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Key Features ................................................................................................................................................. 7
Specs ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Block Calls..................................................................................................................................................... 9
Block calls from a number ......................................................................................................................... 9
Unblock a number ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Call Forwarding ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Cancel call forwarding ............................................................................................................................... 9
Forward all calls (unconditional) .............................................................................................................. 10
Forward some calls (conditional) ............................................................................................................. 10
Call Log ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
Reset call log ........................................................................................................................................... 11
View call log ............................................................................................................................................. 11
Touch Tones (DTMF) .................................................................................................................................. 11
Turn on/off touch tones (DTMF) .............................................................................................................. 11
Contact Management .................................................................................................................................. 12
Add contact .............................................................................................................................................. 12
Add contact to speed dial ........................................................................................................................ 12
Copy contact: import/export from SD card .............................................................................................. 12
Copy contact: import/export from SIM card ............................................................................................. 13
Delete contact .......................................................................................................................................... 13
Groups ......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Add contacts to a caller group ................................................................................................................. 14
Create a caller group ............................................................................................................................... 14
Account ....................................................................................................................................................... 14
Add an email account manually .............................................................................................................. 14
Add a Google account ............................................................................................................................. 15
Delete an email account .......................................................................................................................... 15
Inbox ............................................................................................................................................................ 16
Incoming email notification ...................................................................................................................... 16
Message ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
Attach a file and send an email ............................................................................................................... 16
Use the Email application ........................................................................................................................ 16

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    ,LG Optimus F3 Contents Key Features ..............................7 Specs ................................7 Block Calls..............................9 Block calls from a number ......................... 9 Unblock a number ............................. 9 Call Forwarding ............................. 9 Cancel call forwarding ..........................9 Forward all calls (unconditional) ......................10 Forward some calls (conditional) ......................
  • Page 2 Use the Gmail application........................17 Delete emails ............................17 Using the Email application ........................17 Using the Gmail application ........................17 Block Messages ............................17 Block messages or spam from a number ....................18 Unblock messages from a number ......................18 Manage Messages ............................
  • Page 3 Back up contacts ............................. 25 Back up media & pictures ........................26 Restore Data ............................... 26 Restore apps ............................26 Restore contacts ............................26 Restore media and pictures........................27 Bluetooth ..............................27 Pair Bluetooth device ..........................27 Turn on/off Bluetooth ..........................27 Emergency Alerts ............................
  • Page 4 Adjust memory storage settings ......................37 View free storage space .......................... 38 SD card ............................... 38 Format SD card ............................38 Insert/remove SD card ..........................39 Insert ................................ 39 Remove ..............................39 Open or delete files using a computer ..................... 39 Open or delete files using the device ......................
  • Page 5 Time & Date ..............................48 Auto-update time (NITZ) .......................... 48 Set time & date ............................48 Software Version ............................49 Check software version ........................... 49 Battery ................................. 49 Insert/remove battery ..........................49 Battery Life ..............................50 Battery saving mode ..........................50 Battery saving mode settings ........................
  • Page 6 SIM Card ..............................63 Insert/remove SIM card ........................... 63 SIM Storage ..............................63 Delete SIM messages ..........................63 View free SIM space ..........................64 SIM Unlock Phone ............................64 SIM unlock phone ............................ 64 Camera ................................ 64 Camera settings ............................64 Set default camera storage ........................

  • Page 7: Key Features

    Key Features   4" vivid IPS display  5 MP/ 0.3 VGA FF camera  1.2 GHz dual core processor Specs Battery Connectivity  Usage time: 7 hours Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n  Standby time: 450 hours Wi-Fi web browsing ...
  • Page 8 Specs  Processor Image support: GIF87A, GIF87A, PNG  Video support: 3GP, MP4, AVI, WMV QCT, MSM8930 System Manager (Carrier IQ) Emergency Alerts (CMAS) HD Voice Capable MobileLife Contacts...

  • Page 9: Block Calls

    Block Calls Block calls from a number To block incoming calls from a number, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Tap Call. 4. Tap Call reject. 5. If necessary, tap Call reject mode and then select Reject calls on list. Note: If 'Reject calls on list' is already selected, skip to the next step.

