LG MS870 Users manual

Important Customer Information 1

When using this product, the safety precautions below must be taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages.

Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions. Observe all warnings in the product operating instructions. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the designated battery or power supply unit. Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval given to this product.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Connecting to improperly grounded equipment can result in an electric shock to your device. This product is equipped with a USB cable for connecting to a desktop or notebook computer. Be sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before connecting this product to the computer. The power supply cord of a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT

Use the correct external power source

A product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your authorized service provider or local power company. For a product that operates from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions that are included with the product.

2Important Customer Information

Handle battery packs carefully

This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60°C (140°F).

WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. To reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above 60°C (140°F), or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according to the local regulations or reference guide supplied with your product.

Take extra precautions

ΟKeep the battery or device dry and away from water or any liquid as it may cause a short circuit.

ΟKeep metal objects away so they don’t come in contact with the battery or its connectors as it may lead to short circuit during operation.

ΟThe phone should be only connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.

ΟDo not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or discolored, or one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or emits a foul odor.

ΟAlways keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small children, to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult a doctor immediately if the battery is swallowed.

ΟOnly use the battery with a charging system that has been qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.

ΟReplace the battery only with another battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.

Important Customer Information 3

ΟAvoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects damage, take it to a service center for inspection.

ΟIf the battery leaks:

Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with skin or clothing. If contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately with clean water and seek medical advice.

Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with eyes. If contact occurs, DO NOT rub; rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice.

Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as there is a danger of ignition or explosion.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT

Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 140°F (60°C), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.

PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS

CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of time.

SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT

Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an aircraft’s navigation system and its communications network, using this device’s phone function on board an airplane is against the law in most countries. If you want to use this device when its use is restricted on board an aircraft, remember to switch to Airplane Mode which turns off RF functions that could cause interference.

4Important Customer Information

ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS

Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially explosive atmospheres such as fueling areas, fuel storehouses, below deck on boats, chemical plants, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware that sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.

EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES

When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where

flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders.

ROAD SAFETY

Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use communication services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency. In some countries, using hands-free devices as an alternative is allowed.

Important Customer Information 5

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE

ΟAvoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel frame of a building).

ΟAvoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.

ΟUse only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that do not contain any metal.

ΟUse of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may violate your local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.

INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS

This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use of this device is prohibited in most hospitals and medical clinics.

If you use any personal medical device(s), consult the manufacturer of your device(s) to determine if the device(s) are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information. Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations posted in these areas instruct you to do so. Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could be sensitive to external

RF energy.

HEARING AIDS

Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss alternatives.

6Important Customer Information

NON-IONIZING RADIATION

Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be operated in its normal-use position to ensure the radiative performance and safety from interference. As with other mobile radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory operation of the equipment and for personal safety, it is recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment. Use only the supplied integral antenna. Use of unauthorized or modified antennas may impair call quality and damage the phone, causing loss of performance and SAR levels exceeding the recommended limits as well as result in noncompliance with local regulatory requirements in your country. To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position. Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause your device to operate at a higher power level than needed. Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life.

HAC

This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for some of the wireless technologies that it uses. However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids. It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant, to determine if you hear any interfering noise. Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for information on hearing aid compatibility. If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult your service provider or phone retailer.

	Table of Contents 7
Important Customer Information...........................................................	1
Table of Contents ...................................................................................	7
Technical Details.....................................................................................	8
The Basics.............................................................................................	13
Connecting to Networks and Devices ................................................	49
microSD Card ......................................................................................	54
Calls .......................................................................................................	57
Communication ....................................................................................	77
Entertainment.....................................................................................	105
Tools.....................................................................................................	135
Settings ...............................................................................................	147
Safety...................................................................................................	149
Specifications .....................................................................................	172
FAQ......................................................................................................	173
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT................................................	180

8Technical Details

Cautions

The user interface of Google applications (Google Search, Google Maps, Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version.

Locations are inaccurate when GPS and Wi-Fi are not set to On.

With the Android operating system, some available Play Store applications only operate correctly with phones that have a specific screen resolution. Please be advised that some of the applications on the Play Store may not be available for your phone due to an LCD resolution requirement that does not match your phone. In addition, please be aware that 3rd party applications with programming defects may cause issues with your phone, including lock-ups and resets.

