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LG Optimus S User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide www.sprint.com ©2010 Sprint. SPRINT and the logo are trademarks of Sprint. Other marks are the property of their respective owners. 10/8/10...
  • Page 2 Consejo: Para encontrar esta guía para usuarios en español, por favor visita a www.sprint.com Support > Devices To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit www.sprint.com and click Important Privacy Message – Sprint’s policies often do not apply to third-party applications. Third-party applications may access your personal information or require Sprint to disclose your customer information to the third-party application provider.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Tip: Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings listed here, try the Index on page 195. Introduction ....... i Your Device's Menu.
  • Page 4 Search Settings ......59 Messaging Settings ..... . . 60 Airplane Mode .
  • Page 5 Voice Search ......98 2I. microSD Card ..... . 99 Your Device's microSD Card and Adapter .
  • Page 6 Google Maps ......174 TeleNav GPS Navigator ....176 Getting Driving Directions .

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction This introduces you to Sprint User Guide all the features of your new device. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Device Section 3: Sprint Service Features Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Note: Because of updates in device software, this printed guide may not be the most current version for your device.
  • Page 8 > Add 1: Shortcuts 1: Applications 2: Bookmark 3: Contact 4: Direct dial 5: Direct message 6: Directions & Navigation 7. Gmail label 8: Latitude 9: Music playlist 10: Settings 2: Widgets 1: Analog clock 2: Calendar 3. ContactsWidget 4: Google Search 5: Home screen tips 6: Latitude 7: Market...

  • Page 9: Incoming Calls

    6: Portable hotspot 1: Portable Wi-Fi hotspot (On/Off) 2: Portable Wi-Fi hotspot settings 3: Help 7: VPN settings 1: Add VPN 8: Mobile networks > Settings > Call settings 1: Voicemail 2: Call Guard (On/Off) 1: Data enabled 2: Data roaming 3: Data Roam Guard 3: Plus code dialing 1: US/Canada dialing (On/Off)

  • Page 10: Screen Unlock

    Feedback 1: Audible touch tones (On/Off) 2: Audible selection (On/Off) 3: Screen lock sounds (On/Off) 4: Haptic feedback (On/Off) 5: Emergency tone 1: Off 2: Alert 3: Vibrate > Settings > Display 1: Brightness 2: Auto-rotate screen (On/Off) 3: Animation 1: No animations 2: Some animations 3: All animations...
  • Page 11 4: Clear storage > Settings > Applications 1: Unknown sources (On/Off) 2: Manage applications 3: Running services 4: Development 1: USB debugging (On/Off) 2: Stay awake (On/Off) 3: Allow mock locations (On/Off) > Settings > Accounts & sync General sync settings 1: Background data (On/Off) 2: Auto-sync (On/Off) Manage accounts...

  • Page 12: Voice Input

    Phone 1: Searchable items 1: Web (On/Off) 2: Apps (On/Off) 3: Contacts (On/Off) 4: Messaging (On/Off) 5: Music (On/Off) 6: Voicemail (On/Off) 2: Clear shortcuts > Settings > Language & keyboard 1: Select language 1: English 2: Español 3: 한국어 Text settings 1: Android keyboard 1: Vibrate on keypress (On/Off)

  • Page 13: Accessibility Services

    2: Default settings 1: Default Engine 2: Install voice data 3: Speech rate 4: Language 3: Engines 1: Pico TTS > Settings > Accessibility 1: Accessibility (On/Off) Accessibility services 1: TalkBack (On/Off) 2: SoundBack (On/Off) 3: KickBack (On/Off) Power button 1: Power button ends call (On/Off) >...

  • Page 14: In Call Menu

    12: Update Profile 13: Update PRL In Call Menu 1: Add call 2: Dialpad 3: End call 4: Speaker (On/Off) 5: Mute/Unmute 6: Bluetooth viii...

  • Page 15: Section 1: Getting Started

    Section 1 Getting Started...

  • Page 16: 1A. Setting Up Service

    1A. Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Device (page 2) Activating Your Device (page 2) Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 5) Sprint Account Passwords (page 6) Getting Help (page 7) Setting Up Your Device Install the battery. Remove the battery from its packaging. Insert the battery into the opening in the back of the device, making sure the connectors align (see step 1, in the following illustration).
  • Page 17 , (you're swapping phones), you can activate account on your computer online or directly on your phone. Activate on your computer: Go to sprint.com/activate and follow the instructions. Activate on your phone: Note: For security reasons, you will need your Sprint phone number and PIN to use this activation method.
  • Page 18 Sprint ID Once your device is activated, the next thing you will need to do is to install an initial ID Pack. ID Packs are bundles of applications, ringtones, wallpapers, settings, and more. ID Packs are installed using an application called Sprint ID.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Your Voicemail

    Press > > Settings > Notifications download is complete, tap ID ready to install install the ID Pack. Switching ID Packs Press > Sprint ID Tap an ID Pack to replace your current pack. – or – to install a new ID Pack and follow Get New steps 2–6 of “Installing Your First ID Pack”...

  • Page 20: Sprint Account Passwords

    Press > . (Tap the Phone tab, if the screen is not already on the dial screen.) Touch and hold Follow the system prompts to: Create your password. Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. Note: Voicemail Password Sprint strongly recommends that you create a password when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access.

  • Page 21: Getting Help

    Data Services Password With your Sprint phone, you may elect to set up an optional data services password to control access and authorize Premium Service purchases. For more information, or to change your passwords, sign on to or call Sprint Customer www.sprint.com Service at 1-888-211-4727...

  • Page 22: Sprint 411

    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.

  • Page 23: Section 2: Your Device

    Section 2 Your Device...

  • Page 24: 2A. Device Basics

    2A. Device Basics Your Device (page 10) Viewing the Display Screen (page 14) Turning Your Device On and Off (page 17) Battery and Charger (page 18) Device Function Keys (page 22) Navigation and Customization (page 28) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 39) Entering Text (page 39) Creating a Google Account (page 41) Tip:...

  • Page 25: Key Functions

    Note: Please be careful not to cover the sensors with a protective film, pouch, or a protective case not authorized by LG. Status Bar provides information about your device's status and options, such as signal strength, roaming, ringer setting, messaging, and battery charge.
  • Page 26 opens the Applications screen to Application Tab view installed applications. launches the Sprint ID application Sprint ID Key from where you can replace a current ID or get a new one. displays all the information needed to Touchscreen operate your device, such as the applications, call status, the Contacts list, the date and time, and the signal and battery strength.
  • Page 27 Note: Insert a microSD card to use the camera and other multimedia features. Multimedia contents will be saved in the microSD card. LG Optimus S™ has a microSD card pre-installed. , and Airplane mode allows you to plug in either a stereo accommodates the pre-installed card (expandable up to 32GB).