  • Page 10: Forward All Calls (Unconditional)

    To turn off or cancel call forwarding that you have set up, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Tap Call. 4. Scroll down to and tap Call forwarding. 5. Tap Always forward. 6.

  • Page 11: Call Log

    6. Enter the phone number you want to forward calls to. Note: To select a number from a saved contact, tap the Contacts icon. 7. Tap Update. Call Log Reset call log To reset or clear the call log or history, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 12: Contact Management

    4. Tap Sound. 5. Select or clear the Dial pad touch tones check box. 6. If box is grayed out, change Sound Profile from 'Silent' to 'Sound'. Contact Management Add contact To add a new contact to the phone book, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 13: Copy Contact: Import/Export From Sim Card

    4. Select one of the following options: Import from SD card 1. Select the contact(s) you want to move. 2. Tap Import 3. Tap Yes. Export to SD card 1. Select the contact(s) you want to move. 2. Tap Export. 3.

  • Page 14: Groups

    Groups Add contacts to a caller group To add contacts to a caller group, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap Contacts. 2. Tap the Groups tab. 3. Select the group you want to edit. 4. Tap the Menu key. 5.

  • Page 15: Add A Google Account

    7. Enter your email address and password. 8. Tap Manual setup. 9. Select one of the following account types: IMAP4 POP3 10. Tap Next. 11. Enter your incoming server information. 12. Verify your username and password. 13. If necessary, edit the account name or your name. 14.

  • Page 16: Inbox

    1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Scroll to 'PERSONAL,' and then tap Accounts & sync. 4. Select the account you want to delete. 5. Tap the account name at the top of the screen. 6.

  • Page 17: Use The Gmail Application

    9. If necessary, tap the message field and enter the desired text. 10. When finished, tap Send. Use the Gmail application 1. From any Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Gmail. 3. Tap the New icon in the lower-left corner. 4.

  • Page 18: Block Messages Or Spam From A Number

    Block messages or spam from a number This feature is not available. Unblock messages from a number This feature is not available. Manage Messages Add SMS service center number This feature is not available. Delete picture messages (MMS) To delete picture messages (MMS), follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 19: Save Pictures Received In A Message (Mms)

    Save pictures received in a message (MMS) To save a picture you received as a picture message (MMS), follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap Messaging. 2. Select the message thread that contains the picture message. 3. Touch and hold the picture. 4.

  • Page 20: Send A Saved Picture Or Video In A Message (Mms)

    7. Choose one of the following options: Use a new picture 1. Tap Take photo. 2. Frame the subject. 3. Tap the Camera key. 4. Tap OK. Use a new video i. Tap Record video. ii. Frame the subject. iii. Tap the red Record icon to begin recording. iv.

  • Page 21: Ringtones

    1. Transfer the music, song, or sound file to the Notifications folder on your device. 2. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 3. Tap System settings. 4. Under 'DEVICE,' tap Sound. 5. Under 'RINGTONE & NOTIFICATIONS,' tap Notification sound. 6.

  • Page 22: Text To Speech

    1. Connect the device to a computer using the USB cable. 2. When prompted, tap Media sync (MTP). 3. On your PC computer, an 'AutoPlay' window will appear. Click Open device to view files using Windows Explorer. 4. Navigate to the desired music file(s) stored on your computer. 5.

  • Page 23: Voice Commands

    5. Under 'GENERAL,' tap Speech rate. 6. Select one of the following options: Very slow Slow Normal Fast Very fast 7. If necessary, tap Listen to an example to play a preview of your current settings. Voice Commands Open an app To open apps using voice commands, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 24: Voicemail

    Voicemail Call voicemail To call your voicemail and retrieve messages, follow these steps: Use the dialer 1. From any Home screen, tap Phone. 2. Touch and hold the 1 key. Use the Voicemail application 1. From any Home screen, tap Apps. 2.

