LG MCD0009405 User Manual

Getting Started Guide

LG Incite Applications Find More Information

On The Web – Tutorials, Tips & Tricks, FAQs and additional support are available at

att.com/WirelessTutorials. Select Manufacturer: LG and Model: Incite from the drop

down menus.

– Detailed support information including device specifications, user manual,

troubleshooting, user forums and knowledgebase articles are available at

att.com/DeviceSupport.

– For information about your wireless account, service plan or network, visit att.com/

Wireless.

On the phone – Call AT&T Customer Care at 1-800-331-0500 or dial 611 from any AT&T mobile phone

for assistance with your service or device.

On your computer – To view the user manual for your device, insert the Getting Started CD into your

computer and open the guide file.

Find Accessories

Accessories for your smartphone are available at att.com/WirelessAccessories or visit your local AT&T store.

MCDZ0009405

Take some time to explore the applications that are available on your LG Incite. Here are a few applications to get you started.

Apps Use pre-installed applications.

AT&T GPS Helps you get around town by providing

voice guided turn-by-turn GPS driving directions with real time traffic based navigation.

AT&T Music Shop for music, songs, music videos, streaming media, and access AT&T's 1 music player.

Games Play pre-installed games: Blockbreaker, Bubble Breaker, MsPac-Man, Solitaire and Sudoku.

MEdia Mall Shop for games, musics, graphics, multimedia, tones, videos and other applications.

Messaging Sends and receives email and text messages.

Access the entire array of tools and utilities on your mobile device. Calculator, Camera, File Explorer, GPS, Java, etc.

Browser Browses Web and WAP sites, and downloads new programs and files from the Internet.

Active Sync Synchronises information between your device and a PC.

CV Watch news, sports, weather, and entertainment clips via AT&T’s high-speed data network while on the go.

Internet Sharing Use your device as a internet sharing device.

MEdia Net Browses to access your favorite content (weather, news, etc.) and download ringtones or other personalization items.

Modem Link Use your mobile device as a modem.

Notes Creates handwritten or typed notes,

drawings, and recordings Pictures & Videos Collects, organizes, and sorts

picture and video files in the My Pictures folder of your device or on a storage card.

Stopwatch Allows you to record the elapsed time of an event. The duration of an individual lap time (up to 20 times) and the total time can be displayed.

Task Manager Check activating task information.

Tasks Keeps track of your tasks.

Windows Media Enables the multimedia function

on your device.

Video Share You can change the Video share default settings.

Your device controls are shown on the foldout.

Please keep this page open as you read this guide.

Please use our interactive Web Tutorial available at

att.com/WirelessTutorials

for the most complete and up-to-date information available to setup your device and services. The on-line tutorials include detailed step-by-step instructions and screen shots to assist your learning.

Or use this simple Getting Started Guide to quickly get an overview of the major features and services available with your smartphone.

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LG Incite

Jog Wheel

MicroSD

Card Slot

Keypad Lock/

Unlock Key

Camera Key

Charger/Cable Connector

Stylus Connector Slot

Side Keys

Reset

Send Key

Hands free Connector

Power / End Key

ALC Sensor

Microphone

Earpiece

Touch

Screen

Proximity

Sensor

Welcome to AT&T

Table of Contents

Welcome to AT&T ................................................. 5

What’s in the Box? ............................................................... 5

Set Up Your LG Incite ...........................................6

Insert the SIM Card and Battery ................................. 6

Charge the Battery ............................................................... 7

Insert a microSD™ Memory Card ................................. 8

Power On the Device .......................................................... 8

Attach your Stylus ................................................................... 9

Learn to Use the Basic Functions of LG Incite

Check your Wireless Network Connection ........ 10

Status Indicators ................................................................ 10

Entering Text on your device in portrait mode 11 Entering Text on your device in Landscape

mode .............................................................................................13

How to Use the LG Tab Menu .................................... 14

Make Calls and Set Up Voicemail ...................16

Make a Phone Call ............................................................ 16

Set Up Voicemail ................................................................ 17

