, such as the USB port on your keyboard or buspowered USB hub.

LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site: http://www.lg.com/us/mobilephones/index.jsp > Click Model L55C > Click

Always unplug the charger from the wall socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.

Extending Your Battery Life

You can extend your battery's life between charges by turning off features that run in the background. You can also monitor how applications and system resources consume battery power.

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Reduce your Backlight On time.

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Turn Bluetooth off when not in use.

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Turn Wi-Fi off when not in use.

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Deactivate the GPS when not needed. Most applications using this function will periodically query the GPS satellites for your current location; each query drains your battery.

Mobile Support > Select the Carrier(TracFone) > Select the

USB Cable Driver to download.

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Do not wait until your battery is completely depleted before charging your device. Repeating this process of a complete discharge and recharge can over time reduce the storage capacity of any battery.

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Turn off Automatic application sync.

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Use the Power Control Widget to deactivate hardware functions such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, Synchronization, or the LCD brightness setting.

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Check the Running Services and close any unnecessary applications.

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Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

To check the battery's charge level:

Press > > The battery status (charging or discharging) and level (as a percentage of fully

charged) are displayed at the top of the screen.

To monitor and control what uses the battery:

The Battery use screen shows which applications consume the most battery power. You can also use it to turn off applications that you’ve downloaded, if they are consuming too much power.

1. Press > >

2. Tap any of the listed items for more options.

Settings>About phone>Status

Settings>About phone>Battery use

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Cell standby

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Phone idle

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Display

to view battery used by cell radio.

to view battery used when phone is idle.

to adjust the display settings.

Device Function Keys

The LG L55C comes equipped with four main function keys that can be used on any screen to access added functions.

Menu Key

The

Menu Key

screen or application. When on the Home screen, the following menu options are available:

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Add

Shortcuts, Widgets, Folders, and Wallpapers.

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Manage apps

how applications use memory, stop a misbehaving application, or uninstall an application.

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Wallpaper

wallpaper image. This image can be obtained from either your pre-installed Wallpapers or from any of the available images within the device’s Gallery.

( ) activates an available menu function for the current

( ) adds one of the following functions to a selected screen:

( ) displays the Manage applications screen. You can manage

( ) provides the ability to customize the current screen’s

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( ) displays the Quick Search box that can be used to search for a

key term both on the device and on the Web.

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Notifications

information about the current on-screen notification icons.

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Settings

Working with Menus

There are two Android menu types: Options menus and Context menus.

Options menus

Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the current screen or application, not to any specific item on the screen. To open the available options menu, press .

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Not all applications have Options menus; if you press on a screen that has no Options menu, nothing will happen.

Some applications have more Options menu items than can fit in the options menu; tap

( ) allows you to expand the Status Bar to provide more detailed

( ) provides quick access to the device’s settings menu.

to open the additional items.

Tap to open more menu items.

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Using Context menus

Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have Context menus. If you touch and hold an item that has no Context menu, nothing will happen.

When you touch and hold certain items on a screen, a Context menu opens.

Backing Up Within a Menu

To go to the previous menu:

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Press .

To return to the Home screen:

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Press .

Using the Notifications Panel

Notification icons report the arrival of new messages, calendar events, alarms, as well as ongoing events, such as when you are on a call.

When you receive a notification, text appears briefly and the notification icon will

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be displayed in the Status Bar. For descriptions of the various notification icons, see Viewing the Display Screen on page 9.

You can open the Notifications Panel to view a list of all recent notifications. Depending on your settings, you may hear a notification sound, and the device may vibrate.

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Applications whose activities produce notifications, such as Gmail Talk, have their own settings, which you can use to configure whether, and how, they send notifications. See the sections on those applications for details.

To open the Notifications Panel:

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Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.

– or –

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Press > >

Notifications

The Notifications Panel displays a list of your current notifications, organized into ongoing and event-based notifications.

To respond to a notification:

1. Open the Notifications Panel. Your current notifications are listed in the panel, each with a brief description.

2. Tap a notification to view it. The Notifications Panel will close and the application that corresponds to your response will open.

and Google

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For example, new voicemail notifications dial your voicemail box, and new email notifications open the Email application.

To clear all notifications:

1. Open the Notifications Panel.

Clear

2. Tap All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing notifications will remain in

the list.

To close the Notifications Panel:

Touch and drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications Panel to the top of the screen.

- or Press .

- or Tap a notification and the Notifications Panel will close.

Home Key

The available screens.)

Back Key

The keyboard is currently open, this key closes the keyboard.

at the top right corner of the panel.

Home Key

Back Key

takes you back to your main Home screen. (of the 5 total

returns you to the previously active screen. If the on-screen

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Search Key

The

Search Key

for a key term both on the device and on the Web. Some applications, such as Contacts, Gmail those specific applications. Along with being able to search by typing in search terms, you are also able to search by voice.

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Press to launch the Quick Search Box.

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Press and hold to launch the Voice Search function.

Device and Web Search Using Text Entry

1. Press > . When you press on the Home screen or in the other applications that support this, the Quick Search Box will open automatically.

displays the Quick Search Box that can be used to search

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, and Google Maps™, have the ability to search contents within

Voice Search Touch to search by voice.

Recent search results Provides one touch shortcut to previously searched terms.

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In some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, Browser, and Android MarketTM, the application’s own search box opens when you press . This is indicated by the application's icon on the left side of the search box.

2. Enter the text you're searching for in the Quick Search Box.

Tap to conduct the search.

As you type, search results from your device, previous search terms, and Web search suggestions appear. Tap an item to search for that term.

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You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects of Google Web search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the Quick Search Box as you type), and what device features you want to include in searches.

3. Tap to search for the entered text.

– or –

If what you want to search for appears in the suggestions list, tap that item to conduct the search.

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To search different by type:

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Tap >

To search using voice command:

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press and hold . – or – Tap from the Quick Search Box.

When you stop speaking, Google Search by Voice analyzes your speech and displays the results of your search.

All,Web,Apps

, or

Contacts

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Touchscreen Navigation

The L55C is a touch-sensitive device which allows you to not only select an onscreen option with a single touch, but to easily scroll through long lists. Simply slide up and down through the display with your fingertip. Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your Android phone. With the touch of your finger, you can access available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to your device. The following terms are used for describing the different available actions using the touchscreen:

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Tap

: A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-

screen keyboard.

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Touch and hold

lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a contact’s available options, touch and hold the contact in the Contacts list until the context menu opens.