  • Page 28: Viewing The Display Screen

    Viewing the Display Screen The Status Bar appears at the top of the screen. It displays icons indicating that you’ve received notifications (on the left) and icons indicating the device's status (on the right), along with the current time. Notification icons Status icons If you have more notifications than can fit in the Status bar, a plus icon prompts you to open the Status Bar to...
  • Page 29 Status Bar – Service Icons Airplane Mode – Indicates that the device is in Airplane Mode. Status Bar – Status Icons Speakerphone On – Indicates that Speakerphone is on. No microSD – Indicates that no microSD card is installed. Vibrate Mode –...
  • Page 30 Status Bar – Notification Icons New Voicemail – Indicates you have received a new voicemail message. Upcoming Event – Alerts you to an upcoming event. – Application sync is active and Data Is Syncing synchronization is in progress for Gmail, Calendar, and Contacts.

  • Page 31: Turning Your Device On And Off

    Status Bar – Notification Icons Connected To VPN – Indicates that the device is connected to a Virtual Private Network. – Indicates that the Disconnected From VPN device is disconnected from the Virtual Private Network. Song Is Playing – Indicates that a song is playing.

  • Page 32: Battery And Charger

    WARNING: to power off Sprint-approved or LG-approved batteries and accessories can be found at Sprint Stores or through LG; or call 1-866-866-7509 to order. They’re also available at Battery Capacity Your device is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) , or battery.
  • Page 33 Always use a Sprint-approved or LG-approved desktop charger, travel charger, or vehicle power adapter to charge your battery.

  • Page 34: Charging With Usb

    Connect the cableless wall adapter and USB data cable. Connect as shown; the LG logo on the USB cable should face toward you. Plug one end of the USB cable into the device's Charger/Accessories Jack and the other end into an electrical outlet.

  • Page 35: Extending Your Battery Life

    Extending Your 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. Reduce your backlight on time. (See “Changing the Backlight Time Length”...

  • Page 36: Device Function Keys

    Display 2A. Device Basics Device Function Keys The Optimus S™ comes equipped with four main function keys that can be used on any screen to access added functions. Menu Key Key ( ) activates an available menu Menu function for the current screen or application.

  • Page 37: Working With Menus

    ) displays the Quick Search box that Search can be used to search for a key term both on the device and on the Web. (See “Using the Search Key” on page 26.) For example, entering the word “Pa”, will ●...

  • Page 38: Using The Notifications Panel

    Using 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.
  • Page 39 Bar. For descriptions of the various notification icons, see “Viewing the Display Screen” on page 14. You can open the Notifications Panel to view a list of all recent notifications. Depending on your settings, you may hear a notification sound, and the device may vibrate.

  • Page 40: Home Key

    Home Key takes you back to your main Home Home screen (of the 5 total available screens). Back Key returns you to the previously active Back screen. If the onscreen keyboard is currently open, this key closes the keyboard. Using the Search Key displays the Quick Search Box Search that can be used to search for a key term both on the...
  • Page 41 Enter the text you're searching for in the Quick Search Box. Tap to conduct the search. As you type, search results from your device, previous search terms, and Web search suggestions appear. Tap an item to search for that term. You can use the Search preferences to configure some aspects of Google Web search (for example, whether it makes suggestions below the...

  • Page 42: Navigation And Customization

    Navigation and Customization The LG Optimus S™ is a touch-sensitive device which allows you to not only select an onscreen option with a single touch, but to easily scroll through long lists. Simply slide up and down through the display with your fingertip.
  • Page 43 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 Location Indicator The dots indicate which Home screen you are viewing.
  • Page 44 Applications: How to View, Open and Switch All of the applications on your device, including any applications that you downloaded and installed from Android Market or other sources, are grouped together on one Applications screen that you access from your Home screen. If you have more applications than you can currently see on the Applications screen, slide the screen up or down to view more.

  • Page 45: Opening And Switching Applications

    Opening and Switching Applications Multi-tasking is easy with Android applications can keep running in the background when you open another application. There’s no need to quit an application before opening another. You can easily switch among several open applications. Android manages each application, pausing and starting them as needed to ensure that unused applications don’t waste your device's resources.
  • Page 46 Applications The following is a listing of the default applications available on both the Home/Extended screens and the Applications screen. Application Icons – Launches the Sprint Powerdeck Browser browser (page 132). – Launches the Calculator Calculator application (page 93 ). Calendar –...
  • Page 47 Application Icons Maps – Launches a dynamic map that helps you find local businesses, locate friends, view maps and get driving directions (page 174). Market – Browse, search for, and download applications on the Android Market (page 160). Messaging – Provides access to your text messages (page 122).

  • Page 48: Customizing Your Home Screen

    Note: The Email application can access both Exchange Server-based email (such as Work email) and other Internet-based email providers such as Yahoo! and Gmail. Customizing Your Home Screen You can customize your Home screen by doing the following: Creating Shortcuts Adding Widgets Creating Contact shortcuts Creating Folders...
  • Page 49 From the Add to Home screen Shortcuts Tap a selection from the list. Default options include: Applications Bookmark Contact Direct dial Direct message Directions & Navigation Gmail label Music playlist Settings Follow the onscreen instructions (if necessary) to add the new shortcut to your current Home screen. To delete a shortcut: Press to activate the Home screen.
  • Page 50 To remove a Widget: Go to the Home screen on which the widget is located. Touch and hold the widget. This unlocks it from its location on the current screen. Drag the widget over the Trash This action delete the Widget, just does not removes it from the current screen.

  • Page 51: Accessing Recently-Used Applications

    to use a picture saved on your device. as Gallery a wallpaper. You can crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper. to open the available wallpapers ID wallpapers that were included in your Sprint ID pack. to open a list of animated Live wallpapers wallpapers installed on your device.
  • Page 52 make menu selections, and access data saved to your device. The following terms are used for describing the different available actions using the touchscreen: : A single finger tap selects items, links, shortcuts and letters on the on-screen keyboard. : Touch and hold an item on the Touch and hold screen by touching it and not lifting your finger until an action occurs.

  • Page 53: Displaying Your Phone Number

    Displaying Your Phone Number Press > > Settings > About phone > . (Your phone number and other information Status about your phone and account will be displayed.) Entering Text Onscreen Keyboard You can enter text using your device's onscreen QWERTY keyboard.

  • Page 54: Editing Text

    Rotate the screen to use the larger keyboard. Letters Entry Keyboard Letters Entry Keyboard Numbers and Symbols Numbers and Symbols Entry Keyboard Entry Keyboard Note: If you do not want the screen to change orientations automatically, uncheck the Auto-rotate screen. Press >...