Check Your Voicemail Messages ............................. 17

Contacts ..............................................................18

Create a New Contact .................................................... 18

Add a Recent Call to the Contact List ................. 18

Copy Contacts from the SIM Card to the Device

Send/Receive Text Messages (SMS) .............19

Send a Text Message ....................................................... 19

Receive a Text Message ................................................ 19

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Pictures .................................................................20

Take a Picture .........................................................................20

Send a Multimedia Message ........................................20

Use Instant Messaging (IM) ............................21

Add Contacts to the Buddy List ................................21

Send an IM Message ......................................................... 21

Access the Web ..................................................22

About The MEdia Net Browser.....................................22

Browse the Internet ...........................................................22

Bookmark a page ................................................................22

Shop with AT&T MEdia Mall ..........................................23

Weather with Location .................................................. 23

Email......................................................................24

Wireless Email Overview ................................................ 24

Set up a Personal Email with Xpress Mail ......... 24

Corporate Wireless Email ............................................ 26

Send an Email ........................................................................ 26

Ringtones .............................................................27

Select a Ringtone .............................................................. 27

Bluetooth .............................................................27

Turn on Bluetooth ............................................................. 27

Sync to a Bluetooth Headset .................................... 27

Table of Contents

AT&T Navigator ...................................................28

AT&T Navigator for LG Incite ........................................ 28

Download and Installation Instructions ............... 29

Generate a Route ................................................................ 30

Exiting AT&T Navigator .................................................... 30

Music and Video ..................................................31

Access AT&T Music ............................................................. 31

Access CV ................................................................................. 31

Transfer Music from a PC ............................................. 32

Play Stored Music .............................................................. 32

Video Share ..........................................................33

About Video Share ............................................................. 33

Make a Video Share call ................................................ 33

Accept a Video Share call ............................................ 34

To end a Video Share call and continue with the

phone call ................................................................................ 34

To save the Recording ....................................................... 34

Sync Your Device with Your PC ......................35

Set up and Sync Using ActiveSync ..........................35

Set up and Sync Using Windows Mobile Device

Center ...........................................................................................35

Calendar ...............................................................36

Schedule an Appointment ............................................ 36

Wi-Fi .....................................................................37

About Wi-Fi Networks. ..................................................... 37

Turn Wi-Fi On/Off ............................................................. 37

Connect to an Available Wi-Fi Network ........... 37

Troubleshooting .................................................38

How long should it take to charge my battery?

Why won’t my device power on? ........................... 38

I cannot connect to a Wireless Network ............ 38

My touchscreen appears blank ................................. 39

Nothing happens when I tap the touchscreen 39

When should I perform a Hard Reset? ................. 40

Tips and Tricks ....................................................41

Screen ......................................................................................... 41

General Tips ............................................................................ 42

Voicemail .................................................................................. 42

Indicators ............................................................44

Home ........................................................................................... 44

Message List Status Indicators ................................... 44

Battery Power Level Indicators .................................. 44

Welcome to AT&T

What’s in the Box?

Remove the following items from the box to help you set up your LG Incite.

Travel Adapter Data cable Stylus

Getting Started Guide

Standard Battery

Getting Started Guide

Includes User Manual, Microsoft ActiveSync, and Warranty information for your LG Incite.

Set Up Your LG Incite

(Time required: 1-2 minutes)

Insert the SIM Card and Battery

1. Slide off the battery cover.

2. If the battery is inserted, remove the battery.

3. If your SIM card is already inserted, proceed to step 8.

4. Remove the SIM card from any packaging.

5. Hold the SIM card so that the metal contacts on the SIM card face down and the cutoff corner of the SIM card points toward the bottom of the device.

6. Slide the SIM card into the SIM card holder.

7. Make sure that the SIM card is properly inserted and the gold contact area on the card is facing downwards.

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

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

If the battery is charged, the device turns on. If the device does not turn on, charge the battery.

Note:

If you have an available USB port on your computer and you have installed the LG Incite Desktop Software, you can use the USB cable that came with your smartphone to connect your smartphone to your computer for charging.