Technical Details

	CDMA	Designator	Description
	Standard

		TIA/EIA-95A	CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface
			14.4kbps Radio Link Protocol and Inter-
	Basic Air TSB-74
			band Operations
	Interface	ANSI J-STD-008
			IS-95 Adapted for PCS Frequency Band
		TIA/EIA-IS2000
			CDMA2000 1xRTT Air Interface
		TIA/EIA/IS-634	MAS-BS
	Network	TIA/EIA/IS-651	PCSC-RS
		TIA/EIA/IS-41-C	Intersystem Operations
		TIA/EIA/IS-124	Non-Signaling Data Communications

Technical Details 9

		TIA/EIA/IS-96-B		Speech CODEC
		TIA/EIA/IS-637
				Short Message Service
		TIA/EIA/IS-657
Service				Packet Data
		IS-801
				Position Determination Service (gpsOne)
		TIA/EIA/IS-
				High Speed Packet Data
		707-A
				CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air
				Interface
		TIA/EIA/IS-856		1x EV-DO Inter-Operability Specification
				for HRPD Access Network Interfaces
1x EV-DO		TIA/EIA/IS-878
				Recommended Minimum Performance
Related		TIA/EIA/IS-866
Interface				Standards for HRPD High Rate Packet
		TIA/EIA/IS-890
				Data Access Terminal
				Test Application Specification (TAS) for
				High Rate Packet Data Air Interface
LTE Standard			Designator		Description
					Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio
					Access (E-UTRA);
			TS 36.101		User Equipment (UE) radio
Basic					transmission and reception
Air Interface			TS 36.104		Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio
					Access (E-UTRA);
					Base Station (BS) radio transmission
					and reception

10 Technical Details

		TS 36.521-1
	Conformance	TS 36.521-2
	Test
		TS 36.521-3

Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio

Access (E-UTRA);

User Equipment (UE) conformance specification;

Radio transmission and reception;

Part 1: Conformance testing

Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio

Access (E-UTRA);

User Equipment (UE) conformance specification;

Radio transmission and reception;

Part 2: Implementation Conformance

Statement (ICS)

Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio

Access (E-UTRA);

User Equipment (UE) conformance specification;

Radio transmission and reception;

Part 3: Radio Resource Management (RRM) conformance testing

FCC RF Exposure Information

WARNING! Read this information before operating the phone.

In August 1996, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those

guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies. The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and those international standards.

Technical Details 11

Bodily Contact During Operation

This device was tested for typical use with the back of the phone kept 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) from the body. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone, including the antenna. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Avoid

the use of accessories that cannot maintain 0.39 inches (1.0 cm) distance between the user’s body and the back of the phone and have not been tested for compliance with FCC RF exposure limits.

Vehicle-Mounted External Antenna

(Optional, if available.)

To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements, keep 8 inches (20 cm) between the user / bystander and vehicle-mounted external antenna. For more information about RF exposure, visit the FCC website at www.fcc.gov.

FCC Notice and Cautions

This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device and its accessories must accept any interference received, including interference that causes undesired operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for this equipment. Use only the supplied antenna.

Use of unauthorized antennas (or modifications to the antenna) could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or violate FCC regulations.

Don’t use the phone with a damaged antenna. A damaged antenna could cause a minor skin burn. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.

Part 15.19 statement

This device complies with part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept

12 Technical Details

any interference received, including interference that causes undesired operation.

Part 15.21 statement

Changes or modifications that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Part 15.105 statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If you experience interference with reception (e.g., television), determine if this equipment is causing the harmful interference by turning the equipment off and then back on to see if the interference is affected. If necessary, try correcting the interference by one or more of the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The LG MS870 operates on 4G network, based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology and Mobile Broadband 4G networks in the United States*.

Now you can connect easily at high speeds to the Internet, your corporate Intranet, and your email while you’re away from the office.

*Service not available everywhere.

*Information subject to change.

The Basics 13

Phone Overview

Front View

Earpiece

Proximity

Power/

Sensor

Lock Key

Front Camera

Lens

Quick Keys

Touchscreen

Back Key

Menu Key

Home Key

NOTES All screen shots in this guide are simulated. Actual displays may vary.

Instructions to perform tasks in this guide are based on the default phone settings and may change depending on the software version on your phone.

1.Proximity Sensor Senses proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.

NOTES Ο Do not block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the touchscreen.

ΟThe use of a film cover produced by manufacturers other than LG can cause a disturbance in touch operation, the display, etc.

2.Quick Keys

-Phone Key Opens the Phone application for access to the dial pad, Call logs, Contacts, and Favorites.

-Contacts Key Opens the Contacts application.

-Messaging Key Opens the Messaging application.

-Apps key Opens the Applications screen, where you can view all your installed applications.

