LG Electronics Optimus M MMBB0394701 User Manual

Optimus M  
P/NO : MMBB0394701(1.0) H  
Contents  
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NOTE  
The user interface of Google applications (Google Search, Google Maps,  
Navigation, etc.) can vary depending on its software version.  
WARNING  
With the Android operating system, some available Market applications only operate  
correctly with phones that have a specific screen resolution. Please be advised that some  
of the applications on the Android Market may not be available for your phone due an LCD  
resolution requirement that does not match your phone. In addition, please be aware that  
3rd party applications with programming defects may cause issues with your phone,  
including lock ups and resets.  
   
The Basics  
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Phone Overview  
Power/Lock Key  
Earpiece  
Front View  
Proximity  
Sensors  
Touchscreen  
Quick Keys  
- Phone Key  
- Contacts Key  
- Messaging Key  
- Browser Key  
Applications  
Launcher Key  
Menu Key  
Home Key  
Search Key  
Back Key  
1. Proximity Sensors senses proximity towards other objects (such as your head) so that  
touch commands are not accidentally activated during a call.  
Note *Do not block the sensor or near the sensor area with film cover or phone case.  
*The use of a film cover produced by other manufacturers other than LG can  
cause a disturbance in touch operation, the display, etc.  
2. Quick Keys  
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Phone Key opens the Phone Application for access to the dialpad, Call log, Contacts,  
and Favorites.  
Contacts Key opens the Contacts Application.  
Messaging Key opens the Messaging Application.  
Browser Key opens the MetroWEB Application.  
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3. Menu Key Opens an options menu with options that affect the current screen or  
application.  
4. Home Key returns to the Home screen. If you're already viewing one of the Home screen  
extension panes, it navigates you to the central Home screen pane. Press and hold to view  
the most recently used applications.  
5. Power/Lock Key locks the screen. Press and hold to open the phone options menu (for  
the following options): Silent mode, Airplane mode, and Power off.  
6. Earpiece lets you hear callers and automated prompts.  
7. Touchscreen displays all the information needed to operate your phone, such as  
applications, call status, date, time, signal status, and battery strength.  
 
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8. Applications Launcher Key opens the Launch screen, where you can view installed  
applications.  
9. Search Key opens Quick Search BoxTM from the Home screen to search the phone and  
the web. In many applications, you may touch this key to search within the application  
itself. Touch and hold to open Google search by voice.  
10. Back Key returns to the previous screen. Also closes pop-up display items such as menus  
and dialog boxes.  
Rear View  
3.5mm Headset  
Jack  
Camera Lens  
Volume Keys  
Back Cover  
Camera Key  
Microphone  
Accessory/  
Charger Port  
11. Volume Keys allow you to adjust the ringer and media volumes, or to adjust the in-call  
volume during a call.  
12. Camera Key activates the camera. Once the Camera function is open, you can access the  
Video recorder function as well.  
13. 3.5mm Headset Jack allows you to plug in an optional headset for convenient, hands-free  
conversations. The 3.5mm jack also allows you to plug in headphones to listen to music.  
14. Camera Lens use for taking pictures and recording videos. Keep clean for optimal  
performance.  
15. Back Cover encloses the battery compartment.  
16. Microphone transmits your voice to the other caller and to Voice-activated functions.  
17. Accessory/Charger Port allows you to connect the phone charger, USB cable, or other  
compatible accessories.  
 
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Installing the Battery and microSD Card  
NOTE It is important to fully charge the battery before initial use of the phone.  
The phone comes with a rechargeable battery. Keep the battery  
charged while not in use in order to maximize talk, use, and standby  
time. The battery charge level is shown at the top of the screen.  
1. Hold the phone  
with both hands  
and use the  
2. Align the battery  
contacts with the  
terminals near the  
top of the phone,  
then press the  
3. Replace the battery  
cover over the back  
of the phone (as  
demonstrated).  
Apply a steady  
downward pressure  
until it clicks into  
place.  
fingertip cutout at  
the top of the  
phone to pull open  
the battery cover  
(as shown above).  
battery into place.  
Inserting a microSD card  
1. Turn the phone off before inserting or removing the memory card.  
Remove the back cover.  
2. Slide the slot protection upwards to unlock it and flip it up to  
open it. Then insert the memory card into the slot, making sure  
the gold contact area is facing downwards. Flip the slot  
protection down to close it.  
3. Slide the slot protection downwards to lock it and replace the  
battery cover.  
NOTE  
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The microSD card can be easily damaged by improper operation. Please be  
careful when inserting, removing or handling it.  
To safely remove the microSD card from your phone, unmount it from your  
phone first.  
 
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WARNING! On the Android OS 2.2, you can download applications from Android  
Market and can store them on microSD card as well as on the device. Due  
to this feature, if you skip the unmount procedure, it can cause an error  
because information between microSD card and the device is accorded  
properly. In worst case, the microSD card can be corrupted or damaged.  
Charging the Phone  
Your Optimus M device comes with a wall/USB charger and a USB  
cable which connect together to charge your phone. To charge your  
phone:  
NOTICE  
Please use only an approved charging accessory to charge your LG phone.  
Improper handling of the charging port, as well as the use of an incompatible charger,  
may cause damage to your phone and void the warranty.  
1. Connect the wall/USB charger and USB cable. When  
connecting, as shown, the LG logo on the USB cable should  
face toward you.  
Wall/USB charger  
USB Cable  
2. Plug the USB cable (as shown below) into the phone's  
charger port.  
 
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Charging with USB  
You can use your computer to charge your phone. To be able to  
charge with the USB cable, you need to have the necessary USB  
drivers installed on your PC first. Connect one end of the USB  
cable to the charger port on your phone and connect the other  
end to a USB port on your PC. It is best to use the rear USB port  
when connecting to a desktop PC. The USB hub should be  
powered by an external power source.  
NOTES  
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Low-power USB ports are not supported, such as the USB port on your  
keyboard or bus-powered USB hub.  
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LG USB Driver is downloadable from the following site:  
http://www.lgmobilephones.com > Click Mobile Support > Select the  
Carrier(Metro PCS) > Select the Model > Click USB Cable Driver to  
download.  
Optimizing Battery Life  
You can extend your battery's life between charges by turning off  
features that run in the background. You can also monitor how  
applications and system resources consume battery power.  
Tips to extend the life of your battery  
Turn off radio communications that you aren't using.  
If you aren't using Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or GPS, use the Settings  
menu to turn them off. (Note that the GPS receiver is only  
turned on when you're using an application that makes use  
of it.)  
Turn down screen brightness and set a shorter screen timeout.  
If you don't need them, turn off automatic syncing for Gmail,  
Calendar, Contacts, and other applications.  
Use the Power Control widget to control the wireless  
connections, GPS connection, Bluetooth power, display  
brightness, and syncing activity.  
 
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To check the battery charge level  
From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
Settings > About phone > Status.  
and touch  
The battery status (charging, discharging) and level (as a  
percentage of fully charged) will be displayed at the top of  
the screen.  
To monitor and control what uses the battery  
The Battery use screen allows you to see which applications are  
consuming the most battery power. Information on this screen  
allows you to identify downloaded applications you may want to  
turn off when not being used, so you can get the most out of your  
battery power.  
From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
and touch  
Settings > About phone > Battery use. The screen will display  
battery usage time. Either how long since last connected to  
a power source, if connected to a power source, and how  
long you were last running on battery power.  
The list of applications or services using battery power are  
displayed in order of energy used, from greatest amount to  
least.  
Touch an application in the Battery use screen to see the  
details about its power consumption.  
Different applications offer different kinds of information, and  
they may even include buttons that open settings you can  
use to reduce power consumption by that application.  
How to change settings  
Press Menu Key  
, then touch Settings  
. You can  
change all your phone settings from here.  
 
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Turning the Phone On and Off  
Turning the phone on  
Press and hold the Power/Lock Key  
seconds.  
for a couple of  
NOTE When you turn on your phone for the first time, follow the instructions on  
the screen to activate your device.  
Turning the phone off  
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key  
menu appears.  
until the pop-up  
2. Touch Power off in the pop-up menu.  
3. Touch OK to confirm that you want to turn off the phone.  
To unlock the phone  
If you don  
t use the phone for a while, the screen and backlight  
will shut off to conserve battery power. To unlock the phone:  
1. Press the Power/Lock Key  
Your Lock Screen will appear.  
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2. Touch and drag the Unlock icon  
to the right.  
The last screen you were working on opens.  
NOTE This is the default Lock Screen. If you have set up an  
Unlock Pattern, use your fingertip to draw the  
pattern.  
 
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To turn the phone sounds off  
If you're in a place where your phone sounds may disturb others,  
you can quickly silence your phone from the lock screen.  
1. Press the Power/Lock Key  
.
2. Drag the Sounds off icon  
to the left.  
To turn the phone sounds back on, drag the Sounds on icon  
to the left.  
Creating a Google Account  
Your Google Account  
TM  
You must create and/or sign into a Google Account to use Gmail ,  
TM  
TM  
Google Talk , Google Calendar , and other Google Apps; to  
TM  
download applications from Android Market ; to back up your  
settings to Google servers; and to take advantage of other Google  
services on your device.  
If you don’t have a Google Account, you will be prompted to create  
one. 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.  
1. From a computer, or from your device's Browser, navigate to  
www.google.com.  
2. On the main page, select Sign in > Create an account now.  
3. Follow the onscreen prompts to create your free account.  
4. Log into your provided email address, locate the email from  
Google, and respond to the new email to both confirm and  
activate your new account.  
 
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Signing into Your Google Account  
1. Launch the application that requires a Google account (such as  
Android Market or Gmail).  
2. Touch Next > Sign in.  
NOTE If you do not already have a Google account, touch Create and follow the  
onscreen prompts to create your new account.  
3. Touch the Username and Password fields and enter your  
information.  
4. Touch Sign in. Your device then communicates with the Google  
servers to confirm your information.  
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 device, 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 device. 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 Android Market.  
 
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Phone’s Status Icons  
Status icons  
3G connected  
Roaming  
No signal  
3G in use  
Connected to a Wi-Fi network  
Bluetooth is on  
No microSD card installed  
Vibrate mode  
Connected to a Bluetooth device  
Airplane mode is set  
Alarm is set  
Ringer is silenced  
Phone microphone is muted  
Battery is very low  
Battery is low  
Signal strength  
Speakerphone is on  
GPS is on  
Battery is partially drained  
Battery is full  
Receiving location data from GPS  
Location Off  
Battery is charging  
Location On  
 
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Notification icons  
3 more notifications not  
displayed  
New Gmail message  
New text or multimedia  
message  
Call in progress  
Problem with text or  
multimedia message delivery  
Call in progress using  
Bluetooth headset  
New Google Talk message  
New voicemail  
Missed call  
Uploading data  
Upcoming event  
Downloading data  
Download finished  
Connected to VPN  
Disconnected from VPN  
Song is playing  
Data is syncing  
Problem with sign-in or sync  
New email  
An open Wi-Fi network is  
available  
Phone is connected via USB  
cable  
USB debugging connected  
 
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Getting to Know the Home Screen  
Status Bar  
Shows device status information  
including the time, signal strength,  
battery status, and notification  
icons.  
Application Icon  
Touch an icon (application, folder,  
etc.) to open and use it.  
Quick Keys  
Provide easy, one-touch access to  
the functions you use the most.  
Applications Launcher Key  
Touch to open the Launch screen  
to view installed applications.  
Quick Keys  
The Quick Keys are located on a bar along the bottom of the Home  
screen and the Launch screen.  
: opens the Phone application, which displays the dialpad so  
you can dial an unsaved number. You can also access the Call  
log, Contacts and Favorites by touching the tabs across the  
top.  
: opens your Contacts list. You can also access access Phone,  
Call log, and Favorites by touching the tabs across the top.  
: opens the Launch screen and displays phone options and  
applications.  
: opens the Messaging application.  
: opens the MetroWEB application.  
 
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Location Indicator  
The dots indicate which Home screen pane you are viewing.  
Touchscreen  
The following terms are used for describing the different available  
actions using the touchscreen:  
Touch A single finger touch selects items.  
Touch and hold Touch and hold an item on the screen by  
touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs.  
Drag Touch and hold an item for a moment and then, without  
lifting your finger, move your finger on the screen until you reach  
the target position. You can drag items on the Home screen to  
reposition them.  
Swipe or slide To swipe or slide, quickly move your finger across  
the surface of the screen, without pausing when you first touch it  
(so you don  
t drag an item instead).  
Double-tap Double-tap to zoom a webpage or a map. For  
example, quickly double-tap a section of a webpage to zoom that  
section to fit the width of the screen. You can also double-tap to  
control the Camera zoom, in Google Maps, and in other applications.  
Pinch-to-Zoom Use your index finger and thumb in a pinch or  
spread motion to zoom in or out when using the browser, viewing  
a map or pictures.  
 
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Rotate the screen From many applications, the orientation of the  
screen rotates with the phone as you turn it from upright to  
sideways and back again.  
NOTE To turn this feature on and off, from the Home screen, touch the Aplications  
Launcher Key  
Settings > Display. Then touch the Auto-rotate screen  
checkbox.  
Text Input Methods  
Swype (default): Swype™ is a text input method that allows you to  
enter a word by sliding your finger or stylus from letter to letter,  
lifting your finger between words.  
Android keyboard: The Android keyboard can also be used to enter  
text. To switch to the Android keyboard, touch and hold a text field,  
then touch Input method > Android keyboard.  
Toggles from 123/ABC  
mode to SYM mode  
Allows you to view Swype  
Tips and Help.  
Swype Tips  
Access the Swype Tips to watch a video or tutorial on using Swype.  
You can also use the following Swype text entry tips.  
Create a squiggle (like an S shape) to create a double letter  
(such as pp in apple).  
Touch and hold a key to enter the alternate letter or symbol  
located at the top right corner of the key.  
 
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Move your finger or stylus over the apostrophe to enter  
contractions.  
Double-touch on the word you want to change to correct a  
misspelled word.  
Touch the delete key to erase one character. Touch and hold  
the delete key to erase an entire word.  
Using the Android keyboard  
You enter text using the onscreen keyboard. Some applications  
open the keyboard automatically. In others, you touch a text field  
where you want to enter text to open the keyboard.  
You can also enter text by speaking instead of by typing.  
Displays the words predicted.  
Touch once to capitalize the next letter you type.  
Touch and hold for all caps.  
Touch space or a punctuation  
mark to enter the orange  
suggestion.  
To enter text  
1. Touch a text field.  
2. Touch the keys on the keyboard to type.  
3. Enter text into the text field.  
Touch the word you want as soon as it appears in the  
predictive word box.  
 
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Touch the Space Key  
the predicted word.  
or a punctuation key to enter  
Touch another word in the predictive word box.  
Continue touching letters until the word appears in the  
predictive word box.  
Touch the Delete Key  
the cursor.  
to erase characters to the left of  
NOTE Words that do not appear in the predictive word box before you enter it  
completely are automatically added to your dictionary for future use. To  
manually add a word, touch and hold the word to open a dialog box, then  
touch Add to dictionary.  
4. When you're finished typing, press the Back Key  
close the keyboard.  
to  
To enter numbers, symbols, and other characters  
Touch the Symbols Key  
to switch to the numbers and  
symbols keyboard.  
Touch the Alt Key  
on the symbols keyboard to access  
additional symbols; touch it again to switch back.  
Touch and hold any of the letter keys to access alternate  
symbols. Initially, the symbol at the top of the key pops up.  
When the menu pops up, touch any of the alternate  
characters or symbols displayed.  
Touch and hold the Period Key (.) from abc mode to open a  
small window to choose from various symbols.  
Touch and hold a number or symbol key to open a window of  
additional symbols.  
 
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To change the keyboard orientation  
Turn the phone sideways or upright.  
You can control whether the screen  
changes orientation automatically when  
you turn the phone.  
Entering text by speaking  
You can use voice input to enter text by speaking. Voice input is an  
experimental feature that uses Googles speech-recognition service,  
so you must have a data connection on a mobile or Wi-Fi network  
to use it.  
To turn on voice input  
1. Press the Home Key  
, then touch the Aplications  
Launcher Key  
> Settings  
> Language & keyboard >  
Android keyboard.  
You can also touch and hold the Symbols Key on the  
onscreen keyboard; in the dialog that opens, touch Android  
keyboard settings.  
2. Touch Voice input.  
3. Touch the setting to display the Microphone Key on the  
main keyboard, on the symbols keyboard, or Off to disable  
voice input.  
To enter text by speaking  
You can enter text by speaking in most places where text is  
allowed to be introduced.  
1. Touch a text field.  
 