  • Page 55: Creating A Google Account

    Touch and hold the highlighted text. When the pop-up menu opens, tap Tap the text field where you want to paste the text. Tap to place the cursor on the location where you want to paste the text. Tap and hold the cursor location. When the pop-up menu opens, touch text that you pasted also remains in the device's memory (temporarily), so you can paste that same...
  • Page 56 Touch the Username 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). 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.

  • Page 57: Making And Answering Calls

    2B. Making and Answering Calls Making Calls (page 43) Answering Calls (page 45) Missed Call Notification (page 46) Calling Emergency Numbers (page 46) In-Call Options (page 47) Saving a Phone Number (page 48) Finding a Phone Number (page 48) Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses (page Dialing From the Contacts List (page 49) Using Direct Dialing (page 50) Plus (+) Code Dialing (page 50)

  • Page 58: Dialing Options

    Options during a call: You can open other applications during a call. will appear in the Status Bar while the call is underway. Press the Up/Down Volume buttons to adjust the call volume. Use the onscreen buttons to add another call on hold, to use the speakerphone, and for other options, as described in “In-Call Options”...

  • Page 59: Answering Calls

    Answering Calls When you receive a phone call, the Incoming Call screen opens with the caller ID and any other available information (such as the caller's name, if saved in the Contact's list). The most recent incoming calls are recorded in the Call log. (See “2D. Call Log” on page 68.) To answer a call: Touch and drag...

  • Page 60: Missed Call Notification

    Ending a Call – or – If you opened other applications while on a call: Open the Notifications panel. Touch and drag the Status Bar to the bottom of the screen. to redisplay the Current call application. Missed Call Notification When you do not answer an incoming call, displayed in the Status bar.

  • Page 61: In-Call Options

    Enhanced 911 (E911) Information This phone features an embedded Global Positioning System (GPS) chip necessary for utilizing E911 emergency location services where available. When you place an emergency 911 call, the GPS feature of your phone seeks information to calculate your approximate location.

  • Page 62: Saving A Phone Number

    Saving a Phone Number You can store phone numbers and contact entries in your phone. You can also synchronize them with the your Google Account, Microsoft Exchange account, or other accounts that support syncing contacts. (For more information, see “2E. Contacts” on page 71.) To save a number from standby mode: Press >...

  • Page 63: Dialing And Saving Phone Numbers

    Dialing and Saving Phone Numbers With Pauses You can dial or save phone numbers with pauses for use with automated systems, such as voicemail or credit card billing numbers. There are two types of pauses available on your device: automatically sends the next set of 2-Second Pause numbers after two seconds.

  • Page 64: Using Direct Dialing

    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.

  • Page 65: 2C. Settings

    2C. Settings Sound Settings (page 51) Display Settings (page 54) Location Settings (page 56) Synchronizing Accounts (page 57) Search Settings (page 59) Messaging Settings (page 60) Airplane Mode (page 61) TTY Use With Sprint Service (page 62) Security Settings (page 63) menu contains most of the tools for Settings customizing and configuring your phone.

  • Page 66: Vibrate And Silent Mode

    Tap a ringtone to select it and to hear it. If you want to set the ringtone, tap ringtone or tap Cancel Using 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. Press >...

  • Page 67: Selecting A Notification Ringtone

    To set your device to always vibrate: Press > > Settings > Sound > Vibrate Always To switch to silent mode: Press > > Settings > Sound . (A green checkmark will appear.) Silent mode – or – Press the down volume button until you see the screen.

  • Page 68: Display Settings

    To hear sound when the screen is locked or unlocked: Press > > Settings > Sound . (A green checkmark will Screen lock sounds appear.) To set your device to vibrate when touching buttons and keys: Press > > Settings > Sound .

  • Page 69: Display Language

    Note: For the best battery performance, use the dimmer levels. Display Language You can choose to display your device's onscreen menus in English or in Spanish. Press > > Settings > Language & keyboard > Select language 한국어 , English Español Setting the Device Automatically to Rotate the Screen...

  • Page 70: Location Settings

    animated transitions (this setting does not affect transitions in non-native applications). Press > > Settings > Display > Animation No animation Some animations animations Location Settings Your device is equipped with GPS capabilities you can use with location-based services. The Location feature allows the network to detect your position.

  • Page 71: Synchronizing Accounts

    Using GPS Satellites You can use your device's global positioning system (GPS) satellite receiver to pinpoint your location to within an accuracy as close as several meters (“street level”). Actual GPS accuracy depends on a clear view of the sky and other factors. Press >...

  • Page 72: Synchronizing Your Corporate Account

    Tap the Username Password your information. . Your device communicates with the Sign in Google servers to confirm your information. Your existing Gmail account appears within the accounts area of the screen. is selected, changes or updates to Auto-sync your Gmail account are then automatically updated to your device.

  • Page 73: Search Settings

    to select the how many Amount to synchronize ● days of data you want to sync. Choose from: One day Three days One week Two weeks One month assigns this account as the Default account ● default used when sending out new emails. Email notifications enables the device to ●...

  • Page 74: Messaging Settings

    opens a screen where you can set Google search your Google search preferences. Show web suggestions ● matches from Google’s online search engine. uses My location for your Use My Location ● Google search results. Search history determines whether you also ●...

  • Page 75: Airplane Mode

    Deleting Old Text Messages Delete messages or message threads you have read whenever you like, or have your device delete them automatically for you. A thread is a series of text conversations between two people. Deleting a thread will delete the sent and received messages in the conversation.

  • Page 76: Tty Use With Sprint Service

    TTY Use With Sprint Service A TTY (also known as a TDD or Text Telephone) is a telecommunications device that allows people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or who have speech or language disabilities, to communicate by telephone. Your device is compatible with select TTY devices. Please check with the manufacturer of your TTY device to ensure that it is compatible with digital cell phones.

  • Page 77: Security Settings

    Security Settings Accessing the Security Menu All of your device's security settings are available through the Security menu. You can configure settings that help secure your device and its data. Press > > Settings > Location & security – or – Press >...
  • Page 78 If you have set up Unlock PIN or Unlock Password, enter the Unlock PIN or Unlock Password. After entering it, tap screen you were working on opens. 2C. Settings 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.
  • Page 79 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.

  • Page 80: Silence Your Device From The Lock Screen

    To disable your device's lock feature: Press > > Settings > Location & security > Change screen lock Enter the PIN, Password, or Pattern. None Calling in Lock Mode Even if the screen is locked, you will still be able to place emergency calls.

  • Page 81: Resetting Your Device

    If you have not already set a password for your device's credential storage, you will be prompted to enter a password for it, twice, then tap To set or change the password for your secure credential storage: Press > > Settings >...

