LG Electronics USA P875 Users Manual

Your Home screen
Android keyboard -
Numbers and Symbols Entry
Alt Key - Tap to enter additional
symbols. The keyboard will change to alternate characters.
Letters Key - Tap to change input to letters entry.
Settings Key - Touch and hold to set various Android keyboard settings.
Space Key - Tap to enter a space. Enter Key - Tap to move the cursor to
the next line. Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to
the left of the cursor.
LG keyboard - Letters Entry
Shift Key - Tap once to capitalize the
next letter you type. Double-tap for all caps.
Number and Symbols/Settings Key - Tap to change input to number
and symbol entry. Touch and hold to set various LG keyboard settings.
Handwriting/Voice to Text Key - Tap to enter text by handwriting. Touch and hold to enter text by voice.
Enter Key - Tap to move the cursor to the next line.
Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor.
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Your Home screen
LG keyboard - Numbers and Symbols
Alt Key - Tap to enter additional
symbols. The keyboard will change to alternate characters. Letters/Settings Key - Tap to change input to letters entry. Touch and hold to set various LG keyboard settings. Handwriting/Voice to Text Key - Tap to enter text by handwriting. Touch and hold to enter text by voice.
Space Key - Tap to enter a space. Enter Key - Tap to move the cursor to
the next line. Delete Key - Tap to delete characters to the left of the cursor.
Entry
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123 Mode
This mode allows you to enter numbers in a text message (a telephone number, for example) more quickly. Tap the keys corresponding to the required digits before manually switching back to the appropriate text entry mode by tapping Keyboard or
on the Android keyboard.
on the LG
Entering Accented Letters
The on-screen keyboard allows you to enter special characters (e.g., “á”).
To input the accent, press and hold the desired key (press the “a” key for example).
After the accented character appears, slide your finger over it and lift it off it to enter it.
Google Account Setup
The first time you open a Google application on your phone, you will be required to sign in with your existing Google account. If you do not have a Google account, you will be prompted to create one.
Creating your Google account
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key . 2 Tap Settings > General tab >
Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT > Google > New.
3 Tap a text field to open the keyboard and
enter your name. Then tap Done.
4 Enter your username and tap Done. Your
phone will communicate with Google servers and check for username availability.
5 Enter and re-enter your password. Then
follow the instructions and enter the required and optional information about the account. Wait while the server creates your account.
Signing into your Google account
1 From the Home screen, tap the
.
2 Tap Settings > General tab >
Accounts & sync > ADD ACCOUNT > Google > Existing.
3 Enter your email and password and tap
Done.
4 Read the disclaimer about signing in and
checkmark if you want to keep updated with news and offers from Google Play. Then, tap OK.
5 After signing in, you can use Gmail™ and
take advantage of Google services on your phone.
6 Once you have set up your Google
account, your phone will be automatically synchronized with your Google account on the web. (Depending on your synchronization settings.)
After signing in, your phone will sync with your Google services, such as Gmail Google Calendar, and Picasa photo albums. You can also use Google MapsTM, download applications from Play Store™, back up your
Apps Key
TM
, Contacts,
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Google Account Setup
settings to Google servers, and take advantage of other Google services on your phone.
IMPORTANT
Some applications, such as Calendar,
work only with the first Google Account you add. If you plan to use more than one Google Account with your phone, be sure to sign into the one you want to use with such applications first. When you sign in, your contacts, Gmail messages, Calendar events, and other information from these applications and services on the web are synchronized with your phone. If you don’t sign into a Google Account during setup, you will be prompted to sign in or to create a Google Account the first time you start an application that requires one, such as Gmail or Play Store™.
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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Calls
Making a call
1 From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key
to open the keypad.
2 Enter the number on the keypad. To delete a
digit, tap the
3 Tap the 4 To end a call, tap the
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To enter “+” to make international calls, touch and hold .
Clear
Key .
Call
Key to make a call.
End
Key .
Calling your contacts
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
and then tap Contacts
your contacts.
2 Scroll through the contact list or tap the
Search
contacts field and enter the first
letter(s) of the contact you want to call. You can also tap the letters at the right side of the screen.
3 In the list that is displayed, tap the contact
you want to call. You can also tap the letters at the right side of the screen.
4 In the Contact Info screen, tap the phone
number you wish to call.
to open
Answering and rejecting a call
When the screen is locked
When your phone rings, swipe the
in any direction to answer the
icon incoming call.
Swipe the
Decline
to reject an incoming call.
icon in any direction
When the screen is unlocked
When your phone rings, tap the Key . Tap incoming call.
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Tap or swipe the Quick msg Key if you want to send a message to the caller. If the caller is unknown, the Quick msg Key is not available.
NOTE
Decline
Key to reject an
Adjusting the in-call volume
To adjust the in-call volume during a call, use the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone.
Answer
Answer
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Calls
Making a second call
1 During your initial call, tap the Menu Key
and select Add call.
2 Dial the number or search your contacts. 3 Tap the
Call
Key
to connect the call.
4 Both calls will be displayed on the call
screen. Your initial call will be put on hold.
5 Tap the Call entry on the screen to toggle
between active calls or tap Merge call
to merge the calls.
6 To end active calls, tap
If there is no active call, it will end the call
on hold.
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NOTE
You will be charged for each call you make.
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the End Key .
Viewing your call logs
From the Home screen, tap the Phone Key
and the Call logs tab.
You can view a complete list of all dialed, received, and missed voice calls.
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Tap any single call log entry to view the date, time, and duration of the call.
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Tap the Menu Key , then tap Delete all to delete all the recorded items.
Call settings
You can configure phone call settings, such as call forwarding, and other special features offered by your carrier.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
and tap
All Settings
2 Tap
Call
.
3
Set any of the available options.
Menu Key
.
Contacts
You can add contacts on your phone and synchronize them with the contacts in your Google Account or other accounts that support syncing contacts.
Searching for a contact
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
and then tap Contacts
your contacts.
2 Tap the Search contacts field and enter
the contact name using the keypad. You can also tap the letters at the right side of the screen.
to open
Adding a new contact
1 From the Home screen, tap the Phone
Key and enter the new contact’s
number. Tap the Menu Key , tap Add to Contacts and then Create
new contact.
2 Tap the account where you want to add
the new contact. Locations depend on the type of accounts you have added to your device.
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The entry fi eld varies depending on the account.
3 If you want to add a picture to the new
contact, tap or Select from Gallery. Then browse for an image and select it.
4 Tap to enter more specific name
information.
5 Enter the details about your contact. 6 Tap Save to save the contact entry.
. Choose from Take photo
Favorite Contacts
You can classify frequently called contacts as favorites.
To add a contact to your favorites
1 From the Home screen,
and then Contacts
contacts.
2 Tap a contact to view its details. 3 Tap the star to the right of the contact’s
name. The star turns gold and the contact is added to your favorites.
To remove a contact from your favorites list
1 From the Home screen,
and then Contacts
contacts.
tap the Apps Key
to open your
tap the Apps Key
to open your
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Contacts
2 Tap the Favorites tab. 3 Tap a contact to view its details. 4 Tap the gold star to the right of the
contact’s name. The star turns grey
and the contact is removed from your
favorites.
AT&T Address Book (AAB)
AT&T Address Book (AAB) is an application that automatically syncs your contacts to an online address book for safekeeping! When you first turn on the phone or change your SIM card and tap Contacts, the AAB application is displayed. After signing up for this service, your information is synced on a regular basis. You can find more information on this service and access your online address book at www.att.com/addressbook. You can find the synchronization menu for the service by tapping the Menu Key
> Accounts & sync (from the PERSONAL section) > AT&T Address Book.
> All Settings
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Messaging/Email
Messaging
Your phone combines text (SMS) and multimedia messaging (MMS) into one intuitive, easy-to-use menu.
Threaded box
Messages (SMS and MMS) exchanged with another party are displayed in chronological order so that you can conveniently see an overview of your conversation.
Sending a message
1 Tap Messaging on the Home screen,
then tap
to create a new message.
2 Enter a contact name or phone number
in the To field. As you enter the contact name, matching contacts appear. You can tap a suggested recipient. You can also add multiple contacts.
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NOTE
You will be charged for a text message for every person you send the message to.
3 Tap the text field to start entering your
message.
4 Tap the
Menu Key
options menu. Choose from Save to draft, Quick messages, Insert
to open the
Discard,
smiley, Attach, All messages, or Keyboard settings.
5 Tap
Send
to send your message.
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Warning
The 160-character limit may vary from country to country depending on how the SMS is coded and the language used in the message.
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Warning
If an image, video, or audio fi le is added to an SMS message, it will be automatically converted into an MMS message and you will be charged accordingly.
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When you get an SMS message during a call, there will be an audible notifi cation.
Using smilies
Liven up your messages using smilies. When writing a new message, tap the
Key > Insert smiley
Menu
.
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Messaging/Email
Changing your message settings
Your phone's message settings are predefined, so you can send messages immediately. You can change the settings based on your preferences.
] From the Home screen, tap Messaging
> Menu Key > Settings.
Email
You can use the email from providers other than Gmail. The Email application supports the following account types: POP3, IMAP and Microsoft Exchange (for Enterprise users).
To open the Email application
] From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
The first time you open the a setup wizard opens to help you add an email account.
Microsoft Exchange Email Account
Email address – Enter the account email
address.
Username – Enter the account username. Password – Enter the account password. Server address – Enter the server address.
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Email
> Email .
application to read
Email
application,
Domain – Enter the account domain (optional). Use SSL – Choose whether or not to use SSL
for Microsoft Exchange.
Other (POP3, IMAP) Email Account
Email address – Enter the account email
address.
Password – Enter the account password.
Incoming Server Settings
POP3 / IMAP4 – Select protocol type, either
POP3 or IMAP4.
Secure type – Choose from Off, SSL, or TLS. Port number – Normally each account’s
default number will be displayed.
Advanced Server Settings (Outgoing)
SMTP server – Enter the outgoing email
server address.
Secure type – Choose from Off, SSL, or TLS. Port number – Normally each account’s
default number will be displayed.
The Accounts Screen
The Accounts screen lists your Combined Inbox and each of your email accounts.
] Open Email and tap Menu Key
Accounts.
The Account list appears.
>
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To make a shortcut to the Inbox of an account:
In the accounts list, touch and hold an email account. Then tap Add to home screen.
You can tap an account to view its Inbox. The default account from which you send email is indicated with a checkmark.
To open your Combined Inbox
If you have configured email to send and receive email from more than one account, you can view all messages sent to all accounts in your Combined Inbox.
] Open the Accounts screen and touch
Combined Inbox.
Messages in the Combined Inbox are color coded on the left, by account, using the same colors used for your accounts in the Accounts screen.
When a new email arrives in the inbox, there will be sound and vibration notification. Tap the email notification to end it.
Messaging/Email
Composing and Sending Email
1 In the Email application, tap Compose . 2 Enter an address for the message’s intended
recipient. As you enter text, matching addresses will be offered from your contacts. Separate multiple addresses with commas.
3 Tap the Cc/Bcc field to copy or blind copy
to other contacts/email addresses.
4 Tap the text field and enter the text of the
message.
5 Tap Attach to attach the file you want to
send with your message.
6 Tap Send to send the message.
If you are not ready to send the message, tap Save to save it in a Drafts folder. Touch a message in the Drafts folder to resume working on it. Your message will also be saved as a draft if you touch the Back Key before sending it.
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Messaging/Email
Tap Cancel to abandon and delete a message, including any saved drafts. If you are not connected to a network, for example if you’re working in airplane mode, the messages you send are stored in your Outbox folder until you’re connected to a network. If it contains any pending messages, the Outbox will be displayed on the Accounts screen.
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The messages sent using an Exchange account will not be stored on the phone; they will be stored on the Exchange server itself. If you want to see your sent messages in the Sent folder, you may need to open the Sent folder and select Refresh from the options menu.
Working with Account Folders
Each account has Inbox, Outbox, Sent, Drafts, Trash and Junk folders. Depending
on the features your account service provider supports, you may have additional folders.
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Adding and Editing Email Accounts To add an email account
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Email .
2 Select the desired email provider.
If an email account is already set up, the wizard is not activated automatically.
In this case, tap the Menu Key account on the Accounts screen.
> Add
To change account settings
1 Open the Accounts screen. 2 Tap the Menu Key > Entire Settings.
To delete an email account
1 Open the Accounts screen. 2 Touch and hold the account you want to
delete.
3 Tap Remove account in the context menu
and tap Yes in the dialogue box to confirm.
Social Networking
With your phone, you can enjoy social networking and manage your micro-blog in on-line communities. You can update your current status, upload photos, and view your friends’ status updates in real-time.