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2. Touch the Microphone Key on the keyboard (if you set the  
Microphone Key to appear on the symbols keyboard, touch  
the Symbols Key  
first).  
3. When prompted to “Speak now,” speak what you want to  
enter.  
Overview  
LG Home screen  
Touch to open Launch screen  
Launch screen  
Slide the screen up or down to  
bring more icons into view  
Touch an application icon to open  
the application  
Touch to close Launch screen  
Quick Keys  
NOTEThe Launch screen closes automatically when you touch an icon to  
open its application. Dragging an icon onto your Home screen also  
closes the Launch screen automatically.  
TIPYou can customize your Home screen with the application icons you use  
most often. Applications are located on the Launch screen, but you can  
copy any application icon to your Home screen for faster access. No  
matter where the icon is, on the Launch screen or your Home screen,  
just touch it to open and use it.  
 
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Switching between multiple applications  
1. Press and hold the Home Key  
.
A small window opens with icons of applications that you’ve  
used recently.  
2. Touch the application icon you want to open.  
Or press the Back Key  
current application.  
to return to the  
Touch an icon to open an application  
you ve used recently.  
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Adding application icons to the Home screen  
Customize your Home screen with the applications you use most  
often.  
1. Open the Launch screen.  
2. Touch and hold the application icon you want to add to your  
Home screen. Your Launch screen will be minimized so that  
you can place the icon on a Home screen.  
3. Lift your finger to place it, or drag the icon to where you  
want it on the screen, then lift your finger.  
Options menus  
Options menus contain tools that apply to the activities of the  
current screen or application, not to any specific item on the  
screen. To open the available options menu, press the Menu Key  
. Not all applications have Options menus; if you press the  
Menu Key  
on a screen that has no Options menu, nothing  
will happen.  
 
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Some applications have more Options menu items than can fit in  
the options menu; touch More to open the additional items.  
Options menus contain items that  
apply to the current screen or  
to the application as a whole.  
Touch to open more menu items.  
Context menus  
Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on  
the screen. To open a Context menu, touch and hold an item on  
the screen. Not all items have Context menus. If you touch and  
hold an item that has no Context menu, nothing will happen.  
When you touch and hold  
certain items on a screen, a  
Context menu opens.  
 
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Notifications  
Notifications appear conveniently on the Status Bar to announce  
new messages, calendar events, alarms, and more.  
To open the Notifications panel  
Touch and drag the Status Bar downwards.  
OR  
From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
Notifications.  
and touch  
The Notifications panel displays your wireless  
service provider and a list of your current  
notifications, organized into ongoing and event-  
based notifications.  
 
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Phone and Web search using text entry  
1. Press the Search Key  
When you press the Search Key  
.
on the Home screen  
or in the other applications that support this, the Quick  
Search Box will open automatically.  
Voice Search  
Touch to search by voice.  
Recent search results  
Provides one touch shortcut to  
previously searched terms.  
In some applications, such as Gmail, Contacts, and Browser,  
the application's own search box opens when you press the  
Search Key  
on the left side of the search box.  
. This is indicated by the application's icon  
2. Enter the text you're searching for in the Quick Search Box.  
 
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Touch to conduct the search.  
As you type, search results from  
your phone, previous search  
terms, and web search  
suggestions appear. Touch an  
item to search that term.  
You can use the Search preferences to configure some  
aspects of Google web search (for example, whether it  
makes suggestions below the Quick Search Box as you  
type), and what phone features you want to include in  
searches.  
3. Touch  
OR  
to search for the entered terms.  
If what you want to search for what appears in the  
suggestions list, touch that item to conduct the search.  
Web search using voice command  
Press and hold the Search Key  
.
OR  
Touch the Microphone icon  
from the Quick Search Box.  
When you stop speaking, Google Search by Voice analyzes  
your speech and displays the results of your search.  
Locking the Screen  
You can lock your screen so that only you can unlock it to make  
calls, access your data, buy applications, and so on.  
 
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Setting a Lock Pattern  
1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
.
2. Touch Settings > Location & security.  
3. Touch Set up screen lock (under the Screen unlock section).  
The first time you do this, you will see a tutorial with  
instructions on how to create an unlock pattern.  
4. You're prompted to draw and redraw your own pattern.  
Draw your unlock pattern.  
Touch Continue to draw your  
pattern again to confirm it.  
From then on, any time you wish to turn the phone on or  
unlock the screen, you will need to draw your unlock pattern to  
unlock the screen.  
NOTE  
You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password. If you used all  
the 5 opportunities, you can attempt it after 30 seconds.  
When you can’t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN, or Password:  
- If you’ve created a Google account on the phone, touch Forgot pattern? Then, you are  
required to sign in with your Google account to unlock your phone.  
- If you haven’t created a Google account on the phone, you need to perform a factory  
reset.  
(Caution: If you perform a factory reset, all user applications and user data will be  
deleted. Please remember to back up any important data before performing a factory  
reset.)  
1. Turn the power off.  
2. Press and hold for over 5 seconds: Down Volume Key + Home Key + Power/Lock Key.  
3. When the power turns on, release these keys.  
 
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Customizing the Home Screen  
You can add the following types of items to the Home screen:  
Shortcuts Add shortcuts to applications, a bookmarked webpage,  
a favorite contact, a destination in Google Maps, a Gmail label, a  
music playlist, and more. The shortcuts available depend on the  
applications you have installed.  
Widgets Add any of a variety of widget applications to your Home  
screen, including a clock, a music player, a picture frame, Google  
search bar, a power manager, a calendar of upcoming  
appointments, a News and Weather widget, and more. Note that  
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more widgets can also be found on Android Market .  
Folders Add a folder where you can organize other Home screen  
shortcuts and icons, or folders that contain all your contacts,  
contacts with phone numbers, or starred contacts. Your folders'  
contents are kept up to date automatically.  
To change the Home screen wallpaper  
From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
and touch  
Wallpaper.  
You can also touch and hold an empty spot on the Home  
screen, then touch Wallpapers in the menu that opens.  
 
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Connecting Quickly With Your Contacts  
As you build up your list of contacts on your phone, you can use  
Quick Contact for Android to quickly chat, email, text message,  
place a call, or to locate your contacts. Quick Contact for Android is  
a special set of icons that you can use to quickly and easily connect  
to a contact.  
Open your Contacts list and touch the contact icon to the left  
of the contact's name. A bubble will open with the available  
options, displayed as icons. This is the Quick Contact bubble.  
Depending on the contact information saved, the available  
actions will be displayed above the name.  
Touch a Quick Contact icon to communicate with the  
contact.  
Depending on the icon you've touched, a different application  
will open. For example, the Google Maps icon will be  
available if an address is saved in that contact entry. By  
touching the Google Maps icon, the Google Maps application  
will open and the address mapped in Google Maps.  
If you add a shortcut for a contact to your Home screen, you will be  
able to open Quick Contact for that contact.  
 
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Connecting to Mobile Networks  
When you buy your phone and sign up for service, your phone is  
configured to use your provider's mobile networks for voice calls  
and for transmitting data.  
Different locations may have different mobile networks available.  
Connected to the 3G network (EVDO Rev 0)  
Connected to a 2G network (1x)  
The more bars that are lit, the stronger the wireless signal  
Connected to another wireless service providers network (roaming)  
To disable data when roaming  
You can prevent your phone from transmitting data over other  
carriers' mobile networks when you leave an area that is covered  
by your carrier's networks. This is useful for controlling expenses if  
your cell plan doesn't include data roaming.  
1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
.
2. Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks.  
3. Touch Data roaming to remove the checkmark from the box.  
With Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit data  
with a Wi-Fi connection.  
Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks  
Connected to a Wi-Fi network (waves indicate connection strength)  
Notification that an open Wi-Fi network is in range  
To turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network  
1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
.
2. Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > Wi-Fi settings.  
 
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3. Touch Wi-Fi to turn Wi-Fi on and scan for available Wi-Fi  
networks.  
A list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. Secured  
networks are indicated by a lock icon.  
If the phone finds a network that you have connected to  
previously, it automatically connects to it.  
4. Touch a network to connect to it.  
If the network is open, you will be prompted to confirm  
that you want to connect to that network by touching  
Connect.  
If the network is secured, you will be prompted to enter a  
password. (Ask your network administrator for details.)  
When you're connected to a network, you can touch the  
network name in the Wi-Fi settings screen for details about  
the speed, security, address, and related settings.  
MetroPCS Easy Wifi  
Easy WiFi makes it easy to get connected to WiFi when you're  
mobile. Once you install the Easy WiFi application on your device  
you get free access to the Easy WiFi Network, which is a large  
network of hotspots all over the world. You can also add any WiFi  
accounts you have, choosing from the thousands which Easy WiFi  
supports, to personalize and extend your coverage.  
Connecting to Bluetooth Devices  
Bluetooth is on  
Connected to a Bluetooth device  
 
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To turn Bluetooth on or off  
1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
.
2. Touch Settings > Wireless & networks.  
3. Touch Bluetooth to turn the function on or off.  
The phone supports HFP, HSP, A2DP, AVRCP, OPP, PBAP, FTP.  
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Bluetooth QD ID B016832  
Connecting to Virtual Private Networks  
Virtual private networks (VPNs) allow you to connect to resources  
inside a secured local network, from outside that network.  
To add a VPN  
1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
.
2. Touch Settings > Wireless & networks > VPN settings.  
3. Touch Add VPN.  
4. Touch the type of VPN to add.  
5. In the screen that opens, follow the instructions from your  
network administrator to configure each component of the  
VPN settings.  
6. Press the Menu Key  
and touch Save.  
The VPN will be added to the list on the VPN settings  
screen.  
 
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Working With Secure Certificates  
If your organization's VPN or Wi-Fi network relies on secure  
certificates, you must obtain the certificates and store them in your  
phone's secure credential storage before you can configure access  
to that VPN or Wi-Fi network on your phone.  
For specific instructions, contact your network administrator.  
To install a secure certificate from the microSD card  
1. Copy the certificate from your computer to the root (that is,  
not in a folder) of the microSD card.  
2. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
3. Touch Settings > Location & security.  
4. Touch Install from SD card.  
.
5. Touch the file name of the certificate to install.  
Only the names of certificates that you have not already  
installed on your phone are displayed.  
6. If prompted, enter the certificate's password then touch OK.  
7. Enter a name for the certificate then touch OK.  
If you have not already set a password for your phone's  
credential storage, you will be prompted to enter a password  
for it, twice, then touch OK.  
You can now use the certificate that you installed when  
connecting to a secure network. For security purposes, the  
certificate will be deleted from the microSD card.  
 
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Connecting Your Device to Your Computer  
Before using your device's mass storage capabilities, you need to  
prepare your device's data services to synchronize with your  
desktop or laptop computer. Once you have connected the device  
to the computer, you can transfer your data to or from the microSD  
card.  
To connect your device to a computer via USB:  
1. Use the USB cable that came with your phone to connect  
the phone to a USB port on your computer.  
2. Open the Notifications panel, and then touch USB  
connected.  
3. Touch Turn on USB Storage and OK to confirm.  
When the device is connected as USB storage, you receive  
a notification.  
You device's microSD card is mounted as a removable drive  
on your computer. You can now copy files to and from the  
microSD card.  
During this time, you will not be able to access the  
microSD card in your device, so you can't use applications  
that rely on the microSD card, such as Camera, Gallery,  
and Music.  
 
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To remove the connection:  
WARNING! Carefully follow your computer's instructions to unmount, remove, or  
disconnect any removable USB devices or disks, to avoid losing information  
on the microSD card when disconnecting your phone from your computer.  
1. On your computer, complete the process to safely Stop, or  
Remove, the USB device (in this case, the phone). For  
example, use the Safely Remove Hardware option to Stop  
®
the USB device, on Windows XP.  
2. Open the Notifications panel and touch Turn off USB  
storage to unmount the microSD card.  
3. Touch Turn off USB storage once again and remove the USB  
cable from the phone.  
Important Connection Information  
To avoid loss of data, DO NOT remove the USB cable, the  
microSD card, or the battery while accessing or transferring  
files.  
DO NOT use your computer to change or edit folder or file  
names on the microSD card, and do not attempt to transfer  
large amounts of data from the computer to the microSD  
card. Doing so may cause the microSD card to fail.  
DO NOT turn off or restart your computer, or put it into  
standby mode, while using a mass storage device. Doing so  
will result in loss or damage of data.  
The microSD card can only be mounted for use by either the  
device or a connected computer. Prior to accessing the card  
via a different method, it must first be unmounted from its  
current device (phone or computer-USB).  
IMPORTANT The microSD card can only share a connection with one  
device at a time, either your device or your computer  
(via its USB connection), not both. You can not browse  
the contents of the card via your device if they are  
currently being browsed via your computer.  
 
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Placing and Ending Calls  
Touch and hold to enter +, for  
international calls.  
Touch to erase a digit. Touch and hold  
to erase the entire number.  
Touch  
entered.  
to dial the number that you  
The duration of the call.  
Information from Contacts about the  
person you're calling.  
Touch to enter additional numbers  
during your call.  
Touch End  
.
Press the up/down Volume Keys to adjust the call volume.  
Use the onscreen buttons to add another call on hold, to  
use the speakerphone, and for other options.  
Airplane mode  
Some locations may require you to turn off your phone's wireless  
connections by placing your phone in Airplane mode.  
1. Press and hold the Power/Lock Key  
.
 
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2. Touch Airplane mode.  
You can also set to Airplane mode with the Wireless &  
networks menu.  
Answering or Rejecting Calls  
When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens  
with the caller ID and any additional information about the caller, if  
saved in the Contacts list.  
All incoming calls are recorded in the Call log.  
To answer a call  
Use the Answer Key to answer a call. If your screen is  
unlocked, simply touch the Answer Key  
, but if the screen  
is locked, drag the Answer Key to the right.  
If you were already on a call, the first call is placed on hold  
while you answer the new call.  
To silence the incoming call ringer, press the up/down  
Volume Key.  
When unlocked  
When locked  
Drag the  
Touch the  
Answer Key to  
answer the call.  
Answer Key to  
the right to  
answer the call  
Touch the Send  
SMS Key to send  
an Excuse  
message to the  
caller instead of  
answering the call.  
 
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To decline a call and divert it to voicemail  
Drag the Decline Key to the left.  
The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave a  
message.  
Drag the Decline Key to the left to  
reject the call and send to voicemail.  
To silence the ringer, press the up/down Volume Key.  
Working with the Call Log  
The Call log is a list of all the calls you’ve placed, received, or  
missed. It offers a convenient way to redial a number, return a call,  
or add a number to your Contacts.  
To open the Call log  
Calls are listed in the Call log tab, the most recent calls are  
located at the top of the list. Scroll down to see older  
entries.  
Touch to call back  
Dialed call  
Touch and hold an entry for  
more options  
Received call  
 
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1. Touch and hold the entry.  
2. Touch Add to contacts.  
3. In the list of contacts that opens, touch Create new contact  
at the top, or touch an existing contact to add the new  
number to that existing contact.  
To take other actions on a Call log entry  
Touch a Call log entry to open a screen from where you can  
call the contact, send the contact a message, add the  
number to your Contacts list, and learn more about the  
original call.  
Touch and hold a Call log entry to open a menu where you  
can call the contact, view contact information, edit the  
number before you redial, and more.  
To clear the Call log  
Touch and hold an entry in the log. In the menu that opens,  
touch Remove from call log to remove just that entry from  
the log.  
Calling Your Contacts  
To call a contact  
1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts  
.
2. Touch the contact you wish to call.  
3. Touch the phone number you wish to call.  
 
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To call a favorite contact  
1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts  
Favorites tab.  
then touch the  
You can add and remove favorites by touching the star next  
to their names (when you're viewing information about the  
contact).  
2. Touch the favorite you wish to call.  
3. Touch the phone number you wish to call.  
Voice Dialer  
To place a call by speaking  
You can call a contact by using Google search by voice.  
1. Press and hold the Search Key  
prompt appears.  
until the Speak now  
2. Say  
Call  
followed by the name of the contact to call.  
If Google search by voice finds a match, it dials the contact's  
default number.  
Managing Multiple Calls  
If you accept a new call when you're already on a call, you can  
switch between the two calls or merge the two calls into a single  
conference call. You can also set up a conference call with multiple  
callers.  
To set up a conference call  
Contact your wireless service provider to learn whether they  
support conference calls and how many participants you can  
include.  
 
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1. Place a call to the first participant.  
2. When you're connected, touch Add call  
.
Add call  
The first participant is put on hold and you're prompted to  
dial the second caller.  
3. Place the next call using the Phone, Call log, Contacts, or  
Favorites tab.  
4. After you're connected, touch Merge calls  
.
The participant is added to the conference call.  
5. Touch End  
callers.  
to end a conference call and disconnect all  
Touch to merge the calls.  
Touch to mute the microphone  
during a call  
Touch to turn the speakerphone  
on or off  
Touch to switch between a  
Bluetooth headset and the phone  
Listening to Your Voice mail  
To listen to your Voice mail  
Open the Notifications panel, then touch New voicemail.  
OR  
From the Home screen, touch the Phone Key , then touch  
touch and hold  
. Typically, your carrier's voicemail system  
guides you through the process of listening to and managing  
your voicemail. The first time you call your voicemail, it also  
guides you through the process of recording greetings,  
setting a password, and so on.  
 