  • Page 82: 2D. Call Log

    2D. Call Log Viewing the Call Log (page 68) Call Log Options (page 68) Making a Call From the Call Log (page 69) Saving a Number From the Call Log (page 69) Prepending a Number From the Call Log (page 70) Clearing the Call Log (page 70) Viewing the Call Log The Call log is a list of the most recently placed,...

  • Page 83: Making A Call From The Call Log

    Touch to view specific call logs. Touch and hold an entry for more options. Touch to call back. You can also touch and hold the entry to open a menu with more options, to communicate with that contact in other ways. Call to make a call.

  • Page 84: Prepending A Number From The Call Log

    Prepending a Number From the Call Log 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. Touch and hold an entry and tap before call Tap the area immediately to the left of the phone number and enter the prefix.

  • Page 85: 2E. Contacts

    2E. Contacts Creating a New Contacts Entry (page 71) Adding a Contact to Your Favorites (page 72) Editing a Contacts Entry (page 72) Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry (page 74) Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers (page 74) Assigning Direct Dialing Numbers (page 75) Selecting a Ringtone for an Entry (page 75) Assigning a Picture to an Entry (page 75) Finding Contacts Entries (page 76)

  • Page 86: Adding A Contact To Your Favorites

    Tap the Picture Frame icon to select a picture to display next to the name in your list of contacts and in the Caller ID. Tap the First name Last name a name for the new entry. Tap the label button (to the left of the number field) to select one of the following categories:...
  • Page 87 Changes made to information from one source do not automatically change the information on the other sources. For example, if you have information about a contact from a Google Account and an Exchange account and both are configured to sync contacts, changes to the contact from the Google Account are synced to that account on the Web, but the information from the Exchange account will remain unchanged.

  • Page 88: Adding A Number To A Contacts Entry

    To set a ringtone for a contact: Press > > Contacts Tap the name of a contact to view its details. Press > Options and tap a ringtone to select it. Ringtone To delete a contact: Press > > Contacts Tap the name of a contact.

  • Page 89: Assigning Direct Dialing Numbers

    Assigning Direct Dialing Numbers Speed dialing, as available in other feature phones, is not available. However, you are able to directly save a contact to your Home screen. To set a contact as Direct dial: Press > > Add > Shortcuts > Direct dial Tap a contact from your Contact List.

  • Page 90: Finding Contacts Entries

    to take a new picture. The camera Take photo will launch. – or – Select photo from Gallery from the Gallery. After cropping the picture as you want, (see “Gallery Options” on page 106) tap Finding Contacts Entries Finding Contacts by Name Press >...
  • Page 91 application shares your contacts with Contacts many other applications, such as Gmail on page 143) and Messaging (see “Text Messaging (SMS)” on page 122). To connect by using Quick Contact for Android Tap a contact's picture to open Quick Contact for Android.

  • Page 92: Importing, Exporting, And Sharing Contacts

    To send a text or multimedia message to a contact’s default number: Press > > Contacts Touch and hold the contact's entry. Text contact For more information about sending text and multimedia messages, see “Text Messaging (SMS)” on page 122 and “Multimedia Messaging (MMS)” on page 123.

  • Page 93: Sharing A Contact

    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.

  • Page 94: 2F. Accounts

    2F. Accounts Adding Accounts (page 80) Removing an Account (page 81) Configuring Account Sync and Display Options (page 81) Adding Accounts You can add multiple Google Exchange accounts. You may also be able to add other kinds of accounts, depending on the applications downloaded and installed on your device.

  • Page 95: Removing An Account

    Depending on the kind of account, you may be asked to configure the types of data you want to sync to the device, name of the account, and other details. When you're finished, the account will be added to the list in the settings screen.
  • Page 96 To configure general sync settings: Press > > Settings > Accounts & sync Touch the account to configure it. Sync status Indicates that some, or all, of an account's information is configured to sync automatically with your device. Indicates that none of an account's information is configured to sync automatically with your device.
  • Page 97 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.

  • Page 98: 2G. Calendar & Tools

    2G. Calendar & Tools Calendar (page 84) Folders (page 90) Clock (page 91) Alarms (page 92) Calculator (page 93) Updating Your Android Operating System (page 94) Updating Your Profile (page 94) Updating Your PRL (page 94) Calendar Viewing Your Calendar and Events Use the application you can view the events Calendar...
  • Page 99 To change your Calendar view: Press > Week Month view displays the events in your calendar for the period of time that you specify. Day View Drag left or right to view earlier or later days. Tap an event to view its details. Touch and hold a time slot or an event to create a new event at that time.

  • Page 100: Viewing Event Details

    Agenda View Tap an event to view its details. Drag the screen up or down to view earlier or later events. Repeat indicator Viewing Event Details You can view more information about an event in a number of ways, depending on the current view. To view information about an event: , or view, tap an event to view...

  • Page 101: Editing Or Deleting An Event

    To create an event: Open the , and press Calendar event You can also touch and hold a spot in view. In the menu that opens, tap Month to open the new event screen with that day event and time already entered. Add details about the event.

  • Page 102: Responding To An Event Reminder

    To delete an event: From Agenda , or Week view the event details. Then, press event . Tap to confirm. From view, touch and hold the event Week then tap in the menu that opens. Tap Delete event to confirm. When editing an event, tap the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 103: Displaying And Synchronizing Calendars

    in the Calendar Notifications list to Snooze all receive the reminder again 5 minutes later. Dismiss all in the Calendar Notifications list to delete all reminders in the list. Press when viewing the Calendar Notifications list to keep the reminders. The reminders will remain in the Status Bar.

  • Page 104: Folders

    Changing Calendar Settings You can change the settings for how the Calendar application displays events and how it notifies you of upcoming events. To change Calendar settings: Open the , and press Calendar Settings Allows you to checkmark Hide declined events declined events so that they are not displayed in your calendar views.

  • Page 105: Clock

    To rename a folder: Tap the folder icon to open it. Touch and hold the folder window's title bar. Enter the new folder name. Done > To organize items on the home screen in a folder: Just drag a shortcut, an icon, or a folder and drop in a folder.

  • Page 106: Alarms

    To play a slideshow: You can play a slideshow of the pictures in your Gallery albums from the application. Clock at the bottom of the Clock screen. Press to end the show. To play music: You can play music while the Clock is displayed. at the bottom of the Clock screen.

  • Page 107: Calculator

    to set the days when you want the Repeat alarm to sound. (If you don't set a repeat, the alarm will only sound on the assigned day.) to select a ringtone for the alarm. The Ringtone ringtone plays briefly when you select it. to have the device vibrate, in addition Vibrate to playing the ringtone.

