LG Spectrum User Guide

USER GUIDE

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USER GUIDE

USER
GUIDE

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Important Customer Information

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.

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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

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Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any liquid as it

may cause a short circuit.

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Keep 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.

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The phone should be only connected to products that bear the USB-IF

logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.

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Do 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.

O

Always 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.

O

Only 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.

O

Replace 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

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Avoid 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.

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If 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.

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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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE

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Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the steel

frame of a building).

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Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources, such as

microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.

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Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or accessories that

do not contain any metal.

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Use 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.

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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.
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.
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.

To assure

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.

Use

Table of Contents

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Important Customer Information...........................................................1

Table of Contents ...................................................................................7

Technical Details ................................................................................... 10

The Basics ............................................................................................. 15

Phone Overview ........................................................................................................15

Installing the Battery and microSD Card ................................................................18

Charging the Phone ................................................................................................ 20

Optimizing Battery Life ............................................................................................21

Turning the Phone On and Off ...............................................................................23

Getting answers about how to use phone .............................................................25

Phone’s Status Icons ...............................................................................................27

Getting to Know the Home Screen ........................................................................29

Touchscreen ...............................................................................................................31

Applications: How to View, Open and Switch ........................................................34

Working with Menus ................................................................................................37

Managing Notifications ...........................................................................................38

Searching Your Phone and the Web .......................................................................39

Locking the Screen ................................................................................................. 40

Customizing the Home Screen ..............................................................................43

Connecting Quickly With Your Contacts ................................................................45

Connecting to Networks and Devices ............................................... 46

Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks ...............................................................................46

microSD Card ...................................................................................... 52

Calls ...................................................................................................... 54

Placing and Ending Calls ........................................................................................54

Answering or Rejecting Calls ..................................................................................55

Working with the Call Log .......................................................................................57

Calling Your Contacts ..............................................................................................58

Voice Dialer ...............................................................................................................59

Options During a Call ..............................................................................................59

Managing Multiple Calls ...........................................................................................61

Listening to Your Voicemail .....................................................................................62

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Web ....................................................................................................... 63

Browser .....................................................................................................................63

Maps ..........................................................................................................................69

Checking the Weather ..............................................................................................71

Changing Weather Settings ....................................................................................72

Backup Assistant Plus ............................................................................................73

Communication ....................................................................................75

Contacts ....................................................................................................................75

Email ..........................................................................................................................83

Visual Voice Mail ......................................................................................................85

Gmail .........................................................................................................................86

Messaging ..................................................................................................................91

Talk ............................................................................................................................99

Voice Dialer ............................................................................................................. 102

Entertainment .....................................................................................103

Camera .................................................................................................................... 103

Video Camera ......................................................................................................... 107

Gallery ..................................................................................................................... 109

Smart Movie HD ...................................................................................................... 113

Play Store ................................................................................................................. 114

Music ........................................................................................................................ 117

SmartShare ............................................................................................................. 122

Video Player ............................................................................................................ 124

YouTube™ ................................................................................................................ 126

Voice Recorder ....................................................................................................... 128

Tools ..................................................................................................... 129

Calendar .................................................................................................................. 129

Calculator ................................................................................................................ 134

Alarm/Clock............................................................................................................ 135

Polaris Office .......................................................................................................... 137

Settings ...............................................................................................138

Table of Contents

Safety ...................................................................................................152

TIA Safety Information .......................................................................................... 152

Safety Information ................................................................................................. 156

Caution:

Avoid potential hearing loss. ................................................................................. 159

FDA Consumer Update ......................................................................................... 162

10 Driver Safety Tips .............................................................................................. 169

Consumer Information on SAR ............................................................................. 171

FCC Hearing-Aid Compatibility (HAC) Regulations for Wireless Devices ....... 173

Specifications ..................................................................................... 175

FAQ ...................................................................................................... 176

LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT ................................................183

Index ....................................................................................................186

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Technical Details

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Technical Details

CDMA

Standard

Basic Air
Interface

Designator Description

TIA/EIA-95A
TSB-74
ANSI J-STD-008
TIA/EIA-IS2000

CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface

14.4kbps Radio Link Protocol and Inter-band
Operations

IS-95 Adapted for PCS Frequency Band
CDMA2000 1xRTT Air Interface

Network

Service

1x EV-DO

Related

Interface

TIA/EIA/IS-634
TIA/EIA/IS-651
TIA/EIA/IS-41-C
TIA/EIA/IS-124

TIA/EIA/IS-96-B
TIA/EIA/IS-637
TIA/EIA/IS-657
IS-801
TIA/EIA/IS-707-A

TIA/EIA/IS-856
TIA/EIA/IS-878
TIA/EIA/IS-866
TIA/EIA/IS-890

MAS-BS
PCSC-RS
Intersystem Operations
Non-Signaling Data Communications

Speech CODEC
Short Message Service
Packet Data
Position Determination Service (gpsOne)
High Speed Packet Data

CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air Interface
1x EV-DO Inter-Operability Specification for HRPD

Access Network Interfaces
Recommended Minimum Performance Standards

for HRPD High Rate Packet Data Access Terminal
Test Application Specification (TAS) for High Rate

Packet Data Air Interface

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LTE

Standard

Basic

Air Interface

Conformance

Test

Designator Description

Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access
(E-UTRA);

TS 36.101

TS 36.104

User Equipment (UE) radio transmission and
reception

Evolved Universal Terrestrial Radio Access
(E-UTRA);

Base Station (BS) radio transmission and
reception

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

TS 36.521-1

(E-UTRA);
User Equipment (UE) conformance

TS 36.521-2

TS 36.521-3

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

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FCC RF Exposure Information

Read this information before operating the phone.

WARNING!

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.

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.

Technical Details

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 and its accessories comply with part15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:

(1) This device & its accessories may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device & its accessories must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause 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.

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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 phone operates on Verizon’s 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. Visit website (verizonwireless.com/4G) for a

* Information subject to change.

complete list of available areas.

Phone Overview

Front View

The Basics

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Earpiece

Quick Keys

- Phone Key

- Contacts Key

- Messaging Key

- Apps Key

Menu Key

Home Key

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

NOTES

ţ

Tap the Apps Key then tap Guided Tours to access the brief & full device

guides, video tutorials, and icon glossary. You can get information in detail right from
your phone.

Power/
Lock Key

Proximity
Sensor

Front Camera
Lens

Touchscreen

Back Key

Microphone

1. Earpiece Lets you hear callers and automated prompts.

2. Quick Keys

- Phone Key Opens the Phone application for access to the dialpad, Call

log, Contacts list, and Groups.

- Contacts Key Opens the Contacts application.

- Messaging Key Opens the Messaging application.

-

Apps Key Opens the Apps screen, where you can view all of your
installed applications.

3. Menu Key Opens an Options menu with options that affect the current

screen or application. Tap and hold to access the Quick Search box.

4. Home Key Returns to the Home screen. If you’re already viewing one

of the Home screen extension canvases, it navigates you to the central
Home screen canvas. Tap and hold to view the most recently used
applications.

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5. Microphone Transmits your voice to the other caller and for

voice-activated functions.

6. Back Key Returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display

items, such as menus, dialog boxes, and the on-screen keyboard.

7. Touchscreen Displays all of the information needed to operate your

phone, such as applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and
battery strength.

8. Front Camera Lens Use for taking pictures and recording videos of

yourself. Y

ou can also use this for video chatting. Keep it clean for

optimal performance.

9. Proximity Sensor Senses proximity towards other objects (such as your

head) so that tap commands are not accidentally activated during a call.

ţ

Do not block the sensor or near the sensor to avoid problems with the tap operations.

NOTES

ţ The use of a film cover produced by manufacturers other than LG can cause a

disturbance in tap operations, the display, etc.

10. 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.

Rear View

Rear Camera
Lens

Back Cover

Speaker

The Basics

11. Rear Camera Lens Use for taking pictures and recording videos. Keep

it clean for optimal performance.

12. Back Cover Encloses the battery compartment.

13. Speaker Sound comes from the rear speaker instead of the earpiece

(e.g., the speakerphone function, music player function, etc.).

Side Views and Top View

USB/Charger
Port

3.5mm
Headset Jack

Volume Keys

14. USB/Charger Port Allows you to connect the phone charger, USB

Cable, or other compatible accessories.

15. 3.5mm Headset Jack Allows you to plug in an optional headset for

convenient, hands-free conversations. Y
to listen to music.

16. Volume Keys Allow you to adjust the ringer, media volumes, or the in-

call volume during a call.

ou can also plug in headphones

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Installing the Battery and microSD Card

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

NOTE

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.

Use the fingertip cutout

1

at the bottom of the
phone to remove the
back cover.

Removing the battery

1.

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

2. Use the fingertip cutout at the bottom left corner of the battery
compartment to lift the battery out.

Align the battery contacts

2

with the terminals in the
battery compartment and
p

ush the battery down

until it clicks in place.

Place the battery

3

cover over the battery
compartment, then press
it downward until it clicks
into place.

Inserting a microSD card

Turn the power off. Remove the battery cover and the
battery (as demonstrated in the previous instructions).

The Basics

Locate the microSD card slot (microSD is inscribed near the slot opening).
Position the microSD card with the logo facing up and slide it into place until
it is fully inserted and locked in place.

The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be careful when

NOTE

inserting, removing or handling it.

To remove the microSD card

Turn the power off. Remove the battery cover and take
the battery out. Locate the microSD card slot. Gently
pull the microSD card out to remove it.

To unmount the microSD card

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

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key

2. Tap Settings

> Storage.

.

3. Tap Unmount SD card > OK.

Memory encryption

 You can encrypt all data in phone and the SD card.
 Data cannot be encrypted when the battery level is less than 80%.
 While encrypting, you cannot access other functions.
 Do not unplug your charger while encrypting.
 Do not connect the USB Cable while encoding.
 Do not take out the SD card while encoding.
 Do not take out the battery while encoding.
 Do not press the Power/Lock Key
 While encrypting phone, your phone will reboot several times.
 After encrypting the SD card and performing a Factory reset, you

cannot access encrypted data in the SD card.

 After encrypting Phone or the SD card, you cannot use ‘None’, ‘Slide’,

‘Face Unlock’, ‘Pattern’ in ‘Select screen lock’ menu.

while encoding.

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Installing the 4G SIM card

Turn the power off. Remove the battery cover and the battery (as
demonstrated in the previous instructions). Locate the 4G SIM card slot (a
SIM card graphic is inscribed near the slot opening). Position the 4G SIM
card with the

Verizon logo

facing up and slide it into place until it is fully

inserted and locked in place.

Removing the 4G SIM card

Turn the power off. Remove the battery cover and
take the battery out. Locate the 4G SIM card slot.
Gently slide the 4G SIM card out to remove it.

