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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Para encontrar esta guía para usuarios en Consejo español, por favor visita a www.sprint.com y haz clic en Support > Phones & Devices . To find this user guide in Spanish, please visit www.sprint.com and click Support > Phones &...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Table of Contents Looking for something? If you don’t see it in the headings listed here, try the Index on page 125. Introduction ......i Your Phone’s Menu .
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Saving a Phone Number ....53 Contacts Entry Options .....53 Editing a Contacts Entry .
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Introduction This User Guide introduces you to Sprint the features of your new phone. It’s divided into four sections: Section 1: Getting Started Section 2: Your Phone Section 3: Sprint Service Section 4: Safety and Warranty Information Because of updates in phone software, this User printed guide may not be the most current...
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 6: Settings 1: Reset Envelope 2: Notificaton 1: Message & Icon 2: Icon Only 3: Callback Number 1: None 2: My Phone Number 3: Other 4: Preset Messages 5: Signature 1: None 2: Custom 3: Maps 1: Sprint Navigation 2: Sprint Family Locator 4: History...
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 8: My Stuff Games Get New My Content Manager Block Breaker 2 Deluxe DEMO PAC-MAN Plus DEMO by Namco Tetris Demo Ringers Get New My Content Manager Screen Savers Get New My Content Manager Applications Get New My Content Manager NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile NFL Mobile Live...
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 2: Sounds 1: Volume 1: Ringer 3: Speakerphone 5: Messaging 7: Applications 9: Power On/Off 2: Ringer Type 1: Incoming Calls 3: Alarm & Calendar 3: Vibrate Type 1: Incoming Calls 3: Alarm & Calendar 4: Alerts 1: Beep Each Minute 2: Out of Service 3: Connect...
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 6: Keyguard 7: Text Entry 1: Auto-Capital 2: Auto-Space 3: Word Choice List 4: Word Prediction 5: Word Completion 6: Word Scan 7: Dual Language 8: Prediction Length 9: Use My Words *: My Words 0: Help 8: Phone Information 1: Phone Number 2: Icon Glossary...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 1A. Setting Up Service Setting Up Your Phone (page 2) Activating Your Phone (page 3) Setting Up Your Voicemail (page 3) Sprint Account Passwords (page 4) Getting Help (page 5) Setting Up Your Phone Install the battery. Press down on the top part of the battery cover with your thumb and slide the cover downward to remove it from the back of the phone.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Activating YourPhone If you purchased your phone at a Sprint Store, phone should be activated and ready to use. If you received your phone in the mail and it is for a new Sprint account or a new line of service, activate automatically.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Note Voicemail Passcode Sprint strongly recommends that you create a passcode when setting up your voicemail to protect against unauthorized access. Without a passcode, anyone who has access to your phone is able to access your voicemail messages. For more information about using your voicemail, see “Setting Up Your Voicemail”...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Getting Help Managing Your Account Online: www.sprint.com Access your account information. Check your minutes used (depending on your Sprint service plan). View and pay your bill. Enroll in Sprint online billing and automatic payment. Purchase accessories. Shop for the latest Sprint phones.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 11:09 Page 6 Sprint Operator Services Sprint Operator Services provides assistance when placing collect calls or when placing calls billed to a local telephone calling card or third party. To access Sprint Operator Services: Press For more information or to see the latest in products and services, visit us online at www.sprint.com 1A.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 2A. Phone Basics Your Phone (page 8) Viewing the Display Screen (page 11) Turning Your Phone On and Off (page 14) Battery and Charger (page 14) Navigating Through the Menus (page 17) Displaying Your Phone Number (page 18) Making and Answering Calls (page 18) Entering Text (page 26) Phone Software Upgrades –...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 15. Headset Jack 16. Side Volume Buttons 17. Charger/Accessory Jack 11:09 Page 9 Key Functions lets you hear the caller and automated Earpiece 18. Camera Lens prompts. 19. Speaker Signal Strength Indicator strength by displaying bars. The more bars displayed, the better the signal strength.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Status Light indicates incoming calls, new messages, or other events by blinking. It is red while charging and turns green when charging is completed. represents the amount of Battery Strength Indicator remaining battery charge currently available in your phone.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Speaker let you hear the different ringers and sounds. You can mute the ringer when receiving incoming calls by pressing the side keys. The speaker also lets you hear the caller’s voice in speakerphone mode. Speaker Button lets you place or conduct calls in speakerphone mode.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Status Bar – Messaging Icons New Urgent Message – Indicates you have new urgent messages. Multiple Alerts – Indicates that different kinds of alerts exist. New Text Message – Indicates you have new text messages. New MMS Message – Indicates you have new multimedia messages.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Status Bar – Status Icons Ringer Off – The ringer is set to off. Silence All – All sounds are turned off. Ringer & Vibrate – Indicates ringer and vibrate mode is set. Calendar – Indicates that you have an event scheduled.