  • Page 108: Updating Your Android Operating System

    Updating Your Android Operating System This option allows you to update the Android Operating System (OS) on your device via an over-the-air connection. There are two components to your LG Optimus S™: Sprint User-Interface (UI) firmware and device Google OS. Press > >...

  • Page 109: 2H. Voice Services

    2H. Voice Services Voice Dialing (page 95) Opening Menus With Voice Dialer (page 97) Text-to-Speech (page 97) Voice Search (page 98) Note: : The (Speech to Action) Important Voice Control feature will not launch if you are currently in an active menu.
  • Page 110 Making a Voice Call With Voice Dialer Press and hold the Voice Dialer button ( then hear a prompt. – or – Press > > Voice Dialer When you see “Listening,” say “ the name and the label for the phone number you wish to call.

  • Page 111: Opening Menus With Voice Dialer

    Opening Menus With Voice Dialer The Voice Dialer application allows you to directly open many menu items or applications by saying voice commands. Press and hold the Voice Dialer button ( then hear a prompt. – or – Press > >...

  • Page 112: Voice Search

    Allows you to adjust the rate at which Speech rate the displayed text is spoken by the device. Choose from: Very slow Very fast Allows you to assign the language Language used by the verbal readout. Choose from (Germany) English (United Kingdom) (United States) Spanish (Spain) Italian (Italy)

  • Page 113: 2I. Microsd Card

    2I. microSD Card Your Device's microSD Card and Adapter (page 99) microSD Card Settings (page 101) Connecting Your Device to Your Computer (page 102) Your Device's microSD Card and Adapter The microSD Card Your phone is equipped with a preinstalled microSD (Secure Digital) memory card to expand the phone’s available memory space.

  • Page 114: Microsd Adapter

    Inserting the microSD Card Gently uncover the microSD slot located on the left side of the device. Position the microSD card with the label side facing up and slide it into place until it is fully inserted and locked in place. Note: Be sure to use only recommended microSD cards (up to 32GB).

  • Page 115: Microsd Card Settings

    Write Protection The microSD adapter has a built-in Write Protection lock to prevent accidental overwriting or removal of your data when the microSD card and adapter are inserted in another device. Slide the Write Protection lock tab down into the “Lock”...

  • Page 116: Connecting Your Device To Your Computer

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

  • Page 117: Important Connection Information

    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.

  • Page 118: 2J. Camera

    2J. Camera Taking Pictures (page 104) Recording Videos (page 108) You can take pictures and record videos using the Camera application. You can also view your pictures and videos with the Gallery application. Note: Pictures and videos are stored in a microSD card. Please make sure that the device has a microSD card inserted before taking pictures or recording video.

  • Page 119: Camera Settings

    To take a picture: Press and hold the camera button ( the right side of the device. – or – Press > > to activate camera Camera mode. (Additional camera options are available through the camera settings page. See “Camera Settings”...

  • Page 120: Gallery Options

    to decide whether to use the Store location device’s GPS to include the location of each picture you take. Location stored with picture ● not stored with picture Location ● to select how the camera White balance adjusts colors in different kinds of light in order to achieve the most natural-looking colors for your pictures.

  • Page 121: Assigning Pictures

    at the top left of the screen to return to the main Gallery screen at any time. to watch a slideshow of the current Slideshow album. Menu to access the following options: to share the picture via Share Messaging ● Picasa Bluetooth Email...

  • Page 122: Recording Videos

    Recording Videos In addition to taking pictures, you can record, view, and send videos with your device's built-in video camera. Press and hold the camera button ( the right side of the device, then drag the camera mode control to the Video position –...

  • Page 123: Video Gallery Options

    Video Gallery Options 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. (The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order.) Press twice, then tap a video to place a...

  • Page 124: 2K. Bluetooth

    2K. Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 110) Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 111) Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 112) Sending Items via Bluetooth (page 113) Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection During an Active Call (page 114) About Bluetooth Bluetooth is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to a number of Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers,...

  • Page 125: Using The Bluetooth Settings Menu

    Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: – Bluetooth is active – Bluetooth is connected to a Bluetooth device Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu menu allows you to set up many Bluetooth Settings of the characteristics of your device's Bluetooth service, including: Entering or changing the name your device uses for...

  • Page 126: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    To disconnect a paired device: Disconnecting a paired device breaks the connection between the device and your LG Optimus S™, but retains the pairing. At a later point when you wish to reconnect the device, there is no need to setup the connection information again.

  • Page 127: Sending Items Via Bluetooth

    Disconnections are manually done but often occur automatically if the paired device goes out of range of your LG Optimus S™ or if it is powered off. To delete a paired device (unpair): Deleting a device from your list removes its “connection record”...

  • Page 128: Disconnecting Bluetooth Connection

    To send pictures and/or videos: Press > > Gallery Tap an album to open it and view its contents. (The pictures and videos in the album are displayed in chronological order.) Press twice, then checkmark pictures and/or videos to share. Share >...

  • Page 129: Section 3: Sprint Service

    Section 3 Sprint Service...

  • Page 130: Sprint Service: The Basics

    3A. Sprint Service: The Basics Visual Voicemail (page 116) Text Messaging (SMS) (page 122) Multimedia Messaging (MMS) (page 123) Caller ID (page 127) Call Waiting (page 127) Making a 3-Way Call (page 128) Call Forwarding (page 128) Roaming (page 129) 3A.
  • Page 131 Record your name announcement. Record your greeting. When prompted to enter information, tap 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.

  • Page 132: Configuring Voicemail Options

    allows you to reply to current voicemail. Reply You can reply to the sender or forward it to anyone with either an email or phone number. This allows you to send this voicemail message to several recipients at the same time. Tag the new message with both an Urgency or Privacy tag.

  • Page 133: Configuring Voicemail Settings

    at the same time. Tag the new message with both an Urgency or Privacy tag. Send to deliver the new message or ● to delete it. Discard to forward the current voicemail to Forward another recipient. You can also tag the new message with both an Urgency or Privacy tag.

  • Page 134: Voicemail Notification

    (placing a checkmark Speakerphone adjacent to the option) to activate the feature. Speakerphone again to deactivate the speakerphone (removing the checkmark adjacent to the option). Changing your Main Greeting via the Voicemail Menu Your main greeting can be changed directly via the device menu system.

  • Page 135: Retrieving Your Voicemail Messages

    Press > > Voicemail Tap the new visual voicemail message entry from the available list. To display your Call Log: Press > > Call log Note: When you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network, you may not receive notification of new voicemail messages.

  • Page 136: Text Messaging (Sms)

    Using the Voicemail Menu to Delete Your Messages Press > > Voicemail Touch and hold a voicemail entry and tap this message > OK – or – Tap the voicemail entry > current voicemail. Text Messaging (SMS) With text messaging (SMS), you can send and receive instant text messages between your wireless phone and another messaging-ready phone.