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Drag

: Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach the target position. You can drag items on the Home screen to reposition them, as described in Changing the Device’s Wallpaper on page 43, or drag the Notifications Panel open, as described in Using the Notifications Panel on page 22.

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Swipe or slide

of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead). For example, you can slide the screen up or down to scroll

: Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not

: To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface

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through a list, or browse through the different Home screens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa).

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Double-tap

quickly double-tap a section of a Web page to adjust that section to fit the width of the screen. You can also double-tap to zoom in and out when taking a picture (using the Camera), and when using Maps.

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Pinch-to-Zoom

to zoom in or out when using the Browser, Maps, or browsing pictures.

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Rotate the screen

screen adjusts to the device’s physical orientation. (See Changing the Screen Orientation on page 44.)

: Double-tap to zoom on a Web page or a map. For example,

: Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or spread motion

: From many applications and menus, the orientation of the

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Your Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point for many applications and functions, and it allows you to add items like application shortcuts, folders, or Google widgets to give you instant access to information and applications. This is the default page and accessible from any menu by pressing .

Status Bar

Shows device status information including the time,

signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.

Application Icons

use it.

Browser Key

Applications Tab Tap to open the Applications screen to view

installed applications.

Call Key

Tap to open the dial pad. Also provides additional tabs to access Call log, Contacts, and your Favorites.

Tap an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open and

Tap to access the Web Browser.

To return to the Home screen:

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Tap at any time, from any application.

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Extended Home Screens

The Android operating system provides multiple Home screens to provide more space for adding icons, widgets, and more.

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Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The main screen is in the center with two extension screens on either side of it..

The dots at the bottom right and left corners of the screen

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Touch and hold the Home screen dots on

Location Indicator

indicate which Home screen you are viewing.

the lower left or right of the screen to view thumbnails of the Extended Home screens, then touch one to go to that specific screen.

Home screen thumbnails

Touch one for immediate access.

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Applications: How to View, Open and Switch

All of the applications on your device, including any applications that you downloaded and installed from Android Market™ or other sources, are grouped together on one Applications screen that you access from your Home screen. If you have more applications than you can currently see on the Applications screen, slide the screen up or down to view more.

The Applications screen contains all of the device's applications (though not downloaded widgets and other downloaded material that isn't an application),including the Clock, Browser, Calculator, Camera, Market, YouTube, Voice Search, and much more.

Overview

Tap an application icon to open the application.

Slide the screen up or down to bring more icons into view.

Tap to open the Applications screen.

o close the

Tap t

Home screen

Applications screen.

Applications screen

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Note

The Applications screen closes automatically when you tap an icon to open its Application. Dragging an icon onto your Home screen also closes the Applications screen automatically.

Opening and Switching Applications

Multi-tasking is easy with Android™. Opened applications can keep running in the background when you open another application. There’s no need to quit an application before opening another. You can easily switch among several open applications. Android manages each application, pausing and starting them as needed to ensure that unused applications don’t waste your device's resources.

To open an application:

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Simply tap its icon on the screen.

Note

You can customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the applications you use most often. Applications are located on the Applications screen, but you can add an application shortcut to your Home screen for faster access. No matter where the icon is, on the Applications screen or your Home screen, just touch it to open and use it. See Adding Application Icons to the Homescreen

To open multiple applications:

1. Tap an application icon to open it.

2. Press .

on page 34

for more information.

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3. Tap and tap the icon for the other application you want to open.

– or –

Simply tap the icon if the application you want is already on your Home screen.

To switch between multiple applications:

1. press and hold . A small window opens with icons of applications that you’ve used recently.

2. Tap the application icon you want to open.

– or –

Press to return to the current application.

Adding Application Icons to the Home Screen

Customize your Home screen with shortcuts to the applications you use most often.

1. Press > .

2. Touch and hold the application icon you want to add to your Home screen.

3. Lift your finger to place the app on your Home screen, or drag the icon to where you want it on the screen, then lift your finger.

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Applications

The following is a listing of the default applications available on both the Home/Extended screens and the Applications screen.

Application Icons

Browser

– Launches the Web browser.

Calculator

– Launches the Calculator application.

Calendar

– Launches the Calendar application that can sync to either your Google or Outlook®Work

calendar. Events can only be synched to a managed account.

Camcorder

– Launches the Camcorder.

Camera

– Launches the Camera.

Clock

- Access the Clock application.

Contacts

– Displays the Contacts that can be synchronized with your device from either your Google or

Outlook account. Contacts can only be synched to a managed account.

Downloads

– Launches the Downloads application that you can view, reopen, or delete what you've

downloaded.

– Provides access your POP3, IMAP, and Exchange Server (Outlook) email accounts. Also

provides access to your Gmail account.

Gallery

– Displays a Gallery of camera images and video saved on your microSD™card .

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Application Icons

Gmail

– Provides access to your Gmail account.

Google Search

the Web.

titude

you see your friends' locations on a map or in a list.

Maps

– Launches a dynamic map that helps you find local businesses, locate friends, view maps and

get driving directions.

Market

– Browse, search for, and download applications on the Android Market.

Messaging

Music

– Launches the Music Player.

Navigation

turn directions.

News & Weather

Phone

– Accesses the phone keypad.

Places– Allows others to find your business on local search results using either Google Search or

Google Maps.

Settings

– Displays the Quick Search Box to search for a key term both on your device and

– Lets you see your friends' locations and share yours with them. The application also lets

– Provides access to your text and multimedia messages.

– Launches the GPS Navigation feature on your phone, allowing you to get quick turn-by-

– Launches the application that allows you to stay up to date on news and weather.

– Accesses the device’s Settings menu.

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Application Icons

Polaris Viewer

document files on your device.

Talk

Internet for free.

Voice Dialer

Voice Control, to dial a phone number in our Contacts or to launch phone functions .

Voice Search

search based on the recognized speech.

YouTube

Note

The Email application can access both Exchange Server-based email (such as Work email) and other Internet-based email providers such as Yahoo! and Gmail.

– Launches the Polaris Viewer application that you can view, create, and edit

– Launches the Google Talk application that lets you chat with family and friends over the

– Launches your device’s built-in automatic speech recognition (ASR) software, called

– Launches your device’s built-in speech recognition software and initiates a Google

– Launches the YouTube application.

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Customizing Your Home Screen

You can customize your Home screen by doing the following:

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Creating Shortcuts

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Adding Widgets

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Creating Contact shortcuts

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Creating Folders

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Changing the Background (Wallpaper)

Creating Shortcuts

Shortcuts are different from the Home screen Widgets. Shortcuts can access a specific contact, activate a feature, action, or launch an application.