Your screen remains blank while your phone is off (unless the battery is charging). Battery and Charger WARNING Use only Sprint-approved or LG-approved batteries and chargers with your phone. The failure to use a Sprint-approved or LG-approved battery and charger may...
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Battery Capacity Your phone is equipped with a Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) battery. It allows you to recharge your battery before it is fully drained. The battery provides up to continuous digital talk time. When the battery reaches 5% of its capacity, the battery icon blinks.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Removing the Battery Make sure the power is off so that you don’t lose any stored numbers, messages or data. Press down on the top part of the battery cover with your thumb and slide the cover downward to remove it from the back of the phone ( Hold the phone in one hand so that the battery is facing you.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 NavigatingThrough the Menus The navigation key on your phone lets you scroll through onscreen items. Many menus feature a scroll bar on the right to help you keep track of your position in the menu. To navigate through a menu, press the navigation key left, right, up or down.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 For the purposes of this guide, the above steps condense into: Press > Messaging > Messages Backing Up Within a Menu To go to the previous menu: Press To return to standby mode: Press DisplayingYour Phone Number Press >...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 You can also place calls from your phone by using speed dialing numbers from your Contacts (page 25), using your call history listings (page 49), and voice dialing a call with Voice Control (page 68). Dialing Options When you enter numbers in standby mode, press OPTIONS (right softkey) and choose from a variety of dialing options.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Your phone notifies you of incoming calls in the following ways: The phone rings or vibrates. The indicator light flashes. The backlight illuminates. The screen displays an incoming call message. If the incoming call is from a number stored in your Contacts, you will see the entry’s name.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Missed Call Notification When you do not answer an incoming call, your screen displays the missed alerts list. To display the missed call entry from the notification screen: Highlight the entry and press number, press To display a missed call entry from standby mode: Press >...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 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.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Press (left softkey) during a call to mute the MUTE microphone. Press UNMUTE (left softkey) to unmute the microphone. End-of-Call Options When a call ends, press OPTIONS an available action: New Group to save the number to a new group listing. to display the number's Contacts entry Contact Details (if the number is saved in Contacts).
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Finding a Phone Number You can search Contacts for entries by name. While in Standby Mode, press CONTACTS softkey) and enter the first letter or letters of an entry. (The more letters you enter, the more specific the search.) To display an entry, highlight it and press a number, highlight it and press...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Contacts Match Dialing Retrieve any number saved in your Contacts by entering only three consecutive digits of the number. (See “Setting Contacts Match Dialing”on page 42.) To place a call using contacts match dialing: Enter three consecutive digits of a Contacts entry’s phone number.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 To use Two-Touch Dialing for speed dial locations 10–99: Press the first digit. Press and hold the second digit for approximately two seconds. The display confirms that the number has been dialed when it shows “Connecting...”. Note Speed dialing is not available when you are roaming;...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 ABC Mode Select the Abc mode. (See “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 26.) Press the corresponding keys repeatedly until the correct letter appears. (For example, to enter the word “Bill,” press twice, three times, and three times again.) (If you make a mistake, press to erase a single...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Predictive Text Input Predictive Text Input lets you enter text using fewer keypresses per word. (To select the Predictive Text mode when entering text, see “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 26.) Predictive Text Input uses an intuitive word database to analyze the letters you enter and create a suitable word.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Entering Numbers, Symbols and Emoticons To enter numbers: Select the mode and press the appropriate key. (See “Selecting a Text Input Mode” on page 26.) To enter symbols: Select the mode. (See “Selecting a Text Symbols Input Mode”...