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Google Search  
Google Search is the search engine which helps you to search  
through the web, as well as search for applications and contacts on  
your phone.  
Type the words you want to  
search  
If what you’re searching for is in the list of suggestions,  
touch it in the list. The item opens in the appropriate  
application.  
If what you’re searching for is not in the list, touch  
to  
search the Web. The web browser opens, displaying results  
of a Google search on the Web.  
 
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MetroWEB  
Web services require a data connection. Contact your service  
provider to choose the best data plan.  
Internet  
Learn to access and bookmark your favorite web pages.  
NOTE You may incur additional charges for accessing the  
web and downloading media. For details, contact  
your service provider.  
NOTE • Available icons may vary depending on your region.  
Browse web pages  
1. From the Home screen, touch the Applications Launcher  
Key  
, then touch MetroWEB to launch the browser. To  
access a specific web page, touch the URL input field, enter  
the web address (URL) of the web page, and touch Go.  
2. Navigate web pages using the keys:  
Press this icon  
for voice search  
and speak the  
word or phrase  
you wish to  
Enter an web  
address of the  
web page to  
access and  
press  
.
search.  
While browsing the web page, use the following options:  
To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen. You can also use  
the two finger zoom; Place your two fingers on the screen  
and slowly pinch or spread apart.  
 
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To open a new window, press Menu Key  
window.  
>
New  
To view the currently active windows, press Menu Key  
>
Windows. You can open multiple pages and switch  
back and forth between them.  
To reload the current web page, press Menu Key  
>
Refresh.  
To go to a next page in history, press Menu Key  
Forward.  
>
To bookmark the current web page, press Menu Key  
More > Add bookmark.  
>
To search for text on the web page, Menu Key  
> Find on page.  
> More  
To select text on the web page, press Menu Key  
>
More > Select text. Highlight the text you want with your  
finger.  
The highlighted text is copied to the clipboard and you can  
paste it anywhere.  
To view the web page details, press Menu Key  
> More  
> Page info.  
To send the web address (URL) of the web page to others,  
press Menu Key  
> More > Share page.  
To view the download history, press Menu Key  
> Downloads.  
> More  
To customize the browser settings, press Menu Key  
More > Settings.  
>
 
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Google MapsTM  
To open Google Maps and view your location  
1. Touch Maps  
screen.  
on the Home screen or in the Launch  
2. Press the Menu Key  
and touch My Location.  
The map centers on a blue dot that indicates your location. A  
blue circle around the dot indicates that your actual location  
is within the circle.  
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.  
Touch and hold a location to open a balloon  
with its address.  
Touch the balloon to access additional  
options.  
Touch the balloon to access additional options.  
To view map, satellite, or traffic layers  
Press the Menu Key  
, touch Layers, and select a layer  
option, including Map layer, Satellite layer and Traffic layer.  
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.  
 
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To search for a location  
1. While viewing a map, press the Menu Key  
and touch  
Search or press the Search Key  
.
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. Press the Search icon  
.
Markers with letter labels indicate search matches on the  
map.  
Getting Directions  
To get directions  
1. While viewing a map, press the Menu Key  
Directions.  
and touch  
2. Enter a starting point in the first text box and your  
destination in the second text box. You can also touch  
open a menu with options for selecting an address from  
other locations.  
to  
Enter starting and ending locations.  
Touch a mode of transport.  
Touch to get directions.  
To reverse directions, press the Menu Key  
Reverse Start & End.  
and touch  
3. Touch the icon for car, public transit, bicycle, or walking  
directions.  
4. Touch Go.  
The directions to your destination appear in a list.  
 
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To view turn-by-turn directions in a list  
You can view each turn in your route as a list of written directions.  
Touch the Directions icon  
.
Touch Navigate 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.  
Press the Search Key  
interest.  
and search for locations of  
The results are displayed as markers along your route; the  
first result is labeled. You can use the left and right arrow  
buttons to move from result to result, zoom in and out, or  
touch a label for more information about the marker.  
When you  
'
re finished, touch the Navigation icon  
to return  
to Navigation View.  
Latitude  
Finding Your Friends with Google LatitudeTM  
Google Latitude lets you and your friends view each others  
'
locations on maps and share status messages with each other. You  
can also send messages and emails, make phone calls, 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.  
Press Menu Key  
to Refresh friends, See map, Add friends  
and Privacy.  
 
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Places  
To find places  
Touch the Places icon from the Launch screen to choose a category,  
such as gas stations, coffee shops, bars, restaurants, etc. Once  
selected you’ll 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.  
Open Places from the Launch screen and choose the desired  
places from the categories. You can also add the category of  
the place you wish to search  
RSS Reader  
Using RSS reader  
RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is a family of web feed formats  
used to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries,  
news headlines or podcasts. An RSS document, which is called a  
feed, web feed, or channel, contains either a summary of content  
from an associated web site or the full text. RSS makes it possible  
for people to keep up with their favorite web sites in an automated  
manner that is easier than checking them manually. To add an RSS  
feed, you must first be on a website that supports RSS. The RSS  
registration indicator will show the RSS icon if the site has RSS.  
Touch the RSS registration indicator to add the RSS Feed to your  
Feeds.  
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NOTES Opening your saved RSS Feeds is also available from your Bookmarks Menu.  
G
Press Menu Key  
to edit the RSS Reader Settings.  
 
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Metro411  
Metro411 Premium Directory Assistance provides business and  
residential listings right to your phone. Just speak or type your  
request and we’ll do the rest. Get phone numbers, maps,  
directions, a list of nearby businesses, and much more.  
Mobile Banking  
Check available balances, pay bills and transfer funds all on-the-go.  
Locate ATM and banking centers with GPS. No address input  
required. Download now, for one-touch access to your finances,  
whenever, wherever you are.  
MyExtras  
MyExtras is a FREE service that brings you helpful tips, discounts,  
offers and bonus info (local weather, sports and more) from Metro  
PCS.  
MetroBACKUP  
MetroBACKUP from MetroPCS is a simple, set-it-and-forget-it  
solution that protects your valuable contact information. Its secure,  
automatic and wireless so you never have to plug in your phone to  
sync and you’ll never have to deal with the hassle of re-entering in  
your contacts one at a time again.  
Boingo Wifi  
Get high-speed Wi-Fi access in the palm of your hand.  
Enjoy the ultimate Wi-Fi experience with blazing fast Boingo Wifi.  
Access your favorite multimedia applications with Boingo Wi-Fi on  
your device.  
 
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MetroNavigator  
With MetroNavigator, you get audible, turn-by-turn directions to any  
destination, along with detours if traffics heavy, and re-routing if  
you miss a turn. You can perform a local search by business  
category, address, intersection or airport code and then call found  
locations with a press of the send key. MetroNavigator points out  
landmarks along your route, like restaurants, gas stations (with  
prices) and more. Color 3D maps with pan and zoom options show  
you where you are at any given moment.  
MocoSpace  
MocoSpace is a social network specifically designed for use on a  
mobile device, also known as a mobile social network. The features  
of the site are similar to other social networking sites. Features  
include mobile chat, instant messaging, photo and video sharing, as  
well as forums.  
Pocket Express  
Pocket Express is a FREE application for your mobile phone that  
gives you the best information on the mobile web without the  
hassle of using a mobile browser.  
Simply open Pocket Express, and you have up-to-the-minute news,  
sports, weather, stocks, travel, entertainment and more, all in one  
place.  
 
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Contacts  
Using Your Contacts  
Use the Contacts application to add, view, and communicate with  
your friends and acquaintances.  
To open your Contacts application  
Touch the Contacts Key  
Launch screen.  
on the Home screen or in the  
NOTEYou can also access your contacts by using Quick Contact.  
All of your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. If you  
have a new phone and haven't added any contacts yet, the  
Contacts application will display hints on how to start adding  
contacts to your phone.  
Open your Contacts application then touch the Favorites  
tab. The Favorites tab lists the contacts you've added to  
the list, followed by a list of your most frequently called  
contacts.  
Touch a contact to view its details.  
Touch the Contact's picture to open Quick Contact.  
To view details about a contact  
1. Open your Contacts application.  
2. Touch the contact whose details you want to view.  
Touch the green phone icon to call the number or touch the  
Text icon to start a text message. You can also press the  
Menu Key  
and touch Edit contact to edit the contact's  
information, or touch Delete contact to delete the contact  
entry.  
 
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To connect by using Quick Contact for AndroidTM  
1. Touch a contact's picture to open Quick Contact for Android.  
2. Touch the icon corresponding to the type of communication  
you want to start.  
Depending on the contact information saved, the available  
actions will be displayed above the name.  
To communicate with a contact  
1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts  
.
2. Touch the contact with whom you want to communicate.  
3. In the contact's details screen, touch the way to start  
communicating with the contact.  
Touch the Dial Key  
to automatically.  
next to the number you want to call  
Touch the Message Key  
message.  
next to the number you want to  
NOTE Anytime you see the Dial Key  
next to a number, such as in your  
Favorites or Call log, just touch it to call that number.  
To set whether contacts without phone numbers are displayed  
If you use your list of contacts only to call people, you can hide  
any contacts that don't have phone numbers.  
1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts  
.
2. Press the Menu Key and touch Display options.  
3. Touch Only contacts with phones to select or deselect this  
option. When selected, a green checkmark will appear.  
 
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To change which groups are displayed  
1. Open your Contacts application.  
2. Press the Menu Key  
and touch Display options.  
3. Touch an account to open its list of available groups.  
4. Touch each group whose contacts you want to view in your  
Contacts application, contact types with a green checkmark  
will appear in your contacts list.  
This action affects only which contacts are displayed. Your  
sync settings will not be affected.  
5. Touch Done.  
To join contacts  
1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts  
.
2. Touch the contact entry to which you want to add  
information.  
The contact name for this entry will remain unchanged after  
you join with another contact.  
3. Press the Menu Key  
and touch Edit contact.  
4. Press the Menu Key  
and touch Join.  
Your list of contacts is displayed on the screen.  
5. Touch the contact whose information you want to join with  
the first contact. The information from the two contacts will  
be merged and displayed under the name from the first  
contact  
6. Touch Done.  
 
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Email  
Opening Email and the Accounts Screen  
You can use the Email application to read email from services other  
TM  
than Gmail . The Email application supports the following account  
types: POP3, IMAP and Exchange.  
To open the Email application  
From the Home screen, open the Launch screen and touch  
Email  
.
The first time you open the Email application, a setup wizard  
opens to help you add an email account.  
After the initial setup, Email displays the contents of your Inbox (if  
you have only one account) or the Accounts screen (if you have  
multiple accounts).  
You can also add a shortcut to Email on your Home screen so that  
you can open it directly from the Home screen.  
The Accounts screen  
The Accounts screen lists your Combined Inbox and each of your  
email accounts. If you have starred, draft, or unsent messages in  
any of your accounts, the folders for those items from all accounts  
are displayed as well.  
Open the Email application. If you're not on the Account  
screen, press the Menu Key  
, then touch Accounts.  
 
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Accounts Screen  
Touch to open your Combined Inbox, with  
messages sent to all of your accounts.  
Touch to open a list of just your starred  
messages.  
Touch an account to open its Inbox.  
Touch the folder icon to open the accounts  
folders.  
Each folder and account on the Accounts screen displays the  
number of unread messages in green, or will display the  
number of messages in Starred, Drafts and Outbox in gray.  
You can touch an account to view its Inbox, or an account's  
folder icon to view a list of that account's folders.  
The account from which you send email by default 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.  
1. Press the Home Key  
, then touch the Applications  
Launcher Key  
> Email  
.
SHORTCUT Press the Home Key  
, then touch Email  
on the Home  
screen.  
2. If you have multiple email accounts, touch Combined Inbox  
(in the Accounts screen).  
Messages in the Combined Inbox are color coded along  
their left sides, by account, using the same colors that are  
used for your accounts in the Accounts screen.  
Only your account's most recent emails are downloaded to your  
phone. To download more (earlier) email messages, touch Load  
more messages at the bottom of the emails list.  
 
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Reading Your Messages  
You can read messages from your Combined Inbox, from the Inbox,  
or from other folders from the individual accounts.  
To read a message  
1. Press the Home Key  
Launcher Key > Email  
, then touch the Applications  
.
2. Touch the message you want to read.  
The message opens in a screen that includes information  
about who sent it, the date it was sent, and other related  
information.  
Attached file.  
Corporate Calendar Meeting Invitation.  
An Unread message.  
Messages are color coded according to the account to  
which they were sent.  
Touch to star a message.  
A previously read message.  
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The Google Talk online status will be shown (if available)  
next to the name of the sender of each message.  
 
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Composing and Sending Email  
You can send email to your contacts or to other people or groups.  
To compose and send a message  
1. While in the Email application, press the Menu Key  
then touch Compose.  
,
2. Enter an address for the message's intended recipient.  
As you enter text, matching addresses are offered from your  
Contacts. You can touch a suggested address or continue  
entering a new one. Separate multiple addresses with  
commas.  
3. Press the Menu Key  
, then touch Add Cc/Bcc to be able  
to Cc or Bcc other contacts/email addresses.  
4. Enter a subject for the message.  
5. Enter the text of the message.  
6. Press the Menu Key  
, then touch Add attachment to  
send a photo with the message.  
7. Touch Send to send the message.  
If you're not ready to send the message, touch Save as draft  
(or press the Back Key  
) to move the message to the  
Drafts folder. Later, when you're ready to send the message,  
touch the message in the Drafts folder to resume working on  
it.  
If you change your mind about the message, touch Discard  
to abandon and delete the message, including any saved  
drafts.  
If you aren't connected to a network, for example if you're  
working in Airplane mode, the messages that you send are  
stored in your Outbox folder until you're connected to a  
network again. The Outbox is displayed on the Accounts  
screen if it contains any pending messages.  
 
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Please note that messages sent using an Exchange account will not  
be located on the phone; they will, however, be located on the  
Exchange server itself.  
If you want to see your sent messages in the Sent folder (or with  
the Sent label), you will often need to open the Sent folder/label,  
press the Menu Key  
, then touch Refresh.  
Working with Account Folders  
Each account has Inbox, Outbox, Sent, and Drafts folders.  
Depending on the features supported by your account's service  
provider, you may have additional folders.  
To view an account’s folders  
1. Open the Email application  
then touch Accounts.  
, press the Menu Key  
,
2. Touch an account's folder icon.  
The account's Folders screen will open, with a list of the  
folders in the account. Touch a folder to view a list of the  
messages it contains.  
The account name.  
Indicates the number of new messages in the  
folder.  
Touch a folder to open the messages it  
contains.  
 
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Adding and Editing Email Accounts  
To add an email account  
1. Open the Accounts screen.  
2. Press the Menu Key  
and touch Add account.  
In the Setup Email screen, enter your email address and  
password.  
If you're adding a second or subsequent email address, you  
can also check the option to use the new account as default  
when sending outgoing messages.  
3. Touch Next or, if you need to enter email account settings  
the wizard can't configure for you, touch Manual setup.  
If you touch Next, Email attempts to communicate with your  
email service provider to validate your account for sending  
and receiving mail, using just your email address and  
password. This is sufficient for most email services.  
Depending on the service provider, you may be asked what  
kind of email account you have. If you're not sure, ask your  
email service provider.  
If the wizard determines that your service provider requires  
additional information, or if you touched the Manual setup  
button, you're prompted to enter your email account details.  
Contact your email service provider for the values required  
for your account.  
4. Enter a name for the account, confirm how you want your  
name to appear in outgoing mail, then touch Done to  
complete adding the account.  
If you are adding an Exchange ActiveSync account, you can  
also decide whether you want to synchronize your contacts  
from the Exchange ActiveSync server to your phone. You can  
change this setting later using the Contacts application.  
Email will start downloading your email messages so you  
can start using it to send and receive messages.  
 
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To change an account’s settings  
You can change a number of settings for an account, including  
how often email is checked and how you're notified of new mail.  
1. Open the Accounts screen.  
2. Touch and hold the account whose settings you want to  
change. In the menu that opens, touch Account settings.  
3. When you're finished changing settings, press the Back Key  
to return to the Accounts screen.  
To delete an email account  
1. Open the Accounts screen.  
2. Touch and hold the account you want to delete.  
3. Touch Remove account in the menu that opens.  
4. Touch OK in the dialog box to confirm that you want to  
delete the account.  
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The Facebook application on your phone lets you keep up and stay  
close with your friends in Facebook. It offers most of the features  
that you are familiar with when using Facebook on your computer.  
NOTE If you have more than one Facebook account, you can sign in to the  
Facebook application using your other Facebook account.  
Using the Facebook application  
1. Press Menu Key  
then touch Facebook for LG.  
2. If this is your first time to use Facebook, enter your Email  
and Password to sign in to your Facebook account.  
3. On the News Feed screen, press the Menu Key  
touch Home to access the other functions.  
, then  
NOTE While on the Facebook home screen, press the Menu Key  
,
then touch Settings to set refresh and notification options.  
On some Facebook screens, you can touch and hold an item to open  
an options menu.  
Adding the Facebook widget  
Add the Facebook widget to the Home screen to let you quickly  
share your thoughts and view your friends’ status updates.  
NOTE The widget will only link to the Facebook account that you logged into  
on the Facebook application.  
1. Touch and hold an area in the Home screen where you want to place  
the Widget.  
2. Touch Widgets > Social Feeds.  
 