To add a shortcut from the Applications Tab:

1. Press to access the Home screen.

2. Select a location for your new shortcut by scrolling across your available screens until you reach the desired one. (See Extended Home Screens on page 31.)

3. Tap to reveal all your current applications. By default, the applications are listed in a Grid view.

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4. Scroll down through the list and locate your desired application.

5. Touch and hold the on-screen icon. This creates an immediate shortcut of the selected icon and closes the Applications screen. The new shortcut then appears to hover over the Home screen.

Note

The same shortcut can be added to any of the available screens (Home or Extended). The application you add to the screen will still appear within the Applications screen.

6. While holding the on-screen icon, position it on the current screen. Once complete, release the screen to lock the shortcut into its new position.

To add a shortcut via the Home screen:

1. Press to access the Home screen.

2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.

3. From the Add to Home screen window, tap Shortcuts.

4. Tap a selection from the list. Default options include:

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Applications

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Bookmark

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Contact

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Direct dial

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Direct message

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Directions & Navigation

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Gmail label

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Latitude

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Music playlist

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Settings

5. Follow the on-screen instructions (if necessary) to add the new shortcut to your current Home screen.

To delete a shortcut:

1. Press to access the Home screen.

2. Touch and hold the desired shortcut. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen.

3. Drag the icon over the

Adding and Removing Widgets

Widgets are self-contained applications that can be accessed on the Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this Widget appears as an on-screen application.

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and release it.

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To add a Widget:

1. Press to access the Home screen.

2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.

3. From the Add to Home screen window, tap

4. Tap an available Widget to place it on your current screen.

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Default widgets include: Analog clock, Calendar, Google Search, Home screen tips, Latitude, Market, Music, News & Weather, Picture frame, Power Control, Rate Places, Traffic and YouTube.

To remove a Widget:

1. Go to the Home screen on which the widget is located.

2. Touch and hold the widget. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen.

3. Drag the widget over the

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This action does not delete the Widget, just removes it from the current

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screen.

To place a Widget onto a different screen

1. Touch and hold the widget you want to move.

Widgets

and release it.

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2. Drag the widget to the edge of the screen (the left side if moving to a screen located on the left, right side if moving to a screen located on the right).

3. After about one second, the current screen will change. Repeat until you get to the desired screen.

Creating and Managing Folders

Folders can be located on any of the available screens and can contain multiple Shortcuts or different Contact entries

To create a folder on the Home screen:

1. Press to activate the Home screen.

2. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen.

Folders

3. From the Add to Home screen window, tap

4. Tap an available folder type to place it on your current screen.

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Choices include

Displaying Your Phone Number

Display your phone number and other information about your phone and account.

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Press > >

Settings>About phone>Status

Entering Text

Your device has a built-in QWERTY keyboard, specifically designed for easy and comfortable text entry. You can also enter text using your device's on-screen QWERTY keyboard.

Entering Text With the QWERTY Keyboard

The QWERTY keyboard uses the same layout and works just like the keyboard on your computer. The easiest way to enter text is by using your thumbs to type on the QWERTY keyboard.

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Search Key

Back Key

Home Key

Menu Key

Function Key

Smiley Key

Symbols Key

Space Key

Navigation Keys

Delete Key Enter Key OK Key

1. Slide the QWERTY keyboard out to enter text.

2. Use your fingers to enter the desired text.

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Press to delete characters to the left of the cursor.

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Press once to capitalize the next letter you type.

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Press twice for all caps; press it again to switch back.

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Press and hold vowels, or the C, N, or S keys, to open a pop-up window where you can touch other variations for the letter (e.g., accents, tilda, etc.).

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Press to enter alternate characters, such as 1 for . To lock this function, press the Function Key twice; press it again to switch back to normal entry mode.

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Press to open a pop-up window with a set of symbol keys.

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Entering Text With the On-screen Keyboard

The on-screen keyboard displays automatically when you tap a text entry field. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text. There are two types of methods that you can use: Android keyboard and Swype.

To select the keyboard:

1. Touch and hold the text entry field and tap

2. Tap the method you want to use between

Entering Text With the On-screen Keyboard

To select the keyboard:

1. Touch and hold the text entry field and tap

2. Tap the method you want to use:

Android keyboard

Input method

Android keyboard

Input method

Swype

and

Swype

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Android keyboard

Shift Key

Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps.

Number and Symbols Key

Tap to change input to number and symbol entry.

Settings Key

Tap to change the input method or set various Android keyboard settings.

Voice to Text Key

Tap to enter text by voice.

Alt Key

Tap to enter additional symbols. The keyboard will change to alternate characters. Touch and hold to lock the alternate characters keyboard layout.

Letters Key

Tap to change input to letters entry.

Settings Key

Tap to change the input method or set various Android keyboard settings.

Letters Keyboard

Numbers and Symbols Keyboard

Delete Key

Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor.

Emoticon Key

Tap to enter various emoticons.

Space Key

Tap to enter space.

Delete Key

Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor.

Emoticon Key

Tap to enter various emoticons.

Space Key

Tap to enter space.

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1. Tap a text field where you want to enter text.

2. Enter the desired text..

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To enter numbers or symbols, tap .

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To enter letters again, tap .

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To configure Android keyboard settings, tap >

settings

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Vibrate on keypress

allows you to activate a vibration sensation as you

enter text using the keypad.

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Sound on keypress

allows you to activate a sound as you enter text using

the keypad.

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Popup on keypress

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Touch to correct words

displays the larger image of each key you tap.

underlines a word in a text field if you tap the word and the keyboard has suggestions for other words you may have intended.

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Auto-capitalization

allows you to automatically capitalize the first letter of

a sentence.

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Show settings key

allows you to set whether to display the Settings Key or

always hide it.

Android keyboard

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Voice input

voice-input Microphone Key or turn voice input off.

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Input languages

default language depends on the language set when you first activated the phone.

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Quick fixes

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Show suggestions

screen keyboard as you type.

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Auto-complete

highlighted in the strip above the keyboard, when you enter a space or punctuation.

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Rotate the screen to use the larger keyboard.

Note

If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically, uncheck the Autorotate screen. Press

allows you to set on which on-screen keyboard you want the

allows you to select the current text input language. The

allows you to correct some common misspellings as you type.

shows you suggested words in a strip above the on-

allows you to automatically enter a suggested word,

Letters Keyboard Numbers and Symbols Keyboard

> Settings > Display and deselect Auto-rotate screen.

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3. When you finished typing, press to close the keyboard.