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Selecting Ringer Types for Messages Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Sounds > Ringer Type > Messaging Select Voicemail Messages Email categories will be displayed.) Select a category, and then use your navigation key to scroll through the available ringers. A sample ringer will sound as you highlight each option.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 to assign the ringer to a call or message Set As type or to a specific contact. (It will automatically be assigned to the type or contact you were viewing in step 2.) to browse for other items to download. Shop Note You can also assign ringers from the Contacts...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 To set your phone always to vibrate in addition to any ringer settings: With the phone open, press the volume button up or down in standby mode until a volume setting appears on the screen. Press (left softkey) to check the VIBRATE option.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Display Settings Changing the Clock & Calendar Display Choose whether you want your phone’s clock to be displayed in analog mode, digital mode, or with time and date. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Main Screen >...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Changing the BacklightTime Length Select how long the display screen and keypad remain backlit after you press any key. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Display > Main Screen > Backlight Highlight a setting and press Note Long backlight settings reduce the battery’s talk and standby times.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Scroll up or down to select a size and press (left softkey). SAVE Changing Keypad Light Mode The keypad light setting lets you to turn the keypad light on or off. Press > > Settings/Tools Settings > Display > Keypad Light Press (left softkey) and...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 To enable your phone’s Location feature: Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > More... > Location . (The Location disclaimer will be displayed.) Read the disclaimer and press softkey). Press (left softkey). When the Location feature is on, your phone’s standby screen will display the icon.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Highlight None My Phone Number press . (If you select , enter a number and Other press (left softkey)). SAVE Managing Preset Messages Your phone is loaded with preset messages to help make sending text messages easier. Customize or delete these messages, such as “Where are you?,”...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Airplane Mode Airplane Mode allows you to use many of your phone’s features, such as Games, Notepad, Voice Memos, etc., when you are in an airplane or in any other area where making or receiving calls or data is prohibited. This feature can be used to extend battery life while playing music.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 To turn TTY Mode on or off: Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > More... > Accessibility > TTY . (An informational message will be displayed.) Press CONTINUE (left softkey). Select Enable TTY to turn TTY mode on. –...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Phone Setup Options Auto Keyguard Allows you to set the keyguard. Keyguard setting applies to slide closed position only. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Keyguard information window is displayed.) Read the information and press softkey). Press (left softkey).
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Call End Mode Select how to end calls when you have finished a conversation: whether you want to be required to press , or simply slide the phone close. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > More... > Call Setup >...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Text Entry Settings Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > Text Entry Select Auto-Capital Auto-Space Word Prediction Word Completion, Word Scan, Dual Language, Prediction Length, Use My Words , or and press My Words Help Security Settings Accessing the Security Menu All of your phone’s security settings are available through the Security menu.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Locking Data Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > More... > Restrict and Lock Enter your lock code, highlight press Highlight Lock and press Locking Photos Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > More... > Restrict and Lock Enter your lock code and scroll to press Highlight...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 To add or replace a special number: Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > More... > Security and enter your lock code. Select Special Numbers Select a location for your entry. Enter the number and press Note There are no speed dial options associated with special numbers.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Resetting Default Settings Resetting the current default settings restores all the factory defaults, including the ringer types and display settings. Contacts, Call History, Calendar, and Messaging are not affected. To reset default settings: Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > More... > Security and enter your lock code.