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Gmail  
Opening Gmail and Your Inbox  
When you open the Gmail application, the most recent  
conversations are displayed in your Inbox.  
To open the Gmail application  
Touch Gmail  
screen.  
on the Home screen or in the Launch  
The number of unread  
messages in your Inbox.  
Your account.  
The number in  
parentheses indicates the  
number of messages in  
the conversation  
Bold subject lines indicate  
conversations with new  
(unread) messages.  
Touch a conversation to open it  
and read its messages.  
Recipient indicator (see below)  
: indicates that this message was sent directly to you.  
: indicates that this message was that you were CC'd on.  
(No indicator): indicates that this message was sent to a group  
that includes you.  
To open your Inbox when Gmail is running  
Press the Back Key  
until you return to your Inbox.  
OR  
When reading a message, press the Menu Key  
touch Go to Inbox.  
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OR  
When viewing a list of labeled conversations, press the  
Menu Key and touch More > Go to Inbox.  
To switch accounts  
Gmail displays conversations and messages from one Google  
Account at a time. If you have more than one account, you can  
open the Accounts screen to view how many unread messages  
you have in each account and to switch accounts.  
1. From your Inbox, press the Menu Key  
Accounts.  
and touch  
2. Touch the account that contains the email you want to read.  
Reading Your Messages  
When viewing a list of conversations in your Inbox or in any list of  
labeled conversations, you can open a conversation to read its  
messages.  
 
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To read a message  
Touch a conversation that contains the message you want to  
read.  
A conversation opens to the first new (unread) message, or  
to the first starred message, if you've previously starred a  
message in the conversation.  
This conversation has one label.  
Touch a sender's picture to open  
the Quick Contact menu.  
You can archive or delete the  
entire conversation or read your  
next, oldest, unread message.  
To reread a message  
When you open a conversation, messages that you've already  
read are minimized into a tab that indicates the number of hidden  
messages.  
1. From the Home screen, touch Gmail , touch the  
conversation you want to view, then touch the tab indicating  
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2. Touch the contact name to open that message.  
When reading a message or when its tab is selected, you can  
press the Menu Key and touch Mark unread to return a read  
message to the unread state. For example, to remind yourself to  
read it again later.  
Composing and Sending a Message  
You can compose and send a message to people or groups with  
Gmail addresses or other email addresses.  
To compose and send a message  
1. From the Home screen, touch Gmail , press the Menu  
Key  
and touch Compose.  
2. Enter a recipient's address.  
As you enter text, matching addresses are offered from your  
Contacts list. You can touch a suggested address or continue  
entering text to enter a new one.  
3. Press the Menu Key and touch Add Cc/Bcc to Cc or  
Bcc recipients, if necessary.  
4. Enter a subject for the message in the Subject field.  
 
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5. Continue into the next field to enter your email message.  
6. Press the Menu Key  
attachment to the email.  
and touch Attach to add an  
7. Touch Send to send the email.  
If you're not ready to send the message, touch Save as draft  
instead. You can read your drafts by opening messages with  
the Draft label.  
Touch Discard to erase the message (including any saved  
drafts).  
If you aren't connected to a network - for example, if you're  
working in Airplane mode - the messages that you send are  
stored on your phone with the Outbox label until you  
connect to a network again.  
Replying to or Forwarding a Message  
You can continue an email conversation by replying to a message or  
by forwarding it.  
To reply to or forward a message  
1. Scroll to the bottom of a message.  
2. Touch Reply, Reply to all, or Forward.  
3. Touch Send to send the email.  
 
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Working with Conversations in Batches  
You can archive, label, delete, or perform other actions on a batch of  
conversations at once, in your Inbox or in another label views.  
1. From the Inbox or messages with another label, touch the  
checkmark for all the messages you want to include in the  
batch.  
When you checkmark a conversation, the Archive, Delete,  
and Labels buttons appear at the bottom of the screen.  
Touch to include the message in the batch.  
Touch to select an action for the batch or press the  
Menu Key  
for more options.  
2. Touch Archive, Delete, or Label or press the Menu Key  
and touch Add star, Report spam, Mute, Mark read/ Mark  
unread, or Deselect all.  
You action affects the selected batch of messages.  
If you accidentally delete a batch of conversations, you can  
touch Undo in the yellow bar (that appears briefly after the  
action) at the top of the screen to undelete them. You can  
also use Undo after muting, archiving, and reporting spam.  
If you never work with batches of messages, you can hide the  
checkboxes to leave more room for the subjects of conversations.  
 
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Labeling a Conversation  
As mentioned previously, conversations are organized by labels.  
Gmail has several default labels, but you can also add your own  
through Gmail on the web.  
To label a conversation or change the conversation's label  
1. When reading a conversation's messages, press the Menu  
Key  
and touch Change labels.  
2. In the dialog box that opens, check the labels you want to  
assign to the conversation.  
3. Touch OK.  
To label a batch of conversations at once  
You can assign or change the labels of one or more conversations  
at once.  
1. From your Inbox or messages with another label, checkmark  
the conversations to select a batch.  
2. Touch Labels at the bottom of the screen.  
3. In the dialog box that opens, check the labels you want to  
assign to the conversation.  
4. Touch OK.  
 
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Starring a Message  
You can star an important message or conversation to make it easy  
to locate again.  
To star a message  
When reading a message, touch the star  
in its header.  
to star the  
OR  
When viewing a conversation, touch its star  
desired message in the conversation.  
To unstar a message  
Touch its star again.  
To star or unstar all messages in a conversation  
Touch a star in a conversation list.  
Viewing Conversations by Label  
You can view a list of the conversations that have the same label,  
including conversations with starred messages.  
1. When viewing your Inbox or messages with another label,  
press the Menu Key  
and touch Go to labels.  
The number of conversations with this label that  
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2. Touch a label to view a list of conversations with that label.  
Note that the conversation list will resemble your Inbox.  
Most of the options available while using your Inbox will also  
be available while viewing these lists of labeled messages.  
Searching for Messages  
1. From the Inbox, press the Menu Key  
Or from the Inbox, press the Search Key  
and touch Search.  
.
2. Enter the word or words to search for then touch the Search  
icon to the right of the text field.  
A list of results will appear, displaying all of the  
conversations with emails that contain the words you  
searched for.  
You can open these emails as you would any email in your  
Inbox; you also have the same options available.  
Changing Gmail Settings  
You can change a number of settings for Gmail. Each Google  
account has its own settings, so your changes affect only the  
current account.  
Notification volumes and some synchronization settings can also be  
changed in the Settings application.  
From the Home screen, touch Gmail , press the Menu  
Key  
and touch More > Settings.  
OR  
From the Accounts screen, press Menu Key  
Account settings.  
then touch  
 
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Messaging  
Opening Messaging  
To open Messaging  
From the Home screen, touch Messaging  
.
The Messaging window will open, where you can create a  
new message or open an ongoing message thread.  
Touch to compose a new text or multimedia  
message.  
Touch to open an ongoing message thread.  
Touch New message to start a new text or multimedia message.  
Touch an existing message thread to open it.  
To delete a message thread from the Messaging window  
1. Touch and hold the message thread.  
2. Touch Delete thread in the menu that opens.  
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Excuse Message  
Displays your list of Excuse Message phrases that help you to  
reduce manual input into messages. To access from the Home  
screen, press the Menu Key  
settings > Excuse Messages. Press the Menu Key  
, then touch Settings > Call  
to add  
new messages, multiselect, or deleting all the messages. You can  
also touch an Excuse Message to edit it.  
To send a text message  
1. On the Messaging screen, touch New message.  
2. Enter a mobile phone number in the To field.  
As you enter the mobile phone number, matching contacts  
appear. You can touch a suggested recipient or continue  
entering the phone number.  
3. Touch the text field to start entering your message.  
Enter a mobile phone number or the name of a  
contact with a mobile number.  
Touch Send to send your message.  
If you press the Back Key  
it s saved as a draft in your Messaging menu. Touch the  
message to resume composing it.  
while composing a message,  
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4. Touch Send to send the message.  
To create and send a multimedia message  
1. On the Messaging screen, touch New message.  
2. Enter a mobile phone number or email address in the To  
field. As you type, matching contacts appear. You can touch  
a suggested contact or continue typing.  
3. Touch the text field to start entering your message.  
4. Press the Menu Key  
message subject.  
and touch Add subject to add a  
5. Press the Menu Key  
, touch Attach and select the type  
of media file to attach to the message.  
If you touch Pictures, you're prompted to select a picture  
from your collection.  
If you touch Capture picture, the Camera application opens  
so you can take a picture and attach it.  
If you touch Videos, you're prompted to select a video  
from your collection.  
If you touch Capture video, the Camcorder application  
opens so you can record a video and attach it.  
 
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If you touch Audio, you're prompted to select an audio file  
from embedded audio files.  
If you touch Record audio, the voice recording function  
opens and allows you to record a spoken message and  
attach it to your message.  
If you touch Slideshow, a menu opens and allows you to  
assemble photos into a slideshow (up to 10 slides) to  
attach to the message. Use the buttons in the Compose  
Message screen to preview the message, replace the  
picture, or remove the slide.  
6. Touch Done after you finish editing the slideshow.  
7. Touch Send to send the message.  
To view details about a message  
1. Touch and hold a message in a message window.  
2. Touch View message details in the menu that opens.  
Google Talk  
Signing in and Opening your Friends List  
You sign into Google Talk to chat with your friends.  
You remain signed in, even when you're using other applications,  
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To open Google Talk and sign in  
Your online status.  
Touch to open an ongoing chat  
Touch a friend to invite them to chat.  
Chatting with Friends  
To chat with a friend  
1. From the Home screen, open the Launch screen and touch  
Talk  
.
If you're already chatting with someone, you can press the  
Menu Key  
friend's list.  
and touch Friends list to return to the  
2. Touch the friend you want to chat with.  
3. Enter your message then touch Send.  
Who you’re chatting with and their online status.  
Messages sent and received.  
Enter a message then touch Send.  
 
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The messages that you exchange are interleaved on the  
screen and include information about the chat, such as  
whether it's on the record, the time a message was sent (if  
there's no response after a short while), and so on.  
You can enter an emoticon (smiley), just press the Menu  
Key  
emoticons.  
and touch More > Insert smiley to open a list of  
Your chat session will remain open until you end it.  
Friends you're chatting with are displayed at the top of your  
Friends list, with the most recent message displayed in a  
black-on-white balloon.  
To set whether you sign into Google Talk automatically  
1. From the Friends list, press the Menu Key  
Settings.  
and touch  
2. Checkmark or uncheck Automatically sign in.  
When Automatically sign in is checked, you are signed into  
Google Talk when you turn on your phone.  
 
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Twitter for LG  
Home screen  
1. Shows all the tweets from your Friends and tweets that you  
have sent out.  
2. Shows all tweets that mentions your username using the  
“@[your username]” convention.  
3. Touch to view your Twitter profile. This also shows you all of  
your tweets.  
4. Shows tweets that were marked as favorites.  
5. Shows all the people you follow.  
6. Shows all private/direct messages that you have received or  
sent out.  
Updating your status  
1. Open the Twitter for LG application.  
2. Touch the text field with the words “Whats happening?.  
3. Update your status and touch Update.  
 
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Phone  
This allows you to make a call.  
Call log  
This shows you the history of your calls. You can call or contact any  
entry, select multiple entries, or clear the call log.  
Contacts  
To add a contact, press the Menu Key  
and touch  
Accounts to add or configure an account with contacts you  
can sync to the phone.  
New contact to create a new contact.  
More > Import/Export to import or export contacts from your  
microSD card.  
You can also choose from Search, Multiselect, and Display options.  
Favorites  
To add a contact to your list of favorites :  
Touch the Contacts tab.  
Touch the contact you want to add to your favorites.  
Touch the star next to the contact's name.  
Voice Dialer  
Call a contact by voice dialling  
You can call numbers directly by saying the contacts name or  
number.  
1. From the Home screen, touch the Applications Launcher  
Key  
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2. Say “Call” or “Dial” and then a name or a phone number.  
Alternatively, say "Redial" to the last dialed number. The  
device dials the selected number.  
Loopt  
View your Loopt and Facebook friends' latest location so you can  
get together or see suggestions of nearby places to visit.  
Voice Search  
You can search by voice with just a simple touch of the Voice  
Search icon  
.
1. From the Home screen, touch the Applications Launcher  
Key > Voice Search  
.
2. Wait for the "Speak now" prompt, then say your query.  
The search results will be displayed and formatted for the  
Android browser.  
3. Touch the result you want, or continue searching.  
Mobile IM  
Mobile Instant Messaging (Mobile IM) enables members of Yahoo,  
AOL, and Windows Live Messaging services to see and text their  
buddies using their MetroPCS phone.  
mail@metro  
You must already have an existing email account to use this service.  
mail@metro does not come with an email address or email service.  
mail@metro simply allows you to receive and send email using a  
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Camera  
Press the Home Key  
, then touch the Applications Launcher  
Key  
> Camera  
.
Getting to know the viewfinder  
Brightness – Defines and controls of the amount of  
sunlight entering the lens. Touch the brightness indicator  
along the bar, towards “-” for a lower brightness image,  
or towards “+” for a higher brightness image.  
Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. The up/down Volume  
Keys will also adjust the zoom.  
Video mode – Slide down this icon to switch  
to video mode.  
Capture - Takes a photo.  
Gallery – Accesses your saved photos from  
within the camera mode. Simply touch, and  
your Gallery will appear on the screen.  
Settings – Opens the settings menu.  
Focus – Choose from Auto, Macro, Face tracking, and Manual.  
Scene mode – Choose from Auto, Portrait, Landscape,  
Sports, Night, and Sunset.  
NOTE A memory card needs to be inserted and mounted to activate the  
Camera application.  
TIP! You can close all the setting icons to give a clearer viewfinder screen by  
touching the center of the viewfinder once.  
To recall the options, touch the screen again.  
Viewing your saved photos  
1. You can access your saved photos from within the camera  
mode. Just touch the Gallery icon  
display Slideshow and Menu.  
, then touch a photo to  
TIP! Flick left or right to view other photos or videos.  
Slideshow  
: Touch to see your photos played in a slideshow.  
 
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Menu  
: Touch to open a menu of options including Share,  
Delete, or More. If you touch More, you have the following  
additional options:  
Details - Displays the information about the selected photo  
(e.g., file type, file size, etc.).  
Set as - Sets the photo as the icon identifying a contact or sets it  
as your phone wallpaper.  
Crop - Allows you to manually crop the photo. Use your finger to  
move or resize the cropping box to encompass only the part of  
the photo you want to see, then touch Save.  
Rotate - Touch one of the rotation icons to rotate the photo  
clockwise or counter-clockwise.  
Video Camera  
Press the Home Key  
Key > Camera  
, then touch the Applications Launcher  
.
Getting to know the viewfinder  
Brightness – Defines and controls of the amount of sunlight entering the lens.  
Touch the brightness indicator along the bar, towards “-” for a lower brightness  
Video, or towards “+” for a higher brightness Video.  
Zoom – Zoom in or zoom out. The up/down Volume Keys will also set the zoom. Set the  
zoom before starting a video. You cannot change the zoom setting during recording.  
Camera mode – Switches between Camera and  
Video. Slide up for Camera mode and slide down for  
Video mode.  
Capture - Starts video recording  
Gallery – Accesses your saved photos and  
videos from video camera mode. Simply  
touch, and your Gallery will appear on the  
screen.  
Settings – Opens the settings menu.  
Scene mode – Sets the video camera to adjust to the environment. Choose from Auto,  
Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night, and Sunset.  
Video size – Sets the size (in pixels) of the video you record. Choose your video image size  
from VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240) or QCIF (176x144).  
 