Using Swype Method

Swype is a text entry method that allows you to enter a word by sliding your finger from letter to letter, lifting your finger between words. Swype uses error correcting algorithms and a language model to predict the next word. Swype also includes a predictive text system. For more information, please refer to the Swype Tutorial and Help on your device.

Shift Key

Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps.

Swype Tips Key

Tap to see Tutorial or More Help, or set Swype settings.

Number and Symbols Key

Tap to change input to number and symbol entry.

Language Key

Tap to select the text input language.

Letters Entry Keyboard

Delete Key

Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor.

Emoticon Key

Tap to enter various emoticons.

Voice to Text Key

Tap to enter text by voice.

Space Key

Tap to enter space.

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Numbers and Symbols Entry Keyboard

Shift Key

Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Tap again to turn on CAPS lock. And tap again to turn off CAPS lock.

Swype Tips Key

Tap to see Tutorial or More Help, or set Swype settings.

Letters Key

Tap to change input to letters entry.

Language Key

Tap to select the text input language.

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Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter (such as “pp” in

Delete Key

Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor.

Emoticon Key

Tap to enter various emoticons.

Voice to Text Key

Tap to enter text by voice.

Space Key

Tap to enter space.

“apple”).

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To enter a capitalized word, slide your finger above the top row of the keyboard and then slide back down to the next letter(s).

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Move your finger over the apostrophe to enter contractions For common punctuated suffixes, lift your finger off between the suffix and the main part of the word.

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To configure Swype settings:

1. When the Swype keyboard is displayed, touch and hold .

2. Tap

Settings

3. Tap any of the following settings:

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Language

language depends on the language set when you first activated the phone.

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Audio feedback

application.

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Vibrate on keypress

enter text using the keypad.

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Show tips

provides helpful user information.

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Word suggestion

words while entering text in Swype.

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Auto-spacing

When you finish a word, just lift your finger and start the next word.

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Auto-capitalization

a sentence.

allows you to select the current text input language. The default

allows you to turn on sounds generated by the Swype

allows you to activate a vibration sensation as you

allows you to turn on an on-screen flashing indicator that

allows you to use a built-in word database to predict

allows you to automatically insert a space between words.

allows you to automatically capitalize the first letter of

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Show complete trace

complete Swype path to display.

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Speed vs. accuracy

on-screen input. Move the slider between

Tolerance

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Personal dictionary

(accuracy) and tap OK.

have added to your Personal Dictionary.

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Reset Swype's dictionary

to the Personal Dictionary.

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Word choice window

window displays on the screen. Move the slider between and tap OK.

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Swype help

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Tutorial

displays the Swype User Manual.

provides an on-screen tutorial.

allows you choose whether or not you want the

sets how quickly Swype responds to

allows you to add, edit and remove words which you

allows you to remove all words previously added

sets the amount of times the word choice selection

Fast Response

(speed) or

Never

Error

Always

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Tips for Editing Text

You can edit the text you enter in text fields and use menu commands to cut, copy, and paste text, within or across most applications. To cut/copy and paste the text:

1. Touch and hold the text field that contains the text.

2. Tap

Select word orSelect all

highlighted in orange, with a tab at each end of the selection.

3. Drag either selection tab to expand or reduce the range of selected text.

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To cancel the selection, simply tap unselected text or empty area.

4. Tap the selected text.

5. When the pop-up menu opens, tap

6. Place the cursor on the location where you want to paste the text.

7. Touch and hold the text field.

8. When the pop-up menu opens, tap remains in the device’s memory (temporarily), so you can paste that same text in another location.

in the menu that opens. The selected text is

Cut

Copy

Paste

. The text that you pasted also

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Creating a Google Account

Your Google Account

You must create and/or sign into a Google Account to use GmailTM, Google

, Google CalendarTM, and other Google Apps. Signing into a Google

Talk Account is also necessary to download applications from the Android Market to sync your data (if applicable) with the Google servers, and to take advantage of any other available Google services on your device.

If you don’t have a Google Account, you will be prompted to create one. If you have an enterprise account through your company or other organization, your IT department may have special instructions on how to sign into that account.

1. From a computer, or from your device's Browser, navigate to

2. On the main page, select

Sign-in >Create an account now

3. Follow the on-screen prompts to create your free account.

4. Log into your provided email address, locate the email from Google, and respond to the new email to both confirm and activate your new account.

www.google.com

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Signing into Your Google Account

1. Launch an application that requires a Google account (such as Android Market or Gmail).

2. Click

Next>Sign in

Note

If you do not already have a Google account, tap Create and follow the on-screen prompts to create your new account.

3. Touch the

4. Tap confirm your information.

Important: Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the primary Google account (the first Google account set up with your device). If you plan to use more than one Google Account with your device, be sure to sign into the one you want to use with such applications first. When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other information from these applications and services on the Web can be synchronized with your device. You will be prompted to sign in or to create a Google Account the first time you start an application that requires one, such as Gmail or Android Market.

Username

. Your device then communicates with the Google servers to

and

Password

fields and enter your information.

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Making Calls

There are several convenient ways to place calls from your device.

1. Press > .

Note

If necessary, tap the Phone tab to access the dialpad.

2. Enter a phone number using the on-screen dial pad and tap .

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If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase digits one by one.

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To erase the entire number, touch and hold .

Otions during a call:

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You can open other applications during a call. The in-call icon will appear in the Status Bar while the call is underway.

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Press the Up/Down Volume Keys to adjust the call volume.

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Use the on-screen buttons to add another call on hold, to use the speakerphone, and for other options, as described in In-Call Options.

3. Tap to end the call.

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You can also make calls from your Contacts list, from the Call log, and using Voice Dialer.

Dialing Options

After entering numbers with the dialpad, you can use the following dialing options.

Press to view the following options:

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Add to contacts

contact entry. (See Saving a Phone Number on page 71.)

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Add 2-sec pause:

second pause before the following sequence of digits is dialed by the phone. (See Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses on page 63.)

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Add wait

set of digits first, and then dial the following sequence of digits when you tap on the pop up screen. (See Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses on page 63. )

Missed Call Notification

A missed call icon displays when you do not answer a call. When you do not answer an incoming call , is displayed in the Status Bar. To display the Missed Call entry from the notification screen:

: Tap to add the entered number as a new contact, or to an existing

Enter digits and select this option to introduce a two-

: Enter digits and select this option to have the phone dial the preceding

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Tip

To redial your last outgoing call, follow step 1 to access the dial pad, tap the Call log tab, locate the call entry and tap .

1. Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen to open the Notifications Panel.