You can add your Facebook and Twitter accounts to your phone. If you don’t have an account, you can visit their sites to set one up.
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Additional costs may be incurred when connecting and using online services. Check your data charges with your network provider.
Adding an account to your phone
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All Settings > Accounts & sync.
2 Tap ADD ACCOUNT. 3 Tap any social networking service you want
to use.
4 Enter your email address or user name and
password that you set up for your social networking account, then tap
Log in
.
Adding a social networking widget on the Home screen
If you add a social networking widget on your Home screen, the widget will show your status when your phone receives updates from the network. You can also access the social community directly by tapping the widget.
1 Touch and hold an empty spot on the Home
screen.
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If there is no available space on a particular Home screen panel, you won't be able to add any widget; you must delete or remove an item before you can add another item. In this case, you have the option of switching to another Home screen panel.
2 Tap the Widgets tab and scroll to the
right or left until you see Facebook 4 x 2, Facebook 4 x 1, Twitter (large), or Twitter (small).
3 Tap a desired widget to add it to the Home
screen panel.
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Social Networking
Viewing and updating your status
1 Go to the Home screen panel where
Facebook widget is located. You can see the current status of social applications you set.
2 Tap the "What's on your mind?" fi eld
to update your status with comments or upload pictures.
- Check all the social applications you'd like to update. It will simultaneously update all.
3 After entering comments and attachment
(if any), tap Post.
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You can use information about friends only in your social network(s) or sync all data to Contacts.
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Syncing accounts on your phone
You can sync information from your social networking accounts with your Contacts and other functions on your phone, if applicable.
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All Settings > Accounts & sync.
2 Checkmark Auto-sync data to activate
auto-sync.
3 Tap the account you want to sync. 4 Check the sync options, such as Sync
Contacts. A checkmark indicates that
synchronization has been enabled.
Removing accounts on your phone
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All Settings > Accounts & sync.
2 Tap the account(s) you want to delete,
then tap the Menu Key > Remove account > OK.
Camera
To open the Camera application, tap Camera on the Home screen.
Getting to know the viewfinder
Time catch shot
Cheese shutter
Swap Lens
Settings
Shot mode
– Allows you to capture the missing moment by taking five sequential
pictures at once before the shutter key is touched.
– Allows you to turn on or off the voice shot. When on, you just say
"Cheese" to take a photo.
Allows you to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens.
Mode Switch
Capture
Gallery
– Tap this icon to open the settings menu. See Using the advanced settings
on page 40.
– Allows you select the shot mode from Normal, HDR, Panorama, and
Continuous shot.
– Tap this icon to switch
– Allows you to take a photo.
– This enables you to access your
saved photos and videos within the camera mode. Simply tap and your Gallery will appear on the screen.
between Camera mode and Video mode.
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Camera
Taking a photo
1 From the Home screen, tap 2 Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens
towards the subject you want to photograph.
3 A focus box will appear in the center of
the viewfinder screen. You can also tap anywhere on the screen to focus on that spot.
4 When the focus box turns green, the camera
has focused on your subject.
5 Tap Capture lightly.
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If you set Auto review to off, the camera will take pictures continuously while holding down
Capture .
Camera
.
Once you’ve taken the photo
Your captured photo will appear on the screen if Auto review is set to On (refer to Using the advanced settings).
Tap to share your photo via AT&T
Share
Locker, Bluetooth Facebook, Gmail, Google+, Messaging Social+
downloaded applications that is supported.
,
Email,
,
Note Pad, Picasa,
,
Twitter or any other
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Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are sent while roaming.
Tap to use the image as
Set as
photo, Homescreen wallpaper,
or Lock screen wallpaper.
Tap to delete the image. Tap to take another photo immediately.
Your current photo will be saved.
Tap to view the Gallery of your saved
photos.
Contact
Using the advanced settings
In the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options.
You can change the camera settings by scrolling the list. After selecting the option, tap
the
Back Key
Brightness – This defines and controls the
amount of sunlight entering the lens. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar towards “-” for a lower brightness image or towards “+” for a higher brightness image.
Focus – Tap to select the focus mode.
Auto:
automatically. (The camera continuously focuses on the objects in the photo)
.
Allows the camera to focus
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Camera
Face tracking: The camera detects and
focuses on human faces automatically.
Image size
of the picture you take. Select a pixel value from the following options:
3M(2048x1536), W3M(2304x1296), 1M(1280x960), W1M(1536x864).
Scene mode
settings appropriate for the current environment.
ISO Control the camera's sensitivity to light. Choose from Auto,
White balance
ensures any the white areas in your picture are realistic. To enable your camera to adjust
– Tap to set the size (in pixels)
5M(2560x1920),
Select the color and light
Normal: Automatically adjusts according to the environment.
Portrait: Use this mode to capture people. Landscape:
scenery such as trees, flowers and sky. Sports: Use this mode
scenery. Sunset: Use this mode to capture the sunset scenery. Night: Use this mode to capture the night scenery. Slow shutter speeds are used to detect night landscape.
Smart shutter: Capture fast-moving images without subject blur indoor.
Use this mode to capture natural
to capture sports
400, 200
, and
100
.
– The white balance
the white balance correctly, you may need to determine the light conditions. Choose from
Auto, Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent
and
Cloudy
.
Color effect
pictures. Choose from None, Mono, Sepia, and Negative.
Timer
delay after the shutter is pressed. Select
3 sec, 5 sec
want to be included in a photo.
Geotagging
location-based services. Take pictures wherever you are and tag them with the location. If you upload tagged pictures to a blog that supports geotagging, you can see the pictures displayed on a map.
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This function uses wireless networks. You need to checkmark Google’s location service. From the Home screen, tap the
Menu Key > services > Google’s location service. Shutter sound
shutter sounds.
Auto review
it will display the picture that was just taken automatically.
Storage – Allows you to choose where to save your pictures. Choose from SD card and Internal storage.
– Applies artistic effects to
– The self-timer allows you to set a
, or
10 sec.
This is ideal if you
– Activate to use your phone’s
NOTE
All Settings
– Select one of the four
– If you set Auto review on,
> Location
Off
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,
,
Camera
Reset – Restore all camera default settings. Camera help guide – Tap whenever you
want to know how a function operates. This will provide you a quick guide.
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When you exit the camera, some settings
will return to their defaults. Check the camera settings before you take your next photo.
The settings menu is superimposed over the
viewfinder, so when you change elements of the image color or quality, you will see a preview of the image change behind the settings menu.
Viewing your saved photos
You can access your saved photos from within the camera mode. Just tap the Gallery icon
at the bottom of the screen and your
Gallery will be displayed.
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Flick left or right to view other photos or videos.
Tap the screen to display the following options:
– Tap to share the photo using
SmartShare (turn on Wi-Fi if it’s not already on).
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– Tap to edit the photo. – Tap to take a new photo. – Tap to share the photo via various
methods such as Bluetooth or Messaging.
– Tap to delete the photo.
Menu Key – Tap to access Set image as, Move, Copy, Rename, Rotate left, Rotate right, Crop, Slideshow, or
.
Details
Setting a photo as wallpaper
1 Tap the photo you want to set as wallpaper
to open it.
2 Tap the Menu Key > Set image as >
Home screen wallpaper or Lock screen wallpaper.
3 Crop the image as desired and tap OK.
Video Camera
Getting to know the viewfinder
Brightness
Zoom
Swap Lens
- Defines and controls the amount of sunlight entering the lens. Slide the brightness indicator along the bar towards “-” for a lower brightness video, or towards “+” for a higher brightness video.
- Zoom in or zoom out. Alternatively you can use the Volume Keys.
- Allows you to swap between the rear camera lens and the front camera lens.
Mode Switch
Record
Gallery
Settings
- Tap this icon to open the settings menu. See
Live Effect
on page 44.
settings
- Provides various visual effects when recording a video. Choose from
Silly faces and Backgrounds.
- Tap this icon to switch between Camera mode and Video mode.
- Allows you to start recording.
- This enables you to access your saved photos and videos from within the video camera mode. Simply tap and your Gallery will appear on the screen.
Using the advanced
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Video Camera
Recording a video
1 From the Home screen, tap
and tap the
Camera mode
change to Video mode. The Capture icon will change to .
2 The video camera’s viewfinder will appear
on the screen.
3 Holding the phone horizontally, point the
lens towards the subject of the video.
4 Tap Record once to start recording. 5 A timer showing the length of the video
is displayed at the top left corner of the screen.
6 Tap Stop to stop recording.
Camera
button to
After recording a video
A still image representing your video will appear on the screen if Auto review is set to On.
: Tap to play the video. : Tap to share your photo via AT&T
Locker, Bluetooth, Email, Facebook, Gmail, Google+, Messaging, YouTube, or any other
downloaded applications that is supported.
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Additional charges may apply when MMS messages are downloaded while roaming.
Tap to delete the video you just recorded.
Tap OK to confirm it. The viewfinder will reappear.
Tap to record another video right away.
Your current video will be saved.
Tap to view the Gallery of your saved
videos.
Using the advanced settings
Using the viewfinder, tap to open the advanced options. Adjust the video camera settings by scrolling the list. After selecting the option, tap the
Back Key Video size
pixels) of the video you record. Select the video size from Full HD(1920x1080),
HD(1280x720), TV(720x480), VGA(640x480), QVGA(320x240)
White balance
any the white areas in your video are realistic. To enable your camera to adjust the white balance correctly, you may need to determine
.
– Tap to set the size (in
,
and MMS(QCIF-176x144). – The white balance ensures
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Video Camera
the light conditions. Choose from
Incandescent, Sunny, Fluorescent Cloudy
.
Color effect your new video. Choose from None, Mono, Sepia, and Negative.
Geotagging
location-based services. Take videos wherever you are and tag them with the location. If you upload tagged videos to a blog that supports geotagging, you can see the videos displayed on a map.
Audio recording
if you want to record a video with or without sound.
Auto review
it will play back the video you just recorded automatically.
Reset – Restore all video camera default settings.
Video help guide
to know how a function operates. This will provide you a quick guide.
– Choose a color tone to use for
– Activate to use your phone’s
– Allows you to choose
– If you turn Auto review on,
– Tap whenever you want
Auto
,
, and
Watching your saved videos
1 In the viewfinder, tap the Gallery icon
at the bottom of the screen.
2 Your Gallery will appear on the screen. 3 Tap a video to play it automatically.
Adjusting the volume when viewing a video
To adjust the volume of a video while it is playing, use the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone.
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Multimedia
You can store multimedia files to a microSD card to have easy access to all your image and video files.
Gallery
From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Gallery .
Video Wiz
You can make your own movie using your images/video and music.
1 From the Home Screen, tap the Apps Key
> Video Wiz .
2 After seeing the brief introduction on the
Steps, tap OK.
3 Tap to add images and/or video to your
movie.
4 Tap images and/or videos to make a video
with, then tap .
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To remove images or videos, tap and tap . Then, tap .
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To rearrange them, touch and hold an image/video, drag and drop it to the desired position.
5 Tap Select style to select the desired
movie style.
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Scroll through and select the style you want. As you tap the desired style, preview is displayed.
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Tap OK.
6 Tap Select music to set the
background music.
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Select Default for this style,
Music track, or None.
7 Tap to play your movie. 8 Tap to edit the video clip using
Text, Sticker, Magic spot, or Trim.
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After editing the video, tap .
9 Tap to save the video. 10 Tap to clear it up.
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Tap if you want to see Help information about Video Wiz.
Multimedia
Music
Your phone has a music player that lets you play all your favorite tracks. To access the music player from the Home screen, tap the
Apps Key
and tap
Music
How to save music/video files to the phone
Connect your phone to the PC using the USB cable.
You'll receive a notification that the USB is connected and the USB connection type prompt is displayed. Tap Media sync (MTP) or Camera (PTP) and open the folder you wish to view from your computer.
Save music or video files from the PC to the phone.
- You may copy or move files from the PC to the phone's removable storage using a card reader.
- If there is a video file with a subtitle file (.smi file with the same name as the video file), place them in the same folder to display the subtitle automatically when playing the video file.
- When downloading music or video files, copyright must be secured. Please note that a corrupted file or file with a wrong extension may cause damage to the phone.
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How to play music/video files on the phone
Playing music/video files
Locate the file you want in the Gallery or Music applications and tap it to play it.
Playing a song
1 From the Home screen, tap the
Key and tap Music .
2 Tap the Songs tab. 3 Tap the song you want to play. 4 Tap to pause the song. 5 Tap to skip to the next song. 6 Tap to go back to the beginning of
the song. Tap
the previous song. To change the volume while listening to
music, press the Volume Keys on the left side of the phone.
twice to go back to
Apps
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Multimedia
To display the options for a song, touch and hold any song in the list. You will see the following options: Play, Add
to playlist, Share, Set as ringtone, Delete, Details and Search.