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Shooting a quick video  
1. Open the Camera application.  
Press the Home Key  
, then touch the Applications  
Launcher Key  
> Camera  
.
2. Slide the Camera mode icon down to change to Video mode.  
The Camera mode icon changes to and the Capture  
button changes to  
.
3. The video cameras viewfinder will appear on the screen.  
4. Holding the phone horizontally, point the lens towards the  
subject of the video.  
5. Touch Capture  
once to start recording.  
6. REC will appear at the bottom of the viewfinder with a timer  
showing the length of the video.  
7. Touch  
on the screen to stop recording.  
Gallery  
Opening Gallery and Viewing Your Albums  
Open the Gallery application to view albums of your pictures and  
videos.  
To open Gallery and view your albums  
Touch the Gallery icon  
Launch screen.  
on the Home screen or on the  
OR  
Open Gallery from the Camera application by touching the  
Gallery icon  
.
The Gallery application presents the pictures and videos on  
your microSD card, including those you've taken with the  
Camera application and those you downloaded from the  
web or other locations.  
 
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TM  
If you have a Picasa account associated with one of your  
TM  
phone's Google Accounts you'll also see your Picasa web  
albums in Gallery.  
Typical view of an album.  
Scroll left or right to view more albums.  
To view and browse pictures  
Open a Gallery album and touch a picture.  
Touch the picture to see  
Touch to zoom in or  
out; simply pinch; or  
just double-tap the  
picture.  
the controls.  
Drag left or right to see  
the next or previous  
picture in the album.  
Turn the phone to view the picture in vertical (portrait) or  
horizontal (landscape) orientation. The picture is displayed  
(but not saved) in the new orientation.  
Touch the picture to view navigation, zoom, and other control  
buttons.  
Touch either Zoom icon to zoom in or out or just double-tap  
the screen.  
When the picture is zoomed in, drag the picture to view parts  
that are not in view.  
When the picture is zoomed to fit in the window, drag left or  
right to view the next or previous picture in the album.  
 
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Working with Videos  
Use the Gallery application to play videos that you've taken with the  
Camera application and to share them with friends.  
To play videos  
Open a Gallery album then touch a video.  
The video plays, with the orientation (portrait or landscape)  
you shot it in.  
Touch the video to view the playback controls  
for pausing, resuming, and skipping  
backward and forward.  
Touch the video to view the playback controls.  
 
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Android MarketTM  
Opening Android Market and Finding Applications  
Open Android Market to browse and search for free and paid  
applications.  
To open Android Market application  
Touch Market  
screen.  
on the Home screen or in the Launch  
When you open Android Market application for the first  
time, you must read and accept the terms of service to  
continue.  
Touch to search Market for specific applications.  
Touch a category to view its contents.  
Touch a featured application to view more  
information.  
To get help with Android Market  
Android Market Help webpages are available from all Android  
Market screens.  
Press the Menu Key  
and touch Help.  
The MetroWEB application opens to Android Market Help  
page, with links to many help topics.  
 
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Music  
Opening Music and Working with Your Library  
After you've copied some music onto your microSD card you can  
open the Music application and see your library of music files.  
To open Music and view your music library  
Touch Music  
screen.  
on the Home screen or in the Launch  
Touch a tab to view your library according to  
the theme.  
Touch to show a summary of information of  
the current track.  
You can return to the main Library screen from most other  
screens in the Music application by pressing the Menu Key  
then touching Library.  
,
How to use  
Open the main Library screen then press the Search Key  
to search for music in the library.  
Touch and hold a song in a Library list. In the menu that  
opens, touch Delete.  
OR  
On the Playback screen, press the Menu Key  
Delete.  
and touch  
 
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To control playback  
The Playback screen contains several icons that you can touch to  
control the playback of songs, albums, and playlists:  
Touch to pause playback.  
Touch to resume playback.  
Touch to skip to the next track in the album, playlist, or shuffle.  
Touch to skip to the previous track in the album, playlist, or shuffle.  
Touch to open the current playlist.  
Touch to play the current playlist in shuffle mode (tracks are played in  
random order).  
Touch to set repeat mode: Don't repeat, Repeat the playlist, or Repeat  
the current track.  
To control playback volume  
You can control the volume of music in the Music application by  
pressing the phone's up/down Volume Keys.  
To use a song as a ringtone  
You can use a song as your phone ringtone, in place of one of the  
ringtones that come with the phone.  
Touch and hold a song in a Library list. In the menu that  
opens, touch Use as phone ringtone.  
OR  
On the Playback screen, press the Menu Key  
Use as ringtone.  
and touch  
 
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Video Player  
Learn to use the video player to play various kinds of videos. The  
video player supports the following file formats: 3gp, mp4, avi,  
wmv, flv, mkv (Codec: MPEG4, H.263, Sorenson H.263, H.264, VC-  
1, DivX/XviD).  
Some file formats are not supported depending on the software  
of the phone.  
If the file size exceeds the available memory, an error can occur  
when you open files.  
1. From the Home screen, touch the Applications Launcher  
Key  
> Video Player.  
2. Select a video to play.  
3. Rotate the device counter clockwise to landscape view.  
4. Control playback with the following icons:  
Pause playback.  
Play a video file.  
Press to start playing the video from the beginning. Touch and  
hold to rewind playback.  
Touch and hold to fast-forward playback.  
 
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YouTubeTM  
Opening YouTube and Watching Videos  
You can browse, search for, view, upload, and rank YouTube videos  
on your phone with the YouTube application.  
To open the YouTube application  
Touch YouTube  
screen.  
on the Home screen or in the Launch  
YouTube presents the videos grouped into categories, such  
as Most viewed, Most discussed, and Top rated. Touch a  
video to watch it or touch  
to learn more about it.  
Touch to search for a video. You can also  
search by voice.  
Touch to record and share a video.  
Touch a video to play it.  
Touch to learn more about a video.  
To watch and interact with YouTube videos  
On a YouTube screen, touch a video to play it.  
Touch the video to view the Playback controls.  
Press the Back Key  
videos list.  
to stop playback and return to the  
Press the Menu Key  
to rank, comment on, share, flag  
as inappropriate, and interact with the video in other ways.  
 
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Voice Recorder  
Learn to operate your phones voice recorder. You can set voice  
memos as call or alarm ringtones.  
Record a voice memo  
1. From the Home screen, touch the Applications Launcher  
Key  
> Voice Recorder.  
2. Touch  
to start recording.  
3. Speak into the microphone.  
4. When you are finished, touch  
.
5. To record more voice memos, touch  
from the  
bottom of the screen and touch New record o simply touch  
again.  
Play a voice memo  
1. From the Home screen, touch the Applications Launcher  
Key > Voice Recorder.  
2. Touch Go to list and touch a recording.  
NOTEYou can send the voice memo to others by touching and holding a voice  
memo and selecting Share.  
AppStore  
The first time you launch the @metro AppStore, you will be asked to  
install the store software. Simply follow the onscreen prompts to  
complete this quick and easy installation.  
1. Once you have found what you’re looking for, touch Buy to  
start the purchase process.  
 
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2. You will be asked to enter your telephone number (if it has not  
been automatically detected by the application) and add a  
credit card (You can access your account details at any time by  
selecting the My Account option found at the bottom of the  
screen).  
3. Follow the prompts to complete your purchase.  
Free Games!  
1. From the Home screen, touch the Applications Launcher Key  
> Free Games!  
.
2. Search for any game you like and follow the prompts to  
complete your download.  
UNO  
This month’s Mobile Game of the Month features all the color and  
number matching that you love, but in a more portable format you  
can play all on your own. You can even customize the rules and  
TM  
penalties just the way you like it. Its UNO , your way.  
VirtualCard  
VCpay allow you to create a new card number for every purchase.  
Each card can only be used once for the exact amount of the  
transaction. No plastic card, no bank account required, no credit  
needed. Never use the same card number twice. Simply the safest  
way to pay.  
 
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Calendar  
Agenda view  
Day view  
Week view  
Month view  
In Agenda, Day, or Week view, touch an  
event to view its details.  
Touch a day in Month view to open that day’s events.  
To open Calendar  
Touch Calendar on the Home screen or in the Launch  
screen.  
Events from each account you’ve added to your phone and  
configured to synchronize calendars is displayed in Calendar.  
Events from each calendar are displayed in a different color.  
Working in Agenda view  
Agenda view is a list of your events in chronological order. All-day  
and multiday events are listed at the start of each day.  
 
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Working in Day view  
Day view displays a chart of the events of one day, in a table of one-  
hour rows. A red line indicates the current time. All-day and  
multiday events are displayed at the top. Part of the title of each  
event is displayed in the rows that correspond to when it occurs.  
Working in Week view  
Week view displays a chart of the events of one week. All-day and  
multiday events are displayed at the top.  
Working in Month view  
Month view displays a chart of the events of the month. Segments  
of each day with scheduled events are blue in the day’s vertical bar.  
Viewing event details  
You can view more information about an event in a number of ways,  
depending on the current view.  
Synchronizing and displaying calendars  
1. Press the Menu Key  
and touch More > Calendars.  
2. Touch the icon next to a calendar to change whether it is  
stored on the phone and visible in Calendar.  
3. Touch OK.  
 
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Calculator  
To open and use the Calculator  
Touch Calculator  
screen.  
on the Home screen or in the Launch  
Drag to switch  
between the Basic  
and Advanced panels.  
Enter numbers and arithmetic operators on the Basic panel.  
Drag the Basic panel to the left to open the Advanced panel.  
Touch and hold the Calculators display to open a menu  
where you can copy what you’ve entered and access other  
tools.  
Touch Clear to delete the last number or operator you  
entered. Touch and hold Clear to delete all of the entered  
information.  
 
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Clock  
Viewing the Date, Time, and Other Information  
You use the Clock application to monitor several kinds of  
information at once, in addition to the current date and time.  
To open the Clock application  
Touch Clock  
on the Home screen or in the Launch screen.  
Touch to dim the screen.  
Displays the battery charge level when the  
phone is plugged into a charger.  
Touch go to the Home screen.  
You can play a slideshow of the pictures in your Gallery  
albums from the Clock application.  
You can play music while the Clock is displayed.  
Touch to set an alarm.  
When the Clock application is running, it switches to screen-  
saver mode after a few minutes. Simply press a phone key  
to wake the phone up again.  
To return to the Home screen, touch Home  
bottom of the Clock screen.  
at the  
 
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ThinkFreeOffice  
Create a new document  
1. From the Home screen, touch the Applications Launcher  
Key  
> ThinkFree Office.  
2. Touch Accept > Activate now > Close (This is necessary only  
when you launch this application for the first time).  
3. Press the Menu Key  
, then touch New and choose the  
type of document you would like to start.  
4. Enter a name for the document and touch OK.  
5. Enter contents in the document by using the tools at the  
bottom of the screen.  
6. When you are finished editing, press the Menu Key  
,
touch File > Save (or Save as and enter a new document  
name), then press the Back Key  
to exit.  
View and edit a document on your device  
1. Touch the document you want to view and/or edit.  
2. View and edit the document as desired.  
To open the toolbar to edit the document (word, text, or  
excel file), press the Menu Key  
the tool bar to edit the document.  
and touch Edit. Use  
3. When you are finished editing, save the document.  
 
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Using Car Home  
The Car Home application opens with five large icons that you can  
touch to access Navigation, Voice Search, Music, Phone, and  
Contacts. You can also access Map and Settings by flicking the  
screen to the left, as well as adjust the screen brightness.  
Home Selector  
Allows you to choose the color scheme used in the background of  
the LCD screen.  
 
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When using this product, the safety precautions below must be  
taken to avoid possible legal liabilities and damages.  
Retain and follow all product safety and operating instructions.  
Observe all warnings in the product operating instructions. To  
reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to  
the equipment, observe the following precautions.  
ELECTRICAL SAFETY  
This product is intended for use when supplied with power from the  
designated battery or power supply unit.  
Other usage may be dangerous and will invalidate any approval  
given to this product.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PROPER GROUNDING  
INSTALLATION  
CAUTION: Connecting to improperly grounded equipment can result  
in an electric shock to your device. This product is equipped with a  
USB Cable for connecting to a desktop or notebook computer. Be  
sure your computer is properly grounded (earthed) before  
connecting this product to the computer. The power supply cord of  
a desktop or notebook computer has an equipment-grounding  
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an  
appropriate outlet which is properly installed and grounded in  
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT  
Use the correct external power source  
A product should be operated only from the type of power source  
indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the  
type of power source required, consult your authorized service  
provider or local power company. For a product that operates from  
battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions  
that are included with the product.  
 
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Handle battery packs carefully  
This product contains a Li-ion battery. There is a risk of fire and  
burns if the battery pack is handled improperly. Do not attempt to  
open or service the battery pack. Do not disassemble, crush,  
puncture, short external contacts or circuits, dispose of in fire or  
water, or expose a battery pack to temperatures higher than 60°C  
(140°F).  
WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
To reduce risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush,  
puncture, short external contacts, expose to temperature above  
60°C (140°F), or dispose of in fire or water. Replace only with  
specified batteries. Recycle or dispose of used batteries according  
to the local regulations or reference guide supplied with your  
product.  
Take extra precautions  
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Keep the battery or device dry and away from water or any liquid  
as it may cause a short circuit.  
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Keep metal objects away so they don  
battery or its connectors as it may lead to short circuit during  
operation.  
t come in contact with the  
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The phone should be only connected to products that bear the  
USB-IF logo or have completed the USB-IF compliance program.  
Do not use a battery that appears damaged, deformed, or  
discolored, or one that has any rust on its casing, overheats, or  
emits a foul odor.  
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Always keep the battery out of the reach of babies and small  
children, to avoid swallowing of the battery. Consult a doctor  
immediately if the battery is swallowed.  
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Only use the battery with a charging system that has been  
qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x.  
Use of an unqualified battery or charger may present a risk of fire,  
explosion, leakage or other hazard.  
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Replace the battery only with another battery that has been  
qualified with the system per this standard, IEEE-Std-1725-200x.  
Use of an unqualified battery may present a risk of fire, explosion,  
leakage or other hazard.  
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Avoid dropping the phone or battery. If the phone or battery is  
dropped, especially on a hard surface, and the user suspects  
damage, take it to a service center for inspection.  
If the battery leaks:  
Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with skin or  
clothing. If contact occurs, flush the affected area immediately  
with clean water and seek medical advice.  
Do not allow the leaking fluid to come in contact with eyes. If  
contact occurs, DO NOT rub;  
rinse with clean water immediately and seek medical advice.  
Take extra precautions to keep a leaking battery away from fire as  
there is a danger of ignition or explosion.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR DIRECT SUNLIGHT  
Keep this product away from excessive moisture and extreme  
temperatures. Do not leave the product or its battery inside a  
vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 60°C  
(140°F), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, or behind glass  
that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for  
extended periods of time. This may damage the product, overheat  
the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle.  
 
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PREVENTION OF HEARING LOSS  
CAUTION: Permanent hearing loss may occur if earphones or  
headphones are used at high volume for prolonged periods of  
time.  
SAFETY IN AIRCRAFT  
Due to the possible interference caused by this product to an  
aircraft  
this device  
s navigation system and its communications network, using  
s phone function on board an airplane is against the law  
in most countries. If you want to use this device when its use is  
restricted on board an aircraft, remember to switch to Airplane  
Mode which turns off RF functions that could cause interference.  
ENVIRONMENT RESTRICTIONS  
Do not use this product in gas stations, fuel depots, chemical plants  
or where blasting operations are in progress, or in potentially  
explosive atmospheres such as fueling areas, fuel storehouses,  
below deck on boats, chemical plants, fuel or chemical transfer or  
storage facilities, and areas where the air contains chemicals or  
particles, such as grain, dust, or metal powders. Please be aware  
that sparks in such areas could cause an explosion or fire resulting  
in bodily injury or even death.  
EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES  
When in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere or where  
flammable materials exist, the product should be turned off and the  
user should obey all signs and instructions. Sparks in such areas  
could cause an explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even  
death. Users are advised not to use the equipment at refueling  
points such as service or gas stations, and are reminded of the  
need to observe restrictions on the use of radio equipment in fuel  
depots, chemical plants, or where blasting operations are in  
progress. Areas with a potentially explosive atmosphere are often,  
but not always, clearly marked. These include fueling areas, below  
 
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deck on boats, fuel or chemical transfer or storage facilities, and  
areas where the air contains chemicals or particles, such as grain,  
dust, or metal powders.  
ROAD SAFETY  
Vehicle drivers in motion are not permitted to use communication  
services with handheld devices, except in the case of emergency.  
In some countries, using hands-free devices as an alternative is  
allowed.  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR RF EXPOSURE  
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Avoid using your phone near metal structures (for example, the  
steel frame of a building).  
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Avoid using your phone near strong electromagnetic sources,  
such as microwave ovens, sound speakers, TV and radio.  
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Use only original manufacturer-approved accessories, or  
accessories that do not contain any metal.  
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Use of non-original manufacturer-approved accessories may  
violate your local RF exposure guidelines and should be avoided.  
INTERFERENCE WITH MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONS  
This product may cause medical equipment to malfunction. The use  
of this device is prohibited in most hospitals and medical clinics.  
If you use any personal medical device(s), consult the manufacturer  
of your device(s) to determine if the device(s) are adequately  
shielded from external RF energy. Your physician may be able to  
assist you in obtaining this information.  
Turn your phone OFF in health care facilities when any regulations  
posted in these areas instruct you to do so.  
Hospitals or health care facilities may be using equipment that could  
be sensitive to external RF energy.  
 