Charging the Phone

Your phone comes with a Wall/USB Charger and a USB Cable which
connect together to charge your phone. To charge your phone:

Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone.

NOTICE

Improper handling of the USB/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 Wall/USB Charger. When connecting, as
shown below, the LG logo on the USB Cable should face toward you.

USB Cable

Wall/USB
Charger

2. Plug the USB Cable (as shown below) into the phone’s USB/Charger Port.

Make sure the 'B' side is facing toward

NOTE

you when inserting the USB Cable into
the phone.

The Basics

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 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.

When the battery becomes fully discharged and you connect the phone to a charger,

NOTE

the keypad LED lights at the bottom of the phone will flash. Once the battery is charged
enough to turn on the phone, a battery animation will appear on the screen and the
keypad LED lights will stop flashing.

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.

Tips to extend the life of your battery

㻌

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).

㻌

Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.



㻌

Turn off automatic syncing for Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and other



applications if you don’t need it.

㻌

Use the Power saver feature in the Settings menu or the Power Control



widget to control data activity, syncing activity, Wi-Fi connection,
Bluetooth connection, GPS connection, and power used for the device
such as screen.

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To check the battery charge level

㻌

From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key



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

> Settings > Power

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.

㻌

From the Home screen, tap the



saver > Battery use

. This screen displays battery usage times. It

Apps Key > Settings

lists all of the applications or services using battery power from the
greatest amount of energy used to the least amount.

㻌

Tap an application or service in the Battery use screen to see the



details about its power consumption, including either how long since
last connected to a power source or how long you were last running
on battery power. Different applications or services 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.

This phone supports several applications and services. It is recommended that you

NOTE

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. Select a language and tap Next.

3. Follow the Setup Wizard to configure your phone accounts and settings,
including creating or logging in to your Gmail Account.

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

NOTE

your phone.

> Power

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Turning the Phone On and Off

Turning the phone on

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Press and hold the Power/Lock Key

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the screen turns on.

Turning the phone off

1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key until the Phone options menu
appears.

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

3. Tap 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. Tap the screen and when the circle appears, slide in
any direction to unlock it. The last screen you were
working on opens.

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This is the default Lock Screen. If you've set up an Unlock
Pattern, use your fingertip to draw the pattern.

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Different clock themes can be applied to the lock screen.

About Lock Screen Improvement

Notification Viewing from Lock Screen

Save tedious swiping time when unlocking the screen to check Notification
alerts.

From the lock screen simply slide the Notification Bar down to see the
latest notifications, all in one step.

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Hot keys are customizable with any app on the device and can unlock
directly to it.

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Face Unlock

Using front facing camera, consumers can now use their actual faces (yes,
it’s not a picture, but their actual mug) to unlock the device with the facial
recognition technology that comes with ICS.

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.

1. Press the Power/Lock Key

2. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key

OR
Press the down Volume Key

sounds are turned off.

, then unlock the screen.

, then tap Silent mode .

on the side of the phone until all

Setting Up Your Device

Follow the onscreen instructions to quickly set up your phone and email
accounts. For more information visit verizonwireless. com/smartphones.
Click Support tab, under Get Help with Your, click Device, then Select
Another Device for your device support.

To set up your device, follow the steps below:

1. Select your language and tap Next.

2. Select whether to Skip or Start the Backup Assistant Plus application.

3. Select the email accounts you want to set up.

4. Select Sign in to sign into your Google Account or Get an account to
create one. With a Google Account, Google applications are automatically
synced between your phone and computer regardless of where you
make an update.

5. Read the Privacy caution and tap Next. Then set your Location settings
(VZW Location Services/ Standalone GPS Services/ Google Location
Services). Then tap Next.

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After successfully setting up your device, you can choose to view options that teach you

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about your new phone including Watch & Learn / My Verizon Mobile video / Guided
Tours. These options can be viewed later by accessing the Apps screen.

7. Tap Finish to start using the phone.

For more information on how to set up your email, visit smartphones.
verizonwireless.com/. Click on the Smartphone Support tab and select
your phone.

Getting answers about how to use phone

From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Guided Tours to get
information about using phone, including the user guide and video tutorials.

Setting up your Google Account

Your Gmail, Google Contacts, and Google Calendar events will all be loaded
to your phone automatically after setting up your Google Account.

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

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

Tap the Back Key to close the keyboard.

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3. Tap Sign in.

Record your Google account information. Please keep this document in a
safe place.

Username:[e-mail]

Password:________________________________________________

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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.

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If you want to restore your settings to this phone, from another phone that was running
Android release 2.0 or later
If you wait until after setup is complete, your settings are not restored.

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If you don’

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

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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.

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When 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.

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If 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.

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

, you must sign into your Google Account now, during setup.

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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.

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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 call Missed call
In call In call using Bluetooth device
Speaker on Privacy call

Calendar & Alarm icons

Alarm set Calendar event

Email and Messaging icons

New email received Failed to send Email
New message received High priority message received
Failed to send message New voicemail received
New visual voicemail received Visual voicemail playing
Google Talk message received Gmail received
Select input method

Sound icons

Music playing Silent mode
Vibrate mode Phone jack connected

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Network icons

4G network connected
Downloading data through 4G

network
3G network connected
Downloading data through 3G

network
Downloading data
Acquiring GPS
No service Weak network signal

Strong network signal

Airplane mode Roaming
Location service on Location service off
Download complete

Connectivity icons

Weak Wi-Fi signal Strong Wi-Fi signal
USB debugging connected USB connected
Bluetooth on Bluetooth device connected
USB tethering on Mobile Hotspot on
Wi-Fi direct on

System icons

SmartShare on More indicator
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

data

4G network in use
Uploading

data through 4G

network
3G network in use
Uploading

data

network
Uploading
GPS on

Connected to network extender
service

through 3G

data

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Getting to Know the Home Screen

The Home screen is your starting point to access all of 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

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

Quick Keys

Provide easy, one-touch access to the
phone functions used most often.

Apps Key

Tap to open the Apps 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 dialpad so you can

dial an unsaved number. It also provides additional tabs to access the
Call logs, Contacts, and Favorites.

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pens the Contacts application and displays your Contacts list. You can

also access the dialer, Call logs, and Favorites by tapping the tabs across
the top of the screen.

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

and multimedia messages.

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pens the Apps screen which displays phone options and applications.

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New features for Homescreen

 Items (including Quick Keys bar) on the Home screen can be

temporarily hidden to highlight the wallpaper. Pinch out to clean the
screen and pinch in to restore.

 Clean view can be used to check the background picture without any

icons and widgets.

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 Shortcut can be changed to Widgets on the Home screen.

- Touch and hold the shortcut and release to be able to drag the
shortcut's corners.

- Drag the corner to change it to a widget

- Widget size can be also customized

To return to the Home screen

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Tap the Home Key

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at any time, from any application.

To view other Home screen canvases

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Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The Home

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screen spans seven screen widths, allowing more space for icons,
widgets, shortcuts, and other items.

The bar near the bottom of the screen indicates which Home screen canvas you are viewing.

Pinch in on the Home screen to display the

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mini canvas view, then tap the Home screen
canvas you want to view. Tap and hold the
Home screen to move it. Drag the screen to
the Remove icon to delete.

Tap here to set the default Home screen.

Home Screen Canvas Indicator

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Home Screen Folders Creation + Icon Edit Mode

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Customizable Folder Creation

The ability to create folders by dragging and dropping icons on each other
is a great feature for consumers who like organization. You can now have
folders specifically designated for work items, your children’s games, icons
that help with family or home organization, and even one just for games,
etc. This new organization also allows for more applications to be placed on
the main Home screen or Applications screen, yet provides easy viewing
without distraction.

Icon Editing and Customizing

Users can now edit the icons on the Quick Keys Bar, Home screen or
Applications screen, by creating their own icons with the camera or gallery
images. This gives consumers the ability to replace the generic icons and
have images of loved ones—or with any other image they capture. With
customization, it’
contact or a frequently used app.

Clean View

Wallpapers can now be seen without intrusion, simply by using the “pinch”
technique that will temporarily hide the icons on the Home screen. This is
a great upgrade because users can now really show off the picture of their
loved ones or the awesome concert they saved as wallpaper

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Touchscreen

Your touchscreen provides an excellent way to interact with and use your
Android phone. With the tap 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 or tap A single finger tap selects an item. For example, tap an icon

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(e.g., application or menu item), tap words (e.g., menu selection or to
answer onscreen question), or tap letters and numbers to type.

Tap and hold Tap and hold an item on the screen by tapping it and not
lifting your finger until an action occurs. For example, to open a Context
menu for customizing the Home screen, tap an empty area on the Home
screen until the Context menu appears.

Drag Tap 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 and drag the
Status Bar downward to open the Notifications Panel.

Swipe or slide To Move your finger quickly across the surface of the
screen, without pausing when you first tap 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 browser, a map, or pictures.
This motion can also be used to expand or compress the Applications
screen items. It also changes the Home screen to mini canvas view.

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.

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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 tap a text field where you want to
enter text.

Tap here to open the
contact list to add
recipients.

Tap here to send.

Toggles between
different languages.

Toggles from 123/SYM
mode to ABC mode.

Typing tips

Enter other characters

Tap the Numbers Key
exit from the symbols keyboard.

Enter one capital letter Tap the Shift Key

Enter all capital letters

Highlight text

Cut or copy selected text

Paste cut or copied text

Tap the Shift Key
Tap again to revert to lowercase.

Double-tap a word to highlight it. To highlight a
range of text, double-tap the screen, then drag
the blue highlight markers to highlight the text
you want.

Highlight the desired text and tap Cut or Copy.
Tap and hold the desired location where you

want to paste the text, then tap Paste.

Delete a character Tap the Delete Key

Language toggle

Tap and hold the Language Key to display the
available languages.

Tap here to attach files.

or the Letters Key to

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Text input settings

To change your text entry settings and see the dictionary of terms you’ve
used, from the Home screen, tap the Apps Key

> Settings >

Language & input.

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To change the default language, tap Language or tap Personal

dictionary >

to add a word.

Applications: How to View, Open and Switch

All of the applications on your phone, including any applications that you
downloaded and installed from Play Store or other sources, are grouped
together on the Apps screen, which you access from your Home screen. If
you have more applications than can fit on the Apps screen, you can slide
the screen left or right to view more.

Home screen

From the Home screen,
tap the Apps Key

open the Apps screen.

Slide the screen left or right to

bring more icons into view.

Tap an application icon to open

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Folders can be created in menu as well as on the Home screen for organizing purpose.
Create folders after pressing Edit button on top right and drag and drop item over
another one.

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Apps screen

then Show more icons to get better viewing

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Opening and Closing the Apps screen

Opening the Apps screen

With your phone, it’s easy to access the Apps screen no matter what
feature you’re currently using. Simply tap the Home Key
Apps Key

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, then tap the

Closing the Apps screen

To manually close the Apps screen, tap the Home Key .