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Security Features for Data Service Enabling and Disabling Data Services You can disable data services without turning off your phone; however, you will not have access to all data services, including Web and messaging. Disabling data services will avoid any charges associated with these services.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 2C. History Viewing History (page48) History Options (page 49) Making a Call From History (page 49) Saving a Number From History (page 50) Prepending a Number From History (page 50) Erasing History (page 51) Viewing History History is a list of the last 60 phone numbers (or Contacts entries) for calls you placed, accepted, or missed.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 History Options Highlight a History entry and press date and time of the call, the phone number (if available), and the caller’s name (if the number is already in your Contacts). Press OPTIONS (right softkey) to display the following options: to save the current history entry to a new New Group...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Saving a NumberFrom History Your phone can store up to Contacts entries. Contacts entries can store up to a total of numbers, and each entry’s name can contain characters. Highlight a History entry and press Press (right softkey) >...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Erasing History To erase individual History entries, see “History Options” on page 49. Press > History Press (right softkey) OPTIONS (A confirmation dialog will appear.) Press (left softkey) to erase History. (Press DELETE [right softkey] to return to the previous CANCEL menu without erasing History.) 11:10 Page 51...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 2D. Contacts Adding a New Contacts Entry (page 52) Saving a Phone Number (page 53) Contacts Entry Options (page 53) Editing a Contacts Entry (page 54) Adding a Number to a Contacts Entry (page 54) Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers (page 55) Assigning Speed Dial Numbers (page 55) Selecting a Ringer Type for an Entry (page 56) Assigning a Picture to an Entry (page 57)
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 After you have saved the number, the new Contacts entry is displayed. (See “Contacts Entry Options” on page 53.) Saving a Phone Number To save a number from standby mode: Enter a phone number and press softkey) >...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 to assign a vibration type [Default Vibrate Type] for the incoming calls from the contact. [Memo] to add a note, street address, or other information. to display Contacts entry’s [No Secret] information. Change to Secret user to see or edit the contact’s info unless he enters the phone’s lock code.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Editing a Contacts Entry’s Numbers Press (right softkey), highlight a Contact CONTACTS Entry, then press (right softkey) OPTIONS Contact Highlight a number and press Press to clear one digit at a time, or press and hold to erase the entire number.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 To assign a speed dial number to an existing phone number: Press CONTACTS (right softkey), highlight a Contacts entry and press OPTIONS Edit Contact Highlight the phone number for which you wish to assign a speed dial number, and press Press (right softkey) >...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Assigning a Picture to an Entry Press (right softkey), highlight a CONTACTS Contacts entry (see “Contacts Entry Options” on page 53) and press OPTIONS Contact Scroll up to the current picture and press display the Select Photo menu. Highlight an option ( None, New Picture, My Photos, , or...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Secret Contacts Entries Making an entry secret hides its phone number(s) and requires your lock code to edit the entry. The name is still displayed, but the phone numbers and other information are replaced with “(SECRET)”. To make an entry secret: Press (right softkey) and highlight a...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Sprint Operator – Community Information – Non-Emergency Svcs – Traffic Information – Carrier Service Repair – TRS for TTY users – Call Before You Dig – Press to place the call. Wireless Backup This feature allows you to back up all of your contacts to the Sprint website and restore them if your phone is lost, stolen, damaged, or replaced.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Please wait while registering the license. (You will see a confirmation screen once registration is complete.) Note Wireless Backup can also be activated by pressing > Settings/Tools > Settings > More... > Wireless Backup and following steps 3-4 above. Once you have completed the registration, you will receive a text message with your password, which is required for the Sprint Wireless Backup website...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Highlight a related person and press Press CONTINUE (left softkey). Select a Repeat Type for the event by highlighting the repeat field and pressing Select None Daily Mon – Fri Select Days , or and press Monthly Yearly Select an alarm time for the event by highlighting...