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HEARING AIDS  
Some digital wireless phones may interfere with some hearing aids.  
In the event of such interference, you may want to consult your  
service provider, or call the customer service line to discuss  
alternatives.  
NON-IONIZING RADIATION  
Your device has an internal antenna. This product should be  
operated in its normal-use position to ensure the radiative  
performance and safety from interference. As with other mobile  
radio transmitting equipment, users are advised that for satisfactory  
operation of the equipment and for personal safety, it is  
recommended that no part of the human body be allowed to come  
too close to the antenna during operation of the equipment.  
Use only the supplied integral antenna. Use of unauthorized or  
modified antennas may impair call quality and damage the phone,  
causing loss of performance and SAR levels exceeding the  
recommended limits as well as result in non-compliance with local  
regulatory requirements in your country.  
To assure optimal phone performance and ensure human exposure  
to RF energy is within the guidelines set forth in the relevant  
standards, always use your device only in its normal-use position.  
Contact with the antenna area may impair call quality and cause  
your device to operate at a higher power level than needed.  
Avoiding contact with the antenna area when the phone is IN USE  
optimizes the antenna performance and the battery life.  
 
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Technical Details  
CDMA  
Standard  
Designator  
Description  
TIA/EIA-95A  
TSB-74  
CDMA Dual-Mode Air Interface  
14.4kbps Radio Link Protocol and Inter-band  
Operations  
IS-95 Adapted for PCS Frequency Band  
CDMA2000 1xRTT Air Interface  
Basic Air  
Interface  
ANSI J-STD-008  
TIA/EIA-IS2000  
TIA/EIA/IS-634  
TIA/EIA/IS-651  
TIA/EIA/IS-41-C  
TIA/EIA/IS-124  
MAS-BS  
PCSC-RS  
Intersystem Operations  
Non-Signaling Data Communications  
Network  
TIA/EIA/IS-96-B  
TIA/EIA/IS-637  
TIA/EIA/IS-657  
IS-801  
Speech CODEC  
Short Message Service  
Packet Data  
Service  
Position Determination Service (gpsOne)  
TIA/EIA/IS-707-A High Speed Packet Data  
CDMA2000 High Rate Packet Data Air Interface  
1x EV-DO Inter-Operability Specification for HRPD  
Access Network Interfaces  
Recommended Minimum Performance Standards  
for HRPD High Rate Packet Data Access Terminal  
Test Application Specification (TAS) for High Rate  
Packet Data Air Interface  
TIA/EIA/IS-856  
TIA/EIA/IS-878  
TIA/EIA/IS-866  
TIA/EIA/IS-890  
1x EV-DO  
Related  
Interface  
 
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FCC Notice and Cautions  
Part 15.21 statement  
Changes or modifications that are not expressly approved by the  
manufacturer could void the user  
equipment.  
s authority to operate the  
Part 15.19 statement  
This device and its accessories comply with part 15 of FCC rules.  
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device and its accessories may not cause harmful  
interference.  
(2) This device and its accessories 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. If you experience interference with reception (e.g.,  
television), determine if this equipment is causing the harmful  
interference by turning the equipment off and then back on to see if  
the interference is affected. If necessary, try correcting the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
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- 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.  
HAC  
This phone has been tested and rated for use with hearing aids for  
some of the wireless technologies that it uses.  
However, there may be some newer wireless technologies used in  
this phone that have not been tested yet for use with hearing aids.  
It is important to try the different features of this phone thoroughly  
and in different locations, using your hearing aid or cochlear implant,  
to determine if you hear any interfering noise.  
Consult your service provider or the manufacturer of this phone for  
information on hearing aid compatibility.  
If you have questions about return or exchange policies, consult  
your service provider or phone retailer.  
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with the FCC guidelines (and those  
standards).  
TIA Safety Information  
The following is the complete TIA  
Safety Information for wireless  
handheld phones.  
Antenna Care  
Use only the supplied or an  
approved replacement antenna.  
Unauthorized antennas,  
Exposure to Radio Frequency Signal  
Your wireless handheld portable  
phone is a low power radio  
transmitter and receiver. When ON,  
it receives and sends out Radio  
Frequency (RF) signals.  
modifications, or attachments could  
damage the phone and may violate  
FCC regulations.  
Phone Operation  
In August, 1996, the Federal  
NORMAL POSITION: Hold the  
phone as you would any other  
telephone with the antenna pointed  
up and over your shoulder.  
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:  
Tips on Efficient Operation  
For your phone to operate most  
efficiently:  
ANSI C95.1 (1992) *  
NCRP Report 86 (1986)  
ICNIRP (1996)  
Don’t touch 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.  
* American National Standards  
Institute; National Council on  
Radiation Protection and  
Measurements; International  
Commission on Non-Ionizing  
Radiation Protection  
Driving  
Check the laws and regulations on  
the use of wireless phones in the  
areas where you drive and always  
obey them. Also, if using your phone  
while driving, please observe the  
following:  
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).  
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Give full attention to driving --  
driving safely is your first  
responsibility;  
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Use hands-free operation, if  
available;  
The design of your phone complies  
 
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Pull off the road and park before  
Hearing Aids  
making or answering a call if  
driving conditions or the law  
require it.  
Some digital wireless phones may  
interfere with some hearing aids. In  
the event of such interference, you  
may want to consult your service  
provider (or call the customer service  
line to discuss alternatives).  
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.  
Other Medical Devices  
If you use any other personal  
medical device, consult the  
manufacturer of your device to  
determine if it is adequately shielded  
from external RF energy. Your  
physician may be able to assist you  
in obtaining this information.  
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.  
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.  
Persons with pacemakers:  
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Should ALWAYS keep the phone  
Vehicles  
more than six (6) inches from  
their pacemaker when the phone  
is turned ON;  
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.  
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Should not carry the phone in a  
breast pocket;  
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Should use the ear opposite the  
pacemaker to minimize the  
potential for interference;  
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Should turn the phone OFF  
immediately if there is any reason  
to suspect that interference is  
taking place.  
Posted Facilities  
Turn your phone OFF in any facility  
where posted notices so require.  
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Aircraft  
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.  
FCC regulations prohibit using your  
phone while in the air. Switch OFF  
your phone before boarding an  
aircraft.  
Blasting Areas  
Safety Information  
To avoid interfering with blasting  
operations, turn your phone OFF  
when in a “blasting area” or in areas  
posted: “Turn off two-way radio.  
Obey all signs and instructions.  
Please read and observe the  
following information for safe and  
proper use of your phone and to  
prevent damage. Also, keep the user  
guide in an accessible place at all  
times after reading it.  
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.  
Violation of the  
instructions may  
cause minor or  
Caution  
serious damage to the product.  
Do not disassemble or open  
crush, bend or deform, puncture  
or shred.  
Do not modify or remanufacture,  
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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 turn off your vehicle  
engine.  
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attempt to insert foreign objects  
into the battery, immerse or  
expose to water or other liquids,  
expose to fire, explosion or other  
hazard.  
G
Only use the battery for the  
system for which it is specified.  
G
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.  
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Do not short circuit a battery or  
allow metallic conductive objects  
to contact battery terminals.  
Promptly dispose of used  
batteries in accordance with local  
regulations.  
For Vehicles Equipped with an Air  
Bag  
An air bag inflates with great force.  
DO NOT place objects, including  
either installed or portable wireless  
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Battery usage by children should  
Use only LG-approved chargers  
specific to your phone model  
since they are designed to  
maximize battery life.  
be supervised.  
G
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.  
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,  
check the host device's user  
manual for the USB-IF logo or  
some other means to ensure that  
it has completed the USB-IF  
compliance program.  
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Do not disassemble or short-  
circuit the battery.  
Keep the batterys metal contacts  
clean.  
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Replace the battery when it no  
longer provides acceptable  
performance. The battery can be  
recharged several hundred times  
before replacement.  
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Recharge the battery after long  
periods of non-use to maximize  
battery life.  
Battery life will vary due to usage  
patterns and environmental  
conditions.  
Charger and Adapter Safety  
G
The charger and adapter are  
intended for indoor use only.  
Use of extended backlighting,  
Browser, and data connectivity  
kits affect battery life and talk/  
standby times.  
G
Insert the battery pack charger  
vertically into the wall power  
socket.  
G
Only use the approved battery  
G
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.  
charger. Otherwise, you may  
cause serious damage to your  
phone.  
G
Use the correct adapter for your  
phone when using the battery  
pack charger abroad.  
Explosion, Shock, and Fire Hazards  
Battery Information and Care  
G
Do not put your phone in a place  
G
Please dispose of your battery  
subject to excessive dust and  
keep the minimum required  
distance between the power cord  
and heat sources.  
properly or take it to your local  
wireless carrier for recycling.  
G
The battery doesn’t need to be  
empty before recharging.  
G
Unplug the power cord prior to  
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cleaning your phone, and clean  
When the phone is not used for a  
long period time, store it in a safe  
place with the power cord  
unplugged.  
the power plug pin when its dirty.  
G
When using the power plug,  
ensure that its firmly connected.  
If not, it may cause excessive  
heat or fire.  
Using the phone in proximity to  
receiving equipment (i.e., TV or  
radio) may cause interference to  
the phone.  
G
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 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.  
G
Don’t 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.  
G
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.  
G
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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. (Ringtones, text  
messages, voice messages,  
pictures, and videos could also be  
deleted.) The manufacturer is not  
liable for damage due to the loss  
of data.  
General Notice  
G
Using a damaged battery or  
placing a battery in your mouth  
may cause serious injury.  
G
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.  
G
When you use the phone in public  
places, set the ringtone to  
vibration so you don't disturb  
others.  
G
Talking on your phone for a long  
period of time may reduce call  
quality due to heat generated  
during use.  
G
Do not turn your phone on or off  
when putting it to your ear.  
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Use accessories, such as  
lowest volume at which you can  
hear adequately.  
earphones and headsets, with  
caution. Ensure that cables are  
tucked away safely and do not  
touch the antenna unnecessarily.  
G
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.  
Caution:  
Avoid potential hearing  
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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 noise-cancelling  
headphones to block out  
background environmental noise.  
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,  
G
Limit the amount of time you  
listen. As the volume increases,  
less time is required before your  
hearing could be affected.  
G
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.  
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earbuds and Bluetooth or other  
wireless devices). 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.  
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Individual susceptibility to noise-  
induced hearing loss and other  
potential hearing problems varies.  
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.  
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:  
You can obtain additional information  
on this subject from the following  
sources:  
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Set the volume in a quiet  
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problems are associated with using  
wireless phones. There is no proof,  
however, that wireless phones are  
absolutely safe. Wireless phones  
emit low levels of Radio Frequency  
(RF) energy in the microwave range  
while being used. They also emit  
very low levels of RF when in  
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standby mode. 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  
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Other Communication Disorders  
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confirmed by additional research. In  
some cases, other researchers have  
had difficulty in reproducing those  
studies, or in determining the  
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reasons for inconsistent results.  
2. What is the FDA's role concerning  
the safety of wireless phones?  
Internet:  
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/nois  
e/default.html  
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  
Radio Frequency (RF) energy 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.  
FDA Consumer Update  
The U.S. Food and  
Drug Administration’s  
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  
 
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Although the existing scientific data  
does not justify FDA regulatory  
actions, the FDA has urged the  
wireless phone industry to take a  
number of steps, including the  
following:  
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 questions about  
wireless phones.  
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Support needed research into  
possible biological effects of RF of  
the type emitted by 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  
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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  
document.  
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:  
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  
Radio Frequency (RF) energy  
because of the short distance  
between the phone and the users  
head.  
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National Institute for Occupational  
Safety and Health  
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Environmental Protection Agency  
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Occupational Safety and Health  
Administration  
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National Telecommunications and  
Information Administration  
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  
The National Institutes of Health  
participates in some interagency  
working group activities, as well.  
The FDA shares regulatory  
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user, the exposure to RF is  
human health. Three large  
drastically lower because a person's  
RF 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  
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.  
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 Radio Frequency (RF)  
energy 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.  
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  
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 pre-disposed  
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  
do not know with certainty what the  
results of such studies mean for  
animal 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  
ten 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  
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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.  
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  
6. What is the FDA doing to find out  
more about the possible health  
effects of wireless phone RF?  
developments around the world.  
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 questions about  
the effects of exposure to Radio  
Frequency (RF) energy.  
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  
(RF) energy 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 phones 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  
The FDA has been a leading  
participant in the World Health  
Organization International Electro  
Magnetic 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.  
Protection and Measurement. The  
exposure limit takes into  
The FDA and the Cellular  
consideration the bodys ability to  
remove heat from the tissues that  
absorb energy from the wireless  
phone and is set well below levels  
known to have effects.  
Telecommunications & Internet  
Association (CTIA) have a formal  
Cooperative Research And  
Development Agreement (CRADA) to  
do research on wireless phone  
safety. The FDA provides the  
Manufacturers of wireless phones  
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must report the RF exposure level  
for each model of phone to the FCC.  
The FCC website  
measurement is used to determine  
whether a wireless phone complies  
with safety guidelines.  
(http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cellular.html)  
gives directions for locating the FCC  
identification number on your phone  
so you can find your phones RF  
exposure level in the online listing.  
9. What steps can I take to reduce my  
exposure to Radio Frequency 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 Radio  
Frequency (RF) energy. Since time is  
a key factor in how much exposure a  
person receives, reducing the  
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 (RF)  
energy 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  
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 does 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.  
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 tissue-simulating 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 or a  
small part of the body. It is  
10. What about children using  
wireless phones?  
The scientific evidence does not  
show a danger to users of wireless  
measured in watts/kg (or  
milliwatts/g) of matter. This  
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phones, including children and  
teenagers. If you want to take steps  
to lower exposure to Radio  
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.  
Frequency (RF) energy, 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.  
The FDA has tested hearing aids for  
interference from handheld wireless  
phones and helped develop a  
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 other ill effects. Their  
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.  
recommendation to limit wireless  
phone use by children was strictly  
precautionary; it was not based on  
scientific evidence that any health  
hazard exists.  
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.  
11. What about wireless phone  
interference with medical  
equipment?  
Radio Frequency (RF) energy from  
wireless phones can interact with  
some electronic devices. For this  
reason, the FDA helped develop a  
detailed test method to measure  
Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI)  
of implanted cardiac pacemakers and  
defibrillators from wireless  
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), under “C” in  
the subject index, select Cell Phones  
> Research.  
telephones. This test method is now  
part of a standard sponsored by the  
Association for the Advancement of  
Federal Communications  
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Commission (FCC) RF Safety  
Program  
choose an installed mounted device  
for your wireless phone or a  
speaker phone accessory, take  
advantage of these devices if  
available to you.  
(http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/cellular.html)  
International Commission on  
Nonlonizing Radiation Protection  
(http://www.icnirp.de)  
3.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.  
World Health Organization (WHO)  
International EMF Project  
(http://www.who.int/emf)  
Health Protection Agency  
(http://www.hpa.org.uk/)  
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.  
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:  
5.Don’t take notes or look up phone  
numbers while driving. If you are  
reading an address book or  
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.  
business card, or writing a “to-do”  
list while driving a car, you are not  
watching where you are going. It is  
common sense. Do not get caught  
in a dangerous situation because  
you are reading or writing and not  
paying attention to the road or  
nearby vehicles.  
6.Dial sensibly and assess the traffic;  
if possible, 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  
2.When available, use a hands-free  
device. A number of hands-free  
wireless phone accessories are  
readily available today. Whether you  
 
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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.  
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.  
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.  
The above tips are meant as  
general guidelines. Before  
deciding to use your mobile  
device while operating a vehicle,  
it is recommended that you  
consult your applicable  
jurisdiction’s local laws or other  
regulations regarding such use.  
Such laws or other regulations  
may prohibit or otherwise  
8.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’s a free call on your  
wireless phone!  
restrict the manner in which a  
driver may use his or her phone  
while operating a vehicle.  
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.  
Consumer Information  
on SAR  
(Specific 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  
10. Call roadside assistance or a  
 
