LG Electronics USA E410F Users Manual

Indicator icons on the Status Bar

Indicator icons appear on the status bar at the top of the screen to report missed calls, new messages, calendar events, device status and more.

The icons displayed at the top of the screen provide information about the status of the device. The icons listed in the table below are some of the most common ones.

Icon Description Icon Description

No USIM card Vibrate mode

No signal Battery fully charged

Airplane mode Battery is charging

Connected to a Wi-Fi network Downloading data

Wired headset Uploading data

Call in progress GPS is acquiring

Call hold

Speakerphone Data is syncing

Missed call New Gmail

Bluetooth is on New message

System warning Song is playing

Receiving location data from GPS

Your Home screen

Phone is connected to PC via

Alarm is set

New voicemail

Ringer is silenced

NOTE: The icon's location in the status bar may differ according to the function or service.

Onscreen keyboard

You can enter text using the on-screen keyboard. The on-screen keyboard appears automatically on the screen when you need to enter text. To manually display the keyboard, simply touch a text field where you want to enter text.

Using the keypad & entering text

Tap once to capitalize the next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps. Tap to switch to the numbers and symbols keyboard.

Tap to enter a space.

Tap to create a new line.

Tap to delete the previous character.

Entering accented letters

When you select French or Spanish as the text entry language, you can enter special French or Spanish characters (e.g. "á"). For example, to input "á", touch and hold the "a" key until the zoom-in key grows bigger and displays characters from different languages. Then select the special character you want.

USB cable or USB tethering is active

Portable Wi-Fi hotspot is active

Both USB tethering and portable hotspot are active

Google account setup

When you first turn on your phone, you have the opportunity to activate the network, to sign into your Google Account and select how you want to use certain Google services.

To set up your Google account:

• Sign into a Google Account from the prompted set-up screen.

• Touch > Apps tab > select a Google application, such as Gmail > select New to

create a new account. If you have a Google account, touch Existing, enter your email address and password, then touch . Once you have set up your Google account on your phone, your phone automatically synchronizes with your Google account on the Web. Your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events and other information from these applications and services on the Web are synchronized with your phone. (This will depend on your synchronization settings.) After signing in, you can use Gmail™ and take advantage of Google services on your phone.

Connecting to Networks and Devices

Wi-Fi

With Wi-Fi, you can use high-speed Internet access within the coverage of the wireless access point (AP). Enjoy wireless Internet using Wi-Fi, without extra charges.

Connecting to Wi-Fi networks

To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need to access a wireless access point or ‘hotspot’. Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them. Others are hidden or use security features, you must configure your phone to be able to connect to them. Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to extend the life of your battery.

NOTE: If you are out of the Wi-Fi zone or have set Wi-Fi to OFF, additional charges may be applied by your mobile operator for mobile data use.

Turning Wi-Fi on and connecting to a Wi-Fi network

1 Touch > Apps tab > Settings > Wi-Fi from the WIRELESS & NETWORKS tab. 2 Set Wi-Fi to ON and start scanning for available Wi-Fi networks. 3 Tap the Wi-Fi menu again to see a list of active and in-range Wi-Fi networks.

• Secured networks are indicated by a lock icon.

4 Touch a network to connect to it.

• If the network is secured, you are prompted to enter a password or other

credentials. (Ask your network administrator for details)

5 The status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.

Bluetooth

You can use Bluetooth to send data by running a corresponding application, not from the Bluetooth menu as on most other mobile phones.

NOTE:

• LG is not responsible for the loss, interception or misuse of data sent or

received via the Bluetooth wireless feature.

• Always ensure that you share and receive data with devices that are trusted

and properly secured. If there are obstacles between the devices, the operating distance may be reduced.

• Some devices, especially those that are not tested or approved by

Bluetooth SIG, may be incompatible with your device.

Turning on Bluetooth and pairing up your phone with a Bluetooth device

You must pair your device with another device before you connect to it.

1 Touch > Apps tab > Settings > set Bluetooth to ON from the WIRELESS &

NETWORKS tab.

2 Tap the Bluetooth menu again. You will see the option to make your phone visible

and option to search devices. Now tap Search for devices to view the devices in the Bluetooth Range.

3 Choose the device you want to pair with from the list.

Once the paring is successful, your device will connect to the other device.

NOTE: Some devices, especially headsets or hands-free car kits, may have a fixed Bluetooth PIN, such as 0000. If the other device has a PIN, you will be asked to enter it.

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