  • Page 25: Back Up Data

    Note: If you want to replace an existing backup file, tap Overwrite instead. 8. Enter a name for the backup file, and then tap Next. 9. Select the check boxes for the following options: LG Apps Downloaded apps 10. Tap Backup.

  • Page 26: Back Up Media & Pictures

    Back up media & pictures To back up your media and pictures, follow these steps: 1. Connect the device to a computer using the USB cable. 2. When prompted, tap Media sync (MTP). 3. On your PC computer, an 'AutoPlay' window will appear. Click Open device to view files using Windows Explorer.

  • Page 27: Restore Media And Pictures

    Restore media and pictures To restore backed up media and pictures, follow these steps: 1. Connect the device to a computer using the USB cable. 2. When prompted, tap Media sync (MTP). 3. On your PC computer, an 'AutoPlay' window will appear. Click Open device to view files using Windows Explorer.

  • Page 28: Emergency Alerts

    1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Under 'WIRELESS & NETWORKS,' tap the Bluetooth switch to turn on or turn off. Emergency Alerts Turn on/off Emergency Alerts To turn on or turn off Emergency Alert messages that push to the device, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 29: Network

    Network APN and data settings To set the Access Point Name (APN) and turn on data settings, follow these steps: Turn on data settings 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Under 'WIRELESS & NETWORKS,' tap Tethering & Networks. 4.

  • Page 30: Switch 2G/4G

    To manually select the wireless network the device connects to, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Under 'WIRELESS & NETWORKS,' tap Tethering & Networks. 4. Scroll down to 'NETWORK SETTINGS,' and then tap Mobile networks. 5.

  • Page 31: Turn On/Off Data Roaming

    To turn on or turn off airplane mode, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Under 'WIRELESS & NETWORKS,' tap the Airplane mode switch to turn on or turn off. Turn on/off data roaming To turn on or turn off data roaming, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 32: Uninstall App

    Clearing cache or data from an app can fix some software problems. If you clear data, any data stored in that app is lost, such as settings, login information, and saved games. If you don't want to clear the data, try just clearing cache first.

  • Page 33: Show Apps

    5. Select the desired app. 6. Tap Disable. 7. Tap OK. Show apps To show or enable preloaded apps you have hidden, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System Settings. 3. Scroll down to 'DEVICE,' and then tap Apps. 4.

  • Page 34: Internal Memory (Ram)

     Maps  Memo  Messaging  Messenger  Mobile HotSpot  Music  Navigation  Phone  Play Books  Play Magazines  Play Movies & TV  Play Music  Play Store  Polaris Viewer 4  Quick Translator ...
  • Page 35 2. Tap Power off and restart. Reduce memory use Note: If your phone is running slowly, then you can reduce the amount of memory it is using.  Reduce your RAM clear period 1. From any screen, press and hold the Home key. 2.

  • Page 36: Task Manager

     Tap Update [x] to update all applications with updates available.  Select an individual application, and then tap Update to update. Uninstall third-party applications Clear application cache and data Clear recent applications 1. From any screen, press and hold the Home key. 2.

  • Page 37: Internal Storage (Rom)

    Internal storage (ROM) Manage storage To manage the internal storage space, follow these steps: Clear storage regularly Note: Clear storage at least once per week.  Check the available internal device storage. It must be over 150 MB for your device. The Android system cannot work properly if the internal device storage is below 150 MB.

  • Page 38: View Free Storage Space

    1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Scroll down to 'PERSONAL,' and then tap Accounts & sync. 4. Tap Email. 5. Tap Email Settings. 6. Tap General settings. 7. Tap Storage. 8. Tap SD card. Manage applications Monitor new applications that you install ...

  • Page 39: Insert/Remove Sd Card

    Formatting the SD card deletes all data on it. You may wish to format the SD card if you want to delete the files, if files or apps on the SD card are not working, or if the SD card is not working. To format the SD card while inserted in the device, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 40: Open Or Delete Files Using The Device

    1. Connect the device to a computer using the USB cable. 2. When prompted, tap Media sync (MTP). 3. On your PC computer, an 'AutoPlay' window will appear. Click Open device to view files using Windows Explorer. 4. Double-click SD card. 5.