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radiofrequency (RF) energy set by the  
Federal Communications Commission  
(FCC) of the U.S. Government. These  
FCC exposure limits are derived from  
the recommendations of two expert  
organizations, the National Counsel  
on Radiation Protection and  
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.  
Measurement (NCRP) and the  
Institute of Electrical and Electronics  
Engineers (IEEE). In both cases, the  
recommendations were developed by  
scientific and engineering experts  
drawn from industry, government,  
and academia after extensive reviews  
of the scientific literature related to  
the biological effects of RF energy.  
This device was tested for typical  
body-worn operations with the back  
of the phone kept 0.79 inches (2.0  
cm) between the users body and the  
back of the phone. To comply with  
FCC RF exposure requirements, a  
minimum separation distance of 0.79  
inches (2.0 cm) 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 0.79 inches (2.0 cm)  
separation distance between the  
user's body and the back of the  
phone, and have not been tested for  
typical body-worn operations may not  
comply with FCC RF exposure limits  
and should be avoided.  
The exposure limit for wireless  
mobile phones employs a unit of  
measurement known as the Specific  
Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR is  
a measure of the rate of absorption  
of RF energy by the human body  
expressed in units of watts per  
kilogram (W/kg). The FCC requires  
wireless phones to comply with a  
safety limit of 1.6 watts per kilogram  
(1.6 W/kg). The FCC exposure limit  
incorporates a substantial margin of  
safety to give additional protection to  
the public and to account for any  
variations in measurements.  
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. 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  
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.  
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The highest SAR value for this model  
phone when tested for use at the ear  
is 0.95 W/kg and when worn on the  
body, as described in this users  
manual, is 0.51 W/kg. While there  
may be differences between SAR  
levels of various phones and at  
various positions, they all meet the  
government requirement for safe  
exposure.  
FCC Hearing-Aid  
Compatibility (HAC)  
Regulations for Wireless  
Devices  
On July 10, 2003, the U.S. Federal  
Communications Commission (FCC)  
Report and Order in WT Docket 01-  
309 modified the exception of  
wireless phones under the Hearing  
Aid Compatibility Act of 1988 (HAC  
Act) to require digital wireless phones  
be compatible with hearing-aids. The  
intent of the HAC Act is to ensure  
reasonable access to  
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/ea/fccid/  
after searching on FCC ID.  
telecommunications services for  
persons with hearing disabilities.  
To find information that pertains to a  
particular model phone, this site uses  
the phone FCC ID number which is  
usually printed somewhere on the  
case of the phone. Sometimes it may  
be necessary to remove the battery  
pack to find the number. Once you  
have the FCC ID number for a  
While some wireless phones are  
used near some hearing devices  
(hearing aids and cochlear implants),  
users may detect a buzzing,  
humming, or whining noise. Some  
hearing devices are more immune  
than others to this interference noise,  
and phones also vary in the amount  
of interference they generate.  
particular phone, follow the  
instructions on the website and it  
should provide values for typical or  
maximum SAR for a particular phone.  
The wireless telephone industry has  
developed a rating system for  
wireless phones, to assist hearing  
device users to find phones that may  
be compatible with their hearing  
devices. Not all phones have been  
rated. Phones that are rated have the  
rating on their box or a label located  
on the box.  
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.  
The ratings are not guarantees.  
Results will vary depending on the  
user's hearing device and hearing  
loss. If your hearing device happens  
to be vulnerable to interference, you  
may not be able to use a rated phone  
 
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successfully. Trying out the phone  
with your hearing device is the best  
way to evaluate it for your personal  
needs.  
In the example to  
the left, if a  
hearing aid  
meets the M2  
level rating and  
M-Ratings: Phones rated M3 or M4  
meet FCC requirements and are likely  
to generate less interference to  
hearing devices than phones that are  
not labeled. M4 is the better/higher of  
the two ratings.  
the wireless  
phone meets the M3 level rating, the  
sum of the two values equal M5. This  
should provide the hearing aid user  
with “normal usage” while using their  
hearing aid with the particular  
wireless phone. “Normal usage” in  
this context is defined as a signal  
quality thats acceptable for normal  
operation.  
T-Ratings: Phones rated T3 or T4 meet  
FCC requirements and are likely to  
generate less interference to hearing  
devices than phones that are not  
labeled. T4 is the better/ higher of the  
two ratings.  
The M mark is intended to be  
synonymous with the U mark. The T  
mark is intended to be synonymous  
with the UT mark. The M and T marks  
are recommended by the Alliance for  
Telecommunications Industries  
Solutions (ATIS). The U and UT marks  
are referenced in Section 20.19 of the  
FCC Rules. The HAC rating and  
measurement procedure are  
Hearing devices may also be rated.  
Your hearing device manufacturer or  
hearing health professional may help  
you find this rating. Higher ratings  
mean that the hearing device is  
relatively immune to interference  
noise. The hearing aid and wireless  
phone rating values are then added  
together. A sum of 5 is considered  
acceptable for normal use. A sum of  
6 is considered for best use.  
described in the American National  
Standards Institute (ANSI) C63.19  
standard.  
When you're talking on a cell phone,  
it's recommended that you turn the  
BT (Bluetooth) mode off for HAC.  
For information about hearing aids and digital wireless phones  
Wireless Phones and Hearing Aid Accessibility  
http://www.accesswireless.org/hearingaid/  
FCC Hearing Aid Compatibility and Volume Control  
http://www.fcc.gov/cgb/consumerfacts/hac_wireless.html  
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TM  
The Optimus M phone and Android 2.2 mobile platform feature  
the following specifications.  
Height: 4.56 inches  
Physical  
dimensions  
Width: 2.22 inches  
Depth: 0.62 inches  
Weight: 5.57 oz.  
Internal Memory: 102MB  
microSD card: 2GB microSD card included  
(expandable to 32GB)  
Storage  
Display  
3.2-inch (diagonal) widescreen  
320x480  
Removable 1500 mAH Li-Ion  
Talk time: Up to 7 hours  
Standby time: Up to 20 days  
Power and  
battery  
800 MHz CDMA Cellular  
1.9 GHz CDMA PCS  
1.7 / 2.1 GHz CDMA AWS  
EVDO Rev 0  
1xRTT  
Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g)  
Cellular and  
wireless  
Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR  
HFP/HSP/A2DP/AVRCP/OPP/PBAP/FTP  
Power/Lock Key  
Function Keys (Menu, Home, Back and Search)  
Side Volume Keys  
External keys  
and controls  
Camera Key  
 
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3.5mm, 4-conductor, stereo headset jack  
microSD card slot  
Micro USB port  
Proximity sensor  
Earpiece/ Speaker  
Connectors,  
sensors,  
indicators,  
and audio  
Microphone  
Assisted global positioning system (AGPS) receiver  
Cell tower and Wi-Fi positioning  
Digital compass  
Location  
Accelerometer  
3.0 megapixels  
Autofocus from 10cm to infinity  
4X digital zoom  
Embedded photo location marker capability (from phone's AGPS  
receiver)  
Camera and  
flash  
Video captured at 640x480 pixels  
Android mobile technology platform 2.2 (Froyo)  
Platform  
DivX Mobile  
®
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX,Inc. This is an official  
®
DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and  
software tools to convert your files into DivX video.  
®
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified device must be registered 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 up to 320x240  
®
®
DivX , DivX Certified and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used  
under license.  
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Please check to see if any problems you have encountered with  
your phone are described in this section, before taking the phone in  
for service or calling a service representative.  
Sub-  
Category  
Category  
Question  
Answer  
Connecting to Stereo/Mono  
Headset, Car Kit, FTP server is  
possible. When its connected to  
another phone via Bluetooth, you  
can receive Contacts data.  
What are the  
Bluetooth functions  
Devices available via  
Bluetooth?  
BT  
If my Bluetooth  
headset is  
When a Bluetooth headset is  
connected, can connected, all system sounds are  
Bluetooth I listen to my  
Headset music through  
my 3.5mm  
played over the headset. As a  
result, you will not be able to  
listen to music through your wired  
headphones.  
BT  
wired  
headphones?  
The Contacts data can be  
Contacts How can I back  
Backup up Contacts?  
Data  
Data  
synchronized between your phone  
TM  
and Gmail  
.
Is it possible to  
Synchroniz  
Only two-way synchronization is  
available.  
set up one-way-  
ation  
sync with Gmail?  
 
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Sub-  
Category  
Category  
Question  
Answer  
The Inbox is automatically  
Is it possible to  
synchronized. You can view other  
folders by pressing the Menu  
Synchroniz synchronize all  
Data  
ation  
the Email  
folders?  
key  
and selecting Labels.  
Yes, if your contacts can be  
extracted into a .CSV file.  
How to do:  
1. Create .CSV” file with the  
contacts on your current phone  
(you may be able to use the PC  
suite software provided by  
LGE).  
Is it possible to  
transfer  
Contacts data  
from a feature  
phone to  
Synchroniz  
ation  
Data  
2. Log into Gmail with your PC.  
TM  
Android  
3. Click Contacts.  
phone?  
4. Click Import.  
5. Attach the .CSV” File.  
6. Your contacts will then be  
synchronized between your  
Android phone and Gmail.  
Will user data  
be lost after  
Upgrade software web  
updates?  
Your data is safe. If it becomes  
necessary, you will be notified  
through a pop-up message.  
Web-  
Data  
Should I have to  
log into Gmail  
whenever I  
want to access  
Gmail Log-  
Once you log into Gmail, you don’t  
need to log in Gmail again.  
TM  
Google Service  
In  
Gmail?  
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Sub-  
Category  
Category  
Question  
Answer  
Google  
Account filter emails?  
Is it possible to No, email filtering is not  
Google Service  
supported via the phone.  
Yes, YouTube videos are  
Is it possible to  
play YouTube  
videos?  
supported but may have to be  
viewed through the YouTube  
application (and not the browser).  
TM  
Phone Function YouTube  
What happens  
when I execute  
another  
application while saved as a draft.  
writing an  
email?  
Your email will automatically be  
Phone Function  
Phone Function  
Email  
Is there a file  
size limitation  
for when I want  
to use a .MP3  
file as a  
Ringtone  
There is no file size limitation.  
ringtone?  
My phone does  
not display the  
time of receipt  
for messages  
older than 24  
hrs. How can I  
change this?  
You will only be able to see the  
times for messages received the  
same day.  
Message  
Time  
Phone Function  
Phone Function  
1. From the Home screen, press  
Is it possible to  
save  
applications to  
the microSD  
card?  
the Menu Key  
and  
touch Settings > Applications  
microSD  
Card  
> Manage applications.  
2. Touch an application, then touch  
Move to SD card.  
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Sub-  
Category  
Category  
Question  
Answer  
What is the  
maximum  
supported size  
for a memory  
card?  
microSD  
Card  
32GB memory cards are  
compatible.  
Phone Function  
Is it possible to  
install another  
Phone Function Navigation navigation  
application on  
Any application that is available on  
Android Market and is  
compatible with the hardware can  
be installed and used.  
TM  
my phone?  
Is it possible to  
synchronize my Only Gmail & MS Exchange  
Synchroniz  
ation  
Phone Function  
contacts from  
all my email  
accounts?  
server(Company Email Server)  
contacts can be synchronized.  
If you transferred a contact with  
the W & P functions saved into  
the number, you will not be able  
to use those features. You will  
need to re-save each number.  
Is it possible to  
save a contact  
with Wait and  
Pause in the  
numbers?  
How to save with Wait and Pause:  
1. From the Home screen, press  
Wait and  
Pause  
Phone Function  
the Send Key  
.
2. Touch the Phone tab.  
3. Dial the number, then press the  
Menu Key  
.
4. Touch Add 2-sec pause or Add  
wait.  
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Sub-  
Category  
Category  
Question  
Answer  
You are able to set the phone to  
require the entry of an Unlock  
Pattern before the phone can be  
accessed or used.  
What are the  
Security phones security  
functions?  
Phone Function  
Phone Function  
After attempting the Unlock  
Pattern 5 times, you can touch  
the Forget Pattern? option and  
use your Google account  
What should I  
Unlock  
Pattern  
do if I forget my  
the Unlock  
Pattern?  
information to unlock your phone.  
Without entering the Unlock  
Pattern, you will not be able to  
access your phone.  
Caution: If you perform a factory  
reset, all user applications and  
user data will be deleted. Please  
remember to back up any  
important data before performing  
a factory reset.  
What should I  
do if I forgot the  
Unlock Pattern  
and I didn’t  
Unlock  
Pattern  
How to perform a factory reset:  
1. Turn the power off.  
Phone Function  
create the  
Google account  
on the phone?  
2. Press and hold: Home Key  
+ Power/Lock Key  
+
Up or Down Volume Key.  
3. Turn the power on, while  
keeping the three keys  
pressed.  
4. When the LG logo is shown,  
release the keys.  
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Sub-  
Category  
Category  
Question  
Answer  
1. From the Home screen, press  
the Menu Key  
.
2. Touch Settings > Location &  
security.  
3. Touch Set up screen lock  
(under the Screen unlock  
section). The first time you do  
this, a short tutorial about  
creating an Unlock Pattern  
appears.  
How do I create  
the Unlock  
Pattern?  
Unlock  
Pattern  
Phone Function  
4. Set up by drawing your pattern  
once, then again for confirmation.  
Speed dialing, as available in  
other feature phones, is not  
available. However, you are able  
to directly save a contact to your  
Home screen.  
Is Speed Dialing  
supported?  
1. From the Home screen, press  
Phone Function Speed Dial  
the Menu Key  
, and  
touch Add.  
2. Touch Shortcuts > Direct dial.  
3. Select a contact from your  
Contacts List.  
Pictures, along with Music and  
Video files, can only be saved to  
external memory.  
Is it possible to  
save a picture to  
Memory the internal  
Phone Function  
memory after  
taking a picture?  
Email and Applications can be  
saved to the internal memory.  
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Category  
Sub-Category  
Question  
Answer  
Will I know  
Memory when my  
memory is full?  
Yes, you will receive a  
notification.  
Phone Function  
To change the language:  
1. From the Home screen, press  
the Menu Key  
touch Settings.  
and  
Is it possible to  
change the  
language?  
Language  
Support  
Phone Function  
2. Touch Language & keyboard  
> Select language.  
3. Touch the desired language.  
Which  
The Market application supports  
English and Spanish. Third party  
applications may not support all  
languages.  
languages are  
supported when  
using Android  
Market?  
Language  
Support  
Phone Function  
Phone Function  
Is it possible to  
use my phone’s  
data connection No, this is not supported.  
for Dial-Up  
Networking?  
DUN  
FAQ  
131  
Sub-  
Category  
Category  
Question  
Answer  
VPN access configuration is  
different according to each  
How do I set up company. To configure VPN  
Phone Function  
VPN  
a VPN?  
access from your phone, you  
must obtain the details from your  
companys network administrator.  
1. From the Home screen, press  
My screen turns  
off after only 15  
seconds. How  
can I change the  
amount of time  
for the backlight  
to turn off?  
the Menu Key  
.
2. Touch Settings > Display.  
Screen  
time out  
Phone Function  
3. Under Display settings, touch  
Screen timeout.  
4. Touch the preferred screen  
backlight timeout time.  
I’ve turned off  
haptic feedback  
on my phone.  
However, when  
I dial a number,  
the phone still  
vibrates. How  
do I turn this  
off?  
1. From the Home screen, press  
the Menu Key  
.
Tactile  
feedback  
2. Touch Settings > Sound.  
Phone Function  
3. Touch Haptic feedback to  
remove the checkmark and  
disable the function.  
When using data, your phone may  
default to the Wi-Fi connection (if  
Wi-Fi connectivity on your phone  
is set to On). However, there will  
be no notification when your  
phone switches from one to the  
other.  
To know which data connection is  
being used, use the 3G or Wi-Fi  
icon at the top of your screen.  
When Wi-Fi and  
3G are both  
Phone Function Wi-Fi & 3G available, which  
service will my  
phone use?  
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Category  
Sub-Category  
Question  
Answer  
Yes. Just touch and hold the icon  
until the trash can icon appears  
at the bottom-center of the  
screen. Then, without lifting your  
finger, drag the icon to the trash  
can.  
Is it possible to  
remove an  
application from  
the Home  
Home  
screen  
Phone Function  
screen?  
1. From the Home screen, press  
the Menu Key  
.
I downloaded an  
application and it 2. Touch Settings >  
Phone Function Application causes a lot of  
errors. How do I  
Applications > Manage  
applications  
3. Touch the application, then  
touch Uninstall  
.
remove it?  
.
My phone’s  
camera does not  
take pictures  
and says “No  
SD Card or SD  
card is not  
A microSD card must be  
inserted in order to use the  
phone’s camera.  
Phone Function  
Camera  
ready!. Why  
doesn’t it work?  
FAQ  
133  
Sub-  
Category  
Category  
Question  
Answer  
Yes. After saving a music file as a  
ringtone, you can use it for your  
alarm.  
1. Touch and hold a song in a  
library list. In the menu that  
opens, touch Use as phone  
Can I use music  
files for my  
Alarm?  
Phone Function  
Alarm  
ringtone  
.
2. In an alarm clock setting  
screen, select the music as a  
ringtone.  
Will my alarm  
be audible or  
will it go off if  
the phone is  
turned off?  
Phone Function  
Phone Function  
Alarm  
Alarm  
No, this is not supported.  
If my Ringer  
Volume is set to  
Off or Vibrate  
will I hear my  
Alarm?  
Your Alarm is programmed to be  
audible even in these scenarios.  
,
What is the  
maximum  
amount of time  
my phone’s  
battery will last  
before I need to  
recharge it?  
Talk time : Approx. 7 Hours  
Standby : Approx. 20 days  
Battery  
Time  
Phone Spec  
Phone Spec  
Which wireless  
bands are  
supported by  
the phone?  
Your phone is able to operate on  
the 800Mhz and 1900MHz  
bands.  
Band  
FAQ  
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Sub-  
Category  
Category  
Question  
Answer  
1. From the Home screen, press  
the Menu Key  
2. Touch Settings > Privacy >  
Factory data reset  
3. Read the warning and touch  
Reset phone  
.
.
How do I  
perform a  
factory reset?  
.
Factory  
Reset  
Recovery Solution  
4. Touch Erase everything.  
Attention:  
If a factory reset is performed, all  
installed application and user data  
will be erased. Please remember  
to back up any important data  
before performing a factory reset.  
How to perform a factory reset:  
1. Turn the power off.  
2. Press and hold: Home Key  
+ Power/Lock Key  
+ Up or Down Volume Key.  
3. Turn the power on, while  
keeping the three keys  
pressed.  
How can I  
perform a  
factory reset if I  
can’t access the  
phone’s setting  
menu?  
Factory  
Reset  
Recovery Solution  
4. When the LG logo is shown,  
release the keys.  
Attention:  
If a factory reset is performed, all  
installed applications and user  
data will be erased. Please  
remember to back up any  
important data before performing  
a factory reset.  
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This is a step-by-step guide for frequently asked questions. If you  
run into a problem or are having trouble with a feature, take a look  
at this section before you contact the Customer Information Center.  
Thank you.  
Contacts  
How can I add contacts if I don’t have a microSD card inserted  
nor Google account?  
1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts  
.
2. Press the Menu Key  
and touch New contact  
.
3. Enter the contacts name.  
4. Touch a category of contact information, such as Phone or  
Email, to enter any relevant information about your contact.  
5. Touch a categorys plus button to  
add more than one  
entry for that category. For example, in the Phone category,  
add a work number and a home number. Touch the label  
button to the left of the entry field to open a drop-down  
menu of preset labels. For example, Mobile and Work for a  
phone number. You can also touch Custom in drop-down  
menu to create your own label.  
6. Touch the Picture Frame button  
to select a picture to  
display next to the name in your list of contacts and in other  
applications.  
7. When you’re finished, touch Done.  
 