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

14The Basics

4.Home Key Returns to the Home screen. If you’re already viewing one of the Home screen extension panes, it navigates you to the central Home screen pane. Touch and hold to view the most recently used applications.

5.Menu Key Opens an Options menu with options that affect the current screen or application.

6.Touchscreen Displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and battery strength.

7.Front Camera Lens Use to take pictures and video of yourself. Keep clean for optimal performance.

8.Power/Lock Key Locks the screen with a single press. Press and hold to open the phone Options menu for the following options: Power off, Power off and restart, and Airplane mode. You can also change the ringer type from this menu.

9.Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts.

Rear View

3.5mm Headset Jack

Back Camera Lens

Back Cover

Speaker

Microphone

The Basics 15

10.3.5mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free conversations. You can also plug in headphones to listen to music.

11.Back Camera Lens Use for taking pictures and recording videos. Keep clean for optimal performance.

12.Back Cover Encloses the battery compartment.

13.Speaker Allows you to hear sounds and ringers. It also allows you to hear the caller’s voice when using Speaker mode.

14.Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller and for Voiceactivated functions.

Side View

Volume Keys

Accessory/

Charger Port

15.Volume Keys Allow you to adjust the ringer, media volumes, or the in-call volume during a call.

16. Accessory/Charger Port Allows you to connect the phone charger, USB cable, or other compatible accessories.

16 The Basics

Installing the Battery and microSD Card

NOTE It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone.

Installing the battery

The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery charged while not in use in order to maximize talk, use, and standby time. The battery charge level is shown at the top right corner of the screen.

1 Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the phone to remove the battery cover.

Removing the battery

2 Align the battery	3 Place the battery
contacts with the	cover over the battery
terminals in the	compartment, then press
battery compartment	it downward until it clicks
and push the battery	into place.
down until it clicks
into place.

1.Turn the phone off and use the fingertip cutout at the bottom of the phone to remove the battery cover.

2.Remove the battery from the battery compartment by lifting the bottom of the battery using the fingertip cutout.

The Basics 17

Inserting a microSD card

Remove the battery cover (as demonstrated in the previous instructions) and locate the microSD card slot (microSD is inscribed near the slot opening). Position the microSD card with the label side facing up and slide it into place until it is fully inserted and locked in place.

NOTE The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be careful when inserting, removing or handling it.

To remove the microSD card

You must first unmount the microSD card prior to removing it (see section below). Then remove the battery cover and locate the microSD card slot. Carefully pull the microSD card out to remove it.

To unmount the microSD card

It is important to unmount the microSD card to avoid damage to it or data saved on the card.

1. From the Home screen, touch the Apps Key .

2. Touch Settings > Storage.

3. Touch Unmount SD card > OK.

Installing the 4G micro-SIM card

Turn the power off. Remove the battery cover and the battery (as demonstrated in the previous instructions). Locate the 4G micro-SIM card slot (a SIM card graphic is inscribed near the slot opening). Position the 4G micro-SIM card with the label side facing up and slide it into place until it is fully inserted and locked in place.

Removing the 4G micro-SIM card

Turn the power off. Remove the battery cover and take the battery out.

Locate the 4G micro-SIM card slot. Gently slide the 4G micro-SIM card out to remove it.

18 The Basics

Charging the Phone

Your device comes with an adapter and a USB cable which connect together to charge your phone. To charge your phone:

NOTICE

Please only use an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone. Improper handling of the Accessory/Charger Port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger, may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.

1.Connect the USB cable into the adapter. When connecting, as shown below, the LG logo on the USB cable should face toward you.

USB Cable

Adapter

2.Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the phone’s Accessory/ Charger port.

NOTE

Make sure that the 'B' side is facing toward you when inserting the USB cable into the phone.

Charging with USB

You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to charge with the USB cable, you need to have the necessary USB drivers installed on your PC first. Connect one end of the USB cable to the Accessory/Charger

Port on your phone and connect the other end to a USB port on your PC. It is best to use the rear USB port when connecting to a desktop PC. The USB hub should be powered by an external power source.

The Basics 19

Optimizing 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.

From the Home screen, touch the Apps Key > Settings > Apps > Running tab and select the items that are no longer in use and touch Stop.

Tips to extend the life of your battery

Turn off radio communications that you aren’t using. If you aren’t using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, use the Settings menu to turn them off (Note that the GPS receiver is only turned on when you’re using an application that makes use of it).

Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.

Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other applications if you don’t need it.

Use the Power Control widget to control the wireless connections,

GPS connection, Bluetooth power, display brightness, and syncing activity.