2. Tap the missed call notification. The Call log screen will be displayed. (To dial the phone number, tap .)

Calling Emergency Numbers

You can place calls to 911 (tap and dial ), even if your phone is locked or your account is restricted.

Note

When you place an emergency call, your phone automatically enters Emergency mode.

During an emergency call, tap an option.

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Speaker On

mode, the option is displayed as

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Dialpad/Hide

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End

to activate speakerphone mode. (If you are in speakerphone

Speaker Off

to deactivate.)

to show or hide the on-screen dialpad.

to end the current call.

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To exit Emergency mode:

1. Tap to end the emergency call.

2. Tap

Exit

on the Emergency Call Back mode.

Enhanced 911 (E911) Information

This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location. Depending on several variables, including availability and access to satellite signals, it may take up to 30 seconds or more to determine and report your approximate location.

Important: Always report your location to the 911 operator when placing an emergency call. Some designated emergency call takers, known as Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) may not be equipped to receive GPS location information from your phone.

TTY Use

A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your device is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.

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Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your device's headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.

To turn TTY Mode on or off:

1. Press > >

2. Tap

TTY Off

– or –

Tap any of the following to enable the feature:

●

TTY Full,TTY HCO

Note

In TTY Mode, your device will display the TTY access icon. When enabled, TTY mode may impair the audio quality of non-TTY devices connected to the headset jack.

In-Call Options

Once you initiate a call, you will see these on-screen options:

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Add call

to initiate a 3-way call.

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End

to end the call.

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Dialpad

to display the dialpad.

Settings>Call settings>TTY mode

to turn TTY mode off.

, or

TTY VCO

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●

Bluetooth

phone) to conduct the call via the Bluetooth headset for hands-free conversation. (For details about pairing the phone with a Bluetooth headset, see Pairing Bluetooth Devices on page 223).

Note

When using the Bluetooth headset during a call, the Ongoing Call notification icon is blue in the Status Bar.

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Mute

unmute the microphone, tap Mute again.

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Speaker

and is displayed on the Status Bar to indicate that the speakerphone is on.

WARNING: Because of higher volume levels, do not place the device near your ear while using the speakerphone.

Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses

You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers.

There are two types of pauses available on your device:

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2-Second Pause

seconds.

(Only available when a Bluetooth headset is connected to your

to mute the microphone during a call. The Mute button lights up and is displayed on the Status Bar to indicate the microphone is muted. To

to turn the speakerphone on or off. The Speaker button lights up

automatically sends the next set of numbers after two

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Hard Pause (Wait)

Note

You can have multiple pauses in a phone number and combine two-second and hard pauses.

To dial or save phone numbers with pauses:

1. Enter the phone number.

2. Press >

3. Enter the additional numbers.

4. Tap to dial the number.

– or –

Press >

Note

When dialing a number with a hard pause (Wait) , tap Ye s to send the next set of numbers.

sends the next set of numbers when you tap

Add 2-sec pause

Add to contacts

Add wait

to save the number in your Contacts.

Ye s

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Dialing From the Contacts List

Dial directly from your contacts list.

1. Press > >

– or –

Press > >

2. Find a contact to call and tap it to open its entry, then tap .

– or –

Touch and hold the contact. When a context menu opens, tap

Using Direct Dialing

With Direct Dialing, you are able to directly save a contact to your Home screen.

1. Press > >

2. Tap a contact from your Contacts List. The contact will appear on your home screen.

To use Direct Dial:

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Simply tap the contact on the Home screen.

Contacts

Add>Shortcuts>Direct dial

Call contact

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Plus (+) Code Dialing

When placing international calls, Plus Code Dialing automatically enters the international access code for your location (for example, 011 for international calls made from the U.S.).

1. In the Dial screen, touch and hold until you see a “+” on the display screen.

2. Dial the country code and phone number, and then tap . (The phone automatically prepends the access code for international dialing, followed by the country code and phone number.)

Answering Calls

When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens with the caller ID and any other available information (such as the caller's name, if saved in the Contact’s list). The most recent incoming calls are recorded in the Call log.

To answer a call:

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Touch and drag to the right.

If you were already on a call, the first call is placed on hold while you answer the new call. To silence the ringer of an incoming call, press the down Volume Key.

Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways:

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The phone rings or vibrates.

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The backlight illuminates.

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The screen displays an incoming call message.

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To decline a call and divert it to voicemail:

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Touch and drag to the left.

The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a message.

Answering a Roam Call With Call Guard Enabled

Call Guard is an option that helps you manage your roaming charges when making or receiving calls while outside your operator's. Please see Roaming settings on page 76 for more information about roaming.

●

Tap

Ye s

to answer the call. (See Call Guard on page 77 for additional

information.)

Note

When your phone is off, calls go directly to voicemail

Ending a Call

When you have finished the conversation, please make sure to tap .

– or –

If you opened other applications while on a call:

1. Open the Notifications Panel.

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Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.

2. Tap

Current call

3. Tap .

to redisplay the

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application.

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Call Log

The Call Log tab of the Phone application lists all recent incoming, outgoing, and missed calls.

Viewing the Call Log

The Call log is a list of the most recently placed, received, or missed calls. It offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to your Contacts.

To open the Call log:

●

Press > >

Calls are listed in the Call log tab, the most recent calls are located at the top of the list. Scroll down to see older entries.

Note

Call log records only calls that occur while the device is turned on. If a call is received while your device is turned off, it will not be included in the call log. If you return a call from the voicemail menu, it will not be included in your phone’s Call log.

Call Log Options

Tap an entry to view the date and time of the call and call duration. The following options are available:

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Call again

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Send text message

to make a call.

Call log

to send a text message.

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Add to contacts

If several calls were made to one number or received by one number, the calls are displayed as one entry. When you tap this entry, the individual call logs are opened.

You can also touch and hold the entry to open a menu with more options, to communicate with that contact in other ways.

●

Call

to make a call.

●

View contact

●

Edit number before call

●

Send text message

●

Add to contacts

●

Remove from call log

to add an entry's number to your Contacts.

Tap to call back. Tap to view specific call logs.

Tap and hold an entry for more options.

(for entries saved in Contacts) to view contact information.

to edit a number before you redial.

to send a text message.

to add an entry's number to your Contacts.

to remove the entry from the Call log.

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Making a Call From the Call Log

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From the Call log, tap the at the right of the entry.

Saving a Number From the Call Log

1. Tap an entry and tap

– or –

Touch and hold an entry and tap

Create new contact

2. Tap

– or –

Search for an existing contact name and tap an existing contact to add the new number to that existing contact. (For more information about creating and editing contacts, see Contacts on page 102.)