Working with Playlists
You can create playlists to organize your music files into sets of songs, which you can play in the order you set or in a shuffle.
To create a playlist
1 When viewing the library tap the
Playlists tab.
2 Tap
the Menu Key > New playlist.
3 Enter a name for the playlist, then
tap OK.
4 Select the songs you want to add to the
playlist and tap Add. The new playlist is added to the Playlists library.
To add a song to a playlist
Touch and hold a song and tap Add to playlist. Then choose the name of the
playlist. You can also add the song that is playing in the Playback screen by pressing the Menu Key
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then tapping Add to
playlist and selecting the desired playlist.
To remove a song from a playlist
1 Open a playlist. 2 Touch and hold the song you want to
remove, then tap Remove from playlist
To rename or delete a playlist
1 Open the 2 Touch and hold the playlist to display
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Music file copyrights may be protected by international treaties and national copyright laws. Therefore, it may be necessary to obtain permission or a licence to reproduce or copy music. In some countries, national laws prohibit private copying of copyrighted material. Before downloading or copying the file, please check the national laws of the relevant country concerning the use of such material.
Playlist
library.
the options menu, then tap
Rename
.
NOTE
Delete
or
Multimedia
Using SmartShare
SmartShare uses DLNA (Digital Living
Network Alliance) technology to share digital content through a wireless network. Both devices must be DLNA certified to support this feature.
To turn SmartShare on and allow sharing contents
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> SmartShare .
2 Touch the 3 Touch Discoverable to allow your device to
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Make sure that the microSD card is correctly mounted and the Receive files option in the Settings menu is checked.
4 Under the SHARED CONTENTS section,
Menu Key
be detected by other devices.
- Touch Always accept request if you
would like to automatically accept sharing requests from other devices
- Touch Receive files if you would like to allow the other devices to upload media files to my phone.
> Settings.
NOTE
touch to checkmark the types of content you would like to share. Choose from Photos,
Videos, and Music.
5 SmartShare is now activated and ready to
share contents.
To control your renderer devices
Let your renderer device (e.g., TV) play multimedia contents from your remote content library (e.g., PC)
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Make sure that the DLNA functionality of your devices is properly configured (e.g., TV and PC).
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> SmartShare .
2 Tap the To button and select the device
from the renderer device list.
3 Tap the From button and select the
device of the remote content library.
4 You can browse the content library. 5 Touch and hold a content thumbnail or tap
the Menu Key
To share contents from your phone to your renderer device(e.g. TV)
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Make sure that your renderer device is properly configured.
and tap
Play.
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Multimedia
1 While watching your pictures or videos using
the Gallery application, tap / / on the title area.
2 Select the device from renderer lists to play
the files.
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Follow the similar steps to use the Music, Video Player or Polaris Office to share contents.
: Need to be connected network : Select the device on network : Currently, the content is being shared
through SmartShare.
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Check that your device is connected with your home network using Wi-Fi connection to use this application. Some DLNA enabled devices (e.g. TV) support only the DMP feature of DLNA and will not appear in the renderer device list. Your device might not be able to play some contents
To download contents from the remote content library
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> SmartShare .
2 Tap the From button and select the
device of the remote content library.
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3 You can browse the content library. 4 Touch and hold a content thumbnail and
then tap Download.
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A few types of contents are not supported.
To upload contents from the remote content library
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Make sure that the microSD card is correctly mounted and the Receive files option in the Settings menu is checked.
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> SmartShare .
2 Tap the From button and select My
phone.
3 You can browse the content library. 4 Touch and hold a content thumbnail and
then tap Upload.
5 Select a device of remote content library to
be uploaded.
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Some DLNA enabled devices do not support the DMS upload functionality and will not upload files. A few types of contents are not supported.
Google Applications
About Google applications
Google applications, including mobile versions of Gmail, Google Talk, Google Calendar, and Google Maps, are loaded on your phone.
1 To set up a Google account, tap any Google
application, enter your user name and password and sign in.
2 After signing in, your contacts, email,
and calendar in your Google account will automatically synchronize with your phone.
Google Maps™
To open Google Maps and view your location
1 From the Home screen, tap the
and tap Maps .
2 Tap the My location
screen.
The map centers on a blue arrow that indicates your location. A blue circle around the arrow indicates that your actual location is within the circle.
icon
Apps
on the
Key
To get an address and additional information for a location
] Touch and hold a location on the map.
A balloon with the address and a thumbnail from Street View (if available) opens over the location.
] Tap the balloon to access additional
options.
To view map, satellite, or traffic layers
] Tap the
Layers
select a layer option. You can choose from Traffic, Satellite, Terrain, Latitude, and others.
icon on the map and
Searching For Locations and Places
You can search for a location and view it on a map. You can also search for places on the map that you're viewing.
To search for a location
1 While viewing a map, tap at the bottom
of the screen. You can also touch and hold the
Menu Key
.
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Google Applications
2 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”
3 Tap the Search icon on the
keyboard.
Markers with letter labels indicate search matches on the map.
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NOTE
Location information might be inaccurate if GPS and Wi-Fi is turned off. Please make sure that GPS and Wi-Fi is turned on.
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Getting Directions
To get directions
1 While viewing a map, tap . 2 Enter a starting point in the top text box and
your destination in the bottom text box.
To reverse directions, tap the
and tap Reverse Start & End.
3 Tap the icon for car, public transit, bicycling, or
walking directions.
4 Tap
GET DIRECTIONS. The directions to
your destination appear as a route.
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Menu Key
To view turn-by-turn directions in a list
You can view each turn in your route as a list of written directions.
When searching for directions, tap NAVIGATION instead of GET DIRECTIONS to
view turn-by-turn directions in Navigation
View.
To search for locations along your route
You can search for businesses, points of interest, and other features along your route. When you search while navigating, your results include locations along your route, rather than locations that are near your current location.
] Touch and hold
search for locations of interest.
The results are displayed as markers
along your route; the fi rst result is labeled. You can tap a label for more information about the marker.
]
When you're fi nished, tap the Navigation
icon
the
Menu Key
to return to Navigation View.
and
Google Applications
Clear Map
Clear any information, such as routes and search results, from the map.
To clear a map
While viewing a map, tap the Menu Key and tap Clear Map.
Latitude
Finding Your Friends with Google
TM
Latitude
Google Latitude lets you and your friends view each others' locations on maps and get directions to your friends' locations using Google Latitude. Your location is not shared automatically. It is by invitation only.
You must join Latitude and then invite your friends to view your location or accept invitations from your friends.
To join Latitude
]
While viewing a map, tap and then Join Latitude.
The first time you join Latitude, you're
prompted to accept or reject the Google privacy policy. After you've joined Latitude, the Join Latitude option changes to Latitude.
To open Latitude
After you join Latitude, you can open it to find your friends and view their updates.
] While viewing a map,
Latitude.
To invite friends to share their locations
After you join Latitude, you can start sharing your location with your friends. Only friends whom you have explicitly invited or accepted can see your location.
1 Open Latitude and tap . 2 Tap
Select from Contacts
email address
3 Tap
Add friends
If your friends already use Latitude, they receive an email request and a notification on Latitude. If they have not yet joined Latitude, they receive an email inviting them to sign in to Latitude with their Google Account.
tap and then
or
in the menu that opens.
at the bottom of the screen.
Places
To fi nd places
Tap the
Places
Maps to find different venues, such as gas stations, coffee, bars, restaurants, etc.
icon while in Google
Add via
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Once you select a category, you will see a list of closest matches, including their distance, compass bearing, description and even user reviews. You can customize your own location search categories, and even add the Places icon to your Home screen.
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While viewing a map, tap the
for the following options: Clear map,
Settings and Help.
Menu Key
Play Store™
Play Store™ lets you browse through and download thousands of fun and useful applications and games. You can check other users' comment regarding an application or you can post your own comments. If you install applications and games from Play Store™, they appear in the phone's menu below the preloaded applications, and you can find them by scrolling down with your finger. You can open downloaded applications from the Play Store by tapping the
Apps
.
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Menu Key
>
My
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To purchase a paid app, you’ll need to set up a payment method with Google Checkout™. You have the option to use a credit card or charge to your carrier bill.
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When you want to exit a game or application, use the Home Key or Back Key , which will return you to the Home screen. Or select Menu (or Options) within the game or application and select Exit. (Exit option may vary by game/application). Ending applications that continue to run in the background (after going back to the Home screen) will help conserve battery life and reduce unwanted data usage.
Gmail™
Gmail™ can be configured when you first set up your phone. Depending on your synchronization settings, Gmail™ on your phone is automatically synchronized with your Gmail™ account on the web.The inbox conversations list is your default Gmail™ view.
to synchronize your email with your
Tap Gmail™ account on the web. Tap the
Key for the following additional options:
Menu
Google Applications
Label settings, Settings, Help, and Send feedback. Compose
new message.
Search
account.
Labels
labels.
Refresh
account to view new activity.
- Allows you to compose a
- Allows you to search your
- Allows you to view the account's
- Allows you to refresh the
Google Talk™
Google Talk™ is Google’s instant messaging program. It lets you communicate with other people who also use Google Talk™.
The following options are available.
Add friend Search
chat with or any chat records that contain the word(s) you entered.
Tap the Menu Key for the following options:
Display options - Allows you to change the
way your contacts are displayed.
End all chats
chats.
Sign out
- Send invitations to chat.
- It searches for contacts to
- Allows you to end all current
- Sign out from chat.
Settings
- Allows you to adjust various
settings. Help - Allows you to view help topics
about Talk.
-
Send feedback
feedback about Talk to Google.
Allows you to send
Changing Google Talk Settings
You can configure Google Talk to send you a notification of each message that you receive in a chat and also to sound a ringtone or vibrate the phone.
You can also configure Google Talk to sign you in automatically when you turn on your phone, and you can set whether the mobile indicator is displayed next to your name in other people's Friends lists.
To configure notifications for new Google Talk messages
1 From the Friends list, tap the
,
then tap
Settings
2 Tap the desired account. Then tap
Invitation notifications
notification in the Status Bar when a new chat message arrives.
Menu Key
.
to receive a
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3 Tap IM notifications and Video chat
notifications to receive notifications in the
Status Bar when you receive new chats.
4 Tap
Notification ringtone
chat ringtone
will ring to notify you of a new chat.
5 Tap
Voice & Video Chat sections to choose the vibration setting when you receive a notification of a new chat.
to choose a ringtone that
Vibrate
in the Chat notifications and
and
Video
To show or hide the mobile indicator to friends
1 From the Friends list, tap the
,
then tap
Settings
2 Tap the desired account. Then checkmark or
uncheck Mobile indicator. If Mobile indicator is checkmarked, your friends see an outline of an AndroidTM next to your name in their Friends list when you are signed into Google Talk on an Android phone.
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Menu Key
.
To set Google Talk to change your status
1 From the Friends list, tap the
,
then tap
Settings
2 Tap the desired account. Then checkmark or
uncheckmark
When Away when screen off is
checkmarked, your status will automatically
be changed to Away when the screen is
turned off.
Away when screen off
Menu Key
.
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Utilities
QuickMemo
The QuickMemoTM feature allows you to create memos and capture screen shots.
You can use QuickMemo to easily and efficiently create memos during a call, with a saved picture or on the current phone screen.
1 While viewing the screen you want to
capture and create a memo on, press and hold both Volume Keys at the same time for one second to access the QuickMemo feature. OR
While viewing the screen you want to cature and create a memo on, slide the Status Bar
down and tap
2 Create a memo using the following options:
- Tap to keep the memo on top and and
TM
QuickMemo
.
continue using the phone. Tap exit the overlay mode.
- Tap to select whether to use the background screen.
- Tap to undo the most recent action.
- Tap to redo the most recently deleted action.
- Tap to select the pen type and color.
- Tap to use the eraser to erase the memo that you created.
- Tap to share the memo with others via any of the available applications.
- Tap to save the memo you’ve created.
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to
Please use a fingertip while using the QuickMemo feature. Do not use your fingernail.
3 Tap from the Edit menu and select
to save the memo.
View the Saved QuickMemo
From the Home screen, tap > Gallery and select the QuickMemo album.
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Setting the alarm
1 From the Home screen, tap the
and tap
Clock .
2 To add a new alarm, tap the tab (if
necessary).
3 Tap and set the alarm time. 4 Set
any desired options and tap
5 Tap the
Menu Key
alarms or adjust the alarm settings.