The Apps screen closes automatically when you tap an icon to open its application.

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Dragging an icon onto your Home screen also closes the Apps screen automatically.

Customizing the Apps screen

The phone includes a wide variety of applications and you can download
even more applications to your device. You can customize these items on
the Applications screen for faster access (less scrolling) to the applications
you use most often.

The application items on the Applications screen are listed alphabetically
within each application category, but you can customize the screen to
optimize how you use it. For example, you can move application icons to
more convenient positions and even add folders to organize your files.

Moving application positions

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key and then at the top right

corner of the screen.

2. Tap and hold the application icon and drag it to the position you want,

then lift your finger. Application icons to the right of the position shift
accordingly.

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Adding a folder

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key and then at the top right

corner of the screen.

2. Tap and hold an application icon to unlock it from its position.

3. Drag the icon and overlap it over another to create a folder.

You may also use this function on any Home screen panel.

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Opening and Switching Applications

Multi-tasking is easy with AndroidTM because open applications keep
running even when you open another application. There’s no need to quit an
application before opening another. You can use and switch among several
open applications. Android manages each application, stopping and starting
them as needed, to ensure that idle applications don’t consume resources
unnecessarily.

Opening an application

 Open an application simply by tapping its icon on the screen.

You can customize your Home screen with the application icons you use most often.

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Applications are located on the Apps screen, but you can copy any application icon to
your Home screen for faster access. No matter where the icon is, on the Apps screen or
your Home screen, just tap it to open and use it.

Opening multiple applications

1. Tap an application icon to open it.

2. Tap the Home Key

If the application icon you want is on your Home screen, simply tap the icon to open and

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use it.

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3. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key .

4. Tap the icon for the other application you want to open.

Switching between multiple applications

1. Tap and hold the Home Key . A screen with the icons and a preview

of applications that you’ve used recently will appear.

2. Tap the application icon you want to open or tap the Back Key

return to the current screen.

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If you flick the application icon to the
right or left, the icon would disappear
from the recent app list.

Tap an icon to open an application you’ve
used recently.

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Adding application icons to the Home screen

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

1. Open the Apps screen.

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

Your Apps screen will close so that you can place the icon on the Home
screen.

3. Lift your finger to place it or drag the icon to where you want it on the

screen, then lift your finger.

Moving applications to other Home screens

You can place application icons on any of the Home screen canvases.
 Simply drag the icon to the left or right edge of the screen to advance

to the other screen canvases before lifting your finger.

Tap and hold the icon to move, then tip the device in the direction

of the canvas you want. The icon “slides” off the screen and onto
the new canvas. The Relocate home screen items option must be
enabled under the Gesture settings.

Working with Menus

There are two kinds of Android menus: 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, tap the Menu Key
Options menus; if you tap the Menu Key
Options menu, nothing will happen.

. Not all applications have

on a screen that has no

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Context menus

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

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

Managing Notifications

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, the notification icon will be displayed in the
Status Bar. 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/or the phone may vibrate.

To open the Notifications panel

 Tap and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen.

The Status Bar is sensitive to the drag motion so just beginning the downward drag will

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open the Notifications panel.

Tap to edit which icons
are displayed on the
Notifications panel. You can
add up to eight icons.

Tap a notification to
open it.

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. For example, new voicemail notifications dial

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your voicemail box, and Gmail notifications open the Gmail application so
you can read your new messages.

To clear all notifications

1. Open the Notifications panel.

2. Tap

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All event-based notifications will be cleared; ongoing notifications will
remain in the list.

To close the Notifications panel

Tap and drag the tab at the bottom of the Notifications panel to the top of
the screen or just tap the Back Key
The panel will also close when you tap a notification.

The tab at the bottom of the Notifications panel is sensitive to the drag motion so just

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beginning the upward drag will close the panel.

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Selectively Clear Notifications by Swiping

After receiving several download, app upgrade, notification texts, and
emails, the Notification Bar can get really full. There are times when users
want to keep some of the notifications in the bar while dismissing others,
just like a “to do” list. Previously this wasn’t possible. Users had to clear all
of the notifications at once. Now they just swipe the one they want to get
rid of. It’s that easy, and efficient.

Searching Your Phone and the Web

You can search for information on your phone and on the web using the search
application. Some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, and Browser have
the ability to search contents within those specific applications.
You can conduct the search by typing in the search terms or saying what you’re
looking for. Typing can be useful because the search application can provide
suggestions so you don’t necessarily have to type out your full request.

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Phone and Web search using text entry

1. Tap and hold the Menu Key . When you tap and hold the Menu Key

on the Home screen or in the other applications that support this, the

Quick Search Box will open automatically.

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Voice Search

Tap to search by voice.

Search results

Provides a one-touch shortcut to
matching search items and past
searches.

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

As you type, search results from your phone,
previous search terms, and web search
suggestions appear. Tap an item to activate
that search result.

You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects of web

search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the Quick
Search Box as you type), and what phone features you want to include
in searches. To access these settings, open the application and tap the
Menu Key > Settings.

3. Tap

from the keyboard .

Locking the Screen

Your phone automatically uses a default Lock Screen to simply prevent
unintentional function activation. You can choose to secure your phone so
that only you can unlock it to make calls, access your data, buy applications,
and so on. For added security to guard against unauthorized use, you can
set a Pattern, PIN, or Password that will need to be entered after you slide
the screen up to unlock.

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Setting a Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password for the First Time

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock screen.

2. Tap Select screen lock.

3. Tap Swipe, Face Unlock, Pattern, PIN, or Password.
Swipe: Allows you to swipe in any direction to unlock the screen. This is

the default screen lock.

Face Unlock: Unlocks the screen though facial recognition. Read the

information on the screen and tap Set it up > Continue. To set up
Face Unlock, place your face in the outline on the screen. Your face will
automatically be captured. Tap Continue. Then choose Pattern or PIN to
set another form of security when Face Unlock can't see you.

Please keep in mind that Face Unlock is less secure than a pattern, PIN, or password,

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someone who looks similar to you could unlock your phone, and the data used to identify
your face is kept private on the phone.

Pattern: The first time you set an unlock pattern, you will see a tutorial

with instructions on how to create it. Read the tutorial and tap Next.
Draw your pattern (connect at least 4 dots) and tap Continue. Then
redraw your pattern and tap Confirm.

PIN: Enter a PIN (at least 4 digits) and tap Continue. Reenter your PIN

and tap OK to confirm it.

Password: Enter a password (at least 4 characters) and tap Continue.

Reenter your password and tap OK to confirm it.

From then on, any time you wish to turn the phone on or unlock the

screen, you will need to draw your unlock pattern or enter your PIN or
password to unlock the screen.

4. Set a backup PIN in case you forget the current unlock configuration.

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Changing Your Unlock Pattern

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock
screen.

2. Tap Select screen lock.

3. Draw your current unlock pattern.

4. Tap Pattern to change it.

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5. You’re prompted to draw and redraw your new pattern.

6. Set a backup PIN in case you forget the current unlock configuration.

Using a PIN or Password to Lock the Screen

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Lock
screen.

2. Tap Select screen lock.

3. Tap PIN to lock the screen with a number sequence or tap Password for
an alphanumeric lock sequence.

4. You’re prompted to enter and reenter the lock sequence.

5. Set a backup PIN in case you forget the current unlock configuration.

From then on, you will need to enter the sequence and tap OK to unlock

the screen.

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all the opportunities, you can try again after 30 seconds.

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- If you’ve created a Google Account on the phone, tap Forgot pattern?. Then

- If you haven’

- If you forgot the unlock pattern, you can unlock using the Backup Pin.

1. Turn the power off.

2. Tap and hold the following keys at the same time for 8 seconds: Power/Lock Key

3. Press the Power/Lock Key when you see the message "Permanently Erase User

4. When you press the Power/Lock Key to confirm, another message stating "Are

5. After pressing the Power/Lock Key, your phone will be restored to the factory settings.

When you can’t recall your unlock pattern:

you are required to sign in with your Google Account or enter the backup PIN (if
configured) to unlock your phone.

you need to 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).

+ the down Volume Key.

Data & Reset Settings?", press the Power key to confirm, or tap any other key to
cancel.

you sure you want to continue with erase?" will appear. Press the Power/Lock Key
to confirm or press the Volume Keys to cancel.

t created a Google Account phone or set a backup PIN on the phone,

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Customizing the Home Screen

You can personalize your Home screen by adding application icons,
shortcuts, widgets, and other items to any Home screen canvas. You can
also change the wallpaper.

To add an item to the Home screen

1. From the Home screen, tap Add at the top right corner of the screen.
Or just tap and hold an empty spot on the Home screen canvas.

2. In the menu that opens, tap the type of item to add.

Slide the screen right or left to view
different home screen canvases.

Tap and hold an icon and drag it to the
desired screen.

Tap to access the tab.

3. You can add the following types of items to the Home screen:

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Apps: Displays all installed applications.

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Downloads: Displays all downloaded applications.

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Widgets: Displays all installed widgets.

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Wallpapers: Allows you to change the Charging and Home screen

wallpapers to preloaded images or pictures from your Gallery.

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To move an item on the Home screen

1. Tap and hold the item.

2. Drag the item to a new location on the screen.
Pause at the left or right edge of the screen to drag the item onto the
next available Home screen canvas.

3. When the item is where you want it, lift your finger.

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If the tilt gesture is enabled in the Gesture settings, simply tilt the device in the direction

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you want to move the item to slide it to the next canvas.

To remove an item from the Home screen

1. Tap and hold the desired item.

2. Drag the item to the trash can icon

3. Lift your finger when the icon changes to

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To change the Home screen wallpaper

From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > Home screen settings >
Wallpaper. Choose from Charging wallpapers, Gallery, Live wallpapers,

or Wallpapers to select the desired wallpaper.

The Home screen settings menu also allows you to personalize various
other Home screen options, which include Animation, Screen swipe
effect, Scroll wallpaper, Scroll screens circularly, and Theme.

To use the Maps as Live Wallpaper

1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key .

2. Tap Home screen settings > Wallpaper > Live wallpapers > Maps.

3. Tap Settings to personalize the Maps live wallpaper or Set wallpaper to
set it as your background.

When you set Maps as Live wallpapers, you can try gestures below.

 To Expand : Double tap with one finger.

 To Reduce : Tap once with two fingers.

 To View the Map with No Icons: Pinch out on the Home screen, as if

zooming in.

 To View the Map with Icons: Pinch in on the Home screen, as if

zooming out.

