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Consejo: Para encontrar esta guía para usuarios en español, por favor visita a www.sprint.com y haz clic en Support > Devices To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit www.sprint.com and click Support > Devices Important Privacy Message – Sprint’s policies often do not apply to third-party applications.
Table of Contents Navigation and Customization ....28 Displaying Your Phone Number ... . . 39 Entering Text ......39 Tip: Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings Creating a Google Account .
Introduction Your Device's Menu ® This introduces you to Sprint service and The following table outlines your device’s home screen User Guide all the features of your new device. It’s divided into four and Settings options. For more information about using sections: your device’s menus, see “Navigation and Customization”...
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> Add 2: ID wallpapers 3: Live wallpapers 1: Shortcuts 4: Wallpapers 1: Applications 2: Bookmark 3: Contact 4: Direct dial > Sprint ID 5: Direct message 6: Directions & Navigation 7. Gmail label 8: Latitude > Search 9: Music playlist 10: Settings 2: Widgets >...
> Settings > About phone 2: Default settings 1: Default Engine 2: Install voice data 1: System updates 3: Speech rate 4: Language 2: Status 3: Engines 1: Battery status 2: Battery level 1: Pico TTS 3: My phone number 4: MIN 5: PRL Version 6: ESN...
Position the back cover over the battery compartment and press down until you hear a 1A. Setting Up Service click (see step 3, in the following illustration). Setting Up Your Device (page 2) Activating Your Device (page 2) Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 5) Sprint Account Passwords (page 6) Press and hold located on the top right to...
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, (you're swapping phones), you can activate Follow the onscreen prompts to complete the account on your computer online or directly on your phone. activation process. Activate on your computer: After you have completed the wizard, make a phone call to confirm your activation. Go to sprint.com/activate and follow the instructions.
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Sprint ID Note: You also have the ability to place an emergency call directly from the Welcome to Sprint ID screen. Once your device is activated, the next thing you will need to do is to install an initial ID Pack. ID Packs are Tap an ID Pack on the screen.
Press > > . If the Make Your First Call Settings > Notifications download is complete, tap ID ready to install Press > . (Tap the Phone tab, if the screen install the ID Pack. is not already on the dial screen.) Switching ID Packs Use the dialpad to enter a phone number.
Press > . (Tap the Phone tab, if the screen Sprint Account Passwords is not already on the dial screen.) Touch and hold As a Sprint customer, you enjoy unlimited access to your personal account information, your voicemail Follow the system prompts to: account, and your data services account.
Data Services Password Learn more about data services and other products like Sprint Picture Mail, games, ringers, screen With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an savers, and more. optional data services password to control access and From Your Sprint Phone authorize Premium Service purchases.
Sprint 411 Sprint 411 gives you access to a variety of services and information, including residential, business, and government listings; movie listings or showtimes; driving directions, restaurant reservations, and major local event information. You can get up to three pieces of information per call, and the operator can automatically connect your call at no additional charge.
Your Device 2A. Device Basics 11. Earpiece 1. Proximity Sensors Your Device (page 10) 2. Status Bar Viewing the Display Screen (page 14) Turning Your Device On and Off (page 17) Battery and Charger (page 18) 10. Touchscreen Device Function Keys (page 22) Navigation and Customization (page 28) 9.
, and Settings . While in a menu, press protective film, pouch, or a protective case not to open a list of options available. authorized by LG. returns to the previous screen. Also Back Key Status Bar provides information about your...
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opens the Applications screen to Application Tab view installed applications. 12. Speaker 13. Camera Lens launches the Sprint ID application Sprint ID Key from where you can replace a current ID or get a new one. 14. Volume Buttons displays all the information needed to Touchscreen operate your device, such as the applications, call 15.
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Multimedia contents will be saved Camera Button in the microSD card. LG Optimus S™ has a microSD camcorder. Once the Camera function is open, card pre-installed. you can access the Video recorder function as well.
Viewing the Display Screen Status Bar – Service Icons – Shows your current signal Signal Strength The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It strength. (More bars = stronger signal.) displays icons indicating that you’ve received – Your phone cannot find a usable No Service notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the signal.
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Status Bar – Service Icons Status Bar – Status Icons Airplane Mode – Indicates that the device is in Battery Full – Shows your current battery charge Airplane Mode. level. (Icon shown is fully charged.) – Indicates that battery is Battery Charging charging.
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Status Bar – Notification Icons Status Bar – Notification Icons New Voicemail – Indicates you have received a USB Debugging Connected – The device has new voicemail message. detected an active USB connection and is in a USB Debugging mode. Upcoming Event –...
Turning Your Device On and Off Status Bar – Notification Icons Connected To VPN – Indicates that the device is connected to a Virtual Private Network. Turning Your Device On – Indicates that the Disconnected From VPN device is disconnected from the Virtual Private Press and hold Network.
Sprint-approved or LG-approved batteries and Wake Up the Screen accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through LG; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also If you don’t use the device for a while, the screen and available at www.sprint.com...
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Lift the back cover using the fingertip cutout Always use a Sprint-approved or LG-approved desktop located on top of the cover and remove it. charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to Lift the battery using the fingertip cutout and charge your battery.
Connect the cableless wall adapter and USB data Charging with USB cable. Connect as shown; the LG logo on the USB You can use your computer to charge your device. To cable should face toward you. be able to charge with the USB cable, you need to install the necessary USB drivers on your computer first.
Extending Your Battery Life Use the Power Control Widget to deactivate hardware functions such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, You can extend your battery's life between charges by Synchronization, or LCD brightness setting. (See turning off features that run in the background. You can “Adding and Removing Widgets”...
To check the battery's charge level: Device Function Keys Press > > Settings > About phone > The Optimus S™ comes equipped with four main Status function keys that can be used on any screen to The battery status (charging, discharging) and level (as access added functions.