  • Page 137: Multimedia Messaging (Mms)

    To enter a smiley from the menu options, press > . Make a selection from the list Insert smiley to insert it into your current message. Review your message and tap Accessing Text Messages To read a text message: When you receive a text message, your phone will notify you.

  • Page 138: Composing Mms Messages

    Composing MMS Messages Press > > Messaging > New message Tap the field and enter the recipient’s phone number or email information. As you enter the phone number or email address, matching contacts appear onscreen. Tap an available matching recipient or continue entering the phone number or email address.
  • Page 139 Tap the created slide (example, Slide 1), tap ● , and then select the picture you Add picture want to add to the slide. Tap the text field below the image to enter a ● caption for the picture. When finished, tap Done ●...

  • Page 140: Deleting A Message Or Message Thread

    Deleting a Message or Message Thread Press > > Messaging From the message list, touch a message and press – or – Touch and hold the message thread to display the context menu. and once prompted, tap Delete thread complete the process. Adjusting Message Settings Press >...

  • Page 141: Caller Id

    option, and then select a ring tone that is specific to new text and multimedia messages. A sample will briefly be played upon selection. : Enable this option if you want the device Vibrate to vibrate when a new text or multimedia message is received.

  • Page 142: Making A 3-Way Call

    Making a 3-Way Call With 3-Way Calling, you can talk to two people at the same time. When using this feature, the normal airtime rates will be charged for each of the two calls. Press > > Phone Make your call to the first recipient. Once you have established the connection, tap Add call Enter the second caller’s phone number and tap...

  • Page 143: Roaming

    Roaming Roaming Icon Your display screen always lets you know when you’re off the Nationwide Sprint Network. Anytime you are roaming, the device displays the roaming icon ( you are roaming on a digital system, you will see the roaming icon along with the text –...

  • Page 144: Call Guard

    Press > > Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile networks to place a checkmark and Data roaming connect to data service while roaming. Note: With Data roaming unchecked, you can still transmit data with a Wi-Fi connection. See “Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks”...

  • Page 145: Data Roam Guard

    To answer incoming roaming calls with Call Guard on: Touch and drag to the right. (A message will be displayed notifying you that roaming charges will apply.) Data Roam Guard Depending on service availability and roaming agreements, your phone may be able to access data services while roaming on certain digital systems.

  • Page 146: 3B. Web And Data Services

    3B. Web and Data Services Getting Started With Data Services (page 132) Navigating the Web (page 134) Connecting to Wi-Fi Networks (page 140) Sharing Your Device’s Mobile Data Connection (page 143) Email (page 143) Android Market (page 160) Applications (page 161) Data Services FAQs (page 165) Getting Started With Data Services With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying...

  • Page 147: Launching A Web Connection

    Press > > Settings > About phone > Update Profile Your profile will be automatically updated by the network. Launching a Web Connection Press > > Browser Note: You can connect to the Internet via Mobile network or via Wi-Fi (access by pressing Wireless &...

  • Page 148: Navigating The Web

    Navigating the Web Web pages that are optimized for mobile devices typically open at a size appropriate for your device. Often, you can't zoom or even scroll their contents. Web pages that aren't designed specifically for mobile devices typically open in overview mode - the page is zoomed out so you can get the big picture.

  • Page 149: Browser Menu

    As you type, the first word with matching characters is highlighted on the screen and subsequent matches are boxed. Tap the left or right arrow to jump to and highlight the previous or next matching word. To copy text from Web page: Open a Web page and scroll to the beginning of the text you want to copy Press...
  • Page 150 Reloads the current Web page and displays Refresh the most current information. Forward Forwards you to a previously viewed page. provides the following additional Browser More options: Allows you to assign the current Add bookmark Web page as a new bookmark. Find on page Allows you to search the current Web page for a word.
  • Page 151 windows and prevent websites from opening windows unless you request it. Load images : When checkmarked, this feature allows the Browser to load images when displaying a Web page. Remove the checkmark to allow the Browser to omit images when displaying a Web page.
  • Page 152 : Clears all current Browser Clear all cookie data cookie files. Remember form data : When checkmarked, the Browser remembers what you entered in a form on a site and displays matching entries when entering text in a form. Remove the checkmark to disable this feature.
  • Page 153 Setting the Browser Home Page Press to open the Browser menu. More > Settings > Set home page Delete the current address and enter a new URL. If you are viewing the Web page you want to set as the Home page, tap Use current page to complete the process.

  • Page 154: Connecting To Wi-Fi Networks

    To create Bookmarks from other Tabs: From any open Web page, press Bookmarks – or – From any open Web page, tap Tap either the Most visited Tap the star icon adjacent to a Web page entry. The star now turns gold. This adds the “starred” website to your current Bookmarks list.
  • Page 155 To use Wi-Fi on your device, you must connect to a wireless access point, or “hotspot.” Some access points are open and you can simply connect to them without entering any information. Others are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure your device to connect to them.
  • Page 156 To receive notifications when open networks are in range: By default, when Wi-Fi is on, you receive notifications in the Status Bar when your device detects an open Wi-Fi network. Turn on Wi-Fi, if it's not already on. From the Wi-Fi settings screen, tap to checkmark the box.

  • Page 157: Sharing Your Device's Mobile Data

    Sharing Your Device’s Mobile Data Connection You can share your device’s data connection with up to eight devices at once, by turning your phone into a portable Wi-Fi hotspot. When your device is sharing its data connection, appears in the Status Bar. For the latest information about portable hotspots, including supported operating systems and other details, please visit http:// www.android.com/tether#wifi.
  • Page 158 based email services (Gmail™ and Yahoo!™) and Corporate Work Email (Outlook be manually configured to connect to other email systems. Note: If you have multiple email accounts, you must configure each account with its own settings. If you want to send and receive email messages through an ISP (Internet Service Provider) account (such as Outlook), you will first need to set up an IMAP or POP account.
  • Page 159 : Your messages are stored on- Gmail is web-based line, on Google servers, but you can read, write, and organize messages by using the Gmail application on your device or a web browser on a computer. Because your mail is stored on Google servers, you can search your entire message history, backed by the speed and power of Google search.
  • Page 160 Setting Up other Email accounts via the Device application only reveals all currently added Email Email accounts. To view additional email accounts within the main Email screen, they must first be added. Press > > Email Follow the onscreen instructions to setup an Email account.
  • Page 161 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 switch accounts. From your Inbox, press >...
  • Page 162 to or forwarding the message, as described in “Replying to or Forwarding a Message” on page 149. 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. Press >...
  • Page 163 Enter a recipient's address. As you enter text, matching addresses are displayed from your Contact list. You can tap a suggested address or continue entering text to enter a new one. Press > to Cc or Bcc recipients, if Add Cc/Bcc necessary.
  • Page 164 All of the messages in the conversation are included in the new message; any messages that follow the message you forward are omitted. 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.
  • Page 165 the subjects of conversations. (See “Changing Gmail Settings” on page 154.) 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 a conversation's labels: When viewing a conversation press labels In the dialog box that opens, check the labels you...