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Connecting Quickly With Your Contacts

As you build up your list of contacts on your phone, you can use Quick
Contact for Android to quickly chat, email, text message, place a call, or
locate your contacts. Quick Contact for Android is a special set of icons that
you can use to quickly and easily connect to a contact.

 Open your Contacts list and tap the contact’s picture.

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Type in the name you want

to search.

Tap to add contact.

The list would be in alphabetical
order.

 Taping the contact’s picture opens a Quick Contact pop-up displayed

directly above the contact’s name. This pop-up displays icons for all of
the ways you can communicate with that contact. The available icons
depend on the information you have saved for that contact.

 Tap a Quick Contact icon to communicate with the contact. Depending

on the icon you’ve tapped, a different application will open.

Adding a shortcut for a contact to your Home screen allows you to open Quick Contact

TIP

for that contact without opening the Contacts application.

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Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks

Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that can provide Internet access
at distances of up to 100 meters, depending on the Wi-Fi router and your
surroundings.

To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you must connect to a wireless access point,
or “hotspot.” Some access points are open and you can simply connect to
them. Others are hidden or implement other security features, so you must
configure your phone so it can connect to them.

Turn off Wi-Fi when you’re not using it, to extend the life of your battery.
The following Status Bar icons indicate your Wi-Fi status.

Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves indicate connection strength)

When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the phone obtains a network
address and other information it needs from the network, using the
DHCP protocol. To configure the phone with a static IP address and other
advanced settings, from the Wi-Fi settings screen tap the Menu Key
Advanced.

To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Wi-Fi.

2. If the Wi-Fi switch on the right is not blue, tap or scroll the switch to the
right to turn it on and scan for available Wi-Fi networks.

3. Tap a network to connect to it.

O

If the network is open, you will be prompted to confirm that you want

to connect to that network by tapping Connect.

O

If the network is secured, you will be prompted to enter a password

(Ask your network administrator for details).

O

When you’re connected to a network, you can tap the network name

in the Wi-Fi screen for details about the speed, security address, and
related settings.

>

To display a pop-up when new networks are detected

If Notify Me is selected and Wi-Fi is on, your device will display a pop-up
whenever you launch apps and new networks are detected.

When Wi-Fi is off and the user launches apps, your device will turn on Wi-Fi
and will display a pop-up whenever new networks are detected.

When Notify Me is unchecked, your device will not show the above pop­ups.

To automatically connect to known Wi-Fi networks when Wi-Fi is off

Auto connect : Allows you to automatically connect to known Wi-Fi
networks when Wi-Fi is off and launching applications.

To add a Wi-Fi network

You can add a Wi-Fi network so the phone will remember it, along with any
security credentials, and connect to it automatically when it is in range. You
can also add a Wi-Fi network manually if it does not broadcast its name
(SSID) or if you want to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of its range.
To add a secured network, you need to contact the network’s administrator
to obtain the password or other required security credentials.

1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.

2. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap ADD NETWORK.

3. Enter the Network SSID (name) of the network.
If the network is secured, tap Security and tap the type of security
deployed on the network.

4. Enter the required passwords and security credentials.

5.Tap Save.

The phone will connect to the wireless network. Any credentials that you

entered are saved, so you’re connected automatically the next time you
come within range of this network.

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To forget a Wi-Fi network

You can make the phone forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that
you added. For example, if you don’t want the phone to connect to it
automatically or if it’s a network that you no longer use.

1. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it’s not already on.

2. In the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap and hold the name of the network that
you want to forget.

3. Tap Forget network.

USB Autorun

USB Autorun is a feature that allows your phone to connect to a PC using a
USB Cable and set it up on that PC without a physical CD-ROM.

Automatically installs the LG USB Modem driver.



Allows the phone to be used as Mass storage when a microSD card is



present in the phone. It allows transfer of unprotected content from the
phone to the PC and vice versa.

User content such as photos, videos, and voice recordings can be stored on a removable

NOTE

microSD card that is inserted in your phone.

To select USB mode for Autorun

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Connectivity
> USB connection type.

2. Tap one of the following options:

Tap Charge only to use only the charging function and not the USB



function.

Tap Mass storage to connect as mass storage and allow the transfer of



user content.

Tap Media sync (MTP) to transfer files or synchronize with Windows



Media Player.

Tap Internet connection to use the ethernet or modem functions and



not the default USB function.

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Tap Camera (PTP) to connect with the camera and transfer photos



(transfer files when MTP is not supported).

ţ USB Autorun only works with Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7

NOTES

operating systems.

ţ

Log on to the PC as Administrator. Non-Administrator accounts have insufficient

privilege to install the USB Modem driver and don’t run the Autorun feature.

ţ

Do not unplug the USB Cable during Autorun.

ţ

If Autorun doesn’t function properly, unplug and plug the USB Cable to set Mass

storage mode.

Autorun automatically installs the USB device driver for every USB mode.

Internet connection mode

Autorun may automatically use Internet connection mode in certain
circumstances.

Autorun automatically switches to Internet connection mode if the



connection fails while syncing or connecting.

You can share your phone’s internet connection with your PC using a USB
cable. After connecting with a USB cable, set the USB connection mode to
Internet connection. Then select between Ethernet and Modem.

Ethernet: This mode changes the phone to USB tethering mode from



the PC. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key

> Settings >
More... (under WIRELESS & NETWORKS) > USB tethering > Mobile
Broadband Connect to enable USB tethering mode.

This mode can only be used if you are subscribed to a data tethering plan with your

NOTE

wireless service provider

Modem: This mode changes the phone to Modem mode from the PC.



.

Ask for USB connection

You can choose to be asked to confirm the USB connection when
connecting to a computer.
When Ask on connection is checkmarked, the USB selection window is
displayed.

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Autorun is not available when:

Phone is booting (powering up).



PC operating system is not set to Autorun (automatic execute command).



To change the setting while Autorun is running:

You can change the settings while Autorun is running. From the Home
screen, tap the Apps Key

> Settings > Connectivity > USB connection

type > Mass storage.

Be sure to checkmark the box Ask on connection if you want to be asked to confirm

NOTE

the USB connection mode when the phone is connected to a computer.

Using the Status Bar to change the settings

The Status Bar shows the current USB connection mode so you can easily
open the Status Bar and change the settings as needed.

When connected via USB, the current USB connection mode also appears
on the Notifications panel. Tap the connection setting to display a screen
where you can change the USB connection mode.

If the Ask on connection checkbox is marked, the screen is only provided during USB

NOTE

connection, but is not provided in the notification area.

Step 1. Connecting the phone to a PC

 Connect your phone to your PC with a compatible USB Cable

(supplied). LG Autorun starts automatically.

 Click ‘I accept the terms in the agreement’ and ‘Yes’.

ţ Autorun is only supported for Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows®7.

NOTES

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ţ The USB Autorun feature works only under an Administrator account. The installer has

insufficient privileges under a Non-Administrator account. Log on as Administrator. The
device is switched back to the Media sync(MTP) mode within 30 seconds.

Step 2. Downloading the LG USB Modem Driver.

ţ If a previous version of the LG USB Modem driver is installed in the computer, it will

NOTES

automatically be updated to the recent version.

ţ

If a recent version of the LG USB Modem driver is installed in the computer, LG Autorun

skips ‘Step 2.’

Step 3. Installing the LG USB Modem Driver.

Step 4. Installing the Utility Application.

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microSD Card

Unmounting and removing the microSD Card

To safely remove the microSD card from your device, you must first
unmount it before removing it from the phone.

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Storage >
Unmount SD card > OK. Now you can safely remove the microSD card.

2. Remove the back cover.

3. Locate the microSD card slot and carefully slide the microSD card out of
the slot.

microSD Card Settings

Viewing Memory in the microSD Card

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Storage.

2. Review the available information.

O

Formatting the microSD Card

Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card.

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Settings > Storage.

2. Tap Unmount SD card > OK to release the microSD card from device
use. The icon appears within the Notifications panel to indicate an
unmounted microSD card.

3. Once released, tap Erase SD card > Erase SD card > Erase everything.

O

WARNING!

On the Android 4.0 OS, you can download applications from Play Store and can store
them on the microSD card as well as on the device. Therefore, skipping the unmount
procedure can cause a serious error between the microSD card and the device. In the
worst case, the microSD card can become corrupted or damaged.

You can easily damage the microSD card and its adapter by improper operation. Please

NOTE

be careful when inserting, removing, or handling them.

The storage capacity page is divided into two sections: SD card and

Internal storage.

Once completely formatted, the card is automatically re-mounted

(reconnected for use by the device).

microSD Card

The formatting procedure erases all the data on the microSD card, after which the files

NOTE

CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents
before you format the card.

Connecting Your Device to Your Computer

Before using your device’s Mass storage capabilities, you need to prepare
your device’s data services to synchronize with your desktop or laptop
computer. Once you have connected the device to the computer, you can
transfer your data to or from the device memory.

To connect your device to a computer via USB:

1. Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect the phone to a
USB port on your computer.

2. Open the Notifications panel and tap the USB icon.

3. Tap the connection mode you want to use to connect to the PC. Choose
from the following options: Charge only, Mass storage, Media sync
(MTP), Internet connection, or Camera (PTP).

Device memory

The phone has removable memory in the form of a 16GB microSD card.
If you remove the microSD card, user content such as photos and videos
cannot be saved.

Using Media Sync(MTP) / Camera(PTP) mode

When you connect the phone and PC using a USB Cable and set your
device’s USB connection mode to media sync or camera mode, you will
see two disks on the PC. You can copy files to/from the removable microSD
card.

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Placing and Ending Calls

You place calls using the Phone application. Calls can be manually dialed
using the Dial tab. You can also dial from your phone’s memory using the
Call logs tab, the Contacts tab, or the Favorites tab.

To open the Phone application

 From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key in the Quick Keys bar.

To place a call by dialing

1. Open the Phone application.

To dial an international number, tap and hold the 0
key to enter the plus ( + ) symbol. Then, enter the
international prefix for the country; followed by the
full phone number.

Tap to send a text or multimedia message to the
number you entered.

Tap the Call Key
entered.

to dial the number that you

2. Tap the keys on the dialpad to manually enter a phone number.

O

If you enter a wrong number, tap the Delete Key to erase digits

one by one.

O

To erase the entire number, tap and hold the Delete Key .

O

To dial an international number, tap and hold the key to enter the

plus ( + ) symbol. Then, enter the international prefix for the country;
followed by the full phone number.

3. Tap the Call Key

to dial the number that you entered.

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O You can use other phone features while the call is underway. If you

open another application, the Call icon

appears in the Status Bar for

the duration of the call.

O

Press the Volume Keys to adjust the call volume.

O

Use the on-screen buttons to enter additional numbers, place the

call on hold and take an incoming call, add another call, use the
speakerphone, end the call, and other options.