) displays the Quick Search box that item on the screen. To open the available options Search can be used to search for a key term both on the menu, press device and on the Web. (See “Using the Search Not all applications have Options menus;...
Using Context menus Sound Slide the screen up to display more menus. Context menus contain options that apply to a specific item on the screen. To open a Context menu, touch Audible touch tones to checkmark it. and hold an item on the screen. Not all items have For the purposes of this guide, the above steps Context menus.
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Bar. For descriptions of the various notification icons, To respond to a notification: see “Viewing the Display Screen” on page 14. Open the Notifications Panel. Your current You can open the Notifications Panel to view a list of all notifications are listed in the panel, each with a recent notifications.
Home Key Device and Web Search Using Text Entry Press > takes you back to your main Home Home When you press on the Home screen or in the screen (of the 5 total available screens). other applications that support this, the Quick Back Key Search Box will open automatically.
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Enter the text you're searching for in the Quick To search different by type: Search Box. > , or Google Apps Contacts Tap to conduct the search. To search using voice command: As you type, search results from Press and hold your device, previous search terms, and Web search suggestions –...
Home Screen Navigation and Customization Status Bar Shows device status information including The LG Optimus S™ is a touch-sensitive device which the time, signal strength, battery status, allows you to not only select an onscreen option with a and notification icons.
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Slide your finger left or right across the Home screen. The main screen is in the center with two extension screens on either side of it. (For more information on sliding, see “Gestures Guide” on page 37.) Extended Home Screens Home screen thumbnails Touch one for immediate access.
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Overview Applications: How to View, Open and Touch an application icon Switch to open the application. All of the applications on your device, including any Slide the screen up or down to bring more icons applications that you downloaded and installed from into view.
Opening and Switching Applications and tap the icon for the other application you want to open. Multi-tasking is easy with Android . Opened – or – applications can keep running in the background when you open another application. There’s no need to Simply tap the icon if the application you want is quit an application before opening another.
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Applications Application Icons The following is a listing of the default applications – Displays the Contacts that can be Contacts available on both the Home/Extended screens and the synchronized with your device from either your Google or Outlook account (page 71). Contacts Applications screen.
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Application Icons Application Icons Maps – Launches a dynamic map that helps Sprint ID – Launches the Sprint ID application you find local businesses, locate friends, view from where you can replace a current ID or get a maps and get driving directions (page 174). new one.
reach the desired one. (See “Home Screen Note: The Email application can access both Exchange Overview” on page 28.) Server-based email (such as Work email) and other Internet-based email providers such as Yahoo! and tab to reveal all your current applications. Gmail.
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From the window tap Adding and Removing Widgets Add to Home screen Shortcuts Widgets are self-contained applications that can be Tap a selection from the list. Default options accessed through your Application Tab or on the include: Home or Extended screens. Unlike a shortcut, this Widget appears as an onscreen application.
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To remove a Widget: To create a folder onscreen: Go to the Home screen on which the widget is Press to activate the Home screen. located. Touch and hold on an empty area of the screen. Touch and hold the widget. This unlocks it from its From the window tap Add to Home screen...
to use a picture saved on your device. as Changing the Screen Orientation Gallery a wallpaper. You can crop the picture before This device is capable of changing the orientation of setting it as a wallpaper. screen content when the orientation of the device itself to open the available wallpapers ID wallpapers has changed.
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make menu selections, and access data saved to your the different Home screens by swiping from left to device. The following terms are used for describing the right (and vice versa). different available actions using the touchscreen: : Double-tap to zoom on a Web page or a Double-tap : A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts map.
Displaying Your Phone Number Letters Entry Keyboard Letters Entry Keyboard Shift Key Delete Key Press > > Settings > About phone > Tap once to capitalize Tap to delete . (Your phone number and other information Status the next letter you characters to the left type.
Rotate the screen to use the larger keyboard. A pop-up menu opens with the available options. Cut all Copy all Tap the text field where you want to paste the text. You can paste text that you cut or copied from one application into a text field in any application.
Touch and hold the highlighted text. If you don’t have a Google Account, you will be prompted to create one. If you have an enterprise When the pop-up menu opens, tap Copy account through your company or other organization, Tap the text field where you want to paste the text. your IT department may have special instructions on how to sign into that account.
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Touch the fields and Username Password enter your information. . Your device then communicates with Sign in the Google servers to confirm your information. Important: Some applications, such as Calendar, work only with the primary Google account (the first Google account set up with your device).
Making Calls 2B. Making and Answering Press > Calls Note: If necessary, tap the tab to access the dialpad. Phone Enter a phone number using the onscreen dialpad Making Calls (page 43) and tap Answering Calls (page 45) If you enter a wrong number, tap to erase Missed Call Notification (page 46) digits one by one.
Options during a call: Dialing Options You can open other applications during a call. After entering numbers with the dialpad, you can use will appear in the Status Bar while the call the following dialing options. is underway. Press to view the following options: Press the Up/Down Volume buttons to adjust the call volume.
Answering Calls To decline a call and divert it to voicemail: Touch and drag to the left. When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call The caller is sent directly to your voicemail box to leave screen opens with the caller ID and any other available a message.
Ending a Call Tap the missed call notification. The screen Call log will be displayed. (To dial the phone number, tap – or – Calling Emergency Numbers If you opened other applications while on a call: Open the Notifications panel. You can place calls to 911 (tap and dial Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom...
Enhanced 911 (E911) Information to display the dialpad. Dialpad (Only available when a Bluetooth headset Bluetooth This phone features an embedded Global Positioning is connected to your phone) to conduct the call via System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 the Bluetooth headset for hands-free conversation.
Saving a Phone Number Finding a Phone Number You can store phone numbers and contact entries in Your contacts are displayed alphabetically in a list. It is your phone. You can also synchronize them with the easy to search for a contact by name. your Google Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or Press...
Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers Press > to save the number in Add to contacts your Contacts. With Pauses Note: When dialing a number with a hard pause (Wait) press to send the next set of numbers. You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers.
Using Direct Dialing With Direct Dialing, you are able to directly save a contact to your Home screen. Press > > Add > Shortcuts > Direct dial Tap a contact from your Contacts List. The contact will appear on your home screen. To use Direct Dial: Simply tap the contact on the Home screen.
menu contains most of the tools for Settings customizing and configuring your phone. All of the 2C. Settings settings in the Settings application are described in this section. To open Settings: Sound Settings (page 51) Press > > Settings Display Settings (page 54) –...
Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want : Changes the volume of your call Ringtone to set the ringtone, tap . If not, select another ringtones and notifications (if applicable). ringtone or tap Cancel : Changes the volume of your music, videos Media and other media.
To set your device to always vibrate: Selecting a Notification Ringtone Press > > Settings > Sound > Vibrate When you receive a notification such as the arrival of new messages, calendar events, or alarms, the device Always sounds a ringtone. To switch to silent mode: Press >...
To hear sound when the screen is locked or unlocked: Display Settings Press > > Settings > Sound Changing the Backlight Time Length . (A green checkmark will Screen lock sounds appear.) Select how long the display screen remains backlit To set your device to vibrate when touching buttons and after touch the screen or press a key before the screen keys:...
To disable this, tap so that the Auto-rotate screen Note: For the best battery performance, use the dimmer checkmark is removed. levels. Note: Some applications on your device do not support the Display Language Auto-rotate feature. You can choose to display your device's onscreen Date &...
Using GPS Satellites To enable the auto-sync feature: Press > > Settings > Accounts & sync You can use your device's global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location to . A checkmark indicates the feature Auto-sync within an accuracy as close as several meters (“street is enabled.
Tap the fields and enter To add a new Corporate account: Username Password your information. Press > > Settings > Accounts & sync . Your device communicates with the Sign in Add account > Corporate Google servers to confirm your information. Your Follow the onscreen prompts to create your new existing Gmail account appears within the Manage...
to select the how many remote exchange server. A checkmark Amount to synchronize ● days of data you want to sync. Choose from: indicates the feature is enabled. One day Three days One week Two weeks , or Sync Contacts synchronizes the contacts between One month your device and the remote exchange server.
opens a screen where you can set Messaging Settings Google search your Google search preferences. to include search Show web suggestions ● Your device's advanced messaging capabilities let you matches from Google’s online search engine. send and receive many different kinds of text messages.
Deleting Old Text Messages you set your device to Airplane Mode, it cannot send or receive any calls or access online data. Delete messages or message threads you have read Press and hold to reveal the Phone options. whenever you like, or have your device delete them automatically for you.
TTY Use With Sprint Service To access the state Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) for assistance with TTY calls: A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a Dial to reach an operator. telecommunications device that allows people who are For additional information about Sprint Relay Services deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language and TTY compatibility, call Sprint Relay Customer...
Security Settings Unlocking Your Device Press or any physical key ( , or ) to wake up the phone. (See “Wake Up the Accessing the Security Menu Screen” on page 18.) All of your device's security settings are available On your lock screen, touch and drag the green through the Security menu.
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Note: You have 5 opportunities to enter your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password. If you've entered the wrong information 5 times, you will need to wait 30 seconds before you can attempt again. When you can’t recall your unlock Pattern, PIN or Password: - If you’ve set up a Google account on the device, tap ? button.
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Your Device's Unlock Pattern, Pin, or Password Feature You can increase your device’s security by creating a screen unlock pattern (disabled by default), by creating a PIN, or by choosing a password. When these features are enabled, you must draw the correct unlock pattern, enter the PIN, or enter the password on the screen to unlock and regain access to the device.
To disable your device's lock feature: To allow applications to access your device's encrypted store of secure certificates and related passwords and Press > > Settings > Location & security > other credentials: Change screen lock Press > Settings > Location & security Enter the PIN, Password, or Pattern.
If you have not already set a password for your Resetting Your Device device's credential storage, you will be prompted Resetting the device restores all the factory defaults, to enter a password for it, twice, then tap including personal data from internal device storage, To set or change the password for your secure credential information about your Google Account, any other storage:...
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. 2D. Call Log Note: Call log records only calls that occur while the device is turned on.
to remove the entry from the Remove from call log Call log. Making a Call From the Call Log Touch to view specific call logs. From the Call log, tap the at the right of the entry. Touch and hold an entry for more options.
Prepending a Number From the Clearing the Call Log Call Log From the Call log, press > Clear call log If you are certain you want to clear the Call log, tap If you need to make a call from the Call log and you are outside your local area code, you can add the appropriate prefix by prepending the number.
To open your Contacts application: Press > > Contacts 2E. Contacts 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 Creating a New Contacts Entry (page 71) on how to start adding contacts to your phone.
Tap the Picture Frame icon to select a picture to Tap the star to the right of the contact's name. (A display next to the name in your list of contacts gold star appears.) and in the Caller ID. To remove a contact from your favorites list: Tap the First name Last name...
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Changes made to information from one source do not To change a contact’s default phone number: automatically change the information on the other The default phone number is used when you initiate a sources. For example, if you have information about a call or send a text message using the context menu (by contact from a Google Account and an Exchange touching and holding a contact).
To set a ringtone for a contact: Adding a Number to a Contacts Press > > Contacts Entry Tap the name of a contact to view its details. Press > > Contacts Press > Options Touch and hold the contact's entry. and tap a ringtone to select it.