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Select the day for which you would like to view events and press . (If you have events scheduled for the selected day, they will be listed in chronological order.) In the calendar view, days with events scheduled are highlighted.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Select the option to erase events older than , or One week One month One year displayed informing you that all events will be deleted.) Erasing All Events Press > Settings/Tools > Tools > Calendar – or – Press Press (right softkey)
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Select a snooze interval by highlighting the snooze field and press Highlight 5 min later, 10 min later, 15 min later, and press min later Select a ringer type for the alarm by highlighting the ringer field and pressing Highlight a ringer menu, Downloaded Ringers, Voice Memo, Other Ringers,...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 To delete saved notes: Press > Settings/Tools > Tools > Memo > Notepad Highlight a note and press OPTIONS Delete Press DELETE (left softkey). EZ Tips Press > Settings/Tools > Tools > Calculator > Ez Tip Calculator Use your keypad and navigation key to enter the bill amount and tip percentage.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 While converting Temperature, the -/+ sign can be found in the OPTIONS menu (right soft key). World Clock To view the time in over 50 different locations: Press > Settings/Tools > Tools > World Clock Press CITIES (right softkey) to choose a city.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 2F. Voice Services Voice Control (page 68) Managing Voice Memos (page 69) Voice Control You can use your phone’s built-in Voice Control automatic speech recognition (ASR) software to dial a phone number in your Contacts or to launch phone functions. All you have to do is to talk into the phone, and Voice Control will recognize your voice and complete tasks by itself.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Set Speaker More... 1. Phone Status 2. Training 3. Bookmark 4. Help Exit Voice Control Managing Voice Memos Use your phone’s voice services to record brief memos to remind you of important events, phone numbers, or grocery list items.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Playing Voice Memos To play the voice memos you have recorded: Press > Settings/Tools > Tools > Memo > Voice Memo Highlight a voice memo and press Voice Memo Options To choose voice memo options: Press >...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 2G. Camera Taking Pictures (page 71) Storing Pictures (page 74) Sending Pictures (page 75) Printing Pictures From Your Phone (page 77) Other Settings (page 78) Taking Pictures Taking pictures with your phone’s built-in camera is as simple as choosing a subject, pointing the lens, and pressing a button.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 to assign the picture to a phone task. Select Assign an option: to use the picture as a screen Screen Saver saver. to assign the picture to a contact or for Picture ID all calls. to delete the picture you just took. Delete Go to Album to view the pictures stored in My...
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 to view the pictures stored in My Photos. Go to Album Self-timer From camera mode, press OPTIONS Press the navigation key right to select Self Timer Highlight the length of delay you want the timer to use ( 5 seconds , or...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Storing Pictures Your phone’s picture storage area is called You can view all the pictures you have stored, delete files, and access additional options. To review your stored pictures: Press > Photos > My Photos Use your navigation key to view and scroll through the pictures.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 to reverse the image horizontally left to right Flip (Flip Horizontal) or to flip the image vertically top to bottom (Flip Vertical) or both (Flip Both). to zoom in. Zoom to apply additional options including Advanced Enhancement, Brightening, White Balancing, Local Intensity Boost Sending Pictures...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 To configure the priority level, select press left/right to toggle between Urgent Confirm the recipients, subject, message, attached picture and/or audio. Press (left softkey) to send the picture. (You SEND will see “Message Sent” once the delivery is complete.) Sending Pictures From Messaging You can also send pictures from your phone’s...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Select My PC/Email, Photobucket, Facebook, and follow the onscreen instructions to set MySpace up your account. To send your pictures, follow the instructions on page 75 for 'Sending Pictures From My Photos'. Then during Step 3, select a Destination and follow the prompts.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Note While you are connected to the printer, you cannot make or receive calls. When printing is finished, press Select . Follow the instructions on the display to unplug the USB cable from the phone. From time to time you may encounter PictBridge printing problems.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 2H. Bluetooth Turning Bluetooth On and Off (page 79) Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu (page 80) Pairing Bluetooth Devices (page 81) Sending Items Using Bluetooth (page 81) About Bluetooth Bluetooth ® is a short-range communications technology that allows you to connect wirelessly to other Bluetooth devices, such as headsets and hands-free car kits, and Bluetooth-enabled handhelds, computers, printers, and...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Bluetooth Status Indicators The following icons show your Bluetooth connection status at a glance: indicates Bluetooth enabled (hidden). indicates Bluetooth enabled (visible). indicates Bluetooth connected. indicates Bluetooth headset connected. Using the Bluetooth Settings Menu Bluetooth Settings menu allows you to set up many of the characteristics of your phone’s Bluetooth service, including:...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Pairing Bluetooth Devices Paired Devices The Bluetooth pairing process allows you to establish trusted connections between your phone and another Bluetooth device. When devices are paired, a passkey is shared between devices, allowing for fast, secure connections while bypassing the discovery and authentication process.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Sending Other Files Press > Settings/Tools > Tools > Bluetooth > Send Files Select a device from the list. Select a file from the available folders and press SEND (left softkey) twice. (If the device is not paired, you need to proceed pairing process first.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Voicemail Notification There are several ways your phone alerts you to a new message: By displaying a message on the screen. By sounding the assigned ringer type. By the LED blinking red. By displaying at the top of your screen. New Voicemail Message Alerts When you receive a new voice message, your phone alerts you and prompts you to call your voicemail.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Using the Menu Keys on Your Phone to Access Your Messages Press > Messaging > Voicemail > Call Voicemail You are charged for airtime minutes when you are Note accessing your voicemail from your wireless phone. Using Another Phone to Access Messages Dial your wireless phone number.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Using Expert Mode Using the Expert Mode setting for your personal voicemail box helps you navigate through the voicemail system more quickly by shortening the voice prompts you hear at each level. Press and hold to access your voicemail. (If your voicemail box contains any new messages, press to access the main voicemail menu.)