If you opened other applications while on a call, you'll need to return to the Call screen to

NOTE

end the call. You can tap the Home Key
bar) or drag the Notifications panel down and tap
or number at the top right corner of the Home screen.

, then the Phone Key (in the Quick Keys

. You can also tap the Contact’s name

Airplane mode

Some locations may require you to turn off your phone’s wireless
connections by placing your phone in Airplane mode.

1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key

.

2. Tap Airplane mode.

The Wireless & networks setting also has a checkbox to enable or disable Airplane

NOTE

mode. You can also open the Notifications panel and tap . The icon will turn blue
when the function is activated.

Answering or Rejecting Calls

When you receive a phone call, the Incoming call screen opens with the
caller ID and any additional information about the caller that you have saved
in the Contacts list. All incoming calls are recorded in the Call log.

To answer a call

 If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Answer Key .

 If the screen is locked, swipe the Answer icon

 If you were already on a call, tap the Answer Key

call placed on hold while you answer the new call.

To silence the incoming call ringer, press the Volume Keys.

NOTE

in any direction.

to place the first

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Unlocked Screen Locked Screen

Tap the
Answer Key
to answer the
call.

Swipe the
Answer icon in
any direction to
answer the call.

To decline a call and divert it to voicemail

 If the screen is unlocked, simply tap the Ignore Key .
 If the screen is locked, swipe the Ignore icon

in any direction.

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

Unlocked Screen Locked Screen

Tap the Quick
msg Key to

send a quick
message
to the caller
and forward
them to your
voicemail.

To silence the ringer, press the Volume Keys.

NOTE

Tap the Decline
Key to decline

the call and send
the caller directly
to your voicemail
box to leave a
message.

Slide the
Decline icon
in any direction
to decline the
call and send
the caller to
voicemail.

To decline a call and send a text message

1. When you receive an incoming call and the screen is unlocked, tap the
Quick msg Key . If the screen is locked, swipe the Quick msg icon

in any direction.

2. Tap the text message you want to send in place of answering the call.

This feature can only be used to send a message to another mobile phone. It is not

NOTE

applicable to incoming landline calls.

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Working with the Call Log

The Call log is a list of all of the calls you’ve dialed, received, or missed. It
offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call, or add a number to
your Contacts.

To open the Call log

 From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key (in the Quick Keys bar)

and then the Call logs tab

Calls are listed in the Call logs tab. The most recent calls are located

at the top of the list. Scroll down to see older entries.

This tab allows you to dial a
phone number manually. You
can also call voicemail using
this keypad.

This tab displays the history of
all your calls.

To dial a number in the Call log

 From the Call log, tap the Call Key to the right of the call entry.

To add an entry’s number to your Contacts

1. Tap and hold the call entry.

2. Tap Edit number before call in the Context menu. When the screen
turns to the dial screen, you can edit the number before adding it to your
contacts.

3. Tap the Menu Key
and choose an existing contact to add the new number to or tap Create
new contact to create a new contact entry.

from the dial screen then tap Add to Contacts

at the top of the screen.

This tab displays your Contacts
list. Tap the Menu Key
more options.

This tab displays your favorite
contacts and frequently dialed
numbers. Tap the Menu Key

for more options.

for

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Calling Your Contacts

Instead of manually dialing phone numbers using the dialpad, you can use
your Contacts list to dial quickly and easily.

You can also quickly call a contact using Quick Contact.

If you have contacts on the web, they’re synchronized with your phone
when you first synchronize to your Google

To call a contact

1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts Key in the Quick Keys bar.

2. Tap the contact you want to call.

3. Tap the contact’s phone number you want to call.

To call a favorite contact

1. From the Home screen, tap the Contacts Key in the Quick Keys bar.

2. Tap Favorites tab and then tap the contact you want to call.

3. Tap the contact’s phone number you want to call.

TM

Account.

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Voice Dialer

You can use the Voice Dialer application to place a phone call by speaking
the name of a contact or a phone number.

To place a call by speaking

1.

From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key

If you have a Bluetooth headset that supports “voice-recognition” or

“voice dialing” you may be able to open Voice Dialer by pressing your
headset’s main button or in some other way, and dial by voice using
your headset. For details, see the documentation that came with your
headset.

2. Say “Call” followed by the name of the contact or say “Dial” followed
by a phone number.

> Voice Dialer .

Options During a Call

Tap to turn the speakerphone on or off. The
Speaker Key lights up to indicate that the
speakerphone is on.

WARNING!

To avoid damage to your hearing, do not hold the
phone against your ear when the speakerphone
is turned on.

Tap to mute the microphone during a call.
The Mute Key lights up to indicate that the
microphone is muted.

Tap to switch between a Bluetooth headset and
the phone.

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To mute the microphone during a call

 Tap the Mute Key .

The Mute Key lights up to indicate that the microphone is muted.

The Mute icon

will appear in the Status Bar to remind you that the

microphone is turned off.

When viewing the in-call screen, you can unmute the microphone by

tapping the Mute Key again.

The microphone is unmuted automatically when the call ends.

To turn the speakerphone on or off

 Tap the Speaker Key .

The Speaker Key lights up to indicate that the speakerphone is on.

The Speaker icon

will appear in the Status Bar and the sound from
your call is played through the phone’s speaker on the back of the
device.

When viewing the in-call screen, you can turn the speakerphone off

by tapping the Speaker Key again.

The speaker is turned off automatically when the call ends.

WARNING!

To avoid damage to your hearing, do not hold the phone against your ear when the
speakerphone is turned on.

To switch between a Bluetooth headset and the phone

When a Bluetooth headset is paired and connected to your phone, you can
conduct calls on the headset for hands-free conversations. During a call,
you can opt to use the Bluetooth headset or just the phone.

When using the Bluetooth headset during a call, the Ongoing Call
notification icon is blue in the Status Bar (the icon is green when using the
phone).

 Tap the Bluetooth Key

phone, or vice versa.

to switch the call from the headset to the

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Managing Multiple Calls

Contact your wireless service provider to learn whether they support
conference calls and how many participants you can include.

To switch between current calls

 Tap the Swap Key .

The current call will be placed on hold and you will be connected with

the other call.

To set up a conference call

Contact your wireless service provider to learn whether they support
conference calls and how many participants you can include.

1. Place a call to the first participant.

2. When you’re connected, tap Add call

3. Tap the keys on the dialpad to manually enter a phone number, then tap

the Call Key

4. After you’re connected, tap the Merge call Key

added to the conference call.

.

.

. The participant is

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Tap here to merge call.

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Listening to Your Voicemail

When you have a new voicemail message, the Voicemail notification icon

appears in the Status Bar. If you have not set up your voicemail number,

or if you need to change it, you can do that in the Call settings.

To listen to your Voicemail

 Open the Notifications panel and tap New voicemail.
OR
Tap the V
OR


oicemail icon

From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key
bar, then tap the Visual Voicemail Key
voicemail system guides you through the process of listening to and
managing your voicemail. The first time you call your voicemail, it
also guides you through the process of recording greetings, setting a
password, etc.

To set up your Voicemail

1. Tap the Phone Key in the Quick Keys bar on the Home screen or the

Apps screen.

2. Tap the Visual Voicemail Key

3. If you hear a system greeting, tap

4. Follow the setup tutorial.

5. Select a password.

6. Record a voice signature and greetings.

on the Home screen.

in the Quick Keys

. Typically, your carrier’s

to dial your voice mailbox.

to interrupt it, if applicable.

To access your voice mail from your wireless device

1. Tap the Phone Key in the Quick Keys bar on the Home screen or the

Apps screen.

2. Tap the Visual Voicemail Key

a system greeting or your own greeting, tap the
interrupt the system greeting and follow the prompts.

3. Follow the prompts to enter your password and retrieve your messages.

to dial your voice mailbox. If you hear

immediately to

Web

Browser

The Browser application allows you to access the internet from your
Verizon Wireless device. Access and selections within this feature are
dependent upon your service provider. For specific information on Browser
access through your phone, contact your service provider.

Internet

Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web pages.

ţ You may incur additional charges for accessing the web and downloading media. For

NOTES

details, contact your service provider.

ţ

Available icons may vary depending on your region.

Browse web pages

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Browser or tap the
Browser icon directly from Home screen. To access a specific web

page, enter the web address (URL) of the web page, and tap on the
keyboard.

2. Navigate web pages using the following:

URL Field

Tap here to enter a web address
for the web page you want to
access.

Drag the tab at the top of the
toolbar to display it. You can
also tap the Menu Key
Settings > General and uncheck
the Toolbar option so that it is
not displayed at the bottom of
the screen.

3. While browsing the web page, use the following options using the
toolbar:

 To go to the previous page, tap Back

Key .

 To go to a next page in history, tap Forward
 To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen. You can also use the

>

Toolbar

in the toolbar or tap the Back

.

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pinch to zoom method. Place your two fingers on the screen and
slowly pinch or spread them apart. You can also tap and hold Zoom

and tilt the phone up to zoom in or down to zoom out.
 To open a new window, tap New tab
 To view the list of bookmarks, tap Bookmarks

can also add, edit, or delete a bookmark from this menu.
 To reload the current web page, tap
 To stop loading a web page, tap the Stop icon in the URL field. The

Stop icon only appears while a web page is loading. You can also tap

the Menu Key > Stop.
 To bookmark the current web page, tap the

bookmarks.
 To open the home page, tap the
 To send the web address (URL) of the web page to others, tap the

Menu Key
 To search for text on the web page, tap the

page.
 To change the current mobile page to a desktop page, tap the

Key
 To access the current web page later, you can save in the device

storage by tapping the Menu Key

reading to access when offline. You can check the saved web pages

by tapping

 To adjust the brightness from the Browser, tap the Menu Key

Brightness.

 To view your downloads, tap the Menu Key

 To customize the Browser settings, tap the Menu Key

 To close the browser module, tap the Menu Key

the Browser using this method, you will be connected to the home

page the next time the Browser is opened.

 To view the currently active windows, tap Tabs

> Share page.

and check the Request desktop site option.

from the toolbar and then the Saved pages tab.

in the toolbar.

in the toolbar. You

the Menu Key

Menu Key

Menu Key

> Go to Homepage.

Menu Key

and then Save for offline

> Downloads.

next to the URL

> Refresh.

> Settings.

> Exit. If you exit

> Save to

> Find on

Menu

>

field. You can scroll up and down to view the open tabs. To close

the tab, tap

or swipe the window to the right or left. The tab will

disappear, indicating it has been closed.

 To open new incognito tab, tap the Tabs

Menu Key

> New

>

incognito tab.

 To copy text from a web page, tap and hold the desired text. The

selected text will be highlighted and a pop-up appears with the

following options: Select all, Copy, Share Find, and Web Search. If

you want to adjust the range of the highlighted text, drag the cursor

from each edge of the text.
 To view the web page details, tap the icon to the left of URL field.