Assigning Direct Dialing Numbers Selecting a Ringtone for an Entry Speed dialing, as available in other feature phones, is Assign a ringtone to a Contacts entry so you can not available. However, you are able to directly save a identify the caller by the ringtone. (See “Ringer Types” contact to your Home screen.
to take a new picture. The camera Selecting which Contacts are Take photo will launch. Displayed – or – to select a picture Select photo from Gallery You can hide contacts that don't have phone numbers. from the Gallery. You can also configure which groups of contacts you want to display in the Contacts List.
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application shares your contacts with To communicate with a contact: Contacts many other applications, such as Gmail (see "Gmail" Press > > Contacts on page 143) and Messaging (see “Text Messaging Tap the contact's entry. (SMS)” on page 122). In the contact's details screen, tap the method you To connect by using Quick Contact for Android wish to communicate with the contact.
To send a text or multimedia message to a contact’s default Importing contacts from your microSD number: card Press > > Contacts Note: See “Connecting Your Device to Your Computer” on Touch and hold the contact's entry. page 102 for details about copying files to a microSD card from your computer.
Press > > Contacts Press > Import/Export Export to SD card to confirm your selection and to begin exporting your Contact List to the microSD card. Sharing a contact You can share a contact with someone by sending it to them as a vCard file.
(See “Configuring Account Sync and Display Options” on page 81 to learn how to separate contact 2F. Accounts information that was joined incorrectly.) To add an account: Note: To add some accounts, you will need to contact a Adding Accounts (page 80) network administrator for account setup information.
Depending on the kind of account, you may be asked Configuring Account Sync and to configure the types of data you want to sync to the Display Options device, name of the account, and other details. When you're finished, the account will be added to the list in the settings screen.
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To configure general sync settings: If you disable this option, the Gmail and Calendar applications will not automatically receive updates Press > > Settings > Accounts & sync until they are manually refreshed (using their respective options menu). to enable or disable whether Auto-sync changes you make to information on the device or on the web are automatically synced with each...
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To sync information manually: Press > > Settings > Accounts & sync Tap the account whose data you want to sync. Press > Sync now To change an account’s sync settings: Press > > Settings > Accounts & sync Tap the account whose data you want to change. The Data and synchronization screen will open, displaying a list of the types of data the account can sync.
To open your Calendar application: Press > > Calendar 2G. Calendar & Tools If you have created or subscribed to more than one calendar through Google Calendar on the Web, events from each calendar are displayed in a different color. (For information about which Calendar (page 84) calendars are displayed on your device, see Folders (page 90)
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To change your Calendar view: Week View Press > , or . Each Week Month Agenda view displays the events in your calendar for the Touch and hold a time slot or an event to create a new event at that period of time that you specify.
Agenda View Tap to set whether you’ll attend this Tap an event to view its details. event. Drag the screen up or down to view Other attendees’ status is shown earlier or later events. below yours. Repeat indicator Tap to set reminders. Tap to delete this reminder.
To create an event: Scroll to the bottom of the screen and tap Done The event will be added to your Calendar. You Open the , and press > Calendar More > New can also access and configure the event from event Google Calendar on the Web.
To delete an event: At the designated time, you will receive a notification to remind you about the event. (See From Agenda , or Week view, tap an event to “Responding to an Event Reminder” on page 88.) view the event details. Then, press >...
in the Calendar Notifications list to To show or hide calendars: Snooze all receive the reminder again 5 minutes later. Press > More > Calendars Dismiss all in the Calendar Notifications list to Tap the button to the right of each calendar to delete all reminders in the list.
Changing Calendar Settings Allows you to set event reminders to Vibrate vibrate. You can change the settings for how the Calendar Allows you to select the Default reminder time application displays events and how it notifies you of default time set for event reminders. upcoming events.
To rename a folder: Tap the folder icon to open it. Tap to dim the screen. Touch and hold the folder window's title bar. The time when the next alarm is set. Enter the new folder name. Done > To organize items on the home screen in a folder: Displays the battery charge level when the device is plugged into a Just drag a shortcut, an icon, or a folder and drop...
To play a slideshow: Alarms You can play a slideshow of the pictures in your Gallery albums from the application. The Clock application also allows you to set alarms. Clock at the bottom of the Clock screen. To set an alarm: Press to end the show.
to set the days when you want the : Allows you to set how long the Repeat Snooze duration alarm to sound. (If you don't set a repeat, the alarm Clock waits before playing an alarm again. will only sound on the assigned day.) Volume and Camera : Allows you to set the desired behavior of the Volume buttons and Camera Key...
System (OS) on your device via an over-the-air connection. There are two components to your Press > > Settings > About phone > LG Optimus S™: Sprint User-Interface (UI) firmware and Update PRL device Google OS. Follow the onscreen instructions. Press >...
Activating Voice Dialer 2H. Voice Services Press and hold the Voice Dialer button ( ). You then hear a prompt. – or – Press > > Voice Dialer Voice Dialing (page 95) The screen displays “Listening” and the phone Opening Menus With Voice Dialer (page 97) prompts you to say the name of the command you Text-to-Speech (page 97) want to use.
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Making a Voice Call With Voice Dialer Calling a Phone Number With Voice Dialer Press and hold the Voice Dialer button ( ). You Press and hold the Voice Dialer button ( ). You then hear a prompt. then hear a prompt. –...
Opening Menus With Voice Dialer Text-to-Speech The Voice Dialer application allows you to directly open Allows the device to provide a verbal readout of many menu items or applications by saying voice onscreen data such as messages and incoming caller commands.
Allows you to adjust the rate at which Speech rate the displayed text is spoken by the device. Choose from: , and Very slow Slow Normal Fast Very fast Allows you to assign the language Language used by the verbal readout. Choose from German (Germany) English (United Kingdom)
WARNING: On the Android OS 2.2, you can download applications from Android Market and store them 2I. microSD Card on a 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 the microSD card and the device is Your Device's microSD Card and Adapter (page 99) accorded properly.