Apps Key
Save.
to delete all
Using the calculator
1 From the Home screen, tap the
and tap
Calculator
2 Tap the number keys to enter numbers. 3 For simple calculations, tap the function you
want (+, –, x, or ÷), followed by =.
4 For more complex calculations, tap the
Menu Key , panel
tap the
, then choose an option.
Apps Key
.
Advanced
Adding an event to your calendar
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NOTE
You must create a Google account to use Calendar.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
and tap
Calendar
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Apps Key
.
2 To view an event, tap the date. The events
occurring on that date are displayed below the Calendar in Month view. Tap the event to view its details. If you want to add an event, tap Calendar.
3 Tap the
event name. Check the date and enter the start and end time you want your event to begin and finish.
4 Tap the 5 To add a note to your event, tap the
Description
6 To repeat the event, set
Reminders
7 Tap
A square in the calendar will mark all days that have saved events. An alarm will sound at the event start time if you set it.
at the top right corner of the
Event name
Location
Save
field and enter the
field to enter the location.
field and enter the details.
Repeat
, if necessary.
to save the event in the calendar.
Changing your calendar view
1 From the Home screen, tap the
and tap
Calendar
2 At the top of the Calendar, tap
Day
,
Week, Month, or Agenda
.
, and set
Apps Key
and then .
Utilities
Polaris Office
With Polaris Office, you can view, create and edit document files on your device. The loaded files can be from microSD cards of your device, or from downloaded email attachments. The Polaris Office application supports the following file formats: txt, doc, docx, xls, xlsx, ppt, pptx, pdf.
Create a New Document
1 From the Home screen, tap the
>
Polaris Office 4
2 Register your name and email address on
the Registration page.
3 Tap All, Form types, or Favorites to
search for documents on your microSD card.
4 Tap to start a new document. 5 Tap a document type. 6 Enter contents in the document using the
tools at the top of the screen and the on-screen keyboard.
7 When you're done working on the
document, tap > Save (or Save as to enter a new document name) to save.
8 Enter the document name and tap Save. 9 Tap the Back Key to exit.
Apps Key
.
View and edit a document on your device
1 From the Home screen, tap the Apps Key
> Polaris Office 4 .
2 Tap All, Form types, or Favorites to search
for documents on your microSD card.
3 Tap the document that you want to view
or edit.
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You can also open an attachment in an email by tapping the attachment in the message.
4 The document opens for you to view. If
you want to edit it, tap anywhere on the document.
] To move between pages or pan through
the document, scroll in the corresponding direction.
] To change the zoom level, simply pinch-to
zoom to achieve the zoom level you want.
] Use the toolbar at the top of the screen
to edit the document (Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file).
] Ta p
for the following additional menu
options :
Save, Save as, PDF Export, Find & Replace, Page layout, Full width view, Reflow text, and TTS.
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5
When you're finished editing, tap >
Save
. Then tap the
Back Key
to exit.
Polaris Office toolbar
The Polaris Office application has a toolbar that appears automatically when you create a document.
1 To display the toolbar in an existing
document, tap
2 Tap the Font, Paragraph, or Style tab
and choose the desired options.
3 To hide the tool options pop-up balloon,
tap .
.
Voice Dialer
You can search for and dial a contact by speaking, rather than by manually dialing a contact.
]
This feature may be unavailable depending on your region.
]
Your device can recognize only American English commands.
]
Recognized languages may vary depending on your region.
To place a call by speaking
1 From the Home screen, tap the
> Voice Dialer
2 Say "
Call
" or "
Dial
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Apps Key
.
" followed followed by
the name of the contact to call.
If Voice Dialer finds a match, it dials the contact's default number.
Voice Recorder
Use the voice recorder to record voice memos or other audio files.
Recording a sound or voice
1 From the Home screen, tap the
and tap
Voice Recorder
2 Tap to begin recording. 3 Tap to end recording.
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NOTE
Tap
to access your voice recordings.
You can listen to the saved recordings.
Sending the voice recording
1 Once you have finished recording, you can
share the audio clip. Tap
2 Select the audio clip(s) to share and tap
Share.
3 Choose from
Messaging
downloaded applications that is supported.
Bluetooth, Email, Gmail, , Note Pad or any other
Apps Key
.
.
Tasks
This tasks can be synchronized with MS Exchange account. You can create task, revise it and delete it in MS Outlook or MS Office Outlook Web Access.
To synchronize MS Exchange
1 From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
All Settings > Accounts & sync.
2 Tap ADD ACCOUNT. 3 Tap Microsoft Exchange to enter Email
address and Password.
4 Make sure if you checkmark Sync task.
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The Web
Browser
The Browser gives you a fast, full-color world of games, music, news, sports, entertainment, and much more, right on your mobile phone.
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NOTE
Additional charges apply when connecting to these services and downloading content. Check data charges with your network provider.
< Browser Bar >
The Browser Bar at the bottom of the screen enhances your mobile browsing experience with contextual recommendations, social applications and browser utilities. We've included some buttons to get you started and have made it easy to add more buttons, move or remove them.
To display the Browser Bar, touch and drag up the bar
at the bottom of the screen.
Using options
Tap the Menu Key to view the following options:
Refresh - Alows you to reload the current web page.
Forward - Used in conjunction with the Back Key
. This allows you to go back and forth
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between web pages without opening multiple windows.
New tab - Opens a new tab. Bookmarks - Allows you to view, add, edit,
and delete your bookmarks. Save to bookmarks - Allows you to
bookmark the current web page. Go to Homepage - Allows you to open the
home page. Set as homepage - Allows you to set the
current web page as your home page. Share page - Allows you send the web
address (URL) of the web page to others. Find on page - Allows you to search for text
on the web page. Request desktop site - Allows you to change
the current mobile page to a desktop page. Save for offline reading - Allows you to save
the current page for offline reading. Brightness - Allows you to adjust the
brightness.
Settings - Opens the Browser settings. Exit - Allows you to exit the browser.
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To return to the previous web page, tap the
Back Key .
Adding bookmarks
1 When viewing the page you want to
save, tap the Menu Key bookmarks.
2 Enter the desired information for Label,
Address, Account, and Add to (location to
save bookmark) and tap OK.
> Save to
Changing the Browser settings
Open the Browser and tap the Menu Key > Settings.
The web
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Settings
The
Settings
the tools for customizing and configuring your phone. All of the settings in the Settings application are described in this section.
To open the Settings application
- From the Home screen, tap the
- From the Home screen, tap the
WIRELESS & NETWORKS
This menu allows you to manage airplane mode, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections, Mobile Hotspot and data tethering, and VPN connections.
Airplane mode
Airplane mode allows you to quickly turn off all wireless connections.
1 From the
2 Tap again to turn it off.
OR
1 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
2 Press and hold the Power/Lock Key
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application contains most of
> Settings .
> All Settings
WIRELESS & NETWORKS
section, tap the to turn it on.
and tap Turn on Airplane mode.
Airplane mode
Apps Key
Menu Key
.
switch
and tap Turn off Airplane mode again to turn it off.
Wi-Fi
To use Wi-Fi on your phone, you need access 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 in order to connect to them.
Turn on Wi-Fi
From the Home Screen , open the Notifications panel and tap Wi-Fi on. A blue colored icon indicates that Wi-Fi is on.
OR Tap the Menu Key
Then, tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on.
To connect to a Wi-Fi Network
Turn off Wi-Fi when you're not using it to extend the life of your battery.
1 From the Home screen, tap the
All Settings
2 Tap the Wi-Fi switch to turn it on and begin
scanning for available Wi-Fi networks.
-
A list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. Secured networks are
to turn
> All Settings.
Menu Key
.
Settings
indicated by a lock icon.
3 Tap a network to connect to it.
- If the network is open, you are prompted
to confirm that you want to connect to that network by tapping
- If the network is secured, you are
prompted to enter a password or other credentials. (Ask your network administrator for details).
4 The Status Bar at the top of your screen
will display an icon that indicates your Wi-Fi status.
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If you are not in range of a Wi-Fi network and use a network connection. Additional data charges may apply.
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NOTE
Access to the Internet and a wireless router required. As an added convenience, AT&T has shipped certain smartphones with Wi-Fi enabled as a default setting. Leaving Wi-Fi enabled when not connected to a Wi-Fi network may affect battery charge. Qualifying
data plan required.
Connect
.
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NOTE
This device supports WEP, WPA/WPA2­PSK and 802.1x EAP
are not supported.) If
provider or network administrator sets encryption for network security, enter the key in the pop-up window. If encryption is not set, this pop-up window will not be shown. You can obtain the key from your Wi-Fi service provider or network
administrator.
. (Some EAP methods
your Wi-Fi service
Bluetooth
Using Bluetooth
1 From the
WIRELESS & NETWORKS
section, tap the Bluetooth switch to turn on the Bluetooth functionality.
2 Tap
Search for devices
the screen.
3 Tap the name of the device you wish to pair
with, and then tap
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Please consult documentation included with Bluetooth device for information on pairing mode and passcode (typically 0 0 0 0 – four zeroes).
at the bottom of
OK
to pair and connect.
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Settings
How to send data from your phone via Bluetooth
You can send data via Bluetooth by running a corresponding application, not from Bluetooth menu.
Sending pictures:
*
application and tap a picture. Then tap Bluetooth. and tap device you want to send data to from the list.
Sending contacts:
*
application. Tap the contact you want to share, then tap the
Share
> turned on and tap Then tap the device you want to send data to from the list.
*
Sending multi-selected contacts: the Contacts application. To select more than one contact, tap the
Share
. Tap the contacts you want to send or tap
Select all at the top left corner of the
screen. Bluetooth is turned on and tap devices. send data to from the list.
Open the Gallery
Check if Bluetooth is turned on
Search for devices
Bluetooth
Tap Attach >
Then tap the device you want to
. Then tap the
Open the Contacts
Menu Key
. Check if Bluetooth is
Search for devices.
Menu Key
Bluetooth.
Check if
Search for
>
>
Open
>
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Connecting to FTP (Only the FTP
*
server is supported on this handset): From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All Settings > Bluetooth. Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Tap Make phone visible to make the device visible to other Bluetooth devices. Then search for other devices. Find the service you want and connect to the FTP server.
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The supported Bluetooth version is Bluetooth
4.0 and certified by Bluetooth SIG. It is
compatible with other Bluetooth SIG certified devices.
- If you want to search for this phone from other devices,from the Home screen, tap the
Menu Key Make sure Bluetooth is turned on. Tap Make phone visible to make the device visible to
other Bluetooth devices. Being visible for 2 minutes is set by default.
- To change the visibility time length, tap the Menu Key Choose from 2 minutes, 5 minutes, 1 hour or Never time out.
- Supported profiles are HFP/HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, OPP, FTP(Server), HID, MAP and PBAP.
> All Settings > Bluetooth.
> Visibility timeout.
Settings
Mobile data
You can check the current data usage, set to enable/disable mobile data, or set the mobile data limit.
Mobile data
enable mobile data. Set mobile data limit - Checkmark to set
mobile data limit.
- Tap the On/Off switch to
Call
You can set Fixed dialing numbers, Voicemail
and
including
TTY mode, Hearing aids, Call duration, Caller ID, and Sound settings.
Other call settings
Call reject, Quick messages,
Mobile Hotspot
You can also use your smartphone to provide a mobile broadband connection for up to 8 other devices. Create a hotspot and share your connection.
To create a portable hotspot, from the Home screen tap the Menu Key
All Settings. From the WIRELESS & NETWORKS section, tap More... > Mobile Hotspot. Then tap Mobile Hotspot once
more to activate the feature. A blue checkmark indicates that the feature is active. Tap Set
>
up Mobile Hotspot to change the SSID, password, security type, and other hotspot options.
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NOTE
Mobile Hotspots requires an appropriate DataPro data plan. Devices connected to your Mobile Hotspot use data from your DataPro plan. Plans are not unlimited and signifi cant charges may be incurred if the included data allowance is exceeded. Performance may vary depending on the number of devices connected and other factors. If you do not use a password, others will be able to use your Mobile Hotspot connection.
NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication) is a wireless technology that enables data transmission between two objects when they are brought within a few inches of each others. When you enable NFC on your phone, your phone can read information from smart tags embedded in posters, stickers, and other products.
To turn on NFC:
1
Tap the Menu Key >
2
From the WIRELESS & NETWORKS list, tap More... > NFC.
All Settings
.
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Settings
Android Beam
When this feature is turned on, you can beam app content to another NFC-capable device by holding the devices close together. For example, you can beam Browser pages, YouTube videos, People contacts, Polaris Office files, and more.
Just bring the devices together (typically back to back) and then touch your screen. The app determines what gets beamed.