  • Page 166: Searching For Messages

    Viewing Conversations by Label You can view a list of the conversations that have the same label, including conversations with starred messages. (See “Labeling a Conversation” on page 151 or “Starring a Message” on page 151 for information about assigning labels and stars.) When viewing your Inbox or another label, press >...
  • Page 167 Spam), not just those that you've synchronized onto your device. You can also use the advanced search options as described on the Gmail website. From the Inbox, press > Search – or – From the Inbox, press Enter the word or words to search for, then tap the Search icon to the right of the text field.
  • Page 168 To select which conversations to synchronize: Press > > Gmail Press > More > Settings > Labels The Synchronization settings screen opens, displaying a list of your Gmail labels. Below each label is its current synchronization setting: , or with no label. (Conversations with Sync 4 days no label are not synchronized.) Tap a conversation label whose synchronization...
  • Page 169 General settings To add a signature or other information Signature to outgoing email. (See “Appending a Signature to Your Messages” on page 154.) If checkmarked, this feature will Confirm delete display a dialog asking you to confirm whenever you want to archive, delete, or send a message. Allows you to choose what screen Auto-advance to display after you delete or archive a...
  • Page 170 Setting Up a Corporate Email Press > > Email Press > Accounts Press > Add account Enter your Email address information, then tap Next Administrator for further details. : Your Outlook work email address. Email address : Typically your network access Password password (Case-sensitive).
  • Page 171 Note: You can have multiple Work Email (Microsoft Exchange) accounts active on your device. Opening Corporate Email Press > > Email Tap a message to read, manage, or reply to. From your Inbox screen, press options, such as Refresh Compose Accounts , or Account settings...

  • Page 172: Configuring Corporate Email Settings

    To delete an email message: Touch and hold an email (from your inbox list) and from the pop-up context menu. Delete – or – With the email message displayed, tap Configuring Corporate Email Settings : Allows you to configure various Account Settings settings for your account.
  • Page 173 Allows you to assign a ringtone Select ringtone ● to notify you of new email. Vibrate Allows you to set the phone to vibrate ● when new email is received. Allows you to view and Incoming settings ● modify your incoming server settings. Synchronizes the contacts Sync contacts ●...

  • Page 174: Android Market

    : Allows data synchronization to Background data occur as a background function and does not affect any current use of the device. : Requires the device to maintain Auto-sync synchronized with the remote server providing data to your selected applications. Press to store your changes and return to the Home screen.

  • Page 175: Applications

    Launching an Installed Google Application Press > – or – Press > > > Market Tap icon of the newly installed application. Reinstalling a Google Application If the Android Operating System is ever updated, any data contained on the device will be erased. The only data stored on the device are Google applications available via the Android Market.

  • Page 176: Sprint Zone

    Note: Once you download and install the Sprint pack, Sprint applications such as NASCAR Sprint Football Live Sprint Music Plus GPS Navigator will appear on your Applications screen. When you switch from the Sprint pack to another ID pack, or choose a new ID pack, the Sprint applications will remain installed and visible on your Applications screen (page 4-5).
  • Page 177 Tap an onscreen option to activate features that include: Home is the main NASCAR homepage where you can view stats on a current race, choose to follow a specific driver, view special NASCAR promotions and other NASCAR-specific multimedia content. Press and tap to return to the main Home...

  • Page 178: Sprint Football Live

    to quit the NASCAR application. Exit Press > Exit > Yes ● Sprint Football Live Get Sprint Football live on your device. It lets you be right in the middle of your favorite game by being a part of previews, blogs, discussions groups, fantasy football, etc.

  • Page 179: Data Services Faqs

    Data Services FAQs How do I sign in for the first time? You are automatically signed in to access data services when you turn on your device. How do I know when my device is connected to data services? Your device automatically connects when you use data service or an incoming message arrives.

  • Page 180: Entertainment: Tv And Music

    3C. Entertainment: TV and Music Getting Started with Sprint TV and Music (page 166) Sprint TV (page 167) Music (page 169) Streaming Music (page 171) YouTube (page 172) Sprint TV gives you the ability to listen to audio clips and to view video clips right from your device's display. Watch live TV and catch up on episodes of your favorite shows –...

  • Page 181: Sprint Tv

    Sprint TV Your Sprint TV Channel Options The Sprint TV application offers a wide variety of accessible channels. Subscription options include comprehensive basic packages as well as a full menu of “a la carte” channels. Visit www.sprint.com/tvguide more information on channels and pricing. Some of the available categories may include: Sprint Radio Sprint Power View...
  • Page 182 TV FAQs Will I know if I’m receiving an incoming call while I’m viewing or listening to a media clip? Yes. All incoming calls will stop the Sprint TV app and provide you with the option to either . The channel program will start from Reject beginning after rejecting or ending the call.

  • Page 183: Music

    What does it mean when the video pauses and I see the word “loading” at the bottom of the screen? This happens when the phone is loading the data necessary to play the clip. It typically occurs when there is heavy traffic on the network. How can I cancel service if I decide I don’t want it? To cancel your Sprint TV service, visit www.sprint.com...

  • Page 184: Purchasing And Downloading Music From Sprint Music Plus

    Purchasing and Downloading Music from Sprint Music Plus Press > > Sprint Music Plus Music Store Ringtone Store to begin your music selection. Store provides access to New Releases, Music Store Top Downloads, or Genres of music. Ringtone Store provides access to New Ringtones, Top Ringtones, or Genres of music.

  • Page 185: Streaming Music

    Touch and hold a song you’d like to use as your new ringtone. A popup menu is displayed. Use as phone ringtone to set the selected song as your new default ringtone. Confirm the song has been successfully assigned by navigating to your Phone ringtone menu. Press >...

  • Page 186: Youtube Tm

    listen to your favorite music or get caught up on what’s new in music. YouTube YouTube™ is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The site is used to display a wide variety of user-generated video content, including movie clips, TV clips, and music videos, as well as video content such as video blogging, informational shorts and other original videos.

  • Page 187: 3D. Gps Navigation

    3D. GPS Navigation GPS Services (page 173) Google Maps (page 174) TeleNav GPS Navigator (page 176) Getting Driving Directions (page 178) Navigation (page 182) GPS Services Your device's built-in GPS capability gives you access to a number of location-based services, including , and Maps Navigation...