Inserting the microSD Card microSD Adapter Gently uncover the microSD slot located on the left The supplied microSD adapter allows you to use side of the device. microSD cards in other SD-compatible devices, like computers, cameras, and printers. Before using the Position the microSD card with the label side microSD card with an SD-compatible device, you will facing up and slide it into place until it is fully...
Write Protection Formatting the microSD Card The microSD adapter has a built-in Write Protection Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all lock to prevent accidental overwriting or removal of files stored on the card. your data when the microSD card and adapter are Press >...
Connecting Your Device to Your information, see the documentation for your computer. Computer During this time, you will not be able to access the microSD card in your device, so you can't use Before using your device's mass storage capabilities, applications that rely on the microSD card, such you need to prepare your device's data services to as Camera, Gallery, and Music.
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.
Taking Pictures 2J. Camera Taking pictures with your device's built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button. Taking Pictures (page 104) Tap to access your Gallery. Recording Videos (page 108) Drag to switch between Camera You can take pictures and record videos using the and Video modes.
To take a picture: Camera Settings Press and hold the camera button ( ) located on From the camera mode, tap each icon to adjust the the right side of the device. following camera settings. – or – Settings Press >...
to decide whether to use the Tap an image to open it, and tap Store location Menu ● device’s GPS to include the location of each press for options, such as Share Delete picture you take. More Location stored with picture Press to return to the previous screen.
Assigning Pictures After taking a picture, assign it as a picture ID for a Contacts entry or as the Home screen background image (wallpaper). Press > > Gallery Tap an album and tap an image to view it. With the picture displayed, tap Menu >...
Recording Videos Video Settings From video mode, tap each icon to adjust the following In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and camcorder settings. send videos with your device's built-in video camera. Settings Press and hold the camera button ( ) located on Color effect to apply different color effects to...
Video Gallery Options Tap a video in an album to play. Tap the video to view the playback controls. Press > > Gallery to view the gallery stored on the microSD card. Scroll left or right to view more albums. Tap an album to open it and view its contents.
Turning Bluetooth On and Off 2K. Bluetooth By default, your device’s Bluetooth feature is set to Turning Bluetooth on makes your device “discoverable” by other in-range Bluetooth devices. Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 110) Note: Activating Bluetooth can drain your battery faster and reduce your available usage times.
Bluetooth Status Indicators Bluetooth settings Set the following Bluetooth options: The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: : Change your device’s Bluetooth Device name name. – Bluetooth is active : Tap to place a checkmark and Discoverable –...
Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection Tap a device from the list to initiate pairing. between the device and your LG Optimus S™, but Depending on the device, you might have to tap retains the pairing. At a later point when you wish to...
Note: Disconnections are manually done but often occur search. automatically if the paired device goes out of range of To send contacts information: your LG Optimus S™ or if it is powered off. Press > > Contacts To delete a paired device (unpair): Tap an entry to open its details page.
To send pictures and/or videos: When the call is routed to a Bluetooth headset, the current call area is surrounded by a blue box, Press > > Gallery button indicates it’s on, and the Bluetooth Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The call icon is displayed in the Status Bluetooth...
Visual Voicemail 3A. Sprint Service: Visual Voicemail gives you a quick and easy way to The Basics access your voicemail. Now you can find exactly the message you are looking for without having to listen to every voicemail message first. This new feature Visual Voicemail (page 116) periodically goes out to your voicemail, and gathers the Text Messaging (SMS) (page 122)
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Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. When prompted to enter information, tap Dialpad bring up the onscreen dialpad that can be used to input your numeric responses. Note: Voicemail Password Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access.
allows you to reply to current voicemail. to listen to all new messages. Reply Play all new You can reply to the sender or forward it to Undelivered to list all undelivered voicemail anyone with either an email or phone number. messages.
at the same time. Tag the new message with both to automatically activate the Speakerphone an Urgency or Privacy tag. speakerphone when you review your Visual Voicemail (see page 119). Send to deliver the new message or ● to delete it. to change your voicemail Discard Change greeting...
(placing a checkmark Press > Speakerphone Settings > From name adjacent to the option) to activate the feature. Tap the text field and enter a new identifying name Speakerphone again to deactivate the or number (used to identify you to recipients of speakerphone (removing the checkmark adjacent your voice messages).
Press > > Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages Voicemail Tap the new visual voicemail message entry from You can review your messages directly from your the available list. wireless device or from any other touch-tone phone. To To display your Call Log: dial from your wireless device, either speed dial your voicemail or use the menu keys.
Using the Voicemail Menu to Delete Your Composing Text Messages Messages Press > > Messaging > New message Press > > Voicemail Tap the : field and enter the recipient’s phone Touch and hold a voicemail entry and tap number or email information using the onscreen Delete this message >...
To enter a smiley from the menu options, press To enter an emoticon, touch and hold on the > . Make a selection from the list onscreen keyboard. Insert smiley to insert it into your current message. To enter a smiley from the menu options, press >...
Composing MMS Messages : Opens the Camcorder application. Capture video Record a video, then tap to use this video in Press > > Messaging > New message your message. (See “Recording Videos” on page 108.) Tap the field and enter the recipient’s phone number or email information.
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Tap the created slide (example, Slide 1), tap ● Tip: The file attachment on the MMS message can be saved , and then select the picture you Add picture to the microSD card. To save the attachment, touch and want to add to the slide. hold the file and tap from the Copy attached to SD card...
Deleting a Message or Message Thread : Sets the maximum number of Text message limit text messages that can be stored on the device Press > > Messaging (per conversation). From the message list, touch a message and press : Sets the maximum Multimedia message limit number of multimedia messages that can be stored on the device (per conversation).
option, and then select a ring tone that is specific Call Waiting to new text and multimedia messages. A sample will briefly be played upon selection. When you’re on a call, Call Waiting alerts you of : Enable this option if you want the device Vibrate incoming calls by sounding a beep instead of a ring.