To check the battery charge level

From the Home screen, touch the Apps Key > Settings >

About phone > Status.

The battery status (Charging or Discharging) and level (as a percentage of fully charged) will be displayed at the top of the screen.

To monitor and control what uses the battery

The Battery use screen allows you to see which applications are consuming the most battery power. Information on this screen allows you to identify downloaded applications you may want to turn off when not being used, so you can get the most out of your battery power.

From the Home screen, touch the Apps Key > Settings >

Power saver > Battery use.

20 The Basics

The screen will display battery usage time. A list of applications or services using battery power are displayed in order of energy used, from greatest amount to least.

Touch an application in the Battery use screen to see the details about its power consumption. Different applications offer different kinds of information and they may even include options to modify the settings so you can reduce power consumption by that application.

Setup Wizard

The first time you turn on your phone, the Setup Wizard guides you through signing in to your Google Account. If you don’t have one, don’t worry, the

Setup Wizard will help you create one.

You can also set up social networking accounts, such as Facebook and

Twitter.

NOTE This phone supports several applications and services. It is recommended that you purchase a data plan that meets your needs. Contact your service provider for details.

1.Press and hold the Power/Lock Key on the top edge of your phone to turn it on.

2.Follow the Setup Wizard to configure your phone set up including creating or logging in to your Google Account.

NOTE If you have an existing Google Account, your contacts from that account are synced to your phone.

The Basics 21

Turning the Phone On and Off

Turning the phone on

Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for a couple of seconds until the screen turns on.

Turning the phone off

1.Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the pop-up menu appears.

2.Touch Power off in the pop-up menu.

3.Touch OK to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.

To unlock the phone

If you don’t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight will shut off to conserve battery power. To unlock the phone:

1.Press the Power/Lock Key . Your Lock Screen will appear.

2. Swipe in any direction to unlock.

The last screen you were working on opens.

NOTE This is the default Lock Screen. If you've set up an Unlock

Pattern, use your fingertip to draw the pattern.

To turn the phone sounds off

If you’re in a place where your phone sounds may disturb others, you can quickly silence your phone from the Home screen.

From the Home screen, press and hold the Power/Lock Key , then touch .

OR

Press the down Volume Key on the side of the phone until all sounds are turned off or vibration is set.

OR

Open the Notifications panel and touch the Sound icon until is displayed.

22The Basics

Setting Up Your Device

When you turn on your wireless device for the first time, you have the option to quickly set up various accounts. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup of your wireless device.

To set up your device, follow the steps below:

1.On the Welcome screen, select your language and touch Next.

2.Set your internet connection settings and touch Next.

3.Select Sign in to sign into your Google Account or Get an account to create one. Touch Not now to skip to the next step. With a Google Account, Google applications are automatically synced between your phone and computer regardless of where you make an update.

4.Set your Google location settings and touch Next.

5.Set up your email and social networking accounts and touch Next.

6.Touch Done to start using the phone.

Setting up your Google Account

1.At the setup screen, touch Existing or New.

2.Enter your username and password and any other necessary information (if creating an account).

NOTE Touch the Back Key to close the keyboard.

3. Touch Sign in.

Now your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be loaded to your phone automatically.

You can use the area below to record your Google Account information for future reference.

Username:[e-mail]

Password:________________________________________________

The Basics 23

Your Google Account

You must sign into a Google Account to use Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and other Google Apps; to download applications from Play Store; to back up your settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google services on your phone.

IMPORTANT

ΟIf you want to restore your settings to this phone, from another phone that was running Android release 4.0 or later, you must sign into your Google Account now, during setup. If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings are not restored.

ΟIf you don’t have a Google Account, you’re prompted to create one.

ΟIf 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.

ΟWhen you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with your phone.

ΟIf you don’t sign into a Google Account during setup, you are prompted to sign in or to create a Google Account the first time you start an application that requires one, such as Gmail or Play Store.

ΟWhen you sign in, you’re prompted to enter your username and password, using the on-screen keyboard.

24 The Basics

Phone’s Status Icons

The Status Bar appears at the top of every screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the phone’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 Notifications panel to view them all.

The following icons indicate the status of your phone.