  • Page 188: Google Maps Tm

    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.
  • Page 189 – or – Press to utilize other Google Map features. Choose from: Search Directions , and Location Join Latitude More To search for a location: While viewing a map, press – or – Simply press In the search box, enter the place you're looking for.

  • Page 190: Telenav Tm Gps Navigator

    . The directions to your destination appear in a list. You can choose the directions format: Read directions as text. to see the directions on a map. Show on map Navigate to get spoken, turn-by-turn directions from Google Maps Navigation. When you're finished, press to clear the map.

  • Page 191: Using Telenav Gps Navigator

    If using the onscreen keyboard, tap your information. Continue to register your information. to take a brief tour of the Navigation features, or to continue to the main Skip Tour navigation screen. Using TeleNav GPS Navigator Press > > TeleNav GPS Navigator Select an option and follow the onscreen instructions to take advantage of TeleNav’s full suite of features.

  • Page 192: Getting Driving Directions

    Getting Driving Directions The built-in GPS hardware (when enabled) allows you to get driving directions to selected locations or establishments based on your current location. Using a Physical Address Press > > TeleNav GPS Navigator > Drive To > Address Manually enter the new address and receive driving directions from the GPS network.

  • Page 193: Using A Local Business Category

    Search based on a category such as Food/ Coffee, etc. Using a Local Business Category The Optimus S™ can also cross-reference your current location with local business and points of interest, such as Grocery Stores, Gas Stations, Wi-Fi Spots, Malls, Hospitals, etc.

  • Page 194: Configuring Your Navigation Preferences

    Tap a matching entry based on star ratings and distances. To search for the nearest gas station in your area: Press > > TeleNav GPS Navigator > Drive To > Businesses > Category > Gas Stations to begin the search. Search Tap an entry from the list to display a new route to the selected gas station.

  • Page 195: Launching The Product Tour

    : assigns the default Exit after (minutes) ● application timeout. This is the timeout interval when no activity is detected. Choose from Never , or : allows you to alter the initial Init Volume ● volume level for the readouts. Choose from , or Very Soft Soft...

  • Page 196: Navigation

    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 Choose from the following onscreen options: Speak Destination to use the voice recognition feature to search for matching locations in your...

  • Page 197: Section 4: Safety And Warranty

    Section 4 Safety and Warranty Information...

  • Page 198: Important Safety Information

    4A. Important Safety Information General Precautions (page 184) Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Device (page 185) Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 186) Caring for the Battery (page 188) Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 189) Owner’s Record (page 191) Open Source License (page 191) This User Guide contains important operational and...

  • Page 199: Maintaining Safe Use Of And Access To

    Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Device Do Not Rely on Your Phone for Emergency Calls Mobile phones operate using radio signals, which cannot guarantee connection in all conditions. Therefore you should never rely solely upon any mobile phone for essential communication (e.g., medical emergencies).

  • Page 200: Using Your Phone With A Hearing Aid Device

    If a hearing device is particularly vulnerable to interference noise; even a phone with a higher rating may still cause unacceptable noise levels in the hearing device. Trying Your Optimus S has an...
  • Page 201 out the phone with your hearing device is the best way to evaluate it for your personal needs. M-Ratings : Phones rated M3 or M4 meet FCC requirements for hearing aid compatibility and are likely to generate less interference to hearing devices than unrated phones. (M4 is the better/higher of the two ratings.) : Phones rated T3 or T4 meet FCC requirements and T-Ratings...

  • Page 202: Caring For The Battery

    Position the phone so the internal antenna is farthest from your hearing aid. Move the phone around to find the point with least interference. Caring for the Battery Protecting Your Battery The guidelines listed below help you get the most out of your battery’s performance.

  • Page 203: Radio Frequency (Rf) Energy

    Radio Frequency (RF) Energy Understanding How Your Phone Operates Your phone is basically a radio transmitter and receiver. When it’s turned on, it receives and transmits radio frequency (RF) signals. When you use your phone, the system handling your call controls the power level. This power can range from 0.006 watt to 0.2 watt in digital mode.

  • Page 204: Fcc Radio Frequency Emission

    The highest reported SAR values of the Optimus S Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22) Head: 1.04 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.48 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24) Head: 1.26 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.70 W/kg FCC Radio Frequency Emission This phone meets the FCC Radio Frequency Emission Guidelines.

  • Page 205: Owner's Record

    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/.

  • Page 206: 4B. Manufacturer's Warranty

    Manufacturer’s Warranty 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, according to the following terms and conditions:...
  • Page 207 LG, including damage caused by shipping, blown fuses, or spills of food or liquid. (3) Breakage or damage to antennas unless caused directly by defects in material or workmanship.
  • Page 208 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 reinstall or back-up any data, applications or software that you have added to your phone. It is therefore...

  • Page 209: Index

    Index Numerics 3-Way Call 127 Accounts 80–83 Google Account 41 Synchronizing 57, 57–59 Activation 2 Adapter microSD Card 100 Adding to Your Favorites 72 Airplane Mode 61 Alarms 92 Android Market 160 Answering Calls 45 Applications 29–33, 37, 161– Applications Tab 29 NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile Sprint Football Live 164 Sprint ID Pack 161...
  • Page 210 Taking Pictures 104 Zoom 106 Clock 91 Contacts 71–79 Adding a Number 74 Adding to Your Favorites 72 Assigning a Picture 75 Assigning Ringers 75 Creating a New Entry 71 Dialing From 49 Direct Dialing 50 Editing 72 Editing a Number 74 Finding a Phone Number 48 Finding Entries 76 Importing, Exporting, and...
  • Page 211 In-Call Options 47 Internet see Web Key Functions 11, 22–27 Language 55 Location Settings 56 Lock Code Changing 65 Locking Your Device 63 Wake Up Screen 18 Making Calls 43 Menu i Menu i Context Menus 24 Navigation 28 Option Menus 23 Messaging Deleting Old Messages 61, Email 143...
  • Page 212 Airplane Mode 61 Display Settings 54–56 Language 55 Location Settings 56 Messaging Settings 60 Sound Settings 51–54 TTY Use 62 Phone Updates 10, 94 Pictures Assigning to Contacts 107 Assigning to Wallpaper 107 Gallery Options 106 Sending Via Bluetooth 113, Taking Pictures 104 Viewing Pictures 106 Playing Music 169, 170...
  • Page 213 Three-Way Calling 127 TTY Use 62 Turning Your Device On and Off 17 TV 167–169 Unlocking Your Device 63 Updating Your Device 10, 94 Vibrate 52 Videos Recording 108 Sending via Bluetooth 113 Settings 108 Video Gallery Options 109 Visual Voicemail 116 Voice Dialing 95 Voicemail Configuring Options 118...

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