When you are in a secure page, tap View certificate on the Page info. screen to see the

NOTE

certificate for the current page.

Bookmark your favorite web pages

If you know the web address of the web page, you can manually add a
bookmark. To add a bookmark:

1. Tap the

Menu Key

2. You can edit the Label and Address (URL). You can also select what

location to place your bookmark.

3. Tap OK to save the bookmark.

> Save to bookmarks.

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From the bookmarks list, tap and hold a bookmark and use the following
options:

 To open the web page in the current window, tap Open.

 To open the web page in a new window, tap Open in new tab.
 To edit the bookmark details, tap Edit bookmark.
 To add the bookmark as a shortcut to one of the Home screen

canvases, tap Add shortcut to home.
 To send the web address (URL) of the web page to others, tap Share

link.


To copy the web address (URL) of the web page, tap Copy link URL.
 To delete the bookmark, tap Delete bookmark.
 To use the web page as your Browser homepage, tap Set as

homepage.

 To delete multiple bookmarks at once, tap the Menu Key

Delete. You can individually choose the bookmarks you want to delete

or tap Select all to select all of the available bookmarks. Then tap

Delete > OK.
 To move a bookmark list, tap the Menu Key

individually choose the bookmarks you want to move or tap Select all

to select all of the available bookmarks. Then tap Move and select the

folder you want to move it to.
 To view the recently visited web pages, tap the History tab, which

will display your history in chronological order. You can also access the

most visited web pages.
 To view the saved pages, tap the Saved pages tab.

> Move. You can

>

Changing Browser settings

You can configure a number of Browser settings, including how you view
and use pages as well as allowing you to manage your privacy.

 To open the Browser settings screen, tap the Menu Key

Browser and tap Settings.

from the

Web

General

Set homepage: Allows you to set the homepage to the following options:
Current page, Blank page, Default page, Most visited sites, Other.

Toolbar: Allows you to display the toolbar at the bottom of the screen.
AUTO-FILL
Form auto-fill: Fill out web forms with a single tap.
Auto-fill

text: Set up text to auto-fill in web forms.

Privacy & Security

Clear cache: Allows you to clear locally cached content and databases.
Clear history: Allows you to clear the navigation history.
Show security warnings: Checkmark to show a warning if there is a

problem with a site’s security.

COOKIES
Accept cookies: Checkmark to allow sites to save and read cookie data.
Clear all cookie data: Allows you to clear all Browser cookie data.
FORM DATA
Remember form data: Checkmark to allow the Browser to remember

data you type in forms for later use.

Clear form data: Allows you to clear all saved form data.
LOCATION
Enable location: Checkmark to allow sites to request access to your location.
Clear location access: Allows you to clear location access for all websites.
PASSWORDS
Remember passwords: Checkmark to allow the Browser to save

usernames and passwords for websites.
Clear passwords: Allows you to clear all saved passwords.

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Accessibility

Force enable zoom: Override a website’s request to control zoom
behavior.

TEXT SIZE
Preview: Allows you to preview the text size.
Text scaling: Adjust the text scaling by scrolling the button.
Zoom on double-tap: Adjust the zoom scale by scrolling the button.
Minimum font size: Adjust the minimum font size by scrolling the button.
INVERTED SCREEN RENDERING
Preview: Allows you to preview the inverted screen rendering.
Inverted rendering:

white and vice versa.
Contrast: Allows you to adjust the contrast level. This option is only

available when the Inverted rending option is selected.

Checkmark for inverted rendering. Black becomes

Advanced

Set search engine: Tap to set the default search engine.

Open in background: Checkmark to open new tabs behind the current

tab.

Enable javascript: Checkmark to enable javascript.
Enable plug-ins: Allows you to enable plug-ins.

Website settings: Allows you to manage advanced settings for individual

websites.

PAGE CONTENT
Default zoom: Select the default zoom.

Open pages in overview: Checkmark to show overview of newly-opened

pages.

Auto-fit pages: Checkmark to format webpages to fit the screen.

Block pop-ups: Checkmark for block pop-ups.

Text encoding: Tap to set text encoding.

RESET DEFAULTS
Reset to defaults: Restore defaults settings.

Bandwidth management

Search result preloading Allow browser to preload high confidence
search results in the background.

Load images Display images on Web pages.

Labs

Quick controls Slide finger from left or right edge to open quick controls
and hide URL bar and Toolbar.

Fullscreen Use fullscreen mode to hide the Status Bar.

Maps

Tap here to access Map, Places,
Navigation, Join Latitude,
Location history and My
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Tap here to access Directions.

Tap here to access Search.

Tap here to access Places.

Tap here to access Layers.

To search for a location

A pop-up appears upon initial use. Read the information and tap OK to continue.

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1. From the Home Screen, tap the Apps Key > Maps .

2. Tap the search icon

3. In the search box, enter the place you’re looking for. You can enter an

address, a city, or a type of business or establishment. For example,
“theater in New York”.

at the bottom of the screen.

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4. Tap the Search Key on the keyboard.
Red markers indicate search matches on the map.
You can tap a marker to open a balloon that contains a label. Tap the

balloon to open a screen with more information about the location, as
well as options for obtaining directions.

To get directions

1. From the Home Screen, tap the Apps Key > Maps .

2. Tap

.

3. Enter a starting point in the first text box and your destination in the

second text box. You can also select an address from your Contacts,
Point on map, or My Places.

When you search for a location in the Maps application, the Directions function

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automatically enters your current location as the starting point and the last red marker
you tapped as the destination.

4. Tap the Car icon for driving directions, the Transit icon for transit

directions, the Cycling icon for cycling directions, or the Walking icon

for walking directions.

5. Tap GET DIRECTIONS..

6. Your route is displayed on a map.
 Tap a white marker on the map to see direction change indicators.

 Tap the arrow icon

to display each direction instruction sequentially
in a bubble at each juncture. You can tap the arrow icon
backward through the direction instructions.

 To view the directions in text format, tap DIRECTIONS LIST.

 Tap the MAP VIEW to return to map view.

To reverse directions, tap the Menu Key > Reverse Start & End.

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Switching between common features

The Maps application has a toolbar at the top of the screen for easy access
to many common features used when searching for the places you want to
go.

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 Tap the Maps icon in the top left corner of the screen to access

Map, Places, Navigation, Latitude, Location history and My Places.

 Tap the Layers icon

at the bottom of the screen to access Traffic,
Satellite, Terrain, Transit Lines, Latitude, My Maps, Bicycling, Wikipedia
and your search history.

 Tap the My Location icon

at the top right corner of the screen to

display your current location on the map.

Checking the Weather

The Weather application provides weather forecasts. You can place a
Weather widget on your Home screen for a summary of your local weather.
Access the Weather application for more detailed weather information.

To get details about the weather

Tap the Weather widget on the Home screen to open the Weather
application to view summarized and detailed weather information.

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Weather
Application

 Swipe right or left to scroll through the weather information for each

of the cities in your list.

 Tap the Refresh Icon

in the lower left corner of the Weather

application screen to update the current weather of the city displayed.

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To update or add city

The City list screen allows you to manage a list of cities that you want to
monitor. Tap Add at the top right corner of the Weather application
screen.

 Tap Current location at the top of the screen to update your current

location.

 Type in the city, state or ZIP code to search the name.

Changing Weather Settings

You can configure a number of settings for the Weather application.

The location and related settings also affect the display of the Weather
widget.

 To open the Weather settings screen, tap the Menu Key > Settings.

LIST SETTINGS

Edit city list: You can add, edit, or remove a city from your list.

DATA AND SYNCHRONIZATION

Update data: Allows the device to update data automatically when the
widget is set on the Home screen.

Refresh interval Allows you to set how often to update (Every 1 hour,
Every 3 hours, Every 6 hours, Every 12 hours, Daily) the weather. More
frequent updates trade the convenience of current information for increased
data use and decreased battery life between charges.

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GENERAL SETTINGS

Temperature unit Allows you to set it to display degrees in Fahrenheit or

Celsius.

Google Location Services must be checked to update the current weather. From the

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Home screen tap the Apps Key > Settings > Location services > Google
location services

Backup Assistant Plus

How to Access and Register Backup Assistant Plus

If you didn’t set up Backup Assistant Plus when you turned on your phone
for the first time, you can enable it in the Settings application.

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key

.

2. Read the information provided on the screen and tap Start.

3. Enter your PIN code and confirm it, then tap Next.

4. The Registration complete screen appears and your first back-up process

begins. Tap Done.

Using Backup Assistant Plus

Backup Assistant and Media Manager are now Backup Assistant Plus.
Protect your contacts and access your media when you need it on the go or
at home. Go to verizonwireless.com/baplus.

> Backup Assistant Plus

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Changing the backup schedule

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Backup Assistant Plus

.

2. Tap Daily backup schedule and tap the timeframe you want. For
example, Every late night (12am-6am).

Backup time screenSettings screen

Change your PIN code

1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Backup Assistant Plus

.

2. Tap Change PIN code on the Backup Assistant Plus settings screen.

3. Enter your current PIN and tap Next.

4. Enter your new PIN. Then reenter it for confirmation and tap Next.

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The Contacts application allows you to store names, phone numbers and
other information in your phone’s memory.

Using Your Contacts

Use the Contacts application to add, view, and communicate with your
friends and acquaintances.

To open your Contacts application

 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key >

OR

From the Home screen, tap the



All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. If you have a

new phone and haven’t added any contacts yet, the Contacts application
will display hints on how to start adding contacts to your phone.

Contacts Key in the Quick Keys bar.

To open a list of your favorite contacts

 Open your Contacts application and tap the Favorites tab at the top

of the screen.

Favorites lists the contacts you’ve added to the list, followed by a list

of your most frequently called contacts.

To view details about a contact

1. Open your Contacts application.

2. Tap the contact whose details you want to view.

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3. The Contact Info screen is displayed. Tap an icon to call, message, or
open other applications.

 The Dial icon

 The Message icon

 The Mail icon

 The Chat icon

places a call to the number.

starts a message.

starts an email.

starts a chat.

Tap the Menu Key for the following menu options: Delete, Share,

Join, Import, Export and Add to home screen. Tap to edit the
contact.

Adding Contacts

You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the
contacts in your Google
accounts that support syncing contacts.

Since your contacts can come from a variety of sources, the Contacts
application attempts to join new information with existing similar contact
entries, to create a single entry. You can also manage that process manually
by joining or splitting entries.

To add a new contact

1. Open the Dial pad and enter the number you want to add.

2. Tap the Menu Key > Add to Contacts.

3. Tap Create new contact

4. Enter the contact’s name.

5. Tap a category of contact information, such as phone number or email
address, to enter that kind of information about your contact.