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Can I import contacts to my Optimus M?  
Yes. If you have .vcf files stored on a microSD card, you can import  
those to your phone.  
1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts  
.
,
2. Press the Menu Key  
Import/Export .  
touch More  
and touch  
3. Touch Import from SD card.  
4. If you have more than one account on your phone, touch the  
account into which you want to import the contacts.  
5. Touch the Contact(s) and then touch Done.  
6. Touch OK to continue importing the Contact(s).  
I have a Google account and have a Contacts List for my  
Gmail account. How can I sync the list with my phone?  
1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts  
.
2. Press the Menu Key  
> Accounts.  
OR  
1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
Settings.  
and touch  
2. Touch Accounts & sync.  
3. Touch Add account and touch Google to add a Google  
account.  
4. Read the instruction and touch Next.  
5. Touch Sign in.  
6. Enter your Username and Password and  
touch Sign in.  
7. After setting up the Google account,  
checkmark Sync Contacts and touch Finish.  
During sync , is shown.  
NOTATo sync contacts with other applications, please  
follow that applications instructions.  
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I added contacts to the Contacts list, but they’re not displayed.  
Why?  
1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts  
.
2. Press the Menu Key and touch Display options  
.
3. Check whether Only contacts with phones is selected.  
(When selected, a Green checkmark will appear.)  
If Only contacts with phones is checked, the phone only  
displays contacts that have phone numbers.Please uncheck  
the option.  
4. For the contacts synchronized with your Google account,  
you need to add a checkmark to All Other Contacts.  
NOTA Contacts information which have the same name are joined automatically  
in the Contacts list.When you add an account or add contacts in other  
ways, such as by exchanging emails, the Contacts application attempts to  
avoid duplication by joining contact information automatically.  
How can I separate the grouped contacts?  
1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts  
.
2. Touch and hold the contact you wish to separate. The  
context menu will open.  
3. Touch Edit contact. If multiple contacts are joined under the  
same name, you can see each contact info while scrolling  
the screen.  
4. To separate them, press the Menu Key  
Separate .  
and touch  
5. To confirm the selection, touch OK.  
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How can I sync contacts?  
1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
Settings.  
and touch  
2. Touch Accounts & sync.  
OR  
1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts  
2. Press the Menu Key and touch Accounts .  
3. Touch Add account and touch an account to add.  
.
4. Follow the on-screen steps displayed, depending on the type  
of account.  
NOTA Each account has different sync timing.  
Google Accounts allow you to select (with checkmarks) whether or  
not you want automatic synchronization. You can also press the  
Menu Key  
and touch Sync now to manually synchronize data.  
How can I check that my data is synchronizing?  
1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
touch Settings.  
and  
2. Touch Accounts & sync.  
OR  
1. From the Home screen, touch Contacts  
.
2. Press the Menu Key  
and touch Accounts .  
3. Under Manage accounts,  
is shown.  
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Email Information  
Unable to access your Email on the Optimus M?  
You may need to manually set up your account as a POP3 or IMAP4  
account.  
Why can’t open email attachments?  
To view some file types, you must first download the applications  
(from the Android Market) that can access those file types.  
File types supported by the Email application  
- Image: JPG/JPEG, BMP, PNG, GIF (animation is not supported),  
WBMP  
- Audio: mp3, wma, 3gp, wav, amr, ogg, midi(mid), imy, aac, m4a  
- Video: mp4, wmv, asf, 3gp, 3g2, m4v, avi, divx  
- Document: MS office 2003, 2007(doc, xls, ppt, docx, xlsx, pptx),  
pdf, txt, rtf, zip (save only)  
Other Email-Related Issues  
Why can’t connect to the Mail Server?  
If you are unable to connect to the Mail server but other  
applications are still able to access the data network, you will need  
to contact the Email server manager.  
Why won't the phone open a file that is supposed to be  
supported by the phone?  
If you are unable to open an image, video, audio, or other attached  
file, it is possible that the file was saved with the wrong file  
extension.  
 
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Why do my Exchange emails only go back a few days?  
Exchange accounts set up on your phone will only synchronize for a  
specific number of days. Check your settings, the options available  
are: One day, Three days, One week, Two weeks, and One month.  
Why do I get a Connection Error message with my Hotmail  
account?  
When the email application is set to check for new email less than  
every 15 minutes, this has been known to occur.  
Supported Email Features  
The chart below details which Email account types (EAS, IMAP4,  
and POP3) support which features.  
EAS(Exchang  
ActiveSync)  
IMAP4  
POP3  
Notes  
Push Email is a feature that  
instantly notifies you when a  
new email is received by your  
email server.  
Push  
O
X
X
If you delete an email message  
on the server, it will also be  
deleted on the phone, and vice  
versa. This feature is not  
supported by POP3 account  
types.  
Synchronize  
with mail  
server  
O
O
O
X
X
X
Contact/Cale  
ndar Sync  
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How do I sync Facebook/Twitter for LG with the  
phone?  
1. From the Home screen, press the Menu Key  
Settings > Accounts & sync.  
and touch  
2. Touch Add Account.  
3. Touch Facebook for LG or Twitter for LG.  
 
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4. Enter your Email address and Password, then touch Log in.  
5. Select the type of synchronization you want to set up, then  
touch Save.  
6. Select your friends/followings to import into Contacts, then  
touch To Contacts.  
LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT  
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1. WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS:  
LG offers you a limited warranty that the enclosed subscriber unit  
and its enclosed accessories will be free from defects in material  
and workmanship, according to the following terms and conditions:  
(1) The limited warranty for the product extends for TWELVE (12)  
MONTHS beginning on the date of purchase of the product  
with valid proof of purchase, or absent valid proof of purchase,  
FIFTEEN (15) MONTHS from date of manufacture as  
determined by the unit's manufacture date code.  
(2) The limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser of  
the product and is not assignable or transferable to any  
subsequent purchaser/end user.  
(3) This warranty is good only to the original purchaser of the  
product during the warranty period as long as it is in the U.S.,  
including Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Canada.  
(4) The external housing and cosmetic parts shall be free of defects  
at the time of shipment and, therefore, shall not be covered  
under these limited warranty terms.  
(5) Upon request from LG, the consumer must provide information  
to reasonably prove the date of purchase.  
(6) The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to the  
Customer Service Department of LG. LG shall bear the cost of  
shipping the product back to the consumer after the completion  
of service under this limited warranty.  
2. WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER:  
(1) Defects or damages resulting from use of the product in other  
than its normal and customary manner.  
(2) Defects or damages from abnormal use, abnormal conditions,  
improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness,  
unauthorized modifications, unauthorized connections,  
unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration,  
 
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improper installation, or other acts which are not the fault of LG,  
including damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, spills of  
food or liquid.  
(3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by  
defects in material or workmanship.  
(4) That the Customer Service Department at LG was not notified  
by consumer of the alleged defect or malfunction of the product  
during the applicable limited warranty period.  
(5) Products which have had the serial number removed or made  
illegible.  
(6) This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or  
implied either in fact or by operations of law, statutory or  
otherwise, including, but not limited to any implied warranty of  
marketability or fitness for a particular use.  
(7) Damage resulting from use of non LG approved accessories.  
(8) All plastic surfaces and all other externally exposed parts that  
are scratched or damaged due to normal customer use.  
(9) Products operated outside published maximum ratings.  
(10) Products used or obtained in a rental program.  
(11) Consumables (such as fuses).  
3. WHAT LG WILL DO:  
LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the  
purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited  
warranty. LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent  
re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units. In  
addition, LG will not re-install or back-up any data, applications or  
software that you have added to your phone. It is therefore  
recommended that you back-up any such data or information prior  
to sending the unit to LG to avoid the permanent loss of such  
information.  
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4. STATE LAW RIGHTS:  
No other express warranty is applicable to this product. THE  
DURATION OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE  
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MARKETABILITY, IS LIMITED TO THE  
DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY HEREIN. LG SHALL  
NOT BE LIABLE FOR THE LOSS OF THE USE OF THE PRODUCT,  
INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OR ANY OTHER DAMAGES, DIRECT OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF, OR INABILITY  
TO USE, THIS PRODUCT OR FOR ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS  
OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY  
OF MARKETABILITY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT.  
Some states do not allow the exclusive limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied  
warranty lasts; so these limitations or exclusions may not apply to  
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
5. HOW TO GET WARRANTY SERVICE:  
If you experience any problems with either the Bluetooth headset  
or the mobile handset, in each case as may be covered by this  
limited warranty, you need only return the affected device. For  
example, if a problem exists with the Bluetooth headset, please DO  
NOT return your mobile handset with the headset. Likewise, if a  
problem exists with the mobile handset, please DO NOT return the  
Bluetooth Headset with the handset.  
To obtain warranty service, please call or fax to the following  
telephone numbers from anywhere in the continental United States:  
Tel. 1-800-793-8896 or Fax. 1-800-448-4026  
Or visit http://us.lgservice.com. Correspondence may also be mailed  
to:  
LG Electronics Service- Mobile Handsets, P.O. Box 240007,  
Huntsville, AL 35824  
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DO NOT RETURN YOUR PRODUCT TO THE ABOVE ADDRESS.  
Please call or write for the location of the LG authorized service  
center nearest you and for the procedures for obtaining warranty  
claims.  
Index  
147  
Composing and Sending  
1
F
10 Driver Safety Tips 117  
Connecting Quickly With  
Connecting to Bluetooth  
A
Adding and Editing Email  
FCC Hearing-Aid  
Compatibility (HAC)  
Regulations for  
Adding application icons to  
Adding the Facebook  
Connecting to Mobile  
FDA Consumer Update  
Connecting to Networks  
Airplane mode (to disable  
wireless  
Connecting to Virtual  
Connecting to Wi-Fi  
Finding Your Friends with  
Front View 2  
Answering or Rejecting  
Connecting Your Device to  
Your Computer 32  
Consumer Information on  
SAR 118  
G
Getting to Know the Home  
B
Boingo Wifi 47  
Contacts 49, 76, 135  
Contents 1  
Getting to know the  
viewfinder 78, 79  
Gmail 60  
C
Context menus 21  
Creating a Google Account  
Calculator 92  
Calendar 90  
Google MapsTM 43  
Google Talk 72  
Call a contact by voice  
Customizing the Home  
Screen 26  
H
E
HEARING AIDS 101  
Home screen 75  
Home Selector 95  
How do I sync  
Caution: Avoid potential  
Changing Gmail Settings  
Entering text by speaking  
Facebook/Twitter for LG  
Charging with USB 6  
Chatting with Friends 73  
Clock 93  
ENVIRONMENT  
EXPLOSIVE  
I
Composing and Sending a  
Message 63  
Important Connection  
Information 33  
Index  
148  
Important Health  
O
R
Information and Safety  
Opening Android Market  
Reading Your Messages  
and Finding  
Inserting a microSD card 4  
Installing the Battery and  
microSD Card 4  
Rear View 3  
Opening Email and the  
Opening Gallery and  
Viewing Your Albums  
Replying to or Forwarding  
INTERFERENCE WITH  
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT  
S
Opening Gmail and Your  
L
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
FOR DIRECT  
Opening Music and  
Working with Your  
Listening to Your Voice  
mail 39  
Opening YouTube and  
Watching Videos 87  
Other Email-Related Issues  
Locking the Screen 24  
Loopt 77  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
FOR POWER SUPPLY  
M
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
FOR PROPER  
GROUNDING  
INSTALLATION 96  
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
FOR RF EXPOSURE  
P
MetroPCS Easy Wifi 29  
Phone and Web search  
Searching For Locations  
Signing in and Opening  
Signing into Your Google  
Placing and Ending Calls  
N
Placing and Receiving Calls  
NON-IONIZING  
RADIATION 101  
Notification icons 12  
Notifications 22  
PREVENTION OF  
Swype Tips 15  
Index  
149  
Synchronizing and  
To control playback volume  
To open and use the  
To create and send a  
To decline a call and divert  
To delete a message  
thread from the  
To open Android Market  
T
To open Gallery and view  
Tips to extend the life of  
To open Google Maps and  
To open Google Talk and  
To delete an email account  
To disable data when  
To open Music and view  
To open the Call log 36  
To open the Clock  
application 93  
To add an entry’s number  
To answer a call 35  
To call a contact 37  
To call a favorite contact 38  
To change an account’s  
settings 58  
To enter numbers,  
symbols, and other  
characters 17  
To enter text 16  
To enter text by speaking  
To open the Email  
application 52  
To find places 46  
To get an address and  
additional information  
for a location 43  
To get directions 44  
To get help with Android  
Market 83  
To open the Gmail  
application 60  
To change the Home  
screen wallpaper 26  
To change the keyboard  
To open the Notifications  
panel 22  
To open the YouTube  
application 87  
To change which groups  
To open your Combined  
Inbox 53  
To check the battery  
To install a secure  
certificate from the  
microSD card 31  
To join contacts 51  
To label a batch of  
conversations at once  
To open your Contacts  
application 49  
To communicate with a  
To open your Inbox when  
Gmail is running 60  
To place a call by speaking  
To compose and send a  
To listen to your Voice mail  
To play videos 82  
To reply to or forward a  
message 64  
To connect by using Quick  
Contact for AndroidTM  
To monitor and control  
what uses the battery 7  
Index  
150  
To search for locations  
To set up a conference call  
To view map, satellite, or  
To view turn-by-turn  
To watch and interact with  
W
To set whether contacts  
without phone numbers  
Web search using voice  
Working in Agenda view  
To set whether you sign  
into Google Talk  
Turning the phone off 8  
Turning the phone on 8  
Turning the Phone On and  
Working in Week view 91  
Working with Account  
Folders 56  
To star or unstar all  
messages in a  
U
conversation 67  
UNO 89  
Working with  
To switch accounts 61  
To take other actions on a  
Call log entry 37  
Updating your status 75  
Using Car Home 95  
Using RSS reader 46  
Using the Android  
keyboard 16  
Conversations in  
Batches 65  
Working With Secure  
Certificates 31  
To turn Bluetooth on or off  
Working with the Call Log  
To turn the phone sounds  
off 9  
Using the Facebook  
Working with Videos 82  
Y
To turn Wi-Fi on and  
connect to a Wi-Fi  
network 28  
V
View and edit a document  
Viewing Conversations by  
To unlock the phone 8  
To unstar a message 67  
To use a song as a  
ringtone 85  
To view an account’s  
folders 56  
Viewing the Date, Time,  
and Other Information  
To view and browse  
pictures 81  
To view details about a  
contact 49  
Viewing your saved photos  
To view details about a  
MEMO  
MEMO  
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