To exchange data with other NFC­enabled devices
1 Tap the Menu Key > All Settings. 2 From the WIRELESS & NETWORKS list, tap
More... > NFC to turn on NFC.
3 Tap Android Beam to turn it on.
VPN
From your phone, you can add, set up, and manage virtual private networks (VPNs) that allow you to connect and access resources inside a secured local network, such as your corporate network.
Prepare Your Device for VPN Connection
Depending on the type of VPN you are using at work, you may be required to enter your login credentials or install security certificates
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before you can connect to your company's local network. You can get this information from your network administrator. Before you can initiate a VPN connection, you must set the screen lock option (Pattern, PIN, or Password only).
Add a VPN Connection
1 Tap the Menu Key > All Settings. 2 From the WIRELESS & NETWORKS list,
tap More... > VPN > Add VPN network.
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Enter the VPN network according to the security details you have obtained from your network administrator.
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When finished, tap Save.
Mobile networks
You can set whether to enable or disable data access on your phone.
Data enabled
Select whether to enable or disable data access.
International data roaming
Select whether to enable or disable data access while international roaming.
Access Point Names
You can select the access point name, add a
Settings
new APN, or reset to default.
Network operators
You can search for all available networks or automatically select preffered network.
DEVICE
Sound
Adjust sound, notification default settings and vibrate mode. You can also manage audible and Haptic feedback.
Sound profile - Allows you to set the sound profile to Sound, Vibrate only, or Silent.
Volumes - Adjust the phone's volume settings to suit your needs and your environment.
Quiet time - Slide the button to the right to set times to turn off all sounds except alarm and media.
Ringtone with vibration - Checkmark for vibration feedback for calls and notifications.
Phone ringtone - Select the ringtone for incoming calls.
Notification sound - Select the ringtone for notifications such as new messages receipt or calendar events.
Dial pad touch tones - Select whether to hear tones when you use the dialpad.
Touch sounds - Select whether to hear sound when you tap buttons, icons, and other onscreen items.
Screen lock sounds - Select whether to hear sound when the screen is locked or unlocked.
Vibrate on touch ­when touching buttons and keys.
Select whether to vibrate
Display
Brightness
screen.
Screen timeout
the screen automatically turns off.
Auto-rotate screen
orientation automatically when you rotate the phone.
Font type - Select the desired font type. Font size - Select the desired font size. Front key light - Tap to set the Front key light
options.
- Adjust the brightness of the
- Set the time delay before
- Set to switch
Turn on front key light - Checkmark this to set the the front keys (Menu Key, Home Key, Back Key) are turned on, when you use the device.
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Settings
Front key light duration - Select how
long the front keys remain backlit while the screen is turned on.
Motion sensor calibration - Improve the accuracy of the tilt and speed of the sensor.
Home screen
Animation - Set whether you want to enjoy
animated transitions for all supported effects (including when navigating from screen to screen) or to use the phone without any optional animation effects (this setting does not control animation in all applications).
Screen swipe effect - Allows you to select the type of effect to display when you swipe from one Home screen canvas to the next.
Wallpaper - Allows you to set the wallpaper. Scroll wallpaper - Checkmark to allow the
wallpaper to scroll with the screen instead of having it as a static image.
Scroll screens circularly - Checkmark to show the first screen after last screen when scrolling.
Home backup & restore - Select to backup and restore app/widget configurations and the theme.
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Lock screen
Select screen lock - Select the desired
option to secure your phone from the below.
None: No lock screen. Swipe: Swipe any part of the screen to
unlock the screen. Face Unlock: Unlocks the screen through
facial recognition. Follow the prompts. You are asked to set a Pattern and/or PIN as a backup.
Pattern: Opens a set of screens that guide you through drawing a screen unlock pattern. It's recommended that you enter backup PIN as well in case that you might lost the pattern. Then, you can set vibrate on touch or whether to make the pattern visible.
PIN
: Enter a numeric PIN to unlock screen.
Password
: Enter a password to unlock
screen.
Wallpaper - Select the wallpaper to display for your lock screen.
Clocks & shortcuts - Customize clocks and shortcuts on the lock screen.
Owner info - Display the owner info on the lock screen.
Settings
Lock timer - Allows you to set the amount
of time before the screen automatically locks after the screen has timed-out.
Power button instantly locks - Checkmark to instantly lock the screen when the Power/
Lock Key is pressed.
Gestures
Move home screen items
an item and tilt the device to move to other home screens.
Tilt sensitivity
of tilt sensor for the Home screen and applications.
Silence incoming calls
silence incoming calls.
Snooze or stop alarm
snooze or stop the alarm.
Pause video
video.
Help
Gesture function of your device.
- Test and adjust sensitivity
- Flip the device to pause the
- Touch to get information on using the
- Press and hold
- Flip the device to
- Flip the device to
Storage
INTERNAL STORAGE
You can monitor the used and available space on the internal storage.
Total space - Displays the total amount of space in the phone’s internal storage. It’s listed in amounts and also on a colored bar graph with a color-coordinated list of the applications as well as the amount of space they use. Remaining memory space is black-colored.
SD CARD
You can monitor the used and available space on your microSD card.
Total space - Lists the total amount of space on any microSD card installed in your phone. It is divided by the type of files stored.
Unmount SD card - Tap this to unmount the microSD card from your phone so that you can format the card or remove safely.
Erase SD card - Permanently erases everything on the microSD card and prepares it for use with your phone. You must unmount the microSD card before formatting it.
Power saver
Tap the Power saver switch to turn this feature on. Tap the switch again to turn it off.
Turn Power saver on - Select the level you want to turn on the Power saver.
Power saver Tips - Touch to access some tips for Power saver.
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Settings
POWER SAVING ITEMS
Select to turn off features when battery is low.
Auto-sync - Turn off Auto-sync. Wi-Fi - Turn off Wi-Fi if data is not in use. Bluetooth - Turn off Bluetooth if not
connected.
Vibrate on touch - Turn off touch feedback. Brightness - Adjust the brightness. Screen timeout - Adjust screen timeout of
screen. Front key light - Adjust Front key light
timeout.
BATTERY INFORMATION Battery percentage - Display battery
percentage on the Status Bar. Battery use - View which components and
application use the most battery.
Apps
You use the Applications settings menu to view details about the applications installed on your phone, manage their data, force them to stop, and to set whether you want to permit installation of applications that you obtain from websites and email. Tap the Downloaded,
Running or All tabs to view information about
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your installed apps.
PERSONAL
Accounts & sync
Use the Accounts & sync settings menu to add, remove, and manage your GoogleTM and other supported accounts. You also use these settings to control how and whether all applications send, receive, and sync data on their own schedules and whether all applications can synchronize user data automatically. Gmail applications may also have their own settings to control how they synchronize data; see the sections on those applications for details. Tap the On/Off switch to enable adding account or sync. Tap ADD ACCOUNT to add new account.
TM
, Calendar, and other
Location access
Use the Location access menu to set your preferences for using and sharing your location when you search for information and use location-based applications, such as Maps.
Access to my location ­to my location switch to turn it on to use
information from Wi-Fi and mobile networks
Tap the Access
Settings
to determine your approximate location, used while searching in Google Maps and other applications. When you turn it on, you’re asked whether you consent to sharing your location anonymously with Google’s location service.
GPS satellites ­your phone’s standalone global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location to within an accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”). Actual GPS accuracy depends on a clear view of the sky and other factors.
Wi-fi & mobile network location ­Checkmark to let apps use Google's location service to estimate your location faster. Anonymous location data will be collected and sent to Google.
Checkmark to enable
Security
Use the Security settings to configure how to help secure your phone and its data.
ENCRYPTION Encrypt phone - Opens a screen that encrypts
data on the device for security. You will be required to enter a PIN or password to decrypt your phone each time you power it on.
SIM CARD LOCK Set up SIM card lock - Opens a screen to
set if you want to require a PIN to use or, if set, allows you to change the PIN.
PASSWORDS Password typing visible - Checkmark to
briefly show each character of passwords as you enter them so that you can see what you enter.
PHONE ADMINISTRATION Phone administrators - Add or remove
device administrators. Unknown sources - Allow installation of
non-Play Store applications.
CREDENTIAL STORAGE Trusted credentials - Checkmark to allow
applications to access your phone’s encrypted store of secure certificates and related passwords and other credentials. You use credential storage to establish some kinds of VPN and Wi-Fi connections. If you have not set a password for the secure credential storage, this setting is dimmed.
Install from storage - Touch to install a secure certificate from a microSD card.
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Settings
Clear credentials - Deletes all secure
certificates and related credentials and erases the secure storage's own password, after prompting you to confirm that you want to do this.
Language & input
Select the language for the text on your phone and for configuring the on-screen keyboard, including words that you’ve added to its dictionary.
Language
- Choose a language to use on
your phone. Spelling correction - Allows spelling
correction when using the on-screen keyboard.
Personal dictionary
view, edit, and add words to your personal dictionary.
KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS Default
- Shows the default keyboard type.
Checkmark the keyboard you want to use from
Android keyboard, Google voice typing, LG Keyboard
keyboard’s settings.
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- Allows you to
. And tap to configure each
SPEECH Voice Search
Search settings.
Text-to speech output
preferred engine or general settings for text-to­speech output.
MOUSE/TRACKPAD Pointer speed
- Touch to configure the Voice
- Touch to set the
- Adjust the pointer speed.
Backup & reset
BACKUP & RESTORE Back up my data
passwords, and other settings to Google servers.
Back up account
that are currently being backed up.
Automatic restore
app, restore backed up settings and data.
PERSONAL DATA Factory data reset
phone.
- Back up app data, Wi-Fi
- Displays the accounts
- When reinstalling an
- Erases all data on the
Settings
SYSTEM
Date & time
Set your preferences for how the date and time is displayed.
Accessibility
Use the Accessibility settings to configure any accessibility plug-ins you have installed on your phone.
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NOTE
Requires additional plug-ins to become selectable.
PC Connection
USB CONNECTION USB connection type - Opens a dialog box
to choose the default connection mode when connecting your phone to a PC via USB. Choose from Charge only, Media sync (MTP), USB tethering, PC software, or Camera (PTP).
Media sync(MTP)
Allows the phone to be used as MTP device. It allows transfer of protected content from the phone to the PC and vice versa.
To synchronize your phone with your computer using the USB
1. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB cable.
2. Autorun will check whether MTP driver is installed or not in your PC.
3. If the driver is not installed, the MTP driver will be installed automatically and your PC will be rebooted. After rebooting, it is possible to transfer any fi les between the phone and the PC.
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NOTE
For Windows® XP, MTP driver is not installed by default. So Autorun will install the MTP driver automatically after checking existence of the driver. If Windows Media Player(WMP) over version 10.x is installed on the PC, MTP driver may be installed. For Windows® 7 except for N edition, the driver is installed.
USB tethering
You can use your phone to provide a data connection to a computer by activating data tethering and connecting them with a USB cable.
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Settings
To tether your phone with your computer using the USB
1 Connect your phone to your computer with
a USB cable.
2 The USB connection type prompt is
displayed. Tap USB tethering to confirm.
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NOTE
- Data Tethering requires an appropriate DataPro data plan. Devices connected by tethering use data from your DataPro plan. Plans are not unlimited and significant charges may be incurred if the included data allowance is exceeded. Performance may vary depending on the number of devices connected and other factors.
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.
If the phone is connected to a PC using USB cable, the phone will act as a physical CD-ROM. Then LG Autorun will be executed.
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LG Autorun will
- Automatically install the LG USB Modem driver at USB Tethering and PC Software modes.
- Automatically install the MTP driver at Media sync mode.
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NOTE
USB Autorun only works with Windows® XP, Windows® Vista, and Windows® 7operating systems.
- Log on to the PC as Administrator. Non­Administrator accounts have insufficientprivilege to install the USB Modem driver and don’t run the Autorun feature.
- Do not unplug the USB Cable during Autorun.
- If Autorun doesn’t function properly in 30 seconds as soon as connecting to a PC, USB mode is changed to Media sync(MTP) mode by default.
- Please refer to the supporting site for Autorun. (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/967715/en)
Ask on connection - Checkmark to have the phone ask you to choose which USB connection mode it should connect with to a PC.
- Touch to get information on the
Help
different types of USB connections
LG On-Screen Phone 2.1
LG SOFTWARE
On-Screen Phone (OSP) allows you to view your mobile phone screen from a PC via a USB, or Wi-Fi connection. You can also control your mobile phone from your PC, using the mouse or keyboard.
On-Screen Phone 2.1 icons
Launches LG Home Panorama or changes
the On-Screen Phone preferences.
Connects your mobile phone to your PC, or
disconnects it.
Minimizes the On-Screen Phone window.