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 (right softkey) to use the keypad to NEW ADDR enter the wireless phone number or email address of the person to whom you wish to send a message. Press Note Enter a phone number from standby mode or highlight a Contacts or History entry and press SEND MSG [left softkey] >...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Follow steps 3-4 under “Composing Text Messages” on page 87 to complete and send your reply. Note Text messages can be sent only to 10-digit phone numbers or email addresses. Sending Pictures You can also send pictures from your phone's Messaging menu.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Press the navigation key down and set the priority of the message between Normal Confirm the recipients, subject, message, attached picture and/or audio. Press (left softkey) to send the picture. (You SEND will see “Message sent” once the delivery is complete.) Sending Voice Memo You can also send a voice memo from your phone's...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Caller ID Caller ID allows people to identify a caller before answering the phone by displaying the number of the incoming call. If you do not want your number displayed when you make a call, follow these steps. Press Enter the number you want to call.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Enter or select a number and press When you’re connected to the second party, press (right softkey) to begin your three-way call. JOIN If one of the people you called hangs up during your call, you and the remaining caller stay connected. If you initiated the call and are the first to hang up, all three callers are disconnected.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Roaming on Other Digital Networks When you’re roaming on digital networks, your call quality and security will be similar to the quality you receive when making calls on the Nationwide Sprint Network. However, you may not be able to access certain features, such as Web, depending on the available network.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Call Guard Your phone has two ways of alerting you when you are roaming off the Nationwide Sprint Network: the onscreen roaming icon and Call Guard. Call Guard makes it easy to manage your roaming by requiring an extra step before you can place or answer a roaming call.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Note Data Roam Guard is turned on by default on your phone. To set your Data Roam Guard notification: Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > More... > Roaming > Data Roaming Highlight an option and press : Data Roam Guard may appear when Default roaming internationally.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 3B. Web and Data Services Getting Started With Data Services (page 96) Messaging (page 100) Downloading Games, Ringers and More (page 103) Browser Options Menu (page 107) Data Services FAQs (page 108) Getting Started With Data Services With your Sprint service, you are ready to start enjoying the advantages of data services.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Updating Your User Name If you choose to change your user name and select a new one online, you must then update the user name on your phone. Press > Settings/Tools > Settings > More... > Data .
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Data Connection Status and Indicators Your phone displays the current status of your data connection through indicator icons at the top of the screen. The following symbols are used: Your phone is on and is connected to the Sprint 3G data network.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 To use softkeys: Press a softkey. (If an additional pop-up menu is displayed when you press the softkey, select the menu items using your keypad [if they’re numbered], or by highlighting the option and pressing Scrolling As with other parts of your phone’s menu, you’ll have to scroll up and down to see everything on some websites.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Going Back To go back one page: Press the key on your phone. – or – Press (right softkey) > TOOLBAR Note The BACK key is also used for deleting text (like a BACKSPACE key) when you are entering text. Going Home To return to the home page from any other page: Press and hold...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 – or – Select to set up a corporate email account Work using either Outlook Web Access from a Microsoft Exchange Server or the Sprint Mobile Email connector for direct access. – or – Select More to choose from additional options.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 From an email new message notice (if Mail Push is enabled), select to go to your inbox. The first time you access your Email, you will have Note the option of completing a Help program. This series of screens demonstates the application’s navigation and available tools.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Use your keypad to enter the required sign-in information for the selected provider, such as user name or password, and select screen for the selected provider will be displayed.) The information required to sign in will vary Note depending on the instant messaging provider you are accessing.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 allows you to narrow your search to a Categories general category. Downloading an Item Once you’ve selected an item you wish to download, highlight it and press , or press will see an information page for the item including links for a Preview or a Description.