Making a 3-Way Call Call Forwarding With 3-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the Call Forwarding lets you forward all your incoming calls same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime to another phone number – even when your phone is rates will be charged for each of the two calls.
Roaming Checking for Voicemail Messages While Roaming Roaming Icon When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive a notification of new Your display screen always lets you know when you’re voicemail messages on your phone. Callers can still off the Nationwide Sprint Network.
Press > > Call Guard Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming by to place a checkmark and Data roaming requiring confirmation before placing or answering a connect to data service while roaming. roaming call.
To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: To use data services when Data Roam Guard is active: Touch and drag to the right. (A message will When a pop-up notification appears informing you be displayed notifying you that roaming charges that data roam charges may apply, tap Connect will apply.)
Important: Certain data services requests may require additional time to process. While your device is 3B. Web and Data Services loading the requested service, the touchscreen or QWERTY keyboard may appear unresponsive when in fact they are functioning properly. Allow the device some time to process your data usage Getting Started With Data Services (page 132) request.
Press > > Your device is connected to the high-speed Settings > About phone > Update Profile Sprint Mobile Broadband Network (3G). When the arrows are animated, your device is Your profile will be automatically updated by the network. transferring data. When the arrows are gray, your device is connected to the network but is Launching a Web Connection not currently transferring data.
Navigating the Web Selecting Once you’ve learned how to scroll, you can start Web pages that are optimized for mobile devices navigating the Web. typically open at a size appropriate for your device. To select items or links: Often, you can't zoom or even scroll their contents. Web pages that aren't designed specifically for mobile Simply tap a link or an item.
As you type, the first word with matching As you enter the address, possible matches are characters is highlighted on the screen and displayed. Tap an entry to launch the desired subsequent matches are boxed. website. Tap the left or right arrow to jump to and highlight to launch the new page.
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Reloads the current Web page and displays Adjusting Browser Page Settings Refresh the most current information. Press to open the Browser menu. Forward Forwards you to a previously viewed page. More > Settings provides the following additional Browser More In the area, select from one of options: Page content settings...
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windows and prevent websites from opening : When checkmarked, links Open in background windows unless you request it. opened in a new window will open in the background. If the checkmark is removed, new Load images : When checkmarked, this feature windows will open in place of the current window.
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: Clears all current Browser Adjusting Browser Security Settings Clear all cookie data cookie files. Press to open the Browser menu. Remember form data : When checkmarked, the More > Settings Browser remembers what you entered in a form on a site and displays matching entries when Navigate to the area and select Security settings...
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Setting the Browser Home Page Creating Bookmarks Press to open the Browser menu. You can bookmark Web pages so that you can quickly return to them. More > Settings > Set home page From any open Web page, press to open the Delete the current address and enter a new URL.
To create Bookmarks from other Tabs: Touch and hold an entry from the list to display a popup menu. From any open Web page, press > to assign the selected entry Set as homepage Bookmarks as your new homepage. – or – Adding Bookmarks to Your Home Screen From any open Web page, tap Tap either the...
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To use Wi-Fi on your device, you must connect to a to turn Wi-Fi on and scan for available Wi-Fi wireless access point, or “hotspot.” Some access Wi-Fi networks. points are open and you can simply connect to them A list of available Wi-Fi networks will be displayed. without entering any information.
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To receive notifications when open networks are in range: menu and tap the type of security used for the network. By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in Enter the required passwords and security the Status Bar when your device detects an open Wi-Fi credentials.
Sharing Your Device’s Mobile Data To change the network name (SSID) or secure its Wi-Fi network, tap Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings > Connection Configure Wi-Fi hotspot In the dialog box, configure the options. You can share your device’s data connection with up to Tap the field and enter a new Network SSID...
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based email services (Gmail™ and Yahoo!™) and Email Icons/Shortcuts ® Corporate Work Email (Outlook ). The device can also - Email shortcut be manually configured to connect to other email systems. - Gmail shortcut Note: If you have multiple email accounts, you must configure Status Bar - Notifications each account with its own settings.
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: Your messages are stored on- label a conversation with your mother about your Gmail is web-based line, on Google servers, but you can read, write, and brother's birthday present with both “Mom” and organize messages by using the Gmail application “Dave.”...
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Setting Up other Email accounts via the Device The number of unread Your account. application only reveals all currently added Email messages in your Inbox. Email accounts. To view additional email accounts The number in parentheses indicates within the main Email screen, they must first be added. the number of Recipient indicator (see messages in the...
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To switch accounts: The message's labels will be Gmail displays conversations and messages from one displayed here. Google Account at a time. If you have more than one This tab indicates how many read account, you can open the Accounts screen to view messages are in the conversation.
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to or forwarding the message, as described in Tap the contact name to open that message. “Replying to or Forwarding a Message” on page 149. To reread a message: Touch the contact name of a message to When you open a conversation, messages that you've open and read it.
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Enter a recipient's address. Note: If you aren't connected to a network - for example, if As you enter text, matching addresses are you're working in Airplane mode - the messages that displayed from your Contact list. You can tap a you send are stored on your device, with the Outbox suggested address or continue entering text to label until you connect to a network again.
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All of the messages in the conversation are included in the new message; any messages that follow the message you forward are omitted. Tap to include the message in the batch. to send the email. Send Working with Conversations in Batches With Gmail, you can archive, label, delete, or perform other actions on a batch of conversations at once.
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the subjects of conversations. (See “Changing Gmail Settings” on page 154.) Starring a Message Labeling a Conversation You can star an important message or conversation to As mentioned previously, conversations are organized make it easy to locate again. To view just conversations by labels.