  • Page 41: Transfer Files Between Computer & Sd Card

    Browser 1. From any Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Browser. 3. Tap the Menu key, and then tap Settings. 4. Tap Advanced. 5. Tap Storage. 6. Select one of the following: Internal storage SD card Transfer files between computer & SD card To transfer files and pictures between the computer and SD card, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 42: View Free Sd Card Space

    View free SD card space To view the amount of free SD card storage, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Scroll down to 'DEVICE,' and then tap Storage. 4. Scroll down to 'SD CARD,' and view the Available information. Device lock Change device lock password/PIN To change device lock password or PIN, follow these steps:...

  • Page 43: Puk Code Unlock

    2. Tap Lock screen settings. 3. Tap Select screen lock. 4. Select one of the following options: Pattern 1. Tap Next. 2. Draw an unlock pattern. 3. Tap Continue. 4. Draw the pattern again, and then tap Confirm. 5. Tap Next. 6.

  • Page 44: Sim Pin

    2. When the device displays 'SIM card is PUK-Locked. Please contact Customer Care’, tap Emergency Call. 3. Enter the following string: **05*PUK*NEWPIN*NEWPIN#. 4. Tap OK. 5. Follow any additional prompts. SIM PIN Change SIM PIN To change the SIM PIN code, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 45: Cache Partition

    Cache Partition Wipe cache partition This feature is not available. Master Reset Master reset from settings menu A master reset restores the original factory settings and may delete your personal data on the internal storage, such as downloaded content, ringtones, images, apps, and contacts. It does not delete data stored on the SIM card or SD card.

  • Page 46: Safe Mode

    1. Back up all data on the internal memory. See Back Up Data procedures. 2. Power off the device. 3. At the same time, press and hold the following keys for 8 seconds: Power key Home key Volume down key 4.

  • Page 47: Turn Off Developer Options

    Turn off developer options If developer options are turned on, it can cause red border on the screen, errors when connecting to computers, or other problems. To turn off all developer options, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2.

  • Page 48: Time & Date

    Tap No if you do not have a Google account. On the following screen, tap Get an account to open a new Google account and then follow the prompts. Otherwise, tap Not now to skip this step. 7. Select or clear check boxes for the following settings: Use Wi-Fi and mobile network location Let Google apps access your location 8.

  • Page 49: Software Version

    Software Version Check software version To check the current software version, follow these steps: 1. From the Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Scroll down to 'SYSTEM,' and then tap About phone. 4. Tap Software information. Battery Insert/remove battery To insert or remove the battery in your device, follow these steps:...

  • Page 50: Battery Life

    Battery Life Battery saving mode To turn on, turn off, or use battery life saving features on the device, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Scroll to 'DEVICE,' and then tap Battery. 4.

  • Page 51: Turn Off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Gps, Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot

    To save and extend battery life, follow these steps: Lower screen brightness and timeout duration 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Scroll to 'DEVICE,' and then tap Display. 4. Tap Brightness. 5. Touch and slide the Brightness slider left to decrease the brightness setting. 6.

  • Page 52: Buttons

    5. Select the Restrict background data check box. Minimize use of third party applications 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Scroll to 'DEVICE,' and then tap Apps. 4. Select the application you want to edit. 5.

  • Page 53: Icons

    Icons To understand what icons and indicators on the display screen mean, refer to the following:...

  • Page 55: Imei

    IMEI To find the IMEI serial number of your device, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Tap About phone. 4. Tap Phone identity. 5. View the IMEI.

  • Page 56: Liquid Damage Indicator (Ldi)

    Liquid Damage Indicator (LDI) All brightspot devices have an indicator that shows if it has been subjected to liquid damage. To read the Liquid Damage Indicator (LDI), follow these steps: 1. Remove the back cover and battery from your device. 2.

  • Page 57: Status Lights

    Pink or red LDI (indicates liquid damage) Status Lights To understand what the status light indicators and charging lights mean, refer to the following: Notification Light is the home button (Bottom middle) Steps to turn on / off 1. From home screen, tap Apps. 2.