Note

You cannot save phone numbers already in your Contacts or from calls identified as No ID or Restricted.

Add to contacts

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Prepending a Number From the Call Log

If you need to make a call from the Call log and you are outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.

1. Touch and hold an entry and tap

2. Tap the area immediately to the left of the phone number and enter the prefix.

3. Tap to call the number. – or – Press >

Add to contacts

Edit number before call

to save the amended number in your Contacts.

Clearing the Call Log

1. From the Call log, press >

2. If you are certain you want to clear the Call log, tap OK. – or – Tap

Cancel

Clear call log.

Saving a Phone Number

You can store phone numbers and contact entries in your phone. You can also synchronize them with your Google other accounts that support syncing contacts. (For more information, see Contacts on page 102.)

Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or

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To save a number from standby mode:

1. Press > .

2. Enter a phone number, press and tap

3. Tap

Create new contact

– or – Search for an existing contact name and tap an existing contact to add the

new number to that existing contact.

For more information about creating and editing contacts, see Contacts on page 10 2 .

Add to contacts

Finding a Phone Number

Your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. It is easy to search for a contact by name.

1. Press > > – or – Press > .

2. Start entering the name of the contact you’re searching for. As you type, contacts with matching names will appear above the keyboard.

3. Tap a matching contact in the list to open its entry. To dial a number, tap .

Contacts

> .

Device Settings

Wireless & networks settings

This group of settings lets you control your device's Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, VPN, and Mobile networks.

Airplane mode

Airplane mode (Flight mode) allows you to use many of your device’s features, such as Games and Music, when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. When you set your device to Airplane mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online data.

1. Press and hold to reveal the Phone options.

Airplane mode

2. Tap

– or –

1. Press > >

2. Tap

Airplane mode

your device’s Status Bar will display .

To deactivate Airplane Mode:

1. Press and hold to reveal the Phone options.

Airplane mode.

2. Tap

Settings>Wireless & networks.

. (A green checkmark appears.) While in Airplane Mode,

Device Settings

– or –

1. Press > >

Airplane mode

2. Tap

Settings>Wireless & networks

to remove the checkmark.

Wi-Fi settings

For details on your device’s Wi-Fi features and settings, see Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks on page 171.

Bluetooth settings

Your device’s Bluetooth capabilities let you use wireless headsets, send and receive pictures and files, and more. For details on your device’s Bluetooth settings, see The Bluetooth Settings Menu on page 221.

VPN settings

From your device, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network. For details on your device's VPN settings, see Virtual Private Networks (VPN) on page 175.

Mobile networks settings

You can set whether to enable or disable data access on your device.

Device Settings

1. Press > > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.

2. Tap

Data enabled

Call settings

Your device's Call settings menu lets you configure International call options and TTY mode.

North American Dialing

Allows you to replace the '+' code as needed for outgoing calls.

1. Press > >

2. Tap

North American Dialing

International Dialing

Set the international dialing code for outgoing calls.

1. Press > >

2. Enter the international dialing code and tap

Note

The North American Dialing option must be inactive to be able to set International Dialing.

TTY mode

A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or

to check or uncheck it.

Settings>Call settings

to check or uncheck it.

Settings>Call settings>International Dialing

Device Settings

language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your device is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones. Your phone and TTY device will connect via a special cable that plugs into your device's headset jack. If this cable was not provided with your TTY device, contact your TTY device manufacturer to purchase the connector cable.

To turn TTY Mode on or off:

1. Press > >

2. Tap

TTY Off

Settings>Call settings>TTY mode

to turn TTY mode off or tap

TTY Full,TTY HCO

TTY VCO

Roaming settings

With your device and global roaming service from your service provider, you can make phone calls and use wireless data services around the globe on compatible CDMA networks.

Roaming Icon

Your display screen always lets you know when you’re off your Service Provider's Network. Anytime you are roaming, the device displays the roaming icon .

Setting Roam Mode

Your phone allows you to control your roaming capabilities. By using the Roaming menu option, you can determine which signals your phone accepts.

Device Settings

Choose from three different settings on your dual-band device to control your roaming experience.

1. Press > >

2. Tap

Domestic Data,International Data

connect to data service while roaming. (Requires

International Voice

Note

With Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi connection. See Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks

System select

3. Tap

●

Home Only

prevents roaming on other networks.

●

Include Roaming

Call Guard

Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming by requiring confirmation before placing or answering a roaming call.

Settings>Roaming

or both to place a checkmark and

Domestic Voice

on page 171.

to change the CDMA roaming mode.

to access only the home area mobile network. This option also

to seek service off the home area mobile network.

Device Settings

To turn Call Guard on or off:

1. Press > >

Voice(Domestic),Voice(International)

2. Tap this function. When active, an extra key press is required for dialing when in a roaming area.

Note

Call Guard is turned on by default on your phone. Voice dialing and speed dialing are not available when you are roaming with Call Guard enabled.

To place roaming calls with Call Guard on:

1. Press > (tap the Phone tab if necessary).

2. Enter 1 + area code + the seven-digit number and tap .

Ye s

3. Tap

To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on:

1. Touch and drag to the right. (A message will be displayed notifying you

2. Tap

that roaming charges will apply.)

Yes

Settings>Roaming>Roaming Guards

or both to activate or deactivate

Device Settings

Data Roam Guard

Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your phone may be able to access data services while roaming on certain digital systems. You can set your device to alert you when you are roaming off the home area mobile network and try to use data services such as messaging.

To set your Data Roam Guard notification:

1. Press > .

Settings>Roaming>Roaming Guards

2. Tap

3. Tap

Data(Domestic),Data(International)

activate the function.

To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active:

●

When a pop-up notification appears informing you that data roam charges may apply, tap

Connect

Always Connect

Sound settings

In the Sound settings menu, you can configure call and notification ringtones, audio volumes, as well as some related settings.

Ringer Types

The Phone ringtone alerts you of incoming calls.

or both to place a checkmark and

to connect.

Device Settings

Selecting Ringtones for Voice Calls

1. Press > >

2. Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the ringtone, tap

. If not, select another ringtone or tap

Using a Song as a Ringtone

You can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place of one of the ringtones that come with the phone.

1. Press > >

2. Touch and hold a song in your collection. In the pop-up menu, tap

phone ringtone

– or –

On the Playback screen, press >

For details about using the Music application, see

Adjusting the Device's Volume Settings

Adjust your device's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.