Call icons

	Mute microphone during a		Missed call
	call
	In call		In call using Bluetooth
			device
	Speaker on
Calendar & Alarm icons

	Alarm set		Calendar event
Email Messaging icons
	Other Email event received		Sending other Email failed
	Sending message failed		New message received
	Google Talk message		New voicemail received
	received

			The Basics 25
Sound icons
	Music playing		Silent mode
	Vibrate mode		Phone jack connected
Network icons
	4G network connected		4G network in use
	Downloading data through		Uploading data through 4G
	4G network		network
	EVDO network connected		Using EVDO data network
	Download through EVDO		Upload through EVDO data
	data network		network
	Downloading data		Uploading data
	GPS on		Searching the current
			location via GPS
	No service		Weak network signal
	Airplane mode		Roaming
	Location service on
Connectivity icons
	Weak Wi-Fi signal		Strong Wi-Fi signal
	USB debugging connected		USB connected
	Bluetooth on		Bluetooth device connected
	Mobile Hotspot on		USB tethering on

26 The Basics

System icons

	More icons available		System secured
	System error		SD card inserted
	Preparing SD card		SD card error
	No SIM card		Unknown SIM card
	Sync in process		Sync error
	Battery empty		Battery full
	Battery charging		Battery status unknown

The Basics 27

Getting to Know the Home Screen

The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your phone. It displays application shortcuts, icons, widgets, and other features.

Status Bar

Shows device status information, including the time, signal strength, battery status, and notification icons.

Application Icon

Touch an icon (application, folder, etc.) to open the application and use it.

Quick Keys

Provide easy, one-touch access to the functions you use the most.

Apps Key

Touch to open the Applications screen to view all of your installed applications.

Quick Keys

The Quick Keys are located at the bottom of the Home screen.

:Opens the Phone application which displays the dial pad so you can dial an unsaved number. It also provides additional tabs to access the Call logs, Contacts, and your Favorites.

:Opens the Contacts application. You can access Dial, Call logs, and Favorites by touching the tabs across the top of the screen.

:Opens the Messaging application so you can send and receive text and multimedia messages.

:Opens the Applications screen and displays phone options and applications.

To return to the Home screen

Touch the Home Key at any time, from any application.

To view other Home screen panes

Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The Home screen spans seven screen widths, allowing more space for icons, widgets, shortcuts, and other items.

28 The Basics

Home Screen Pane Indicator

The bars near the bottom of the screen indicate which Home screen pane you are viewing.

TIP! Pinch in on the Home screen to display the mini canvas view, then touch the Home screen canvas you want to view. Touch and hold home screen to edit. Drag the screen to Remove icon on the top to delete.

Touch here to add more screen.

Touchscreen

Touch here to set default home screen.

Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your

Android phone. With the touch of your finger, you can download and use available applications, make menu selections, and access data saved to your phone.

The following terms are used for describing the different available actions using the touchscreen:

Touch A single finger touch selects items. For example, touch an icon (e.g., application or menu item), touch words (e.g., menu selection or to answer onscreen question), or touch letters and numbers to type.

Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open an

Options menu for editing a contact, touch and hold a contact entry until the menu pops up.

The Basics 29

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.

Swipe or slide To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it (so you don’t drag an item instead). For example, you can drag or slide the screen up or down to scroll a list or browse through the different Home screens by swiping from left to right (and vice versa).

Double-tap Double-tap to zoom a web page or a map. For example, quickly double-tap a section of a web page to zoom that section to fit the width of the screen. You can also double-tap to control the zoom in Maps and in other applications.

Pinch-to-Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or spread motion to zoom in or out when using the MetroWEB, a map, or pictures.

Rotate the screen From many applications, the orientation of the screen rotates with the phone as you turn it from upright to sideways and back again.

Rotate the phone sideways for landscape orientation.

Rotate the phone upright for portrait orientation.

Capturing the screen If you press the Volume down and Power/Lock

Key at the same time, the current image on the screen is captured. You can find the captured image in the Gallery (Note that you cannot capture an image from some videos and applications).

30The Basics

Text Input Methods

On-screen Keyboard

You can easily enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard displays automatically on the screen when you need to enter text.

To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text.

Toggles between different languages.

Toggles from 123/SYM mode to ABC mode.

Touch here to add contacts from the contact list.

Touch here to attach files.

Touch here to send.

Typing tips

	Enter other characters	Touch the Numbers Key			and the Alt Key
		for more characters and symbols.
	Enter one capital letter	Touch the Shift Key .
	Enter all capital letters	Touch the Shift Key	twice.
		Touch again to revert to lowercase.
		Double-tap a word to highlight it. To highlight a
	Highlight text	range of text, double-tap the word, then drag
		the blue highlight markers to highlight the text
		you want.
	Cut or copy selected	Touch and hold the the highlighted text, then
	text	touch Cut or Copy.
	Paste cut or copied text	Touch and hold the location to paste the text,
		then touch Paste.
	Delete a character	Touch the Delete Key .