Charge the Battery

1. Before connecting the charger to the phone you must first check that the battery is installed.

2. Connect the small end of the travel charger cable to the USB port on the upper left side of your LG Incite.

3. Plug the smartphone charger into a power outlet.

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

Set Up Your LG Incite

Insert a microSD™ Memory Card (Time required: 1 minute)

Use a memory card to extend the memory available on your LG Incite for storing media files such as ring tones, videos, pictures, or songs.

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

2. Rotate the cover 180 degrees.

3. Insert the memory card into the slot with the metal contacts facing down. Do not force the memory card into the slot, if the card does not slide in easily, please check that the card is being inserted the correct way or if there is a foreign object in the slot.

4. Slide the memory card into the memory card slot so that the memory card clicks into place.

5. Rotate the cover for the memory card slot so that the peg on the cover fits into the small hole on your smartphone and the cover lies flat.

To remove the memory card, remove the cover for the memory card slot. Press the memory card in and then pull the memory card out.

Power On the Device

To turn on the device, press the button. When you turn on the device for the first time, you are asked to complete a brief calibration process.

Attach your Stylus

1. Open the Stylus.

2. Loop the string of the Stylus cap through the Stylus Connector Slot.

3. Pull the Stylus cap through the string to secure Stylus.

4. Insert Stylus pointer back into cap.

Learn to Use the Basic Functions of LG Incite

Check your Wireless Network Connection

Verify if your device is connected to a wireless network by checking the signal strength icon and the data connection icon on the title bar of the Standby screen. Before you make a call, check that your device has a wireless connection and the status of the other icons in the title bar. The title bar contains important status icons that display the current status of your wireless signal, connection type and signal strength, battery power remaining, and any alerts received. Always check to make sure that your device’s phone function is turned on and that your device is receiving a signal before placing a call or using any data service.

Status Indicators

Connection is active

Connection is not active

Synchronization in progress

Synchronization error

Indicates maximum signal strength

No signal

Phone is turned off

Bluetooth technology is turned on

No phone service

Searching for phone service

Voice Command in use

Phone call in progress

GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) available EDGE (Enhanced Data Rates For Global

Evolution) available WCDMA or HSDPA available Wi-Fi function enabled, but device not

connected to a wireless network yet. Connected to a wireless network.

Synchronizing via Wi-Fi.

Calls are forwarded.

Call on hold.

Missed call or rejected call.

Entering Text on your device in portrait mode

The LG Incite has a touchscreen keyboard that allows you to enter information by tapping the keys that appear on screen. The keyboard supports a XT9 (predictive text) and regular (abc or multi-tap) mode. By default your device ships in the abc/multi-tap mode.

abc/Multitap Mode

In portrait mode, the abc/multi-tap mode lets you enter characters by tapping the key labeled with the required letter. A single tap will result in the first letter displayed on that key being displayed. A quick second tap will result in the second letter on the key being displayed.

Learn to Use the Basic Functions of LG Incite

XT9 Mode (predictive text)

In portrait mode, the XT9 (predictive text) mode lets you enter characters by tapping the key labeled with the required letter a single time. The device will determine what word you are entering by the sequence of keys that you have tapped. For example, to enter the word 'boy' requires a tap on the b key, followed by a tap on the o key, and ending with the a tap on the t key. The device automatically determines that you were attempting to enter the word boy and not bot. If the word that you wanted doesn't appear then you are provide an opportunity to select the next word.

Changing Modes

You can change between XT9 mode and abc mode by pressing the function

Accessing symbols

Short press of The symbol mode enables you to enter various symbols or special characters.

Accessing numbers

Press You can also enter additional symbols in 123 mode.

CAPS key

Short press switches to uppercase for one keypress, long press switches to caps lock mode.

gives symbol for one key press, and long press of locks symbol mode.

( ), you can enter numbers. Type numbers using one keystroke per number.

and then pressing or .

Entering Text on your device in Landscape mode

Arrow key

The Keyboard icon key provides a visual indication of which keyboard is in use. To change the keyboard, use the Up Arrow key next to the Keyboard icon. Pressing the arrow in either portrait or landscape mode will provide several different keyboards to choose from for text entry.

Down arrow key

Pressing the arrow key will hide the menu bar and show the bigger text area.

Down arrow key

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