Maximizes the On-Screen Phone window.
Exits the On-Screen Phone program.
On-Screen Phone 2.1 features
- Real-time transfer and control: displays
and controls your mobile phone screen when connected to your PC.
- Mouse control: allows you to control your
mobile phone by using the mouse to click and drag on your PC screen.
- Text input with keyboard: allows you to
compose a text message or note using your computer keyboard.
- File transfer (mobile phone to PC): sends
a file from your mobile phone (e.g. Gallery, Video Player, Music and Polaris Office) to your PC. Simply right-click on the file and drag it to send it to your PC.
- File transfer (PC to mobile phone): sends
files from your PC to your mobile phone. Just select the files you wish to transfer and drag and drop them into the On-Screen Phone window. The sent files are stored in the OSP folder.
- LG Home Panorama: shows all of the work
spaces of LG Home. You can easily organize icons or widgets and run an application by double-clicking the shortcut.
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NOTE
Please make sure that LG Home is the default launcher. Some widgets may not work properly on the LG Home Panorama.
- Real-time event notifications: prompts a
pop-up to inform you of any incoming calls or text messages, as well as alarm and event notifications.
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LG On-Screen Phone 2.1
How to install On-Screen Phone on your PC
Visit LG.com (http://www.lg.com/us). Locate the search box in the upper right corner and enter the model number. From the SUPPORT list, select your model. Scroll down and select the click on DOWNLOAD. When prompted, select Run to install On-Screen Phone on your PC.
OSP
tab and
How to connect your mobile phone to your PC
On-Screen Phone 2.1 provides USB and Wi-Fi connection. Please follow the instruction on Connection Wizard of the OSP program.
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NOTE
If you want to connect to Wi-Fi, please make sure that the On-Screen Phone check box in Settings > Connectivity > On-Screen Phone is selected. Please note that the battery may run out more quickly due to the current consumption if On-Screen Phone is connected via Wi-Fi.
When you connect your mobile phone to your PC via Mobile Hotspot and access to the Internet on the PC, additional data charges
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may be incurred depending on your DataPro data plan.
Access to the Internet using Wi-Fi networks may not work well depending on the network's traffic. When you enlarge the On-Screen Phone window, the display on the screen might become slow.
To check the phone-to-PC connection
Once the devices have been connected, drag down the Status Bar at the top of the Home screen to check the On-Screen Phone connection status.
To disconnect your phone from your PC
Click in the top left of the On-Screen Phone window and select Disconnect. Alternatively, drag down the Status Bar at the top of the Home screen and select OK.
Developer options
Take bug report - This will collect information
about your current device state, to send as an email message. Tap Report. It will take a little time from starting the bug report until it is ready to be sent; please be patient.
LG On-Screen Phone 2.1
Desktop backup password - Allows you to
set a desktop backup password. Stay awake - If activated, the screen will
never sleep while charging. Protect SD card - If activated, apps must
request permission to read the microSD card.
DEBUGGING USB debugging - Checkmark to set Debug
mode when USB is connected. Allow mock locations - Checkmark to allow
mock locations.
Select debug app - Select an app to debug. Wait for debugger - After setting apps
to debug, you can checkmark this option. Debugged application will wait for debugger to attach before executing.
INPUT Show touches - Checkmark to show visual
feedback when screen is touched. Show touch data - Checkmark to make touch
data visible on the screen.
DRAWING Show layout bounds - Chechmark to show
clip bounds, marins, etc. Show GPU view updates - Chechmark to
flash view inside windows when drawn with
the GPU. Show screen updates - Checkmark to flash
areas of the screen when they update. Window animation scale - Select to set the
window animation scale. Transition animation scale - Select to set
transition animation scale. Animator duration scale - Select to set the
animator duration scale. Disable HW overlays - Chechmark to always
use GPU for screen compositing. Force GPU rendering - Chechmark to use 2D
hardware acceleration in applications.
MONITORING Enable strict mode - Chechmark to flash
screen when apps operates for a long time on main thread.
Show CPU usage - Checkmark to display a screen overlay showing current CPU usage. Profile GPU rendering - Chechmark to
measure rendering time in adb shell dumpsys gfxinfo.
Enable traces - Select enabled traces. APPS Don't keep activities - Checkmark to quit
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LG On-Screen Phone 2.1
every activity as soon as the user leaves it. Background process limit - Set the
preferered Background process limit. Show all ANRs Checkmark to show App Not
Responding dialog for background apps.
About phone
View legal information, check phone status and software versions, and perform the software update.
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Software Update
Phone Software Update
This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the latest version conveniently from the internet without the need to visit a service center.
For more information on how to use this function, please visit:
http://update.lgmobile.com or http://www.lg.com/common/index.jsp. As the mobile phone firmware update requires
the user’s full attention for the duration of the update process, please make sure to check all instructions and notes that appear at each step before proceeding. Please note that removing the USB cable or battery during the upgrade may seriously damage your mobile phone.
LG Mobile Phone Software update via Over-the-Air (OTA)
This feature allows you to update the firmware of your phone to the newer version conveniently via OTA without connecting the USB data cable. This feature is only available if and when LG makes the newer version of the firmware available for your device. First, you can check the software version on your mobile phone:
From the Home screen, tap the Menu Key
> All Settings > About phone. You
can check the software version at the bottom of the list.
To perform the phone software update, from the Home screen, tap the Menu Key > All Settings > About phone > Software update > Update now.
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NOTE
Your personal data—including information about your Google account and any other accounts, your system/application data and settings, any downloaded applications and your DRM licence —might be lost in the process of updating your phone's software. Therefore, LG recommends that you back up your personal data before updating your phone's software. LG does not take responsibility for any loss of personal data.
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Trademarks
Trademarks
• Copyright 2012 LG Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. LG and the LG logo are registered trademarks of LG Group and its related entities.
®
• Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi
is a registered trademark of the
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. worldwide.
®
, the Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo, and the Wi-Fi logo are registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• All other trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners.
DivX Mobile
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video
format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX
®
device that plays DivX video. Visit
Certified www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified in order to play purchased DivX Video on- Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your
registration.
DivX Certified® to play DivX® video
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®
device must be registered
up to HD 720p, including premium content.DivX
®
, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under license.
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Notice:
Open Source Software
To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licences, please visit http://opensource.lge. com/All referred licence terms, disclaimers and notices are available for download with the
source code.
®
and Wi-Fi Protected Access® are
• Wi-Fi
registered trademarks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
DTS
Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535
& other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS, the Symbol, & DTS and the Symbol together are registered trademarks & DTS 2.0+Digital Out is a trademark of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All
Rights Reserved.
Dolby Mobile
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Q&A
Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with the phone are described in this section before taking the phone in for a service or calling the Customer Service Center.
Q
How do I view the list of outgoing calls, incoming calls and missed calls?
A
Tap the Phone Key and tap the
tab.
logs
Q
Why is the connection inconsistent or not audible in certain areas?
A
When the frequency environment is unstable in a certain area, connection may be inconsistent and inaudible. Relocate to another area and try again.
Q
Why is the connection inconsistent or abruptly disconnects even when established?
A
When frequency is unstable or weak, or if there are too many users, a connection may be cut off even after it was established. Please try again later or attempt again after relocating to other areas.
Why won't the LCD turn on?
Q
Remove the battery, then replace it. Then
A
turn on the power. If there is no change, fully charge the battery and try again.
Call
Q
Why does the phone heat up?
A
The phone may get hot when there is a very long call duration, when games are played or even when surfing the Internet for a long time. This has no effect upon the life of the product or performance.
Q
Why does the battery run out so quickly during normal use?
A
This may be due to the user environment, a large number of calls or a weak signal.
Q
Why is no number dialed when an Address Book entry is recalled?
A
Check that the number has been stored correctly by using the Address book Search feature. Re-store them, if necessary.
The screen got frozen. How can I solve this
Q
problem?
A
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key for 10 seconds to turn it off. Then press and hold the Power/Lock Key again for 3 seconds to reboot the phone.
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Accessories
There are a variety of accessories available for your mobile phone, some of which may be sold separately. You can select these options according to your personal communication requirements. Visit your local AT&T store or www.att.com/wirelessaccessories for specific offerings.
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NOTE
• Always use genuine LG accessories. Failure to do this may invalidate your warranty.
• Accessories may be different in different regions; please check with our regional service company or agent for further enquiries.
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For Your Safety
Important Information
This user guide contains important information on the use and operation of this phone. Please read all the information carefully for optimal performance and to prevent any damage to or misuse of the phone. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this user guide could void your warranty for this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Before You Start
WARNING! This product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
Safety Instructions
WARNING! To reduce the possibility of
electric shock, do not expose your phone to high humidity areas, such as the bathroom, swimming pool, etc.
Always store your phone away from heat. Never store your phone in settings that may expose it to temperatures less than 32°F or greater than 104°F, such as outside during
extreme weather conditions or in your car on a hot day. Exposure to excessive cold or heat will result in malfunction, damage and/or catastrophic failure.
Be careful when using your phone near other electronic devices. RF emissions
from your mobile phone may affect nearby in adequately shielded electronic equipment. You should consult with manufacturers of any personal medical devices such as pacemakers and hearing aides to determine if they are susceptible to interference from your mobile phone. Turn off your phone in a medical facility or at a gas station. Never place your phone in a microwave oven as this will cause the battery to explode.
IMPORTANT! Please read the TIA SAFETY INFORMATION before using your phone.
Safety Information
Read these simple guidelines. Breaking the rules may be dangerous or illegal. Further detailed information is given in this user guide.
] Do not disassemble this unit. Take it to a
qualified service technician when repair work is required.
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For Your Safety
] Keep away from electrical appliances such
as TVs, radios, and personal computers.
] The unit should be kept away from heat
sources such as radiators or cookers.
] Do not drop. ] Do not subject this unit to mechanical
vibration or shock.
] The coating of the phone may be damaged
if covered with wrap or vinyl wrapper.
] Use dry cloth to clean the exterior of the
unit. (Do not use solvent such as benzene, thinner or alcohol.)
] Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke
or dust.
] Do not keep the phone next to credit
cards or transport tickets; it can affect the information on the magnetic strips.
] Do not tap the screen with a sharp object;
otherwise, it may damage the phone.
] Do not expose the phone to liquid or
moisture.
] Use the accessories like an earphone
cautiously. Do not tap the antenna unnecessarily.
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microSD card information and care
] The microSD card cannot be used for
recording copyright- protected data.
] Keep the microSD card out of the small
children's reach.
] Do not leave the microSD card in extremely
hot location.
] Do not disassemble or modify the microSD
card.
FCC RF Exposure Information
WARNING! Read this information before
operating the phone. In August 1996, the Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) of the United States, with its action in Report and Order FCC 96-326, adopted an updated safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC regulated transmitters. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standard previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies.
The design of this phone complies with the FCC guidelines and these international standards.
For Your Safety
CAUTION
Use only the supplied and approved antenna. Use of unauthorized antennas or modifications could impair call quality, damage the phone, void your warranty and/or result in violation of FCC regulations. Do not use the phone with a damaged antenna. If a damaged antenna comes into contact with skin, a minor burn may result. Contact your local dealer for a replacement antenna.
Body-worn Operation
This device was tested for typical body-worn operations with the back of the phone kept
0.39 inches (1cm) between the user’s body and the back of the phone. To comply with FCC RF exposure requirements, a minimum separation distance of 0.39 inches (1cm) must be maintained between the user’s body and the back of the phone. Third-party belt-clips, holsters, and similar accessories containing metallic components should not be used. Body-worn accessories that cannot maintain
0.39 inches (1cm) separation distance between the user's body and the back of the phone, and have not been tested for typical body­worn operations may not comply with FCC RF exposure limits and should be avoided.
Part 15.19 statement
This device complies with part15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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.
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For Your Safety
If this equipment does cause harmful interference or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 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.
Part 15. 21 statement
Change or Modificatons that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer could vold the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Cautions for Battery
] Do not disassemble or open crush, bend or
deform, puncture or shred.
] Do not modify or remanufacture, attempt
to insert foreign objects into the battery, immerse or expose to water or other liquids, expose to fire, explosion or other hazard.
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] Only use the battery for the system for
which it is specified.
] Only use the battery with a charging
system that has been qualified with the system per this standard. Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage, or other hazard.
] Do not short circuit a battery or allow
metallic conductive objects to contact battery terminals.
] Replace the battery only with another
battery that has been qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725­200x. Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion, leakage or other hazard.
] Promptly dispose of used batteries in
accordance with local regulations.
] Battery usage by children should be
supervised.
] 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.
For Your Safety
] Improper battery use may result in a fire,
explosion or other hazard.