1. Press > >

2. Adjust each volume level.

Settings>Sound>Phone ringtone

Cancel

Music

Use as ringtone

Settings>Sound>Volume

Music

Use as

on page 161.

Device Settings

●

Ringtone

: Changes the volume of your call ringtones and notifications (if

applicable).

●

Media

: Changes the volume of your music, videos and other media.

●

Alarm

: Changes the volume of your alarms.

●

Notification

you will be able to set this volume level. This is the volume of the ringtone when you receive a notification.

3. Tap

Tip

You can adjust the ringer volume on the Home screen or Applications screen, or almost any screen by using the Volume Key on the left side of your device. In other applications such as Music, YouTube, spoken directions, and other audio, Volume Keys control the volume of the application.

Vibrate and Silent Mode

To set your device to vibrate instead of making any sounds:

1. Press > >

2. Tap one of the four options.

To set your device to always vibrate:

1. Press > >

: If you deselect the checkmark (below the Alarm volume bar),

Settings>Sound>Vibrate

Device Settings

2. Tap

Always

To switch to silent mode:

1. Press > >

Silent mode

2. Tap

– or –

Press the down volume button until you see on the screen.

– or –

On the default lock screen, drag to the left.

Selecting a Notification Ringtone

When you receive a notification, such as the arrival of new messages, calendar events, or alarms, the device sounds a ringtone.

Settings>Sound

. (A green checkmark will appear.)

Device Settings

1. Press > >

2. Tap a ringtone to select it and preview it. If you want to set the ringtone, tap

. If not, select another ringtone or tap

Settings>Sound>Notification ringtone

Cancel

Setting Various Feedback Tones

To hear tones when you use the dial pad to dial a number:

1. Press > >

2. Tap

Audible touch

To hear sound when you tap buttons, icons, and other on-screen items:

1. Press > >

2. Tap

Audible selection

To hear sound when the screen is locked or unlocked:

1. Press > >

2. Tap

Screen lock sounds

To set your device to vibrate when touching buttons and keys:

1. Press > >

Haptic feedback

2. Tap

Settings>Sound

tones. (A green checkmark will appear.)

Settings>Sound

. (A green checkmark will appear.)

Settings>Sound

. (A green checkmark will appear.)

Settings>Sound

. (A green checkmark will appear.)

Device Settings

To set how the phone reacts when you make an emergency call:

1. Press > >

Emergency tone

2. Tap

3. Tap

Off,Alert

, or

Vibrate

Settings>Sound

Display Settings

Adjusting your device's display settings not only helps you see what you want, it can also help increase battery life.

Changing the Backlight Time Length

Select how long the display screen remains backlit after touch the screen or press a key before the screen darkens.

1. Press > >

2. Tap

15 seconds, 30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, 10minutes, or 30

minutes

Settings>Display>Screen timeout

Note

Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and standby times. For the best battery performance, use the shortest convenient timeout.

Device Settings

Changing the Contrast

Adjust your screen’s contrast (brightness) to suit your surroundings.

1. Press > >

2. Use the slider to set a brightness level and tap

Note

For the best battery performance, use the dimmer levels.

Display Language

You can choose to display your device's on-screen menus in English or in Spanish.

1. Press > >

2. Tap

English

Setting the Device Automatically to Rotate the Screen

Choose whether the device automatically switches the orientation of the screen as you turn it sideways.

1. Press > >

Auto-rotate screen

2. Tap will appear).

Settings>Display>Brightness

Settings>Language & keyboard>Select language

Español

Settings>Display

to automatically rotate the screen (a green checkmark

Device Settings

– or –

To disable this, tap

Note

Some applications on your device do not support the Auto-rotate feature.

Date & time settings

Set your preferences for how dates and time are displayed.

1. Press > >

Use 24-hour format

2. Tap example, 13:00 rather than 1:00 pm.

3. Tap

Select date format

dates.

Animation Options

Choose whether you want to enjoy animated transitions for some effects (such as when opening menus), for all supported effects (such as when navigating from one screen to another), or to remove all animated transitions (this setting does not affect transitions in non-native applications).

1. Press > >

No animations,Some animations

2. Tap

Auto-rotate screen

Settings>Date & time

to display the time using 24-hour time format—for

to open a dialog to select the format for displaying

Settings>Display>Animation

so that the checkmark is removed.

, or

All animations.

Device Settings

Location & security settings

Your Location & security settings menu lets you select how your device determines its location (using the wireless network, GPS satellites, both, or neither, set device security, lock codes, passwords, administrator settings, and more.

The Location feature allows the network to detect your position. Turning Location off will hide your location from everyone except 911.

Note

Turning Location on will allow the network to detect your position using GPS technology making some applications and services easier to use. Turning Location off will disable the GPS location function for all purposes except 911, but will not hide your general location based on the cell site serving your call. No application or service may use your location without your request or permission. GPS-enhanced 911 is not available in all areas.

To enable your device's Location feature:

1. Press > >

Location On

2. Tap

Using Wireless Networks

You can use information from Wi-Fi and your service provider's networks to determine your approximate location, for use in GPS applications, when you search, and so on. To use information about your location when navigating and searching in GPS applications (see GPS Navigation on page 165) you must turn on location services.

Settings>Location&security>GPS Privacy Setting

E911 Only.

Device Settings

1. Press > >

2. Tap

Use wireless networks

3. When you check this option, you’re asked whether you consent to sharing your location anonymously with Google’s location service.

4. Read the disclaimer and tap

Settings>Location & security

. (A green checkmark will appear.)

Agree

Using GPS Satellites

You can use your device's global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location to within accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”). Actual GPS accuracy depends on a clear view of the sky and other factors.

1. Press > >

2. Tap

Use GPS satellites

Settings>Location & security

. (A green checkmark will appear.)

Note

Uncheck this option when you do not use Maps to conserve battery.

Device Settings

Your Device's Lock Feature

Locking Your Device

Press . Locking the screen prevents accidental screen touches from activating phone functions.

Unlocking Your Device

1. Press to wake up the phone. (See Wake Up the Screen on page 13).

2. On your lock screen, touch and drag the green Unlock icon to the right.

●

If you have set up an Unlock Pattern (see Your Device's Lock Feature on page 91), use your fingertip to draw the pattern.

Device Settings

●

If you have set up PIN or Password, enter the PIN or Password. After entering it, tap . The last screen you were working on opens.

Note

You have five opportunities to enter your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password. If you've entered the wrong information five times, you must wait 30 seconds before you can attempt again.