6. Tap a category’s Add icon
category. For example, in the phone number category, enter a work
number and add a home number. Tap the label button to the right of the
entry item information to open a drop-down menu of preset labels. For
example, Mobile or Work for a phone number.

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Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other

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to add more than one entry for that

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7. Tap the Picture frame icon to select a picture to display next to the
name in your list of contacts and in other applications.

8. When you’re finished, tap Save.

Importing, Exporting, and Sharing Contacts

If you have contacts stored in vCard format on a microSD card you can
import them into your Contacts application on your phone. You can also
export contacts in vCard format onto a microSD card. Exporting your
contacts to a microSD card allows you to back them up to a computer or
other device. It also allows you to send the contact via email.

To import contacts from your microSD card

You can copy contacts, in vCard format, onto your microSD card then
import them into your phone.

1. Insert the memory card (that contains the vCard files) into your phone.

2. Open the Contacts application.

3. Tap the Menu Key

4. Tap Import from SD card.

5. If you have more than one account on your phone, tap the account into
which you want to import the contacts.

6. Tap the contacts you want to import to the microSD card. Then tap
Import.

To export contacts to your microSD card

You can export all of the contacts on your phone to your microSD card, as
vCard files. You can then copy this file to a computer or another device that
is compatible with this format, such as an address book application.

1. Open the Contacts application.

2. Tap the Menu Key

3. Tap Export to SD card.

4. Tap the contacts you want to export to the microSD card. To export all of
the contacts, tap Select all in the top left corner of the screen.

5. Then tap Export and OK.

> Import/Export.

> Import/Export.

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To share a contact

You can share a contact with someone by sending it to them as a vCard file.

1. Open the Contacts application.

2. Tap the contact you want to share to view the contact details.

3. Tap the Menu Key

> Share.

4. Choose the method for sending.

5. Enter the necessary information and share it.

Adding a Contact to Your Favorites

The Favorites tab contains a short list of the contacts you communicate
with most often.

To add a contact to your favorites list

1. Open the Contacts application.

2. Tap a contact to view its details.

3. Tap the star to the right of the contact’s name.
When the contact is added to your Favorites list, the star will be yellow­colored.

To remove a contact from your favorites list

1. Open the Contacts application.

2. Tap the contact to view its details.

If you have a long list of contacts, it may be faster to tap Favorites, then tap the contact

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entry to view its details.

3. Tap the yellow star to the right of the contact’s name.
The grey-colored star indicates that the contact was removed from your
Favorites list.

Communicating with Your Contacts

From the Groups, Contacts, or Favorites tabs, you can quickly call or send
a text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) message to a contact’s default phone
number. You can also open a list of all of the ways you can communicate
with that contact.

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This section describes ways to initiate communication when viewing your
list of contacts. The Contacts application shares your contacts with many
other applications, such as Gmail

To connect using Quick Contact for Android

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1. Tap a contact’s picture to open Quick Contact for Android.

Tap a contact's picture.

2. Tap the icon corresponding to the type of communication you want to
start.

The communication icons displayed depend on the types of information

you saved in the contact information.

To communicate with a contact

1. Open the Contacts application.

2. Tap the contact with whom you want to communicate.

3. In the contact’s details screen, tap the way to start communicating with
the contact.

 The Dial icon

 The Message icon

 The Mail icon

 The Chat icon

Anytime you see the Dial icon next to a number, such as in your Favorites or Call log,

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just tap it to call that number.

places a call to the number.

starts a message.

starts an email.

starts a chat.

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To call a contact’s default number

1. Open the Contacts application.

to the right of the contact’s name to dial the number.

2. Tap

If the contact has multiple numbers, tap the contact entry to view all of the available

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numbers. The tap .

To send a text or multimedia message to a contact’s default number

1. Open the Contacts application.

2. Tap the contact you want to message.

next to the number you want to send a message to.

3. Tap

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Selecting Which Contacts are Displayed

You can hide contacts that don’t have phone numbers. You can also
configure which groups of contacts you want to display in the Contacts list.

To change which groups are displayed

1. Open the Contacts application.

2. Tap the Menu Key

3. Tap the storage location of the contacts you want to display.

4. Tap Customize to choose which contacts from all of your accounts to
display.

> Display options.

Joining Contacts

When you add an account or add contacts in other ways, such as by
exchanging emails, the Contacts application attempts to avoid duplication by
joining contact information automatically. You can also join contacts manually.

To join contacts

1. Open the Contacts application.

2. Tap the contact entry to which you want to add information. The contact
name for this entry will remain unchanged after you join with another
contact.

3. Tap the Menu Key

4. Tap the contact whose information you want to join with the first contact.
The information from the two contacts will be merged and displayed
under the name from the first contact.

5. The contact information is saved automatically and will be displayed in
one contact entry.

> Join.

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Separating Contact Information

Each contact entry on your phone may contain ‘joined’ information from a
variety of sources.
If contact information from different sources was joined in error, you can
separate the information back into individual contact entries on your phone.

To separate contact information

1. Open the Contacts application.

2. Tap the contact entry whose information you want to separate.

3. Tap the Menu Key

4. Tap OK to confirm you want to separate the entries. The contact
information will separated into individual contact entries in the Contacts
list.

> Separate.

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Opening Email and the Accounts Screen

You can use the Email application to read email from services other than

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. The Email application supports the following account types:

Microsoft Exchange, Windows Live Hotmail, Yahoo! Mail, Gmail, AOL Mail,
Verizon and other accounts.

To open the Email application

 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Email or tap the

Email icon

 Touch

 Touch

The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard opens to
help you add an email account. After the initial setup, Email displays the
contents of your Inbox. Then tap the desired email message.

The Accounts screen

The Accounts screen lists all your accounts.

 Open the Email application. If you’re not on the Account screen, tap

the Menu Key

Each folder and account on the Accounts screen displays the number

of unread messages.

You can tap an account to view its Inbox.

The account from which you send email by default is indicated with a

checkmark.

directly from the Home screen.

to compose the new message.

to add favorite messages from the inbox.

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Reading Your Messages

You can read messages from the Inbox, or from other folders within each
individual account.

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To read a message

From the Accounts screen, simply tap any account to display that account’s
folders and contents.

You can also go to the folder list of the account by tapping the Menu Key

> Folders from the Inbox. Then tap the desired email message.

When new email arrives, a notification appears in the Status Bar. Drag the Notifications

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panel downward and tap the email notification.

Responding to a Message

There are many options how you can respond to a received email message.
You can reply to it, forward it, or even just delete it.

To reply to or forward a message

 While reading a message, tap (available at the bottom of the

screen) and tap Reply or Forward.

To mark a message as unread

You can set a message to appear as though it has not been read – for
example, to remind yourself to read it again later.

 From the Inbox, tap and hold the desired message, then tap Mark as

unread in the Context menu that opens.

To delete a message

There are a few easy ways to delete a message.

 While reading a message, tap

 From the Inbox, tap the checkbox next to one or more messages,

then tap Delete at the bottom of the screen.

 From the Inbox, tap and hold the desired message, then tap Delete.

For many types of accounts, deleted messages are moved to a Trash folder,
so you can retrieve them in case they were deleted by mistake.

at the bottom of the screen.

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Visual Voice Mail

The Visual Voice Mail application allows the management of voicemail directly
from the device rather than accessing voicemail via traditional methods.

Visual Voice Mail displays a list of your messages and allows you to choose
which message(s) to listen to or delete, without having to dial into your
mailbox and listen to voice instructions or prior messages.

To able to use Visual Voice Mail

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Voicemail .

2. The first time you access it, you will have to subscribe to Visual Voice
Mail to use it.

3. After subscription, you are required to enter the password. You are only
allowed to change the password by calling voicemail (dial *86).

4. After entering the password, you are allowed to see voicemail entries in
your Inbox.

While viewing the voicemail list, you can select an entry (see step 5). For
additional options, tap the Menu Key

as Heard, Sort by, Saved messages, Refresh, Settings, Search, and
Logout.

5. Tap a voicemail entry to listen to it. Then you can tap Call back, Save,
Erase, or Speaker. To forward or reply to a message, tap the Menu Key

> Forward or Reply.

6. If you decide to reply with a voicemail or forward it, record a message.
The buttons at the bottom of the screen allow you to record, stop,
re-record, or cancel the message.

To send a voice message to a number in your Contacts list, use the To: field to search for

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it.

If you’d like to cancel your Visual Voicemail Subscription, tap the Menu Key

> Settings > Cancel VVM service.

> New, Delete, Save as, Set

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Gmail

Opening Gmail and Your Inbox

When you open the Gmail application, the most recent conversations are
displayed in your Inbox.

To open the Gmail application

From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key > Gmail .

All of your conversations are displayed in your Inbox unless you delete,
archive, or filter them.

The current Google Account is displayed at the top of the Inbox. If you
have more than one account, you can switch accounts to view the
messages in each Inbox.

Conversations with new messages are displayed with bold subject lines.
To read a message in a conversation, tap its subject line text.

indicates that this message was sent directly to you.

indicates that you were CC’d on this message.

No indicator indicates that this message was sent to a group that

To open your Inbox when Gmail is running

If you are viewing a message or another label, tap the Back Key until
you return to your Inbox or tap

To switch accounts and labels

Gmail displays conversations and messages from one Google Account at
a time. If you have more than one account, you can open the Accounts
screen to view how many unread messages you have in each account and
to switch accounts. You can also view messages from different labels.

1. From your Gmail Inbox, tap
at the top of the screen.

includes you.

at the top left corner of the screen.

next to the name of the current account

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Tap here to switch accounts
and labels.

2. Tap the account or label that contains the email you want to read.

Reading Your Messages

While viewing a list of conversations in your Inbox or in any list of labeled
conversations, you can open a conversation to read its messages.

To read a message

 Tap a conversation that contains the message you want to read.
The conversation opens to the first new (unread) message, or to the

first starred message, if you’ve previously starred a message in the
conversation.

Tap here to Reply all or
Forward.

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The Google Talk online status will appear next to the name of the

sender of each message if the sender has a Google Account. Tap the
contact’s picture to open Quick Contact.

While reading messages in a conversation, you can use the buttons at

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the bottom of the screen to archive the entire conversation or delete
it. After you delete a conversation, you can tap Undo at the bottom
of the screen to undo the last action and restore the message to its
previous location.

You can also swipe the screen left or right to read the next, oldest,

unread message in a conversation in your Inbox (or the conversation
list you’re working in).

Tap

on the message header to access options for replying or

forwarding the message.

To reread a message

When you open a conversation, messages that you’ve already read are
minimized into a tab that indicates the number of hidden messages.

1. From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
conversation you want to view or the tab indicating minimized messages.

2. Tap the contact name to open that message.

While reading a message you can tap

unread state. For example, to remind yourself to read it again later.