Viewing Conversations by Label Reporting Spam You can view a list of the conversations that have the The Gmail webmail service is quite effective at same label, including conversations with starred preventing spam (junk mail) from reaching your Inbox. messages. (See “Labeling a Conversation” on When you do receive spam you can help improve the page 151 or “Starring a Message”...
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Spam), not just those that you've synchronized onto To Archive a conversation: your device. You can also use the advanced search From your Inbox, touch and hold a conversation options as described on the Gmail website. then tap Archive in the menu that opens. From the Inbox, press >...
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To select which conversations to synchronize: Enter the number of days, then tap the button. Press > > Gmail Appending a Signature to Your Messages Press > More > Settings > Labels You can add a signature to every email you send, such The Synchronization settings screen opens, as your name, contact information, or any personal displaying a list of your Gmail labels.
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General settings Notification settings To add a signature or other information When checkmarked, the phone Signature Email notifications to outgoing email. (See “Appending a Signature will notify you whenever you receive new email. to Your Messages” on page 154.) (See “Using the Notifications Panel” on page 24.) If checkmarked, this feature will Allows you to choose a ringtone to Confirm delete...
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Setting Up a Corporate Email this information from your company network administrator. Press > > Email If your network requires SSL encryption, tap the Press > Accounts box to place a Use secure connection (SSL) checkmark and activate this additional level of Press >...
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Note: Note: You can have multiple Work Email (Microsoft To send an additional carbon copy (Cc) or a blind Exchange) accounts active on your device. carbon copy (Bcc) of the current email to other recipients, press > Add Cc/Bcc Opening Corporate Email Tap the field and enter the email subject.
To delete an email message: Displays the name used by the Account name ● device to track the account. Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and Your name Displays the name that recipients ● from the pop-up context menu. Delete view when receiving email from you.
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Allows you to assign a ringtone applied to any outgoing emails originating on your Select ringtone ● to notify you of new email. device. Vibrate Allows you to set the phone to vibrate ● Press > > Settings > Accounts & sync when new email is received.
: Allows data synchronization to Selecting and Installing a Google Application Background data occur as a background function and does not Press > > Market affect any current use of the device. Browse for an application. Once you have decided : Requires the device to maintain Auto-sync on one, tap it to view its details.
Launching an Installed Google Application Applications Press > You can access a wide variety of Sprint applications in – or – many different categories with your phone and data Press > > > > Market Downloads service. Currently, various applications, such as NASCAR, Sprint Football Live, TeleNav GPS Navigator, Tap icon of the newly installed application.
Sprint Zone Note: Once you download and install the Sprint pack, Sprint applications such as NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile Sprint Zone is a free application that lets you stay , and Sprint Football Live Sprint Music Plus TeleNav connected to all the latest news and information from GPS Navigator will appear on your Applications screen.
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Tap an onscreen option to activate features that lets you track race information such Stats/Sched include: NSCS Recap NNS Recap Point Standings Season Stats , and Schedule Home is the main NASCAR homepage where you can view stats on a current race, choose to follow is your insider to NASCAR by Miss Sprint Cup a specific driver, view special NASCAR...
to quit the NASCAR application. allows you select from either the AFC Exit Team Pages or NFC conferences, then display content such as Press > Exit > Yes ● top stories, Schedules, and the ability to change your favorite team selection. Sprint Football Live for the latest team standings.
Data Services FAQs dormant, you can make and receive voice calls. (The connection may become active again quickly.) If your device receives no data for an extended period, the How do I sign in for the first time? connection will terminate. You are automatically signed in to access data services Can I re-download paid applications without being when you turn on your device.
Getting Started with Sprint TV and 3C. Entertainment: Music TV and Music In order to access Sprint applications on your device, such as Sprint TV and Sprint Music Plus, you must first Getting Started with Sprint TV and Music (page 166) download and install the Sprint ID Pack.
Sprint TV Watching TV Press > > Sprint TV . Depending on your Your Sprint TV Channel Options settings, your device may prompt you to accept a data connection. The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of Select Radio Favs , or More...
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TV FAQs Can I access a clip wherever I am, as long as I have my phone? Will I know if I’m receiving an incoming call while I’m As long as you are on the Nationwide Sprint viewing or listening to a media clip? Network, you will have access to the audio and Yes.
through the different channels. Once you find a What does it mean when the video pauses and I see channel that you want to watch, tap it (or simply the word “loading” at the bottom of the screen? This happens when the phone is loading the data wait approximately three seconds), and the necessary to play the clip.
Purchasing and Downloading Music from To browse through your downloaded Songs music library. Sprint Music Plus Playlists To select a customized playlist you’ve Press > > created. Sprint Music Plus Once you’ve displayed a list of songs, you can , or Music Store Ringtone Store Ringback Tone...
Touch and hold a song you’d like to use as your Use your computer to navigate to the microSD new ringtone. A popup menu is displayed. card’s folder. Music Use as phone ringtone to set the selected song Select and copy the music files to a folder on your as your new default ringtone.
listen to your favorite music or get caught up on what’s Press to return to the previous page. new in music. Note: It is not necessary to sign in to the YouTube site to view content. However, if you wish to sign in to access YouTube additional options, press >...
to place a checkmark and Use GPS satellites activate your GPS. 3D. GPS Navigation Activating Using Wireless Networks This additional location feature uses open Wi-Fi and mobile network connections to assist in providing GPS Services (page 173) additional location accuracy. Google Maps (page 174) Press...
Google Maps You can use Google Maps to find your current location; to view real-time traffic conditions; to get detailed directions by foot, public transportation, bicycle, or car; and to navigate by using spoken, turn-by-turn driving instructions using the Google Maps Navigation (beta) service.
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– or – You can enter an address, a city, or a type of business or establishment. For example, “theater Press to utilize other Google Map features. in New York”. Choose from: Search Directions Layers , and Location Join Latitude More Markers with letter labels indicate search matches on the map.