If you cannot remember your Pattern, PIN, or Password, try the following actions:

●

If you’ve set up a Google account on the device, tap the Forgot pattern? button. You will be able to unlock the device with your Google account username and password.

●

If you haven’t created a Google account on the device, you must perform a factory reset. (CAUTION! If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will be deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory reset.)

When you can’t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password:

1. Turn the power off.

Device Settings

2. Press and hold the following keys for over 10 seconds: Down Volume Key + + .

3. You will enter the Android system recovery mode

4. Press the down Volume Key to scroll to

to select it.

5. Press the down Volume Key to scroll to to select it.

6. After the data wipe is complete, press the down Volume Key to scroll to

reboot system now

and press to select it.

wipe data/factory reset

Yes -- delete all user data

Your Device's Unlock Pattern, Pin, or Password Feature

You can increase your device’s security by creating a screen unlock pattern (disabled by default), by creating a PIN, or by choosing a Password. When these features are enabled, you must draw the correct unlock Pattern, enter the PIN, or enter the Password on the screen to unlock and regain access to the device.

Your Device's Lock Feature

1. Press > >

Set up screen lock

2. Tap

3. Select

Pattern,PIN,

Settings>Location & security

Password

and press

Device Settings

●

Pattern

: The first time you set unlock pattern, you will see a tutorial with instructions on how to create it. Read the tutorial and tap Draw your pattern and tap

Confirm

. (Connect at least four dots.)

●

: Enter a PIN (at least of four digits) and tap

your PIN and tap

●

Password

: Enter a Password (at least of four characters) and tap

Then re-enter your Password and tap

Continue

. Then redraw your pattern and tap

Continue

OK.

From then on, any time you wish to turn the phone on or unlock the screen, you must draw your unlock pattern or enter the PIN or Password to unlock the screen.

(twice).

. Then re-enter

Continue

Device Settings

Changing the Lock Code

1. Press > >

2. Confirm the saved Pattern, or your PIN or Password.

3. Select

Pattern,PIN,

To disable your device's lock feature:

1. Press > >

2. Enter the PIN, Password, or Pattern.

3. Tap

None

Calling in Lock Mode

Even if the screen is locked, you will still be able to place emergency calls.

●

To call an emergency number, tap the number and tap .

Settings>Location&security>Change screen lock

Password

Settings>Location & security>Change screen lock

Emergency call

button, enter the phone

Device Settings

Silence Your Device from the Lock Screen

If you are in a place where your device's sounds may disturb others, you can quickly silence your device from the lock screen.

●

Drag to the left. To turn the phone sounds back on, drag to the left.

Credential Storage Settings

You use credential storage to establish some kinds of VPN and Wi-Fi connections.

To allow applications to access your device's encrypted store of secure certificates and related passwords and other credentials:

1. Press > >

Use secure credentials

2. Tap

To install a secure certificate from a microSD card:

1. Press > >

2. Tap the file name of the certificate to install. Only the names of certificates that you have not already installed on your device are displayed.

3. If prompted, enter the certificate's password and tap

Settings>Location & security

. (A green checkmark will appear.)

Settings>Location & security >Install from SD card

Device Settings

4. Enter a name for the certificate and tap OK. You can now use the certificate that you installed when connecting to a secure network. For security purposes, the certificate will be deleted from the microSD card.

●

If you have not already set a password for your device’s credential storage, you will be prompted to enter a password for it twice, then tap

To set or change the password for your secure credential storage:

1. Press > >

2. Enter the current password, a new password, and confirm the new password. (Please note that your password must have at least 8 characters.)

To delete all secure certificates and related credentials and reset its password:

1. Press >

2. Tap

in the confirmation dialog box.

Settings>Location & security > Set password

Settings>Location & security>Clear storage

Accounts Settings

The Accounts & sync menu lets you add and manage all your email, social networking, and picture and video sharing accounts.

Accounts

You can add multiple Google™Accounts and Exchange accounts. You may also be able to add other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications downloaded and installed on your device.

Device Settings

When you add an account, the Contacts application compares any new contacts with your existing contacts and will join contact entries if matches are found. This does not join the contact entries on the accounts themselves; they are only displayed as a single contact on your device.

(See Configuring Account Sync and Display Options on page 97 to learn how to separate contact information that was joined incorrectly.)

To add an account:

Note

To add some accounts, you must contact a network administrator for account setup information. For example, you may need to know the account’s domain or server address.

1. Press > >

Settings>Accounts&sync.

The Accounts & sync settings screen displays your current sync settings and accounts. (For more information, see Configuring Account Sync and Display Options on page 97).

2. Tap

Add account.

3. Tap the type of account you want to add.

4. Follow the on-screen steps to enter the required (and optional) account information.

Note

Many accounts require only a user name and password, but some accounts will require more information.

Device Settings

5. Configure the account.

Depending on the kind of account, you may be asked to configure the types of data you want to sync to the device, name of the account, and other details. When you're finished, the account will be added to the list in the Accounts & sync settings screen.

Removing an Account

You can remove an account to delete all information associated with it from your device, including email, contacts, settings, etc.

Some accounts cannot be removed, such the first Google Account you set up on the device. That account can only be removed by resetting your device entirely.

To remove an account:

1. Press > >

2. Tap the account you want to delete.

3. Tap

Remove account

4. Tap

Settings>Accounts & sync

again to confirm that you want to remove the account.

Device Settings

Configuring Account Sync and Display Options

You can configure background data and synchronization options for the applications on your device. You can also configure synchronization options for each individual account. Some applications, such as Gmail applications, such as Contacts and Gmail, can sync data for multiple accounts. Others, such as Calendar, sync data only from the first Google Account you set up with your device, or from an account associated specifically with that application.

For some accounts, syncing is two-directional; changes that you make to the information on your device are synchronized with the accounts on the Web or computer. Your Google Account synchronizes in a two-directional manner. Other accounts support only one-way sync; the information changed on your phone is only changed on your phone.

To configure general sync settings:

1. Press >

●

Indicates that some, or all, of an account’s information is configured to

sync automatically with your device.

and Calendar, have their own synchronization settings. Some

Settings>Accounts & sync.

LG L55C User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Device Basics

Your Device Overview

Viewing the Display Screen

Turning Your Device On and Off

Battery and Charger

Device Function Keys

Touchscreen Navigation

Your Home Screen

Displaying Your Phone Number

Entering Text

Creating a Google Account

Phone

Making Calls

Call Log

Saving a Phone Number

Finding a Phone Number

Device Settings

Wireless & networks settings

Roaming settings

Display Settings

Location & security settings

Accounts Settings

Removing an Account