] For those host devices that utilize a USB
port as a charging source, the host device’s user manual shall include a statement that the phone shall only be connected to products that bear the USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.
Adapter (Charger) Cautions
] Using the wrong battery charger could
damage your phone and void your warranty.
] The adapter or battery charger is intended
for indoor use only.
Do not expose the adapter or battery charger to direct sunlight or use it in places with high humidity, such as the bathroom.
Avoid damage to your hearing
] Damage to your hearing can occur if you
are exposed to loud sound for long periods of time. We therefore recommend that you do not turn on or off the handset close to your ear. We also recommend that music and call volumes are set to a reasonable level.
] If you are listening to music while out and
about, please ensure that the volume is at a reasonable level so that you are aware of your surroundings. This is particularly imperative when attempting to cross the street.
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TIA Safety Information
Provided herein is the complete TIA Safety Information for Wireless Handheld phones. Inclusion of the text covering Pacemakers, Hearing Aids, and Other Medical Devices is required in the owner’s manual for CTIA Certification. Use of the remaining TIA language is encouraged when appropriate.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal
Your wireless handheld portable telephone is a lowpower radio transmitter and receiver. When it is ON, it receives and also sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August, 1996, the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) adopted RF exposure guidelines with safety levels for handheld wireless phones. Those guidelines are consistent with the safety standards previously set by both U.S. and international standards bodies:
ANSI C95.1 (1992) * NCRP Report 86 (1986) ICNIRP (1996)
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Those standards were based on comprehensive and periodic evaluations of the relevant scientific literature. For example, over 120 scientists, engineers, and physicians from universities, government health agencies, and industry reviewed the available body of research to develop the ANSI Standard (C95.1).
* American National Standards Institute;
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements; International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection
The design of your phone complies with the FCC guidelines (and those standards).
Antenna Care
Use only the supplied or an approved replacement antenna. Unauthorized antennas, modifications, or attachments could damage the phone and may violate FCC regulations.
Tips on Efficient Operation
For your phone to operate most efficiently:
Do not tap the antenna unnecessarily
when the phone is in use. Contact with the antenna affects call quality and may cause the phone to operate at a higher power level than otherwise needed.
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Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of wireless phones in the areas where you drive. Always obey them. Also, if using your phone while driving, please:
] Give full attention to driving - driving safely
is your first responsibility;
] Use hands-free operation, if available; ] Pull off the road and park before making
or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
Electronic Devices
Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from RF signals. However, certain electronic equipment may not be shielded against the RF signals from your wireless phone.
Pacemakers
The Health Industry Manufacturers Association recommends that a minimum separation of six (6’) inches be maintained between a handheld wireless phone and a pacemaker to avoid potential interference with the pacemaker. These recommendations are consistent with the independent research by and recommendations of Wireless Technology Research.
Persons with pacemakers:
] Should ALWAYS keep the phone more than
six inches from their pacemaker when the phone is turned ON;
] Should not carry the phone in a breast
pocket.
] Should use the ear opposite the pacemaker
to minimize the potential for interference.
] If you have any reason to suspect that
interference is taking place, turn your phone OFF immediately.
Hearing Aids
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids. In the event of such interference, you may want to consult AT&T.
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Other Medical Devices
If you use any other personal medical device, consult the manufacturer of your device to determine if they are adequately shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to assist you in obtaining this information.
Health Care Facilities
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 use equipment that could be sensitive to external RF energy.
Vehicles
RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in motor vehicles. Check with the manufacturer or its representative regarding your vehicle.
You should also consult the manufacturer of any equipment that has been added to your vehicle.
Posted Facilities
Turn your phone OFF in any facility where posted notices so require.
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Aircraft
FCC regulations prohibit using your phone while in the air. Turn your phone OFF before boarding an aircraft.
Blasting Areas
To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone OFF when in a ‘blasting areas or in areas posted: ‘Turn off two-way radio’. Obey all signs and instructions.
Potentially Explosive Atmosphere
Turn your phone OFF when in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere and obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death.
Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often, but not always, marked clearly. Potential areas may include: fueling areas (such as gasoline stations); below deck on boats; fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities; vehicles using liquefied petroleum gas (such as propane or butane); areas where the air contains chemicals or particles (such as grain, dust, or metal powders); and any other area where you would normally be advised to
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turn off your vehicle engine.
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air Bag
An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT place objects, including either installed or portable wireless equipment, in the area over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area. If in-vehicle wireless equipment is improperly installed and the air bag inflates, serious injury could result.
Charger and Adapter Safety
] The charger and adapter are intended for
indoor use only.
Battery Information and Care
] Please dispose of your battery properly
or take it to your local wireless carrier for recycling.
] The battery does not need to be fully
discharged before recharging.
] Use only LG-approved chargers specific to
your phone model since they are designed to maximize battery life.
] Do not disassemble or impact the battery
as it may cause electric shock, short­circuit, and fire. Store the battery in a
place out of reach of children.
] Keep the battery’s metal contacts clean. ] Replace the battery when it no longer
provides acceptable performance. The battery can be recharged several hundred times before replacement.
] Recharge the battery after long periods of
non-use to maximize battery life.
] Battery life will vary due to usage patterns
and environmental conditions.
] Use of extended backlighting, MEdia Net
Browsing, and data connectivity kits affect battery life and talk/standby times.
] The self-protection function of the battery
cuts the power of the phone when its operation is in an abnormal state. In this case, remove the battery from the phone, reinstall it, and turn the phone on.
] Actual battery life will depend on network
configuration, product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.
] Always unplug the charger from the wall
socket after the phone is fully charged to save unnecessary power consumption of the charger.
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Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards
] Do not put your phone in a place subject
to excessive dust and keep the minimum required distance between the power cord and heat sources.
] Unplug the power cord prior to cleaning
your phone, and clean the power plug pin when it is dirty.
] When using the power plug, ensure that
it is firmly connected. If it is not, it may cause excessive heat or fire.
] If you put your phone in a pocket or bag
without covering the receptacle of the phone (power plug pin), metallic articles (such as a coin, paperclip or pen) may short-circuit the phone. Always cover the receptacle when not in use.
] Do not short-circuit the battery. Metallic
articles such as a coin, paperclip or pen in your pocket or bag may short-circuit the + and – terminals of the battery (metal strips on the battery) upon moving. Short-circuit of the terminal may damage the battery and cause an explosion.
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General Notice
] Using a damaged battery or placing a
battery in your mouth may cause serious injury.
] Do not place items containing magnetic
components such as a credit card, phone card, bank book or subway ticket near your phone. The magnetism of the phone may damage the data stored in the magnetic strip.
] Talking on your phone for a long period of
time may reduce call quality due to heat generated during use.
] When the phone is not used for a long
period time, store it in a safe place with the power cord unplugged.
] Using the phone in proximity to receiving
equipment (i.e., TV or radio) may cause interference to the phone.
] Do not use the phone if the antenna is
damaged. If a damaged antenna contacts skin, it may cause a slight burn. Please contact an LG Authorized Service Center to replace the damaged antenna.
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] Do not immerse your phone in water. If
this happens, turn it off immediately and remove the battery. If the phone does not work, take it to an LG Authorized Service Center.
] Do not paint your phone. ] The data saved in your phone might be
deleted due to careless use, repair of the phone, or upgrade of the software. Please backup your important phone numbers. (Ring tones, text messages, voice messages, pictures, and videos could also be deleted.) The manufacturer is not liable for damage due to the loss of data.
] When you use the phone in public places,
set the ring tone to vibration so as not to disturb others.
] Do not turn your phone on or off when
putting it in your ear.
] Your phone is an electronic device that
generates heat during normal operation. Extremely prolonged, direct skin contact in the absence of adequate ventilation may result in discomfort or minor burns. Therefore, use care when handling your phone during or immediately after operation.
Caution: Avoid potential hearing loss.
Prolonged exposure to loud sounds (including music) is the most common cause of preventable hearing loss. Some scientific research suggests that using portable audio devices, such as portable music players and cellular telephones, at high volume settings for long durations may lead to permanent noise induced hearing loss. This includes the use of headphones (including headsets, earbuds and
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or other wireless devices).
Bluetooth Exposure to very loud sound has also been
associated in some studies with tinnitus (a ringing in the ear), hypersensitivity to sound and distorted hearing. Individual susceptibility to noise-induced hearing loss and other potential hearing problems varies.
The amount of sound produced by a portable audio device varies depending on the nature of the sound, the device, the device settings and the headphones. You should follow some commonsense recommendations when using any portable audio device: 204 Safety
] Set the volume in a quiet environment and
select the lowest volume at which you can hear adequately.
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] When using headphones, turn the
volume down if you cannot hear the people speaking near you or if the person sitting next to you can hear what you are listening to.
] Do not turn the volume up to block
out noisy surroundings. If you choose to listen to your portable device in a noisy environment, use noisecancelling headphones to block out background environmental noise.
] Limit the amount of time you listen. As the
volume increases, less time is required before your hearing could be affected.
] Avoid using headphones after exposure
to extremely loud noises, such as rock concerts, that might cause temporary hearing loss. Temporary hearing loss might cause unsafe volumes to sound normal.
] Do not listen at any volume that causes
you discomfort. If you experience ringing in your ears, hear muffled speech or experience any temporary hearing difficulty after listening to your portable audio device, discontinue use and consult your doctor.
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You can obtain additional information on this subject from the following sources:
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American Academy of Audiology 11730 Plaza American Drive, Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190 Voice: (800) 222-2336 Email: info@audiology.org Internet: www.audiology.org National Institute on Deafness and Other
Communication Disorders National Institutes of Health 31 Center Drive, MSC 2320 Bethesda, MD USA 20892-2320 Voice: (301) 496-7243 Email: nidcdinfo@nih.gov Internet: http://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/
hearing National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health Hubert H. Humphrey Bldg. 200 Independence Ave., SW Washington,
DC 20201 Voice: 1-800-35-NIOSH (1-800­356-4674)
Internet: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/
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FDA Consumer Update
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Center for Devices and Radiological Health Consumer Update on Mobile Phones.
1. Do wireless phones pose a health hazard?
The available scientific evidence does
not show that any health problems are associated with using wireless phones. There is no proof, however, that wireless phones are absolutely safe. Wireless phones emit low levels of radiofrequency energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. They also emit very low levels of RF when in the Home screen. Whereas high levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating tissue), exposure to low level RF that does not produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low level RF exposures have not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects may occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. In some cases, other researchers have had difficulty in
reproducing those studies, or in determining the reasons for inconsistent results.
2. What is the FDA’s role concerning the safety of wireless phones?
Under the law, the FDA does not review
the safety of radiation-emitting consumer products such as wireless phones before they can be sold, as it does with new drugs or medical devices. However, the agency has authority to take action if wireless phones are shown to emit radiofrequency energy (RF) at a level that is hazardous to the user. In such a case, the FDA could require the manufacturers of wireless phones to notify users of the health hazard and to repair, replace, or recall the phones so that the hazard no longer exists.
Although the existing scientific data do not
justify FDA regulatory actions, the FDA has urged the wireless phone industry to take a number of steps, including the following:
] Support needed research into possible
biological effects of RF of the type emitted by wireless phones;
] Design wireless phones in a way that
minimizes any RF exposure to the user that is not necessary for device function; and
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] Cooperate in providing users of wireless
phones with the best possible information on possible effects of wireless phone use on human health.
The FDA belongs to an interagency working
group of the federal agencies that have responsibility for different aspects of RF safety to ensure coordinated efforts at the federal level. The following agencies belong to this working group:
] National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health
] Environmental Protection Agency ] Occupational Safety and Health
Administration
] National Telecommunications and
Information Administration
The National Institutes of Health
participates in some interagency working group activities, as well.
The FDA shares regulatory responsibilities
for wireless phones with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All phones that are sold in the United States must comply with FCC safety guidelines that limit RF exposure. The FCC relies on the FDA and other health agencies for safety
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questions about wireless phones.
The FCC also regulates the base stations
that the wireless phone networks rely upon. While these base stations operate at higher power than do the wireless phones themselves, the RF exposures that people get from these base stations are typically thousands of times lower than those they can get from wireless phones. Base stations are thus not the subject of the safety questions discussed in this document.
3. What kinds of phones are the subject of this update?
The term ‘wireless phone’ refers here to
handheld wireless phones with built-in antennas, often called ‘cell’, ‘mobile’, or ‘PCS’ phones. These types of wireless phones can expose the user to measurable radiofrequency energy (RF) because of the short distance between the phone and the user’s head. These RF exposures are limited by FCC safety guidelines that were developed with the advice of the FDA and other federal health and safety agencies. When the phone is located at greater distances from the user, the exposure to RF is drastically lower because a person’s RF
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exposure decreases rapidly with increasing distance from the source. The so-called ‘cordless phones,’ which have a base unit connected to the telephone wiring in a house, typically operate at far lower power levels, and thus produce RF exposures far below the FCC safety limits.