  • Page 58: Backlight

    Alarm Calendar Download apps Battery charging To update notification light options complete the following: 1. From home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Settings. 3. From [DEVICE], tap Display. 4. Turn on/off Home button LED. 5. Tap Home button LED. 6. Make selections (check or uncheck) from the following: [GENERAL] Incoming call Missed event...

  • Page 59: Home Screen

    1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Scroll to 'SCREEN,' and then tap Display. 4. Tap Screen timeout. 5. Select one of the following options: 30 seconds 1 minute 2 minutes 5 minutes 10 minutes 15 minutes Keep screen turned on...

  • Page 60: Home Screen Wallpaper

    Home screen wallpaper To change the Home screen wallpaper picture, follow these steps: 1. Touch and hold an empty spot on any Home screen. 2. Tap Wallpapers. 3. Choose one of the following options: Select from photos 1. Tap the Gallery thumbnail 2.

  • Page 61: Change Default Keyboard

    Change default keyboard Note: You cannot change the default keyboard. However, you can change the input settings for the LG keyboard. To change the default keyboard settings, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings.

  • Page 62: Turn On/Off Haptic Feedback

    3. Scroll down to 'PERSONAL,' and then tap Language & input. 4. Under 'KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS,' tap Default. 5. Tap Setup input methods. 6. Next to 'LG Keyboard,' tap the Settings icon. 7. Scroll down to and tap Touch feedback. 8. Select or clear the Vibrate feedback check box.

  • Page 63: Sim Card

    SIM Card Insert/remove SIM card To insert or remove the SIM card, follow these steps: Insert 1. Power the phone off. 2. Remove the back cover using the notch located at the bottom of the phone. 3. Lift the battery out. 4.

  • Page 64: View Free Sim Space

    View free SIM space This feature is not available. SIM Unlock Phone SIM unlock phone The SIM subsidy unlock code allows the device to use a SIM card from another wireless carrier. This may be necessary when traveling internationally. To enter the SIM subsidy unlock code, follow these steps: Important: Stop if you receive an error message.

  • Page 65: Set Default Camera Storage

    Tap the Voice shutter icon to turn on or turn off. Tap the Swap camera icon to switch between the front and rear facing cameras. 4. Tap the Camera/Camcorder switch to switch between modes. 5. Tap Setting. 6. To edit additional settings, select from the following: Edit quick menu Flash Brightness...

  • Page 66: Screen Shot

    7. Tap Yes to confirm. Screen Shot Take a screen shot To take a screen shot of the device display, follow these steps: 1. Navigate to the desired screen. 2. At the same time, press and hold the Power key and Volume down key. 3.

  • Page 67: View Data Use By App

    View data use by app To view how much data certain apps are using, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Tap Mobile data. 4. If necessary, touch the blue bars on the graph and slide left or right to edit the time period included.

  • Page 68: Browser History

    Browser history To clear the mobile browser history, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Tap Browser. 3. Tap the Menu key. 4. Tap Settings. 5. Tap Privacy & Security. 6. Tap Clear history. 7. Tap Yes. Browser windows open/close To open a new browser window or close one, follow these steps: 1.

  • Page 69: Sync

    Sync Background data To turn on or turn off background data, follow these steps: 1. From any Home screen, tap the Menu key. 2. Tap System settings. 3. Scroll to 'WIRELESS & NETWORKS'. 4. Tap Mobile data. 5. Tap the Menu key. 6.

  • Page 70: Turn On/Off Fm Radio

    1. From any Home screen, tap Apps. 2. Scroll to and tap Music. 3. Navigate to and select the desired song. The file will begin playing. Note: You can also touch and hold on an album or playlist, and then tap Play. Turn on/off FM radio This feature is not available.
  • Page 71 Note: When active, the FileShare icon will appear in the Notification bar. 3. On another nearby LG device, access turn on the FileShare application. 4. When multiple devices are active and within range, the Wi-Fi Direct icon will appear in the Notification bar.

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