. The directions to your destination appear Getting Started with TeleNav GPS in a list. Navigator You can choose the directions format: Before you can use TeleNav GPS Navigator, you must Read directions as text. first install the Sprint ID pack. to see the directions on a map.
If using the onscreen keyboard, tap to store : locations based on business Next Businesses ● your information. categories. Airports : local airports based on current GPS ● Continue to register your information. location. to take a brief tour of the Navigation : those local addresses assigned to Contact ●...
Getting Driving Directions Distance to next turn The built-in GPS hardware (when enabled) allows you Magnifications to get driving directions to selected locations or establishments based on your current location. Using a Physical Address Your location Press > > TeleNav GPS Navigator > Drive Current Street location To >...
To receive turn by turn directions (2D): Using a Local Business Category Press > > TeleNav GPS Navigator > Drive The Optimus S™ can also cross-reference your current To > Address location with local business and points of interest, such as Grocery Stores, Gas Stations, Wi-Fi Spots, Malls, Note: A 2D map is a flat representation f your projected...
Tap a matching entry based on star ratings and Configuring Your Navigation Preferences distances. Press > > TeleNav GPS Navigator > Share To search for the nearest gas station in your area: & More > Preferences Press > > TeleNav GPS Navigator > Drive Touch an entry to change its current setting: To >...
: assigns the default : allows you to assign the backlight Exit after (minutes) Backlight ● ● application timeout. This is the timeout interval settings. Choose from , or On at Turns when no activity is detected. Choose from Traffic Alerts : allows you to setup a traffic alert ●...
Navigation Another Google Maps navigation application is available on your device. It uses your current location (provided by GPS communication to your device) to provide various location-based services. Press > > Navigation Read the onscreen disclaimer and tap Accept Choose from the following onscreen options: Speak Destination to use the voice recognition feature to search for matching locations in your...
General Precautions 4A. Important Safety There are several simple guidelines to operating your phone Information properly and maintaining safe, satisfactory service. To maximize performance, do not touch the bottom portion of your phone where the internal antenna is located while General Precautions (page 184) using the phone.
Using Your Phone Near Other Electronic Devices Maintaining Safe Use of and Access Most modern electronic equipment is shielded from radio to Your Device frequency (RF) signals. However, RF signals from wireless phones may affect inadequately shielded electronic equipment. Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions.
Turning Off Your Phone in Dangerous Areas Using Your Phone With a Hearing To avoid interfering with blasting operations, turn your phone Aid Device off when in a blasting area or in other areas with signs indicating two-way radios should be turned off. Construction crews often use remote-control RF devices to set off explosives.
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out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to Thus, if you pair an M3 hearing aid with an M3 phone, you will evaluate it for your personal needs. have a combined rating of six for “excellent use.” This is synonymous for T ratings.
Position the phone so the internal antenna is farthest from Keep the metal contacts on top of the battery clean. your hearing aid. Don’t attempt to disassemble or short-circuit the battery. Move the phone around to find the point with least The battery may need recharging if it has not been used for interference.
Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Sprint-approved carrying case, holster or other body-worn accessory. If you do not use a body-worn accessory, ensure the antenna is at least 25/32 inch 2 centimeters ) from your Understanding How Your Phone Operates body when transmitting. Use of non-Sprint-approved Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver.
The highest reported SAR values of the Optimus S are: Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22) limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Record the serial number in the space provided below. This will be helpful if you need to contact us about your phone in the future. Model: LG Optimus S Serial No.: Open Source License To obtain the corresponding source code under GPL, LGPL, MPL and other open source licenses, please visit http://opensource.lge.com/.
Manufacturer’s Warranty 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty 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, Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 192) according to the following terms and conditions:...
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(9) Products operated outside published maximum abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or ratings. other acts which are not the fault of LG, including (10) Products used or obtained in a rental program. damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, or spills of food or liquid.
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This warranty gives new units or parts or any units. In addition, LG will not you specific legal rights and you may also have other reinstall or back-up any data, applications or software rights, which vary from state to state.
Index Sprint Football Live 164 Calendar view 85 Sprint ID Pack 161 Changing Settings 90 Sprint Zone 162 Creating an Event 86 Deleting an Event 87 Numerics Editing an Event 87 Backlight 54 3-Way Call 127 Event Reminder 88 Battery 18–22 Synchronizing 89 Capacity 18 Accounts 80–83...
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Taking Pictures 104 see also Web Gmail 144 Launching the Web 133 Emergency Numbers 46 Zoom 106 Clock 91 Password 7 Enhanced 911 (E911) 47 Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot 143 Contacts 71–79 Entering Text 39–41 User Name 132 Adding a Number 74 Editing Text 40 Wi-Fi Networks 140 Adding to Your Favorites 72...
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Deleting Old Messages 61, Streaming Music 171 In-Call Options 47 Email 143 Navigating the Menus 28 Internet Multimedia Messaging 123 Navigating the Web 134 see Web Notification 24 Navigation, GPS 173–182 Settings 60, 126 Key Functions 11, 22–27 Notifications Text Messaging 122 Missed Call Notification 46 Visual Voicemail 116 Notification Panel 24–25...
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Airplane Mode 61 Assigning to Contacts 75 Menu 63 Setting for Messages 60 Settings 51–67 Display Settings 54–56 Language 55 Setting for Voice Calls 51 Shortcuts 34 Location Settings 56 Silence All 53 Silence Your Device 66 Messaging Settings 60 Types 51 SMS Text Messaging 122 Sound Settings 51–54...
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Three-Way Calling 127 Settings Options 119 Volume 52 TTY Use 62 Turning Your Device On and Warranty 192 Off 17 Web 132–140 TV 167–169 see also Data Services Bookmarks 139–140 Unlocking Your Device 63 Launching 133 Updating Your Device 10, 94 Navigating 134 User Name 132 Vibrate 52...