4. What are the results of the research done already?
The research done thus far has produced
conflicting results, and many studies have suffered from flaws in their research methods. Animal experiments investigating the effects of radiofrequency energy (RF) exposures characteristic of wireless phones have yielded conflicting results that often cannot be repeated in other laboratories. A few animal studies, however, have suggested that low levels of RF could accelerate the development of cancer in laboratory animals. However, many of the studies that showed increased tumor development used animals that had been genetically engineered or treated with cancer causing chemicals so as to be pre­disposed to develop cancer in the absence of RF exposure. Other studies exposed the
animals to RF for up to 22 hours per day. These conditions are not similar to the conditions under which people use wireless phones, so we don’t know with certainty what the results of such studies mean for human health. Three large epidemiology studies have been published since December 2000. Between them, the studies investigated any possible association between the use of wireless phones and primary brain cancer, glioma, meningioma, or acoustic neuroma, tumors of the brain or salivary gland, leukemia, or other cancers. None of the studies demonstrated the existence of any harmful health effects from wireless phone RF exposures. However, none of the studies can answer questions about long-term exposures, since the average period of phone use in these studies was around three years.
5. What research is needed to decide whether RF exposure from wireless phones poses a health risk?
A combination of laboratory studies and
epidemiological studies of people actually using wireless phones would provide some of the data that are needed. Lifetime animal
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exposure studies could be completed in a few years. However, very large numbers of animals would be needed to provide reliable proof of a cancer promoting effect if one exists. Epidemiological studies can provide data that is directly applicable to human populations, but 10 or more years follow-up may be needed to provide answers about some health effects, such as cancer. This is because the interval between the time of exposure to a cancer-causing agent and the time tumors develop - if they do- may be many, many years. The interpretation of epidemiological studies is hampered by difficulties in measuring actual RF exposure during day-to-day use of wireless phones. Many factors affect this measurement, such as the angle at which the phone is held, or which model of phone is used.
6. What is the FDA doing to find out more about the possible health effects of wireless phone RF?
The FDA is working with the U.S. National
Toxicology Program and with groups of investigators around the world to ensure that high priority animal studies are conducted to address important
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questions about the effects of exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF). The FDA has been a leading participant in the World Health Organization International Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) Project since its inception in 1996. An influential result of this work has been the development of a detailed agenda of research needs that has driven the establishment of new research programs around the world. The project has also helped develop a series of public information documents on EMF issues. The FDA and the Cellular Telecommunications & Internet Association (CTIA) have a formal Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to do research on wireless phone safety. The FDA provides the scientific oversight, obtaining input from experts in government, industry, and academic organizations. CTIA-funded research is conducted through contracts with independent investigators. The initial research will include both laboratory studies and studies of wireless phone users. The CRADA will also include a broad assessment of additional research needs in the context of the latest research developments around the world.
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7. How can I find out how much radio frequency energy exposure I can get by using my wireless phone?
All phones sold in the United States must
comply with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines that limit radio frequency energy (RF) exposures. The FCC established these guidelines in consultation with the FDA and the other federal health and safety agencies. The FCC limit for RF exposure from wireless telephones is set at a Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) of 1.6 watts per kilogram (1.6 W/kg). The FCC limit is consistent with the safety standards developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (IEEE) and the National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement. The exposure limit takes into consideration the body’s ability to remove heat from the tissues that absorb energy from the wireless phone and is set well below levels known to have effects. Manufacturers of wireless phones must report the RF exposure level for each model of phone to the FCC. The FCC website (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety) gives directions for locating the FCC identification number on your phone so you can find your
phone’s RF exposure level in the online listing.
8. What has the FDA done to measure the radio frequency energy coming from wireless phones?
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE) is developing a technical standard for measuring the radio frequency energy (RF) exposure from wireless phones and other wireless handsets with the participation and leadership of FDA scientists and engineers. The standard, ‘Recommended Practice for Determining the Spatial- Peak Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) in the Human Body Due to Wireless Communications Devices: Experimental Techniques,’ sets forth the first consistent test methodology for measuring the rate at which RF is deposited in the heads of wireless phone users. The test method uses a tissuesimulating model of the human head. Standardized SAR test methodology is expected to greatly improve the consistency of measurements made at different laboratories on the same phone. SAR is the measurement of the amount of energy absorbed in tissue, either by the whole body
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or a small part of the body. It is measured in watts/kg (or milliwatts/g) of matter. This measurement is used to determine whether a wireless phone complies with safety guidelines.
9. What steps can I take to reduce my exposure to radiofrequency energy from my wireless phone?
If there is a risk from these products - and
at this point we do not know that there is - it is probably very small. But if you are concerned about avoiding even potential risks, you can take a few simple steps to minimize your exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF). Since time is a key factor in how much exposure a person receives, reducing the amount of time spent using a wireless phone will reduce RF exposure. If you must conduct extended conversations by wireless phone every day, you could place more distance between your body and the source of the RF, since the exposure level drops off dramatically with distance. For example, you could use a headset and carry the wireless phone away from your body or use a wireless phone connected to a remote antenna. Again, the scientific data
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do not demonstrate that wireless phones are harmful. But if you are concerned about the RF exposure from these products, you can use measures like those described above to reduce your RF exposure from wireless phone use.
10. What about children using wireless phones?
The scientific evidence does not show
a danger to users of wireless phones, including children and teenagers. If you want to take steps to lower exposure to radiofrequency energy (RF), the measures described above would apply to children and teenagers using wireless phones. Reducing the time of wireless phone use and increasing the distance between the user and the RF source will reduce RF exposure. Some groups sponsored by other national governments have advised that children be discouraged from using wireless phones at all. For example, the government in the United Kingdom distributed leaflets containing such a recommendation in December 2000. They noted that no evidence exists that using a wireless phone causes brain tumors or
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other ill effects. Their recommendation to limit wireless phone use by children was strictly precautionary; it was not based on scientific evidence that any health hazard exists.
11. What about wireless phone interference with medical equipment?
Radio frequency energy (RF) from wireless
phones can interact with some electronic devices. For this reason, the FDA helped develop a detailed test method to measure electromagnetic interference (EMI) of implanted cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators from wireless telephones. This test method is now part of a standard sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of Medical instrumentation (AAMI). The final draft, a joint effort by the FDA, medical device manufacturers, and many other groups, was completed in late 2000. This standard will allow manufacturers to ensure that cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators are safe from wireless phone EMI. The FDA has tested hearing aids for interference from handheld wireless phones and helped develop a voluntary standard
sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE). This standard specifies test methods and performance requirements for hearing aids and wireless phones so that no interference occurs when a person uses a ‘compatible’ phone and a ‘compatible’ hearing aid at the same time. This standard was approved by the IEEE in 2000. The FDA continues to monitor the use of wireless phones for possible interactions with other medical devices. Should harmful interference be found to occur, the FDA will conduct testing to assess the interference and work to resolve the problem.
12. Where can I find additional information?
For additional information, please refer to
the following resources:
FDA web page on wireless phones
(http://www.fda.gov, click on "C" in the index and "Cell Phones")
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
RF Safety Program (http://www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety)
International Commission on Non-lonizing
Radiation Protection
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(http://www.icnirp.de)
World Health Organization (WHO)
International EMF Project (http://www.who.int/emf)
National Radiological Protection Board (UK)
(http://www.nrpb.org.uk/radiation/)
10 Driver Safety Tips
Your wireless phone gives you the powerful ability to communicate by voice almost anywhere, anytime. An important responsibility accompanies the benefits of wireless phones, one that every user must uphold.
When operating a car, driving is your first responsibility.
When using your wireless phone behind the wheel of a car, practice good common sense and remember the following tips:
1. Get to know your wireless phone and its
features such as speed dial and redial. Carefully read your instruction manual and learn to take advantage of valuable features most phones offer, including automatic redial and memory. Also, work to memorize the phone keypad so you can use the speed dial function without taking your attention off the road.
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2. When available, use a hands-free device.
A number of hands-free wireless phone accessories are readily available today. Whether you choose an installed mounted device for your wireless phone or a speaker phone accessory, take advantage of these devices if available to you.
3. Position your wireless phone within easy
reach. Make sure you place your wireless phone within easy reach and where you can reach it without removing your eyes from the road. If you get an incoming call at an inconvenient time, if possible, let your voicemail answer it for you.
4. Suspend conversations during hazardous
driving conditions or situations. Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving; if necessary, suspend the call in heavy traffic or hazardous weather conditions. Rain, sleet, snow and ice can be hazardous, but so is heavy traffic. As a driver, your first responsibility is to pay attention to the road.
5. Do not take notes or look up phone numbers
while driving. If you are reading an Address Book or business card, or writing a “to-do” list while driving a car, you are not watching where you are going. It is common sense.
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Don’t get caught in a dangerous situation because you are reading or writing and not paying attention to the road or nearby vehicles.
Dial sensibly and assess the traffic; if possible,
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place calls when you are not moving or before pulling into traffic. Try to plan your calls before you begin your trip or attempt to coincide your calls with times you may be stopped at a stop sign, red light or otherwise stationary. But if you need to dial while driving, follow this simple tip— dial only a few numbers, check the road and your mirrors, then continue.
7.
Do not engage in stressful or emotional conversations that may be distracting. Stressful or emotional conversations and driving do not mix; they are distracting and even dangerous when you are behind the wheel of a car. Make people you are talking with aware you are driving and if necessary, suspend conversations which have the potential to divert your attention from the road.
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Use your wireless phone to call for help. Your wireless phone is one of the greatest tools you can own to protect yourself and your family in dangerous situations — with your phone at your side, help is only three numbers away.
Dial 911 or other local emergency number in the case of fire, traffic accident, road hazard or medical emergency. Remember, it is a free call on your wireless phone!
9.
Use your wireless phone to help others in emergencies. Your wireless phone provides you a perfect opportunity to be a “Good Samaritan” in your community. If you see an auto accident, crime in progress or other serious emergency where lives are in danger, call 911 or other local emergency number, as you would want others to do for you.
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Call roadside assistance or a special wireless non-emergency assistance number when necessary. Certain situations you encounter while driving may require attention, but are not urgent enough to merit a call for emergency services. But you can still use your wireless phone to lend a hand. If you see a broken-down vehicle posing no serious hazard, a broken traffic signal, a minor traffic accident where no one appears injured or a vehicle. You know to be stolen, call roadside assistance or other special non-emergency wireless number.
For more information, please call to 888-901-SAFE, or visit our website http://www.ctia.org.
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Consumer Information on SAR (Specifi c Absorption Rate)
This model phone meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves.
Your wireless phone is a radio transmitter and receiver. It is designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF) energy set by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government. These limits are part of comprehensive guidelines and establish permitted levels of RF energy for the general population. The guidelines are based on standards that were developed by independent scientific organizations through periodic and thorough evaluation of scientific studies. The standards include a substantial safety margin designed to assure the safety of all persons, regardless of age and health.
The exposure standard for wireless mobile phones employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit set by the FCC is 1.6 W/kg.* Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions specified by the FCC with the phone transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands.
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Although SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below the maximum value. Because the phone is designed to operate at multiple power levels to use only the power required to reach the network, in general, the closer you are to a wireless base station antenna, the lower the power output.
Before a phone model is available for sale to the public, it must be tested and certified to the FCC that it does not exceed the limit established by the government-adopted requirement for safe exposure. The tests are performed in positions and locations (e.g., at the ear and worn on the body) as required by the FCC for each model. The highest SAR value for this phone when tested for use at the ear is 0.601 W/kg and when worn on the body, as described in this user’s manual, is
0.612 W/kg. (Body-worn measurements differ among phones models, depending upon available accessories and FCC requirements.) While there may be differences between SAR levels of various phones and at various positions, they all meet the government requirement for safe exposure.
The FCC has granted an Equipment
Authorization for this model phone with all reported SAR levels evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF emission guidelines. SAR information on this model phone is on file with the FCC and can be found under the Display Grant section of http://www.fcc.gov/oet/fccid after searching on FCC ID ZNFP875.
Additional information on Specific Absorption Rates (SAR) can be found on the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association (CTIA) website at http://www.ctia.org
* In the United States and Canada, the SAR limit
for mobile phones used by the public is 1.6 watts/kg (W/kg) averaged over one gram of tissue. The standard incorporates a substantial margin of safety to give additional protection for the public and to account for any variations in measurements.
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