> Gmail . Then tap the

to return a read message to the

Composing and Sending a Message

You can compose and send a message to people or groups with Gmail
addresses or other email addresses.

To compose and send a message

1. From the Home screen, tap t

2. Enter a recipient’s address.

As you enter text, matching addresses are offered from your Contacts

list. You can tap a suggested address or continue entering text to enter a
new one.

3. Tap the Menu Key
recipients, if necessary.

4. Enter a subject for the message in the Subject field.

he Apps Key

> Add Cc/Bcc to copy (normal or blind status)

> Gmail > .

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5. Continue into the next field to enter your email message.

6. Tap the Menu Key

7. Tap Send

To erase the message, tap the Menu Key

saved drafts).

If you aren’t connected to a network, for example, if you’re working in

Airplane mode, the messages that you send are stored on your phone
with the Outbox label until you connect to a network again.

to send your message.

> Attach file to add an attachment to the email.

> Discard (including any

Replying to or Forwarding a Message

You can continue an email conversation by replying to a message or by
forwarding it.

To reply to or forward a message

1. Tap on the message header to reply to the sender or tap to select
from Reply all or Forward.

Replying to or forwarding messages without changing the subject adds

your reply to the current conversation.

Changing the subject starts a new conversation.

The message will open in a new screen where you can add or remove
addresses, edit the subject, and add or remove text or attachments.

You can add one or more people to an ongoing conversation by replying

to all and then adding the new person’s address(es) to the reply.

Note that the conversation text and previous messages are also included

in your reply (or forward).

2. Tap Send

to send your message.

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Changing Gmail Settings

You can change a number of settings for Gmail. Each Google Account
has its own settings, so your changes affect only the current account.
Notification volumes and some synchronization settings can also be
changed in the Settings application.

 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key

Key

> Settings. Then tap the desired account.

General settings

Confirm before deleting: Displays a dialog box asking you to confirm
whenever you want to delete a message.

Confirm before archiving: Displays a dialog box asking you to confirm
whenever you want to archive a message.

Confirm before sending: Displays a dialog box asking you to confirm
whenever you want to send a message.

Reply all: Checkmark this settings to make ‘Reply all’ the default action for
responding to messages.

Auto-advance: Allows you to choose which screen to display after you
delete or archive a conversation.

Message text size: Allows you to choose the size of the text in a message
for easier viewing.

Hide checkboxes: Allows you to hide checkboxes to select multiple
message. Now you will have to tap and hold to select.

Message actions: Always shows message actions at the top of the screen.

Clear search history: Removes all the searches you’ve performed.

Hide pictures in messages: Pictures will not be displayed automatically

until you allow them.

> Gmail > Menu

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Individual account settings

Priority Inbox: Checkmark to make Priority Inbox your default inbox for this
account.

Email notifications: Shows a notification when email arrives.

Ringtone & vibrate: Allows you to select a ringtone and vibrate type for

incoming messages.

Signature: Allows you to append a signature to the messages you send.

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Gmail sync is ON: Change sync settings or remove this account.
Days of mail to sync: Allows you to set how many days of mail to sync.
Manage labels: Allows you to choose which labels are synced and trigger

notifications.
Download attachments: Allows you to auto-download attachments to

recent messages via Wi-Fi.

Messaging

Opening the Messaging Application

To open Messaging

 From the Home screen, tap the Messaging Key on the Quick

Keys bar.

Tap here to create a new message.

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 Tap New message in the top right corner to start a new text or

multimedia message.

 Tap an existing message thread to open it.

 Touch

in the message screen to make a call.

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To delete a message thread from the Messaging window

1. Tap and hold the message thread.

2. Tap Delete thread in the Context menu that opens.

3. Tap Delete to confirm you want to delete the message thread.

To send a text message

1. On the Messaging screen, tap New message .

2. Enter a mobile phone number in the To field.

As you enter the mobile phone number, matching contacts appear. You

can tap a suggested recipient or continue entering the phone number.

3. Tap the text field to start entering your message.

A counter is displayed next to the text field to tell you how many

characters are left and the number of pages.

If you tap the Back Key

as a draft in your Messaging application. Tap the message to resume
composing it.

4. Tap Send to send the message.
Your message is displayed and responses appear in the same window,
creating a message thread with that contact.

Tap here for the contact list.

The character counter displays the number of
characters entered and amount remaining.

Tap here to attach the files.

while composing a message, it’s saved

To create and send a multimedia message

1. On the Messaging screen, tap New message .

2. Enter a mobile phone number or email address in the To field. As you
type, matching contacts appear. You can tap a suggested contact or
continue typing.

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3. Tap the text field to start entering your message.

4. Tap the Menu Key

5. Tap

to open a menu where you can choose the type of media file to

attach to the message.

 If you tap Picture, you’re prompted to select a picture from your

Gallery.

 If you tap Capture picture, the Camera application opens so you can

take a picture and attach it.

 If you tap Video, you’re prompted to select a video from your Gallery.

 If you tap Capture video, the Camcorder application opens so you

can record a video and attach it.

 If you tap Audio, you’re prompted to select an audio file from your

microSD card.

 If you tap Record voice, the voice recording function opens and

allows you to record an audio message and attach it.

 If you tap Location, you will be prompted to enter your current

location, a place of interest, an address, a contacts address, or a
location from geotagged media.

 If you tap Slideshow, a menu opens and allows you to assemble pho-

tos, audios, videos, texts into a slideshow (up to 10 slides) to attach
to the message. Use the buttons in the slide screen to preview the
message, replace or add a picture, or remove a slide. Tap Done when
you finish editing the slideshow.

 If you tap Contact (vCard), you’re prompted to select the contact(s)

you want to send as vCard file(s).

6. Tap Send MMS to send the message.

> Add subject to add a message subject.

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To attach the location in messages

1. On the Messaging screen, tap New message and enter the recipient.

2. Tap Attach

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3. Tap Location and select the desired location.

4. When the location is displayed on a map, tap Attach.

5. Tap Send MMS.

To send the group message.

1. On the Messaging screen, tap New message and enter a recipient.

2. When more than one recipient is added, you will be asked to choose
between Group Conversation and Individual Message.

> Group Conversation(Reply All): Like email, all recipients with

compatible phones can see everyone on the “To” list, and reply to
everyone. Group conversations are sent as multimedia messages.

> Individual Messages: Like an email “Bcc” list, recipients can’t see

anyone on the list, and can reply only to you.

To respond to messages you receive

If you’re working in a message window, messages that you receive
from that contact are displayed. Otherwise, you receive a new message
notification and a new message icon
you tap the new message notification, the Message screen opens where
you can reply to the message. The new message pop-up also appears on
the screen, where you can quickly reply to the message, call the person, or
delete the message.

If Auto-retrieve is uncheckmarked, you must tap Download to view the
message.

If the message contains a media file, tap the Play button to view, watch,
or listen to it. Tap and hold the media file to open a Context menu with
additional options.

appears in the Status Bar. When

To view details about a message

1. Tap and hold a message in a message window.

2. Tap View message details in the menu that opens.

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Changing Messaging Settings

You can change a number of Messaging settings.

 To change Messaging settings, open the Messaging application, tap

the Menu Key

STORAGE SETTINGS

Delete old messages: Checkmark this setting to allow the phone to delete
older messages in a thread when the Text message limit or Multimedia

message limit is reached. Uncheckmark this setting to keep all messages.
Text message limit: Tap to set the number of text messages to save per

thread.
Multimedia message limit: Tap to set the number of multimedia

messages to save per thread.
Signature: Opens a dialog box to enter a signature to automatically send

with your messages. Checkmark appears after a signature is entered.
Callback number: Opens a dialog box to view or edit the callback number

sent with your messages. Checkmark appears after dialog box is closed.

TEXT MESSAGE (SMS) SETTINGS

Delivery reports: Checkmark this setting to allow your phone to receive
delivery reports for the messages you send.

Manage SIM card messages: Allows you to manage messages stored on
your SIM card.

Set priority: Opens a dialog box that allows you to set the default priority
for your text messages.

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MULTIMEDIA MESSAGE (MMS) SETTINGS

Delivery reports: Checkmark this setting to allow your phone to receive
delivery reports for the messages you send.

Auto-retrieve: Uncheckmark this setting to download only the heading
of multimedia messages, allowing you to manually download the whole
message when you’re ready. This is useful for controlling how much data
you download.

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Roaming auto-retrieve: Allows you to automatically retrieve messages
while roaming.

Set priority: Opens a dialog box that allows you to set the default priority
for your multimedia messages.

GROUP CONVERSATION SETTINGS

Group Conversation: Allows message recipients to see who received the
message and reply to them.

Help: Displays the Group Conversation Help screen.

NOTIFICATION SETTINGS

Notifications: Checkmark this setting to allow your phone to receive a
notification in the Status Bar whenever you receive a new message.

Notification sound: Opens a dialog box where you can select the ringtone
to sound when you receive new message notifications.

Vibrate: Opens a dialog box to set the phone vibration setting when you
receive a new message notification.

New message popup: A popup will be shown when the messages are
received.

CMAS SETTINGS

Settings for the Commercial Mobile Alert System.
Presidential alert :This setting allows presidential alerts to be always

presented.

Extreme alert: Checkmark this setting to allow Extreme alerts to be always
presented.

Severe alert: Checkmark this setting to allow Severe alerts to be always
presented.

AMBER alert: Checkmark this setting to allow AMBER alerts to be always
presented.

Alert reminder: Allows you to choose the reminder time for your alerts.

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How to select the type of keyboard you want

1. Tap and drag the Status Bar.

2. Tap Select input method.

3. Choose between Google voice typing, LG Keyboard and Swype.

You will now be able to enter text using the new keyboard.

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Drag the Status Bar
down.

Tap Select input
method.

Choose the type of
keyboard you want.

To change the LG keyboard layout

1. Tap and hold . Then tap Input language & keyboard layout.

2. Tap

and select the keyboard layout between QWERTY keyboard,

Phone keyboard, Handwriting, and Shape writer.

Tap and hold

Tap Input

.

language &
keyboard layout.

Tap

.

Choose the type of
keyboard you want

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Using the Swype Keyboard

The Swype™ keyboard uses error correcting algorithms and also includes a
predictive text system.

Swype Text Entry Tips

You can access Swype Tips and watch a tutorial on using Swype. You can
also use the following Swype text entry tips.

 Put your finger on the first letter of the word and draw a path from

letter to letter, lifting your finger up after the final letter.

 Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter (such as

pp in apple).

 Tap and hold a key to enter the alternate letter or symbol located at

the top right corner of the key.
 Move your finger over the apostrophe to enter contractions.
 Double-touch on the word you want to change or correct a misspelled

word.
 Tap the Delete Key

Key

to erase an entire word.

to erase one character. Tap and hold the Delete