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 is a storage area on the Nationwide My Content Manager Sprint Network that allows you to store all your Premium Services downloadable files. The files remain in My Content Manager until their license terms have expired – even after you have downloaded the content to your phone.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 NFL Mobile Live Get the NFL live on your phone. It lets you be right in the middle of your favorite game by being a part of previews, blogs, discussions groups, fantasy football, etc. Press > My Stuff > Applications > NFL Mobile Live (The application will download automatically.) Highlight and and then press...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Browser Options Menu Although the home page offers a broad and convenient array of sites and services for you to browse, not all sites are represented, and certain functions, such as going directly to specific websites, are not available. For these and other functions, you will need to use the browser options menu.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Accessing a Bookmark Press (right softkey) to open the browser TOOLBAR options menu. Select MY PAGES. Highlight a bookmark and press Going to a Specific Website To go to a particular website by entering a Web address (URL): Highlight the field and press...
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Can I make calls and use data services at the same time? You cannot use voice and data services simultaneously. If you receive a call while data service is active, the call will be forwarded to voicemail. You can place an outgoing call anytime, but it will interrupt any in-progress data session.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 3C. GPS Navigation GPS Services (page 110) Sprint Navigation (page 110) Sprint Family Locator (page 111) GPS Services Your phone’s built-in GPS capability gives you access to a number of location-based services, including Navigation Sprint Family Locator Activating Location Mode Before using any of the location-based services, you must turn on your phone’s location mode.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Using Sprint Navigation Press > Maps > Sprint Navigation Select an option and follow the onscreen instructions to get directions or view maps. DRIVE TO lets you enter an address (vocally or using the keypad) or select from categories such My Favorites Recent Places, Address, Intersection, City, Businesses,...
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Using Sprint Family Locator Press > Maps > Sprint Family Locator Enter the parent phone number and password to sign in to your account. Select a phone to locate from the available child phone list. When you are finished, select Sign Out Sprint Family Locator may also be used with any Note...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 4A. Important Safety Information General Precautions (page 114) Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone (page 115) Using Your Phone With a Hearing Aid Device (page 116) Caring for the Battery (page 118) Radio Frequency (RF) Energy (page 119) Owner’s Record (page 121) User Guide Proprietary Notice (page 121) This phone guide contains important operational and safety...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 Maintaining Safe Use of and Access to Your Phone 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).
Not all phones have been rated for compatibility with hearing devices. Phones that have been rated Your LG LX290 has an M4 have a label located on the box. and a T4 rating...
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LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 These ratings are not guarantees. Results will vary depending on the user’s hearing device and individual type and degree of hearing loss. 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.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 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.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 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.
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 in safety. SAR values at or below the federal standard of 1.6 W/kg are considered safe for use by the public. The highest reported SAR values of the LX290 are: Cellular CDMA mode (Part 22): Head: 1.30 W/kg; Body-worn: 0.637 W/kg PCS mode (Part 24): Head: 1.07 W/kg;...
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 LX290 Serial No.: 11:11 Page 121...
LX290_Eng(1.0)_0601:Sprint_UG_8a 09. 06. 01 4B. Manufacturer’s Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty (page 123) Your phone has been designed to provide you with reliable, worry-free service. If for any reason you have a problem with your equipment, please refer to the manufacturer’s warranty in this section. For information regarding the terms and conditions of service for your phone, please visit or call Sprint Customer Service at...
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.
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(11) Consumables (such as fuses). 3. WHAT LG WILL DO: LG will, at its sole option, either repair, replace or refund the purchase price of any unit that does not conform to this limited warranty. LG may choose at its option to use functionally equivalent re-conditioned, refurbished or new units or parts or any units.